Tara Woods - November 2019

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INSIDE Welcome New Residents

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From The Board Room

Wake Up America Garden Club

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Actitivies, Activities

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Christmas Dinner

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Clubs

Speaks

21 Entertainment 23 New 28 TWHOA Website Birthdays & Anniversaries

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

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WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS Homer and Bobbie Felknor live part-time at 19435 Charleston Circle, Lot #164. Homer is from New Jersey and Bobbie is from Oklahoma. They are the proud parents to three, the grandparents to nine and extremely proud great-grandparents to eleven children. Homer is a retired computer teacher. They both are planning on enjoying retirement here in sunny Florida. Homer still enjoys working and playing at his computer and enjoys driving between Florida and Oklahoma. Bobbie enjoys playing the piano. They are looking forward to enjoying their time in our community.

Rochelle Catz is a long-term renter at 19673 Charleston Circle, Lot #85.

Rochelle, originally from California, lived in the Fort Myers area before

coming to Tara Woods. She is retired from teaching and the law. While here she will enjoy herself by reading, doing needlework and going swimming. Say hi to her if you see her around the community.

Debbie and Greg Rapp, along with Debbie’s mother Dorothy Tarbutton, live at 19623 Savannah Road, Lot #130. They are from New Jersey. Debbie retired after 44 years. She was an RN working at Inspira Health Care. Greg retired from working in law enforcement as an officer in a prison in New Jersey. The have seven children, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In their retirement years they have started a travel business hoping to have others enjoy travel as much as they do.

WELCOME TO TARA WOODS, PAT DUNNING

FMO NEWS - TARA WOODS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION NEWS

Welcome back snowbirds, renters and guests.

We missed you and hope your journey wasn’t too stressful. The FMO meeting season, for our District, will start on Friday, November 8th, at the Riverside Oaks Mobile Home Park in Punta Gorda.

Once I receive the official notice, it will be posted on the back bulletin board with directions on how to get there.

All meetings start at 1:00 PM and are usually done by 3:00 PM. As I have said many times, the

refreshments are fantastic. Don’t want to drive by yourself ? Carpool.

If you are not a member of the FMO, I would strongly encourage you to join. The FMO is only as strong as its membership. Applications are on the back bulletin board.

Remember you need FMO and FMO needs you.

Wishing you and your families a very happy, healthy, and safe holiday season.

Stuart Berman

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

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MANAGER’S CORNER Hello Tara Woods, As we head into Fall, my team, the TWHA, and myself are working hard to get Tara Woods in great shape. Some projects/requests have been completed, but many more are coming. Working together, our community can be the real

“Crown Jewel” of Hometown America.

I do my best to meet with residents at their convenience; however, there will be times that I will have deadlines and prior commitments and will not be available. I want to make sure I give each resident the time they deserve. Making an appointment

will give us both the opportunity to meet and have uninterrupted time together.

I am looking forward to the Fall/Winter season!

Kind Regards.

Cathy Winfree Tara Woods Community Manager

FROM THE BOARD ROOM BY LOU Your Board continued to work for you throughout the summer. This summer has been especially busy and has produced many positive things for our residents: • The Board voted at our September 9th meeting to select Chris Olson as our Recording Secretary. Chris adds another dynamic link to our strong, volunteer-oriented Board. Welcome Chris!

• Your Board voted to contribute $50.00 towards the “Quarter Auction” for two baskets of cheer. The Quarter Auction is a kick-off for our traditional “Day of Caring”.

• Director Keith Schuelke debuted a new line of apparel: “men’s and women’s shirts and ball caps” for residents. Available at Saturday Morning Coffee and before Bingo on Tuesday night.

• The Board approved new guidelines (developed by a Director’s sub-committee) for residents wishing to address the Board at Homeowners’ meetings.

• The Board changed the format of the Community

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Improvement Agenda to include a carry-over section.

In addition, the monthly agenda is now prepared and emailed to the Community Manager prior to the meeting in order to facilitate better prepared discussions.

The Board approved moving forward with Lifetouch.

Lifetouch will be taking photos of all participating Tara Woods Residents. The participating residents will receive a free 8x10 portrait and a free updatable community directory featuring residents’ photos and contact information. Participants will also have the opportunity to purchase additional photos. Thank you to Sheila Harris and her team for heading up this program.

The Board voted to accept the recommendation of the By-laws Committee rewording of one section.

The membership will vote on this recommendation at the Membership meeting in January or by proxy.

The Board agreed to work jointly with Hometown

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America to recognize and honor our veterans at a special pancake breakfast, where veterans eat free, on Saturday, November 9 th.

The Board voted to contribute $100.00 to The Columns Luncheon held to recognize the many residents who work to ensure we receive The Columns newspaper.

The luncheon will be held Sunday, November 10th.

The Board is moving forward to present our residents an outstanding “Health Fair” on Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 in the Clubhouse from 9:00 AM to noon.

Thank you to Dave Lindon, Hilda Dienes and Barbara Werner-Lubich for their hard work for our benefit.

The Board purchased a new program with the goal of improving the process, accuracy and look of The Columns Calendar.

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

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

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

STUFFERS: Barb Simonson, Gene Dickie, Jackie Nadean, Donna Phillips, Pam Harrington, Linda Janis.

ALTERNATES: Frank Millette, Mike & Sheila Harris, Bill & Lorraine Milligan, Dave Lindon, Angie D’Alessandro, Victoria Sharps and Al Dion REPORTERS: Reporters will be noted by their bylines at the end of each article.

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

Contributing writers are acknowledged with bylines accompanying their submissions. Attribution for photos are not included unless supplied. We sincerely thank everyone for their contributions. Your articles help showcase the strong and diverse community that makes up Tara Woods. The Columns is published monthly from October through May. Summer issues are condensed: June/July and August/September.

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WHAT IS WAKE UP AMERICA

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PART OF THE DAY OF CARING CHARITIES

have the time nor the resources to fully develop food sources.

Wake Up America is fiatllA few weeksThe ago,Pickleball my husband, I rode aalternative TeamJohn, will beand sponsoring “Spring Carnival” event on Saturday, April 20th, ing this void with a network of volunteers. with two of thethe volunteers of Wake Up America.

Clubhouse. The evening will include carnival games, light snacks, music, dancingtoand Wake Up America has been established actaas They had just come from Pepperidge Farm in Port link6:30 between thePM, supplier with leftover event. BYOB. The event will runthe from to 9:30 with doors opening product, at 6:00 Charlotte. Theysocial had picked up about forty bread and the nearby agency that can best use or distribtrays with bread that would have been tossed in PM. We hope everyone can join us for an evening of fun and companionship. Please see the the garbage. We stopped at our local Publix and ute the donation. Wake Up America is primarily poster in the Clubhouse.

If you have aa question, contact:network, Diane Gibson, 603-244-0536 transportation recruiting and organizpicked up more food items that would have been tossed in the garbage, if Wake Up America didn’t ing volunteers who pick up food from donors and pick it up. From there we went to St. Vincent de deliver it to agencies that feed the hungry.

So, why am I making a report on Wake Up Paul off Edison in Ft. Myers. There wereAllvolAttention Tara Woods Golfers: America??

Because you have been donating to it unteers unloading our truck, along with our two There will be a golf meeting at the Clubhouse on Saturday, 27th, to make sure your for over twenty years.April I wanted drivers. There were three other trucks unloading very generous donations went to a worthy cause. at 9:30 be AM, to discuss the upcoming Golf League. food too. The people that would receiving this John and I were very impressed and quite sure anywere questions food were already liningPlease up. bring There manyto the meeting for discussion. your donations have been very well spent. All the older folks, women with small children, and Look forwardsome to seeing everyone money theythere. get from Day of Caring goes to their men. And, but for the grace of God, it could have two vans and trailers for gas, insurance, and mainLarry Baldwin • 913-945-0016 been me. It was 8:00 AM. That was the end of tenance. They pick up food seven days a week, the volunteer day for Wake Up America for that taking Christmas and Easter off, from six Publix day. It was a very good start to my day. stores and Pepperidge Farm in Port Charlotte.

This great organization was started in 1992 by They have sixteen different places where the food Norm Poitres, whoGet still lives in moving Lake Fairways. your body in the Clubhouse with Richard Simmons!! is distributed.

Their only other means of income, Wake Up America is a tax exempt, private non- is Pine Lakes Men’s and Women’s groups and indiMeets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 AM: - CARDIO 8:00 - 8:25 AM -TONING 8:25-8:40 AM profit organization, founded to help eliminate food viduals. They have forty volunteers, mostly from (bringDaily, weights or water bottles) 8:40 - 8:50 AM (bring a mat) - BALANCE 8:50-9:00 AM waste. grocery stores throw- FLOOR away thousands Lake Fairways and Pine Lakes. None from Tara of pounds of nourishing, high quality and edible Woods. They could always use more volunteers, Meets and Thursdays at 12:45 PM: per- CARDIO 12:45in-1:10 - TONING PM food.

TheTuesdays waste occurs with unsold produce, especially the PM summer.

This 1:10-1:25 is easy volunteer ishables, products shelf life,1:25-1:35 and work, (bring weights or with wateroutdated bottles) - FLOOR PM (bring mat)hours - BALANCE 1:35-1:45They PM are just aafew in the morning. day-old bakery goods. Unfortunately, even as the more than welcome to have you ride along to see Come forhomeless all the sessions one of the segments that you are interested in. number of hungry and peopleor increases, them in action, or better yet, volunteer to help!! the amount of government funds is diminishing.

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To begin with, here’s some background: When you turn 70 ½, you need to start withdrawals – called required minimum distributions, or RMDs – from your traditional IRA and your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as a 457(b) or 403(b). (A Roth IRA is not subject to these rules; you can essentially keep your account intact for as long as you like.) You can take more than the RMD, but if you don’t take at least the minimum (which is based on your account balance and your life expectancy), you’ll generally be taxed at 50% of the amount you should have taken – so don’t forget these withdrawals.

Here, then, is the question: What should you do with the RMDs? If you need the entire amount to help support your lifestyle, there’s no issue – you take the money and use it. But what if you don’t need it all? Keeping in mind that the withdrawals are generally fully taxable at your personal income tax rate, are there some particularly smart ways in which you can use the money to help your family or, possibly, a charitable organization?

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Help your grown children with their retirement accounts. Your grown children may not always be able to afford to “max out” on their IRAs. You might want to help them with any excess funds from your own retirement accounts. You can give $15,000 per year, per recipient, without incurring any gift taxes – an amount far higher than the current annual IRA contribution limit of $6,000 (or $7,000 for individuals 50 or older).

Help your grandchildren pay for college. You might want to contribute to an investment specifically designed to build assets for college. A financial professional can help you choose which investments might be most appropriate. Of course, if your grandchildren are already in college, you are free to simply write a check to the school to help cover tuition and other expenses.

Help support a charitable organization. Due to recent changes in tax laws, many individuals now claim a standard deduction, rather than itemizing. As a result, there’s less of an incentive, from a tax standpoint, for people to contribute to charitable organizations.

But if you’d still like to support a charitable group and gain potential tax benefits, you might want to consider moving some, or all, of your required distributions from your IRA to a charity. You can transfer up to $100,000 from your IRA in this type of qualified charitable distribution, thus meeting your RMD requirements without adding to your taxable income. Furthermore, this move might keep you in a lower tax bracket. (Before making this transfer, though, you will need to consult with your tax advisor.)

Your RMDs can contribute greatly to your retirement income, but, as we’ve seen, they can do even more than that – so use them wisely.

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THE BIKEMAN’S CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE We will be starting the “toy drive” on October 28 , in our Clubhouse. The North Fort Myers Fire Department will pick up all toys on Wednesday, December 11th, to distribute them to the needy children in our area. All toys, clothing and gifts, th

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As we did last year, we will use your donations to provide Gift Certificates from Publix for the three shifts who work December 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, so that they can purchase Holiday dinners for their shifts.

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NEW HOMEOWNERS ORIENTATION The next Orientation for new homeowners and renters will be held on Saturday, November 9th, in the Clubhouse Living Room. The meeting will begin at 10:15 AM. All new homeowners and renters are encouraged to attend. This short meeting is filled with important information about our community and the surrounding area. A packet

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Our next meeting is Saturday, November 9th, at 9:00 AM. This is our only meeting before the Fashion Show.

The Craft Fair is Saturday, November 2nd, and is open to the public. Thanks to Carol Shields, we have a full house of talented vendors selling their handmade items – a great time to find that special present or something unique for yourself.

This year the: Bake Sale is hosted by the Midwest Club Luncheon is hosted by the New York / New Jersey Club And The Basket of Cheer by the Chorus Free drawings for door prizes throughout the Fair The Fashion Show Is Sunday, November 17th.

This is a FREE event; you need only to sign up to bring either a salad or a dessert to attend. Wine and cheese, iced tea and lemonade, Favors for the ladies, raffles and prizes, will be supplied by Club members.

A sign-up sheet will be in the Clubhouse, Thursday, October 17th.

For the fashion show luncheon, we set up the buffet tables along both sides of the Clubhouse; this makes it easier and faster for everyone to serve themselves. So, whatever you decide to bring (either a salad or a dessert), please use TWO serving dishes. Please be mindful of how many people are signing up for salads or desserts; we would like to have more salads than desserts.

It is very important to note what kind of wine you prefer to drink so that the correct wines can be purchased, or if you would like lemonade or iced tea.

The Garden Club members will be bringing the cheese platters and the wine.

The clothing that our beautiful models will be wearing is from: Razzle Dazzle, a wonderful boutique located at 1335 Cape Coral Parkway East.

Make-up will be by our own Mary Kay representative, Chris Olson, (715-851-4681).

If you are not a member, but would like to volunteer to help with the: Craft Fair Set-up is Friday, November 1st, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. We will need Gentlemen to help move tables,

and then again on Saturday, November 2nd, at 1:30 PM to move tables back in place.

Fashion Show Set-up is Sunday November 17th, 9:00 AM, and again we will need Gentlemen to help move tables, and then again at 3:30 PM to move tables back in place.

Please Volunteer to Help Without volunteers these events are not possible.

If questions, contact Rachelle DellaRocca at 239-322-6386 What to plant Bedding Plants: Create a display of fall colors with cool season plants. Some to try are impatiens, strawflower, cape daisy, and pansy.

Bulbs: Many bulbs like to get their start in cool weather. Bulbs to plant this month include amaryllis, crinum, and the many varieties of elephant’s ear.

Herbs: Continue planting herbs from seeds or plants. A wide variety of herbs like cooler, dryer weather, including cilantro, dill, fennel, parsley, sage, and thyme.

Vegetables: Continue planting cool season crops such as beet, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, kale, and lettuce.

What to do Perennials: Divide and replant overgrown perennials, ornamental grasses, and bulbs now so that they establish before the coolest weather arrives.

Fungal disease: Until May, watch for brown patch and large patch, fungal diseases that cause areas of grass to turn brown. Since treatment is difficult, prevention with proper cultural practices is key.

Scale on ornamental plants: Now that temperatures are lower, use dormant oil sprays to control scale insects.

Irrigation: Plants need less supplemental watering in cooler weather. Turn off systems and water only if needed.

Fertilization and Irrigation Needs of Florida Lawns and Landscapes Poinsettias: Watch for hornworms on poinsettias planted in the landscape. This pest can quickly defoliate a plant; handpick or treat only the area infested.

Lawns: This is a great time to plant ryegrass to cover bare patches in the lawn.

Excerpts from University of Florida Gardening Calendar

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

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ACTIVITIES, ACTIVITIES

COMING UP IN NOVEMBER/DECEMBER: The Thanksgiving Dinner is once again being hosted by Donna & Tom Erhardt and Friends, on Thursday, November 28th. Tickets are on sale now for only $10.00 per person. This is a meaningful way to celebrate and give thanks with your friends and family in Tara Woods.

The Saturday after Thanksgiving, following Coffee at 9:00 AM, is the start of the Christmas festivities in Tara Woods. That’s when we “Deck The Halls” with our Christmas trees and bring the Clubhouse to life with Christmas cheer. Come on down for the fun and refreshments provided by the Canadian Club.

Tickets for the Christmas Party on Saturday, December 7th, should go on sale in the beginning of November. I’m sure there is information in this issue of The Columns and a poster on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse with the details. You don’t want to miss this special occasion hosted by the Midwest Club.

Don’t head north just yet! Make your plans to leave after the Christmas Golf Cart Parade on Wednesday, December 11th. Charge up and decorate your golf cart and be part of the fun. The parade begins at 6:00 PM, but line-up and Christmas “cheer” starts at 5:00 PM in the Clubhouse parking lot. This is your opportunity to share your Christmas goodies with the parade participants. Please do not stop the parade by serving goodies as they go by. You ARE encouraged to be outside and sharing Christmas wishes with shouts of “Merry Christmas” and cheerful waves to the passing carts.

Bring your favorite Christmas cookies to share and participate in Caroling at the Clubhouse following the parade around 7:00 PM. Punch and hot chocolate will be ready and awaiting your arrival. Be prepared to sing some of your favorite Christmas songs.

THANK YOU! Thank you to Cindy McKay and the “Just For Kicks” Committee for hosting the Halloween Party.

Cindy goes all out decorating the Haunted House and a great “Mystery Room”. The food and music was great and the costumes wonderful. It was another fun time and a great way to kick off the season in Tara Woods.

As the Clubs and groups start their planning of the numerous parties and events offered to our residents, please be aware of some basic guidelines for a successful event. It is important that your party/ event committee contact some key people to cover all your bases.

Make sure your event is on the Calendar by contacting Judy Lanpher.

Put it on the website by contacting Bill Loveday.

Put it in The Columns by the 10th of the month before the event by sending the info to Linda Beaulieu.

Notify Lloyd Kelsey of Sound & Lighting for microphones, use of the big screen or other sound and lighting needs.

For Kitchen supplies, contact Janet Daly, at least a week before the event.

As Activities Coordinator, I am available to meet with your committee early in the process to offer guidance in your preparations.

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. Happy Thanksgiving!

SUNSHINE AND SYMPATHY To those residents who are recovering from illnesses, know that we wish you a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing you out and about.

Our sympathy to the family and friends of these residents who have passed away: Anthony (Tony) Perre Ruth Irmgard Sperl Remember these people in your thoughts and prayers and please let me know of any medical news in your neighborhood.

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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NOTICE: The rent increase letters were mailed on September 25th. If you did not receive one, please call or stop by the Office to pick one up.

Thank you.

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TO STAY INFORMED OF EVENTS IN TARA WOODS: • • • • • •

Read the posters on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse.

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

Come to Saturday Morning Coffee!

Read The Columns and check the Calendar.

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

Check out page 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.

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Sound & Lighting will again bring in professional entertainers for your enjoyment on Sunday, January 19th, 2020. For that show we are bringing back the identical twin brothers, SPITTIN’ IMAGE, who were here before in January of 2015. They are a musical/comedy duo who sing country, classic rock and all-time favorites.

They’ll make you laugh until your sides ache! More details will follow in the next few months.

The DVDs of the Entertainers’ play THE RED VELVET CAKE WAR and the New Image Chorus’ production of SPANNING THE DECADES-PART ll are now available. If you would like to obtain one or both, contact Polly Brown at 239-731-1614. The cost is $5.00 each.

We are in need of someone with experience in audio/video recording of some of our events – usually the Entertainers annual play and the Chorus annual show. This would also include editing the SD cards in a software program to create a final master DVD. If you have the knowledge and are willing to be an active volunteer giving some time to the enjoyment of our community, please contact Frank Millette at 239-543-2954.

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Hi! to all The Columns volunteers. I hope you are all having a great summer. It is HOT here. Just a few things to say: I have scheduled our second Thank You Luncheon for Sunday, November 10th, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM in the Clubhouse. The menu will be pizza and ice cream, and I hope all of you hard workers will come. If you definitely cannot attend, please let me know, because I cannot eat too much ice cream. Thank you.

Also, to all of The Columns volunteers, PLEASE, PLEASE let me know when you leave and come back from vacation or if you are a snowbird. I am new at this and I need to know when I must stuff or deliver, and the summer subs need to know as well. Thank you.

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EAT FREE Pancake breakfast on November 9th Sign-up sheet is located on back wall in Clubhouse ALL VETERANS EAT FREE!!!

This special event is sponsored by Hometown America and your Homeowners Association to honor and recognize YOU, the veteran, whose service allows us to enjoy our special Tara Woods lifestyle.

Breakfast for all others is a reasonable $4.00 so bring your family and friends.

Join Us!!

TWHA GENERAL/TWHA 2019/Veterans Breakfast 2019

THANKSGIVING DINNER

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION!!

Where: CLUBHOUSE When: Thanksgiving Day, Thurs, Nov. 28th Time: 3:00 PM Tickets will go on sale: Tuesday, October 29th, @ $10.00 each Contact: Donna Erhardt 239-322-0070

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CANADIAN CLUB

Well, it is hard to believe it is time once again for many of our Canadian Snowbirds to make their exodus to their southern homes. Where did the time go?

I hope everyone had a great summer, although it seemed a long time getting to us.

The first Canadian Club dinner will be hosted by Kathy and Carl Marquis on Thursday, November 15th. For those who will be at Tara Woods, you will be treated to cedar plank salmon – sounds yummy. Contributions of salads, desserts or appetizers would be most welcome. Please let the Kathy and Carl know what you would like to bring.

If there are new Canadian Tara Woods residents,

please forward your names and addresses to Brenda Redgers, bzztoy@hotmail.com, so I can update our mailing list.

Looking forward to seeing all of you in the near future. Safe travels south. Our sympathies go out to Cookie Franks on the passing of Don. His humour and twinkling eyes will be missed.

Also, to Richard Stonhill on the passing of his wife Carole.

MID-ATLANTIC SOCIAL CLUB NEWS

I hope all persons in the Tara Woods community have returned safe and healthy and ready to begin another year of activities.

The get-together in October for the wine and cheese party was a great start for another year of fellowship.

The next Mid-Atlantic Social Club meeting date is Sunday, November 17th. Please note that our time has been changed to 5:00 PM due to a scheduling conflict. As temperatures cool and the time changes, we look forward to a potluck dinner. Watch for emails and newsletters for details.

Add Saturday, November 30th, at 9:00 AM, to your calendar for decorating the Clubhouse Christmas tree.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of Tara Woods from the Mid-Atlantic Social Club.

Barb Pollitt, Secretary

MID-WEST CLUB

Hello, Midwest Club! I can’t believe it’s already November.

Many of us will be very busy from now until the end of the year.

At the meeting on October 11th, volunteers were asked to provide and sell baked goods for the upcoming Craft Fair on Saturday, November 2nd. All proceeds will be going to the Hearts & Homes For Veterans, Inc., such a wonderful way to

honor our vets. Those of you who have volunteered will have already received instructions on the procedures for that day.

The Friday, November 8th meeting, will be a day that we will honor our veterans. Please bring your favorite soup, salad or dessert. The sign-up sheet will have been posted on the Clubhouse bulletin board with more information.

The Midwest Club will be hosting the annual Tara Woods Christmas Dinner this year.

Music is to be provided by John Nichols from Mobile Music, the gentleman who entertained us at

the Valentine’s Day Party. For dinner, we will be serving chicken alfredo, garden salad, garlic bread sticks, and cheesecake for dessert. Volunteers will be asked to help with many duties that are required to host a large party. The tickets will be sold for $12.00 per person, which will go on sale Saturday, November 9th, at Saturday Morning Coffee and Tuesday Bingo until Tuesday, December 3rd. Looking forward to a very festive evening.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!!!

Bobbie Mester

NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY CLUB ARE YOU READY FOR A PARTY... PAJAMA PARTY THAT IS! Our NY/NJ Club’s program, on Saturday, November 9th, is being hosted by the brother and sister duo, Dorothy Andrus and Eddie Amarando.

Join us and make your pre-bedtime experience a fun, side-splitting time! Come dressed in your most creative

pajamas and slippers. We will be picking winners for both pajamas and slippers for the funniest and most unusual.

Besides that, we’ll be playing some fun games! I’m sure this is one pajama party you won’t fall asleep at! See you then!

Sign-up sheet is on the Clubhouse bulletin board.

Dorothy and Eddie

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NEW ENGLAND CLUB Please come help decorate our NEW, New England Club tree on Saturday, November 30th, at 9:00 AM. The more the merrier! Also, we welcome any New England themed ornaments.

Saturday, December 14th, is the New England club Christmas party. Sign up starting Thursday, November 14th.

There will be a charge of $5.00 per member and $10.00 for guests. The deadline for signing up and payment is Saturday, December 7th. On the menu: Rudy’s stuffed shrimp and Ron’s grilled chicken. Hope to see everyone there.

Judy Machnicz

CHORUS CALL, CHORUS CALL!

As of October 14th, there will again be music, sweet music at Tara Woods. The fabulous New Image Chorus will have their first rehearsal of the season.

The sounds will be sweet, sometimes sultry and always in key (ha ha). Come one, come all, to

enjoy a true songfest. Just follow the music to the Clubhouse. We rehearse every Monday at 12:30 PM. Rod Browder Chorus Member

TARA WOODS COMPUTER CLUB

Welcome back to our Winter residents! On Thursday, November 7th, the Computer Club will begin a new season of 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.

Our normal schedule of classes resumes on Friday, December 6th. The first and third Thursday of each month are devoted to Computer Basics. This is a complete course on how to use your computer. The second and fourth Thursday are reserved

for General subjects, and cover a single specific topic of interest.

If there is a fifth Thursday in a month, it is an open question and answer session where you can ask me almost anything you want.

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 computers. The General topics cover all sorts of subjects, programs, and hardware, including Windows, working with photos, multi-media, tablets, cell phones and e-book readers. 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

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ENTERTAINING NEWS So, Ladies and Gentlemen...it is November and our rehearsals (Monday and Thursday, except the 28th) are coming along. This year’s offering will be one funny play, “She Was Only Marginally Modest or Have You No Shame”.

This year our actors are stretching themselves, and they will be all the better for this effort.

That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Speaking of being better for it, life in Tara Woods is better

because we make it so. If you wake each day and moan about your life, most likely your day will go just like that. What a better world if each day we woke, got out of bed and were glad. There are plenty of things to complain about and find fault with, but there are also many things to be pleased about. Put a smile on your face, say hello and wave to your fellow Tara-ites. Will this change your life? No, not unless you want it to. So how about we all try to stretch ourselves and try something new, then maybe we will all be the better for it. And who knows, you might even get

the urge to join the Entertainers and really stretch yourself.

Reminder to all members and interested parties – November 16th Entertainers Meeting after Saturday Morning Coffee.

“Theatre is so endlessly fascinating because it’s so accidental.

It’s so much like life.”

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LET’S TALK QUILTS Have you ever made a quilt?

Would you like to learn how to quilt? Bring a project that you have completed, one you are currently working on, or pictures of your finished quilts. Bring a pattern that you have used or one that you would like to turn into a quilt. Share your quilting

experiences. Learn new ideas and tips to make quilting easier.

Come to Kara Circle, Lot #489, on Wednesday, November 6th, at 10:00 AM, and “Let’s Talk Quilts”.

Frankie Lindon and Barbara Werner-Lubich

NOMINATIONS FOR TARA WOODS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION DIRECTOR This notice is to inform you that now is the time for any TWHA member who wants to run for a position of Director to inform the nominating committee. Please submit a short bio and photo to any member of the nominating committee no later than Monday, December 9th,

2019. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor at the regular meeting of TWHA on Monday, December 9th, 2019.

If you have any questions, please contact: Peg Gamble 740-304-4872 or Lou Dunning 239-240-5847

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

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 MONTHS TIPS: Enjoy your winter here in Tara Woods.

Beware of anyone asking for your personal information that you have not contacted.

Remember your bank will not ask for your information via email.

Never give out your SS#. Do not deal with a vendor over the internet unless you have checked them out.

Bob Glandorf Neighborhood Watch

SHILOH SPEAKS Happy Fall to everyone in our Tara Woods Community and to the snowbirds finally arriving back. A quick reminder, November leaves us with 55 days until Christmas and 61 days until the New Year 2020. Let’s talk Turkey and let me put my paws in gear – don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour on November 3rd, as I stated last month.

Remember the old saying “Fall back – Spring ahead”.

Other than setting our clocks back this month, we want to acknowledge Veterans Day, Monday, November 11th. Thank you for your service. Some places honor Veterans with a free meal. One of my favorite places who honors Vets this way is at your local Golden Coral (Ft. Myers, Cape Coral and Punta Gorda), after 5:00 PM. Check your website, TV news, and local newspapers for more information and other places who honor Veterans in some way.

If you are wondering what the difference is between Veterans Day and Memorial Day here is a quick feedback. True, Memorial Day and Veterans Day are both patriotic holidays honoring the military, but there is a difference between them.

Memorial Day falls on the last Monday in May which honors the men and women who died while serving in the military. We recognize these American Patriots who have made the ultimate

sacrifice while protecting and defending our country they deeply loved. As we well know, Veterans Day is always observed on November 11th. VeteransDay recognizes all who have served in the Armed Forces. On Memorial Day, we honor our fallen heroes by attending services, laying flowers and placing flags on graves. VeteransDay is the opportunity to do the same, but it’s also an appropriate time to show your appreciation to their friends and family by flying the American Flag. “Thank you for your service.”

I also want to address the brief history on Veterans Day. Veterans Day was first celebrated on November 11th, 1919 to commemorate the end of World War I. Hostilities formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. This is when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. It was known as “Armistice Day” until

1954 when it changed to VeteransDay. Once again “Thank you for your service.”

As we well know, November has another holiday that brings family and friends together – Thanksgiving. This year Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 28th. You know what that means? IT’S TURKEY TIME! Boy, am I looking forward to Thanksgiving! Yummy! Turkey with all the stuffing and fixings.

Oh yeah! I guess I’ll share if you really want me too. But as we all know, we make way too much so I know I’ll get some of the leftovers. But please, no bones.

Don’t eat too much turkey.

Well, my time is up for this segment of Shiloh Speaks. Just a quick reminder to pick up after us at our Dog Park, and around our community of Tara Woods.

Respect IT! To end this segment, my Thanksgiving prayer for my fellow four-footed furry friends and their owners on this Thanksgiving Day: A DOG IS GOD’S WAY OF PROVING HE DOESN’T WANT US TO WALK ALONE. Happy Tails.

Shiloh

DO YOU KNOW WHAT THESE ARE USED FOR? DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT THIS IS?

If you answered yes to these questions, and you know how to use these items, then we could use your help.

The Tara Woods Builders are looking for a few builders who would like to help build sets and stage construction for the Entertainers (stage play) and the Chorus (singing on stage).

Ron Proulx is looking for interested people for a few hours in January, February and March. If you are curious about this, please contact: Ron at 603-860-2129 Thank you for your spirit of volunteerism.

Pat Dunning, Entertainers

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SOFTBALL

It is time once again to “Polish Your Spikes and Oil Your Glove”, so LET’S GET READY FOR SOME SOFTBALL !!!

The “Magic” is looking for all of our New Residents who are interested in playing softball to come out and Meet and Practice with the team. We ALL have that COMPETITIVE SPIRIT and are

looking forward to a Successful Upcoming Season.

There will be a Team meeting at the Clubhouse on November 2 nd, at 9:30 AM, following Saturday Morning Coffee.

Look Forward to Seeing Everyone there, Larry Baldwin, Manager

TENNIS NEWS

TENNIS ASSOCIATION Kathy and I are looking forward to getting to our home in Tara Woods. The weather in Northern Minnesota is getting chillier by the day. We have the wood stove going every morning to take the chill out of the house.

I hope everyone is ready for the new tennis season. As I mentioned in the October issue, the first Round Robin of the season is Sunday, November 24th – it will be good exercise before the Thanksgiving holiday.

The snacks during the Round Robin will be provided by Fred Puhlfuerst, Kathy Rafferty, and Gail Stewig. The dinner, which is served at 5:00 PM, will be hosted by Frank and Carole Neveu.

Following the dinner we will have our first Tennis Association Meeting which starts at 5:45 PM. As I’ve said before, anyone with an interest in tennis is invited to join the Tennis Association – beginner to experienced tennis players and everyone in between. This is an all-inclusive group.

Don’t be shy; you will be more than welcome to join us for a little fun and camaraderie.

See you on the courts, which are refinished and ready for play. – Roger Rafferty

We hope you will come out to watch us play and show your support for the Tara Woods women’s team. – Linda Engel

TENNIS LEAGUES The tennis leagues at Tara Woods – both the Women’s and Men’s Teams – should be starting the first week in November. As of this writing, however, all of our teams don’t have their schedules verified so we can’t tell you the date of each team’s first match.

We hope you are ready to cheer on all of our tennis teams as you show your support for your Tara Woods friends.

ROUND ROBINS Our new 2019-2020 season is ready to start.

Welcome back to all the returnees and those who are on the way.

The first Tennis Association event is scheduled for Sunday, November 24th. Please check the bulletin board at the tennis courts to sign up for this season’s activities. Round Robin pairings will be posted before the play time. We expect to have fun times with the members and any others who may want to join us. As you know, new members are always welcome.

Also, team events will also be starting this month. Be sure to check the schedules and come out to support the league players and their team play. We have three men’s teams and one women’s team which compete in area leagues.

Looking forward to another successful Tara Woods tennis season. – Dale Holat

WOMEN’S LEAGUE WOMEN’S TEAM – ANGELS If the tentative league schedule is approved, the Tara Woods Angels should begin their league play on Thursday, November 14th, with an away game at Herons Glen.

The team practices are on Tuesdays at 9:00 AM. The league schedule will be posted on the Tennis Bulletin Board as soon as it is finalized.

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MEN’S LEAGUE WHITE TEAM – STALLIONS I just wanted to let you all know that our first White Team tennis match will be held on Tuesday, November 5th, starting at 1:00 PM. It would be nice to see you there cheering on our team. Go, Stallions, go!!!! – Glen Fisher BLUE TEAM – TIGERS We hope that everyone had an enjoyable summer. The Tara Woods Tigers are excited to start the 2019-2020 tennis season. We are hoping for a fun and injury-free season, complete with success for all Tara Woods teams. The captains’ meeting for all the league teams is scheduled for October 28th and team play will commence soon after. GO TIGERS! – Al Dion / Mike O’Hearn BLUE TEAM – MUSTANGS No tennis information to report at this time. – Mike Renzulli

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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

Come Play the fastest growing sport!!!!!

Pickleball Open Group play times October - April MORNING PLAY Sunday through Friday 8:00 - 10:00 AM Saturday 9:00 - 11:00 AM EVENING PLAY Sunday through Saturday 4:00 - 6:00 PM These times are available for players of all levels. Interested in learning how to play???

Contact: Lynn Makia 513-476-2465

BOCCE 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

EXERCISE FOR SENIORS Have You Had Enough Of The Rain???

Well Now Is The Time To Get Up And Get Going Again.

Join Your Friends And Neighbors At Our New Exercise Class For Seniors Led By Curtis Adams (On Video).

Those Who Have Experienced Curtis For The Past 3 Months Are Excited About All The Exercises And That All Levels Of Experience And Ability Can Participate.

This Is A Total Body Workout That Can Be Done Standing Or Sitting Down.

It Includes Stretching, Balance, Cardio And Light Weights.

Classes Are Held Tuesday And Thursday In The Clubhouse At 8AM Or 12:30PM. Come Join Us And See For Yourself!!!!!

For More Information Contact Lynn Makia 513-476-2465 Or Barb Simonson 541-840-4430

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

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

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, 7311614, 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!

BRIDGE

The Bridge group is looking for bridge players.

We meet on Tuesdays at 12:30 PM in the Card Room. Call Beth Ferris at 543-6295 or Pauline Young, 239-997-5984 first if you are interested in playing with this friendly group. We’d like to have you join us. Beth Ferris

BOOK DISCUSSION

Thursday, November 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.

We are especially eager to have new friends join us because so many former members are gone!!

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

LINE DANCING Line Dance Class

Come join us for lots of fun and great exercise!

Fridays at 10:00 AM in the Clubhouse Starting November 1st Barb Goodhue 517-404-8063

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NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

1 Rick Lubich, Cliff Phillips, Mike Schwinn 2 Joan Johnson, Roger Rafferty 3 Donald Anderson, Joe Bigelow, Tim Bostic 4 Wendy Jarry, Mike Zakrewski 5 Norma Gandy, Carol Ann Impink, Cindy McKay, Eileen Robinson, Matt Rose 6 Sheila Harris, Emmett Linderman, Barb Miller 7 Rod Browder, Audrey Coon, Donna Gaudet 8 Debra Nespolo 9 Karen Finkle, Nancy Gibson, Shirley Mize, Doug Plested 10 Frank Grant, Kent Hetzer

19 Fred Kossen, Ann West, 92 Yrs. 20 Jean Bibeau, Harry Hoffman, Roger Jarry 21 Dorothy Benedict, Ron Heidmous, Bill Machnicz, Doug Peters, Tammy Sheneman, Loretta Slochowsky 22 Patti Clark 23 Jean Chick, David Rippeth 24 Tim Lanpher, Bob Prenoveau 26 Dan Duda 27 Jeannette Whitacre 28 Bob Byrne, Bobbie Combs, Barb Luce 30 John Costantini

NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

Norma & Larry Jones, 61 Yrs., Pauline & Geoff Young 5 Lynda & Brian Francey 8 Patti & Sandy Thompson 10 June Neavling & Joe Brown 13 Sandy & Jim Dahlhofer 1

11 John Beenen, Bob Gooding, 92 Yrs., Jack Wood 12 Carol Andrews 13 Colleen Brown, Rose Tilelli, 91 Yrs. 14 Gloria Conklin, Richard Gendron, Carl Marquis, Ron Mester 15 Bruce Lubich, John Pavao, Ed Simko, Tina Smith 16 Richard Binkowski, Carol Dillon, Lu Gendron 17 Angie D’Alessandro, Jerry McKay, Bill Powers, Ann Scott 18 Tessa Berg, Leanne Halfman, Irene Henderson, William Sandell

14 18 19 20

Linda & Warren Engel Norma & Haywood Gandy Deb & Jim Towne Jeannette & Bill Whitacre, 65 Yrs. 21 Linda & Mike Renzulli

22 23 24 25 27 29

Judy & Dale Holat, 61 Yrs. Sharon & Don Boehlke Doris & Milty Katz, 62 Yrs. Sandy & Stone Ferris Joanne & Rich Araujo Jean & Ron Smith

Contact Frankie Lindon – msdatsunt@gmail.com or 205-903-5589 before November 10th for Special Recognition of Birthdays 90+ and Anniversaries 50, 55, or 60+ in December 2019.

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CORRECTIONS TO THE CURRENT TARA WOODS DIRECTORY NOVEMBER 2019 The Tara Woods 2019-2020 has been submitted for printing and should be available by late November.

Please send any corrections and/or changes for the “NEW” Tara Woods 2020-2021 Resident Directory by the 8th of November to haywood.gandy@gmail.com. Subject: Tara Woods 2020-2021 Directory Updates.

Contact Information: Haywood Gandy, 239-471-2987, 2998 Tara Lakes Circle, Lot #643 haywood.gandy@gmail.com New Additions, Phone Changes, Misc. Changes and Deletions are published in the monthly editions of “The Columns”

Name

ADDITIONS TO THE NEW TARA WOODS DIRECTORY 2019-2020 Address Phone Home State

EHRMANTRAUT, Jack & Jo RAPP, Greg & Debbie TARBUTTON, Dorothy

Name

19679 Pandora Circle 19623 Savannah Road 19623 Savannah Road

OH NJ NJ

CHANGES FOR THE NEW UPCOMING TARA WOODS DIRECTORY 2019-2020 Address Phone Home State

FELKNOR, Homer & Bobbie CASHIN, Lou HARRIS, Mike & Sheila

19435 Charleston Circle 19718 Woodfield Circle 19447 Charleston Circle

TRUEBLOOD, Gerry

2832 Steamboat Loop

Name

Lot #419 614 614-507-2588 507 2588 Lot #130 856 856-305-4681 305 4681 (Deb) Lot #130 856-305-4681 (Deb)

Lot #164 239-997-5395 Lot #143 810-397-6111 Lot #162 313-717-3822 (M) 313-717-5627 (S) 239-984-2658 (Home) Lot #278 239-543-1938

NJ/OK MI MI/CAN

19623 Savannah Road 19679 Pandora Circle 2832 Steamboat Loop

Lot #130 Lot #419 Lot #278

Sold Sold Sold

NJ OH NH

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UPDATE TO TARA WOODS A HOMETOWN AMERICA PROPERTY – PAGE 2 Cathy Winfree – General Manager UPDATES TO THE TARA WOOD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Page 3 of The 2018–2019 Resident Directory TARA WOODS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 2600 TARA LAKES CIRCLE NORTH FORT MYERS, FL 33917 President .…..………..……...….

Vice President ……………….….

Recording Secretary ……………

Treasurer ……………………….

Membership Secretary …………

Director ………………………...

Director ………………………...

Director ………………………...

OFFICERS

Lou Dunning ….…………….………… 239-240-5847 Sue Cook ……………………………… 239-599-4597 Chris Olson …………………………… 715-851-4681 Eileen Robinson …….………………… 315-297-2793 Bill Loveday ……….….………………. 313-220-0622 Dave Lindon …………………………… 205-602-3333 Roger Rafferty ………………………… 239-543-7556 Keith Schuelke ………………………… 262-389-8663

BOARD RELATED GROUPS / RESPONSIBILITIES Audit Committee Calling Post Community Directory Eliminate Flu Shots Photographers Sunshine Bowling Exercise For Seniors Eliminate Happy Hour Club Table Tennis Water Volleyball

Randy Simonson Bill Loveday Haywood Gandy

541-840-7698 313-220-0622 239-471-2987

Lou Dunning Nancy Wuebbeler

239-240-5847 239-245-7575

COMMUNITY CLUBS AND GROUPS Gene Braden 920-344-9819 Barbara Simonson 541-840-4430 Lynn Makia 513-476-2465 Norm Libby Barbara Simonson

239-543-4106 541-840-4430

Plumbing

Bill Edinger

MI

MISC. CHANGES – DELETE THE FOLLOWING NAMES Address Lot Status Home State

DOWARD, Roger & Judy TARA WOODS COLUMNS HULSKOTTER, Jim & Loann MCKAY, Linda

North Fort Myers

239-565-9904 Licensed and Insured

• Sewer Drain Cleaning All phases of plumbing • Re-Pipes Well pumps and equipment • Water Heaters • Garbage Disposals Remodels • Repairs • Sewer Line Video Inspection ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

INC.

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