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THE COLUMNS Vol. 27 No. 7

Tara Woods Homeowners Association – www.twha.us

August & September 2016

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Celebration Another 4th of July in Tara Woods with good food and good friends.

All went well.....until the thunder started.

OH, WELL, THAT’S FLORIDA!

THANK YOU TO LOU DUNNING FOR THE PHOTOS.

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WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS

MANAGER’S CORNER

Rod Browder - Sophie Wojcik are full-time residents at 19769 Kara Circle. They are originally from Illinois. Rod is retired from Little Caesar Enterprises and Sophie from Standard Parking Corp. His hobbies include reading, horse racing, music and a variety of sports.

Her hobbies include reading and music, and she is a passionate Chicago Blackhawks fan.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our residents for their patience during the time our office was under repairs. The water damage was extensive but we have come through shining brighter than ever. We have a fresh look with a few items still to complete, but we are anxious to show off our new look. Please stop in and say, “Hi”.

I also want to share a big thank you to our office staff for enduring all that went with this undertaking. I am very proud of each of you for your patience during this time.

forward for 39 additional home sites in the new home section.

The permitting and loose ends are close to being completed. I am anticipating a start time toward the end of summer for infrastructure to commence. Along with these sites, the back lake will also be extended to provide some beautiful lake views for these new homes.

New Building Phase: I just wanted to inform all of you that progress is moving

Taken from “The Tara Woods Bulletin”.

Judy Hagelstein will be a new resident of 19649 Woodfield Circle in the Fall. Judy was born in Boston, Massachusetts. She had a career in Denver, Colorado and spent 25 years in Port Angeles, Washington in the insurance industry and teaching. She has two children and two grandchildren. Judy enjoys traveling, bridge and volunteering. She plans to get involved with the Red Cross.

Alan and Angie Roncek are full-time residents at 2572 Macon Circle. Alan is originally from Queens, New York and Angie from Newark, New Jer-

sey. Alan is working part-time at Publix in Ft. Myers and Angie is working full-time for Lynxs Services. They are the parents of one child and two grandchildren. His hobbies are playing pool, fishing, swimming, target shooting, and camping, and he loves older cars and car shows.

Her hobbies include bingo, swimming, walking, movies, crafts, her pets and watching grandkids.

Richard Sharrott is a fulltime resident at 19655 Charleston Circle and he is originally from New York. He is retired from the New York Fire Department. He is the father of one child, and his hobby is bowling.

Welcome to Tara Woods Joanne Byrne

Everyone enjoy a safe and healthy summer…

Thank you all, Doug Objartel Community Manager

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Harriet Bush who has been a resident for the past four years is now the new full-time resident at 2808 Steamboat Loop. Harriet was originally from Ohio and retired from Mayfield City School System where she was a Gifted Program Coordinator. She has four children, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Harriet enjoys knitting and reading. For the past four years she has enjoyed living in this friendly, active community.

Linda Elliott is a new fulltime resident at 2849 Tara Lakes Circle. Linda is originally from Pennsylvania and is still working. She enjoys traveling, reading, cards and singing.

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FROM THE PRESIDENT It’s officially Summer in Tara Woods. The 90° heat and humidity kicked in at the end of June and I’m sure is here to stay until October. It’s much more comfortable and healthier to plan your outdoor activities early in the morning or in the evening. It’s been a fairly quiet summer so far. Let’s hope this weather pattern continues and hurricanes fail to materialize.

The Board of Directors gives a big Thank You to all the people who pitched in to help make the Fourth of July Picnic a success.

Our little group could never have done it without the help of our spouses, friends and neighbors.

George Daly led the food preparation crew of Bill Black, Jim Sorenson and Stew Franklin, with help from Stu Berman and Liz Wilson.

Decorations were coordinated by Nancy Wuebbeler and Frank Millette, with help from Marie Ivens, Anita Griffin, and Pat and Lou Dunning. Table set-up and takedown was done by Bill Black, Jon Porter, Stu Berman, Frank Millette and Lou Dunning. Frank also provided the Sound & Lighting needs.

Donna Phillips led the Potato Salad crew of Joanne Byrne, Pat Sparany, Sue Nedelka, Pat Dunning, Dottie Hargrove and Ann Millette. Trudy Victor made the Cole Slaw with her helper, Sue Nedelka. Janet Daly made the Baked Beans with the assistance of Bill Black. Serving the food was Donna Phillips, Pat Sparany, Sue Nedelka, Polly

Brown and Pat Dunning, while Bill Black and Stu Berman kept it coming from the kitchen. Cleanup was done surprisingly quickly with the help of Stu Berman, Polly Brown, Pat Sparany, Belle Berman and Pat Dunning. Chuck Poveromo emptied garbage and, again, Stu Berman was seen emptying garbage and pitching in wherever needed.

Sue Nedelka passed out the Italian Ice for dessert. I hope not too many people were surprised at the menu change. It was too late to change anything in The Columns, so we relied on the poster to give the correct information, except for dessert, which was a last-minute decision – Sorry, Irene!

Mike Girty and friends set up the dunk tank in the lap pool and provided the bean bag toss. Thank you to everyone who helped the Board run this party. We really couldn’t have done it without you.

If I omitted your name, I apologize, but please know that your help was greatly appreciated.

Are you aware of the Hometown America On-line Bulletin? It’s a great way to stay in tune with what is happening in our community, directly from Hometown America. I recommend signing up to receive it at: tarawoodsbulletin.com. It’s available every other month, sent directly to your inbox. With permission from Hometown America, Barbara has included a couple of their articles in this Columns.

The Picture Directory is be-

ing distributed by Joanie Byrnes.

If you had your picture taken and haven’t picked up your free copy, give Joanie a call. She will have them available for the snowbirds when they return this Fall.

A reminder about the Community Opportunity Fair to be held on Saturday, November 19th from 3:00 – 6:00 PM in the Clubhouse.

Please consider having your group participate, no matter how big or small it may be. This should be a fun afternoon, as well as informational. Keep the applications coming! We’ll accommodate everyone to the best of our ability, but you may not get your ideal spot if you don’t get your application in soon.

Saturday Morning Coffee will continue through the Summer every Saturday at 8:00 AM through October. Please invite a friend or maybe one of the new residents who has recently moved in to join you. This is a great time to meet people and hear what’s happening in Tara Woods. Pancake Breakfast will resume on the second Saturday in November.

Have a wonderful Summer.

Stay cool and enjoy our beautiful, lush community at this time of the year.

EDITOR: Barbara J. Roland (Barbara_Roland@comcast.net)

ASSISTANTS: Linda Engel, Mary Ellen Gold, and Marcia Poveromo PHOTOGRAPHY: Mark Burke, Ann Kabbas, & Pat Sparany CALENDAR: Polly Brown CIRCULATION: Gail Sanfilippo, Manager COORDINATORS: Stuart & Belle Berman, Bill Black, Agatha Breen, Jane & Bill Crawford, Pat & Lou Dunning, Peggy Gamble, Lloyd & Carolyn Kelsey, Sharie and Norm Libby, Diane & Bob Nunn, Kathy & Roger Rafferty, Ed Simko, George Stelling, Susan Uccello, & Julia Wehrung.

ALTERNATES: Joanie Byrnes, Joanne & Bob Byrne, & Al Dion REPORTERS: Reporters will be noted by their bylines at the end of each article.

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

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

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

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

Janet Daly Life is simple.

It’s just not easy.

ATTENTION NEW HOMEOWNERS ORIENTATION MEETING the surrounding area. All who attend will received a large package containing the Homeowners Association Guidelines, hurricane preparation tips and lots of other important and interesting information.

We strongly encourage you to attend. This is your community

now and we guarantee you will learn some new things about Tara Woods.

We look forward to seeing you.

Donna Phillips, 731-5802, and Bev Bayer, 464-9668.

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Orientation for new homeowners will be held on Saturday, October 22nd at 10:30 AM in the Clubhouse Living Room. All newcomers (home owners and renters) are encouraged to attend. This 1 - 1.5 hour meeting is loaded with important information about our community and

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Now that things have calmed down, I am sure some of you have overlooked renewing you TWHA dues. Renewals are down. Drop them off in the

mail slot by the TWHA office or see me.

Thank you for your support.

Ann Millett

FMO NEWS Your FMO team is looking for several residents who are interested in becoming an FMO team member. Requirements to become a team member are being available to attend FMO meetings.

Meetings are held from October to April, the second Friday of each month at 1:00 PM. Approximately half way through the meeting, refreshments are served. The meeting usually ends around 3:00 PM. A lot of important information

is made available, and you can be the first on your street to know what is going on.

Meetings are held throughout the area and carpooling is available. The January 13, 2017 meeting is being hosted by Tara Woods.

If you are interested or are seeking more information, please contact Stuart Berman, 220-2369.

Thank you.

SUNSHINE AND SYMPATHY Condolences to the family and friends of residents Mike Grigas, former residents Jeri Hay and Janet Gray, and Vi Sando, and to Ben and Mary Ann Craig on the death of their son, Kevin.

Get well wishes are sent to Vinnie Amarando, Bob Benjamin, Shirley Boyle, Bob Byrne, Joyce Terkelson and others in our community who are suffering with medical issues.

Stay well!

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LABOR DAY CLAMBAKE AT TARA WOODS! Monday, September 5th • 1:00 PM • Food served at 3:00 PM. Open seating on the Verandah, at the Pool, or in the Clubhouse.

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Clambake-in-a-Bag: Lobster Tail, Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Corn, Potato, Kielbasa accompanied by Cole Slaw, followed by Dessert & Coffee. Cost: $18 Chicken Dinner: ½ BJ’s Rotisserie Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Baked Beans and Cole Slaw, followed by Dessert & Coffee. Cost: $10

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TARA WOODS PHOTO BOOKS ARE HERE!

During September through October your photo book will be available to be picked up at the Clubhouse on:

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Saturday morning Coffee, 8:00 – 9:00 AM, or at Bingo on Tuesday night, 5:30 – 6:30 PM. You must sign the Master Copy to receive your book.

Therefore, each family must pick up their own photo book.

To receive your book at any other time, call: Pat Dunning, 599-4490, or Joanie Byrnes, 715-497-7864.

BOWLING NEWS

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There will be a Bowling Meeting on Thursday, September 8th at 5:30 PM in the Clubhouse. The meeting is for anyone who would like to bowl with our TARA WOODS BOWLING LEAGUE. There is lots of FUN and LAUGHS. So come and join in the fun, and meet new people. We need new bowlers, full-time bowlers and substitutes. Come bowl with us, it’s always a great time. I will have more information at the meeting – sign up for your spot in the fun.

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See you at the meeting. Please feel free to call me, Julie Wehrung, 543-2268

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Be AwAre of ChAllenges to MAnAging retireMent inCoMe

When you retire, will your cost of living decline? Some of your expenses may indeed drop, but others won’t. Plus, you may have some new ones to consider. So, all in all, it’s a good idea to think about ways to boost your retirement savings now, before you’re retired. And once you do retire, you’ll need to be adept at managing your income. But whether saving today or planning for tomorrow, you should familiarize yourself with the key financial challenges you will face during your retirement years.

Specifically, consider these areas: Longevity –

Health care –

Obviously, the longer your retirement lasts, the more money you’ll need. And you could be retired for quite some time. A 65-year-old man, on average, is expected to live another 17.9 years, while a 65-year-old woman can anticipate another 20.5 years, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. With this type of potential longevity in mind, you’ll want to contribute as much as you can afford to your retirement plans, such as your IRA and 401(k), while you’re working. Then, when you are retired and start tapping into your investment portfolio, you will need to create a sustainable withdrawal rate – one that doesn’t push you into the “danger zone” of possibly outliving your resources.

Once you enter your retirement years, your health care costs are all but certain to rise, even with Medicare. In fact, the average annual out-of-pocket health care cost for a household between 65 and 74 years old is $4,383 – about 11% of total household spending, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute. And these costs rise substantially for those over 74. To help cope with these costs, you’ll need a reasonable amount of liquidity in your portfolio.

Long-term care – You may never need to stay in a nursing home or receive services from a home health care worker. But you are taking somewhat of a gamble if you don’t prepare for these long-term care costs – because they are high. In fact, the annual average cost for a private room in a nursing home is more than $92,000, according to the 2016 Cost of Care Survey produced by Genworth, a financial services company.

Medicare typically pays very little of these expenses, but a financial professional can help you find an appropriate way of coping with these types of costs.

Inflation –

We’ve had low inflation the past several years, but it hasn’t gone away entirely, and it won’t disappear when you’re retired, either. Even a mild rate of inflation can, over time, seriously erode your purchasing power. To combat the effects of inflation, you’ll need to own at least some growth-oriented investments.

Market volatility – The financial markets will bounce up and down during your retirement years, just as they did when you were working.

The big difference? You have less time to recover – and you don’t want to withdraw from your investments when their price is down.

However, you can help avoid this necessity by maintaining enough income-producing vehicles in your portfolio; these types of investments usually fluctuate much less in value than stocks and stock-based vehicles.

By being aware of these issues, both before and during your retirement, you can prepare for them – and preparation is key to managing your income, as it is in all walks of life.

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

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

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NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY CLUB The New York/New Jersey Club is hosting the Labor Day Clambake once again this year.

The sign-up sheet for helpers will be hanging on the back bulletin board. If you are here on September 4th and/or 5th, your help will be greatly appreciated.

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NEW ENGLAND CLUB The New England Club will kick off its 2016-2017 season on Saturday, October 22nd at 5:00 PM. Our Welcome Back Party will feature BJ’s rotissiere chicken, supplied by the Club, as well as dessert and bread service. Members with last names between A-L are asked to bring a side dish or salad, and members with last names between M-Z to bring an appetizer. Also, our yearly dues of

$5.00 per person should be paid at this party. We will be playing fun games, including some new ones, and of course raffle tickets will be for sale. Bring Your Own Beverage.

Sign-up for this party will begin on Thursday, September 22nd and, as always, sign-up is mandatory so we know how much food to order.

Hope everyone is enjoying their Summer, especially you Red Sox Fans!!

Judy Machnicz

Helpers are needed the Sunday before (the 4th), as well as on Labor Day. I look forward to our new season, and everyone returning to Tara Woods. I hope to see you at the Welcome Back Wine & Cheese Party on Saturday, October 8th, hosted by Marcia and Chuck Poveromo.

See below for more information. New residents from New York/New Jersey are always welcome!

Janet Daly, janetdaly@yahoo.com, 567-2285 Hello, New York and New Jersey Club members! Hope you are enjoying your Summer. In October we will begin our new format for Club

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RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT: ANN PASQUALE

Imagine coming to North Fort Myers in the spring of 1985 and stumbling upon a community with a handful of houses on roads that weren’t even paved—and buying one of those houses! That’s how Tara Woods resident Ann Pasquale came to spend decades in the community.

Ann and her husband were staying across from the main entrance and didn’t know Tara Woods existed. There wasn’t much to see from the road at that time. They toured many communities in search of a

vacation home but, one by one, they crossed each community off the list. After they had exhausted their options, a friend mentioned that Tara Woods was right across the road, and they should look there before returning to New York.

The minute they saw the community, they looked at each other, and both said in unison, “This is the place.” They bought the first home on the northern side of the community and closed in the fall of 1985. By the time they had moved in a few months later, “The roads were paved, there was a clubhouse and a pool, but not much more – maybe seven or eight homes,” says Ann. The following year, they returned on one of their semi-annual vacations for the first-year celebration and Grand Opening. As part of the festivities, Tara Woods gave away a free home! Residents as well as outsiders qualified to

win the free home. The residents were all hopeful they would be the lucky winner, but a couple who had just come up from Cape Coral for the day walked in to see Tara Woods and won the home.

The Pasquales never intended to live here full-time. Once they were retired, however, they left New York and made Tara Woods their home. Ann recalls, “Management used to hold a Saturday morning coffee with doughnuts, and they brought in entertainment features for the residents. One year, Hee Haw came down for a performance.”

“Over the years, more clubs and activities were added. First came the Homeowners Association, followed by the ‘area clubs’ such as the New York/New Jersey Club, the Midwest Club, etc.

I was involved in the New York/ New Jersey Club, the Travel Club and the Quilting Club, where we made quilts for various organiza-

here all these years is the fact that I feel very comfortable and, of course, my neighbors. I even have a neighbor who brings my paper every morning and takes my recycling garbage out for me,” says Ann. “There are quite a few widows, so when I lost my husband in 2002, two women took over for me and invited me out to lunch and different activities. Today, I have four other widow neighbors (two go North for the Summer) who I go out to dinner with regularly.”

Ann says, “You can’t beat the office staff. They’re very helpful.

If you’re a widow alone, then you know things often need repair. The office doesn’t like to make recommendations, but when I need help, they always try to point me in the right direction.”

“And, of course, there’s Bingo,” Ann added.

Taken from the “The Tara Woods Bulletin”.

TARA WOODS FRIENDS MEET IN GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN

CONGRATS!

CHICO!!!!

Hole in One! WOW!

Congratulations to Chico Silva for his “HOLE IN ONE” while playing golf with the Tara Woods Golf League on Tuesday, June 21st ! This exciting event happened on the 2nd hole of the west side at Del Tura Golf Course. Chico wasn’t able to attend the after party at the Pub, but free drinks were enjoyed by all. Thanks Chico!!! ....... and once again.... Congratulations!

tions and charities. I don’t travel anymore, but my husband and I went on some trips with the Travel Club and really enjoyed them,” says Ann. “When Tara Woods took off, it really took off,” Ann says. “Today, the new homes in the back are selling for six figures, and we’re adding more homes. This is the place to be for me. We’ve won many awards, and they were well deserved. It really is a wonderful community. A lot of other people feel the same way.”

When Ann lost her husband, her neighbors stepped in immediately and took her under their wings. “When I fell, they couldn’t do enough for me. They brought in meals and checked on me. Linda Jokich (as a neighbor, not as part of her job) got in touch with my family even though I have a Life Alert button. She got on the phone, and she called them,” recalls Ann. “The thing that has kept me

On Wednesday, June 15th, fourteen Tara Woods friends got together in Green Bay, Wisconsin and had lunch and a good time together. We came from the South and North, and Peggy and Dave were already in Green Bay. We were fortunate to have Kathy and Roger Rafferty come this year, being that they were in town. Debbie and Bob Polenska were joining us for the first time, also, but then couldn’t make it

OUR SUMMER TRAVELS I’m writing this on Saturday, July 9th. We have just returned from a trip to Boston and a Bermuda cruise. Both Ken and I had never been there before. We enjoyed our touring of Boston and the week cruise. Bermuda was found to be very pretty with its aqua water, pastel homes, history, flowers, and beautiful views, etc. A few photos are included.

Beth and Ken Ferris

because they were going away on a trip the next day. We are all happy to see Ruth and Ron Bradley, former residents, every summer. Those in the photos are: Peggy and Dave Boncher, Linda and Warren Engel, Sharon and Don Boehlke, Kathy and Roger Rafferty, Judy and Dave Holat, Ruth and Ron Bradley and Beth and Ken Ferris.

Beth and Ken Ferris

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MEALS BEING SERVED at the New Horizons Soup Kitchen

Greenhouse helps soup kitchen serve 250 organic salads every day. Taken from New Hampshire Union Leader, By PAT GROSSMITH. Page A01, Saturday, 4 June 2016.

MANCHESTER MEALS BEING SERVED at the New Horizons Soup Kitchen have come a long way from the soup and sandwiches handed out in the 1970’s by Sister Angie Whitten driving around in a borrowed Winnebago ministering to the hungry.

The addition nearly three years ago of a 30-by-72-foot greenhouse, built on a lot next to the

Manchester Street kitchen and shelter, has elevated the meals, resulting in organic salads served daily and entrees seasoned with fresh sage, oregano, basil and other herbs, all organically grown in the inner city greenhouse.

The tastier food, which Executive Director Charlie Sherman says is greatly appreciated by everyone eating at the soup kitchen, came about when the city deeded a lot to New Horizons right next door. Mike Marrett, co-owner of Rimol Greenhouses of Hooksett, was a volunteer driver for the nonprofit who suggested a full-size greenhouse be installed on it.

Marrett, who fellow volunteers call “The Garden Angel,” donated the $26,000 greenhouse and volunteers lined up to work in it.

For 9 to 10 months of the year, organic vegetables and herbs are grown in the greenhouse in compost made from vegetable peelings and scraps. Carlos Morales, who manages the kitchen at New Horizons as well as Families in Transition, said no fat or meat is included.

One day in May, mesclun, Asian greens, kale, beet greens, romaine and spinach were soaking in ice water in a large plastic bin in the kitchen to loosen any dirt. The vegetables made it to

RITA JOHNSEN CELEBRATES HER 92ND BIRTHDAY On Wednesday, June 15th, family and friends of Tara Woods resident Rita Johnsen gathered at China King Buffet in North Fort Myers to celebrate her 92nd birthday.

Seated from left to right are Diane Jenkins, Rosemary and

Charlie Crouse, Billie Sonderman, Mary D’Anna, Linda and Al Dion, Richard Bessette, Rita Johnsen, Lorraine Smith, Phyllis Johnson, and Marty Rudo.

Submitted by Linda Dion

that night’s dinner that included bread and butter, wraps, pasta, a salad and dessert.

Every day, 250 organic salads, seasoned with fresh herbs (dry in the winter), are served.

Sherman said the organization could never afford to buy organic vegetables. Before the greenhouse, New Horizons spent $50,000 a year on produce. Today, it costs about $35,000 because the greenhouse supplies about 2,500 pounds of vegetables annually.

Kate Hogan, coordinator of the greenhouse collaborators (volunteers), laughs when she gives the poundage. She knows the exact amount, she says, because every leaf, every tomato and vegetable is weighed.

Hogan, an educator for 50 years, grew up on a family farm in Iowa.

“We had a huge garden, as long as a field,” said Hogan, who has taught kindergartners to college students.

For a time, she lived in New York City where she worked with Save the Children, putting in gardens on empty lots and planting sunflower seeds in small bare spots of soil.

Manchester’s greenhouse began operating in August 2013.

There was a learning curve, Ho-

gan said, because the temperature is hot in a greenhouse, which she said plants love, growing larger than those outdoors. Insects love those conditions as well, however, and one year the volunteers had to deal with aphids, a gardener’s and farmer’s worst enemy because of the damage they cause.

Growing season begins on St. Patrick’s Day, a day volunteers dub “The Greening,” when they plant their living mascot shamrock in one of the raised beds. The earth continues to provide produce up to November.

In March, the volunteers get to work preparing the beds for planting, adding in the compost prepared by Robert Brouillard, the “Compost King.” This year, they had far more than they needed.

“It’s black gold,” Sherman says.

He has not tried his hand at gardening and apparently never will.

“My hands have never touched dirt and I am darn proud of that,” he says. “They want to keep the plants safe so they keep me away from them.”

By mid-May the first plantings of greens are just about done. But cherry and plum tomatoes and cucumbers are already well on their way, as are scallions. Peppers and

onions will soon follow, and later in May, school children will arrive at the state’s only full-size, inner city greenhouse to plant the zucchini they’ve grown from seeds in classrooms, as part of the Hunger Project.

They know their effort will help feed the hungry. Sometimes, Hogan says, one of the children will stop by with their parents to see how the plant is doing.

“All the kids want to do it but not all the teachers want to do it,” laughs Hogan, who for the last 10 years worked in city schools as a substitute teacher.

All kinds of herbs are grown in the greenhouse as well: sage, oregano, thyme, rosemary, cilantro, culantro (also known as Mexican coriander), basil. When they start to get old, the herbs are picked and placed in a dehydrator. Overnight, they are dried and make their way to the kitchen, providing herbs all year long.

The greenhouse has been a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Outside, for a touch of color and beautification, planters are filled with flowers.

“People walking by say thank you,” Sherman says.

Submitted by Mike Renzulli.

OUR SECOND BASEBALL TEAM Timmy and I had our 9th great-grandchild born recently (6 boys and 3 girls). This is our 2nd baseball team. Our first was having 9 grandchildren (6 girls and 3 boys). How fortunate we are to see the 4th generation in our family.

Congratulations! Timmy and Ruthie Zimmer

HOW WE DECIDED ON TARA WOODS We have to thank Don and Sharon Boehlke for getting us to Tara Woods.

It all started in February 2008 when we were renting a condo in Fort Myers near Bunche Beach.

Don had invited us to visit him and Sharon for the day, to play a little tennis, and to check out Tara Woods. Well, it rained the day we visited, so we didn’t get to play tennis. But Don and Sharon were great hosts as we had lunch together, and they showed us around Tara Woods. I remem-

ber at the time that I was quite impressed with the Clubhouse and the pool.

As we were thinking ahead to 2009, luck was on our side, as Don and Sharon’s neighbor (Ida Anthol) was trying to sell her house. Ida was not real interested in renting her place, but Don convinced her to rent to us from January thru March of 2009. That started our new Tara Woods lifestyle. We rented next door to Don and Sharon for a few more years and then rented from Don and Rita Dickie before buy-

ing their house.

We really enjoy our six months in Tara Woods – our good friends, our nice neighbors, our tennis, the Clubhouse parties, and the good weather.

Linda and Warren Engel IF you would like to tell us about how you decided to live in Tara Woods, please submit your information to the Editor, Barbara Roland, at email: barbara_roland@comcast.net.

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Recently, two members of our group have left our community and now we are looking for new members who would be interested in working with audio/visual systems and equipment. Our loss of these members will make it difficult to continue to provide our services to the community. Experience is preferred but not necessary.

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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.

BOCCE Tuesdays at 9:00 AM No need to sign up Don’t need a partner New teams chosen every week ~ Easy to learn Questions: call Frank Millette 543-2954

BRIDGE

Looking for all bridge players. We play on Tuesdays in the Card Room – come between 12:30 and 12:45 PM. Call Beth first to come and join our friendly group. Call Beth Ferris, 543-6295, or Rita Sick, 731-1106, if you are interested in joining this friendly group to play bridge.

Ladies and Gentlemen, come join us on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month 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.

Questions: contact Eddie and Pat Sparany, 652-3869.

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 12:00-3:00 PM. The Happy Ladies of Mah Jongg.

Any questions, please contact: Jane DeGuire, 567-0656, or Ruth Zimmer,731-8594.

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!

Contact: Bill Keibler, 586-216-6526, or Lorraine Smith, 567-1392.

Book

Discussion Club Thursday, August 4th and September 1st 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, 543-1168

SCRABBLE Scrabble has been cancelled until the fall.

Thanks, Brenda Plut

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 Arlene Greene, 850-207-1084, or Marty Hradkowsky, 609-709-7717.

MOVIE NITE Saturday, AUGUST 27th - 7:00 PM Featuring: REAL STEEL Starring: Hugh Jackman Rated: PG-13, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Fantasy Saturday, SEPTEMBER 24th - 7:00 PM Featuring: THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL Starring: Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Richard Gere Rated: PG-13, Comedy Free Popcorn • Drinks 50 cents Lloyd and Carolyn Kelsey

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TARA SCARLET LADIES OF WOODS TARA“RED HAT” COMPUTER Ladies – Ladies – Ladies Come join us on the first Tuesday of every month for fun and CLUB socializing. A sign-up sheet is always in the Clubhouse and we go to a different restaurant every month.

BIRTHDAYS IN AUGUST: The Tara Woods Computer Club provides free computer classes and is open to all residents and visitors. 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. It’s never too late to join our group, even if you’re a total novice.

We are meeting at my home during the Summer season like we have in past years. These meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 10:30 AM. They offer a more relaxed atmosphere, with coffee and donuts provided for free. My home is located in the north-west quarter of the park, at 19729 Kara Circle.

This season we will be covering computer hardware, types of drives and media, tablets, smart phones, ebook readers, and other portable devices. We will also include general questions and answers, as well as any topic the club members might suggest.

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 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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Contact Shirley Ringleben, 731-2748, before September 10th for Special Recognition of Anniversaries, 50, 55 or 60+ in October 2016!

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ENTERTAINING NEWS So Ladies and Gentlemen… continuing with stories from the Entertainers. Our first story is from the “infamous”, has her fingers in almost every pot; one of my most favorite people…

My first real experience in theater in front of an audience was actually in high school. I had a part in our senior play in 1964. (Prior to that, I just “acted out” around family members when I was little.)

I almost didn’t go to the audition

because, believe it or not, I was very shy back then.

I forced myself to go to the after-school audition. I only read for one part because it was the only one I wanted to do! However, also auditioning for the same part was one of the “popular” girls whose Daddy owned an upscale clothing store in our little town. I left the audition knowing the director would pick the daughter of a very wealthy man over a relative no-

body like me. But she chose me!

I’ve forgotten most of the details of the play, but the title was “The Hidden Door”. It was a drama set in the 1800’s; the costumes were fabulous – long dresses with lacy high collars. The elderly and somewhat unstable matriarch of the estate felt threatened by the young “beautiful” girl (me!) who is engaged to the handsome young

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(Continuing: Entertaining News from page 18) man (who was somehow related to her, but I can’t remember how).

By the way, this handsome young man was played by one of the school jocks who happened to be dating a different “popular girl”.

As the play progressed, the matriarch became more and more obsessed with a string of pearls that she thinks I will steal from her. So after the “wedding” the thought of me ending up with the pearls sent her over the edge. She had to make me disappear! Somehow (and I don’t remember how) she pushed me into a dark space behind a hidden wall panel. The search was on and they discovered the “hidden door” and rescued me with only minutes to spare -- there was almost no air in the “closet”!

The doctor revived me to live happily ever after!

I enjoyed being on stage and was extremely satisfied for a couple of reasons: I got carried out of the “closet” in the arms of the school jock which I’m sure irritated his girlfriend! (I weighed only

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85 pounds in high school.) Plus, I had been bitten by the acting “bug”. But coming from a small town, there was no theater to join.

It was always in the back of my mind though, until we moved from New Hampshire to Cape Coral in 1982. It really is a small world because, very unexpectedly, I got reacquainted with the same director of my high school senior play! But that’s another story for another day! Polly Brown Now from one of the dearest people I know….

I have been with Entertainers since 2001 and the first show I was in was “The Face on the Bar Room Floor”. Boy would my 8th grade teacher be amazed. Why you ask? Let me tell you. Miss Greco, who was my 8th grade teacher, wanted to put on a variety show for the parents and friends of the graduating class. She needed students who play an instrument or sing. So she asked for volunteers. I volunteered to sing. That

year a very popular song was “The Woodpecker Song”. It had both American and Italian lyrics. My mother taught me the Italian lyrics. After many nights of intense practice, I was ready for the stage.

At our first rehearsal, when it was my turn to sing, I tried to sing but nothing came out of my mouth. I tried a few more times, same results. My teacher assured me it was stage fright. Next rehearsal the same thing happened. This time she said, “John, don’t plan on a singing or acting career”.

Of course, she never realized that some day the Tara Woods Entertainers would make a difference.

So,…NOW YOU KNOW THE REST OF THE STORY!! John D’Amico The next story is from one of our newest members to our merry band...

A while ago Pat Dunning asked for comments about how people got into The Entertainers. I hate to put my thoughts on paper because I never had any hopes - desires - aspirations - any glimmer

of a need to be on stage. I was happily content being - what all Entertainers need - an audience member. That lasted for 75 years - and then I got to Tara Woods!

This place has GOT to be the most inclusive spot on earth! One day out of the blue, a certain person, Pat Dunning asked me if I could help with a poster for “Tara’s Got Talent”. Having nothing else to do that day I said sure. Sometime later, Carol Shields said, “we need help backstage” and again having nothing on my calendar, I found some black clothes and reported for duty. Well, it wasn’t much “duty” but a lot of fun with new people who were so very kind about showing me what to do. Next thing I knew, Sue Yohn, dragged me to a meeting of the group. That was fun, too! From there I graduated to being Barbara Lenhart’s “dresser” and general back stage gofer for “Senior Follies”. Another wonderful experience! So - although I’m surely not ready for grease paint and lights - I am happy to be part of The Entertainers. Joanie Byrnes

Our last story is from one who started with me on “Charlie Brown the Musical”...

Six years ago Elaine Ahern asked me if I would like to help with the Entertainers. Well, I said yes and started in props with Carol Shields and Polly Brown’s sister Francel Lizotte. We had a lot of fun. Three years ago I had a small part. That also was fun, but I realized I wasn’t cut out to memorize lines, so I went back to props.

Then Claudia Weiss was leaving as Director and after observing all those years, I decided to try it. Well, P.S. I did it and I think it worked out great. My introduction to theater was when I was 11 years old I was in a church play called “One Mad Night”; I don’t remember my part. Then I saw “Hair” off Broadway! Again this year I will be directing “Drinking Habits”, another fun show. Hope to see you there. Patty Sparany Pat-one, Stage Manager Entertainers

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THE GARDEN CLUB MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Fashion Show on Friday, November 4th.

Craft Fair on Saturday, November 5th.

The Garden Club will not meet until our first meeting for the new season on Saturday, October 8th following Coffee. This is the only meeting before the Fashion Show on Friday, November 4th. Please remember that this year The Garden Club also has the responsibility for the Craft Fair on Saturday, November 5th. These are two very important events. Mark your calendar for these two very important events and attend the meeting on October 8th.

Remember the tables for the Craft Fair are on a first come, first served basis. Anyone who wishes a table please contact Carol Shields. If you know any crafters who may be interested in a table for our Saturday, November 5th Fair, please ask them to contact Carol Shields at 731-0481 or give them her information.

Thanks. See you at the meeting on October 8th.

Rachelle DellaRocca WHAT TO PLANT – AUGUST Bedding Plants: The hottest days of summer limit planting now to heat tolerant coleus, kalanchoe, and vinca.

Bulbs: Aztec lily, butterfly lily, walking iris, and spider lily can be planted any time of the year, even late summer.

Herbs: Herbs that can be planted from plants (not seeds) include bay laurel, ginger, Mexican tarragon, and rosemary.

Vegetables: Many cool-season crops such as collards and onion can be planted now, including a final crop of warm-season vegetables, such as pepper. Tomato can also be planted for the fall garden.

or irrigation problems. Be sure to determine the cause so the proper remedy is used. Use a sharp mower blade and only remove 1/3 of grass blade to reduce stress on the lawn.

Palms: If older fronds are yellowing, you may have a magnesium or potassium deficiency. Apply an appropriate palm fertilizer. Nutrient Deficiencies of Landscape and Fieldgrown Palms in Florida Poinsettias: Pinch back poinsettias and mums before the end of the month to allow time for buds to form for winter bloom.

Ornamental Plants: Rapid growth and leaching rains may result in nutrient deficiencies in some plants. Fertilize those plants that show signs of deficiencies.

Bedding Plants: For areas where grass doesn’t grow well, try replacing it with versatile ground covers.

See: Your Florida-Friendly Landscaping TM Guide to Plant Selection and Landscape Design.

nasturtium, celosia, and wax begonia for color into fall.

Bulbs: Plant gladiolus every 2 weeks to stagger blooming, staking each plant. Add color, texture and pattern to the garden with the many varieties of Elephant’s Ear (Alocasia) available now.

Herbs: Plant herbs that tolerate the warm temperatures of early fall, such as Mexican tarragon, mint, rosemary, and basil.

Vegetables: Prepare the fall vegetable garden. Using transplants from your local garden center will get the garden off to a fast start, but seeds provide a wider variety from which to choose. Cool-season crops such as broccoli, cabbage, collards, and lettuce can be planted.

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