The Tower Volume 31 | NO 11 | NOVEMBER 2020
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WELCOME YOUR NEW HOA BOARD MEMBERS
3....... President Korner 4................. Reflections 6...................HOA Dues 9.....Veterans Memorial 12.... Laser Light Show 14................ Gardening 18... Community Picnic 19.........Holiday Parade 20..... Toy & Food Drive 21....................... Sports 29.... Del Tura Contacts 33.................. Activities 36................. Calendars
Attention: Del Tura Residents Effective Immediately for White Goods pick up only Includes grills, washers and dryers, refrigerators, stoves, and hot water heater tanks. Please Contact: Waste Pro @ 239-337-0800 for pick up or email: cs109@wasteprousa.com Thank you Del Tura Country Club Management
Kathy Williamson It is a real pleasure to serve as director for our beautiful community. As a first year member, my goals parallel those requirements of a board member as stated in our handouts to: exercise sound business judgment; respect confidential deliberation and decisions; avoid conflict of community and personal interest, to execute responsibilities in good faith and uphold the oath of the HOA officers and directors. Additionally, I will continue my on-going education on policies and regulations so I may serve to the best of my ability. I appreciate this opportunity and look forward to working with Del Tura owners. Lisa Bellanca – I am looking forward to the opportunity to work on the H.O.A. board for the residents of Del Tura. My husband Frank and I, along with our two senior pups, moved to Del Tura
from the NW Suburbs of Chicago in June of 2018. By trade I have experience working with people; I am a restaurant and tavern owner. We have run our family owned and operated business in Palatine, IL since 1975. My goal is to work cohesively with the new and existing board members on issues that will ensure that our community continues to be a highly rated and desirable place to live. Meg Valentino – My name is Meg Valentino. My husband, Joe, and I moved to Del Tura about six months ago. Because of a feeling of community and the warm friendships I quickly made I wanted to become an active participant by volunteering for the board. After spending ten years in the Navy I began working in the information technology area where I have worked for the last thirty years. Over the past several years I have volunteered for Wake-Up America and held positions on a previous community’s theater board as both Assistant Treasurer and Co-Secretary.
I hope to use my experience to continue improvement of the website, take advantage of latest technology to work towards the improvement of communication to all HOA members and in ensuring security of member and HOA data. I hope to also help keep our wonderful community a place where we always welcome volunteer participation and the exchange of ideas. I look forward to meeting more of the community during my time on the board. Tracey Messina – My background is truly diverse. I have been a correction officer, administrative assistant, bookkeeper, and a restaurant manager. I think some of these skills will serve me well as part of the H.O.A. I have also served as secretary and vice president for the VFW Auxiliary. As part of that organization, I planned dinners, sales, picnics, and parties. As a member of our community, I want to contribute my knowledge to make our community social, active, and vital.
TOWER DEADLINE: The 9th of the month, for the following month’s issue. All articles and flyers must be submitted in a Microsoft Word document format, or you may drop off at the HOA office in a TYPED or HAND PRINTED format only. Questions - please contact us via e-mail: Toweredit@yahoo.com or drop them at the office. Thank You
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In Memory Of…
Michael Patton James Steele Genevieve Kowalski
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PRESIDENT’S KORNER By Liz Poniatowski Hello everyone! On September 30th we swore in four newly appointed members to the board and we also filled officer vacancies. Your four new board members are Lisa Bellanca, Tracy Morgan, Kathy Williamson and Meg Valentino. The newly elected Officers are Liz Poniatowski as President, Meg Valentino as Vice President and Tracy Morgan as Secretary. With these vacancies being filled we now have a full HOA Board of Directors! We are very excited to get down to business and to be able to work towards making Del Tura fun once again. COVID has put a halt to a lot of our activities and we are trying to get back in the swing of things to enable us to socialize once again. Last month the Welcome Committee hosted a get together, we had our first birthday cupcake celebration and we celebrated Halloween with our annual golf cart parade. That was just the beginning of us getting back to normal. This month the Del Tura ‘artists’ will sell their goods at our craft fair that will be held in the overflow parking area on Saturday, 7th November beginning at 10am. Then we’re all looking forward to a fabulous laser light show on Saturday, 14 November to support
men’s prostate cancer month…we’ll donate our money and get a wonderful show in return! Take a look through this issue of the Tower and check out all the fliers! There is so much going on in Del Tura and we couldn’t do it without all our volunteers. Yes, we still must adhere to the social distancing and mask wearing but that is what is keeping this community safe. Once Hometown America opens the clubhouse we can once again start playing our card games, mahjong, board games, and having our monthly HOA meetings. It’s not easy being separated from all of you but we, your board of directors, are doing the best we can to continue to support our members in everything we do. The Board wishes all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving. Please stay safe. Wear your mask, wash your hands, and practice social distancing so we can all meet again and enjoy each other’s company. Make sure you completed the email form so you continue to get the most up to date, accurate information on all HOA happenings in Del Tura, join or renew your HOA membership, it’s only $12 a year! And check out the website to see what’s happening! Deltura-HOA. com. Until next month… Stay well and stay happy!
THERE’S A NEW SUGGESTION BOX ON LINE! You can now send your suggestions to your HOA office at the following email address: DTHOASuggestionBox@gmail.com. With the current pandemic situation and everyone not readily having access to suggestion boxes in the Starlight Ballroom and the HOA Office the HOA Board created the new email address to make it easy for you to send your suggestions to us! Each Suggestion MUST have your NAME, STREET ADDRESS and PHONE NUMBER on it along
with your suggestion that you would like the HOA Board to address with Hometown America. Along with the suggestion you should write a brief solution to help us address your concerns more quickly. You will be notified upon receipt, when your suggestion is brought before the BOD, and what actions will be taken with it. Please let us know what your concerns are so we can make Del Tura our continuing Paradise!
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WELCOME COMMITTEE MEET & GREET SOCIAL! By Audrey Martin Wear your mask ---stay healthy---and we will meet again on December 7th ---same time ---same place ---and they still stayed to mingle and chat! What a wonderful couple of hours we had to “meet and greet” our new residents and to see so many people in the ballroom. Hopefully, we will be able to attend our parties and dances again soon. As the new residents introduced themselves it was interesting to hear from where they moved. New York, Indiana, Kansas, Ft. Myers, Maine,
Illinois, and New Jersey were the winners with the most attendees. So glad they all found us! The greetings from our GM Fred Taylor and co-chairs Gail Hodge and Kathy Williamson made all 46 guests feel welcome! The frosting on the cake was the great music provided by Dave Adams and Jim Stenzel along with the snacks and table atmosphere making us look forward to our next gathering of new residents of the year 2020. The enthusiasm and excitement of our guests made us happy they are our new neighbors! Welcome!
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A few days ago, a short video of our beloved “Lincoln Park” was sent to us. There it stood, abandoned, desolate, totally dilapidated…a broken eyesore. Instantly pulling at my heartstrings and putting me into a temporary melancholy mood. As I allowed myself to continue through it, the sadness was replaced by wonderful, happy memories. I don’t know whether this quote applies but all I could think of were the words “out of the ashes…” Suddenly, from some source within me, the eeriness and gloom of the video was replaced with beautiful sunshine, excitement and happiness surrounded every inch of the Midway. Families once again were spending precious time together. I’m betting that each of us have those special family memories, too! Do you remember a special amusement park of your youth and the excitement that overcame you as you entered the gate? From the moment that you stepped onto the Midway it seemed that all your senses were instantly put into motion. The sounds of excitable voices surrounding you, the laughter of the children as they ran pass you to get more tickets for their next ride. In the distance, the screaming of the voices coming from the giant roller coaster as they anticipated that first long drop! How about those delicious smells coming from the Pavilion: clam cakes, French fries, popcorn, cotton candy, candied apples…just to name a few! Oh, so good! The Pavilion had long rows of picnic tables to sit and relax on, and a large stage to enjoy the day’s special performances. Everything from magic shows to big bands, a show for all ages to enjoy!
By Dianne J. Roderick After lunch we were once again ready to bolt like lightning, but that’s hard to do when your hand is locked into Mom’s, Dad’s, or one of your siblings. No one wanted to take the chance of having to be put into time out. We had been given “the talk” and promised not to stray. It was hard to be still when all that you could think of was going on those rides. Seemed like forever! We had our favorites: The Comet Roller Coaster, the Merry-Go-Round, Ferris wheel, Dodge ‘m Cars, and the Scrambler were the ones we definitely couldn’t miss. Let’s not forget about the House of Mirrors and the Penny Arcade, where we bowled so hard to win tickets for all those treasures. You remember those, don’t you? The Arcade was usually our last stop before heading home but not before Mom had her fortune told. I can remember her placing the coin into the slot and suddenly Madame Zeta’s hands moved carefully over the cards, very slowly, finally pushing out Mom’s very own fortune along with her lucky numbers for the week. She would get such a kick out of that machine! Somehow “amusement” doesn’t fully describe the whole experience one feels when we think back to our younger days and our overwhelming joy when our parents planned those special outings. As with each generation before us that same joy that I felt as a child was later to be seen in our children’s eyes. I’m sure our parents were revisiting and remembering their special childhood outings, as did our grandparents before them. The amusement parks back then were considered our “Disney” and those precious times shared with family will always take precedent over the sadness that comes with change.
CREATIVE WRITERS WORKSHOP By Nancy Davy Intro: I’d like to happily report that we have kicked off our 2020-2021 season of the Creative Writer’s Workshop, in an innovative and roll-with-the pandemic kind of way. We are trying to meet outside for the time being at a location that works for golf cart gathering. We will likely continue in this fashion until it is deemed safe to resume our normal lifestyle. I hope to have new material to provide you with next month. For this month’s Tower, I went back through our submissions from 2019 - early 2020 and selected one that is timely from Jan Walimire. I hope you will enjoy.
It is good to remember, especially now, that channeling our creative talents can be inspiring and therapeutic. Please email me and let me know if you are interested in joining our group. My email address is ndavy01@gmail.com. If you will be new to our group, please provide me with your name, your email address, and your cell phone number. I will reach out to you before we meet in November (11/5 and 11/19) with location updates. As we wait for our lifestyle to be restored, I know I speak for all of our group in extending our best wishes to all for your safety and good health.
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HOA DUES ARE DUE Did you know that joining the HOA in Del Tura is only $12 per household per year? Do you know that for $12 per household you receive? - 10 issues of the Del Tura Tower magazine to keep you up to date on all the happenings in Del Tura. - Early purchase of tickets to all HOA sponsored events. - Reduced ticket prices to entertainment offerings. - With the new website now operational only paid HOA members will have access to the Tower online, you will also have access to HOA agendas and minutes to meetings and to the HOA directory. The “free” Tower on the website will no longer be available to non-HOA members. Don’t miss out on the best value around. HOA dues are by calendar year so your dues for the year 2021 are due by January 1, 2021 for that year. Remember, if you are not a paid HOA homeowner you will not be able to vote in any election. Only paid members get one vote per household. If you are a renter, you are still able to join the HOA for the $12 and get all the benefits except you are NOT allowed to vote. But that $12 is still worth a lot so please join and keep apprised of all the happenings here in Del Tura. You can drop off your dues at the HOA office at 609 Sierra Madre on Tuesdays from 9-12pm or Fridays from 10-12pm to get your membership card and your directories. When the clubhouse is open, you will be able to obtain your Membership cards at Coffee hour from 8-9am. You will need your membership card from now on to purchase entertainment tickets. My goal is to have 100% membership this year - help me in getting all of Del Tura to be a part of our HOA community. Thanks, and hope to see you soon! Sherry Cottini – Membership Chairwoman
By Michael Johnson My Name is Michael Johnson I have lived in Del Tura for 8 years with my wife Margaret and our rescued ferrell cat Peaches...along with our macaw, Fabio...(a story for another issue), which we’ve had for thirty years. Currently, I work at the front gate during overnights on Friday and Saturday. I’m thinking there may be some interest in Adventures and Incidents which have happened to me while working. I promise NOT to embarrass anyone..... My first story I will call, The Adventures of Double Lucky. One evening, during the month of June of this year, actually it was early in the morning, I would guess around 2:30 AM. (While working I make a habit of leaving the gate house and walking around the front of the gate house just to keep my circulation good and as a wake-up stroll.) Well, during one of my early morning exercise walks I noticed something on the ground by my golf cart. At first, I thought it was a scorpion. It certainly looked like one. As I approached the object, I realized it was a crawfish. Now, I had no idea what a crawfish was doing at 2:30 AM in front of the gate house. I immediately went in the gate house, found a paper cup, and scooped the crawfish into the paper cup. The crawfish was approximately the length of my index finger. He (or she) appeared to be in good condition. I do have 3 aquariums at home, and I thought that this little crawfish would be a wonderful addition to one of my aquariums. So, when I got home at 6AM, I immediately took the crawfish
and put it in my large aquarium. He settled down to the bottom and appeared to be quite comfortable in his new surroundings. I went to bed and awakened at approximately 11:00 AM. I immediately went in to look in the large aquarium and see if the crayfish was still alive and well. It was. I called my wife who is up visiting family in Rhode Island and told her of my find. I told her I decided to call the crayfish Lucky. Lucky is exactly what this crayfish was. That afternoon I went to feed the fish and to check on Lucky and did not find Lucky in the aquarium. I looked behind the aquarium; I looked under furniture in the television room, which is where the aquarium was located. I immediately remembered we have a cat, Peaches. I wanted to find Lucky before Peaches did. Well, I found Lucky in the middle of the living room. Lucky was alive and well, although there were quite a few dust bunnies attached to his legs and claws. I immediately put Lucky back in the aquarium, called my wife and said the name of our Crawfish is now Double Lucky, explaining the needed name change. Today, some 3 or 4 months later, Double Lucky is alive and well and has decided to remain in the aquarium. He appears to enjoy the company of the fish and snails in his home... I did some research on crayfish and learned they can survive out of water for weeks in a humid environment. Look for another story from your Gate Gabber next issue.
FROM THE DESK OF THE TREASURER! By Gail Hodge Many of you know that four new BOD members have been appointed to the open positions on the BOD. They have all taken a part in helping to make this BOD a success. I would especially at this time want to thank Lisa Bellanca for offering to be the Assistant to the Treasurer. It’s important to have a backup for the treasurer position, not only for check writing but someone who is familiar with the HOA accounts. Lisa has knowledge with QuickBooks, the software used
by the HOA for accounts and is a business owner. She is very qualified for this position. I look forward to working with Lisa and what she has to offer as a BOD member. The BOD has had as past practice a financial committee. I would like to again have a financial committee in place. If you are an HOA member and have a financial background and would like to be considered for this committee, please call or email me. I can be reached at 585-315-1628 or treasurer@ delturanews.com.
Entertainment ticket refunds are still available for the Merchant-Silver show that was cancelled this season. If you still have tickets, you can obtain a refund. To request your refund, write your name on the back of the tickets and if you would be so kind, include a stamped self-addressed envelope. You may either mail your request or put it through the mail slot at the HOA office or bring it to the HOA on Tuesday morning between 9-12.
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DEL TURA VETERANS MEMORIAL Watch for our Virturial Memorial Great news! I’d like to let everyone know that the fifth novel in my romance series was
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WHY IS GARDENING GOOD FOR SENIORS? By Rosemary Eiden Physically – gardening is an excellent low impact exercise that improves flexibility through stretching and bending. It promotes strengthening and endurance as well. Mentally – the fresh air and sunshine that you get from just being outdoors is very helpful to reducing stress and anxiety. But in addition to just being outside, gardening provides a project that provides purpose which plays a significant role in improving one’s level of happiness and life satisfaction. Gardening can help to improve not only physical but mental functioning as well – In a wonderful article in Psychology Today, author Sarah Rayner lists 10 benefits gardening provides for mental health: 1. Looking after plants gives us a sense of responsibility. 2. Gardening allows us to be nurturers. 3. Gardening keeps us connected to other living things.
4. Gardening helps us relax and let go. 5. Working in nature releases happy hormones. 6. Being amongst plants and flowers reminds us to live in the present moment. 7. Gardening reminds us of the cycle of life, and thus come to terms with that most universal of anxieties: death. 8. Some aspects of gardening allow us to vent anger and aggression… 9. …whilst others allow us to feel in control. 10. Last but not least, gardening is easy. Is gardening good exercise? Of course, gardening can be wonderful exercise but the amount of exercise anyone would get depends on how much they are able to do to begin with. But what gardening does mostly for seniors is that it… • Gets them moving!
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• It’s functional exercise in that a task is being performed (you’re not just running on a treadmill here!) • It improves balance, sensory perception and flexibility. • The extra physical movements promote the release of endorphins and helps to strengthen muscles (including the heart).
Even if your are in a wheelchair, gardening can be performed with container gardens, raised beds and even indoors. Even from a wheelchair or seated position, the amount of exercise you are getting is much more than sitting in front of the television set. I would recommend to do your gardening in the early morning or at dusk when the sun is not as harsh.
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Like everyone, you want to remain physically and financially independent throughout your life. But if you lose some of this freedom, the last thing you’d want is to become a burden on your family. How can you keep this from happening? First of all, you need to be aware of the risk. Someone turning 65 today has almost a 70 percent chance of eventually needing some type of long-term care, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Of course, this doesn’t necessarily mean that you face that 70 percent likelihood. In reality, you have either a zero percent chance of requiring long-term care (you’ll never need it) or a 100 percent chance (you’ll definitely need it). Nonetheless, if you think you’ve got that zero percent chance, you’re taking a gamble – and it could be a big one, because long-term care is expensive. The median annual cost for a private room in a nursing home is over $102,000, according to Genworth, an insurance company. Other long-term care services, such as those provided by a home health care aide, also don’t come cheaply. Furthermore, you can’t count on Medicare paying all these costs – in fact, it would probably only cover a small portion of a nursing home stay and provide limited assistance for home health care. So, if you were financially unprepared for the expense of long-term care, the burden might fall on your loved ones. This could be a big financial challenge, in two ways. First, if a family member had to become your caregiver, this individual might have to abandon a career, or at least substantially reduce their working hours. Not only would this result in a loss of income, but it could also lower the amounts that could be contributed to a 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan. Second, if your family members couldn’t leave their jobs or cut back on their hours, or they were simply unable to provide the type of long-term care you need, they might be forced to pay for a nursing home stay or home health care worker out of pocket. To avoid these outcomes, you have a couple of options: • Self-insure – You could conceivably “self-insure” against the costs of long-term care by devoting a portion of your investment portfolio specifically to this purpose. However, if at some point you require admission to a nursing home, it may require a significant commitment of your resources. • Purchase protection – Over the past decade or so, there’s been an increase in the types of long-term care protection vehicles available. These instruments vary widely in cost and in what they cover, but by choosing a protection option, you may greatly lower the financial risk you might face. By consulting with a financial professional, you should be able to find an arrangement that’s appropriate for your situation. Preserving your financial independence and helping protect that of your family should be a key financial goal. And you can make progress toward accomplishing this by recognizing the potential cost of long-term care and taking steps to deal with it.
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IT’S THAT WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR By Jan Walimire It all begins with Thanksgiving. Inviting the guests. Buying the turkey and all the trimmings. Setting the table with those treasured holiday pieces. Preparing the “feast”. And sitting down with precious family members to a meal filled with love and…. memories of holidays past. I just can’t even begin this holiday season without remembering so many others. What first comes to mind is going to Grandma’s house. All through my growing-up years that was always the plan. My mother had four sisters and
they were all great cooks! Yummmm… corn, homemade noodles, yeast rolls, mashed potatoes and pies! Now, that was a feast! There were several of us, about twenty-six, give or take a few here and there, gathered around several tables, scattered throughout the kitchen, dining room, and living rooms. And always in the middle of all of it was my Grandpa. He was so full of mischief! All of us grandkids gathered around him as if he was the “pied piper”. We couldn’t wait to see what crazy scheme he had planned that year! Of course, we all remember “Injun
Joe” - Grandpa’s version of the scary guy who lived in the basement. He’d turn the lights off while we were down there and then proceeded to scare us half to death! What fun we had during those family gathering times! And when I see my cousins today, we talk about those memories as if they had just happened! Even today, I cannot go into the dark basement without thinking of “Injun Joe”! Grandma was a beautiful piano player. She would play and we would sing every single Christmas carol known to man. I’m sure it didn’t sound like much to passersby, but to us, we
made the most beautiful music ever! The grandkids would be squeezed up and down the stairs with everyone else grabbing a seat anywhere they could find…in chairs, sofas, on the floor, or on someone else’s lap. Precious, sweet memories. As we begin the holiday season this year, I’m praying that my grandkids will hide treasured memories in their hearts for the years to come. May they look back on these days with Gram and Papa with smiles and laughter and hearts full of joy! May they remember precious family times with those who loved them unconditionally.
DEL TURA MOTORCYCLE & CLASSIC CARS EVENT! Saturday, Jan. 30th starts 4pm to 6:30pm Desserts/Snacks provided We’d like to invite all Motorcycle & Car enthusiasts to our 2nd Del Tura Community Event at the Clubhouse parking lot! “WANTED” Jewelry & Craft Vendors Vendor space available – please contact 239.628.7786 Please let us know if you can bring your motorcycle or classic car so we have a total for set up. Please email rideforfun239@gmail.com or call/text Tony Doublé - 239.738.8400 Sheila Doublé - 239.628.7786 or Dorathy Biddinger 239.980.2775 Check out our new Facebook page - Del Tura Events Come check out all the different types of classic cars & motorcycles and a variety of vendors along with free desserts/snacks for all. Meet your neighbors and maybe new friends ☺ We hope to see everyone there! All donations/vendor fee will be donated to Charity ☺
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DEL TURA COMMUNITY PICNIC By Sheila Doublé We would like to give a HUGE “Thank You of Appreciation” to Hometown America and Fred Taylor for paying for and allowing us to have the Del Tura Community Drive-thru Picnic “Bratwurst & Hot Dog day”. Also, a HUGE Thank you to my husband Tony Doublé and our wonderful/amazing friends Garry & Dorathy Biddinger, Eileen Hagenbrock, Fred & Barbara McKenzie, Arturo & Brian Cabrera,
Bill & Pat West and Bill Black who helped organize and volunteered to help feed over 485 residents Bratwurst/Hotdogs, Chip, Cookies and a drink in our drive thru picnic at the portico within a 3 hours. The event was a great success and we loved meeting and seeing so many smiling (through the masks) faces. Del Tura is an amazing place to live and has such caring, helpful, generous, and kind people within. We are so thankful and appreciative for what we get to wake up to everyday.
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Del Tura Holiday Golf Cart Parade Sunday, December 6th 2020
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LINE UP – 5:30 DEPART AT 6:00 1. Start – Clubhouse 2. Right on Las Palmas 3. Right on Via Del Sol 4. Left at Madera Circle 5. Around Madera Pool 6. Right on Via Del Sol 7. Right on Catalina 8. Left on Sierra Madre 9. Left on Catalina 10. Right on Via Del Sol 11. Right on Las Palmas 12. Left on Santa Clara 13. Right on LaPaloma 14. Stay on LaPaloma 15. Left on Via Del Sol 16. Left on Las Palmas Norte 17. Left on Avenida Del Tura 18. Right on Via Aragon 19. Left on San Luis 20. Right on Tierra Entrada (Stay to right) 21. Left on San Luis 22. Right on Las Palmas Norte PARADE ENDS AT SAN GABRIEL
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It’s time once again to decorate your golf carts for one of Del Tura’s most fun Holiday traditions. It is amazing to see how creative our residents can be. Last year there were more than 25 carts in the parade and so many people cheering us on from all around the community…It was great to see all the support! This year will be even better; we have a great committee with more people involved that ever before! So get those creative juices flowing and start thinking about ideas for your cart. It’s a great way to meet your neighbors and have fun at the same time! We will have PRIZE MONEY for best decorations that night! Start planning early and make sure your batteries are fully charged! The parade will begin at 6:00 pm. Of course we also welcome bicycles, motorcycles, etc., whatever glows…goes! Be sure to come early to see other carts, take pictures and have time to line up at 5:30 and award prizes. If you need help with hooking up lights, you may call Jim Stenzel 239-826-0524 or Gerry Benjamins 239-322-9866. It is up to you to get the things you need and to do the decorating…that’s 98% of the fun! Don’t wait until the last minute for their help. A map and approximate times the parade will reach your location is printed in this Tower and will be posted at all the pools. Please note…the parade will end at the corner of Las Palmas Norte and San Gabriel again this year. It’s a long parade and we lose some of the carts by then. All we need now is to have you join in and have fun! For more information or ideas, call Dusty Laurie at 239-357-4378 or Linda Storma at 239-997-9066. Thanks again for your support. Hope to see you then!
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Entry $20 per person (for charity, includes) Hors d'oeuvres · Desserts · Wine · Beer & BYOB Music · Games · Dancing X-Mas Raffles for Amazing Prizes and more…...
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Del Tura Front Entrance Christmas Lighting The lights in the front entrance will officially be turned on Thanksgiving Day evening. Live music will start at 5:30 p.m. and lighting at 6:00 p.m. Thank you to all that have participated to make this happen.
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SPORTS & EXERCISE 9-HOLE WOMAN’S GOLF ASSOC. (DTNHWGA) By Sandy Gove Welcoming back seasonal 9-Holers getting back into the swing of the game! It’s exciting to see our members who’ve been away beginning to return for another great season of golf and fun activities-we’ve missed you! Play has returned to a shotgun start; however, there will be no gathering in the lower parking lot as in the past. We do ask that you stop in the parking lot before going to your assigned hole, as someone will be there to collect your $2.00 fee. Upcoming is the Couples’ Challenge on November 6, so mark your calendar and watch for details. Whether you are just learning to play golf or prefer to play only nine holes of golf, our league offers three flights based on your handicap, and
invites you to play with ladies of all skill levels who have fun! Our weekly play offers a variety of games, and other social events are planned throughout the season. Morning golf is a great way to start the day here in paradise, so if you would like further information about our league, please contact our Membership Chair, Kathy Klein (715-927-1163) who will gladly answer any questions you may have, or if you cannot reach Kathy, please call Marlene DeGraaf at 239-599-4404. The Friday Night Scrambles organized by the Pro-Shop has begun and is a fun and wonderful way to meet new people and make new friends, so consider joining in if you’ve not in the past. Stop by the Pro-Shop for details and/or to sign up. See you on the Tee!
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SPORTS & EXERCISE TENNIS AT DEL TURA By Jacqueline St-Jean President, Del Tura Tennis Association We have a very dedicated group of players who attend Open Tennis on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. They range from beginner to advance. All are welcome. You don’t need to find a partner, just show up during these times and you will automatically be included in the group. No spectators will be allowed around the courts though. You will find a Weekly schedule posted in the screened room by the North pool. It is posted on Saturdays for the coming week. Anyone can reserve a court on the schedule 2 days ahead of the planned activity where space is available. Afternoons are often free, and we encourage you
to take advantage of our beautiful courts. The Del Tura Tennis Association intra-mural leagues have started and are well underway. We have 4 leagues going at the moment: Men’s A, Men’s B1, Women’s and a CoEd group. Our travelling teams that normally play with the Lee County Women’s Tennis League and the SWIFT teams are on hold at the moment as Del Tura is not allowing outside players into the Country Club yet. We hope that in time this will change, and we will be able to resume play with our friends in Lee County. In the meantime, keep safe and healthy. If you have any questions, please contact Jacqueline St-Jean at jacstjean2016@gmail. com or the Del Tura Tennis Association at DelTuraTennis@gmail.com.
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FRIDAY SHUFFLEBOARD IS A GO! As many of you know, Jack Blevons has run this ever so successful program for years and has decided to retire and enjoy his free time. I have decided to take the program over but please don’t expect it to be as good as Jack
ran it. My goal for this year is to have a league that can just have fun and still stay healthy. My thought is to start sometime in mid-November so if you are interested in joining and haven’t already let me know, email me ASAP at: glenn1947@yahoo.com.
DEL TURA SOFTBALL UPDATE By Art Keen Things are looking good! As of the writing of this article, we are one week away from our first tryout/practice of the season. Consequently, I don’t have a lot to report to you all. In my last article I mentioned that we are looking for Del Tura athletes to come out for the Amigos and the Diablos softball teams and even though we have started the practices there is still time to join, in fact, our league allows us to add people to the roster throughout the season so if you are not back in town yet, or know somebody who is interested in coming out but will not be back for a while (I am referring to our seasonal neighbors) don’t fret. We are looking to fill 30 or more roster spots in the coming months.
To be eligible to compete in the league, team members must reach fifty (50) years of age in the calendar year of league play (2021), complete an eligibility form and reside or rent in the community for a minimum of three months (90 days) during the League’s scheduled playing dates. Our games are played on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm during the months of January, February and March at Carmalita Fields in Punta Gorda. I can assure you that your health and safety will be of primary concern. Hope to see you on the field or in the stands when Del Tura Softball resumes this winter! Art Keen (210) 279-2093 Jim Hamilton (208) 313-1321
BOWLING IS ON FOR OCTOBER By Glenn Tointon The Del Tura Bowling league is scheduled to start the last Tuesday in October. If you are interested in joining our league either as a team member or a substitute, please email me at glenn1947@yahoo.com and we will get you on our list. We only have availability for eight four person teams. Our thought is if we have
more players then we have room for then we will have a lottery to choose the teams. All teams are chosen by the committee based on averages. Spouses or partners are not placed on the same team. Teams will be organized on or before October 20. Please let me know ASAP if you want to participate.
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SPORTS & EXERCISE 18 HOLE WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION By Margie Blackwell Many of our seasonal members have returned over the past month and we are all happy to be back in full swing.
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TOURNAMENTS The league’s yearly tournaments and the dates to be played are listed below. We need volunteers to plan the Member Guest tournament, and please keep in mind that the tournament format may need to be altered depending on a number of factors, for example, how many participants can play and be in attendance at a group luncheon. 2020 • Club Championship (December 9, 10, and 16) 2021 • Member Member (January 27-28) • Member Guest (March 4) • President’s Cup (March 17, 18, 24 and 25) We will also have another annual Shootout, managed by Paula Lafreniere, and it is currently scheduled for spring 2021. There will be one qualifying round played in each month leading up to the tournament and the first qualifying round of golf was played in October. So, everyone has multiple chances to qualify and as always, the entire league will be invited to the after-Shootout luncheon (details to be provided at a later date).
ELECTION OF OFFICERS The Nominating Committee for this year’s election is: • Maria Soper, Chairperson • Gail Flynn • Kathy Montemaggi There are four elected offices – President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Nominations will run through December 1st and we expect the official election and results to be announced at a general meeting currently scheduled for December 17th. Sandy Vassallo and Margie Blackwell will run for the same offices they hold now, President and Vice President. However, everyone is encouraged to consider running for these offices. Bertie Dugo and Sherry Leverre will not run for their offices, Secretary and Treasurer, for another term. They have both been in these positions for a few years and we can’t thank them enough for all their hard work! Everyone is encouraged to get involved in the league and think about ways in which you can contribute. Please consider running for office, volunteering to assist in a tournament – new ideas and new faces are always welcome. DUES Annual membership dues will stay at $35 and need to be paid by December 31st. Only checks will be accepted, and they should be made payable to DTWGA and dropped off in the Pro Shop. Hit ‘em straight!
AT THE HYDRANT By Justine Fitzgibbons
WE NEED YOUR EYES
The HOA Grounds committee needs your input if there is a problem or safety issue in the common areas of Del Tura. Please report it to us and we will work toward the solution. David Tomaszewski
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If Dogs Could Talk Most pet owners are concerned with their pets diets. Below are some good and bad eats for your dog. SAFE GREEN FOODS FOR YOUR DOG: PEAS: Make a good filler in the bowl with kibble to help cut calories. Snap peas still in the shell make a nice snack. SPINASH: Leafy fresh spinach is also a good fill in the kibble. GREEN BEANS: Green beans are inexpensive and a healthy snack or filler also. Do not use canned beans, only fresh or frozen. BRUSSEL SPROUTS: Limit the number you give them to one or two a day. CUCUMBER: Cucumber slices may be a little messy because of the juice but they are
great treat for your dog. Chilled on a hot day is refreshing. HARMFUL GREEN FOOD FOR YOUR DOG: AVOCADOS: There is a chemical in avocados called persin which is toxic to dogs. GRAPES: Grapes have been known to cause kidney damage in dogs. GREEN TOMATOES AND ASSOCIATED GREEN PLANTS: A ripe tomato poses no threat to a dog. However, the stems, leaves and plant are toxic to dogs. They cause tomato poisoning in dogs. See you Monday! Does your dog have a story you would like to share? Please send me picture and story. Jfitz818@aol.com
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DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS 12/1 12/2 12/3 12/4 12/6 12/7 12/8 12/9
Dorothy Barilla Sal Rand John Bradshaw Bob Dellar Karen Hahn William Immoor Ray Hahn Sandra Kay Rolando Kim Manuel Jacqueline St. Jean Mike Price
12/10 12/11 12/12 12/13 12/16 12/18 12/20 12/22
Julia Guffey Tony Ragone Victor Robitaille Jan Mismas Brenda Blasie Bobby Iwankow Barbara Bartlett Henry Shahar Joe Ptashinski Ron Ruotolo Teddy Reid
12/26 12/28 12/29
Bart DeGraaf Sandie Ptashinski Barie Fez-Barrington Bev Swisher Joette Fabbri Mary Fitzgerald Carolyn Forsey Sherri Kramerson Stew Williams
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Kevin & Anne Zimmerma, 29 years Chuck & Joyce Clin, 37 years Ron & Barbara Clancy, 40 years Edward & Nancy Fries, 31 years Steve & Carol Marra, 50 years Garry & Dorathy Biddinger, 47 years
ENTERTAINMENT SEASON As of now we still have the following HOA Sponsored entertainment scheduled for 2021:
January 23rd - Alter Eagles (Eagles Tribute Band) March 20th - Jimmy Travis Comedy Show April 10th - Citizens of Soul Funk Style Show Band Schedule event are still planned to take place in the Starlight Ballroom Doors traditionally open @ 6:30 with the events starting @ 7:00 PM. Once confirmed, tickets will be sold at Tuesday Coffee @ 8:00 AM
SIDEWALKS ARE FOR WALKING Full and part time residents of Del Tura and their guests are reminded that there should be NO PARKING OF VEHICLES, GOLF CARTS, TRAILERS, and RV’S ON OUR SIDEWALKS! Please keep our sidewalks open for their intended purpose. Our streets are sufficiently wide enough to handle our vehicle and still permit traffic to pass easily. If you have contractors working
on your behalf, please remind them of this request as well. Also, please keep your garbage off the sidewalks as well. Place it at the end of your driveway or in the grass. There are a lot of walkers at night and may fall/trip over items. Attention to this request will result in a happier and safer neighborhood for all of us!
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FISH
to reach us please call 997-FISH (997-3474)
The Challenge is going to happen! Bring your decorated wreath to the iron fence near the Del Tura entrance on November 16, between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. We will hang the wreaths on the south side of the fence. You may view the wreaths on the south side of the fence until 5:00 p.m. on November 25th. After voting closes we will move the wreaths to the north side of the iron fence. The winning wreaths will move to the stucco wall near the entrance. Voting will be done by buying your votes. Santa’s mailbox will be located at 5105 Avenida Del Tura. Envelopes and pencils will be provided - place the name of the state you are voting for on the envelope and deposit in the mailbox. The accounting firm of Barilla Henrichs and Larson will count the votes. Voting will be $1.00 = 1 vote, $5.00 = 6 votes, $10.00 = 13 votes, $20.00 = 28 votes. There will be winners for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. A new category will be introduced this season Special Recognition Wreath. If you want to contribute to the entrance lighting fund you may deposit money in the mailbox and write contribution on the envelope. If you have questions, please call Leon Buss at 612-718-9572 or 612-718-7878. Guidelines: 36” wreath - LED lights (no battery operated) - standard plugin - decorate to represent your State - turn in at clubhouse - Monday November 16, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Voting - Tuesday November 17 through 9:00 a.m. Tuesday November 24. Christmas tree or yard ornaments to be donated call Leon Buss at 612-718-9572 or Dan Larson at 763-360-3193. The following residents/states have committed to Christmas Wreaths Challenge - PLEASE contact these residents if you want to help in any way. If you want to claim a State contact Leon Buss at 612-718-9572 or 612-718-7878.
Good luck to all!
California - Patty Large 559-285-2389 Florida - Tracy Ayer 207-660-5540 Indiana - Robin Peters 941-465-8998 Kentucky - Lyndalle Barnes 270-963-2706 Michigan - Fran Reinhardt 586-292-8043 Minnesota - Jeff Meeham 651-398-6564 New Brunswick - Maurice Dodbout New Hampshire - Sandy Grove 603-397-5550 New Jersey - Sue Smith 201-232-4777 Ohio - Gay Dye 614-861-0007 Oklahoma - Sue Hooper 405-623-2397 Ontario - Donna Roberts 239-599-4170 Oregon - Deb Ault 541-973-9395 Texas - Michelle Reese 239-565-8944
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Del Tura Contact Info
HOA OFFICE HOURS
(Until further MONDAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TUESDAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WEDNESDAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THURSDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FRIDAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SATURDAY & SUNDAY. . . . . . . . . .
Blood Drive
Dennis Cottini
847-707-1435
Choralaires
Dave Adams
508-284-6107
Coffee Hour - Tues. AM coordinator
Barbara Schmoltze
239-218-9413
Librarian
Barb Jones
239-543-6922
Contractor Survey Results
Dave Tomaszewski
586-567-9290
Del Tura Repertory Company
Jacquie Keen
239-464-5544
Entertainment Committee Chair
Vacant
Equipment Loans- Medical
Neil Miller
239-218-9867
Loan Closet
Denise Rose
815-222-6466
Feral Cat Information "SOS"
Karen Azza/Sherry Plisch
239-220-0563 239-567-0538
FISH - Friends in Service Here
Ginnie Benjamins, Pres. HELPLINE 997-3474
239-322-9863
Sheila Doublé
FISH - Fruit Picking Contact
Rick Rudzik/Sherry Plisch
239-543-3662 239-567-0538
Vacant
FMO Membership
Alberta Dugo
617-975-8502
Front Gate Guard
239-731-2523
HOA Website
Meg Valentino Cindy Brinton
239-240-6949 267-642-6477
HOA Membership
Sherry Cottini
239-770-7711
HOA Office - 609 Sierra Madre (off Catalina)
Tuesday 9-Noon
239-731-3461
HOA GROUNDS Committee
David Tomaszewski Ray David
586-567-9290 239-574-1290
Homeowners’ Issues/Grievances
Clubhouse Office
239-731-3433
Memorials
Ruth Ann Blevins
239-543-8134
Name Tags
Wendy Wells
309-264-9147
Sherry Plisch Karen Azza Cindy Brinton Meg Valentino
239-707-5613 239-220-0563
Tower - Advertising - islandvp@verizon.net
Bob & Emy Stein
941-349-0194
Tower - Editor
Sheila Doublé
239-628-7786
Tower - Co-Editor
Vacant
Tower - Circulation Coordinator
Tony Doublé
239-738-8400
Tower - Distribution Coordinator
Dorathy Biddinger
239-980-2775
Veterans Contact
David Jacobs
239-292-8834
Video Library
Elaine Schnur
239-464-0623
Save Our Strays Outdoor Electronic Billboard
Welcome Committee
Gail Hodge Kathy Williamson Lighting & Sound
267-642-6477 239-240-6949
585-315-1628 239-825-5708
Lighting Coordinator
Art Keen
210-279-2093
Sound Coordinator
Doug Cheney
239-652-3909
Please email changes to Dennis Cottini at dcottini@comcast.net or call 847-707-1435 NON-EMERGENCY CALLS - SHERIFF’S DEPT. (239) 477-1000
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MASKS MUST BE WORN TO ENTER Should you need assistance contact Ruth Ann Blevins (239) 220-9381
HOA PHONE: (239) 731-3461 HOA ADDRESS: 609 SIERRA MADRE
The Tower Editorial Staff Editor
Circulation Coordinator
Co-Editor
Distribution Coordinators
Staff
Distribution Captains
Rheta Kanen Dianne Roderick Dennis Cottini Sherry Cottini
Tony Doublé
Dorathy Biddinger
Mark Donahue, Darlene Finchman, Doris Meyer & Sandy Rolando And 60+ Delivery Volunteers
HOA Liaison: LIZ PONIATOWSKI Many thanks to all the volunteer residents who have donated their time to “The Tower”. We are looking for more volunteers. Please Help!
NAME TAGS
Any resident wishing to purchase a “Name Tag” may do so on Tuesday mornings between 8:15 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. before the start of announcements at the HOA Board table. A name tag with a “pin” backing is $5.00 and/or with a “magnet” is $7.00 (correct CASH ONLY). However, if you are going to be gone for several weeks, months, etc., please do not order your name tag until after you return. Normally takes one (1) week to process your order.
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EXPECT EXCELLENCE • CUSTOM WORK • LOWEST PRICES Acrylic Sunrooms Screen Room Enclosures Screened Entrances Shower Enclosures Handrails
Acoustic Ceilings Drywall and Stucco Seamless Rain Gutters All Types Insulation Garage Screens
Sales (239) 989-8081 Call Jim Martin for free quote
Specializing in all American and foreign auto repairs. Come to the people you can trust!
GULF COAST
AUTO REPAIR, INC. 26 Cardinal Drive • N. Fort Myers, FL 33917 Corner of Pondella and Old 41
239-997-8333 1423 SE 10TH St., Cape Coral, FL 33990
Office: (239) 471-0776
FAX: 239-997-0799 GULFCOASTAUTOREPAIR1@GMAIL.COM
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SUBMISSION INFORMATION
News Items for “The Tower” – Please email article, flyer, and photos (if any) to: toweredit@yahoo.com THE HOA WEBSITE – www.deltura-hoa.com To have events listed on the HOA Website and/or the Electronic sign please email flyer, photos (if any) & text for electronic sign to: delturats@gmail.com
HOA - The Homeowners Association of Del Tura Inc. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Name:_ ________________________________________________________________________
The Del Tura Phone Book is not compiled by “The Tower”. It is produced by Hometown America. Please contact the HT office 731-3433 for errors and omissions.
GENTLE REMINDER
Please be aware that when you hire an unlicensed/uninsured person to do work at your home, you accept the liability.
LOAN CLOSET
PLEASE CALL Denise Rose 815-222-6466 NOW LOCATED IN THE MAINTENANCE AREA COTS, “PACK n’ PLAY, HI-CHAIRS, ETC
Del Tura Address:_ _______________________________________________________________ Phone:___________________________________ E-Mail:_________________________________ Dues: $12.00 U.S. annually for homeowners and renters. Make check payable to: HOA Del Tura. Mail or Deliver to HOA Membership, 609 Sierra Madre, No. Fort Myers, FL 33903
HOA - Tower Delivery Travel Plans (Please Do Not Deliver “The Tower”) Name: __________________________________________________________________________________
FISH
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
Anyone needing to borrow equipment from the Medical Equipment Loan Trailer please contact: Neil Millerat 239-218-9867, or Rick Rudzik at 543-3662.
Local Del Tura Address:___________________________________________________________________ Mail to Address: _________________________________________________________________________ Stop Delivery on:_________________________ Start Delivery on: _ ____________________________ Please complete and return to the HOA Office. Mail Tower – USA $2.55/Canada $3.00 per issue
For the correct listing of your
Birthday & Anniversary
FMO Membership Application:
e-mail to rkanen86@gmail.com
Name:_ _________________________________
or return this form to the HOA OFFICE
Del Tura Address:_________________________
Birthdays
Phone:__________________________________
Name:_ __________________________________
_____ 1 Year Membership $25.00
Address (req’d):___________________________
_____ 3 Year Membership $65.00
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# Of registered FL voters in household:
Phone (req’d):_ ___________________________
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Month (Spelled)__________________________
Non-Florida Address (if applicable):
Day:_ ____________________________________
__________________________________
Name:_ __________________________________
__________________________________
Anniversary
Which months do you NOT live in Florida:
Name: ___________________________________
___________________________________
Month (Spelled)__________________________
Recruiter Name_______________________
Day:_ ____________________________________
Send To: FMO, P.O. Box 5300
Year married:_____________________________
Largo, FL 33779-5300
Number of years married as of 2020:_______
Contact Alberta Dugo 617-975-850
Tower – Advertising Island Visitor Publications, LLC Publishers: Bob & Emy Stein To advertise in print, contact: Bob or Emy Stein at 941-349-0194 or email us at islandvp@verizon.net. Contributing writers are acknowledged with bylines accompanying their submissions. Attribution for photos are not included unless supplied.We sincerely thank everyone for their contributions. Your articles help showcase the strong and diverse community that makes up Del Tura. The Tower is published monthly from October through May. Summer issues are condensed: June/ July and August/September. All ads are subject to the approval of the publisher. It is the responsibility of the party placing any ad for publication in The Tower to meet all applicable legal requirements in connection with the ad such as compliance with town, county and state codes in first obtaining an occupational license for business, permitted home occupation, or residential rental property.
DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that when you hire an unlicensed/uninsured person to do work at your home, you accept the liability. Island Visitor Publishing is not responsible for claims made by advertisers.
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dondaviscontracting.com
Don Davis
Contracting Inc.
ADDITIONS & REPAIRS Remodeling ~ Kitchens and Baths Vinyl and Stucco Siding Plumbing ~ Heaters, Faucets ~ Toilets, Sinks, Etc. Interior and Exterior Painting
(239) 731-9240 CGC059985
CFC1426521
Classifieds
PROFESSIONAL PAINTING WITHOUT PROFESSIONAL PRICES! INTERIOR/ EXTERIOR, OVER 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, POWER WASHING, HOME MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS! DEL TURA RESIDENT. CALL JIM SMITH 239-247-1917 (NOV20) AIRPORT? SHOPPING? ERRANDS? LINDA STORMA, RESIDENT DEPENDABLE CALL (239) 997-9066 (JUN/JUL21) LOCKSMITH: DEL TURA RESIDENT AUTO/ HOME LOCKOUTS, LOCKS REPAIRED, INSTALLED OR RE-KEYED. DEL TURA RESIDENT. LOUIS RIVET 543-1434 (OCT21) HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE, DEL TURA RESIDENT: RELIABLE, HONEST, & FRIENDLY SERVICE. DEL TURA RESIDENT. CALL KAREN @ 603-543-7457 (OCT21)
LAMINATES, WOOD ROT, POWER WASH, INT./ EXT. PAINTING, PLUMBING, GUTTERS, ROOFS CLEANED. RES. REF. CALL STAN 502797-4402 OR . 502-797-4395. (JAN21) AVON PRODUCTS SOLD BY DEL TURA RESIDENT. CALL PAT 239-800-5057(HOME) OR 631-838-4323 (CELL) (NOV20)
GIRL FRIDAY RELIABLE & TRUSTWORTHY. HOUSECLEANING, ETC. DEL RESIDENT. CALL LINDA 239-560-1948. (JAN21) GARAGE DOOR & OPENER SERVICE: CALL JIM O’BRIEN AT 239-849-1644. D.T. RESIDENT. (AUG/SEPT 21) HANDYMAN PAINTING, LANDSCAPING, & REPAIRS. EXPERIENCED RESIDENT. CALL JOHN AT 757-952-9485. (NOV20) SKP HANDYMAN SERVICE 30 YRS. CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE, QUALITY SERVICE, REASONABLE RATES, DEL TURA RESIDENT, LICENSE & INSURED 239-471-0258, 941-465-9246 (AUG/SEPT21) WE BUY AND SELL OLD COINS, JEWELRY AND COLLECTIBLES OF ALL KINDS. DEL TURA RESIDENTS WILL & KAT ROSSMAN. 989-1757. WWW.ESTATEBUYZ.COM (DEC20)
HOA BOARD INFORMATION Liz Poniatowski – President (2023)
David Klein – Director (2023)
757-775-0867, hoalizp@gmail.com
715-927-7989, davedthoa@gmail.com
The HOA Grounds committee needs your input if there is a problem or safety issue in the common areas of Del Tura. Please report it to us and we will work toward the solution.
Meg Valentino – Vice President (2023)
Ray David, Director (2021)
239-240-6949, dthoameg@gmail.com
239-547-1290, rrad5552004@yahoo.com
Gail Hodge, Treasurer (2021)
Lisa Bellanca, Director (2022)
585-315-1628, Gailhodge2008@gmail.com
847-833-3258, llbellanca@comcast.net
David Tomaszewski
Tracey Messina – Secretary (2022)
Kathy Williamson, Director (2022)
586-567-9290 • Superbowler297@yahoo.com
732-336-1384, tracyanne1959@outlook.com
239-825-5708, toocheep2call@aol.com
Ray David
Alberta (Bertie) Dugo – Director (2021)
WE NEED YOUR EYES
239--574-1290 • Rad5552004@yahoo.com
617-975-8502, Ad4088@comcast.net
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DAILY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE Activity
Location
Jane Fonda Aerobics Line Dancing Advanced Class Line Dancing Beginners Class Tai Chi
Starlight Ballroom Starlight Ballroom
Tai Chi Chuan Instruction
Royal Palm
NEW
Therapeutic Yoga Instruction
NEW
Tura Zumba Water Aerobics (Oct-April) Water Noodle Aerobics Yoga Relaxation
Royal Palm North Pool North Pool Starlight Ballroom
Contact Teddy Reid, 239-770-3838 Jackie Hinrichs, 616-916-7796 Jackie Hinrichs, 616-916-7796 Marjorie Lord, 543-9072 Dr. Charles C. Longsworth, Ph.D. 239-945-2106 Dr. Charles C. Longsworth, Ph.D. 239-945-2106 Teddy Reid, 239-770-3838 Betty Scheetz 609-477-9147 Marylou Buss, 612-718-7878 Dea Wells 283-5603
The Daily Activity Schedule is updated on a monthly basis. Contact Dennis Cottini 847-707-1435 or dcottini@comcast.net for any changes prior to the 9th of each month.
Monday Exercise 10:00-10:45
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday 10:00-10:45
8:00-9:00
10:00-10:45 3:00-4:00 PM 4:00-5:00 PM 8:00-9:00
8:00-9:00 AM
8:00-9:00 AM
8:00-9:00 AM
9:00-10:00 AM
9:00-10:00 AM
9:00-10:00 AM
9:00-10:00 11:00-12:00
9:00-10:00 11:00-12:00
9:00-10:00 11:00-12:00
11:00-12:00 10:45-12:15
Saturday
Sunday
8:00-9:00
11:00-12:00 10:45-12:15
7:00 PM
Sports Billiards, Men’s Billiards, Women’s (Nov-Apr) Bocce (Nov-April) Bocce and Burgers Bowling For Fun Bowling League (Oct-Mar) Fun Couples Shuffleboard League Golf, Men’s 18 Hole League Golf, Men’s 9 Hole League Golf, Women’s 18 Hole League Golf, Women’s 9 Hole League Horseshoes NEW Pickleball Ping Pong Shuffleboard Shuffleboard NEW Shuffleboard, Open Shuffleboard, Traveling Team (Dec-Mar) Softball Tennis, Mixed, Open
Call for location Shuffleboard Court
Horseshoe Court Jacaranda Room Shuffleboard Court
Punta Gorda
Harry Christopher, 997-7345 Ann DeGrande, 989-2206 Peggy Terrasi, 603-236-2209 peggyterrasi@gmail.com Janet DeCosmo, 239-776-9161 Cheryl DeCara, 543-8751 Dave Csuy, 770-6254 Darlene Brinker 586-431-0022 Steve Doyle Bart De Graaf 239-599-4404 Sandy Vassallo, 248-755-1176 Kathy Klein 715-927-1163 Bob Brinker 586-431-0022 Dick & Denise Rose, 815-978-4907 Lois McDonnell, 505-228-1222 Jack Blevons, 731-0892 Darlene Brinker 586-431-0022 Glenn Tointon 920-309-1294 Glenn Tointon 920-309-1294 Jim Hamilton 208-313-1321 Lu Ann Brownell 802-522-5863
1:00-3:00 6:30-9:30 3:45-5:30 5:00 2:00 10:30 7:00 PM 8:00 8:00 8:30 8:30 open play
open play
7:00-9:00PM 9:00
2:30
open play
open play 2:00-4:00
12:30 5:30 8:00-10:00
5:30 8:00-10:00
open play 2:00-4:00 1:00
open play
8:00-10:00
8:00-10:00
3:00 open play
Games Bingo, doors open at 6:00pm, sales end at 6:45pm (Oct-Mar) Bingo (all year) Bridge, Duplicate Bridge, Open Bunco, (*All year, 1st & 3rd Wed of each month) Canasta Dominoes Euchre Farkle Hand & Foot Card Game Hand, Knee & Foot Card Game Mahjong Mahjong Mahjong Mahjong May I Card Game Pinochle Rummi-kub Texas Hold ‘Em
Starlight Ballroom
Jack & Janet Blevons 731-0892
Starlight Ballroom Poinciana Room Jacaranda Room
7:00-9:30 11:00-12:00 6:00-10:00
Good Timers, (*1st Tues. of month)
Ken Knight, 305-746-3782 Patti Watson, 608-358-7709 / Darcie Poinciana Ballroom Rockenbough, 239-938-6865 Jacaranda Room Norrine McLaughlin, 543-1276 Royal Palm Room Ruth Anten, 997-9779 Poinciana Room Marcella Carothers, 731-3315 Poinciana Ballroom Ruth Anten, 997-9779 6:00-9:00 Jacaranda Room Betty Scheetz, 609-477-9147 Poinciana Room Donna Moore, 543-5262 1:00-4:00 Card Room II Marianne Denman, 543-5968 Card Room I Dianne Bevilacqua, 567-2234 Card Room I Rheta Kanen, 731-0809 7:00 Card Room II Ruth Anten, 997-9779 Jacaranda Room Norrine McLaughlin, 543-1276 1:00-4:00 Jacaranda Room Marcella Carothers, 731-3315 Jacaranda Rroom Jean Cornwell 731-1580 Card room 1 Joette Fabbri, 239-560-3324 4:00 Other Activities and Clubs Starlight Ballroom Carolyn Bruggemann Mary Kay Tointon, 920-309-2121 Call for location Gay Dye, 614-861-0007 Ruth Ann Blevins 239-220-9381 Across from bocce court 9:00-12:00 Janet Ragone 856-693-8341 David Adams, 508-284-6107 Starlight Ballroom Barbara Schmoltze, 239-218-9413 Craft Room Nancy Davy, 239-599-4631 Ruth Ann, 239-292-6299 Jacaranda Room 10* Dorothy, 239-850-2306 Poinciana Room Liz Poniatowski, 800-2935
Del Tura MotorCycle Club Ride
ClubHouse Parking Lot Sheila & Tony Doublé - 239.628.7786
Blood Pressure Readings (before coffee) Card Making (Nov-Apr) Ceramics Choralaires, (Sep-Mar) Coffee & Social Hour Creative Writers Group (*2nd & 4th Thurs) Garden Club, (*1st Mon. of month)
NEW
Library, open every day Quilting/Sewing Club Video Corner (check hours in the Library) Wood Carving (Nov-May)
Starlight Ballroom Ceramic Room
Barb Jones, 543-6922 Kathleen Quigley, 543-1067 Wendy Wells, 309-264-9147 Elaine Schnur, (239) 464-0623 Bernie Forsey, 239-217-6024
1:00-4:00 6:00 to finish* 1:00-4:00 5:30-9:30 7:00-9:00 1:00-4:00 1:00-4:00 7:00
1:00-4:00
1:00-5:00 6:00 6:45-10:00 1:00 - 4:00 4:00
3:00
8:00-9:00 9:00 9:00-12:00
9:00-12:00
9:00-12:00
9:00-12:00
6:30 - 8:30 8:00 2:00-3:30*
4:00* 1st & 3rd Sundays, 8 AM
AfterCoffee Hr 1:00-3:00 9:00-12:00
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DEL TURA MOTORCYCLE CLUB By Alice Kelly
An Invitation for you and a plus one to
Join us for a celebration of your November birthday! When: Wednesday, November 18,2020 Where: Starlight Ballroom Time: 1-3 PM Cupcakes & Coffee & Tea will be served Mask Required
We, Alice and Bill Kelly, were not sure if we were going to be allowed to have our motorcycles in Del Tura. We asked my mother, Nora Kelly, one of the earliest residents in Del Tura to find out for us. She spoke to the manager and he said it would be OK. So, we bought our house in 2001 and became permanent residents in 2003. Before moving to DT, we were living in a very rural part of San Diego county. We enjoyed riding our “bikes” in the mountains and deserts. We definitely wanted to bring our bikes to Del Tura so that we could explore Florida on our bikes. We bought an enclosed trailer and hauled our two 750cc Virago Yamaha motorcycles 2,800 miles to Del Tura. We finally arrived on the morning
of July 11,2003 and parked our pickup truck and trailer out in front of our house. Within five minutes a Del Tura security guard told us we were committing a Federal Offense. I was dumbfounded until he explained the Federal Offense was that we were blocking USPS mailboxes. We immediately moved the trailer and dismounted our motorcycles. That was the only negative comment in the seventeen years about our bikes. We were the first motorcycles in the Fourth of July parade and we, including my mother won first prize in the HOA Halloween party. We wore our motorcycle garb and were the Kelly Angels. We have been warmly welcomed by neighbors and Hometown mgt. We look forward to riding with the many “Bikers” in Del Tura.
RSVP dthoanews@gmail.com
? 0 0 $5 H... IT W O D U O LD Y WHAT WOU
Think about the possibilities! With $500, you could go on a cruise for two, use it toward a shopping spree, or buy a flat screen TV – just to name a few.
Invite your friends to live at Del Tura, and you could earn up to $500* when they purchase a new home. Call 239-731-3330 for details! *Referral reward restricted to Hometown America residents. Customer must register the resident who referred them at time of their initial visit. Residents whose referral purchases a new or special-order home will receive up to $500. Residents whose referral purchases a Hometown America-owned inventory home will receive up to $300. Residents whose referral purchases a brokered home will receive up to $100. Residents who refer will receive money after closing of escrow. Other terms and conditions may apply. Call 239-731-3330 for more details.
Cruise for two
Two laptops
Domestic flight
Outdoor Grill
Patio Set
Gazebo
Flat Screen TV
Shopping Spree
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Call For A Free Quote! GOLF CART & AUTO
Family Owned and Operated
• Golf Cart Detailing • Auto/Truck Detailing
DETAILING + Call Joe Rivera Battery
Water 631-786-6430 Tire Pressure (Del Tura Resident)
“NO CART IS TOO DIRTY TO BE CLEAN” CFC041684
E & M Mech.
BOB VIGER Reasonable Prices For All Your Plumbing Needs
239-878-0493
239-995-0995
Stop in and see finished pieces and works in progress.
14871 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Ft. Myers (Across from Super Walmart on US 41) www.articautoairservice.com
FREE AC CHECK WITH THIS COUPON Must present coupon to redeem. $50 Value
Must present this coupon, not valid with other discounts or offers. Expires 1/31/2021
Complete Auto Repair - Domestic and Foreign
Specializing in Air Conditioning • Auto Electric • Brakes • Suspension • Free A/C Checks • And More...
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