Pocono Farms Weathervane August 2018

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THE NEXT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING IS AUGUST 24, 2018 Peter Volpe

130 votes

Richard McCormick

128 votes

Annette Doerr

94 votes

Hugh Doran

86 votes

Joan Enering

55 votes

Anna Lopez

54 votes

All meeting times are 7pm unless otherwise noted

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Congratulations to Peter Volpe, Richard McCormick and Annette Doerr Our 3 new Board members VOTING ISSUE #1 BYLAW CHANGE REGARDING CHANGE TO STANDING COMMITTEES 101 - Yes 12 - No Motion Passed VOTING ISSUE #2 BYLAW CHANGE REGARDING ASSOCIATION OWNED PROPERTY 63 - Yes 50 - No Motion Failed

MONDAY

CLOSED

TUESDAY

12pm - 6pm

WEDNESDAY

12pm - 6pm

THURSDAY

12pm - 10pm

FRIDAY

12pm - 11pm

SATURDAY

11am - 11pm

SUNDAY

11am - 8pm

Kitchen closes: 6pm Tues & Wed 10pm Thurs, Fri, Sat • 8pm Sun RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED 570-894-4435 x132 Our menu can be viewed at www.poconofarms.com

IN THIS ISSUE O U R COMM U NIT Y Notes from the Manager

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From Your B.O.D.

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Crime Watch Report

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Public Safety

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CA LENDA R OF E V ENTS August Calendar

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SPORTS Fun with Fitness

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Rockin’ Recreation

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Laps for Cancer

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Newburgh, NY 12550 PERMIT NO. 335

182 Lake Road, Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania 18466

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PRSRT STD U.S. Postage

Notes from the Manager

BY DAVE TIMKO

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Director Director Director Director Director

Steve Bunker Neil Carlson Collette Houston-Ong Wayne Meyers Richard McCormick Annette Dooer Frank Milano Peter Volpe James Yando

COMMITTEE LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS: • A & B/Environmental / Crime Watch • Communications / Long Range Planning • Finance • Golf • Recreation / Fitness / Tennis / Pool AD-HOCS New Member Welcoming Grill & Banquet Room

Pictured left to right are: Michael DeLuise – Bartender, Chef Bob – Kitchen, Brad Skuse – Facility Maintenance, Troy Featherman – Facility Maintenance, Katrina Weithman – Food and Beverage Director, Krissie Aylward – Fitness Director, Kyle Monahan – PGA Golf Professional, Jen Pero – Pool Manager/Swim Team Coach, Dave Winters – Facility Maintenance Director.

DEPARTMENT HEADS General Manager David Timko 894-4435 ext. 100 dtimko@poconofarms.com Controller Thomas Franchetti 894-4435 ext. 103 controller@poconofarms.com Pictured above are staff members that have been recently certified in CPR and the use of the Golf Pro Kyle Monahan AED (automated external defibrillator). They are pictured with the newest version of the 894-4435 ext. 110 golfshop@poconofarms.com Cardiac Science AED. These lifesaving tools have evolved to be even more user friendly in the Greens Superintendent Jeff Lesoine event one has to be deployed.

894-4435 jeffreyl3@poconofarms.com Chef pfchef@poconofarms.com Congratulations to those staff members who have recently received their certifications. The 894-4435 ext. 130 Food & Beverage Director Katrina Weithman newest AED replaces the one we had at the outdoor pool. There are also 3 other AED’s 894-4435 ext. 132 katrinaw@poconofarms.com on the PFCCA property. They are located at the Clubhouse, the Pro Shop, and at the Activities Director Matt DeGeorge Community and Fitness Center.

894-4435 ext. 113 recdir@poconofarms.com Public Safety & In addition to those recently certified staff members, all of the lifeguard staff and a Compliance Director Artie Furman 894-4435 ext. 105 afurman@poconofarms.com handful of others are also certified. We have a total of 28 staff members who currently have Maintenance Dave Winters their certifications.

894-4435 pfmaint@poconofarms.com Fitness Kristen Aylward I would also like to thank Deb and Jen Pero for the quality instruction of the course. Jen is 894-4435 ext. 116 fitness@poconofarms.com our Pool Manager and Swim team coach and her mother Deb helps us out with the swim Communications Susan Nevarez 894-4435 ext. 106 admin@poconofarms.com team as well.

Pocono Farms Realty Lex Colon 894-0300 lex.colon.realtor@gmail.com Be safe and enjoy the rest of your summer!!

182 Lake Road • Tobyhanna, PA 18466 www.poconofarms.com • admin@poconofarms.com

Host Your Event in Your Community’s Picturesque Lakeside Banquet Facility With seating for 20 to 120 people

Contact Katrina 570-894-4435 ext. 132 • katrinaw@poconofarms.com

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Let us assist you in planning next event your next special event Let us your assist youspecial in planning Baptism ~ Baptism Quinceanera Bar / Bat Mitzvah Rehearsal Dinner Mitzvah Bar / Bat Confirmation Shower Confirmation Family Reunion Sweet 16 First Communion Wedding Reunion Family First Communion Quinceañera WEAT HERVA NE Rehearsal Dinner Shower Sweet 16

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From Your Board of Directors

BY WAYNE MEYERS

CRUSIN’ THRO UGH THE FA RMS Greetings, fellow members of Pocono Farms Country Club!

I hope you’re enjoying your summer so far, appreciating days without snow to shovel or ice to chip through. After spending a grueling 17 hours on 380 during the blizzard of 2018, my family and I wanted to get away. We were fortunate enough to take a cruise at the beginning of summer, enjoying a muchneeded vacation.

This was my first cruise, and I have to say I am hooked. We cruised on Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas, which leaves from Port Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey, only a two-hour drive away. What an experience! A beautiful ship, full of art and the majestic glory of the ocean. The food was delicious. The drinks were amazing. And there was always something to do, whether it was attending a fun, family event, seeing a show, swimming in the pool, or visiting a pristine beach on a Caribbean island. The ocean is beautiful, and very relaxing to watch, and to listen to the waves as the ship passes through.

Vacations eventually end, of course, and after returning home in a state of neardepression at having to cook our own food and clean up after ourselves again,

I missed the Anthem and all its amenities. But as I mowed the lawn the day after our return, it struck me how lucky we are to live in the Farms. I’m not going to pretend we don’t all need some away-time, but consider how much of the cruising life is available right here where we live, in our own backyards.

We have a wonderful restaurant where you can eat delicious food, and the staff takes as good care of you here, if not better, than on a cruise ship.

Our bar serves amazing drinks, sometimes including tropical concoctions like rum punches.

We have a wonderful pool, larger than the ship’s. We have our own beach, and while the water may not be body temperature, it’s still a nice place to hang out. The lake isn’t quite the same as an ocean, but I still enjoy watching the fountain.

We have tennis courts, and by now, the new pickle ball courts. Have you tried that yet? I had to look it up to find out what it was, but it sounds like a lot of fun!

On our island excursions I recall seeing a lizard and unfamiliar birds, but in my backyard, I’ve seen bear, fox, and my daughter is certain she saw a mountain lion. On the islands, I had to make sure I carried my passport.

Here, it’s my trusty Pocono Farms badge.

THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE POCONO FARMS COUNTRY CLUB ASSOCIATION, INC. PUBLISHED BY NIKI JONES AGENCY, INC. 39 Front Street, Port Jervis, New York 12771 P: 845.856.1266 E: info@nikijones.com Articles appearing in The Weathervane are presented as a community service. They do not necessarily represent the views of the publisher or of the Pocono Farms Country Club Association, Inc. The publisher and the PFCCA disclaim any liability for any advertisements published herein, in no way endorse or guarantee these ads and reserve the right to reject any ads submitted. Position of advertising in the newspaper is not guaranteed.

And of course, we have an amazing golf course, which, along with our other amenities, helps raise our property values, as you will have seen at the presentation at the annual meeting. (You all attended, right?)

So, when you come right down to it, living in the Farms is…like cruising on a ship, without the rocking of the boat. Ok, I know living up here isn’t quite the same as a cruise, or visiting a tropical island—but we do have a great deal going for us, and a wonderful, supportive community to share it with.

Best of all, since we live in PFCC, our “Pocono Farms Vacation” never ends!

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We have our own Rec Director, who works hard to make sure there are always enjoyable and interesting things to do for everyone. I hope you’re taking advantage of these great events. July 4th fireworks were spectacular!

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Crime Watch Activity Report

BY RUSS KELLY

As with all our articles in the Weathervane, we are writing ahead and write of the things that have happened in May or June. We know July events such as the celebration of the 4th, and the use of fireworks in the neighborhoods always are of concern, and the community meeting to review the previous year, and plans for the coming year, but we can only guess what else is up in July. Hopefully the weather will be more cooperative than the spring and the pool and golf course will be full and all will be able to enjoy the facilities.

Every June, the crime watch volunteers get together at the clubhouse for lunch, and invite a representative from the regional police to discuss the happenings in the area, and suggest ways we can continue to keep this community on their “least called from” list. All of their speakers over the years I have been attending; have said this community has a very low incident list compared to other communities in the area. One of the items stressed was that neighbors are often the best judge of concern in their neighborhoods. They often know when something just does not seem normal and should be encouraged to report things when concerned.

Whether you call our security office or the regional police, one shouldn’t hesitate to speak up. Often people are reluctant to call 911 unless a serious emergency exists. The police have a “non-emergency” number that can be used for those things that don’t look right, but are not considered a right now emergency. For those of you that don’t have this number included in your cell phones or home phones, its 570-992-9911.

Recently our drivers reported a car parked in an area that didn’t seem to belong there... They asked the occupants if they need help, but were told they were alright. Our driver thought they seemed awfully nervous and wondered if we should call it in. The non-emergency number was called; the dispatcher took down all the information and said they would ask the nearest patrol car to take a look. The speaker said he did not encourage our drivers to approach suspicious cars, but said we should report them when the situations arise.

Drivers brought up various subjects. One most often concerned those in attendance, is the cars that speed through the farms and often ignore the stop signs at Kilmer and Fairway. We were told, if you can get specific times that speeding occurs daily, the police will have a patrol car monitor the area. He also said those that have been stopped in the past have not been local residents but drivers cutting through from Route 196 to get to Route 611. Another concern was how people waiting for the school buses parked so close to the intersection that often the bus would have difficulty making the turns. Our security officer said the first step is contacting the schools. While that may help initially, any of the drivers will tell you, it doesn’t last. Our hope is that getting the police to step in, the practice will stop.

A problem that drivers report and are frustrated by is the trash that is left on properties. Often, trash is left by temporary renters and property owners are not always very responsive. We are restricted by private property rights, so even a volunteer cannot legally, so we are told, clean up the mess. It is a problem that our board has to deal with, and apparently has no easy answer. If you can help a neighbor or inform a renter how trash can be dealt with in the farms, this could only help the community as a whole. Now is the time to start volunteering for committees. The crime watch committee still has a few slots open. It’s an active committee that may encourage you to get involved with others. If you aren’t interested in the committees, maybe driving a few hours a month might interest you. Give it a try, you may enjoy it, and meet some nice people along the way. If you’re interested, call Russ Kelly at 570-894-4034 or call the office.

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Public Safety

BY A. FURMAN, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY PFCCA

August is upon us. The dog days of summer I believe my grandparents called them.

I trust you all have been enjoying the pool and beating the heat. If you haven’t seen me lately it is because I have been put on the Greenpeace 10 most wanted list. This is because of all the forest land that had to be cleared to make the paper to send out all the violations in here the past few months, with the majority being high grass.

This month’s article will bear some similarity to last month.

Now I am not plagiarizing myself (can you do that?), but I am afraid I must revisit the grass and the music again.

I have heard it all. “I don’t live there all the time, why do I have to cut the grass?”

“How high is it? Well sir it is 2-3 feet tall. That’s not high, is it?” “What do you mean it needs to be cut, I mowed it last year.” “I just

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bought the house; I thought I am watching, along with you were supposed to cut it everyone else. for me. Isn’t that what I pay On a finishing note let’s dues for?” talk about music, again.

Specifically how loud it is.

You can’t make this stuff Everyone has music they like. up. So let us touch upon All of us have certain things this subject once more this we listen too. Whether season. Yes you must cut it is Insane Clown Posse’s your grass. Not just the Ringmaster, 5FDP’s Justice front lawn, but your entire property. Yes I have seen the for None, The Beatles Abby Road, Lester Flatt and Earl front cut, but the sides the Scruggs Foggy Mountain back and the sand mound Breakdown, The Andrew bear a striking resemblance Sisters Boogie Woogie Bugle to a hay field. If I need to Boy, Don Ho’s Tiny Bubbles bring a machete with me to or Bach’s Brandenburg make a path to look at the Concertos. Your neighbors trees you want taken down, across the street may not have your grass too high. the same taste is music as you You must do this more than do. And even though Donna once a season. Shocking as Summer had fantastic pipes, it is to some, grass does grow the people 3 cul de sacs away rather quickly. Especially do not want to hear “She with how wet it has been.

Works Hard for the Money.”

For comparison, my lawn is Life is too short. Be courteous cut every 7-10 days. That and respectful to each other. is a normal average. So Oh no, Smokey the Bear just again let this be a warning. told Greenpeace where I am, I gotta go! As always if you have questions or concerns, my door is always open.

PFCCA OFFICE HOURS Monday - Saturday 8:30am - 12:30pm & 1:00pm - 4:30pm ID Badge Picture Hours: 8:30am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 4:00pm Capital Improvement Fees on transfer of property: House: $1,350 Lot: $675 BUILDING REGULATIONS: Permits are required from the township and from PFCCA. Please check with the office (570-894-4435) as to your specific needs.

• Building permit required from respective township and PFCCA before construction begins • Construction permitted from 7am - 7pm Monday- Saturday – excluding major holidays • Resale certificates are required. Fee is $300.00. Resale and other related documents can be obtained at www.homewisedocs.com REFUSE COLLECTION: Curbside pick-up of household trash and recycling is done on Mondays and Tuesdays beginning at 6:00am by County Waste.

County Waste will only pick up household trash and accepted recycling. If you have any other items to discard, please call them at 570-382-3304 to set up arrangements.

Major Holidays that will affect your collection days are: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Christmas. When those holidays fall on a Monday or Tuesday, garbage collection will shift by one day.

ANIMALS: Dogs must be leashed or on owner’s property at all times. Wildlife, such as deer and black bear, are common at Pocono Farms. We ask that you NOT FEED any wild animals.

EMERGENCIES: For ALL emergencies including medical or fire please contact 911 first, then contact Public Safety at 570-894-4435 x105.

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Corn Bread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.00 Country Seasoned Steak Fries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2.75 Chili Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4.50 Deviled Eggs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .75 White Chicken Chili. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4.50 6 oz Burger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6.75 All Beef Hot Dogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2.75 Baby Back Ribs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 5.25 BBQ Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5.75 Lone Star 8oz Strip Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.75 Home Style Baked Macaroni and Cheese with bacon . . . . . . $ 3.25 Baked Potato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2.75 Corn On The Cob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 2.50 Deep Dish Apple Cobbler with Whipped Cream. . . . . . . . . .$ 3.75 “Outlaw Fixins’ Bar” for chili, burgers & baked potatoes Reservations canceled after 8/29/18 will result in a $10. cancellation fee

Reservations canceled after 8/29/18 will result in a $10. cancellation fee

Join us for an evening filled with a variety of delectable seafood selections including but not limited to…

Fresh baked sourdough bread and whipped butter Mixed harvest blend greens with honey balsamic and ranch dressings Bouillabaisse Butter poached snow crab legs Seafood Paella-shrimp, mussels, squid and clams in a saffron tomato rice pilaf Halibut-filets topped with a scallop sour cream mayo blend and then baked Green Mussels-in a garlic red sauce served with linguini Stuffed Baked Clams Jenneatte-clams stuffed with crab mixture then topped with bread crumbs and parmesan cheese Fried Calamari with Marinara Sauce Boiled Red Potatoes

Sign-up in the Administration Office Everyone who signs up will receive tickets

Fresh Summer Corn on the Cob Grilled mixed vegetables

Residents who have signed-up ~~ RECEIVE 20 TICKETS (at the door) Residents arriving on Carnival Night, who have not signed up receive 10 tickets

Tickets will be used for games and to win prizes

Additional tickets - $5.00 for 20 tickets Hosted by the recreation committee

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Contact Katrina at 894-4435 x 132 or e-mail at katrinaw@poconofarms.com

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Paddle Board Club Saturdays August 11th- September 8th 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

On beach

Pre-Registration

This year we will feature a kids FUN run !!

A fun way to get the whole family involved!!

Day of Ages 2-10

Wiffle Ball Tournament

Saturday, August 4, 2018 - 4 pm Pool field next to Summer Camp area Five Innings, or extra innings to determine winner

by 8/10/18

$25 per Adult $15 per Child under 15 $5 per child Kids FUN run

Teams: 2 v 2

Walk/Run

$30 per Adult $20 per Child under 15 $5 per child Kids FUN run Free T-Shirt for all registrants

Schedule of Events 9:00am: Registration

In the Garden Room

*while supplies last*

10:30am: Stretch - in the classroom 11:00am: Walk / Run begins Course: Paved Community Roads

REGISTER

At the Administration office (cash or check only)

Pickle-Ball

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12:00pm: Post Race stretch

Mail to: PFCCA

12:30pm: Awards & Snacks

ATTN: Krissie Aylward

In the Garden Room

182 Lake Rd, Tobyhanna, PA 18466

*Must be received by 8/10/18*

Childcare provided for Race Participants 11am - 12pm

For more information call: 570-894-4435 x-116

Proceeds going to help: Feeding Families Ministry, Inc 354 Route 611 The Mountain Center Tobyhanna, Pa 18466

Thursday, August 9, 2018 5:00 pm Doubles Tournament Pickle-Ball rules will apply from instructional clinic taking place on Saturday, July 14th Tennis courts Sign-up in Administration office

3 v 3 Soccer Tournament Saturday, August 4, 2018 - 10:00 am Football/Soccer Field on Fairway Bring shin guards, socks, cleats, shorts Game time: two ten minute halves, two minute halftime Sign-up in Administration office

Pocono Farms Country Club 2018 Senior Club Championship August 11th & 12th

$20 per person + Cart Fees must be 50 or over

Men’s Division

Championship Division Blue Tee’s

Regular Division White Tee’s flighted by handicap 36 hole stroke play tournament Tee Times Start at 8am

Women’s Division Regular Division Red Tee’s

Flighted by handicap 36 hole stroke play tournament Tee Times Start at 8am

Prime Rib Night Saturday, August 11, 2018 5:00pm to 10:00pm

Dinner Includes

Fresh Baked Artisan Bread Choice of:

Chicken Tortellini with Spinach Soup or Mixed Green Salad

Slow Roasted 12oz Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus

$3.00 adults

Choice of:

Idaho Baked Potato with a side of butter & sour cream Or Cheesy Potatoes Au Gratin

$2.00 kids 5 & under free

Served with

All proceeds benefit the Pocono Farms Swim Team Enjoy a movie, popcorn and some

Grilled Asparagus Dessert

Strawberry Pie with Fresh Whipped Cream Enhance your meal by adding Half Pound of Snow Crab Legs $10.95

swimming.

Or

Citrus Grilled Shrimp Skewer $9.95

Bring your float, sit back, watch the Sign up in the Administration Office Questions: Contact Matt 570-894-4435 x-113 or recdir@poconofarms.com

movie & relax after dinner at the

Contact Katrina at 570-894-4435 x 132 or e-mail at katrinaw@poconofarms.com

Lakeside Grill & Pub

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Nicholas P. Maro D.P.M.

Nicholas P. Maro, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.

FOOT & ANKLE SPECIALIST

Dr. Nicholas Maro is a Board Certified Foot Surgeon & Fellow of The American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons.

Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery.

Podiatric Surgeon

POCONO COUNTY PLACE

Treating Conditions Related to: · Foot & Ankle Pain/Injury · Diabetes Foot Care · Skin & Nail Conditions · Wound Care

· Fabrication of Foot & Ankle Appliances · Foot Deformities (bunions & hammertoes)

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196 Nicholas P. Maro D.P.M.

FOOT & ANKLE SPECIALIST

(Handicapped Accessible with Vascular Testing and X-Rays on Premises)

Podiatrist Serving the Tobyhanna & Pocono Region for Over 25 Years!

Podiatric Surgeon

GREEN ROAD

452 Route 196 · Tobyhanna PA, 18466 · p: 570-839-7005 Surgicenter & Hospital Affliated · Most insurances accepted PA, NY, NJ.

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TO MOUNT POCONO

GUITAR WORKSHOP

Saturday & Sunday August 25 & 26 Saturday & Sunday 9:00am 4:00pm August -25 & 26

For adult intermediate and advanced players, learn and share the techniques of playing the hit records of the 1960s and 1970s.

Open to all Pocono Farms residents in good standing

Pocono Farms is having its annual community wide yard sale.

9:00am - 4:00pm Participating residents will conduct their sale at their own home.

Pocono Farms is having its annual community wide yard sale.

A $1 fee will be collected to pay for group advertising in the Participating residents will conduct their sale at their own Pocono Record. Ads will be run the weekend before the sale. home.

Veggie Burger ································ 4.50 Angus Hamburger 8oz ····················· 7.75 6oz Hamburger ······························ 6.75 Add cheese ···································· 1.00 BBQ Pulled Pork ····························· 4.00 Buffalo Wings (with BBQ or Buffalo Sauce)1.00 Hot Dogs ······································· 2.75 Sausage and Peppers ······················ 3.75 Chicken Tenders (3) ······················· 3.75 Fries ············································· 2.50 Potato Salad or Macaroni Salad ········ 1.75 Chips ············································ 1.25 Corn on the Cob ····························· 2.50 Brownies ······································· 1.75 Cookies ········································· 1.00 Watermelon Slice ··························· 1.50

Please note, payments for registration must be paid in CASH ONLY A $1 fee will be collected to pay forAdministration group advertising in the Payments must be made in the Office.

Pocono Record. Ads will be run the weekend before the sale.

On the day of the yard sale simply place balloons or ribbons Please note, payments for must be paid in CASH ONLY onregistration your mailbox.

Payments must be made in the Administration Office.

We will have additional signs on Route 611 and Route 196 guiding On the into day of the yard sale place balloons ribbons shoppers the Farms, but itsimply will help if you mark or your sale as your mailbox. well. Please remember on to remove your signs immediately when We will have additional signs onisRoute 611 .and Route 196 guiding your sale complete shoppers into the Farms, but it will help if you mark your sale as well. Please remember to remove your signs immediately when your sale is complete.

Located at the Fitness Center Community Room August 10, 2018 7:00 pm Sign-up at the Admin Office

This event takes place RAIN OR SHINE

Questions contact: Matt DeGeorge (570)894-4435 x113 - recdir@poconofarms.com

Maps will be available at the Administration office & Clubhouse 8:00am Saturday August 25, and NOT before

This event takes place RAIN OR SHINE

Maps will be available at the Administration office & Clubhouse 8:00am Saturday August 25, and NOT before

Are you interested in lessons?

Contact Matt 7/18/2018 $5.00 per lesson

Can Soda 1.50 Bottled Water 1.50 Juice 1.00

TIKI BAR OPENS AT 12:00 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

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No Outside Alcohol Permitted

Pocono Farms For additional information log into our website and click on an individual event www.poconofarms.com

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• - Sr Club Championship • - Mahjong • - Dumpster Open • - Yoga On the Beach

• - Dumpster Open • - Bocce BBQ • - Yoga On the Beach

• - Mahjong

• - Community Yard Sale • - Mahjong • - Dumpster Open • - Yoga On the Beach

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• - Pool Committee Meeting • - Dumpster Open • - Bocce league • - Golf Committee Meeting

• - Dumpster Open • - Craft Guild

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• - Pickleball Tournament • - Bocce league • - Thirsty Thursday • - Youth Bocce League • - Flick n Float • - Prime Rib Night • - Crime Watch Mtg • - Chair Yoga • - Mahjong • - Dumpster Open

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• - Glow Ball Golf Tournament • - Youth Bocce League • - Flick n Float • - Chair Yoga • - Mahjong • - Dumpster Open

• - Youth Bocce League • - Seafood Buffet • - Chair Yoga • - Mahjong • - Dumpster Open

• - Sr Club Championship • - Kayak Club • - Paddle Board Club • - Prime Rib Night

• - Private Party • - Kayak Club • - Paddle Board Club

• - Private Party • - Community Yard Sale • - Paddle Board Club

• - Family Carnival Night • - Chair Yoga • - Mahjong • - Dumpster Open

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Fun With Fitness

BY KRISSIE AYLWARD, PFCCA FITNESS DIRECTOR

Our 2018 2nd Annual PFCCA 5K Run/Walk is coming up quickly!! This year we have added a 1 mile kids Fun Run and a 1 mile walk. This year’s race will begin and end in the Fitness Center parking lot. Registration will take place in the Garden room and snacks and prizes will be provided after the race. We encourage you to come out and help support us as our proceeds this year will be going to Feeding Families Ministry.

Can’t participate? No problem!! You can help support the race by becoming a sponsor. We have four different levels of sponsorship this year. Our “In It to Win It” sponsorship gets the most exposure for your business with your name on the back of the race shirt, on the sponsorship banner and on a mile marker poster. You will also receive two free race registrations at this top level sponsorship.

Please stop into the Administration office and grab your registration form or sponsorship form TODAY!! Early registration and sponsorships are due by August 10, 2018.

This race is open to the public and you can sign up online as well. https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Tobyhanna/PoconoFarmsCountryClub5kRunWalk Hope to see you all on Sunday, September 16, 2018!

Share Your Pocono Farms Photos With Us! We’d love to publish pictures of our neighbors in Pocono Farms!

Whether it’s a community event, your family and friends enjoying our beautiful amenities, or your seasonal photos around the Farms.

Let’s spread the good news!

If you’d like to see your photos published in the Weathervane or on Pocono Farms Facebook page, please email Admin@poconofarms.com

All images must be high resolution (300 dpi) jpegs for print and include the name of each person in the picture.

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Rockin’ Recreation

BY MATT DeGEORGE, RECREATION DIRECTOR

Greetings from the Recreation Realm! How about the heat on our Fourth of July weekend?

WOW! The activities were extremely exciting this year and we look to build upon our momentum next summer. ‘Happy Birthday America’ involved a great comedy show and magician, which were AWESOME! I just want to take the time to thank everyone on staff that helped put together another great event this summer. We all work extremely hard to ensure events run smoothly and the food was amazing!

Being a huge food person myself, Katrina and her staff did an amazing job! We hope you enjoyed the events this summer as much as I have for my first year being your new Recreation Director. We have some exciting programs being applied for the first time this month!

A couple of announcements: First, this month we will have our monthly recreation committee meeting at 7 p.m.

on Thursday, August 2nd.

We would like to thank everyone who has been participating in our bocce programs. Wednesday and Friday night leagues have been a tremendous success this summer and I have witnessed extremely thrilling matches. Youth Bocce continues to grow and we have had an excellent group of kids this summer!

Summer Camp went very well this summer and we will be having themes and Saturdays incorporated into our summer 2019 curriculum, so check it out next summer!

Flick N’ Float will be at the pool from 8-10 p.m. on Friday, August 17th with a rain date make-up of August 18th. We will be playing the movie ‘Swiss Family Robinson’ (original version.)

Recreation has developed its very own group Face Book page! So please join to keep up to date with any announcements. We have also provided a new feature for text service to update anyone who participates in our programs.

We will begin our first of many athletic instruction, leagues and tournaments.

Some of these will be: Pickleball (doubles & singles), Tennis (doubles & singles), Corn-hole, 3 v 3 soccer, Wiffle-ball and a Community Flag Football game (5 v 5) which will take place around Thanksgiving. Please stay in touch for more on these athletic events!

Guitar Club will be beginning for those interested in learning a great instrument.

Our own community member Bob Penett will be open to teach anyone who is interested. He will be flexible with your time as well! So, please notify us soon as possible to set-up some lessons. There will be a small fee associated with this. More Bocce BBQ, awards and playoffs will be held on details to come.

Sunday, August 19th at the Bocce court. It will be starting at 12 p.m.

L A PS FOR CA NCER

By Jen Pero The swim team hosted their annual Laps for Cancer in memory of Mary Lou DeCroti July 7th at the pool. It was another successful event raising over two thousand dollars for hospice services here in Monroe County. The event ran smoothly with the help of parents, swimmers, volunteers and coaches. State Representative Mario Scavello came to cheer on the swimmers as they swam as many laps as they could to raise money for such a great cause. The Pocono Farms Swim Team is dedicated to giving back to the community and helping all those affected by cancer.

We have ordered some cool new features for you to enjoy on the lake. Paddle Boarding and Paddle Boats will soon be here! Exciting stuff!

Labor Day Weekend will be upcoming August 31stSeptember 2nd. Please come and join us for our list of events and our community carnival, which takes place Friday night!

Finally, please come keep your community clean. We will hold an ‘End of Summer’ clean-up and Adopt-A-Spot program on Saturday, August 25th. This will begin at 9 a.m. and last until 12 p.m.

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NEED ACCESS TO THE WEBSITE? VISIT poconofarms.com

Click on RESIDENT LOGIN and FORGOT PASSWORD Join Pocono Farms Realty as we host an end of Summer Tour of Homes on Saturday August 25, 2018.

What is a “Tour of Homes”?

A Tour of Homes brings buyers to various homes of different styles and prices, all within a few hours.

Our Tour of Homes will be held solely within Pocono Farms Country Club Association.

Refreshments will be provided.

For more information on this event please call/ text us at 570-580-4550, or email us at PoconoFarmsRealty@gmail.com

Your Log-in & Password will be emailed to you

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