Pocono Farms Weathervane September 2018

September 2018

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THE NEXT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING IS SEPT. 28, 2018 All meeting times are 7pm unless otherwise noted

LAKESIDE GRILL & PUB AUGUST HOURS MONDAY

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TUESDAY

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WEDNESDAY

12pm - 5pm

THURSDAY

12pm - 10pm

FRIDAY

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SATURDAY

12pm - 11pm

SUNDAY

12pm - 8pm

Kitchen closes: 10pm Friday and Saturday 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 Fr 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 Can Soda 1.50 Bottled Water 1.50 Juice 1.00

TIKI BAR OPENS AT 12:00 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 No Outside Alcohol Permitted

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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Pocono Farms Letters

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Public Safety

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Pool Season

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CA LENDA R OF E V ENTS September Calendar

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SPORTS Fun with Fitness

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Rockin’ Recreation

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Round by Round

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Scholarships Awarded

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Notes from the Manager

BY DAVE TIMKO

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

The PFCCA, Inc. annual membership meeting was held on July 14th at the Pocono Community Church. At that meeting, three (3) directors who received the most votes out of the six candidates were announced to serve their 3 year term.

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

COMMITTEE LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS: • A & B/Environmental / Crime Watch James Yando • Communications / Long Range Planning Annette Doerr • Finance Collette Houston-Ong • Golf Neil Carlson • Recreation / Fitness / Tennis / Pool Richard McCormick AD-HOCS Grill & Banquet Room

Collette Houston-Ong

I would like to thank all six candidates for stepping up and participating in the process for the Board positions. Those that want to volunteer their time to become part of the board of nine directors should be commended.

At the annual meeting, we also had two guest speakers. The first was Tom Shepstone who worked on the Board approved Valuation Study for Pocono Farms along with Davis R Chant Realtors. They were engaged to “conduct an independent property valuation study for the express purpose of determining the impact of Pocono Farms amenity values, specifically including the PGA golf course, on private home and property values within the development.”

The study is very detailed and arrives at a couple of conclusions about maintaining values.

(1) existing amenities have to be maintained and upgraded to hold their values, and (2) investments need to be continually made in additional or improved amenities.

This complete study is on the Pocono Farms website for you to review. If you have trouble signing into the website, please contact our Communication Coordinator at admin@ poconofarms.com for assistance.

The second guest speaker – Jeff Evans – Management Matters, Inc, was retained to work with DEPARTMENT HEADS General Manager David Timko the Board and management to develop the Strategic Master Plan for Pocono Farms. This plan 894-4435 ext. 100 dtimko@poconofarms.com is tied into the Valuation study as it is more of a long term plan/roadmap that will chart the Controller Thomas Franchetti course for Pocono Farms reflecting the needs, desires, and aspirations of the Pocono Farms 894-4435 ext. 103 controller@poconofarms.com owners so necessary to the future success of the community and club.

Golf Pro Kyle Monahan 894-4435 ext. 110 golfshop@poconofarms.com Greens Superintendent Jeff Lesoine To quote Mr. Evans and Professor John M. Bryson, the Strategic Master Plan is more than 894-4435 jeffreyl3@poconofarms.com simply a wish list. What the plan attempts to do is to provide a process, “ a disciplined Chef pfchef@poconofarms.com effort to produce fundamental decisions and actions”, by defining those items and goals 894-4435 ext. 130 to which the association should devote serious consideration in order to fulfill its mission, Food & Beverage Director Katrina Weithman 894-4435 ext. 132 katrinaw@poconofarms.com and to set out both the assets the association can utilize and the challenges it will face as it Activities Director conducts that consideration.

894-4435 ext. 113 recdir@poconofarms.com Public Safety & The draft, Strategic Master Plan is currently loaded on the website for the association Compliance Director Artie Furman members review and comment. After any updates are made to the plan based on input from 894-4435 ext. 105 afurman@poconofarms.com Maintenance Dave Winters the Association members, the plan will become a working document to guide the association.

894-4435 pfmaint@poconofarms.com Fitness Kristen Aylward The Valuation Study and the Strategic Master plan were both developed to assist the current 894-4435 ext. 116 fitness@poconofarms.com board and future boards with the long term planning and to ultimately maintain and grow Communications Susan Nevarez property values for all members of Pocono Farms.

894-4435 ext. 106 admin@poconofarms.com Pocono Farms Realty Lex Colon 894-0300 lex.colon.realtor@gmail.com 182 Lake Road • Tobyhanna, PA 18466 www.poconofarms.com • admin@poconofarms.com

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From Your Board of Directors

BY JAMES YANDO

Living in upstate New York, the community association I hope everyone enjoyed the concept is uncommon. I’ve summer and took advantage really come to enjoy and of all the amenities Pocono appreciate PFCCA for the Farms Country Club amenities, activities and (PFCCA) had to offer. I’m social aspects. Living in always amazed by member such a community provides participation in events a standard of living that such as the Trivia Night, just doesn’t exist in other Memorial Day events, Fitness communities. However, it Center activities, Prime really takes the community Rib Night, Father’s Day members to make it Brunch, Member-Guest Golf, happen and continue to Community Clean-up, Live make improvements to the Music Concert Series, Wine environment we all share.

Dinner and of course July 4th We hear feedback about Weekend, just to name a few! high association dues, lack of A special shout out to the amenities, too much emphasis staff at PFCCA for making it on golf, blighted houses all happen - amazing work! and unkempt properties.

All of these issues can be Thank you to all of you resolved when members get who attended the Annual involved to not only identify a Meeting this year. There problem, but offer a solution were a total of 113 voting and be willing to compromise. members attending this year.

Did you know these folks Even though there are issues represented about 7% of the to address in our community, total membership of PFCC. I’m encouraged by the positive Thinking back on the annual changes taking place and meeting, I wanted to share the overall success of the some thoughts. association. The financials are in great shape with Net As you noticed in the August Operating Cash increasing by edition of the Weathervane, $190,507 and our Replacement there were two voting Reserve Balance increasing issues. The issue concerning 6% to $874,126, as of 5/31/18. purchasing a distressed Also, based on the Amenity property for resale was Study presented at the annual voted down. The member meeting, our home values are comments seemed split on increasing. In consideration the idea; however, I think of the golf course and other there was credit in presenting amenities, our home values and developing a creative are approximately $16 per idea to address issues in square foot greater compared our community. The issue to other communities, which around changing the standing equates to an additional committee structure was $32,000 in equity for the passed. With this change, typical property in PFCCA. there is an opportunity for Since I’ve been on the Board all committees to be active this past year, I’ve seen the and generate the creative Board and Management ideas to carry our community address many issues raised by forward. An active and members which resulted in engaged committee structure changes in the community. is essential in developing For example, tables and new ideas and proposing umbrellas at the pool, solutions to issues facing the revamped tennis courts, added community and presenting pickle ball courts, additional them to the Board of boat racks, new fencing, Directors for consideration. paddle board rentals, paving If you haven’t already, please of cul-de-sacs, additional pool consider joining one of the passes for extended families committees. and more. Collectively, these small improvements are a big Thank you to all of the deal and address a variety of members on a committee, volunteers in the community interests in the community. and new members joining In closing, I encourage a committee for the first everyone to participate, time, your involvement is attend events, join the fitness invaluable!

Hello All,

center, take a swim, play golf and visit the restaurant.

Every dollar spent in the community is returned to the community and makes the association stronger.

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ALL MEETING TIMES ARE 7PM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

Friday - Sept. 28, 2018 Friday - Oct. 26, 2018 Friday - Nov. 16, 2018 Friday - Dec. 14, 2018 Friday - Jan. 25, 2019 Friday - Feb. 22, 2019 Work Session Friday - Mar. 22, 2019 Friday - Apr. 26, 2019 Thursday - May 23, 2019 Friday - June 28, 2019 Friday - July 19, 2019

Saturday July 20, 2019 • 10am Annual Meeting

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Crime Watch Activity Report

BY RUSS KELLY

The rain finally stopped, the sun started shining and suddenly it was September. The summer seems to fly by and we’re once again looking ahead to the change of weather. September always means the kids are going back to school again and we have to remind ourselves to be more aware while driving. The kids are up and out earlier than they are in the summer, so we must be careful in case they’re not. We normally remind parents to speak to their kids going to and from the bus stops to walk in groups and don’t take a ride from anyone you don’t know. If anyone seems to be out of place and are attempting to get them in a car, don’t be afraid to get noisy and call attention to the car. Make sure you report this to your parent, the school, our security officer or the local police. We also ask parents who drive to the bus stop to pick up their children to park on one side of the road and not to crowd the intersection. There have been several complaints about problems turning onto a street because cars had parked up to the stop sign and in some cases on both sides of the road. I know it’s important to have your child take as few steps as possible between the bus and your car, but a few extra won’t hurt.

At the end of July, several of our crime watch drivers met with Bill Weimer, a Coolbaugh Township supervisor and Tomas Keane, the code enforcement officer for Coolbaugh Township.

The code officer was created to better enforce the township ordinances. Two additional employees will be hired to help manage the 90 miles and 16,500 land parcels which they oversee.

Since these two men are concerned with the condition of properties in the township, both are residents of Pocono Farms, they would be concerned of the adherence of code requirements within the farms. The two gentlemen were very helpful in answering the questions our drivers had with regard to abandoned and/or unkempt properties, unlicensed vehicles, township ordinances and violations, nuisances, litter and garbage bags dumped on Pocono Farms property. They have agreed to add “no dumping” signs including posting fines for Hemlock Drive, a particularly high litter area. They informed the group of a “service request” form that can be found on line to report any township issues. They also supplied us with a copy, of the township’s health and safety ordinance, chapter 10, which can found on the townships website.

Mr. Weimer reported that they have started relining the streets in the Farms and that paving of some areas should start soon. Along with a few small roads within the Farms, they are doing Laurel Drive and Summit Drive. Next year they will be looking at some of the deteriorating roads such as Kilmer and Wildflower. Evaluations will be done in the spring with the township engineer. Tree trimming along roadsides will be done where required. Remember, 25 feet from the middle of the road is considered township property. Mr. Weimer reported that he has asked the water company for seven more fire hydrants for Pocono Farms. He was not sure if they would be installed this year, but they are slated for and mapped out. This should help some residents with their homeowner’s policy costs. The township’s goal is to get more hydrants throughout the communities to assist in emergency response and lower insurance rates for residents.

We have a clearer understanding of the responsibilities of the township and the communities in dealing with the various violations that are reported in and around our community. Each of our volunteers will be made aware of those responsibilities. Hopefully, we have had a large response to the appeal for committee volunteers. If you’re still thinking it over, give it a try.

Also, if not a committee, try driving a few hours a month around the farms, you might enjoy it, and meet a lot of nice people. Give Russ Kelly a call at 570-894-4034 or contact the office.

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Pocono Farms Letters

IN THE FARMS To my fellow homeowners of PFCCA, I am writing to you to let you know that on July 14, 2018 we had our annual meeting and 104-114 members showed up that care.

Folks, you have to come to the meeting to be heard. If you have something to say, SAY IT and let the Board hear you loud and clear. We are the life and blood of our community. If we don’t speak we have no right to complain. Let’s pull together and make our community a place to be proud of.

My name is Hugh Doran. Telephone 570-894-2457. Call if you have any concern. But remember that the board MUST HEAR FROM YOU ALSO. Yours truly, Hugh Doran

BY A. FURMAN, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY PFCCA

Farms. No it’s not Kyle( he is a close second though!) It is our children. As you read this, school is back in session.

The busses are running and the bus stops have children everywhere, along with cars everywhere and the problems that creates. I receive so many complaints every year about cars parked everywhere

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

Public Safety September! The proverbial end of summer and start of fall. It won’t be long till the leaves start to turn and fall,( ouch! I think I just had a back spasm from all the leaves I have) and soon the raking will begin. The only item this article will contain deals with the most precious thing we have here in the

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

at the bus stops. Also about speeding cars at the bus stops. PA State Law is you cannot park closer than 30 feet to a stop sign. Take the Farms out of the picture, it is simply a safety issue and it is State Law. Also while you are waiting for the bus, you must park as far off the road as possible. Think of an intersection, people parked on both sides of the roadway in all directions. It makes it very difficult for people to make turns and to simply drive through the area. There are times when it’s like an obstacle course.

Lastly, please slowdown in these areas. We are all in a hurry these days. We all have someplace we have to be. Please be mindful of the children and the busses and allow yourself an extra 5-10 minutes of travel time. I will thank you all in advance for your cooperation. I think I will go take some Aleve now in preparation for that back ache I am going to have.

As always should you have questions or concerns please feel free to contact me, my door is always open.

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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Open to all Moms & Dads The program offers a snack, activities, crafts and learning fine motor skills The program is designed to have children interact with other children & become prepared for pre-school Gives Parents a chance to socialize with other parents of pre-school children Bring your children to the community room (entrance at the lakeside door)

September 11, 2018 - May 9, 2019

Tuesdays ~ Wednesdays ~ Thursdays 10:30am - 12:30pm in the Community Room

Questions: Contact Matt DeGeorge 570-894-4435 x 113 or recdir@poconofarms.com

Pool Season Coming To An End

BY JEN PERO

As the heat begins to lift and the fall air comes in, it’s a sign of another Pocono Farms summer coming to an end. The summer has been filled with bursts of heat, rain and of course wind.

The pool was the place to be for many of those days this summer. With the addition of four big umbrellas and six new tables, there was plenty of space to come and relax! Our aquatics staff with both old and new lifeguards made sure it was a safe and fun summer at the lake and pool.

We thank them for their assertiveness while on duty. We ran another successful season of water aerobics taught by our new instructor Katie Tierney. Water Aerobics is held Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10-11am every summer in case you missed it this year and would like to give it a try. The Pocono Farms swim team did an excellent job this season remaining undefeated which doesn’t go without hard work and practice. We have the most dedicated and giving kids on our team.

They not only work hard but raised over $1000 to donate to Hospice Services here in Monroe County at our annual Laps for Cancer in July. I’d like to give a special thanks to all the parents and volunteers that make it possible to have such a great season year after year. We wish you a warm winter and we’ll see you again next summer! ~ Aquatics Staff

Saturday ~ October 6, 2018 12 - 6 pm

Pumpkin Picking-n-Carving Bouncy House Hay Wagon Rides Halloween Crafts Candy Corn Bingo Halloween Movie

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Beer Stein Olympics Must be 21 and over to enter

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MEETING September 4, 2018 ~ 7:00pm Banquet Room Bowling League begins in October October 3, 2018 - January 2, 2019

Wednesdays ~ 7:00pm Open to all ages; residents, friends & staff Cost: $15.00 per week per player/$60 team Each player gets shoe rental.

Each team gets a pizza and a pitcher of beer

Sunday September 16, 2018 Noon Shotgun $50.00 a Team +cart fees

This event, aka “The Divorce Open” is 2-Person Teams

Teams can be: Husband & wife . . .

Boyfriend & Girlfriend . . . really good friends, your best friend’s wife or husband. . . brother and sister. . .

Just sign up with someone from the opposite sex.

9:00am: Registration

In the Garden Room

11:00am: Walk / Run begins Course: Paved Community Roads

In the Garden Room

The format is 6 6 6, better ball of partners, scramble & select drive alternate shot. This event will be handicapped

Childcare provided for Race Participants 11am - 12pm

Please call the Pro Shop to sign up 570-894-4435 Ext 111 Deadline for this event is Friday September 15th by 5pm.

No bowling ~ November 21, 2018 No bowling ~ December 26, 2018

After golf, a light lunch is included at the Glacier Lake Grill & Pub

Banquet ~ January 16, 2019

Please make your meal selection when you register for golf

Walk/Run

*while supplies last*

10:30am: Stretch - in the classroom

12:30pm: Awards & Snacks

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

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

Schedule of Events

12:00pm: Post Race stretch

12 WEEK SEASON Playoff ~ January 9, 2019

Pre-Registration by 8/10/18

This year we will feature a kids FUN run !!

A fun way to get the whole family involved!!

Day of Ages 2-10

REGISTER

At the Administration office (cash or check only) or

Mail to: PFCCA

ATTN: Krissie Aylward

182 Lake Rd, Tobyhanna, PA 18466

*Must be received by 8/10/18*

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

POCONO FARMS 2ND ANNUAL

SAN GENNARO FEST Saturday, September 22, 2018 • 4:00-10:00pm ENTERTAINMENT • ACTIVITIES • Per Piece MENU ITEMS

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

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• - Dumpster Open • - Mahjong • - Seafood~Suds~Scores

• - Dumpster Open • - Mahjong • - 2nd Annual Fun run • - Couples Championship • - Seafood~Suds~Scores

• - Dumpster Open • - Mahjong • - Seafood~Suds~Scores

• - Bowling Meeting • - Chair Yoga

• - Dumpster Open

• - Thirsty Thursday • - Chair Yoga • - Recreation Committee • - Mahjong Mtg • - Dumpster Open

• - Daddy or Mommy & Me • - Dumpster Open • - Daddy or Mommy & Me • - Crime Watch Mtg • - Chair Yoga • - Golf Committee • - Thirsty Thursday • - Chair Yoga Meeting • - Mahjong • - Women's Club Lunch • - Dumpster Open • - Daddy or Mommy & Me

• - Chair Yoga • - Dumpster Open • - Daddy or Mommy & Me • - Chair Yoga • - Daddy or Mommy & Me • - Craft Guild • - Thirsty Thursday • - Mahjong • - Daddy or Mommy & Me • - Dumpster Open

• - Daddy or Mommy & Me • - Dumpster Open • - Daddy or Mommy & Me • - Chair Yoga • - Chair Yoga • - Daddy or Mommy & Me • - Thirsty Thursday • - Mahjong • - Dumpster Open

• - Private Party • - Paddle Board Club

• - Denny Pig Roast

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Fun With Fitness

THIRSTY THURSDAYS

BY KRISSIE AYLWARD, PFCCA FITNESS DIRECTOR

September already?? The summer season seemed to fly by this year and I am happy to report that is was a great season for the fitness center. Our Summer Slimdown special brought in many new faces and has helped to get our members ready for the 2nd Annual PFCCA 5K Fun Run/Walk. The fun run will take place on Sunday, September 16th so if you are not registered yet you can do so in the fitness center or the morning of the race. We hope to see you there!

6:00—8:00pm

SEPTEMBER 6th Salisbury Steak $10.95 With mushrooms and onions. Served with mashed potatoes and gravy, grilled vegetables. Selection of soup and fresh baked rolls.

SEPTEMBER 13th Live Action Pasta Station $11.95 3 pastas, 3 sauces and an array of toppings.

Accompanied with garlic bread and Caesar salad.

SEPTEMBER 20th Beef Stroganoff $11.95 Served with parpperdelle noodles and green beans and joined with a mixed green salad and fresh baked bread.

I would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to Katie Tierny for stepping up and teaching Water Aerobics this summer. I had the opportunity to fill in and it is not an easy class to teach. Katie was willing to take on the task and she did an AMAZING job!! I would also like to extend a warm thank you to Abby Denny. Abby travels from her home in NJ to teach here at PFCCA. She teaches both Yoga on the Beach and Yogalaties for us in the summer season. Abby adds a calm and relaxing aire to our class line up and from the participation in her classes it seems she has created her own little following here at the Farms. Thank you Abby on a fantastic summer season!!!

As we say good bye to summer and hello to autumn, I encourage you to continue to be active. We may need to move our workouts indoors as the chill comes in the air and winter approaches. Our fitness center has so much to offer to help you. We offer Personal Training and a variety of group fitness classes for every level. We have cardio machines, weight machines, free weights, and more. It’s never over crowded and we do our best to keep the facility in tip top shape. Come visit us and see for yourself!!

As always thank you for your continued support. I appreciate it. Have a Fantastic September!!!

SEPTEMBER 27th Chicken Francaise $12.95

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Chicken breast dipped in egg then sauteed in a lemony sauce. Served with wild rice and fresh vegetable selection with a mixed green salad and fresh baked bread.

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Rockin’ Recreation

BY THE RECREATION DIRECTOR

Summer is winding towards an end…yuck! Now we wait until next year. We want to thank everyone who participated in all of our summer programs over the last few months. Our adult Bocce league was once again a tremendous success and we look forward to having everyone back next season and making some improvements! Youth Bocce was a tremendous success as well. It is always good to see some of the kids in our community participate! Summer Camp went very well and we will have brand new themes and field trips next summer, so if you have any children ages 5-13 be sure to check-in next year. Pricing will also be adjusted!

We have jump-started some programs this summer and will create some organized leagues, tournaments and clubs next summer. Some of these new features include: wiffle ball, soccer, pickle-ball and paddle boards. Bowling league will begin in October. Meeting for Bowling will be Tuesday, September 4th at 7 p.m. in the banquet room.

‘Mommy & Me’ will begin this month on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (an extra day!) from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Beginning September 11 and lasting until May 9, 2019. We will have a brand new calendar and some field trips as well. If you are interested in enrolling, please contact the recreation department at (570) 894-4435 EXT 113. We would love to see some new children utilize this program.

HONORARY STARTERS This year’s Honorary starters for the 2018 Member/Member golf tournament were: Bob Denny on the left and Richard Brescher on the right. The winners of the event were: Mike Gaudette and Mike Gaudette, Jr.

**Our monthly recreation meeting will take place on Thursday, September 6th @ 7 p.m. in community room.

Be on the lookout for bus trips! We are scheduling them fast and slots fill up rather quickly!

So, always check out our Facebook page, or the administration office for details!

Round by Round

L A BO R DAY E V ENTS W I LL BE TH E F O LLOW I N G:

BY CAROLYN De BRINCAT

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Friday, August 31st- Annual Carnival Night from 6-9 p.m. in Grill Room.

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Saturday, September 1st- Bouncy House, Crafts, High Striker, Speed Pitch, Pool Ball Soccer, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Face Painting and Scooby Doo, Minion Celebrity look alike.

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Sunday, September 2nd- Smores will be on the beach with mechanical bull

We want to thank all departments in Pocono Farms for making this summer a tremendous success. Jen Pero once again had an excellent summer at the pool! It was packed on our hot summer days and it was good to see community members enjoying various fundraisers and activities. Katrina and her food and beverage staff have done an excellent job and we commend them for their hard work, great events and tasty food! Sue, Sam & Maria in the administration office do an excellent job creating our fliers and aiding our residents with any information they may need. Dave Winters and his maintenance staff have done a great job helping with any community issues and are always hard-at-work. Artie and his Public Safety team ensure our community is safe and helping out to gets our bus moving. Patti, who does a fabulous job providing concessions and halfway house goodies for all our members to enjoy. Kyle, Jeff and their staffs for maintaining the golf course and making sure our golf members have a great course and list of events. Lex and Victoria in the realty office who do a tremendous job for new home buyers. Our General Manager, Dave Timko for guaranteeing we all are managing our areas efficiently and delivering excellent service. Finally, our community residents for being the best EVER!

SCHOL A RSHIPS AWA RDED At their Member/Member Memorial golf tournament held over the weekend of July 20th – 22nd, the Pocono Farms Country Club golf scholarship committee awarded two resident graduating seniors with a total of $4,000.00 in scholarship funds. The scholarship applicants were scored on their academic record, extracurricular involvement, community service, and their personal interview.

Congratulations to Taylor Fagan and Ryan Greene, recipients of this year’s scholarships!!

Pocono Farms Country Club Association has been awarding scholarships to deserving high school seniors since 2004 with a total of over $54,000.00 awarded during that time. Contributions to this fund are made through various golf outings held throughout the season. Scholarships have also been awarded through funds set up to memorialize past golf members of the Club that gave so much of their time and effort in support of the Club.

Golf is an integral part of the community at Pocono Farms. The golf scholarship committee and the golf members are proud to award these scholarships to these deserving high school seniors.

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What is golf? It is much more than just a game. It is challenging and rewarding, and yes, it sure can be frustrating at times. It is a competition against your own best score or a friendly competition between friends. It is practicing to make your game better. It is the satisfaction of hitting that unbelievable shot! It is a day of relaxing exercise outside on the beautiful course. We share the course with the birds, rabbit, deer, bear, fox, squirrels and more; can’t forget the frogs in the pond on 14. The conditions on the course are great. And of course, there is lots of good fun at the 19th hole.

But, the best part of Pocono Farms is the people. I’ve heard it over and over from the snowbirds who are glad to be back, and from members who left other clubs to join Pocono Farms. Everyone is welcoming and we all take care of each other!

So how has this summer been? We have been bouncing between rainy day and gorgeous days. The tournaments have been great and have somehow dodged the rain for the most part. We played the Member/Member tournament a different course each day. On Saturday, the ball rolled an extra 10 yards. Then on Sunday, after the rain all night, each shot seemed to go 20 yards shorter, if it rolled at all. The Member/Member and the Member/Guest tournaments drew a good crowd. Both were great weekends! There was lots of great competition, good food & drink, and fun times.

Along with many other popular events, there are a variety of leagues or groups to join. Our newest is the Panda Friday night league which has been an enormous success. It has teamed up golfers that would never have played together otherwise. Check Clubster, there are many more events, and come join the fun.

We are heading into the Club Championships over the next few weekends. Good Luck to all!

That means it is almost time for the Fall Special. Spread the word. Pocono Farms is a great place to be! The special is a super deal, so share it with your friends!

Enjoy the rest of the season. And if you haven’t tried us out yet, call the proshop to find out more.

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