Stoneybrook - March 2024 by Seabreeze Communications

Stoneybrook Happenings

By Denis Oldani, President HOA

Greetings neighbors,

By now you should have received your packet for the annual meeting on March 26, 6:30 p.m. at the Estero Recreation Center. If you have not, you may pick one up at the Community Center. The road repaving project should be complete by now. The Board would like to acknowledge the CDD Board and their contractor for the excellent job they performed. The crew was very professional and courteous. Kudos to both groups. The power washing of the sidewalks should be well underway or completed by now. The board decided to wait until the streets were finished to power wash. Stoneybrook Days was once again a success. A big thanks goes out to the Activities Committee ladies and all of the volunteers for their help in the success. May you enjoy the luck of the Irish this St. Patrick’s Day and stay safe.

ARC Corner

We hope everyone is enjoying the cooler weather and getting some outdoor projects done! The committee is seeing a lot of requests for landscaping, new windows, fresh paint and tree replacements. Remember, you must first request your project (using the appropriate form) and please do not start your project until you receive written approval from the committee. In the event we have questions concerning your project, we will contact you or even visit you for clarification. Often, a simple drive-by will answer our questions. However, if you start a project without prior written approval from the ARC, you will be subject to a fine, and if it’s found to be in violation of the ARC Guidelines, you may be required to remove your project entirely.

Speaking of the ARC Guidelines, and after many months of revisions, we finally established new ARC Guidelines and it’s fully approved by your Board of Directors. These guidelines align with our Stoneybrook Covenants and follow Florida State Statutes. Please, please, please review the new guidelines online or pick up a copy at the Community Center. If you have any questions concerning these new guidelines, contact a member of the ARC. We are always here to help. And as always, thank you for keeping Stoneybrook beautiful!

February Coffee, Tea And Chat

Our Valentine’s Coffee, Tea and Chat was full of love, laughs and chatter. Each month we are very blessed and happy to see everyone come out and catch up with their friends and neighbors. See you next month!

Stoneybrook Ladies’ Luncheons

The following Stoneybrook Ladies’ Luncheons have been scheduled.

Tuesday, March 12, 11:30 a.m.

Carrabbas

Gulf Coast Town Center

Tuesday, April 9, 11:30 a.m.

Nino’s

18767 S. Tamiami Trail

South Fort Myers

Tuesday, May 14, 11:30 a.m.

Sushi Thai Too

25101 S. Tamiami Trail

Bonita Springs

You may sign up for all luncheons at the community center or call to have your name placed on the list. Carpooling is encouraged. If you have any questions or need a ride match please contact Chris Costello, (239) 301-4510, chrispea46@hotmail.com or Helen Ruocco, (239) 992-0616, paradise11@comcast.net.

See you there!

Stoneybrook Master Association Board Of Directors

Directors: Darrell Grigg, Kelly Moretti

The Board of Directors meets on the third Tuesday of the month in the Community Center. Meetings are open to all community members. Residents may address the Board during Residents’ Open Forum which begins at 6:30 p.m. At the end of the Residents’ Forum the general meeting begins.

Stoneybrook Community Development District (CDD) Board of Supervisors

Eileen Huff - Chairperson, Chris Brady - Vice Chairperson, Phil Olive - Assistant Secretary, Phil Simonsen - Assistant Secretary, Adam Dalton - Assistant Secretary

The Board of Supervisors meets at 9 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month in the Community Center. Exceptions are: November and December held on the second Tuesday because of holidays, and February, May, June and August held at 6 p.m. Meetings are open to all community members. Agendas, minutes and other information can be found on the CDD website: www.stoneybrookesterocdd.com.

Stoneybrook – A Golf Community

Front Gate 949-4965

DwellingLIVE Guest Registration (888) 994-4117

Community Center 948-1787

Community Center Fax 948-1786

Pro Shop 948-3933

Golf Course Superintendent 948-9057

Main Line Irrigation Problems

– during normal golfing hours 948-9057

Alliant Property Management LLC 454-1101

Alliant Property Management Fax 454-1147

Lennar (formerly US Home) 278-1177

Lee County Sheriff’s Office 477-1200

Poison Control (800) 222-1222

Alligator Hotline (866) 392-4286

Animal Control 432-2083

Mosquito Control 694-2174

Comcast 432-9277

Florida Power & Light 334-7754

Lee County Utilities 936-0247

– to report “Lift Station” alarm 479-8700

Sunshine Before You Dig (800) 432-4770

(Underground Cable Locating Service)

Waste Services of Florida 332-8500

Free Residential Appliance Pickup 337-0800

– please do not dispose in community Dumpsters

Master Board

Alliant Property Management LLC

Emergency (24-hour) Number: (239) 454-1101 www.alliantproperty.com

13831 Vector Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907 Community Center

E-mail: stoneybrook.office@alliantproperty.com

Tips From The Pro

Two Quick Ways To Hit More Greens In Regulation To Lower Your Scores

By Chase Marinell, Lead Instructor for The Andy Scott School of Golf, The Executive Director of the SWFJGA

1. Take More Club From The Fairway

I see many amateur golfers who do not take enough club for their approach shot into the green. Far too often I see golfers who hit the club that they need to hit absolutely perfect in order to get to the green. More often than not, an amateur golfer is not going to hit the ball perfectly, which means we need to take more club than we think to get the ball to the hole on our approach shots! No one is impressed by how FAR you can hit your irons, but everyone will be impressed how CLOSE you can hit your irons. Take more club!

2. Aim For The Middle Of The Greens

The large majority of golfers are not precise enough with their irons to go flag chasing on every approach shot. This means that the average golfer needs to play the percentages more often than not. By aiming for the middle of the green, you will increase your chances of hitting the green with a putt as your next shot. Do not try to play hero golf and go pin hunting with a 6-iron. It is quite a feat to hit the green with a 6-iron, much less hit it next to the hole. Do yourself a favor and aim for the middle of the green with most irons. If you use these two strategies, I promise that you will lower your scores.

If you’re interested in lessons, please contact me at chasemarinell@yahoo.com or call (239) 848-2021.

Monthly Motivation

Reviewing Your Annual Goals

By Joshua A. Sky, Career Coach and Leadership Trainer

It’s March already!! We are a quarter of the way into 2024. How are you doing with what you wanted to accomplish this year? It’s time to take a look at the performance objectives in your plan at work or your own business plan to see where you stand. Or if you set personal goals for yourself for this year, how far have you gotten?

What’s been accomplished? What still needs to be done? Feeling stuck, not where you want to be – perhaps you could use some help to achieve your intended results. Align yourself with an accountability partner to help your bottom line, your career, your life.

“You cannot change anything in your life with intention alone, which can become a watered-down, occasional hope that you’ll get to tomorrow. Intention without action is useless.” – Caroline Myss

Daniel “Todd” Madden, Secretary John Detterbeck, Treasurer

Denis Oldani, President Melissa Mahmoud, Vice President

By Jewel Faerber

We meet in our library. As always, all are welcome to participate in the discussion. If you did not read the book, a printed summary of the book is given out before our discussions. If you have read a book that you think we would enjoy reading, please bring the title and the author’s name. We are always looking for new novels to read.

Please email Jewel at jcf0519@comcast.net so we will know how many people plan to attend.

Our book club will meet the third Monday of every month from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the community center.

Schedule For 2024

March 18 – The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende

April 15 – Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See May 20 – The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

The Wind Knows My Name

By Isabel Allende

This powerful and moving novel from the The New York Times bestselling author of A Long Petal of the Sea weaves together past and present, tracing the ripple effects of war and immigration on one child in Europe in 1938 and another in the United States in 2019. Vienna, 1938. Samuel Adler was 6 years old when his father disappeared during Kristallnacht—the night their family lost everything. Samuel’s mother secured a spot for him on the last Kindertransport train out of Nazi-occupied Austria to the United Kingdom, which he boarded alone, carrying nothing but a change of clothes and his violin. Arizona, 2019. Eight decades later, Anita Diaz, a blind 7-year-old girl, and her mother board another train, fleeing

looming danger in El Salvador and seeking refuge in the United States. However, their arrival coincides with the new family separation policy, and Anita finds herself alone at a camp in Nogales. She escapes through her trips to Azabahar, a magical world of the imagination she created with her sister back home.

Anita’s case is assigned to Selena Duran, a young social worker who enlists the help of a promising lawyer from one of San Francisco’s top law firms. Together they discover that Anita has another family member in the United States: Leticia Cordero, who is employed at the home of now 86-year-old Samuel Adler, linking these two lives.

Spanning time and place, The Wind Knows My Name is both a testament to the sacrifices that parents make and a love letter to the children who survive the most unfathomable dangers – and never stop dreaming.

By Thomas L. Patricca, CFP®, CEPS, AEP®

As the flowers bloom and the days grow longer, there’s a natural urge to throw open the windows, shake out the rugs, and scrub away the dust that’s accumulated over the winter months. But while you’re tidying up your home, don’t forget about another area that could use a good sprucing: your finances. Spring cleaning isn’t just for closets and garages – it’s a perfect time to take stock of your financial situation and make sure everything is in order. Here are a few reasons why spring cleaning your finances should be at the top of your to-do list this season.

1. Assessing Your Financial Health. Just like an annual physical exam with your doctor, spring cleaning your finances gives you a chance to assess your overall financial health. Take a look at your bank statements, credit card bills, and investment accounts to see where you stand. Are you spending more than you earn? Are you saving enough for retirement? Are your investments performing as they should? These are all questions you should be asking yourself as you clean up your finances.

2. Cutting Out The Clutter. Over time, our financial lives can become cluttered with unnecessary expenses, unused subscriptions, and outdated accounts. Spring cleaning is the perfect opportunity to cut out the clutter and streamline your finances. Cancel those subscriptions you never use, consolidate your bank accounts, and close out any credit cards you no longer need. By simplifying your financial life, you’ll make it easier to manage and stay on top of your money.

3. Setting Financial Goals. Spring is a time of renewal and growth, making it the perfect time to set new financial goals for yourself. Whether you want to save for a vacation, pay off debt, or build an emergency fund, now is the time to make a plan and start working towards your goals. Setting specific, measurable goals will give you something to strive for and keep you motivated as you work towards financial success.

4. Reviewing Your Budget. Your budget is the foundation of your financial life, so it’s important to review it regularly to make sure it’s still working for you. Take a close look at your income and expenses and see if there are any areas where you can cut back or reallocate funds. Maybe you can save money by cooking at home more often, which would free up money to pay off your credit card. Whatever it is, spring cleaning your budget will help you identify areas for improvement and make sure you’re making the most of your money.

SWFBT is hiring delivery drivers

Need extra cash to pay off holiday bills?

5. Protecting Yourself Against Fraud. Unfortunately, spring cleaning your finances isn’t just about tidying up – it’s also about protecting yourself against fraud and identity theft. Take this opportunity to review your credit report for any suspicious activity, update your passwords and security settings, and shred any old documents containing sensitive information. By staying vigilant and proactive, you can help keep your finances safe and secure. Spring cleaning your finances is an important part of overall financial wellness. As with any other meaningful financial endeavor, you should consider working with a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM to accomplish this important, seasonal task. So grab your financial mop and broom and your CFP ® and get to work – your future self will thank you!

Pinochle Players Needed!

Pinochle players are needed to play at the clubhouse! Ladies and gentlemen included. We will teach you how to play! Please call Hellen Ruocco at (239) 992-0616.

Due to recent expansion, we seek a part-time driver for our Naples route. The position offers flexibility as a nice side gig for some extra cash, while serving in a role that is crucial to SWFBT’s continued growth and success. The driver works 2-3 business days per month. Deliveries are made from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Access to a computer and computer printer preferred.

Due to recent expansion, we seek a part-time driver for our Cape Coral and Estero routes. The position offers flexibility as a nice side gig for some extra cash, while serving in a role that is crucial to SWFBT’s continued growth and success. The driver works 2-3 business days per month. Deliveries are made from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Knowledge of Excel, access to a computer and computer printer preferred.

For more information, call Karen at (239)770-7527 or email publisher@swfloridabusinesstoday.com

Reminder: Please email Jewel if you are attending so we can distance the tables. If we do not get 10 people, bingo will be cancelled. The 2024 dates are: March 21, April 4 and 18, May 2 and 16 in the Stoneybrook Clubhouse from 7 to 9 p.m. Please bring your masks (optional). Stay safe and take care of yourselves.

The cost will be $10 for three cards per game. We play 10 double games. Daubers available for purchase! BYOB and snacks. This is for 18-plus only (Florida state law). Jewel Faerber and the Activities Committee jcf0519@comcast.net

Big Green EGGfest Comes To Bonita Springs On April 13

The Fifth Annual Sunshine Ace Hardware Big Green EGGfest will be held April 13 at Riverside Park in Bonita Springs, where barbecue lovers will celebrate the art of grilling while bestowing the title of grill master to their favorite local chefs.

The family-friendly event includes all-you-can-eat food samplings, grilling demonstrations, live music, beer, wine and hard seltzer drinks. Attendees also serve as judges for amateur and professional chefs who must use a Big Green EGG to prepare meats, vegetables and side dishes for a culinary competition. Big Green EGG is a multi-functional ceramic charcoal barbecue cooker that can be used as a grill, oven or smoker.

“We originally created EGGfest to celebrate the end of season and enjoy some barbecue, but this event has become incredibly important for the charitable organizations it supports,” said Michael Wynn, president of Sunshine Ace Hardware. “Since its inception, EGGfest has generated more than $100,000 to support local nonprofits, and we hope this year’s event will continue that legacy of support in our community.”

Morning Stretch

Monday, Wednesday And Friday – 8 To 8:30 a.m. And 8:30 To 9 a.m.

EGGfest beneficiaries in 2024 include Northside Naples Kiwanis Club, United Way of Collier and the Keys, The Foundation of Bonita Beach Sunset Rotary and Greater Naples Chamber’s Leadership Collier Foundation. Big Green EGGfest will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 13 at Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St. in Bonita Springs.

Taster Tickets

Tickets are $20 and include entrance to the event, food samples and three votes for the People’s Choice Award. VIP tickets are $50 and include entrance, food samples, three votes, an open bar and access to VIP Pavillion with seating. Children under age 11 do not require a ticket. Taster tickets are available at SunshineAceEGGfest.com/ register and allow tasters to direct their donation to one of the four event beneficiaries.

Chef Registration

Amateur chefs, home cooks and nonprofits can register for $25. Registration for professional chefs, which includes trained chefs, caterers and restauranteurs, is $150. Chefs can enter with a team of up to three other

Guadalupe Center

March 13 To 14

40 Hours O f REAL Impact

individuals as sous chefs and servers. Chefs can earn prize packages and titles of EGGhead Grill Master Pro, EGGhead Grill Master Amateur and People’s Choice Award winner.

Sponsorships

Sunshine Ace Hardware is the title sponsor; BKS Partners, PBS Contractors, Florida Gulf Coast University and Lee Health are Head Chef sponsors; NCH Healthcare System is the Grill Master Elite sponsor; and KGT Remodeling, Sauna House Bonita Springs, Priority Marketing and Milwaukee Tool are Sous Chef sponsors. Additional sponsorships are available starting at $500 and include event tickets, an opportunity to provide items for swag bags and public recognition.

Cooking Classes

A trio of talented chefs – Asif R. Syed, Ron Dimpfmaier and Shannon Morgan – will lead demo cooking classes during Big Green EGGfest.

For more information, please visit SunshineAceEGGfest.com.

There are two, halfhour stretch segments. It’s an excellent way to work all the different parts of the body while improving your balance, coordination and strength. It uses your own resistance as we strive for total body toning and fitness. Each class is a cross between tai chi, yoga and Pilates. This is a great class to achieve a full stretch.

You can come to one session or both, depending on what works for you. Come and join us!

For any questions call: Linda Masters, (740) 361-4088.

Join us on March 13, 8 a.m. through March 14, 11:59 p.m. to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Guadalupe Center. We are commemorating Guadalupe Center’s 40th year by hosting 40 Hours of real Impact. Every gift made during this celebration will begin the first ripple of change for the next 40 years. For additional information explore the website at www.guadalupecenter. org/40-years/.

March 14, 5 To 8 p.m.

Felipe’s: Give Night

Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria, 2220 Logan Blvd. N., Suite 810, Naples

We’re happy to announce that Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria will be joining us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of Guadalupe Center. On March 14, 5 to 8 p.m., a portion of sales will be donated to Guadalupe Center when you show this flyer: For additional information contact Elizabeth Cuevas at ecuevas@guadalupecenter.org.

April 26, 5:30 To 8 p.m.

Celebration Dinner

Vineyards Country Club, 400 Vineyards Blvd., Naples

You don’t want to miss this inspirational event! Join us along with parents and mentors as we celebrate dynamic Tutor Corps Seniors. Students will be awarded scholarships and share their plans for the future. Special thanks to our media sponsor, Naples Illustrated . If you would like to support Celebration Dinner, you can become a sponsor or make a gift to underwrite the cost of a student or family’s meal that evening. Contact Tammy Richelieu at TRichelieu@GuadalupeCenter.org.

About The Guadalupe Center

Guadalupe Center’s mission is to break the cycle of poverty through education for the children of Immokalee.

Since 1984, Guadalupe Center has been achieving this mission and making a significant difference for students and families of Immokalee through three extraordinarily successful programs. These include early childhood education, afterschool tutoring and summer enrichment, and tutor corps.

Source: https://www.guadalupecenter.org