Trunk Or Treat 2023!
I know I say it each year but it’s true … we surpass our number of participants each year. It’s so crazy how we started this little community trunk or treat six years ago
Stoneybrook Master Association Board Of Directors
President
Daniel “Todd” Madden, Secretary John Detterbeck, Treasurer
Directors: Darrell Grigg, Kelly Moretti, Mark Ruset
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
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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
and now it has become a huge event that even people outside of the community want to be a part of.
I love that it’s a safe, fun way that we can all gather as friends, families and neighbors and just have fun and enjoy making memories and watching the kids have a blast! I’m so thankful I get to be a small part of helping families create these moments.
Thank you to Jack Mancini with Keller Williams Realty, he has made it possible for me to continue putting on these events! Thank you to everyone who donated candy and helped at the event. Looking forward to seeing how much bigger this gets next year.
Now on to Turkey Trot!
Stephanie Crockett
Denis Oldani, President Melissa Mahmoud, Vice
Third place winner
Second place winner
First place winner
TLP Tidbit$
By Thomas L. Patricca, CFP®, CEPS
In the intricate web of global finance, world events cast a profound shadow on the risk tolerance of investors. The ebb and flow of geopolitical tensions, economic fluctuations, and unforeseen crises create a dynamic landscape that directly influences the investment decisions of individuals. Understanding this interconnectedness is crucial for investors, and having a financial planner who truly comprehends your unique risk profile becomes paramount.
Global events, whether political upheavals or economic downturns, have a cascading impact on financial markets. The uncertainty they bring often leads to increased market volatility, affecting the risk and return dynamics of investment portfolios. Investors, in response, may find themselves reassessing their risk tolerance in the face of sudden and unpredictable shifts. A knowledgeable financial planner plays a pivotal role
Tips From The Pro
By Chase Marinell, Lead Instructor for The Andy Scott School of Golf, The Executive Director of the SWFJGA and Suncoast Junior Tour Founder
Mindset Plying Golf
“Even today, it wasn’t like, ‘Man, I hope the double cross with the driver doesn’t show up today. I hope I don’t threeputt today. I hope I don’t chunk the chips today.’
You know, that might happen, but it’s okay. I think just as soon as I made that mindset change, everything started to kind of come together.”
“When I start to see the short game kind of come around and I believe I have all the shots,” Hovland said. “I just saw the shots that I was able to pull off in tournaments and in highly stressful situations. I coupled that with the course management stuff and just the attitude, just handling bad bounces, handling bogeys, handling bad shots. Just those three aspects combined, when I started to see that, I wasn’t stressed when I showed up to a golf tournament or a golf course. It was like, ‘Okay, whatever happens, happens. I might play bad, and that’s okay.’”
Putting Like A Kid!
I have run an after-school golf program for three-plus years. The kids in the program range from kindergarten to fifth grade and some have very minimal golf experience, but
in guiding investors through these turbulent times. Beyond crunching numbers, a perceptive financial advisor takes the time to understand the individual behind the portfolio. They delve into personal goals, time horizons, and most importantly, risk tolerance. This goes beyond a mere questionnaire; it’s about building a relationship grounded in trust and communication.
During periods of heightened global uncertainty, having a financial planner who truly knows you provides a stabilizing force. They can offer informed perspectives, tailored advice, and reassurance based on a deep understanding of your financial personality. Whether it’s steering away from kneejerk reactions or identifying opportunities amid the chaos, a personalized approach to financial planning becomes a shield against market turbulence.
The world is a stage where events unfold and reverberate across financial markets. Recognizing the profound impact
I swear they make more putts than anyone in the world. It showed me how powerful our instincts are as these kids are far from having the perfect putting stroke or setup but go purely off instinct and make putts from all over the green. Trust your instincts and putt like a kid!
We all tend to get too smart for our own good as we get older as opposed to letting our instincts take over on the putting green. We all could use a little bit more “kid” in us on the putting green. The next time you find yourself in a slump on the greens, put yourself in the elementary school version of yourself and let your instincts take over.
I promise you will make more putts.
If you’re interested in lessons, please contact me at chasemarinell@yahoo.com or call (239) 848-2021.
Stoneybrook Ladies’ Luncheons
The following Stoneybrook Ladies’ Luncheons have been scheduled:
Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 11:30 a.m.
Cantina 109, Gulf Coast Town Center
Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 12 p.m.
Holiday Luncheon – Hyatt Regency Resort, Bonita Springs
We will again be collecting donations for the Naples Shelter for Abused Women and Children. Suggested items include personal items and children’s toys.
Book Club
Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. Bonefish Grill, 26381 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!
of these events on investor risk tolerance underscores the importance of a financial planner who goes beyond the surface. A true financial confidante, armed with knowledge and a genuine understanding of your financial DNA, can navigate the tumultuous waters of global events and guide you toward a more secure financial future.
Working with a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM ensures trustworthiness because a CFP® is a fiduciary, which is a person who, by law, must put the clients’ interests first.
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.
Our book club meets the third Monday of every month from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Stoneybrook library. Nov. 20 Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey Dec. 18 The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Jan. 15, 2024 The Accidental Empress by Allison Pataki
Greenlights
By
Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey’s Greenlights is a book about finding oneself by a process of elimination. Unlike many other autobiographies, the anecdotes he chooses to tell are not picked to generate headlines, but to give an insight into
how he has become the man he is. There may be moments of strife, but he has been very careful not to elaborate on events that could otherwise detract from the theme of his book, namely how his approach to life has evolved.
What is clear from the beginning is that McConaughey loves language and loves playing with language. It is telling that he has chosen to format his book in a way that allows him to experiment with poetic form, rather than a strictly chronological memoir.
The book is like a poem, with the repeated refrain “greenlight” when something positive happens in his life. What is also very clear is McConaughey’s voice. Anyone who has seen him in films or interviews will recognize the turns of phrases that are particular to him, and it is interesting to note just how much freedom he has had in his career to improvise his lines. His is not a voice restrained by academic form, and the result is that he achieves a certain lightness, even when he is describing less pleasant events in his life. This is very far from a “tell-all” memoir. Those seeking insights into his co-stars, seedy gossip on his previous relationships, or stories of personal drama will be very disappointed. Much of his focus is on his family and people who populate his life outside of the film industry.
Coffee, Tea And Chat
Monthly Motivation
Phone-A-Friend
By Joshua A. Sky, Executive Coach and Leadership Trainer
The idea is simple. Pick up the phone and call someone who hasn’t heard your voice for way too long. We all get busy in life, and sometimes it’s easy to forget about the people we’ve known for years but just haven’t connected with lately. So, this is your chance to let that long-lost friend or family
Bingo Nights
Morning Stretch
Monday, Wednesday And Friday – 8 To 8:30 a.m. And 8:30 To 9 a.m.
There are two, half-hour 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.
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.
Upcoming dates are Nov. 30 and Dec. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Stoneybrook clubhouse.
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 are available for purchase. BYOB and snacks. This is for ages 18-plus only (Florida state law).
member know that you still think about them and want to get back in touch.
As always, we can spread some good will by surprising someone whom we haven’t talked to in a while. Then, perhaps, it might motivate them to do the same. After all, this is the season of sharing, so go out there and start spreading the holiday spirit!
“Communication to a relationship is like oxygen is to life. Without it, it dies.” – Tony A. Gaskins, Jr.
Jewel Faerber
Artist: Andrew Libecki