Crystal Lake Monthly Newsletter by tharakanconsulting

Manager’s Message

Hello Residents & Friends, Hello Residents & Friends,

I wanted to share a few exciting updates with you all! Crystal Lake will be I wanted to share a few exciting updates with you all! Crystal Lake will be hosting a variety of events throughout the summer for our year-round hosting a variety of events throughout the summer for our year-round residents. While final details are still being confirmed, we ’ll share the full residents. While final details are still being confirmed, we ’ll share the full calendar in the next newsletter. In addition to our traditional monthly calendar in the next newsletter. In addition to our traditional monthly gatherings—like the Welcome Back and Farewell Parties—we ’ re planning gatherings—like the Welcome Back and Farewell Parties—we ’ re planning several themed events, so start thinking about your costumes now! We’ re also several themed events, so start thinking about your costumes now! We’ re also thrilled to announce the launch of our Annual Car Show, scheduled for the first thrilled to announce the launch of our Annual Car Show, scheduled for the first Saturday in December. This event will coincide with the Grand Opening of our Saturday in December. This event will coincide with the Grand Opening of our brand-new sports courts and will feature food, entertainment, and, of course, a brand-new sports courts and will feature food, entertainment, and, of course, a fantastic display of classic and custom cars. We hope this becomes a beloved fantastic display of classic and custom cars. We hope this becomes a beloved seasonal tradition, so please encourage your car-enthusiast friends to reserve seasonal tradition, so please encourage your car-enthusiast friends to reserve their RV sites early! their RV sites early!

As we head into the rainy season, we kindly remind everyone that home and RV As we head into the rainy season, we kindly remind everyone that home and RV site maintenance is a year-round responsibility. Weeds and mold can quickly get site maintenance is a year-round responsibility. Weeds and mold can quickly get out of hand, so please stay vigilant. Also, please remember that parking on RV out of hand, so please stay vigilant. Also, please remember that parking on RV lots is not permitted unless pre-approved by the office. We’ ve had instances lots is not permitted unless pre-approved by the office. We’ ve had instances where guests arrived to find their reserved sites occupied, which is not the where guests arrived to find their reserved sites occupied, which is not the welcome experience we strive to provide. Finally, ensure that all outdoor items welcome experience we strive to provide. Finally, ensure that all outdoor items are secured—unsecured objects can become dangerous projectiles in stormy are secured—unsecured objects can become dangerous projectiles in stormy weather and may cause damage to nearby properties. weather and may cause damage to nearby properties. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the office. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to a fun and to the office. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to a fun and safe season together! safe season together!

Warmest regards, Warmest regards,

Lisa Migliore Lisa Migliore

General Manager General Manager

Community Reminders

Pets: ALL pets including CATS must be on a leash and are not permitted to wander the community.

NO Smoking reminder - Please do not smoke in the common areas, including the pool area, recreation center, bathrooms, and especially the new Sports Court area.

Guests: ALL overnight guests must be registered at the office. Any day guests should also be signing in as visitors at the front office.

ALL sales and potential renters require a completed application and be pre-approved prior to payments and transfers being accepted. If your buyer is not approved, it will still be the responsibility of the current owner listed on the account to make monthly payments.

Mark your Calendar

Day st

May 1 - National Chocolate Parfait

May 3rd - Kentucky Derby

May 5 - Cinco de Mayo th

May 9 - National Butterscotch

Brownie Day th

May 11 - Mother’s Day th

May 17 - National Pizza Party Day th

May 25 - National Wine Day, not (Whine) th

May 26 - Memorial Day th

HISTORY OF THE KENTUCKY DERBY

Kentucky Derby, the most prestigious American horse race, established in 1875 and run annually on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs racetrack, Louisville, Kentucky. With the Preakness Stakes (run in mid-May) and the Belmont Stakes (early in June), it makes up American Thoroughbred racing’s coveted Triple Crown. The Derby field is limited to threeyear-olds and, since 1975, to 20 horses; fillies carry 121 pounds (55 kg) and colts 126 pounds (57 kg). The race distance was reduced in 1896 from 1.5 miles (about 2,400 metres) to its present 1.25 miles (about 2,000 metres). In the early 21st century it was one of the most popular single-day spectator events in the world, attracting some 150,000 spectators to Churchill Downs annually.

Cinco De Mayo

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

¼ teaspoon Salt And Pepper

¼ teaspoon Chilli Powder

1 can Cream Of Mushroom Soup

1 can Water

1 Small Onion (diced)

1 can Rotel (or any brand of tomatoes and green chillis)

1 bag Nacho Cheese Chips (or taco)

1 pound Cheddar Cheese (grated)

1 can Black Olives (sliced)

1 Medium Fresh Tomato (diced)

Directions

1. Brown meat with onions, add seasoning to taste Heat soup,rotel and water in saucepan.

2. In large casserole alternate begining with half each of chips,hamburger, olives soup mixture and cheese and then repeat, LAST FIVE MINUTES OF BAKING ADD FRESH TOMATO...

MORE DETAILS ON MAY ACTIVITIES!

Ice Cream Sundae Sunday: Join in the fun – starting at 6pm, we serve ice cream for $1 per scoop (get as many as you want), $1 more to make it a banana split. But here’s the good part – all the toppings from hot fudge to caramel to whipped cream and cherries are all free! We even have some fruit you can add to make this nearly a dinner!! After we enjoy our sundaes, we then play a few crazy games for $0.25. Generally, plan on 3 quarters per game and usually 2 is about what play. We might play “Chase the Ace” or “Left-Right-Center” or both – and don’t worry if you don’t know how to play – we will teach you!

Ladies (& Lads) Luncheon: The plans for May are to go to Lucille’s American Café in Winter Haven. This has been recommended by a few very dependable ladies! Our reservation is at 11:30am but we will need to leave the park by 10:45am. Sign-up sheets are in the game room – and if you need a ride, just indicate that we Becky will try to get everyone matched up! We are also trying something new – the guys are invited but will just need to sit at their own table!

Pot Luck Dinner: Our May theme is “Italian Night” – so we invite you to make your favorite Italian dish and share with others. We eat at 5pm and if there is an interest, we will stay for some games afterwards!

Breakfast & Information Sharing: Our first summer fun big time breakfast will be French toast, fruit, sausages and more! Bring $5 and your appetite for all you can eat! There is a sign-up sheet in the game room – we just need to know how much food to prepare!

Memorial Day Pool Party: Join us at noon for some pool fun and great food! The park is buying our hot dogs and hamburgers and we ask you to bring a dish to share and your own beverages. Remember – no glass beverages in the pool area!

Regular

activities:

· Bingo every Friday at 7pm (be there by 6:45pm) - play for $3, $6 or $9! Dobbers are for sale for $2 each.

· Shuffleboard every Tuesday and Friday at 9am – open play – come learn the rules or perfect your skills!

· Bocce every Saturday at 9am at the new courts – open play for fun and for practice! Everyone welcome!

· Puzzle Fun every Saturday at 1pm-join some neighbors for socializing and putting puzzels together in the game room.

· Water Aerobics every day Monday-Friday at 10:30am (unless conflict with other activity). Get some good exercise, meet new people and have fun!

Oak Street Market

Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 9:00am to 3:00pm

Oak Street Market

Arcadia, FL

Rotary Watermelon Festival

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 9:00am

Rotary Club of Hadee County Watermelon Festival

Pioneer Park

Zolfo Springs, FL

Florida Wiener Dog Derby XV -Jurassic Bark- with Riverfest in Tampa

May 3, 2025

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

600 N Ashley Dr, Fl 33602, Tampa, United States

May Birthday’s

We personally want to wish a very warm Happy Birthday to the following residents.

5/1

Donald L

Nancy M

Fritz S

5/5

Don A

5/6

David A

5/18

Sherry M 5/19

Vergetta B

Clinton R 5/20

Walter W

5/8

Nicholas G

5/9

Carl (Steve) G

5/10

Ethel R

Karen V 5/11

Geraldine L

Harry W 5/12

Patricia W

Catherine F 5/21

Patricia B

Jessie M 5/20

Catherine F

Nancy P 5/21

Patricia B

Bill R

Jessie M

Patrick C

William S 5/23

Leonard M

Marianne P 5/26

5/27

David B

Donna B

Michael H 5/29

Lois M 5/31

Dawn L 5/22

May Anniversaries

If you would like your birthday or anniversary highlighted in upcoming newsletters, please send to manager@crystallake-village.com by the 15th.

May 5: Patrick & Deborah M

May 7: Steve & Linda G

May 14: Bob & Sharon P

May 15: James & Rebecca O

May 21: Dave & Linda G

May 22: David & Linda G

May 27: Richard & Jett B

May 29: Douglas & Catherine F

Monthly Recognition

Home of the Month

Congratulations to Donna W her beautiful home!

Lot 344

Enjoy a $50 Gift Card to Giovanni’s of Wauchula on us.

Pet of the Month

“Jade”

Was rescued at 7 weeks old and is now thriving at 77 dog years, that’s 11 years to you and me. She is a trained service dog also does “Swim Rescue”. Jade loves people, cats, dogs and yes, ducks! Her favorite pastime is Golf Cart rides.

Proudly owned by Lori S .

2425 Lily Lane $167,000

PRICE REDUCED Motivated Seller 2023 Champion home overlooking the lake. 3 bedroom/ 2 bath with attached shed and carport. Comes furnished. Move in ready!

Home Listings

2471 Apple Blossom Lane

$27,000

Home is 1 bedroom/1 bath with a Florida room.

Currently, the Florida room is set up as a living room and second bedroom, but the space could be utilized however you like.

2561 Morning Glory Loop $12,500

Priced to Sell - This 2005 Park model with car port has oversized kitchen and newer AC. 1 bedroom 1 bath, with vaulted ceilings Click on the photo for more info

Button cute and priced to sell

2499 Apple Blossom Lane

$25,000

2005 Park Model. This home is move-in ready. It is a nice corner lot with no rear neighbor and has a large driveway. There are new appliances and new A/C unit.