Juniper Sands Resident Newsletter

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MANAGER’S MESSAGE

Hello,

I want to start by saying that I care about each one of the residents at Juniper Sands. Please be kind and cordial to each other, with everything going on in the world, we all need a little kindness and understanding. A smile and saying hello may brighten someone’s day.

We still have a month of hurricane season. Be responsible and clean up the outside of your home and carport. Secure anything that can blow away or cause damage to your home or someone else’s property. Even when it’s not hurricane season, please keep your carport and yard clutter free…A carport is for your car, not your storage area.

We would like all residents to have your monthly rent payment automatically paid either by signing up for ACH or you can pay online at www.junipersandsfl.com. I understand that unexpected things come up, but paying your lot rent should be the first thing you pay. I don’t want to evict anyone, but my main job is to collect the rent. If you miss a payment, and fall a month behind, you will be turned over to our attorney.

Pamela Splane from Council on Aging will be our guest speaker at our monthly dinner.

I will start using our app more and there will be information on the app that I may not post anywhere else. The information and QR code to download the app is at the end of the newsletter.

It’s officially Fall, the weather will be a little cooler and some of you will be outside more. I look forward to seeing you!

I hope you all have a blessed and joyful month!

“I can live with my arthritis, my dentures fit me fine. I can see through my bifocals, but I sure do miss my mind!”

Blessings and Happiness, Ernie (text 904-689-4009)

OCTOBER CALENDAR

Daily at 6:00 p.m.Get some fresh air and join your neighbors at the pavilion to walk or ride your bike for some exercise and conversation.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

BINGO

BINGO every Wednesday, at 4:00 p.m. at the Pavilion. Come win some money and have some fun. If it’s your first time, you can play for free!!!!

LEFT, RIGHT, CENTER GAME

Left, Right, Center (LRC) game will be at the pavilion on Mondays @ 4:00 p.m. If you want to play, bring lots of quarters.

MEN’S POOL

Every Tuesday, leaving the park at 10:45 am for the Pelican Pub.

LADIES LUNCHEON

Ladies luncheon will be on Thursday, October 9th at Violas (cash only). Please contact Carol Lachat (716) 491-1727 for carpooling and departure times.

LADIES SOCIAL

Ladies Social will be on 2nd, 16th and 30th at 6:00 p.m. at the Pavilion.  All Ladies are welcome.

MEN’S POKER

Men’s poker will be on the 9th and 23rd at 6:00 p.m. at the Pavilion.

BIKING & WALKING

Biking & Walking, daily at 6:00 p.m., meet at the Pavilion to join in the activity.

COMMUNITY DINNER

Community dinner will be on Saturday, October 18th at 5:00 p.m.

Let me know if you will be attending. Please bring an item to share.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Costume contest at the October dinner. Prizes for best costumes.

• If you have books to donate to the library, please bring them to the office. Or come by and take a book to read.

• The Pavilion is available for personal use, please let me know if you would like to reserve it.

• We have a raffle at the dinners to raise money for Neighbors Helping Neighbors. If you have any items to donate to the raffle, please bring them to the office.

• If anyone is interested in volunteering, please come to the next meeting on October 20th at 10:00 a.m. at the office. If you prefer the meeting to be later in the day, let us know and we can schedule for later if more people would like to attend.

• Neighbors helping Neighbors will be available to help our residents with rides to the Doctor, meal preparation and light housekeeping. Contact Nikki Anderson (513) 2887789 or Carol Lachat (716) 491-1727 and they will guide you to the right person to help.

• You are encouraged to get acquainted with the Council on Aging. Call 904-209-3636, speak with Myra Fisher on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, or Suzanne Reed on Monday and Tuesday. They offer a variety of games, chair exercises, educational and nutritional information, etc. You will enjoy getting out and meeting new people.

• If you would like to see more activities, please let us know. We’re open to suggestions and would like to get more residents involved in our Community!

DID YOU KNOW?

• National Do Not Call list 888-382-1222. You must call from the phone number you want to be added. Valid for 5 years. This may help with the SPAM calls you receive.

• We have a food pantry at the office. Nonperishable items. If you need food or toiletries, please come by and see what we have.

• VFW, Post 2391 on US 1 South, has breakfast on Sunday 8:30-12:00 opened to the public, prices are very reasonable. Show your support to our local Veterans & help Post 2391 continue to operate.

• Technical support for phone or computer use is available at the Main Library & Council on Aging.

• On Tuesdays at 5:30p.m. at Orthopedic Place by the hospital, Awaken City Church passes out food, cars begin lining up at 4:30p.m.

• The 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. Family Church on SR 207 passes out food.

• St. Vincent De Paul food bank: You must call 904-429-7660, Monday/Tuesday 9-11a.m. only to make an appointment. Thursday 10-12 noon or Saturday 9-11a.m. drive up food pantry, 252 San Marco Ave.

• Planet Fitness offers Medicare recipients gym perks and silver sneakers. This depends on your plan. Please call Medicare to see if your plan covers the gym and silver sneakers.

• Marco’s Pizza, 230 Plaza Blvd, Suite 6, St. Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 342-1010 offers 50% discount on a pizza when it’s a full moon.

MOON TALK

Moon Talk: Full Harvest Moon

For a few days around the fall equinox, a nearly full Moon rises only about 30 minutes later each night, providing extra light after sunset for harvesting.

The full moon is on 6th

The new moon is on 21st

Best Days:

Go fishing: 1-6, 21-31

Go camping: 24, 25

Entertain:  14-16

Cut hair to encourage growth:  4, 5, 31

Cut hair to discourage growth: 19, 20

Begin diet to lose weight: 6, 27

Quit smoking: 6,27

All data for best times and moon talk are from the Old Farmer’s Almanac 2025

RESIDENT VENDORS

These neighbors do excellent work at reasonable rates.

John’s Lock & Key for all your locksmith’s needs - John Prieto (904) 229-1637

Jack’s Lawn Care & Pressure Washing - Jack Solomon (904) 495-3434

Alan’s Home Repair and Plumbing - Alan Chapman (904) 392-2716

Momma Terry’s Dog Boarding (small breeds) - Terry Dunn (904) 615-1637

Maria Zabinski – Notary public (239) 826-4708

Pet Sitting and home clean out - Angela Curtis (904) 429-5309

Pet Sitting - Diana Schrader (614) 325-1393

Dollar Wise Pest Control - Jack Saullo (904) 460-5385

HISTORICAL TIDBIT

ANTARCTICA

When we look at the world today, it often feels like nations can’t agree on much. From politics to global conflicts, there’s rarely unity. But there is one thing that has remained oddly consistent among the most powerful countries: their agreement on Antarctica. In 1959, these nations signed the Antarctic Treaty, and for over six decades, it has remained unbroken. No land claims, no resource wars, no disputes—just complete cooperation.

Imagine for a moment that you decided to visit Antarctica, the last great wilderness on Earth. In most parts of the world, such a trip would be a simple matter of booking a flight and packing your bags. But not here. In Antarctica, nothing is that straightforward. To visit, you must obtain scientific approval, and even then, your movements are tightly monitored. No free roaming, no casual expeditions, and absolutely no exceptions. This kind of restriction seems excessive, doesn’t it? After all, why such tight control over a place that’s essentially a frozen desert? What is so critical about this remote landmass that requires such extreme secrecy?

Here’s where things get even stranger: for over 60 years, no nation has broken the Antarctic Treaty. In a world where countries clash over land, resources, and territory, Antarctica remains untouched. No fights over control, no rush to claim territory, and certainly no wars over the wealth buried beneath the ice. Why?

When you stop to think about it, this is unlike anything else on Earth. Even in the most disputed areas—like the South China Sea or the Arctic—countries have fought for their claims. But in Antarctica, nations have somehow agreed to put aside their differences and cooperate. What could be so powerful about this icy continent that the world’s most influential nations have chosen to leave it alone?

Let’s step back into history for a moment. Captain James Cook, one of the most renowned explorers of his time, attempted to circumnavigate Antarctica three times in the late 18th century. Despite traveling over 60,000 miles, Cook was unable to find a way through. All he encountered was an impenetrable, towering wall of ice. No openings, no passageways, just an endless expanse of ice stretching beyond the horizon.

Now, let’s imagine for a moment that the Earth is flat. If that were the case, this massive ice wall could be the ultimate boundary, enclosing everything we know within a vast perimeter. It would be the final limit, the edge that separates us from whatever lies beyond. And if that’s the case, the question becomes even more intriguing: What is on the other side?

The fact that no ships or planes are allowed to cross this ice wall raises some serious questions. Are we really being kept away from something as simple as frozen wilderness, or is there something far more significant beyond the ice? Could there be entire landscapes or unknown civilizations waiting to be discovered?

The more you think about it, the more it becomes clear that Antarctica holds a truth we’re not yet ready to understand. Whether it’s the edge of our world, a secret waiting to be uncovered, or simply a place too dangerous to explore, the mystery surrounding Antarctica leaves us with more questions than answers.

As we continue to look for answers, one thing is clear: the mystery of Antarctica isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. And until the veil of secrecy is lifted, we can only wonder what lies beyond the ice wall.

REMINDERS

The speed limit is 15 mph. Please slow down! There are a few of you that seem to forget we have a speed limit in our community. Remember, when it rains, to slow way down. This will help keep the water from going into your neighbor’s yard.

Please continue to keep your homes and lots manicured and decluttered. There are some of you that think you shouldn’t have to comply with community standards. Walk around the outside of your home and make a list of improvements that need to be made and take action. Pressure wash your home, clean the gutters, paint if needed, etc. Make your home look the best you can! For those of you who refuse to comply, a notice will be given to you and placed in your file. 3 notices can result in eviction.

If you have relatives or friends visiting for more than a few days, please let me know. It is important that I know who is in the park. Visitors are allowed to stay up to 14 days at a time. 30 days total per year. Please do not let your visitors bring a pet weighing more than 20 pounds. Large dogs can be a danger to our small pets.

If you haven’t signed up to ACH to have your rent automatically come out of your bank account, please reconsider the convenience of it. Or you can set up an account at www. junipersandfl.com and pay online.

Juniper Sands now has a mobile App. You can download it on Google Play or App Store or Scan the QR code. If you notice anything that should be added or deleted, please let me know.

Please check out the bulletin board in the Pavilion for upcoming events and opportunities to share your hobbies, favorite pastime games, book clubs, yoga, etc.

If you have a bird feeder and you know it’s going to rain, remove the feeder. When the seeds get wet, mold grows and makes the birds sick and can pass this onto their young. A little more effort and knowledge will make our planet a little more sustainable.

If you plan on attending the community dinners, please let me know via, text, phone, email or stop by. I need a count so we can provide food accordingly. I continue to put this in every newsletter and still most of you don’t let me know if you’re attending.

Please keep your dog on a leash when outside and when you’re walking your dog, do not let your dog go in other residents yards. If you are a cat owner, please be sure that your cat has a collar on. Please stop feeding the feral cats, and raccoons. The food that is being left out for the cats is bringing more rodents and wild animals into our community!!!

Garbage pickup:

Monday and Friday - household garbage, Wednesday- yard debris. Please put your household garbage in garbage bags and don’t make them too heavy to where they fall apart when picked up. We pick up garbage for residents only…please do not allow your friends or family to bring their trash into the community for JD to pick up. Clean your garbage cans regularly.

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