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HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION
Next delivery date is January 3
50 CENTS
December 2011 • Vol. 17 No. 12
The Villages Fact Finder SPORTSTOWN USA - THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA
- Comprehensive
Cancer Care Arrives
in The Villages
In 2010, Moffitt was invited to participate in an
exciting expansion of services to Lake and Sumter
County with support of the Central Florida Health
Alliance (CFHA), the community and The Villages
developers. Most significantly, Moffitt and the
CFHA were motivated by the many passionate
citizens who said they wanted Moffitt in their
community. One year later, Moffitt’s decision to
participate in its first ever expansion and come to
The Villages has become reality with the opening
of The Moffitt Cancer Center in The Villages.
The Moffitt Commitment
What does Moffitt mean to The Villages? The
new partnership delivers state-of-the-art cancer
care right here in The Villages. The facilities
belong to CFHA. Moffitt works with the hospital
and local physicians to improve the availability
of advanced cancer care treatment options with a
focus on quality and stronger research capabilities
within the community. Moffitt also provides
radiation oncology physician services, physics and
treatment planning services and radiation oncology
management services to CFHA.
Patients treated at Moffitt in The Villages
have access to Moffitt’s clinical trials as well as
streamlined telecommunications and electronic
medical record coverage. With the stronger
partnership, Moffitt and The Villages improves
the patient experience by improving access and
coordination of the patient’s personal journey in
conquering cancer.
Moffitt’s philosophy is to partner with others to
optimize the patient experience by providing the
right treatment for the right patient at the right place
and right time. Moffitt provides some of the most
advanced cancer treatment and care in the country.
The Villages enhanced partnership provides worldclass service to Villagers – much closer to home.
Fact Finder continued on page 16
T
he Villages, Florida is a community of over 86,000 seniors with no
children or young adults and no major sports teams, but leads the
nation in sports and recreation activity. How can this be? With
10,000 baby boomers turning 65 every single day, many are joining
the tens of thousands who have chosen The Villages as their new home
to participate in The Villages’ Lifestyle.
Supporting (and Sporting) a Healthy and
Active Lifestyle
The Villages Recreation Program has grown
to the largest and best in the world by supporting
the interests of Villagers. The program has gained
national recognition recently by the National
Parks and Recreation Association with its best
ever Accreditation audit, comparing The Villages
recreation activities and programs to the standards
of excellence established by the very best among
other programs throughout the United States. The
Villages recreation programs grow each year along
with the number of organized activities, which now
total 1,836. The facilities also continue to grow and
expand to support some of the largest programs in the
nation including golf courses, tennis and pickleball
courts, softball fields and recreation centers, among
many others. Recreation specialists estimate that
the great majority of Villagers regularly participate
in a sport or recreation activity. The lowest estimate
is over 75% to a high of 95% of Villagers who are
participating in a healthy recreation activity in The
Villages.
Villagers are great competitors too, and the
opportunities for friendly neighborhood games to
local, state and national events are readily available.
The Villages athletes are prominent competitors at
state and national Senior Games, with many national
champions and record holders. The Villages is a
favorite venue for local and state Senior Games, as
well as occasional professional events, including golf
and bowling.
The Villages Sports Programs Lead the Nation
The Villages is the world’s largest retirement
community and most unique. With the world’s
largest recreation program, some of the individual
programs naturally list among the nation’s (even
world’s) largest. The Villages’ 504 holes of golf
(China’s Mission Hills is second with 216) generate
some amazing annual statistics, with about 10,000
Jeff Bergman of the Village of Virginia Trace opens Bonifay Country Club with
the inaugural foursome. Bonifay is The Villages’ tenth Championship Golf
Course. Bonifay’s first 18 holes bring the total golf holes in The Villages to a
new world record number of 504 holes of golf in one community.
tee times available daily and four or five holes
in one each day, seven days a week. About 2.4
million rounds of golf are played in The Villages
each year, with Villagers making over 1,600 holes
in one, shooting their age over 1000 times and
losing over (statistically estimated) five million
golf balls. Over 600 softball teams, playing in 17
leagues in three seasons, play over 5,200 games
annually. The Villages is the Pickleball Capital of
the World keeping over ten dozen pickleball courts
very busy. Swimming and water sports are also very
popular and making good use of The Villages’ sixty
recreation (plus seven country club) swimming pools
quite active. While the top four sports in popularity
are generally accepted to be golf, bowling, softball
and pickleball, The Villages Polo program is also
the largest in the nation by attendance, and there
are literally dozens of other sports and recreation
activities that Villagers are enjoying daily. The
weekly Recreation News that lists indoor and outdoor
activities, clubs and events is currently 56 pages long.
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy New Year
Sportstown USA continued on page 8
Page 2, December 2011, The Villages Homeowners Association Voice
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.thevha.net
1104 Main St., The Villages 32159
Pres. Don Hahnfeldt, [email protected]
Vice. Pres. Jack Knapp, [email protected]
Sec. Joyce Fisher, [email protected]
Treas. Ray Glessner, [email protected]
Administrative Board
Al Butler, [email protected] ------------------------------- 430-0368
John Calandro, [email protected]
Russ D’Emidio, [email protected]
Evan Richards, [email protected]
Art Rowe, [email protected]
Past President, Roger Kass, [email protected]
Kathy Porter, [email protected]
Regional Directors
Lake County - Judy Glasel , [email protected]
Region 1 - Fred Dowling, [email protected]
Region 2 - Lu Bowen, [email protected]
Region 3 - Geoff Langdon, [email protected]
Region 4 - Jim Brockman, [email protected]
Regions 5 & 8 - Chuck Wildzunas, [email protected]
Regions 6 & 7 - Bill Gottschalk, [email protected]
Committees
VHA Foundation
Alice Terrill, Chairman------------------------------------------ 259-1691
Membership
Kathy Porter, Chair, [email protected]
Lady Lake - Judy Glasel-----------------------------------------430-9707
Region 1 - Bob Eisenhauer--------------------------------------259-1485
Region 2 - Lu Bowen, [email protected]
Region 3 - Dottie Hockey----------------------------------------259-2857
Region 4 - Nancy Dodd---------------------------------------- 753-4252
Region 5 & 8 - Felice Maurer----------------------------------- 259-7647
Region 6 & 7 - Lois Buyers------------------------------------- 350-7125
Program & Activities
Doug Tharp- ---------------------------------------------------750-1760
Roger Kass-----------------------------------------------------259-7174
Golf Cart Safety Clinic
Joy Tolan, Coordinator-------------------------------------------750-5368
Tom Tolan------------------------------------------------------750-5368
Maria Satterfield- ---------------------------------------------- 430-2301
Helping Hands
Bill Dyer, Coordinator------------------------------------------ 751-1192
Briar Meadow North, Jim Stone---------------------------------753-7163
DeLeon Villas, Judy Trongon------------------------------------ 750-0954
East Side, John Kelly--------------------------------------- 915-833-8781
Glenbrook, Al Ely-----------------------------------------------259-3944
Polo Ridge, John Sullivan- ------------------------------------- 750-6175
Santiago, Dick Dufresne---------------------------------------- 750-4743
Santiago, Ken Mathieu -----------------------------------------259-2704
Summerhill, Ron Kershner--------------------------------------753-9629
St. Charles, Charlene Lema------------------------------------- 753-2347
Valle Verde, Marty Dubbs- --------------------------------------751-0600
CERT & Emergency Shelter
Wayne Ward, [email protected]
SHINE
Betty Cunningham- --------------------------------------------259-0753
Sunshine Committee
Gail Burgess, Coordinator--------------------------------------- 750-1371
Website
Ray Glessner-------------------------------------------------- 751-0701
Partners Program
Mary Nowak, [email protected] 750-5313
Seniors vs. Crime Liaison
Joyce Fisher ----------------------------------------------------750-2491
Military Affairs & Law Enforcement
Sterling Wood--------------------------------------------------259-5507
A message from the President of the VHA
C
Christmastime in The Villages
hristmas in The Villages is a special time of year. Villagers are
filled with the Christmas spirit and villages are selectively
sparkled with decorations are busy with guest and parties. The
Villages’ list of special events in December starts with the Tree Lighting
in the Squares on December 1st and the celebration continues right
through New Year’s Eve, with just about every club and village planning socials and parties.
Generosity of Villagers
There will be a record number of guests in The
Villages, who may share in the warmth and giving
nature of Villagers which is highlighted at Christmas,
but is present throughout the year. Villagers as a
group participate in dozens of charitable and service
organizations as volunteers and contributors. Their
generosity is epic among national charities. Social
groups and dedicated volunteer organizations support
the local community from soup kitchens to The
Villages Hospital Auxiliary. Shared Harvest gives
away over 20 tons of food each year. Woodworkers
make over 5,000 toys for local children. Operation
Shoebox supports the troops throughout the year
and mails out over 30,000 Christmas stockings filled
with candy, toiletries, support letters and goodies.
Villagers give thousands of gifts and toys and tens of
thousands of dollars to multiples charities annually.
Over 86,000 residents have chosen The Villages
as the best value in a retirement community and
participate in The Villages Lifestyle. But it’s the
intangibles of The Villages that make this a very
special place, such as the generosity and charity of
Villagers themselves.
Be Thankful, Give Support
As we close out the year, be especially grateful
for our good fortune and the efforts of our friends,
family and neighbors that have made our lives and
lifestyle a little bit better this year. The dedication
and hard work of many have us looking forward to
greater quality of life and longevity through programs
The Villages by the Numbers
(answers on page 15)
Villagers are decorating their homes and
entrances for the Christmas season, and The
Villages is in the holiday spirit with decorated
Squares, Recreation Centers and special events.
(Oops…since the Answers to November’s By
the Numbers were inadvertently omitted, they
are included with this month’s Answers).
1. How many total Christmas Trees are in the
recreation centers?
2. How many Christmas Stockings did Operation Shoebox ship to our men and women
in the Armed Services this year?
3. How many guests will we expect from
Thanksgiving - New Years?
4. How tall is the tallest Christmas tree in The
Villages?
like America’s Healthiest
Hometown, increasing and
improved clinical services and
new facilities like the Moffitt
Cancer Center. Many of your
neighbors are VHA members
who are the volunteers serving
on boards and committees, advocating for us and
bringing these dreams to reality. Give these Villagers
your support through membership in the VHA or join
them yourself as a volunteer in preserving the value
of our homes and enhancing The Villages’ Lifestyle.
Spirit of The Season
Finally, our freedoms and liberties have been
fought and died for many times since our ancestors
first came to America. During this time of
thanksgiving and Christmas, remember those, who
helped make these special gifts possible. Remember
especially the many who held these ideals so dear
that they were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice
to preserve and pass them on to their sons and
daughters. So reflect today on the greatness of
America and those who defend her. Be thankful for
many things, but especially those who cannot be
with us today, because they’re keeping us safe and
defending us from those who wish us harm. Merry
Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and God bless America.
Don Hahnfeldt, VHA President
December Meetings
Golf Cart Safety Clinic
Wednesday, December 21st, 10 a.m.
Savannah Regional Recreation Center
Newcomer Orientation
Tuesday, December 13th, 7 p.m.
Colony Cottage Recreation Center
Good Golf School
Thursday, December 1st, January 5th and
19th at 9 a.m. to Noon
Colony Cottage Regional Recreation Center
Register with the Tee Times Office (352-750-4558)
AAC Meeting
Wednesday, December 7th, 1:30 p.m.
The Savannah Center
CDD Districts 1 through 4 Board Meeting
Thursday, December 9th
District 1, 8:00 a.m; District 2, 9:30 a.m.
District 3,11:00 a.m.; District 4, 1:30 p.m.
District Office, 1894 Laurel Manor Drive
CDD Districts 5 through 9 Board Meeting
Friday, December16th
District 5, 8:00 a.m; District 6, 9:30 a.m.
Dist 7,11:00 a.m.; Dist 8, 1:00 p.m.; Dist 9, 2:00 p.m.
VCCDD and SLCDD
Thursday, December15th
VCCDD, 8:30 a.m.; SLCDD, 10:00 a.m.
The Villages Homeowners Association Voice, December 2011, Page 3
Moffitt Cancer Center
Recognizes Lung Cancer
Awareness Month
Moffitt Cancer Center is Florida’s only National
Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center, a
designation that recognizes Moffitt’s excellence
in research and contributions to clinical trials,
prevention and cancer control. Moffitt has 14
affiliates in Florida, one in Georgia, one in
Pennsylvania and two in Puerto Rico. Moffitt Cancer
Center in The Villages opens this month.
Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery
for Lung Cancer
Moffitt surgical oncologists specialize in standard
surgical procedures such as lobectomy, wedge
resections and pneumonectomy, as well as the
minimally invasive techniques of robotic-assisted
surgery and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.
Minimally invasive robotic surgery offers physicians
enhanced 3-D visualization and increased dexterity
to remove tumors from hard-to-reach areas within the
lungs and chest cavity. Because minimally invasive
surgery requires only a few small incisions, many
patients who might not be good candidates for open
lung surgery may benefit from the use of robotics.
CT Lung Cancer Screening Program
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network
recently published guidelines for lung cancer
screening that recommend helical low-dose computed
tomography for people at high risk. Moffitt is offering
low-dose CT lung cancer screening for this high-risk
population. For those who don’t meet the criteria, a
physician’s order is required. Appointments can be
made with a pulmonologist in Moffitt’s lung cancer
program to discuss the pros and cons of screening.
To schedule a chest CT screening appointment,
call the New Patient Appointment Center at (813)
745-3980 or 1-888-860-2778. For questions, call
Cancer Answers at 1-888-MOFFITT. Scans are $350.
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Moffitt’s lung program offers a comprehensive
radiation therapy program that combines the
strength of a skilled, experienced team with
advanced radiotherapy technology. Patients
benefit from the latest image-guided Stereotactic
Radiosurgery tools that allow physicians to sculpt
or shape the radiation beam, as well as change the
dose intensity and angle. This capability maximizes
the effectiveness of treatment while minimizing
radiation exposure and harm to healthy tissue nearby.
Real-time image guidance with computer-controlled
dose delivery allows treatment to hit the tumor site
with pinpoint accuracy and precise margins.
Moffitt is also a member of the National
Comprehensive Cancer Network, a prestigious
alliance of the country’s leading cancer centers,
and is listed in U.S. News & World Report as one
of “America’s Best Hospitals” for cancer. Moffitt
marks a milestone anniversary this year – 25 years
committed to one mission: to contribute to the
prevention and cure of cancer.
Help Wanted
The Villages Homeowners Association
is expanding services to better support its
members and its mission of preserving
the value of our homes and enhancing
The Villages’ Lifestyle. Volunteers have
the opportunity to help their neighbors
and influence positive change in The
Villages community by serving in the
following positions:
The Villages Voice
Editorial Staff, Reporter, Journalist, Photojournalist, Columnist
Committees
Membership, Retail Partners, Helping Hands, Fund Raising, Charitable Foundation
Contact your Regional Director or any VHA Board member to volunteer
The Villages’ Buzz
Recreation Department Receives Accreditation
The Villages Recreation Department received
Accreditation from the National Recreation and Parks
Association and joins a select group of recreation
programs recognized as achieving a standard of
excellence among over 3,000 programs nationwide!
The two year process was a team effort by recreation
staff, District staff and Developer. The NRPA team
was amazed at the quality of service we provide to
the Villagers in this first-time recognition of a 55-plus
community.
Scam Notice to Residents
In mid-November, phone solicitations to residents
from unknown callers were requesting donations on
behalf of District Departments. These were NOT
from The Villages District Government and residents
are urged NOT to provide any personal or financial
information over the telephone. Sumter County
Sheriff’s Office has received all pertinent information
regarding the calls. If you have received similar
phone calls please contact Community Watch at
753-0550.
The Villages’ Survival Rate 7X the National
Average
Over the past year the survival rate for Villagers
suffering a sudden cardiac arrest was 44% compared
to the national average of 6.3%. These outstanding
numbers in The Villages are a direct result of
Villagers to EMS and paramedics and other medical
professionals recognizing the symptoms and taking
the immediate and appropriate life-saving actions.
The Villages Public Safety Department is on track to
train about 2,000 more Villagers this year in CPR/
AED methods, and 40 neighborhood groups have
trained teams with AED installed in their villages.
Contact the Public Safety Department for more
information.
CR101 Tunnel Rework Progressing
The re-work on the tunnel approaches is expected
to happen the second week in December. As the work
is being completed, please continue to use caution
at the temporary four-way stop located north of the
closed tunnel, where golf carts are currently allowed
to cross CR101. Watch for a reopening announcement
in the Daily Sun.
Free Golf on Christmas
The Villages Championship Golf Country Clubs
will be offering free golf for Villagers on Christmas
Day again this year. Watch for details in the Daily
Sun or on golfthevillages.com.
Golf Carts and Florida Laws
Golf carts on Florida streets are subject to the
same operating restrictions as other motor vehicles.
Villagers in golf carts are required to observe stop
signs and traffic lights as well as know the open
The Villages, Buzz continued on page 10
America’s Healthiest Hometown
Tomorrow’s Health Today Lecture Series
U
SF Health’s Dr. Amanda Smith, medical director of the Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute, presented the sixth lecture in the Tomorrow’s
Health Today series, and gave Villagers critical tips and steps in
detecting and preventing Alzheimer’s disease. The lecture series has
become very popular, and an important feature in The Villages since
establishing the USF Health partnership in making The Villages “America’s Healthiest Hometown.”
Villagers had a chance to visit and ask questions
about this troubling disease. The Savannah Center
was filled to overflow capacity as the Scarlet O’Hara
theater was packed and hundreds more viewed
“Prevent Alzheimer’s Now Before You Forget”
presentation. Dr. Smith is the medical director of
the largest comprehensive, free standing Alzheimer’s
Center in the nation, dedicated to research,
technology, care, treatment and education of patients,
family and caregivers.
In June, Dr. Donna Petersen, USF Health professor
and dean of the College of Public, kicked off
Tomorrow’s Health Today series informing Villagers
how they can maximize the health advantages of
The Villages lifestyle. The Villages active lifestyle
already benefits residents in terms of life expectancy
and quality of life, and Dr. Peterson says it can
get much better. Dr. Jay Wolfson spoke to the
contribution of electronic medical records in July.
USF Health CEO Dr. Stephen Klasko addressed
Villagers in August and Miss America 1999 shared
her views on living with illness and her experiences
as a diabetic. Dr. Chuck Nofsinger’s presentation on
sports medicine last month was of great interest to
many of The Villages’ senior athletes.
The next presentation in Tomorrow’s Health Today
series is on December 20th, “What your genes tell
you about keeping your heart healthy” should be very
popular among many Villagers.
The Villages/USF Study is in the last two months
of its initial phase of survey development. Focus
groups of Villagers are participating in the building
phase of the the survey that will be the most
comprehensive, focused look at how retirees can
extend and improve their lives. Each USF Health
presentation introduces some of those steps Villagers
can take on that road to longer life and improved
health.
Lectures in the Tomorrow’s Health Today series
will continue at the Savannah Center as one of many
programs and events that will be held in The Villages
as a result of a recent partnership between the
university and the community to make The Villages
“America’s Healthiest Hometown.” Free tickets for
the monthly lectures series are available through The
Villages Box Offices. Summaries of Dr. Smith’s
Alzheimer’s program and previous presentations are
available on the villages.health.usf.edu website.
Tomorrow’s Health Today Schedule:
December 20
The Heart of the Matter: What Your Genes Tell
You About Keeping Your Heart Healthy
Leslie Miller, MD, FACC, Professor of Medicine,
Chief & Chairman, Department of Cardiovascular
Sciences, CEO & Director, USF Cardiovascular
Service (CRISP)
Medical Director of the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute Amanda Smith
participated in USF Health’s Tomorrow’s Health Today lecture series to an overflow crowd of Villagers at the Savannah Center. Dr. Smith’s presentation “Prevent Alzheimer Now Before You Forget” equipped Villagers with factual and
practical information about Alzheimer’s and lifestyle changes that they can
make and suggestions for “brain healthy habits.” The Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute
is the largest free standing Comprehensive Alzheimer’s Center in the nation.
Maintenance Tips with Home Warranty Manager
O
K, I know you have heard this from me before, but I can’t underscore the importance of this maintenance tip, especially when
it comes to maintaining the value of your home and protecting
it from deteriorating to the point it may require major repair work.
I am talking to those of you who own painted exterior homes. If you
have a wood frame home with exterior siding this article will not
apply to you.
The most important thing for these homes is
protecting it from water penetration from blowing
wind and rain. Water will seek out any minor
shrinkage cracks or voids in caulking and can force
water into your home.
Inspect your painted home regularly. Look for those
minor cracks in the walls and voids in caulking around
your windows. Repair minor hairline cracks with
touch up paint directly over the crack only. Larger
cracks will need to be addressed with caulk or stucco
patch before painting. Keep the paint on the crack or
stucco repair directly and not wide brush strokes over
the area. This will make the touch up less cosmetically
noticeable and keep the home aesthetically pleasing.
If you need caulking repairs around windows or in
larger stucco cracks, be sure to use an exterior latex
paintable caulk.
Remember the paint system and caulking to your
block or poured concrete home is the moisture barrier,
as concrete is very porous and will draw water into
your home if left unprotected or maintained. Consider
repainting your home and adding to the protection of
your homes concrete walls after a few years. Make
sure you use a reputable licensed and insured painting
contractor. They will look for the cracks and voids we
talked about above and repair them before they repaint
your home.
Make sure your irrigation system is adjusted
frequently to be sure heads are not directed at the
home. Constant pressure from water spraying on your
home will also find minor voids and find a way into
your home.
Remember if you need help with finding a qualified
paint contractor, please feel free to contact The
Villages Warranty office at 753-6222, or contact
us through an e-mail request accessible on www.
thevillages.net. We are always happy to provide this
type of information to our homeowners.
Thank you for taking the time to review these
maintenance tips. I look forward to visiting with you
again.
Dennis Stradinger
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VHA News
Regions 6 & 7
Lake County Region
Bill Gottschalk, Vice Chairperson Region 6, 350-2405
Wanda Cooksey, Vice Chairperson Region 7, 209-9132
Ron McMahon, Secretary, 205-4647
Judy Glasel, Regional Director, 430-9707
Myra Reff, Associate Director
What a special time of the year. Our Snow Bird
Friends are returning to roost for the winter. We
have just gotten over Thanksgiving and now look
forward to Christmas, the biggest holiday of the year,
both for its religious and traditional meaning. At no
other time are we more generous and giving and that
generosity truly shows in our Villages community.
Before we meet again it will be a new year. Many of
us will have had the opportunity to visit with friends
and family and taken a little time to relax and enjoy
the start of a bright and promising new year.
By the way, are you making a New Year’s
resolution? Many people do. It’s easy to make
resolutions and often much harder to accomplish
them. We in regions 6 & 7 would like to help with
that New Year resolution. Why not continue the
generosity you will show over these holidays and
become a VHA representative for your village or
villa. You make that resolution and we will provide
you with all the tools necessary to act in the interest
of the residents of your village on issues related to the
VHA mission of preserving and enhancing the values
of our lifestyle and homes. If you are interested,
contact Bill, Wanda or Ron at the phone numbers
listing at the top of this article.
Happy Holidays Everyone.
The Lady Lake / Lake County Region had a good
meeting in November with many of the attendees
from Paradise who wanted to know how/when they
might see their road fixed. It was great to see them
all and I hope they come back to all of our future
meetings.
Mira Mesa golf course is now open with the new
watering system. Chula Vista has been opened for
a while and both courses are beautiful and will be
enjoyed by all the golfers. We are still needing reps
for the following areas: Orange Blossom Gardens,
Village of Del Mar, Hacienda Villas, Courtyard
Villas, Village of Valle Verde.
Lake Region’s next meeting is December 15th at
6:30 at Chula Vista Recreation Center.
Lifelong Learning College Kicks Off Winter /
Spring Semester
The Winter-Spring Lifelong Learning College
offers about 500 total courses and 1,200 sessions,
throughout The Villages. Courses listed in the new
catalog are conducted at The Villages High School,
Middle School and recreation centers. Off-site
opportunities are also listed that include day trips to
regional attractions requested by Villagers.
Each semester new courses are added and this
year about three dozen new courses are included
for Winter-Spring. Some of the new sessions and
surveys in progress to be added include the latest
in computer and online services, like How to Learn
Online, Kindle Fire, and Microsoft Movie Maker.
TVLLC also includes a variety of free courses that
include most service courses such as Social Security
and Life Transitioning Courses (How to cook, travel
and finance as a single).
The Villages LLC continues to be the
most-participated in program in The Villages. Over
18,000 residents each year attend about 25,000
sessions. The just-completed Fall term had a record
number of enrollees attending classes, and the Winter
Term already is on pace to exceed those numbers.
The nominal course fees are set to cover the cost of
conducting the course. The administrative fees are
maintained at a low level by the nearly five dozen
volunteers at TVLLC who supplement the four
full-time and four part-time employees.
TVLLC Director Michelle Shideler (left) and Villager Volunteer Betty Wharton
of the Village of Mallory Square review the new Winter Catalog of Lifelong
Learning College courses and sessions.
Veteran’s Corner
Fiscal Year 2012 COLA
The government announced that Social Security,
military retirees and VA compensation and pension
recipients will receive a 3.6% cost of living increase
effective December 30, 2011 checks.
Gainesville VAMC Parking Garage Open
The Gainesville VA Medical Center opened a
new parking garage on November 14th. This garage
will provide 621 parking spaces for outpatient and
inpatient appointments, which should help relieve the
congestion.
USA Cares Sponsors “Operation Home Rescue”
Golf Tourney
Rich Sobieray, USA Cares Coordinator,
announced that their organization is sponsoring a
golf tournament to assist military members with
saving homes from foreclosure. Every $3,000 raised
will save another service member’s house from
foreclosure.
The tournament, which will take place on
Friday, January 13th at Harbor Hills Country Club,
will feature a number of former NFL, MLB and
NBA players. Cost is $125 per person. For more
information, please contact Rich Sobieray at (352)
598-0394
Walt Disney World’s Armed Forces Salute
2011-2012
Walt Disney World is offering 4-day discount
tickets for “Eligible U.S. Military Service Members”
(or their spouse, but not both) for family and friends.
All active and retired military are eligible to purchase
up to six tickets. For more information on rates and
restrictions please go to www.disneymilitarysales.
com.
Disney Announces Room Discounts for Military
Retirees
Walt Disney World is offering discounts for those
with valid military ID cards, including retirees. Valid
for stays most nights 10/3/2010 – 9/30/2012. Guests
presenting a valid military ID when checking in at
select Walt Disney World resorts are eligible for
special room only discounts:
Select Disney Value Resorts: 30% off
Select Disney Moderate Resorts
and Cabins: 35% off
Select Disney Deluxe Resorts: 40% off
Visit Villages.health.usf.edu to participate
Ask the Chief — The Florida Litter Law
A
s you approach Lady Lake, you will
notice the welcome sign inviting
everyone to Lady Lake and you
will also see the beautiful and litter-free
landscaping. It is a positive reflection of
how Lady Lake strives to present itself to
the community.
The Town of Lady Lake is proactive with
removing litter and debris from the roadways
throughout our Town. It employs a litter removal
crew to daily clean the litter and debris from the
roadways. Litter not only costs you, the tax payer,
additional monies, it also affects your quality of
life. Litter has environmental consequences. Wind,
weather, traffic and animals move litter into streets,
lawns, landscaped areas, parks and parking areas.
Debris may be carried to storm drains and from there,
to local waterways. This has the potential for serious
environmental contamination.
Another example would be discarded cigarette
butts. Aside from being unattractive lying around,
they also pose a real threat of fire.
A 2009 National Visible Litter Survey and
Litter Cost Study identified individual behavior
as the primary contributor to litter in all locations.
Individuals are littering on roads and highways and in
retail, recreational and residential locations:
Roadway Litter - Tobacco products, mostly
cigarette butts, are the most littered item on U.S.
roadways (38%). This is followed by paper (22%)
and plastic (19%). Most of the litter on roads and
highways is caused by people. Research shows
that littering along roadways is generated by the
following individual actions:
- Motorists (52%)
- Pedestrians (22.8%)
- Improperly covered truck or cargo loads,
including collection vehicles (16.4%)
- Improperly secured containers, dumpsters, trash
cans or recycling bins (1.5%)
Non-Roadway Litter – Off the roads and
highways, litter originates from many sources,
but litter primarily collects at “transition points.”
Transition points are entrances to businesses,
transportation and other places where items
must be discarded before entering. Confection
(candy, chocolate, gum, etc.) ranks at the top
(53.7%) of what is littered at transition points.
This is followed by cigarette butts at 29.8%. Other
locations that attract litter—starting from where
most non-roadway litter occurs to least—include:
Storm drains tend to attract cigarette butts,
confection and other litter.
Loading docks - Areas behind retail and wholesale
business where products are loaded/unloaded
from trucks and trailers can become littered with
cigarette butts, confection and paper.
Recreational Areas - Parks, beaches, courts and
open areas where people congregate for leisure
activities create lots of opportunities for littering.
Construction sites - Active residential or
commercial construction are a trap for cigarette
butts, paper and plastic.
Retail – High-traffic locations such as shopping
centers, strip malls and convenience stores can
generate packaging litter and cigarette butts and
confection on the ground.
Aside from the aesthetic penalties of littering,
there are monetary and legal implications. Florida
State Statutes #403.413 – the Florida Litter
Law: 403.413 Florida Litter Law. (4) DUMPING
LITTER PROHIBITED.
Unless otherwise authorized by law or permit, it is
unlawful for any person to dump litter in any manner
or amount: (a) In or on any public highway, road,
street, alley, or thoroughfare, including any portion
of the right-of-way thereof, or any other public
lands, except in containers or areas lawfully provided
therefore. When any litter is thrown or discarded
from a motor vehicle, the operator or owner of the
motor vehicle, or both, shall be deemed in violation
of this section; (b) in or on any freshwater lake,
river, canal, or stream or tidal or coastal water of the
state, including canals. When any litter is thrown or
discarded from a boat, the operator or owner of the
boat, or both, shall be deemed in violation of this
section; or (c) In or on any private property, unless
prior consent of the owner has been given and unless
such litter will not cause a public nuisance or be
in violation of any other state or local law, rule, or
regulation. (6) PENALTIES; ENFORCEMENT.-(a) Any person who dumps litter in violation of
subsection (4) in an amount not exceeding 15 pounds
in weight or 27 cubic feet in volume and not for
commercial purposes is guilty of a noncriminal
infraction, punishable by a civil penalty of $50. In
addition, the court may require the violator to pick up
litter or perform other labor commensurate with the
offense committed.
In accordance with The Florida Litter Law
(Statute # 403.413), the Town of Lady Lake will be
posting the following signage:
EXTINGUISHING AND TOSSING
CIGARETTES INTO TRASH CANS OR
LANDSCAPING CREATES A FIRE HAZARD.
ALSO, IMPROPER DISPOSAL ON THE
STREETS, ETC. IS CONSIDERED
A LITTERING VIOLATION.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF BUTTS IN THE
STREETS, ON THE SIDEWALKS, IN THE
LANDSCAPING, OR IN THE TRASH CANS.
YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO RECEIVING
A CITATION FROM THE LADY LAKE
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
While voluntary compliance to this law is
preferred, for those that make poor choices, the
Lady Lake Police Department will be enforcing this
law! We want to continually strive for our friendly
community to reflect its beauty and cleanliness.
Working together, we will be able to keep the Town
of Lady Lake and America clean!
Always remember that together we can make a
positive difference! Until next time - let’s be safe
out there!
Chief Ed Nathanson,
Lady Lake Police Department
(352)751-1560
[email protected]
Good Golf Tips with Erik Greulach
Do your part, pay it forward!
T
he one question I always get ask when giving presentation to
our residents is “Why can’t we get golfers to take care of their
responsibilities and rake the bunkers, repair the ball marks, fill
divots, etc.?” or a similar version of this question. Well, folks, I’m here
to tell you, if we had that answer, we’d sell it to every golf course in
the world!! Well actually we believe we have a solution that will help
greatly, it’s just how to get it accomplished!
From an operation standpoint, we try and educate
our golfers through various means: Good Golf
School, The Good Golf Guide, GolfTheVillages.
com, The Daily Sun, WVLG and our golf staff. But,
we need your help too. Yes you, the golfers! Many,
Many, Many of you do take your responsibility of
practicing good golf very seriously, and for that,
we and the other golfers applaud your efforts.
Unfortunately, not everyone does. So what’s the
answer??? Peer review; that is to say, each of us
holding each other accountable. It begins with
education and paying it forward!
There are a lot of new golfers that move into The
Villages each year. While we do a lot on our part to
educate them, let’s all pull together and do our part
in that process. For those of us who do practice good
golf didn’t just start playing golf and automatically
know what to do; someone showed us the way.
Let’s help those new golfers along! And for those
that know but choose not to, let’s help hold them
accountable for their actions. Encourage them to do
their part! We believe that working together we can
make a difference! After all, there’s no better place to
be, so let’s all practice good stewardship. Remember,
these are YOUR hometown courses.
To Good Golf….Erik
Seniors Vs Crime - Tis The Season For Giving — To Crooks
I
s that the sound of holiday carolers at your door? No. Its kids selling
magazines to support a local scam artist - - oops, they meant to say
“charity”.
Many charities will come knocking, calling,
mailing or emailing you pleas for donations during
the upcoming holidays. Due to the poor state of the
economy, all indications are that these efforts will
be even greater this year. For those of us who live
in paradise, otherwise know as The Villages, we
remember that part of being human is helping those
less fortunate. We can be very generous.
Seniors Vs Crime wants to warn you, at the start
of this holiday season, that many of these so-called
charities are fakes. Many of the cards, letters,
visits and calls you get this year will be from scam
artists. They are out to line their pockets with YOUR
MONEY!
Even for real charities, before you give so
generously, you should know exactly how much
of your contribution will actually be used for the
charitable cause to which you so generously donate.
Would it interest you to know that “Badge
Related” (police, fire or EMS) charities are notorious
for only giving 30% or less of your dollar to the
intended charity? In the case of FAST (Florida Assn.
of State Troopers), an organization several Villagers
have reported as soliciting them recently, 66% of
your donation goes for fundraising costs, 7% to
administrative costs, and only 27% of your donation
reaches the troopers. FAST solicitations are often
made by professional fund raising organizations.
Before you give, find out how much of your
donation will actually reach the intended recipient.
To do that, use your computer to go to the Florida
Department of Consumer Services “Gift Givers
Guide” at their website. The above statistics about
FAST came from that guide. The internet guide is
located at:
https://csapp.800helpfla.com/cspublicapp/
giftgiversguery/giftgiversguery.aspx
In the box marked “Business Name,” type in all
or part of the charity name and then click on the
“Search” button. That will bring up a list of all
registered charities in Florida that have your search
word in its name. If you cannot find the charity that
is soliciting your donation, that charity is not legally
allowed to solicit in Florida. All charities soliciting
within Florida, excluding religious, educational and
governmental entities, are required to register and file
financial information with the state.
Don’t have an internet connection? No problem!
Call 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) from within
Florida and you can get the information you need.
Donors should always refuse to give whenever
they feel uncomfortable about the request. Some
specific warning signs and tips that a charitable
solicitation may be a fraud or scam include:
• Don’t provide bank or credit card information
over the phone on calls that you didn’t expect.
• Don’t be enticed to make donations because of
promises of prizes, cash awards or sweepstakes.
• Don’t give when someone offers to come to your
house to personally pick up your gift.
• Don’t give when the caller can’t answer questions
about the charity.
•Don’t give when high-pressure tactics are used.
• Don’t make out a check to an individual or to
cash. Always make the check out to the name
of the charity.
If, in a weak moment, you made a mistake and
pledged a donation to a questionable charity, don’t
sweat it. In the state of Florida, a pledge is NOT
a promissory note or debt. It cannot be legally
collected if you have changed your mind. Repeated
attempts to collect on a pledge constitute Harassment!
If you are harassed over a pledge, contact either office
of Seniors Vs Crime in The Villages for assistance.
Unfortunately, there often are scams that take
advantage of the generosity of Villagers who think
they are contributing to worthwhile causes. Stay
alert, be smart, be aware and be wary. Remember,
no one will watch out for YOUR money better than
YOU. When in doubt as to what else you can to do,
contact your nearest Seniors Vs Crime office in The
Villages for advice. They can be reached at 352-7537775 in Marion County or 352-689-4600, Extension
4606 in Sumter County. Volunteers at both offices are
ready, willing and able to assist you.
Villages Snapshots
Lieutenant Nehemiah Wolfe (c) with recent graduates of Sumter County
Sheriff’s Citizens’ Academy. About 50 VHA Representatives participated in an
eight-week course by the Sheriff’s Department, educating Villagers on the
tools, techniques and personnel used by local law enforcement. The VHA recognized the Sheriff’s Office for its contribution in maintaining The Villages as a
safe and secure community.
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Nehemiah Wolfe (l), The Villages Public Safety Department Fire Chief Mike Tucker (c) and The Villages
Community Watch Battalion Chief Scott Wilder give Villagers updates on
safety and security in The Villagers at the VHA General Meeting “More Safe
and Secure in The Villages.” Villagers were updated on the effectiveness of
local programs and given tips to become even more safe and secure.
The VHA support of Villagers by means such as The Voice publication
and distribution and free use of medical devices through Helping
Hands is 100% funded by members’ dues.
The Moffitt Cancer Center in The Villages Oncologist Jenete Mills (l) and Center
Director Debra Trovato inspect the newly installed CT Scan equipment in preparation for the Center’s grand opening this month. The latest in scanning technology is essential for tumor mapping and motion tracking for precision radiation treatment. Reservations for community tours of the new Moffitt Cancer
Center in The Villages can be made on a limited basis for December 9, 10 and 11,
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 751-8585.
Sportstown USA continued from page 1
Sports and Recreation by the Dozens
The Recreation Department’s Top 12 most popular
activities ranked by participation in dance, health and
wellness, sports, and swimming are:
Dance –Line, Ballroom, Clogging, Tap, Jazz,
Show Dancing, Ballet, Square, Polka, Scottish,
Round, and Drill Team
Health and Wellness – Walking Aerobics, Giggles
& Shakes, Aerobics, Yoga, Core Conditioning,
Stretch & Tone, Tai Chi, Support Groups, Fitness
Groups, Nutrition Clubs, Weight Loss Clubs,
Fitness Clubs.
Sports – Golf, Pickleball, Softball, Shuffleboard,
Cycling, Table Tennis/Tennis, Archery, Track &
Field, Horseshoes, Badminton, Croquet / Lawn
Bowling, Darts (note: Bowling is not operated by
the Recreation Department)
Swimming – Water Exercise, Water Volleyball,
Swim Team, Lap Swimming, Water Walking, Deep
Water Exercise, Synchronized Swimming,
Water Polo
Also of interest to Villagers may be the top
twelve’s in other categories of activity:
Arts & Crafts – Painting, Quilting, Clay &
Pottery, Beading, Knitting, Scrapbooking, Sewing,
Stamping, Wood Working, Decorative Art,
Ceramics, Glass Etching
Music – Concert Band, Classical Music,
Acoustical Band, Bagpipe & Drummers, Cabaret
Singers, Country Music, Guitar,, Harmonica,
Karaoke, Opera, Piano, Choralettes
Social Clubs – Neighborhood, State, ItalianAmerican, Baby Boomers, Singles, AfricanAmerican, German-American, Spanish-American,
Scottish-American, Parrotheads, Brits Tea, Frogs
& Flakes
Special Interests – Visual Arts, Clown Alley,
Canoe & Kayak, Astronomy, Bird Watchers,
Vintage Cars, Collecting, computer, Explorers,
Foreign Films, Fishing, Service.
Commitment to Health
The Villages is well known nationally through its
own advertising as Florida’s Friendliest Hometown,
but is becoming recognized more recently as
America’s Healthiest Hometown as Villagers
participate in the University of South Florida Health
“America’s Healthiest Hometown” Study. Villagers
are actively living The Villages Lifestyle and
enjoying the results. Their participation in sports
and recreation activities in their daily and weekly
routine is building the longevity and quality of life
that Villagers hope to entend as long as possible in
America’s Healthiest Hometown.
Villages Snapshots
Sarasota Golf Facility at Morse Boulevard just south of CR466A features a
driving range with floating islands and range flags, a golf academy, and extensive pro shop for Villagers.
CR101 Golf Cart Tunnel nears completion of rework. Sleeve is installed, floor lower and ramps are
in process of being resloped.
Director of The Villages Recreation
Department proudly displays the Accreditation Certificate distinguishing The Villages Recreation Program as the leader
among the elite programs in the United
States above the 96th percentile.
The Sarasota Pro Shop is one of the largest and best stocked in the nation
featuring top-of-the-line clubs, bags, balls and golf attire.
Director of The Villages District Government Resident Academy
Carrie Duckett (l) presents graduation certificate to Buddy Johnson
of the Village of Liberty Park at the Board Meeting of The Village
Center Community Development District. Buddy was in the eleventh class of the Resident Academy which has been attended by
266 Villagers, who learn about their District Government and about
Community Development Districts - the unique form of government of The Villages. For information about attending future Resident Academies, contract District Government Customer Service.
Jim and Judy Jackson survey the building and grounds of the Tierra Del Sol Village Recreation Center. Expansion is proposed to the Amenity Authority Committee. Local residents are hoping for additional meeting space and accommodations.
Co-owner of Featured Partner of the Month,
All Occasion Events displays a lighted decorator
ornament Christmas box and a holiday floral arrangement, store items popular with Villagers.
Sanibel Pool is the first swimming pool opened south of CR466A. The second and
third pools are Fernandina Village pool and the family pool at Captiva Recreation
Center to open in January.
Amenities and recreation facilities will be expanding again very soon with the completion of Captiva Village Recreation Center.
Teeing off on hole number one
Golf Academy Instructor Wm. Bruce Urton of the
Village of St. Charles prepares to hit from the teaching
bay to the island green at the Sarasota Golf Facility.
Bonifay Country Club Restaurant is open for business featuring the Florida
Favorites cuisine in a beachside setting, complete with an outside bar overlooking Bonifay Golf Course.
at Bonifay Country Club were
lottery winners (l to r) Jeff Miller
of Mallory Square, John Henry
of Sunset Pointe, Jeff Bergman
of Virginia Trace and Ron Barker of Mallory Square. The four
were one of 18 lucky foursomes
among almost 700 groups of
Villagers vying for the opening
round honors.
Moffitt Cancer Center in The Villages Director
Walmart Supercenter in The Villages wants to be Villagers’ Safety Supercenter. Walmart Store
Manager Wade Stevens (r), with VHA President, donated numerous home safety and security
devices and equipment for demonstration/door prizes for VHA’s General Meeting “More Safe
and Secure in The Villages”.
Debra Trovato hosts Moffitt’s Radiation Oncology
Department Chair Craig W. Stevens for Doc Talk
presentation at the Waterfront Inn attended by
Villagers learning about the latest in technology
and treatment coming to The Villages. Dr. Stevens participated in a VHA Town Hall Meeting last
year sharing the Moffitt Vision and the value of
a Comprehensive Cancer Center and Total Cancer
Care to Villagers.
USF Health’s Drs. Amanda Smith (l) and Jessica Banko, director and
associate director of the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute oversee the research and technology, diagnosis, care and treatment of
patients, as well as the education and training of patients, families
and caregivers.
Florida Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch - Villages’
Donation Drive a Great Success For Ranchers
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Another Villages’ Population Milestone
The Villages population surpassed 86,000 last
month as it continues to grow at a rate of about
1000 each quarter on its way to a final total of about
110,000 by 2015.
Sumter County Sheriff Bill Farmer and his wife
visited the collection station on Tuesday. Florida
Sheriffs Youth Ranch Donor Relations Officer
Frank Kenny also visited on Tuesday to meet with
Villages donors.
During the four days of the Fall Villages Donation Drive, enough items
were collected for the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches to fill this semi trailer.
a donated item from the trunk of a donor’s car at the Fall Villages Donation
Drive held from Oct. 25-28 at the Villages Sumter County Sheriff’s Substation.
Across the four days, Villages residents donated
enough items to fill four box trucks and completely
filled a large semi trailer. The items on the box
trucks were distributed to the Florida Sheriffs Youth
Ranches Thrift Store Crystal River and Thrift Store
Live Oak. Proceeds from the sales of these donated
items are used to help support the children that live
on the four Florida Sheriff Youth Ranch campuses.
According to Sheriffs Ranches Enterprises
Director of Thrift Stores Jeremy Buzbee, “The
donated items are expected to raise between $12,000
and $15,000 for the Youth Ranches.”
The fall donation event was so successful that
planning is underway to return to the Villages in the
spring for another four-day event.
So, if during your spring cleaning you find
yourself cleaning out your closets,
replacing old furniture or upgrading old
appliances, consider donating your items to the
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches. Your donation really
can make the difference in the life of a child.
If you would like more information on how to
help our kids, please contact Frank Kenny, Donor
Relations Officer at 1-800-765-3797 or visit us at
www.youthranches.org.
Jim Karantinos, [email protected],
386-842-5501 ext. 1251
Frank Kenny
Frequently Asked Questions
If I lose my mailbox key, how can I get a
replacement?
UPDATE…UPDATE…UPDATE…Go to the Lady
Lake Post Office Annex in La Plaza Grande Shopping
Center North on La Plaza Grande Boulevard and
request new key(s). There will be a new lock installed
and (3) keys issued. This may take a couple of days
and involve a nominal fee of $25. You will have to go
in person with photo ID and proof of address for the
postal box of concern. For additional information call
the post office at 352-753-3888.
Can the Sheriff issue an open container citation
to Villagers in golf carts at the Polo Field?
No and Yes. The Sheriff cannot issue a ticket to
a Villager just sitting in a golf cart at the Polo Field
with an open container. The Sheriff can issue a ticket
to the Villager with an open container at the Polo
Field IF the golf cart is MOVING, even though
container limitations between home, the golf course,
and the square.
The IRS Continues to Grinch the Numbers
The District Government’s latest attempt
to educate the IRS on Florida Statues and the
Community Development District form of
government is available for Villagers’ viewing on the
districtgov.org website.
hanks to the residents of the Villages,
the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches had
a very successful fall donation drive.
During the four day event, held on October
25-28, Sheriffs Ranches Enterprises collected approximately 100 donations each day. This number reflects both the drop-offs at the semi
trailer located at Sumter County Sheriff’s Substation and the at-home
pickups that were completed by Sheriffs Ranches Enterprises drivers.
Sheriffs Ranches Enterprises Director of Thrift Stores Jeremy Buzbee collects
The Villages’ Buzz continued from page 3
the Polo Field is private property. Florida statute
316-1936 applies.
What are my choices for obtaining a Guest Pass ID?
Applications for Guest Pass IDs may be made
in person at any of the eight Regional Recreation
Centers or District Government’s Customer Service
Center on Wedgewood Lane and obtained right away.
Applications may be made online on the District
Government’s website www.districtgov.org and be
designated for delivery to one of the eight Regional
Recreation Centers for your pick up three days later.
Guest Pass ID Policy information is available in
the Recreation Department section on the District
Government website.
How can I get an additional or replace a lost
Gate Card?
Gate Cards are issued in pairs and may be obtained at
The Villages’ Largest Golf Facility Expands
The number of holes of golf in The Villages broke
through the 500 barrier with the opening of Bonifay
Country Club. Two of Bonifay’s sets of three 9-hole
courses pushed The Villages total to 504 holes of
golf! The next largest golf facility in the world is
Mission Hills in China with 216. The Villages will be
adding the third 9-holes of Bonifay shortly, plus two
more 27-hole Championship Golf Courses and six
more 9-hole Executive Courses over the next several
years.
Annual Awards Next Month
The Villages Homeowners Association will be
presenting annual recognitions and awards at the
VHA General Meeting on January 11th, including
the coveted Partner of The Year Award and Volunteer
Program of The Year Award.
District Government Customer Service. Each household is issued one pair (two total) Gate Cards, and
may obtained an additional pair (four total). Cards are
issued/replaced at a cost of $15 per card.
If one Gate Card of the original pair is lost, a new
pair may be issued for $15 with credit being given
for turning in the remaining Gate Card from the original pair.
Can my guest participate in the Free Golf on
Christmas at The Villages Championship
Golf Courses?
Yes, but at least one of the members of each
foursome participating in the Free Golf on Christmas
Day must have a Resident ID Card. Watch for
additional details on the Free Golf on Christmas in
the Daily Sun or on www.golf thevillages.com.
Sumter County Vote Notes
A
s I was thinking about November
11th being Veteran’s Day
I felt that stir of emotion inside
as patriotism flowed through my veins.
I thought, what a wonderful country
we live in! How can we ever express
enough thanks and gratitude to all the
men and women who have served, fought and died for our country,
for our freedom?
So I thought I would share a couple of things with
you. As your supervisor of elections, everywhere I go
I highly encourage people to register and vote. If you
don’t vote, the people who do vote are the ones who
will be electing people, putting them in office where
many of these elected officials will have the power to
make decisions that will affect your life. Don’t allow
someone else to do this for you. Please let your voice
be heard by voting your choices.
Now I want to invite you to take a nice drive down
to Bushnell to the Florida National Cemetery. It is
beautiful, peaceful and will pull at your heart strings.
At certain times of the day you will hear bells
played that echo in the wind. Then at dusk and at
dawn you will often see deer grazing in the distance.
As you look around in awe, you will never be so
humbled as you are at that moment.
In 1999 while serving as your county
commissioner, I had the honor of traveling to
Tallahassee with several of our veterans. The Florida
National Cemetery was running out of land so we
went to plead for an expansion. This meant that the
state would have to give some state land that backed
up to the cemetery for the expansion. This was not an
easy task as some people didn’t want the state to give
up any of that land for any reason.
I walked into the room and looked around at all
the veterans present. So many asking for so little
in light of what they had given. As I stepped up to
the podium I could feel my hands trembling as I
addressed Gov. Jeb Bush and cabinet. He could see
my hands shaking and told me to go ahead and share
my concerns and that everything would be okay. So I
spoke on behalf of our veterans with a heartfelt plea.
I was the only county commissioner present out of our
67 counties. Where was everyone I wondered? This
cemetery is for veterans everywhere.
Well, it wasn’t very much later that I received word
we had received the expansion from the state. What
an answer to prayer. Then much to my surprise our
veterans from American Legion Post 18 in Wildwood,
who had traveled to Tallahassee with me, gave me a
plaque. It states, “For going beyond the call of duty
to help veterans acquire land for expansion of the
Veteran’s National Cemetery.” Needless to say I felt
honored and, yes, I cried….
Many times when I’m out and about at different
events and functions, I feel as though we have lost
some of that love we have for America. That maybe
we are not as grateful as we should be. Patriotism
seems to be fading away with each generation. And
we are the last generation to pass it along to our kids
and grandkids.
I promise you this, that I have and will continue
to teach our youth about what it’s like to really love
our country, to respect those who have fought for it
and how blessed they are to have the freedom we all
share. And I will always preach: vote, vote, vote!!!
QUOTE FOR THE MONTH: A thoughtful
mind, when it sees a nation’s flag, sees not the flag
only, but the nation itself. Henry Ward Beecher
Holiday Decoration
Policy
This year Gate Houses and Village/Villa entry
sign walls may be decorated by resident groups.
This excludes postal stations. Residents must
submit a design to District Property Management,
3231 Wedgewood Lane, prior to installation. Once
approval has been given, decorations may be
installed.
pecifications for Village/Villa Entry Wall
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Decorations:
•G
reen garland, green wreaths (maximum 3’ in
width, not to obscure sign wall lettering) and red
bows are acceptable decorations.
•O
nly wire, rope or cord can be used to display
holiday decorations from entry walls.
•N
o nails, screws, tape or any other material that
would break, peel or penetrate the surface, lights
(electric or battery), statues or colored ribbon
other than red are permitted.
Specifications for Gate House Decorations:
•O
ne green wreath with a red bow (maximum 3’
in width) may be placed on the entrance and exit
side of the Gate House.
•N
o nails, screws, tape or any other material that
would break, peel or penetrate the surface, or
lights (electric or battery) are permitted.
Mystery Pic
Can you recognize this Villages landmark?
answer on page 16
Karen S. Krauss, Supervisor of Elections,
Sumter County, www.sumterelections.org
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$10 Off Premium Membership
10% Discount with purchase of $20 or more.
Rent a 5x5x10 Standard Unit,
$5 Off Basic Membership
Not valid with any other offer.
Get the Second Month for $1.00
Valid on initial sign-up only.
Valid on new contracts only.
Captain Mike’s Lazy River Cruises
AAA Auto Club South
On the Withlacoochee River
Golf USA
1107 West North Blvd. Suite M, Leesburg
Lighted Driving Range & Miniature Golf
Southwest of Ocala on Hwy. 200 just in
1-888-625-3855
698 W. Lady Lake Blvd. – Lady Lake
Back of Stumpknocker’s Restaurant
Save on New Membership with AAA Auto Club – Primary Member saves
352-259-2313
Call for Reservations, 352-637-2726
$5.00 when joining.
Mondays: $1.00 Off 18-Hole Round
www.lazyrivercruises.com
Save when adding new family member to membership.
of Miniature Golf
$2 Off Any Person, 2-Hour Tour Only
All new family members are 50% off regular price.
Fridays:
$1.00
Off
Large Range Basket (120 Balls)
Chick-Fil-A of The Villages
Only $15.00 each for Classic and $26.00 each for Plus membership!!
See
our
special offer in the
7330 U.S. Hwy. 441 – Rolling Acres Plaza
Tree
Tops
Golf
Shop
and Golf USA listings.
A&C Exteriors
352-430-0223
120 N. US Highway 27/441, Lady Lake
Gotta Get Your Name On!
Buy any Breakfast Meal and Receive One Free Chicken Biscuit.
Custom
Embroidery and Monogramming
352-753-3322
Chili’s
5%
off
Club
Shirts, Logos and Monogramming
Landscaping, Pavers, Lawn Service and House Pressure Washing
1206 Avenida Central, The Villages 32159
Karen D. Andrews
10% Off any Service.
352-751-6555
352-391-9333
Phone and Fax
All Animal Trapping Svc. Inc.
Free chips and salsa to VHA members with valid
Hearing Aids from Digital Hearing Systems
membership card at the Avenida Central location ONLY.
“Florida Wildlife Commission Permitted”
347 Colony Blvd. - The Villages
352-245-0193 Office • 352-299-5675 Cell
Cici’s Pizza
352-259-8824
15% Discount
243 Colony Boulevard
420
Corley
Rd. Leesburg, FL
10% Discount For All Follow-Up Service.
The Villages
352-315-9960
352-259-5508
All Custom Concrete & Curbs, Inc.
BUY ONE (1) package premium batteries,
FREE
nonalcoholic
drink
with purchase of pizza buffet.
352-671-1514
get 2nd one free-per visit.
Must show VHA ID card to get offer.
[email protected]
Haagen Dazs
10% Off Concrete Landscape Curbing
Color Wheel Paint
1001
Lake
Shore
Drive – Lake Sumter Landing
& Decorative Concrete Overlays. Call for free estimates.
3381 Wedgewood Lane – The Villages, FL 32159
352-751-0261
352-205-7124 – www.colorwheel.com
All Occasion Events and Home Decor
10% Discount
15% DISCOUNT ON REGULAR PRICES
Not valid with any other offers-Excludes Sale Items
H & R Block
(excludes all current sale prices)
1175 Main Street, The Villages, FL 32159, 352-205-8345
208 S. Hwy. 27/441 – Lady Lake, 352-750-3669
[email protected]
Comfort Suites
17860 SE 109th Ave. – Summerfield, 352-347-6736
15% discount-Wednesdays
1202 Avenida Central
4085 Wedgewood Lane – The Villages,
352-259-6578
352-205-8340
All Things Fine
Special Rates: May 1, 2010 — October 31, 2010 — $71.00
$25 Off Tax Preparation. Valid at these offices only.
1171 Main Street – Spanish Springs
November 1, 2010 — April 1, 2011 — $99.00
352-259-7384
Islands of Beauty
Not valid on Leesburg Weekend.
10% Discount on Tuesdays
10889 N.US Hwy 301
Call in Advance for reservations.
Excludes sale items and not valid with any other offer.
Oxford, FL 34484, 352-748-2251
Cozco Handcrafts
$5.00 discount any Chemical Treatment
Arden’s Fine Jewelry
Johnny Rockets
1060 Canal Street – Lake Sumter Landing
352-430-0386
976
Old
Mill
Run – Lake Sumter Landing
352-751-6613
10% Off – Excludes Sale Items.
352-259-0051
50% Off Jewelry Appraisal on One Item
Custom Apparel and Gifts
10% Off Meal
Offer limited to one item per household.
3451 Wedgewood Lane, The Villages, 32162
Kilwin’s Chocolate and Ice Cream
A Special Day Gift Shop
352-750-1600
3535 Wedgewood Lane – Southern Trace
email: [email protected]
352-430-3600
352-259-7270
10% off one (1) purchase of $25 or more.
Buy
one
slice
of
fudge,
get the second slice free.
10% Off Your Purchase Excludes Pandora Jewelry.
And 15% off one (1) purchase of $50 or more.
One
offer
per
family
membership.
Baby Bundles On The Go
Dry Clean City
352-406-4754
The Kings Gallery
13745 Highway 441 - Lady Lake
[email protected]
1110
Main
Street – Spanish Springs
$5.00 discount off $30 Dry Cleaning or Laundry
10% Discount on Crib Rental
352-259-6998
Must present membership card for discount.
25% Off Framing on Wednesdays
Bamboo Bistro – Asian Fusion
Edible Arrangements
Does not apply to sale prices.
700 N.US Hwy 441
11962 County Road 101 – Palm Ridge Plaza
Lady Lake, FL 32159, 352-750-9998
Lake County Premier Boat Tours
352-391-1334
One Free House Wine, Domestic Beer, Small hot sake or
Route
441
at Ruby Street, “Wooden Park” Tavares, Florida
$4.00 Off Purchases Valid on orders over $25.00.
Tea with purchase of a meal.
Historic Lakeside Inn – Mt. Dora
Firehouse Subs
One per visit with VHA Membership Card.
All 15% discount
13757 U.S. Hwy. 441 - Lady Lake
Please call 352-434-8040 or 866-269-6584
Not valid with other offers or specials
352-430-3870
Boulevard Tire Center
Free Cookie with Purchase of Medium or Large Sub
418 S. Hwy. 27/441, Lady Lake
Not valid with any other offer. One benefit per member.
352-430-2380
10% Discount on any Brake Service over $100
 The Partners Committee reviews and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors as to the suitability for partnering with commercial enterprises.
MOE’S Southwest Grill
U.S. Hwy. 441 South – Rolling Acres Plaza
352-430-3610
Buy one entree - get one free with purchase of
two beverages every Saturday. Not valid with any other offer.
One benefit offer per family membership.
Nantucket Bay
1008 Canal Street – Lake Sumter Landing
352-753-4161
10% Off Every Wednesday
Old Tyme Sake
10889 N. US HWY 301
Oxford, FL 33484
352-748-0021
$5.00 discount with $25.00 Purchase
Panda Express
869 North Hwy. 27/441 - Home Depot Plaza
352-751-2507
10% Off - Not valid with other coupons or specials.
Pauly’s Pizzerias
986 Alverez Avenue – Spanish Springs - 352-750-6296
Large one-topping pizza and garlic knots for $12.25
Must show VHA Membership Card.
PAWS For A Moment
11962 County Road 101- Palm Ridge Plaza
352-259-7616
10% Off any Regular-Priced Item
Not valid on sale or food items.
Peterbrooke Chocolatier
1087 Canal St., The Villages, FL 32162
352-391-5877
www.peterbrookethevillages.com
20% DISCOUNT with purchase of $25 or more
not valid with any other offer or coupon
member must present card
Plaza Jewelers
16770 S. U.S. Hwy. 441, Summerfield
352-307-3846
20 to 40% Savings Off the Already Low Retail Price
& All Watch Batteries $4.00.
Schwan’s Home Service, Inc.
www.schwans.com
352-245-2480
Free Half-gallon of Ice Cream with
Your First Order.
Shang Hai – Chinese Food Take Out
8744 SE 165th Mulberry Lane
The Villages, Florida
10% discount on total bill with VHA Membership Card
Sherwin Williams Store
10936 Highway 301 - Oxford, FL 34484
352-748-3352
15% off all regular prices (Not including sale prices)
Proof of VHA membership required.
Sonic Drive-In
11211 SE 178 Pl. – Walmart Shopping Center
352-347-2860
1/2 Price Drinks, Slushes, Teas & Sodas
2pm - 5pm Daily
Valid at the Summerfield location only.
Sunshine Central Vacuum Systems, Inc.
13624 S. U.S. Hwy. 441 Summerfield
352-307-6581
$300 OFF a new system with VHA Membership.
The Red Door
207 S. Main St. (Hwy 301)
Wildwood, FL 34788 , 352-748-2044
10% Off Iron Benches.
The Solar Guys
“Solatube”- Tubular Skylight
352-307-7077 - Call for free estimate
5% OFF regular price for members.
Must show proof of VHA Membership at time of sale.
The UPS Store
1576 Bella Cruz Dr.
The Villages, 352-753-8000
5% discount UPS shipping.
15 % discount on purchase of boxes and packaging with VHA
membership card.
Tierra del Sol Country Club
806 San Mariano Drive, The Villages, FL 32159
352-753-8005 or 352-259-0228
[email protected]
10% Discount with a Beverage Purchase.
Not Valid With Any Other Offers.
Tire Choice Total Car Care
45 LaGrande Boulevard - The Villages, 352-391-6488
10% Discount on any service with VHA Membership Card.
Tire Choice Total Car Care
43949 Wedgewood Lane
The Villages, 352-391-1001
$19.99 Oil Change to VHA Members Only
10% Discount on any service with VHA Membership Card.
Tree Tops Golf
698 W. Lady Lake Blvd. - Lady Lake, FL 32159
352-259-2313
Mondays: $2.00 off 18-hole Round Miniature Golf at
Live Oaks Miniature Golf
Fridays: $2.00 off Large Range Basket (120 balls)
Tri County Pool & Spa
2468 Hwy. 441/27 Fruitland Park
352-326-0600
10% off all Pool & Spa Chemicals
$200 Discount on any new Cal Spa Hot Tubs
Tuscany Day Spa
1082 Canal St. - Sumter Landing
352-350-2401
10% OFF Any Service with VHA Membership.
Underglass 3M Prestige & Ultra Window Films
330 Hwy. 441/27 Lady Lake.
352-753-5267
Free Windshield Strip-3M or 10% OFF any 3M Film, Home or Auto.
Vic’s Embers
7940 Hwy. 441 - Leesburg, 352-728-8989
Complimentary after-dinner cocktail or dessert for each
person in the party.
Not valid when transportation is provided by Vic’s Bus.
Must present VHA Member card.
Victoria’s Estate Jewelry
352-751-3386
50% Off Jewelry Appraisal on One Item
Offer limited to one item per household.
Villages Car Wash and Lube
Bichara Blvd. – La Plaza Grande Center
352-753-1306
$1.00 Off the Regular Price of a Silver or
Gold Wash Package.
Villages Golf Shop
704 N.Highway 441/27- Lady Lake
$5.00 Discount On Any Purchase Over $25.
(EXCLUDES Golf Balls)
Village Graphics
Steve Mosher, Market Square
Tuesday and Thursday evenings
352-409-6853
Purchase a lamp post sign for your home, receive a 50% discount
on custom license plate.
Whole Earth Pet Supply
1556 Bella Cruz Dr.
Lady Lake, FL 32159, 352-391-5806
10% discount all pet supplies(not including discounted items)
VHA Featured Partner
All Occasion Events of Spanish Springs
The Villages Factoid
With the opening of Bonifay Country Club, The
Villages has 10 Championship Golf Courses and 29
Executive Golf Courses with a total of 504 holes of
golf, far exceeding the second largest golf facility
in the world, Mission Hills in China, which has 216
holes. Championship Golf holes total 52.8 miles
and Executive Course holes total 31.2 miles. There
are 147,896 yards (84.0 miles) of golf available in
The Villages (from the back tees), which is equal to
the driving distance from Orlando to Tampa.
The Partners Committee is presently soliciting new members. If you have a business to recommend, contact Mary Nowak at 750-5313 or [email protected].
The VHA Vision: To maintain The Villages as the premier 55-plus community in the world, featuring the finest amenities, homes, retail and commercial
businesses, and medical and professional services; as well as the best educational, cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities.
VHA representatives by village. How does your VHA representative help you?
VHA representatives educate themselves and stay informed to help verify or dispel rumors, provide help when you need assistance resolving neighborhood issues and aquaint you with services and benefits available
through the VHA.
Lake County Region
Country Club Hills
Ray Leggiero- --------------------751-0221
Steve Macejak--------------------751-3023
Orange Blossom Gardens
Silver Lake
Larry and Anita Troutner---------259-3630
Village of Del Mar
Hacienda Villas
Chula Vista Villas
Judy Glasel-----------------------430-9707
Myra Reff-------------------------750-1650
Courtyard Villas
Village of El Cortez
Peggy Harrison-------------------750-0186
Village of La Reynalda
Judy Mix------------------------- 751-0610
Alice Burnette--------------------430-0691
Village of La Zamora
Mario & Lillian Campagnola-----751-0512
Village of Mira Mesa
Dan Bard-------------------------259-9433
Villas of Spanish Springs
Sid Kingry------------------------586-7941
Village of Valle Verde
Vista Sonoma Villas
Otto and Janet Voettiner---------753-4278
Vista Lago Villas
Linda Pelletier--------------------259-0229
VHA North Region
Freedom Pointe
Ellen Salter-----------------------753-0630
Hickory Hammock
Village de La Vista
De La Vista - East
Dwight Brockway----------------259-7341
Elsa Goyma-----------------------750-4842
De La Vista - North
Earl Cherubini--------------------753-3123
Leonard Koss---------------------753-0886
De La Vista - West
Eileen & Jerry VanLoozen--------259-9954
De La Vista Villas - North
Joy Tolan--------------------------750-5368
De La Vista Villas - South
Joy Tolan----------------------------------750-5368
De Allende
San Antonio Villas
San Miguel Villas
Joyce Fisher-----------------------750-2491
Village of Hacienda Hills
Hacienda - East
Bill Calabrese---------------------259-8308
Hacienda - North
Richard O’Malley-----------------750-5398
Hacienda - South
Juliette Testa---------------------753-3350
Hacienda - West
Ed Martin-------------------------753-8523
Village of Palo Alto
Jerry Coomans--------------------259-3540
Tierra Grande Villas
Villa La Paloma
Stephen Beaulieu----------------753-9181
Delores Staub- -------------------259-1097
Tierra del Sol - North
Robert Eisenhauer---------------259-1485
Tierra del Sol - South
Louis & Mary Guiliano------------753-7306
Village of Rio Grande
Rio Grande No. 1
Bob & Faye Fountain-------------750-0677
Rio Grande No. 2
Nick & Joan Martucci-------------753-7516
Clyde Kemper- -------------------750-0537
De Laguna Villas
Beverly Ament-------------------750-3080
De La Mesa Villas
Sandi Andrews-------------------750-6570
Rio Grande Villas
Milly Adams----------------------753-5608
San Pedro Villas
Village of Rio Ponderosa
Charlie & Kathy Porter-----------259-8196
Patio Villas
Carl Bell---------------------------750-1251
Village of Rio Ranchero
Howard Keppler------------------750-4742
Carey Scully----------------------753-1434
Valdez Villas
Village of Alhambra
Alhambra - East
Art & Alice Terrill-----------------259-1691
Alhambra - West
Villa De Leon
John & Judy Trongon-------------750-0954
Villa Del Canto
Ed & Rae Nowe-------------------259-1488
Village of Harmeswood of Belle Aire
Barry & Ginny Evans--------------259-2271
Village of Santiago
Ken & Dotty Mathieu-------------259-2704
Jo Pfent---------------------------259-4512
Village Valdez
Annamay Miller------------------753-0242
Escandido Villas
Henry & Dotty Cole---------------759-9065
Wayne Speicher------------------259-9934
La Crescenta Villas
Barbara Welter-------------------259-9531
San Leandro Villas
Donald & Lu Bowen--------------259-2155
Village of Santo Domingo
Lois Guntle-----------------------753-9014
John & Elaine Blum--------------259-3592
John & Anita Land----------------751-2535
Vera Cruz Villas
Villa de la Ramona
Villa Santo Domingo
Village of Belle Aire
Alexandra Villas
Cottages of Summerchase
St. Simon Villas
Valdosta Villas
David Dingee--------------------259-4364
Glenbrook-East
Joel Prather-----------------------753-8537
Sunbury of Glenbrook
Village of Polo Ridge
Doug & Claudette Tharp---------750-1760
John Sullivan--------------------750-6175
Villa Berea
Gail Donofrio---------------------259-7435
Nacthez Villas
Village of Summerhill
Amelia Villas
Fernandina Villas
Village of Briar Meadow
Briar Meadow East
Barbara Fielitz--------------------751-2626
Briar Meadow North
Jane and Jim Brockman ---------750-8395
Briar Meadow South
Andy Sindt------------------------350-6128
Birchbrook Villas
Jane and Jim Brockman ---------750-8395
Forsyth Villas
Kay Mutty------------------------753-0932
Greenbriar Villas
Legacy Villas
Sally Yurich-----------------------259-2877
Mayfield Villas
Art Rowe-------------------------205-7661
Quail Ridge Villas
Donna Hagenbuch---------------259-2945
Village of Calumet Grove
Herb Gantz-----------------------751-3976
Ashleigh Villas
Cameron Villas
Roger Kass & Anne Gray---------259-7174
Greenwood Villas
Merry Oak Villas
Morning View Villas
Village of Chatham
Bromley Villas
Allan Wadman-------------------259-0908
Sherwood East Villas
Sherwood West Villas
Village of Piedmont
Ray & Kay Glessner---------------751-0701
Chadwick Villas
Waverly Villas
Village of Springdale
Sunnyside Villas
Fairlawn Villas
Pinecrest Villas
Royal Oak at Springdale
Carolyn Willette------------------408-0390
Village of Woodbury
Jim Murphy-----------------------259-1581
Ivystone Villas
Donna Schaeffer-----------------753-1897
Regions 5 & 8
Village of Ashland
Robert & Janice Blakeley---------750-2917
Bellamy Villas
Ruth Ferguson--------------------205-7128
Clayton Villas
Jasper Villas
Walter & Janice Martin-----------205-7099
Rainey Villas
Village of Belvedere
Felice Maurer---------------------259-7647
Phyllis Kravitz--------------------750-1878
Arlington Villas
Jerry & Carol Knoll----------------391-5002
Belmont Villas
Cherry Hill Villas
Hialeah Villas
Dean & Joan Barner--------------751-5725
Village of Bonnybrook
Gail Burgess----------------------750-1371
Broyhill Villas
Clifton Villas
Ezell Villas
Ray & Pat Adams-----------------751-6966
Heritage Villas
Inglewood Villas
Village of Bridgeport at Lake Miona
Karen & Hans Thiemann---------259-7288
Village of Liberty Park
Thomas Simone------------------205-8155
Dave Laspesa---------------------552-5263
Chesterfield Villas
Eagle Ridge Villas
Dorothy Bree---------------------753-5429
Karen Grasso---------------------750-6724
Edgefield Villas
Julie Ayotte-----------------------350-2087
Mount Vernon Villas
Village of Lynnhaven
Barbara Urbanski-----------------753-2663
Rod South------------------------751-7547
Collington Villas
Terry Welsh-----------------------205-8400
Southern Oaks Villas
Swainwood Villas
Village of Poinciana
Philip & Davida Seindenberg----750-3152
Lawrence & Sherry Recla---------430-1114
Bailey Ridge Villas
Lime Grove Villas
Thom & Betty Anne Horning ----751-7034
Mount Pleasant Villas
Sullivan Villas
Thomas Davis----------------612-201-2240
Village of St. James
Gary Seitz-------------------------350-7510
Village of Sunset Pointe
William & Maria Satterfield------430-2301
Hickory Grove Villas
Joan Sullivan---------------------430-0755
Village of Tamarind Grove
Judy & Steve Robb---------------633-1672
Village of Winifred
Chuck & Nancy Wildzunas- ------753-3703
Latrobe Villas
Thomas & Judy Schuler----------751-4440
Village of Buttonwood
Marsha & Robert Rose------502-689-5474
Hallandale Villas
Arlene Kaplan--------------------753-0482
Villages of St. Charles
Charley & LeeAnn Reed----------561-4814
Hortensia Villas
Carol Pirone & Butch Udell-------753-0982
Hydrangea Villas
Dick & Sherry Birdsall-------614-578-3031
Oviedo Villas
Village of Pennecamp
Valerie Juno----------------------633-0944
Elliott Lefkowitz------------------633-0380
Altamonte Villas
Sue Martin- ----------------------753-0972
Amberjack Villas
Azalea Villas
Boxwood Villas
Jacaranda Villas
Kingfisher Villas
Mangrove Villas
Charles Gaines--------------------630-9912
Regions 6 & 7
Village of Virginia Trace
Gail Hood-------------------------750-1578
Virginia Vine Villas
Stillwater Villas
Richmond Villas
Gary Rosenhouse-----------------430-1959
Village of Tall Trees
Ginny Fortney--------------------430-0297
Lou Anne White------------------430-2086
Deanna & Loyd Klusendort------- 753-148
Cherry Vale Villas
Cindy Gottschalk------------407-765-2419
Oak Bend Villas
Village of Bridgeport
at Lake Sumter
Bill Hawkins----------------------350-2598
Gregg Foster----------------------205-4388
Village of Bridgeport
at Miona Shores
Irv Markley-----------------------259-4684
Village of Caroline
Bob and Charley Griffin----------391-1105
Elizabeth Villas
Roger & Judith Curth-------------753-9704
Katherine Villas
Kaylee Villas
Audrey & Mort Solitare----------753-2387
Village of Mallory Square
Judy Bonn------------------------217-0319
Natalie Villas
Harvey Blakely-------------------350-2052
Emmalee Villas
John Wharton--------------------------- 350-7373
Alexa Villas
Bill & Margaret Gottschalk-------350-2405
Madison Villas
Barbara Matis--------------------391-1339
Phyllis Grasso---------------------391-9417
The VHA Mission
To preserve and enhance the value of our
homes and The Villages’ lifestyle.
The VHA Vision
To maintain The Villages as the premier
55-plus community in the world - featuring the
finest amenities, homes, retail and commercial
businesses, medical and professional services,
as well as, the best educational, cultural,
recreational and entertainment opportunities.
VHA Guiding Principles
Maintain as the top priority, the interest of the
residents on whose behalf the VHA is working.
Act in the interest of the residents of The
Villages on all issues related to the VHA
mission.
Enable and encourage constructive
communications between The Villages’
residents and local government agencies,
The Villages’ management, and The Villages’
developer.
Develop a consensus among community
partners on issues that best represent residents’
interests.
Be non-partisan yet be a voice for the
residents on issues affecting the VHA’s mission.
Foster growth and progress for a positive
process of social, cultural, environmental, and
economic community development.
Seek mutually beneficial partnerships with
and among community service organizations.
Conduct open and transparent operations and
administration of the VHA.
Recognize and support constructive efforts
by community residents, service groups and
organizations contributing to the VHA mission.
Encourage resident participation in
community affairs, VHA activities, and VHA
leadership roles.
Serve the complex and rapidly changing
needs of our unique community.
Janeann Villas
Village of Amelia
Emily Emigh----------------------391-1695
Linda Grzesik---------------------751-1761
Audrey Villas
Joanne York----------------------751-1666
Village of Sabal Chase
Lois Byers-------------------------350-7125
Gary Hendricks, Sr.---------------259-2139
Sara Manduca--------------------751-4639
Carlton Villas
Tanglewood Villas
Laurie Cooper--------------------638-4308
Hampton Villas
Donna Thompson----------------753-1778
Oleander Villas
Jim Neilson-----------------------753-9812
Village of Largo
Peter Havighorst-----------------391-1288
ºVillage of Hadley
Newport Villas
Jim Hipple------------------------633-2976
Village of Duval
Hillcrest Villas
Russ Bond----------------------- 753-9164
Ron
McMahon-------------------205-4647
Rosedale Villas
Grovewood Villas
Joan Puleo------------------------259-8007
Allandale Villas
Keystone Villas
Pat Kennedy----------------------391-5291
Bainbridge Villas
Crestwood
Village of Hemingway
Double Palms
Wanda Cooksey------------------209-9132 Gene Carpenter-------------------753-6464
Seneca Villas
Holly Hill
Adriana Villas
Sandhill Villas
Margaux Villas
Village of Bonita
Gerry & Meryle Bedard-----------750-4133
Bonita Villas
Patty Colhoun--------------------751-1040
Mariel Villas
Kenya Villas
Sheryl Cohen---------------------751-4448
Nancy Hellekson-----------------350-6451
By the Numbers Answers
1. T here are 94 total Christmas trees decorating
The Villages recreation centers - 56 in Regional
Recreation Centers and 38 in Village Recreation
Centers.
2. As of December 1st Operation Shoebox sent
30,000 Christmas stockings to the troops filled
with goodies, notions, toiletries and personal
thanks from home. Last year over 29,000 stockings were sent and the final total this year will
approach 40,000!
3. From Thanksgiving through New Years about
60,000 are expected to visit The Villages and be
issued guest ID cards. Since many of the visitors and guests do not obtain Guest Pass ID,
the population of The Villages almost doubles
over the holidays if everyone coming could be
counted. In the last 12 months 188,077 guest ID
cards have been issued.
4. The Christmas trees at Spanish Springs and Lake
Sumter Landing are the tallest at 37 Feet.
November By the Numbers Answers:
1. T here are 34 roundabouts in The Villages - 5
north of CR466, 17 between CR466 and CR466a,
and 12 south of CR466A. There are 31 in Sumter
County, 3 in Marion County and none in Lake
County.
2. There are 34 completed tunnels in The Villages
north or CR466A, and 8 more tunnels opening
at CR466A and south.
3. There are currently 40 intersections interior
and bordering The Villages controlled by signal
lights – 28 traffic signals on along county roads
such as CR 466, 42, and 44, and another 12 are
along major residential thoroughfares such as El
Camino and Morse Boulevard.
4. One – crossing US441/27, which is the only public golf cart bridge in the United States crossing
a US highway.
VHA Newcomers
ASHENHURST, Jack & Ginny
BALASKA, Michael & Alice
BLOOMCAMP, Francis W.
BOOTH, Dwight & BOEHLER,
Deborah
BUDNAR, Mike & Kathryn
CAMPBELL, Doris
CARTER, Dale & Manuela
CONDON, Bill & Pat
CORNWALL, Patrick & Sue
COTE, Allan & Sandy
DEMPSEY, Jim & Joyce
DiDOMENICO, Antonio & Ruth F.
EWING-CHOW, Peter & Paulette
FEE, Dennis & VAN NOY, Carol
FLASCH, Colleen & Michael
FORSTALL, Harold & Maria
GILMORE, Patrick & Mary
GRACZYK, Marcia & Gene
GRIFFIN, Mick & Char
HALLIDAY, Sabina
HOLLAND, Fred & Peggy
JONES, Sharon & Steve
KALTENBAUGH, Barry & Pat
KEITH, David
KEYS, Gary S. & JEPKO-KEYS,
Joann M.
KNUTH, Brian & Patrice
LaROCHELLE, Rose
LAVIN, Max & Don
LAYMAN, Shirley
LeBEDNIK, Barbara & John
LEE, David A. & Qunitcoe A.M.
McLEAN, Donna
MEADE, Richard C. & Josann J.
MILLIGAN, John K. & Kathleen Z.
MOSEMAN, Doug & Carol
MUSSER, Benjamin L. & Sharon C.
POINTIOUS, Douglas & Sharon
PORTER, Gerald & Joanne
PRYOR, Mark & Diane
RAINES, Alfred N. II
REESE, David & Susan
RINGER, Gary & Linda
ROEDER, Larry, Sandra & Christian
SCHERMERHORN, George & Mary
SHEEHAN, Maureen &
PARNASS, Corky
SHORE, Eva
SMITH, Ernest W. (Bill), Janet S.
STOVER, Allan & Jean Ann
TAYLOR, Neil & Beverly
VISZLAY, John & Sandra
WALSH, Noreen T.
WHEELING, Roger & Linda
WOODIN, Donna & O’Brien,
Edwin (Tom)
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Moffitt a Comprehensive Cancer Institute
According to the National Cancer Institute, the
“Comprehensive” designation is conferred upon
an elite group of cancer centers that represent
“the strongest institutions in the nation dedicated
to scientific innovation and excellence; to
interdisciplinary research, training and education;
and to coordinated recognition and pursuit of new
research opportunities.” Each NCI Comprehensive
Cancer Center receives grant support from the
NCI and has an enhanced stature that attracts other
federal and private grant funding as well. Moffitt
is Florida’s only Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Moffitt is also one of only four Cancer Centers in
the South ranked in the nation’s top 50 and listed as
the South’s best, head of Emory, Shands and Mayo.
Total Cancer Care
Moffitt’s Total Cancer Care™ program for
cancer patients in the community includes working
together to improve and provide access to cancer
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prevention, health and wellness. Someday, you or
others participating in this research may need drug
therapy to treat your disease. Should this occur, your
doctor will want to use gene-based technology to
find the best drug for you. If a promising new drug
is available that may benefit you, Moffitt (through
your doctor) will
contact you with this information.
Total Cancer Care is Moffitt Cancer Center’s
comprehensive approach to cancer that enables
researchers and caregivers to identify and meet all
the needs of a patient and his or her family during
the patient’s lifetime and for future generations.
Total Cancer Care follows the patient throughout
her or his life, including screening, diagnosis
and treatment of cancer. Translational research is
incorporated at each step along this continuum
of care and follow-up. Total Cancer Care is a
partnership of patients, doctors and researchers
trying to advance cancer care through personalized
medicine.
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