November,2015

November 2015
On behalf of the entire Citrus Park Staff, we would like to welcome back our returning Citrus Park
residents and especially our new tenants, who are spending their first season with us. We hope you had a
pleasant summer and are ready for a warm and exciting winter with us here in Citrus Park.
Please take note of a few friendly reminders:
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The Administration Office will be closed for lunch from 12:30 – 1:30 Monday thru Friday.
When contacting the Office at 239-992-3030 you will be prompted to our telephone
directory. Please listen carefully to the entire message as all of our extensions will be listed.
Example; Receptionist is extension 100, Mobile Home Representative is extension 130 and
the RV Representative is extension 140. Please use the automated system to call in any
visitors or guests that you might be expecting at 239-992-8144.
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The staffed mailroom hours will be from 12:15 – 3:15 P.M. Monday thru Friday. Our
postal delivery takes place between 11 a.m. and noon during the week. For this reason our
goal is to have that day’s received mail in your mailbox by 3 p.m. For any mailroom
questions or concerns please contact Mandy Soards at 992-3030 ext. 200. Make sure you give
a warm welcome to our new mailroom staff member Sandy Smith! She might be new to our
Citrus Park team but most certainly not new to the postal service workforce.
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A $20.00 processing fee will apply for any APPROVED applications for additions, electric
upgrades, sheds and concrete. This fee is due upon receipt and pickup of your permit
authorization letter in the Administration Office. Denied applications will be returned to the
applicant at no charge. Expect a 5 to 10 day turn around for your application to be processed.
Important: Only 1 shed is permitted on a site. If you upgrade your shed then you must
remove the old one! Taking a shed from another site and placing it elsewhere without a City
Permit is subject to a fine through Code Enforcement.
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Please note that any vendor you decide to use for work on the outside of your home must
have their insurance and liability information on file at the Administration Office. Otherwise,
Citrus Park will not permit them to work on the property. Please make certain the vendor you
intend to use has provided this information to the Administration Office in advance.
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It has been mandated that ALL bulk items (TV’s, sofas, beds, mattresses, appliances etc.) be
placed in our designated location next to our recyclable container at the Clubhouse parking
lot. Please do not contact Advance Disposal as they will not pick up any curb side items!! NO
CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS!! Violators will be fined.
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The cost for a new or replacement bar code on your vehicle is $20.00, which is available
between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Barcodes are available to homeowners ONLY!
For continued up to date information and application forms (i.e. background/credit checks), visit our
website at www.mycitruspark.com. Be sure and like us on Facebook (My Citrus Park) for pictures,
videos, events and the latest Citrus Park highlights.
Welcome back!!
Tamara Swan
President
www.MyCitrusPark.com
Upcoming Events - Tickets on Sale
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Saturday,
November
14th
@
Clubhouse
7pm
$8
Entertainment
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KEEP
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IT’S A
BYOB
PARTY
THE NIGHT TRAIN BAND
@ REC HALL
Thursday, November 26th
Tickets available at the Activities Office
$15
Seating Beginning at 1pm
Meal Served at 2pm
Menu:
~ Basket of Assorted Rolls and Butter
~ Medley of Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Corn, Olives,
Cucumbers and Choice of Seasonal Dressing
~ Whole Roasted Hand - Carved Tom Turkey,
Holiday Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Sweet Potatoes,
Green Bean Casserole, Mashed Potatoes
and Natural Gravy
~ Pumpkin Pie
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Upcoming Events - Tickets on Sale
WORLD WAR II
AMERICA
THANK YOU
YOU’VE DONE SO MUCH FOR OUR COUNTRY.
HAVE LUNCH ON US!
AMS
Freebies
$7
CITRUS PARK
Tickets available
PRESENTS
Activities Office
HAVE LECTURE WILL TRAVEL
A STEVEN VALDESPINO PROGRAM
Celebrating The Greatest Generation
Monday
6 p.m.
Music, Movies & War News
The Club House
November 16 The Sights,
of 1940-1945 America
NOVEMBER 11TH @ 1PM
REC HALL
ALL VETERANS PLEASE SIGN UP AT THE
ACTIVITIES OFFICE BY NOVEMBER 9TH.
Is your home protected by
working smoke alarms?
Helping keep Bonita Springs safe, the Bonita Springs
Fire Control and Rescue District is offering Free Smoke
Alarms on
November 19th @ 10am - 12:30pm at the Rec Hall
NEW YEAR’S EVE
CLUBHOUSE
12.31.2015
to those that may have missing, non-working or expired
smoke alarms in their homes.
It will be first come, first serve.
With a maximum of 2 per house.
6:30 DINNER/ 8PM PARTY
FEATURING DJ ENTERAINMENT
CHAMPAGNE TOAST
DINNER - Frisco’s Catering
DOOR PRIZES
BEST MASK CONTEST
CO-HOST MARDI GRAS
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TICKETS
AVAILABLE
DECEMBER 1ST
AT THE
ACTIVITIES
OFFICE
$40
November 2015
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Wed
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Fri
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Sat
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MHOA Mtg
3:30pm- 5pm
@ CH
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Veterans Day
Lunch
1pm @ RH
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Flu Shots
1pm
@ RH
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14Drive thru the
Park Sale 8am
Welcome Back
Dance @ CH
Night Train Band
$8
7pm
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World War II
America
6pm
@ CH
$7
Free Smoke
Alarm 10am
@ RH
Thanksgiving
Dinner
@ RH 2pm
$15
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Angels Care
Home Health
Community
Classroom
Fall Prevention
Clubhouse
1:45pm
December 2015
NYE Tickets
on Sale
Activities Office
Ft. Lauderdale
Christmas
Pageant
$105
Craft Show
8am @ CH
Winter
Wonderland
Dance 7pm
@ CH
MHOA Mtg
3:30pm @ CH
Pancake Breakfast
Chorus
8am @ CH
Kenmark Air
Coffee & Donuts
4pm @ CH
Pancake Breakfast
Snobirds
8am @ CH
Kids Christmas
Party
4pm @ CH
Christmas
Concert
7pm @ CH
New Years Eve
6:30pm @ CH
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Christmas Dinner
2pm @ CH
Healthy You
Angels Care Home Health will discuss
Fall Prevention.
November 20th @ Clubhouse
1:45pm
Refreshments will be served.
Please sign up at the Activities Office.
November 12th
1pm @ Rec Hall
Please sign up at the
Rec Hall bulletin board.
Health Screenings at the Rec Hall
every Thursday from 10am - 12:30pm
Dr. Michael Shahla
5 foods to buy in November
Brussels Sprouts
This vegetable may not have been your favorite thing to eat as a child, but it’s an excellent source of vitamin C, which
makes it a great food to include in your diet during the cold and flu season. A cruciferous vegetable, Brussels sprouts are
packed with anti-cancer compounds which flush out carcinogens and may also help prevent tumour growth.
Cabbage
Rich in vitamins C and K, cabbage is also a top-rated food for cancer prevention. Eating more cabbage may help lower
your risk of breast, colon and prostate cancers. Plus, new research shows eating this type of cruciferous vegetables could
help keep your immune system functioning at top-notch.
Carrots
Not just for rabbits, carrots are significant health benefits for humans, too. Beta-carotene, which gives carrots their
bright orange colour, is a carotenoid which converts to vitamin A in the body, and may help improve your night vision.
Plus, carotenoids like beta-carotene are also proven to protect against cancer.
Leeks
Leeks are a great ingredient to add flavour to sauces, soups, casseroles and stir-fries, while also providing a good source
of dietary fibre, iron and vitamin C.
Winter Squash
Squash is an excellent source of antioxidants and immune boosters. Beta-carotene converts to vitamin
A in the body–essential for healthy eyes and bone growth. Winter squash is also rich in potassium, which may help
lower your risk of developing high blood pressure.
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Information
Howl - O - Ween
Pumpkin Carving Contest
WINNER
Lori Beckett
Activities
Victoria Traficanti
Activities Director
Corner
Happy November
Hello everyone and welcome to November!
A lot will be going on this month so please make sure to
check all bulletin boards that are located at the
Clubhouse and Rec Hall! You can also find events posted
on our facebook page
www.facebook.com/MyCitrusPark
Entertainment by:
Solid Gold
Just a few updates and reminders.
Co Hosted by: Chorus
Lost or forgotten items can be turned into the
Activities Office where we have a lost and found box.
Last season I had many complaints regarding the trash
situation in the Clubhouse. If you have an event or social
gathering, the Activities Office will provide you with
enough trash bags for your event. If you come across an
empty can without a bag, please DO NOT throw in your
trash. Let us know in the Office and we will take care
of it. If your social gathering is over, please empty and
replace the bags. The trash compactor is
located right outside behind the Clubhouse.
If the trash situation continues we will have to enforce a
security deposit for each event that you schedule.
Group leaders; please make sure everything is cleaned
and stored away before the new group starts. Your
reserved time includes both SET UP and CLEAN UP.
Clubhouse reservations are taken on a first come first
serve basis.
Clubhouse furniture shall not be removed from
clubhouse at any time.
No glitter or confetti is allowed in the clubhouse facility.
If tape is used, it must be removed completely from all
surfaces.
Wishing everyone a safe and Happy
Thanksgiving. The thought for the
month: Laugh, Laugh, Laugh. The
most we can do is our best.
Saturday, December 5th
7pm
Clubhouse
$6
Tickets available at the Activities Office
Mail
Please make sure to either stop by or call the mailroom
upon your arrival back for the season to resume your mail
here at Citrus Park.
If not, your mail Will continue to be forwared north.
To reach the mail room, please call Mandy @ 239-992-3030
ext.200
Security Department
Your medical needs are important to us. Please let us know
the time frame you are expecting Doctors, Nurses, or
Physical Therapists at your home. This will relieve the added
pressure of calling the gate each day. ALL entries through
this gate are documented. Please update your phone
number at the Administration Office in order to be directly
connected to our automated line for your convenience.
To call in your guest please dial 992-8144.
To gain entry your guest needs to provide us with full name
/address along with your call to the auto line.
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Group Activities
Canada Day 2016
Shuffleboard Club
hockey night in Canada
mark your calendars for
Saturday, Feb.20th, 2016 at the Clubhouse.
Ticket sales Jan.29th at the Rec Hall.
Same band Deb & Ray
Share the wealth 50/50
Pack your jerseys, and we will see you there
President Lynn Dow
further info at a later date
The Shuffleboard Club like to extend an invitation to ALL
to come and play on Mondays and Wednesdays, both days
at 9:00 a.m. You need to come at least 15 minutes before
9:00 for any information. We understand that some may
not know how to play, however there are many members
that will be willing to help those who would like to learn
the correct way to play. We hope you will just come! It is an
excellent way to meet new people, make new friends, and
have fun shuffling. Sticks are available behind the library
door. There are some exciting activities planned this winter
season. More information will be in future newsletters.
Come join us, it is a promise you will enjoy yourself and
meet some great people. Last year many new people joined
and we the shuffleboard club hope for many more people to
come and play the game.
Welcome back to Citrus Park.
Hope everyone had a
wonderful summer.
The computer club is ready for 2016.
Nov 15th
Don Galbraith - Getting your computer ready for 2016
@ Clubhouse. Sunday meetings are the 1st and 3rd
Sunday of the month at 1:00pm in the
Clubhouse (this is subject to change.)
The Beginners/Intermediate computer classes will begin
on Wednesday, January 6th in the Rec Hall at 9:00 am
If you are going to get a new computer we can set it up
for a small donation which will go to purchase
computers for deserving children.
Don’t forget our web site www.citrusparkcc.com
Relay for Life
Relay for Life is a support group which generates funds to
support the American Cancer Society’s programs.
The Sassy Survivors of Citrus Park is the Relay for Life
team in our retirement community and we hold
fund-raisers so we and other survivors of cancer will be able
to celebrate more birthdays. If “the Big C” has touched
your life and you are interested in “paying back” or
“paying forward” for the technology and T.L.C. which
have given you hope, please contact Ginny Bernstorf,
team leader of the Sassy Survivors, at 239-992-3365.
During the craft show in December, Sassy’s Coffee house
will be our first fund - raiser of the season. This event will
be held in the Clubhouse. We prepare and serve hot beverages, delicious brunch dishes and some home-prepared
baked goods.
Ukulele Group
Join our cool and crazy Ukulele Group this season and
learn a new hobby that will give you a new outlook,
better health, opportunities to help others, and a whole
bunch of new friends. Don’t worry if you’ve never played
an instrument, don’t sing so well, or don’t know music.
Call Sherri Bruder- 239-564-7437 or email
[email protected] for questions or help with
obtaining a uke. Then show up at the Clubhouse on
Tuesdays at 2:00 or Saturdays at 10:00 for a life changing
experience.
Saturday, December 12, the Ukulele Group is inviting all
our friends and neighbors to join us for a concert by
Ukulele/Banjolele virtuoso, Peter Moss, who is traveling
from England to perform for us in Citrus Park. He will
do a concert following the Pancake Breakfast at 10:00
and then a ukulele workshop. So come to the Pancake
Breakfast (8:00-10:00) and then stay for a morning of
music. If you missed him last year, here’s your chance.
Not for uke players only!! No tickets necessary, but we
will accept donations. Thank you. Call Sherri Bruder
239-564-7437 for information.
Bible Study
Rejoice in the Lord Bible Study will start at
Ginny Bernstorf ’s, on Dec. 2nd, at 9:45a.m.
All who enjoy digging nuggets of golden wisdom out of the
Bible are welcome to join in the fellowship. Give Ginny a
call 239-992-3365 if you plan to participate.
Belles of Harmony
Ever thought of singing in an all girls band? Here’s next
best...singing harmony with girls, no band! Join the Belles!
An exciting year is planned. Music will include a little Sister
Sledge, a little Helen Redd, a little Paul McCartney, mixed
with some Broadway, and a few favorite oldies! Reading
music is not required....we have everything needed to help
you! For more information, call Anita Stoskoff at
239-498-7246 or LouAnne Diller at 239-949-7037.
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Group Actvities
Ohio Day
VETERANS DAY
Save the date...Sunday, February 28, 2016. An afternoon BY Ginny Bernstorf
of fun, food, music and prizes at the Rec Hall. And, all
are invited!
World War I, the “war to end all wars,” was one arduous
battle after another but an armistice was reached between the
Healthy lifestyle and aging
Allied Nations and Germany on the 11th hour of the 11th
with Therese
day of the 11th month. For that reason, November 11, 1918
Have you thought of improving your health and lifestyle,
is generally regarded as the end of World War I.
slow down your aging process, even maybe reverse it
somewhat? Do you need more energy, more mobility,
In November 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed
do you need to lose weight, exercise more, cultivate
November 11th as the first commemoration of Armistice
your mind, improve your memory, let go of negative
Day with the following words: “To us in America, the reflechabits, emotions or limitations etc….
tions of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in
Well, every Tuesday at 12:OO noon, starting in Novemthe heroism of those who died in the country’s service and
ber, we meet in the Conference Room till 1:30PM , next
with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from
to the Club House. We chat, share, support each other’s,
which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has
have fun, and learn a lot. Every other week we bring a
given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice
healthy dish to share. In previous years, we have tasted
in the councils of the nations....”
some scrumptious, creative new recipes .
One step at a time, in mind, body and spirit, let’s faThe original concept for the celebration was for a day
cilitate repair or protection. Our bodies are so smart
observed with parades, public meetings and a brief
and magical. Let’s give them more loving attention. We
suspension of business, beginning at 11 a.m. Our “Grand Old
deserve it. It can be fun, easy and so rewarding!
Flag” was to be flown in honor of the courageous men and
For questions or to register, please call:Therese Harmon
women who have served the cause of freedom in
@574-229-2046 , facilitator, or stop by @7-20.
wartime and peacetime. Thankfully, it will catch the breeze
I am here to be of help and service.
this Veterans’ Day as it has for the past 96 years.
We would like to thank everyone at Citrus Park for
all of the cards and phone calls during Alma’s illness
and after she ended her journey in this life.
The blessings and support showed us how many
friends Alma had and how much she will be missed.
Numerous residents of Citrus Park have served the cause of
freedom at home and abroad; thus, we honor and thank each
during Veterans’ Day 2015. Among those veterans who
responded to my invitation to be a part of this
celebration and recognition of their patriotism are:
Jim Seagraves (U.S.Army Intelligence) during Viet Nam, Al
Tully, WWII, (U.S. Air Force, P-38 pilot),
John Konwinski ( US Army 1959-62, served at an
anti-aircraft missile base in Germany), Bob Bernstorf
(U.S.M.C., WWII, and U.S. Army Reserve). We salute all
veterans, especially, those who are our friends and neighbors
who have protected our nation and other nations, as well.
ALL VETERANS PLEASE SIGN UP AT THE
ACTIVITIES OFFICE FOR OUR NOVEMBER
11TH EVENT AT THE REC HALL
She always spoke very fondly of all the good times
she had playing bocce ball, bingo and cards.
Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts.
Arthur Hoerenz and Family
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House keeping
Meal preparations
Medicine reminders
Grocery shopping
and putting away
Personal care
Errands
Sunday, December 13th
$105
The Bus departs at 10 am from
Citrus Park Clubhouse parking lot.
The Pageant show begins at 2pm.
Enjoy the Buffet after the show.
Return to park approximately 8pm.
Sign up at the Activities Office
Do you need help with?
Drive to and from
doctor appointments
Laundry,
Mobility/Exercise
Activities and
socialization,
Companionship
Pet care
Monitor medication
Wheel chair
Bed bound patients,
Stroke recovery care,
Alzheimer’s,
Dementia…
Free Wellness Wake up Call: A piece of mind knowing that you and your
loved ones are ok. You tell us what time to call.
Many more based on the clients request
Doctor Douglas Merlo
24830 S. Tamiami trail Suite 1000
Bonita Springs FL 34134
(239)948-3280 Ask for Mary
Kids Christmas Party
December 22nd
@ Clubhouse
Sign up at the Activities Office
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