HOOTS FROM THE OWLS - Northdale Civic Association, Inc.

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January 2015
HOOTS OF THE MONTH
Meet Al & Sandra Reina: Al is a native Floridian born in Tampa to Dalia and Alfred, Sr.
His grandparents, Salvatore and Maria, immigrated from Sicily, Italy around 1903. The Reina
families were always involved in the grocery business in Ybor City. Years later Salvatore started
the Sevilla Olive Company on 2nd Ave. in Ybor. Al began working at the warehouse as a youngster
learning much from his grandfather. Much of his love of the food business began at that time. He
worked at the olive company until it was sold. His next endeavor was as a frozen food buyer at
Sexton Valenti Produce. After many years at Sexton’s he went to work for Kraft Foods then US
Food in the same capacity. He retired several years ago after being a food rep traveling the state.
Don’t get him started talking about food.
Sandy was born in Manhattan to Elna and Raymond O’Bryan. Her mother’s parents had
immigrated from Asturias, Spain to Cuba in the early 1900s then to Tampa; the other half being
French Canadian and Irish. When her mother was thirteen the family left Tampa for New York
because of greater job opportunities. They didn’t return to Tampa until the 1950s.
Al and Sandy actually met because her grandparents decided to build the family house right
across the street from where Al and his family would buy their house a year later. They both
went to the Washington Jr. High and then Jefferson High School. They did not date until senior
year and were married three years later. Al was working at the Olive Plant and Sandy was
raising their three children. Sandy enrolled at HCC when the youngest was five and graduated
from USF with a BA in education. She began her assignment as a first grade teacher in Plant City
later taught at Temple Terrace at all grade levels; the last thirteen years working as a bilingual
resource teacher. Al had retired four years before from US Foods and was helping with Sandy’s
mom.
Al and Sandy are blessed with eight grandchildren; six girls and two boys. Sandy was concerned
about free time after retirement; there isn’t any. They joined the Owls three years ago and now
they have Owl friends added to gym friends. You can find Al at the YMCA every morning on the
machines and in the pool. Sandy loves water aerobics at Shapes. She is an avid reader with two
kindles and a stack of books on the shelf. On
Tuesday she meets with her watercolor group;
Wednesday at St. Paul Bible study and on Fridays
you can find her at Life’s Treasures Thrift store.
Since retirement Al and Sandy have been on
many trips including Ireland, Scotland, London,
Canada AND Owl excursions (very special).
“Thank you to all the Owls that make this
possible for the rest of us to enjoy”.
Al & Sandy Reina
OWLS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
There are written policies on our website which also lists future events not yet printed
in calendars. Visit www.Northdale OWLS.org & become informed!
Unless noted, activities originate at Northdale Park, 15550 Spring Pine Dr., Tampa, FL. 33624
Jan 6, Tues – TODAY’S ENTERTAINMENT: Sax, Strings & Sings! By Gene Cannon
Jan 9, Fri – 6th Annual Seniors Crime Prevention & Safety Fair @ FREE
 9:30 AM—1:30 PM …. Free admission, free food, drinks, raffle prizes & more!
 There will be a variety of presentations, displays and other information pertaining to
Crime Prevention & Personal Safety for seniors. Drop Box on site for unneeded or
expired prescription drugs for safe disposal by the Sheriff’s Department.
 Bring your personal information for safe document shredding and disposal.
 Take time to learn what to do, & what not to do, regarding your personal safety!
Contact: Bill Castens (813) 963-3539, or Deputy Chris DePolis (813) 247-0947
Jan 11, Sunday Matinee – Owls Take in Carrollwood Players @ Pay At The Door
 2:30 PM Meet at 4333 Gunn Hwy – On Golden Pond, a light drama love story.
Contact: Nancy Stearns (813) 961-4438
Jan 15, Thurs – Explore Your Artistic Talents at PAINTING WITH A TWIST @ $35
 9:30 AM til noon -- Meet your friends at Painting With A Twist, 12926 N. Dale Mabry
(S.W. corner Dale Mabry & South Village Drive). This hands-on, stroke-by-stroke art
venue that combines camaraderie and creativity, allowing you to create your
masterpiece with step-by-step instruction with an experienced local artist. You will have
fun and leave with a one-of-a-kind creation and a new found talent. Canvas, paint,
brushes & aprons provided. This is an easy-going, fun-loving approach to painting.
 Dutch lunch following at Circles Bistro, Carrollwood Village Shoppes.
Contact Ruth Zeigler (813) 962-0397 - Learn you are a fabulous artist while laughing!
Jan 19, Mon – Bunco at Brunchies, 14366 N. Dale Mabry Hwy@ $16
 10 AM Fee covers cost of lunch and prizes – Games start at 10 AM Sharp!
Jan 21, Wed – Lunch Bunch @ Red Lobster (Separate Checks)
 11:30 AM Meet at Red Lobster, 11601 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
 Go to their website & fill out membership form & receive a Free Appetizer or Dessert!
Contact: Marty Katz (813) 961-5649 – Please Sign-up at meeting or call. Headcount is needed!
Jan 23, Fri – DALI'/PICASSO - PICASSO/DALI' @ $40
 9:30 AM Martz bus departs Park (estimated return 3:30 PM). Get on the MARTZ BUS &
ride over to St. Petersburg DALI MUSEUM to see this rare event before it travels to
Barcelona. Spain’s GREATEST 20TH CENTURY SURREALISTS are featured side by side for
comparisons. We will follow the museum docent to learn about surrealism & the artists,
or you may chose to go it alone using the museum’s free headsets.
 We will enjoy Dutch lunch at the newly appointed Sundial. Still in renovation process it
is already a delight to those who love new places, new faces, new shops & restaurants.
Contact: Sylvia Katz (813) 961-5649
Jan 28, 2015 Wed – Visit Snowbird Extravaganza in Lakeland, FL @ $24 $11 (Another $ deal)
 9 AM County bus departs Park (estimated return is 3:30 PM)
 See the largest Extravaganza in our area. It covers the entire Lakeland Center. You will
see Snowbird information booths, free entertainment, samples, and freebees.
 Dutch lunch at Buddy Freddy’s in Plant City and YOU get $10 refund for lunch money!!
Contact: Don Clark (813) 985-4859
OWLS HELP LESS FORTUNATE : In addition to food & toy drives for Metropolitan
Ministries & Toys for Tots, we collect box tops (education), used eye glasses (Lions), used
hearing aids (Sertoma), aluminum tabs (Shriner’s Hospital), cell phones (SALT), used postage
stamps (Sons Of Norway), slightly used or new pillow cases (Dress A Girl).
--------- Bring your donations to the Park, or to any OWLS meeting! -----------Feb 3, Tues – Monthly Meeting & Pot-Luck Lunch-11 AM at Park – Bring FOOD
Entertainment: Clint Giesler singing Owls Style Songs!
Feb 12, Thurs – Dine at Hooters & then enjoy TBL Hockey vs St Louis Blues @ $35 (Good deal)
 5 PM Depart Park for Thursday evening “supper” & hockey (est. return 10:30 PM)
 Pre-game Dutch dining at Hooters’ Channelside location (will put us in the hockey
mood) located east of the Ice Palace (or you can dine at arena).
 Root for the home team as the Tampa Bay Lighting beat the Blues!
Contact: Don Clark (813) 985-4859 – Fee covers transport, parking & game ticket.
Feb 13, Fri – “American Songbook, The Golden Age of Melody” Indoor Concert at Park @ FREE
 6:30 PM Doors Open (program ends at 8:30PM) – Sunday dress & enjoy indoor concert!
 7 PM PM Cello & Piano Duo Concert: Theresa Villani, cello & Anne Marie Scotto, piano.
 This is a very special treat that you do not want to miss…. Bring a friend and enjoy!
 Sponsored by the Northdale Civic Association for enjoyment by all!
Contact: Nancy Stearns (813) 961-4438 - Light refreshments & coffee available at intermission.
Feb 15, Sunday Matinee – Owls Take in Carrollwood Players @ Pay At The Door
 2:30 PM Meet at 4333 Gunn Hwy – Sherlock Holmes & the Case of the Jersey Lily, Oscar
Wilde brings Lily Langtry to Baker Street.
Feb 16, Mon – Bunco at Brunchies, 14366 N. Dale Mabry Hwy@ $16
Feb 18, Wed – Lunch Bunch @ Michael’s Grill (Separate Checks)
 11:30 AM Meet at Michael’s Grill, 11702 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
 Everyone loved the huge selection available on past visits!
Feb 19, Thurs – CSI: The Experience – Can You Solve The Crime? @ $42 -- CANCELLED EVENT
Mar 3, Tues – Monthly Meeting with Corned Beef & Cabbage Lunch-11 AM at Park @ $4
 Entertainment by Maio Family – Bag Pipes, Irish Dancing & Such!
 DO NOT BRING FOOD DISH THIS MONTH! Tom & Bette Murray and John Erb are
cooking! Get in the Irish Mood “Life is like a cup of tea, it’s all in how you make it!”
 Prepay $4 for your Irish meal ticket or stand-in-line and pay at the door for “meal deal”:
Corned Beef, Cabbage, Potato & Carrots, a roll, cookie & a bottle of water!
 If you do not like Corned Beef & Cabbage bring your own bagged lunch.
Contact: Bill Castens (813) 340-9436 – WEAR SOMETHING GREEN!
Mar 4, Wed – OWLS TOUR OAKLAWN CEMETERY @ $9
 9:30 AM County Bus leaves Northdale Park for tour of Tampa’s first public graveyard
hosted by Miss Prudence Fipwhistle, (1850-1900) a/k/a Maureen Patrick (return 2PM)
 An affable ghost, Prudence knows where the bodies are buried, and how they got there –
former Mayors, the wealthy, the ne’er do well, slaves and their masters, pirates,
preachers, and many more. You will also learn about Victorian grave art, during tour.
 Dutch Lunch at Carmine’s in Ybor City. Miss Prudence may join us!
Contact: Gail Wise – (813) 935-3344 - Fee covers transport & tour guide fee.
Mar 16, Mon – Bunco at Brunchies, 14366 N. Dale Mabry Hwy@ $16
Mar 18, Wed – Lunch Bunch at Brio Tuscan Restaurant (separate checks)
 11:30 AM Meet at Brio Tuscan, International Mall (just East of Cheese Cake Factory)
 Brio Tuscan Restaurant is rated as one of the best ten restaurants in Tampa!
Mar 19, Thurs - First Annual Northdale Owls Homemade Apple Pie Baking Contest
 11 AM to 1 PM - Deliver pies to Park for JUDGING. Men and Women: Brush up on pie
baking skills and enter our First Annual Apple Pie Baking Contest. Pies will be served at
the Old Fashioned Picnic on Friday, Mar 20th. We're going to need lots of pies!
 Contest Rules: Two crust, using any apple variety or combination of apples. Crust and
filling must be made from scratch. No help! This is your entry. Bring your pie in a 9
inch disposable pie pan. Pies will be judged on flavor, filling, crust, overall appearance
and creativity. A full list of ingredients with your name and telephone number must
accompany entry. Winners: First place grand prize winner & two runners-up for second
place prizes. See complete list of contest rules on Marty's table.
Contact: Ruth Zeigler (813) 962-0397 - Call Ruth to register no later than March 3rd.
Mar 20, Fri - “Old Fashioned Picnic In The Park”, Catered by John Erb @ $7
 10 AM – Meet in picnic area at Northdale Park for fun, games, and camaraderie.
 We will eat Pulled Pork, Grilled Chicken, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Potato Salad, Cole
Slaw, Root Beer Floats & Water at noon. Homemade apple pie & coffee for dessert!
 See how many of the Northdale Owls and other trivia questions you can answer!
 Bring lawn chairs, yard games, board games and cards, we'll have the B-I-N-G-O! ...
 Bring your musical instrument and entertain us! ... Enjoy singing? Get up a group and
give us a short performance. Let’s have fun and also eat some of John Erbs cooking!
Contact: Ruth Zeigler (813) 962-0397 - Need volunteers to help set up, serve and clean up.
Mar 21, Sat – WINTER PARK ART FESTIVAL @ $25
 9:30 AM Martz bus leaves Northdale Park for Winter Park (estimated return 6:30 PM).
 THIS INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED ART FESTIVAL IS SECOND TO NONE & NOT
TO BE MISSED. WE WILL TAKE A MARTZ COACH. YOU HAVE APPROX. 5 hrs.
FOR ART, LUNCH ON YOUR OWN (GREAT INDIE RESTAURANTS) AND SHOPPING.
Contact: Sylvia Katz (813) 961-5649
Mar 22, Sunday Matinee – Owls Take in Carrollwood Players @ Pay At The Door
 2:30 PM Meet at 4333 Gunn Hwy – Looking, a comedy about middle aged singles!
Apr 4, Sat – Easter Egg Hunt at Northdale Park @ Free
 10 AM – Bring grandchildren (bring basket), or just come to watch the fun!
 Don’t be late --- once the hunts begin, they are over quickly!
Contact: Martha Hughes (813) 477-0924 – Volunteers needed – Call or see Martha if available.
Apr 7, Tues – Monthly Meeting & Pot-Luck Lunch-11 AM at Park – Bring FOOD
Apr 11, Sat – Enjoy Family Fun Festival – 3500+ people attend --- Free
 Northdale Park – Free Parking – Free Food & Free Entertainment!
 10 AM View Parade into Park including Gaither High’s Marching Band
Contact: Ann Frisbie (813) 968-8460 – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED & APPRCIATED!
Apr 15, Wed – Lunch Bunch at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant (separate checks)
 11:30 AM – Meet at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 4110 W. Boy Scout Blvd
(West Columbus across from International Mall)
Apr 17, Fri – Medieval Times (cancelled event)
Apr 19, Sunday Matinee – Owls Take in Carrollwood Players @ Pay At The Door
 2:30 PM Meet at 4333 Gunn Hwy – Breaking Legs, a comedy of murder & menance
Italian Style!
Apr 20, Mon – Bunco at Brunchies, 14366 N. Dale Mabry Hwy@ $16
Apr 23, Thurs – – Tour Hillsborough County Emergency Operations Center @ $23
 9:30 AM Martz bus departs Park. Interesting & Educational (est. return 2:30 PM)
 HCEOC is the central coordination facility for all disasters: Fire Rescue, Police,
Hurricanes, Mobile Command Vehicles, Customized Motor & Trailer Units, Mobile
Medical Vehicles, 9-1-1 Dispatch, and more.
 Dutch lunch at Spaghetti Warehouse following tour.
Contact: Ruth Zeigler (813) 962-0397
Apr 29, Wed – Armed Forces History Museum Tour & Lunch @ $14
 9:15 AM County bus departs for Largo (est. return 2 PM)
 Embark upon a guided journey through a WWI trench, Perl Harbor, South Pacific,
Germany, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq & more. 50,000 sq. ft. of the largest military collection
in the Southeast. A history of the evolution of military equipment.
 Fee covers transport & admission. Dutch lunch at nearby Cracker Barrel.
Contact: Bill Castens (813) 340-9436
May 5, Tues – Monthly Meeting & Pot-Luck Lunch-11 AM at Park – Bring FOOD
May 18, Mon – Bunco at Brunchies, 14366 N. Dale Mabry Hwy@ $16
May 19, Tues - Tour Federal Courthouse, Artfully Transformed into Le Meridien Hotel @ $21
 10 AM Martz bus departs for Boutique Hotel, The Le Meridien Tampa (return 2PM)
 Throughout the hotel, contemporary style complements rich, historic elements. From
the elegant Library with its floor-to-ceiling rare Terrazzo Italian marble walls to guest
rooms and suites that remain adorned with original architectural highlights, thoughtful
touches pay tribute to a rich and honored past. Built in 1905, the building originally
housed the United States Post Office before it became the Old Federal Courthouse.
 Dutch Lunch on site in the Bizou, formerly the Main Courtroom.
Contact: Ruth Zeigler (813) 962-0397
May 20, Wed – Lunch Bunch at Renzo’s Argentine Restaurant (separate checks)
 11:30 AM Meet at Renzo’s Argentine Restaurant, 14445 N. Dale Mabry (located in the
GRAND PLAZA CENTER).
May 27, Wed – Rays vs Seattle Mariners @ $27
 11:45 AM County Bus departs Park (est. return 7 PM) – Fee covers admission & bus.
 Take me to the ballgame while enjoying the HOOT on every Rays Home Run!
 Dutch dine at Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill after game – Come have fun with OWLS!
Contact: Don Clark (813) 985-4859 - (Good deal: No Parking Fee, Good Seats & Good Company!
Jun 2, Tues – Monthly Meeting & Pot-Luck Lunch-11 AM at Park – Bring FOOD
OWLS TRANSPORT POOL: Call Shirley if you need a ride or willing to drive. We expect no
driver to go more than 5 miles out of their way. Contact Shirley Duke at (813) 962-7519
Jun 7, Sunday Matinee – Owls Take in Carrollwood Players @ Pay At The Door
 2:30 PM Meet at 4333 Gunn Hwy – Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, a comedy for
mature audiences!
Jun 11, Thurs - Hot Air Balloon Ride On Your Bucket List? Come Ride With Us @ $185
 4:15 AM (one hour before sunrise) meet at First Watch, 13186 N Dale Mabry at South
Village Drive, Carrollwood Village Plaza for a 3 1/2 hour Big Red Balloon Sightseeing
Adventure. Leave cars there and be transported to one of thirty launching fields,
depending on wind conditions that morning.
 See balloon's inflation, then take an hour flight from just above the treetops to an
altitude of 1000 feet, cruising over the Tampa area enjoying panoramic views of its
lakes, wildlife & unique landscape. Launch & landing fields are very seldom same field.
 After landing, enjoy traditional champagne toast and a brief history of ballooning before
being returned to First Watch for a full sit-down breakfast, all included in the price.
 Big Red Balloons has a 100% safety record and all of their pilots are FAA certified.
 There is a three degree Fahrenheit temperature change per 1000 feet, so dress
comfortable for the ground level but layer clothing if the weather is chilly. Wear hats,
sun glasses and sneakers or hiking boots. Open toed shoes are discouraged.
Contact: Ruth Zeigler (813) 962-0397. Deadline to sign up June 2
Jun 15, Mon – Bunco at Brunchies, 14366 N. Dale Mabry Hwy@ $16
Jun 17, Wed – Lunch Bunch at Roux Restaurant (separate checks)
 11:00 AM Meet at Roux Restaurant, 4205 S. MacDill. NOTE TIME TO MEET IS 11 AM!
June 24, Wed – Rays vs Toronto Blue Jays @ $27
 10:45 AM County Bus departs Park (est. return 6:30 PM) – Fee covers admission & bus.
Jul 7, Tues – Monthly Meeting & Pot-Luck Lunch-11 AM at Park – Bring FOOD
Jul 12, Sunday Matinee – Owls Take in Carrollwood Players @ Pay At The Door
 2:30 PM Meet at 4333 Gunn Hwy – The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, a farce
poking fun at “show biz”!
Jul 15, Wed – Lunch Bunch at TBD (separate checks)
 11:30 AM Meet at TBD
 DESTINATION BEING DETERMINED BUT SAVE THE DATE.
Jul 20, Mon – Bunco at Brunchies, 14366 N. Dale Mabry Hwy@ $16
July 29, Wed – Rays vs Detroit Tigers @ $27
 10:45 AM County Bus departs Park (est. return 6:30 PM) – Fee covers admission & bus.
“WEEKLY RECREATION PROGRAMS for OWLS”
Sponsored by: Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation & Conservation Department
in partnership with the Northdale Owls -- Contact Bill Castens at 813-340-9436
Pickleball Lessons
Tues/Thurs
9:00am-11:00am
Free!
Pickleball Play
Tues & Thurs
9:00am-2:00pm
Free!
Other indoor Pickleball “Play”: Wed @ 5 - 9pm, Sat @ 1 – 4pm + Outdoors anytime
Free!
Beginner/Improver Line Dance Mondays
10:30am-12:30 Noon
$2/class
Intermediate Line Dance
Thursdays
9:30am-11:00am
Free!
2-Step Dance Lessons
Specified Mondays
7:15pm-8:15pm
Free!
Walking Club
Tues/Thurs
8:00am-9:30am
Free!
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BING-OWL (BINGO)
1 Fri of month
9:30am-11:30am
Bring a Gift
Simply bring a wrapped gift to participate. Neat prizes and Owl-Bucks!!! Just show up!
Table Tennis (Ping Pong)
Mon/Wed
11:00am-1pm
Free!
Table Tennis for all adults and seniors. Contact Lesley Avera at 962-3489 for more Info.
Aerobics “Lite”
Tues/Wed
9:30am-10:30am
Senior YOGA
Fridays
11:30am-12:15pm
Just show up! Contact Jennifer for more info at (813)546-3715
$2/class
$5/class
BBOB’S (Bill’s Blooming Orchid Buddies) 4th Tues
Contact: Bill Castens
(813) 340-9436
Games:
Contact: Kay Farland
Contact: Shirley Beller
Contact: Kay Farland
Contact: Hilda Hodges
Contact Bev Johnston
(813) 889-7972
(813) 961-5495
(813) 889-7972
(813) 416-3317
(813) 952-4617
Cards & Games Tuesdays
Bridge
Thursdays
Hand & Foot Thursdays
Mah Jongg
Wednesdays
Sing Along With Owls Wednesdays
Our Mission… is to create a growing network of co-ed seniors,
to provide social activities, local events, travel, entertainment, and
educational seminars in common interest groups
as ways to safely enjoy our lives.
Our Refund Policy… is to reimburse you for prepaid events if you give prior
notification, and if we can resell ticket to another participant, usually day of event.
Checkout the website at www.NorthdaleOWLS.org,
or visit Northdale Park for details on how to join…
Still Got Questions? Talk to any member of the OWLS,
or contact Bill Castens at (813) 340-9436
Your reservation is made upon RECEIPT of your payment…
Please itemize each event you wish to attend.
Make checks payable and mail to:
Northdale OWLS, 3853 Northdale Blvd., # 374, Tampa, FL 33624
Or
DROP Payment in new “Lock Box”at Northdale Park

HOOTS FROM THE OWLS - Northdale Civic Association, Inc.

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