June 2016 - The Strand Master Association

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VOL. 2 NO. 6
JUNE 2016
President’s Message
Submitted by Bob Polizzotto, President, Strand Master POA
We hope everyone is having a wonderful start to the
summer and for those members traveling north, have a safe
trip.
In last month’s Strand Scoop, I mentioned that the Board
of Directors was looking at the renovation of the remaining
medians south of the club. The renovation work will be
similar to the work done last summer on the medians north
of the club. As of the end of May, our landscaper has started
clearing the medians with the removal of the large palms
scheduled for early June. Additionally, our landscaper will be
installing a number of new shrubs in the existing medians to
replace plants that had died. We are also installing additional
ground cover in areas where the original plants didn’t perform
well.
In other business, all the damaged areas in the Strand
Boulevard roadway, south of Sawgrass, have been repaired
and all the hardwoods along Strand Boulevard have been
trimmed. We are currently in the process of repairing a
number of sections of the perimeter concrete all along I-75.
Finally, your Board is continuing with the review
process to determine what renovations we might plan in the
future for the front gate area. We have formed a committee
(chaired by Joe Crivalli) to review the options and make
a recommendation to the Board in the fall. To help the
committee, we will be sending out another short survey
asking for your input on some areas, e.g. are you in favor
or not of a water feature at the front gate median? Are you
in favor or not of coded pedestrian gates at the sidewalk
entrances at the front gate (this would coincide with
A Cinco De Mayo Luncheon With A
Naples Botanical Theme
Submitted by Virginia Burkley
Sally Richardson, associate director of
volunteer services at the Naples Botanical
Garden spoke to 62 Strand Sisters who
attended the May 12 luncheon. She was
aided in her presentation by her assistant,
Sarah Miranda. Richardson is responsible
for the coordination of the activities of
over 800 volunteers, 70 percent of whom
are seasonal. The garden has over 10,000
members and has continued to grow and develop at a brisk
pace thanks to the contributions of volunteers and members
and the ongoing support of endowments from the community.
Strand Sisters were able to view the new short film
featuring the Naples Botanical Garden that was shot by famed
cinematographer Louie Schwartzberg. He has produced films
for National Geographic and Disney Nature. If you visit the
Winners of the centerpieces
The Strand Scoop
garden, you can see the video
in Kapnik Hall.
Summer admission to the
garden is discounted by $5
to $9.99. Individual annual
memberships are $80 and
family membership is $110.
There are a number of special
tours available for members
and classes are open to all
on a first-come first-served
basis. To learn more about this
beautiful Naples feature, visit Sally Richardson – May’s
the Botanical Garden website featured speaker from
at naplesgarden.org.
Naples Botanical Garden
Luncheon entrees were
a delicious poached Maine coast lobster, heirloom tomato
and avocado roll served with
marinated fruit and vegetable
slaw and the Blue Zones’
entree featured a picadillo
with mango and pork brown
rice and quinoa blend. Dessert
was a low-fat Mexican creme
caramel flan – echoing the
Cinco de Mayo luncheon
theme.
The raffle was held and the
winner of the Baker museum
tickets was Kris Rapp. Kathy
Evans was the winner of
the gift certificate from hair
stylist Tish Grieser. Sue Tuohy
won the dinner at French
PRSRT STD
American Bistro and the
US POSTAGE
Skillets
gift certificate went
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to
Liz
Merrill.
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PERMIT 751
Fifth gift certificate was won
by Christine Schneider. A
50/50 will be held instead of
a raffle during the upcoming
summertime luncheons.
Winners of the lovely herbal
centerpieces were Christine
Strand Sisters on page 5
additional fencing along the cart path area of Sabal #5)? We
are also asking if you have any additional comments about
the renovation plans that we can pass onto the committee. If
you’d like to be involved in committee work, please contact
Joe Crivelli.
This past month we started including copies of the monthly
Strand Scoop on our website under the “Newsletter” tab. Our
website is at www.thestrandmaster.com. Remember, if you
don’t already receive email blasts from the Strand Master
Association and wish to do so in the future, please provide
an email address to Jim Farese at Cambridge Management
of Southwest Florida via [email protected].
Summer Dining
At The Strand
Submitted by Scott Estelle,
Executive Chef
We have recently put a new
summer dinner menu in place that
incorporates some casual favorites
as well as some upscale options.
The core menu will offer nightly
specials to expand the variety of
options available. As we evaluate
the sales of the items, we will make
changes and reprint.
Lighter summer lunch items are
on the way with the “Blue Zone”
lifestyle philosophy in mind. All
soups and sauces will be thickened
by reduction or using natural
vegetable starches. This eliminates
the need for wheat flour, allowing
these menu items to be prepared
gluten-free.
Some notable standardized additions to the menu
that are GMO free, antibiotic free, growth hormone
free and minimally processed are:
• Wild caught Gulf of Mexico shrimp
• All natural chicken breast
• All natural Colorado grass-fed lamb
• All natural dry pack northeastern sea scallops
• USDA prime burgers
The kitchen staff and I look forward to improving
the consistency and speed of service in both banquet
and ala carte service. Input is encouraged, and we
will attempt to comply with as many suggestions as
we can effectively manage while still maintaining
standards by which the staff will operate on a daily
basis. Thank you for your continued support of the
food and beverage outlets. We look forward to a
productive summer season.
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June Is Home Safety Month
From Estero Fire Rescue
Submitted by Susan Lindenmuth,
Public Relations Manager
Welcome in the warm summer
months! Although it is the beginning
of hurricane season, June also marks
the beginning of summer fun and
activities. Make this summer a safe
one by looking around your home – June is National Home
Safety Month. Each day in America, 55 people die and
another 58,000 are injured in accidents that occur in the home.
They can be prevented! Estero Fire Rescue, the Home Safety
Council and the National Safety Council want to help you
get ready with these tips:
Prevent Falls:
• Install grab bars in bathtubs and showers.
• Use nonslip rugs around the house.
• Make sure hallways and stairs are well-lighted and have
adequate handrails.
Prevent Fires:
• Check the batteries in your smoke alarms monthly. If
your alarms are more then 10 years old, replace them.
• Make sure to dust your smoke alarm regularly to ensure
it works properly.
• Be careful when using candles. When you go out of the
room, blow it out.
Prevent Choking:
• Things that can fit through a toilet paper roll can cause
small children to choke. Keep small items out of children’s
reach.
• Check toys for small parts and make sure they are age
appropriate.
• Tie up all loose cords on window curtains and blinds to
prevent children from getting tangled in them.
Prevent Drowning:
• If you have a pool, install a gate and keep it locked at
all times.
• Never leave a child alone around water. This includes
pools, bathtubs and even buckets with water.
• Empty large buckets and wading pools after use.
For more information on this or any other safety topic,
contact Susan Lindenmuth, public relations manager
for Estero Fire Rescue at (239) 390-8000 or email at
[email protected].
It’s All About You, Chronic Disease Self-Management
Program
Starting June 17 – 2 to 3 p.m.
One in four adults have two or more chronic health
conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis
and obesity. These conditions are common, costly, and
preventable. Lee Memorial Health System will present a free,
six-week interactive program to teach individuals how to
manage any chronic condition. Participants will learn how to
improve health, well-being, and self-confidence by focusing
on three primary concepts: decision making, action planning/
goal setting and problem solving. Topics include healthy
eating, physical activity, pain and fatigue management, and
more.
The It’s All About You, Chronic Disease Self-Management
Program coordinated by Lee Memorial Health System will
start June 17. This is a free, six-week, research based program
developed by Kate Lorig, Ph.D. of Stanford University. For
more information or to register for the workshop, please call
(239) 424-3122.
Movie Day: Spectre
Thursday, June 23 – 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail
to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political
forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the
layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.
Director: Sam Mendes. Stars: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz,
Léa Seydoux. This movie is rated PG-13. Children under age
13 may attend only if a parent is present to give permission.
Sponsored by the Friend’s Group of South County Regional
Library, Inc. Registration requested.
Gulf Coast Town Center
Things To Do
Lee County Library
South County Regional Library
21100 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero, FL 33928
(239) 533-4400
Foreign Film Series
Film Series: Salvo
Thursday, June 16 – 2 to 4 p.m.
Canada / Italian with English Subtitles. 104 minutes.
Genres: Adolescence/coming of age. A hitman for the Sicilian
Mafia, Salvo is solitary, cold and ruthless. When he sneaks
into a house on an assignment, he finds an innocent young
blind girl. She stands by powerlessly while her brother is
assassinated. What follows is an intense exchange fueled by
adrenaline and fear between the killer and his witness, one
that changes their two lives in an instant. The darkness is
lifted from Rita’s eyes just as Salvo decides to spare her life.
From then on, both are haunted by their brief encounter.
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Gator Fishing At Everglades Wonder Gardens
Every Saturday at 2 p.m. join us for alligator fishing! For
$5 on top of regular admission prices, you get a cane pole
with a hot dog on the end of it to feed our 37 gators.
Scavenger Hunt
Every Friday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy a scavenger hunt
for children of all ages.
9903 Gulf Coast Main St., Fort Myers, FL 33913
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Weekend Concert Series At Gulf Coast Town Center
Free music every Friday and Saturday night! 7 to 9 p.m.
Rookery Bay Reserve
300 Tower Road, Naples, FL 34113
(239) 530-5940
Gallery Opening Reception
Thursday, June 16 – 5:30 to 7 p.m.
The Friends of Rookery Bay and the United Arts Council
of Collier County present the exhibition: Summer I: Fabric
from May 23 through September 7, with works submitted by
local artists Muffy Clark Gill, Leigh Herndon, and Natalie
Guess. The opening reception will feature wine and light
hors d’oeuvres. Admission is $3 for the public and free for
participating artists and their guest as well as members of the
United Arts Council and the Friends of Rookery Bay.
Collage On Canvas Workshop
Thursday, June 23 – 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Local artist Marjorie Pesek will lead this three-hour
workshop for adults of all levels of creative talent. She
will share her unique art technique of layered imagery.
Participants will be supplied with a sketch on a 9” x 12”
stretched canvas, a template of the subject, glue, scissors,
and magazines. Marjorie will work with you to create a
masterpiece you can take home! Additional kits available for
purchase in the nature store. Registration fee includes one
adult (ages 12-plus) and all necessary supplies. Come early
and enjoy complimentary admission to the Environmental
Learning Center.
Whole Foods At Mercato
9101 Strada Pl., Naples, FL 34108
(239) 552-5100
Beer Tasting And Live Music At Whole Foods
Drop by Whole Foods for beer tastings in the Café and
Lifestyle Center the third Friday of every month. This month
sample tons of different beers, including select seasonal beers.
Knowledgeable vendors will be on-site to answer questions
and offer recommendations.
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Outdoor Movie: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Tuesday, June 21 – 8:30 p.m.
The seventh chapter in the epic space opera. Follow a new
group of heroes as they take on the First Order. Please leave
coolers at home and support our merchants. There will be
popcorn, food, beer, wine and soft drinks for sale on the lawn.
Lawn chairs, blankets and well-behaved pets are welcome.
Seminole Casino Hotel
506 South 1st St., Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 658-1313
Elvis Fest 8
Saturday June 25 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, June 26 – 1 to 6 p.m.
Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee invites Elvis Presley
enthusiasts to Elvis Fest 8 on Saturday, June 25 and Sunday,
June 26. The best Elvis tribute artists from all over the United
States will celebrate and compete to become the King.
Additionally, all attendees will receive a complimentary Blue
Hawaiian drink. Admission to all Elvis Fest 8 events is free
for Seminole Player’s Club members; anyone who’s 21 or
older can join – it’s fast, free and easy.
On Saturday, June 25, the Elvis Tribute Artists’ Contest
qualifying round will begin at 11 a.m. (doors open at 10:45
a.m.) in the casino’s Seminole Center and run through
12:30 p.m. The tribute artists will take a break from 12:30
to 2:30 p.m. and the contest will continue from 2:30 to 4
p.m. The qualities the judges look for include musical talent,
performance and overall stage presence that evoke the late,
great Elvis Presley. First place will receive $1,000, second
place will receive $500 and third place will receive $300.
Attendees will also vote on their favorite for People’s Choice
each day. Following the contest, attendees can join the tribute
artists at the casino’s Zig Zag Lounge from 6 to 8 p.m.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
And Audubon Blair Center
375 Sanctuary Road West, Naples, FL 34120
(239) 348-9151
Ancient Forest Walking Tours In Naples
June 22 and 27 – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
It is Corkscrew’s 62nd anniversary year under the
protection of the National Audubon Society. Corkscrew’s
ancient bald cypress forest is the world’s largest remaining old
growth bald cypress forest and was protected from logging
in 1954. Join a special 2.25-mile tour on our boardwalk of
the ancient forest highlighting Corkscrew history, ecology,
storytelling and landmark cypress trees.
This program is open to our members and visitors, and
registration is open on the day of the program. There is no
charge for this program beyond the price of admission,
however, there is a limit of 10 people for each of these
programs and participants must sign in on the form at our
admissions desk on the day of the program. This is a 2.25-mile
walking tour that takes about 3 hours. There are occasional
opportunities for rest along the way. Please meet your guide
behind the admissions desk inside the Blair Audubon Center
a little before the start of the program.
$25 per person (includes Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
boardwalk admission) for non-Corkscrew members. $20 per
person (includes Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary boardwalk
admission) for National Audubon members. $10 per person
for Friends of Corkscrew members.
For more information, email corkscrewtours@audubon.
org or call (239) 348-9151.
Generosity Of
Wildcat Run And Fiddlesticks
The fifth annual Wildcat Cares 4 Kids fundraiser at Wildcat
Run Golf & Country Club was another great success. Last
month, members of the Wildcat Run Charitable Foundation
presented Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) with a check
for $30,000. The money was raised during the club’s annual
Wildcat Cares 4 Kids event, attended by more than 200 club
members and guests. The funds raised matched the previous
year’s contributions, bringing the total amount raised over
the past five years to more than $200,000.
“The continued support and generosity of the Wildcat
Run members and community sponsors year after year is
remarkable,” said Wildcat Cares 4 Kids Board President Judy
Mittino. “This is our fifth year contributing to the CAC of
Southwest Florida and it is because of our partnership that
we are truly able to make an impact in our community. This
year we also had the opportunity to partner with Valerie’s
House to help extend our reach in Southwest Florida.”
This year’s 14th annual Nichols Cup events held at
Fiddlesticks Country Club, comprised of a golf and tennis
tournament, were also greatly successful once again. Last
month, CAC accepted a check from the Bobby NicholsFiddlesticks Charity Foundation in the amount of $325,000.
The proceeds from both these events are vital to
the continuation of CAC’s services. “The residents of
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Fiddlesticks and Wildcat Run play a critical role in bettering
the lives of children who have been abused and neglected.
We continue to be amazed and humbled by their generosity,”
said Jill Turner, CEO.
Chili Challenge
Expo – Indoors!
Saturday, July16 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Greyhound Track Clubhouse, 10601 Bonita Beach Rd. S.E.,
Bonita Springs, FL
Have you ever thought how many recipes are there for chili?
It is time to find out! This is a People’s Choice Challenge.
Join us in the clubhouse for a Chili Challenge and place
your vote for People’s Choice.
Need chefs (Must be licensed and insured if preparing
and serving food.) to enter the challenge! The first in a series
of culinary events aimed to find the best amateur people’s
choice title in Southwest Florida. Hosted by Radical Rations.
Food vendors may sell all samples of chili for $1, you will be
provided the sample cups.
Vendor: indoor clubhouse, includes table, chair, cloth,
electric, $50
Challenge Entry: $20 sample cups provided
For more info go to southwestfloridavendorevents.com/
events/chili-challenge.
Bonita Springs – Estero
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$189 Per Year Under 4 Years Old
$219 Per Year Over 4 Years Old
Includes all items listed below:
Central Air Conditioner • Oven & Range
(1 - up to 4 tons)
(includes self clean)
Compressor
• Water Heater (40 gal.)
Replacement
• Garbage Disposal
Freon Recovery
• Dishwasher
Heating (electric)
• All Door Gaskets
Wall Thermostat
• Washer
Humidistat
• Dryer
Refrigerator
(ice maker & dispenser)
Participants must be 16 years or older. Register via
Eventbrite at www.eventbrite.com. Pay when you arrive
in the Visitor Center Nature Store. Please arrive at least 10
minutes early to process payments. After checking in and
making your payment, please meet your guide behind the
admissions desk inside the Visitor Center a little before the
start of the program.
Ancient Forest Tour Program Schedule: This program
runs from June through May on some Wednesdays from 9
a.m. to 12 p.m. The upcoming dates are: June 22, June 27,
Aug. 24, Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 9, Dec. 7, Jan. 11, 2017,
Feb. 1, Feb. 22, March 1, March 22, April 12, May 3.
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During the months of June through September 2016
the Bonita Springs-Estero Christian Women’s
Connection will not meet in a formal luncheon setting.
Instead, you are invited to join us for the following
activities.
Prayer Connection
Join us the first Wednesday of each month in a small
group setting for fellowship, refreshments, a short
topical lesson, and prayer.
Call Dee for location at (239) 898-1767.
Stonecroft Bible Study
Come make new friends and enrich your life at a
weekly small group Bible Study.
Call Phyllis for information at (239) 248-3044.
Luncheons
Monthly luncheons will resume on Friday, Oct. 14
at The Club at Grandezza in Estero, Fla.
For ticket information, call Jan at (815) 545-5056.
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Summer Golf At The Strand
Submitted by Bill Barton
Greetings from the Golf Shop!
We are well into reciprocal season and it is going well.
Our summer hours started on May 18 and will continue
until October. The Golf Shop is open from 7 a.m. until 3
p.m., Wednesday through Monday. All golf and clubhouse
facilities are closed on Tuesdays. We will be down to
18 holes for the summer. The work will be done in twoweek time frames. This may change based on weather
and unforeseen delays. We will run cross-over tee times
on Mondays and Fridays, 7:30 to 9:22 a.m. on each nine.
This will get everyone out and back in before the heat of
the day.
The golf staff will be playing golf on Tuesdays at
reciprocals. We will set up some staff-member Tuesdays
The Strand Master
Association Board Of
Directors
Bob Polizzotto
President
[email protected]
Lisle Anderson
Vice President
[email protected]
Jack Cronin
Treasurer
[email protected]
Joe Crivelli
Director
[email protected]
Susan Mulgrew
Director
[email protected]
Tony DeFeo
Director
[email protected]
Paul Rapp
Secretary
[email protected]
596-7429
206-3163
325-8772
594-1148
513-1496
574-7388
514-4815
Meetings - Second Wednesday of the Month – 3 p.m.
– The Strand Club Boardroom
Property Manager for The Strand Master Property
Owners Association
Cambridge Property Management of SWFL,
2335 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 402, Naples, Florida 34103
(239) 249-7000 www.cambridgeswfl.com
Our Property Manager is: Mr. James Farese
throughout the summer. Look for the information on
Foretees and your Northstar club emails.
Each year we have more and more Strand winter
residents become year-round residents. The summer in
Florida is a different kind of hot. The mornings rarely
have a breath of air and it will be quite humid. When the
sun gets high the moisture starts to evaporate and it feels
much hotter than what the mercury tells us. Fatigue and
heat exhaustion come on pretty quick even if you are used
to being in Florida. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Fruits will
tend to be a better choice than your protein and breakfast
bars on course.
You are born with the best lightning detection system
in the world. If you hear thunder, see lightning or dark
clouds in the distance and feel the wind pick up, trust your
eyes, ears and gut. Head in. I made the mistake years ago
and got lucky. It’s not fun.
The shop is open so stop by and see us if you have any
questions, comments or concerns.
Have a great summer!
Summer Fitness Tips
Submitted by Casey Higgins, Solaris Health &
Wellness Fitness Director
Summer is here at last and everyone is eager to drop
unwanted pounds. This month we offer four ways to speed
up your metabolism.
June Tips:
Get More Sleep
The number of zzz’s you catch can have a big effect
on your waistline.
Research shows that sleep deprivation can send your
hunger and appetite hormones out of whack.
A four-year joint study by the University of Wisconsin
and Stanford University found that adults who regularly
slept for only five hours a night increased their levels of
hunger-inducing ghrelin by 14.9 percent and lowered their
levels of appetite-suppressing leptin by 15.5 percent.
Wake Up And Get Active
Why? Exercise boosts your metabolism.
Even a 20-minute walk or jog will make a difference.
Cardiovascular exercise (running, swimming, aerobics
and walking) burns calories and stimulates fat-burning
metabolism for hours to come.
Weight training is important, too, because it tones your
muscles and boosts lean tissue mass, which burns more
calories per pound than fat. The more lean muscle tissue
you have, the more calories you burn daily.
Eat All Day
Forget about three large square meals a day. Graze on
healthy snacks or nosh on smaller meals instead.
Eating five to six small meals throughout the day keeps
a steady stream of energy available to your body. This
boosts your metabolism and your brain.
Just be sure your main meals are smaller to accommodate
all this snacking, or you’ll load up on extra calories you
don’t need.
Raise A Glass
The number on the scale may look good when you
haven’t had enough water, but you’re risking major
weight gain by not drinking enough.
Dehydration can trick your brain into thinking you’re
hungry. But before you reach for something to eat, reach
for a cold one – water, that is.
Put these into practice and not only will you drop those
extra pounds, but you’ll keep them off and improve your
health.
If you have any questions or need help with your fitness
needs, please stop by the fitness center to talk to one of
our personal trainers in person or contact Nathaniel at
[email protected].
Summer Tennis ‘Hot’ Tips!
NoW is THe Time To sPRay youR Roof!
Summer Roof-A-Cide Applications
Clean & Prevent Mold & Mildew
Home Watch • Power Washing • Window Cleaning
• Carpet, Tile & Grout Cleaning
• Junk Removal
Call Joe Hollatz for your
complimentary consultation
239-293-5839
Visit us online at: www.reliablemonitoringhomeservices.com
Submitted by Jim Katterfield
Summer Tennis Tips For Southwest Florida
As temperatures soar into the 90s and with the humidity rising here are some suggestions to manage the heat here in
Southwest Florida:
1. Play early in the day if possible.
2. Expect rain every afternoon.
3. Wear white as often as possible. Dark colors are more likely to cause overheating.
4. Take longer breaks on changeovers to prevent heatstroke.
5. Be aware that your strings will lose tension faster due to the heat.
6. Drink more fluids.
7. Always wear a hat or visor.
8. Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes.
9. Reapply sunscreen often.
10. Bring extra clothing to change into.
11. Set a time limit. 1½ hours of play are plenty.
12. Change your overgrip once a week.
13. Don’t leave your racquet in the trunk of your car for long periods of time.
Our numbers might be smaller, but all weekly events will continue throughout the summer. I will continue to offer a
half-hour player evaluation and hit with any new member interested in tennis to help them settle in.
See you on the courts!
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Cheri Childress – The Strand Sisters’ Ace Reporter!
Cheri has always liked to write and the writing process just
flows naturally for her. Writing gives her creative experience
that she enjoys, including writing poems for family and
friends for special celebrations. She has also donated her time
and talent to writing for several nonprofit organizations, as
well as having contributed to the Cypress Cove Courier, a
newsletter for the Cypress Cove community, for seven years.
Cheri helped develop the initial layout of the first Strand
Sisters Speak newsletter in February 2015. Currently, her
main contribution to the newsletter is an article about the
monthly luncheons for Strand Sisters. While everyone is
enjoying the speaker and the lunch, Cheri is busy taking
notes to prepare for her next article.
Before coming to Florida from Massachusetts in 2003
as a snowbird, Cheri was a stay-at-home mom, worked at a
bank, and was the office manager for a business her husband
Submitted by Angie
Herrington
Oftentimes, in the hustle
and bustle of activities in
an organization, no one
really knows the effort and
work that goes on behind
the scenes that makes
everything run smoothly
and look easy. This is true
for Strand Sisters and its
newsletter. A fellow Strand
Sister, Cheri Childress, can
be counted on every month
to write articles for Strand
Sisters Speak newsletter.
Strand Sisters from page 1
Schneider, Betty Vignolo, Kimberly Ford, Ann Gibson,
Mary Lou Brenner and Inez Edmondson.
The June 9 luncheon, games and chat, will feature a
started. She is currently working on a children’s book that
she hopes to finish one day.
Cheri is actively involved in other ways with Strand
Sisters. Next season, she will co-chair the theatre group and
has many exciting ideas for its members. Cheri also loves
to sing and can be found at the clubhouse on karaoke night.
Strand Sisters is extremely fortunate to have Cheri and her
writing talent. Her contributions are very much appreciated!
Picture Perfect
Submitted by Sandy Ritchie
I took this picture as I pulled into our development
(Pinnacle) back in May. I’m calling it “Pinnacle
Peak.” What beautiful cloud formations we have
here in Naples, Fla!
traditional entree of Asian chicken salad or a Blue Zones
entrée – vegetarian black-bean burger accompanied by a
tomato, artichoke and fennel salad. Dessert will feature a
lemoncello mousse. Remember to R.S.V.P. online or to Joyce
and make your luncheon reservation and entree selection.
Mary Bonfiglio and Sue Tuohy chatting
before the luncheon.
A Note From The Editor
Submitted by Sandy Ritchie
Happy summer to all The Strand Scoop readers! I hope
whatever you have planned for the summer, whether it is
Neighborhood
As Of March 10, 2016
Neighborhood
Cypress Cove*
Feather Sound*
# of Parcels
92
64
Grand Reserve*
Sawgrass
Eden
SFHOA
84
29
55
120
Clubside*
125
Ana’s Place
32
Turnberry Woods* 32
Trophy Club*
88
Wedgewood Trace* 153
Pinnacle*
112
The Links
54
Mango Cay II (e)
29
Mango Cay I (f)
3
Total Parcels
1072
Notes:
◄Neighborhood Rep
traveling to another home or just staying in Naples, chilling and
enjoying the down time, you will have a relaxing, healthy season!
It has been my pleasure to serve as editor of our community
paper for over a year. I’ve
learned new things, met lots
Representatives – President’s Council
of really great people and have
thoroughly enjoyed serving
Name
Phone
E-Mail
the community in some small
Joe Crivelli ◄-P
594-1148
[email protected]
way. Unfortunately, a part-time
Orlando Falcione -P (412) 327-0057
[email protected]
Mims Mathers ◄
(412) 508-4061
[email protected]
position I accepted back in
Tom Guthrie ◄-P
593-6797
[email protected]
March has morphed into fullTony DeFeo ◄-P
514-7388
[email protected]
Richard Nieves ◄- P
596-8406
[email protected]
time work, and thus I will be
George Merrill -P
596-5584
[email protected]
unable to commit to editing our
Bill Young ◄
566-2384
[email protected]
paper.
Ken Padget - P
591-1137
[email protected]
Paul Duseau - AT ◄ (508) 962-8382
[email protected]
Rest assured, The Strand
Jerry Strom ◄-P
597-4215
[email protected]
Scoop will be in good hands
Jim Suber ◄-P
325-8757
[email protected]
Rick Tessmer ◄-P
254-9396
[email protected]
as Strand resident Angie
John P Lago ◄-P
431-7464
[email protected]
Herrington has graciously
Dave Trickel◄-P
594-8445
[email protected]
agreed to put on the editor’s hat!
John Pender ◄-P
596-8463
[email protected]
Elene Mola◄-P
(202) 445-0377
[email protected]
Thank you, Angie, for stepping
Ron Marburger◄-P
280-6135
[email protected]
forward to take on this position!
I want to sincerely thank
* Condo Assn (8)
P - President
Virginia Burkley who has been
my co-editor, along with penning the Strand Sisters articles
every month, interviewing and preparing articles about Strand
residents and club activities and coming up with some great ideas
to make the paper better! Despite a year filled with challenges,
Virginia has always come through with her duties and does so
with such a positive attitude. I am grateful and blessed to have
had the opportunity to get to know her and work with her! Thank
you, Virginia!
I would also like to thank John and Bev Brennan, who
faithfully submit stories and pictures of all the events that are held
at the club. Thank you to Tony Armstrong who has suggested
and submitted many “of interest” articles. Thanks also go to
Joyce, Hilda and other club staff who have provided content
for The Scoop. And finally, thank you to Bob Polizitto and the
neighborhood reps, who have put up with my “bugging” them
each month for Strand updates!
I still plan to contribute to our paper so you haven’t heard the
last of me yet! So keep reading and feel free to contact Angie
with any ideas, stories or pictures. We are truly blessed to live
in The Strand!
Classified Ads
To place a classified ad, email Sandra Ritchie, sritchie55@
yahoo.com. The ad will run for three months or until you notify
us that the item has been sold or you wish to have it deleted from
the column so you do not continue to receive phone calls. You
may run “Items For Sale,” “Service Offerings” or “Items Sought
For Donation/Purchase.” We will not accept any real estate sales
classifieds.
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2017 with or without golf privileges. Willing to pay a premium
for the one month. Call Buddy Aerenson at (302) 743-3513.
The Strand Communities
239.597.9463
• Ana’s Place
• Clubside
• Cypress Cove
• Eden
• Feather Sound
• Grande Reserve
• Mango Cay
• Pinnacle
• Sawgrass
• Single Family Homes
• The Links
• Trophy Club
• Turnberry Woods
• Wedgewood
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Thanks For Your Support West Bay! $78,783
Has Been Given To The Following Charities
Grant Recipients 2016: Gordon Hammes, Naples Music Club; Charles Daurey, Holocaust
Museum; JoeDee Hanssen, St. Matthew’s House; Bill Bell, Society of St. Vincent de Paul;
Seyla Cohen, Temple Shalom Prechool; Jermaine Hendricks, Boy & Girls Clubs of Lee
County; Lenore Bennett, Bonita Springs Elementary School; Jane Billings, Friends of Foster
Children Forever; Tracey Galloway, Community Cooperative; Bonnie Olson, Interfaith
Charities of South Lee; Jane Wyllie, Lee Memorial High School Military Support Program;
Susan Acuna, Literacy Council Gulf Coast; Susy Warren, Laces of Love; Jennifer Benton,
ACT Shelter; Amy Snyder, Holocaust Museum; Roxanne Wendling, Guardian ad Litem; Anne
Haley, president West Bay Community Charitable Foundation; Ellen Nichols, New Horizons
of Southwest Florida
Board of Directors: Wayne Smith, Dusti Beaubien, Jerry Beaubien, Anne Haley – president
of the West Bay Community Charitable Foundation Inc., Kathy Hughes, Tom Welsh, Gail
Chensoff. Frank Pollard and Pat Haley are missing from the photo.
Guardian Ad Litem (Voices For Kids) – $5,000
Funds for clothing, beds, bedding and tutoring for children removed from their homes
because of abuse, neglect or abandonment.
Abuse Counseling And Treatment (ACT Shelter) – $6,000
Providing comprehensive job skill evaluations and education to prepare and assist victims
of domestic abuse in finding gainful employment.
Temple Shalom Preschool – $5,000
Providing funding for up to 50 percent of tuition costs for underserved children to attend
preschool at this multicultural and nondenominational facility.
Friends Of Foster Children Forever, Southwest Florida – $6,000
Providing emergency backpack bundles for children removed from their homes.
Community Cooperative Inc. (Meals On Wheels) – $5,000
With a goal to eliminate hunger and homelessness, Meals on Wheels provides meals seven
days a week to homebound seniors and the at-risk in Lee County.
Society Of St. Vincent de Paul – $6,000
Providing emergency financial assistance for rent and past due mortgage payments to
the needy in San Carlos Park and Estero.
New Horizons Of Southwest Florida – $6,000
Funding for at-risk students to attend Super Kids Reading Camp in Estero this summer.
Laces Of Love – $5,000
Providing new sneakers, socks and athletic shoes for needy kids in Lee County.
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members and community around Pueblo Bonita Boys & Girls Club.
St. Matthew’s House – $4,500
Partial funding to remodel, decorate and stock the homework stations at Immokalee
Friendship House and Naples Shelter for homeless children and their parents.
Naples Music Club – $5,825
Providing the second year of music education for underserved students at Immokalee
Middle School.
Literacy Council Gulf Coast – $5,000
Funding for children’s books to help families build a library of reading material and to
foster a love for reading, and GED books and calculators for adults enrolled in the GED
program.
Interfaith Charities Of South Lee – $4,000
Providing funds, along with three other charities, to complete a parking lot in the rear of
their building giving donors, volunteers and clients a safe place to park.
Bonita Springs Elementary School – $4,758
Funding Phonic Boost intervention lessons to enhance student reading and comprehension
skills, and the Florida Performance Coach, a program that prepares children for success on
the Florida Standards Assessment and supports current math curriculum.
The Holocaust Museum And Education Center Of Southwest Florida – $5,000
Funding will enhance Holocaust education for children in fifth, eighth and 10th grades.
Mission is to inspire action against bigotry, hatred and violence.
Lee Memorial Health System Military Support Program – $2,200
Funding for one month of Care Box postage, Mother’s and Father’s Day cards for troops
to send to their families, assistance with the purchase of 600 American flags for veteran’s
graves at city of Fort Myers Cemetery on Memorial Day, and sponsorship of Military
Appreciation Day on Nov. 5.
West Bay Community Charitable Foundation Inc. is a
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization under the regulations of
the Internal Revenue Service. Federal ID #47-1584850. All
contributions to West Bay Community Charitable Foundation
are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law. Consult your
tax advisor. A copy of the official registration and financial
information for West Bay Community Charitable Foundation
Inc. may be obtained from the Florida Division of Consumer
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Lakes Park E.Z. Rider
We’re Making It E.Z. To
Enjoy Lakes Park With
Complimentary Courtesy InPark Transportation!
At the Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation, we believe that
everyone should benefit from the beauty and fun at Lakes
Park, which is why we created and are funding the E.Z.
Rider Lakes Park Assisted Tour Service! The E.Z. Rider is a
six-passenger golf cart available to guests of Lakes Park by
reservation which transports individuals and families who
could not otherwise enjoy the park.
Your group will be taken on a 1- to 1½- hour park tour by a
Lee County Parks & Recreation certified volunteer, with tour
commentary customized to the passengers specific interests!
Customized Tours Can Include:
• Bird and wildlife watching
• Botanic garden
• Boardwalk and sparkling lakes
• Trains and special holiday displays
Guests of the E.Z. Rider can see many aspects of the park
with their friends and family in a convenient and safe way!
The E.Z. Rider allows parkgoers with reduced mobility who
may or may not be physically disabled, in a wheelchair, or
who need assistance walking, to enjoy Lakes Park.
The E.Z. Rider is a great experience for the elderly or
visitors with medical conditions that limit physical activity
and prohibit excessive heat. The tour at Lakes Park can
positively impact your elderly loved one by helping them
get some fresh air, enjoy the scenery of the botanic garden,
or bird watch.
While the E.Z. Rider is typically for those who wouldn’t
be able to enjoy the span of the park without assistance,
reservations are available for all park guests. For more
information and to reserve the E.Z. Rider, call (239) 5337575, Ext. 5.
A Few Safety Rules Of Transport:
• Passengers ages 17 and under must be accompanied by
Educational Seminars
Promote Senior Safety
By Beth Schell, Community Relations Supervisor,
Fraud Specialist, Lee County Sheriff’s Office
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is proud to kick off our
2016 Senior Safety Seminars beginning this month. You are
invited to participate in four upcoming events, followed by
additional programs scheduled for upcoming months.
These educational seminars are designed to teach you
how to protect yourself and your property from fraudsters
and identity thieves, as well as share valuable information
about the inner workings of the agency and our specialty law
enforcement units such as our four-footed law enforcement
partners and our water marine team.
Mark your calendar for one event or all four; however,
seating is limited so you must call (239) 561-9142 to reserve
yours today. Light refreshments will be served to participants.
Seminars Will Be Held At:
6900 Daniels Pkwy., Ste. 23-C, Daniels Crossing
Shopping Center (by the UPS Store).
Dates:
June 14 at 10 a.m. – Personal Safety – at home and away.
June 28 at 1 p.m. – Sheriff’s Office Corrections – tour the
jail virtually.
July 12 at 10 a.m. – Frauds and Scams – Do you know the
red flags?
July 26 at 1 p.m. – Sheriff’s Office Forensics – See what
real CSIs do.
Mah Jongg 101 Q And A
By MariAnne Albano, Director
Early April, we received our new
National Mah Jongg League card for
2016, and many people ask me, “How
do you learn the new card?”
I play Solitaire with all the tiles and
keep trying to make different hands
on the card. Do this as much as you
can and it will definitely help you become familiar with
the card. The more you know the card, the easier it gets
to make choices and decisions quickly, when you are in
an actual game. Remember, your success in Mah Jongg
depends on a firm knowledge of the hands on the Mah
Jongg card.
The “Eleven Hand” on the new card does not state
you can use any three suits; does that mean you must
use the colors shown for the suits?
Reminder: The card is printed in three different colors;
when you see all one color, that means use all one suit,
two colors, means use two suits and three colors, means
use all three suits. The colors do not represent any specific
suit.
Someone told me that there is a version of Mah Jongg
you can play with only two players, is that true?
Yes, it is called “Siamese Mah Jongg,” created by Gladys
Grad of Mah Jongg Madness. The two players play two racks
at a time, and the first player to make two Mah Jonggs is the
winner! I teach Siamese Mah Jongg at the Purple Dragon, if
you are interested call or email me.
The Purple Dragon Mah Jongg Club is
offering Strategy Class on June 14 from 10
to 11:30 a.m., please call to register.
We also offer games all year long,
three times a week, Monday,
Thursday and Saturday. If you are
looking for a friendly place to play Mah Jongg,
check us out!
You can call (239) 433-4474, email MariAnne@
PurpleDragonMahJongg.com or check out the website: www.
purpledragonmahjongg.com.
I look forward to you joining us at one of our weekly
games!
Happy Mah Jongging!
an adult.
• Guests who require physical assistance must be
accompanied by a caregiver.
• Guests may bring non-alcoholic refreshments, but only
small personal coolers that fit on the cart floor in the foot
space are permitted.
• No smoking on the cart.
The E.Z. Rider truly enriches Lakes Park! Interested in
supporting the E.Z. Rider system? Send your thoughtful, taxdeductible donation to: Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation,
P.O. Box 61076, Fort Myers, FL 33906-1076.
Beyond The
Shelter Doors
Special Events At A Glance
We would love to have you join us at any or all of our
upcoming special events to support programs and services
of ACT!
Mark Your Calendars For These Special Events Below:
Friday, July 22: Together We Can End Domestic Violence
Luncheon in LaBelle – Port LaBelle Inn and Conference
Center – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Friday, July 29: Rock Out Against Domestic Violence
Concert in Cape Coral: Featuring Razing Cape – Cape Coral
Yacht Club – 7 to 11 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 21: Annual David Barbur Biker Brunch
Motorcycle Run – Fort Myers – 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 1: Snow Day 2016 - Family-friendly
fundraiser at Pediatric Dentistry of Fort Myers (brought
to you by ApothiCare 360 Pharmacy, Erickson’s Drying
Systems, and more) – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 29: Arts for ACT 2016 “The Disco Ball”
Gala and Fine Art Auction – Harborside Event Center – 6
to 10 p.m.
To learn more about how you can partner with us for
our special events (financial sponsors and auction gifts are
needed), please call Raquel Torres at (239) 939-2553 or email
at [email protected].
About ACT (Abuse Counseling And Treatment Inc.)
ACT’s mission is to protect, support, and educate victims
of domestic violence and their children, survivors of sexual
assault and human trafficking in Lee, Hendry, and Glades
counties.
ACT’s external vision is to develop a community where
all individuals are safe, respected and valued; where any
form of violence is unacceptable and for all individuals in
our community to have access to resources that teach and
support a fear-free environment.
Our internal vision is to be the most highly respected
and well known social service agency in Lee, Hendry and
Glades counties. To be an agency with well-balanced funding
sources including grants, endowments, and donations that is
run compassionately and efficiently.
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Cypress Cove - 5645 Whisperwood Blvd. 503
Pinnacle - 6095 Pinnacle Lane Unit 1301
$329,000 Partially Furnished, 2nd Floor
Spectacular view, southern exposure, tile floors in most areas.
Grande Reserve - 5740 Grande Reserve Way Unit 1801
$329,000 Unfurnished, 1st Floor
Luxurious upgrades, stainless steel appliances, wood and tile floors,
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Mindy: 239-248-0258
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$349,900 Furnished, 1st Floor
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