Citrus Press (January, 2013)

January 2013
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
May you have a healthy, happy and
prosperous 2013!
A few brief reminders for 2013…..
Our winter season is now in full swing and
traffic has become very heavy. We would
like to remind everyone that our speed limit
throughout the community is 15 mph. Please
remember children under the age of sixteen
(16) are not permitted to drive golf carts
without the accompaniment of an adult.
Please be advised that two (2) vehicles are
allowed to be parked on your site. This does
not include your golf cart. In the RV Section
you are permitted to store one boat, canoe,
or Jet Ski up to 20ft. behind your unit. If you
have a driveway, all vehicles must be parked
on the driveway NOT in the grass.
For our R.V. residents please be advised
that your Cost of Living Increase (CPI) is
2.7%. Your site rental for the November
1, 2013 to April 30, 2014 will increase by
$78.00 for the season. Your site rental for
the 2013/2014 season will be $2,965.00. In
order to reserve your particular requested
site, a deposit of $1,000 is due at reservation time. Please note the remainder of the
balance of $1,965.00 is due on or before
October 1, 2013. Your Street Reservation
notice and rental agreements will be placed
in your mailbox the beginning of February.
If you have any questions or concerns please
call or stop in at the administration office.
BEST WISHES TO ALL FOR 2013!!!
TAMARA SWAN
PRESIDENT
Special Events in January
Cahlua & Cream
January 11th @ CH 1:30pm - 3:30pm
January 6th @ CH
7-10pm
$10 in Advance/ $12@ Door
Assisted Living - The Musical
Listen.. ya wanna grow old? Or
just older? This show is what’s in
store for you.
Wheelchair chasing lawyers, sex,
runaway Caddies and medicinal
weed. You’ll tour the retirement
community of Pelican Roost. It’s
like a cruise..exept the final
destination is not The Bahamas.
January 12th @ CH
$30 Dinner included
Please sign up at the Activities Office if
you want to “ Walk the Catwalk”.
Luau
Saturday, January 26th, 6pm
Dinner/Concert $15 @ CH
Join the Ukulele Group
for a Hawaiian Luau.
Professional Hawaiian Artists will
perform during the dinner and will
accompany the Ukulele group for
an after dinner concert.
Menu
Teriyaki Chicken Quarter &
Slice Pineapple Ham with a
sweet Potato Mash,
Oriental Vegetables,
Polynesian Cole Slaw,
Rolls & Butter.
Denny Yeary &
Sheila Renee
Sweethearts of Branson
January 27th @ CH/ 7-9pm
$10 in Advance/ $12 @ Door
Dinner Dance - Rodd Snook
Fiddler on the Roof
January 19th @ CH
6pm - 10pm
Thur. Jan. 17, 2013
Broadway Palm Theatre
11:45am Lunch Buffet,
1:15pm Show Time
$45
(hosted by the Chorus)
$15
Menu
Chicken Piccata, Penne Marinara,
Italian Green Beans, Garden Salad,
Garlic Knots.
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Upcoming Events - Tickets on Sale
50th
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Gold & Silver Day
Sound of Music
Set against the backdrop of the
Alps, The Sound of Music tells the
story of a high - spirited aspiring
nun who falls in love with a
widowed naval captain and his
seven unruly children.
February 21 @ Broadway Palm
A lifetime of
$45
loving, caring, and
11:45 Lunch Buffet
sharing...
1:15 Show
Please join us, to
celebrate your 50th
Pool Party @ CH February 3,
Anniversary and
2-5pm
dance to the sounds
Hosted by Judy Day
of Tammy Truitt! Proceds will go to Realy For Life
Sunday,
February 17th
@Clubhouse
12pm Lunch
1-3 Dancing
$15
Menu
Baked Pit Ham,
Scalloped Potatoes,
Buttered Green Beans,
Cole Slaw and
Rolls & Butter
Bring an appetizer or dessert to
share.Bring your own beverages
and chairs.
Bonita Village Band
Sunday, February 17th
7pm @ CH
Donations welcome
Billy Dean and Dawn
Dance Only
Sunday, February 24th
@ CH, 7pm - 10pm
$10 in Advance
$12 at the Door
Tickets on Sale
January 9th
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We will welcome the students from
Bonita Springs
Prep & Fitness Academy
for the 2nd Annual
Gold & Silver Day
Friday, February 22nd
The students will team up with the
residents of Citrus Park to learn
and compete in a series of sports.
This was a day of great fun and
excitement last year. With your
help we can make it a day to
remember! If you are interested in
participating, or would like to
volunteer for this event, please
contact Jennifer in the Activities
Office or Don Schildhaus for
more information.
GERMAN FOOD & GROCERY STORE
Daily Lunch & Dinner
German Specialties / Deutsch TV
Beer & Wine
26455 Old US 41, Bonita Springs FL 34135,
Located at the Shoppes at Hawthorne
Phone # 239 947 9748
www.i-like-stephans.com
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Medical Air Services Presentation
Tues. Jan 8th @ 9:30am
Breakfast will be provided. Please sign up in
the Activities Office.
Mardi Gras Events
Mardi Gras Pancake Breakfast:
Parade Day
Saturday, January 12 –
Clubhouse 8:00am - $6
Chaired by Lord Mike Fletcher &
Lady Judy Webber
Come and enjoy “all you can eat” pancakes,
accompanied by sausage, juice and coffee.
FREE Mardi Gras beads with each breakfast.
Raffle basket and 50/50 tickets will also be sold.
Fat Tuesday February 12th
Chaired by Lord Al & Lady Linda Dickenson
Celebrate the 28th Annual Citrus Park Mardi
Gras Parade! Entry forms are located on
the Mardi Gras easels at both halls. Entry
forms are due in the Activities Office by
Friday, February 1st at noon. Parking will be
limited on Parade Day so please do not park
in posted NO Parking areas.The 2012/2013
Mardi Gras Court would like to invite everyone
to join in on this years’ Mardi Gras Parade.
Everyone and Everything is welcomed!
Get your groups together and walk, ride
and perform. Decorate golf carts or make a
float. Please note all performers not with a
“float”(anything with wheels, i.e. golf carts,
bikes, scooter, trucks with trailers, etc.) will
not be judged during the parade. All
participants are encouraged to entertain while
traveling the parade route, either on foot or
via wheeled apparatus. As there will not be a
sound booth at the Judge’s Stand, participants
must be accompanied by their own music.
We encourage Carnival Night Performers to
participate in the Parade as well as all sports
teams. Citrus Park is about having fun! Let’s
make this parade one to remember.
Texas Hold’em:
Saturday, January 26 – Clubhouse 1pm
Chaired by King Rick & Queen Marcie Derby
Please register in advance in the
Activities Office.
Carnival Night:
Friday, February 8 – Clubhouse 7:00pm
Chaired by Lord Jim & Lady Diane Prall
Music by Joe Turner
Complete an entry form, located on the
Mardi Gras easels in both halls, and drop it off at
the Activities Office by noon on January 28, 2013.
Tickets will be available for $3 per person
(performers only).
Please bring a list of names for your group
(performers/spouses), along with your ticket
money when submitting your entry. All
remaining tickets will be sold at $5 on a first
come basis, Monday, January 28th at 9am in
the Activities Office.
Clubhouse After Parade Party
Chaired by Lord Bill & Lady Debbie Lewis
Join the festivities at the clubhouse for the
Parade Awards Ceremony, music, dancing and
food. Outside the Clubhouse there will be iced
drinks and food available for purchase.
All are welcome to attend.
Mardi Gras Royal Dinner Dance
Saturday, February 9 - Clubhouse 6:00pm
$15/ Dance $7 after 7pm
Chaired by King Rick & Queen Marcie Derby;
Honor the 2013 Mardi Gras Court with a
fabulous dinner.
This year’s Royal Dinner Dance will be a Masquerade Ball. Menu: Roast Pork Loin with
gravy, whipped potatoes, carrots, cole slaw,
applesauce and rolls & butter.
Music by TCB
“Somewhere in Time”
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Important Information
Compound Corner
In the Mobile/Resort section;
Office hours and work day times are
Tuesday’s between 3pm and 5pm. The new
office hours seem to be working out to
everyone. Our work days have been filled
every Tuesday, so don’t forget to sign up for
yours at least a week in advance of working.
The new gate controller has had a little
trouble, so if it doesn’t work the first time
wait a couple of minutes and try it again.
Please report any trouble with it to Larry T
(293-4467) or Jerry Z. or Bill Farmer.
Just a friendly reminder regarding the I.D. cards.
As most of you know we have been working hard
to make sure that the amenities are kept
exclusively for our residents and guest. In doing
so we have gone forward with a lovely picture
I.D. card. As of today’s date there has been over
two thousand cards issued and we are looking
forward to finishing up with those that have not
yet gotten theirs. The cards will be needed to
participate in any and all sporting events,
enjoying the pool area and to purchase tickets
for any Citrus Park sponsored event. There is no
fee for the cards unless you have lost yours and
then there is a $5.00 replacement fee. Also, a
reminder that if you sell your unit you MUST
return your picture I.D. before the new owner
can get theirs. Please be courteous to your
buyers and return your cards to the office or to
whoever is handling your sale. The picture I.D.
will be taken between the hours of 2:00 p.m and
4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding
holidays and vacation time.
Security Department
Please, remember to let the Guard Staff know if
you are in need of short/long term visits from
Medical Staff. We keep your names on our list for
gate information only for the length of need. We
can assist you as well as your Medical request at
our gate. Our Guards, know most of the Medical
Staff entering Citrus Park. Thank you, for
observing the STOP SIGNS and our 15 mph speed
limits. Thank you, have a good Season
If you are planning on renting your unit in the
Mobile or Resort section please adhere to the
rule of a minimum three consecutive months
as well as spending equal consecutive time in
your unit. If you have any question regarding
this issue please contact Chris at the office. An
example is: You are renting January February
and March. You MUST spend three consecutive
months in your unit before you can rent the
following year. As an owner, if you are renting,
you must check in to the office at the time of
your arrival and check out when you are leaving
so that we know that you did spend the required
time in your unit. I hope this helps to eliminate
some of the confusion regarding the rental of
your unit.
From the Activities Office
Please respect the time slot you were given for
the use of the buildings. It is very distracting for
other groups if you walk through or set up early.
Too many complaints have been brought up
about this. If you need more time to set up before
your activity begins, please stop by the Activities
Office to discuss a more suitable time.
Just a quick reminder that submission for the
Newsletter has to be submitted via email to
[email protected] by the 10th for the
following month. The space availability is
limited and therefor a first come, first served
basis.
- Christine Akers
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January 2013
Softball
General Mtg.
8-12 @ CH
Cahlua &
Cream
7 - 10pm
@ CH
Medical Air
Service
Presentation
9:30 @ CH
Billy Dean &
Dawn
Tickets on Sale
@ the
Activities
Office
6pm Dinner
Fiddler on the
Roof Matinee @
Broadway Palm
11:45 Lunch
1:15 Show
Clubhouse
Closed
9am - 5pm
Carolyn
Cameron
Variety Show
7pm @ CH
(donations
only)
Boutique on
Wheels
1:30 - 3:30
@ CH
Hamlin Mtg.
1-4pm @ CH
W.I.M Day
3-6pm @ CH
Living Trust
Seminar 10am
@ CR
Illinois Day
2-6pm @ CH
Pancake
Breakfast
8am @ CH
Assisted
Living
Dinner
Theatre @ CH
Dinner Dance
Rodd Snook
7pm @ CH
Pancake
Breakfast
8 am @ CH
Luau & Ukulele
Concert 6pm, CH
Mardi Gras Texas
Hold’em 1-5pm
@ CH
Pools closed from Dusk to
Dawn. No glass bottles around
pool areas. Parents or a Guardian must accompany children
while at the pool/play areas.
You must be 16 years of age to be
behind the wheel of a Golf Cart!
Denny Yeary &
Sheila
Renee 7 - 9pm
@ CH
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February 2013
Gray 90’s Sock
Hop
7-10pm
MHOA Mtg.
1:30-3pm
Carnival Night
7pm @ CH
Gospel Sing
7pm @ CH
Joie De Vivre
12:30 - 5:30pm
@ CH
Mardi Gras
Parade
Sound of Music
Matinee @
Broadway Palm
$45 @ Activities
Office
50th
Anniversary
Dinner Dance
12pm Lunch
@ CH
Gold and Silver
Day
Pancake
Breakfast 8am
@ CH
Las Vegas
Night
Mardi Gras
Royal Dinner
Dance
6pm @ CH
Pancake
Breakfast 8am
@ CH
Michigan Day
Doors open
4pm/ Dinner
5pm @ CH
Canada Day
2pm @ CH
Army/Navy
Day @
Softball Field
Security Department
Automated System at 992-8144
is for your security and to call in
your guests. Please remember to
update your phone information
at the Admin Office!
Billy Dean &
Dawn 7pm @
CH
$10 in Advance/
$12 @ the Door
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Group Activities
Wisconsin, Indiana,
Minnesota Day
Social Singles
Happy New Year!
On January 1st, Tuesday, join us for pot luck at noon in the
Where; Clubhouse, 3 to 6 PM
Club House. Please bring your own place setting and something to
When: Friday, Jan. 25th, 2013 BYOB share. Plan on staying to play cards or games. On Sunday January
and Ice Pork Loin Dinner Catered By 6th we are hosting the Cahlua and Cream Dance at the Club
Southern Accents $12.00
Housefrom 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Tickets are available for $10
Entertainment By: Jan and Lloyd
per person at the Activities Office. On Thursday January 24th join
Door prizes...50/50 Come Join The
us as we travel to the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa. The cost
Fun...Tickets on Sale at the R.H.
is $25 per person and each person will receive back $25 free play at the
11Am to 1 PM Jan. 8th and Jan. 15th. Casino and a $5 food voucher to be used toward your meal. See me to
Or Contact
sign up.
Karen Winkelman 239-495-1252,
Vivian Oswald 612-390-4126,
Sue Bergen 239-949-5774
Happy New Year! Hope everyone had a
Canada Day
wonderful Christmas Season with family
and friends. Thanks to the donation of the
Mark your calendars for one of Citrus
Citrus Park residents and the hard work of
Parkmost popular events!!! Saturday,
Womens
the Computer Club members. The club
February 23, 2013
Horseshoes again this year gave computers to the
@ the Club House MUSIC: Deb and
children of the Bonita Springs Middle
Ray Canadians EH! Tim Horton’s
Jan.10th
@
9
am
School. They also gave Computers to the
Coffee, FOOD by Southern Accents
Sign
up
Sheet
in
Ft Meyers Middle School about 25
TICKET SALES (REC. HALL) Friday,
Rec
Hall
or
at
the
Computers in all.
February 8th,2013 9 A.M.Updates to
Pits
on
Opening
January 6th, MAC/Apple - Clive Whitfield
be posted on “Citrus park online” plus
Day.
Any
?
January 20th, E-mail and more Don Dawson
February’s Newsletter.
call Judy.
Both our January meetings are in the club
Tel. 992-5304
house at 1:00 pm. On Wednesday January 9th
Chorus
we will start our computer classes at 9:00 am
We have lots of enthusiasm
in the Rec. Hall. Don’t forget to check us out.
singing those familiar Christmas songs!!! Of
www.citrusparkcc.com
course, our new directors certainly inspires us.
We will begin Jan.4th working on songs for the
New Craft In Citrus Park
spring concert. Our plans are to honor the
veterans with patriotic songs and songs of that
Just a reminder for those interested in this
period. If you enjoy singing please join us. We
new craft the Sign Up Sheet will be posted in
have a pancake breakfast Dec. 29th and the
the Rec. Hall on the activity board. In order
chorus will sponsor the Jan. 19th dinner/dance.
to personalize my class, I accept 10 students
Don’t forget to save those dollars for the annual
only. Come and join me and learn a beautiful
chinese auction Feb. 2nd. The spring concert will
craft. Do not hesitate to come and see me or
be presented Mar. 3rd. For more info please
call for more information.
contact Ardell at 947-2369.
Nicole Larochelle 06-36 956-244-5204
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Group Activities
Cardio Dance Class
The Gray Nineties
Our annual sock hop is February the first, on
a Friday night at seven p.m. We had so much
fun last year. And hope to do the same with you
this year. The gray nineties have their monthly
meetings on the first Thursday of every month
at four thirty. We are looking forward to
presenting you a “barn burner” show this year
titled: “Citrus Park has talent”. You won’t want
to miss it, we will have three famous judges and
a very able mc. Plus many never seen before
acts. Put it on your calendar for March the ninth
and tenth. Any questions can be answered by
any of our officers: Jim Prall, Chuck Flood,
Janice Kessler, Anita Jones
March 1st
Ticket on sale beginning
February 5th
More info in the
February Newsletter.
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MHOA/ Hamlin
The Mobile Home Owners Association
(MHOA) welcomes you back to Citrus Park
where the involvement of residents in the
programs offered and opportunities enjoyed in
our retirement park are critical to its welfare
and the quality of life we enjoy here.
The Board of Directors meets each Friday prior
to the second Tuesday each month at the home
of President Fay Sterling. We are often joined
by members of the administration of the park
with whom we discuss issues important to the
community. The board welcomes residents of
MHOA to share concerns and needs within
Citrus Park for they involve all residents and,
often, we are able, as an organization, to voice
and help resolve issues.
The board realizes that many people are
involved in our softball program and have
games on Tuesday afternoons at 3:30; thus,
we will adjust our monthly meeting time,
beginning in February 2013, to the second
Friday of each month, at 1:30 p.m., at the
clubhouse. Hopefully, this change will
encourage our softball players to take an active
role in the monthly meetings to which residents
of all sections of the park are always welcome.
The MHOA looks forward to the December
15th “You Light Up My Life” golf cart parade
through the mobile home sections followed by
caroling and cookies at the clubhouse. Last year
the park was aglow with creative designs which
residents proudly displayed and were enjoyed
by all.
The board welcomes suggestions for programs
and the involvement of all residents in the
seasonal needs of Citrus Park. Give a warm
welcome to your new neighbors as well as
your old friends.
The Hamlin board wants to thank everyone who
participated in our “ Christmas Lights Contest.”
Christmas lights are beautiful and they bring joy into
our lives by lifting up our spirits. So we all won in
this contest! Hamlin Association Happenings:
-A $100.00 Publix gift card was given to our local
fireman in appreciation for all they do for Citrus
Park.
-A $100.00 was given to the Bonita Food Assistance
program in honor of Mr. Trost on his first
anniversary.
-We welcomed two new members: Al Davis and
Esther Alcorn who will assist Bob Zinger on 7th and
8th street south. Thank you to Jim Mark who will be
stepping down as the street director for all his
service. Welcome also to Denny Marsh who has
agreed to take the street director’s position on 1314th street south. He will be joining our board in
January.
-The emergency crews serving our park have asked
us to be sure to have our units labeled with the street
and unit numbers. You may order reflective signs
through the Hamlin Association by calling Frank
Elmquist, phone number: 949-2826. Cost $20.00
-The season is starting. Please follow safety rules: go
the right direction on one way streets, do not let
children drive your golf cart without supervision,
maintain the correct speed limit and use a flashlight
when walking at night for visibility. The Hamlin
Association annual meeting is going to be on January
18th at 2 p.m. This is our opportunity to ask
questions of Tamara and the administration. If you
have concerns that you would like addressed during
the meeting, take it up with your street director who
will bring it to our attention. Membership is required
to attend the meeting and membership cards will not
be sold at the door. The cards are now available and
may be purchased from your street director.
Happy New Year. May this be your best season yet.
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Sales & Services
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Need your vinyl window repaired?
Call Harold Green at 947 - 4563
Lic.# 0708403
Home Sales in Citrus Park
Whether you are Buying or Selling a unit our experienced
team is here to serve you. Let us help you make your
dream come true!
Cindy Latesky
(239) 207-1330
Pegi Slack
(239) 287-5250
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(239) 994-0282
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 Emergency Service
 Power Washing
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Kurt 239-948-8359
E-Mail [email protected]
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Affordable Shuttle Service
Citrus Park to airport - Anytime, day or night.
Can accommodate 1-5 people with luggage
Ft.Myers - Ft. Lauderdale - Miami
or any local destination.
Jerry Bench
Cell - 330-958-2439
Home - 239-949-5462
Choreographed BallroomRound Dance Classes
Classes begin January 8,2012
Advanced 9:00 AM
Intermediate 10:00 AM
Beginners 11:00 AM
Rec Hall
$10.00 Per Couple
Joyce & Mike Alexander
239-992-0207 or Cell 508-965-7195
Buying
Selling
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Res:239.495.7101
Cell:239.994.0282
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Spring caps & Latches
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