March 2016 Resident Newsletter (Color)

Southfork News
“FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS”
Happy St Patrick’s Day
March 2016
Many Four-Leaf Clovers
Many four-leaf clovers and endless skies of blue,
I’m wishing these and health and happiness for yours and
you.
May St. Patrick’s Day bring all you’re hoping for, and where
you find a rainbow may you find many more.
May the Good Lord bless you richly all of your days, and
touch your life in many beautiful ways.
WELCOME TO SPRING
Irish Toast
May you be poor in misfortune
Rich in blessings
We must live through out the dreary
winter and if only we would value the
spring.
Slow to make enemies
Quick to make friends
But rich or poor,
Quick or slow,
The woods must be cold and silent
Before the robins will sing.
May you know nothing but happiness
From this day forward!
Wishing you the luck of the Irish and a Happy St Patrick’s
Day!
The flowers must be buried in
darkness before they can bud and
bloom, and the sweetest, warmest
sunshine comes after the storm and
gloom.
--Anonymous
Newsletter 1
Newsletter Information
Note, any information to be placed in the newsletter, must be submitted between the 1st and 15th of
every month. Please contact the editor (Phyllis Grossi) at 567-6105, [email protected] or drop off
the information at 11150 Mesquite Dr. All newsletters can be viewed in color on the web site @
www.floridacommunities.com (click on Southfork at bottom of page.)
Suggestion Box
Suggestion Box is to be used to deposit, Annual Dues, Letters to the Board etc. All letters must
be signed or they will not be honored.
Office of Southfork
10808 U.S. 98, Dade City, Fl 33525
Phone: (352) 523-0022,
Fax: (352)523-0611
After Hours: (352)206-4080
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ASSOCIATION OFFICERS:
President
Tom Geyer
2016-2018
Vice President
Hollis Adams
2016-2017
Secretary
Peggy Elkins
2016-2018
Treasurer
Mike Gallagher
2016-2017
Directors:
Ron White
2016-2018
Harry Gerrish
2016-2018
Craig Whitbeck
2016-2017
Roger Layne
2016-2017
Mary Freund
2016-2017
Emergency CONTACT NUMBERS IN PASCO COUNTY (911)
Pasco Cty Sheriff 352-521-5131
Dade City Police 352-521-1493
Hurricane Updates 800-427-8340
Sheriff non-emerg 727-847-8102
Sick/Prayer List.
Linda Dickinson
Ronnie Price Norman Tierney Isabelle Wirth
Richard Moore Bill Denton
Get Well Wishes To All!
In Memoriam
Great month and wish it was like this always!!
Our condolences to the family and friends!
Wedding
Mar 14th
Richard & Gail Moore
Mar 17th
Bill & Peggy Lare
Anniversary
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Southfork Line Dancers.
REUNION.
Monday, March 14, 10:00 a.m., after coffee
hour.
New dancers welcome. Requests encouraged. All dances will be
reviewed. Let's Waltz across Texas, Electric Slide, Cupid
Shuffle, Toes In The Water, Hi Pete, and of course, Bootie Call,
my favorite.
Hope to see you there, and as always, Vine To The Right.
Submitted by Kathy Gallick.
from Tom’s desk.
HELLO SOUTHFORK,
WELL THE ELECTION IS OVER. WE HAVE SOME CHANGES THAT TOOK PLACE AFTER THE
ELECTION. JIM McADAMS RESIGNED AS VICE PRESIDENT. HE HAS A LOT GOING AS
ENTERTAINMENT CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT OF THE AMBULANCE COMMITTEE. I THANK
HIM FOR ALL HE HAS DONE AND FOR WHAT HE IS DOING. HOLLIS ADAMS IS THE NEW VICE
PRESIDENT WE THANK HIM FOR STEPPING UP. I LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH HIM.
HARVEY BARBER HAS RESIGNED AS A BOARD MEMBER WE THANK HIM FOR HIS SERVICE.
CRAIG WHITBECK STEPPED UP TO REPLACE HARVEY AS A DIRECTOR . HARRY GERRISH WILL
REPLACE HOLLIS ADAMS AS A DIRECTOR .THANKS TO ALL FOR STEPPING UP. IT MAKES MY
JOB A LOT EASIER. RON WHITE WAS ELECTED AS A DIRECTOR AND WE WELCOME HIM.
I WILL BE WORKING ON COMMITTEES FOR THIS YEAR. YOU LOOK AT THE COMMITTEES AND
SEE IF YOU BELONG.
BE SURE TO READ THE NEWS LETTER FOR FUTURE EVENTS AND THE BIG SIGN.
MY DOOR IS OPEN
TOM
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OFFICERS:
President
Tom Geyer
2016-2018
Vice President
Hollis Adams
2016-2017
Secretary
Peggy Elkins
2016-2018
Treasurer
Mike Gallagher
2016-2017
Directors:
Ron White
2016-2018
Harry Gerrish
2016-2018
Craig Whitbeck
2016-2017
Roger Layne
2016-2017
Mary Freund
2016-2017
EASTER DINNER
4pm, Sunday, March 27th
Easter Ham for our annual dinner will be ready at 4pm on Sunday, March 27th and
provided for by the Park Management..
This is a Potluck and there will be a sign up sheet on the bulletin board for all who would
like to attend so we know how many hams have to be purchased.
We would like to invite all Southfork residents and overnight guests on this special holiday
and to join your fellow neighbor and friends for a fantastic feast.
Bring a dish to pass that will serve at least 8 to 10 people and the rest is potluck style.. The
coffee will be perking so come and enjoy a cup and enjoy the day. There will also be Iced
Tea, but you are welcome to bring a different beverage if you like.
Hope to see you there and have a Happy Easter!!!!
Southfork Association Board of Directors.
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Caught Being Good
Many good things occur in Southfork every single day. Most of
them are unrecognized and appreciated by all, but all the individuals
involved are our “unsung heroes”.
acknowledged?
appreciation.
Have you or anyone that you know, caught someone doing
something good or helpful to another that should be
It need not be a really big thing, just something that is worthy of notice and
It could be someone helping to bring groceries into their home, raking leaves for someone who
cannot do it themselves, taking someone to the doctors , taking lunch or dinner to a sick resident
and so many more things that could be mentioned and things we do not know about.
If you have anything, please submit via email to me (Phyllis) at [email protected]
Women’s Club
On February 3rd we had 43 women attend out monthly meeting at the
clubhouse and opened with the pledge to the flag..
The Quilting Club
showed us the beautiful pillows and quilts and pillowcases they have made so
far. They will be such a blessing to the women and children who receive them
at Sunrise Battered Women's center.
Nancy Steding will be acting Chairman for the Charity Committee until a
permanent one is found. We received a few volunteers to do the planters by
the pool and Jean Bittman will be tending to them and has plans to have real
plants for us to enjoy.
The Group presented flowers and gift cards as a thank you to Marielle
Quain and Phyllis Grossi for their many years of dedication and service to
the Women's group.
We had a speaker from Audibel, Mr Anthony Carbone who spoke on hearing
loss and the different types of hearing aids and why some people have on
going problems. He was very informative. .
Heidi Cross spoke to us about what is happening at Cornerstone Center
for Women. It was shocking to find out we have human trafficking
happening right here in Dade City! She will send us an outline of the
signs for women caught in this horrible life and what to do if you spot
one. She also told us about positive progression for some of their young
clients. We blessed her with a $100. check from our charity fund.
We passed out a copy of the suggested new by-laws for the members to
read and give feed back to the board so any changes can be made prior to
our next meeting On March 2nd, where they will be read and voted on.
We also passed out sign-up sheets to form a committee for the Bazaar and
still have 3 openings that need to be filled so we have another
successful outcome.
We have 6 people signed up to do baskets for raffling
and will need several more so please think of a theme that would be
interesting and sign up at our March meeting.
As an added outreach we decided to use all the Easter baskets we had in
storage to bless the kids through Daystar, we plan to have books,
coloring books and crayons, small toys or stuffed animals, plus a new
toothbrush, combs & brushes or other useful items instead of candy. If
interested these baskets need to be returned by March 17th to Carol
Whitbeck. We thank our February Hostesses Linda Adams, & Judy Batteen, we
enjoyed the pretty decorations, wonderful fruit salad, punch and cake. Good
Job Ladies! We celebrated our February Birthdays
Marielle spoke about the Soup Supper on Valentine's Day and reminded us
to have our soup there by 4:00pm at the latest. We still have a few
tickets left to sell so time is running out if you'd like some!
We look forward to seeing you all at our next meeting March 2nd.
President----- Betty Butler
SATURDAY, March 5th @ 8AM TO 9AM
$3.50 PER PERSON
MENU INCLUDES:
French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Links, Coffee, Tea and O.J.
Take home is available. Can’t get to the clubhouse? We will deliver!
Contact, Tom Robinson…..Cell 1-540-529-8247
Enjoyed our January monthly H.O.A. meeting with
pleasant board members, pleasant neighbors. Coffee,
donuts with gals and guys working very hard to keep
the coffee pots full.
We enjoy wonderful entertainment,
can win a gift card for attending,
number 12, and Bingo. Gift card!
think about it, how very blessed I
great movies, even
not to mention
When I sit down and
am to enjoy such a
wonderful community.
Super Bowl pool, not easy to run, Super Bowl party, whether you enjoy the
game or not, Go Peyton, 65 inch TV. to enjoy our game and monthly movies, how
lucky can we get.
We all play a part in this community, some more than others, but being a
small part of our community, sometimes makes it real worth while to get up in
the morning. We may not always agree, but with a good attitude toward each
other, we move forward toward our goals.
Thanks Southfork HOA, and when you see a member in your travels, say Thank
You, they are working hard for you.
Submitted by Kathy Gallick
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Remember to change your clocks on March 13th. Spring ahead by one hour!!!!!!!!
Just think, winter is almost over!!!!!
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“The Iversen Family would like to thank everyone for the support that was
given to us after our mom passed away.
Thank you for those kind enough to cook for us
and all the cards and hugs we received. It is so
comforting to know that when your world falls apart
there is always someone there with a smile and a
hug.
Thank you Southfork for making us feel so loved.
Carol Wild and Nancy Holley
Phone Directory
Just a reminder ………… By now most of you will have received your new phone
directories for year 2016. So for all others, when you go to pay your rent, stop
and pick up your copy.
Also, if any errors or corrections need to be made, I can make them but they will
not show until next February 2017 when the next book comes out. Remember,
each year the deadline for additions/corrections must be made by December 1st.
Thanks, Phyllis Grossi
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I apologize for not posting any “Babes” for
our March issue. (I had one picture and
will include it in the April issue.)
Due to an out-of-state emergency and
death in my family, this old mind was far
from my reporting duties to Phyllis. We
will be back!!
April issue will include some new pictures;
however, I can’t include photos if I don’t have them. I really need your
input. All you have to do is call me or email them (I can take shots of
your pics on my phone).
If you guys are all enjoying this, I urge you to help me out as so many
folks are patiently waiting for your special photo!
Thank you! Jean Deiss (email: [email protected] – phone: 863602-1535)
Saturday, March 19th
Time:
8:00am to Noon
Note: This is the last year for two-a-year carport sales. Next year we will have
only ONE Carport Sale and it will be held the last Saturday in February. This was
voted on by the Association Board in order to attract the most Snowbirds and not
be in competition with other parks in November.
Let me introduce to you Craig and Carol Whitbeck. They
reside at 38703 Brahman Drive. Carol and Craig are from
Michigan. Will enjoy 50 years of marriage this year. Their
family includes 4 children and 9 Grandchildren.
The Whitbecks came to Florida to visit friends at Grove Ridge and wanted to
see what was available in an adult community. Visiting Grove Ridge, thank
goodness, they looked across the street and were very impressed with the
inviting atmosphere Southfork offered. Fortunate for us, they made the
decision to join our community. They are now full time residents.
Let me begin with Craig. Craig has worked as a master mechanic for over 30
years. He was also a scout master for 10 years. Craig grew up in the
Detroit area. We have Craig to thank for the extensive printing jobs he does
for our Community, voting ballots, tickets for all events, breakfast
placemats, card game printings, just to mention a few. Craig has served as
an H.O.A director and secretary as well. Oh, guess who takes our cans to
recycle? Craig!
Carol, is so very talented. Carol also grew up in the Detroit area, taught
ceramic classes for 15 years, worked in management for McDonalds for 10
years. Craig and Carol enjoy craft shows, to let others enjoy their talent,
but stick to our local Kumquat Festival here in Dade City. We enjoy table
decorations, planter pots by the pool, Carol is our Women's Club photographer
and now will preside as Vice President of our Woman's Club. She also loves
her quilting skills, and many a young lady will enjoy her pillow case
dresses.
They enjoy camping on their property up
north, enjoy water sports with children and
grandchildren. They enjoy visiting their
family in Arizona, Tennessee, and Michigan.
As if that is not enough, if you visit
Gulfside Hospice Center on 301, you've got
it, volunteering and helping out there
weekly.
I personally know of many kind and gracious
acts these 2 residents perform.
How blessed we are to enjoy this type of
neighbor in our community.
Thanks Carol and Craig, nice knowing you
live down the street.
Submitted by Kathy Gallick
RESCHEDULED
HEALTH/WELLNESS SEMINARS
Florida Hospital has agreed to come to Southfork the 2nd Thursday of each month
to educate us on a variety of health related topics. The March topic will be and
rescheduled from February::
Basic Emergency CPR and Recognizing the signs and symptoms of
(Strokes and Heart Attacks)
THURSDAY, March 10th
10:00AM – 11:00PM
Clubhouse
Let’s bring the New Year in with a commitment to Being Healthy!! Remember,
“you may see signs of a stroke or heart attack” and not know it is serious. Mark
your calendars and don’t miss this one – You may catch an attack and be able to
get to 911 before anything serious happens!
Future seminars will cover topics such as:
Joint Preservation/pain-free function
Dealing with Diabetes and Prevention
Breast Cancer Awareness (keep your loved ones informed)
If there are health topics you would like to see covered, let the office know and
we’ll see what we can arrange.
Yarn Hookers
Thursday, March 10th, 3:30pm
(this means it is for both knitting and crocheting)
Anyone interested in either of the above are more than welcome
to meet with us on Thursday, March 10th, at 3:30pm in the main
hall of the clubhouse for our initial meeting to decide what we
want to do and accomplish..
The purpose of this group is not only a social hour of knitting, crocheting or anything made
with yarn and needles, but this group brings ideas to pass along and maybe getting into some
projects we never knew we could do. .
You must supply your own yarn needles and patterns.
Patterns can be passed, help can be given and anyone who has never knitted or
crocheted can come and learn how and join in the fun of accomplishment. So
many of us are novices and need help in getting started and what a treat it is to
see our struggles but we are willing and daring to try anything that we are
taught. We have at least one person willing to teach whomever wants to learn
and we’re looking for more talented yarn hookers who would be willing to
share their knowledge. We’ll have projects for those that are interested or each
can do their own project with help available. First timers, suggest a potholder
pattern to start your venture…….
This group can, (if they want), make items they do not want to keep, then we
can donate to local nursing homes, groups that help unwed mothers with
newborns or any organization that helps with the needy, (this would be an option each can
decide on their own). Just some suggestions but most would want to keep what they make
for their homes or families.
If any questions, please contact Phyllis Grossi @ 352-567-6105
or email me at [email protected]
2016 HAND AND FOOT TOURNAMENT
On Saturday January 23, 2016 the 8th Annual Hand & Foot Tournament was held.
There were 7 tables of players and 3 full tables of finger food. Everyone brought a
feast of goodies including sandwiches, various entrees and desserts. Coffee was
served. Between games and during the games, everyone took advantage and
munched on all the goodies.
There was a lot of anxiety at first and everyone was quiet, but once everyone was
seated and the game started, you could hear the giggles, chatter, and laughter
starting, then the fun began.
Thanks to Phyllis Grossi for helping to check in of the entrants and passing out the
rules with seat position's for each contestant. Both Phyllis and Carol Whitbeck did
all the verifying of the sheets and totaling them to make sure all was correct and to
see who all the winners were. I also want to thank Pat Grossi who kept the coffee
flowing, and helping with the food tables where it was needed. Also, I want to thank
all the contestants who helped in the cleanup after the event. And last but not
least, I want to thank John and Sandy for setup of the clubhouse for our
tournament.
Tournament Winners 2016, totaling $190.00
1st Place: Nancy McCallan and Pat Fisher $ 35.00 26,400 points
2nd Place: Carol Albers and Craig Whitbeck $ 25.00 24,995 points
3rd Place: Nancy Jones and Bob Sanborn $ 20.00 23,670 points
4th Place: Jo Bellows and Diane Unger
$15.00 23,120 points
A big thanks to everyone who entered the tournament, brought food or helped in
any way. It was a huge success and everyone is looking forward to next year
already. A successful event is only when you have great participation.
Craig & Carol Whitbeck
2016 HAND AND FOOT TOURNAMENT WINNERS
1ST PLACE NANCY McCALLAN & PAT FISHER
2ND PLACE CAROL ALBERS & CRAIG WHITBECK
3RD PLACE - NANCY JONES & BOB SANBORN
4TH PLACE JO BELLOWS & DIANA UNGER
7 TABLES OF
PLAYERS AND A
GREAT SELECTION
OF GOODIES AND
FINGER FOOD FOR
EVERYONE.
SOUTHFORK CINEMA, Tuesday March 15th - 6:30pm!!
“Secretariat”
Our next Tuesday Night Movie will be March 15th @ 6:30pm. Join us in the
clubhouse for this exciting movie..
The “CineBistro will continue serving all you can eat popcorn for 25 cents and
ice cream for $1.00 a bowl or $.50 for a cone…. You are welcome to bring your
own beverages. There’s plenty of seating but feel free to bring your own comfy
chair! Don’t forget, we take requests!!! Something you want to see? Just let us
know
.
Behind every legend lies an impossible dream. Witness the spectacular journey of an incredible horse
named Secretariat and the moving story of his unlikely owner, a housewife who risked everything to
make him a champion.
Sponsored by Southfork Mobile Home Association
MARCH 24TH, 2016,
TIME: 10 AM
$5.00 entry fee per player
It’s that time of year again here in Southfork and the Annual Mixed Shuffleboard Tournament will be
in full swing. The 2016 Tournament will be held on Thursday, March 24th. Shufflers to be on site at
9:30am and Tournament starts at 10am.
The teams will consist of 16 ladies and 16 men. Please sign up on the sheet in the clubhouse if you
are interested in playing. Cash Prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners.
Hotdogs, Soda and Water and Desserts will be served to all!
Maybe more of you, after seeing the great fun the entrants are having, will come and join the teams
on a daily basis. Check the newsletter in the activities section for days and times for both the men’s
and women’s days of playing..
We hope to see all of you for this great annual event as players and spectators.
Any questions, please contact: Les Meyers or Pete Logoyda
Entertainment Series
“An Evening of Irish Comedy”
March 8th, 7pm
Tickets are $7.50 per person
George Casey , Ireland’s King of Blarney
George Casey was born in a remote seaside village on the west coast of Ireland legendary for its
storytelling. Growing up in a large family, George saw humor everywhere and honed his skills as a
comic at the expense of his brothers and sisters.
For over 30 years now, George has been entertaining audiences all over the US with his selfdeprecating sense of humor and clean jokes and stories. Some of the acts George has opened for and
toured with include Rosemary Clooney, The Osmond Brothers, Ray Price, Three Dog Night, Brooklyn
Bridge, Donald O’Connor and Bobby Vinton. George performed with Bobby Vinton as his Special
Guest Comedy Star in Vinton's Blue Velvet Theatre in Branson, Missouri until it's close in 2002. He has
performed at Caesar's Palace, The Sahara, and is a regular act at The Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las
Vegas.
A night of good clean comedy, laughing at ourselves.
Taco Tuesday
Tuesday, March 22nd, 5:30pm
Cost:
$4.00 per person
.
Anyone who has attended our other Taco nights will be back for this one. The price includes, taco’s
with all the trimmings – Nacho’s and Cheese and either Tea or a soft drink.
Please bring your own lawn chairs!!!!
We are hoping for a nice, warm evening, but in case of bad weather we will meet at the clubhouse
instead.
Please sign up at the Clubhouse if you plan to attend!
MARCH, 2016 IN SOUTHFORK
(By Jean Deiss)
Here comes March and the winds! Time to fly the kites! On the 15th The Ides of March are upon us. It
was marked on the Roman calendar and by several religions in observance and became
notorious as the date of Julius Caesar’s assassination in 44BC. The death of Caesar made the Ides of
March (in Roman History) as one of the events that marked the transition from the historical period
known as the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire! Now we know!
March
March
March
March
13th
17th
25th
27th
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Daylight Savings time begins – set those clocks forward an hour!
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day
Good Friday
Happy Easter to all!
Happy Birthday to all you wonderful March Folks!
IT’S TIME TO REVEAL OUR FEBRUARY “BABES”
#1 and #3 –Surprise!!! That’s Tony and Donna Trubiano! Bet these were some difficult ones, but
look close and you’ll see them now. Tony was born in Detroit, Michigan August 19th and Donna was
born Donna Miller in West Salem, Wisconsin, on June 24th. The Trubiano’s moved to Southfork in 2013.
They’ve been married 55 years and have three children and five grandchildren. Tony’s career path was
store manager, car service advisor, and he retired from Home Depot at age 76! Wow! Donna was an
elementary teacher and was employed at Minnesota Fabrics doing alterations and custom draperies
and retired from there. Tony loves fishing, bowling, and golf. Donna still has a passion for sewing and
quilting. She played the organ at her church for 61 years! Wow! Tony and Donna met while attending
college in Minnesota and they’ve lived in Ohio, Michigan, and now Florida. You can see either one of
them walking their beautiful black Lab, Sara, to the doggie park quite often. Great folks to know and
glad they chose their home on Mustang!
#2 – If you didn’t guess this little beauty, here’s the scoop – that’s none other than Bobbi Gillis! Born
as Roberta Strang on June 27th in Stratford, Connecticut and raised there. She has three children – two
sons in CT and one daughter in South FL. She also has seven grandchildren and three great
grandchildren! (She’s too young to have great grandchildren)! Bobbi worked in accounting prior to
retirement. She moved to S. FL in 1973 and retired to Southfork 12 years ago. She and Don Duarte,
both lost their spouses in 2009, and they became friends. Don invited Bobbi to dinner/dancing and
they’ve been dining, dancing, and traveling ever since. Bobbi is looking forward to spending the rest of
her life with Don, who she says “has brought love, joy, and happiness” back into her life. “VIVA
SOUTHFORK”…..to quote Bobbi! Life is great on Mustang!
#4 & #5 – Now this had to be a really tough one, with that little sleeping beauty! They are
Ed and
Jeanne Bittman, making their home on Ewing with doggie “Snickers.” Ed will take you for a ride in a
classic car now (the little red wagon is long gone - I wanted the Corvair!) Ed enjoys antique and classic
cars. He was born August 25th in Brooklyn, New York, and his career path was automotive and retired
from banking. He and Jeanne moved here November 2010. Jeanne, born Jeanne Shildt in Altoona,
Pennsylvania on February 18th. She worked in the medical wound care system many years and is semiretired in the nursing field. Jeanne enjoys reading, knitting, crewel work and gardening. Ed and
Jeanne just celebrated their 20 wedding anniversary February 4th! Hope it was a great day for you
both. Oh yes, and don’t challenge Ed to music trivia because you will lose – he knows all the songs –
Name that Tune!
Tears of Passion
(Submitted by a SF resident)
I am sure that I am not the only one that has felt the tears of passion for a
friend or loved one, regarding some emotional event or situation that has
affected them. When I look deep within my own heart with understanding
that no matter how much I might want to take the pain, suffering and
heartache upon myself and spare them the grief, I am helpless to do so. All
that I can do is to be there with words of kindness and compassion to console
and comfort them in their time of need.
An individual can never stand so tall or give so much of themselves as they can when they want to
help someone in need. Although it may seem hard sometimes to separate our own feelings when it
comes to dealing with another’s suffering and grief, and because we know how we ourselves would
feel. But it never crosses our minds as to the difference between ourselves and them. Remember,
that what we ourselves may consider as a major tragedy in our own lives and are devastated that
another may see or feel nothing more than a mere trifling event.
When we feel the deep inner passion to help someone else, we are only following the natural instinct
of the human spirit to help console and comfort someone in their hour of emotional need. It is also a
natural tendency that we take another’s problem as serious as we would our own. Using every tool of
experience that we have at our disposal and apply them with compassionate sincerity from the heart,
to be of some assistance we should be able to console and comfort while at the same time ease their
pain using understanding and assurance that they are not alone during this stressful period.
These acts of compassionate feeling reasons our humanity for others and should not be confused with
feelings of pity or for feeling sorry for them. It is the ability to share and feel the deeper association
with their grief on an emotional level or other psychological experiences that brings with it sorrow
and emotional pain. When we have and show compassion for another’s emotional situation, we are
in fact showing them that we care and understand and that we are sincerely concerned.
It doesn’t really matter or make any difference if the situation is real or imaginary. Because what it
really is , is how they see and feel it when someone is hurting from an emotional trauma we share
their pain and suffering just as if it were our own.
The most that we can do is to be there with our support and compassion to console and encourage
them.
AREA COMMUNITY EVENTS TO ATTEND
If you have any interesting places to go for events in the area., new
restaurants, tours, mall store openings, please send me an email with some details and of
course the address with phone numbers if available. Send all info to me (Phyllis) at
[email protected]
Below is a listing of some Flea Markets that you may be interested in visiting. Most are open
on weekends only but I have listed phone numbers for you to call to check time and days of
operation.
Local Flea Markets
The Airport Market , 17375 Spring Hill Drive,
Brooksville, Fl 34604, 352-796-0268, Hours Saturday
& Sunday, 8am to 3pm,, Many vendors and places to
eat and they hold events each weekend.
Webster Westside Flea, 516 NW 3rd St, Webster, Fl
33597, 352-793-9877
Patriot Flea Market, 40141 Chancey Rd, Zephyrhills, Fl
33542, 813-997-2478, next to Zephyrhills’s Airport
Big Top Flea, 9250 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, Fl 33592,
813-986-4004
International Market World, 1052 US Hwy 92 W,
Auburndale, Fl 33823, 863-665-0062
Joy-Lan Drive In Swap Shop, 16414 US 301 N, Dade
City, Fl 33523, 352-567-5085
AREA COMMUNITY PLACES TO ATTEND
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Florida Strawberry Festival starts on Thur Mar 3rd to Sun March 13th.
303 N Lemon St, Plant City, Fl 33563 (www.flstrawberryfestival.com ) click on this site for
scheduled events. Parksdale Farms for strawberry shortcake. This is an annual event with many
entertainers scheduled daily.
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Dade City Cruise In
Cars of every make & model on display
Cruise In DadeCity is held every first Saturday of the
month from 2pm to 7pm. Shop, Dine & enjoy old
Dade City.
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“NEW” Coney Island Drive-Inn
Location at corner of Gall Blvd & Seventh Ave (formally Abbott Station)
Opening by mid-March
Home of the footlong chilidog.
This place will also have outdoor seating for 50 people. A monthly feature will be a tribute to
Elvis Presley, however a scheduled impersonator has yet to be determined, so Elvis has not
entered the building. Looking forward to this place!!!!
Soup Supper
On Valentine's Day the Women’s Club had another
successful fundraiser for our Charity Committee.
A delicious soup supper with crusty bread and a dessert was enjoyed by 115 people
and a sell out of all tickets. Seating was limited but there was a seat for everyone….
We had a full house with 16 crockpots of different homemade delicious soups
and homemade dessert’s to finish off the meal. It was an all you could eat meal with
barely any left overs.
After supper we played a game led by Peggy Elkins. Everyone was given a gift and
placed in front of them which no one could look at and it was a story and when “left” or
“right” was mentioned the gifts had to be sent in that direction. At the end of the story
the gift that was in front of the person, it was theirs to keep. There were many gift
certificates and cash and even a certificate for ice cream to the pleasure of everyone
who received them. It made for a better evening when everyone got something..
I want to thank everybody who supported us even some Blue Jay people were here and
they enjoyed the supper with many good comments.. We have a very good relationship
with our neighbors.
After expenses we cleared $611.00 for our Charity Committee and I must say a real
great success..
A special mention to Craig Whitbeck who did all the printing for the Women's Club.
Thanks again for your support.
Marielle
SOUTHFORKS WOMEN'S CLUB 2016 SOUP SUPPER
15 different soups await the crowd
115 people waiting for Soup Supper
WOMEN'S CLUB BOARD 2016
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT
Barbara Wharton, Treasurer.
Betty Butler President.
Carol Whitbeck Vice-President
Peggy Elkins Secretary.
Marielle Quain out going
President and Phyllis Grossi,
outgoing Treasurer.
Lots of choices and its all great
Soup, Bread and Dessert PLUS
LOTS OF FUN AND GAMES
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Who loves auctions?
There is an auction every
Thurs at 6pm and Sunday at
6pm in Dade City behind
the empty car
dealers(Pasco Motors) in
Dade City. They have food
items, pantry items,
antiques, household and
yard items and so much
more. Can even bid on
bread & coffee, detergent
and cheaper than at the
supermarket and as low as
$1.00.
Contact: Patty Grossi
Crowe for further info at
215-534-7256
America's Auction
14401 8th St.Dade City, FL
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Avon: Catalogs are
available. Call Tanya or
Bobby 567-7125
[email protected]
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Need Help
House cleaning and
Lawn Service,
by Bea
813-562-0633
Services Offered
I am a master electrician
offering the following
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Pressure Washing, Gutter
Cleaning, Minor Plumbing.
Also, transportation to or
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airports as well as the
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11040 Maverick Drive
Home: (352) 437-5219
Cell: (352) 999-2908
Homecare
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Odd Jobs
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I am available after
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house. General
Please leave a message
housecleaning, ironing,
laundry, cooking.
at 813-508-2805 and I
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sick, shopping.
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References Available
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Call Jeanne for your
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Weekly Calendar of Events
Sunday
Church of Your Choice…”May I” card game @6pm
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Monday
Coffee Hour @8am…
(Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm… Hand & Foot @6pm
Euchre @6pm…TOPS (take off pounds sensibly)@10am
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Tuesday
Trash Pickup AM…(Fall/Winter) Mixed Shuffleboard @9am…
Exercise @10:30am…Sequence @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Men’s
Shuffleboard @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm
Bowling (Zephyrhills) @noon…Poker @5:00pm…
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Wednesday
Recycling pickup 1st & 3rd Wednesday……
Quilting @9am… Bridge @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Men’s
Shuffleboard @1pm…Bingo@6:30pm, doors open @5:00pm
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Thursday
Hand & Foot @9am…Dominoes @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Men’s
Shuffleboard @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm
Poker @5:00pm…”Alley” Board game @6pm…Yarn Hookers @3:30pm
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Friday
Trash pickup… (Fall/Winter) Mixed Shuffleboard @9am…Exercise
@10:30am…(Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…
WII FIT @9am
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Saturday
”65” game @6pm…Poker @5pm…
March 2nd
(Wed)
Women’s Club 9:30am (2 cans of food for needy)
March 4th
(Fri)
Men’s Breakfast group 9am (Smitty’s)
March 5th
(Sat)
Monthly Breakfast
March 6th
(Sun)
March 8th
(Tue)
George Casey (comedy) 7pm
March 10th
(Thur)
CPR/Heart/Stroke Seminar 10am
March 10th
(Thur)
1st Knit & crochet meeting
March 13th
(Sun)
Daylight Saving Time Begins
March 15th
(Tue)
Movie night 6:30pm
March 19th
(Sat)
Carport Sale 8am to noon
March 20th
(Sun)
Card Bingo 6pm (don’t forget your $2.00 in dimes)
March 21st
(Mon)
Assn Officers/Directors 9am
March 22nd
(Tue)
Taco Tuesday @ pavilion 5:30pm
March 24th
(Thur)
Shuffleboard Tournament 10am
March 27th
(Sun)
Easter Potluck Dinner 4pm
March 28th
(Mon)
Assn Membership meeting
8am
Card Bingo 6pm (don’t forget your $2.00 in dimes)
3:30pm (all interested)