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August Breeze
Don't Miss These Upcoming Events at Colony Cove! ❖ Park Wide Community Sale, page 7 ❖ FSC Another Damn Dance, page 11 ❖ FSC The Legends Return, page 12 ❖ Harvest Moon Show, page 22 ❖ Parade of Stars, page 24 August 2015 Page 2 - Colony Cove Breeze - August 2015 Colony Cove Medical Loan Closet Where to Reach Us ) Cove is located at Colony ) 101) Amsterdam Avenue, Ellenton, FL 34222 (94 722-6683 MAIN OFFICE............. 722-6683 Monday thru Friday 8-5 MAIN LOBBY HOURS Monday thru Friday 8-6 Saturday 10-5 Sunday CLOSED MANAGER.................. 722-6683 SALES OFFICE.......... 722-7874 Monday thru Friday 9-6 Saturday 10-4 Sunday CLOSED MAINTENANCE OFFICE........... 723-6109 Monday thru Friday 8-4 EMERGENCY............CALL 911 The Breeze is published monthly by Teledrex, Inc. P.O. Box 985, Bradenton, FL 34206 (941-723-5003) The Colony Cove Medical Loan Closet is open on an “on call” basis. If you are a resident of Colony Cove and have need of a medical device (walker, knee walker, crutches, etc) Contact one of the volunteers listed below. There is no charge for the use of equipment, however a deposit is required. The deposit will be returned when the article is returned. And cash donations are always welcome. These donations help us to replace worn items. We ask that you return the item clean and if possible it should be returned within 60 days. If you need the item for a longer period of time please contact one of the volunteers. We also ask that if you know you will be needing something from the CCMLC that you call before you need it. Our volunteers are not always available at the last minute. We are available on Sunday, strictly on an emergency basis. Thank you! Tom & Mary Ricker 729-8519 Liz Eslaire 729-4828 De Griffin 722-7736 Connie Smith 723-1095 Cathy Justis 722-5973 Jim Pierson 723-9282 Movie Night PATROL If you need to reach Patrol call them directly at 941.705.6681 instead of calling the Administration Office. See you August 12th for Movie Night. We Find you the Best Coverage for the Best Price... ELLENTON FOOT CLINIC 7210 U.S. Hwy. 301 N. Ellenton 729-5588 James B. DiVincenzo DPM Ramdin V. Sammy DPM Board Certified Podiatrists Diplomate, American Board Of Podiatric Surgery • DIABETIC SHOES • WARTS • HAMMERTOES • INGROWN TOENAILS • HEEL PAIN • BUNIONS • FUNGAL NAILS • CORNS • SPRAINS & FRACTURES • NEUROMA • BONE SPURS • HEEL SPURS • CUSTOM ORTHOTICS & CORRECTIVE ARCH SUPPORTS • ULCER WOUND CARE MANAGEMENT Medicare Assignment Accepted New Patients Welcome Colony Cove Breeze - August 2015 - Page 3 Homeowners Association News www.HOACC.org The fourth of July has come and gone and here in Colony Cove we celebrated it in style. Our parade, sponsored by the 301 Cruisers Golf Cart Club, stepped off at 10:30 with 77 carts participating. After traveling the many streets in the community they arrived at 12:00 at Harmony Hall. After a short ceremony by our resident master of ceremonies, Russ Uboldi, lunch was served consisting of hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, chips and soft drinks. This annual event was hosted by the HOA Board with help from HOA members and sponsored by community management. The attendance was appreciably higher than in past years and many residents commented that they saw many unfamiliar faces in attendance. This resulted in the workers who volunteered to serve being unable to eat because all the food was gone after the last “resident” was fed. Management has decided to issue tickets to future events which will give us a more accurate count so we have plenty of food available. There will be no cutoff date as we always order a percentage of food above anticipated guests. Out of state guests will be given tickets to attend. The event will still be free but a ticket will be required. As all residents know, what you hear at the pool is the honest to God truth, we want to quell some of the new home rent rumors. It is very simple, whatever you heard is no longer a viable option dealing with rents. As June 30, 2015 all previous new home rent incentives have been discontinued. There was an eight year tiered discount plan but again, it is no longer an available incentive plan. One of the issues residents have been complaining about is the deplorable condition of the furniture in our pools. We, the HOA, have been addressing this issue with management and those efforts have come to a conclusion. Bids are being solicited to replace all pool furniture with higher seat requirements, at all the pools except Harmony pool since that furniture is relatively new. Management hopes to have this accomplished in the next 90 days. One of the problems residents have had in procuring wrist bands when guests arrive on the weekend is no longer a problem. The office is now open on weekends with Saturday hours from 10:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. This will eliminate the excuse that residents could not get the wrist bands because of the weekend. Patrol will be more diligent in checking to see that only authorized residents and their guests use our facilities. If you live near the Ellenton Hall area or use the club house you will find cross walk signs erected at the 4 way intersection. We hope all residents will heed these signs and give the right of way to pedestrians. This, too, was a project we have been working with management to address. 2015 Summer Water Aerobics Class Harmony Pool Monday and Friday 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Class schedule May 4 – August 31, 2015 Classes will be held when air temperature is 68 degrees or better. Bring a Noodle Bring your Spouse or Friend Be Ready for Fun and Laughter Low Impact Water Exercise Liz Eslaire, Instructor Call 729-4828 for Information Welcome New Neighbor August 2015 Name Moved From Henry and Anita Kalkbrenner North Huntingdon, PA Janet Moffet Vershire, Vermont John Ehrhart and Jean Ehrhart Salem, OH and Rochester, NY Ray and Judy Diesel Albright and McCain IL Colony Cove Address 3819 Sunset Drive 526 Outer Dr. 548 Montego Lane S 611 Riverview Dr 617 Riverview Dr Welcome Committee The Welcome Committee in Colony Cove is part of the HOA. With the cooperation of the Colony Cove Office we visit and hand out information, along with gifts,to the new residents. We are so delighted to be part of this wonderful community and wish to share our enthusiasm with all who move here. If anyone knows of a new resident that has not been contacted by the Welcome Committee and would like to receive a visit, please call Diane Barrie #776-7239 or Pam Graham #776-4917. Thank you. A Note from the Colony Cove Office • Please list your site number on all rent payments. • If you get a new vehicle, please remove the barcode and bring into the office for replacement. This is the only way you are guaranteed to receive a new barcode at NO CHARGE. When selling your home "For Sale By Owner" A Few Things You Need To Know: 1. You need to request a "Rent Disclosure" from the Main Office. 2. You need to provide the Buyer of your home with your copy of the "Prospectus Agreement". (**Do not give your copy of the "Prospectus", until the Buyer has been APPROVED.) 3. You can obtain a copy of an application from the Office, so you have it handy for a potential buyer. **Important Reminder: All Buyers/Homewowners have to be age-qualified, pass a background and credit check. All other Occupants who will be residing in the home, must be age-qualified, pass a background check and be approved by the Office. **Even if the Buyer already owns a home in Colony Cove, they have to call the Office and talk to Ashley about approval for the new home.** 4. The Office will schedule an inspection of the outside of your home & lot. If anything is not “in-compliance” according to the “Prospectus” Rules & Regulations, these issues will have to be corrected in order to bring the home into “compliance” status, before the closing will be approved. Page 4 - Colony Cove Breeze - August 2015 The Lakes’ Club Of Colony Cove While we can’t say that our Saturday Coffee Hour menu runs from soup to nuts - since it really includes only coffee and doughnuts - we can say that the “events” cover a wide span of activities and interests running from music, comedy, congratulations, and even helpful hints for general day to day living. Under that last category, and in line with our long-standing custom of caring and sharing, we want to advise you of some poisonous phone perpetrators and their scary schemes now being inflicted upon the “elderly” here and everywhere. (This is not to say that we are - or are among - the “elderly”, it is merely a heads up warning should one of these phantom callers contact the “Young You”!) 1. The Grandma Scam - the caller will claim that your grandchild has been in an auto accident (or some other dire emergency situation) and needs money wired to him immediately. 2. The IRS Scam - the caller will warn you of a serious problem with your income tax return and threaten you with heavy fines or imprisonment unless you forward him money immediately. 3. The Jury Duty Scam - the caller will state that you ignored your notice to report for Jury Duty, and to avoid a serious penalty, or worse, you must send him money immediately. Note the repeated use of the “immediate” and “urgent” need for money and/or the resulting request for your personal information, including possibly account numbers etc. to set up its transmittal. It is absolutely essential to zip our lips instantaneously to any such requests - and - according to the Police Department, we need report any call of this type to: Federal Communications Commission:- 1-888-225-5322 On a brighter note, be sure to check out and mark your calendars in advance with all of the Fall up-coming Florida Travel events. The menu includes a trip to suit every taste! Enjoy! Full Facts: Wally Koch, Chairman 941 981 3181 The Lakes Club Calendar of Events Fall 2015 - Spring 2016 Wednesday, October 21st- Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota Contact Pauline Green at 723-2654 after August 10th. Senior group discount rate $15.00 per person. Transportation via Colony Cove bus (holds 24 people) leaves at 9:15 A.M., retums by 3:00 P.M. Attractions: A 15 acre tropical bayfront oasis. Orchids galore, rain forest, butterfly garden, botany museum. Outdoor cafe available or bring a picnic lunch. Wednesday, November 18th- Lowry Park Zoo,Tampa Contact Kathy Plourde at 723-1933. AAA Senior Group discount rate $19.99. Buyer must be AAA member and can purchase several tickets at that price. Transportation via C.C. bus or carpool. Bag lunches not permitted. Multiple dining options available. More than 1,000 animals on 67 lush acres of land. Operates the only non-profit manatee hospital in the world. Wednesday , December 16th- Florida Aquarium, Tampa. Contact Helen and Steve Hoag at 518-744-3590. AAA Senior group discount rate $16.99.Transport via C.C.bus. (More info next month.) Wednesday, January 20, 2016- Salvador Dali Museum, St.Petersburg. AAA Senior group discount rate $19.00. Transport via C.C. bus or carpool. Wednesday, February 17th (note change in date from March)Manatee County Jail tour. Free. Transport via C.C.bus. Saturday, March 5th -Parrish Heritage Day, Chili CookOff and Florida R.R. Museum Train Ride, Parrish, Fl. Transport via carpool. Price TBA. Wednesday, April 20th - Sarasota Jungle Gardens. Senior group discount rate $12.99. More than 150 native and exotic animals and birds on 10 acres. Birds and reptile shows. Hands on. Transport via C.C. bus. South Club News (Including West Side Residents) President: Terry Gray Vice President: Dave Swinton Treasurer: Roy Bass Secretary: Cathy Magrin Directors: Chuck and Marion MacLennan and Teri Passmore Boy, oh Boy, has it been a scorcher this summer! Our electric bills are just inching up, aren't they?! You have to admit, though, the rain is oh so welcome, and the clouds, at least part of the day, lend us some relief. Fourth of July came and went without incident in the Hood, meaning accidents or injuries. The parade was quite colorful and impressive with the “Ol Red, White, and Blue” waving proudly. The luncheon and ensuing pool party took the edge off all the oven-like temps! We certainly hope the fish are biting, judging from the good use to which the Riverside Pavilion dock has been put! Families are down visiting on summer vacations, the boats are coming and going out of the “yacht club,” and the pools are brimming with laughter and beautiful suntans to take back North. The new homes all over the park lend a well-deserved elegance to our community! The Spring push for spiffing up yards, spray cleaning home exteriors, new mulch, trimmed trees/palms truly warrants the signs around the neighborhood as “thank you's” for all the beautification. With that said, we hope all the new residents in the South, West, and North ends of the park continue to investigate all the wonderful activities available in Colony Cove on both sides of the highway. The Summer Solstice, June 21st, swiftly passed us by, and now our sunlight slowly slips away minute by minute, but that doesn't mean residents in the park—whether South club members, residents old and new, or guests—should miss out on our weekly, Saturday morning coffees. Bring your mug and a $1.00 to enjoy donuts, old friends, and new acquaintances. The first and third Saturdays of the month offer a chance at 50/50, so bring your coin/penny jar! At our July Board meeting we are drumming up ideas to enhance coffee hour such as Earth Box demonstrations, Pet Adoption/Rescue presentations, even a Salvation Army visitor on volunteer opportunities for the holidays and/or an informative discussion on community needs. We would appreciate any/all suggestions for making Saturday Coffee Hour not only an opportunity for friendship and positive acquaintances, but something productive and informative showcasing a wider variety of our community's diversity. Membership business meetings have been put on hold until October when the Snowbirds fly south for the winter, once again to fill the park full of activities. South Club Board continues to meet monthly throughout the year the first Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., at Bayshore House. Despite the absence of some members, South Club Board meetings are filled with new and exciting ideas for the coming year and all of our new residents. For example, we are “kicking the beach ball around” for late Summer/early Fall, possibly with an outdoor cookout at the Riverside Pavilion with burgers, hot dogs, etc. and, of course, BYOB! Rumor has it that little drink umbrellas, Hawaiian necklaces, a Tropical Shirt contest, and croquet are in the works. We shall see how the membership chips in on the idea! Alas.......the Dog Days are upon us, and that means getting out with your dog (or cat) and catching a sunset or two with your beverage of choice because, before you know it, three months of holidays will spur us into crazy mode! In the Good Old Summer Time! Don't forget: the beach is good to swing and sway to great music! Colony Cove Breeze - August 2015 - Page 5 Colony Cove Friendly Social Club We are certainly experiencing “The Dog Days of Summer” outside, however, inside The Friendly Social Club has been creating some of their own heat! Bob Sobon, once again, hosted a fabulous event. At the “Get Up, Get Down” dance, Sarasota Slim entertained the crowd with great music for listening and dancing. Bob served up sandwiches and other goodies FREE for all to enjoy. Thank you to Bob and all his volunteers for a great night!! Becky Pierson will chair the “ADD Dance” on August 12th with the “Accidentals” playing some good old rock and roll. FSC invites ALL residents to our summer events. Just get your tickets at Saturday’s coffee. We are already in the final month of Summer. Time sure flies when you have to spend your days basking in the sun at the pool but we have lots to look forward to this Fall. Two dances in September, our huge Halloween dance in October, a dance AND our Thanksgiving dinner in November and wrapping up 2015 with our annual Christmas Dinner/Dance. We invite any new residents, or even if you’ve lived in the Cove for years, to come out on a Saturday morning and have coffee and doughnuts on us. See what we’re all about! Buy tickets to our events. Hear what other clubs in CC are doing and catch up with neighbors and friends. We’d love to see you. Meetings start at 8:30am but you can come and socialize from 7am on. Membership is only $10 per person for an entire year. We have over 900 members and we would like to add YOU to our role. Gabby Girls by Ruth Heck The next get together for the Gabby Girls will be August 6th around 10:45 a.m. Meeting at Ellenton Hall. We will decide where to go for lunch at that time. Hope to see you all then. STAR CLUB by Ruth Heck The next luncheon for the Star Club will be Tuesday, August 18th. Joan will call you to tell you the time and place. Hope you all will be able to attend. See you then. 2015 CC FSC Board President: Mary Ricker 941-729-8519 2nd Vice Pres: Karen Mcinnis941-776-4719 Treasurer: Brian Langley 941-723-3744 Secretary: Sue Lingner910-471-8400 August & SeptemberEvents for CC Friendly Social Club DATE EVENT LOCATION Aug. 12 Accidentals Dance HH6:30pm Aug. 15 BoardMtg HH after coffee Aug. 26 Entertainment/Board Mtg Ellenton 6/7pm Sept. 10 Smokin Country Dance HH6:30pm Sept. 19 BoardMtg HH after coffee Sept. 23 Entertainment/Board Mtg Ellenton 6/7pm Sept. 30 Henry Lawrence-BC & GangHH6:30pm Airport Shuttle Service Friendly, Reliable Transportation To All Airports & Cruise Terminals Call for low prices to any other destination Mike - Cell Phone: 704-0441 721-8540 TIME NOTICE: STIll dOINg buSINESS IN COlONy COvE SINCE 2004! Sudsy Paws 721-9607 Call Colony Cove Residents Larry or Jan Dog gRooming ALL BREEDS Evening Appointments mon.-Sat. 8 am-5 pm Lic. School Trained groomer Colony Cove Residents • We will pick up and deliver if needed. Page 6 - Colony Cove Breeze - August 2015 Obituaries Helen M. Willard died peacefully on Friday May 29, 2015 with family at her side, at Madonna Living Community in Rochester, MN. She was 92. Her’s was a life well lived. Helen was born November 18, 1922 in Champaign, Illinois to George and Clara (Heintz) Alsop. She grew up in Champaign and was one of eleven children in a busy family. Helen graduated from Champaign High School and entered the U.S. Coast Guard, serving during the war from 1943 to 1945. Helen married Ralph F. Willard on September 6, 1946, after Ralph’s discharge from the U.S. Marine Corp where he served in combat in the south Pacific islands. Helen and her husband, Ralph, spent 30+ years as a military family in the U.S. Army. Their Army adventure took them to postings across the U.S. and Europe. Helen was a loving mother to two sons, Dennis and Mike. Whether she was hiking the ridges of the Zugspitze in Bavaria, strolling the sidewalks of the Champs Elysees in Paris or crossing the Atlantic with her family on the MST “Rose”, Helen was the consummate military wife and mother --- self sufficient, courageous, and resourceful. She endured “hardship” tours of separation from her husband when he was away for 13 months at a time in Korea and Viet Nam – raising her sons and keeping the home fires burning. At her core she was tough and resilient --- all of these, traits that would define her in her later years. Helen and Ralph retired from the Army in 1972 and moved to Orlando, Florida. During her years in Orlando, she worked in the retail department store business for Burdines of Florida. In 1983 she and Ralph moved to Colony Cove, on the west coast of Florida where she truly enjoyed her “Florida years” surrounded by great friends, good books, and the Gulf of Mexico. In 2002 with blindness setting in from macular degeneration, Helen relocated to Rochester, MN to be close to her son Mike and wife Barbara. True to her credo, she summoned the courage and strength to move yet again at age 80 to build a rich life with new friends. She made her home at Madonna Towers, a decision her family will always celebrate for the care and kindness she received as a resident. Helen was an inspiration and touchstone to many who needed encouragement to face the challenges of advancing age. Helen embraced her faith in God at Zumbro Lutheran Church. Helen is survived by her two sons and their wives, Dennis (Kathy) Willard of West Chester, PA. and Mike (Barbara) Willard of Rochester, MN.; two brothers, John (Betty) Alsop and Robert (Carla) Alsop of Champaign, Illinois; grandchildren Heather (John) Sherwin of Rochester, MN, and Tracey Willard of Clearwater, FL, Jennifer (Jamie Molin) Willard of Jacksonville, FL, Andy (Irene) Willard of Rye, NY., and 4 great grandchildren. Helen was preceded in death by her parents Clara and George Alsop, her husband Ralph, her granddaughter Heidi Jones, and 8 brothers and sisters. A private memorial service will be held at Madonna Towers for her friends at Madonna Living Community at 10:00 am on Wednesday, June 3, 2015. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Zumbro Lutheran Church, 624 3rd Ave. S.W., Rochester MN, 55902. Helen was laid to rest beside her husband Ralph on Friday June 5, 2015 in Mansion Memorial Park, 1400 36th Ave. Ellenton Florida, 34222, with final arrangements being handled by Groover Funeral Home. In Memory Chuck Cobb Nagle, Joseph Leo, beloved husband of Phyllis (Little) and loving father of 3 children. passed away June 20, 2015. He was 95 years old and lived in Ellenton, FL for 33 years. Leo was born in Everett, MA and grew up in Saugus, MA. He was number 4 of 13 children. He is survived by siblings: Katherine Leonard of Salem, MA, Charles Nagle of Nashua, NH, Theresa Garrity of Milford, MA, William Nagle of Swampscott, MA and Dorothea Tormey of Nashua, NH. He also has 51 nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Frank and Katherine Nagle and also siblings; Francis Nagle, Rita Walsh, John Nagle, Lawrence Nagle, James Nagle, Thomas Nagle, and David Nagle. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War as a Machinist Mate First Class. In the South Pacific, he was in the battles of Okinawa, Guadalcanal, Leyte Gulf and several others. He was also involved in the invasion of Sicily and North Africa. After the war, he was employed by General Electric for 42 years as a machinist at the Everett and Lynn plants. During his retirement he continued to use his machinist skills to create beautiful works of art out of metal in Ellenton, Florida. For several years, he received many first and second place awards for his works of art at the Florida State Fair. Some of his award winning art sculptures from metal scraps include the “Eiffel Tour”, leaning tower of “Pisa” and also a restored 1901 “Oldsmobile Roadster”. He made numerous pieces of art sculpture for his family and siblings. He is survived by his loving wife Phyllis of almost 70 years and his children, Sandra von Holten and her husband Ernest of Wakefield, MA, Patricia Nagle and her husband JeanPierre of Paris, France and Robert Nagle and his long time partner, Cheri Davis of Largo, Florida. Grandchildren include: Christopher Eckman and his wife Rebekah Pite, Melissa Binette and her husband Martin and Lea Richard. Great-grandchildren include Sophia and Elijah Pite-Eckman and Camden and Hadley Binette. He is also leaving behind his beloved canine companion “Bella” the dachshund who was at his side constantly. Colony Cove Breeze - August 2015 - Page 7 South Quilt Club July 2015 This month’s Breeze features an assortment of projects that are being done in quilting, one being a beautiful wall hanging by Sue and a quilt as you go “chevron”. We also received a large donation of beautiful hard covered and soft covered books from our neighbor who had a benefit sale for son who has cancer and what was left over she donated to our club, thanks so much Dorothy. We are all very busy making an assortment of items for an upcoming bazaar in hopes that we can bring some funds into our group for specialty items and also for repairs on our loaner machines. Right now our members are paying for them out of their own pockets. If you would like to learn how to quilt, now is the time for you to stop by and learn from all of us our group is at its lowest since many of our members are snowbirds. So if you would love to learn, please come down and join us. If you are not joining because you do not have a sewing machine you should know that we have a few loaners on hand so you can certainly join our group. Would like to also remind everyone that we are always looking for donations of scrap material or any type of sewing articles, we love to take donations. It’s amazing what this group can create with scrap material. If you have a donation please drop them off at 315 Alkmaar Street or call and I will pick it up (722-5453). We would appreciate it if you did not leave any materials or sewing notions at Barbara Clancy’s carport. We meet every Friday at 9AM to 3PM at Friendship Hall. Many of us stay and have lunch together. We are also extending our hours to Tuesdays between Noon and 4:00pm. Remember our club is free, there is no membership fee. So please stop by and visit with us. We all look forward to meeting you. Also remember that the Quilt Club continues all year long, we still quilt for the summer months i.e.: May, June, July, August so please stop by if you are interested in learning. Joan Krauss/Hoyt Park-Wide Community Sale held at Harmony Hall Starts October 12, 2015 and held on 2nd Monday of each month thereafter. Food and drinks served at 4:00pm with sale starting promptly at 5:00pm. Check-in time for items you wish to sell is from 9:00am to 1:00pm the day of the sale. Rules for sale are as follows: no firearms - No alcohol No computer screens or printers, no curtain rods or blinds, no dirty items will be accepted Everything electronic must be checked before taken to check-in. All items are sold "as is". If your item does not sell and you want to take it back home, it must be taken out of the hall that night or picked up in side dressing room from 7:00am to 9:00am the following day. If your item needs described while being sold, please write out a description on a piece of paper the size of a 3 x 5" index card and attach it to the item. All sales are final Colony Cove Loan Closet 561 Colony Point Drive The Colony Cove Loan Closet is open by request during the summer months. For access during the months of May through October, the numbers are: First- Charles Candrilli at 723-0117 Secondly -Ed Gaylord at 729-6312 Lastly - Lorraine Tracy at 721-6519 There are a variety of non-medical items for use by the residents of Colony Cove. We invite you to drop by and check out the available items for yourself. Most of the items that we have are based around short term visits by your kids and grand kids, but there are some other items that you may require on a short term basis. These include a wheel barrow, a four wheel dolly and a refrigerator cart. Page 8 - Colony Cove Breeze - August 2015 Colony Cove Art Club The Art Club meets every Wednesday, 1 - 3pm at “Bayshore House” - 564 Bayshore Drive. (Close to Pavilion, fishing pier & community garden). Come join us for only $10 yr. First Wednesday of each month (Oct. through May) Business Meeting starts at 12:30pm for officers and all members. We need your ideas and input for future classes, as well as our Annual Show & Sale, scheduled for March 6th, 2016. Experienced artists and beginners are most welcome. If you would like to stop by simply to see how we work, or join us by trying out the media of your choice, please do so. You will find there’s usually a mentor around to help you get started, and our library is full of reference guides and instruction books. If you don’t have supplies, we can help you get started for a nominal cost also. During Summer months only a few of us gather to paint, so this is an excellent time to get started without many distractions. Camera Club Hello, I hope everyone is having a great summer and taking lot’s of amazing pictures. We will be returning to our monthly schedule starting Sept. 23rd at 1:30pm at HH for the 2015-2016 season. Please join us with your ideas and questions and what you would like to accomplish this season. Future Events: On Wed. October 28th at 9:30am we will be meeting at HH and off we go on the Cove Bus, traveling to Sarasota Jungle Gardens for a day of photo discovery. Lunch will be at the Flamingo Cafe. 4 Reasons to get a camera instead of using a Smartphone. 1. Long Zoom ranges 2. Easy to use Wi-Fi 3. Quick fire burst shooting 4. Rugged and waterproof design (just to name a few) Ratings for Point and shoot Cameras (Consumer Reports) Of the 126 cameras tested for Point and Shoot models the highest scored camera was a Canon Power Shot giXmark11. For a Superzoom point and shoot Nikon Coolpix was the winner. No matter what you pick for a camera..... Enjoy and have fun..... See you all in September. Donna Costey, President 722-9848 We bravely tried some fabric painting last month thanks to Mara Trumbo, her wonderful patterns and expert instruction. Mara teaches at Keeton’s in Bradenton periodically. Watch for her August classes - Colony Cove Art Club or Keeton’s on facebook. If you are new to the area, Keeton’s also has great Art Supply pricing and monthly specials. Mara had Lucy using oils this past week, and Lucy’s seascape is looking fabulous. It should be finished for next months issue of the Breeze! We are pleased to welcome prospective new members: Michael Ness, Charlie Covino and Linda Web. Happy to have you join us, and hope you learn a lot as well as have fun! Some of our members enjoyed the “Florida Highwaymen” (small group of African American landscape artists who began painting in 1950’s) opening reception July 10th. It was held at Palmetto Historical Park & Manatee County Agricultural Museum, 515 10th.Ave. W., Palmetto. The private collection exhibit will be through August 15th. Call 721.2034 if interested in a tour. I would like to thank one of our key founders, Jan Hart, as well, past and current officers and members for their continued role in keeping the Art Club painting! And of course, we would not have a place to paint as a group without Colony Cove’s Bayshore House. Thank you! - Barb Call or e-mail: Barb Hart - President 720.878.2500 / [email protected] Carol Stephan - Secretary 941.729.2134 / [email protected] Fran Kain - Vice President; Lucy Boucher - Treasurer; Cary Letsche - Workshop Chairman; Pamela Turner - Membership Chairman. Colony Cove Breeze - August 2015 - Page 9 301 CRUISER NEWS Hi Everyone, I hope everyone is enjoying their summer! Our Harvest Moon Show & Dance is coming up this month. Make sure to get your tickets early. Tickets are available at coffee hour Saturday mornings, or see Don Henke or Ralph Ambrosia. We have another Pool Crawl/Poker Run coming up in September. If you have never been, it’s time to give it a try. We have more great events coming your way. * PLEASE notice changes have been made to some EVENTS and TIMES !! 301 Cruisers GOLF CART CLUB ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE DATE 8/2/15 8/16/15 8/29/15 9/6/15 9/20/15 10/4/15 EVENT LOCATION COSTTIME General Monthly Meeting Manatee Hall 4:00pm Scavenger Hunt /Cookout Manatee Hall 5:00pm *(Hamburgers & hotdogs provided by the club – please bring side dishes) Harvest Moon Show/Dance HH $5.00 7:00pm *(BYOB & Snacks) General Monthly Meeting Manatee Hall 4:00pm Pool Crawl/Poker Run Harmony Hall 1:00pm General Monthly Meeting Manatee Hall 4:00pm WELCOME ALL THE NEW CLUB MEMBERS Vets 4 Vets The Vets 4 Vets will not hold the general meeting August, our next general meeting will be on Monday, September 28, at 6:30, at Friendship Hall. We still have our monthly board meetings on first Monday at Harmony Hall at 1:00. The dates are August 5, September 2. All are welcome to attend these meetings as well. At the last board meeting the updated By-Laws were accepted. If you would like a copy send a request to Deb DeMers at ccvets4vets@gmail. Keeping everyone informed, in October a nominating committee will be formed for the election of the new officers. If you are interested come to the Sept meeting and let us know. November we will nominate the officers, December vote on the new officers who will take their positions in January. Are you interested in becoming an officer let us know. Be Safe, enjoy the summer. Vice Chairman: Norm Koons 941-721-8691 Membership: John Dunigan 941-722-7162 Treasurer: Rusty Estep 941-224-3703 Deb Moulton: 603-991-8497 or [email protected] Flags If anyone has an American flag that is tattered, worn or faded and doesn’t know how to dispose of properly, drop off at: 4016 Long Lake Drive South or contact: Colony Cove resident Mickie Stinson at (94 723‑0474. Page 10 - Colony Cove Breeze - August 2015 Michigan Club We trust everyone is enjoying their summer. It won't be too long before our next season of activities begin at Colony Cove. Until then, enjoy your days and be happy and healthy. The 2015-2016 season will begin before we know it. A preview of our schedule for 2015-2016 follows: 11-20-2015 Welcome Back at Super Buffet at Fruitville and Honore 11-28-2015 Appetizer Potluck with the Ohio Club at Manatee Hall 12-18-2015 Christmas Party at Sunset Grill (@ Terra Ceia) 1-15-2016 Sunken Gardens - St. Petersburg 2-19-2015 Lions, Tigers and Bears Educational Tour 3-18-2016 Mardi Gras Festivities 4-15-2016 TBA If you’d like to see photos of previous activities of the Michigan Club, feel free to log into their website (themichiganclubatcolonycove.shutterfly.com). Posts written by Members and the Yearly Calendar are also found at this site. For further information, contact John or Sandy Dunigan at sandy.reserv@yahoo. com or call at (517-290-2006). If you're not already a member and are interested in joining the Michigan Club of Colony Cove, please contact John or Sandy Dunigan for information (517-290-2006 or [email protected]). Wisconsin/Minnesota Club It’s hard to believe the fireworks are over and Labor Day is fast approaching. It won’t be too much longer before our snowbirds feel the pull to come south. Last year we missed out on any extra activities because of deadlines that were so far ahead. Not so this year; the port tour reservations will be made in October. That is before our first meeting of the 2015/2016 Season. The reservations will hold a spot for us. Names and birth dates have to be submitted well before the tour date. Security at the port is important and we want to abide by their rules! The first meeting will be the Welcome back Coffee on Monday, November 2, at Ellenton Hall at 9:30 a.m. This is always a nice time to see who is back and who is yet to come. We will also discuss future dates and activities. Birth dates will be taken for those who wish to attend the port tour. No dues will be collected. The November Potluck is on Saturday, November 21, at Ellenton Hall. Social time from 12 to 12:30 p.m. Serving will begin at 12:30 p.m. The club will provide the meat, and members are asked to bring a dish to pass that will serve at least eight. (We will determine what the meat will be at the Welcome Coffee.) Please bring your own table service and beverage. Coffee will be provided by the club. Anyone with ties to either Minnesota or Wisconsin is invited to join us. We even have some members who have ties to people who have ties to Minnesota or Wisconsin! We do not allow cliques, complainers, or just plain grumpy people. Bring a good attitude and join us. Call the Browns if you have any questions (224-1424). Thought for the day which was attributed to John Wayne: Life is hard, but a lot harder if you are stupid. Colony Cove Ohio Club Colony Cove Ohio Club’s June meeting was held at the Friendship Hall. The Pennsylvania Club Here we are just broiling away.. To enjoy Florida’s wondrous winters It’s the price we gotta’ pay. Have to wake up early in the morning And get work done right away But, for some that daybreak theory Can just ruin the whole day! We’ve all got great expectations Of more exciting days ahead, But don’t rustle me too early Out of my resuscitating bed! We’ll be ready soon for our Coffees, And set for trips and adventures, too But now we’re just sitting steaming In the simmering August stew. Check all later BREEZE’s for our Club’s List of things to do. And pray the light hurricane forecast Really does come true! Year ‘round info: Mel Jacoby, President 479 4283 ATTENTION EVERYONE IN THE COVE: Please mark your calendar for the “TURKEY TROT DANCE” November 14, 2015 at Harmony Hall. Tickets will be $5. BYOB. Buckeyes, Chips and Pretzels will be served. Oh yeah, and plenty of ice. We’ll dance to that wonderful GEORGIA and MIKE Band. Please note that our next meeting will be September 30 at 1pm FH. JoAnne Ambrosia #941-4787 or J T [email protected] or facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCOhio Club Colony Cove Breeze - August 2015 - Page 11 Lakes Shuffleboard Club The summer schedule for the Lakes Shuffleboard Club at Harmony HALL is as follows. Monday 9:00AM Mixed League Tuesday 9:00AM Social Shuffle Wednesday 9:00AM Mixed League Saturday 9:30AM Social Shuffle All residents and renters in Colony Cove are invited to Social Shuffling. Now is the time to learn or improve your game while the are gone. If you want to learn how to keep score, proper etiquette and different strategies of the game, instructors are available. To get started call Rodney Singer 723-1979 or Dennis Petty 981-9363. Brian Clooney Pest Control Bowling League Some of our bowlers are gone for the summer and some of us are still bowling and having FUN! We are always looking for new bowlers to join our FALL bowling league. If you are interested in joining us to either bowl each week or start out as a sub and have FUN and EXERCISE, come join us for the FALL! We bowl on Thursday mornings in Bradenton. If interested, please call Jerry Mulford at 941-729-0818 or Brian Langley at 941-723-3744. Sewell’s Plumbing Colony Cove Bowling August, 2015 Only a few month away and then we will be back bowling at the Alley in Apollo Beach. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet some new friends, exercise your heart out, and have some fun. We have 12 teams signed up to bowl this year. We still need some men and women to complete a 4 person team, so if you would like to be a part of our league please call me as soon as possible. Just a reminder that our teams may have no more than 2 men per team. A team may have a team of 3 women and 1 man. Don’t wait too long as our teams usually fill up by the beginning of our league play. We have our beginning of the year meeting on Thursday, October 8th at 1 p.m. at the Alley in Apollo Beach (it is easy to get there by going north on 75, exit Big Bend Road). At our October meeting the bylaws will be given out to team captains. After the meeting we will have time to bowl a few games to prepare for our opening league play on the 15th of October. Our league is a fun league; you won’t be disappointed by joining us. Life is too short and unhealthy to stay home; get up, get out and come join us on Thursday afternoon in October. Mary Roberts, League Secretary 941-928-2221 Page 12 - Colony Cove Breeze - August 2015 Colony Cove Breeze - August 2015 - Page 13 Colony Cove Adventures Cheryl Lamb 981-9180 Becky Pierson 723-9282 Cheryl and Becky are residents of Colony Cove and we invite you to stop by our table at the “FSC” coffee on Saturday morning’s or give us a call for more information about trips. Tuesday August 11, 2015 ???MYSTERY TRIP??? Board a water taxi for 1 ½ hour dolphin and history tour of this city. Lunch at a Italian restaurant (pre-select entree). Next adventure is a special venue learning about what it takes from behind the scenes to each production. Cost $92.00. WAIT LISTING ONLY Thursday September 17, 2015 ??? MYSTERY TRIP??? Start at a fine arts museum for a special exhibit of “The Wild Things”, visit an art gallery, lunch at an upscale waterfront restaurant and stop at a winery on the way home. Cost $90.00 It’s not too early to start planning ahead! Next month we will giving you more details about events coming up this fall. Plan ahead now for Thanksgiving Dinner at the Tradewinds Resort, Christmas Dine-Around in Orlando, Sarasota Radiance, Christmas Day at the Broadway Palms in Fort Myers, and the Lion King at the Stratz in Tampa in January. It’s never too early to get your name on the list. These annual favorites fill up fast. Hurricane Season IS HERE! Please secure all loose items outside of your home if you are going to be away for more than a week. Protect your home and your neighbors’ homes. August 2015 Cruising Travel >>SOME FUN AND CRUISIN’ IDEAS••••••••••••••CALL FOR LOWEST PRICING DEALS!<< “We Save you TIME; MONEY$$ +Take the Stress OUT of your Get Away Planning” >>SPECIAL ATTENTION! ESCORTED CRUISES<< Deal # 1: Colony Cove & Friends 2015 Cruise Plans: Nov.14, 2015. Sail with Colony Cove’s own Ed and Faye Gaylord!! 7 Night Cruise from TAMPA to Honduras; Belize; Costa Maya & Cozumel, Mexico on Royal Caribbean’s “VISION /SEAS” CALL TODAY for BEST PRICING DEALS. Bonus:$50.00/cabin FREE Spending$$ OPTIONAL Bus FROM HARMONY HALL, Too--OPEN TO ALL & ALL WELCOME TO CRUISE! Deal # 2: Sail with “Harry & Lori”, owners of Cruises by Lori, 7 ntes. Jan. 3, 2016 from Ft. Lauderdale , on CELEBRITY “Silhouette”-- beautiful newer ship--to St. Kitts/Nevis; St. Maarten & San Juan. MINIMUM BONUS: $75.00/Cabin FREE spending Money$$...(Transportation CAN be arranged). Contact for BEST Pricing! Call us to Start Planning that Hawaii; Alaska; Panama Canal or other “bucket list” adventures. Other SAMPLE selections ..... + 1/3/16 NCL-”Star” from Tampa --5 Nights INCLUDING KEY WEST!! Plus stop in Cozumel (Mexico). Prices starting from $429.* +1/31/16 Holland America-”Veendam”-7 nights from Tampa-- great small ship cruise! Stops at Key West; Guatemala; Honduras, Costa Maya (Mexico); from $899.* + “Dancing with the Stars”- Holland America themed Cruises!: Jan. 3 or Jan. 10, 2016 from Ft. Lauderdale on the Holland America “Nieuw Amsterdam”.. 7 night cruises.. Eastern Caribbean itinerary; Complimentary Dance Lessons-if so inclined, participate (or just watch), dancing competition and selection of Mirror Ball Trophy winner on Jan 10th sailing....all from just $699./pp* Don’t feel like driving? Optional bus arrangements can be made! +PANAMA CANAL FANS>>>PRINCESS cruise lines 10 Nights sailing from Ft.Lauderdale. Call or email. Transportation can be made, too. * Pricing/per person(PP) at time of publication BREEZE deadline & based on double occupancy. PRICING CAN CHANGE..SO CALL SOONI EXCLUDES taxes, air/transportation as applicable. We can arrange transportation & optional travel insurance. INCLUDED: Std. Meals, snacks, some beverages, ship entertainment, use of pools, hot tubs, fitness center & much more. Contact: Call or e-mail Faye or Ed Gaylord at Colony Cove; Phone-(941) -729-6312; or, email: [email protected] or Contact Harry@ localCruises by Lori travel agency,(941)932-1193 ; or: e-mail- [email protected] Florida SOT Lie.# 36142 Page 14 - Colony Cove Breeze - August 2015 calendar Colony Cove Breeze - August 2015 - Page 15 calendar Page 16 - Colony Cove Breeze - August 2015 Colony Cove Woodworkers Club Ladies and Gentlemen, I am posting this from Yellowstone National Park, way the heck out in Wyoming. We left in early June and this is early July. We have seen many spectacular sights and will see some more as this next month flows by. If you have not seen the Florida Caverns up in Mariana FL State Park, it should be on your bucket list and its close. From FL to MS to OK we visited family then the vacation started once we were headed to South Dakota for Mt. Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial. But we have been in the Bad Lands (bridge out, 17 miles of washboard dirt roads), seen Wall Drugs and even visited the Devils Tower without any Encounters of the Third Kind…haha. We have another month probably on the road, some more Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, Texas and home. The members have been doing an awesome job. I heard that we got some walls painted, some bearings replaced in the LOUD drum sander and some other odds and ends. Please enjoy a couple of my photos. We intend on putting a lot on line at our website. Mary and I wish all the best and a wonderful Summer for our Snowbirds. LET'S MAKE SOME SAWDUST TOGETHER And do a little Clean Up Colony Cove Breeze - August 2015 - Page 17 Colony Cove Garden Club News Summer Gardening WOW, have you seen the gardens lately? Many folks mistakenly believe you can’t grow anything in the summer months and as a result some of our gardeners have given up. Others have put forth the time and effort to obtain a bountiful harvest. Just like many of us “older folks”, the HEAT affects the gardens as well. Watering remains the key to a lush garden. REMEMBER water the dirt NOT the leaves. Water your garden early in the morning or later in the day to receive the most benefit. I’m including pictures of some of the gardens. If you see someone working in the garden be sure to stop by and tell them what a GREAT job they are doing in spite of the heat index. In order to obtain a plot you must sign an Agreement committing that you will attend to your garden at least three times per week. In addition you commit to donate one hour of your time per month to the overall appearance of the garden and to assist those who might be ill or taking a short vacation. Monthly meetings are held every first Wednesday of the month at 9:00am at the garden. Though these meetings are not mandatory, they are very beneficial because much information and suggestions are shared. There are still a couple of plots available so if you want one or know of someone else that is interested in obtaining one, please contact me. Deborah Bender, Garden President (941) 721-1818 [email protected] Ed Loeffler, Colony Cove’s Bus Driver is our Model Gardner for the month of July. Ed is a prime example of someone who loves gardening and how dedication and perseverance can produce a beautiful garden. He is shown here with a few of the crops he planted from seed which are corn, tomatoes, bell peppers, beans, watermelon and cantaloupe. Other gardeners have planted okra, hot peppers, squash, radishes, blueberries, carrots, strawberries, sage, thyme, rosemary and bay leaves. SOUTH CLUB COFFEE HOUR Coffee & Donut - Saturday Manatee Hall-9:00 a.m. Arrive Prior To and Visit With Friends & Neighbors ~ Meet New People Page 18 - Colony Cove Breeze - August 2015 Pinochle Monday 6/1/15 1 Ruby Intartaglia 2 Betty Litschke 6/8/15 1 Ruby Intartaglia 6/15/15 1 Ruby Intartaglia 2 Maddy Pantaleo 6/22/15 1 Sally Stokes 2 Betty Litschke 6/29/15 1 Darlene Mulanix 2 Sally Stokes 842 696 486 495 470 803 711 762 720 Pinochle Tuesday 6/2/15 1 Leah Whisman 2 Bob Kostic Mary Lou Savagio 6/9/15 1 Norma Eschenbach 6/16/15 1 Sally Stokes 2 Ruby Intartaglia 6/23/15 1 Betty Litschke 2 Bob Kostic 6/30/15 1 Norma Eschenbach 2 Leah Whisman 751 709 709 June 1 Mondays @ 6:30 P.M. 1st 2nd 3rd Norm Koons Emilie Stephens Art Gabrielse June 8 1st 2nd 3rd Art Gabrielse Ken DeMars Sonja Koons & Larry Smith June 15 1st 2nd 3rd Kathy Laney Larry Smith Art Gabrielse June 22 1st 2nd 3rd Larry Smith Norm Koons Sonja Koons June 29 1st 2nd 3rd Art Gabrielse Larry Smith Leah Whisman 519 753 703 785 753 742 722 Pinochle Friday 6/5/15 1 Ruby Intartaglia 2 Judy Krause 6/12/15 1 Sally Stokes 2 Maddy Pantaleo 6/19/15 1 Sally Stokes 2 Ruby Intartaglia 6/26/15 1 Ruby Intartaglia 2 Judy Krause Euchre Winners June, 2015 807 771 843 709 800 785 Euchre Winners June, 2015 Thursdays @ 1:30 P.M. June 4th 1st 2nd tie 3rd Sonja Peach Ted Doetsch Linda Doetsch, Larry Smith, Norm Koons, Fran Hettman June 11th 1st 2nd 3rd Shirley Shane Genie Marco Patti Higman 1st 2nd 2nd Linda Doetsch Patti Higman Ted Doetsch 1st 2nd 3rd Ted Doetsch Norm Koons Patti Higman June 18th June 25th 814 781 Specializing in Manufactured HoMe repairS Call Your Local Plumber Established in Manatee County 1985 776-2404 ELLENTON Lic. CFC1426215 “29” ers Cribbage Results A very quiet month again. This month again we had lower numbers. 6/10/& 7 Players One week only 3 turned up so we did not play. Disappointing for the 3, me included. We like our Cribbage. Some of our players went to Daytona for a Tournament and some came back with money. Well done to them. Brian this month did well. He had money all 3 weeks with a 1st and 2 other places plus the quarter pot 2 weeks. He also had a 28 hand, but as the “Skunk” is out of operation, did not get any money for it. Bad luck. As you can see we are desperate for more players. We WILL NOT BE playing for month of August. We will resume on the 1st Friday in September 2015@ Harmony Hall @1.00PM. Sign in at 12.45PM. So if you can play cribbage do come and join us. We had one new player join us on the 3rd July. Any questions call Sally Stokes 941-729-3945 or Brian Langley 941-723-3744 6th June 1st Jim Pecoraro 17 64 2nd Jim Coffey 12 46 3rd John Tandus 12 26 4th Brian Langley 9 45 5th Debra Moulies 5 -56 Warren Rowland in the Basement 2 -135 6 Players 19th June 1st Brian Langley 15 139 2nd Pepper Sica 12 15 3rd Sally Stokes 12 10 4th Warren Rowland 11 39 5th Jim Coffey 10 27 Roger Krause in the Basement 4 -117 10 Players 26th June 1st Paul Temple 15 62 2nd Ginny Bishop 15 32 3rd Brian Langley 12 5 4th Roger Krause 11 27 5th Vic Catalano 8 -9 John Tandus in the Basement 7 -2 7 Players Colony Cove Breeze - August 2015 - Page 19 Contract Bridge June 2015 Monday, June 1 1. Ken Kuechler & Maxine Hale 2. Barbara Campbell & Dee Kiser 3. Elaine Weir & Lynn Johnson Friday, June 6 1. Lynn Johnson & Judi Yance 2. Barbara Campbell & Dee Kiser 3. Ro Wismer & Maxine Hale Monday, June 8 1. Virginia Spiers & Cindy Chilker 2. Joan Garneau & Maxine Hale 3. Elaine Weir & Lynn Johnson Friday, June 12 1. Maxine Hale & Ro Wismer 2. Virginia Spiers & Cindy Chilker 3. Bob Colstock & Bill Giunto Monday, June 15 1. Ro Wismer & Aline Jandreau 2. Joan Garneau & Maxine Hale 3. Bob Colstock & Bill Giunto Friday, June 19 1. Lynn Johnson & Judi Yance 2. Joan Garneau & Ro Wismer 3. Mary Del Grasso & Maxine Hale Monday, June 22 1. Maxine Hale & Ken Kuechler 2. Bob Colstock & Bill Giunto 3. Barbara Campbell & Dee Kiser Friday, June 26 1. Mary Del Grasso & Maxine Hale 2. Lynn Johnson & Judi Yance 3. Ro Wismer & Cheryl Lamb Monday, June 29 1. Bob Colstock & Mike Cason 2. Maxine Hale & Ken Kuechler 3. Lynn Johnson & Elaine Weir 5090 4970 4770 4970 4730 4280 5910 5190 4180 4850 4490 4420 4800 4340 4020 4190 4040 3320 51200 3970 3650 4190 3650 3560 5740 5360 4330 Duplicate Bridge Scores June 2 1st Place 2nd Place June 8 1st Place 2nd Place June 16 1st Place 2nd Place June 23 1st Place 2nd Place June 30 1st Place 2nd Place June 2015 Jeanette Wirz & Dee Kiser Elaine Weir & Lynn Johnson Jeanette Wirz & Dee Kiser Bob Colestock & Bill Giunta Bill Giunta & Bob Colestock Jeanette Wirz & Dee Kiser Cindy Chalker & Barbara Campbell Dee Kiser & Jeanette Wirz Dee Kiser & Jeanette Wirz Elaine Weir & Bob Colestock Sunday Night Bridge Sunday, June 7 1. Lynn Johnson 2. Ken Kuechler 3. Maddy Pantaleo Sunday, June 14 1. Jim Yarwood 2. Maddy Pantaleo 3. Ken Kuechler Sunday, June 21 1. Bob Colstock 2. Ken Kuechler 3. Jim Yarwood Sunday, June 28 1. Bob Colstock 2. Ken Kuechler 3. Lynn Johnson June 2015 3460 2860 2760 3760 3240 3000 3350 3000 2980 3070 2820 2690 UnDer my woof Ask me about Doggie Day Care! Pet Sitting Visiting the kids up north? Don't want to put your "best friend" in a kennel? Bring them to my home - i'll "babysit", bathe them and give daily ride to our dog park. Please call Lynn gould, 941-822-2893. Colony Cove resident Page 20 - Colony Cove Breeze - August 2015 Poached Eggs with Asparagus and Lemon Butter by South Hobby Club Pecan-Orange Salmon 1/3 cup orange juice 1 Tbsp. grated orange peel 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp. honey 2 tsp. olive oil 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 4 salmon fillets (5 oz. each) 2 Tbsp. finely chopped pecans In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Place salmon in a greased 11-in. x 7 in. baking dish. Pour orange juice mixture over salmon; sprinkle with pecans. Bake, uncovered, at 425º for 15-18 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Yield: 4 servings. Summer Risotto 5-1/2 to 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp.butter 2 cups uncooked arborio rice 3 large tomatoes, chopped 2 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 2 Tbsp. minced fresh thyme or 2 tsp. dried thyme 2 Tbsp.minced fresh rosemary or 2 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed 2 Tbsp. minced fresh basil or 2 tsp. dried basil 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper Shredded Parmesan cheese In a large saucepan, heat broth and keep warm. In a large skillet, saute onion in oil and butter until tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in 1 cup warm broth. Cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed. Add remaining broth,1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow the liquid to become absorbed between additions. Cook until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender (total cooking time will be about 20 minutes). Add the tomatoes, corn, feta cheese, herbs, salt and pep per; heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.Yield: 12 servings. 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 tsp. minced fresh parsley 1 1/2 tsp. minced fresh tarragon or 1/2 tsp. dried tarragon 1 tsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel 1/8 tsp. salt, divided 16 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed 1 Tbsp. white vinegar 4 eggs 2 English muffins, split and toasted Dash pepper In a small bowl, combine butter, parsley, tarragon, lemon juice and peel and a dash of salt; chill until serving. In a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place asparagus in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam, covered, 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, place 2-3 in. of water in a large skillet with high sides; add vinegar. Bring to a boil; adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Break cold eggs, one at a time, into a custard cup or saucer; holding cup close to surface of water, slip eggs into water. Cook, uncovered, 3-5 minutes or until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard. Using a slotted spoon, lift eggs out of water. Spread 1 1/2 tsp. lemon butter over each English muffin half; top with 4 asparagus spears, 1 egg and another 1 1/2 tsp. lemon butter. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt. Peach- Ginger Chicken Thighs 1 cup peach preserves 2 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger 1 1/2 Tbsp. spicy mustard 4 peaches (about 1 1/2 lb. total), peeled,pitted and cut into 1/2-inch dice 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice 3 scallions,finely chopped (about 1/3 cup) 1 1/2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil 1Tbsp. fresh lime juice 16 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed 1 lime, halved 2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. pepper Stir together preserves, ginger and mustard in a small bowl. Set aside 1/4 cup; put remaining mixture in a medium bowl. Add peaches, bell peppers and scallions to medium bowl with preserves mixture. Stir gently. Stir in basil and lime juice. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Put chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Squeeze lime halves over both sides of chicken; season with salt and pepper. Turn on all grill burners and preheat to medium-high (350ºF to 400ºF). When grill is ready, turn one burner off for indirect heat and leave others on for direct heat. Brush grill with oil. Place chicken on grill rack over direct heat. Cover and grill for 5 minutes on each side. Baste chicken with remaining preserves mixture and move to grill rack over indirect heat. Cover and grill for 10 minutes longer, turning once and basting often. Remove chicken from grill; let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with reserved peach relish. Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Chicken Frittata 10 eggs 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 4 Tbsp. minced fresh basil or 4 tsp.dried basil, divided 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened and cubed 1 1/4 cups shredded cooked chicken 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry and chopped 4 Tbsp. shredded Parmesan cheese, divided Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cream, 3 Tbsp. basil, salt and pepper. Stir in cream cheese, chicken, tomatoes and 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese. Heat a 10-in. ovenproof skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-low heat. Pour in the egg mixture; cover and cook 8-12 minutes or until nearly set. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, 12-16 minutes or until eggs are completely set. Let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining basil; cut into wedges. Yield: 8 servings. Brown-Sugar Grilled Peaches 2 Tbsp. packed light brown sugar 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 4 ripe peaches, cut in half, pits removed 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted Vanilla ice cream, optional Preheat grill or grill pan to medium. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Brush cut side of peaches lightly with butter. Oil grill. Place peaches cut-side down on grill and cook until grill marks appear, 3 to 4 minutes. Brush bottoms lightly with remaining butter, then turn peaches over. Sprinkle sugar mixture over cut side of peaches, cover grill and cook until sugar has melted and caramelized and peaches are easily pierced with a sharp paring knife, 3 to 6 minutes longer. Serve immediately, with ice cream, if desired. Colony Cove Breeze - August 2015 - Page 21 Peach or Berry Smoothies 2 cups sliced fresh peaches, nectarines, and/or apricots 1 cup fat-free milk 1 16-ounce carton peach fat-free yogurt with no-calorie sweetener 1 cup small ice cubes or crushed ice In a blender, combine fruit, milk, and yogurt. Cover and blend until smooth. Gradually add ice through hole in lid, blending until almost smooth. If desired, garnish each serving with fresh fruit. Makes 4 (1-cup) servings. Double Blue Berry Smoothies. Substitute blueberry yogurt for peach yogurt and 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries and 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blackberries for peaches. Double Red Berry Smoothies: Substitute strawberry yogurt for peach yogurt and 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen sliced strawberries and 1/2 cup fresh or frozen red raspberries for peaches. Raspberry Sorbet PREP: 5 MIN. + FREEZING MAKES: 6 SERVINGS 1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice 3 3/4 cups fresh or frozen, unsweetened raspberries 2 1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients; cover and process until smooth.Transfer to a freezer container; freeze until firm. PER SERVING 216 cal., trace fat (trace sat.fat), 0 chol., 1mg sodium, 55 g carb., 5 g fiber, 1g pro. Grilled Corn on the Cob Prep: 10 min. Cook:10 min. Serves: 8 8 Tbsp. (1stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 Tbsp. grated orange zest 1 Tbsp. grated lime zest 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 16 ears fresh corn, shucked 2 Tbsp. olive oil Salt and pepper In a large bowl, combine butter, orange zest, lime zest and lemon juice. Beat with a handheld mixer or a wooden spoon until blended. (Butter can be prepared up to 2 days in advance. Cover and refrigerate; remove from fridge 15 minutes before serving to soften.) Preheat a gas grill to medium-high. Brush corn with a small amount of olive oil and grill, turning often, until slightly charred in spots and soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Place on a large platter and top with a small scoop of butter. Serve remaining butter on the side. All-Spiced Up Raspberry and Mushroom Salad 2 Tbsp. raspberry vinegar 2 Tbsp.olive oil, divided 1 Tbsp. red jalapeno pepper jelly 1/4 tsp. ground allspice 1 lb. small fresh mushrooms, halved 4 cups spring mix salad greens 1 cup fresh raspberries 2 Tbsp. chopped red onion 2 Tbsp. minced fresh mint 2 Tbsp. sliced almonds, toasted 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, 1Tbsp. oil, pepper jelly and allspice until blended. In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender; cool slightly. In a large bowl, combine salad greens, raspberries, onion, mint and almonds. Just before serving, add mushrooms and vinaigrette; toss to combine. Top with cheese. Yield: 4 servings. Note: To toast nuts, spread in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 5-10 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Or, spread in a dry nonstick skillet and heat over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Lemon- Blueberry Snack Cake Prep: 15 min. Bake: 50 min. Yield 12 pieces 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder Pinch of salt 8 Tbsp. (1stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1cup sugar 1 Tbsp. lemon zest 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature 1tsp. vanilla extract 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 pint blueberries Preheat oven to 375°F. Mist an 8-inch-square baking pan with cooking spray. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together into a medium bowl. In a bowl, using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter, sugar and zest until light, about 4 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. In another bowl, mix buttermilk and vanilla. Beat 1/3 of flour mixture into butter mixture until nearly combined, then beat in half of buttermilk mixture. Repeat, ending with last 1/3 of flour mixture; beat until just combined. Stir in lemon juice. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan and sprinkle blueberries on top, pressing down lightly. Bake until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Page 22 - Colony Cove Breeze - August 2015 Colony Cove Harvest Moon Show PRODUCED BY R&D PRODUCTIONS SPONSOR; TROPICAL MOBILE HOME SALES by Pete & Sue Shields On August 29, 2015 the 301 Cruisers Golf Cart Club, thru R&D Productions will present the Colony Cove Harvest Moon Show. The show has been sponsored by Tropical Mobile Home Sales, Pete & Sue Shields representatives. This entertainment venue will present the outstanding singing voice of Vida Malcanas. The show will help pep up the summer blues. The cost of this show is only $5.00. Yes we said it would be only $5.00. Tickets will be available to guests and will be available for pickup 5 weeks prior to the show on July 25, 2015, at Saturday morning coffee. This event will have cabaret seating so you can bring your favorite beverage and snack and enjoy the show. A dance floor will be available for those inclined to do so. The doors will open at 6:30 and the show will begin at 7:00. Tables can be reserved. Colony Cove Breeze - August 2015 - Page 23 The Only Thing Changing is Our Name... GUEST REGISTRATION Guests are required to wear guest wristbands at all times when using Community Amenities. Residents are responsible for the conduct of their guests while the guests are in the Community. Residents Name: __________________________________________________________ Featuring the same great doctors and care you have come to know! Formerly Manatee Sarasota Eye Clinic 217 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton 6310 Health Park Way, Suite 340, Lakewood Ranch Additional Locations in Sarasota & Sun City Center • Murray Friedberg, M.D. • Robert Edelman, M.D. • Scott Silverman, M.D. • Eric Berman, M.D. • Robert Sambursky, M.D. • Pooja Khator, M.D. • Allison Menezes, M.D. • Jeffrey Davis, M.D. • Anita Shane, M.D. 748-1818 CoastalEye.com Residents Address: _______________________________________________________ Site # ________________ Phone# _____________________________________________ EmaiI Address:____________________________________________________________ Arrival Date:_______________________Departure Date :__________________________ GUESTS NAMES: 1)________________________________________________________________________ 2)________________________________________________________________________ 3)________________________________________________________________________ 4)_______________________________________________________________________ 5________________________________________________________________________ 6)________________________________________________________________________ ****Wristbands must be returned to the office upon departure of your guests. If you do not return the wristbands Colony Cove will charge your account $5.00 for EACH wristband**** Upon registration of my guest(s) I understand that it is my responsibility to be sure my guest(s) are familiar with and obey Colony Cove Rules & Regulations. I understand that I am responsible for returning all guest wristbands and if I fail to do so I will be charged $5.00 per wristband. Resident Signature: _______________________________Date:._____________________ Page 24 - Colony Cove Breeze - August 2015 Parade Of Stars 2016 Season December 9, 2015 Entertainment Review March 9, 2016: Gordy & Debbie Corporate sponsor: EQUITY LIFESTYLE Corporate Sponsors: North Association, Leisure Products Founded in 1989, the Entertainment Review has performed over 1,000 shows at community events.The group is recognized nationally as an outstanding training group for young recording artists and performers. Eight cast members have signed major recording contracts. Entertainment Review has also produced four American Idol Finalists, top six finalists on Dancing with the Stars and America’s Got Talent.This past season, three of its cast members landed starting roles in broadway productions. In addition to showcasing the artistic talents and achievements of its members, the Foundation exist to develop well-balanced, confident young ladies who will become the leaders of tomorrow. Gordy Wensel and Debra Kaye are from Branson, Missouri. They each have spent the last twenty five years in the entertainment industry. They first met in 2005 and by 2006 their love of music and each other grew into a husband and wife singing duo. Gordy and Debbie perform an upbeat variety of country, 50’s & 60’s, gospel and patriotic music, splashed with a little comedy, tailored to please audiences of all ages. The Gordy and Debbie Show was awarded “Duet Musical Group of the Year” in 2014, 2013 and 2012. Valley Star Awards/Winter Texan Times Mission, TX. January 13, 2016 Johnny Rogers, Buddy & Beyond, A salute to the 50’s & 60’s Corporate Sponsors: Ravens Pizza, Mobile Home Sales by Jennifer From Chicago to Lubbock Texas, from New York to London, this show has thrilled audiences across the globe. Having a passion for Buddy’s music is one thing. Having the God-given talent to perform the world’s finest tribute to a music legend is another. Johnny was blessed with both, and lives to share this music with audiences worldwide. Along with Buddy Holly, the show brings you music from a young Elvis, Jerry lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Ricky Nelson, The Beatles, Roy Orbison, CCR, and on and on, leaving audiences wondering what he’ll do next. February 10, 2016: Pavlo Guitar Show Corporate Sponsors: Tropical Mobile Home Sales & Rentals Pavlo Simtikidis is a guitarist who plays, “a Mediterranean sound mixing the folkloric styles of Greek and Latin with pop sensibilities”. Composing in a unique style that can best be described as “Mediterranean”, Pavlo combines elements of flamenco, classical and Latin music accentuated by the presence of Greek Bouzouki. Pavlo tours the world with his sizzling show and has sold over a half a million records in Canada. Born in Toronto, Canada, he is the son of Greek immigrants of Kastoria, Greece. Duo Romantico Duo Romantico are completely unique in today’s entertainment scene. They are two classically trained singers. Atilio Marinelli is a powerful, dramatic tenor and his wife Christy is a lovely, lyrical mezzosoprano. When their gorgeous voices intertwine, it is nothing short of magical. Their show brings to life all the favorite love duets from films such as “Moulin Rouge”, “Pearl Harbor” and “The Godfather”. These two experienced stage performers aren’t content to just stand and sing, they act out each song. Christy transforms herself, just by pulling her hair back, into a dying Evita Peron and sings the heartbreaking “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina”. The audience gets into the swing by helping out with such Italian favorites as “Volare” and “Funiculi/Funiculi”. This will be a truly enjoyable show. April 13, 2016: Jeff Moche Corporate Sponsor: Friendly Social Club Jeff Moche is a terrific comedy magician who works for both corporate and private events. His performances are clean, original, hilarious and highly interactive. He creates an entertainment experience that is that absolutely memorable and guaranteed to please even the,most discerning spectators. Jeff can enhance an audience of thousands on stage with his eccentric, charismatic personality and wonderfully funny routines. He can also mingle at an event with just a few guests, performing intimate and amazing sleight-ofhand magic. Red Hot and Blue Collar Show Dale, Eric’s loveable country character, teams up with NYC singing sensation Kari Ringer. Moving quickly between many music genres and hilarious comedy, this dynamic variety show is sure to please any audience. Eric discovered his sense of humor at a young age when he realized being funny could get him out of school work. Today Eric is working harder than ever on a career that, at first was deemed a “distraction”. When not on stage Eric spends his time with his beautiful wife at their quiet home in central Florida. May 11, 2016: Margo & Rodeo Drive Corporate Sponsor: Lakes Club, Paradise Mobile Homes Inc. Margo Rochelle and Rodeo Drive have emerged as one of Florida’s most in-demand country music acts. In addition to regular performances at Disney World’s famous “Pleasure Island “the group shared billing on the 1996 “Hot Country Nights” concert series. The group consists of Margo Rochelle lead singer, Robbie Blake, Fiddle, Electric and Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin and vocalist. Jamie Baker on bass. His playing style forms the foundation of Rodeo Drive. Charles Stoykovich on keyboards & vocals, at age 12 was head organist at Saint Francis Catholic Church in his home town of Powers, Michigan. Chuck lmo on drums began his career at age 12. After graduation from high school played with the U.S. Army band for three years. Corporate Sponsors: Equity life Style, Mobile Home Sales by Jennifer (Jon, Susie, Sallie), Ravens Pizza, Lakes Club, Tropical Mobile Home Sales & Rentals, Paradise Mobile Home Sales, Friendly Social Club, Leisure Products, North Association General Sponsors: New England Club Colony Cove Breeze - August 2015 - Page 25 Page 26 - Colony Cove Breeze - August 2015 Sudoku Puzzle AIR CONDITIONING HEATING REFRIGERATION OSBORNE REFRIGERATION, INC. 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