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UNIT 3 COURIER
Volume 16 Issue 1, January, 2011 Mainlands of Tamarac by the Gulf
Unit 3 Website www.mainlands.org.
Editor, Peter Cunningham, 592-9715 or [email protected]
Complete minutes of Home Owners Board meetings are posted on the bulletin board in the clubhouse.
Pool Heating Exchange with Unit 4. Unit 4 residents will access the Unit 3 pool during January.
The Unit 3 pool heater will be turned off during February and Unit 3 residents can use the Unit 4 pool.
IMPORTANT EVENT DETAILS
Tickets to current events are available at Kaffee Klatch
(KK) every Thursday morning at 8:30am.
REGULAR MONTHLY EVENTS
SUNDAY
Worship Service 11:30am
John Rybka
Saturday, January 1, 10am
Breakfast Brunch
Harmonica 9am
Exercise 10:30am
Crafty Ladies 1pm
Shuffleboard 1pm
Card Social 6:30pm
Tuesday, January 4, 10am
Social Club Board Workshop
Thursday, January 6, 10am
HOB Workshop after KK
Bingo 6pm
Saturday, January 8, 10:30am
Super Bingo
Bowling 1pm
Exercise 9am
Tuesday, January 11, 9:30am
Painting Classes begin
Kaffee Klatch 8:30am
Shuffleboard 1pm
Shuffleboard 4pm
Thursday, January 13, 9:30am
Social Club meeting after KK
Unit 3 residents encouraged to attend.
Thursday, January 20, 7pm
Home Owners Board meeting
Unit 3 residents encouraged to attend.
THURSDAY
Agnes Shellenberger
Agnes Shellenberger
Jack Rybka
Exercise 9am
Dance Classes 10:30am
Pinochle 6:30pm
Thursday,January 13, 6:30pm
Men’s Club meeting
Men's Club dinner for our spouse/significant other.
A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board.
Saturday, January 15, 7pm
Gulfport Harmonica Club Concert
MONDAY
Leo Perry
Agnes Shellenberger
Fran Queen
Agnes Shellenberger
V. Robinson
TUESDAY
Flo Guimond
WEDNESDAY
Jack Rybka
Agnes Shellenberger
FRIDAY
Agnes Shellenberger
Jean Simpson
Edna Goudy
Maggie’s Corner
Even if you don’t dance, you owe it to yourself to see and
hear the Happy Days Show band. Sunday, January
23rd, 7 to 10pm, $6.
The
happiest people don't necessarily
have the best of everything;
they just make
the best of everything they have.
Friday, January 21, 12 noon
Women’s Club meeting
Sunday, January 23, 7 - 10pm
From New York, Happy Days Show band
Tickets $6 Jeanette Garon, 540 0737 or 572 5450.
BYO beverage and snacks.
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HOME OWNERS BOARD
Management Office if exterior renovations in their
neighborhood are started without the required work
permits.
John Rybka, President
Pool Heating Exchange with Unit 4.
As reported in the Courier, Unit 4
residents will access the Unit 3 pool
during January. The heater is on
when the temperature is 70 degrees
or greater, which is the same
procedure used by Unit 4. The Unit 3
pool heater will be turned off during
February and Unit 3 residents can
use the Unit 4 pool during that month. This exchange
will help with the propane fuel expense for future
years.
Painting: Mr. Walker reviewed a colored coded map
that shows the schedule of homes which will be
painted and the roofs that will be painted during the
coming years. The map will be posted on the Bulletin
Board. A spreadsheet will also be posted showing,
house-by-house, what will be painted and when.
Pool: Mrs. Krumreich reported that the pool deck has
been patched where needed and painting is
anticipated yet this week. The new pool furniture will
be delivered next Tuesday, December 14..
RESIDENTS REMINDED THAT HOUSE AND
ROOF PAINTING BEGIN IN JANUARY
Clubhouse: The Medical Building renovation is
coming along now after delays in receiving permits
from the city. Metal strapping to secure the roof must
meet hurricane specifications. The doors will be
installed in the next day or two and then the painting
can begin. It is hoped that the work will be completed
before Christmas. Child proof locks that do not
require a key will be installed for the pool.
On or about January 10, painting of homes and roofs
will begin. Those residents whose homes will be
painted this year have already received a letter
describing what they need to do in order to properly
prep their homes. Please remember to contact John
Keating (10074 40th Street) in writing as to whether
you wish your front door and/or garage door painted.
Also, you need to notify John as to the color selection
for your shutters. The color chart is in the club house.
Please have your requests into John as soon as
possible if you have not already done so--January 10
is fasting approaching!!!
Flat Roofs: Around 50 percent of the flat roofs in
Unit 3 were put on before 2000. Most were put on
between 1987 and 1999. This will be an issue for the
Roofing budget for coming years. In the last 2
months, 7 flat roofs have been found to be in bad
shape with standing water on the roofs. Each roof
replacement costs between $3,000 and $4,000.
Ones with standing water are being slanted to avoid
having to replace them again in a few years.
NEW PAINT SCHEDULE POSTED
The New Paint Schedule has been posted in the
clubhouse. All residents are encouraged to review the
schedule to determine when their homes, their roofs
and their walls will be painted. As we stated in the
December Courier, please contact Jack Rybka
([email protected]) or any of the Board
Members (and the Management Office as well) of any
issues that need our immediate attention. Thank you.
SOCIAL CLUB
Just a reminder to all clubs, please
get your dates set for dinners,
activities, etc. as the calendar fills up
pretty fast; especially if you are
looking for certain nights. The
Christmas Eve Celebration had
reservations for the most people to
date. The New Years Eve dance and
the brunch on New Years Day was a first for our unit.
Painting classes will be starting this month and
hopefully participation will be good. Dancing classes
are working out just fine, as well as the new
shuffleboard league. Happy Holidays to everyone and
have a healthy new year.
EXCERPTS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
7:00 PM
Exterior renovations were made on a home in Unit 3
without a work permit and the work does not meet
code requirements.
The Board will direct the
Management Office to prepare a letter to the resident
indicating this work is against code and must come
down.
Editor’s note:The homeowners handbook
clearly states the rules for doing any exterior work on
our homes and all residents signed a statement that
they understand and agree to comply with the rules.
Residents are asked to contact Mr. Oberlin or the
Flo Guimond, President
BELT SANDER:
An electric sanding tool commonly used to convert
minor touch-up jobs into major refinishing jobs.
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SKIL SAW:
A portable cutting tool used to make studs too short.
BINGO
Flo Guimond
Bingo is going along very well; would like to see
attendance improve. Have noted some new residents
out for an evening of fun. Super Bingo is scheduled
for the 8th of January at 10:30am.
We play a total of 19 games and our payouts range
from $25 to $50 per regular game, and the evening
totals were between $630 and $778 this past month.
Of course that depends on the number of people that
attend since there are four games that we pay back
what is collected for that particular game. You could
play all games for under $20. We have free coffee
and snacks available for sale.
MEN’S CLUB
Lee Mascolo, President
As the newly elected president of
the Men's Club, I want to thank all
who have contributed to making our
group so active and meaningful in
servicing Unit 3. Special thanks to
Russell
Ploesser, our past
president, for his three years of
service. Officers for the next term
are Dale Krumreich, Vice President, Ed Hamburger,
Secretary and Adan Garcia, Treasurer.
On January 13th, we will start the new year with the
Men's Club dinner for our spouse/significant other. A
sign-up sheet will be on the board to add your name
and that of a guest.
Also, members, remember to jot down any
suggestions for our upcoming meetings this year. So
far some suggestions are speakers, hobby clubs,
trips, and a game night.
Finally, thanks to all those who paid their yearly dues
last month. If you haven't paid please remember your
$10 for 2011.
COOKIE EXCHANGE
Sue Mascolo
Thank you to all our Unit III neighbors
who baked many dozens of delicious
cookies for the annual Cookie
Exchange.
Eighteen
carolers
delivered 18 tins of cookies to our
appreciative neighbors. Thank you
for making this special holiday
occasion a tremendous success!
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KAFFEE KLATCH
Agnes Shellenberger
The KK celebration is always the last
Thursday of the month for residents
who had birthdays or anniversaries
during the month. Our January 27
KK will honor birthdays of Barbara
Stengel, Marj Rybka, Cliff Westgate,
Nancy McDonald, Camille Gambaro,
Karen Niska, Lucy Hise, Connie
Zucker, Laura Smith-Weyl, Tom
Gambaro, Maxine Metcalf, Dale
Krumreich, Bob Cestaro John Keating, Pat Dygon,
Donald Hoffman, Ray Casella, Maryann Ventarela,
Lynn Chang, Cookie Osterhout, Helga Duhamel, Lee
Yelle, Amber Bawol. Dick Harper and Jim White.
Anniversaries to be celebrated are Dwayne and
Eileen Hicks, Jack and Marj Rybka, Tony and Kathy
Loffredo. If I’ve missed your birthday or anniversary,
please accept my apology. Please contact me at
556-0496 so that I can correct my list.
TRANSITIONS
Janet M. Kohl, 79, of 3910 99th Terrace, Pinellas Park, died
December 12, 2010 at Brookside Hospice. She is survived
by 3 children.
NEW RESIDENTS
Joel Balgley
3730 97th Ave.
True love is
neither physical, nor romantic.
True love is an
acceptance of all that is,
has been, will be, and will not be.
-------------------------------------------------------------Life isn't about
how to survive the storm,
But how to dance
in the rain.
THIRTEEN THINGS YOUR BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU:
The Trading Post
1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week
cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering
your new refrigerator.
The Trading Post is for “Non-commercial” listings
by and for residents of Unit 3. Post your items
wanted, for sale, or trade, for FREE. Limit three
items per month. No real estate sales, rentals, or
listings of any kind. Estate sale notices are
accepted. If you offer a service and charge a fee
for it then you must buy a paid ad. Ads will be run
for two months unless you request an extension.
2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was
working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I
unlatched the back window to make my return a little
easier.
3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste... and
taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard toys
your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of
gaming system they have.
Ads run over two months may be removed if the space
is needed for new ads.
E-mail your ad to
[email protected]
4. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the
driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door
to see how long it takes you to remove it.
Weslo Cadence 70E
Serenity Gardens double
treadmill.$200. firm. Just crypt, opening, closing,
in time for time for
casket tray, and
Christmas.
engraving. Value
Call Fran a 498-6965
$10,925. Sell for $6300.
Sony Cordless Stereo
Headphone System
Never used, still in
box.$15. Jan 572-0779.
5. If it snows while you're out of town, get a neighbor to
create car and foot tracks into the house. Virgin drifts in the
driveway are a dead giveaway. (Yeah! yeah! You know
how many times this happens in Florida...(editor)
6. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don't let
your alarm company install the control pad where I can see
if it's set. That makes it too easy.
7. A good security company alarms the window over the
sink. And the windows on the second floor, which often
access the master bedroom - and your jewelry. It's not a
bad idea to put motion detectors up there too.
Couch & loveseat for
FREE
FREE
sale - gold velour w/black
FREE
trim, very ornate w/wood Hand held shower wandcarving, 8 designer
--fits standard
pillows, 5 cushions,
1/2 inch pipe thread.
$300 ea
Call Ed at 299-9198
Call Stan 573-0414
8. It's raining, you're fumbling with your umbrella, and you
forget to lock your door - understandable. But understand
this: I don't take a day off because of bad weather.
9. I always knock first. If you answer, I'll ask for directions
somewhere or offer to clean your gutters. (Don't take me up
on it.)
Leather Love Seat,
off-white/light beige.
Like new, $100.
Arlene 561-9596
10. Do you really think I won't look in your sock drawer? I
always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the
medicine cabinet.
11. Here's a helpful hint: I almost never go into kids' rooms.
12. You're right: I won't have enough time to break into that
safe where you keep your valuables. But if it's not bolted
down, I'll take it with me.
13. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the
best alarm system. If you're reluctant to leave your TV on
while you're out of town, you can buy a $35 device that
works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real
television. (Find it at http://www.faketv/.com/)
Two dog cages, one
pink and one blue.
Great shape, 3 months
old. 2’L x 17”W x 20”H.
Front and top doors.
Remoovable tray for
easy cleaning. $25
each. Judi 578-0898.
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Writing Desk white
w/gold trim. Four
drawers.
Top is white satin rubbed.
$50 OBO,
Mark 289-9774
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