December

UNIT 3 COURIER
Volume 13 Issue 12 December 2008 Mainlands of Tamarac by the Gulf
Unit 3 web site http://home.comcast.net/~mainlands/
UNIT 3 ELECTIONS (A) means appointed)
The results of the Home Owners Board elections are in. The officers and their assigned duties for 2009 are:
Edmund
Hamburger,
President
Debbie
Krumreich,
Vice President
Clubhouse
Frank
Graziano,
Treasurer
Sis Manhard,
Secretary
Jack Oberlin,
Director
Construction
Code
Carol Stengel,
Director (A)
Lawns
Jack Rybka,
Director (A)
Roads &
Sidewalks
Social Club Officers for 2009 follow: (Officer's positions will be reported next month)
Dale
Krumreich
Veronica
Volkmer
Nancy
McDonald
Karen
Berg
Carol
Cestaro
Frank
Kasinecz
Flo
Guimond
What is the Home Owners Board and the Social Club?
The Homeowners Board administers the business and management of Unit 3. The Board is made up
of residents from within Unit 3. All residents are welcome and encouraged to attend the monthly
"HOB" meetings on the first (10am) and third (7pm) Thursday of each month.
The Social Club is responsible for planning and executing many of the activities within Unit 3 and
oversees most of the social activities such as the Women's Club, the Men's Club, Kaffee Klatch, Bingo
and Bowling. This newsletter is a production of the Social Club. The Club sponsors dances, dinners,
and other entertainment for the residents. The Social Club meets on the second Wednesday of each
month and is open to all Unit 3 residents.
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SOCIAL CALENDAR
REGULAR WEEKLY EVENTS
SUNDAY
CONTACT PERSON
Bible Study 6:30pm
Helen Cunningham
MONDAY
Water aerobics canceled until further notice.
Harmonica 9am
Leo Perry
Exercise10:30am
Agnes Shellenberger
Crafty Ladies 1pm
Fran Queen
Shuffleboard 1pm
Ross Zarfas
Virginia Robinson &
Card Social 6:30pm
Pete Licavoli
TUESDAY
Bingo 6:20pm
Jeanette Garon
WEDNESDAY
Exercise 9am
Agnes Shellenberger
Bowling 1pm
Charlotte Walker
THURSDAY
Kaffee Klatch 8:30am
Agnes Shellenberger
Shuffleboard 1pm
Ross Zarfas
9-hole Golf League 4pm
Paul Hannon
(Golf starts at 2pm, meet in clubhouse at 5:30pm)
FRIDAY
Exercise 9am
Agnes Shellenberger
Pinochle 6:30pm
Edna Goudy
Tickets to current events are available at
Kaffee Klatch every Thursday morning at 8:30.
Tuesday, Dec 2nd, 12 noon
Women's Club Meeting
at Feather Sound
Thursday, Dec 4th, 10am
Home Owners Board
Notice that the new board is holding two
meetings per month
Saturday, Dec 6th 3 to 4pm
Women’s Club cruise participants meeting
Sunday Dec 7th, 4pm
Cookie Exchange
Wednesday, Dec 10th, 7pm
Social Club meeting
Thursday, Dec 11th, 8:30am
At Kaffee Klatch
Guest speaker, Marilyn Seanor
from the Pinellas Park Police
On the horizon for January
Date Unit
Event
10th
3 Super Bingo
10th
5 DJ Dance
17th
3 Dance
28th
3 Gulfport Sr. Citizens Harmonica Club
23rd
1 Dance
st
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3 Women’s Club Meatloaf Dinner
Thursday, Dec 11th, 6:30pm
Men’s Club meeting
Thursday, Dec 18th, 7pm
Home Owners Board
Notice that the new board is holding two
meetings per month
SOCIAL CLUB
Sunday, Dec 21st
January Courier Articles Due
Wednesday, Dec 24th, 5pm
Christmas Eve Party
Saturday, Dec 27th, 8am
Pancake Breakfast and
Blood Pressure Testing
Wednesday, December 31st, 8pm
New Years Eve Dance
Veronica Volkmer
I would like to thank Jean Fonzi
who's work helped make the
Craft & Treasure Sale a big
success again this year. We did
very well with our first Chinese
Auction.
Thank you, Terry
( Kurdys) for all your hard work
on this auction.
We didn't need to have an election this year for
the Social Club Board. The new board members
are Carol Cestaro, Flo Guimond and Frank
Kasinecz. The new board members will take
office in January.
See the attached Mainlands Calendar for all
current events in Mainlands.
“It is amazing what you can accomplish
if you do not care who gets the credit.”
I hope by now, you have your favorite cookies
baked as the Cookie Exchange will be December
7th at 4pm. Come out, visit, and share some of the
wonderful cookies and remember to take some
home. Note to our new residents: For the
Cookie Exchange, we ask that you bring three
Harry S. Truman
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dozen cookies to the clubhouse. We exchange
one dozen cookies for you to take home, and we
sample others over coffee and conversation. As
for the rest of the cookies, tins are made up and
we go caroling to bring cookies to those who
are unable to get out.
with the Women's Club. The clocks will be
synchronized to a national time standard so all
three should display the same time and be set
automatically. We also voted to purchase a new
mailbox for the clubhouse. We agreed to make a
$100 donation to each of the following
organizations:
Salvation Army, Alzheimers
Foundation, and Hospice.
Remember to mark your calendar for New Year's
Eve. Unit 3 will ring in the New Year with the
music of Mel Infanzon and a cold buffet.
Jeanette Garon will be selling the tickets for $20
each. The tickets will be sold to Unit 3 residents
for the first two weeks of sales and then opened
up to the others. So make sure to get your
tickets early.
Plans for a proposed bike ride on the Pinellas
Trail were discussed. This would be in the
February time frame. A deep sea fishing trip was
also discussed.
There was enough interest
shown in both activities that they will be
investigated further.
WHO AM I?
WRITTEN BY YOU
If you’d like to contribute to this column, please write
a brief bio of your life, or your spouse’s life, and
submit it for a future issue. Emailing to
[email protected] is the preferred method of
submission.
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING THE LOSS
BY DEATH OF A LOVED ONE?
If so, then this free service might be for you. An
organization called "Griefshare" meets every
Tuesday night at 7pm in the Calvary Church
directly across from the Mainlands entrance on
Rte. 19. They use room T-4.
I was born before the 1929 stock market crash
and spent half my life in the New York area.
Most of the other half was spent in the Los
Angeles area, except for the last few years
during which I have resided among you. I
practiced my profession for 50 years, before
retiring. Along the way, I earned three university
degrees. For thirty years one of the consuming
passions of my life was automobile racing. I
raced on road racing courses in the Northeast
and subsequently in California, Arizona and
Oregon, as well as making sojourns to Atlanta
to compete for the national championship.
I am married to my beautiful wife, whom I met at
a Unit 3 dance. I have two children from former
marriages, as well as 4 grandchildren and 3
great grandchildren.
Who am I ?
The answer is hiding elsewhere in this issue.
MEN’S CLUB
Frank Kasinecz
Officers for the Men's Club in
2009 are:
Russell Ploesser,
President: Dale Krumreich, 1st
Vice President: Sam Lofredo, 2nd
Vice President: Ed Hamburger,
Secretary: and Adan Garcia,
Treasurer.
Meetings consist of:
Video Seminar with Experts; Each week your
GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring
top experts on grief and recovery subjects.
Support Group Discussion with Focus; After
viewing the video, you and the other group members
will spend time as a support group, discussing what
was presented in that week’s video seminar.
Workbook-Based Personal Study and Reflection;
During the week you will have the opportunity to use
your workbook for further personal study.
Contact Gail Segal at 727-502-7629 for more
information. Norma Bassett, a resident of Unit 2,
provided this information and says that the
seminars have helped her a lot. She welcomes
your phone call at 577-1106.
Calvary Chapel provides the space for Griefshare.
There is no affiliation between Calvary Chapel and
Griefshare.
These seminars deal only with loss by death.
http://www.griefshare.org/
The Sunday Solos Singles Club of Mainlands
meets on the second Sunday of the month.
For information call 563-9340.
We voted to purchase three new
clocks for the clubhouse and share the cost
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WOMEN’S CLUB
Jeanette Garon
On November 14th the Women's
club had a high tea and fashion
show with clothes from the
Dress Barn. What a wonderful
afternoon
it
was.
We
entertained the presidents and
vice presidents of the other
units. Everyone was served
savory sandwiches of salmon
salad, egg salad, cream cheese and cucumber,
warm scones with strawberry jam and whipped
cream, and mini eclaires, cream puffs, and
cheese cake for dessert.
CALENDAR BOYS
December is the last month to get your 2009 Boys
Of Mainlands 3 calendar. They are hot and they
are selling very well! We still have a few left for
sale for only $10 each. The proceeds will be
divided equally between the Women's Club and the
Men's Club.
As an added incentive to buy this calendar, there
will also be a $10 prize drawn monthly and, on
New Years Eve there will be two $25 prizes drawn.
The calendars are on sale at Kaffee Klatch and at
other events. Surely, there is someone on your
gift list year who already “has everything” but
THIS!
I would like to thank all who helped make it such
a successful event, and forgive me if I've
forgotten anyone as it has been a crazy week.
Maggie ran with me everyday taking models to
the store for fittings, shopping for food, and
bringing all her teapots and cups and saucers
for everyone who forgot to bring their own.
Miley did a fabulous job decorating the tables
with gorgeous shoes and jewelry. Our models,
Angie, Anna, Dot, Nancy, Barbara, Gayle and
Mitzie. Maggie, Barbara, Nancy, Angie, Sis,
Dolores R., Judi Brunk, Edna G, Doris and
Ruby, helped prepare all the food. It is said that
a successful organization is only as good as its
volunteers, so that said, we must have the very
best!
You can view pictures of the tea and fashion
show at the following web address:
If you have questions or want more information
about the calendar, contact Maggie Ploesser at
572-1011.
FREE ENTERTAINMENT!
Helen and I just had a nice experience. On the 3rd
Tuesday of the month at the Pinellas Park
Auditorium, between 11:30am and 1pm, there is a
free organ concert. Four or five very talented
organists from the area play lovely melodies on the
Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ. The organ,
restored by the Central Florida Theatre Organ
Society, creates the sound of a full orchestra,
including a variety of percussion instruments and a
bevy of sound effects. The December show will
feature Christmas music. Performance is FREE to
the public. Dress is casual. Bring your lunch or
snack and enjoy the show. The auditorium is next
door to the police station, across from the Senior
Center at 7690 59th St. For more information please
call 727-546-0564.
http://picasaweb.google.com/hgcpbc/Wome
nsClubNov2008#
Our annual Christmas party will be held on
December 2nd at Feather Sound at 12 noon. We
have a choice of three wonderful salads and the
cost to members is only $5! The charge for
guests is $15. Sis Manhard is selling tickets so
contact her if you haven't got yours yet.
DID YOU KNOW:
That we have a resident Pinellas Park Police
Department volunteer living in Mainlands? Marolyn
Seanor lives in Unit 4. She has 21
years of experience with the St.
Petersburg police department as an
Adminstrative Assistant. Marolyn has
worked as a legal advocate assisting
domestic violence victims. She has completed
several courses and training at the Citizens Police
Academy and is a member of the Citizen's Road
Patrol. She will bring any questions or concerns
that you may have to the attention of the Pinellas
Park Police for you. Call Marolyn at 561-0268. She
is coming to Kaffee Klatch on December 11th as a
guest speaker.
Regarding January's Group Cruise Get Together
at the Clubhouse, Saturday, December 6th:
Please come and join us at 3pm to review
"Things To Know Before You Go" and enjoy some
Wine & Cheese until 4 PM. If you have any
questions, please contact Doreen Hunter at
573-3593 or [email protected]
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Jeanette Garon
BOWLING
Charlotte and Bill Walker
Special
congratulations for some
really
outstanding
bowling
for
the
period between 10/22
and 11/12. Joe Billera
bowled six games
over 200 with a high game of 237 and a high series
of 613. Bill Mangan bowled three games over 200
with a high game of 213 and a high series of 603.
Sylvia Doyle rolled a 218 along with a 510 series.
Dolores Alsleben has been steadily raising her
average (up by six points) and has a season high
game of 156. Newcomer Jack Sullivan has also
shown steady improvement as demonstrated by
bowling a game 55 pins over his average!
The following lists some of the many noteworthy
games and series of our bowlers for this period:
If you haven't come to Bingo on Tuesday
evening and had "Judi's delicious lunch" boy
are you missing out. Ask Dale if he likes the hot
dogs! I love the cheeseburgers! They are 1/4
pound burgers with lettuce and tomatoes, a
pickle and chips for $2.25! They sure are good.
Judi has husband Herb make the potato salad
and other goodies like chili and macaroni salad,
so we owe him a big thank you also.
Our crowd has increased and so have our
prizes. We have been fortunate for the last few
weeks to have a $180 jackpot along with two
$100 pots so come on down. Maybe you'll take
some of this good money home.
CRAFTY LADIES
Fran Queen
The group of “Crafty Ladies” meet
on Mondays in the clubhouse for
about 1 ½ hours. Some of us knit
hats for newborns and one of us
makes sweaters for unfortunate
children overseas.
Another
makes lap robes for the elderly in
nursing homes. Some crochet
and do embroidery. We have a
collection of needles avilable to share. At times
we are able to help one another with a problem
in their handiwork. Won't you come and join us
and make some new friends? Call me at 5725617 for more information.
EXERCISE
High
Bowler
Game Series
Jim Beard
216
538
Bea Billera
164
377
Frank Chupa
188
526
Nancy Crigger
166
399
Jessie Gesek
169
465
Frank Giannotti
188
499
Ethel Hoehn
152
347
Earl Jacob
183
506
Jeanne Keating
168
466
John Keating
183
456
Irene Kramer
163
380
Nancy Mangan
158
419
Sis Manhard
159
463
Nancy McDonald
176
408
Pat McSmith
189
418
Jean Pizzardi
152
424
Joe Pizzardi
171
444
Jim Price
198
586
John Queen
208
559
Margaret Reeves
182
429
Jack Rybka
210
523
Marge Rybka
151
358
Sally Snyder
165
432
Jack Sullivan
130
309
Ann Vogel
165
413
Sylvia Wilson
172
419
Agnes Shellenberger
Don’t lose the benefit you gained
from water exercise. Join us in
the Clubhouse for 30 minutes of
stretching and deep breathing
and a 20 minute one mile walk
inside. We start on Mondays at
10:30am and on Wednesdays and
Fridays at 9am.
For more fresh air exercise and fellowship, we
play shuffleboard at 1 pm on Mondays and
Thursdays. If you don’t want to play, lend your
cheers and jeers to the rest of us. Both men
and women are welcome. Come on out, you
may find it fun and exciting. The only "skill"
required is to be able to hold a stick and push it.
We even provide the "stick." Believe it or not, it
is fun!
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BINGO
MAINLANDS UNIT 3 TRADING POST
Electric golf cart with
canvas storage cover.
Rebuilt 2007, used <10
times. $3200.
Bob & Cheryl
299-9751
(12)
Non-commercial listings by & for residents of Unit 3.
Post your items wanted, for sale, trade, for FREE. Limit
three items per month.
No real estate sales. Noncommercial home rentals may be posted for one month.
Estate sale notices accepted. Please, requests to
rerun an ad must be submitted each month,
otherwise how can I know if your ad worked for
you? Call Peter @ 592-9715
Serenity Gardens
Men’s club volunteers
double crypt, opening,
will remove or plant
closing, casket tray, and
small trees or shrubs
engraving. Value
Call Frank 540-0254 or
$10,925. Sell for $6300.
Jack 572-9634
(11)
Jan
572-0779 (11)
Two round cabinet
style end tables, ivory,
like new, $10 ea.
LaRayne 573-3998
(11)
Ladies Set of Lefthanded Golf clubs with
bag $25.
Call Jan 572-0779
2007 Chrysler Van with
wheel chair lift inside.
6,000 miles (loaded).
Karen
573-9125 (11)
Electric wheelchair,
$500. Walker with
wheels, seat and basket.
$40. Karen 573-9125 (11)
Nurse, LPN, Medical
Assistant, 22 years
experience, will provide
in home care.
Unit 3 resident.
Mary McKinney 299-0942
Will assist Mainlands
residents with computer
related problems.
Unit 3 resident.
Michael Gray 417-2202
(11)
Dell Dimension 2350
computer, monitor,
software, HP 5550
printer, and desk.
$300. Nancy Crigger
561-0468
(12)
High back sofa and
love seat. Olive and
tan flowers. 7 pillows.
1 year old. $500.
Roxanna 289-6786 (12)
Who am I? Edmund Hamburger
Post your item here. It works and it’s free.
Contact Peter Cunningham 592-9715
[email protected]
Three wheel, Miami Sun,
bicycle, 26 inch balloon
tires, basket, and large
seat, $75.
Maggie
572-1011 (11)
Futon bed. Excellent
cond. Price negotiable.
Bob & Cheryl
299-9751
(12)
2003 Chevrolet Impala
<30k miles. Beige,
Excellent condx. $6500.
Bob & Cheryl
299-9751
(12)
The Courier is a publication of the Unit 3 Social Club.
Social Club Officers for 2008 are,
Veronica Volkmer: President;
Dale Krumreich: Vice President;
Karen Berg: Secretary;
Nancy McDonald: Treasurer;
Agnes Shellenberger: Kaffee Klatch;
Susan Mascolo: Kiosk;
Pete Licavoli: Medical Shed;
Editor: Peter Cunningham,
email [email protected], 592-9715;
Distribution: Sis Manhard
(11)
DON'T MISS THIS!!
The annual Living Christmas Tree at
Park Place Wesleyan Church
4400 70th Avenue N
Pinellas Park
526-3674
Admission is free
Dates are December
14, 6pm; 15, 17, 19, 22 at 7pm; 21 at 4pm
(11)
For Sale: Tea Pots. All
shapes and sizes.
Prices vary. Nancy
Crigger 561-0468
(12)
The production and music is spectacular!
Need a ride? Call Joan Blais at 217-0967 for a
free bus ride to the 4pm, December 21st show.
Of all the things I wear, my expression is the
most important.
6' Artificial Christmas
tree. Free.
Singer sewing machine,
needs minor repairs.
Free. LaRayne 573-3998
Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be
bent out of shape.
Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while
we are here we might as well dance.
(12)
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