May 2010 - Florida Retirement Communities

May 2010
The Unofficial Newsletter of Lake Hammock Village
Tammy Anthis, Editor
Lake Hammock Village
Homeowners Association
Board of Directors 2010
Officers and Directors
President:
Judy Dixon
2011*
Treasurer:
Director:
Director:
Director:
Gail Seal
Herman Biba
George Palmer
Walter Strohmaier
2010*
2011*
2010*
2010*
The Unofficial Vice
Newsletter
of Lake Hammock Village 2011*
Pres.: Donna Hunt
Tammy Anthis,Secretary:
Editor
Donna Chilton
2010*
*Denotes term ends at the end of the noted year
Committee Chairs
Activities (May):
Gator Tales:
Phone Squad:
Sunshine:
Welcome:
Lori Johnsen
Tammy Anthis
Jane Biba
Marilyn Pena
Marilyn Smith
“Gator Tales” is available online at:
http://floridacommunities.com/lake-hammock-newsletter.
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588-1599
353-1959
422-6531
353-1782
421-1018
Manager Notes
Lake Hammock Parking
At the LHV HOA meeting last Tuesday I introduced our new "Parking Permit” for your
guests. Since we had such a small attendance of residents at the meeting I am sending this
email so that all residents will know about this from me and not from "word of mouth" which
sometimes is not repeated in accuracy.
As per our Rules and Regulations, Paragraph # 10,”Parking of vehicles on the lawns is not
permitted. The Park reserves the right to remove such vehicle (s) in the Park at its
sole discretion. Temporary parking on vacant lots is permitted for guests of residents;
however, overnight parking is not permitted. Overnight guests needing parking
arrangements other than in their host's driveway must contact the Park Manager in
advance."
Parking Permit: When you are going to have a guest at your house and they are unable to
park in your driveway and there is a vacant lot close to your home, your guest are allowed to
park there with a Parking Permit. "IF" it is only for a few hours than a Parking Permit is not
required. "IF" it will be for overnight or all day a Parking Permit will be required. The
Parking Permit can be obtained at the office and will have your lot number and dates that
your guest will be parking on the vacant lot. The Parking Permit should be placed on the
dashboard of your guest vehicle.
Parking of a resident's vehicle (including golf carts) is NOT allowed on any vacant lot or
your grass. We have extra temporary parking at the side of the Clubhouse if needed.
Please do not park in front of the clubhouse unless you are there for clubhouse activity or
clubhouse visit.
A 'notice' will be placed on any vehicle parked in the grass or in a vacant lot without a
Parking Permit. If the vehicle is not removed it will be considered an "unauthorized" vehicle
and will be removed at the vehicle's owner's expense. This is as per our Rules and
Regulations and this is also posted at the entrance of our park.
If you have any questions, please come in and see me or give me a call at the office.
Thanking you all for your cooperation.
Renee
Community Manager
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Facts about May
Emerald is the birthstone for May.
Hawthorn and Lily of the Valley are the flowers for the month of May.
According to the early Roman calendar, May was the third month. Later, the ancient
Romans used January 1 for the beginning of their year, and May became the fifth month.
May has always had 31 days.
Several stories are passed around to show how the month of May was named. The most
widely accepted explanation is that it was named for Maia, the Roman goddess of spring
and growth. Her name related to a Latin word that means increase or growth.
May is one of the most beautiful months of the year in the North Temperate Zone. Usually
the snow and ice are gone and the hot temperatures haven't arrived. The first garden
begins to sprout in May. The wild flowers are blooming, and the trees and grasses have
turned green. Wild flowers that bloom in different parts of America are the forsythia,
dogwood, violets, and jack-in-the-box. Many birds have built their nests, and mother birds
are sitting on the eggs, which will soon hatch.
The Kentucky Derby takes place on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs,
Louisville, Kentucky. It is the most famous horse race in the United States.
Many Mexican Americans celebrate what they call Cinco De Mayo, on May 5th. It is the
anniversary of the Mexican victory over the French at Puebla in 1862. It is a national
holiday in Mexico.
Mother's Day (May 9th) was first observed in 1908. It was designated by Presidential
proclamation, and was recognized officially by Congress and the President in 1914. It is
celebrated in honor of Mothers.
Armed Forces Day is celebrated the third Saturday of May. The United States honors
the men and women of the military services. The Armed Forces Day Celebration combined
the Army, Navy, and the Air Force in 1950. Prior to that year, they had been held at
separate times.
Memorial Day or Decoration Day is observed, in most states of the United States, the
last Monday in May. It is a legal holiday and is observed in memory of those who died while
serving the United States in war. The graves of the war heroes are decorated with
flowers. It was first observed in 1866.
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Flowers
Find and circle all of the flowers that are hidden in the grid.
The remaining letters spell a secret message - a quotation from
Romeo and Juliet.
ALSTROEMERIA
AMARYLLIS
ANTHURIUM
ASTER
BABY'S BREATH
BELL FLOWER
BIRD OF
PARADISE
BOUVARDIA
CALLA
CARNATION
CHRYSANTHEMUM
CLEMATIS
CORNFLOWER
DAFFODIL
DAISY
DELPHINIUM
FORGET-MENOT
FOXGLOVE
FREESIA
FUCHSIA
GERANIUM
GERBERA
GINGER
GLADIOLUS
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GOLDEN ROD
HEATHER
HOLLYHOCKS
HYACINTH
HYDRANGEA
IRIS
LAVENDER
LILAC
LILY
LISIANTHUS
MARIGOLD
ORCHID
PANSY
PEONY
PETUNIA
ROSE
SNAPDRAGON
STATICE
STOCK
SUNFLOWER
TULIP
VIOLET
YARROW
May Activities
May's activities are varied and should appeal to almost everyone. The first
scheduled event is on Monday, May 3rd with By-The-Book dining. We will be
eating at Harbor Side Restaurant on Lake Shipp. Carpooling from the club
house at 4:30 pm. Grab your coupon book and enjoy a special
meal with your neighbors.
The theme of the All-Park Brunch (pot luck) on Saturday,
May 8th is to celebrate all mothers - no matter where they
may be. We will come together at 10:00 am at the club house.
The Polk Museum of Art, which is “more than an art museum”, is the location
of our May 11th (Tuesday) trip. The museum, located in Lakeland, currently
has four exhibitions in addition to their regular collection. They are “Florida
Landscapes”, “Art & Design: Movement”, “Japanese Textiles & Prints” and
“Functional Ceramics”. We will see the museum at your pace and then travel
to Zohras for lunch. Zohras restaurant is located on Lake Wire and provides
beautiful lakeside dining in a historic home. It has earned a reputation both
for outstanding service and their food which is prepared by Executive Chef
Jose Rodriquez, a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts. We will gather
at the club house at 10:00 am to carpool to Lakeland. Maps and directions
will be provided to the drivers.
Saturday, May 15th at 8:30 am will find Lake Hammock Village residents
gathering at R-Place Eatery for their monthly breakfast outing.
“Happy Birthday” wishes will be filling the air at the
clubhouse on Sunday, May 16th at 6:30 pm. Everyone
celebrating a birthday in May and those who wish to part of
the celebration will enjoy cake and ice cream. A classic
movie will follow at 7:00 pm. Keep an eye on the bulletin
board for the name of this month's classic movie.
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The All-Park Pot Luck is scheduled for Wednesday, May 19th at 6:00 pm. An
attorney and counselor at law will be our featured after dinner speaker. Linda
Littlefield of the Littlefield Law Group, P.A., is providing a free seminar relating to
elder law issues. Plan on joining us for dinner and stay for up-to-date information
within the field of elder law.
Early dining will be Friday, May 28th at La Fiesta Mexicana in downtown Haines
City. We will meet at the club house at 5:00 pm to car pool to the restaurant. The
mariachi band is scheduled to begin playing at 6:00
pm.
This will give us time to enjoy their good Mexican
cooking and beverages before the atmosphere
becomes electric as the band begins to play!
Memorial Day, Monday, May 31st concludes the
month's activities. Join your neighbors at the pool at noon
for a short ceremony which will include raising a new USA
flag. Then we'll all travel back to our own Lake Hammock
dock for a hot dog roast courtesy of the HOA Board. We
will enjoy the new tables and grills that have recently been
installed by our park's owners. Bring a dish to share, a
portable chair and your own favorite beverage. See you
there.
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Telephone: (863) 422-8130
Mon-Sat 9am – 7pm
Sunday Closed
Walk-in Welcome
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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7:00 PM
Ladies’ Poker
2
7:00 PM
Cribbage
3 9:30 AM
Water Aerobics
2 PM – Activ.
Meeting
4:30 PM
Dining By
The Book
7:00 PM
Men's Poker
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7:00 PM
Cribbage
10 9:30 AM
Exercise or
Water Aerobics
7:00 PM
Men's Poker
4 10:00 AM
Shuffleboard
7:00 PM
HOA Board
Meeting
7:00 PM
Classic Movie
17 9:30 AM
Exercise or
Water Aerobics
11 10:00 AM
Shuffleboard
Polk Museum
of Art Trip &
Lunch
18
10:00 AM
Shuffleboard
7:00 PM
Cribbage
7:00 PM
Cribbage
12 8:30 AM
Coffee/Donuts
9:30 AM
Exercise or
Water Aerobics
7:00 PM
Men’s Poker
Dominoes
24 9:30 AM
Exercise or
Water Aerobics
31 9:30 AM
Water Aerobics
12:00 PM
Memorial Day
Picnic
7:00 PM
Men's Poker
6 8:00 AM
Men's Breakfast
11:00 Line
Dance
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8
9:30 AM
Exercise or
Water Aerobics
10:00 AM
All Park
Brunch
7:00 PM
Ladies’ Poker
Afternoon Golf
19 8:30 AM
Coffee/Donuts
9:30 AM
Water Aerobics
7:00 PM
25
10:00 AM
Shuffleboard
6:30 Texas
Hold'em
13 8:00 AM
Men's Breakfast
11:00 Line
Dance
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9:30 AM
Exercise or
Water Aerobics
15
8:30 AM
Breakfast
R-Eatery
7:00 PM
Ladies’ Poker
Afternoon Golf
7:00 PM Bingo
Men’s Poker
Dominoes
7:00 PM
Men's Poker
30
Men’s Poker
Dominoes
6:00 PM
Potluck
7:00 PM
Men's Poker
Cribbage
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Coffee/Donuts
9:30 AM
Exercise or
Water Aerobics
7:00 PM
7:00 PM Bingo
7:00 PM
HOA
Meeting
16 6:30 PM
Birthday
Celebration
5 8:30 AM
26 8:30 AM
Coffee/Donuts
9:30 AM
Exercise or
Water Aerobics
7:00 PM
Men’s Poker
Dominoes
7
20 8:00 AM
Men's Breakfast
11:00 Line
Dance
21
22
9:30 AM
Exercise or
Water Aerobics
7:00 PM
Ladies’ Poker
28 9:30 AM
Exercise or
Water Aerobics
29
Afternoon Golf
7:00 PM Bingo
27 8:00 AM
Men's Breakfast
11:00 Line
Dance
7:00 PM Bingo
5:00 PM
Early Bird
Dining
7:00 PM
Ladies’ Poker
HAINES CITY COMMUNITY
CALENDAR
(For more information call Parks & Recreation
Department 421-3700)
Farmers Market: Every Wednesday at Railroad Park
Saturday, May 1st: Haines City Rotary – Death by Chocolate 7-9pm – Lake Eva
Banquet Hall - $25.00 per person.
Saturday, May 1st: Spring Fest & Earth Day – 9am-4pm - Railroad Park
Sunday, May 2nd: Cinco De Mayo 12:00-7:00pm – Lake Eva
Friday, May 7th: Movies in the Park – Lake Eva Park – 7:00pm
Saturday, May 15th: Cruise In – Railroad Park 5-9 PM
Sunday, May 16th: Music in the Park – Lake Eva Park 2-8 PM
Saturday, May 22nd: Bike Fest – Railroad Park 4-9 PM
Events Around the Area
Saturday, May 1st: Bok Tower Gardens – 20th Annual Concert Under the Stars –
7:30pm. Call 734-1222 for tickets and information.
Saturday, May 1st: Love Out Loud – Kissimmee – 11am-6pm – this event aims to
provide a fun, free and educational day.
Saturday/Sunday, May 8th/9th – Jazz on the Vineyard Green – Lakeridge Winery –
10am-5pm – $2 admission
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Dear Blessed Friends at Lake Hammock Village,
Thank you for the wonderful set up for Bill’s Memorial, Thank you
for all the delicious sweets, punch & coffee served after the
memorial. It’s so wonderful to have such wonderful caring friends I feel I can call
on. Thanks for all your food and cards. Bill often said if he ever won the lottery
he wouldn’t want to move and I agree. Thank you again. God Bless each and
everyone.
Love, Vivian Keller
Results of the 2010 Haines City Relay for Life
April 23 thru 24 at Lake Eva Park:
Thanks to all those from the park who walked:
Tammy Anthis
Jan Baczkiewicz
Donna Chilton
Renee DeJane
Judy Dixon
Gail Seal
Marilyn Smith
Dennis Weinzierl
Herman & Jane Biba came out for a stroll as they celebrated their 55th wedding
anniversary!
Total money raised through donations and cookie sales from Chilton Signs & Design
and Lake Hammock Village HOA was $532. Thanks to everyone for their efforts in
helping find a cure for cancer!
Sincerely,
Donna Chilton
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Sick List
Please keep Jim and Cathy Mullison in your thoughts and prayers
as Jim has been in the hospital for neurological testing.
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Daily Humor
The Zen of Sarcasm
1. Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may
not follow. Do not walk beside me either. Just pretty much leave me alone.
2. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and leaky tire.
3. It's always darkest before dawn. So if you're going to steal your neighbor’s
newspaper, that's the time to do it.
4. Don't be irreplaceable. If you can't be replaced, you can't be promoted.
5. Always remember that you're unique. Just like everyone else.
6. Never test the depth of the water with both feet.
7. If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of car payments.
8. Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way,
when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
9. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is probably not for you.
10. Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will
sit in a boat and drink beer all day.
11. If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably a
wise investment.
12. If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.
13. Some days you're the bug; some days you're the windshield.
14. Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.
15. The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it back in
your pocket.
16. A closed mouth gathers no foot.
17. Duct tape is like 'The Force'. It has a light side and a dark side, and it holds
the universe together.
18. There are two theories to arguing with women. Neither one works.
19. Generally speaking, you aren't learning much when your lips are moving.
20. Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.
21. Never miss a good chance to shut up.
AND
22. Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same
night.
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May Birthdays
Richard Browning
Richard Gould
Ira Ladyman
Nancy Belski
Charles Vernon
JC Hertsch
Mary Jo Burkett
Terry Barnhart
Debra Kemp
Glenn Loy
Lenora Hensley
Joan Lander
Leon Martin
Bonnie Opalewski
Tammy Anthis
Lloyd Larry
Pauline McKay
Geraldine Harrer
Wayde Marshall
Chris Goodwin
Karen Loveall
May Anniversaries
1st
1st
5th
6th
7th
9th
10th
13th
14th
16th
17th
17th
19th
20th
22nd
22nd
22nd
23rd
24th
31st
31st
Bill & Linda Mabry
39 years
Ron & Penny Boettcher
43 years
Andy & Nancy Belski
45 years
Leon & Linda Martin
45 years
Norm & Marion Helmkay
47 years
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1st
6th
12th
27th
28th
Bunco Fun
rd
On April 23 we had our first monthly game of Bunco. 16 people
attended and fun was had by all. The big winners were: Joan
Lander for most wins & most Bunco’s, and Richard Spiegel
for most losses. Hope to see more out for the next Bunco
night. Watch the bulletin board for dates and times.
WEEKLY "FARMERS VEGGIE STAND"
EVERY THURSDAY FROM 3 PM-5 PM
INSIDE THE CLUBHOUSE
Newsletter Information
All newsletters can be viewed in color on the web site at
www.floridacommunities.com (click on Lake Hammock at
bottom of page). Just a reminder any information for Gator Tales needs to
be submitted to me by the 20th of every month. I look forward to your
many submissions.
Tammy Anthis (Editor)
(863) 353-1959
50 Sargent St
[email protected]
Gator Tales Staff:
Mary Ann Donovan
Bob & Gail Roubaud
Richard & Marion Spiegel
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Lake Hammock
Shuffle Board Group
Norman, Tim, Terri
Bill, Connie, Richard, Jan
Russ, Norman, Tim
Sharon, Norman, Tammy
Bill, K.Z., Connie
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Key Lime Pie
Ruth Crocker
9 inch graham cracker crust
1 small pkg. lime sugar free jello
1/3 cup hot water dissolved in jello
8 oz cool whip lite
2 containers Colombo Key Lime Yogurt
Mix jello & water – fold in cool whip lite and Key Lime Yogurt. Pour in pie shell and
chill.
Holiday Dinners
Due to the rising cost of food and guest no shows the activity committee and Lake
Hammock Board of Directors have voted to increase the guest charge to $4 per
guest and $2 per guest for children 12 and under. This amount must be prepaid to
the hostess one week before the dinner. This will be for our Thanksgiving,
Christmas, and Easter Dinners held at the clubhouse.
HOA Board/Homeowner Meetings
There will be no meetings for the months of June, July, and August.
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Directory Changes
We have new phone numbers for Mary Kline and Ruth Cloe. Please check the
directory located in the clubhouse for these changes.
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I Once Had a Mother
An original by Don Allan Dinio
I still remember her vividly everyday whenever I see one. I wish she was still around.
I envy people who still have theirs.
I cry a tear inside me when things go wrong and feel down and realize that she is no more.
I still remember how tight she was with her hard-earned money.
She was an expert in division when it came to food.
As much as I hate hand-me-downs, it was a religious tradition in our family.
Now I know why and learned from her the basics of accounting,
if not the basics of surviving.
I still remember how kind and sympathetic she always was.
She gave all her time to everyone who needed her services,
day or night, especially to the needy - the poor.
Every time I hear a baby cry... it automatically flashes a picture
of my mom in her white cap and uniform.
But when she got old and sickly, we barely afforded a nurse like
her to take care of her needs.
She seldom complained of her pains and took everything so calmly.
I still remember when she always told me not to get married too soon
till I find a steady job and a stable income.
I have always wondered if that was her good excuse because she never
liked the women I have dated.
Now I really know why. She had her reason.
You can't feed your family with love or pay your bills with it either.
I still remember when she always told me to watch the people I hang around with.
She always nagged me to come home early whenever I left the house
on Friday and Saturday nights to party.
She was always worried about me because I was a teen-ager.
I really did not know what she was worried about.
With what I went through in life, without her nagging advice,
I might not even be here to write this down for her.
Now I know and understand why mothers always worry.
It is mothers' inherent nature!
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I still remember when I was really young and confused, I ran away from home.
I thought that was better for me because she had too many house rules for
me to follow and too many things for me to do.
Little did I know that, to be on your own was twice harder than to follow mom's rules.
She did not stop me from running away.
She believed in freedom! I believe now she tricked me into learning...my own hard way!
I still remember the last time I saw her - in her coffin decked with flowers.
My sister told me that it was an expensive coffin.
Boy, it seems like I heard her say, "Why did you buy this one for me? It's too expensive!
You could have used the money for the family!" That's my mom, practical and sensible.
Today and on every Mother's Day, to those who still have their mothers, be glad!
Never take them for granted.
One thing is sure, you will miss them when they are gone.
Did it ever dawn on you that you saw a card - that's almost perfect for your loved one
and was about to buy it - then realized that - that "special someone" is six feet down?
To all the mothers, who have sacrificed a lot for their children for them to have a better
future, especially my mom, may this serve as a perpetual tribute and lasting memory for
you. Love, your son!
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Wanted
Denny and I would like to know if anyone is interested in selling a golf cart. We are
looking to purchase a four seater with accessories in good condition.
Thanks,
Donna Chilton 353-8351
The Bathtub Test
During a visit to the senior’s home, I asked the director how do you determine
whether or not a patient should be institutionalized?
“Well,” said the director, “we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup,
and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to empty the bathtub.”
“Oh, I understand,” I said. “A normal person would use the bucket because it’s
bigger than the spoon or the teacup.”
“N o.” said the director, “A normal person would pull the plug, Do you want a bed
near the window?”
SUNCREST SALES CORPORATION
AT LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE
36106 Highway 27, Haines City FL 33844
863-421-5764 Fax 863-421-7378
John Bialy (Home) 863-422-0521 (cell) 863-956-6540
Nancy Kerrigan (Home) 863-421-8854 (cell) 863-207-1492
Kay Levinson (Home) 863-422-8543 (cell) 863-206-1675
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Summer Activities
Summer is fast approaching us . . . . . many have
already headed north to their other homes but many of us are still here at Lake
Hammock. We have had many wonderful activities in the past months and would
like to see many of them continue. Some suggestions have been; shuffleboard,
euchre, golf, pinochle, canasta, bunco, day trips. A signup sheet is on the bulletin
board in the club house for you to sign your name and what activities you would like
to see us offer (and attend). Please let us know a day and time that is best for you
and we will go with the majority.
Needed
The ladies play poker on Saturday at 7:00 pm and we
would love to have more players. No experience
necessary, just bring your nickels, dimes, and quarters.
For Sale
81” long sleeper sofa, in very good condition. Three years
old. $300 or best offer.
Call Jeannette Spury 421-6189 82 Reineke Rd
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