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THE COLUMNS
Vol.
27 No. 7
Tara Woods Homeowners Association – www.twha.us
August & September 2016
941-349-0194
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TARA WOODS
Celebration
Another 4th of July in Tara Woods with good
food and good friends.
All went well.....until the thunder started.
OH, WELL, THAT’S FLORIDA!
THANK YOU TO LOU DUNNING FOR THE PHOTOS.
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WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS
MANAGER’S CORNER
Rod Browder - Sophie
Wojcik are full-time residents
at 19769 Kara Circle. They are
originally from Illinois. Rod is
retired from Little Caesar Enterprises and Sophie from Standard Parking Corp. His hobbies
include reading, horse racing,
music and a variety of sports.
Her hobbies include reading and
music, and she is a passionate
Chicago Blackhawks fan.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our residents for their patience during
the time our office was under
repairs. The water damage was
extensive but we have come
through shining brighter than
ever. We have a fresh look with
a few items still to complete, but
we are anxious to show off our
new look. Please stop in and say,
“Hi”.
I also want to share a big
thank you to our office staff for
enduring all that went with this
undertaking. I am very proud of
each of you for your patience
during this time.
forward for 39 additional home
sites in the new home section.
The permitting and loose ends
are close to being completed. I
am anticipating a start time toward the end of summer for infrastructure to commence. Along
with these sites, the back lake
will also be extended to provide
some beautiful lake views for
these new homes.
New Building Phase:
I just wanted to inform all
of you that progress is moving
Taken from “The Tara Woods
Bulletin”.
Judy Hagelstein will be a
new resident of 19649 Woodfield
Circle in the Fall. Judy was born
in Boston, Massachusetts. She
had a career in Denver, Colorado
and spent 25 years in Port Angeles, Washington in the insurance industry and teaching. She
has two children and two grandchildren. Judy enjoys traveling,
bridge and volunteering. She
plans to get involved with the
Red Cross.
Alan and Angie Roncek are
full-time residents at 2572 Macon Circle. Alan is originally
from Queens, New York and
Angie from Newark, New Jer-
sey. Alan is working part-time
at Publix in Ft. Myers and Angie
is working full-time for Lynxs
Services. They are the parents
of one child and two grandchildren. His hobbies are playing
pool, fishing, swimming, target
shooting, and camping, and he
loves older cars and car shows.
Her hobbies include bingo,
swimming, walking, movies,
crafts, her pets and watching
grandkids.
Richard Sharrott is a fulltime resident at 19655 Charleston Circle and he is originally
from New York. He is retired
from the New York Fire Department. He is the father of one
child, and his hobby is bowling.
Welcome to Tara Woods
Joanne Byrne
Everyone enjoy a safe and
healthy summer…
Thank you all,
Doug Objartel
Community Manager
THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH
A friend is a gift you give yourself.
Submitted by Sam Topping
Repairs
Replacement Systems
Bacterial Control
Maintenance
Air Quality
Insulation
Duct Cleaning
and Replacement
Filters
Extended Warranties
Water Heaters
8-9/16
Harriet Bush who has been a
resident for the past four years is
now the new full-time resident at
2808 Steamboat Loop. Harriet
was originally from Ohio and retired from Mayfield City School
System where she was a Gifted
Program Coordinator. She has
four children, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Harriet enjoys knitting
and reading. For the past four
years she has enjoyed living in
this friendly, active community.
Linda Elliott is a new fulltime resident at 2849 Tara Lakes
Circle. Linda is originally from
Pennsylvania and is still working. She enjoys traveling, reading, cards and singing.
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COLUMNS STAFF
FROM THE PRESIDENT
It’s officially Summer in Tara
Woods. The 90° heat and humidity kicked in at the end of June and
I’m sure is here to stay until October. It’s much more comfortable
and healthier to plan your outdoor
activities early in the morning or
in the evening. It’s been a fairly
quiet summer so far. Let’s hope
this weather pattern continues and
hurricanes fail to materialize.
The Board of Directors gives
a big Thank You to all the people
who pitched in to help make the
Fourth of July Picnic a success.
Our little group could never have
done it without the help of our
spouses, friends and neighbors.
George Daly led the food preparation crew of Bill Black, Jim Sorenson and Stew Franklin, with help
from Stu Berman and Liz Wilson.
Decorations were coordinated by
Nancy Wuebbeler and Frank Millette, with help from Marie Ivens,
Anita Griffin, and Pat and Lou
Dunning. Table set-up and takedown was done by Bill Black, Jon
Porter, Stu Berman, Frank Millette
and Lou Dunning. Frank also provided the Sound & Lighting needs.
Donna Phillips led the Potato Salad
crew of Joanne Byrne, Pat Sparany,
Sue Nedelka, Pat Dunning, Dottie
Hargrove and Ann Millette. Trudy
Victor made the Cole Slaw with
her helper, Sue Nedelka. Janet
Daly made the Baked Beans with
the assistance of Bill Black. Serving the food was Donna Phillips,
Pat Sparany, Sue Nedelka, Polly
Brown and Pat Dunning, while Bill
Black and Stu Berman kept it coming from the kitchen. Cleanup was
done surprisingly quickly with the
help of Stu Berman, Polly Brown,
Pat Sparany, Belle Berman and Pat
Dunning. Chuck Poveromo emptied garbage and, again, Stu Berman was seen emptying garbage
and pitching in wherever needed.
Sue Nedelka passed out the Italian Ice for dessert. I hope not too
many people were surprised at the
menu change. It was too late to
change anything in The Columns,
so we relied on the poster to give
the correct information, except for
dessert, which was a last-minute
decision – Sorry, Irene!
Mike Girty and friends set up
the dunk tank in the lap pool and
provided the bean bag toss. Thank
you to everyone who helped the
Board run this party. We really
couldn’t have done it without you.
If I omitted your name, I apologize,
but please know that your help was
greatly appreciated.
Are you aware of the Hometown
America On-line Bulletin? It’s a
great way to stay in tune with what
is happening in our community, directly from Hometown America. I
recommend signing up to receive
it at: tarawoodsbulletin.com. It’s
available every other month, sent
directly to your inbox. With permission from Hometown America,
Barbara has included a couple of
their articles in this Columns.
The Picture Directory is be-
ing distributed by Joanie Byrnes.
If you had your picture taken and
haven’t picked up your free copy,
give Joanie a call. She will have
them available for the snowbirds
when they return this Fall.
A reminder about the Community Opportunity Fair to be held
on Saturday, November 19th from
3:00 – 6:00 PM in the Clubhouse.
Please consider having your group
participate, no matter how big or
small it may be. This should be a
fun afternoon, as well as informational. Keep the applications coming! We’ll accommodate everyone
to the best of our ability, but you
may not get your ideal spot if you
don’t get your application in soon.
Saturday Morning Coffee will
continue through the Summer every Saturday at 8:00 AM through
October. Please invite a friend or
maybe one of the new residents
who has recently moved in to join
you. This is a great time to meet
people and hear what’s happening
in Tara Woods. Pancake Breakfast
will resume on the second Saturday in November.
Have a wonderful Summer.
Stay cool and enjoy our beautiful,
lush community at this time of the
year.
EDITOR: Barbara J. Roland
([email protected])
ASSISTANTS: Linda Engel, Mary Ellen Gold,
and Marcia Poveromo
PHOTOGRAPHY: Mark Burke, Ann Kabbas,
& Pat Sparany
CALENDAR: Polly Brown
CIRCULATION: Gail Sanfilippo, Manager
COORDINATORS: Stuart & Belle Berman,
Bill Black, Agatha Breen, Jane & Bill Crawford,
Pat & Lou Dunning, Peggy Gamble, Lloyd & Carolyn
Kelsey, Sharie and Norm Libby, Diane & Bob Nunn,
Kathy & Roger Rafferty, Ed Simko, George Stelling,
Susan Uccello, & Julia Wehrung.
ALTERNATES: Joanie Byrnes, Joanne &
Bob Byrne, & Al Dion
REPORTERS: Reporters will be noted by their
bylines at the end of each article.
Lou Dunning,
Tara Woods Homeowners Association Liaison
To advertise in print, contact: Bob or Emy Stein
at 941-349-0194 or email us at [email protected].
Contributing writers are acknowledged with bylines
accompanying their submissions. Attribution for photos are
not included unless supplied. We sincerely thank everyone
for their contributions. Your articles help showcase the strong
and diverse community that makes up Tara Woods. The Columns
is published monthly from October through May. Summer issues
are condensed: June/July and August/September.
All ads are subject to the approval of the publisher. It is the
responsibility of the party placing any ad for publication in
The Columns to meet all applicable legal requirements in
connection with the ad such as compliance with town, county and
state codes in first obtaining an occupational license for business,
permitted home occupation, or residential rental property.
DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that when you hire an
unlicensed/uninsured person to do work at your home, you
accept the liability. Island Visitor Publishing is not responsible
for claims made by advertisers
Janet Daly
Life is simple.
It’s just not easy.
ATTENTION NEW HOMEOWNERS
ORIENTATION MEETING
the surrounding area. All who
attend will received a large package containing the Homeowners
Association Guidelines, hurricane preparation tips and lots of
other important and interesting
information.
We strongly encourage you to
attend. This is your community
now and we guarantee you will
learn some new things about Tara
Woods.
We look forward to seeing you.
Donna Phillips, 731-5802, and
Bev Bayer, 464-9668.
8-9/16
Orientation for new homeowners will be held on Saturday,
October 22nd at 10:30 AM in
the Clubhouse Living Room. All
newcomers (home owners and
renters) are encouraged to attend. This 1 - 1.5 hour meeting is
loaded with important information about our community and
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Now that things have calmed
down, I am sure some of you
have overlooked renewing you
TWHA dues. Renewals are
down. Drop them off in the
mail slot by the TWHA office
or see me.
Thank you for your support.
Ann Millett
FMO NEWS
Your FMO team is looking for
several residents who are interested in becoming an FMO team
member. Requirements to become a team member are being
available to attend FMO meetings.
Meetings are held from October to April, the second Friday
of each month at 1:00 PM. Approximately half way through
the meeting, refreshments are
served. The meeting usually
ends around 3:00 PM.
A lot of important information
is made available, and you can be
the first on your street to know
what is going on.
Meetings are held throughout the area and carpooling is
available. The January 13, 2017
meeting is being hosted by Tara
Woods.
If you are interested or are
seeking
more
information,
please contact Stuart Berman,
220-2369.
Thank you.
SUNSHINE
AND
SYMPATHY
Condolences to the family and
friends of residents Mike Grigas,
former residents Jeri Hay and Janet Gray, and Vi Sando, and to
Ben and Mary Ann Craig on the
death of their son, Kevin.
Get well wishes are sent to
Vinnie Amarando, Bob Benjamin, Shirley Boyle, Bob Byrne,
Joyce Terkelson and others in
our community who are suffering
with medical issues.
Stay well!
Nancy Wuebbeler, 288-5778
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LABOR DAY CLAMBAKE AT TARA WOODS!
Monday, September 5th • 1:00 PM • Food served at 3:00 PM.
Open seating on the Verandah, at the Pool, or in the Clubhouse.
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Clambake-in-a-Bag:
Lobster Tail, Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Corn, Potato,
Kielbasa accompanied by Cole Slaw,
followed by Dessert & Coffee. Cost: $18
Chicken Dinner:
½ BJ’s Rotisserie Chicken, Corn on the Cob,
Baked Beans and Cole Slaw, followed by Dessert & Coffee. Cost: $10
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TARA WOODS PHOTO
BOOKS ARE HERE!
During September through October your photo book will be available
to be picked up at the Clubhouse on:
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Saturday morning Coffee, 8:00 – 9:00 AM, or at
Bingo on Tuesday night, 5:30 – 6:30 PM.
You must sign the Master Copy to receive your book.
Therefore, each family must pick up their own photo book.
To receive your book at any other time, call:
Pat Dunning, 599-4490, or Joanie Byrnes, 715-497-7864.
BOWLING
NEWS
8-9/16
10/15
There will
be a Bowling Meeting
on Thursday,
September 8th
at 5:30 PM in
the Clubhouse. The
meeting is for anyone who would like
to bowl with our TARA WOODS
BOWLING LEAGUE. There is
lots of FUN and LAUGHS. So
come and join in the fun, and
meet new people. We need new
bowlers, full-time bowlers and
substitutes. Come bowl with us,
it’s always a great time. I will
have more information at the
meeting – sign up for your spot
in the fun.
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See you at the meeting. Please
feel free to call me, Julie Wehrung, 543-2268
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Be AwAre of ChAllenges to MAnAging retireMent inCoMe
When you retire, will your cost of living decline? Some of your expenses may indeed drop, but others won’t. Plus, you may have some new ones to consider. So, all in all, it’s a good idea to think about ways to boost your retirement savings now, before you’re retired. And once you do retire, you’ll need to be
adept at managing your income. But whether saving today or planning for tomorrow, you should familiarize yourself with the key financial challenges you
will face during your retirement years.
Specifically, consider these areas:
Longevity –
Health care –
Obviously, the longer your retirement lasts, the more money you’ll need. And you could be retired for quite some time. A 65-year-old
man, on average, is expected to live another 17.9 years, while a 65-year-old woman can anticipate another 20.5 years, according to the
National Center for Health Statistics. With this type of potential longevity in mind, you’ll want to contribute as much as you can afford to
your retirement plans, such as your IRA and 401(k), while you’re working. Then, when you are retired and start tapping into your investment portfolio, you will need to create a sustainable withdrawal rate – one that doesn’t push you into the “danger zone” of possibly
outliving your resources.
Once you enter your retirement years, your health care costs are all but certain to rise, even with Medicare. In fact, the average annual
out-of-pocket health care cost for a household between 65 and 74 years old is $4,383 – about 11% of total household spending, according
to the Employee Benefit Research Institute. And these costs rise substantially for those over 74. To help cope with these costs, you’ll need
a reasonable amount of liquidity in your portfolio.
Long-term care – You may never need to stay in a nursing home or receive services from a home health care worker. But you are taking somewhat of a
gamble if you don’t prepare for these long-term care costs – because they are high. In fact, the annual average cost for a private room in
a nursing home is more than $92,000, according to the 2016 Cost of Care Survey produced by Genworth, a financial services company.
Medicare typically pays very little of these expenses, but a financial professional can help you find an appropriate way of coping with
these types of costs.
Inflation –
We’ve had low inflation the past several years, but it hasn’t gone away entirely, and it won’t disappear when you’re retired, either. Even a
mild rate of inflation can, over time, seriously erode your purchasing power. To combat the effects of inflation, you’ll need to own at least
some growth-oriented investments.
Market volatility – The financial markets will bounce up and down during your retirement years, just as they did when you were working.
The big difference? You have less time to recover – and you don’t want to withdraw from your investments when their price is down.
However, you can help avoid this necessity by maintaining enough income-producing vehicles in your portfolio; these types of investments usually fluctuate much less in value than stocks and stock-based vehicles.
By being aware of these issues, both before and during your retirement, you can prepare for them – and preparation is key to managing your income, as it
is in all walks of life.
Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your estate-planning
attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Edward Jones, its employees and investment representatives
do not offer estate-planning, tax or legal advice.
“Adam Hromiak AAMS, CRPC is a Financial Advisor with
Edward Jones Investments in Cape Coral on 3571 North Del Prado Blvd.
Suite 7 Entrada Plaza, 1/2 mile West of Rt. 41.
He can be contacted at (239) 731-6338”
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No Job
Too
Small!
SCREEN
NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY CLUB
The New York/New Jersey
Club is hosting the Labor Day
Clambake once again this year.
The sign-up sheet for helpers
will be hanging on the back bulletin board. If you are here on
September 4th and/or 5th, your
help will be greatly appreciated.
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NEW ENGLAND CLUB
The New England Club will kick
off its 2016-2017
season on Saturday, October 22nd
at 5:00 PM. Our
Welcome
Back
Party will feature
BJ’s rotissiere chicken, supplied
by the Club, as well as dessert
and bread service. Members
with last names between A-L are
asked to bring a side dish or salad, and members with last names
between M-Z to bring an appetizer. Also, our yearly dues of
$5.00 per person should be paid
at this party. We will be playing
fun games, including some new
ones, and of course raffle tickets
will be for sale. Bring Your Own
Beverage.
Sign-up for this party will
begin on Thursday, September
22nd and, as always, sign-up
is mandatory so we know how
much food to order.
Hope everyone is enjoying
their Summer, especially you
Red Sox Fans!!
Judy Machnicz
Helpers are needed the Sunday
before (the 4th), as well as on
Labor Day.
I look forward to our new
season, and everyone returning to Tara Woods. I hope to
see you at the Welcome Back
Wine & Cheese Party on Saturday, October 8th, hosted by
Marcia and Chuck Poveromo.
See below for more information. New residents from New
York/New Jersey are always
welcome!
Janet Daly,
[email protected],
567-2285
Hello, New York and New
Jersey Club members! Hope
you are enjoying your Summer. In October we will begin our new format for Club
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Coupon expires 11/01/16
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meetings with a different person
hosting each month. Chuck and
Marcia Poveromo and friends
will host the “Welcome Back
Wine & Cheese Party”. Anyone
who wants to help will certainly
be welcome. More information
as well as a sign-up sheet will
be posted on the Club bulletin
board in early September.
Marcia Poveromo
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RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT: ANN PASQUALE
Imagine coming to North Fort
Myers in the spring of 1985 and
stumbling upon a community with
a handful of houses on roads that
weren’t even paved—and buying
one of those houses! That’s how
Tara Woods resident Ann Pasquale
came to spend decades in the community.
Ann and her husband were staying across from the main entrance
and didn’t know Tara Woods existed. There wasn’t much to see from
the road at that time. They toured
many communities in search of a
vacation home but, one by one,
they crossed each community off
the list. After they had exhausted
their options, a friend mentioned
that Tara Woods was right across
the road, and they should look
there before returning to New
York.
The minute they saw the community, they looked at each other,
and both said in unison, “This is
the place.” They bought the first
home on the northern side of the
community and closed in the fall
of 1985. By the time they had
moved in a few months later,
“The roads were paved, there was
a clubhouse and a pool, but not
much more – maybe seven or eight
homes,” says Ann.
The following year, they returned on one of their semi-annual
vacations for the first-year celebration and Grand Opening. As
part of the festivities, Tara Woods
gave away a free home! Residents
as well as outsiders qualified to
win the free home. The residents
were all hopeful they would be the
lucky winner, but a couple who
had just come up from Cape Coral
for the day walked in to see Tara
Woods and won the home.
The Pasquales never intended
to live here full-time. Once they
were retired, however, they left
New York and made Tara Woods
their home. Ann recalls, “Management used to hold a Saturday
morning coffee with doughnuts,
and they brought in entertainment
features for the residents. One
year, Hee Haw came down for a
performance.”
“Over the years, more clubs
and activities were added. First
came the Homeowners Association, followed by the ‘area clubs’
such as the New York/New Jersey Club, the Midwest Club, etc.
I was involved in the New York/
New Jersey Club, the Travel Club
and the Quilting Club, where we
made quilts for various organiza-
here all these years is the fact that
I feel very comfortable and, of
course, my neighbors. I even have
a neighbor who brings my paper
every morning and takes my recycling garbage out for me,” says
Ann. “There are quite a few widows, so when I lost my husband
in 2002, two women took over for
me and invited me out to lunch and
different activities. Today, I have
four other widow neighbors (two
go North for the Summer) who I
go out to dinner with regularly.”
Ann says, “You can’t beat the
office staff. They’re very helpful.
If you’re a widow alone, then you
know things often need repair. The
office doesn’t like to make recommendations, but when I need help,
they always try to point me in the
right direction.”
“And, of course, there’s Bingo,” Ann added.
Taken from the “The Tara
Woods Bulletin”.
TARA WOODS FRIENDS
MEET IN GREEN BAY,
WISCONSIN
CONGRATS!
CHICO!!!!
Hole in
One!
WOW!
Congratulations to Chico
Silva for his “HOLE IN ONE”
while playing golf with the Tara
Woods Golf League on Tuesday, June 21st ! This exciting
event happened on the 2nd hole
of the west side at Del Tura Golf
Course. Chico wasn’t able to attend the after party at the Pub,
but free drinks were enjoyed by
all. Thanks Chico!!! ....... and
once again.... Congratulations!
tions and charities. I don’t travel
anymore, but my husband and I
went on some trips with the Travel
Club and really enjoyed them,”
says Ann.
“When Tara Woods took off,
it really took off,” Ann says. “Today, the new homes in the back are
selling for six figures, and we’re
adding more homes. This is the
place to be for me. We’ve won
many awards, and they were well
deserved. It really is a wonderful
community. A lot of other people
feel the same way.”
When Ann lost her husband,
her neighbors stepped in immediately and took her under their
wings. “When I fell, they couldn’t
do enough for me. They brought in
meals and checked on me. Linda
Jokich (as a neighbor, not as part
of her job) got in touch with my
family even though I have a Life
Alert button. She got on the phone,
and she called them,” recalls Ann.
“The thing that has kept me
On Wednesday, June 15th,
fourteen Tara Woods friends got
together in Green Bay, Wisconsin and had lunch and a good
time together. We came from
the South and North, and Peggy
and Dave were already in Green
Bay. We were fortunate to have
Kathy and Roger Rafferty come
this year, being that they were in
town. Debbie and Bob Polenska
were joining us for the first time,
also, but then couldn’t make it
OUR SUMMER
TRAVELS
I’m writing this on Saturday, July 9th. We have just returned
from a trip to Boston and a Bermuda cruise. Both Ken and I had
never been there before. We enjoyed our touring of Boston and
the week cruise. Bermuda was found to be very pretty with its
aqua water, pastel homes, history, flowers, and beautiful views,
etc. A few photos are included.
Beth and Ken Ferris
because they were going away
on a trip the next day. We are
all happy to see Ruth and Ron
Bradley, former residents, every
summer. Those in the photos
are: Peggy and Dave Boncher,
Linda and Warren Engel, Sharon
and Don Boehlke, Kathy and
Roger Rafferty, Judy and Dave
Holat, Ruth and Ron Bradley
and Beth and Ken Ferris.
Beth and Ken Ferris
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MEALS BEING SERVED at the New Horizons Soup Kitchen
Greenhouse helps soup kitchen serve 250 organic salads every
day. Taken from New Hampshire
Union Leader, By PAT GROSSMITH. Page A01, Saturday, 4
June 2016.
MANCHESTER
MEALS BEING SERVED at
the New Horizons Soup Kitchen
have come a long way from the
soup and sandwiches handed
out in the 1970’s by Sister Angie
Whitten driving around in a borrowed Winnebago ministering to
the hungry.
The addition nearly three years
ago of a 30-by-72-foot greenhouse, built on a lot next to the
Manchester Street kitchen and
shelter, has elevated the meals,
resulting in organic salads served
daily and entrees seasoned with
fresh sage, oregano, basil and other herbs, all organically grown in
the inner city greenhouse.
The tastier food, which Executive Director Charlie Sherman
says is greatly appreciated by everyone eating at the soup kitchen,
came about when the city deeded
a lot to New Horizons right next
door. Mike Marrett, co-owner of
Rimol Greenhouses of Hooksett,
was a volunteer driver for the nonprofit who suggested a full-size
greenhouse be installed on it.
Marrett, who fellow volunteers
call “The Garden Angel,” donated
the $26,000 greenhouse and volunteers lined up to work in it.
For 9 to 10 months of the year,
organic vegetables and herbs are
grown in the greenhouse in compost made from vegetable peelings and scraps. Carlos Morales,
who manages the kitchen at New
Horizons as well as Families in
Transition, said no fat or meat is
included.
One day in May, mesclun,
Asian greens, kale, beet greens,
romaine and spinach were soaking in ice water in a large plastic
bin in the kitchen to loosen any
dirt. The vegetables made it to
RITA JOHNSEN CELEBRATES
HER 92ND BIRTHDAY
On Wednesday, June 15th,
family and friends of Tara Woods
resident Rita Johnsen gathered at
China King Buffet in North Fort
Myers to celebrate her 92nd birthday.
Seated from left to right are
Diane Jenkins, Rosemary and
Charlie Crouse, Billie Sonderman, Mary D’Anna, Linda and
Al Dion, Richard Bessette, Rita
Johnsen, Lorraine Smith, Phyllis
Johnson, and Marty Rudo.
Submitted by Linda Dion
that night’s dinner that included
bread and butter, wraps, pasta, a
salad and dessert.
Every day, 250 organic salads,
seasoned with fresh herbs (dry in
the winter), are served.
Sherman said the organization could never afford to buy
organic vegetables. Before the
greenhouse, New Horizons spent
$50,000 a year on produce. Today,
it costs about $35,000 because the
greenhouse supplies about 2,500
pounds of vegetables annually.
Kate Hogan, coordinator of the
greenhouse collaborators (volunteers), laughs when she gives the
poundage. She knows the exact
amount, she says, because every
leaf, every tomato and vegetable
is weighed.
Hogan, an educator for 50
years, grew up on a family farm
in Iowa.
“We had a huge garden, as long
as a field,” said Hogan, who has
taught kindergartners to college
students.
For a time, she lived in New
York City where she worked with
Save the Children, putting in
gardens on empty lots and planting sunflower seeds in small bare
spots of soil.
Manchester’s greenhouse began operating in August 2013.
There was a learning curve, Ho-
gan said, because the temperature
is hot in a greenhouse, which she
said plants love, growing larger
than those outdoors. Insects love
those conditions as well, however,
and one year the volunteers had to
deal with aphids, a gardener’s and
farmer’s worst enemy because of
the damage they cause.
Growing season begins on St.
Patrick’s Day, a day volunteers
dub “The Greening,” when they
plant their living mascot shamrock in one of the raised beds. The
earth continues to provide produce up to November.
In March, the volunteers get to
work preparing the beds for planting, adding in the compost prepared by Robert Brouillard, the
“Compost King.” This year, they
had far more than they needed.
“It’s black gold,” Sherman
says.
He has not tried his hand at
gardening and apparently never
will.
“My hands have never touched
dirt and I am darn proud of that,”
he says. “They want to keep the
plants safe so they keep me away
from them.”
By mid-May the first plantings
of greens are just about done. But
cherry and plum tomatoes and cucumbers are already well on their
way, as are scallions. Peppers and
onions will soon follow, and later
in May, school children will arrive at the state’s only full-size,
inner city greenhouse to plant
the zucchini they’ve grown from
seeds in classrooms, as part of the
Hunger Project.
They know their effort will
help feed the hungry. Sometimes,
Hogan says, one of the children
will stop by with their parents to
see how the plant is doing.
“All the kids want to do it but
not all the teachers want to do it,”
laughs Hogan, who for the last 10
years worked in city schools as a
substitute teacher.
All kinds of herbs are grown
in the greenhouse as well: sage,
oregano, thyme, rosemary, cilantro, culantro (also known as
Mexican coriander), basil. When
they start to get old, the herbs are
picked and placed in a dehydrator. Overnight, they are dried and
make their way to the kitchen,
providing herbs all year long.
The greenhouse has been a
welcome addition to the neighborhood. Outside, for a touch of color
and beautification, planters are
filled with flowers.
“People walking by say thank
you,” Sherman says.
Submitted by Mike Renzulli.
OUR SECOND BASEBALL TEAM
Timmy and I had our 9th great-grandchild born recently (6 boys and 3 girls). This is our 2nd baseball
team. Our first was having 9 grandchildren (6 girls and 3 boys). How fortunate we are to see the 4th
generation in our family.
Congratulations! Timmy and Ruthie Zimmer
HOW WE DECIDED ON TARA WOODS
We have to thank Don and
Sharon Boehlke for getting us to
Tara Woods.
It all started in February 2008
when we were renting a condo in
Fort Myers near Bunche Beach.
Don had invited us to visit him
and Sharon for the day, to play
a little tennis, and to check out
Tara Woods. Well, it rained the
day we visited, so we didn’t get
to play tennis. But Don and Sharon were great hosts as we had
lunch together, and they showed
us around Tara Woods. I remem-
ber at the time that I was quite
impressed with the Clubhouse
and the pool.
As we were
thinking ahead to 2009, luck was
on our side, as Don and Sharon’s
neighbor (Ida Anthol) was trying
to sell her house. Ida was not real
interested in renting her place,
but Don convinced her to rent to
us from January thru March of
2009. That started our new Tara
Woods lifestyle. We rented next
door to Don and Sharon for a few
more years and then rented from
Don and Rita Dickie before buy-
ing their house.
We really enjoy our six
months in Tara Woods – our
good friends, our nice neighbors,
our tennis, the Clubhouse parties, and the good weather.
Linda and Warren Engel
IF you would like to tell us
about how you decided to live in
Tara Woods, please submit your
information to the Editor, Barbara Roland, at email: [email protected].
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SOUND &
LIGHTING
COMMITTEE
Doggie Costume Parade and Contest
Sunday, October 30th .
Check in between 3:00 – 3:15 PM
Parade will start at 3:30 PM on
Shiloh Street by the Butterfly Garden
$1.00 to participate - Prizes
Look for sign-up sheet in the Clubhouse in September.
Please remember to leash your pet and bring bags
for any necessary pick-ups.
Hosted by the Columns.
Sponsored by Island Visitor Publishing, LLC
Your support inspires us to
keep providing professional entertainment for the community and
providing support to community
groups, organizations and resident
events. Many of you have told us
that when the Sound & Lighting
puts on a show, you know you are
going to enjoy it, and we appreciate hearing that.
Recently, two members of our
group have left our community
and now we are looking for new
members who would be interested
in working with audio/visual systems and equipment. Our loss of
these members will make it difficult to continue to provide our
services to the community. Experience is preferred but not necessary.
If interested, please talk to Polly
Brown or Frank Millette.
Once again from the Sound &
Lighting Committee, thank you for
your continued support.
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ENTERTAINMENT AROUND TARA WOODS
BINGO at
TARA WOODS
Be one of the winners at our Tuesday night BINGO.
And you can win more than once during the night!
If your eyesight isn’t as good as it once was, now you
can play too. We have really BIG game packs and
“Specials” that are 8 ½” x 11” with 2” numbers.
No additional charge for the ticket that can make
you the “King” or the “Queen” for the night and
earn you even more money on all game sheets.
Game packets are sold with either 6 game squares
per sheet or 9 game squares. The “Special” game
papers have 3 game squares. Buy as many as
you’d like!
Our Tuesday night BINGO session consists of 14
regular games and 6 “Special” games
We also have “Hot Ball” prizes of $50.00 or more and
a “Social” raffle. Sales STOP at 6:45 PM. Come
join the fun.
BOCCE
Tuesdays at 9:00 AM
No need to sign up
Don’t need a partner
New teams chosen every week ~ Easy to learn
Questions: call Frank Millette 543-2954
BRIDGE
Looking for all bridge
players. We play on Tuesdays
in the Card Room – come
between 12:30 and 12:45 PM. Call Beth first to come
and join our friendly group. Call Beth Ferris,
543-6295, or Rita Sick, 731-1106, if you are interested
in joining this friendly group to play bridge.
Ladies and Gentlemen, come
join us on the 1st and 3rd Sunday
of each month at 7:00 PM in the
Card Room. Cost is $3.00.
Will you have the first Bunco
or the last, or the most? Will you
have the most wins, or the most
losses? If you do, the prize money will be yours!
Come join the fun. Questions: call Polly Brown
731-1614
HORSESHOES
Every Friday at 1:00 PM
At the Horseshoe Pits.
Come join us for fun and laughs.
Questions: contact Eddie and Pat
Sparany, 652-3869.
AGGRAVATION
Meets in the Clubhouse Card Room
at 7:00 PM on Monday and Thursday nights.
The game consists of 11 hands and is easy to
learn. Eight quarters gets you in. Come join the
fun and play a great card game.
MAH JONGG
Come join the Mah Jongg
group. Do not know how to
play? We teach the first three
Mondays of the month. We have
a great time.
Come & join us on Mondays
12:00-3:00 PM. The Happy
Ladies of Mah Jongg.
Any questions, please contact: Jane DeGuire,
567-0656, or Ruth Zimmer,731-8594.
POKER, ANYONE ?!
LADIES! DO YOU PLAY POKER? How long has it
been since you’ve played with friends? Did you know
there’s a game every Monday night at the Clubhouse just
for the ladies? Well, we really don’t have a “No Boys
Allowed!!!” rule, but men usually don’t like to play with
wild cards and we do. But they’re welcome to play as long
as they are willing to “play like girls”. It is most likely
the least stressful and least expensive poker you can play
around here! It’s a good night to socialize with the ladies
and make new friends with the girls
who like to play poker. The stakes
are very low. Call Polly Brown, 7311614, if you’d like to join us – she’ll
fill you in on the details or answer any
questions you may have.
EUCHRE
CLUB
Meets on Wednesday Nights
In the Clubhouse Card Room at 7:00 PM.
$.50 to buy in, but offers some “big” prize money!
Contact: Bill Keibler, 586-216-6526, or
Lorraine Smith, 567-1392.
Book
Discussion Club
Thursday, August 4th and
September 1st at 1:30 PM
2760 Steamboat Loop
Join us to talk about the books we have been enjoying and
maybe borrow one you would like to read.
Newcomers welcome.
Questions: Call Marilyn
Workman, 543-1168
SCRABBLE
Scrabble has been cancelled until the fall.
Thanks, Brenda Plut
HAND and FOOT
CARD CLUB
Come join the group for a fun-filled
afternoon of cards!
We meet on Fridays at 1:00 PM in the Card Room.
Don’t know how to play the game? EASY!
We will teach you! It is easy to learn.
Questions: contact Arlene Greene, 850-207-1084,
or Marty Hradkowsky, 609-709-7717.
MOVIE NITE
Saturday, AUGUST 27th - 7:00 PM
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Starring: Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Richard Gere
Rated: PG-13, Comedy
Free Popcorn • Drinks 50 cents
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TARA
SCARLET LADIES OF
WOODS
TARA“RED HAT”
COMPUTER
Ladies – Ladies – Ladies
Come
join
us
on
the
first Tuesday of every month for fun and
CLUB
socializing. A sign-up sheet is always in the Clubhouse and we go
to a different restaurant every month.
BIRTHDAYS IN AUGUST:
The Tara Woods Computer
Club provides free computer
classes and is open to all residents and visitors. We spend as
much time as we need to on each
topic, and the next topic to be
covered is always posted on the
bulletin board in the Clubhouse.
Feel free to attend only those
classes that appeal to you. It’s
never too late to join our group,
even if you’re a total novice.
We are meeting at my home
during the Summer season like
we have in past years. These
meetings are held on the 2nd
and 4th Thursdays of each
month at 10:30 AM. They offer a more relaxed atmosphere,
with coffee and donuts provided
for free. My home is located in
the north-west quarter of the
park, at 19729 Kara Circle.
This season we will be covering computer hardware, types of
drives and media, tablets, smart
phones, ebook readers, and other portable devices. We will also
include general questions and
answers, as well as any topic the
club members might suggest.
Bring something to take notes
with and your laptop computer
if you want to follow along on
it. I will answer any question
you care to ask me. I also give
private lessons and set up or repair computers in your home.
I’ve been designing and working with computers since 1968,
and can help you with all of
your computer needs.
Please call me with any questions or comments at 652-0488.
I’m looking forward to seeing
you.
Dave St.Laurent, The Computer Tutor
1 Jim Bishop, Dom Carroll,
Steve Smith
2 Ray Paquette
3 Bob Janis
4 Judy Binkowski,
George Henrick,
Gail Newman
5 Maurice Campbell,
Sherry Franklin
6 Flo Gooding, James Liberty,
Howie Walton
7 Dorothy Belford, Ken Clark
8 Walt Barron
10 Bill Booth, Vera Cawlfield,
Warren Engel,
Betty Lauzon,
George McIsaac
11 Joe Parise, Carol Walasek
12 Denny Biglin, Gene Dickie,
Wayne Ray, Irmgard Sperl,
Karen Stein
13 Stew Franklin,
Judy Hagelsten,
Ginny Loring
14 Gigi Fisher, Larry Fonner
15 Mary Kivel,
16
18
19
20
21
22
23
25
26
27
28
29
30
Ginny Owenburg
Jane De Guire,
Dakota Windancer
Bob Wehlage, Ruthie Zimmer
Susie Bradley
Tina Auclair, Patti Kuhn,
George Sullivan, Jo Topping
Norm Libby, Gerry Wilczek
Evie Loud, Pat Patterson
Floyd Jacobs,
Jackie Sullivan
Ang Plested,
Joan Simonson,
Dave Stepniak,
Nancy Sundstrom,
Chuck Wheeler
Ed Blanton,
Ginny Hundertpfund,
Allen Jones, Keith Schuelke
Ralph Moshe,
Armando Perez
Colleen Achtelik
Sherley Colacino,
Ben Craig
Jo Hill
ANNIVERSARIES IN AUGUST:
2
4
5
6
7
10
14
15
Pat &
Stan Coutts - 66 Yrs.,
Louise & Cliff Phillips
Marie &
Doug Springsteen
Bev & Jim Brockhagen,
Donna & Bruce Warren
Kim & Mike Buletta
Joyce &
“Skip” Campbell - 64 Yrs.
Pat & Rudy Hamilton,
Marlene & Jesse Lane
Jo & Steve Hill,
Celeste &
Tony Perre - 62 Yrs.,
Pat & Ed Sparany
Nancy & Irv Buettner, 16
17
18
22
23
24
25
29
30
31
Linda & Joe Byrd
Kay & Bill Hampton
Louise & Dana Hardy,
Bobbie & Ron Mester
Jean & Chris Moriarty
Donna & Bob Evans, Lynn & Jon Porter
Julie & Andy Vanderplaats
Carol & Bob Detwiler,
Donna & Arnie Gaudet,
Pat & Gene Oliver
Sylvia & Dean Stump,
Darlene & Bob Wehlage
Doreen & Jim Choquette
Dorothy & John Andrus
Una & Joe Bigelow
BIRTHDAYS IN SEPT:
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Patti Howard
Dave Boncher,
Barb Goodhue
Barb Dodge,
Deliaan Van Gemert
Andy Andrews, Kathy Ross,
Joyce Terkelsen
Carol Adney
Diane Nunn
Evelyn Picklesimer,
Bill Sobkowicz
Mary Ann Craig,
Jackie Liberty,
Ken Reese
Ann Furia, Dawn Taylor,
Doug Ulrich
John Kern
Vito Disaro, “D” Linderman
Al Dion, Darryl Yohn
Phil Corey
Joe Byrd, Fred Gabriel,
Flossie Hoffman,
Marlene Lane,
Wyatt Longacre
Kathy Hildreth
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18
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20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Jerry Krasovec
Mary Costantini
Jim Brockmeyer,
Irene D’Amico
Julio Estremera,
Ruthie Lemire,
Mike Skrzypczak
Joe Bibeau,
Jane Crawford, Lue Lell,
Nancy McLaughlin
David Espada, Bob Volkers
Charlie Crouse,
Andrea Snyder
Brian Francey,
Steve Robinson
Bob Cooney, Pat Dunning,
Wanda Dorsett
Bev Bayley, Barry Erhardt,
Roland Le Blanc,
Marie Springsteen
Judy Machnicz
Paul Key, Sharie Libby,
Don Swartz
Lloyd Maggert
Frank Regnone
ANNIVERSARIES IN SEPT:
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
11
13
Carol & Ron Andrews
Louise & Art Frederick,
Heidi & Leo Lange
Flossie & Harry
Hoffman - 61 Yrs., Lorraine & Bill Milligan
Mary &
Amos Green - 62 Yrs.,
Linda & Kent Hetzer,
Gwen &
Dakota Windancer
Casey & Bob Glandorf,
Elaine & Ray Lavoie
Mary Ann & Ben Craig,
Mabel & Ned Griffin,
Mary & Phil Kenter,
Vi & Clif
McLaughlin - 62 Yrs.
Donna Phillips &
Frank Grant,
Dotty & Ernie St. James
Irene &
John D’Amico - 62 Yrs.
Charlotte & Roy Ohmes,
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15
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17
19
20
23
25
27
29
Camille &
Charlie Rosalbo
Dee & Joe Bent,
Ann &
Sidney Scott - 63 Yrs.,
Vic & Tom Sharps,
Carol & Jim Walasek
Ann & John Conklin,
Phil & Steve Corey,
Nancy & John DiScioscia,
Jackie & George Sullivan
Gaye & Larry Noffsinger,
“Chickie” & Dom Notaro
Beth &
Ken Ferris - 61Yrs.
Jackie & James Liberty
Angie &
George D’Alessandro
Ann & Frank Millette
Joe & Carmie
Trimarco - 62 Yrs.
Karen & Perry Finkle
Pat & Henry Gardner
Contact Shirley Ringleben, 731-2748, before September 10th for Special Recognition
of Anniversaries, 50, 55 or 60+ in October 2016!
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ENTERTAINING NEWS
So Ladies and Gentlemen…
continuing with stories from the
Entertainers. Our first story is
from the “infamous”, has her fingers in almost every pot; one of
my most favorite people…
My first real experience in theater in front of an audience was actually in high school. I had a part
in our senior play in 1964. (Prior
to that, I just “acted out” around
family members when I was little.)
I almost didn’t go to the audition
because, believe it or not, I was
very shy back then.
I forced myself to go to the after-school audition. I only read for
one part because it was the only
one I wanted to do! However, also
auditioning for the same part was
one of the “popular” girls whose
Daddy owned an upscale clothing store in our little town. I left
the audition knowing the director
would pick the daughter of a very
wealthy man over a relative no-
body like me. But she chose me!
I’ve forgotten most of the details of the play, but the title was
“The Hidden Door”. It was a drama set in the 1800’s; the costumes
were fabulous – long dresses with
lacy high collars. The elderly and
somewhat unstable matriarch of
the estate felt threatened by the
young “beautiful” girl (me!) who
is engaged to the handsome young
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man (who was somehow related
to her, but I can’t remember how).
By the way, this handsome young
man was played by one of the
school jocks who happened to be
dating a different “popular girl”.
As the play progressed, the
matriarch became more and more
obsessed with a string of pearls
that she thinks I will steal from
her. So after the “wedding” the
thought of me ending up with the
pearls sent her over the edge. She
had to make me disappear! Somehow (and I don’t remember how)
she pushed me into a dark space
behind a hidden wall panel. The
search was on and they discovered
the “hidden door” and rescued me
with only minutes to spare -- there
was almost no air in the “closet”!
The doctor revived me to live happily ever after!
I enjoyed being on stage and
was extremely satisfied for a couple of reasons: I got carried out
of the “closet” in the arms of the
school jock which I’m sure irritated his girlfriend! (I weighed only
8-9/16
85 pounds in high school.) Plus,
I had been bitten by the acting
“bug”. But coming from a small
town, there was no theater to join.
It was always in the back of my
mind though, until we moved from
New Hampshire to Cape Coral in
1982. It really is a small world because, very unexpectedly, I got reacquainted with the same director
of my high school senior play! But
that’s another story for another
day! Polly Brown
Now from one of the dearest
people I know….
I have been with Entertainers
since 2001 and the first show I
was in was “The Face on the Bar
Room Floor”. Boy would my 8th
grade teacher be amazed. Why
you ask? Let me tell you. Miss
Greco, who was my 8th grade
teacher, wanted to put on a variety
show for the parents and friends of
the graduating class. She needed
students who play an instrument
or sing. So she asked for volunteers. I volunteered to sing. That
year a very popular song was “The
Woodpecker Song”. It had both
American and Italian lyrics. My
mother taught me the Italian lyrics. After many nights of intense
practice, I was ready for the stage.
At our first rehearsal, when it was
my turn to sing, I tried to sing but
nothing came out of my mouth. I
tried a few more times, same results. My teacher assured me it
was stage fright. Next rehearsal
the same thing happened. This
time she said, “John, don’t plan
on a singing or acting career”.
Of course, she never realized that
some day the Tara Woods Entertainers would make a difference.
So,…NOW YOU KNOW THE
REST OF THE STORY!! John
D’Amico
The next story is from one of
our newest members to our merry
band...
A while ago Pat Dunning asked
for comments about how people
got into The Entertainers. I hate
to put my thoughts on paper because I never had any hopes - desires - aspirations - any glimmer
of a need to be on stage. I was
happily content being - what all
Entertainers need - an audience
member. That lasted for 75 years
- and then I got to Tara Woods!
This place has GOT to be the most
inclusive spot on earth! One day
out of the blue, a certain person,
Pat Dunning asked me if I could
help with a poster for “Tara’s Got
Talent”. Having nothing else to
do that day I said sure. Sometime later, Carol Shields said, “we
need help backstage” and again
having nothing on my calendar, I
found some black clothes and reported for duty. Well, it wasn’t
much “duty” but a lot of fun with
new people who were so very
kind about showing me what to
do. Next thing I knew, Sue Yohn,
dragged me to a meeting of the
group. That was fun, too! From
there I graduated to being Barbara
Lenhart’s “dresser” and general
back stage gofer for “Senior Follies”. Another wonderful experience! So - although I’m surely not
ready for grease paint and lights - I
am happy to be part of The Entertainers. Joanie Byrnes
Our last story is from one who
started with me on “Charlie Brown
the Musical”...
Six years ago Elaine Ahern
asked me if I would like to help
with the Entertainers. Well, I said
yes and started in props with Carol
Shields and Polly Brown’s sister
Francel Lizotte. We had a lot of
fun. Three years ago I had a small
part. That also was fun, but I realized I wasn’t cut out to memorize lines, so I went back to props.
Then Claudia Weiss was leaving
as Director and after observing
all those years, I decided to try
it. Well, P.S. I did it and I think it
worked out great. My introduction
to theater was when I was 11 years
old I was in a church play called
“One Mad Night”; I don’t remember my part. Then I saw “Hair” off
Broadway! Again this year I will
be directing “Drinking Habits”,
another fun show. Hope to see you
there. Patty Sparany
Pat-one, Stage Manager
Entertainers
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THE GARDEN CLUB
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
Fashion Show on Friday,
November 4th.
Craft Fair on Saturday,
November 5th.
The Garden Club will not meet
until our first meeting for the new
season on Saturday, October 8th
following Coffee. This is the only
meeting before the Fashion Show
on Friday, November 4th. Please
remember that this year The Garden
Club also has the responsibility for
the Craft Fair on Saturday, November 5th. These are two very important events. Mark your calendar for
these two very important events and
attend the meeting on October 8th.
Remember the tables for the Craft
Fair are on a first come, first served
basis. Anyone who wishes a table
please contact Carol Shields. If you
know any crafters who may be interested in a table for our Saturday,
November 5th Fair, please ask them
to contact Carol Shields at 731-0481
or give them her information.
Thanks. See you at the meeting
on October 8th.
Rachelle DellaRocca
WHAT TO PLANT – AUGUST
Bedding Plants: The hottest days
of summer limit planting now to
heat tolerant coleus, kalanchoe, and
vinca.
Bulbs: Aztec lily, butterfly lily,
walking iris, and spider lily can be
planted any time of the year, even
late summer.
Herbs: Herbs that can be planted
from plants (not seeds) include bay
laurel, ginger, Mexican tarragon,
and rosemary.
Vegetables: Many cool-season
crops such as collards and onion
can be planted now, including a final crop of warm-season vegetables,
such as pepper. Tomato can also be
planted for the fall garden.
or irrigation problems. Be sure to
determine the cause so the proper
remedy is used. Use a sharp mower
blade and only remove 1/3 of grass
blade to reduce stress on the lawn.
Palms: If older fronds are yellowing, you may have a magnesium or
potassium deficiency. Apply an appropriate palm fertilizer. Nutrient
Deficiencies of Landscape and Fieldgrown Palms in Florida
Poinsettias: Pinch back poinsettias and mums before the end of the
month to allow time for buds to form
for winter bloom.
Ornamental Plants: Rapid
growth and leaching rains may result in nutrient deficiencies in some
plants. Fertilize those plants that
show signs of deficiencies.
Bedding Plants: For areas where
grass doesn’t grow well, try replacing it with versatile ground covers.
See: Your Florida-Friendly Landscaping TM Guide to Plant Selection
and Landscape Design.
nasturtium, celosia, and wax begonia for color into fall.
Bulbs: Plant gladiolus every 2
weeks to stagger blooming, staking
each plant. Add color, texture and
pattern to the garden with the many
varieties of Elephant’s Ear (Alocasia) available now.
Herbs: Plant herbs that tolerate the warm temperatures of early
fall, such as Mexican tarragon, mint,
rosemary, and basil.
Vegetables: Prepare the fall vegetable garden. Using transplants from
your local garden center will get the
garden off to a fast start, but seeds
provide a wider variety from which
to choose. Cool-season crops such as
broccoli, cabbage, collards, and lettuce can be planted.
ter to planting beds and monitor water needs.
Fertilize lawns: Fertilize bermudagrass with controlled-release
nitrogen (not a weed & feed) this
month. Wait until next month to fertilize centipedegrass and bahiagrass
lawns.
Check irrigation system: Before summer rains taper off, check
that irrigation systems are providing good coverage and operating
properly. See: How to Calibrate Your
Sprinkler System
Citrus: Fertilize citrus with a balanced fertilizer either this month or
in October. Use controlled-release
nitrogen as rain will not leach it from
the soil too quickly. See: Citrus Culture in the Home Landscape
Shrubs: Consider placing native
shrubs like beautyberry, marlberry,
firebush, and dahoon holly where
you can view the birds that enjoy
them.
WHAT TO DO – SEPTEMBER
Lawn problems: Continue to
monitor the lawn for signs of insect
damage. Fall armyworms, chinch
bugs, mole crickets, and sod webworms are still active this month.
See: Florida-Friendly LandscapDivide perennials and bulbs: ingTM Guide to Plant Selection and
WHAT TO PLANT
WHAT TO DO – AUGUST
Divide and replant perennials and Landscape Design Planting Shrubs
– SEPTEMBER
Lawn problems: Damaged areas
Bedding Plants: If summer beds bulbs that have grown too large or in Florida Landscapes.
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