2010-10_lake_hammock_village_newsletter

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Lake Hammock Village

Homeowners Association

Board of Directors 2010

Officers and Directors

President: Judy Dixon 2011*

Vice Pres.:

Secretary: Donna Chilton 2010*

Treasurer: Gail Seal 2010*

Director: Herman Biba 2011*

Director: George Palmer 2010*

Director: Walter Strohmaier 2010*

*Denotes term ends at the end of the noted year

Committee Chairs

Activities (October): Lori Johnsen 588-1599

Gator Tales: Tammy Anthis 353-1959

Phone Squad: Jane Biba 422-6531

Sunshine: Marileigh Osborn 421-6289

Welcome: Marilyn Smith 421-1018

“Gator Tales” is available online at: http://floridacommunities.com/lake-hammock-newsletter.

October 2010

The Unofficial Newsletter of Lake Hammock Village

Tammy Anthis, Editor

The Unofficial Newsletter of Lake Hammock Village

Tammy Anthis, Editor

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Manager Notes

As October arrives so do some of our winter residents ~ Welcome Home”

We have had a long hot summer and hopefully our returning winter residents will bring some cooler temperatures with them! As our weather cools and we are able to be outside more to enjoy our Florida sunshine it is a good time

to take a look around your home and check for repairs and upkeep needed…don‟t forget to check your lamp post as well.

SOLICITORS

It is posted “No Solicitors” are allowed in the park. If a solicitor should approach you, please advise them that there is no soliciting

allowed. If they don‟t leave call the police.

As per our Rules and Regulations # 15 ~ Your dog or cat MUST be on a leash outside your home. This includes your yard or

driveway. I have been receiving numerous complaints about dog owners not having their animal on a leash when outside their home.

Please pet owners keep your dog on a leash at all times when not inside your home. Thank you.

The mowing of the “back 40” is scheduled for this month.

To the residents who have called, emailed or come by the office to clarify or confirm something that they were told by another resident. This

action really helps to keep down the rumors and gossip that might be considered „truthful and actual‟ (which sometimes is not the case) to a minimum. Thank you again. Note: A few of these emails and phone calls

have come from our winter or vacationing residents who wanted clarification or confirmation before they return so they do not repeat something that is

not truthful or actual. Renee` October 2010

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Facts about October

Gemstone: opal and the tourmaline Flower: calendula

October is the tenth month of the year. October was the 8th month in the early

Roman calendar. October has had 31 days since the time of the Roman emperor

Augustus.

The first frost usually happens in October in the North Temperate Zone. Leaves

change to their brilliant colors, and begin to fall, making the ground a beautiful

haven of color. The farmers have to finish harvesting of the crops, but winter isn't

here yet. The cold won't stay. In fact, we will still have warm days ahead.

Most birds have left for the south by the first frost, but the sparrows love the

weather. They are seed eaters, and eat many weed seeds that would otherwise

damage the next field crops.

Farmers bring in the last of the fall crops and either store or ship them to other

parts of the world. In some parts, apples and grapes are still on the trees and

vines. Many apples are harvested at the end of October.

Football usually dominates the scene in October. Hockey also begins its season in

October. And, the World Series will steal some of the spotlight from other sports.

The Angel of October is Barbiel - October is the month of breathtaking beauty.

Nature dazzles our eyes with one last hurrah before retiring for the winter,

cloaking the trees in vivid hues of burgundy, gold, and orange. The trees' beautiful

colors were there all along, but were hidden by conformity of green. They shed

their green uniform to reveal their individual beauty, because the changing season

alters their daily dose of sunlight. Circumstances force them to change their

colors. The luckiest among us are like the trees ~ when change comes during the

seasons of life, they emerge in their own glorious coat-of-many-colors, woven from

the threads of both the good and the bad that is cast upon them. Barbiel is at your

side when change enters your life, and is ever-present to give the support you need

to weather the transformation.

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Holidays in October

The first week of October is Fire Prevention Week in

the United States. Do you know what to do in case of a

fire? Make sure you change the battery in your smoke detector this month and

also make sure the fire extinguisher is functioning properly.

Columbus Day honors Christopher Columbus' first voyage to America in 1492.

Columbus Day became a legal federal holiday in the United States in 1971. It is

celebrated on the second Monday in October. Before 1971, a number of states

celebrated Columbus Day on October 11th . Cities and organizations sponsor

parades and banquets on Columbus Day.

Thanksgiving – In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated on

October 11th We want to wish all our Canadian friends and

residents a Happy Thanksgiving.

Halloween - It started almost 2000 years back, when the

Pagans used to celebrate the last day of the Celtic year to

honor the dead known as All Hallows’ Eve (October 31st ). It

is the evening before All Saints Day (November 1st), which

was created by Christians to convert pagans. It is an

important date on the Catholic calendar, a time to observe

and honor saints. As per the traditions, it is believed that the spirits of the dead

return to where they lived and the witches, demons as well as the evil spirits

become active.

A traditional food is eaten during this time known as “barnbrack”. It is a fruitcake

and is believed that while eating if someone finds a ring in the cake it means he or

she will get married soon or if they get a piece of straw good luck is on its way.

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October Happenings

Lake Hammock Village October activity calendar is reflecting the return of cooler

weather and our winter residents. We welcome both equally!!

Monday, October 4th at 1:00 pm sees our crafting group

gathering again. We plan to create fall wreaths. Watch for the

sign-up sheet which will go up the last week of September.

The HOA Board will meet on Tuesday, October 5th at 7:00 pm.

The activity committee will gather at 2:00 pm on Thursday, October 7th to finalize

November's calendar of events.

Friday, October 8th will find the early diner's eating at Long

Horn's Steakhouse in Winter Haven. Gather at the club house at

4:30 pm to carpool to the restaurant.

The Home Owners Association meeting will convene at 7:00 pm,

Tuesday October 12th.

8:30 am Saturday, October 16th is time to join with other Lake

Hammock Villagers for breakfast at R-Place Eatery.

Bring your favorite dessert to celebrate National Dessert Month

with our October birthday/anniversary get together Sunday, October

17th at 6:30 pm. Sign up to let us know what fabulous dessert you will

be bringing! A classic movie will follow at 7:00 pm.

Ladies Lunch is scheduled for Tuesday, October 19th at the Back Porch. Gather at

the club house at 11:00 am to car pool to the restaurant. Come prepared to enjoy the

rural setting and the antiques along with the tasty offerings from the restaurant.

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National Fire Prevention Month is also observed in October. A

representative of the Haines City Fire and Rescue will join us on

Wednesday morning, October 27th at 8:45 am. to help us learn the

ABC's of fire extinguishers. The program includes an informative

video presentation and discussion on the proper use of fire

extinguishers, PLUS an opportunity for each person to extinguish a

fire using the new Bulls Eye digital fire extinguisher hands-on training

system. This system utilizes realistic, self-generating digital flames

which respond directly to the trainee's actions. If

trainees fail to use the proper technique, the flames

respond accordingly – flames can diminish, grow

gradually or reignite. Please sign-up for this event so the Fire

Inspector can bring enough materials for all who participate! Enjoy your

coffee and doughnuts while learning something new.

“Dining by the book” will gather at 4:30 pm on Friday,

October 29th to carpool. Watch for the sign-up sheet to find out

where we're going.

Are you ready for your inner child to emerge and have an evening

of foolish-ness? Sunday, October 31st is Halloween and we'll

have our monthly pot luck starting at 6:00 pm. Come in

costume, bring a fall favorite to eat and enjoy an evening with

other ghosts and goblins. (Please consider signing up to host this

activity.)

Looking ahead to November the committee would like you to save Saturday, November

6th – 7-10 pm. for a Welcome Back dance with one of our own residents as our DJ Ron

for the evening. Saturday, November 13th is the date for the fall garage sale. Mark

these dates on your calendar.

COMING SOON!!! The 2011 Enjoyment Book will be available mid-October. Enjoy

outings, services, a variety of events at a 2 for 1 price. L H V folks do a Dining by the

Book once a month.

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HAINES CITY COMMUNITY

CALENDAR

(For more information call Parks & Recreation

Department 421-3700)

Farmers Market: Every Wednesday at Railroad Park

Saturday, October 2nd: Health Fair – Lake Eva Banquet Hall – 9-2 PM

Saturday, October 16th: Cruise In – Railroad Park 5-9 PM

Sunday, October 17th: Music in the Park – Lake Eva Park 2-8 PM

Saturday, October 23rd: Bike Fest – Railroad Park 4-9 PM

Saturday, October 30th: Fall Festival – 10 am – 2 pm

Events Around the Area

Lakeridge Winery Vintage Venture - $2

Vintage car show and music from the 50’s and 60’s

Saturday, October 9th – 10 AM – 5 PM

Sunday, October 10th – 11 AM – 5 PM

Celebration Events

Saturday, October 2nd – Neighborhood Porch and Yard Sale

Friday, October 8th /Saturday, October 9th – Oktoberfest with falling leaves

Leaves fall at 7:00, 8:00, and 9:00 pm

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Halloween

Find and circle all of the words that are hidden in the grid.

The remaining letters spell an activity played on Halloween.

APPLES

BATS

BLACK CAT

BROOMSTICK

CANDLE

CANDY

CEMETERY

COFFIN

COSTUME

DRACULA

FRIGHTENING

FULL MOON

GHOSTS

GHOULS

GOBLINS

GRAVEYARD

JACK O LANTERN

MASK

MUMMY

NIGHT

PUMPKIN

SCARECROW

SCARY

SCREAM

SKELETON

SKULL

SPIDERS

TOMBSTONE

VAMPIRE

WEREWOLF

WITCHES

ZOMBIE

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Sick List Please keep these people in your thoughts and prayers:

Olive Craighton – The Meadows at Cypress Gardens – she

would love to have visitors. After 2:00 pm is good.

Ed Franici – had a serious fall

Bruce Lemay - Home

Helen Sheets – Savannah Court of Haines City

If you know of anyone that is sick or in the hospital please let Marileigh Osborn

(421-6289) know so she can get a card to them.

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In Memoriam

Gerry Heidenreich – former resident of LHV passed away on

September 7th

Helen Trvdik – lived at 149

Chuck & Bee Koenig – daughter passed away

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October Birthdays

1st Karen Butcher

1st Paul Heidenreich

1st Dorothy Huvar

3rd Nancy Roy

3rd Lorraine Sharples

4th Gina Mabry

5th Eileen Lingrven

5th Elaine Pepe

7th Jim Mullison

11th Cathy Strohmaier

13th Marian Spiegel

14th Robert Atteridge

18th Jack Conley

19th Reta Cramer

21st Charles Boston

21st Lorraine Dezinski

21st Kathy Post

22nd Stacy Anthis

23rd Connie Marion

23rd Mona Morris

24th Renee DeJane

24th Camille Gentry

24th Helen Shevlin

25th Jane Biba

27th Terry DeJane

27th Robert Post

28th Phillip Greenfield

October Anniversaries

1st Robert & Pauline Atteridge

50 years

2nd Willard & Edna Davidson

56 years

7th Merrill & Ellen Davis

4 years

9th Wayne & Carol Saunders

45 years

10th David & Mary Schnopp

29 years

11th Don & Helen Sheets

52 years

12th Peter & Helen Shevlin

8 years

14th Walter & Caroline Paulovske

41 years

16th Robert & Janice Chapman

23 years

16th Greg & Annaliese

Schamerloh – 17 years

19th James & Charlotte Hooton

20 years

24th Rick & Bonnie Opalewski

35 years

29th Harold & Georgia Cantrall

59 years

30th Charles & Debra Kemp

28 years

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Words to Live By

I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family

for less gray hair or a flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become kinder to

myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend. I don't

chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for

buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avante garde

on my patio. I am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant.

I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they

understood the great freedom that comes with aging.

Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 AM

and sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the

60 &70's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love ... I will.

I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and

will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying

glances from the jet set. They, too, will get old.

I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as

well forgotten. And I eventually remember the important things.

Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not

break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when

somebody's beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken hearts are what give us

strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine

and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect.

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I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to

have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. So

many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn

silver.

As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other

people think. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to

be wrong.

So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the

person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still

here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about

what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day (if I feel like it).

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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.

Tammy Anthis (Editor) Gator Tales Staff:

(863) 353-1959 Nancy Belski

50 Sargent St Mary Ann Donovan

[email protected] Richard & Marion Spiegel

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Grandma’s Attic

I would like to have you start up "grandma's attic" again. This summer

I have had folks here at LHV who have had many needs. A lot of needs I couldn't

fill. We are all in the same boat and never know when we will need help, be it in

need of material things, actual help or just a "HUG". It never hurts anyone of us

to give a ride, stop at Wal-Mart and get something for someone, loan a shower

chair or give a word of encouragement.

We are in need of items that you are willing to loan. Any medical equipment,

walkers, showers chairs, wheelchairs, bedside commodes any devices that you may

have that you used in the home rehab setting.

We also could use any bedding items, aerobeds, cots, rollways, baby and toddler

stuff, playpens, highchairs, strollers and all kinds of "bouncy" stuff.

Once again, I will explain how "Grandma's Attic" works. Folks offer to lend

"stuff". I compile a list of available "stuff" with items, lenders name, address and

phone. When you need an item, YOU PERSONALLY CONTACT THE LENDING

PARTY to see if item is available. The list of items will appear in the Gator Tales

and will be located on the board in the clubhouse.

I really need your generosity to show through. My list is short and sometimes the

need is great.

THANKS................... BARBARA PUND 863 419 8231- 93 Reineke RD or

[email protected]

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New Residents

Welcome to our community! Judy & Thomas Parker

119 Silver Crest Drive

Please add them to your directory

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Happy Senior

Halloween

You know you are too old

to Trick or Treat When:

10. You get winded from knocking on the door.

9. You have to have another kid chew the candy for you.

8. You ask for high fiber candy only.

7. When someone drops a candy bar in your bag, you lose your balance and

fall over.

6. People say: “Great Boris Karloff Mask,” and you’re not wearing a mask.

5. When the door opens you yell, “Trick or …” and can’t remember the rest

4. By the end of the night, you have a bag full of restraining orders.

3. You have to carefully choose a costume that won’t dislodge your hairpiece

2. You’re the only Power Ranger in the neighborhood with a walker.

And the number one reason Seniors should not go Trick or Treating

1. You keep having to go home to use the restroom.

Have a fun Halloween and hope to see you all out at

LHV clubhouse on Oct. 31st for the Halloween

Costume Pot Luck.

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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9:30 AM

Water Aerobics

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7:00 PM

Ladies’ Poker

3 4 9:30 AM

Water Aerobics

1:00 PM Crafts

7:00 PM Men's Poker

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7:00 PM HOA Board

Meeting

6 8:30 AM Coffee/Donuts

9:30 AM Water Aerobics

7:00 PM Men’s Poker Dominoes

7 8:00 AM

Men's Breakfast 11:00 AM

Line Dance 2:00 - Activ.

Meeting 7:00 PM

Bingo

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4:30 PM Early Bird

Dining

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7:00 PM

Ladies’ Poker

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7:00 PM

Men's Poker

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7:00 PM HOA

Meeting




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Line Dance

7:00 PM Bingo

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9:30 AM

Water Aerobics

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8:30 AM Breakfast R-Eatery

7:00 PM

Ladies’ Poker

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Birthday/ Anniversary Celebration

7:00 PM Movie

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7:00 PM

Men's Poker

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11:00 AM Ladies Lunch




21 8:00 AM


Line Dance

7:00 PM Bingo

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9:30 AM

Water Aerobics

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7:00 PM

Ladies’ Poker

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7:00 PM

Men's Poker

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6:30 Texas Hold'em

27 8:30 AM Fire Safety

Talk Coffee/Donuts



28 8:00 AM

Men's Breakfast

11:00 AM

Line Dance

7:00 PM Bingo

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4:30 PM Dining By The Book

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7:00 PM

Ladies’ Poker

31 6:00 PM Halloween

Costume Pot Luck

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Documents

welcome home

returning winter residents

winter isnt

vacationing residents

dog owners

fall crops

gator tales

field crops