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Southfork News

“FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS”

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER April 2015

Florida Snowbirds

Please consider sharing your thoughts on your experiences in being a Florida Snowbird. - Where do you visit from? Do you have any photos you can send and share with an article of where you have been this summer?

Where are all the hot vacation spots you have been to during the summer months?

Do you look forward to getting back to Florida each year?

Snow Birds

To all the snowbirds who will be leaving shortly,

On a regular basis I, send out emails when there are any happenings here at Southfork, such as deaths, sickness of a resident etc. during the summer months. If there are any happenings or excitement (hurricanes) here that you would not necessarily know about and would like to be kept up to date, I would gladly put you on my email mailing list.

I have quite a few that I send out regularly and my email address is: pkaygrossi@aim.com

Continue to view the newsletter on- line during the summer months ---- you can view them at:

www.floridacommunities.com/southfork

If you have any questions please give me a call at

567-6105. Looking forward to hearing from you and have a great summer!

Thanks, Phyllis Grossi, Editor

KEEP IN TOUCH!!!!!

Newsletter Information

Note, any information to be placed in the newsletter, must be submitted between the 1st and 15th of

every month. Please contact the editor (Phyllis Grossi) at 567-6105, pkaygrossi@aim.com or drop off

the information at 11150 Mesquite Dr. All newsletters can be viewed in color on the web site @

www.floridacommunities.com (click on Southfork at bottom of page.)

Suggestion Box

Suggestion Box is to be used to deposit, Annual Dues, Letters to the Board etc. All letters must

be signed or they will not be honored.

Office of Southfork

10808 U.S. 98, Dade City, Fl 33525

Phone: (352) 523-0022, Fax: (352)523-0611 After Hours: (352)206-4080

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ASSOCIATION OFFICERS:

President Tom Geyer 2014-2016

Vice President Jim McAdams 2014-2016

Secretary Peggy Elkins 2014-2016

Treasurer Mike Gallagher 2014-2016

Directors:

Priscilla Medeiros 2014-2016

Hollis Adams 2014-2016

Harvey Barber 2015-2017

Roger Layne 2015-2017

Mary Freund 2015-2017

Emergency CONTACT NUMBERS IN PASCO COUNTY (911)

Pasco Cty Sheriff 352-521-5131 Dade City Police 352-521-1493

Hurricane Updates 800-427-8340 Dade City Hospital 352-521-1100

Sick/Prayer List.

Alice Barstow Bob Downs Dot Cady Art Addington Mabel Ianson

Get Well Wishes To All!

In Memoriam

Marjorie Simpson Former resident

Bud Beunier Resident passed away

Our condolences to the family and friends!

New Residents

Carol Frost 10949 Tumbleweed Dr

Patricia Brown 10922 Prairie Dr

Dave & Kim Weaver 11104 Palamino Dr

Roy Tassinare & Lois Schell 11024 Ewing Dr

Arthur & Sherry Devereux 10842 Prairie Dr

Welcome to our Community of Southfork!

Wedding Anniversary

Craig & carol Whitbeck 4/18

Ron & Deb Shureb 4/18

Richard & Brenda Tetro 4/24

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I am looking for wedding anniversaries celebrated for each month of the year. We

have so many in this community who have shown wedded bliss for so many years and we

would like to acknowledge all.

Please submit to me (Phyllis) by the 15th of each month so it can be shared by all.

from Toms’ desk……

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The end of the 2014-2015 winter season is drawing near. As the season enters its wind-down

stage and our seasonal residents prepare to leave it seems only fitting that we reflect on the

months and days gone by.

First, I just want to take this time to thank our past president, Dot Cady for all the work she

has put into the association for so many years. Best of luck to you and now relax and enjoy.

One look around and you will be able to see for yourself what all of us working towards a

common goal have accomplished. In most cases it was the result of a coalition of residents all

chipping in and taking on the many tasks at hand. If we were to give credit it should be given

to all of you who took the time to attend meetings and to stay informed and give of your time

and talent.

It is now time to get down to the business at hand. We have a great team and all of us come

to the board with an amount of diversity allowing us to discuss various issues and make

decisions that will certainly enhance the quality of life here in Southfork. There is no us or

there is no them, it’s everyone working towards a common goal that will enable all to enjoy

our many activities and entertainment and to move forward into the months and years

ahead.

I would like to thank everyone for their patience over the past month while the officers and

directors put everything into place. We will continue the great work this HOA is all about and

that is to continue to have many activities and events and we will also listen to any

suggestions you may have.

Now that the season is entering its final phase a lot of our seasonal residents will be leaving

us this month. I’m hoping that you will take advantage of the events that we have scheduled

before you leave and then take with you memories of a great season that was filled with fun

and enjoyment. . Safe travels and have a good summer and hurry back!

Thank you again for all of your support,

Tom Geyer, President

Women’s Club

On March 4, 45 ladies met in the Clubhouse for their monthly meeting. The clubhouse was very well decorated by Pat Dicks, Brenda Knights and Mary Bolin. Thanks for a job well done. All the reports were read and approved. Thanks to Tanya Hahn for giving us 4 bags of Avon Products to be raffled. We celebrated the March birthdays: Linda Dickenson, Pat Dicks, Mary Bolin, Lynda Adams and Donna Elders. I want to thank everyone in the Community who supported us for our Fundraiser, "Soup Supper" followed by a Unique Fashion Show. Special thanks to our Manager’s, John and Sandy for their generous donation and help. Thanks to all the Ladies who made some very delicious soups, fantastic desserts and very good Cornbread. Thanks to Russ Wild and to Mike Miller and to all the models, we appreciate your help and it was so much fun. The fundraiser was a real success and after our expenses we made $886.00 for our Charity Committee. So much good is done by this committee. At this March meeting we were entertained by 20 Ladies from the “Zephyr Sound” Barbershop chorus and their songs and their voices were just beautiful and we hope to have them again. Next month our hostesses will be Jean Martens and Dee Martin.

Marielle Quain

Unique fashion Show

Submitted by, Kathy Gallick

Tonight was going to be a real treat. A variety of 18 soups, crusty

bread, corn muffins and delicious dessert along with drinks were

served for our dinner menu. One would think that would be enough,

but wait!! There was so much more to come. Bubba and Buford, our

masters of ceremonies entered our stage with a variety of valuable

information. They had assembled a variety of shall I say, very

attractive ladies, and were running a beauty pageant to select a Mizz

Southfork. Who would receive the valued plaque?

Each contestant was introduced, some showing their "wears" more

than others. Nails painted, hair fluffed and dresses adorned each put

her best foot forward. But knowledge must go along with beauty.

Although each contestant was as lovely as the last, knowledge also

counts. With that thought in mind, it was an extremely close race,

Miss Fast Food, that would be Bill Strickland, knowing the answer to

the very difficult question, What was the name of the Jetson's dog, and

she proudly answered "Astro" and was awarded the coveted plaque,

which I am certain will hang with joy in her home.

We loved all the very good sports who participated, thanks for making

our charity event such a success, also, thanks to Marielle for all her

hard work and planning.

Easter is the start of Spring

Time to sort out your Summer things

So sending wishes, just for you

Enjoy a wonderful Summer; whatever you do

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EASTER DINNER

Easter Ham (provided by the management) for our annual dinner will be

ready at 3pm on Sunday, April 5th

This is a Potluck and there will be a sign up sheet on the bulletin board for all

who would like to attend. Please sign up by April 1s.

We would like to invite all from Southfork on this special holiday to join your

fellow neighbor and friends for a fantastic feast.

Bring a dish to pass that will serve at least 8 to 10 people and also bring your

own table service of plate and utensils, Iced Tea will also be provided!.

The coffee will be perking so come and enjoy a cup and enjoy the day.

Hope to see you there and have a Happy Easter!!!!

Sponsored by Southfork HOA.

SATURDAY, APRIL 4TH @ 8AM TO 9AM

$3.00 PER PERSON

Last breakfast of the season!

SAUSAGE GRAVY/BISCUITS, SCRAMBLED EGGS &

HOME FRIES, Coffee, Tea and O.J.

Take home is available. Can’t get to the clubhouse? We will

deliver!

Contact, Tom Robinson…..Cell 1-540-529-8247

Dear Southfork Neighbors:

I have been an officer of the Association since 2003 and I have loved

working for the benefit off ALL Southfork residents? If you called or came to

my door, I didn't ask you if you are a member or not! I worked for you.

Member of the Association or not!

My greatest pleasure has been planning events and improvements to show that

this is where we would hopefully enjoy and be proud of for the rest of our

lives! I have come to the conclusion that it is time to step down!

While not being President, I will still be working for you all, whether you are

a member of the Association or not! Please feel free to call me! I will

help if I can!

Very special thank you's to Carol and Bob Sanborn for their care and support

during my very unexpected hospital trip and being just great neighbors! Thank

you Lonnie Layne for the hours you have spent in the waiting rooms while I

received treatments!

Thanks to my many friends for your hugs, calls, cards and visits !

Your membership of the Association is still very important insurance, it gives

you a voice in our future!

With much love to you all!

Dot Cady

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2015 Phone Directories have arrived at the office in case you did not get one yet!!!!

“Scavenger Hunt”

And

“Taco Tuesday”

Sponsored by Southfork HOA, April 21st

Thiis event is for HOA MEMBERS ONLY. The Scavenger Hunt will begin at 12:00 noon. You

must present your HOA membership card to pick up your “Scavenger Hunt” sheet at the

Clubhouse.

The scavenger hunt sheets will be given out only between 12:00 noon and 12:30pm.

Bring your completed sheets to the pavilion at 4:00pm. All correct sheets will be placed in a

bin and prizes will be awarded to the first, five (5) teams or person whose sheet is drawn

from the bin.

“TACO TUESDAY” will be at 4:00pm at the pavilion. There is no charge for the Taco Supper,

but you must bring your HOA membership card. Please bring your beverage of choice and

your lawn chair.

A sign up sheet for the Taco Supper will be at the clubhouse. The cut-off date is April 18th.

To our good neighbors and friends in Southfork.

What a wonderful Community to reside in! Your kindness and

thoughtfulness was much appreciated for all the gifts of food, lodging

and many cards. I’m sure Bud is proud and we are blessed to have all

of you as friends. Thank you from our hearts.

Rhoda Beunier and family

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Library News

Come visit our library and it should be easier to find a book because we have

alphabetically arranged all of the books by authors.

If anyone has any basic bookends that they are not using, we could use

them and would appreciate them so much.

Feel free to drop off any DVD's to further the DVD program we started.

Thank you,

Louise and Katie

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FaceBook group, Look us up and do a search looking for

“you know your from southfork when” and at the top of the

page hit either “like” or “join” and I will add you into this

group. This is a daily group interaction on anything from

weather, events and local community news. This site is

only for Southfork residents.

Thanks, Phyllis

Scheduling of the Clubhouse

To schedule a function in the Clubhouse, you must reserve the hall with the Association President

first. In most case’s the scheduled Association events takes priority over private party requests. Give

at least 30 days to 2 months advance notice for any scheduling and don’t assume the date is available.

The same thing goes for the Pavillion and the Pool area.

Call the President, Tom Geyer for a form that must be filled out for all reservations. This is a must, for

just in cases, of damage etc. and the host/ party holding the event will be held responsible and it must

be noted if alcohol beverages will be used.

If any questions on this procedure, please contact Tom.

Wednesday, March 11th, the bingo patrons celebrated the 4th birthday of the bingo machine which is so

great with the new verifier and the 2 TV’s that were purchased and so much more accurate.

There were 58 people in attendance and all you can eat pizza was available for everyone at intermission.

Before bingo started we had a visit from Brighthouse and they gave out 2 free gifts to all the people like

they have done in the past. Everyone loved the gifts and one of the gifts was a free bingo dabber.

Everyone was in a festive mood and a lot of good prizes were given out to the enjoyment of everyone.

To all the new residents, we hold bingo here at the hall every Wednesday all year long and do not close

during the summer months.

The doors are open at 5:15pm and we stop selling the bingo sheets at 6:15pm and bingo starts at 6:30pm.

To all the snowbirds……………….we look forward to having you back in the Fall!!

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!

Shuffleboard Tournament, March 12th, 2015

Sponsored by Park management

First place winners, Mary Freund and Les Meyers, with John and Sandi

Second place winners, Mary Jo Dye and Jim Knight with John and Sandi

Third place winners, Carol Quandt and Phil Ghiata with John and Sandi

Ron White and Pat Grossi preparing for the cooking of the Hotdogs!

Shuffleboard players

Cudo’s to Bob Lynch for doing such a great in coordinating this great annual event.

Thanks to all who helped in so many ways and a great big thank you to all who baked the delicious

cookies. We have to also thank Pete & Dixie Logoyda for an outstanding job of keeping everyone on

their toes and keeping up with all the scoring and for taking the pictures of the entire group.

We are looking forward to the nest year’s annual tournament already and this is a kick off for the

spring and summer and kind of a last hurray before all the snowbirds leave for their summer break.

Last but not least, we have to give a special thank you to John and Sandi for sponsoring this event and

for all their help!

Hurry Back all of you snowbirds…………the game will be waiting for you!

St Patrick’s Day Bonfire & Fun Day Dinner

Bahr’s provided the BB Chicken and Pulled Pork

Our entertainer, Larry Ruffner

Fun Day Dinner

Activity Committee

St Patrick’s Day Bonfire

A great big thank you to all who helped in anyway for both Fun Day Dinner and St Patrick’s

Day Bonfire.

Fun Day we had the BB Chicken and Pulled Pork with the Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Potato

salad and Dessert. For the Bonfire we had Hotdogs, Chips, Baked Beans and Dessert.

A special thank you to Larry Ruffner who was the MC at both events and at the Bonfire did a

music trivia to see who all could select the singer and music.

Great weather, great food, great participation and what more can you ask for in putting on a

party!

Our activity committee is doing a bang up job already and look for more great events coming

up in the near future.

Thank you Pete for the pictures!

Legend of the Lily

The proudest and most beautiful flower in the Garden of Gethsemane was the

white lily. The lily knew that it was special and would proudly lift its face

toward anyone who entered the garden.

One night, a stranger came into the garden to pray. He looked so sad and wept so

bitterly that the other flowers in the garden couldn’t help but hang their heads in sorrow too. But

not the lily……It continued to stand straight and proud, straining to catch the best rays of the

moonlight on its beautiful white face.

The next day, the lily was shaken by sad news. The man who had prayed so sorrowfully in the garden

had been sentenced to die by crucifixion. The lily was ashamed about how it had acted and turned its

head downward in its humility.

Since that first Good Friday, the lily has never lifted its head in pride again.

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The Pine tree Crosses

Pine trees know when it’s Easter……..

Begin watching in the tops of the trees about two weeks before Easter. Usually about the first week of

April, depending on the weather and the spring growth as to when the little yellow shoots will begin

to sprout and then branch off and form a cross.

When Easter Sunday arrives you should be able to see the little crosses on top of the pine trees.

As literally millions have seen the little crosses on top of the Pine Trees about 2 weeks before

Easter…being another witness of the Amazing Grace to the human race is something to see.

Pass this on to your little grandchildren and teach them that the Pine Trees know when it’s Easter!

A Weeds Lament -- by Walt Cheney -- Copyright 1995

How would you like a name,

That carries so much shame?

A name that comes with so much hate,

With death the desire to be your fate.

You say I'm useless growth or such,

Underbrush that doesn't matter much.

And just because I'm so small,

You think I don't matter much at all.

I may not be pretty you can say,

But God has made me just this way.

You think I'm wild, Oh! That's not true, I've just a drive for living same as you.

I do my best to multiply, And I'll do it every day until I die.

God said that's what I'm suppose to do, I think he said the same to you.

I have needs like all us weeds. A little space that is our place.

A little rain to ease our pain. A little sun to make living fun.

Some wind to carry my children, To places I know not where.

Thank God, they don't mind being vagabonds,

They'll grow most everywhere.

Please see me as a life like you, A plan of God that I pursue.

Don't be mean to me and if you can, Love me and I'll be your biggest fan.

NEIGHBORLY UNSUNG HERO’S

There have been many instances here in Southfork where there has been a sudden illness or death

occurring. During crisis times such as this there are so many here in our community who do not

hesitate and send out a helping hand to those who are in need.

On a weekly, daily, monthly basis many of these neighbors take care of those who are in desperate

need with visits, taking food, calling them by phone and in so many other numerous ways.

We are very thankful for the many residents who take on being kind and considerate and these

people never look for a “Thank you” and at this time I commend all who have and still are helping

others.

Thank you all and that is what makes living here in Southfork so…….FANTASTIC!!!!!

Phyllis G

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Nautical Memories Consignment Do you have items you no longer need? Since we can only have 2 carport sales a year, why not let me sell your items globally. I will do all the work and you will receive the benefits. Give me a call at: 215-534-7256. Patty _______________________

Avon: Catalogs are

available. Call Tanya or

Bobby 567-7125

tbhahnfl@yahoo.com

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Will rake your lawn for $5 a

bag. Bobby Hahn

567-7125

Services Offered

I am a master electrician

offering the following

services: Electrical,

Pressure Washing, Gutter

Cleaning, Minor Plumbing.

Also, transportation to or

from Orlando/Tampa

airports as well as the

Tampa Train/Bus stations.

Jerry McClellan

11040 Maverick Drive

Home: (352) 437-5219

Cell: (352) 999-2908

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Let us Do it For you

House cleaning, Laundry or

Ironing. Any job you need

done we can do. Call Ruth

C. or Tatianna. We also

open and close homes for

the seasonals. Year round

service. Dependable

631-374-3516

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Call 813-508-2805

Homecare

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Odd Jobs

I now work 8:30-1:30PM.

I am available after

1:30PM for odd jobs. No

job too big or too small.

Please leave a message

at 813-508-2805 and I

will return your call

ASAP.

Andy Davidson

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Weekly Calendar of Events

Sunday Church of Your Choice…”May I” card game @6pm

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Monday Coffee Hour @8am…Line Dance @10am…Poker @12 noon

(Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm… Hand & Foot @6pm

Euchre @6pm

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Tuesday Trash Pickup AM…(Fall/Winter) Mixed Shuffleboard @9am…

Exercise @10:30am…Sequence @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Men’s

Shuffleboard @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm

Bowling (Zephyrhills) @noon…Poker @5:00pm…DBL Pinochle 6pm

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Wednesday Blue bag Trash pickup 1st & 3rd Wednesday……

Quilting @9am… Bridge @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Men’s

Shuffleboard @1pm…Bingo@6:30pm, doors open @5:15pm

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Thursday Hand & Foot @9am…Dominoes @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Men’s

Shuffleboard @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm

Poker @5:00pm…”Alley” Board game @6pm…

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Friday Trash pickup… (Fall/Winter) Mixed Shuffleboard @9am…Exercise

@10:30am…(Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…Poker @12noon

WII FIT @9am

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Saturday “TOPS” Weight Loss @9am…Bocce @10am…”65” game @6pm…Poker @5pm…

Apr 1st (Wed) Women’s Club 9:30am (Bring 2 cans food for needy)

Apr 3rd (Fri) Men’s Breakfast group 9am

Apr 4th (Sat) Sausage breakfast 8 to 9am (Last breakfast of the season)

Apr 5th (Sun) Easter Dinner 3pm (bring a dish to pass)

Apr 12th (Sun) Card bingo 6pm (bring $2.00 in dimes)

Apr 20th (Mon) Assn officer/directors 9am

Apr 21st (Tues) Scavenger Hunt and Taco Tues 4pm (HOA event)

Apr 26th (Sun) Card bingo 6pm (bring $2.00 in dimes)

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TUESDAY MOVIE NIGHT

The “Activity Committee” is seeking your opinion on an activity for all residents

during the summer (June, July and August). Movie night would be on the first

Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at the clubhouse.

We would show newly released movies on a large screen and serve popcorn and

everyone would bring their own beverage.

Please let us know if you would be interested in attending this activity. You can

put your ideas for the movies you would like in the Suggestion box or by signing

the sheet at the clubhouse.