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YOUR 2016 BOARD

PRESIDENT - Harvey Raymond (Nancy) (518) 307-1075

SECRETARY – June Vermeersch (Larry) (239) 671-3601

TREASURER – Clark Cox (Sue) (763) 843-8647

ROADS & DRAINS – VICE PRESIDENTPeter Miller (Jane) (239) 543-1447

POOL– Ed Silva (508) 264-1991(Cynthia)

COMPOUND - Pat Massier (Brian) (239) 567-0777

GROUNDS & BLDG. – Dannie Childers(Nancy) (419) 307-0921

CLUBHOUSE - ASST. SEC.- Jeri Grimm (239) 851-9273

REFUSE - Joe Felton(Marlene) (239) 839-4500

CVLA Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 – 12:00

April Newsletter cutoff 03/16

Speed limit in CV is 15 MPH

MAINTENANCE FEE DUE MARCH 1 - $70.00 NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALES MARCH 4 & 5

Village Breakfast - Sat. Mar 5 7:30-9:00am MARDI GRAS MARCH 6 Board Workshop – Mar 7 (Mon.) Board of Directors Meeting – Mar 8 (Tues.) CVLA Activities – Residents’ Meeting March 10 HOBBY SHOP DINNER March 12 ST. Patrick’s Day Parade March 17 Ceramic Club Dinner March 19 THE HAT AFFAIR March 20 Ladies’ Spring Celebration Event March 24 Pot luck 5:30 – Sat March 26 Advertisers in this newsletter are not in any way sanctioned or approved by Carriage Village Landowners Association. Please make sure all contractors have proof of insurance and a license to perform.

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NO METALWOOD (4 ft sections) ROOFING MATERIAL TILE CERAMICS CONCRETE BRICK STONESPLASTER BOARD FLOORING

Building Material must be broken down to allow for maximum space in bin.

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Unsure if Construction material? Checkwith Office for proper disposal information. 543-2771

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Prevent-Mosquitoes

Whether you leave for the summer or stay at Carriage Village, please consider the following information.

Mosquitoes are iconic summer (perhaps longer in Florida) pests , but they can cause more problems than just itchy bites, such as transmitting dangerous illnesses and viruses. You can only to do much to stop them from biting. The best way to manage a mosquito problem is to tackle it at its heart: keep the mosquitoes from breeding.

Empty, drain, or cover all things that can and may hold water. Areas of your backyard or porch may have spots where rainwater can pool. Barrels and trash cans tend to collect rainwater extremely well. Old tires, empty bottles, buckets, and other small containers can condense water vapor into tiny pools. Empty and drain all pools of water and cover them up to prevent more water from gathering.

Change water collection pans for plant pots weekly. When you water your plants, the excess water will run through the soil and collect in a pan. If you have any outdoor plants, these collection pans are a prime location for mosquitoes to breed. Empty and clean the pans at least once a week, preferably more frequently.

Clean bird baths weekly. If you have a bird bath outside your house, the stagnant water is a great place for mosquitoes to lay eggs. Minimize mosquitoes breeding there by changing the water and scrubbing down the bath at least once a week, preferably more frequently.

Repair or prevent outside leaks. Plumbing that runs outside can be affected by exposure to the weather, resulting in minor leaks. Window air conditioners often drip condensation, which can pool on the ground. Dripping outdoor faucets also pool on the ground. Repair these problems to minimize water collection as much as possible.

Keep the rain gutters and drains clean. If they are filled with debris, they will trap water during the next rainfall instead of letting it drain. Mosquitoes will then breed in this standing water.

Prevent other sources of standing water. Standing water is the number one breeding spot for mosquitoes. Sometimes, it is nearly impossible to find all bodies of standing water and draining them. However, there are a few precautions you can take to prevent water from building up. Here are some tips to get you started:

• Get rid of any unused pots or bins, or turn them upside down so they don't collect water.

• Keep trash and recycling bins covered. If you can't, try drilling drain holes into the bottom of them.

• Keep a fine-mesh screen over rain barrels, water tanks, and cisterns.• Take a look at your plants. Are any of them collecting water in between the leaves

and the stems? If so, consider poking a tiny hole with a pin into those areas to allow for proper drainage.

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MARCH BIRTHDAYS DATE MARCH BIRTHDAYS DATE Joann Miller 1-Mar Janet Van Hoose 17-Mar Suzanne Dillenger 2-Mar Pat Massier 17-Mar Linda Smith 2-Mar Lorraine Satterlee 17-Mar William Gentry 3-Mar Carlene Van Laningham 18-Mar Joan Cihosky 4-Mar Dale York 18-Mar Sue Chambers 5-Mar Dorothy Bucher 18-Mar Dannie Childers 6-Mar William Harris 18-Mar Bob Stears 7-Mar Joseph Bouillon 19-Mar Doris Rodriquez 7-Mar Mary Jo Gries 19-Mar Teresa Boucher 7-Mar Joe Felton 19-Mar Janice Carpenter 7-Mar Fran Olson 20-Mar Sue Walters 8-Mar David Bunch 20-Mar Bob Edmonds 8-Mar Jerry Dengler 21-Mar John Warren 9-Mar Glenna Morris 21-Mar Marsha Stephens 9-Mar Ed Stiegmann 21-Mar MIldred Hallett 10-Mar Bob Bove 22-Mar Pat Ball 10-Mar Clyda O'Connell 22-Mar Catherine Coleman 10-Mar Bob Bell 23-Mar Glenda Thomas 11-Mar Louis Quarandillo 25-Mar Pat Balasko 11-Mar Elma Childers 26-Mar Lorna Legault 12-Mar Ed Strong 27-Mar Patrick O'Connell 12-Mar Evelyn Kruger 29-Mar Gary Peterson 15-Mar Beverly Coulson 30-Mar Jean Longfellow 16-Mar Janice Alexander 30-Mar Rebecca Gulde 16-Mar Vivian Gray 31-Mar

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SUNSHINE CLUB NEWS

Sympathy cards to: Bonnie Richards on the death of her husband Donald Linda McGough & Tom Shank on the loss of their sister Get Well Wishes to: Bryan Ryder

Please Notify Jane Hart @ 239 567-1311 if cards need to be sent.

Village Breakfast 50/50 Winners Feb 2016

1. Harold Kinder 2. Norman Cooper 3. Sue Chambers 4. Robert Trobaugh 5. 5. Bill Kline 6. Ray Renner 7. Max Mahrenholz 8. Larry Carpenter

RED HATSMarch 10th Red Hat Luncheon

We’re going to visit the Asia Buffet at 1706 S. Del Prado in Cape Coral. If you haven’t been here, you will be surprised at the amount of food and the price. You can enjoy a large variety of main entrées, make your own dish at the Hibachi grill station, and choose selections from the raw and salad bars and sushi and dessert stations. The price is $8.99 for all you can eat. If you watch the local flyers and papers, you can clip coupons for $1-$2 off- which they will honor. Meet at the clubhouse at 11:00 am. (right after the activities meeting). If you would like to attend, please sign up on the list posted on the bulletin board by the library in the clubhouse or call Sue by Tuesday, March 8th-(763 843-8648).

Join us for this fun outing!!

Exercise Luncheon Friday March 18th. Time 12-1, Cost $1.00. Sign up sheet for food and drink on activities Board Hosted by Sherry Powell 239-634-7429

COMING ATTRACTIONS The performance is ‘Sister Act’. It is on March 17, 2016, Thursday, for the matinee. It is about a Disco Diva who witnesses a crime. The police hide her in the last place anyone would think to look … A Convent. Masquerading as a nun, she breathes new life into the Church, but in the process, blows her cover. This high spirited musical comedy based on the hit film of the same title is a shining tribute to the universal power of friendship. The cost is $49.00 and includes the show, dinner buffet and the gratuity. We must have your reservation and payment for the show by February 29, 2016. Grace Bateman or Carolyn Combs can take your reservations.

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MARCH 5th BREAKFAST MENU; SCRAMBLED EGGS, HAM & GRITS

COFFEE & JUICE Tickets available at the door $5.00

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SUNSHINE CLUB NEWS

Sympathy cards to: Bonnie Richards on the death of her husband Donald Linda McGough & Tom Shank on the loss of their sister Get Well Wishes to: Bryan Ryder

Please Notify Jane Hart @ 239 567-1311 if cards need to be sent.

Village Breakfast 50/50 Winners Feb 2016

1. Harold Kinder 2. Norman Cooper 3. Sue Chambers 4. Robert Trobaugh 5. 5. Bill Kline 6. Ray Renner 7. Max Mahrenholz 8. Larry Carpenter

RED HATSMarch 10th Red Hat Luncheon

We’re going to visit the Asia Buffet at 1706 S. Del Prado in Cape Coral. If you haven’t been here, you will be surprised at the amount of food and the price. You can enjoy a large variety of main entrées, make your own dish at the Hibachi grill station, and choose selections from the raw and salad bars and sushi and dessert stations. The price is $8.99 for all you can eat. If you watch the local flyers and papers, you can clip coupons for $1-$2 off- which they will honor. Meet at the clubhouse at 11:00 am. (right after the activities meeting). If you would like to attend, please sign up on the list posted on the bulletin board by the library in the clubhouse or call Sue by Tuesday, March 8th-(763 843-8648).

Join us for this fun outing!!

Exercise Luncheon Friday March 18th. Time 12-1, Cost $1.00. Sign up sheet for food and drink on activities Board Hosted by Sherry Powell 239-634-7429

COMING ATTRACTIONS The performance is ‘Sister Act’. It is on March 17, 2016, Thursday, for the matinee. It is about a Disco Diva who witnesses a crime. The police hide her in the last place anyone would think to look … A Convent. Masquerading as a nun, she breathes new life into the Church, but in the process, blows her cover. This high spirited musical comedy based on the hit film of the same title is a shining tribute to the universal power of friendship. The cost is $49.00 and includes the show, dinner buffet and the gratuity. We must have your reservation and payment for the show by February 29, 2016. Grace Bateman or Carolyn Combs can take your reservations.

Village Breakfast

MARCH 5th BREAKFAST MENU; SCRAMBLED EGGS, HAM & GRITS

COFFEE & JUICE Tickets available at the door $5.00

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Carriage Village will be having their carport sales on March 4th & 5th starting at 8:00. We hope that lots of people will participate. Now is a good time. This sale will be advertised in the Neighbor/Shopper, Craigslist and also out front.

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Program Schedule for Monday Morning CoffeeTBA - N ft Myers Recreation Center & SHARE ClubMarch 14 – Carriage Village Quilting Group - will display their work and artistry

Carriage Village will be having their carport sales on March 4th & 5th starting at 8:00. We hope that lots of people will participate. Now is a good time. This sale will be advertised in the Neighbor/Shopper, Craigslist and also out front.

Betty & Lucky 5567-7955

Program Schedule for Monday Morning CoffeeTBA - N ft Myers Recreation Center & SHARE ClubMarch 14 – Carriage Village Quilting Group - will display their work and artistry

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THE HAT AFFAIRSunday March 20, 2016

You must wear a hat7:00 – 10:00 PM $5.00 Per Person

Entertainment by The Hat BoysBYOB & SNACKS

Tickets see:Bim Adams 705-862-2145Dale York 765-524-5802

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HAPPY St. Patrick’s Day!

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If you have a Name, Address, Telephone number, or E-mail address change please fill out the form below and deposit it in the black mailbox beside the office or provide it to the office directly.

NAME_______________________________________

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OTHER CHANGES__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Additional forms available at office

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If you have a Name, Address, Telephone number, or E-mail address change please fill out the form below and deposit it in the black mailbox beside the office or provide it to the office directly.

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OTHER CHANGES__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Additional forms available at office

PARK PARTYThe January 23, 2015 Park Party, sponsored by your activities club and contributed to by The Board of Directors,

Ceramics Club, Village Breakfast, The Hobby shop and Monday morning coffee group was a great day for 240+ who attended. I would like to start by saying THANK YOU to all who helped, without you it would have not been successful. There were too many to name but again …

THANK YOU.220 people enjoyed the delicious sloppy Joe lunch thanks to Brenda Brown and her kitchen crew and served to you by

Lori Gates and her serving crew.

Our baking completion provided us with some wonderful deserts.The pie contest gave us 3 winning pies1st place Cherry Supreme pie by Nancy Childers2nd place went to June Vermeersch’s Sugar Free Strawberry pie 3rd place to Bonnie Clouse with a Montgomery pieThe cake contest winners were1st place Pat Massier Chocolate Expresso cake2nd place Kathy Latchum for Bunny’s Coconut cake3rd place Sandra Kline’s Black Forest cakeRecipes are attached.The winners who received cash prizes were for the Guessing game are Sue Wettrick, Howard Boucher and Clark Cox who guessed 489 which was exactly correct (needs to go to the casino)Hula hoop Harold Kinder & David ChristieBean Bag toss Ray Razor & Janice RenaudRing Toss Brenda York & Joe MessierBocci Sharon Gentry & Larry JacquesBid Euchre Max Mahrenholz & Cecile MessierLadder Golf Larry Carpenter, Richie Hebert, Jack SchlueterWater Toss Dave Bunch & Bill GentryMinature Golf Dale York, Linda McGough & Lori GatesShuffleboard (Tied) Al Finney & Ray Miller

There was a Caricature artist and many more were able to get their picture drawn, not to mention the winners of the 35 door prizes that were given out through the day and at the end of the day, for all who were still there, we had a special treat.We had a great day and a good time, I hope you did too. Respectfully submitted Nick & Donna Soldano

1. Courtesy visitor parking in the compound has been changed. It is now 2 spots against the fence bordering Sante Fe to the left of the gate and 2 spots immediately to the right of the gate when you face Conestoga. Another space is set aside for RVS and travel trailers.This is only available for a period of three (3) weeks for visitors. Visitors using this parking will be assigned spaces on a first come, first served basis and reservations can be made up to two (2) weeks in advance. Visitors using this parking must register at the office and provide proof of ownership, registration, and insurance. All vehicles must have valid tags. Visitors will be issued a parking permit with an expiry date which will be returned to the office when the space is vacated. The permit will be prominently displayed so as to be visible from the outside of the vehicle. If the three (3) week time limit is exceeded, the vehicle may be towed at the owner’s expense.

2. If you require outside storage, go to the office. Spots are assigned on a first come basis.3. If you rent a spot, you must comply with Lee County Ordinances – no debris, refuse, loose items or materials stored on the

ground or against the fence, no abandoned vehicles, etc.4. Only people residing in Carriage Village who own property may rent an outside space and store property on it. They

cannot be sub-let or “loaned” to others such as neighbors or renters.5. Cars, trucks, boats, RVs, trailers, etc. must be registered to the lessee. No unregistered vehicles.6. CVLA has the right to remove property for violation of the policy or rules and regulations at the owner’s expense.7. No commercial business is to be carried on and no storage of commercial vehicles is permitted.Failure to provide the yearly

lease payment by January 31 of each year (due January 1 with a 30 day grace period) will terminate the storage agreement. Any property still in the inside or outside storage area, whichever is leased, will be removed by Carriage Village and any cost charged to the home owner who leased the space.

8. Proof of ownership, registrations, and insurance is required for all stored vehicles, cars, trucks, trailers, boats, etc. and is to be provided annually.

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WARNING:

Pick up your dog’s poop?Every single person who has cared for a lawn has cleaned up after a DOG/CAT they didn’t reside with. Lazy owners walk their dogs and don’t bother cleaning up after them. Owners who have their own dogs become irritated when piles (not their own dog’s) have accumulated on their property and no one claims ownership. Yes, irresponsible owners who don’t clean up after their dog need to be held accountable for their actions, If you or your dog are identified the Animal Control Office will be notified.

How many times do you have to be reminded? A pet is your responsibility… Every Month someone brings this complaint to the office… How many different ways is there to ask? If you are not lazy but unable to scoop get a long handled shovel or rake.

It’s disgusting and unsanitary!!

(Ord. 75-10, 9-13-2010)

§ 4-9 Nuisance animals. Domesticated animals including dogs, cats and ferrets.

It shall be unlawful for any owner or owner's agent to fail to care for or control owned animals that become a nuisance. The owner of every animal shall be responsible for the removal of any excreta deposited by the animal on public walks, recreation areas, private property, or any other place where such excreta deposits may create a nuisance injurious to the public health.

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CVLA ACTIVITIES REPORT FEBRUARY 11, 2016

CHAIR: Vicki Adams 239-543-5409VICE CHAIR: Nancy Childers 419-934-0820TREASURER: Linda McGough 814-244-8104SECRETARY: Sue Cox 763-843-8648

Everyone is welcome to come to these meetings - held the 2nd Thursday of each monthat 10:00 am. Please call any of the officers for information or answers to questions. Following are reports of

decisions made at the meeting and information about events.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY SPONSORED EVENTSBe sure to check the bulletin boards and the sign up board by the library for specific information about the upcoming events! Volunteers are always welcome to help set up and clean up. If you want to become involved and meet people, sign up for a committee.SOUP FEST FEB. 25 A few more soups are needed. The talent show has been cancelled - there was not enough interest. Be sure to attend this tasting event- there will also be musicians and artists to entertain. MARDI GRAS PARTY MARCH 6 Get tickets from Mary Reuter or Linda McGough. Check the sign up sheets to help out.ST. PAT’S DAY LUNCH & GOLF CART PARADE MARCH 17 Join the celebration and be sure to wear and decorate with green!HAT AFFAIR MARCH 20 This is an added dance with the famous Hat Boys!!! Check the flier and be sure to attend.

ACTIVITY CALENDAR FOR NEXT SEASON Be sure to check the SAVE THESE DATES CALENDAR in this newsletter. We are thrilled that we have hosts for many of the fun planned activities. Remember - all activities need a chairperson or they will be cancelled. If you are at all interested in hosting an event, see one of the board members above. We have a packet of information and records of all past events to help you. CV always has had willing residents who volunteer to help. It would be great if the calendar can be finalized by the end of March. The following events still need hosts:

GOLF CART PARADE DEC. 13CHRISTMAS BRUNCH DEC. 25

2 DANCE PARTIES FEB. 12 & MARCH 4 - choose a themeANNIVERSARY PARTY MARCH 12

PAST EVENTSSUPER BOWL PARTY Thanks to Mike and Faith Benedict and Dave and Heather Salmond for an evening of football and fun!FLEA MARKET It just keeps getting bigger and better!!!!! A HUGE thank you to Nick and Donna Soldano and the many workers who came to help. Also thanks to all of the residents who contributed “good stuff” to be sold!! It was a huge success and also fun!VALENTINE PARTY Thanks to Tom and Maureen Shank for a good RED dance and a good time!

Speed limit in CV is 15 MPH

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SAVE THESE DATES!

(special activities for 2016)

Spring celebrations :Mardi Gras Party: Mar. 6 - Mary Reuter & Linda McGoughSt Pat’s Day Lunch & Golf Cart Parade – Mar. 17 - Cindy & Ed SilvaLadies Only Afternoon: Mar. 10 - Bev Barnes, Glenda Thomas, Jane Hart, Rita Bassett

Fall

Halloween Event – Sat. Oct. 29 Mike & Faith BennedictThanksgiving Dinner – Thurs. Nov.24 Ed & Cindy Silva + Linda McGough

Winter

Golf Cart Parade – Tues. - Dec. 13 Christmas Dinner – Sat. – Dec. 17 June VermeerschChristmas Brunch – Sun. Dec. 25 New Year’s Party – Sat. Dec 31 – Linda McGough

POT LUCKS - Feb. 27, Mar 26, Apr. 23, Oct.22, Nov. 26, (special activities for 2017)

Winter celebrations 2017

Board Appreciation Night – Sat. Jan.7 – Al BrinoParty and Dance – Sat. Jan.14 – Becky Beasley + Jeanine ClappPark Party – Sat. Jan. 21 – Nick & Donna SoldanoSuper Bowl Party – Sun. Feb. 5 – Mike & Faith Benedict + Heather & Dave SalmondFlea Market – Feb. 10 & 11 – Nick & Donna SoldanoParty & Dance – Sun. Feb. 12 - Tom & Maureen ShankSoup at Noon – Thurs. Feb. 23 - Ann Stobbs + Cindy Adams

Spring celebrations 2017:

Party & Dance - Sat. Mar. 4 Anniversary Party – Sun. Mar. 12St. Patrick’s Day Event - Fri. Mar. 17Ladies Spring event – Thurs. Mar. 23 – Bev Barnes, Rita Bassett, Glenda Thomas & Jane Hart

POT LUCKS- Jan. 28, Feb. 25, Mar. 25, Apr. 22, Oct. 28, Nov. 25

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SUNDAY MARCH 6th

BYO BEVERAGE AND SNACKS

Music By: BLACK VELVET

7:00 – 10:00PM

For Tickets SEE; Mary Reuter or Linda McGough

Hobby Shop Dinner

Saturday March 12Pork Loin / Green Beans/ Mashed Potatoes

Happy Hour 5:00pm - Dinner 5:30pm$10.00

50/50 / AUCTION Tickets See: Larry McGough or Bill Kline

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LADIES OF CARRIAGE VILLAGE

Celebrating

Come join us at the Clubhouse for our 4th Annual Ladies Only Afternoon

Please make plans & join us on “March 24, 2016 at 12:00 p.m.” For an Afternoon Lunch This year’s Theme is “Spring Festival Easter Celebration”

Presentation by “Charms Jewelry” This is Jewelry that you can purchase to build & add to pieces, or just buy a favorite piece.

Free Admission to Carriage Village Residents this year by wearing Spring-Easter Colors of:

PINK-BLUE-YELLOW or PURPLE.

Otherwise there will be a $1.00 Fee at the door without this color. The color must be seen on you, can be Clothes or even Finger/Toe Nail Polish. You still have time to find these colors in your closet or your polish. You can even wear a Hat again if you want to.

Guest will be $3.00 with or without the Colors

Tickets will be available: Wednesday, March 2, 2016 through Thursday, March 16, 2016.

Please contact: Rita Bassett for Tickets @ 239 731-2733

Be sure & bring your money to purchase some beautiful jewelry.Will also have the “50/50 Drawing”

NO EARLY ADMISSION – DOORS WILL OPEN AT 11:45A.M.

Thank You

The Fashion Show Committee; Bev Barnes, Glenda Thomas, Jane Hart, & Rita Bassett

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LADIES OF CARRIAGE VILLAGE

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Come join us at the Clubhouse for our 4th Annual Ladies Only Afternoon

Please make plans & join us on “March 24, 2016 at 12:00 p.m.” For an Afternoon Lunch This year’s Theme is “Spring Festival Easter Celebration”

Presentation by “Charms Jewelry” This is Jewelry that you can purchase to build & add to pieces, or just buy a favorite piece.

Free Admission to Carriage Village Residents this year by wearing Spring-Easter Colors of:

PINK-BLUE-YELLOW or PURPLE.

Otherwise there will be a $1.00 Fee at the door without this color. The color must be seen on you, can be Clothes or even Finger/Toe Nail Polish. You still have time to find these colors in your closet or your polish. You can even wear a Hat again if you want to.

Guest will be $3.00 with or without the Colors

Tickets will be available: Wednesday, March 2, 2016 through Thursday, March 16, 2016.

Please contact: Rita Bassett for Tickets @ 239 731-2733

Be sure & bring your money to purchase some beautiful jewelry.Will also have the “50/50 Drawing”

NO EARLY ADMISSION – DOORS WILL OPEN AT 11:45A.M.

Thank You

The Fashion Show Committee; Bev Barnes, Glenda Thomas, Jane Hart, & Rita Bassett

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Carriage Village Neighbor to Neighbor

Many people in Carriage Village are helping their neighbors but as time goes by more need our help. These people have volunteered their time. If you need their help or know of someone who needs their help, please call them.

Do minor repairs / maintenance taking 10 - 15 minutes –changing light bulbs, unclogging a sink or toilet, changing a door knob, etc.

The Hobby Shop

George Solt 304 290-8989

Drive to shopping, doctor’s appointment, etc.

Ann Stobbs (November – March)Joe Felton

239 599-8511239 839-4500

Pick up a small grocery order or other shopping for a shut – in

Ann Stobbs (November – March)Dee Jahnke (Tuesday mornings)

239 599-8511239 731-1170

Look in on someone that is ill or in failing health

Lori GatesMary Lou Voelker

513 236-8783757 345-1806

Take furniture donations for the flea market to storage

Nick Soldano (March, April, November to January)Larry McGough

513 706-3040239 209-3197

Take large items to the household goods waste in the compound

Pat McGough (October – April) 814 244-1790

Pick up hazardous waste for disposal at non-scheduled times

Brian Massier (Nov – March) 239 567-0777

Minor sewing repairs, hems Ann Stobbs (November – March)Pat Massier (Nov – March)

239 599-8511239 567-0777

Troubleshoot computer problems Brian Massier (Nov – March) 239 567-0777Take the dog for a walk / pet sit for an afternoon

June Vermeersch 239 671-3601

We are looking for people who will -• Pick up horticulture waste and take to the compound• Read to a non-sighted person• Buddy with someone for a club house event

To add your name to the volunteer list, please call Pat Massier 239 567-0777

Speed limit in CV is 15 MPH

Carriage Village Hurricane and Tornado InformationThe Club House will be opened by a designated person if the Hurricane or Tornado warning comes after the normal hours of operation which are 7 am to 10 pm.

Once you become aware of an impending hurricane or tornado, proceed to the club house and position yourself away from the windows for safety reasons. The lobby or the lounge / library is the safest place. You cannotbring your pets with you. You must either leave them at home or if you have time, take them to a nearby pet boarding place.

You may bring your vehicle to the club house and someone will be on hand to tell you where to park.

If you have mobility issues, please speak with a friend or neighbor who may provide assistance to you.

72 Hour Survival KitIn the case of a hurricane warning, you may bring bulky items, clearly marked with your name, to the club house a day or two in advance.

If you plan to use the clubhouse as shelter in the case of a hurricane or tornado, you might use the following as a check list to prepare. If you plan to evacuate, it is important that you advise the office.

Your own drinking water Non-perishable food – canned fruit, vegetables, non-cream soups, etc. Convenience food – Ensure, protein or snack bars, snack foods, etc. (If the power is out there will be no

refrigeration) Manual or battery operated can opener Battery operated radio, flashlight, etc. and extra batteries (you cannot recharge anything, including cell

phones, if the power is out) Cards, books, games Wet weather clothing and a fresh change of clothing First aid kit, personal hygiene products, personal grooming products, etc. Blankets, pillows, sleeping bags Personal medication and prescriptions Credit cards, check book, cash, important papers, etc.

Remember, there are no pets allowed.

Special NeedsIf you need oxygen, a constant care giver or nursing attention, have mobility requirements, or need assistance with medications, and so on, you can call the Lee County Division of Public Safety for special services and / or shelter. You will be advised of available services and be assigned to a specific shelter during a storm, hurricane, or tornado, and have transportation arranged in advance.

Call: Division of Public Safety

Emergency Management Program

Special Needs Co-ordinator

Phone: 239 533-3640

Forms for Special Needs registration are available at the CVLA office.

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Carriage Village Hurricane and Tornado InformationThe Club House will be opened by a designated person if the Hurricane or Tornado warning comes after the normal hours of operation which are 7 am to 10 pm.

Once you become aware of an impending hurricane or tornado, proceed to the club house and position yourself away from the windows for safety reasons. The lobby or the lounge / library is the safest place. You cannotbring your pets with you. You must either leave them at home or if you have time, take them to a nearby pet boarding place.

You may bring your vehicle to the club house and someone will be on hand to tell you where to park.

If you have mobility issues, please speak with a friend or neighbor who may provide assistance to you.

72 Hour Survival KitIn the case of a hurricane warning, you may bring bulky items, clearly marked with your name, to the club house a day or two in advance.

If you plan to use the clubhouse as shelter in the case of a hurricane or tornado, you might use the following as a check list to prepare. If you plan to evacuate, it is important that you advise the office.

Your own drinking water Non-perishable food – canned fruit, vegetables, non-cream soups, etc. Convenience food – Ensure, protein or snack bars, snack foods, etc. (If the power is out there will be no

refrigeration) Manual or battery operated can opener Battery operated radio, flashlight, etc. and extra batteries (you cannot recharge anything, including cell

phones, if the power is out) Cards, books, games Wet weather clothing and a fresh change of clothing First aid kit, personal hygiene products, personal grooming products, etc. Blankets, pillows, sleeping bags Personal medication and prescriptions Credit cards, check book, cash, important papers, etc.

Remember, there are no pets allowed.

Special NeedsIf you need oxygen, a constant care giver or nursing attention, have mobility requirements, or need assistance with medications, and so on, you can call the Lee County Division of Public Safety for special services and / or shelter. You will be advised of available services and be assigned to a specific shelter during a storm, hurricane, or tornado, and have transportation arranged in advance.

Call: Division of Public Safety

Emergency Management Program

Special Needs Co-ordinator

Phone: 239 533-3640

Forms for Special Needs registration are available at the CVLA office.

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Spaghetti Dinner Hosted by

The Ceramics Club Saturday, March 19 2016 5:30 PM

Tickets $8

Available from: Betty Hayfield 239 731-0198 Gloria Krettler 239 210-1975 or Ceramics Room 9 to noon to Monday and 1 to 3 Mondays & Tuesdays

Meal Catered by Paesano’s Italian Market Entertainment by the Bayshore Cloggers

SAVE THE DATE March 17th

CARRIAGE VILLAGE ST. PATRICK’S DAY 12:00 pm GOLF CART PARADE LINEUP

FOLLOWED BY LUNCHEON IRISH POTATO SOUP AND CORNBEEF SANDWICH

JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE DAY TICKETS $5.00

See Cindy Silva for tickets 508-542-7399

Door Prizes

Silent Auction

50 / 50 Draw

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Making a Reappearance in Carriage Village Horse Shoes – regular play Friday 2:00 pm If you play remember to rake and sweep up after your game.

The equipment is stored in the Shuffleboard Room For information, call Pat Massier (239 567-0777)

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FIRST PLACE - CAKE

Second Place - CakeKathy Latcham

Bunny’s Coconut Cake1 Vanilla (white) cake mix

1 Can (12 oz.) Sweetened condensed milk 1 Can (12 oz.) Coconut Milk

1 ½ - 2 cups Coconut 8oz. Container Cool Whip

Bake cake as directed in a 9x13 inch pan & cool.

Mix sweetened condensed milk & Coconut milk until blended. Poke holes in cake with large fork and pour about half the mixture on the cake.

You may want to pour less on top of cake. Frost cake with 8 oz. of Cool Whip mixed with about 1 cup of Coconut. Sprinkle remaining Coconut on top.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Third Place – CakeSandra Kline

Black forest Torte

Cake: Mix one chocolate cake mix accordsing to box directions. Pour about 1 cup batter in each of 4 (9”) pans, greased and floured. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 to 18 minutes.

Chocolate Filling: Melt 1 ½ bars Baker’s German sweet chocolate over water. Cool.

Blend in ¾ cup soft type butter and ½ chopped pecans.

Cream Filling: Beat 2 cups whipping Cream with 1 T. sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla. Whip until stiff. Layer Cakes and filling. Top with Chocolate curls. Refrigerate.

FIRST PLACE – PIENancy Childers

Cherry Pie Supreme½ to ¾ Cup sugar

2 ½ TBSP Cornstarch Dash of Salt

1 Cup juice from Cherries 1 TBSP Butter

4 Cups Frozen pitted red Cherries, thawed and drained Pastry for 9in. lattice top pie.

Directions: In sauce pan combine sugar, cornstarch & salt. Gradually add Cherry juice,

Stirring until smooth. Cook over medium heat until thick and clear. Add butter. Cool. Add Cherries and pour into pastry lined pie plate. Top with latice crust, Crimp edges.

Bake at 420 degrees about 40 minutes until crust is golden.

SECOND PLACE – PIEJune Vermeersch

Strawberry Cream Pie1 ppkg (8oz.) reduced –fat cream cheese

1 ¼ tsp. sweetner 1tsp. vanilla

Reduced fat graham cracker crust or homemade graham cracker crust 1 cup cold water

2 TBLSP cornstarch 1 pkg sugar free strawberry gelatin

3 ½ tsp sweetner 1 pint strawberries-sliced

Frozen light whipped topping (optional)

Beat cream cheese, 1/34 tsp. sweetner and vanilla in a small bowl until fluffy. Spread evenly in bottom of crust. Mix cold water & cornstarch in a small saucepan; heat to boiling whisking constantly until thickened (about 1 min.).

Add gelatin and 3 ½ tsp. sweetner whisking until gelatin dissolved. Cool 10minutes. Arrange half of strawberries over the cream cheese; spoon half thegelatin mixture over the strawberries. Arrange rest of strawberries over the pie and spoon remaining

gelatin mixture over strawberries. Refrigerate until pie is set and chilled (1-2 hours). Serve with whipped topping and a strawberry.

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Third Place – CakeSandra Kline

Black forest Torte

Cake: Mix one chocolate cake mix accordsing to box directions. Pour about 1 cup batter in each of 4 (9”) pans, greased and floured. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 to 18 minutes.

Chocolate Filling: Melt 1 ½ bars Baker’s German sweet chocolate over water. Cool.

Blend in ¾ cup soft type butter and ½ chopped pecans.

Cream Filling: Beat 2 cups whipping Cream with 1 T. sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla. Whip until stiff. Layer Cakes and filling. Top with Chocolate curls. Refrigerate.

FIRST PLACE – PIENancy Childers

Cherry Pie Supreme½ to ¾ Cup sugar

2 ½ TBSP Cornstarch Dash of Salt

1 Cup juice from Cherries 1 TBSP Butter

4 Cups Frozen pitted red Cherries, thawed and drained Pastry for 9in. lattice top pie.

Directions: In sauce pan combine sugar, cornstarch & salt. Gradually add Cherry juice,

Stirring until smooth. Cook over medium heat until thick and clear. Add butter. Cool. Add Cherries and pour into pastry lined pie plate. Top with latice crust, Crimp edges.

Bake at 420 degrees about 40 minutes until crust is golden.

SECOND PLACE – PIEJune Vermeersch

Strawberry Cream Pie1 ppkg (8oz.) reduced –fat cream cheese

1 ¼ tsp. sweetner 1tsp. vanilla

Reduced fat graham cracker crust or homemade graham cracker crust 1 cup cold water

2 TBLSP cornstarch 1 pkg sugar free strawberry gelatin

3 ½ tsp sweetner 1 pint strawberries-sliced

Frozen light whipped topping (optional)

Beat cream cheese, 1/34 tsp. sweetner and vanilla in a small bowl until fluffy. Spread evenly in bottom of crust. Mix cold water & cornstarch in a small saucepan; heat to boiling whisking constantly until thickened (about 1 min.).

Add gelatin and 3 ½ tsp. sweetner whisking until gelatin dissolved. Cool 10minutes. Arrange half of strawberries over the cream cheese; spoon half thegelatin mixture over the strawberries. Arrange rest of strawberries over the pie and spoon remaining

gelatin mixture over strawberries. Refrigerate until pie is set and chilled (1-2 hours). Serve with whipped topping and a strawberry.

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FEBRUARY 14 2016

THIRD PLACE – PIEBonnie Clouse

MONTGOMERY PIELIQUID (3 PIES)

1 Lemon grated and squeezed 1 Pint boiling water 1 C dark Molassas

1 c sugar 1 TBSP flour

1 Egg

Cake Part 2 ½ C Flour

½ C Shortening 2 Eggs

1 c Milk Pinch Salt

2 TSP Baking Powder 1 ¾ C Sugar

¼ TSP Baking Soda

Place all of the above in a bowl and beat for 4 minutes Stir liquid well and pour into unbaked pie shells (1 C per pie)

Drop batter on top of liquid in pie. Batter will be thin and seem scarce.

Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.

CVLA LINE DANCERSSliding across the floor in time with the music,line dancing to the beats of the Electric Slide.

Contemplating steps in a certain order,containing every motion needed to keep up with

everyone else.Side-stepping, crashing into each other and

laughing merrily.Smiling and educating each other with new and

improved moves and steps.Difficult for some and simple for others.

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FEBRUARY 14 2016

THIRD PLACE – PIEBonnie Clouse

MONTGOMERY PIELIQUID (3 PIES)

1 Lemon grated and squeezed 1 Pint boiling water 1 C dark Molassas

1 c sugar 1 TBSP flour

1 Egg

Cake Part 2 ½ C Flour

½ C Shortening 2 Eggs

1 c Milk Pinch Salt

2 TSP Baking Powder 1 ¾ C Sugar

¼ TSP Baking Soda

Place all of the above in a bowl and beat for 4 minutes Stir liquid well and pour into unbaked pie shells (1 C per pie)

Drop batter on top of liquid in pie. Batter will be thin and seem scarce.

Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.

CVLA LINE DANCERSSliding across the floor in time with the music,line dancing to the beats of the Electric Slide.

Contemplating steps in a certain order,containing every motion needed to keep up with

everyone else.Side-stepping, crashing into each other and

laughing merrily.Smiling and educating each other with new and

improved moves and steps.Difficult for some and simple for others.

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