January 2013 Newsletter

Home Owners Association
VOLUME: 2013
CORAL CAY PLANTATION
ISSUE: JANUARY
Dear Residents,
How time flies when you are having fun! It has been almost one year since your new HOA Board
has been installed. We know that we cannot make everyone happy but many of you have taken the
time to thank us and express your satisfaction with the job we have done. The applause and
standing ovation at the end of our December General meeting meant more to us than you could
ever know. Please note that due to the fact that there are no contested seats for the 2013 election
there will be no balloted vote. Under State law as mandated by Chapter 723 our Secretary will cast
the one required vote for incumbent nominees.
It has come to our attention that there may be a faction of residents who are working against our
membership drive. I am very sorry to hear that. I cannot stress enough how important your
membership is to your lifestyle here in Coral Cay. Under Florida laws if a community, such as ours
operating under Chapter 723, does not have the required number of members the owning
company/management is under no obligation to hear our complaints or negotiate for improved
community conditions.
In Florida’s recent history many communities have closed or deteriorated because of a weak
Homeowner’s Association. Parks have become run-down, people have abandoned their homes,
others have sold and moved elsewhere; all because there was not a strong enough Association to
bargain and fight on behalf of its residents. Do not let that happen here. If you have already joined
thank you, but please urge your neighbors to do so too. We must stand strong and united –
strength in numbers allows us to push for a better life style and conditions. $15.00 is sometimes
hard to come by; but it will be worth it in the long-run. Please make your check out to HOA; include
your lot #, and drop it in the mail slot in our office door at the Heritage Clubhouse today.
We have many exciting events coming your way. This newsletter will outline a few and hint at
others to come. We hope you all decide that our lifestyle here is exactly what you had wished for in
your retirement (or nearing retirement) years. It is my opinion that we have one of the better
communities around and if we could just pause and take a moment to enjoy what we have we would
be better off for it.
My Board and I wish you and yours a Healthy and Happy New Year
Respectfully serving each and every member of the great community of Coral Cay………
Elaine Sylvia, President
Save the date
On Saturday February 23, 2013, something magical will be
happening here at Coral Cay. Mark your calendars and
save the date – you won’t be disappointed!
CORAL CAY HOA NEWSLETTER
Published monthly
Editor- Rachel Barra:
E-mail: [email protected]
Home:
954-545-2601
Cell:
781-974-4160
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President- Elaine Sylvia
954-972-6632
954-586-4946
1st VP- Ernie Reppucci
2nd VP- Robert Sweeney
3rd VP- Anna Marie Morra
954-969-8079
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4 VP- Rachel Barra
954-545-2601
5th VP- Jim Dingus
954-586-4334
Secretary- Sheri Poland
954-979-0575
Treasurer- Debbie Colvin
954-642-2866
ORGANIZATIONS
Bingo: Robert Sweeney
Bocce: Ellie Cavanaugh
954-975-6702
Club 50+ Bowling- Phyllis Denigris 954-979-6901
Dance Club- Jean Therrien
954-933-6863
Horseshoes- Andre Bissonnette
954-984-9103
Men’s Club - Robert Sweeney
Pétanque - Pierre Arial
954-933-6062
COMMITTEES & REPRESENTATIVES
Event Coordinator volunteer:
Mary Cummings:
954-532-0258
F.M.O - Sal Fabio
954-935-0501
Membership Call HOA
We Care - Naomi Velazquez
954-366-6118
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Mondays 6:45 p.m. @ the Sports Center
Home Owners Association
At Coral Cay Plantation
6103 Colonial Drive Margate, FL
33063
954-971-6320
Coral Cay Management Phone
954-972-8530
Maintenance Emergencies
954-242-7127
Broward County Waste & Recycling
2780 N. Powerline Road
Fridays and Saturdays 8am to 3pm
954-765-4999
ATTENTION!
COURS D'ANGLAIS GRATUITS
Cher amis
C’est avec beaucoup de regret que je dois annuler
les cours d’anglais prévus pour cet hiver car
malheureusement je ne serai pas parmi vous. Je
dois rester au Canada à cause d’un changement
de médication, rien de grave mais je ne peux être
couvert par les assurances. Je suis vraiment
désolé.
Monique se joint à moi pour vous souhaiter tous un
excellent hiver en santé.
Amicalement
Barry Jackson – [email protected] au
cas où vous auriez envie de m’envoyer de vos
nouvelles.
BINGO!
Bingo is played in the Sports Center every Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. A small (6 card) package is $5
and lets you play all the regular games; a large (12 card) package is $10; early bird games are $1 per
sheet. Games are usually over by 9 pm. So why not get together with a couple of friends and come
down and have some fun. Complimentary coffee and cake are served. Hot dogs, burgers, soda and
water are sold at very reasonable prices. Hope to see you there!
Bob Sweeney
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Editorial
PROFESSIONAL PRESSURE CLEANING
Truck Fleets • Mobile Homes • Houses
• Awnings
Jim McKee, Owner Phone: 954-763-8295
Mobile Home - $75.00
Twenty-eight lives cut short today;
Twenty young children will no longer play.
A troubled boy armed with anger and guns
Shattered their parents; he darkened their sun.
They weep and they rage in their terrible grief;
They question their God; they think Him a thief.
They speak of their angels gone from them now
With prayers that demand “Why, God, and how?”
Though we think of them all as we go on our way
Let’s do them one better; let’s act today
The power is ours if we just take a stand:
Let gun control be the law of our land.
EDWARD THIBEAULT
954-971-9210
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A MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGER
Dear Residents,
I hope you all enjoyed your holidays. I'm looking forward to 2013.
As some of you know by now Simon no longer handles sales and leasing for Coral Cay. Although he
still works out of our office he is responsible for a large region of properties sales and leasing.
This leaves me responsible for property management and sales and leasing. To help me with these
additional responsibilities I have asked Olga to assist me with office work and Raj to assist me with
property work.
Since I have been here I have always tried to answer every phone call and email with in the day.
Please do not drop by the office to see me – please call first and make an appointment. Or 90% of the
questions can be answered by a phone call or email, and again I will return phone calls and emails by
the end of the day.
Also, just because we are refunding the $3.00 you spent to purchase the bracelets, DOES NOT MEAN
WE ARE DISCONTINUING THE PROGRAM. The only difference; you no longer have to pay for the
bracelets. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, when in the common areas of the community, wear your
bracelets. It helps residents, staff, and the Margate Police Department identify you when you are in the
common areas of the community. Thank you.
Russ Gaglio, Community Manager
Office- (954) 972-8530
Fax: (954)972-8533
CORAL CAY MEN’S CLUB
The Men’s Club held their Annual Rent Raffle and Breakfast on December 16, 2012. The breakfast was
well attended by over 100 residents. The food was great and everyone had a good time. Thanks go out
to the volunteer servers: Vinnie Guarda, Dominic Giannone, Jim Dingus and Jerry DeLapp. Also thanks
to the cooks Sal, Dominic and Ed.
The winners of the 50/50 raffle were Lois Iannuccilli, Rose Paonessa and Virginia Giannone. The big
winner of the $700.00 rent raffle prize was Peter Coppolino. The Men’s Club would like to thank all the
residents that supported this event.
The Men’s Club will hold a super bowl party on February 3, 2013. Come watch the game on a big screen.
We will be serving hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, Cole slaw and pasta at half time. The price will be
$10.00 per person. Tickets will be sold on Monday & Tuesday January 21st and 22nd from 5-6 PM at the
Heritage Club.
The next meeting of the men’s Club will be on Tuesday January 29, 2013. The meeting will be held at the
Sports Club at 7:00PM. Membership dues for 2013 will be accepted at this meeting.
The members and officers of the Men’s Club would like to wish all the residents of Coral Cay Plantation a
Happy and Healthy New Year.
Respectfully submitted, Rob Sweeney, President
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BOCCE
The Bocce General Meeting was held on December 11th, 2012
Nominations for Board of Directors 2013 were approved and voted in by the membership. President,
Salvatore Fabio, Vice President, Patricia Pinder, Secretary, Rosalie Guarda, Treasurer, Rachel Barra.
A reminder to all members and future members, dues must be paid by the January 8th Bocce meeting in
order to play in the upcoming season tournaments. See Rachel Barra, treasurer.
Bocce Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of the month. New members are always welcome.
The agenda for January 2013: 7th & 8th - Ticket sales for Installation and Tournament Dinner/Dance 5 6 p.m. at the Heritage Club; 8th -- General meeting and Sign up for Tournament at 7 p.m.; 16th, 17th, 18th
– Bocce Tournament; 19th – Installation Dinner Dance/Tournament at the Heritage Club
Courts are open every day, come on down and play.
Respectfully submitted Rosalie Guarda, Recording Secretary
PÉTANQUE
On December 2, 2012, the Club held its annual meeting. Two positions were up for election. Pierre
Giguere was elected Vice-President for a two year term. Suzanne Nadon will remain as Treasurer for
another term but as she is unable to perform the duties this year, Maurille Séguin, will act as interim
Treasurer. Congratulations to the new members.
The annual Xmas party was held at the Heritage Club on December 8. The members and guests
enjoyed a good meal, good music and a fun evening.
The weekly Pétanque league will begin on January 8, 2013 under the direction of Paul Shannon.
Our first tournament of the season will take place January 9 and 10. Members can sign up for the
tournament on January 3 and 4 at the Heritage Club between 5 and 6 p.m. The cost for the tournament
will be $3.
Pétanque is played from Monday to Friday at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m. The membership drive ends
January 31, 2013. The cost of the membership is $15.
The members of the committee wish to thank all those who contributed to the success of the club during
the past year. May you all enjoy a very Happy and Healthy New Year.
L’assemblée annuelle a eu lieu le 2 décembre dernier. Deux postes venaient a échéance. Pierre
Giguere a été élu vice-président pour un terme de deux ans et Suzanne Nadon a été ré-élu trésoriere.
Puisque Suzanne ne peut remplir le poste cette année, Maurille Séguin a été élu trésorier intérimaire.
Félicitations aux nouveaux membres.
Le 8 décembre nous avons tenu notre party de Noel a l’Héritage. Tous les convi ves ont gouté un
excellent repas et ont apprécié la musique et la danse.
La ligue de pétanque hebdomadaire du mardi débutera le 8 janvier sous la direction de Paul Shannon.
Le premier tournoi de Pétanque de la saison aura lieu le 9 et 10 janvier. L’inscription au tournoi se fera le
3 et 4 janvier entre 17 :00 et 18 :00h. Le cout de participation est de $3 et le tournoi est disponible aux
membres seulement.
La pétanque se joue du lundi au vendredi a l9 :00 h. et tous les dimanches a
13 :00 h. Vous avez
jusqu’au 31 janvier pour renouveler votre carte de membre au prix de 15$.
Les membres du comité désirent remercier tous ceux et celles qui ont contribué au succès du club durant
l’année. Nous vous souhaitons une Bonne et Heureuse Année.
Pierre Arial, président
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WE CARE
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Coral Cay Dance Club
Line dance lessons for beginners and intermediates
are held Mondays at 9:30 am @ the Heritage Club.
Enjoy social, line, and disco dancing at the Heritage
Club every Friday evening at 7:30 pm. You may
bring refreshments. All are welcome!
Danses sociales, en ligne et disco, tous les
vendredis soirs, au Héritage Club à 7:30 pm Vous
pouvez apporter vos rafraichissements. Tous sont
bienvenus !
Contact Jean Therrien : 954-933-6863 or 754-2818656 (cell)
The volunteers of WE CARE and our special
people would like to wish everyone a very happy
and healthy new year. I want to thank our
volunteers who give so freely of their time. We
will continue our work with our special people
and hope to add more names to our list.
We will not be having a meeting in January as
planned. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday,
February 2, 2013 a 1PM at the conference room
in the Heritage club.
Naomi Velazquez 954 366 6118 (Chairperson)
Sherry Poland 954 979 0575 (Equipment)
CORAL CAY CLUB 55+
We bowl Friday mornings at 8:45 am at the
Brunswick Lanes on 441. New bowlers are always
welcome in our league. Come on down and have
some fun!
Phyllis Denigris, President
Al the retired Carpenter
Carpentry - odd jobs – screen repair
Laminate floors installed & more.
Coral Cay Homeowner
Dependable, reasonable, experienced.
Some jobs too big, none too small!
Coral Cay references are available.
Free Estimates just call 954-972-6632
HORSESHOES/FERS À CHEVAL
Season 2012-13 has started.
A dozen players are having fun. Every Saturday
9:15 @ Sports Center. Come join us. Happy New
year to all!
La season 2012-13 a debute’.
Une douzaine de joueurs s’amusent au Centr Sport
tous les samedis a 9:15. Bonne et heuveuse annee
a tous.
Horseshoe kid: Andre’ Bissonnette 954-984-9103
Sidekick: Francis Cugler 954-957-1712
Bagel Time Restaurant
Across the Street - 2478 N State Road 7
Serving Breakfast & Lunch & Fresh Bagels
954-969-8777
2.99 Breakfast Special:
2 eggs, choice of: grits, homefries, oatmeal, or tomato &
toast or bagel & coffee. Use by
11:30 am please. Monday thru
Thursday Exp. 1/31/13
FOR SALE: Green Leather Recliner and 2
green leather bar stools with backs. Best offer.
Please call 954-917-3414
INTERMEDIATE LINE DANCING
WITH LORRIE
MONDAYS @ 7:35 PM
(STARTING JANUARY 14TH)
AT THE SPORTS CENTER
SELF DEFENSE/COURS D’AUTO-DEFENSE
Buy 1 breakfast or lunch get 2nd
meal (of equal /lesser value)
50% off with purchase of 2
beverages. Dine in only.
Monday thru Friday
Exp.1/31/13
Buy 6 bagels get 3 free
One coupon per household per month please.
Gildor Pearson & Gisele Gravel will be conducting
Self-defense classes / Cours d’auto-defense every
Tuesday at Heritage Club from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.
starting January 8th / debut le 8 janvier.
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HOA Installation Dinner Dance
Saturday January 26 , 2013
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Doors open 6:00pm - Installation ceremony 6:15pm
Dinner at 6:30pm – Beef Brisket, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad,
coffee, soda or water and cheesecake.
Live Music & entertainment – by Manhattan Harmony.
Tickets: $12.00 members
$15.00 non-members & guests
Tickets will be on sale January 14th & 15th
from 5-6 p.m. at the Heritage Clubhouse.
ABSOLUTELY NO TICKETS SOLD AFTER JAN. 15th.
Proper Dress Required – No one under 18 years of age.
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Dear Resident:
The Coral Cay Men’s Club is in the process of conducting their annual membership drive. We
invite all male residents of Coral Cay to join the club.
The purpose of the club is to promote fellowship and good will amongst members of the club and
the community. Also to assist the community as deemed appropriate in accordance with the by-laws
of the HOA.
In the past the Men’s Club has sponsored several picnics one of which is on the 4th of July. Also we
sponsored several breakfasts including a breakfast for the Rent Raffle Drawing. We will also sponsor
our 5th Annual Mothers Day breakfast, [the women residents of the park were served breakfast at no
cost]. The Club has, conducted its “4th annual rent drawing” with a prize of $700.00 to offset the cost
of a months rent. The purchase of a ticket entitles the purchaser one ticket to breakfast on the day of
the drawing. We will continue the “rent drawing” and breakfast in the future with the prize to be
announced. We will also be sponsoring our 4th Annual Super Bowl Bash. The club hopes to sponsor
another fishing trip, a trip to a Marlins game and a golf outing.
One of the benefits of becoming a member of the club is that members will pay less for tickets to
events. The cost of membership is only $10.00. Attend 2 functions and you will have your money
back.
You may attend the next Men’s Club meeting on the last Tuesday of the month at 7PM in the Sports
Center. We will be accepting dues payments at the meeting. Please complete the short form below
with your membership dues.
We hope you will take the time to join the Men’s Club and participate in the meeting & events. We
certainly would appreciate help at our functions.
Thanking you in advance for your consideration
Sincerely,
Robert Sweeney, President & The entire Men’s Club Executive Board
Le Men’s Club de Coral Cay est présentement en campagne de recrutement de membres pour
l’année 2013. Nous invitons tous les hommes de Coral Cay a s’incrire des que possible.
La raison d’etre du Club est d’encourager l’amitié et la bonne entente parmi les membres du Club
et toute la communauté.
Le Men’s Club a commandité plusieurs activités, dont le pique-nique du 4 juillet. De plus, nous
avons organisé plusieurs petits-déjeuners, incluant celui durant lequel nous faisons le tirage d’un prix
en argent comme compensation du cout d’un loyer mensuel. L’achat d’un billet donne droit au
déjeuner le jour du tirage.
Nous allons aussi commanditer le 5e déjeuner annuel de la Fete des meres, et les dames
résidentes du parc, seront servies gratuitement. Aussi, nous organiserons la 4e soirée en l’honneur
du Super Bowl. De plus, le club prévoit organiser un voyage de peche, une journée aux Marlins,
ainsi qu’une journée de golf.
L’avantage d’etre membre du club est de pouvoir participer aux activités, a prix réduit. Votre
présence a deux activités est l’équivalent du cout de la carte de membre.
La prochaine assemblée sera tenue le dernier mardi du mois a 19:00 h. au Sportcenter. Si vous
désirez devenir membre, veuillez remplir le formulaire d’inscription ci-dessous et le retourner a
l’assemblée mensuelle.
Merci de votre collaboration,
Robert Sweeney, Président et les members du Comité
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Calling all crafters:
Let’s reorganize the craft classes for
the New Year. Meeting on Mon. Jan.
7th at 10 a.m. to reorganize the
schedule and types of crafts to offer
Poker Tournament
January 20th 1-6 pm at the Heritage Club
Contact Marcel Gagnon for details.
I would like to thank everyone for their
expressions of sympathy in the recent
passing of my mother, Dorothy Ellis.
Your kindness is appreciated.
Rachel Barra
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ONGOING CORAL CAY ACTIVITIES
DURING THE SEASON, THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES ARE HELD MON-FRI:
(H = HERITAGE CLUB, SC = SPORTS CENTER)
Mermaids -- 8:30 am; Bocce -- 1 pm; Pétanque -- 7pm
DURING THE SEASON, THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES ARE HELD WEEKLY ON THE DAYS & TIMES LISTED BELOW:
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wed.:
Thurs.:
Friday:
Saturday:
Pétanque-1 pm.
Beginners Line Dance - 9:30 am (H); Texas Hold’em - 6:15pm (H); Rosary – 6:45 pm (SC); Intermediate Line Dance - 7:35 pm (SC)
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(Jan. 14 start)
Jiu-Jitsu 9:30-10:45am (H); Pétanque League-10:00 am
Bingo-6:30 pm (SC); 1:30 pm Poker/Dealer’s Choice (H)
Texas Hold’em - 6:15 (H)
Bowling-8:45 am (Brunswick Lanes); 1:30 pm Poker/Dealer’s Choice (H); 7:30 pm “Friday Night Dances” (H)
Mermaids-8:30 am; Horseshoes @ 9 am (SC); 1 pm Bocce
~ January 2013 ~
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
Wed
2
Thu
3
Fri
4
Sat
5
10 am Coffee w the
5-6 pm Pétanque
Manager
Tournament Sign-up (H)
5-6 pm Pétanque
Tournament Sign-up (H)
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10 am Crafters
Reorganization Meeting
5-6 pm Bocce Tix Sale &
Tournament Signup (H)
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14
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9:30 am Self Defense
Classes begin (H)
10 am Pétanque League
begins
5-6 pm Bocce Tix Sale &
Tournament Signup
(H)7:00 pm Bocce
General Mtg.
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16
21
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1-6 pm Poker
Tournament (HC)
5-6 pm Men’s Club Tix
Sales
5-6 pm Men’s Club Tix
Sales
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5-6 pm Pétanque Tix
5-6 pm Pétanque Tix
Sale & February
Sale & February.
Tournament. Sign-up (H) Tournament. Signup (H)
7:00 Men’s Club Mtg.
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19
7pm Open HOA Board
Mtg.
Pétanque Tournament
5-6 pm HOA Tix Sales 5-6 pm HOA Tix Sales
7:30 HOA General Mtg.
7:35 pm Intermediate
Line Dance begins (SC)
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7 pm Bocce Installation
& Tournament Dinner
Dance
Bocce Tournament
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6 pm HOA Installation
Dinner Dance
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CRAFT CLASSES:
PLEASE WATCH THE BULLETIN
BOARDS FOR CRAFT CLASSES.