The Gator Tales - Florida Retirement Communities

Dec 2009
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DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Sharon Greenfield
Steve Maddocks
Pauline Atteridge
Mary Raymond
Ed Tomaselli
Hazel Van Dyke
Scott Cameron
Judy Loy
Georgiana Palmer
Ron Cowles
Barry Anthis
Pete Evans
Sue Pickard
Becky Allred
Jack McQuade
William Davidson
Helen Sheets
Vito Destefano
David Lennox
Helen Vernon
Earla Herring
Kay Levinson
Marilyn Smith
James Welch
Jerry Butler
John McCauley
Betty Pall
Steve Pierce
David Butcher
12/01
12/08
12/09
12/09
12/09
12/10
12/11
12/12
12/12
12/14
12/16
12/16
12/18
12/19
12/19
12/20
12/20
12/21
12/21
12/23
12/24
12/24
12/25
12/25
12/26
12/27
12/28
12/28
12/29
SUNSHINE COMMITTEE
Contact:
Marilyn Pena
863-353-1782
DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
Robert & Elsie Torpey
Bob & Debbie Renke
Francis & Elaine Pepe
Bob & Frances Gillen
Terry & Renee DeJane
Wayde & Emily Marshall
Fred & Judie Bott
Gary & Earla Herring
12/02/1977
12/10/1988
12/11/????
12/16/1948
12/22/1972
12/23/1988
12/24/1985
12/28/1963
IN MEMORIUM
We mourn the passing of:
Dorothy Higgins, 111 Reineke who passed away on
October 31st. There will be a memorial service on
Dec. 1 at 10:30am at the Lamb of God Church in
Haines City on 544. A luncheon will follow.
And
Ray Taglini, 17 Silvercrest who passed away on
November 3rd.
The Gator Tales
The Unofficial Newsletter of Lake Hammock Village David Schnopp
Editor
Manager Notes
VACATION NOTICE Please if you are going to be away
from your home on vacation fill out a ‘vacation notice’
and leave at the office and also let a neighbor know how
long you will be gone as well as leave an emergency
number. A neighbor, friend or the office should also
have a key to your house for emergency purposes. We
had a resident a few weeks ago that went on a trip and
neither the office nor any neighbors knew of the trip.
The resident’s car was in the driveway and newspapers
had piled up for a few days. Neighbors were concerned
because they had not seen the resident and either were
they aware of any planned trip for the resident. After
trying to look in windows to make sure the resident was
okay the police were called for a ‘well care check’. The
police entered the house and found printouts from the
computer of a trip out of town that the resident was
thought to be on. This incident turned out ‘okay’ but it
could have easily not have been….Concerned
neighbors and friends is what Lake Hammock Village is
made up of and we should all be thankful for that.
VACATION NOTICE, GUEST NOTICE AND
COMMENT FORMS are available in the clubhouse
or in the office.
All PET OWNERS please bring to the office
your pet’s current vaccination/shot records along with a
picture of your pet by January 1, 2010.
An Affordable Solution for those seeking
homemakers, companions and sitters.
Providing many services.
863-401-2511
A Compassionate Service
serving all of Polk County!
1225 Havendale Blvd., NW ,
Winter Haven, FL 33881
Lic# 228973
LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2009
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
President
Vice Pres.
Secretary
Treasurer
Director
Director
Director
Judy Dixon
Kay Levinson
Mark Anthis
Gail Seal
Donna Hunt
Herman Biba
David Schnopp
2009*
2009*
2009*
2010*
2009*
2009*
2010*
Note * Denotes term ends at the end of the noted year.
BINGO BINGO BINGO
BINGO IS ON AND BETTER THAN EVER.
Thursday night at 7:00
( be there at 6:50)
FUN FOR ALL!
Volunteers always welcome.
Lake Hammock Residents
Renee`
“Gator Tales” is available online at:
http://floridacommunities.com/lakehammock-newsletter
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NEW RESIDENTS
Jeanette Spury
82 Reineke
James & Dorothy Huvar
Joanne Marko &
Joseph Thomas
69 Sargent
124 Silvercrest
Robert & Kathy Post
15 Silvercrest
Welcome Home!
Please check the calendar for December
events.
This guy has been coming to the office with
his DAILY COMPLAINTS.
Merry Christmas / Happy New Year
Marilyn Smith
This is my farewell to him.
BASIC NAILS
Complete Professional Nail Care
Acrylic nail, Manicure, Pedicure, Tanning, Waxing
and Nail Art
SUNCREST SALES CORPORATION
AT LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE
Mon -Sat 9am – 7 pm
Sunday Closed
Walk ins Welcome
This month was a very important month for the HOA and the
community. The new, reconstructed board is up and running and
is beginning to establish a new purpose for the HOA. We are
looking for new ideas for activities for the community. If you
can think of something that you would like to try, let us know.
We have elections coming up in January and would like to
expand to nine members. If you would like to be a candidate,
contact Mark Anthis at 421-1735. We need to have more
candidates than positions in order to have a meaningful election.
Also, remember that you cannot vote unless you have paid your
dues.
The Editor
INVITATION
In a world of uncertainty, questions regarding the future of our
economy the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as the ongoing
debate concerning health care reform are not uncommon.
As a resident of LHV more people of the village are approaching
me for counseling as a professional clergy person of 40+ years.
This reality really came home when a wonderful neighbor and
personal friend recently placed his home on the retail market.
When asked “why” he was direct and to the point. “I can’t
afford to live here any longer”.
The only thing that I can do is try to reassure these wonderful
residents which include people from all faiths that the good God
in which we believe will not let us down.
I believe that Lake Hammock is a wonderful place to reside. I do
not agree with all of the decisions of the owners or HOA but
everyone has a right to express their opinion. If we don’t believe
in the First Amendment then it should be abolished.
As a means of celebrating and re-inaugurating a sense of
harmony, I invite anyone who desires to celebrate a Christmas
Eve Mass at my residence.
PLEASE RSVP
210 Glen Este Ct
5:00pm
December 24, 2009
36106 Highway 27, Haines City FL 33844
Father “Chuck” Wheatley
863-421-5764
86 Maxey Circle US HWY27
Haines City, Fl. 33844
Tel: (863) 422-8130
HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION
FAX 863-421-7378
John Bialy (H) 863-422-0521 © 863-956-6540
Nancy Kerrigan (H) 863-421-8854
©863-207-1492
Kay Levinson (H) 863-422-8543 © 863-206-1675
EDITOR’S NOTE
If you have any submissions for “Gator Tales”, I
would appreciate it if you would get them to me by
the 20th of the month.
[email protected]
863-353-1804
205 Glen Este Ct
MANY THANKS
Kay Levinson
Donna Chilton
Judie Bott
Nancy Belski
Betty Rhoades
Marileigh Osborn
Joyce Ladyman
Mary Schnopp
Rich Spiegel
Don Sheets
Ron Lallier
Wayne Saunders
Tammy Anthis
Herman Biba
Scotty Schmauder
Bob Roubaud
Herb Hunt
I would like to thank all of the people above for
their work on the November yard sale.
Donna Hunt
Dixie Trader
If you have something that you wish to get rid of,
give me your name, phone number and the type of
item involved. As you can see, space is limited so
items will be one line affairs.
The Editor.
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EDITORIAL POLICY
I have two rules that I go by in editing the
Gator Tales.
Page # 3
GRANDMA’S ATTIC
Barbara Pund
93 Reineke
419-8231
First, I may not publish articles critical of the
owners. This includes decisions made by the
owners.
Mary Ann Donovan
Second, I will not publish articles that attack or
insult other residents of the community.
72 Sargent
422-3465
The first rule was mandated when I took over
the newsletter. The second is my own policy.
That said, the purpose of this newsletter is
information and entertainment, not
investigation or politics. I will not be
accepting articles that will incite controversy. I
apologize if anyone feels that is in any way a
limitation on their freedom of speech but that is
the way that I edit this newsletter. I do urge
those who have concerns or complaints to
contact directly those that they have problems
with. The owner’s website is listed on page
one of this newsletter.
David Schnopp
Adjustable potty chair
Walker with wheels
Queen size aerobed
With sheets & pillow
cases
Graco playpen/
Crib combo
High chair
Wheelchair with
Removable legs
Georgianna Palmer
167 Glen Este
419-0097
Adjustable walker
with wheels
Metal crutches
Jack Connelly
107 Reineke
353-7640
Two strollers
Barb & Ron Cowles
94 Reineke
353-7336
Transfer light
wheelchair
Let me know if you have have any medical
equipment that you would like to lend to someone
in the park who needs it temporarily. Potty chairs,
shower chairs, adjustable canes, wheelchairs and
walkers. I am also looking for baby stuff like
strollers, playpens, cribs etc.
Barbara Pund
93 Reineke 419-8231
NEW DIRECTORY
MAX’S CHRISTMAS RECIPE
An updated resident telephone directory was
distributed during the week of Nov. 9-13.
Obtain one large bone from owners table.
If you did not pick up your copy during the November
HOA meeting, and did not find a copy in your door,
contact me for your copy.
Bury in backyard. Age to taste. I
personally recommend at least one
month.
We did not leave copies at the doors of winter
residents. Contact me when you arrive for the winter.
Dig up and take back inside.
This was a cooperative effort between the HOA and
the Manager’s Office. There is no cost for the new
directory.
Lay down on owners best carpet and
enjoy chewing your bone.
Lori Johnson
151 Glen Este Blvd
863-588-1599
[email protected]
Maxwell S. Hunt
PS. My mommy, Donna Hunt, is
recovering nicely from hand surgery
Sunday
Monday
11/29, Decorate clubhouse 1:00pm
Merry Christmas
Happy Hanukkah
Happy New Year
And To All a Good Night
6
Scavenger Hunt
2:00pm
Movie 7:00pm
Christmas Vacation.
13
Open Houses
6:00pm
7
Magic Comedy,
Orlando
Carpooling 5:00pm
14
Tuesday
1
HOA Board of
Directors Meeting
7:00pm
8
LHV HOA 7:00pm
Ornament exchange
15
Wednesday
2
Early Dining
Captain’s Kitchen
Auburndale
Carpooling 4:30pm
9
16
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Daily Events
Recurring
9:30 AM - Water Aerobics
or exercises every
Mon, Wed, Fri.
Coffee-Donuts-Chat
8:30 AM
Every Wednesday
10
11
Ladies’ Luncheon
Azteca W.H.
Carpooling 11:30am 6
17
12
All-Park Breakfast
8:30am
Activity Meeting
18
Celebration Visit
with Dining Out
Carpooling 4:30pm
19
R-Eatery Breakfast
8:30am
Daily
Dominoes – 7 PM
Every Wednesday
Events
Ladies
Men’s Bridge
breakfast every
Mon-7
PM FriThurs.
8:00am
1PM
Donna
9:00 AM - Water
Aerobics
Cribbageevery
– 7 PM
or exercises
Every
Sunday
Mon, Wed, Fri.
Coffee-Donuts-Chat
Bingo,8:30
every
Thursday
AM
of
the
month
7:00pm
Every Wednesday
Dominoes
– 7 PM
Texas Hold’em
th
Wednesday
Tuesday
of the month
4Every
20
Cookie Exchange
2:00pm
Classic Movie
7:00pm
21
Crafts 2:00pm
27
28
22
29
23
30
24
31
25
Christmas Dinner
1:00pm
26
BingoPoker
- 7 PM
Ladies
7 to 9 PM
Every
Thursday
Every
Wednesday
Michigan
Men’s
Poker 7 to 10 PM
Rummy
– Wednesday
PM
Monday7&
Every Friday
Cribbage – 7 PM
David Schnopp
Every
Sunday
December
2009
Editor
Staff
Board
Meets
Bob &
Gail Roubaud
Every
Jim &
Hazel Van Dyke
Richard
& Marion Spiegel
4th Tuesday
Mary
Schnopp
At 7-PM
Mary Ann Donovan
Lend A Hand
Every
Tuesday At 1 PM