Newsletter 1

Southfork News

“FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS”

Happy Labor Day September 2014

It feels like Fall ……….Somewhere

Fall will be here soon, although here in Florida it’s

hard to tell. You’re going to have to wait until about

the third week of October before the daily high

temperatures drop to the low 80s. The folks at the

Florida climate center say Fall happens when the

daily low temperatures drop below 60 degrees and

stay there. In the Tampa Bay area that doesn’t usually

Happen until you’re eyeing turkey for Thanksgiving.

You know its fall in Florida when------

You put away your light green bathing suit in

favor of your brown one.

You can roll down the windows in your car

and not run the risk of melting

You can plant things without them withering

immediately

The stores put out the winter holiday

decorations.

Everywhere you turn there is some sort of

festival celebrating art, food, wine, crafts,

history, cars, gourds etc.

Although we don’t get the rainbow of falling

Leaves that other states do, we do see a lot

of acorns and random other seedlings.

Hey, that’s less raking for us.

Labor Day

Labor Day officially ends summer, as those who work enjoy

one final fling.

Blessed are those who bear the daily burden, of whom few

savants speak or minstrels sing,

Returning to the shallows of September, days of ease give

way to hours certain,

A long routine that wends its way towards winter,

Yearning for the promises of spring.

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 Dot Cady 2014-2016

Vice President Tom Geyer 2014-2016

Secretary Carol Wild 2014-2016

Treasurer Mike Gallagher 2014-2016

Directors:

Phyllis Grossi 2014-2016

Jim McAdams 2014-2016

Harvey Barber -2014

Roger Layne -2014

Mary Freund 2014

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 List.

Irene Schreier

Get Well Wishes To All!

In Memoriam

Pat Denton Mother passed away (Charlotte Mihm), former resident)

Gary & Darryl Mentro Mother passed away

Jean Deiss Sister passed away

Our condolences to the family and friends!

New Residents

None for this month!!!!

Welcome to our Community of Southfork!

Wedding Anniversary

Al & Lois Albrecht 9/14

Marvin & Pat Rush 9/16

Bill & Marge Otto 9/18

Tom & Shirlynn Thompson 9/18

Ron & Mary White 9/19

James & Connie Barlett 9/23

from the Association President

DEAR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS,

IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE THAT WE ARE READY FOR FALL ACTIVITIES!

THANKS TO PAT CLAYTON AND LINDA ROBERTS…WII FIT IS BEING ENJOYED

FRIDAY MORNINGS IN THE CLUB HOUSE @9am……………….AND POOL

EXERCISES ARE BEING LED BY MIKE MILLER on Tues and Thur @4pm.

JULY 19 AND AUGUST 21 WE HELD COFFEE HOURS FROM 10 TO 11am ON

THURSDAY MORNINGS! WE WILL TRY THOSE AGAIN AFTER THE “SUN SEEKERS”

ARRIVE!

THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE HAS BEEN BUSY GATHERING ENTERTAINERS

FOR THE 2014-2015 SEASON

ON SEPT 9 …….MUSIC FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY!

FREE TO MEMBERS $5 FOR NON MEMBERS

ON SEPT 15 OUR BOARD MEMBERS WILL MEET TO DISCUSS OTHER

ACTIVITIES. WE NEED YOUR HELP!

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WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE THE ASSOCIATION TO SPONSOR?

POSSIBLE SUGGESTIONS: SPEAKERS

SAFE DRIVERS COURSE AARP____________

HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICE____________

MEDICARE CHANGES DISCUSSED__________

OBAMA CARE EFFECTS ON YOU__________

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ACTIVITIES

2015 FUN DAY_________________________

TALENT SHOW_________________________

BOCCI BALL TOURNAMENT_______________

SHUFFLEBOARD TOURNAMENT___________

EXERCISE PROGRAM YOGA ____________

SUNDAY NIGHT BONFIRES_______________

SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCHES_________

POT LUCKS WITH A THEME_____________

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DOT CADY

Women’s Club

On august 6th, 18 ladies met at the Golden Corral for their

regular summer monthly meeting. The food was excellent and all

you can eat buffet- We had a great time.

Mary Bolin and I gave thanks to everyone who bought and took

school supplies to the Clubhouse. This year the supplies will go

to Centennial School and every year we try to choose a new

school. We try to help as many children as we can. Thanks again

for your generosity.

Next month on September 3rd our regular meetings will be

starting again in the Clubhouse at 9:30 am. Kathy Gallick and

Dixie Logoyda will be our hostesses for this month. We have lots

of things to discuss so please come and join us.

See you then.

Marielle

PS Don’t forget the 2 cans of food we give to the needy.

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SOUTHFORK BINGO

Welcome back snowbirds and hope all of you come to our weekly bingo which is the highlight

for a lot of you on a weekly basis.

We have a committee who will get you started for the evening and we wish all of you the

best of luck and hope that you win at our many games. . That “cookie jar” is waiting for you

and there have many a good size winnings from it, so come on Wednesday at 515pm when

the doors open and try your luck at winning some of the prizes. Bingo starts at 6:30pm.

SNOWBIRDS

Here they come, ready or not! The snowbirds should be arriving in a steady stream starting in

September, October and November. License plates tell of their origins, but they’re all

coming to the land of palm tree-lined driveways and warm weather. Bring them on, I say!

Those of us who endure the hot, sticky summer months are finally starting to get out more.

We’re eating on the lanai, taking walks without being dripping wet and, well, here come the

traffic jams, the crowded doctor’s offices and stores, but wait---it also energizes our lifestyle

and our economy. Yes, come on down, all you snowbirds!

Clubs of all sorts exist in the winter but we still exist here with activities while you are away..

Friendships are big for snowbirds……..Put on a parade, a fun day or a fundraiser and you’ll

find snowbirds right in the middle of it all. Snowbirds who flock to Florida for the months of

September thru May, we love you and can’t wait for you to get back and get the community

rolling again with fun and laughter. Hurry, hurry so we can get the parties started!!!!

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_ Favor to Ask!!!

Fall is fast approaching and I have a big favor to ask all of you who submit any

articles or are in charge of any type of card games or activities. We have a lot

of newer residents in the park over the last 12 months and I want to make sure

the dates and times are current on all events held each week and correctly

placed in the newsletter.

Please do not assume I know the changes or deletions of any game activity and

if there have been any changes please let me know by the 15th of each month.

On another issue the “classified page” with articles…….if you want them in

monthly let me know and any information given to me will only be listed for 1

month unless you tell me otherwise. Thanks, Phyllis

Water Exercises at the Clubhouse Pool

Please join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 4:00 p.m., weather permitting, for fun water aerobics in the pool. A great way to lose weight and have fun at the same time. Exercise makes you feel good about yourself and gives you a sense of accomplishment, and it is easier on your body to work out in the water. Please join us and bring a friend. Linda and Mike Miller ____________________________________________________________________________________

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 (such as bingo etc.) 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, Dot Cady 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 , please contact Dot Cady!

September is here! Weather should be getting cooler, less rain, and the

Snowbirds will be returning shortly! I NEED YOUR HELP and I would greatly

appreciate any resident in Southfork to notify me on the days and times of

their activities in the park so I can post them on the calendar in the correct manner. Any

information will be helpful so I can post it right and if I am not notified they will not be put on

the calendar in the clubhouse. Thank you, Craig Whitbeck.

SOUTHFORK ENTERTAINMENT SERIES

Our Fall Season HOA Show

(Stephine & Moses Band)

A Musical variety show, September 9th, @7pm

They sing solo and together, and they play several instruments solo and together.

Moses’ guitar playing is second to nobody. When Stephine lights-up

her fiddle, your hands will sting from applauding.

BYOB & Table Set-ups OPTIONAL.

This is a free event to all HOME OWNERS Assoc members. Your membership

card is your entrance ticket.

General admission door sales at $5.00 per person.

WELCOME BACK

WOW!!!!! It is hard to believe that Labor Day weekend is nearing and summer is

quickly coming to an end. It seems like just last week that the season was just

beginning and the snowbirds were leaving.

I hope it has been a good and healthy summer season for all of you. It has been a

good summer here at Southfork and now, in just a few short weeks, most of the

snowbirds will be back and many of the activities, meetings etc will be starting again.

FIRST DAY OF AUTUMN!!!!!!

September 23rd is the first day of autumn but here in Florida it is like any other day of the year. Up

North you are already thinking of cold weather, snow and ice and we here in Florida can only go by the

news media on what is happening and not missing the cold but we sure do miss the fall colors.

So to all of us here in Florida, relax and enjoy with no worries about shovels or freezing cold!!!!

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Southfork “TOPS” Support group.

New officers were elected and installed on August 2nd. The Area Captain, Sarah Henandez

came and performed the installation. Charm awards were given out to all past officers for

their services.

New officers elected are: Sue Antoine – Leader, Sheila Hewitt - Co-leader;,…..………….

Barb Christie - Secretary, Phyllis Grossi -- Treasurer and Weight Recorder;,………………...

Mary Pearson -- Asst weight recorder. Mary is missing from the picture and is a snowbird.

TOPS is a support group and no diets are given out. People who struggle with losing weight

come and listen to our weekly program and we have discussions and interaction with each

member attending on how we might try and improve and monitor what we are eating

without restrictions. So if anyone is interested, we meet on Saturday mornings.

TOPS - (Take off pounds sensibly!)

Let me Do That

Housecleaning ($10 per hr),

Laundry/Ironing, Painting,

Landscaping ($15 per hour),

Window Washing, Snowbird

Peace of Mind,any other

odd jobs. Sherry Morvatz

C 999-2949, H 437-4782

Let Me Fix That

Car Detailing, Minor

Plumbing Repair, Minor

Electrical Repair, Minor

Structural Repair, Minor Roof

Repair, Window Screen

repair, Ceramic Tile

Installation, Laminate Floor

Installation, Gutter Cleaning,

Pressure Washing, Solar

Tube Installation, Skylight

Installation.

Jim Morvatz C 843-222-2713

H. 437-4782

Will rake your lawn @ $5.00

per bag.

Bobby Hahn 567-7125

Avon: Catalogs are

available. Call Tanya or

Bobby 567-7125

tbhahnfl@yahoo.com

Chlorophyll (Body Healer)

For information, call Bob &

Mable Ianson, 521-3859.

rlianson@embarqmail.com

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Bookcase in nice shape.

Sealy Posturepedic

mattresss and box spring

also clean and good shape.

A mattress cover and two

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price for is $100.00.

If interested call Garth/Pat

Guyette, @567-2246,

10946 prairie Dr.

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LLC

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We offer home inspections

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Indoor air quality testing for

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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 @6:30pm

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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…Dble Pinochle @6pm…Poker @5:00pm

Water Aerobics @4pm

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Wednesday Blue bag Trash pickup 1st & 3rd Wednesday…Men’s Golf @10:30am…

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…Water Aerobics @4pm

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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…”65” game @7pm

Sept 1st (Mon) Labor Day

Sept 3rd (Wed) Womens Club 9:30am (2 cans of food for needy)

Sept 5th (Fri) Mens Breakfast group 9am

Sept 9th (Tues) Entertainment---Stephine & Moses Band 7pm

Sept 15th (Mon) 1st Assoc Board meeting of Officers/Directors 9am

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Labor Day Picnic, Sept 1st

Hosted by Brahman Drive

Y’all come --------- Mid-afternoon, 3:30pm till?????

Where: The Pavillion

Food: Whatever you want, picnic fare

BYOB: & Tableware

Games: Several

Music: OF Course

Grills: Available

Cooks: Maybe, maybe not