Newsletter 1

Southfork News

“FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS”

Happy Halloween October 2015

Halloween Time Again!

Oh no, not again, the time is near and it always

happens at this time of the year.

The hissing of an unlucky black cat and overhead

all the screeching bats.

When gone completely is the sun, the vampires

come out to have some fun.

Witches stir their caldrons or grab onto a broom,

casting spells and cackling as they fly across the

moon.

Skeltons dance around shaking all their bones, and

playing many strange toons on all their

xylophones.

Ghosts and goblins join the fun too and running

about and shouting out BOO!

Jack-o-lanterns smiling and burning bright, and

just don’t worry it’s another Halloween night!

Hurricane Season

Hurricane season is upon us and so far we

here in Dade City have not encountered

any bad weather and we do not want any.

Do not let this put you in the (it won’t hit

us mood) because the season lasts until

December 1st.

Always be on alert and listen to the weather

forecasts. Be ready for any forecast of

inclement weather. Stay safe!!!!

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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.

Mary Bolin John Emley Shirley Durocher Debbie Burriss Al Albrecht

Murlan Cooper Bobby Hahn

Get Well Wishes To All!

In Memoriam

Marie Sternhardt (former Resident) Daughter, Susan passed away

Our condolences to the family and friends!

New Residents

Nora Tomaino 10918 Tumbleweed

Welcome to our Community of Southfork!

Wedding Anniversary

Pete & Dixie Logoyda 10/9

Bob & Carol Quandt 10/15

Don & Donna Ivey 10/18

Bill & Nancy Steding 10/21

Max & Peggy Elkins 10/25

Rick & Shirley Hood 10/30

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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 Tom’s desk.

Welcome back snowbirds (sun seekers). Some of you are here and the

rest will be on the way soon.

We are planning Fall/Winter Activities and our movie night will

continue each month. A Sloppy Joe event is planned for Oct 16th

at

the Pavilion with a camp fire afterwards. We had a great labor day pot

luck with about 50 people attending.

Elections are just around the corner. We must have a slate of officers

by the November Membership meeting. If interested contact Roger

Layne or Harvey Barber and the offices that we have to vote on are:

President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and two Directors.

Elections will be held in January.

Let’s have some fun, Tom

Sloppy Joe Night

5pm - $3.50 per person

We are going to have a Sloppy Joe night at the

Pavilion, October 16th

. The menu will be

Sloppy Joe Sandwich’s, Chips, Piece of Pie and a Drink. A second

sandwich will be available at no charge. Price of admission will be

$3.50 per person This will be a H.O.A. event which means you must

show your membership card when arriving.

Hopefully the weather will be good and we can have a Bon Fire. If the

weather is bad we will eat in the CLubHouse. We will need some

volunteers to help. We will have a sign up sheet so we will know how

much food to get. Please bring your lawn chairs. The HOA will furnish

the table settings.

Women’s Club

On Sep.2nd a group of ladies went to the Golden Corral for their meeting it was very enjoyable The food was excellent.

The ladies gave Kathy and I an ovation for the beautiful Profile written on

me in the Southfork Paper. I like that profile so much that I will frame it

and put it on the wall and every time I will look at it, it will make me

smile. Thanks again Kathy for such a good job.

We discussed the upcoming events. The Bazaar and the Christmas Party that

will be held in the Clubhouse. We are watching for Mary Bolin's return home

and our contact is Mary Clifford her Guardian angel. Through her we will do

what has to be done to help Mary.

Next month we are returning to the Clubhouse for our meeting Oct. 7th at

9:30am. Our hostesses will be Carol Albers and Katie Bellnier.

See you there.

Marielle Q

Alley Game Boards

Have you purchased an ALLEY GAME BOARD made

by Marvin? Marvin has made over 70 of those

boards. Some of us play every Thursday

night at the club house and there are many

games played with your friends in your home!

Will you bring your boards and friends on Thursday October 22 at 6 pm

to help us show our appreciation to Marvin for his great craftsmanship and

introducing a challenging game to all of the residents at Southfork!

Refreshments will be served!

Questions: Call Dot Cady

New Resident profile

Please welcome to our community Ms. Jean Rapinac and her faithful

friend Rosie. They live at 10904 Prairie Drive.

Jean is originally from Illinois, suburbs of Chicago. Jean has three

children, three grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

While on the Internet, Jean found Southfork and was very impressed

with the pictures and homes offered. Purchased her home via

Internet, sight unseen.

She loves dancing and taking walks with Rosie. She also enjoys

sewing and making memory bears and a great fan of country music.

Love that "Willie.

Jean is a full time resident. Welcome to our community Jean.

Submitted by Kathy Gallick

The Grossi Family

Pat and Phyllis are members of our Southfork Community.

When I arrived at Southfork, some

years ago, Pat Grossi and Dixie

Logoyda welcomed Armand and myself

one early afternoon. Welcoming

with literature, things to do in

Southfork and a very friendly

"Nice to have you as a neighbor."

Armand and I really appreciated

that welcome, and to this day, I

appreciate what they did. Thanks

Pat and Dixie.

Now, we have Phyllis. Where can I

possibly start.

To list the many charitable things

Phyllis has dedicated herself too

will take many pages, so please,

let me briefly inform you of all

her unselfish donations to our

community. Phyllis has served as

Treasurer of our HOA for 5 years,

other duties, Director of HOA,

Women's Club Treasurer, being a

member herself for 11 years.

Editor of the Southfork News for 8

years, Southfork Directory for 9 years, Creator of the “Annual” Hand and Foot

Tournament for 7 years, Dare I go on, certainly…. Tops weight recorder and

treasurer for 3 years, nice work girls, and with all these duties still finds

time to play and work at bingo, play cards and always a pleasant smile.

Pat and Phyllis have been married for 56 years, have 3 children, 4

grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren with another on the way.

What would we do without them. I have often thought of this, and just try

and put it out of my mind.

If "You Know Your From Southfork," (our Facebook interaction site), you got

it, that is also Phyllis's baby. Anything of interest happening in or around

the Southfork area especially about our community activities and Who's that

knocking on my door, press your Panic Control on your car keys, call 911 to

alert any unusual activities, these are all of Phyllis's thoughts to keep us

safe.

A simple thank you does not seem sufficient, but that is what I will say,

thank you both for the effort you put into this community, making it a

congenial, friendly place to live.

I for one appreciate all you do.

Submitted: Kathy Gallick. (A true Southfork dreamer)

From The Editor

Community news is important to us and if we don’t know it, we can’t report it.

Illnesses and unfortunately, deaths should be known to all that wish to share with

their neighbors. But, if you have any other newsy item you wish to share, please

submit to Phyllis Grossi in writing or e-mail me at pkaygrossi@aim.com with the

subject “Southfork.” Items can be dropped off my home at 11150 Mesquite Dr.

Remember, Jean Deiss and Kathy Gallick also submit monthly items so give them a call.

THE SEASON’S STARTING

AGAIN…………………………………………………..

Snowbirds are flocking back to their southern home. Year long residents of

Southfork are looking forward to the first cool front. Summer visitors, including

grandchildren off from school, have returned to their Northern homes, with the

next school year hanging over their heads. Signs of community are starting

up, with more people at bingo, shuffleboard, card games and the renewed

activities of our community.

Welcome back to everyone, welcome to all new residents here in Southfork. Southfork’s winter season is

about to begin.

Among us who “summered over,” we’re tired of heat, humidity and thunderstorms. The park has a different feel

to it, besides the oppressive heat, (it is tooooo quiet.) Many friends aren’t around----it’s like winter in our

northern climates. We stay in our air-conditioned homes, take our air-conditioned cars to air-conditioned stores,

restaurants and churches. We’re as much prisoners in the summer as we ever were up North in the winter. But--

---and it’s important-----winter’s on its way here in sunny Florida.

Winter is the time when retired Floridians keep check on the weather up North. Ice storms are recorded and snow

depths are accepted with shaken heads and the sub-freezing temperatures are remembered with vague

memories. We do let the ones back home know of our beautiful sunny climate….and brag we do!!!!

Winter time is good in Florida…………Winter time in Florida means we can continue moving and doing and

appreciating this wonderful state!

To all of us in Southfork, it’s now time to enjoy!!!!!

SOUTHFORK CINEMA, Tuesday October 6th

- 6:30pm!!

Our next Tuesday Night Movie will be October 6th @ 6:30pm. Join us in the clubhouse for

this exciting movie..

The “CineBistro will continue serving all you can eat popcorn for 25 cents and ice cream for

$1.00 a bowl.. You are welcome to bring your own beverages. There’s plenty of seating but

feel free to bring your own comfy chair! Don’t forget, we take requests!!! Something you

want to see? Just let us know .

After U.S. Marine Kyle Wincott is killed in Afghanistan, Max, his highly trained service dog, is too traumatized to remain in service. Back in the U.S., Kyle's family adopts the dog, but teenage brother Justin (Josh Wiggins) has problems of his own and doesn't want the animal. However, Max may be Just… Morestin's only chance to learn what really happened to his brother. With the help of a dog-savvy friend, Justin and Max begin to bond, and set out to unravel the mystery of Kyle's death.

This month’s movie is in such high demand we have to have a back-up in case we cannot obtain our first choice movie 50 to 1 - This is our second choice movie. This movie is about a misfit group of New Mexico cowboys who are on a journey of a lifetime when their crooked-footed racehorse qualifies for the Kentucky Derby. The cowboys face a series of mishaps on their way to Church Hill-Downs.

Halloween Wine Cheese Party

Saturday, October 31st - -4:00 pm

$5.00 per person Costumes are Optional

We will offer a variety of wines (both non-alcoholic and

alcoholic) along with crackers and cheese and garnishes .

This is open to all residents of Southfork and we urge all our

new residents to come and meet your neighbors.

We will have a Trivia Challenge (easy questions for our aging brains) along with WII Bowling,

Corn Toss and other games. Please put your name on the sign-up sheet in the Clubhouse if

you plan on attending so we know how to plan.

HOMER NOODLEMAN

Tuesday, October 13th, ---7 pm --- $7.50 per person

You will not want to miss seeing this multi-talented performer. He is an English one-man

comedy/variety show.

Homer Noodleman has made over 500 appearances on both American and British television.

He has performed in national variety shows in England, a command performance before Her

Royal Highness, Princess Margaret and a show before Vice President George Bush at the

Omni Hotel in Miami.

Prior to coming to America, Homer was involved in the writing and production of many

theater and television shows. He has also written scripts and routines for leading

entertainers such as Bob Hope and David Letterman.

He is guaranteed to keep you laughing for the entire evening.

FLU SHOTS

FREE CLINIC

Tuesday, October13

&

Thursday, November 12

1:00PM

Walgreens Pharmacist

at Southfork

Summer is almost over and flu season will be upon

us before we know it. Southfork is once again

hosting Walgreen’s Pharmacy Flu Shot Clinic right

here in the clubhouse. No need to make a trip to

your doctor’s office, just sign up in the clubhouse

for either October 13 or November 12 at 1PM for

your flu shot. Be sure to bring your insurance/

medicare information so they can bill your

insurance. Cost is $25.99 without insurance. Any

questions contact the office.

Southfork Management

Ah, at last, the feeling of fall in the air! Welcome October!!!!

A couple of dates to remember in October: October 12th

is Columbus Day and

many of the countries in the New World and elsewhere celebrating the

anniversary of Christoper Columbus’s arrived in the Americas on October 12,

1492. His mission was to prove the world was round – he was right!

Columbus Day became an official state holiday in Colorado in 1906 and a

federal holiday in 1934. President Benjamin Harrison called upon the people

of United States to celebrate Columbus Day on the 400th

anniversary of the

event. During the 400 year anniversary in 1892, teachers, preachers, poets,

and politicians used Columbus Day rituals to teach ideals of patriotism.

These patriotic rituals were framed around themes such as support for war,

citizenship boundaries, the importance of loyalty to the nation, and

celebration social progress.

October 31st

, many celebrate “Halloween.” I kind of miss the old “Trick Or

Treat – Smell My Feet – Give Me Something Good to Eat” days. Of course we

all know life was simpler many years ago when moms and dads didn’t have

to exam the treat bags. We got lots of homemade goodies that children

nowadays don’t get to enjoy – like candied apples, caramel popcorn balls,

and homemade cookies! It’s a shame, but that’s the way it is, and now you

can’t trust your children eating goodies, even from neighbors. Plus, we also

ran from door to door without adult supervision, but now it requires parents

to be security guards. Oh well, it could’ve happened back then too – who

knows?

Have a great October and all of us who sweated out the heat in Southfork,

welcome back our friends who have spent time up north during the summer.

We hope you had a great one and a safe return trip to Southfork! You’ve all

been missed!! Also, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all the October “Fall” Folks!

Phyllis Grossi and I are posting a new, fun idea for newsletter entertainment.

It’s called “Who In The “Southfork” World Is This?” We will be posting

childhood pictures of residents in the coming months and you’ll need to try

to figure out who they are. We’ll be posting the answers in the next issue!

COME ON FOLKS – DIG THOSE OLD PICTURES OUT AND SHARE THEM WITH

US! It’ll be lots of fun to see them. Give me a call and let me know you

found one!

Thanks and make it a great day – every day!

Jean Deiss (863-602-1535) Got some news? Let me know that too!

OCTOBER 2015 IN SOUTHFORK

“SOUTHFORK”

#1 #2 #3

#1 – This little Queen was born in the Northeast and has lived in Southfork for over 10 years. #2 – This Darling was 6 months

old here (a long time ago); born in the Midwest and has lived in Southfork for 10 plus years. #3 – This Sweetheart was

born in the Northeast too and has lived in Southfork for 10 years. #4 – A little Princess at 8 months old then (also a long

time ago). This person was born in the Midwest and has lived in Southfork for less than 5 years. #5 – This handsome

soldier was born in the Northeast and has lived in Southfork for more than 10 years also!

Now have fun with the identification of these lovelies! We’ll print the answers in the next newsletter (as if you won’t know

by then)!

#4 #5

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Who loves auctions?

There is an auction every

Thurs at 6pm and Sunday at

5pm in Dade City behind

the empty car

dealers(Pasco Motors) in

Dade City. They have food

items, pantry items,

antiques, household and

yard items and so much

more. Can even bid on

bread & coffee, detergent

and cheaper than at the

supermarket and as low as

$1.00.

Contact: Patty Grossi

Crowe for further info at

215-534-7256

America's Auction

14401 8th St.Dade City, FL

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Avon: Catalogs are

available. Call Tanya or

Bobby 567-7125

tbhahnfl@yahoo.com

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Need Help

House cleaning and

Lawn Service,

by Bea

813-562-0633

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 me help you take

care of things you need

cleaned around the

house. General

housecleaning, ironing,

laundry, cooking.

lawncare, homecare for

sick, shopping.

Contact Ruth

@ 813-999-6085

References Available

For Sale

2008 Mercury Milan-

Premier, V6 Engine,

35,000 miles in

excellent condition.

Call Rhoda for more

details @352-523-1749

Homecare

Do you need help with daily living? Did an illness or procedure limit your ability to care for yourself? I have over 30 years experience helping people in their homes. I am a qualified HHA/CNA and homemaker that will assist you with daily living for very reasonable rates. References available upon request. For more information call (352) 567-7702 Ask for Maureen ________________________

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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FOR SALE: various pieces of

furniture, love seat, TV table,

ottoman, table light with

attached glass table,

medium size desk and

many more items. Open to

offers. Ed Bittman, 11207

Ewing, 352-437-5139

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…

Oct 2nd (Fri) Men’s Breakfast 9am (Smitty’s)

Oct 6th (Tue) Movie night 6:30pm (a must see movie)

Oct 7th (Wed) Women’s Club 9:30am (2 cans food for needy)

Oct 11th (Sun) Card Bingo 6pm (don’t forget your $2.00 in dimes)

Oct 13th (Tues) Flu Clinic (contact office for any questions) 1pm

Oct 13th (Tues) “Homer Noodleman” show 7pm

Oct 16th (Fri) Sloppy Joe Night/Bonfire for HOA members 5pm

Oct 19th (Mon) Assn Officers/Directors 9am

Oct 25th (Sun) Card Bingo 6pm (don’t forget your $2.00 in dimes)

Oct 31st (Sat) Halloween Party 4pm (Wine & Cheese) party)

Carport Sale

Remember to start getting ready for the annual

carport sale on November 14th

. Start cleaning

out those closet’s and this is the time to get rid

of all those unwanted items you do not know

you even have! “Your trash is someone else’s

treasure”.