Newsletter 1

Southfork News

“FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS”

Happy Mothers Day May 2016

"IN MEMORY OF MY MOTHER"

My mother was very young when she married and started a family, she was kept very busy raising my

siblings.

she raised a huge garden planting corn and peas in a row, then came tomatoes and cucumbers lots of

veggies to hoe.

My mother sewed and made our clothes canned veggies and made soap, she washed on a

washboard pulled water from a well by a rope.

Mother never complained as she hung her wash on a clothesline in the yard, she cooked us delicious

meals never saying she was just too tired.

Her pies and cakes and bread all were from scratch the chocolate icing was so good, I have tried to do

all she did but so far it seems I never could.

The dried apples and preserves sugar

cookies and snow-cream, all these were winter treats to sample again would be in a

dream.

Mother has been gone for many years I miss our time together every day, If only she could visit again but she has gone to

heaven to stay.

Unknown author….

In Loving Memory, this Memorial Day

We set aside Memorial Day

Each and every year

To honor those who gave their lives

Defending what we hold dear.

In all the dark and deadly wars,

Their graves prove and remind us,

Our brave Americans gave their all

To put danger far behind us.

They made the ultimate sacrifice

Fighting for the American way;

We admire them and respect them

On every Memorial Day.

PLEASE DISPLAY YOUR FLAG ON THIS DAY TO

SHOW HOW PROUD WE ARE!!!!!!!!!

.

S

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 2016-2018

Vice President Hollis Adams 2016-2017

Secretary Peggy Elkins 2016-2018

Treasurer Mike Gallagher 2016-2017

Directors:

Ron White 2016-2018

Harry Gerrish 2016-2018

Craig Whitbeck 2016-2017

Roger Layne 2016-2017

Mary Freund 2016-2017

Emergency CONTACT NUMBERS IN PASCO COUNTY (911)

Pasco Cty Sheriff 352-521-5131 Dade City Police 352-521-1493

Hurricane Updates 800-427-8340 Sheriff non-emerg 727-847-8102

Sick/Prayer List.

Linda Dickinson Richard Ricks Pat Denton Frank Gonzalez

Charlotte Lynch

Get Well Wishes To All!

In Memoriam

Dave Gottshalk Son passed away

Earl Eberhart Former resident passed away

Leon King Resident passed away

Paul Brownlee Former resident passed away (Mesquite Dr)

Our condolences to the family and friends!

New Residents

Bobby & Carolyn Roe 10842 Prairie Dr

Jerry & Judy Weston 11130 Maverick Dr

Joe & Joann Lilly 11114 Maverick Dr

Welcome to our Community of Southfork!

Wedding Anniversary

May 2nd Joe & Janet Lehman

May 5th Pedro & Angela Flores

May 6th Harry & Barbara Gerrish

May 7th Pat & Phyllis Fisher

May 13th Tom & Pat Dicks

May 30th Bob & Charlotte Lynch

May 30th Don & Carol Reno

from Tom’s desk.

HELLO SOUTHFORK

WELL A LOT OF FOLKS ARE LEAVING FOR THEIR SUMMER HOMES. WATCH OUT FOR THE

OTHER GUY, PEOPLE DO CRAZY THINGS ON THE ROAD. WE WILL CONTINUE TO HOLD DOWN

THE FORT AND TRY TO ENTERTAIN YOU.

WE HAVE HAD MANY GREAT ENTERTAINERS AND THANKS TO JIM McADAMS AND HIS

COMMITTEE.

LONNIE AND CAROLYN AND THEIR COMMITTEE HAVE PROVIDED GREAT ACTIVITIES AND WE

THANK THEM SO VERY MUCH.

WE HAD A GREAT EASTER DINNER WITH 70 PLUS PEOPLE. THE FOOD WAS GREAT.

DON'T FORGET WEDNESDAYS IS BINGO AND HOT DOGS AND HAMBURGERS BY THE POOL.

JOE AND JANET LEHMAN DO A GREAT JOB.

MOVIE NIGHT HAS BEEN GOOD. WE WILL CONTINUE IT AS LONG AS WE GET DECENT

ATTENDANCE.

WE WILL HOLD OUR LAST BOARD MEETING OF THE SEASON ON THE 18TH OF APRIL. JUST

REMEMBER A LOT OF US WILL BE HERE ALL SUMMER SO IF YOU HAVE A ISSUE PLEASE

CONTACT A OFFICER OR A BOARD MEMBER.

BE KIND TO EACH OTHER.

TOM

Women’s Club

On April 6th we had 44 members attend our meeting! This is our

last official meeting until Oct. We were blessed with 2 new members

joining us! a warm welcome was given to Jean Green & Lois Schell.

We opened our meeting with the pledge to the flag. March Minutes

were read by Peggy, voted on and approved. Treasures report was read

by Barbara.

Carol Reno will now be the Co-Chairman of the Charity committee,

Thank you Carol for helping in this important part of our club.

I explained to our group that in the event of a `members death or of

their spouse we would offer to help with a memorial service if that is

the desire of the family.

Nancy Stedding introduced our speakers from Chapters Health Hospice.

Linda and Jessica talked about the reasons hospice can be used in

helping a patient get all of the medical attention they need before

going home again, and or what to expect when a patient is dying. They

covered the importance of making your wishes known both in writing and

by talking to your family and friends about what you want or don't

want in the event of a catastrophic event. Just having a DNR is not

enough! You need to have advance Care Planning. They are working to

reopen the Hospice in Dade City. If you are not ready to be

discharged from the hospital just because insurance says you are,

state clearly that this is an Unsafe Discharge and they can not send

you home! It's the Patient's Choice in treatment.

Our hostesses this month were- Mary-Jo, Helen, Sherri, & Nancy Jones.

Thank you ladies for a wonderful choice in fruits and snacks!

April birthdays were celebrated. Raffles were drawn including 3 live

plants donated by our hostesses!

A sign up sheet to meet monthly for breakfast will be posted each

month with where the group will be going to eat. Enjoy!

Have a fun and safe summer and we will see you in the Fall.

If you need to contact one of us Carol Whitbeck or

Barbara Wharton are year round residents.

President of Southfork Woman's Club.- Betty Butler

Ice Cream Sundaes

Sunday , May 8th 3pm

Free for all the Mother’s in the Park

The Southfork Homeowners Association will offer a free

generous portion of ice cream with all the favorite toppings

for all the mother’s in our park on this special Mother’s Day.

Now of course the men in our park are also invited to this

event and since this is Mother’s Day there will be a fee of

$3.00 for the men.

Since it is a special day. Maybe , we will see the men doing the

serving?????

SOUTHFORK CINEMA, Tuesday May 10th - 7:00 pm!!

“The Family Man” - Rated PG-13 Comedy. Drama. Fantasy

Our next Tuesday Night Movie will be May 10th @ 7:00pm. 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 or $.50 for a cone…. 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

. Starring: Nicholas Cage and Tia Leoni A fast-lane investment broker, offered the opportunity to see how the other half lives wakes up to see his sports car and girlfriend have become a mini-van and wife. High-powered Wall Street bachelor Jack Campbell (Academy

Award winner Nicolas Cage) is living life in the fast lane until

he gets the shock of a lifetime when he wakes up one morning

in suburban New Jersey next to Kate (Tea Leoni), the girlfriend

he left 13 years ago. Now, Jack's entire world is turned upside

down. He's got two kids, he's traded in his Ferrari for a minivan

while trying not to lose his mind. Can an upscale, downtown

player survive in middle-of-the-road suburbia? And what does it

take for a once single-minded exec to really become The Family Man in this

hilarious comedy about second thoughts and second chances.

Rated: PG-13

MONDAY, May 30th

TIME: 4:00PM

All Southfork residents are invited to attend a “Potluck” on Memorial Day, May 30thth at the

Clubhouse.

Chicken will be provided by the HOA. Price of admission is a dish to pass enough for 8-10

people.

Iced Tea will be available.

Bring your own table service and your own beverage if you do not want iced tea.. If you plan

to attend, please sign-up at the clubhouse so we know the amount of chicken to purchase.

Hope to see all of you there!!!!!

ENTERTAINMENT SERIES FOR MONTH OF MAY

“COME TO THE CABARET – OLD CHUM”

May 3rd 7:00pm

Tickets - $7.50 per person

Sassy Songstress – Suzanne Reno & Silky Smooth – Eddie Dean

They will entertain us in a somewhat different venue in

Cabaret Style and it should be very interesting!

This is our last show for the season and we will continue in the Fall.

Thank you all for the continuing and on going support.

Jim & Carolyn

#1 - A tough one! No way can you guess. This handsome dude with the big grin was born and raised in the north! He and his pretty lady have lived here for about 7 years! Wow, this is a Doozie! Good luck!

#2 -Now here’s a doll; however, a sweet lady now! She loves to have her picture taken. Little miss “poser” for sure! She was born in the north and raised there and lived in the Midwest! She and hubby have been here for over five years!

#3 - Okay, this is one you can’t miss! She still looks (almost) exactly today! Pretty smile and eyes (and dimples too)! She was born and raised in the Midwest (can’t be bad at all). A WonderWoman sweet as sugar. Southfork has been lucky to have her and hubby here over 20 years!

#5 -A real Baby Doll in disguise, but if you know her, you won’t be surprised! She’s from the upper Midwest and she and hubby have lived here for nearly five years. She’s a real “beauty” and personality plus! The laugh is one of a kind! Come on……you ought to guess this one!

May 2016 Submitted by Jean Deiss.

COMING LATER THIS YEAR – A CHANCE TO GUESS

WHO OUR BABES ARE TO BE COMPETIVE! STAY TUNED! Good luck!

#4 - What a great looking young man and if you don’t know him, he is still the same! Personality PLUS – this guy! He may be a little older, now but just as great. Born and raised in NY, he and his lovely wife have lived here for over four years.

Caught Being Good

Submitted by, Kathy Gallick

Unsung Heroes

We have many hard working Southfork Residents and we all know who

they are.

Many of these hard working folk prefer to remain in the background, BUT, you

will always see their hard work in one way or another. Setting up tables,

removing tables, moving chairs and returning chairs. Hummm!

Now whom might that be? Serving foods, preparing foods, clearing foods,

offering soft drinks, running home for more forks! Taking care of the Mics

so we can all hear!

Planning “ Out and About’s “, checking out fine dining establishments, so all

will be happy which certainly cuts into their private time and making

entertainment on Tuesday evenings a true pleasure. Viewing entertainers for

our enjoyment and again cutting into their time and they still wish to remain

a bit in the background, but we all know you are there, serving our

community.

Nothing more to add, thank you Carolyn and Jim McAdams, for all you do.

Please don't be mad at me!

Kathy

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Bye to all the snowbirds

We will miss our snowbirds as they return to their summer homes.

Please have a safe trip and a great summer…………….remember there is

nothing like our family here in Southfork and it becomes so quiet when

you leave and we can’t stand it without you. It’s like losing a part of a

family and we count the days until you all start back!!!

See you back here in the Fall and be ready for all the activities, entertainment and card games when

you get back. It’s so much fun when everyone finally gets back home!

Remember to keep in touch on the latest with our facebook page and emails.

Submitted by, Phyllis Grossi pkaygrossi@aim.com

Photo’s and article submitted by Kathy Gallick

All enjoyed another Taco Tuesday at

Southfork. Hard and soft tacos, all

the fillings needed, chips and cheese,

salsa, sour cream, and soft drinks.

As you can see, many enjoyed the hard

work the girls put into this event.

Thanks for the effort girls, can we do

it again, oh, and the 50/50 is fun!

Especially if one is lucky!

Taco Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Lines waiting for their food items!

A wonderful Easter celebration was enjoyed by Southfork residents and guests.

Our President, Tom Geyer, lead us in a prayer, being thankful for all we

enjoy in our community. Friends, family and social gatherings, and thanking

our Lord for this Easter Celebration.

Then the announcement was made, ladies, remove your tops (food covers that

is), and the festivities began.

Ham and a wonderful variety of delicious entrees were served with each

resident bringing that special dish we all enjoy. Desserts were the best.

I for one am thankful for the opportunity to join such a wonderful group of

friends and neighbors. Committee, thanks for all the hard work. Very much

appreciated.

He Is Risen Today. Amen!

Submitted by Kathy Gallick

Shuffleboard (Food) Workers

Ron White, Ed Bellnier & Jim McAdams

1st place winners - Jim Freund & Mary Jo Dye

2nd place winners – Nancy Holley & Pat Grossi 3rd place winners – Bella Kinney & Les Myers

Shuffleboard Tournament, March 22nd, 2016

A fun day at the park, the annual shuffleboard tournament with (16 teams, 32 players) and plenty of

spectators and 4 Hours of suspense & laughs, free hotdogs & soda/water provided by the HOA. A big

thanks to Pete & Dixie Logoyda for: ( the scoring, tallying, picking of partners and of course for the

great pictures). Can’t forget to thank all the women who baked the delicious cookies and to Ron, Ed

& Jim for manning the grill and cooking those delicious hotdogs and serving to all. What would we do

without all the volunteers?

They are looking forward to next year already……

Ladies, take your positions

Gentlemen….,ready ,set, go!!!!

Article & Photo’s submitted by

Kathy Gallick

Hotdogs and Desserts…ummmmmmmm

Another wonderful day was spent at our Annual Shuffleboard Tournament. Many

teams participated. Three emerged winners, but, trust me, we had NO losers.

As a spectator, listening to the ooohhhsss, and aaahhhsss, it was so

exciting. Is he in the KITCHEN, maybe, let me check. Friends and neighbors

gathering for fun, wonderful refreshments, thanks Ron and Ed for your hard

work.

Ladies, desserts were yummy! I have attended ten such tournaments and each

is exciting as the last. Great job, Pete and Dixie, ran smoothly as usual.

See you next year.

Neighbor Watch Alert

Just a word to the wise………………Do you have a “ watch code” with your neighbors in case of an

emergency? This is especially for those that live alone and a sort of a “watch out for one another”.

A suggestion would be for each neighbor to look out in case any of you need help and this goes for all

residents. If you have a certain window that has a blind you close at dark and open in the morning

when you awake……………well let your neighbor know that if it Is not opened by a certain time in the

morning to immediately call you to make sure everything is okay. Make a plan as to whom your

neighbor should call if this should happen. Should they be able to enter your home or should 911 be

called? It has been noted that many who live alone do not wear a “life alert” so that emergency can

be called immediately if help is needed.

There are many here in Southfork who do not interact with neighbors and if it

looks like no one is moving around and their car is still in the driveway, it could

mean trouble. So as a word to the wise…….start an emergency action code to

avoid any problems that can be avoided.

Thanks, Phyllis

To My Friends and Neighbors

We would like to thank you for all the prayers and kindness you

have shown to us in this most difficult time. Your prayers and

good works will be remembered always.

Sincerely, The family of Arthur G. Addington

Juana, Terry, Linda, Wendy and Gary

Email Addresses

Just a reminder that I do send out emails when a resident passes or anything that

residents should know about before the next newsletter is received. I get a few

emails back saying an error or service is not being used. New residents, please

submit your email address to receive important emails. Also , if you have not received any emails

lately, please send me a corrected address if you have had a change in email addresses or have not

submitted one. I also post on the “Southfork Facebook” page (you know you are from

southfork when). Thanks, Phyllis (pkaygrossi@aim.com)

Wednesday May 4, 2016 the club will be meeting for breakfast at Village Inn. Time 9:30 AM Individuals are responsible for paying their own bill.

There will be a sign up sheet in the clubhouse so I can get a head count.

Hope to see you there!

Carol Whitbeck

VP

On March 16 we had our annual Party at the Clubhouse for all

the Bingo players. It was sponsored by Bright house

Networks whose representative gave gifts to each player to

the pleasure of everyone. The representative then answered questions on their Bright

house System.

Then at break time we had delicious Pizza and so much left over. After the break we

continued our Bingo Session and there were big prizes to be won. Come join us on

Bingo night ….. it is a lot of fun.

Marielle Quain

Bingo Chairman

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS

June 1st through December 1

st

Here are (3) three actions to be taken to help prepare for possible disasters and other emergencies.

1. Get a Kit

Flashlight w/fresh batteries

Drinking water for 3 days for each person in the household

1st Aid Kit

Canned food

Clothes

Medicines

Money

Generators

Bathtub full of water

Pet Supplies

BBQ Grill w/fresh tank of propane for cooking

Rain gear

Important Papers-Insurance policies, phone numbers etc.

Contact numbers for relatives etc. needed

2. Make A Plan

Get a map of where you plan to evacuate to

Familiarize yourself with local emergency shelters

When to leave if an evacuation order is broadcast

Have sufficient gas in car

Put hurricane awnings down

Turn refrigerator to coldest temps and then do not open unnecessarily

3. Be Informed

Purchase a weather radio

Listen to TV bulletins and weather alerts

Read newspapers and follow storm maps etc. (Utilize the internet to follow storms and make

preparations)

Hope this helps everyone to be prepared and please use caution if any emergency should arise.

Mothers Day Motivational

A baby asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?"

"Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you."

The child further inquired, "But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy." God said, "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy."

Again the child asked, "And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?" God said, "Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak."

"And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?"

God said, "Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray." "Who will protect me?" God said, "Your angel will defend you even if it means risking it's life." "But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore."

God said, "Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you." At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, "God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel's name."

"You will simply call her, 'Mom.'"

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Who loves auctions?

There is an auction every

Thurs at 6pm and Sunday at

6pm 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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Gary’s Handyman Service

Painting – Plumbing

Drywall – Flooring

Power wash & More

Gary Sanborn

352-206-3773

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

________________________ Keep the sunshine in your life. Let me help. In home

care by retired nurse,

reasonable rates, flexible

hours. Personalized,

Healing Touch massages

available.

Call Jeanne for your

individual assessment. 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…

(Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm… Hand & Foot @6pm

Euchre @6pm…TOPS (take off pounds sensibly)@10am

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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…Yarn Hookers @3pm

Walking group @9am

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Wednesday Recycling pickup 1st & 3rd Wednesday……

Quilting @9am… Bridge @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Men’s

Shuffleboard @1pm…Bingo@6:30pm, doors open @5:00pm

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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…Walking group@9am

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Friday Trash pickup… (Fall/Winter) Mixed Shuffleboard @9am…Exercise

@10:30am…(Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…

WII FIT @9am

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Saturday ”65” game @6pm…Poker @5pm…

May 3rd (Tues) Entertainment of Suzanne Reno 7:00pm

May 4th (Wed) Womens Club 9:30am @Village Inn

May 6th (Fri) Men’s Breakfast group 9am (Smitty’s)

May 8th (Sun) Mother’s Day (Ice cream social @3pm)

May 10th (Tue) Movie Night 7pm

May 30th (Mon) Memorial Day Potluck 4pm

LOOK FOR HEALTH SEMINAR UPDATE IN THE INSERT OF

THIS NEWSETTER.

REMEMBER, CHECK OUT THE ACTIVITY PAGE IF YOU WANT TO ATTEND ANY

MONDAY MORNING COFFEE, CARD GAMES, BINGO AND ANY OTHER SOCIAL

ACTIVITY HELD ON A DAILY BASIS HERE IN THE PARK. LIFE STILL GOES ON

FROM MAY TO SEPTEMBER.

Have a great summer………….We miss you when you

leave.