OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm Saturday 10am – 12pm Sunday–closed

STONEYBROOK EMAIL CONTACTS:

Property Manager: manageratstoneybrookhoa@gmail.com

Administrative Coordinator: stoneybrookreccenter@gmail.com

OCTOBER

OCTOBER 2019

NEWSLETTER

October 4

ACTIVITIES COMM 9:00 AM

October 5

YOGA 10:00 – 11:15 AM

October 11

SHARE A DISH 6:00 PM

October 16

CON & FRAUD SCAMS 1-2:30 PM

October 17

NEWCOMERS’ WELCOME 7-8 PM

October 28

PERSONAL SECURITY 6-7:30 PM

October 30

TRUNK OR TREAT 6-8:00 PM

Board Meeting October 24th

at 6:00 PM

Stoneybrook At HerITage harboUr community association, inc. The Rec Center is located at: 200 Golden Harbour Trail, Bradenton, FL 34212 T: (941) 750-9688 F: (941) 750-9363

www.stoneybrookhoa.com

TRUNK OR TREAT

returns to Stoneybrook!

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30th from 6-8:00 PM

Set up at 5 PM in the rec center parking lot. Judging of

trunks & costumes at 6, then inside for hot dogs, candy

& games. For details contact Christina at:

christinabrantley13@yahoo.com

ATTENTION ALL ARTISTS: Every Wednesday from 9am to 12pm

residents get together in the rec center to

paint and create in all media. Time is

spent inspiring each other and chatting.

The group enjoys occasional outings

together to local scenic areas. They take

photos and try to recreate what they see

on canvas. Bring your own art supplies. Beginners and

everyone with an artistic flair are welcome. The Gallery Wall

in the rec center displays our community artists’ creations.

Call Laurie with any questions: 941-896-6277.

STONEYBROOK ART WALL

Many of you may have noticed our new wall and our

featured artist. Her name is Laura Kmetz.

Laura lives in our community and is an active member of

Stoneybrook arts. Laura has a BFA from the University of

Louisville and MFA from Columbia University in New York.

She was an art and Humanities teacher in public and

private schools for several years in NYC.

Laura also worked at The Gallery Three Zero and

participated in shows and curated exhibitions with them.

Her paintings are objects from nature and abstracted

organic forms, especially flowers. Many of her paintings

were done in our Wednesday workshop. If you have not

seen her works please stop by the rec center. They are truly

beautiful.

OWNERS ARE REMINDED TO

PICK UP AFTER THEIR PETS

AND KEEP THEM ON A LEASH

AT ALL TIMES

PIPER GRISHAM

Are you interested in playing Pickleball? Contact

Jeff Reed at: jsnkreed@msn.com or 603-767-4632.

“Share a Dish”, formally known as “Pot Luck”, has changed its name and changed its meeting time! Beginning Friday, October 11th, doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will begin at 6 PM. This was done in the hopes of making it a little easier for anyone working to have enough time to attend. Our first Share a Dish of the season has several surprises awaiting those in attendance. This month, local residents, Jeff and Sharon Carlson, who call themselves “Care Tunes”, will entertain us with music, trivia, and some jokes! They say it’s “music with an old country flavor”. Our 50/50 Raffle Tickets will be sold again this year. $1 per ticket, or 6 for $5. Tickets for this year’s Thanksgiving Share a Dish will also be on sale that evening. Tickets are $5 per person, checks only, made out to Stoneybrook HOA. In addition, there will be a door prize and other surprises! Please sign up at the Recreation Center in the notebook or on line at www.stoneybrookhoa.com (under Activities) after you have decided to bring an entrée, a side dish, or a dessert. We ask that you bring enough to serve 10-12. You’re welcome to BYOB if you want. Coffee, lemonade, and iced tea will be provided. Please join this month’s hosts: Sue and Randy Tucker, Linda and Joe Silagy, Diana and Al Padilla, and Karen and Marc Koch welcome back our friends and neighbors, both old and new, to our first Share a Dish of the season! Autumn is a wonderful time of year here in Stoneybrook, let’s celebrate it!

October’s “Share a Dish” Has a Few Surprises

Stoneybrook Neighborhood Watch Presents

Subject: Con and Fraud Presentation

Date: Wednesday, October 16th

Time: 1-2:30pm (15 minutes starting at 2:15pm reserved for Q&A)

Who: Manatee County Sheriff’s Office

Where: Stoneybrook Recreation Center

Presentation will include:

• Scams, confidence schemes, and fraud overview

• Area con and fraud trends to include recent incident discussions (i.e., to let residents know

what is going on locally and how they can better protect themselves from certain ruses)

• How to recognize the most common consumer frauds.

As always, we will also use this presentation to gauge specific areas of interest in the future

Questions? Jerry Janowich, Stoneybrook Neighborhood Watch Coordinator,

Email: 20jwilliam18@gmail.com

Subject: Home and Personal Security for Stoneybrook Residents

Repeat Presentation

Date: Monday, October 28th

Time: 6-7:30pm (15 minutes starting at 7:15pm reserved for Q&A)

Where: Stoneybrook Recreation Center (small conference room to the left)

Who: Manatee County Sheriff’s Office

**This is a repeat for those unable to attend the Feb 28, 2019 afternoon presentation**

Presentation will include:

• Home and Personal Security Overview

• Area crime trends (i.e., this will let residents know what is going on locally)

• Securing homes and property in Stoneybrook

• Residential security system overview

As always, we will also use this presentation to gauge specific areas of interest in the future

Questions? Jerry Janowich, Stoneybrook Neighborhood Watch Coordinator,

Email: 20jwilliam18@gmail.com

BOCCE BALL

You don’t have to be Italian to play! We will teach you the rules.

Join us on Tuesday mornings from 9:00 to 11:00 AM

on the family activity courts.

Call John for more

information: 630-815-4440

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BINGO IS ON THE LAST MONDAY OF THE MONTH

DURING SEASON.

Join us Monday, October 28th in the rec center.

The first number is called at 6:30 PM sharp!

Come to the rec center early to get a good seat.

The cost is $10.00 per game pack.

No one under 18 years old is eligible to play.

Helping Hands Are Here for YOU!

We can only be helpful to you when we know about your needs. Therefore, if we can

help you, please contact Carol Eichert at 714-7863 or ceichert@gmail.com and you

will be put in touch with a supportive person. Our meetings are held on the 2nd

Monday of every other month at 11:00 AM, after coffee hour in the rec center. Join

us for our next meeting on Monday, November 11th. Funds to purchase gifts and

flowers are raised through donations. We have our second volume of “Stoneybrook

Cooks” available for a special promotional price: 1 for $10 or 2 for $15. Gift wrapped

cookbooks are on hand in the Rec Center Office. Pay there by check. The books

make lovely gifts!

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF BOOKS!

The Stoneybrook Book Club met on the first Friday in September and had a

spirited discussion on "Olive Kitteridge", a Pulitzer Prize winning novel.

Our next meeting will be on Friday October 4th at 1:30 in the Rec Center.

We will discuss "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline, a poignant and memorable

story of two steadfast courageous women. It is a revelation of the universal

yearning for belonging, for family, for acceptance, and, ultimately, the the journey

we must all make to find them.

Seats are still open and all are welcome. Should anyone have any questions or need a copy of

the book, please contact John Donovan at Donovan541@yahoo.com or 978-834-6171.

TO THE COMMUNITY! THE NEWCOMERS’ MEET AND GREET

WHAT: Informative meeting for all newcomers and their families, but anyone living in

Stoneybrook may attend. Information about Heritage Harbour, Stoneybrook, and the CDD

will be presented by an HOA Board Director. There will also be a time for questions and

answers.

WHEN: Every three months.

Join us on Thursday, October 17th from 7-8 PM

WHERE: Stoneybrook Recreation Center main room.

PROVIDED: Coloring books and crayons for younger children.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MEET AND GREET ACTIVITY: Call Sheri Miller at (941) 567-5058 or email

Sheri at slm19482006@yahoo.com.

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CHESS ANYONE? Join us on Thursdays from 3:00 - 4:30 PM in the rec center. Bring your board and chess pieces. No

skill level is required, only an interest in playing (or learning how to play) chess. If you are interested

in the Chess Club, but cannot attend, please call, text or e-mail Mike Neville at 724-413-8897 or

mike.neville@yahoo.com.

If you love to sing, now is your chance to get together with other

community members and sing your heart out! We are forming a

group to meet on a regular basis to practice and share

friendships, laughter and song. The shape of the group as to

when and where they practice will be up to the individuals who

form the group. We would love this to evolve into a group that

will entertain the community for special events and possibly carol during the holidays.

Those of you who are interested should contact: Heidi Neville at heidi.neville@yahoo.com.

Please help to make this group successful by joining!

STONEYBROOK MAKES MUSIC We are trying to start a band in Stoneybrook. All instruments

are welcome and any age and ability. There will be an

informational meeting at 11:00 AM on Saturday October 19

at the rec center for anyone interested in playing. Please

email me at gasstoll@yahoo.com if you are interested. Pass

this along to any interested parties you may know. For more

information contact: George Stoll 419-708-6892.

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

STONEYBROOK SINGS

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November 8th will be the Stoneybrook Annual Thanksgiving Dinner starting 5:30pm at the Rec Center.

This year tickets will be sold for this event.

Cost is five dollars per person to cover this

huge meal. Ticket sales will start

September 16th. Sondra in the office will

have them available.

Please pay by check only, sorry no cash, made out to: Stoneybrook HOA. They will also be sold at October’s “share a dish” on October 11th. Ticket sales will end November 1st. No tickets will be sold at the door. This is to facilitate ordering the turkey. There will be a sign-up sheet at the Rec center for bringing vegetables, potatoes, etc. Due to code restrictions we are only allowed 100 people, so please get your tickets early. We look forward to sharing a wonderful meal together. Laurie & Gene Zeiner, Event Co-Chairs.

HERITAGE HARBOUR EATERY’s OCTOBER EVENTS:

Oct 4 Prime Rib with live music 5-8

Oct 6 Steelers watch party 1 pm

Oct 11 Live music with Brooke

Oct 23 Play for Pink Comedy Night

Oct 25 Play for Pink golf event

Oct 31st Halloween Dance Party and Costume contest

STONEYBROOK HOA POOL RULES

Residents and their guests use the pool and spa at their own risk since there is no lifeguard on duty.

All children must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. Children under

12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Pool Hours of Operation

• Sunrise to Sunset

Pool and Spa Rules

• NO pets are allowed in the pool area

• NO bikes, skate boards, etc. are allowed in the pool area

• NO food, beverages or alcohol are allowed in the pool or on the wet deck

• NO glass containers of any kind in the pool area

• NO smoking in the pool or on the wet deck

• NO diving, running, rough-housing or ball playing in the pool area

• NO persons with open cuts or skin infections may enter or remain in the pool/spa area

• NO incontinent persons in the pool/spa

• NO cut-off jeans or shorts used as substitute for swimwear

• NO surfboards or rafts (flotation devices as swimming aids are permitted)

• NO nudity

• Children that are not toilet trained must wear tight fitting rubber briefs

• Audio equipment only allowed with the use of headphones

• ID cards are required at all times and must be shown upon request by authorized

representatives of the association

• Any activities which unreasonably disturb the peaceful enjoyment of the pool area by other

persons are prohibited

• Each residence may have no more than six (6) guests at the pool/spa area at the same time

• The pool is closed during severe weather

Care of the pool/spa area

• Use of the deck furniture is on a first come first served basis. No reserving of this furniture is

permitted, and unattended items found on chairs will be removed and placed in the lost and

found located in the Rec Center activities room

• Deck furniture should be returned to their original positions after use and must not be

removed from the pool/spa area

• Deck furniture must remain at least 4 feet from the edge of the pool

• All persons should shower to remove lotions, sand, etc. before entering the water

• No substances such as soap or shampoo may be used in the pool/spa area

Violations of any of these rules may result in removal of the offending party from the pool

area for the remainder of the day.

THE MAJESTIC SAND HILL CRANES By, Larry Eichert 5/16 The Sandhill cranes are understandably the most loved and most visible birds. They stand almost 4 feet tall and their bugling or rattling calls are beautiful, but haunting. They rule the roads and tell you in no

uncertain terms when you are in their way. (Once, a pair would not let me out of my garage.) Many are non-migratory year-round breeding residents. Those that are local are slightly smaller than a different species that migrate from the Great Lakes region. Both species nest during late winter and spring on mats of vegetation about two feet in diameter and in shallow water. In 2011 & 2012, there was a nest where the two parts of Stone Harbour Loop meet that was visible from the road. After the wetland restoration project was discontinued an over growth of opportunistic and invasive species plants forced them from their nesting area. They normally mate for life and forage for seeds and roots, insects, mole crickets, acorns, turf grubs, earthworms, snakes, frogs and occasionally young birds or small mammals. Cranes are attracted by the open setting (mowed grass, on golf courses and lawns). They normally lay two eggs and when hatched the young are capable of following their parents away from the nest 24 hours after hatching. The young weigh about twelve pounds, males are larger than females, but their external markings are identical. In the more mature birds the male has a grayer brown coloring than the brown of the female. Cranes live to be older than most birds, some reaching 20 years old.

People inadvertently put them in harm’s way when they attract these birds to their yards with feed. Some "feeding" is accidental such as when bird seed is spilled from feeders by other animals onto the ground below making a nice feeding station for cranes. But, some people deliberately feed Sandhill cranes. Feeding such bread, corn and other processed foods gives them rickets and glaucoma especially the young. We have had to catch them and have them removed from the wild. Most of them die. They do not need handouts from humans. In 2002, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission made it illegal to feed sandhill cranes.

(Florida Fish and Wildlife Code 68A-4.00(3)). Cranes fed by humans can become aggressive toward people. In several instances, children have been attacked by cranes. Cranes fed by humans also have been known to damage window screens and do other property damage. Sandhill cranes are cherished members of the Florida ecosystem and the Stoneybrook community. They need to feel safe and comfortable in their environment in order to survive and flourish. If they feel threatened they will leave and find a more conducive environment in which to live. It would be a shame to lose them. Parts are a paraphrase from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. All photos were taken inside Stoneybrook over the past ten years by Larry Eichert

STONEYBROOK COMMUNITY AND COUNTY

CONTACT INFORMATION

Neighborhood Watch Chairperson: Jerry Janowich 443-244-2667,

20jwilliam18@gmail.com

Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (Emergency or Crime in Progress): 911

Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (Non-Emergency): 941-747-3011 (wait for dispatcher)

Roving Patrol: (941) 549-9637

Stoneybrook Recreation Center: (941) 750-9688

Stoneybrook After Hours Emergency, Property Manager: (941) 750-8601

Manatee County Traffic Complaint Hotline: (941) 723-5197

Manatee County Graffiti Hotline: (941) 747-3011 x2596

Florida Power and Light (to report malfunctioning street lights): (941) 917-0708

Garbage & Landscape Debris, Manatee County Utilities: 941-792-8811

Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Website: www.manateesheriff.com

Heritage Harbour Resident Website: www.heritageharbourmaster.com

Stoneybrook HOA Website: www.stoneybrookhoa.com

Stoneybrook Property Manager’s email: manageratstoneybrookhoa@gmail.com

ROVING PATROL IN OUR STONEYBROOK COMMUNITY

Since July of 2008 the Roving Patrol has been making rounds throughout Heritage Harbour in

Stoneybrook, Riverstrand and Lighthouse Cove 7 nights a week from 6 PM - 6 AM. Between the

Roving Patrol and Neighborhood Watch Committee our community will continue to be a safe

place to live. If at any time between the hours of 6 PM and 6 AM you feel the need to contact

the Roving Patrol Call Center to report any happenings, please call (941) 549-9637.

This service has been provided through the Heritage Harbour Master Association. Please keep in

mind that Heritage Harbour is a lot of ground to cover, but before you know it they will be traveling

up and down your street keeping an eye out for your safety.

PLEASE REMEMBER: All residents must have a valid I.D. card to use the facilities, including the pool, fitness room, volleyball, tennis and basketball courts. Children under 12 must have parental supervision while at the Recreation Center and the pool or they will be asked to leave.

I.D.s are made in the Rec Center office.

Ongoing Maintenance of Your Property

Here are a few reminders to make your tasks easier:

Roofs, homes, driveways including sidewalks abutting your property are your

responsibility to be power washed.

Grass and gardens need to be free of weeds, watered in accordance with the

watering restrictions and supplied with nutrients. Dead bushes must be

replaced with like kind vegetation and mulch replenished.

Palm trees must have the dead fronds removed and Oak trees must have

canopies raised to 8’ high. If they are over sidewalks or roadways they must

be raised to 14’ high.

All debris must be bundled so it can be removed easily in bundles no more

than 4’ long and not more than 50 pounds. Landscape debris is picked up by

Manatee County every Wednesday.

Trash pickup is on Monday and Thursday. Monday is recycling. Wednesday is

yard waste.

All garbage cans and recycling bins must be stored in closed garages.

During a holiday week the day of the pickup schedule moves forward by one

day.

For your convenience all garbage related questions can be answered by

Manatee County Utilities at: 941-792-8811.

We know you love your pets so please keep them on a leash at all times and

pick up after them.

YOUR EFFORTS ARE APPRECIATED AND HAVE NOT GONE UNNOTICED!

AS A REMINDER: No children

under the age of 14 are

permitted in the fitness center.

TRIVIA WINNERS AT HH EATERY

GOLF AT HERITAGE HARBOUR

Men’s Weekday: 18 holes every Wednesday begin at 9am Please contact the Pro-Shop to sign up (941)746-2696 Men’s 9 Holers Golf League:

Contact Joel Tropp: joelxl@aol.com

Ladies’ 9-Hole: The “Niners” play a nine hole scramble every Tuesday afternoon. Contact: Billy at the Heritage Harbour Golf Course 941-746-2696 Ladies’ 18-Hole: 18 holes on every Tuesday AM with lunch

following golf. Contact Carole Bakalar (941)580-3947 or Carolebakalar@gmail.com

Heritage Harbour Eatery (941)749-1842 Heritage Harbour Pro Shop (941)746-2696

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

INFORMATION

Property Manager’s Email: manageratstoneybrookhoa@gmail.com

After Hours Gate Emergency at Stoneybrook (941)750-8601

Casey Management (941)727-4698 Fairway Greens I, II, III & IV Coach Homes Tropical Isles (941)487-7927 Stone Harbour I Stone Harbour II Stone Harbour III Security Alert/Allied Security (941)549-9637 Manatee Sheriff’s Dept. (941)747-3011 Stoneybrook Rec Center (941)750-9688

Office Hours: Weekdays 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am to 12:00 noon

PARKING REMINDER: Motorcycles, golf carts & all other non-traditional passenger vehicles must be parked in enclosed

garages. There is no overnight parking permitted on the streets of Stoneybrook. Overnight parking passes

are available at the rec center office to use the rec center parking lot. There is no parking permitted on

the street for more than 4 hours. A fine of $50.00 per occurrence may be imposed.

TREE TRIMMING REMINDER: Oak and Palm Trees have to maintain their natural growth pattern. Canopies must be raised to 8’

if they hang over sidewalks. They must be raised to 14’ high if they hang over the roads. They may

not be cut to look unnatural— no lollipop top or hat racking.

Remove dead branches immediately.

Wednesday is Yard Trash Pick Up! Landscape debris must be bundled in piles not over 4’ long and not over 50 lbs.

It can also be placed in lawn bags or cans.

Sun Mon Tue Wed

Thu Fri Sat

1 9am Aerobic

Walking & Conditioning

1PM MAH JONGG BOCCE

9:00-11 AM

CDD meeting 4 PM at HH Eatery

2 9am H2O Aerobics

9am Pilates 9 AM

PAINTING

3 9am Aerobic

Walking & Conditioning 3 - 4:30 PM

Chess Club

4 9am H2O Aerobics

9am Aerobic Walking &

Conditioning 9:00 AM

ACTIVITIES COMM MEETING 1:00 pm Canasta

1:30 PM Book Club

5 YOGA CLASS

10-11:15 AM

6

7 9am H20 Aerobics

9am Aerobic Walking &

Conditioning 10am Coffee

2:00 PM Line Dancing

8 9am Aerobic

Walking & Conditioning

1PM MAH JONGG BOCCE

9:00-11 AM

9 9am H2O Aerobics

9am Pilates 9 AM

PAINTING

10 9am Aerobic

Walking & Conditioning 3 - 4:30 PM

Chess Club

11 9am H2O Aerobics

9am Aerobic Walking &

Conditioning 1:00 pm Canasta

at HH Eatery

5:30 Set Up 6:00 PM SHARE A

DISH

12 YOGA

CLASS

10-11:15 AM

13

14 9am H20 Aerobics

9am Aerobic Walking &

Conditioning 10am Coffee

2:00 PM Line Dancing

15 9am Aerobic

Walking & Conditioning

1PM MAH JONGG BOCCE

9:00-11 AM

16 9am H2O Aerobics

9am Pilates 9 AM

PAINTING

1-2:30 PM PERSONAL

SAFETY BUNCO 7 PM RSVP

17 9am Aerobic

Walking & Conditioning 3 - 4:30 PM

Chess Club

7-8:00 PM NEWCOMERS’

WELCOME

18 9am H2O Aerobics

9am Aerobic Walking &

Conditioning 1:00 pm Canasta

19 YOGA

CLASS

10-11:15 AM

BAND MEETING 11:00 AM

20

21 9am H20 Aerobics

9am Aerobic Walking &

Conditioning 10am Coffee

2:00 PM Line Dancing

ARC 3:00 PM

22 9am Aerobic

Walking & Conditioning

1PM MAH JONGG BOCCE

9:00-11 AM

23 9am H2O Aerobics

9am Pilates 9 AM

PAINTING

24 9am Aerobic

Walking & Conditioning

6:00 PM BOARD

MEETING

25 9am H2O Aerobics

9am Aerobic Walking &

Conditioning 1:00 pm Canasta

26 YOGA CLASS

10-11:15 AM

27

28 9am H20 Aerobics

9am Aerobic Walking &

Conditioning 10am Coffee

2:00 PM Line Dancing

6-7:30 PM PERSONAL SECURITY

BINGO 6:30 PM

29 9am Aerobic

Walking & Conditioning

1PM MAH JONGG BOCCE

9:00-11 AM

30 9am H2O Aerobics

9am Pilates 9 AM

PAINTING

6-8:00 PM

TRUNK OR

TREAT!

31 9am Aerobic

Walking & Conditioning 3 - 4:30 PM

Chess Club

OCTOBER 2019 REC CENTER HOURS:

MONDAY- FRIDAY

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

SATURDAY 10:00 AM – 12 NOON