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UNIT 3 COURIER

Fostering Community Spirit Through Positive Communication

Volume 24, Issue 1, January 2019, Mainlands of Tamarac by the Gulf Facebook : Mainlands Unit 3 Neighbors, https://www.facebook.com/groups/175604639674083/

Mainlands Website www.themainlands.com

Editor, Peter Cunningham, 727-592-9715 or hgcpbc@gmail.com

Mainlands Cable TV info channel 732 (w/HD cable box) or 98.1 (w/o box)

The Courier is available online at www.themainlands.com. Click on Unit 3 tab. To stop paper copy see page 10.

HOME OWNER’S BOARD Deb Engstrom, President

Happy 2019! Hope everyone had a happy holiday season and got to spend time with loved ones. There were no urgent matters, so the board was also able to take a holiday break. Our next meeting will be Thursday, January 24th,

7:00pm, with open forum at 6:30pm. I encourage you to attend our meetings and stay informed. Let any board member know if you have an item you would like added to the agenda for board consid-eration. You can read the 2018 annual meeting minutes at www.themainlands.com website or posted in the clubhouse office to learn about all of the great

things our community achieved in 2018. In the new year, we will be updating our census infor-mation for each and every household, continuing to work on the purchase of our clubhouse lease, continue to brainstorm solutions to repairing and replacing roofs, and tentatively in March begin phase one of a four-year house painting project involving approximately 90 homes painted each year. Please watch your speed in the community. The master association has a committee working on solutions to how cars and pedestrians can safely share the road. Thank you all for following the rules and regula-tions of the community and maintaining your property. It keeps Unit 3 a great place to live!

SOCIAL CLUB Jan Urquhart, President

We are bringing another year to an end, and planning an exciting 2019. Many memories were made, getting to know many new neigh-bors. It has been a great year as your Social Club president. I am so pleased with many of you that have volunteered for many events. It makes a difference,

thank you so much.

Excited to have our first dance in January, our popu-lar At The Hop dance with Peter Cunningham, (a.k.a. Mr. E and His Laptop) as DJ on January 19th 7-10

pm. Admission to this dance is in keeping with the era, $3.00, and includes 3-hours of 50s-60s music and a root beer float at intermission. Lois Katz is sell-ing tickets at Kaffee Klatch or by calling her at 201-8586.

Your Social Club dances are on the third Saturday in February, March, April, and May. We proudly feature great bands and entertainers performing for us.

You can get more details about all of our events at Kaffee Klatch on Thursdays at 8:30am, on the bulletin board in the clubhouse, on the Courier calendar, and on our website at www.themainlands.com.

COMING MARCH 23 & 24: “A Night To Remember With The Army Boys”. This will be a showing of the full length video of the variety show “You’re In The Army Now” performed on March 12 and 13, 2016. Over 40 residents participated in the show. $5110 was raised and donated to benefit the local veterans park “Wounded Warrior Abilities Ranch” located on 5500 62nd. Ave. North, in Pinellas Park. Maggie Levey, who produced and directed the show, is organizing this night to remember event. There will be a modest admission charge (to be determined) that will be do-nated to the Ranch. Representatives from the Ranch will be present. You can bet that these will be memorable eve-nings that we can all be proud of. Details are being worked out and will be announced at forthcoming Unit 3 activities. In the meantime, drop by the Ranch to see what it is all about. See candid photos of 2016 show on page 8.

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MEN’S CLUB Phil Mugavero, President

The Men's Club had their appreciation dinner on December 15th; I believe it was a success. After dinner we had Christmas karaoke with about 20 people staying to sing.

In January, our first event will be our monthly meeting on January 10th at 6:00 pm. Then we will be having our baked fish dinner on Sunday, January 20th, dinner will be served at 6:00; the menu will be baked haddock, cole slaw, small rosemary roasted potatoes, salad rolls, & dessert. Price stays the same as last year $8. Tickets can be purchased at Kaffee

Klatch or call Phil Mugavero at 727-804-3140. Our last event will be our French toast breakfast on Jan-uary 26th; also the same price as last year, $3.50. The Men's Club would like to wish every body a very Happy New Year, and for all our folks traveling, let's make it a safe new year.

WOMEN’S CLUB Fran George, President

Wishing a happy and healthy New Year to you and your family. On December 7th, our Holiday Party was so much fun that the members voted to have it at the clubhouse next year too! Many thanks to the ladies who adopted a table and shared the story of their collec-

tions. The room was decorated with Christmas and Hanukkah. Thank you to the men who served our delicious meal.

January 18th is our next meeting at noon. Lunch will consist of pizza, salad, and a dessert. Be sure to be ready to laugh. The Bra Lady will take us on

a journey of our relationship with our over the shoulder boulder holder. Please sign up at the clubhouse.

It’s the first of the year so your $10 dues are due. Deb Rhoads will be collecting at the January meeting and at Kaffee Klatch. If you have ever thought about joining the Women’s Club this is the time to do it. Your newly elected board is excited and full of new and fun ideas.

Friday, January 25th - Love is Calling Mirror Ex-hibit in Tampa (details and sign up sheet on bulle-tin board). Try this link for a preview of the exhibit:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Bysg20jVek

Happy Days-At The Hop...All 50’s & 60’s music

Saturday, January 19th at 7 pm ‘til you drop

Music By Mr. E and his laptop

Tickets $3 on sale at Kaffee Klatch or call

Lois Katz at 201-8586

BYO Everything.

Root Beer floats served at

intermission.

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A note from your editor. We’re off to the start of another new year. We are so blessed to live here in

Mainlands; and especially in Unit 3. In fairness, I should say that all the units are a great place to live,

it’s just that home is where the heart is and our home is Unit 3. That’s where we count our blessings

and give praise for our fellow neighbors. As I publish each Courier, I am so proud of all the good will

our neighbors create through their volunteerism (definition: the use or involvement of volunteer labor,

especially in community services). From the top volunteer organization down, we have our Home

Owner’s Board (7), our Social Club (7), our Women’s Club (5) and Men’s Club (5), the legacy of Unit 3

continues because of volunteers. We have several what I call “walk-on” volunteers that have an idea

and step up to bring it to fruition. When you read through each Courier, in your mind thank those who

strive to make Unit 3 a home where we have all become brothers and sisters caring for each other.

We have many relatively new residents in Unit 3. Everyone is welcome to come to all of the activities.

Some might be a bit shy, some might still be working and not have time to volunteer to “work” on activi-

ties, but they might come to participate as a guest if asked. You’ll meet the nicest people through vol-

unteerism. Helen and I are planning to have round three of our “What Was My Line” show on March

10th. It is patterned after the 1960’s TV show “What’s My Line.” The purpose is to get to know your

neighbors better. If you are relatively new and had an interesting career or have an unusual hobby and

would be willing to share it with our community, please let Helen or me know and we will consider you

as a contestant. You can reach us by email at hgcpbc@gmail.com or by phone at 727 592-9715. It’s

through participating in our activities that you will extend the notable reputation that Unit 3 has of being

“a great place to live.”

The Spotlight Dancer's & Co, performed it's Holiday Revue show on

Christmas eve. Ana Garcia prepared a wonderful meal and the mem-

bers of the Spotlight Cast served the meals. Following the meal, the

SPOTLIGHT CAST performed. It was such a wonderful close to the

evening. It was a full house and everyone enjoyed the meal and the

show. Now, it's on to rehearsals for the spring show. Happy Holidays to all and looking forward to an-

other great year.

Mary Pabon & Richard Avila, 3934 97th Ave

John & Joann Riggle, 9710 40th St

Susan Ryan, 3730 98th Ave

William Linet & Elaine Louis, 10045 39th Way

Kenneth A & Constance Reaves, 3910 101st Ter

Gina Trendler, 3941 98th Ter

Monica Payrandeau, 3922 97th Ave for Sally Anderson (mom)

Willian Adkins, 3970 101st Ter

Inaam Johnson, 9843 39th St

Welcome to our new neighbors! Hope to see you out in the community

and at some of our activities. To current

residents, if they live near you, introduce

yourself and welcome them to participate

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UNIT 3 TRADING POST

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LIBRARIAN Sara LeMacher

We have puzzles galore; lots of books; and even a donation of Music CD’S.

Our library has grown so you will notice some rearranging that has been done.

A few neighbors have suggested hav-ing a book club. Let me know your

thoughts. Have a very Happy New Year!

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Ed Fletcher Dinner Theater

“Run For Your Wife”

Sunday, November 18, 4PM

$36.00

Sign up at the Clubhouse

Barbara Konvicka 571-3104

WANTED: I’m seeking a companion for Aug 9-

Aug 17 aboard an Azamara charter to Bal-tic countries with Mike

& Janet Huckabee!Contact Sharon Smith

at SASmith417@gmail.com or text to(256) 527-9870.

2010 Volkswagen CV Blue, Hard Top Convertible. 63,929 miles, $9,000.

Great condition Deanna 502 533-9617

FOR SALE: 37 inch Vizio LCD TV ,1080p,

HDTV. Model V0370M. Excellent condition. $70

OBO. Contact Karen, 512-791-3798.

For Sale:

Charcoal Smoker - $15.00

Set of twin Head Boards, $10.00 for 1 or 2 for $15.00.

Call 727-573-3593

Little old lady looking for used golf cart in

good condition. Sis-- 561-7634

For Sale - Upright Cooks Mixer - Hardly ever used.

Paid over $200. Will sell for $100.

Call Jan - 727-572-0779.

PET STROLLER for sale. Brand new never

been used. $25. 727-571-1783. Sue

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WALKING CLUB Elaine Wright

The Mainlands Walking Club has started off with a bang, one of our regulars has just earned her 400 mile pin, well done Eileen Hicks. More awards are on the horizon, so our regular band of walkers are still doing very

well. The average walk is between 3 and 4 miles, and a stop for lunch afterwards makes it all worthwhile. The exercise, fresh air, and viewing something different whilst walking is a very pleasant experience. If you feel like joining us, please do so. Most of the hikes start at 9:30am and we do depart exactly at 9:30am from the trail head on the walking trail. The up-coming Fort De Soto is one of them where we depart at 10:00am. Following is the schedule for January:

January 8 - 10:00am - Fort De Soto, Tierra Verde

January 15 - 9:30am - Kapok Park Trail, Clear-water

January 22 - 9:30am - Gulfport and Osgood Point - Gulfport

January 29 - 9:30am - Dunedin and Pinellas Trail - Dunedin

Please call Elaine R Wright 317 753-5516 for more information. A copy of the directions is on the notice board in the Clubhouse at Unit 3.

Full schedule and directions are on page 6.

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Got an American Flag that is tattered and

worn? Want to dispose of it in a respectful man-

ner? Take it to the American Legion Post 104,

7550 60th St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781. They

take flags that they collect to a local crematori-

um. When they cremate the remains of a veter-

an, they include a flag in the process. Can't be

more respectful than that.

Ed Fletcher Dinner Theater

Sunday, January 6-4PM

"What the Bellhop Saw"

Sign up in the Clubhouse-$36.00

Checks made out to Ed Fletcher Dinner Theater

and given to Barbara Konvicka

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Notice in the header on page 1 that the Mainlands office now has a website. Good info there and forms that

can be downloaded and printed. Check it out. www.themainlands.com.

BINGO Karen Niska

We had a great time at Bingo on December 19th. Had pizza for our Christmas treat. We had a good crowd so prizes were much bigger. No bingo on January 1st. See you all January 8.

Don't forget Super Bingo is January 12th. Doors open at 10:30 am. We will have sloppy Joes, potato chips, Cole slaw, soda and coffee at 11:30.

Games start immediately after lunch. At intermission, dessert & coffee will be available.

Super Bingo usually ends around 3-4pm. Hope you will all come.

Tickets are available from Flo Guimond at 603 799-3396 or Jean Toberman at 727 579-8013.

INDOOR EXERCISE Lois Katz

You are welcome to join us for indoor exercise at Unit 3 clubhouse on Wednesday, and Friday at 9:00am. We use two DVD's, the 1st one consists of steps that add up to a 1-mile walk, and the 2nd is a routine of easy aerobics with various move-ments. You can do as much or as little as you want to; you don't have to do both sets entirely. Any questions, please contact Lois at 727-201-8586. Thank you.

NEW ACTIVITY Barbara Koceich

The knitting/crochet group met on Dec, 6th, and I am happy to say we have 13 ladies who will be making lap robes for the veterans at Bay Pines. The group will meet twice in January - Monday the 7th at 6:30 in the clubhouse and Thurs. the 24th right after Kaffee Klatch at approximately 9:30. If you live in Unit 3 and missed the December 6th meeting, feel free to come fellowship with us. For questions, please call Barbara at 409 789-2543, or b1koce@yahoo.com.

A happy, healthy New Year to all. You may be thinking about a New Year resolution. Perhaps making one that will be about keeping healthy would be a good place to start. Nothing too big, they are too hard to keep. Get a Blood Pressure cuff and check your pres-sure regularly. Blood Pressure is a good indicator of health, checking it regularly helps pick up when a change occurs. Nearly everyone plans to lose weight but that can easily get discouraging and that resolu-tion goes by-by. Maybe plan to avoid certain foods

would be easier to keep. Just do not have them in the house! Mainlands 3 offers many opportunities to exercise; take advantage of one of those for a healthier 2019.

Our

Community

Health

Promoters

Regina

Clifton

Flo

Guimond

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THE MAINLANDS WALKING CLUB

JANUARY SCHEDULE (Please no pets on hikes) Tuesday - January 8, 2019 - 1000am - FT DE SOTO PARK, TIERRA VERDE Directions for Ft De Soto, travel South on I-275 to exit 17, go West on 679 and follow signs to Ft De Soto Park, entrance fee is $5.00 per car. Upon entering the park travel towards the Old Fort and park to the right of the Old Fort near the Gift shop. This is also the parking lot to the right of shelter number 11. Plan to take a picnic lunch and enjoy the company of the Walking Club members. Leader - Elaine R. Wright 317 753 5516

Tuesday - January 15, 2019 - 930am - KAPOK PARK TRAIL, CLEARWATER Drive North on 49th Street across Bayside Bridge onto McMullen Booth Road, after travelling under the Reim Wilson Bridgetake the 2nd exit to the left which will be Terrace View Lane. Drive to the T junction turn right on-to Moss Lane, travel a short distance to Glen Oak AvenueN and turn left drive into Kapok Park parking ar-ea. This will be a 4 - 5 mile hike with some open areas. Wear hats if sunny and take water. Leader - Elaine R. Wright 317 753 5516

Tuesday - January 22, 2019 - 930am - GULFPORT AND OSGOOD POINT/CLAM BAYOU NATURE PARK, GULFPORT Directions - travel South on 49th Street to 54th Avenue turn right or towards West, drive as far as 58th Street N., turn left and travel South as far as Shore Blvd., There will be a sign towards Casino. Turn left and drive to the public parking area adjacent to the volleyball courts alongside of the Casino. Afterwards we plan on eating at one of the Cafes/ Restaurants in Gulfport. You may also enjoy walking through the Farmer's Market that takes place on Tuesdays in Gulfport. Leader - Elaine R. Wright 317 753 5516

Tuesday - January 29. 2019 - 930am - DUNEDIN AND PINELLAS TRAIL, DUNEDIN Travel N on 19 to 580, which runs between Oldsmar and Dunedin, turn left and travel into Dunedin on Main Street. Travel on Main Street down to Marina and park in general parking at Marina. We will plan on eating afterwards at one of Dunedin's restaurants for those that choose to stay. Leader - Elaine R. Wright

IN MEMORIUM

Geraldine M. Smart-ley, nee Bloh, of Pi-nellas Park, passed away Thursday, De-cember 13, 2018, at the age of 99. Gerry grew up in Philadelph-ia before moving to Somers Point, New Jersey to raise her family. Gerry has been a resident of the St. Petersburg area since 1968, where

she has made many lasting memories with loving friends. She resided in Mainlands for 21 years. Gerry was welcomed into heaven by her husband, Frederick F. Smartley III and her son, Sean Michael Smartley. Also awaiting her arrival were her sisters, Marga-ret Teuber and Gladys Donnelly. Left to cherish her memory are her sons: Frederick F. Smartley IV of the home, and 3 brothers and several grand-children.

90th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

The Social Club will be holding a Birth-

day Reception on Sunday, January

27th at 2 pm to honor all of our Unit 3

residents who are 90 years of age and

older in the year 2019. Come join us

to celebrate our 90+ residents with fun

activities and refreshments. Please

contact Jan Urquhart at 727 488-5720

if you should be one of our honored

guests and have not received an invi-

tation.

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DID YOU KNOW that virtually all of our advertisers are “small businesses” run by local folks. I try to group their ads together to make them easy to find. Cur-rently, income from the ads more than pays for publishing the Courier. Monthly, we print 320 copies for door to door dis-tribution to nearly all the homes in Unit 3 at a cost of about $230 per monthly issue.

We have 353 homes in Unit 3 and some residents have opted out of the paper copy and read it on the Mainlands website; www.themainlands.com. This might seem like we’re short-changing the advertisers, but remember, on the website the Courier is available 24/7/365 from anywhere; on home com-puters and mobile devices.

Business Phone Contact

Abbott Flooring 727 458-7248 Bill Van Oyen

Almeida Systems Masonry 727 365-3614 David Almeida

Antique Buyer 727 573-3666 David DeLap

Carpet Services 727 919-5222 Tom Carver

Choice Hearing Solutions 727 576-6160

Computer Service 727 776-5749 Matt Madrano

Corner Garage Auto Repair 727 541-1635 Gary

David Dec Realtor 303 883-8000 David Dec

Doll Bros. Carpet 727 596-2249 Don Doll

Handyworks Property Services 727 460-6001 Mike Zelski

JB Effects Audio Visual Restoration 727 348-1865 Jim Bubenheim

KW Suncoast Realty 727 510-6131 Jenny Patton

Law Office 727 512-5137 Brian Marantz

Mainlands Real Estate 727 576-0101 Luisa Tolusso

McDonnel Plumbing 727 546-8788

Property Sisters Florida Real Estate 831-261-7338 Donna Marie Bartoli

Reliant Heating & Air 727 543-2134 Formerly BayWay Air Cond

Trident Pest Solutions 727 459-3839

Your Automotive Services 727 366-8136 Daniel & Joe

Zen River Spa 727 642-8385 Lynn Rutan

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS AS OF JANUARY 2019

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WE’RE ON FACEBOOK!

To become a member of our

Mainlands Unit 3 Facebook

group, you must already

have an active Facebook

account of your own. While

logged into your Facebook

page, type “Mainlands Unit 3 Neighbors” in

the search box, then request permission to

be added to the group.

Please understand that only verifiable resi-

dents of Unit 3 are eligible to join.

Please contact one of our Facebook ad-

ministrators below if you have any ques-

tions:

Ruth McLaughlin

memoruth@tampabay.rr.com

or phone: 727-543-5617

Deanna Hager

deannaellenburghager@gmail.com or

phone: 1-502-533-9617

Penny Bishop, daughter of Ruth

McLaughlin and Unit 3 resident

penny.bishop@gmail.com

John Kelley

kelleyjb53@yahoo.com

Michael DeLancey founder of

WWAR accepting check from

Maggie Levey for $5110 after

the 2016 variety show.

Nancy Crigger be-

ing assisted by Flo

Guimond.

Terrie Minkow

ready to perform.

Army Boys Jim Pennington, Fred Mal-

vagno, and Adan Garcia awaiting their call

to duty on stage.

Candid shots of some of the 40+ performers in

the 2016 show “You’re in the Army Now”

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Resident of Unit #3 Resident of Unit #1

E-delivery of the Courier?

The Courier is available eve-

ry month on our website. In

the interest of reducing pa-

per waste, are you okay with

reading the Courier online

and not receiving a paper

copy? If so, please let Sis

Manhard know via email to

buffalosis2@verizon.net or

by phone, 727 561-7634.

The Courier is available in

full color at

www.themainlands.com and

click on the “Unit 3” tab.

Great new Unit 3 Facebook page, up-to-date news: Mainlands Unit 3 Neighbors

https://www.facebook.com/groups/175604639674083/

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(727) 366-8136 www.727CAR.com YourAutomotiveTeam@gmail.com

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Concrete Driveways & Interior Floor Tiles

2870 14th Avenue North

St. Petersburg, FL 33713

Phone: 727 365-3614

Email: almeidadaidai@msn.com

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Sales Service Installation State License CAC181942 Insured

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