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TOPPINGS
FEBRUARY, 2016
StrawBerry Ridge 3402 Activities Lane, Valrico FL 33594 (800) 344-8995 (813) 689-9423
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FEBRUARY SPECIAL EVENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
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Toppings Editor Bob Burfitt 661-6895 or 385-7289 e-mail: [email protected]
Toppings Distribution Amy & Fred Lumpkins 502-5008
2/2 – Gef Smock 2/2 – Ken Westphal 2/3 – Bill Ansbro 2/3 – Joan Rangus 2/5 – Joan Ashworth 2/6 – Betty Sammon 2/7 – Dan Deeds 2/10 – James Pledger 2/10 – Ron Bailey 2/14 – Gina McLaughlin 2/18 – Mary Ann Hargrave 2/21 – Russ Wuerth 2/28 – Jean Garland 2/28 – Elaine Lancaster 2/28 – Alcine O’Toole 2/28 – Emerick Zovko
2-04-1957 Harry & Linda Brown
2-08-1980
Arthur & Mary Ball
2-26-1955 Raul & Angelina Torres
2-26-1966
Don & Joyce Gugel
Rose and Walter Weaver (from Brandon, FL) 3604 Cinder Drive Joseph Rossetti (from Old Orchard Beach, ME) 111 Sky Ridge Drive Janet Formato (from Valrico, FL) 257 Taho Circle Sara Dahl (from Urbana, IL) 126 Coral Crest Drive
FEBRUARY 12
SANDY NITCH
A NIGHT OF MUSIC AND
ENTERTAINMENT
IN THE CLUBHOUSE
7 PM – 10 PM
FEBRUARY 21
WALTER PEARSON’S
100TH BIRTHDAY PARTY
IN THE ACTIVITY CENTER
2:00 UNTIL 4:00 PM
EVERYBODY WELCOME
FEBRUARY 6
FREE COFFEE AND
DONUTS
IN THE CLUBHOUSE
9:00 AM
SELLING A HOME?
Let one of our experienced sales professionals assist you in every way to sell your home for the best price. Stop by the
Sales Office to discuss your buying, selling or renting needs. We have no other outside interest but you.
Our salespeople are: John Ellington and Bev Sosa. Please call us at 689-9423 and we will be glad to assist in any way
we can.
FEBRUARY 27th
WOODSHOP PANCAKE
BREAKFAST AND RAFFLE
IN THE CLUBHOUSE
STARTING AT 8:00 AM
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STRAWBERRY RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
By: Sharon Hurley 315 9487
FROM THE MANAGER’S DESK
Happy Valentine’s Day
As most of you know, John Gill, our resident maintenance supervisor retired in January after over 17 years of service. John worked tirelessly to maintain our community and will be missed. Albert Talavera
joined the staff in June 2015 and worked closely with John to ensure a smooth transition. When you see him out in the com-munity be sure and say hello! For our residents with four legged friends, please be sure and keep your pet off other resident lawns when you are walking them. There are common areas in the community that will allow you to let them relieve themselves, but be sure to pick up after them in those areas as well. Pets are acceptable to Management provided they are leashed and attended when outside and confined to your location and common ground areas of the Community. No pet is to be left outside tethered and unattended. Pet droppings are not permitted anywhere within the Community and therefore, you must clean up after your pet. Any resident may be required to permanently remove a pet from the Community, if in the sole discretion of Management, the pet constitutes a nuisance or if this provision is violated
It’s now February and hopefully we are all settling comfortably into 2016. We have enjoyed together our annual New Year’s Party with Smokey and the Angels and the Ladies Auxiliary Spaghetti Supper with Cliff
Ritchie. Great music, great company and great food! On Friday evening, February 12th, the HOA will present Sandy Nitch: A Night of Music and Entertainment at the club-house from 7PM – 10 PM. Sandy has been performing professionally since 2007 and her vocal styling and sensitivity is that of a saxophone player—very smooth. Recently, Sandy began working to create music that can be enjoyed by eve-ryone by incorporating music from multi-generations and giving it her own spin. Sandy brings a mixed bouquet of jazz, blues, and pop with her wherever she goes, but don’t be afraid to ask her and her friends for a little bit of country. Tickets are $7 in advance or $9 at the door. So get your ticket, bring whatever you want to drink and some special snacks, grab your dancing shoes and come to enjoy! Thursday, March 24th is our Annual Vendor Fair from 9AM – 1 PM at the Clubhouse. This is your opportunity to meet people and businesses who offer services and products of special interest to those of us who own manufactured homes and/or are 55 or older. And of course, our famous hot dogs will be available for a delightful lunch that you don’t have to prepare. Finally, the Strawberry Ridge Homeowners Association’s Annual Meeting is scheduled on March 5st at 10 A.M. in the Clubhouse right after our monthly Coffee and Donuts gathering. Elections will be held for three (3) seats on the Board of Directors. Voting members will be receiving information about voting, a sample ballot, and a proxy that can be used for establishing a quorum. As you know, this is the meeting that we must have 30% of voting member to proceed, so please come and join us, or please turn in your proxy ballot to either the Homeowners Office in the Activity Center or at the Sales Office.
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CAUGHT BEING GOOD
Many good things occur in Strawberry Ridge every single day. Most of these acts are unrecognized and appreciated by all but the individuals involved. This is the time and place to recognize these acts! Have you caught someone doing some-thing good or helpful to another that should be acknowledged? It need not be a really big thing, just something that is wor-thy of notice and appreciation. Please call or email any Homeowners Association Board member, or email [email protected], or email Bob Burfitt at [email protected] with the name of the person and what they have done that is special. We will acknowledge them in this space, although so many good things are happening by good people at the Ridge, it may take a couple of months before you see your nominee published.
Our first nominee is Barbara Phillips. During October and November, Barbara collected donations from SR residents to purchase turkeys for Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa. This agency’s mission is “to care for the homeless in our communi-ty and those at risk of becoming homeless through services that alleviate suffering, promote dignity, and instill self-sufficiency”. One of the services they provide is the provision of food baskets for needy families for Thanksgiving, including a turkey and all the fixings. Barbara collected $1826 and purchased and delivered 240 turkeys for this effort. WOW!!! Ter-rific job!!! And kudos to all of the residents of Strawberry Ridge who made this donation possible! Gef Smock nominated our second resident. She writes, “Carole Fellicia contributes regularly to the needs of various resi-dents in Strawberry Ridge. Her cheerful personality is genuinely accompanied by a heartfelt chuckle which tells us this happy woman knows her purpose in serving others. She is available always to take a handicapped resident to church weekly; she cares for the medical needs of an elderly resident; she makes herself available to residents who are unable to drive to various appointments; she serves “Meals on Wheels” on Thursdays. Carole is a tender-hearted and caring resi-dent whose contributions to our park are sincerely appreciated, Susan Ambrose tells us “My husband had to be hospitalized in Tampa with an emergency heart issue. We were in the middle of laying large pavers on the side of our home. Tony Casciano came to our home and finished the project, "just being a good neighbor". Christine and Rolando Gomez took care of our dog while I was staying at the hospital with my husband. We are so grateful for these good neighbors who helped us in a time of need.”
Garland McHenry reports “A few years ago I had a heart attack and our friend Don Rackley volunteered to mow our grass while I was out of commission. Since then I have had other health problems and he is still mowing our grass with out charge. He is a kind hearted friend and deserves a lot of recognition.”
There are, of course, many others who offer assistance to those in need in our great community but don’t get the recogni-tion they deserve. We understand they don’t do what they do for recognition but it never hurts to shine a light on them once in a while.
Finally, we have a celebrity in our community and his name is Walter Pearson. Walter moved to StrawBerry Ridge about 5 years ago from Sun City because he is very independent and didn’t need all that help! Today he is 99 years young and will reach that grand old number of 100 on February 5, 2016. Walter spent approximately two years in the Army with the 88th division in Italy. The 88th meets each year in different cities and this year will be in Clearwater. Walter was asked to be the Grand Marshal of the VFW parade in 2015 and he graciously performed his duties there. Walter is still active in a business he created many years ago as a money manager. All in all—he is a heck of a guy.
Walter will celebrate his birthday on February 21st from 2:00 until 4:00 PM in the Activity Center. If you would like to shake hands with a real live Centurion, he would be delighted to see you and answer any questions you have. Mark your calen-dars and come for cake, ice cream, coffee, iced tea and chat with Walter and your neighbors. NO GIFTS, PLEASE
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SRHA NOMINATING COMMITTEE Mazie McMahon – 655-0750
Board elections will take place at the March SRHA meeting. Below is information about the four individuals who are run-ning for the three available Board seats.
Dee Costoso - I have lived at the Ridge for three years. I co-chair Bingo on Wednesday nights and I also volun-teer for community activities and cleanup. I retired from banking, where I worked in customer service. My hobbies are jewelry making and interior design. I look forward to continue volunteering my time in the Strawberry Ridge Community.
Sharon Hurley - I have lived here since 2009, and was elected to the Board of Directors in 2013. I have served as President since mid-2013. I believe that as a Director, it is my responsibility to provide services for residents of SR (Flu Clinic, Fl. Licensing on Wheels, Golf Cart/Bicycle Registration and the Senior Nutrition Program: provide pro-grams of social events for residents (Elvis, Cliff Ritchie, Halloween Party, New Year’s Eve party and holiday din-
ners and picnics; and to liaison with Management to maintain and improve our quality of life here at the Ridge. I retired from New York State Office of Mental Health where I worked for 33 years as a therapist and Mental Health Administrator.
Rose Panella - I have lived here since 2005. Prior to joining the Board, I volunteered my time doing membership for the Association, but had to stop due to working full time. I have since retired and was appointed treasurer of the Association, and have held this position since April 2014. My bookkeeping background consists of having worked in the auditing department of Sears and as bookkeeper and teller for a bank, both in Newburgh, NY.
Since being appointed treasurer, I devote my time to keeping the Homeowner’s Association’s finances current and I also am back doing membership.
Norma Torres - A native New Yorker I have been in the Tampa area since 2005 and at the Ridge since August 2015. I have worked at several Arts Services Organizations and Museums developing community arts projects such as Artist-Adopt-a-School, murals and arts studios. During my 20 years of service for New York City and State I established measurable standards performance for NY City Arts groups, evaluated groups against said
standards both performance and fiscal, operated 758 Cultural Complex which included staffing, maintaining records, in-structional classes and special events such as concerts , annual events and festivals. Since moving to Florida I have ac-quired a 20/40 Personal Lines License and worked at Progressive Insurance as Bilingual agent. I enjoy planning events, various forms of crafting, and baking.
SHRA MEMBERSHIP By: Rose Panella, Membership Chairperson 662-9862
As of this month, we now have a total of 147 paid members. These members will be the ones who will be able to vote on our upcoming election in March 2016. On April 1st., 2016 we will be opening the membership up once again. The cost to join is $6.00 for one year membership which breaks down to 50 cents per month and will expire on 3/31/17. If you join for three years, the membership is $15.00 and comes to 42 cents per month, this membership will expire on 3/31/19. In either case, a new application must be com-pleted. If you need an application you will find a folder outside of the HOA office with applications in it or you can give me a call and I will bring one to your home. Once you have completed the form, the form and money can be dropped in the slot in the HOA door in the event no one is there. I do go in and out of the office quite frequently and will get your form. Once I have it, I will type your new membership card and deliver it to your door.
Paperback Fiction:
The Winner
David Baldacci
Beloved Wife Lynda Trent
First Sight
Danielle Steel
Love Letters Debbie Macomber
Hardcover Fiction:
Sing You Home
Jodi Picault
Poseidon's Arrow Clive Cussler
The Overton Window
Glenn Beck
Back Roads Tawnie O'Dell
Paperback Mystery:
The Great Deliverance
Elizabeth George
Double Take Catherine Coulter
The Third Option
Vince Flynn
Her Last Whisper Karen Robards
Hardcover Mystery:
Act Of Valor Tom Clancy
Family Honor
Robert B. Parker
Night Vision Paul Levine
Legal Legacy Linda Fairstein
STRAWBERRY RIDGE WOODWORKERS CLUB By: Bob Burfitt 385-7289(cell)
PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND RAFFLE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2016
IN THE CLUBHOUSE
STARTING AT 8:00 AM
Each year the Woodworkers Club presents a Pancake Breakfast complete with eggs, sausage, pancakes and all the trim-mings followed by a giant raffle of items we have collected from local business and organizations within StrawBerry Ridge. Over the past few years we have found that residents of the Ridge enjoy the food, the fellowship and especially the prizes..
Here’s how it works: First we offer breakfast tickets to the community from any Woodworker Club member. We all have a supply of tickets which sell for $6.00 each—these tickets are only sold in advance for planning purposes. Then on Saturday morning residents can purchase raffle tickets at the door for $1.00 each. After breakfast (around 9:00 AM) we hold the raf-fle with the last prize being a $100.00 gift card. All in all it’s a great program and you will go home full from breakfast and perhaps a little richer.
The proceeds from this event and our spring garage sale goes to purchase new equipment, replace worn out parts and buy supplies for our Christmas Toy Program. Each year the club designs, makes, and delivers wooden toys for children who otherwise may not receive a gift. Last year we delivered 185 toys to two different organizations who take care of kids. It’s a great feeling and we enjoy the ability to help.
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STRAWBERRY RIDGE LIBRARY
By: Janet Amon 654-8664 Gwen Dominguez 654-3301
Beverly Ewers Elaine Trautman
PLEASE, DO NOT DONATE MORE THAN TEN
BOOKS AT ONE TIME
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StrawBerry Ridge Calendar Of Events CH= CLUBHOUSE AC = ACTIVITY CENTER
7:00 PM AC
VETERANS
CLUB
MEETING
AC PRIVATE
PARTY
CH 8:00 AM
WOODSHOP
PANCAKE
B’FAST AND
RAFFLE
AC PRIVATE
PARTY
CH PRIVATE
PARTY
7:00 PM CH
SRHA
PRESENTS
SANDY NITCH
AC 9:00 AM
ART GUILD
MEETING
AC & CH
PRIVATE
PARTY
AC 7:00 PM
TRAVEL CLUB
MEETING
7:00 PM AC
LADIES
AUXILLARY
CLUB
MEETING
AC EAST 7PM
EUCHRE
9:00 AM
COFFEE &
DONUTS
10:00 AM
SRHA BOARD
MEETING
AC PRIVATE
PARTY
2:00 PM AC
REDHATS
MEETING
AC 9:00 AM
ART GUILD
MEETING
AC PRIVATE
PARTY
7:00 PM AC
SRHA BOARD
MEETING
7:00 PM CH
BINGO
7:00 PM CH
BINGO
7:00 PM CH
BINGO
7:00 PM CH
BINGO
GROUNDHOG
DAY
PRESIDENT’S
DAY
WASHINGTON’S
BIRTHDAY
LINCOIN’S
BIRTHDAY
ASH
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM AC
COMPUTER-
CLUB
MEETING
AC
AARP DRIVING
CLASS
AC 2:00 UNTIL
4:00 PM
WALTER
PEARSON
100TH
BIRTHDAY
PARTY
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CLUBHOUSE
SUNDAY
5:30 Ping Pong
MONDAY
9 AM Open Tennis
9 AM Aqua fit #1
10 AM Aqua Fit #2
1 PM Penny Bingo
6:30 PM Line Dancing
TUESDAY
9 AM Open Tennis
10AM Open Pickle ball
10 AM Rhythm Band Practice
5:30 Ping Pong
WEDNESDAY
9 AM Open Tennis
9 AM Aqua fit #1
10 AM Aqua Fit #2
7 PM Bingo
THURSDAY
8:30 AM TOPS
9 AM Open Tennis
10AM Open Pickle ball
6:30 PM Nickel Pokeno
FRIDAY
9 AM Open Tennis
9 AM Aqua fit #1
10 AM Aqua Fit #2
1PM Strawberry Singers Practice
5:30 Ping Pong
6 PM Play 65
SATURDAY
9 AM Open Tennis
10AM Open Pickle ball
ACTIVITY CENTER
SUNDAY
MONDAY
9:30 AM Bridge
11 AM Sit & Be Fit
(in Aerobics room)
1 PM Crafts (FC)
6:30 PM Ladies Poker
TUESDAY
9 AM Fitness trainer
9:30 AM Shuffle Board
10:30 AM Fit-n-Fun
Noon—Billiards
12:30 PM Mexican Train
6 PM Ceramics
6:30 PM Men’s Poker
7PM Quilting Club
7 PM Mah Jongg
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
9 AM Bridge
9 AM Ceramics
9:30 AM Shuffle Board
9:30 AM Art Guild
2nd & 4th Thursdays
Noon—Billiards
1 PM Mah Jongg
1 PM Bunco
(1st and 3rd Thru)
6:45 PM Gin Rummy
7:00 PM Euchre
FRIDAY
11 AM Sit & Be Fit (In Aerobics room)
7:00 PM Pinochle
SATURDAY
9 AM Ceramics
9:30 AM Shuffle Board
Noon—Billiards
TRAVEL CLUB By: Kathy Snodgrass 651-0704 [email protected]
Our next meeting will be February 5th at 7pm at the Activity Center. We have some wonderful day trips to tell you about! February 13th is a trip to Siesta Key for a Luncheon & Sightseeing Cruise on the Marina Jack II! It will be a great relaxing way to spend the day! March 5th is a new trip just added to Tarpon Springs for a dolphin Cruise! We will eat Lunch prior to the cruise at Hella’s Greek Restaurant & Bakery! Bring your camera for some amazing photo opportunities! There will be time allowed for shopping and browsing! March 19th is a trip to Amalie Arena to see Cirque Soleil Avatar! Dinner will be after the show at the Colonnade Restau-rant. April 2nd is a trip to the Sailors Circus & Lunch in Sarasota! We will eat prior to the BIG TOP performance at the Der Dutchman Amish Restaurant! Please come to our next meeting and find out about more of our amazing trips we have planned…! Love to see you there!
STRAWBERRY RIDGE COMPUTER & TABLET CLUB Chris Ritter 654-2940 Carol Tate 643-1015 Bill Littell 657-4766
NEXT MEETING IS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18th at the Activity Center 6:00PM—Tablets7:00PM Computers http://strawberryridgecomputerclub.blogspot.com/
The Computer/Tablet Club will hold its usual monthly meeting on February 18th. If you are struggling with a smartphone or tablet, come at 6:00PM. At 7:00PM we will change our focus to computers. We love questions and suggestions for presentations. Why not stop by? There are no dues or fees.
VETERANS CLUB By: Fred A. Lumpkins, President, 502-5008
The next meeting of the Veterans Club will be on Monday, February 1st at 7:00 PM in the main room of the Activity Cen-ter. Following our meetings we have coffee and donuts, during which we spend time sharing comradery and “swapping” of stories of our military experiences. We are in search for someone to step up as Secretary and Treasure. All residents of Strawberry Ridge who have served in the Armed Forces are welcome to become members of the Veterans Club. This al-so includes members of the Armed Forces of our allied nations. If you have questions, please feel free to call me.
STRAWBERRY RIDGE LADIES AUXILIARY By: Amy Lumpkins, 502-5008
The Spaghetti Supper with Cliff Ritchie was a great event and enjoyed by all in attendance. Our next event will be the An-nual Strawberry Shortcake Social held on March 20th 2016. Tickets will go on sale February 6th 2016. Anyone who is interested in becoming a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, and who has or had a member of your family in the United States Military or the Military of our Allied Nations is encouraged to join. Our meeting will be held the first Thursday of each month at the Activities Center beginning at 7 p.m. Our next meeting will be held February 4th 2016 at the Activities Center. Hope to see some new faces at this meeting.
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STRAWBERRY RIDGE GOLF By: Linda White at [email protected] (no phone calls).
The StrawBerry Ridge golf group plays every Monday at 9:00 AM at Diamond Hill Golf Course (nearby on Sydney Rd). This is a social league open to any and all ability levels. A Team Scramble format is used for weekly play. If you would like to join, please contact Bob Coleman at 643-8494 or at email [email protected] - or - Linda White at email only [email protected] (no phone calls).
FEBRUARY FITNESS SCHEDULE
Dale Marie Kersch CPT and Health and Fitness Director presents every TUESDAY (9:00 am-1:00 pm)
Zumba Gold (9:00-9:45), Sit & Be Fit (10:00-10:45), Simply Stretch (11:00-11:45)
Zumba Gold: Move to low impact dance steps that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination to help maintain
and improve your stamina. Fun moves to great tunes! Leave invigorated.
Sit & Be Fit: Using a chair, resistance band, weights and a small ball to music. It will enhance your level of fitness and im-
prove the quality of life of all seniors and physically limited individuals through safe and effective exercise. All levels
demonstrated.
Simply Stretch: Perfect class for the beginner or the individual that seeks to improve their range of motion and flexibility.
These stretches keep stiffness and arthritis away! It will also help with stability! Chair is used for standing stretches for
safety.
FLORIDA LICENSING ON WHEELS (FLOW)
Get Your Driver's License or Car Registration Renewed here at SR Do you dread going to the Tax Collectors Office to get your license renewed because of the long drive and the long lines?
Have you ever forgotten something and had to drive all the way home to get it? Well, on Tuesday March 1st, 2016, FLOW
(Florida Licensing on Wheels) will be coming to our Clubhouse from 10 AM - 2 PM! You will be able to get your license
renewed, convert your out of State License to a Florida License, complete name/address changes, get ID cards, and re-
new your car registration right here. Renewals can be done months in advance of the renewal date to take advantage of
this convenience. Remember everyone must meet the new documentation requirements (post 9/11) this year if they have
not already done so - your license will have a yellow star after the number if you have already done this. If not, bring your
documentation with you and get it all done here (certified birth certificate or passport; name change information (if applica-
ble); Social Security Card or W-2 or pay stub; and proof of address (rental agreement, payment book, utility bill, vehicle
registration, etc.).
BINGO
By: Dee Costoso 436-0793, Linda Reimert 495-3928, Co-Chairpersons
Well, Wednesday night Bingo is back for 2016 and so are our snow birds. We are only two weeks into the month of Janu-ary, and our attendance has improved. The average attendance was 48 per week. Bingo tickets are sold between 5:45 and 6:45. Bingo games start at 7PM. We play both hard cards and paper cards. Once the 8 games are played on the hard cards, we take a 10 minute break for coffee and snacks. After which, we then play 8 more games on the paper cards. We also need volunteers to help with setup, selling cards, and calling bingo. We have a sign up sheet for this on the selling table. Each week we have a king or queen of the night. The week of 1/6 was Ruth Powers and 1/13 was Jimmy. Come out and join us, you will have a good time. On February 10, we will be holding MARDI GRAS BINGO. Hope to see you all next week at bingo.
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FMO NEWS By: Susan Ambrose, District 10 President, Hillsborough County 813-365-1422
We had our District 10 meeting hosted by Strawberry Ridge January 13, 2016.
I am sorry to report it was a very limited turn out from the community as well as the county. This is very concerning to me because of the need to maintain our local presence to support our representatives and our lobbyist at the State Legisla-ture. Without local support in our own community and all the other 55+ communities around the state we will be subject-ed to any number of rising tax issues, increasing lot leases, or being taken advantage by any number of property owners or bills introduced into the legislature that would increase our financial burden as a senior citizen. If you can't support the FMO by your presence at least become a member so your financial interests and home ownership will continue to be rep-resented in Tallahassee. What would our 55+ communities be like without the 723 State Statute? Property owners would have free reign to increase all costs to or capital improvements done. Things that are currently included in our lot leases would now become another "bill" we would have to pay separately including the lot rent. An example would be no gar-bage pick up included in the rent....you would pay for it separately, taxes would become a separate bill and I could go on and on with the endless possibilities of added expenses you would incur. Many would probably loose their homes with the added expenses of what is called "unbundling". Someone has to watch the" HEN HOUSE." That is what the FMO does for the members and residents of the Manufactured Home Communities. Many of our seniors are still working at least part time to make ends meet, our time is limited. PLEASE support the FMO with your membership and/or presence at monthly meetings. If you would like to become a member there are applications at the clubhouse on the FMO board or call me at 813-365-1422 I will be glad to provide an application delivered right to your home. Information about the monthly meetings are posted on all bulletin boards throughout the parks and on all FMO social media. Meeting information is main-tained on all of the blogs associated with Strawberry Ridge and other communities. Membership is $25 a year and can be paid with a credit card or check. Thank you for any support you can give us.
STRAWBERRY SINGERS
By Sylvia Haywood 436-0387
The singers are singing! Our practice on the March 19th Spring Concert started on January 15th and everyone seemed pleased with the program. We are doing a collection of old favorites and have named the concert “Music, Music, Music” (guess what the first song is???) Just because practice has started does not mean you cannot join us. We meet each Friday at 1:00 PM in the clubhouse and we would love to have you join us. Remember—no try outs—no music to read—just a lot of fun.
PICKLEBALL, ANYONE?
By: Barb Purvis 813 785-8040
Most of our players are back from the north and we are in full swing. We play at the tennis courts on Tues, Thurs, and Sat at 9am. for about 2 hours. If you would like to learn or just watch, come and join us. No experience necessary. Don't be shy! We have paddles and balls to borrow. There is a web site you can go to for rules, strategies and general infor-mation.
There were no two ways about it. Rosie was fat. Very fat. “Martha”, said Rosie to her best friend, “it was terrible what happened yesterday after the birthday party. You know how half of the birthday cake was left over? Well, I knew Bob would be fuming at me for eating it, with my diet and all, but I couldn’t help myself, it started with just a small nibble and before I knew it the whole cake was gone!.” “Oh my!” clucked Martha, “was Bob really upset?” “He never found it”, responded Rosie with a full double chin smile, “I just baked another cake and ate half of it!”
MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOES By: Sandy Jaconetta 324-7985 and Mary Barcelona 655-1332
Happy Valentines Day! Happy National Heart Month! Be kind to your heart with exercise, weight control, and keeping a check on your blood pressure. Even thought I’m retired—I’m still a nurse!
The StrawBerry Ridge Mexican Train arrives each Tuesday at 12:30 PM for all “riders” to play dominoes. This is a fun game with no experience needed. Instructions will be given to all newcomers. Recient low score winners were:
December 21—Penny Goldstein : December 29—Eunice Rifkin : January 5—Tunya Hunt
THE PINOCHLE CLUB By: Margaret Adams 657-7710
The high scores for December 2015/January 2016: Four Handed Judy Huff – 1510, Ginger Stephens – 1474, and Carolyn Hamilton- -1309
The high score for four handed for one game went to: Judy Huff and Lea Ann Ziarno with a score of 577. We did not have any six or three handed games We play Friday evenings at 7 PM in the Main Room of the Activity Center join us sometime. We always welcome new players.
RESIDENT TELEPHONE DIRECTORY By: Carol Tate 643-1015 [email protected]
ALL CURRENT residents should continue to notify me of any changes to your name, address, or telephone number. ALL NEW RESIDENTS should contact me to receive your copy of the resident directory and to make sure I have your name, address and telephone number. E-MAIL ADDRESS? If you would like it included in the next directory, please call or E-mail me with the information.
A lady came in for a routine physical at the doctor’s office . “Here”, said the nurse, handing her a urine specimen container. “The bathroom is over there on your right. The doctor will be with you in a few minutes.” A few minutes later the lady came out of the bathroom with an empty container and a relieved look on her face. “Thanks! But they had a toilet in there, so I didn’t need this after all!”
I hate to have to tell you this”, said the Doctor in a sad compassionate voice, “but you have been unfortunately diagnosed with a highly contagious disease, we will have to quarantine you and you’ll only be fed cheese and bologna.” “That’s terrible!” Said the distraught young man, quickly sitting down before he could faint. “I don’t know if I could handle being in quarantine…and the cheese and bologna diet… What’s with the cheese and bologna diet anyway? I’ve never heard of such a diet before?!” “It’s not exactly a diet”, responded the Doctor matter of factly, “it’s just the only food that will fit under the door
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Five Lines—45 SPACES PER LINE—FOR $5.00. Call 813-689-9423 to Inquire.
CAREGIVER WILLING TO HELP
Available for assistance with light housekeeping, pet sitting, elderly sitting, or errands like grocery shop-
ping, doctor visits, etc. References upon request. Call Rose: (813) 919-9878
THOMAS LOCKSMITH SERVICE
HCLOC14020
Locks – Installed – Repaired – Rekeyed
Lock Outs – House keys cut Call Tom: (813) 323-2020
JAN’S PET CARE SERVICE –
Experienced Pet Care! My service provides: Walking & Sitting In Your Home. Your pet will feel like part of a
loving & caring family. Great Prices! Call Jan today: (813) 679-1333
SAM THE CARPET & UPHOLSTERY
CLEANING MAN - Affordable Pricing, Quality Workmanship, Dependable.
Call: Sam Farmer 662-9032
7 AM to 9 PM
THE GOOD FAIRY CAN ASSIST YOU
House cleaning, shopping, shuttle to MD or other appointments, Help with personal care, Hair,
Nails, foot care, Meals. Will meet your needs.
CALL SUSAN @ 813-365-1422 or 727-201-3216.
HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES AVAILABLE
Weekly, Bi-Weekly & Monthly Schedules. Also, One-
Time, Move-In & Move-Out Specials! Affordable,
Thorough & Reliable Service.
Call Brenda: (813) 655-3171 or (813) 270-7395
‘SOAP’ HANDMADE BY JEANNIE
Cold Processed Soap – Rich Lather – Long
Lasting. Some Vegan Soaps, New Line of Herbal & Botanical. Body Butters, Bath Bombs & Salt
Scrubs. Call Jeannie: (813) 571-5577
SAM THE PRESSURE WASHING MAN
Over 5 years of quality pressure washing in the ar-ea. Affordable Pricing, Quality Workmanship, De-
pendable. Call: Sam Farmer: 662-9032
7 AM to 9 PM
PAINTING TRIM & DRIVEWAYS, GUTTERS CLEANED
Free Estimates! Call Tim: (813) 685-6096
AIRPORT SHUTTLE
To Airports: Tampa, St. Pete, Orlando and back. Call for prices.
Tim Mosher: 813-685-6096 or 813-850-2959
COMPUTER & ELECTRONICS SET-UP & REPAIR Laptop, Desktop, Printer, DVD, TV, etc.
Including electrical items repaired Call: Michael Adams – (813) 873-2345
HAIR STYLIST/BARBER
25+ Years of Experience. Professional,
Licensed, Dependable &
Affordable. Quality Guaranteed.
Call Pam: (813)786-7066 for appointment
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