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TOPPINGS

OCTOBER, 2015

StrawBerry Ridge 3402 Activities Lane, Valrico FL 33594 (800) 344-8995 (813) 689-9423

OCTOBER SPECIAL EVENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY

Toppings Editor Bob Burfitt 661-6895 or 385-7289 e-mail: [email protected]

Toppings Distribution Amy & Fred Lumpkins 502-5008

10/ 4 – Richard Lord 10/4 – Linda Palazzolo 10/8 – Joan Szyja 10/9 – Madelyn Lee 10/12 – Joel Palazzolo 10/13 – Joyce Gill 10/17 – Ed Pita 10/17 – Jerry Sullivan 10/17 – Donna Palmertree 10/23 – Sharon Hurley 10/24 – Jana Alexander 10/25 – Judi Stephens 10/25 – Ted Decent 10/28 – Carolyn Clark 10/28 – Robert Prince 10/28 – Joe Sanelli 10/28 – Wally Belland 10/30 – Carolyn Fields

10-02-1998 Scot & Stevie Caristianos

10-03-2003

Warren & Peg Swaverly

10-12-1995 James & Carole DeGore

10-22-1987

Richard & Brenda San Jule

10-21-1961 John & Cathie Wyatt

Eva Murphy (from Schenectady, NY)

248 Taho Circle

Tony Fernandez (from Tampa, FL)

322 Choo Choo Lane

Nancy Simmons (from Brandon, FL)

105 Strawberry Junction Lane

Roberto & Hilda Leon Sr. (from Plant City, FL)

112 Choo Choo Lane

Joan La Clair (from Valrico, FL)

115 Sky Ridge Drive

TRASH TO

TREASURE

IN THE CLUBHOUSE

OCTOBER 17th

9:00 AM—1:00 PM

SRHA

HALLLOWEEN

PARTY

IN THE CLUBHOUSE

OCTOBER 24th

7:00 PM

CERAMIC SALE

IN THE CERAMIC

SHOP

OCTOBER 10th

9:00AM - 1:00 PM

Sandra Thompson (from Spring Hill, FL)

120 Pioneer Lane

Geneva Howell, (from Hoboken, GA)

255 Taho Circle

Janet DeFelice & Jennifer Panchesine

(from Fort Worth, TX) 103 Pioneer Lane

Richard Kohl

(from Oak Ridge, NJ) 124 Pioneer Lane

Rose Lindsay

(from Valrico, FL) 3501 Wildberry Way

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.

STRAWBERRY RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

By: Sharon Hurley 315 9487

FROM THE MANAGER’S DESK

Once again Strawberry Ridge, along with your HOA will be scheduling tree trimming at a reduced cost to our residents. The HOA will be compiling a list of residents who would like to participate. The community will be done in phases starting with Choo Choo Lane on or around the 15th Of October. The cost will be $90.00 per tree and will include lifting off the home and over the street as well clean

up and removal. If your tree is on the lot line the cost should be shared equally between the home owners. Members of the HOA will be visiting your homes with more information.

LANDSCAPING: New homes will have landscaping installed at the time of installation of your home. You may not remove plants, shrubs or any other landscaping if you vacate the premises. You are encouraged to plant additional trees and shrubs. In order to prevent damage to underground utility lines, approval and supervision by Management is required when installing the same. The resident is responsible for the care and upkeep of his/her lawn and grounds. I recently had a visit from a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department deputy who informed me they are now offering a pro-gram to register golf cart serial numbers free of charge to anyone who would like to participate. This is a new program they have established due to the number of golf carts in the Hillsborough County area that have been stolen. Your HOA will be scheduling a time for the deputies to be on the property and help with the process. Stay tuned for further information!

Things are getting busy around here at Strawberry Ridge this month. Saturday morning, October 3 is our monthly free coffee and donuts at 9 AM at the Clubhouse. Join your friends and neighbors for a cup o’ joe and a sweet treat. That same morning (October 3rd) from 8:30 AM – 10 AM, Walgreens staff will

be at the Clubhouse for a flu clinic. You can get your flu and pneumonia vaccines right here at Strawberry Ridge without a doctor’s appointment. They are free for most of us, but bring your Medicare and insurance cards. Tuesday October 6, 2015 is a return visit to our Clubhouse from FLOW (Florida Licensing on Wheels) from 10 AM to 2 PM. This is a service that provides a convenient method to renew a driver license, obtain a replacement driver license, change a name or address on a driver license, get an identification card, renew a vehicle registration or purchase a spe-cialty license plate. The annual Trash to Treasure Sale is being held at the Clubhouse on Saturday, October 19th. Come find your bargains, things you just must have to have, and treasures from 9 AM – 1 PM. Hot dogs, chips, coffee and soda will be available for purchase.

And finally, don’t miss our legendary Halloween Party on Saturday, October 24th. Trish and Tony will be back again this year to entertain us and there will be prizes for best costumes in several categories. This has been a great party every year and we are once again expecting a crowd sharing a fun night. A decorated Clubhouse, good music, costumes and food and drink will guarantee a memorable evening. Tickets are $7 in advance and $8 at the door from Jean DiBeneditto at 438-5166 or Rose Panella at 662-9852. In addition your HOA is partnering with Strawberry Ridge management to provide reasonable price tree trimming for res-idents who need to get trees away from roofs and off the street. Look for a hand delivered letter offering details. And last, again partnering with SR management and the Hillsborough County Sherriff’s Office, we are hoping to initiate a Golf Cart Theft Prevention and Registration project.

THE BERRY CLAY PIT Teacher - Barb Edwards/813-643-6067

Hours: Tuesday 6p.m. to 9p.m. Thursday & Saturday 9a.m. to 12:p.m.

Well.............it is finally here. The Berry Clay Pit Fall Sale is here, October 10th at the Berry Clay Pit from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We have many items for sale. Many are one of a kind. We advise coming when we first open up for the best selection. YES. WE WILL HAVE OUR FREE COOKIES FOR YOU TO EAT AS YOU SHOP. WE WILL ALSO HAVE OUR RAFFLE. HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE - YOU CAN START YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EARLY. Thank you in advance for your support.

MAG JONGG

By: Carolyn Hamilton, 728-6399

October is here and the countdown for Christmas is on, waiting for lower temps, warm days and cooler nights.

I won first place with 17 games while Janella Moody and Sandy Pagano came in second with 14 games each. In third

place was Lorean Zionkofski, Mary Bergen, and Jean Springen with 10 games each.

Come learn this fun, old game—no money needed. If you play card games, this will come easy to you and we will teach

you to play. I never played this game until I moved to StrawBerry Ridge. It took me three months to win a game! I love

playing and using my brain to make hands.

MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOES By: Sandy Jaconetta 324-7985 and Mary Barcelona 655-1332

Pumpkins, scarecrows, haystacks, costumes, and candy; Halloween is a comin’ - hopefully with cooler days. The Straw-Berry Ridge Mexican Dominoes Train is rolling in the Activity Center each Tuesday at 12:30 PM. Our group welcomes a new player, Carol Johnson and visitor, Bessie Gray from Raleigh NC.

Low score winners were: 8/25—Penny Goldstein. 9/1—Tunya Hunt—table 1 and Lucy Guy—table 2. 9/8—Penny Goldstein—table 1 and Sandy Grogg—table 2. 9/15—Penny Goldstein—table 1 and Eve Lamatta—table 2. Welcome Aboard!

STRAWBERRY RHYTHM BAND

The Strawberry Rhythm Band is once again planning our next concert for the Spring. We are meeting Tuesday, October 6th at 10 a.m. in the Clubhouse. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun of putting on a show for the residents. Just bring a smile and get ready to have a good time.

RED HAT MAMMAS

By: Lorraine Pistani 657-3981

Welcome back to the Snow Birds. October 13, 2015, 2:00 p.m will be our next meeting. The meetings will continue to be on the second Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. at the Activities Center. All ladies in Strawberry Ridge are welcome to join us. Hope to see some Snow Birds and new members.

STRAWBERRY RIDGE COMPUTER & TABLET CLUB Chris Ritter 654-2940 Carol Tate 643-1015 Bill Littell 657-4766

NEXT MEETING IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th at the Activity Center 6:00PM Tablets/7:00PM Computers

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When it comes to computers and devices, you can always learn something new and helpful. Things are always changing. Did your computer update to windows 10 and you are lost or having problems because of it? You are not alone! Come to our monthly meeting and see how others can help you. There is no charge to join our group.

THE PINOCHLE CLUB Margaret Adams 657-7710

The high scores for August/September 2015 Four Handed Six Handed

LeaAnn Ziarno - 1425 Ted Decent - 2014 Margaret Adams – 1410 Ginger Stephens - 1265

The high score for one game of four handed went to: Margaret Adams & LeaAnn Ziarno with a score of 679. The high score for one game of six handed went to: Ted Decent, Elaine Pogel & Lucille Scodari with a score of 617. Join us at 7 PM on Friday in the Main Room of the Activity Center

HOSPICE FOOD DRIVE By: Sue Garno 412-2575

Our Lifepath Hospice has started a food bank for our clients who need some help before we can get them other resources in their area. I will be collecting food one time only (no spoilable food please) to be used for our Hospice patients on Wednesday, October 7th, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the parking lot of the front clubhouse before bingo starts. We will be outside in our white vehicle with the trunk open, and you can just drive by to drop off anything you care to contribute. We will also be supplying some of our families with Thanksgiving and Christmas food packages that they are badly in need of. If you do not wish to buy food, $10 gift cards for any major food store in Hillsborough County would be accepted also. Thank you in advance for the generous people who live in our park, they always step up when others are in need. All Hospice em-ployees and patients are very thankful for all that we do for them!

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] with the name of the per-son and what they have done that is special. We will acknowledge them in this space.

A StrawBerry Ridge resident, who prefers to have their name withheld writes: “I sustained an injury last spring. I live alone and have no close contacts. I could not drive or walk for over three months. Wondering how I was going to manage, a StrawBerry Ridge resident, who I did not know well, ….. came to my door and asked if I needed help. The resident drove me to surgery, doctors’ appointments, shopping, and would come over just to chat. I was confined to a seated walker to get around. This resident would pull me backward in the store while I was seated in the walker at times when there were no motorized scooters in the store to use.”

This submission commends a very special person and resident. Thanks to all of the special people who live in our commu-nity!

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Paperback Fiction:

Someday Soon

Joan Wolf

Tomorrow's Promise Sadie Brown

A Fright To The End

Dawn Eastman

Virtue Falls Christina Dodd

Hardcover Fiction:

The Great Escape Susan E. Phillips

Married Lovers Jackie Collins

A New Day At Tanglewood

Annette Smith

Daybreak Belva Plain

Paperback Mystery:

On Borrowed Time

Jenna McKinley

The Navigator Clive Cussler

Paris Match Stuart Woods

Evidence

Jonathan Kellerman

Hardcover Mystery:

Never Tell A Lie

Nellie Ephron

Home Sweet Homicide Craig Rice

Cell

Stephen King

Power Play Catherine Coulter

BOOK REVIEW Here are a couple of reviews of books added to our library this month. Please use your Library—it’s free and Janet and Gwen work hard to keep it in terrific condition. Bob Burfitt, Editor

A Fright To The End by Dawn Eastman After their flight to Mexico is cancelled, Clyde and her detective boyfriend, Mac, end up snowed in with their families at a supposedly haunted hotel. Clyde’s tarot card reading mother, Rose, is making dire predictions for the weekend, and self-proclaimed pet psychic Aunt Vi is enchanted by the legend of the hotel’s ghost—until the power goes out and a body turns up. With a hotel full of stranded suspects, Clyde will have to draw on all her skills—both the police ones she’d rather for-get and the psychic ones she’d rather ignore—to solve the bone-chilling mystery before someone else gets iced…

Cell By Stephen King

The next call you take could be your last in this terrifying #1 New York Times bestseller by Stephen King. WHERE WERE YOU ON OCTOBER 1ST AT 3:03 P.M.?

Graphic artist Clay Riddell was in the heart of Boston on that brilliant autumn afternoon when hell was unleashed before his eyes. Without warning, carnage and chaos reigned. Ordinary people fell victim to the basest, most animalistic destruc-tion. And the apocalypse began with the ring of a cell phone..

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

StrawBerry Ridge Calendar Of Events

CH= CLUBHOUSE

AC = ACTIVITY CENTER

2015

7:00 PM AC

LADIES

AUXILLARY

CLUB

MEETING

BINGO

7:00 PM

CH

BINGO

7:00 PM

CH

BINGO

7:00 PM

CH

BINGO

7:00 PM

CH

7:00 PM CH

WOODSHOP

CLUB

MEETING

7:00 PM AC

SRHA BOARD

MEETING

7:00 PM AC

COMPUTER

CLUB

MEETING

7:00 PM AC

VETERANS

CLUB

MEETING

2:00 PM AC

REDHATS

MEETING

9:00 AM

COFFEE &

DONUTS

10:00 AM

SRHA

BOARD

MEETING

7:00 PM AC

TRAVEL CLUB

MEETING

CH PRIVATE

PARTY

4:00 PM CH

NATIONAL

NIGHT OUT

CH 10:00 AM

RHYTHM

BAND

START-UP

CERAMIC

SALE 9:00 AM

UNTIL 1:00 PM

IN CERAMIC

SHOP.

CH PRIVATE

PARTY

AC PRIVATE

PARTY

TRASH TO

TREASURE

CLUBHOUSE

9:00 AM

UNTIL

1:00 PM

CH 7:00 PM

SRHA

HALLOWEEN

PARTY

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


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


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

7 PM Mah Jongg

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

9 AM Bridge

9 AM Ceramics


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


Noon—Billiards

TRAVEL CLUB By: Kathy Snodgrass 651-0704 [email protected]

Our next meeting will be October 2nd at 7PM at the Activity Center. So excited about all the trips we have planned! October 24th is Octoberfest in Casselberry (Near Orlando)! Join us for a day of fun as we celebrate Octoberfest! The Ger-man American Society of Central Florida is the home of the biggest, the best, and the most authentic Octoberfest celebra-tion in Orlando area! This Octoberfest is highlighted by two authentic bands, one inside and one outside, real Bavarian beer on tap, home cooked German food, entertainment from the Alpenrose Schuhplattler Dancers and a true Bavarian biergarten atmosphere. There will also be Folk dancing and vendor booths. This will include your entrance donation and 20.00 in cash to buy the dinner of your choice, round trip motor coach and driver gratuity. November 21st is a trip to the Early Bird Theater in Clearwater to see MAKING GOD LAUGH. This includes a full lunch buffet with all taxes and gratuities. As Woody Allen once said “If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans…” December 5th is our Christmas Lights Canal Cruise! This is SOLD OUT, but a waiting list is available if interested… December 13th is a trip to New Port Richey to Jimmy Ferraro’s Theater! This is a wonderful little theater in downtown New Port Richey! Staff is very friendly! We are going to see What in the Dickens Happened to Scrooge! This is a fun filled, live-ly version of the classic tale brought to life with a powerful score and Dickension-style script that is sure to rekindle the old-fashion Christmas spirit in everyone! This trip is from 1130-730p February 21st is a trip to Mahaffey Theater to see LORETTA LYNN! Time is 330p to 1030pm. One of country music’s most important voices and most legendary figures returns to the Mahaffey Theater for ONE NIGHT ONLY performance! Dinner will be prior to the show at 400 Beach Seafood and Tap House in St Petersburg. Those are all the day trips I have to tell you about right now, Many more being planned! We have other trips also…Trips to Costa Rica, Big Bend and Carlsbad Caverns National Park! A West Virginia Autumn Foliage planned for 2016! We have a new trip planned for next summer for 11 day to IRELAND! We have many cruises planned! A Caribbean cruise for Janu-ary of 2016, A South Pacific cruise with Easter Island for April 2016, For May of 2016 we have a cruise to Italy, Greece and Turkey! Also December of 2016 we have a Christmas Markets Cruise on the Danube River! You can enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Danube, Europe’s popular river. We travel on the MS Amedeus Silver II ship exploring the Christmas Mar-kets of Germany and Austria! HOW EXCITING! If you would like to hear about our many trips planned please come to our next meeting our contact me! I would love to tell you more…! Hope to see you soon!

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH & PATROL By: Lisa Stropes, Chairperson 684-9431

We will be having our annual National Night Out Event on October 6th. Last year we gave out over 300 free tickets asking folks to bring a side dish. We had around half show up and unfortunately ended up with a lot of extra food, most of which we were able to donate. This year our plan is to ask for a $2.00 donation for each ticket and ask folks to bring a dessert. We will provide everything else; hamburgers, hot dogs, side dishes and drinks. Interested in joining the Neighborhood Watch and Patrol? We need some new folks to replace those that can no longer volunteer. Please contact me at any time if you have questions. We have acquired several Block Captains, but still need many more. Contact me if you have any questions or if you are interested in helping out; 813-966-5194 or [email protected]. Thank you to all the volunteers!


Yes, I am a Senior Citizen

1. I'm the life of the party - even if it lasts until 8 pm.

2. I'm very good at opening childproof caps - with a hammer.

3. I'm usually interested in going home before I get to where I am going.

4. I'm smiling all the time because I can't hear a thing you're saying.

5. I'm very good at telling stories; over and over and over and over..............

6. I'm not really grouchy, I just don't like traffic, waiting, crowds, lawyers, loud mu-sic, unruly kids, barking dogs, politicians and a few other things I can't seem to re-member right now.

7. I'm wrinkled, saggy, lumpy, and that's just my left leg.

8. I'm sure they are making adults much younger these days, and when did they let kids become policemen? And, how can my kids be older than I feel sometimes?

9. I'm a walking storeroom of facts - I've just lost the key to the storeroom door.

10.I'm wondering, if you're only as old as you feel, how could I be alive at 150?

SENIOR FUNNIES

Top 10 Senior Texting Codes

* ATD - At the Doctor's

* BFF - Best Friend's Funeral

* BTW - Bring the Wheelchair

* BYOT - Bring Your Own Teeth

* DWI - Driving While Incontinent

* FWIW - Forgot Where I Was

* FYI - Found Your Insulin

* LOL - Living on Lipitor

* ROFL...CGU - Rolling on the Floor Laughing...Can't get Up!

* TOT - Texting on Toilet

* WWNO - Walker Wheels Need Oil

Hope these help. GGLKI (Gotta Go, Laxative Kicking in!)

SHRA MEMBERSHIP By: Rose Panella Membership Chairperson 662-9862

Everyone who lives here is a member of the Homeowners Association but when it comes to voting, only those who are paid members have the right to vote in things such as by-law changes. As of this month, we now have a total of 135 paid members. It is painless to join. The cost to join is $6.00 for one year membership which breaks down to 50 cents per month. If you join for three years, the membership is $15.00 and comes to 42 cents per month. In either case, a new appli-cation must be completed. 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. Come March 2016 we will be having a vote regarding the board members whose time is up. If anyone would like to run to be a board member, you can do so but you must be paid member of the association. Think about it.

TRASH TO TREASURE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH. 9 AM TO 1 PM

By: Rose Panella 662-9862

Well, here it is October already and the Trash to Treasure event is upon us once again. The selling of table spaces has been going well. There are still some tables available so if you need one, call me. If you don’t have enough for a table, think about sharing a table with someone. You then split the cost of the table which is $10.00 and it’s a win win for both people. Hope to hear from you and hope you do come out to see what treasures our neighbors are selling. Remember what I think is my trash could be your treasure.

LADIES AUXILIARY Amy Lumpkins 502-5008

The Labor Day Picnic was a great event and enjoyed by everyone in attendance. We would like to give a special “thank you” to Dave and Tracy Bunker who prepared the smoked pull pork which was delicious. We had a large attendane Thank You to everyone for their donations for Haley Cove Community Living Center. Lots of raffle and door prizes were given away. Our Labor Day Picnic was a huge success.

The Ladies Auxiliary is collecting items to sell at their table at Trash to Treasurers on 10/17. To make donations, contact Amy at 502-5008. We are still seeking items for Haley Cove Community Living Center. Items needed are; White Socks, White T-Shirts (no sleeveless), Ball Caps, Caps with ear flaps, knitted caps, Disposable Razors, Denture Brushes, Den-ture Cleaner, Denture Cups, Toothbrushes, Tooth Paste, Shampoo, Deodorant, Any Paperback Books, Men's Body Wash and Cologne, Combs, Hair Brushes, Large Print Magazines, Large Print Crossword Puzzle Books, Ink Pens, Decks of playing Cards, Batteries sizes AA and AAA. We are also collecting Aluminum Cans for anyone still wishing to save them. Cookbooks available at $10.00. To purchase them contact me at the above telephone number. Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, that 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 monthly meetings are held on the first Thurs-day of each month at the Activity Center beginning at 7:00 P.M. The next meeting will be held on October 1st at the Activi-ties Center beginning at 7:00p.m.

OCTOBER FITNESS SCHEDULE By: Mariana Molero, Health and Fitness Director

Tuesday (9:00am - 1:00pm) Zumba® Gold (40min ) 9:10am-9:50am

Sit & Be Fit (45 min) 10:00-10:45am Seated Yoga (30 min) 10:50am-11:20am

Orientations 12:00-1:00pm Note: If the weather does not cooperate for pool classes, we will use do

Balance & Flexibility Training in the aerobics room.

Group Fitness Classes Description: ͼ Zumba® Gold: Known as the Zumba® for "Baby Boomers" the Zumba® Gold program recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity with easy-to-follow Zumba® choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and co-ordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong. (C) (BF) (S) (CE) ͼ Sit & Be Fit: Using the chair for support, a resistance band, a pair of dumbbells and a small bounce ball this class is committed to improving the quality of life of older adults and physically limited individuals through safe, effective exercises. (LI) (S) (BF) (CE) ͼ Seated Yoga: If you're intimidated by the idea of taking a yoga class, worry no more. Grab a chair and let’s use it to pro-vide support for various postures. The poses on this program are suitable for most people, including seniors, people living with chronic pain, and those who use a wheelchair. (LI) (BF) (CE)

ͼ Orientations: Learn guidelines to set up the machines, lift the appropriate weight while reducing your risk for falls and injuries (C) (CE) (S) (BF)

(LI) Low Impact Class (C) Cardio Class (S) Strength & Power Training

(BF) Balance & Flexibility (CE) Core Endurance

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 long lines? Have you ever forgotten something and had to drive all the way home to get it?

On Tuesday, October 6, 2015, FLOW (Florida Licensing on Wheels) will be coming to our Clubhouse from 10 AM – 2PM! You will be able to get your license renewed, convert your out of State license to Florida, complete name/address chang-es, get ID cards, and renew your car registrations 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 applicable); Social Security Card or W-2 or pay stub ; and proof of address (rental agreement, pay-ment book, utility bill, vehicle registration, etc.)

Flu Clinic at Strawberry Ridge Clubhouse October 3, 2015 8:30 AM – 10 AM

Strawberry Ridge Homeowners Association is sponsoring, in cooperation with Walgreens, a flu and pneumonia Clinic at the Clubhouse on Saturday, October 3. Hours are from 8:30 AM – 10 AM. Please bring your insurance card(s) with you. Both flu and pneumonia vaccines will be available as well as the new Prevnar 13 vaccine that is recommended and offers protection to additional strains of pneumonia virus.

GRAB A CHAIR & LET’S GET DOWN!!! By: Mariana Molero, Health and Fitness Director

Starting or maintaining a regular exercise routine can be a challenge as you get older. You may feel discouraged by ill-ness, ongoing health problems, or concerns about injuries or falls. Or, if you've never exercised before, you may not know where to begin. Or perhaps you think you're too old or frail, or that exercise is boring or simply not for you. While these may seem like good reasons to slow down and take it easy as you age, they're actually even better reasons to get moving. Exercise can energize your mood, relieve stress, help you manage symptoms of illness and pain, and im-prove your overall sense of well-being. In fact, exercise is the key to staying strong, energetic, and healthy as you get old-er. And it can even be fun, too, especially if you find like-minded people to exercise with. Research has shown that regular exercise can protect cells in the brain and nerves from the injury or erosion that normally occurs with neurodegenerative and neuromuscular disorders like Alzheimer’s and MS (multiple sclerosis). In other words, this means that exercise can also minimize the risk of dementia. Also, exercising on a regular basis can also boost the immune system, a natural defense mechanism used to ward off foreign organism, viruses and chemicals. In our communi-ty we have several fitness classes to join and get the workout you need (at your own peace); pick the classes that fit you better and enjoy the benefits of a safe, fun & effective workout! During this month we have back to the fitness schedule “Sit & Be Fit” an absolutely fun & effective workout. The Sit & Be Fit program combines cardio, flexibility, strength and resistance training with different moves, while seating or using a chair for balance, pair of dumbbells, stretch band and a bouncy ball but, the most important is that you always workout at your own peace! I hope you get encouraged and give yourself the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of this amazing type of exercise. Also, whenever you want to create your own workout please schedule your appointment at the fitness center; I will be more

than glad to help you achieve your fitness goals. Mariana

RESIDENT TELEPHONE DIRECTORY By: Carol Tate 643-1015 [email protected]

UPDATES FOR THE 2016 STRAWBERRY RIDGE TELEPHONE BOOK:

I will be at the Clubhouse Saturday, October 3rd, 2015. Stop by for Coffee & Donuts, check with me to make sure I have your correct information and stay for the Homeowners General Meeting. New Residents: Please stop by to give me your name, address and phone numbers. This information will be in the new book which will be delivered to you in December.

WEDNESDAY SUPPER 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (or until it runs out)

By: Mary Phillips 654-7955

We hope everyone is enjoying the meals as much as we enjoy preparing them for you. As everyone has noticed prices of food, paper products, soda etc. has gone up. I have put off raising the price as long as I can. Starting in October we will have to charge $5.00 for each meal. I sure hope the new price won’t keep you from coming for a "fresh" home cooked meal. Remember everyone is welcome to come have a meal with you friends and neighbors. You don't have to play bingo to enjoy a meal with us. Hope to see you on Wednesdays. Any questions please call or see me. Mary Phillips


GUESS WHAT FOLKS……… IT’S TIME TO THINK ABOUT THE “THANKSGIVING TURKEYS”

By Barbara Phillips 681-5188

For those new residents here at the Ridge that might not know what this means, let me give you a brief summary . We started in 2011 collecting money from close friends so we could purchase turkeys to donate to Metropolitan Ministries to help feed the homeless, as well as those who had fallen on hard times. With the monies collected in 2011 we took them 20 turkeys, in 2012 it was 23 turkeys, in 2013 the number rose to 32 turkeys. Each of those years it was just a small group of folks that Irene Mack and I would ask if they wanted to participate and we didn’t even think of asking until mid November.

Then last year I decided to start earlier and put an article in our October Toppings. Needless to say there was an over-whelming outpour of generosity from our caring Strawberry Ridge residents and I collected $1601.00 and purchased 216 turkey birds which were delivered to Metropolitan Ministries on Palm Drive in Tampa. I DID NOT DO THIS ALONE……I had the help of those at the Ceramics Shop, the Bingo Group, the Line Dancing Group, Strawberry Ridge Management and countless individuals who believed in helping a good cause, who spurred me on and did not stop until I said….OK….it’s time to purchase the birds and make the delivery, because it was getting close to Thanksgiving Day. Well, it’s a new year and I am asking for your help once again. There is No donation that is too small for a good cause, we proved that last year. As in the past, all the receipts for the purchases as well as all delivery receipts from Metropolitan Ministries were posted on all bulletin boards, Clubhouse and Activity Center, to verify money spent and deliveries made, because it is only right that everyone should know where their money went.

Please help me, so just maybe by working together again, we can make this an even better year than the last. If you need any additional information, I can be reached at 681-5188 or at my home at 402 Silver Streak Lane. Thank you in advance for your help.

STRAWBERRY SINGERS

By Sylvia Haywood 436-0387 We have our first practice under our belts and things are looking very good for December 12, 2015, when the Strawberry Singers will present our Christmas Concert for your holiday enjoyment. Thanks to the several new members who have joined us for this year and hopefully years to come. Adding your voices to the mix will certainly have an impact on our sound. All of the songs presented are tried and true, well-known Christmas melodies and we know for sure that everyone who attends will have a great time listening and helping us welcome the joy-ous season of the Yuletide. See you all at rehearsals in the future weeks to come!

PROSPECTIVE PICKLEBALL PLAYERS

Barb Purvis 813-785-8040

We have many new residents who might not know we play pickleball in StrawBerry Ridge. We have a small group of dedi-cated players, who usually play only from October until April. Many of us leave for the summer, but you will see us playing again later in October when it is cooler and less rainy. We will be glad to see any new players. This a very casual group. No pro athletes involved! If you would like to learn this fun sport, please call me for an individual lesson (free, of course). We'll go over rules and some strategies, and you can get some practice in before our snowbirds are back.

BINGO Wednesdays at Clubhouse 7 PM. Tickets sold until 6:45 PM

The Homeowners Association has appointed a new chairperson for Bingo - Joe (Jay) Bledsoe. Joe has taken the Bingo reins to continue offering Bingo beginning on September 16, 2015. Jay is seeking folks who would like to help out in any capacity (calling, selling tickets, etc.) to keep all running smoothly. The first few weeks were fun evenings with a few laugh-able moments. The Homeowners Association would like to extend appreciation to Don Co Francesco and his assistants for all they did providing Bingo to residents for the past couple of years. Thanks, Don!

CLASSIFIED RESIDENT ADS ONLY

Five Lines—45 SPACES PER LINE—FOR $5.00. Call 813-689-9423 to Inquire.

LOVING ANGEL NURSING CARE

Experienced certified nursing assistant with

over 25 years experience. I thoroughly enjoy

caring for the elderly. Available 7 days a week. Call Chris: 727-207-3216

PET SITTING – 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Able to give medication. References available. Dogs love me! Most dogs stay at my house.

Call Stevie: 657-6475

SAM THE PRESSURE WASHING MAN

Over 5 years of quality pressure washing in the area. Affordable Pricing, Quality Workmanship, Dependa-

ble. Call: Sam Farmer: 662-9032

7 AM to 9 PM

JAN’S PET CARE SERVICE –

Experienced Pet Care! My service provides: Walking, Sitting & Day Care. Your pet will feel like part of a lov-

ing & caring family. Great Prices! Call Jan today: (813) 679-1333

LICENSED HAIR STYLIST/BARBER

I have 20 Years Experience, am very

affordable, and I will come to your home! Call Chris: 727-207-3216

THOMAS LOCKSMITH SERVICE

HCLOC14020

Locks – Installed – Repaired – Rekeyed

Lock Outs – House keys cut Call Tom: (813) 323-2020

SAM THE CARPET & UPHOLSTERY

CLEANING MAN - Affordable Pricing, Quality Workmanship, Dependable.

Call: Sam Farmer: 662-9032

7 AM to 9 PM

PAINTING TRIM & DRIVEWAYS, GUTTERS CLEANED

Free Estimates! Call Tim: (813) 685-6096

HAIR STYLIST/BARBER

25+ Years of Experience. Professional, Licensed, Dependable &

Affordable. Quality Guaranteed. Call Pam: (813)786-7066 for appointment

AFFORDABLE PAINTING

Quality Service

Call Debbie: 574-210-5522

AIRPORT SHUTTLE

To Airports: Tampa, St. Pete, Orlando and back. Call for prices.

Tim Mosher: 813-685-6096 or 813-850-2959

YOUR TUPPERWARE CONSULTANT

Edie Stewart – 259 Taho Circle

Call (813) 369-4597

[email protected] Online:

www.my.tupperware.com/EdieStewart

NOTICE

ACCEPTANCE OF ADVERTISING IN THE STRAWBERRY TOPPINGS DOES NOT CONSITITUTE ENDORSEMENT OR APPROVAL BY THE STRAWBERRY RIDGE OFFICE OR THE S.R.H.A. FOR SERVICES / PRODUCTS OF ADVERTISERS.


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