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Editors: Chris Weegar, Vicki Rudegeair

“For the Residents by the Residents”

FEBRUARY 2014

VOLUME 10, ISSUE 2

The Highlands Highlights www.floridahighlands.com

Our e-mail is : [email protected]

January 2013 Highlands Community Business Meeting Minutes

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The meeting opened on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 9:03 a.m. with Charlie Basile serving as moderator. A prayer followed the Pledge of Allegiance.

Anne Lafontaine gave the Treasurer’s Report. She said January would be a month of transition as she will be working with Susie Hammerling, whom will be our new community Treasurer starting in February. Anne also said she wants everyone to be aware that the two reports she hands out at the meeting include the Social Committee report along with the Treasurer’s report. Marvin Chynoweth asked Anne about the expense for supplies? Anne said it was to replenish supplies in the kitchen, like coffee, cups, utensils, etc. Anne thanked everyone for being there for her over the last four years while she was Treasurer.

Ken Nicholson said there was no election held for Secretary or Treasurer this morning because only one candidate signed up for each position. He announced that Susie Hammerling will be the new Treasurer taking over for Anne Lafontaine and Jayne Haas will be the new Secretary taking over for Barbara Nicholson.

Ken Nicholson said at the last meeting there was a motion made by someone for $1,000 for a new Christmas tree. He said that motion has died because it was never put in writing so it could be placed in the newsletter. He said there would be no vote for that motion. Ken also said that at last month’s meeting he made a motion to allocate up to $500, subject to Hometown America putting up the other $500, for the purchase of a new Christmas tree. He said he doesn’t know where that stands but he is rescinding that motion. Ken then said that David Neil had purchased for the community a 12’ pre-lit Christmas tree that was on sale at Costco for only $320.97, including tax, with his own money. Ken made a motion to reimburse David $320.97 from the community treasury. Sharon Newcomb seconded the motion. Marvin Chynoweth said he thought the community office was going to purchase the Christmas tree so why are we going to have a vote on the motion. Someone mentioned that we are voting on it in case the office doesn’t come through and we would have a tree that people don’t have to risk their life decorating. Charlie Basile said the current Christmas tree was bought by the previous owners of The Highlands. Charlie said he understands that Howard and Rita Mathis are looking into purchasing a tree for the community. After a lengthy discussion, the motion was approved by a show of hands by the residents in attendance.

February 2nd - Super Bowl Sunday

February 7th - Winter Olympics Begin

February 14th - Valentine’s Dinner & Dance

February 15th - Otto Matheny Celebration of Life

If we missed you, we’re sorry, but it’s because we don’t know of your special days. To ensure that you are remembered, please submit your birthday and anniversary information to [email protected] or

drop a note in the Newsletter box on the bulletin board in the clubhouse.

In Memoriam

Jim & Chris Rock 2/2 Jim & Fran Larson 2/10 Jack & Charlotte Lanius 2/14 Paul & Gloria Marden 2/14 Roy & Pat Dixon 2/17 John & Betty Bongiardina 2/27 Paul & Jane Poirier 2/28

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David & Mary Rennie 3/15 Ray & Magda Blumenthal 3/29 Rod & Cheryl Henrion 3/31

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Kathryn McKinley 2/2 Phil Lear 2/2 Ruby Malchow 2/4 Glen Hammerling 2/6 Bob Svetovich 2/7 Jo Basile 2/11 Pat Carey 2/12 Barbara Nicholson 2/15 Cindy Bourgeois 2/15 Robert Vaillancourt 2/16 Judy Vesley 2/18 Sue Hammerling 2/20 Shirley Smith 2/21 David Slekes 2/22 Nancy Poupard 2/24 Phyllis Worth 2/24 James MacAra 2/25 Norm Lafontaine 2/27 Sharon Proue 2/28

Timothy Kelly passed on Tuesday, December 31st under the care of Gulfside Regional Hospice. He lived with his father Bob Kelly at 38339 Tee Time Road since his mother Grace passed away in October 2011.

George Beaulieu passed away early Tuesday morning, December 31st while in

Zephyrhills Health and Rehab Center. He lived with his wife Jeanette at

9527 Best Ball Lane. In addition to Jeanette, two sons survive George.

Otto Matheny passed away on early Sunday morning, January 19th while in Hospice. He lived with his wife Gerri at 9400 Country Club Lane. Otto was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Barbara, and

his son Jeffrey. Otto was the last surviving brother of six boys.

A celebration of Otto’s life will be held Saturday, February 15th beginning at 1:00 in the Highlands clubhouse. All Highlands residents are welcome to participate. Because Otto was a great sports fan, the

family requests that everyone wear the shirt of their favorite team to his life’s celebration.

Gail Tumelty 3/3 Butch Lalumiere 3/4 Harriette Sauret 3/5 Norman Jacobsen 3/7 Ronald McDermott 3/7

Bill Prettyman 3/7 Sue Bayes 3/8 Terry Pawlicki 3/10 Ron Wiesbrook 3/11 Betty Sneed 3/11 Ken White 3/13 Kay Priester 3/15

Randi Hathaway 3/16 Dorothy Svetovich 3/18 Betty Bongiaardina 3/21 Janice Silva 3/26 James Grib 3/28 Ray Blumenthal 3/29 Roger Tabbutt 3/31

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Valen�ne’s Day Dinner and Dance

Fun: Newlywed Game

Song: Highlands Chorus

Dance: To Our Own Tunes

BYOB

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Advance Ticket Sales Only

$15 per person

Tickets on sale beginning

Thursday, 1/30/14

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Beef Stroganoff with Parsleyed NoodlesBeef Stroganoff with Parsleyed NoodlesBeef Stroganoff with Parsleyed NoodlesBeef Stroganoff with Parsleyed Noodles Boursin Chicken FlorentineBoursin Chicken FlorentineBoursin Chicken FlorentineBoursin Chicken Florentine

Galzed Carrots, Peas and Pearl OnionsGalzed Carrots, Peas and Pearl OnionsGalzed Carrots, Peas and Pearl OnionsGalzed Carrots, Peas and Pearl Onions Full Salad Bar, Bread & ButterFull Salad Bar, Bread & ButterFull Salad Bar, Bread & ButterFull Salad Bar, Bread & Butter

Strawberry ShortcakeStrawberry ShortcakeStrawberry ShortcakeStrawberry Shortcake Chocolate Fondue with Cake & FruitChocolate Fondue with Cake & FruitChocolate Fondue with Cake & FruitChocolate Fondue with Cake & Fruit

Up-Coming Social Committee

Sponsored Events

Valentines Dinner/Dance St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

Pizza Party

Phil Lear

Donna VanWieran Charlie Basile Marie Garfinkel Jane Suddath

Deb Riss Andrea McDermott Jackie Hubbard Barb Harrop Ken White

Ned Sponsler Lorraine Davenport

Chairman

Vice Chairman Secretary Comptroller Catering

Entertainment Travel Publicity

Decorating Tickets

Ex Officio Ex Officio

Volunteers are needed to help with this event. If you are willing to decorate, sell tickets, prepare food, set-up tables, serve or clean-up, please sign-up on the sheet provided on the bulletin board. Thanks in advance.

Friday, February 14th, 2014

Dinner Served at 6:00 Friday, February 14th, 2014

Dinner Served at 6:00















Scotland Yards Golf Course

Duck Dynasty Scramble

Saturday

February 8th

1:00 PM

Shotgun Start

4 Man Scramble

Entry Fee:

$50 each

$35 (members)

Cash Prizes

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM CALL:

Scotland Yards G. C. 352 567-7600

YOU MUST HAVE A VERIFIABLE HANDICAP or POINT QUOTA WITH YOUR ENTRY Max Handicap 36

Scotland Yards

Golf Course

Presents:

Feb 26th

Johnny Ellis -

Vocalist

Chet Cutshall -

Pedal Steel

* Dinner Show: Chicken or Meatloaf both with Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans and Dinner Roll. Price is $8.95 a plate. Reservations with food choice would be appreciated.

*** For Reservations Call 352 567-7600 * No Admission Charge *

* Public Invited — Bring Friends

Johnny, well known singer in The area, sings classic country and popular songs.

Chet, on pedal steel, has played for many legendary country stars.

Doors open 4:00

Show at 5:00

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Wednesday, February 12th

Serving from 5:00 - 5:30 pm

Both grilled and steamed 1/4 lb. Nathan’s hot dogs are served accompanied by chips, coleslaw, potato salad,

and delicious baked beans. Top it all off with mustard, relish, onions,

sauerkraut, or celery salt.

Don’t forget to bring your own beverage.

Hot Dogs are $1.75 Sodas, Chips, Coleslaw, Beans and Potato Salad are each $.50

The 100% raffle (NO hold back) is so popular, it’s now a regular part of hot dog night. ALL MONEY COLLECTED WILL BE GIVEN TO THE LUCKY TICKET HOLDER THAT NIGHT!!

PLEASE SIGN-UP IF YOU PLAN TO COME Ned and Diane Sponsler

When:

5:30 PM Cocktails

7:00 PM Dinner

8:00 PM Show

Cost:

$23 per Person

For:

Buffet Dinner

And Show

RESERVE TICKETS AT THE PRO SHOP

OR CALL 352 567-7600

The Highlands speed limit applies to everyone who

drives through the Highlands. No exceptions.

Please Help Me Save Aluminum Can Tabs

I collect aluminum can tabs for Ronald McDonald House. There is a container in the front lobby by the map table

for the tabs. Your help will be deeply appreciated. John Williams

From the Highlands Resident Managers

Howard and Rita Mathis

Office: 352-518-4607

AUGH! We missed the January newsletter deadline!!

We hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday Season. We appreciated all the beautiful Christmas cards and all the goodies that were brought to the office for the staff’s enjoyment. Now we have to work off the extra pounds.

We can’t say THANK YOU enough for all the faithful volunteers who plan all the social events and work tirelessly decorating, preparing food, and cleaning up afterwards for all the Residents at The Highlands to enjoy.

We also want to thank everyone that has cleaned their homes and sites. It makes a big difference in our Community and the value of our homes. We understand there are some that are on a waiting list and we are working with them. Currently we are doing our rechecks. For the ones that have not yet accomplished the tasks, we ask you to call the office with an estimated time of completion. We hear all the complements on the Community and want everyone to take pride in its appearance.

Rita is now updating Residents files. There are still Residents that have not turned in the 2014 HTA Emergency Registration Form. We urge those of you to fill out the form and turn it in. This not only is required by Hometown America, we also need the information for security purposes. If you have renewed your Driver’s License in the last year or so we need to make a copy of it for our files. All the information we ask for is currently in your file, we only need to bring it up to date. If you would like to come by the office, Rita will make a copy of your License and update any of the other needed info.

We hope everyone has signed up for the continuing education “Come Get Social”. February 11th at 2:00-3:30. It is a free workshop on Facebook & Twitter so Residents can stay in touch with family and friends on their computer. All are welcome. Hope to see you there!

Howard & Rita Mathis Community Managers

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Ken Nicholson said the New Year’s Eve party here in the clubhouse was a huge success. He thanked Jim and Sue Bayes for decorating the tables. He then thanked his wife Barbara, Dick and Joan Stein, and Glen and Susie Hammerling for all their help in preparing the food tables and cleaning up after the party.

Marvin Chynoweth asked if anyone is going to go to the office and talk to management about reimbursing the treasury for the $320.97 that had just been voted on for the Christmas tree. Charlie Basile said several people have already talked to them and that they were looking into it. Ken Nicholson suggested to Marvin that he go and speak with Howard and Rita Mathis.

Jo Basile said she understands that management is not going to let anyone go on a ladder to decorate the tree. Chris Weegar said management indicated they would help decorate the tree along with the residents and that no resident would be climbing on a ladder.

Susie Hammerling said we need to start making our community managers responsible to help make this community look great. She said they are trying to sell houses and how would it look if a prospective buyer came into the clubhouse and see the Christmas tree decorated only as far as we can reach. She added that residents should put a little buzz in the managers’ ears that these are not things that are solely for our benefit; everything we are asking for will help our community look great and be a proud community. We need to make them understand that all these things we are asking for help sell our community. She said if we approach the requests from that direction maybe we will have a little more success in getting the things we need.

Jayne Haas said management has completed four-sided inspections and notified some residents about the need to spruce up their houses. As a community, she said, we need to find out what is going on with the Poupard’s house because it is an eye sore with a pile of dirt in the driveway, trenches everywhere, mold on the curbing, construction debris on the front porch and nothing being done. She added that although the house is probably in litigation, she feels we, as a community, need an update. Jayne then said if anyone happens to know anything that would be appreciated, but, if not, she can go see Howard Mathis and ask him about it. Susie Hammerling said management is asking us to take care of our yards; they need to make sure our community looks right too.

Jackie Hubbard, reporting for the Social Committee, said their December meeting had been canceled for the community photography event and that she has nothing to report for January. She said the Social Committee is trying to plan a Valentine Day’s event, but nothing has been scheduled.

John Bongiardina said a group of residents would be going to Tampa Bay Downs on January 15th. He said there are still 14 seats available on the bus. The $35 cost includes bus transportation, entrance fee, program and lunch buffet. Only items not included are refreshments and betting money. He said they will meet behind the clubhouse at 9:45 a.m. and the bus will leave at 10:15 a.m. Monday, January 6th is the last day to sign-up.

Barb Geiling reporting for the Sunshine Committee said one Get-Well Basket was given out last month. She said last year the committee sent out eleven sympathy cards, five Memorial Bowls and fifty Get-Well Baskets.

Kenny White thanked the volunteers who helped deliver Christmas cards. He also thanked Heather Phillips for organizing the distribution of Christmas cards.

Donna Van Wieren said the photographer would be here on January 21st for residents who would like to have their picture taken. A signup sheet will be posted on the bulletin board. Saying that 60 people have already had their picture taken, she added that she didn’t know when the pictures would be delivered. Donna thanked Linda Chynoweth and Andrea McDermott for helping.

Ned Sponsler announced that Hot Dog Night would be Wednesday, January 8th. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board.

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(Minutes from December Community Meeting continued from previous page.)

Betty Bongiardina said she wanted everyone to know that management sent her and the other volunteers who helped with the Christmas decorations a letter saying how beautiful the clubhouse looked and thanking them for helping to make the community look nice. She said the previous management had never done that. Betty said their letter was really appreciated.

Sharon Newcomb said the community needs a second exit in case of a hurricane. Ned Sponsler said the Pasco County Planning Commission would make that decision. Charlie Basile said it is up to Hometown America if they want to request a second exit.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:31 a.m.

The next community meeting will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2014.

Barbara Nicholson, Community Secretary

Chicken Tortellini Soup

Store-bought tortellini and roasted chicken put this recipe squarely in the

easy-to-make category, yet it tastes like it took all day. Makes 12 cups. Total prep

time: 1 hour

2 cups diced onion

2 cups sliced celery

1 cup sliced carrot

1 Tbsp. minced garlic

1 Tbsp. Dried Italian seasoning

2 Tbsp. Olive oil

1/2 cup dry sherry

8 cups low-sodium chicken broth

4 cups chopped cooked chicken (1 lb.)

3 cups refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini (9 oz.

Salt and black pepper to taste

Thinly sliced fresh basil

Sweat onion, celery, carrot, garlic, and Italian seasoning in oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Deglaze pot with sherry and simmer until nearly evaporated.

Stir in broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer soup 10 minutes. Add the chicken and tortellini, and simmer, partially covered, until tortellini is cooked through. 8-10 minutes

Season with salt and pepper.

Steps to Success

1. Don’t be afraid to use the celery leaves in the soup—they have a mildly sweet and bitter flavor.

2. Dry sherry gives the soup a slightly sweet taste, but dry white wine works fine, too.

Activity Update

Mahjongg Players meet in the clubhouse card room for games on: Sunday 1PM Thursday 1PM Monday 1PM Friday 1PM Tuesday 9:30 AM A mahjongg marathon is held on the first Monday of each month starting at 9:15 AM.

Ping Pong/Table Tennis Tuesday & Friday from 10AM to noon in the clubhouse. All are invited to play.

Perry Russo

Bunco Games are held the second Monday and third Tuesday in players’ homes. Couples Bunco is played on a Sunday toward the end of each month and is coordinated by Pat Carey. Times and locations vary for Bunco games.

Bible Study Groups Women’s group meets 10AM ‘til noon on Tuesdays in the clubhouse library.

Maureen Russo

Men’s group meets Tuesdays, 7-8 PM in the clubhouse library. Bill Hoff “Son” Flowers study group meets Tuesdays, 7-8 PM in the craft room.

Terry Pawlicki

Pinochle Organized play on Mondays 7—9 PM.

Sue Klinger

Cardio Cardio classes are three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from noon to 1PM. $5 per session.

Sandy Hoff

Highlands Choral Group Meets Wednesday mornings at 10:30 AM to maintain a repertoire to provide entertainment for Highlands residents.

David Neil

Tennis We meet for tennis every morning except Sunday at 8 AM. Everyone is invited. Gil Rousseau

Bingo Bingo is every Thursday from 7-9 PM. Doors open at 6:30. Cost is $5.00.

John Schaeffer

Lassies’ Cards Wednesday evenings at 6:30 the ladies get together to play cards. Come for the fun! Joan Shaia

Euchre Tuesday nights at 7:00 PM in the clubhouse card room. Bring $1 for the pot awarded for the highest score.

Roy Raker

Watercolor Sessions Thursday mornings at 9:30AM resident artists meet to share the joy of art and share water-color tips and techniques. Joan Rodier

Ceramics Instruction Provided every Tuesday by local certified instructor Evelyn Fisher from 11:30 until 1:30PM for $5 a session. Chris Weegar

Open Games Like-minded folks gather on Thursday mornings at 10AM and Sunday evenings at 7PM in the clubhouse card room to play various games. All are welcome.

Mariana Marz

Ladies Water Aerobics Except when cold weather (below 60) or rain intrudes, water exercise classes for women meet on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:45AM. $1 per session.

Joan Rodier

Quilters Anyone wanting to work on their quilts in the clubhouse are encouraged to do so between 1PM and 3PM on Mondays and Wednesdays. Lorraine Davenport is available to assist when requested.

Informal Water Aerobics Informal gathering of the ladies for water aerobics Monday thru Friday at 7:30 during warm weather months.

Char Lanius

Pegs & Jokers Meets every Saturday in the clubhouse at 6:45 PM. New players are always welcome. Sandy Hoff

Koffee Klatch An informal get together of neighbors for coffee in the clubhouse at 9 AM every Saturday that the main room isn’t in use. New residents are especially welcome.

Mariana Marz

Fitness Workouts Monday - Saturday at 7:30 AM we get together for walking exercise in the clubhouse directed by DVD.

Deb Riss

Bocci Ball Bocce games are played every Saturday morning at 10AM. All are welcome to play.

Jim Grib

Walkers Meet to walk with friends every morning at 7AM, except in the hot summer months we start at 6:30AM.

Dianne Brown

Poker Regular poker games every Wednesday at 6:30 PM in the clubhouse

Al Rodier

Yarn Crafters Meet once a week on Wednesdays from 12-1:30 to work on personal projects or projects for charity.

Jo Basile

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Daily Walking Workouts in the Clubhouse

Everyone is welcome to join us in the main meeting room of our clubhouse for some great exercise every day but Sunday. Direction is provided by energetic instruction on DVD. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. We meet:

Monday thru Saturday at 7:30AM Deb Riss

Yarn Crafters

We meet once a week, on Wednesdays from noon to 1:30 in the craft room. Many of the pieces we create are given to charitable organizations. If you want to learn how to knit or crochet, there are experienced needle crafters present to teach you.

Jo Basile

Barb Geiling, Donna VanWieren, Jo Basile, Anne Traub, Nancy Meech, Betty Thibault, Norma Specht, Juanita Byrd, Joan Shaia,

Judy Ricker, Chris Weegar, Maureen Russo, Barbara Towe, Lynda Chynoweth, Nora Spires, Mariana Marz, Cheryl Henrion, Nancy Poupard, Sharon Proue, Norma Blank, Terri Pawlicki,

Joan Theologes, Marie Garfinkel, Sue Hammerling, Helen Stuecklen

Please call Barb Geiling or any other committee member if you desire any of these services, if you know of a neighbor who needs help, or if you are interested in helping this committee in any way.

The Sunshine Committee lends support and a helping hand to residents experiencing health challenges or dealing with grief. We are prepared to make hospital and home visits, send cards, bring home-made soup, provide transportation for doctor visits, and help with pets in absences due to crises.

Quilting Classes

FOR ALL HIGHLANDS QUILTERS --- The craft room is open to all quilters on Monday and Wednesday, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Any quilter wishing to work on their individual projects is welcome. It is a chance to meet other quilters, exchange quilting ideas and enjoy their company while working on your current quilt project. If there is a particular quilting class you would like offered, I will be glad to accommodate if there are at least four or more quilters interested in taking the class. For any quilting problem you need help with, please call and I will be glad to meet with you in the craft room during the Monday, opening quilting session. Happy Quilting!!!

Lorraine Davenport, Quilt Instructor

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Meet Your Neighbors

Would you like a chance to meet and visit with your neighbors over a free cup of coffee? Then come to one of our Saturday morning Koffee Klatches. We have coffee ready every Saturday at 9:00 AM when there isn’t a Community meeting or other conflict over the clubhouse facilities. No agenda or speakers, just a chance for our community to come together.

Mariana & Don Marz

Ladies Bible Study

In early fall we were busy studying “The Women of the Bible” and how their emotions determined their choices. Now we are focusing on “OUR” emotions and the fact that emotions don’t THINK . . . They just REACT. Not wanting to make the same old mistakes, we’ve decided to look into God’s word and make the necessary adjustments in order to have a fuller life and a deeper faith.

Come discover how blessed we really are and how we can “pass it on” when we understand more how to be women of faith.

Join us on Tuesday at 10AM in the clubhouse library. Any questions, please call me.

Maureen Russo

“Son” Flowers Bible Study Meets Tuesday Evenings

At 7:00 p.m. In the Craft Room

We are doing a book study on the Sermon on the Mount. Books/lessons are provided. Just come as you are and bring your bibles.

Each lesson is independent and will give you something to take home with you.

Any questions call Beth Glass or Terry Pawlicki

The truly happy people are those who carefully

study God’s perfect law that makes people free,

and they continue to study it.

James 1:25

ATTENTION MEN OF THE HIGHLANDS

The Men’s Bible Study: Tuesdays 7-8 PM., Highlands Club House Library.

We started our 4th year in September. We are working on a course on CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS and discussing the following items:

• Is there a GOD and does He exist? • Are there any real differences between the various world religions? • Is the Bible the Word of GOD? • Can we believe in the Holy Bible?

All are welcome to join in our dialog. Should you have any questions please give Bill Hoff a call.

Note: You do not have to have a Bible background, we are all learning about faith, spirituality, and a common interest in our future.

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Mahjongg Players

There is organized mahjongg play at the clubhouse most days of the week. Players meet at 1:00 PM on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday. There are also sessions on Tuesday at 9:30 AM. The session on Tuesday does not involve prize money. If you are interested in learning to play mahjongg, contact any mahjongg player for referral to an instructor.

Marathons are held the first Monday of the month, starting at 9:15 AM. 12-16 rounds are played during a marathon, depending on the speed of play and time available, with a break midway for lunch. $5 per player is collected for the prize fund for the marathon. All players are welcome.

February’s marathon will be on Monday, February 3rd. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board.

Each month marathon tournament players bring some salad ingredient that is then shared between all for great pot-luck salad. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board so we don’t end up with too much of one item. January’s Marathon winners were: 1st - Anne Lafontaine, 2nd - Sue Hammerling, 3rd - Terry Pawlicki.

Bocci Ball

We play on Saturday mornings at 10AM for most of the year. Everyone come on out and join us for some great fun.

Jim Grib

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A NEW FITNESS OPPORTUNITY!

As of the New Year we have a new regimen to support healthy living resolutions. The fitness class now has an expanded schedule at The Highlands.

Beginning in January 2014, the “cardio combo” classes meet three times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

All three classes meet from noon to 1p.m. in the Highlands club house and are led by a professional fitness instructor, Michelle Wilson, who has many years of teaching experience with major health organizations such as the Y Center and Humana. Michelle is also a certified personal trainer and is very skilled in addressing the fitness needs of seniors, including those individuals just beginning an exercise routine or challenged by chronic physical limitations. No matter what your present fitness level, rest assured that you will feel engaged and energized by her teaching methods.

Clearly, we are very privileged to have Michelle as our in-house fitness instructor and our cardio combo classes are a fun and safe way to maintain or increase your overall level of fitness. The exercise-to-music class format is adaptable to a wide range of fitness levels and includes stretching, strengthening, and low-impact aerobic exercises. Participants are encouraged to bring light hand weights (2-5 pounds) for the strengthening and toning portion of the class. Chair exercise options are also available for beginners or those with physical limitations.

BEST OF ALL, for only $5 per class, you can avoid the cost and hassle of outside gym memberships. No driving back and forth to external facilities…it’s all right in our own back yards! Don’t waste another minute…make a New Year’s commitment to include this convenient, healthy activity in your weekly schedule. For further information, please feel free to call any of the following Highlands residents.

Lynda Chynoweth Sandy Hoff

Pat Dixon Christy Hughes

Barb Harrop Anne Traub

Ping Pong / Table Tennis

We meet Tuesday and Friday mornings from 10:00AM ‘til 12:00 noon every week in the clubhouse (dance floor). Play is open to anyone interested in Ping Pong. We welcome beginners as well as seasoned veterans, guys and gals, to this exciting and fun game. Everyone will get turns playing. We do NOT play by National Table Tennis Association Rules, but rather by House Rules (Perry’s simple rules).

Perry Russo

Ceramics Classes

Ceramics classes are held every Tuesday from 11:30 to 1:30PM. There is a $5 charge per session: $4 for the instructor, $1 to the kitty to keep supplies stocked. A large selection of glazes and acrylics are maintained in our craft room for student use and our own kiln is used to fire all pieces. A small selection of bisque pieces is available from which to choose, but for greater choice students are encouraged to obtain their own greenware or bisque pieces from local suppliers. Regular participants are to bring their own brushes and cleaning supplies, however first timers can borrow supplies to see if they like it enough to continue before they purchase their own supplies.

Chris Weegar

Residents who like to paint meet weekly to share techniques and ideas with one another. Whether you are an experienced painter or just getting started, you are welcome to join us. We can all learn

from one another! Joan Rodier

PAINTING SESSIONS

Thursdays from 9:30AM to 12:00

Bingo is every Thursday night at 7:00 PM. We are usually through by 9PM. Cards are only $5.00!

Also, we are looking for additional Bingo callers for a 4 week alternate schedule. Men and women are welcome to volunteer. Please contact either Jim Crib or Richard Shaia if interested.

The Bingo Committee

COME JOIN US!!!!

Bingo

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Highlands Choral Rehearsals Every Wednesday

We meet every Wednesday from 10:30 AM to noon to develop an interesting variety of pieces that we perform at various Highlands events, such as out Christmas Dinner.

Ruth True is our conductor and Chris Weegar is our accompanist.

The songs in our repertoire are fun and we have a good time learning them together.

If you are interested in joining, please come any Wednesday morning and join the music.

All residents are welcome. No try outs are required.

Open Games

If you’re interested in playing a variety of games, come join us on Thursday mornings at 10AM and/or Sunday evenings at 7PM in the clubhouse card room. It’s an informal gathering of folks to play games according to the group’s mood. Pegs & Jokers and Hand & Foot are favorites. All are welcome.

Mariana Marz

• Euchre games Tuesday evenings • Pinochle on Monday nights • Open miscellaneous games Thursday mornings and Sunday evenings

• Poker Tuesday & Wednesday evenings • Ladies Cards on Wednesday evenings • Pegs & Jokers on Saturday nights

Highland Lassies meet in the Clubhouse on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM to enjoy a fun, easy-to-learn card game. All you need to bring are 12 quarters and your sense of humor. We usually play two or three games (4 quarters per game), which takes about two hours.

Joan Shaia

Euchre

Euchre tournaments are held every Tuesday beginning at 7PM in the Card Room. Euchre is an easy game to learn and great fun to play. $1 per person is collected to create a pool that is given to the high scorer of the night.

Pinochle

Interested in playing Pinochle? Come to the Clubhouse Monday nights at 7PM. All experienced players are welcome. Come and have some fun.

Card Players

There are several opportunities to play cards regularly at the Highlands Clubhouse. They include:

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Reducing Redundancy

The two pages normally found in the next section of the newsletter are now published quarterly. The information on these two pages changes infrequently. The two “missing” pages contain articles about contributions for causes, name tags, library donations, the form for updating directory information, watering restrictions, trash pickup, submission of newsletter contributions, and the Social Committee’s ticket sales procedures.

If you require any of this information before it is republished, the two pages of note appeared last in the December 2013 newsletter. You can access a copy of that issue and other prior newsletters from our website. http://www.floridahighlands.com Simply click on “Past Issues” in the middle of the home page. Should you have difficulty accessing past issues, don’t hesitate to give me a call for help.

Chris Weegar, Newsletter Editor

New Poker Game Introduced

A new “open” poker session is now meeting regularly on Tuesday evenings. Various games are played. Both men and ladies are welcome to come join us for a fun evening. Be there at 6:29 sharp so play can begin on time.

Sue Klinger

Don Webb

Roy Raker

• Transportation to and from the airport - We will deliver you to wherever. Call John or Barb Williams

• Notary Services — If you need your signature notarized or if you need any other services that require a notary, please give me a call.

Lucille Kraepel • Screening - All Types — Porch screening, retract-able garage door screens, garage door sliders, or convert your screened porch with windows. We also do gutters. Inquire about Specials! Email Jay Smith at [email protected] or call my number in the directory.

• Computer Support - Just neighbors available to help Highlands residents with PC hardware, software, network and application problems or questions. No hardware repairs, but we may be able to help determine what type of a repair is probably needed. We can also help with software training. No charge but our time may be limited.

Paul & Chris Weegar

CLASSIFIEDS

**PLEASE NOTE: Drop off your classified ad in our Newsletter box in the clubhouse, or send us an e-mail message at [email protected], with the exact wording you would like. Please make sure to notify us when an item is sold. The sale is strictly between the seller and purchaser. (Due to lack of confidentiality online, refer to your directory for phone numbers)

Bissell Steam & Sweep Pet Hard Floor Cleaner (46B43) - Used only for sales video demo. List price $169.99. Available new from Amazon at $99.99; Asking $65. Chris Weegar Large (4”) Pool Noodles — Bought a box on-line for water aerobics class, but have some left over. $9 each. Blue or yellow. Chris Weegar

FOR SALE

AVAILABLE TO SHARE

• Walker, cane VanWierens • Crutches, walkers, wheelchairs Bayes

LIGHT POLES

All of the light poles along the streets are maintained by Duke Energy. If you observe a blinking light bulb or a bulb that is out, call Duke Energy at 1-800-700-8744 or contact them at www.duke-energy.com. Click on Customer Service. Please have the address and pole number available to report the outage.

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Thanks go to Hometown America for sponsoring our newsletter. HTA underwrites all printing and web publication charges.

• House Washing — Recently retired resident who hasn’t learned to relax is still washing houses. If the outside of your house needs to be cleaned, give me a call. Cindy Altenbach

• Generac Standby and Propane Portable Generators & Pressure washers - Interested in backup electricity? GENERATORS PLUS, owned by Denis Roy, has what you need. Residential electrical, installations, and repairs, sales & service. Contact Denis for pricing and a free home analysis. Business phone 863-514-0866 or you can email him at [email protected].

Outside walkers meet every day

at 6:30 AM

Dianne Brown

Monday thru

Friday informal

gathering for water aerobics

7:30 AM

Char Lanius

Walkers

directed by DVD meet Monday thru Saturday at 7:30AM in the

Clubhouse

Deb Riss

Monday thru Saturday at 8AM tennis

players meet on the courts to

play.

Gil Roussseau

1

Community Meeting 9AM

Bocci Ball 10AM Pegs & Jokers 6:45

2 Mahjongg 1PM Open Games 7PM

3 Trash Pickup Water Aerobics 8:45

Mahjong Marathon

9:15 Cardio 12PM Quilting 1PM

4 Mahjong 9:30 Ping Pong 10AM Bible Study 10AM Ceramics 11:30

Poker 6:29 Euchre 7PM Son Bible Study 7PM Men’s Bible Stdy 7PM

5 Bluebag Pickup Water Aerobics 8:45 Chorus Practice 10:30

Yarn Crafters 12PM Cardio 12PM Quilting 1PM

Lassies Cards 6:30

Poker 6:30

6 Trash Pickup Watercolors 9:30 Open Games 10AM

Mahjong 1PM

Bingo 7PM

7 Water Aerobics 8:45 Ping Pong 10AM Cardio 12PM Mahjongg 1PM

Winter Olympics Begin

8 Koffee Klatch 9AM Bocci Ball 10AM

Pegs & Jokers 6:45

9

Mahjongg 1PM Open Games 7PM


Cardio 12PM Mahjong 1PM Quilting 1PM

Bunco 7PM Pinochle 7PM



12 Water Aerobics 8:45 Chorus Practice 10:30 Cardio 12PM

Yarn Crafters 12PM Quilting 1PM

Hot Dog Night 5PM

Lassies Cards 6:30

Poker 6:30


Mahjong 1PM

Bingo 7PM

14 Water Aerobics 8:45 Ping Pong 10AM

Cardio 12PM Mahjongg 1PM

Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance

6:00

15 Koffee Klatch 9AM Bocci Ball 10AM Otto Matheny Celebration

of Life 1:00

Pegs & Jokers 6:45

16 Mahjongg 1PM Open Games 7PM

17 Trash Pickup

Water Aerobics 8:45


Pinochle 7PM


Poker 6:29 Euchre 7PM Son Bible Study 7PM Men’s Bible Stdy 7PM Bunco 7PM

19 Bluebag Pickup Water Aerobics 8:45 Chorus Practice 10:30


Lassies Cards 6:30

Poker 6:30


Mahjong 1PM

Social Committee Meeting 1PM Bingo 7PM

21 Water Aerobics 8:45 Ping Pong 10AM Cardio 12PM Mahjongg 1PM

22 Koffee Klatch 9AM Bocci Ball 10AM

Pegs & Jokers 6:45

23

Mahjongg 1PM Open Games 7PM



Pinochle 7PM



26 Water Aerobics 8:45 Chorus Practice 10:30


Lassies Cards 6:30

Poker 6:30


Mahjong 1PM

Bingo 7PM

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Water Aerobics 8:45 Ping Pong 10AM Cardio 12PM Mahjongg 1PM

1

Community Meeting 9AM

Bocci Ball 10AM Pegs & Jokers 6:45

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