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Vol. 13, No. 9 SEPTEMBER 2013

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Pennbrooke FairwaysNEWS & VIEWS

SEPTEMBER 2013 – NEWS & VIEWS - 2 - PENNBROOKE FAIRWAYS

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Community manager Roberta (Robbie) E. Dill.................. (352) 360-1001 FAX ................................................ (352) 360-1071 Hours ............................... Mon–Fri, 8:30am–4:30pm After Hours Emergency Svc…….. .. (800) 304-0084

resident serviCes RSO (Rose & Joan) ........................ (352) 360-1026 E-mail [email protected] FAX ..................................................(352) 360-1165 Hours ................................ Mon–Fri, 8:30am–2:00pm

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aCtivities direCtor Debbie Aery .................................... (352) 787-1673 Hours ................................Mon–Fri, 8:30am–4:30pm

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grand hall KitChen ........................ (352) 787-1789lisa’s —the salon @ PennbrooKe Pennbrooke Welcome Center ....... (352) 787-3589 Hours ........................................Mon–Sat, 9am–4pm

mediCal Closet, Denny Reed .......... (352) 323-8849PennbrooKe Community Channel With Box .............................................Channel 703 Without Box ..........................................Channel 17PennbrooKe Grille ........................... (352) 728-3363PennbrooKe Website ...............www.Pennbrooke.orgseniors vs. Crime ............................. (352) 323-8273

Tues, 10am–2pmera, tom grizzard, inC. .................. (352) 551-7615 Pennbrooke Welcome Centereditor, neWs & vieWs Debbie Aery ................................... (352) 787-1673

2013 Pennbrooke boArd of directors

President – Ken AicardiSecretary – Ira MakashayTreasurer – Julia Fromkin

Paul Auger • Dennis McQuillan • Patricia NicholsRoger Sperling • Wayne Stevenson • Thomas Webber

INSIDE THIS ISSUE...Pg. 2....... Pennbrooke Phone Numbers Board of DirectorsPg. 3....... Welcome to Pennbrooke Support Poetry in Our Local Schools Happy Grandparents Day! Many Thanks Edita Dathe and Betty Zeutzius Grace and Al Ouimet Thanks (Apple Society)Pg. 4....... 4 (1/4 pg.) ADSPg. 5....... Scrappy Ladies Quilt Show Invitation Ball Room Dance Class Comedy Club Before You Know It Paying Bills & Check Balancing Assistance Veterans Memorial CirclePg. 6....... Activity Club News for September Pennbrooke TOPS Club Labor Day Celebration Disposal of Hazardous Waste & Prescription Drugs

(Safety & Security) Pennbrooke Maintenance CommitteePg. 7....... Pennbrooke Fishing Club! Pennbrooke Chorus Restarting in

September Lovely Ladies Fall Fashion ShowPgs. 8,9.. CalendarPg. 10..... 9 (business-card) ADS Pg. 11..... 1 (1/2-pg.) AD Medicare Checkup SHINE Counseling During Open SeasonPg. 12..... Garden ClubPg. 13..... Honey Baked Ham Luncheon! Funseekers (Bowling) Pennbrooke Bowlers Monday Night Poker Christmas Parade of Homes PHOA TripsPg. 14..... StarX Wellness ConnectionPg. 15..... About the Casual Dinner Club Produce Truck at PennbrookePg. 16.....Mark Your Calendars! Debbie’s Corner (Debbie Aery, Activities Director)

PENNBROOKE FAIRWAYS - 3 - NEWS & VIEWS – SEPTEMBER 2013

To All Our Pennbrooke Friends,Thank you for all your prayers, cards, and

friendship, in the loss of our husband and brother, John “Bill” Dathe.—Edita Dathe and Betty Zeutzius

Thank You,On behalf of the members of naval per-

sonnel at COMUSNAVCENT, currently sta-tioned in Bahrain, we would like to thank the following individuals: • Mary Ann Brock • Pam Singer • Eva Rice • Carol Slocum • Janice Robinson

We would like to thank these ladies for all the work they prformed in order to send care packages to the twenty US Navy person-nel under Navy Commander Roger Ouimet.Sincerely,Grace and Al Ouimet

Many Thanks

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Thanks, Thanks, a Thousand Times “Thanks”

Can’t say it enough – how much your generos-ity is appreciated. Your response to our appeal for badly needed school supplies was heartwarming, Good People of Pennbrooke. As of this writing, you have given (among the most badly needed items) 77 calculators, 92 composition books, 1,529 erasers for pencil tops, 800 sheets of graph paper, 452 spiral notebooks, 242 markers; not to mention thousands of crayons (4,204), and pencils (771), and glue sticks (102), and more – MUCH MORE!!!!

Watch the “Thank-You” board in the mailroom for a detailed list of all donations. It’ll be impressive – you should be proud and happy of what you’ve accomplished!!!!!

I wish every one of you could see their faces and expressions of gratitude from the teachers as they collect these items for their students and classroom. It most certainly would warm your hearts!

Needy children and their teachers in Lake Coun-ty’s public schools are the beneficiaries of your kind-ness. You’ve given a genuine boost to the start of their new school year. To the students, you’ve provided tools for success!!!

Bless you, everyone!!!!!—Mary Moore, for the Apple Society

Welcome to PennbrookeWe Have TWo NeW NeigHborsTHis MoNTH aT PeNNbrooke

Allen and Beth Sidel 33124 Meadow Green CourtGary & Shirley Moffitt 33226 Pennbrooke Parkway

SUPPORT POETRYIN OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS

The Pennbrooke Fairways Book Club will again this year purchase books for Oak Park Middle School’s Language Arts classes. This year the book we’ve cho-sen in collaboration with the Language Arts Depart-ment Chair is Poetry for Young People: Robert Frost, edited by Gary Schmidt and Illustrated by Henri So-rensen, published by Sterling Press.

Each of our Book Club members has pledged to buy two books for donation and we also look to friends of the Book Club and the Pennbrooke Fairways commu-nity-at-large to help us in this very worthwhile project. Each book costs $6.95 (before tax) and is available at most book stores.

If you’d like to participate in this effort, you may purchase books at your local bookstore and donate them to me, or simply make a monetary donation to me toward this cause. I will be purchasing books from Barnes & Noble with my discount card throughout the summer and fall through November. Then, we’ll make our presentation to Oak Park Middle School’s repre-sentative at our December Book Club meeting.

We hope you will want to be a part of this very worth-while project in conjunction with one of our local middle schools. Many thanks to those of you who participated last year. Help us promote a love of poetry!Rosella Todd Valentine33336 Pennbrooke Pkwy.Pennbrooke Fairways352-323-8608

In 1978, National Grand-parents Day was started, observed on the first Sun-day after Labor Day in Sep-tember, to give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children’s children, and to help children become aware of strength, informa-tion, and guidance older peo-ple can offer.

September 82013


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SCRAPPY LADIESof Pennbrooke Fairways

InvIte you to theIr

AnnuAl Mini-Quilt Showoctober 10, 201310:00AM–5:00pM

pennbrooke Activity center

* Free AdMiSSion *Scrappy Ladies is a quilting group comprised of ap-

proximately 45 members, both beginners and experi-enced quilters. The group not only helps each other with quilting techniques, we also make quilts and other items for charities both at workshops and individually. This past year we have contributed quilts to: Camp Boggy Creek, Samaritan Inn, Head Start, The Ha-ven, Children’s Advocacy, Lake Co. Sheriff Dept., Sumter Co. Sheriff Dept. DCF Healthy Families, victims of Hurricane Sandy; and stockings and ditty bags to Operation Shoebox. We also deliver comfort quilts to residents facing a serious illness in Pen-nbrooke.

Each year the members assemble and raffle off a donation quilt. The winner of the quilt is pulled at the end of the Craft Fair in November. The tickets for the raffle are $1.00 each, or 6 for $5.00. If $5.00 worth of tickets are purchased, a bonus ticket is given towards a smaller quilted item. Proceeds of the raffle are used to purchase material for the quilts given to charity.

Please support us in this cause. Raffle tickets may be purchased from any member. Tickets will be sold during the Quilt Show in October and the Craft Fair in November. Tickets will also be sold in the mailroom the week prior to the Quilt Show between 1:30-4:00pm, so bring your money and support us in this good cause.

The quilters meet every Wednesday from Noon–3:00pm. Join us for a great experience.

PENNBROOKE VETERAN’S

MEMORIAL CIRCLE

The Pennbrooke Veteran’s Club, which represents all branches of the United States Armed Forces, is spon-soring a drive for a Memorial Circle at the Grand Hall flag post circle. A special bank account has been established at a

local bank for depositing all do nations for this project. Donations are being accepted at the RSO.

Please help make this project — which hon ors all Veterans who reside or have resided in Pennbrooke — a reality by donating to this worthy cause.

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSBeginning October 14th, ballroom dance classes

will be held in the Grand Hall each Monday from 1:00–2:00pm. New classes will begin every six weeks. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the Activity Cen-ter. A partner is necessary for Ball-room Dancing.

For further information, contact Shirley “Sam” Booth at 352-360-1066, or Ed Augustyn at 352-566-6465.

ASSISTANCE BALANCING YOUR CHECKBOOK & PAYING YOUR BILLSAre you recently widowed or divorced? Or do you

need some help learning to balance your checkbook and pay your bills. Free, confiden-tial help offered by a Penn-brooke resident. Please give me a call if I can be of as-sistance.—Julia Fromkin at 728-1502

BEFORE YOU KNOW IT...

COMEDY CLUB WILL BE HERE!!

FRIDAY & SATURDAY,FEBRUARY 20 & 21, 2014

A reminder to all you performers interested in being a part of Comedy Club 2014...It’s not too early to begin thinking about and planning your side-splitting skits, songs, jokes and other nonsense for our variety com-edy show. We are excited to see what hilarity you will come up with to top last year’s production!

Don’t want to perform, but will help out behind the scenes? We need you, too, so please save the dates on your 2014 calendar. In fact, ALL you Pennbrookers should save the dates so you don’t miss out on this crazy, funny show! We guarantee it will be a goodie! —Nancy Browne, Phil Johnson & Susan Kutsop, COMEDY CLUB Directors


PENNBROOKE TOPS CLUB“Take Off Pounds Sensibly”

Wow, September is upon us already and our northern friends will be returning before long. Still too hot for exercise out-side, BUT, with our exercise

room and other indoor exer-cises we can keep going. Every little bit

helps to keep off those extra pounds, and helps our physical well-being.Enjoy eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. We welcome anyone interested in Joining TOPS. We all can shed those few extra pounds during the summer months. If you are interested in joining or have questions re-gard TOPS, you may call Linda Long at 352-365-6456. TOPS meetings are held Wednesdays at 9:00am in the Activity Center.

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, September 4th at 10:00am in the Grand Hall/Craft Room. There will be a 2nd meeting this month on Wednesday, Septem-ber 18th at 10:00am in the GH/CR.

Any questions, contact Jim Papson at 315-9359.

SAFE DISPOSAL OFHOUSEHOLD

HAZARDOUS WASTE& PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

The Lake County Household Hazardous Waste and Prescrip-tion Drug Take Back Program is scheduled for October 10th at the now closed Sims Furniture Galler-ies parking lot at 1715 Citrus Blvd., Leesburg.

On November 7th, Household Hazardous Waste Disposal ONLY will take place at the Lady Lake Li-brary Parking Lot at 225 W. Guava St. Check your local paper for operating hours.—C. J. Fuller, Chair, Safety & Security Committee

COFFEE & DONUTS will be held on Satur-day, September 7 in the Activity Center from 9–10am. Come, relax and meet your neighbors, old and new!!PANCAKE BREAKFAST IS BACK!!...Starting on Saturday, September 14th from 8–9:30 am at the Grand Hall. This is the place to be if you want a friendly staff, good food, plenty of coffee and fellowship. Everyone has a smile on their faces and you will too after this month’s spe-cial Belgian Waffle, plus all the other breakfast items. The cost is cheap ($5.00 at the door, or get your ticket early at the RSO for $4.00). It’s only a cart ride away, so we will see you there. Note New Time!WELCOME COMMITTEE — Ed Augustyn heads up this committee and tries to stop by and wel-come all new Residents to our Community with a welcome bag with Local/County information, and will answer any of your questions. So if you are new, be patient...he will be by to see you.

BEREAVEMENT COMMITTEE — We assist Pennbrooke family members with arrangements for a service here and/or a coffee and dessert get together. We need to a have a 3-day notice to make preparations. If you have any questions, you can call the ladies in charge: Marilyn Fortune 360-0916 or Betty Kaminski 360-0447.CRAFT FAIR “NOVEMBER 23rd, 2013” — We have a new committee this year and need some old timers and new people for suggestions to make this event a success. There is a clipboard hanging on the wall in the Activity Center for signing up. If you headed up a certain commit-tee last year, please give me a call @ 638-9066. Thank you. —LindaCrafters: There are still tables left if you or a friend might be interested in doing the fair this fall. If so, give Gary King a call @ 248-884-3200 or e-mail him at:[email protected]. THANKSGIVING DINNER: The dinner is free to all Penn-brooke Residents and a small charge for guests. Look for more information in next month’s newsletter.—Linda Durst

ACTIVITY CLUB NEWS for SEPTEMBER

In 1894,Labor Day Became

a United StatesFederal Holiday,

Observed on the First Monday in September,

That Celebrates the Economic and Social

Contributions of Workers.September 2, 2013


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The Lovely Ladies Present Fall FashionsThe “Lovely Ladies of Eagles Landing and Forest Breeze Lunch

Bunch” will be sponsoring our biennial Tea and Fashion Show “Falling Into Fashion” on Sunday, November 17th, to be held at the Grand Hall from 1:00–4:00pm. This charity event is held once every two years to benefit people in need. Our two prior events raised thousands of dollars for needy women and children in our community.

This year’s event will be slightly different in that we will be raising funds for women “wounded warriors” by donating to the “Wounded Warrior Project”. In these times, women are in active combat situations and can receive devastating wounds affecting their ability to take care of their families. The Wounded Warrior Project provides help in many ways. Their mission statement deals with Mind, Education, Physical Health and Connection with other wounded warriors; whereby assuring well adjusted, healthy and educated citizens returning from a war situation.

As is our custom, party sandwiches, light desserts, tea, coffee and punch will be served. The donation amount is $12 per person and ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT.

Tickets will be on sale at the RSO beginning October 1st and will be available until November 8th. The show will feature cloth-ing from 2 different stores in the Leesburg area and many of the lovely ladies in Pennbrooke will be modeling.

As in past shows, we will feature our tuxedo clad escorts selling raffle tickets and escorting the ladies. If you have attended one of our other shows, you know what a fun time it is. Delicious treats, warm conversation and the latest in fall fashions will be enjoyed.

LADIES, DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO HELP OUR FELLOW WOMEN IN NEED. Seating is limited. Get your tickets early.

NEW SEASON STARTING FOR PENNBROOKE SINGERS

The Pennbrooke Chorus will begin on Septem-ber 9th with the Fall business meeting (Mem-bers Only) from 4:00-6:00pm. Rehearsals be-gin Friday, September 13 from 2:00-3:00pm. We meet in the Grand Hall.

New members are welcome to “try us out”. If you like to sing, come and find a chair. Reading

music is not a requirement! We also need piano players to back up our accompanist, and

occasionally need other musical instruments for specific songs for our concerts.

If you have any questions, call Pat Shockey, Director, at 787-3003, or JoAnn Jones, at 787-9576. Join the fun!

What Is HappeningWith the

Pennbrooke Fishing Club?!Hot days and rainy days left much to

be desired in the world of fishing this last month. Despite conditions prevailing, Bass (BIG Bass) were being caught in our ponds. Artificial lures such as plastic worms of various colors and configura-tion have been used by several of the Pennbrooke frequent-flyer fishermen as well as some rattle lures to bring in these beautiful fish. Of course they must be released as soon as possible once they are landed. You might not know this fact about the Bass and other fish. They have a protective coating on them that most people regard as slime. This coat-ing is removed by handling and is actu-ally harmful to the fish if removed by ex-cessive handling.

Please pinch the barbs closed on the hooks so they can be removed easier and cause less damage to the fish.When is the best time to catch these fish? • Early morning and late afternoon.Which ponds are best for fishing?• Pond one, which is up front, on the right

side of Pennbrooke (coming in at the front gate).

• The Grand Hall pond, where the foun-tain is/was.

• And the Z pond, so named due to its shape, over by the Softball field.Most of the ponds here have been

stocked by the Fishing Club over the years and the results of these efforts have been enjoyed by residents and our visitors as well. Try it sometime! You might like it.

Questions about Deep Saltwater fish-ing in the Atlantic, the Gulf or flats fish-ing?...• Contact Les Huff at 365-228.

Want to borrow fishing gear for your grandchildren or other small fry?...• Contact Don Dewey at 341-0352.

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8:00a (GH) ............. Church Services8:00–9:00a (GH/P) ....Lap Swimmers10:00a-Nn (C) .....................Pickleball2:00-4:00p (GH/P) .. Water Volleyball 5:00–6:00p (GH/P) ...Lap Swimmers6:00-9:00p (AC/1) .............Mahjongg6:00-10:00p (AC) .....Ping Pong Club6:30p (AC) ..........Prog. Hand & Foot6:30p (AC) .............................. Poker6:30p (AC) ............... Texas Hold ’em

6:00–7:00a (GH) ...............Biggest Loser7:30–8:40a (GH) ....Walk Off the Pounds 7:30–10:00a (C) ..................Open Tennis7:45-8:30a (AC) .... Low Impact Aerobics8:00–9:00a (GH/P) .........Lap Swimmers8:30–9:30a (AC) ......................... Zumba8:45–9:15a (GH) ..........................Pilates9:00a–Nn (AC/CR) ................. Ceramics9:00a (GH/P) ...........................Aquacise9:00 & 10:00a (C) ...... Shuffleboard Play9:15–9:45a (GH) ...............Senior Tai’Chi9:30a–Nn (AC/I) ........... “N” Ladies Cards9:45a–12:30p (GH/S).GoodTimesStomp.10:00–11:00a (AC) ....................... YOGA10:00a–Nn (C) ........ Beginners Pickleball11:45a–3:00p (AC/II) .......Adv. Mahjongg1:00–4:00p (AC/1) Blue Dahlia Mahjongg3:00–5:00p (GH/CR) .....Communications4:00–5:00p (GH/P) ..........Lap Swimmers4:00–6:00p (GH) ......Pennbrooke Chorus4:00–8:00p (AC) .......................Dart Play5:00–7p GH/P .................Water Volleybal6:00p (GH) ................................ Scrabble6:00–8:00p (C) .............................. Tennis6:30p (GH) .................................... Bridge6:30–9:30p (AC/I) ....................Mahjongg6:30–9:30p (AC) ................. Hand & Foot6:30–9:30p (AC) ............... Poker, Euchre7:00p (AC/BR) .........Community Billiards

6:00–7:00a (GH) ......... Biggest Loser7:30–8:40a (GH)Walk Off the Pounds7:30–10:00a (C) ..Open Tennis (Men)8:00a (C) .............. Tennis Play Men’s8:00–9:00a (AC) ....................Zumba8:00–9:00a (GH/P) ... Lap Swimmers9:00a (GH/P) ..................... Aquacise9:00–10:00a (AC) ..Strength Training 10:00–Nn (C) .....................Pickleball10:30a (AC) .............. Strong Women 11:30a–3:00p (AC) ... Billiard League12:30p (AC/II) .....Hand, Foot & Knee1:00–4:00p (AC/CR) ............ Art Club1:00–5:30p (GH) .......... Line Dancing2:00–4:00p (GH/P) . Water Volleyball2:00–4:00p (AC1) ........ Jean’s Cards2:00–4:00p (C) ........ Open Pickleball3:30p (AMF) .................. Fun Bowling4:00–5:00p (GH/P) ... Lap Swimmers5:30–8:00p (C) ......... Open Pickleball 6:00–8:00p (AC) ...................... Trivia6:30–9:00p (AC/CR) .........Dominoes7:00-10:00p (AC) ......Ping Pong Club

6:00–7:00a (GH) ........Biggest Loser7:30-8:40a (GH) Walk Off the Pounds7:30–10:00a (C) ............Open Tennis7:45-8:30a (AC) Low Impact Aerobics8:00–9:00a (GH/P) ...Lap Swimmers8:45–9:15a (GH) ....................Pilates9:00–10:00a (AC) ...................TOPS9:00a (GH/P) .....................Aquacise9:15–9:45a (GH) .........Senior Tai’Chi9:45–11:30a (GH/S) ...... Good Times Stompers10:00–11:00a (AC) .................YOGA10:00a–Nn (C) ....Tennis Play Ladies10:00a–Nn (GH) Model Plane FlyersNn–3:00p (AC & CR) Scrappy Ladies2:00–4:00p (AC/I) .......Marble Game4:00–6:00p (GH/P) ....Lap Swimmers4:00–8:00p (AC) .......................Dart Play5:30p (GH/P) .....................Aquacise6:30p (GH) .............. Canadian Salad6:30p (AC) ...........Pinochle Sgl Deck6:30p (AC) ............... Texas Hold ’em6:30p (GH/P) .....................Aquacise6:30–9:30p (GH) ...........Hand & Foot

6:00–7:00a (GH) ..........Biggest Loser7:30a (AC) ............ Bicycle Club Ride7:30-8:40a (GH) Walk Off the Pounds7:30–10:00a (C) .............Open Tennis 8:00–9:00a (GH/P) .....Lap Swimmers 8:30–9:30a (AC) .................... Zumba9:00a (GH/P) .......................Aquacise9:00a (AC) .....Women’s Exercise Grp9:00a (AC/CR) ................ Bible Study10:00a (C) ................ Horseshoe Play10:00a–Nn (C) .................... Pickleball11:45a–3:00p (AC/II) ..Adv. MahjonggNn (PG) ...............Women’s Golf ClubNn–3:00p (AC/1) ................Mahjongg1:00–5:30p (GH) ............Line Dancing2:00–4:00p (GH/P) ...Water Volleyball2:00–4:00p (C) ...........Open Pickleball4:00–5:00p (GH/P) .....Lap Swimmers5:30–7:00p (GH) ....... BINGO (Setup)6:30p (AC) ............................... Bridge7:00–9:00p (AC/1).............Rummikub 7:00–10:00p (GH) ................... BINGO7:00-10:00p (AC) ......Ping Pong Club

6:00–7:00a (GH) .............Biggest Loser7:30–8:40a (GH) ..Walk Off the Pounds7:30–10:00a (C) ............... Open Tennis7:45-8:30a (AC) Low Impact Aerobics8:00–9:00a (GH/P) .......Lap Swimmers8:30–9:00a (AC) ...................... Zumba8:45–9:15a (GH) ........................Pilates9:00a (GH/P) ........................Aquacise9:00–10:00a (AC) .....Strength Training9:15–9:45a (GH) ............ Senior Tai’Chi9:30a (AC/BR) ...Billiard Team Practice9:45a–12:30p (GH/S) .......Good Times Stompers10:00a (C) .................Fun Shuffleboard10:00–11:00a (AC) .................... YOGA10:00a–Nn (C) .............Tennis Lessons11:00a (AC) ................. Strong Women12:30–2:00p (GH) ........... Church Choir2:00–3:30p (GH) Pennbrooke Chorus 3:00p (AMF) ...Funseekers Bowling4:00p (C) ............................Bocce Ball4:00–5:00p (GH/P) .......Lap Swimmers5:30p (GH/P) .........................Aquacise6:30–9:30p (AC) ....Dbl. Deck Pinochle

7:30–10:00a (C) ..Tennis Play, Ladies8:00–9:00a (GH/P) ...Lap Swimmers10:00a-Nn (C) .....................Pickleball2:30-4:30p (C) ..........Tennis Lessons5:00–6:00p (GH/P) ....Lap Swimmers

*****ABBREVIATIONS*****AC ..........Activity Center–Main HallAC/I ........Activity Center/Room I AC/II .......Activity Center/Room IIAC/BR ....Activity Ctr/Billiard RoomAC/CR ...Activity Center/Craft RoomAC/PL ....Activity Center/Parking LotAC/P ......Activity Center/PoolAMF .......Bowling LanesC ............CourtsGH .........Grand Hall–Main HallGH/CR ...Grand Hall/Conference Rm.GH/P ......Grand Hall/PoolGH/PL ....Grand Hall/Parking LotGH/S ......Grand Hall/StagePG .........Pennbrooke GrilleSBF ........Softball FieldWC/CR ..Welcome Center Conf RmWC/L ......Welcome Center Library

Grandparents Day

9-10:30a (GH) Monthly Resident Coffee & Donuts (by Activity Club)8a-5p (AC) Private Party Setup5-10p (AC) Private Party

8:00-9:30a (GH) Pancake Breakfast (Activity Club)

1-3p (GH) Setup for Dance7-10p (GH) Western Style Dance

9a (WC/CR) ARC Mtg

2-4p (AC/PL) Produce Truck 1-3:00p (AC) Veterans Club3:00p (AC) Fishing Club

2-3p (GH/CR) Security Safety Committee

10a-Nn (GH/CR) Investment Club (GSIC)

2-4p (AC/PL) Produce Truck3:00p (AC) Ladies Golf League

2-4p (AC/PL) Produce Truck 2:30-3:30p (GH) Tea Party Setup3:30-5:30p (GH) Tea Party

1p (WC/CR) Rules & Reg Comm.

2-4p (AC/PL) Produce Truck1:00p (AC/CR) Softball Club Mtg

9-10:30a (GH/CR Landscape Com.10:00a (AC/CR) Book Club10:00a (GH/CR) Maint. Mtg1:00p (GH) SHINE Workshop3:00p (WC/CR) Finance Committee

9:00-2:00 (GH) Flu Shots by Vaxcare

12p (GH) Ham Luncheon (Softball Club)1p (AC/CR) Activity Club Mtg 3:00p (AC) Men’s Thurs Golf League

9a (AC/CR) Garden Club10a (GH/CR) Maintenance Comm.

9-10a (WC/CR) ARC Meeting3:30-4:30p (GH/CR) Coin Collectors

7p (GH) BOD / TOWN HALL MEETING

1:00-2:00p (GH) Jeff’s Health & Nutrition Seminar

11-2p (GH) Volleyball Luncheon


SEE ADDITIONAL ADSON PAGES 4 & 11.

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SHINE COUNSELINGDURING

OPEN SEASONRegarding Health or Drug Insurance Plans

There will be a SHINE coun-selor available each Wednesday beginning October 16th thru De-cember 4th at the Grand Hall from 10:00am–12 Noon. If you have questions about your health or drug insurance plans, or need help applying for a plan, come and talk to a counselor. These will be private one-on-one sessions and no appointment is necessary. We take clients on a first-come first-serve basis. This is a FREE service provided to all seniors.

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Leesburg, FL 34748Your On-Site Pennbrooke

Real Estate Specialist

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PENNBROOKEREAL ESTATE NEWS

The 2013 Real Estate Report for Pennbrooke this year is as follows:

47 Closed Sales and 13 Pending Sales.This count does not include “For Sale by Own-

ers”. This total includes 4 new closings and 3 pending since the August NEWS & VIEWS. I sus-pect we will be fairly quiet through the month of September.

Please remember, if you, your friends, neigh-bors and/or family members are looking to buy or sell, or just need real-estate advice, please call to schedule an appointment and I will be happy to assist you.

Have a Happy and Safe Labor Day weekend!!

— Dale WitterIf your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation.

MEDICARECHECK UP

It is that time of year again for your health insurance check-up. There will be changes to some of your insurance plans and we want

to make sure you have the right information to make a sound decision on your health insurance needs.

Ed Augustyn, a SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) volunteer will be presenting a workshop on September 18th at 1:00pm in the Grand Hall. He will be discussing the various changes to Medicare come 2014.

Open Season will be from October 15th thru December 7th. If you wish to make any changes to your Health or Prescription drug cover-age, that will be the time to do it. Come to the workshop to find out what you can or cannot do during open season. SHINE does not represent any insurance companies nor do they endorse any particular insurance plans. They are volunteers who provide unbiased opinions about Medi-care, Medicaid, and Special Needs Programs. Health and Prescription Drug Insurance is a sizeable part of our monthly budgets. Come find out how you can get the big-gest bang for your bucks.

Please sign up on the sheet provided on the board in the Activity Center.


Wayne Stevenson is still out of town enjoying a vacation, so I am writing a second column for the Garden Club. Last month I wrote about growing trees in containers. This month I am

writing about growing vegetables in containers at your own house. It is simple and fun.

Mini-gardening is practical for those who do not have sufficient yard space for a larger garden. Even persons living in apartments and condominiums can grow at least a few vegetables by planting a mini-garden.

Areas suitable are in and around flower beds, adjacent to walks and drives, near the foundation of the house, on patios, porches, etc. Such small-scale container cul-ture can be both practical and ornaments if properly and imaginatively done.

Mini-gardening involves growing plants in containers containing soil or any one of a variety of soil substitutes.

A wide assortment of containers might be used, ranging from hanging baskets and flower pots to tubs. Most any container is suitable as long as it is sufficiently durable and large enough to hold the fully grown plant or plants. Even an old plastic beach ball cut in half could become an excellent herb container.

Metal containers should be painted on the inside with asphalt paint, and clear glass containers on the outside with dark paint. Be sure to punch holes at interval 1–3 inches above bottom of container to allow for drainage of excess moisture. Baskets should be lined with plastic film to keep soil mix from spilling through cracks. Small slits should be made in the plastic to permit drainage.CAN CULTURE OF TOMATOES: This describes a meth-od of can culture used successfully in a home garden in Central Florida. The principles used were sound and the results were outstanding. There is every reason to be-lieve that the system will work just as well for you.CONTAINERS: The gardener used 5 gallon square cook-ing oil cans. Anything similar, such as bushel baskets or plastic garbage cans may be used, but not smaller con-tainers.LOCATION: A four-foot wide strip of black polyethylene was laid out on the ground. It was long enough to ac-commodate about 24 cans. The cans were places on the mulch in full sunlight. Containers may be placed wher-ever they might be most attractive. Since the containers have their own soil, they can be placed on hard surfaces such as concrete patios or wooden decks.Soil: Sawdust was used as a soil-substitute. It is impor-tant to used well-rotted aged sawdust for best results. Although this gardener did not put anything else in the sawdust at the time it was placed in the cans, it is advis-able to mix about a half cup of dolomite in each can to provide sufficient calcium.VARIETIES: Plants were set directly into the sawdust. The varieties used were “Floradel”, “Walter”, “Big Boy”, and “Stakeless”. Best production was obtained from “Walter” and “Floradel” and least from “Stakeless”; “Big

Boy” was only fair. Other varieties suggested for used are “Betterboy”, “Better Bush”, “Florida 91”, “Lemon Boy”, “Tasti-Lee”, and “Totem”. Also, the small fruiting varieties such as “Sugary”, “Sun Sugar”, and “Sum-mer Cherry”, do well in can culture. The latter will also permit growing into the warm summer months. (Note: The garden club members discussed the hot summer as not a good time for tomatoes…wait and plant them in early Fall.) Certain varieties were devel-oped for contain culture. The following are examples of Florida varieties for this purpose:• Florida Basket — A dwarf tomato for hanging bas-

kets. Produces 1-inch fruit on 6-inch plant.• Floridagold Basket — Grow 3 plants in a 12-inch

hanging basket to produce lots of yellow cherry-size fruits

• Tiny Tim — Round, red ¾-inch fruit on 18-inch vine.• Micro-Tom — An extremely dwarf type for 4-inch

pots.• Sweet 100 — Big plant, small fruit in clusters.FERTILIZER AND WATERING: A fertilizer solution was prepared and applied daily to each can. The fer-tilizer solution was mixed in a five gallon container. The gardener mixed two tablespoonful of high analy-sis soluble fertilizer (nutria-sol) into five gallon con-tainer of water. One gallon of this solution was poured into each tomato can each day. At the end of each week, the fertilizer was omitted and, instead, each container of sawdust was given a thorough wetting with the garden hose. The purpose was to wash out accumulated salts from the fertilizer, since soluble salt buildup can cause root injury.

Alternative to the methods of fertilizing used might be mixing a slow-release (Osmocote) fertilizer into the sawdust before planting; or twice weekly light ap-plications of dry common fertilizer such as 6-8-8 to the sawdust surface followed by watering.STAKING AND SUPPORTING: All varieties should be supported so that they are made to grow in an upright position. Regular methods of supporting such as staking and string-trellising may be used.FURTHER CARE: The usual care and attention was provided as the plants grew. Some pruning was done to remove unwanted suckers. Pesticides, as need-ed, were sprayed onto the plants. Weeds were not a problem, since the black plastic kept the weeds away from the area around the cans. And the sawdust con-tained no weed seeds.

Sooooo…plant some tomatoes in September when it is cooler. The tomatoes will flourish, and you can enjoy your tomato gardening in your own yard!!!

Remember, visitors are welcome to attend the Gar-den Club meetings in the Craft Room at the Activ-ity Center, the first Wednesday of every month at 9:00am.—Carolyn Gordon


FUNSEEKERS (Bowling)The Friday Pennbrooke Funseekers are looking for bowlers. If you would

like to bowl with us, we will start Friday, September 20th at AMF bowling alleys in Leesburg. We would be happy to have you join us.

We are not Pros—just people that enjoy bowling and having a good time. We are a fun group of men and women who meet at 3:00pm on Friday afternoon.

If interested and you would like more information, please contact Bob Reif at 365-6744 or Gloria Arse-nault at 365-1096.

PENNBROOKE BOWLERSAttention: Tuesday 3:30pm Pennbrooke Bowlers

Our 1st meeting will be October 1, 2013, and we are meeting at the AMF Bowling Lanes in Leesburg at 3:00pm. Bring your bowling ball and shoes to enjoy 3 free games after our meeting.

PB Bowling starts the following Tuesday, October 8th at 3:30pmAnyone interested in bowling, please contact Frank Carr 787-8747 or

Bobby Cain 314-0748.

HONEY BAKED HAM LUNCHEON!Don’t forget...our 5th and

final event of the year is the Honey Baked Ham Lun-cheon on Monday, Sep-tember 2nd, Labor Day at the Grand Hall.

Tickets have been sold out.

Sponsored By theSOFTBALL CLUB

MONDAY NIGHTOCCURS EVERYMONDAY NIGHT

6:30–9:00PMAT THE

ACTIVITY CENTER

We have suddenly discovered more interest from residents who would like to play poker. All are welcome!

We play dealers choice with no wild cards. Depending on the number of residents signing up to play, we will play at least five per table and no more than seven per table.

There will be a clip board at the Activity Cen-ter to sign up. You must sign up no later than Monday the day of play by 9:00am to play that evening.—Shirley Roszler

CHRISTMAS PARADE OF HOMESJust a “Heads Up” notice for

our snowbirds and year-long residents…We will have a Pa-rade of Homes on December 12th and 13th this year from 5:00-8:00pm.

This “Parade” is where residents can tour the inside deco-rations of Pennbrooke houses.The cost of touring each home is a can of food per person/per house. In past years, we have donated 3–5 thousand cans to the Leesburg Food Bank.

There will be a sign-up sheet in the mailroom from Sep-tember thru November 15th. We would like 9-12 (or more) homes on this tour. Please open your house this year. The decorations do not have to be elaborate or have a theme…just the way you normally would decorate. It is fun to see the “inside” of Christmas Houses.—If you have any questions, please call Carolyn Gordon at 365-0723

PENNBROOKE FAIRWAYS

ChristmasPARADE of

HOMESDecember 12th & 13th

—PHOA TRIPS — PHOA TRIPS —PHOA TRIPS —Sept 5th — Show Palace Theater to see “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”.

Cost is $65.00pp which includes Transportation, Lunch Buffet & Show!Sept 12th — Al Capone’s Dinner Theater in Kissimmee. Cost is $59.00pp which includes Transportation, Dinner & Show!Sept 18th — Seminole Hard Rock in Tampa. Cost is $25.00pp which includes Transportation.

Either call Debbie at 787-1673 or contact Jeannine (Travel Agent) at 637-4254 with any questions, etc.


September 2013

Natural Supplements that Help Lower Cholesterol

Approximately 71 million American adults have high LDL or “bad” cholesterol; yet only a third of that group has the condition under control. People with high cholesterol have twice the risk of heart diseases and they come from all ages and backgrounds.

Those who are under medical care may be prescribed common cholesterol lowering drugs such as Statins as well as instructed to eat a low-fat, high-fiber diet and exercise.

However, many patients and medical practitioners prefer a natural, non-medicated approach to improving cholesterol levels and rely on supplements to help. “Scientific studies have shown effectiveness of some dietary supplements such as Red Yeast Rice, Garlic, Niacin which is a B vitamin, Artichoke Leaf Extract and Coenzyme Q10,” says Bill Gray, R.Ph, and STARx

Pharmacy Director. “Combined with the recommended lifestyle improvements, some patients may notice significant

lowering of their cholesterol levels.” Gray notes that some dietary products comprised of a combination of some proven supplements, such as CholestSure™, are on the market offering an even simpler approach to lowering cholesterol. “Your pharmacist can help you understand the benefits of the various supplements,” says Gray. “But if you already are taking cholesterol-lowering medication, you should not introduce any of the dietary supplements without speaking with your medical practitioner first.”

Red Yeast Rice naturally contains ingredients that may help lower cholesterol.


ABOUT THECASUAL DINNER CLUB

For a number of years, Pennbrooke Fairways has had a Dinner Club which is now called The Casual Dinner Club. Residents wishing to participate were asked to sign up by August 26th to participate in the new season that runs September, 2013 through April, 2014. If you wish to become involved but missed the August 26th deadline, I will do everything that I can to add you to the program.

Four dinners will be scheduled, one each for the fol lowing time periods: Sept/Oct, Nov/Dec, Jan/Feb and Mar/April. An individual or couple only “hosts” once a year. The rest of the time, they participate as guests at another home. The club coordinator will prepare a schedule of hosts and their guests so that all club mem bers can participate in all four dinners.

Each host coordinates a mutually acceptable date for their dinner for the two-month dinner period assigned to them. The host provides the entrée and arranges the menu, assigning the guests appropriate food items to round out the meal. Dinners are NOT expected to be Gourmet or overly formal but more on the casual side. Some hosts also include games and/or other entertain ment, but most hosts do not. Just the opportunity to enjoy a conversation with other neighbors is usually sufficient. The dinners are a WONDERFUL opportunity to meet people you may not know and to have some fun in the process.

NOTE: We want to encourage individuals, as well as married couples, to participate. (Participation is not limited to couples only.) I will also be assigning spots in various groupings called “Mystery Guests.” That will allow the host to invite people who might be interested in participating in the group but who are not currently signed up. It is my hope that we can add new members to the group next year through this process.

Coordinator for the 2013-2014 Season is Pat Moore and she can be reached at 365-4333.

Produce Truck atPennbrooke

YOU NAME IT, THEY PROBABLY HAVE IT ....As you know, the Produce Truck is in the parking lot at Pennbrooke every Thursday. The summer hours are Noon to 4:00pm through October. However, they will be going on vacation the 1st three weeks of September. Returning to Pennbrooke on September 26.

Beginning in November, 2013 and going through April, 2014, they will be back on their regularschedule of 2:00 to 4:00pm. With all the rain we have been blessed with, the fruit and vegetables are very colorful and delicious (as you can see in the picture above).Stop by and see Chuck and Gail and bring your dogs to say hello!!!

YOU NAME IT, THEY PROBABLY HAVE IT...As you know, the Produce Truck is in the parking lot at Pennbrooke by the Fitness Center (across the

street from the Welcome Center) every Thursday. The Summer Hours are Noon–4:00pm through October. However, the truck will not be at Pennbrooke the 1st three weeks of September (on vacation), but will return on September 26.

Beginning in November, 2013 and going through April, 2014, they will be back on their Regular Schedule from 2:00–4:00pm. With all the rain we have been blessed with, the fruit and vegetables are very colorful and delicious (as you can see in the picture above).

Stop by and see Chuck and Gail, and bring your dogs along to say Hello!!


SEPTEMBER, 2013.............................. 2 Labor Day Ham Luncheon {Softball Club} (GH) 7 Monthly Resident Coffee & Donuts (AC) 12 Hard Rock Trip – PHOA Sponsored 13 Pancake Breakfast Is Back (GH) 16 Medicare Seminar – Ed A. (GH) 18 Al Capone Theatre Trip –

PHOA Sponsored 20 Flu Shot Clinic (GH) 21 PHOA DANCE “Western Hoe-Down” (GH) 24 Town Hall Meeting (GH) 30 Jeff’s Health & Nutrition Seminar (AC)OCTOBER, 2013................................... 5 OKTOBERFEST Dinner / Entertainment (GH) 5 Monthly Resident Coffee & Donuts (AC) 7 GRAND HALL CLOSED 8 GRAND HALL CLOSED 9 GRAND HALL CLOSED 10 GRAND HALL CLOSED 10 Mini Quilt Show (AC) 11 PHOA Trip – Southern Women’s Show 12 Pancake Breakfast (GH) 16 Lake County Town Hall Meeting (GH) 26 PHOA Car Show & Parking Lot Party (GH/P) 29 BOD/Town Hall Meeting (GH) 31 PHOA HALLOWEEN PARTY & DANCE (GH)NOVEMBER, 2013................................ 2 Monthly Resident Coffee & Donuts (AC) 4 ACTIVITY CENTER CLOSED 5 ACTIVITY CENTER CLOSED 6 ACTIVITY CENTER CLOSED 8 SOFTBALL FUNDRAISER DINNER (GH) 9 SOFTBALL FUNDRAISER DINNER (GH) 9 Pancake Breakfast (GH) 11 Veterans Day Service & Dance (GH) 12 AARP Class (AC) 14 AARP Class (AC) 17 Fashion Show (GH) 23 Annual Craft Fair (GH)

M A R K Y O U RC A L E N D A R S !

For Additional Activities/Events,Please See Calendar on Pages 8 & 9

Hi Ya’ll —September is here, kids are back in school, and

the Snowbirds are getting ready to come back to the “wonderful South”. So we are all waiting with open arms for your return.

As far as activities at Pennbrooke, the Summer Concert in August was enjoyed by approximately 100 residents and there was lots ofpositive feedback to bring Will Yancy back in the future. Will was one of the entertainers at last year’s Showcase here at Pennbrooke. I understand he performed a lot of Country songs for the 1st half of his show, and after the intermission he performed a variety of music for your enjoyment.

SEPTEMBER EVENT...In September, there will be a PHOA Dance with a

Western Flair. The date is September 21st and tickets are on sale at the RSO. So dig out your western attire and cowboy hat for a great evening with your friends and neighbors.

OCTOBER EVENTS...For October, I have 3 great events I am working on.— October 5th is Oktoberfest with home-cooked Ger-

man food, lots of beer will be flowing, and “Ron the Music Man” will sing and entertain us. Tickets will be on sale at the RSO beginning in September.

— October 26 is a Car Show and Parking Lot Party for all at the Grand Hall parking lot. There will be fun, food, games and music. More details will be posted soon throughout the community.

— October 31, Halloween Night there will be lots of partying, prizes for costumes, and dancing. So if you haven’t already, begin thinking about that scary, awe-some costume. Judging is done by YOU and prizes will be awarded to the top 3 winners.

PHOA TRIPS...We have quite a few PHOA trips lined up for your

traveling enjoyment. Be sure to go onto the Pennbrooke Website and check out “PHOA Trips,” and/or pick up a flyer in the Activity Center from the PHOA Trips display.

Mark your calendars for these activities coming up and... “Let’s Have Some Fun”!!!!!

Any questions, etc., do not hesitate to contact me at 787-1673 or by e-mail at [email protected]—Debbie Aery, Activities Director

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