Riverwalk

August 2019

Lot 88 – Jacquelyn, Jessani, Kyler, Kyson Boggs, and Machi Cintron

Lot 150 – Joaquin and Nancy Gonzales Lot 61 – Ronald Diaz

Lot 18 – Yunuen and Antonio Garcia

Thank you to all the residents who completed the resident survey. We appreciate your feedback. We continue to strive to keep Riverwalk the BEST mobile home community in Gibsonton.

Congratulations Emir Alvarado in Lot 128 for

winning the drawing

for 1-month free lot

rent!

Rachael and Charlie Bailey Community Management Team

OFFICE HOURS M-F 8:30-5:30

SALES ONLY Sat. 10:00-4:00 & Sun. 12:00-4:00

POOL HOURS 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

A FEW TRASH REMINDERS - Please have your trash out at the curbside

by 9 A.M. - We will not come on a residents’ lots to

retrieve trash. - Break down your boxes. - Tie your trash bags. - No loose trash in your cans. - Any trash debris left by trash collection is the

responsibility of the resident to pick up. - After trash pickup, please bring the cans

back from the curb to your lot

Do you have something you would like to sell or donate??? Do you provide a service you would like to promote to the residents of Riverwalk - such as handyman, lawn care, pressure washing, do you Uber or Lyft??? I am going to use this space in the newsletter each month for this type of information for our residents. Please call me at the office so I can include your information in our next newsletter.

FIVE REASONS TO LIST YOUR HOME WITH PARK PLACE HOUSING

1. We know your community . . . your Community

Manager is the Park Place Housing Sales Consultant – and is very familiar with your community. Your Community Manager lives in your community and can talk about it as a resident, a manager, and a salesperson!

2. We know the market . . . Park Place Housing sells homes throughout the West Coast of Florida. We know what homes are selling for and what buyers are willing to pay.

3. We know home sales . . . we are in the business of selling homes – it’s an art and a science and we’re good at both! We know-how to capture a serious buyer’s interest and how to turn a “looker” into a buyer.

4. We know people . . . we know how to talk with “lookers” and serious buyers – and, we know how to tell the difference. We’re skilled in pointing out the features of the homes we sell as well as the benefits of the communities in which they’re located. We know how to find out what buyers are looking for and match them to the home that meets their needs and wants!

5. We advertise . . . we feature homes for sale on our web site, in newspaper ads and on our signs. If it’s listed with Park Place Housing . . . people will know about it!

Riverwalk’s Back to

School Bash

August 17th

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Pool

Riverwalk will be celebrating the

kids of our community and the

start of school with a fun

afternoon by the pool. We will

have games, food, music, a

waterslide, and more!

** A drawing for a backpack

filled with School Supplies**

Must sign up to attend, please

call or come into the office.

RESIDENTS ONLY!

Must RSVP by 8/10

Here are some tips from the Florida Department of Transportation to keep children safe at school bus stops: Parents and guardians should escort

students to and from the bus stop. Arrive on time at the bus stop. Make sure your child stands at least 10

feet (five giant steps) from the road while waiting.

Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before boarding and exiting.

Take a seat right away and remain seated facing forward.

Secure all belongings in a zipped backpack.

Wear bright, contrasting clothing colors. When exiting the bus, look to the right. NEVER walk behind the bus!

In rainy weather use the gravel road provided to drop off children at the bus stop shelter, and for your safety do not park on

the main road at the entrance.

Back 2 School Bash @ Raymond James

Stadium

August 03, 2019 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

4201 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa,

Florida 33607

No cost Immunizations, Physicals,

Sports Physicals & Adult Screenings

provided.

Free School supplies distribution.

There will also be barbers and

hairdressers at the event for children

and teens to receive FREE Haircuts.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO

PARTICIPATE. You must have your

printed ticket or pdf. copy to gain

access to the event

Deadline to register is July 28, 2019

For more information visit

www.back2schoolfair.org

1. Get back into your sleep routine. To help eradicate those stressful school mornings, set up a regular bedtime and morning time routine to help prepare your child for school. Begin your usual school sleep routine about a week or so before school starts.

2. Shop for school supplies together. To get your child excited about starting a new grade, shop for supplies together. Allow them to pick out their own backpack, lunchbox, etc. This is a great way to give them a little bit of responsibility too!

3. Re-establish school routines. Have your child practice getting back into the rhythm of their daily school routine. You can do this by having them wake up at the same time every day, and eat around the same time they would at school. About a week or so before school starts, plan a few outside activities where your child will have to leave and come home around the same time they would if they were in school. This will help them be rested and ready for the big day.

4. Set up a homework station. Sit down with your child and together designate a time and place where he can do his homework each day. This can be somewhere quiet like in the den, or even in the kitchen while you are preparing dinner. Make sure to choose a time where you are available in case your child needs your help.

5. Prepare for the unexpected. Working parents know that it can be difficult to find a sitter when your child is sick. Before school even begins, it’s a good idea to have a sitter already lined up in case you get that phone call home from the nurse saying your child is ill.

6. Make an after-school game plan. Make a plan for where your child will go after school lets out for the day. Depending upon the age of your child, figure out if they will go to a neighbor’s house, an afterschool program, or be allowed to stay home by themselves. This will help eliminate any confusion during the first few weeks.

7. Turn off the TV and video games. For a lot of children, summertime is filled with endless video games and TV programs. Children are usually in shock when they begin school and realize that six hours of their day is going to spent learning and not playing games and watching TV. Ease your child into the learning process by turning off the electrics and encouraging them to read or play quietly.

8. Review school material and information. For most parents, schools send home a packet with a ton of information regarding their child’s new teacher, important dates to remember, emergency forms, and transportation routines. Make sure that you read through this information carefully, and mark all important dates on your calendar.

9. Get organized. The best way to prepare for back to school time is to be organized. With school comes a massive amount of paperwork which can consume your household. Designate a spot in your house for homework, permission slips, and any other school-related papers. This can help eliminate all of that paper clutter and make your life less stressful.

10. Get your child’s yearly checkup. School and germs go hand in hand, so it’s best to get your child’s yearly checkup before school even starts. Get any required vaccinations and ask your pediatrician the best ways your child can stay healthy throughout the school year

How Parents Can Prepare

for Back to School Time

FARMER’S CASSEROLE

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. + chilling Bake: 55 min. YIELD: 6 servings. Ingredients 3 cups frozen shredded hash brown

potatoes 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham 1/4 cup chopped green onions 4 large eggs 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt Directions

1. Place potatoes in an 8-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese, ham, and onions. Whisk eggs, milk, pepper, and salt; pour all over. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

2. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 55-60 minutes.

AUGUST 10 IS NATIONAL S’MORES DAY! The origin of S'mores dates back to the 1920s. It's believed the recipe was created by the Campfire Girls. Girl Scouts soon discovered it and found it to be “chocolaty” delicious. Before long, S'mores became a campfire staple for everyone. S'more folklore suggests that S'mores got its name right by the campfire. After eating one, young kids chanted "gimme some more!"

BLT Macaroni Salad Ingredients • 1/2 cup mayonnaise • 3 tablespoons chili sauce • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • 1 teaspoon sugar • 3 cups cooked elbow macaroni • 1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions 3 cups shredded lettuce 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Add the macaroni, tomatoes, and onions; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, add lettuce and bacon; toss to coat. Yield: 6 servings.

S’MORES

Time: 10 min : Prep: 7 min : Cook: 3 min : Yield: 8

servings INGREDIENTS

One 6-ounce chocolate bar (recommended: Hershey's)

8 jumbo-size marshmallows

8 full honey-flavored graham cracker sections (can substitute cinnamon-flavored graham crackers or chocolate-flavored graham crackers)

Optional Toppings:

Chopped nuts

Caramel, chocolate, or strawberry ice cream topping

Mini chocolate chips

Whipped cream DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat a grill to medium. Alternatively, you can roast the marshmallows over an open fire.

2. Break each graham cracker section in half. Divide chocolate bar into 8 equal parts. Place each chocolate piece on top of half of a graham cracker.

3. Divide marshmallows among several long skewers, spacing them far enough apart so that they won't melt together. Place marshmallows on the grill and cook over medium heat, turning slowly, until golden brown. Carefully remove marshmallows from skewers and set on top of chocolate pieces. Add toppings of your choice. Place the other half of the graham cracker on top to form the perfect S'more.

August 2019

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"Nobody ever drowned in his own sweat."

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