Editors: Chris Weegar, Vicki Rudegeair Linda Guglielmini

“For the Residents by the Residents”

NOVEMBER 2014

VOLUME 10, ISSUE 11

The Highlands Highlights www.floridahighlands.com

Our e-mail is : newsletter@floridahighlands.com

October, 2014 Highlands Community Business Meeting Minutes

Meeting opened at 9 am, Saturday, October 4th. Moderator was Charlie Basile. Charlie Basile led the Pledge of Allegiance. Bob Sneed led the Invocation.

• Treasury Report by Anne LaFontaine. We currently have $5,065.48 in our account. This was a slow month in regard to expenditures.

• Anne LaFontaine announced that there is a Mah Jongg marathon on October 6th. It is a half day marathon and starts at 9 am. More players are encouraged to come and play.

• Sunshine Committee: Barb Geiling reported that no baskets were given out. Joan Rodier and Barb Towe are doing better. Barb also brought attention to the fact that there will be a bake sale in the clubhouse the same day as our yard/garage sale on November 15th. If you are making baked goods, please keep in mind that smaller loaves and cakes always sell better. Please mark if they have nuts or are sugarless. We also need shoe boxes for the sale. Bake sale committee will mark the prices on the items. The proceeds will go toward helping families in need at Christmas. We would like to be able to give these families food, a Christmas tree and a present for each member of that family. If you have a family you know of and would like to nominate them please contact the Sunshine Committee directly.

• Social Committee; Jackie Hubbard reported that Italian night is on October 18th. Advance sale for tickets only. They will be available starting Monday and will be sold thru 10/16. Tickets are $12 per person. The event starts at 5:30. BYOB.

• We need volunteers for Thanksgiving dinner. Please contact Charlie Basile if you want to volunteer.

• Hot dog night is back! Sponsler’s are back! October 8, starting at 5 pm.

• Deb Riss; Sunday, October 5th we have Henry Lee a local violinist coming to the clubhouse at 3:00 pm. Price is $3 per person.

• Barb O’Neil asked who was cooking for Italian Night. Chris Weegar and Charlie Basile are the chefs.

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Tuesday, November 4th is Election Day

If you like the direction the current legislature has been going - get out and vote to support the incumbents.

If you don’t like where we’re headed - be sure to vote for those who want to change things.

Your vote does count!!

November 2nd - Daylight Saving Time Ends

November 4th - Election Day

November 5th - TIA Tour

November 10th - Wine & Cheese & Travel Preso

November 11th - Veteran’s Day

November 15th - Garage and Bake Sales

November 27th—Thanksgiving Day Feast

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 newsletter@floridahighlands.com or

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

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Larry & Joan Imburgia 11/5 Ron & Jayne Haas 11/6 Herman & Barb Geiling 11/9 Bob & Betty Sneed 11/9 Chick & Nancy Meech 11/12 David & Julia Powell 11/14 David & Dee Bruni 11/20 Greg & Eva Sautter 11/22 Ed & Nancy Rine 11/22 Phil & Diane Sabatine 11/24 Phil & Vicki Rudegeair 11/26 Chip & Cindy Barlow 11/27 Mike & Mary Ann Shaughnessy 11/30 *****************

Bill & Maria Bitler 12/7 Rick & Joyce Maris 12/7 John & Barbara Rebhorn 12/10 Bob & Stephanie Bettencourt 12/11 Jerry & Marie Garfinkel 12/13 Hank & Pat Haynes 12/15 Bob & Dorothy Svetovich 12/26 Sandy & Anne Traub 12/29 Dick & Maggie Harris 12/29 Everett & Sylvia Miller 12/31

Linda Guglielmini 11/2 Richard Harris 11/2 Nancy Willard 11/2 Pat Haynes 11/4 Jack Willard 11/6 Elizabeth Keresman 11/6 Linda Sleekes 11/8 Jacqueline Hubbard 11/8 Bruce Carey 11/11 Jeannette Beaulieu 11/12 Paul Dobbert 11/12 Anne Traub 11/13 Margaret Harris 11/15 John Schaeffer 11/17 Rick Maris 11/17 Barbara Harrop 11/20 Cheryl Henrion 11/21 Barbara Williams 11/22 Mario Rizzo 11/24 Moe Dimaya 11/25 Anne Lafontaine 11/26 Lynda Chynoweth 11/28

Roy Carpenter 12/3 Pat Thomas 12/4 Sylvia Miller 12/7 Phil Sabatine 12/7 Barbara Hall 12/8 Beth Glass 12/10 David Bruni 12/11 Nick Owechko 12/12 Larry Imburgia 12/14 Ed Rine 12/17 Warren Smith 12/19 Mike Gregory 12/19 Julia Ann Powell 12/20 Jolene Wilson 12/24 Jim Kozelsky 12/24 Linda Wight 12/25 Elnora Spires 12/26 David Neil 12/26 Susan Klinger 12/27 Jeffrey Stevens 12/27 Ed Vesely 12/29 Helene Stuecklen 12/29 Jim Bayes 12/31

Ceramic Keepsake Urns Made by Betty Bongiardina On Saturday, November 1st after the Community Business Meeting, Betty will be displaying and selling

her creative “Spirit Keepers.”

The beauty of urns is that you can keep your loved one close to you after they are gone. Choose a beautiful urn that makes you smile and brings you peace to help you find comfort during a difficult time and over the coming years. Every urn is unique and special, so you can trust that your loved one can rest in peace in an

urn that is attractive and meaningful.

New Social Committee Members Wanted

Unfortunately a couple of our Social Committee members recently resigned so we are now searching for two new Social Committee members. If you are interested and willing to serve our community as a member

of the Social Committee, please get in touch with Phil Lear as soon as possible. Having a full Social Committee is critical to the success of events staged here in the Highlands. Please consider becoming a

very active part of the Highlands by joining the Social Committee.

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Up-Coming Social Committee Sponsored Events

Travel Dialogue w/Wine & Cheese Thanksgiving Community Dinner Highlands 2014 Christmas Dinner

Day at the Track

Phil Lear Lorraine Davenport

Vacant Marie Garfinkel Charlie Basile Deb Riss

Andrea McDermott Jackie Hubbard Barb Harrop Ken White Ned Sponsler Vacant

Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Comptroller Catering

Entertainment Travel Publicity Decorating Tickets Ex Officio Ex Officio

The Social Committee meets at 1PM on the third Thursday of every month

in the clubhouse library.

Social Committee Travel News

On Monday, November 10th at 3PM in the clubhouse, Marie Emmerich, owner of Advantage Cruises & Tours, will host a Wine and Cheese Party for the residents of the Highlands. There

is no admission fee. She is a great speaker and has some interesting trips to feature.

She will also be passing out their latest newsletter.

I’m sure that there will be something that interests everyone. There will be a sign-up sheet on the clubhouse bulletin board under “Travel” for all who wish to attend.

R.S.V.P. by November 6th, please. Andrea McDermott

Travel Committee Chairperson

Date Change

Roast Turkey and Stuffing, Sliced Ham, Mashed Potatoes and Turkey Gravy,

Sweet Potato Casserole, Cranberry Sauce, Baked Macaroni & Cheese, Corn in Butter

Seven Layer Vegetable Salad, Tropical Fruit Salad Dinner Rolls & Butter, Assorted Pies and Cakes,

Soda, Ice, & Coffee

Please sign up if you plan on coming. Tickets will be on sale before Bingo 11/6, 11/13, and 11/20.

*Tickets for children ages 3-14 are $6.00

Volunteers are Needed

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Please join us to honor and remember our Veterans, Fire Fighters, and Police Officers

who served to preserve our freedom. If you have a story or special memory you would

like to share we would love to hear. Or, if you can bring some military memorabilia

that we can display, please come a few minutes early so that we can set it up.

Coffee and donuts will be served followed by a brief ceremony at 11:00 a.m.

Hope to See You There!

John Schaeffer – U.S. Navy

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Highlands 2014 Christmas Dinner

Saturday, December 13th

Highlands Clubhouse

Dinner Served at 6:00 p.m.

Menu Featuring Prime Rib au jus, Seafood Lasagna,

Chef’s Choice Chicken

$15 per person Advance Ticket Sales O N L Y

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Tickets will first go on sale

November 20th

Wednesday, November 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 $2.00 Sodas, Chips, Coleslaw, Beans and Potato Salad are each $.50

We’ll have a 100% raffle. 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

Tampa International Airport and Airfield Tour When: November 5, 2014 Transportation: Carpool

See the Tampa International Airport onboard a passenger mini bus and a small walking tour within the airport. You will be taken on the service roads to see and hear about:

⇒ Airfield maintenance ⇒ Air Cargo ⇒ Fire Exercise Training Facility

You will learn about the Public Art Program, the Landing Systems, Runways, Taxiways.

You will also tour the fire station and take a close up look at the Special Aircraft rescue and Fire Fighting vehicles.

The best part of the tour is that it is free. The tour will be two hours long. Small souvenirs will be provided to everyone in the group.

After the first hour, parking will be $8.00 an hour…shared by everyone in the car.

Sign-up closed October 30, 2014 Contact Patricia Carey at 352-523-9651 with any questions.

⇒ Fuel Farm ⇒ Aircraft Maintenance Hangers ⇒ Fire Station

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Highlands Fall Garage Sale Saturday, November 15th 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

Advertisements will be placed with the local papers and a large sign put out at our entrance for the week before the event. As you know, even though we advertise that the sale begins at 8:00 a.m. there will be folks who show up early. BE PREPARED. The event will go on rain or shine. Your anti-rain dance may help hold off the showers. Arrow signs will be placed directing people to all areas of the community.

“No Parking This Side” sides will be posted on one side of Callaway and volunteers will be patrol-ling the area to discourage folks from parking on both sides of the street. We need volunteers to do the patrolling. If you’re willing to help for a few hours, please contact Ray Pawlicki or Ken.

For willing sellers, there will be a preview sale the night before from 5:00—7:00 pm for Highlands residents. This means that sellers who want to will prepare their items for viewing on Friday evening as well as Saturday so that neighbors who will be manning their own sales on Saturday (as well as other

residents) have an opportunity to see what you are offering without the chaos of all the outside traffic.

If you have any questions, please give Ken White or Heather Phillips a call.

Sunshine Committee Bake Sale The Sunshine Committee will be selling baked goods on November 15th while the garage sale is in progress. We are asking everyone in the Highlands to help with contributions for us to sell.

Normally profits go to directly support the Sunshine Committee’s charitable activities. However, because of the incredible past generosity of the Highlands residents, we currently have more than enough in our bank to support our current needs. Therefore this year we are holding the bake sale primarily due to popular demand. We intend to take the profits and use them to adopt some families at Christmas, similar to how the Highlands residents have sponsored such charities in the past.

We will again feature snack foods, for example, cookies, brownies, muffins, small loaf cakes, popcorn balls, etc. We will also be selling bags of popcorn and sodas.

Whenever possible please make and/or package your baked goods in portions that are good for two people. (Please no large layer or sheet cakes.) If you put nuts in your baked goods, or the treat is sugarless, please note that information on the packaging.

Some hints for portions: If you make a cake, cutting and frosting it in halves works better for the sale. Cupcakes should be wrapped in pairs. Mini loaves sell better than a single large loaf. Smaller cookies are best grouped at a half dozen per portion.

Don't worry about pricing. We will take care of that. If you have any empty shoe boxes that you don’t need, please drop them off in the craft room. They make great traveling containers for the baked goods.

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If you want to drop off your goods before Friday evening or if your items require refrigeration until Saturday morning, please take them to Barb Geiling’s home. If you are delivering on Friday evening or Saturday, drop your items off in the craft room in the clubhouse. The sale officially opens Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. We would like to have everything in place by then, but will certainly accept goods for sale as long as we are still selling.

If you have any questions, call Barb Gieling or email her at hgeiling@aol.com.

As always we thank you for helping the Sunshine Committee. Without your continued contributions to our fund raisers, we wouldn't be able to do our job effectively.

Highlands Sunshine Committee Members

Attention Sunshine Committee Members: There will be a short meeting on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 1:00 PM in the craft room of the clubhouse. The meeting will be about the bake sale. Please try to be there. If you can’t attend the meeting but can help with the set up on Friday evening or sale on Saturday, give me a call or send me an email. Hope to see you at the meeting.

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Barb Geiling

Meet Your Highlands Family — Bob & Phyllis Worth

Sharon Newcom

Bob & Phyllis worth became part of our Highlands family in February 2009. They saw the Highlands when they were on vacation after their good friends Nancy and Chick Meech expressed their satisfication with the Dade City area and the Highlands Community. The Worths and Meechs became friends when Nancy and Chick were married in the Worths home church in Billerica, Mass. and the Meechs became members, so their friendship is a long one. Bob and Phyllis were childhood sweethearts and have been married 48 years. They have a daughter Robin, a granddaughter Carolyn, and twin grandsons Justin and Austin who live in North Carolina. Their son Garin, a single dad, lives near Robin in North Carolina with his two sons Owen (13) and Sam (11). Bob and Phyllis are professed “snowflakes” because they spend a lot of time with their grandchildren, who they thoroughly enjoy, not to mention how much it helps Garin.

Bob owned an insurance agency that he sold two years ago to retire. Upon retirement he rescued his pal Atom, a chiweiner, that he is training to be a perfect dog. Bob enjoys classic cars and just sold his ‘68 green Mustang. He likes to build things with wood and has a full complement of “man tools”. And when the opportunity arises, he enjoys playing the organ in church. Phyllis just retired as an assistant to a Dean at Middlesex College in Bedford, Mass. When here in the Highlands Phyllis works out with the Soggy Bottom aerobic class. She likes to garden, crochet, knit and pursues a variety of hand crafts. During their interview, she showed me carnations she had made from cupcake papers. She’s a very talented lady.

It is always nice to match faces to part-time neighbors. All their friends and I are looking forward to the Worths becoming full-time residents.

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Where? Tampa Bay Downs When? January 15th What time? 9:45 AM leave the Highlands How long? For six races (Leaving about 3:30) How Much? $36 per person Payment Due By? No later than December 15th

This is a bus trip with a maximum seating for 55. The price includes: bus transportation, reserved seating in the club house viewing area, racing program, buffet lunch, taxes, and gratuities.

For more information call John Bongiardina.

Buffet Menu Fresh Fruit Salad, Caesar Salad, Chef’s Vegetable Selections, Home style Mac ‘n Cheese, Country-Style Stuffing, Chef Carved Roast Beef & Turkey Breast, Éclairs & Cookies,

Freshly Brewed Coffee or Iced Tea

You must sign up and have full payment to John by 12/15 if you wish to participate.

TIME TABLE 9:45 - Meet at the clubhouse behind the kitchen to board the bus. Those needing assistance will board first. 10:00 - Depart the Highlands 11:00 - Arrive at the track 11:30 - Lunch service begins After the 6th race (approx. 3:30 p.m.) - board the bus to return to the Highlands 5:00 (approximately) arrive back home

Checks should be made out to Sue Hammerling, our Community Treasurer. Payment should be given directly to John Bongiardina. This event is sponsored by the Social Committee.

Touring the Tom and Mary James / Raymond James Financial Art Collection In St. Petersburg on February 11th, 2015

We will car pool. A lunch stop will be included.

Please signup on the sheet on the clubhouse bulletin board

Contact Person: Pat Carey

The Tom and Mary James/Raymond James Financial Art Collection, one of Florida’s largest private art collections, consists of more than 2,400 works of art. It includes original paintings, sculptures and graphics. More than 90% of the collection is owned by Tom James, Executive Chairman of Raymond James Financial, and his wife, Mary James. Mr. James has selected almost every piece of artwork himself. While some of the artists in the collection are now deceased, he believes buying works from living artists helps to sustain them in their profession. The collection is on display at the firm’s corporate headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida. Although the collection began in the late 1950s with predominantly American artists, primarily from Florida, it has grown to include a variety of genres. In the mid-1980s, while on trips to Colorado and New Mexico, Mr. James began to collect Western and Southwestern art. More than half of the collection now consists of Western/Southwestern styles of art, including works by Earl Biss, Glenna Goodacre, Allan House, Dave McGary, Dan Namingha and many members of the Cowboy Artists of America. Wildlife art makes up about 25% of the collection, including works by Matthew Hillier, John Seerey-Lester and Al Agnew. Other genres include Pop, Contemporary, Figurative, Sports Art, and Landscapes.

Andrea McDermott, the Social Committee Travel Chairperson, belongs to a travel club sponsored by Advantage Cruises and Tours to make organized travel events easily available to Highlands residents. The travel club offers many different travel opportunities and the Social Committee has picked several to highlight. Currently on the bulletin board are descriptions for the following:

• 12/1 - 2 — St. Augustine’s Night of Lights ($179) • 1/20 - 23 — New Orleans ($449) • 2/10 - 11 — Sanibel & Captiva Island w/ gambling along the way ($234) • 2/23 - 26 — Biloxi by motor coach (gambling & entertainment) ($222) • 2/26 - 2/28 — Miccosukee Resort & Casino (Calder Race Track & Day trip to Key West) ($359) • 6/9 - 6/16 — 7 night Alaska Cruise from Seattle (starting at $1556)

Check out the bulletin board to see all that is being offered. It’s a great way to travel with friends.

Highlands Choral Rehearsals Will Restart the Second Wednesday (12th) of November

Summer has come to an end so we’ll soon start practicing on Wednesday mornings in the clubhouse library from 10:30 AM to noon. We will be learning numbers to perform for Highlands residents. Ruth True is our conductor and Chris Weegar is our accompanist.

The songs in our repertoire are fun and should create an interesting concert.

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

All residents are welcome. No try outs are required.

Sandra & David Neil

Highlands Yarn Crafters Fund Raiser

In mid-October tickets went on sale for the raffle of a quilt made by our Yarn Crafters. Sales will continue through the community garage sale in November. The quilt is based on the pattern shown in the picture. Tickets sell for $1 each or 6 for $5. The drawing for the quilt will be held after the garage sale.

The Highlands Yarn Crafters makes a variety of afghans and quilts throughout the year that are given away to local charitable organizations such as Heritage Park Nursing Home, Edwinola Assisted Living, and Everyday Blessings for children. They rely on donated yarn and yarn purchased with donated funds. In order to become a little more self-sufficient they are trying this raffle as a fund raiser.

If you are interested in helping, please purchase a couple of tickets. They will be on sale at Saturday Coffee, the Community meeting, or by contacting Jo Basile. Thanks for your help.

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Barb Geiling, Donna VanWieren, Jo Basile, Anne Traub, Nancy Meech, Betty Thibault, Norma Slemmer, 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.

Sincerely, Rita & Howard

From the Highlands Resident Managers Howard and Rita Mathis Office: 352-518-4607

Welcome Home!

It looks like we have about 90% of our residents back home. Glad to see you back and hope you had a great summer where ever you were. This past Monday the Shuffler’s started their play and had a big turnout. Thanks to Marge and Carl Davis.

4-Sided Inspections: As everyone knows the first round of inspections has been completed. Thanks to all homeowners for your understanding of their purpose. We have had lots of residents thank us. We noticed that there are more Smiley Faces this time. As you see we allow 30 days between the first inspection and the second so you have time to correct any issues. If there is something that you need more time to correct, call the office and let us know. Thanks to all for taking pride in our Community.

We are so sorry to see one of our valued employees leave. Eric Martin has accepted a position with the City of Zephyrhills which will allow him a better opportunity for the future for his young family. Eric has made a big difference in the Community. He will be missed. We wish him great success with his new job.

Thanks to Jeff and Linda Bostwick along with Deb Riss for making our annual Golf Scramble and dinner a great success. We had more participation this year and everyone had a great time playing golf and bonding with neighbors and a good dinner to cap it off. Many thanks to our ladies who supplied desserts. We hope next year we can fill the course for a fun filled day.

The annual Garage Sale is getting close — November 15th. Please remember the traffic jam we get on Callaway Boulevard. Our thanks to those who have volunteered to help keep the traffic moving. We suggest to those who need to exit the Highlands during the garage sale period (8-2), that they consider taking their car down to the Golf Club and leave it overnight.

Howard and I would like to thank each of you for all you do to make the Highlands such a wonderful place to live.

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Looking for some fun Under harvest Autumn sun Well the party’s just begun It’s the Ruffle Shuffle run

SHUFFLEBOARD IN THE FALL

CALLING ALL GUYS & GALS

SHUFFLE BOARD IS BACK!!!

For a single or a double You can huddle, cuddle, snuggle

And you’ll tight and tone your muscle As you Shuffle Shuffle Shuffle

The Games started in October

Weekly games held every Monday at 10AM

Singles… doubles… EVERYONE is WELCOME & WANTED

Got questions, suggestions or ideas for Autumn Shuffle??

Contact Carl or Marge Davis (see your resident directory)

Recently I received a charitable check for $155 from the National MahJongg League that is assigned to Everyday

Blessings in Thonotassassa. The donation came from a $2.00 credit per card the League awarded the Highlands MahJongg players because we ordered our 2014 cards as a group, online last January. Helene Steucklen, a volunteer at Everyday Blessings and a member of The Tuesday morning Bible Study group, is arranging a tour of the Everyday Blessings facilities for the Bible Study group.

They will present the check to Everyday Blessings during their tour.

THANKS TO THE MAH JONGG PLAYERS IN THE HIGHLANDS

I am happy to coordinate our whole group renewal once again. A manifest has been sent to me with all your names and membership numbers from last year’s Highlands order. Card prices are the same as last year: $8.00 for a standard print size card, $9.00 for a large print card.

I am accepting payments now through January 3rd. First time orders from new players and/or any players who did not participate in our single order last year can be included in this year’s order.

If you wish to be included in our group order, please put your remittance in an envelope with your name and amount enclosed on it and drop it off at my house anytime before the 3rd. If paying by check, make them out to me because I submit a single payment for all cards. Thanks so much for your participation to help our Everyday Blessings Charity.

“May you always pick the right tile.” Nancy Meech

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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

The Highlands speed limit applies to

everyone who drives through the Highlands. No exceptions.

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• Jayne Haas wanted to know why we have dinners so early and why they can’t be at 6 pm or 6:30? Charlie Basile said most people want to eat early and Sherry Newcom said that several people have diabetes and they have to eat early.

• Garage Sale; November 15th from 8 am to 2 pm. Ken White said he put notices in several local papers including the Pasco Shopper and the Laker. He purchased 15 No Parking signs and two additional signs saying that parking is allowed in vacant lots. With the additional signs and advertising costs going up Ken was over budget by $18.00. It was motioned to reimburse him and seconded by Deb Riss. There will be a “preview night” on Friday November 14th from 5 pm to 7 pm. If anyone participating in the garage sale wants fellow residents to get a “first shot” at purchasing items please have your things set up Friday evening before 5 pm. Sue Klinger was concerned about early bird shoppers on the 15th. The gates open at 7 am and there will likely be people here at 7 am. Be prepared.

• Jo Basile wanted to mention that she is crocheting for charity and it would be great if there were donations so yarn could be purchased to make these items.

• Bus trip and tour of Tampa Iternational Airport, November 5th: Pat Carey wanted to remind everyone about this tour. So far there are 20 people signed up. It is a morning tour and parking is $8.00 after the first hour. Lunch will be at Maggiones located at West Shore Mall not too far from the airport.

• Andrea McDermott who it is in charge of travel through the social committee was very upset about the fact that someone had removed all her notices from the community bulletin board. Andrea has decided to resign from that position and she is also cancelling a wine and cheese event she had arranged with the travel company she is working with. That event was supposed to be on November 5. As a post script to this, it was discovered that the travel notices were moved to the “retail” bulletin board and a Walgreens Flu shot notice was put it that place on the community board. Jayne Haas and Lorraine Davenport took the flu shot notice and moved it to the “retail” board and put all the travel notices back on the community board where they belong. (Since this meeting, the bulletin board issue has been resolved and the Andrea has decided not to resign. The wine and cheese event has been re-scheduled, the date to be announced)

• Charlie asked if anyone knew any new information about the golf course. Jayne Haas said that the gentleman that is managing the course for the bank was currently on vacation but when he gets back he is scheduling a meeting with the members. Ken White said that he has been playing the course a lot these past few weeks and thinks the course is in better shape then ever.

• Veterans Day, November 11th: John Schaeffer said there will be a veterans day program starting at 10:30 am with coffee and donuts. Veterans Day this year will also honor and recognize all retired firemen and policeman as well as service veterans.

• Betty Bongiardina wanted everyone to know that she is currently making keepsake cremation urns. She will be setting up a display table at our next community meeting in case anyone is interested in purchasing one.

• Lorraine Davenport wanted to thank any residents that have been supporting the golf course by going to their special nights, Tuesdays are Wing Night and Fridays are Fish Fry.

Meeting was adjourned at 9:30 am. The next meeting will be on Saturday, November 1, 2014

Jayne Haas, Community Secretary.

Activity Update

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

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 Bible Study meets Tuesdays at 7:00 PM in the Clubhouse. Terry Pawlicki Pinochle Organized play on Mondays 7—9 PM.

Sue Klinger

Cardio Cardio classes are on Monday, Wednesdays, & Fridays from noon to 1PM. $5 per session. Free to Silver Sneakers cardholders.

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

Jim Grib Shuffleboard Meet once a week on Monday mornings at 10:00. Everybody is welcome.

Marge and Carl Davis

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

***NEW*** Friday nights at 7:00 PM in the clubhouse card room. Bring $1 for the pot awarded for the highest score. Sharon Newcom

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

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

David Neil

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

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

Char Lanius

Water Aerobics Informal gathering of the ladies for water aerobics Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:45 am. Linda Dunn

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

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 Tuesday at 6:29 PM.

Don Webb

And 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 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.

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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

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

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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

Bingo is every Thursday evening at 7:00 pm. Cards only $5.00 Everyone Welcome. We will not play on Thanksgiving day.

Volunteers needed to insure that Bingo games continue. Need workers and callers. Contact: Rich 352-567-7073 or Jim 352-467-5717

The Bingo Committee

COME JOIN US!!!!

Bingo

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

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

Editor’s The directory update page that normally appears as the last page of the newsletter is missing Notice: this month because there are no updates applicable to the data provided in the new directory distributed with this newsletter. Subsequent updates will apply to the new directory.

Mahjongg Players

There is organized mahjongg play at the clubhouse on Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Players meet at 1:00 PM on Monday and Friday and at 9:30 AM on Tuesday. 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 generally held the first Monday of the month. This month is an exception since we are playing on the second Monday. We start play at 9:00 AM and play straight through until 1PM. Throughout the morning we take short breaks to move around and partake of food brought by the players for themselves. Up to 16 games can be played during a marathon depending on the speed of play. $5 per player is collected for the prize fund for the marathon. All players are welcome. We encourage Marathon players to come early to give us time to get everyone signed in and games set up so play can begin promptly at 9:00 AM.

November’s marathon will be on Monday, November 10th. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board.

The winners of October’s Marathon with thirteen players were: 1st place - Nancy Meech, 2nd place - Terry Pawlicki, and 3rd place - Char Lanius.

Bocce 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

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

Also, I wish to thank the anonymous ‘Crocheting Angel’. Lovely crocheted afghans are being left on a regular basis in the craft room. They are being distributed among several charitable organizations. It would be nice if I could thank you in person so I’d appreciate it if you would leave your name next time you leave blankets. If you wish to remain anonymous, however, please know that your gifts are appreciated.

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CARDIO AND STRENGTH CLASS

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

12 noon at the Highlands Clubhouse

With Michelle Wilson, Certified Exercise Instructor (352-457-1585)

Starting Now! All Silver Sneakers cardholders can attend for free!

$5.00 per class for all other attendees

Lose weight and feel great!

For further information, please call Linda Guglielmini or Sandy Hoff.

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 & Friday 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.

There is a relaxed Euchre group on Fridays at 7:00. Novice players especially welcome. $1 per person. Sharon Newcom

Card Players

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

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Pinochle

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

Weekly “Open” Poker Game An “open” poker session meets 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

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

“Son” Flowers Bible Study Meets Tuesday Evenings

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

We started a new study on The Cross” in September. Books/lessons are provided. Just come as you are and bring your bibles. Each lesson is independent and will give you something to take with you.

All women in the community are welcome.

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.

The Highlands' Men's Bible Study restarted in September at 7 pm in the library. Our topic and discussion are from the book: "Fruit of the Spirit - 48 Bible Studies." The “fruit of the spirit” is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control which comes from

Galatians 5:22-23. The book may be purchased from Amazon or www.natareajbooks.com.

Should you have any questions, please call Bill Hoff.

Ladies Bible Study

For the past 8 years, women in The Highlands have been gathering to study the Bible. We meet every Tuesday Morning from 10 to 12 o'clock in the clubhouse library.

There, amongst all the books, we learn about the greatest book ever written! We are presently studying Romans and you are most welcome to join us at any time. No books or knowledge of the Bible is required just a

desire to grow in your faith in God.

Contact Maureen Russo with any questions.

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◊ Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns & Bacon - $4.50 ◊ Two Eggs Your Way with Bacon & Hash Browns - $4.50

◊ Cheese Omelette with Bacon & Hash Browns - $4.75 ◊ Ham & Cheese Omelette with Hash Browns - $4.75 ◊ Western Omelette with Hash Browns - $5.25

◊ Ham, Egg & Cheese Sandwich - $5.25 ◊ Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich - $5.50

◊ Add Toast to any selection - $0.50

Join us for Weekend Breakfast On Saturday and Sunday mornings we’re now serving breakfast specials beginning at 7:30 AM.

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Reducing Redundancy

The two pages normally found in the next section of the newsletter are published quarterly. The information on the two “missing” pages changes infrequently. The two 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 October 2014 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.

• 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 • Generac Propane Portable Generators - If you are interested in backup power, please call Denis for questions and pricing. We are also installing security lighting with motion sensors. GENERATORS PLUS (Denis Roy) 352-567-1903 FL Lic#ES12000162 (cell) 863-514-0866 (email) droy1942@gmail.com

CLASSIFIEDS

**PLEASE NOTE: Drop off your classified ad in our Newsletter box in the clubhouse, or send us an e-mail

message at newsletter@floridahighlands.com, 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)

AVAILABLE TO SHARE

• Walker, cane VanWierens • Crutches, walkers, wheelchairs Bayes • New “transporter” wheelchair, great for bringing people to the doctors, etc. No big wheels and lightweight. Russos

WANTED

Recipes for the Newsletter - Next time you make one of your favorite recipes, please consider sharing it with your neighbors. The newsletter can always use new ideas. Thanks. Just give them to Chris, Vicki, or Linda.

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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LOST AND FOUND

A set of car keys have been turned into the Community Office. Also, a magnetic bracelet was turned in a couple of months ago. No one has claimed it. Two different Residents have lost sunglasses. One is a reader/prescription pair, so if you have found either

one, please bring them to the office.

Chris Weegar, Newsletter Editor

Walkers directed by DVD meet Monday thru Saturday at 7:30 am in the clubhouse

Deb Riss

Informal gathering for water aerobics Monday thru Friday 7:30

(Char Lanius) or Mon/Wed/Fri at

8:45 AM (Linda Dunn)

Monday thru Saturday at 8AM tennis players meet on the courts to play.

Gil Roussseau

Outside walkers meet every day

at 7AM

Dianne Brown

1 Community Meeting 9AM “Spirit Keepers” Sale

Bocci Ball 10AM Pegs & Jokers 6:45

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Daylight savings time ends

Open Games 7PM

3 Trash Pickup

Shuffleboard 10AM

Cardio 12PM Mahjong 1PM Quilting 1PM

Pinochle 7PM

4 Election Day 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 TIA Tour

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 Sunshine Mtg 1PM

Bingo 7PM

7 Ping Pong 10AM Cardio 12PM Mahjongg 1PM Euchre 7PM

8 Koffee Klatch 9AM Bocci Ball 10AM

Pegs & Jokers 6:45

9 Open Games 7PM

10 Trash Pickup

Mahjongg Marathon 9AM Shuffleboard 10AM Cardio 12PM Mahjong 1PM Quilting 1PM Wine & Cheese & Travel 3PM

Pinochle 7PM

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

Veteran’s Day Observance 10:30

Ceramics 11:30

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

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Chorus Practice 10:30 Yarn Crafters 12PM Cardio 12PM Quilting 1PM Hot Dog Night

5PM

Lassies Cards 6:30

Poker 6:30

13 Trash Pickup Watercolors 9:30 Open Games 10AM

Bingo 7PM

14 Ping Pong 10AM Cardio 12PM Mahjongg 1PM Euchre 7PM

15 Community

Garage Sale 8-2 &

Bake Sale Bocci Ball 10AM Pegs & Jokers 6:45

16 Open Games 7PM

17 Trash Pickup Shuffleboard 10AM

Cardio 12PM Mahjong 1PM Quilting 1PM

Pinochle 7PM

18 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

19 Bluebag Pickup Chorus Practice 10:30 Yarn Crafters 12PM Cardio 12PM Quilting 1PM Lassies Cards 6:30

Poker 6:30

20 Trash Pickup Watercolors 9:30 Open Games 10AM

Social Committee Meeting 1PM in library

Bingo 7PM

21 Ping Pong 10AM Cardio 12PM Mahjongg 1PM Euchre 7PM

22 Koffee Klatch 9AM Bocci Ball 10AM

Pegs & Jokers 6:45

23 Open Games 7PM

30 Open Games 7PM

24 Trash Pickup Shuffleboard 10AM

Cardio 12PM Mahjong 1PM Quilting 1PM

Pinochle 7PM

25 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

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Chorus Practice 10:30 Yarn Crafters 12PM Cardio 12PM Quilting 1PM Lassies Cards 6:30

Poker 6:30

27 Thanksgiving

Day

Community Dinner 2:00 PM

28 Ping Pong 10AM Cardio 12PM Mahjongg 1PM Euchre 7PM

29 Koffee Klatch 9AM Bocci Ball 10AM

Pegs & Jokers 6:45

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