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Editors: Chris Weegar, Vicki Rudegeair
“For the Residents by the Residents”
OCTOBER 2017
VOLUME 13, ISSUE 10
The Highlands Highlights
The meeting opened at 9:00 a.m. with Charlie Basile as moderator. He led the Pledge of Allegiance and the Invocation was led by Bob Worth.
• Treasury report was given by Jim Sullivan. The checkbook balance on September 16 was $9,789.70 less $4,907.46 for season ticket sales leaving an operations balance of $4,882.24 for community funds.
• The Sunshine Committee report was given by Barb Geiling. No get-well baskets were given out this month. Barb reminded us of the bake sale on November 4 and the Veteran's Day breakfast on November 11.
• The Social Committee report was given by Anne Lafontaine. She stated that Italian night will be on Saturday, October 7 and tickets are $15. Tickets will be sold on Thursday, Sept. 28 and October 5. The Halloween party will be on October 30 and prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for costumes. Judging will be at 6 p.m. Also, there will be a pool party on Sept. 20th at 4 p.m. Please bring snacks to share.
• Bob Worth announced that today is the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force.
• Chris Weegar mentioned that Deb Riss has volunteered to be the new distribution coordinator for the monthly newsletters. She also stated that increasing costs are a concern for paper copies of the newsletters so if you are interested in receiving an electronic copy by email, please let Chris know now.
• Also, Chris addressed the confusion regarding the memorial flag discussion at last month's meeting. She discussed the role of the Sunshine Committee and that all their expenses are paid by various fundraisers, not community funds. Because the committee feels responsible for the memorial flag, they will maintain or replace it from their funds when necessary. She spoke with Holly and asked her to continue to fly the flag provided by the Sunshine Committee to announce a death in our community. She then asked for a vote about returning the flag purchased with the community funds. Jim Sullivan made a motion to return it and Marvin Chynoweth seconded. Motion carried.
• Jan Curtis stated she needs decorations for the Halloween party if anyone has some to loan and/or donate.
• Marvin Chynoweth asked when the Wire Road entrance would be opened and Norm Koch asked why the front gates are still open. Charlie responded that the road will be closed until the trees are removed and it is safe to reopen and that the front gate is open as the back entrance is still closed.
There was no additional business. The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 a.m.
Faye Broughton, Community Secretary
October 5th - Weekly Bingo Resumes
October 7th - Italian Night
October 16th - Shuffleboard Resumes
October 18th - Trip to Carnival Museum
October 30th - Halloween Party and DanceHalloween Party and DanceHalloween Party and DanceHalloween Party and Dance
November 4th - Garage/Bake/Craft Sales
Our website is: www.floridahighlands.com
Our e-mail is : [email protected]
September 16th, 2017 Highlands Community Business Meeting Minutes
November 11th - Veterans’ Day Breakfast
November 14th - NOAA Ops Center Trip
November 23rd - Thanksgiving Potluck
November 26th - Red Hot & Blue Collar Show
December 16th - Christmas Dinner/Dance
Dec 31st - Scotland Yards’ New Year’s Party
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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 either
[email protected] or directly to Sandy Hoff who maintains our directory database.
Barb Geiling, Donna VanWieren, Jo Basile, Anne Traub, Nancy Meech, Betty Thibault, Norma Slemmer, Joan Shaia, Donna Hill
Chris Weegar, Maureen Russo, Nora Spires, Lynda Chynoweth, Mariana Marz, Gloria Marden,
Julia Koch, Sharon Proue, Terri Pawlicki, Helene Stuecklen, Carolyn Fuller, Joan Clapper
Faye Broughton, Barbara O’Neill
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.
John Silva 10/1 Richard Stein 10/2 Christine Rock 10/3 Paul Proue 10/6 Mike Shaughnessy 10/6 Donald Curtis 10/11 Paul Johansen 10/11 Karen Fox 10/12 Greg Sautter 10/12 Gail Lally 10/13 Joe Ceglia 10/16 Don Webb 10/16 Phil Rudegeair 10/21 Richard Shaia 10/22 David Powell 10/23 Gloria Marden 10/24 Pamela Gregory 10/27 Albert Gregory 10/29 Roy Raker 10/29 Rodney Henrion 10/30 Henry Simonetta 10/31
Jack & Barb Harrop 10/1 Roy & Geanne Raker 10/7 Leroy & Carolyn Fuller 10/10 Raymond & Jacqueline Hubbard 10/12 Joe & Nancy Salvaty 10/13 Carl & Margaret Davis 10/14 Jeffrey & Tracy Stevens 10/14 Eugene & Gail Lally 10/18 Jeff & Denise Hamilton 10/26 Jack & Nancy Willard 10/31 Ronald & Jayne Haas 11/6 Herman & Barb Geiling 11/9 Joe & Lorraine Ceglia 11/12 Chick & Nancy Meech 11/12 David & Julia Ann Powell 11/14 Ron & Joyce Flesner 11/16 David & Dee Bruni 11/20 Ed & Nancy Rine 11/22 Greg & Eva Sautter 11/22 Phil & Diane Sabatine 11/24 Phil & Vicki Rudegeair 11/26 Chip & Cindy Barlow 11/27 Mike & Mary Ann Shaughnessy 11/30
Richard Harris 11/2 Nancy Willard 11/2 Pat Haynes 11/4 Jack Willard 11/6 Elizabeth Keresman 11/6 Jacqueline Hubbard 11/8 Linda Slekes 11/8 Bruce Carey 11/11 Carol McCaslin 11/11 Paul Dobbert 11/12 Anne Traub 11/13 Leroy Fuller 11/15 Margaret Harris 11/15 Jeanne Plecenik 11/16 Rick Maris 11/17 Barb Harrop 11/20 Cheryl Henrion 11/21 Mario Rizzo 11/24 Moe Dimaya 11/25 Donna Hills 11/25 Anne Lafontaine 11/26 Barry McCafferty 11/28 Lynda Chynoweth 11/28
Charlie Basile
Lorraine Davenport
Sue Sullivan
Marie Garfinkel
Ann Lafontaine
Beth Impson
Jan Curtis
Ned Sponsler
Ken Coyne
Ken White
Judy Vesely
Valorie Hansen
Chair
Vice Chair
Secretary
Controller
Publicity
Catering
Decorations
Entertainment
Travel
Tickets
Upcoming Social Committee Events
Entertainment Series Ticket Sales Italian Night
Breakfast Tickets for Veterans Red Hot & Blue Collar Entertainers Annual Christmas Dinner/Dance
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The Social Committee normally meets at 1:00 PM on the third Thursday of every
month in the clubhouse library.
Ticket will be sold in the clubhouse lobby between 6:00-7:00 p.m. on the Thursdays, September 28th and October 5th. Even if you wait until the 5th to buy your ticket, please sign up no later than September
1st so we have a solid estimate to support our food purchases and preparation.
As always, we depend on volunteers to prepare and serve food, decorate, sell tickets, and clean up after eating. Please sign up on the list on the bulletin board if you wish to volunteer to help.
Lasagna, Chicken Piccata
Penne Pasta and Meatballs in Sauce,
Sweet Italian Sausage with Grilled Green Peppers & Onions
Green Salad, Rolls, & Assorted Desserts
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It’s time once again to purchase your season tickets for the Social Committee’s Entertainment
Season. This year there are 4 shows scheduled.
The “Series” will run from January 2018 through mid-April and include the following
entertainers:
Saturday, January 27th, “Link Union”
Wednesday, February 14th, “Nicole Sasser”
Saturday, March 10th, “Sugar Band”
Friday, April 13th, “Comedian Jimmie Travis”
Both individual and series tickets will be sold for these shows, so there is no pressure on
anyone to purchase season tickets. However, “perks” are provided to those buying season
tickets. We hope this is a sustainable approach going forward for ensuring predictable
attendance at more expensive shows.
Option Season Ticket for One Person General Admission /
Single Ticket Sales
Reserved Seating Yes, picked at time of purchase.
Yours for all four shows.
No, first come and seated; NO HOLDS allowed earlier on day of show
Pricing $56 Series Price (avg $14 / show) Individual tickets will be priced higher
than $14 each.
Ticket Style
Laminated Series Ticket that lists
table #, seat #, show dates, times
& entertainers
Standard business card size ticket for
a single show
Ticket Sales Window October 2017 - January 20th,
2018 Two weeks prior to show date
Ticket Transfers / Returns All perks & dates transferable but
no returns or refunds
Can do own transfers, but no returns or
refunds by Social Committee
Complimentary cups & ice Available Available
Snacks & Drinks Bring Your Own Bring Your Own
Call Ned Sponsler (see our directory) to schedule when you can
pick up and pay for your tickets.
Please bring a
snack to share
BYOB
Trip to Independent International Showman’s Association
Carnival Museum in Gibsonton
At 11AM Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Cost: $10 for a 1-1/2 Hour Experience
Lunch to Follow
Contact Pat Carey (see directory for phone number)
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Wednesday, October 11th
Serving from 5:00 - 5:30 pm
Both grilled and steamed 1/4 lb. Nathan’s hot dogs are served accompanied by a variety of sides including delicious baked beans.
Top your dogs off with mustard, relish, onions, sauerkraut, or celery salt.
Bring your own or choose from a limited selection of drinks.
Hot Dogs are $2.50 Sodas, Sides and Beans are each $.50
We’ll have the ever popular 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
Please note that the format of the sign-up sheet differs from other events. On Hot Dog Night you are signing up with the NUMBER of HOT DOGS you plan to eat.
For example, if two of you are coming, but if you think you’ll eat 3 hot dogs between you, please place a 3 by your name(s).
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Halloween Costume** Party and Dance
Highlands Clubhouse beginning at 6:00 with
Costume Parade and Judging. Prizes announced
at the music intermission
Music by Fred Campbell (here last Christmas)
Hors d’oeuvres Served **Costumes Are OPTIONAL
Spare Decorations Wanted The Decorating Committee is looking for Halloween decorations, to be used at the Club House for coming events. Christmas is a while away, but before you throw away any large type decorations we are also looking for these. If you have any you would be willing to donate or lend us, it would be appreciated. You can drop off the items in the craft room with a note attached as to who they are from and if they need to be returned after the holiday. Thanks for your help.
Jan Curtis, Social Committee Decorating Committee Chair
SUNSHINE COMMITTEE’S VETERANS' DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
The Sunshine Committee is hosting a breakfast fundraiser on Veterans’ Day, Saturday, November 11th,
from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, french toast, coffee and juice.
The cost is $5.00 per person collected at the door.
Veterans are welcome to eat free of charge. The Social Committee is co-sponsoring the breakfast by assuming the ticket cost for Veterans.
To participate in the breakfast, you must sign up in advance on the signup sheet in the clubhouse. If you are a veteran and would like to eat free, please indicate same on the sheet.
Proceeds from the breakfast will go to the Sunshine Committee for their charitable activities.
Hope to see you at the breakfast.
Highlands Annual Garage Sale Saturday, November 4th
8:00 to 2:00
Been working on cleaning out your garages and closets? It’s that time of the year. Ken White is once again organizing our neighborhood garage sale. He will take care of placing advertisements with local papers, post a large sign at our entrance preceding the event, and
try to organize traffic flow the day of the event.
Concurrently the Sunshine Committee will host its annual bake sale and the Happy Hookers will hold a craft sale in the clubhouse main hall. If you are a resident who would like to be part of the craft sale, contact Judy Vesely.
Our “private pre-sale” for residents is scheduled for Friday, 11/3 from 2:30 to dusk for
those who wish to sell in advance to Highlands residents.
The event will go on rain or shine. Arrow signs will be strategically placed to direct buyers to all areas of the community.
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Sunshine Committee Bake Sale
The Sunshine Committee will be selling baked goods on November 4th while the garage sale is in progress. We are asking everyone in the Highlands to help with contributions for us to sell.
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, sodas, water, and hotdogs.
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 there are 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 shoe boxes that you don’t need, please drop them off in the craft room. They make great traveling containers for the baked goods.
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.
Profits go to directly support the Sunshine Committee’s charitable activities.
If you have any questions, call Barb Geiling or email her at [email protected].
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
An AARP Smart Driver Course is being offered to Highlands Residents, for drivers ages 50 and older. Upon completion, participants should be able to receive a discount on their auto insurance premium. Attendees will have to check with their current insurer as to their eligibility for and how much their discount will be. Discounts are available to the primary driver of a car registered in their name. This means that if you have two cars - a “yours” and “mine” registered separately, each of you is entitled to a separate premium discount on your car. Upon completion of the course, a Smart Driver certificate, valid for three years, is given to each attendee to enable them to obtain a discount.
The cost of the course is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members, payable on the day of the class. So to take maximum advantage of the course, you need to bring your payment, driver’s license, and your AARP card. Pre-registration is required. A sign up sheet is on the bulletin board. Joe Salvaty is the Highlands contact for any questions.
The course is scheduled to start promptly at 10AM and planned to run until 3:30PM with an hour lunch break and random comfort breaks. At the start of class, the instructor Beverly Cogdill will offer the option of skipping the lunch break and working straight through. You are responsible for any drinks, snacks, or lunch that you might require.
Looking for a Contributing Writer to Restart Our “Meet Your Highlands Family” Monthly Feature
For a number of years we had a widely appreciated semi-monthly column “Meet Your Highlands Family” in the Highlands Newsletter. Each column highlighted a different household, providing a description of the featured residents, where they came from, what they enjoy doing, and what drew them to Florida and the Highlands. It was a way for residents to get to know their neighbors.
The job consists of selecting a household for an interview, meeting with the members of a household to gather facts, taking a picture of them, and then summarizing the information into an article for the newsletter. Past write-ups were typically less than 1/2 a page. Some interviewees even helped to write the article.
If you are interested in starting this column back up, or creating a regular column of your own design, please contact either of the Newsletter Editors - Vicki Rudegeair or Chris Weegar.
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Visit to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Aircraft Operations Center opened June 2, 2017
In Lakeland at 11:00 Tuesday, November 14, 2017
1—1/2 Hour Tour with Lunch to Follow
Signup Sheet is on the Clubhouse Bulletin Board
Contact Pat Carey with Any Questions
NOAA’s mission is to understand and predict changes in the Earth’s environment, from the depths of the ocean to the surface of the sun, and conserve and manage our coastal and marine resources. The Aircraft Operations Center has a wide range of 9 specialized manned aircraft with the ability to monitor and deploy weather data.
There will be a 15-20 minute presentation on the NOAA, the NOAA Corps, Line Offices, Aircraft Operations Center, and the Aircraft Missions. After the presentation we will take a tour of the hanger deck and the
aircraft. Elevators are in the building.
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Tickets will go on sale the first
week in November
Remember how YOU LAUGHED when they were here in April ? !
They are returning to the Highlands on Sunday, November 26th at 6:30 pm.
BE SURE TO MARK YOU CALENDAR FOR THIS SHOW!!!
C o m p l e t e l y d i f f e r e n t s h o w / m o r e f u n n y
s t u f f a t t h i s o n e .
Thanks go to Hometown America for sponsoring our newsletter. HTA pays for all printing and web publication charges.
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 Nancy Meech.
Marathons are generally held the first Monday of the month. We start marathon play at 9:00 AM and play straight through until 1:00 PM. 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. Marathon players are encouraged to come early so there is sufficient time to get everyone signed in and games set up so play can begin promptly at 9:00 AM.
The only participant at September’s marathon was Irma.
October’s marathon will be on Monday, October 2nd. Sign-up sheets are posted on the bulletin board several weeks before each marathon.
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RESIDENT TAUGHT ARTS & CRAFTS 10:00AM THURSDAYS
SCHEDULE
OCT 5 STRAW WREATH
OCT 12 GLASS DISH W/NAPKIN
OCT 19 CROCHET TRIVET
OCT 26 MAKING SOAP
NOV 2 MASON JAR SNOWMAN
THESE CRAFTS GENERALLY HAVE A DIFFERENT INSTRUCTOR (RESIDENT) EACH WEEK. SOME CLASSES WILL BE FREE AND OTHERS HAVE A FEE.
PLEASE CHECK THE CLUBHOUSE BULLETIN BOARD FOR SIGN UP LISTS, ITEMS YOU NEED TO BRING, AND COSTS.
DON'T BE SHY. THE TEACHERS WILL SHOW YOU WHAT TO DO.
COME AND HAVE A GOOD TIME!!
NOV 9 LACE ANGELS
NOV 16 BLOCK LIGHTS
NOV 30 SOAP DECORATING
DEC 7 ETCHING WINE GLASSES
DEC 14 WINE CORK COASTERS
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 10:00 AM to noon in the clubhouse. All are invited to play.
Perry Russo Bunco Games are held the second Monday 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 10:00 AM ‘til 11:30 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
Happy Hookers Meet once a week on Wednesdays from 10:00-12:00 to work on yarn and handcraft projects for charity and sometimes ourselves.
Jo Basile
Chair Yoga Meet in the main hall Tuesdays and Thursdays for 45 minutes starting at 9 for gentle exercise guided by video.
Cathy Davis
Pinochle Organized play on Mondays 7—9 PM.
Tennis We meet for tennis every morning except Sunday at 8 AM. Everyone is invited. Gil Rousseau
Bingo is Back! Bingo is every Thursday from 7-9 PM. Doors open at 6:30. Cost is $5.00. Rich Shaia
Lassies’ Cards Wednesday evenings at 6:30 the ladies get together to play cards. Come for the fun! Joan Shaia
Watercolor Sessions Currently suspended while the Arts & Crafts classes are running. Normally meets Thursday at 12:30 resident artists meet to share the joy of art and share water-color tips and techniques. Joan Rodier
Open Games Like-minded folks gather on Sunday evenings at 7:00 PM in the clubhouse card room to play various games. All are welcome.
Norm Koch
Pegs & Jokers Meets every Saturday in the clubhouse at 6:45 PM. New players are always welcome. Sandy Hoff
Bridge We have a small bridge group that tries to get together usually on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. If you’re interested in playing, contact
Pat Carey.
Shuffleboard Returns Meet once a week on Monday mornings at 10:00 AM. We are resuming October 16th. Everybody is welcome.
Karen Liberty & the Impsons
“Soggy Bottoms” Water Aerobics Informal gathering of the ladies for water aerobics Monday thru Friday at 8:00 AM as long as the air temperature is above 60 degrees.
Char Lanius
Koffee Klatch An informal get-together of neighbors for coffee in the clubhouse at 9:00 AM every Saturday that the main room isn’t in use. New residents are especially welcome.
Charlie Basile and Friends
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 5:30 AM.
Dianne Brown
Poker Regular poker games every Wednesday at 6:30 PM in the clubhouse.
Al Rodier
Quilters Anyone wanting to work on their quilts in the clubhouse are encouraged to do so between 1 - 3 PM on Mondays. Lorraine Davenport is available to assist when requested.
Bocce Ball Bocce ball every Saturday morning at 10 AM. Everyone is always welcome. Special invitation to Newbies: We will teach you how to play.
Jim Grib
Pickle Ball In cooler weather we start play at 10AM Wednesday mornings, weather & temperature permitting. Experienced players and novices are all welcome.
Tom Hansen
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“Son” Flowers Bible Study Meets Tuesday Evenings
At 7:00 p.m. In the Craft Room
We are working on a series of self-contained studies and each week is a different topic.
Come and bring your Bibles. All women 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
Ladies Bible Study
“Come, follow me,” says our Lord. That’s what we’re doing as we study the book Touched by the Master’s Hand. This is a real journey into God’s heart, while we are searching our own hearts for understanding!
Come, join us on Tuesday mornings in the library from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ...YOU ARE MOST WELCOME!!
Contact Maureen Russo with any questions.
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Shuffleboard Madness
Weekly Monday games begin October 16th at 10 AM. Singles… doubles… EVERYONE is WECOME & WANTED. Have questions, suggestions or ideas for this year’s play??
Contact Karen Liberty or Beth and Steve Impson
ATTENTION MEN OF THE HIGHLANDS
The Men’s Bible Study: Tuesdays 7-8 PM, Highlands Club House Library.
The Highlands' Men's Bible Study meets at 7:00 PM in the library. We are now in our 6th year and studying “Fruit of the Spirit” based on the book of the same name which contains 48 bible studies by LePeau, Kuhatschek, Eyre, & Scazzero. Everyone is welcome to join us. You don’t have to have a bible background to participate. We
are all learning together about faith and spirituality as we share a common interest in our futures.
Please call Bill Hoff if you have any questions.
Bocce Ball
Bocce ball every Saturday morning at 10 AM. Everyone is always welcome. Special invitation to Newbies: We will teach you how to play.
Jim Grib
Line Dancing for Beginners
Beginner’s Line Dancing will resume in October. Watch for a notice on the bulletin board for the start date and time. Hope to see a good turnout when we organize “The Highland Kickers.” Any questions should be directed to Pam Gregory.
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Happy Hookers
We meet once a week, on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 12:00 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
Yarn of any kind and/or cash donations to buy yarn for our charity projects are always appreciated.
Ping Pong / Table Tennis
We meet Tuesday and Friday mornings from 10:00 AM ‘til 12:00 noon every week in the clubhouse (dance floor). Play is open to anyone interested in Pin Pong, and everyone gets turns playing. We welcome beginners as well as seasoned veterans, guys and gals, to this exciting and fun game. We do NOT play by National Table Tennis Association Rules, but rather by House Rules (Perry’s simple rules). Perry Russo
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.
Charlie Basile and Friends
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
CHAIR YOGA FOR ……. EVERYBODY Clubhouse main hall Starts at 9:00 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday until October.
Gentle Easy to Follow
Effective
Chair Yoga Continues! Open to men and women at no charge. We spend 45 minutes of gentle exercise guided by video. Designed to keep joints healthy and to increase range of
motion. Develop a stronger sense of balance while increasing flexibility.
Contact Cathy Davis with any questions at [email protected].
QUILTERS
Just a reminder that all quilters have the availability to use the craft room on Mondays from 1:00 p.m. Gather your unfinished projects, call a few other quilters and enjoy the craft room. Use this opportunity to meet other quilters, see their projects and chat. Also a great place to lay out your quilts and layer your quilt. This is open quilting time, so let’s go and enjoy! If you are looking for help with a quilt, I am happy to answer any of your questions.
Lorraine Davenport, Quilt Instructor
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The Highlands speed limit applies to
everyone who drives through the Highlands. No exceptions.
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.
Open Games
If you’re interested in playing a variety of games, come join us on Sunday evenings at 7:00 PM 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.
Norm Koch
Bingo meets every Thursday at 7:00 PM. Cards only $5.00. Everyone is welcome.
Volunteers are needed to ensure that Bingo games continue. We need workers and callers. Contact: Rich Shaia.
COME JOIN US!!!!
Bingo
The Bingo Committee
• Pinochle on Monday nights • Open miscellaneous games on Sunday evenings • Pegs & Jokers on Saturday nights
• Poker Wednesday evenings • Ladies Cards on Wednesday evenings • Bridge on a Wednesday evening once a month
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
Card Players
There are several opportunities to play cards regularly at the Highlands Clubhouse. They include:
Pinochle
Interested in playing Pinochle? Come to the Clubhouse Monday nights at 7PM. All experienced players are welcome. Come and have some fun.
Weekly Poker
What would an active adult community be without regular poker games? We meet on Wednesday evenings in the clubhouse and start promptly at 6:30 p.m.
Monthly Bridge
We have a monthly bridge game established, usually on the second Wednesday evening of the month - but subject to change based on player availability. What we’d really like to do, is have more than one table. If you enjoy bridge, or have played in the past but are a bit rusty, please give me a call and let me know you are interested. When I’m scheduling the next month’s play, I’ll check to see if you want to play and your availability.
Pat Carey
Trash Pickup and Recycling
Trash Pick-up: scheduled for Mondays and Thursdays. Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day are scheduled holidays when pickup isn’t scheduled. When there is no pickup, customers may put out double the amount of trash on the next scheduled pickup day.
Recycling (curbside program): Aluminum & metal cans, clear, green & brown glass bottles and jars, all plastic (except #6) and glass containers, and paper and cardboard may be left in labeled, rigid, reusable containers at the curb very early on the first and third Wednesday each month.
Newspapers: A recycling bin for newspaper and other printed materials stands outside our clubhouse behind the kitchen. All types of printed paper such as newspaper, phone books, catalogs, and books. Cardboard from boxes is also acceptable as long as the box is broken down so that it lies flat. The payment made for papers is paid to the Highlands Residents’ Community Treasury.
Yard refuse: Call Holly if you wish to have HTA staff pick up lawn refuse you’ve created during a yard clean-up. If you’ve had professionals clean-up your yard, they should remove the refuse as part of their service.
Submitting Items for Publication: As always, thanks are extended to those who contributed information for
this month’s issue. All articles and updates should be sent to [email protected] or deposited in the
box on the clubhouse bulletin board no later than the 20th of the month preceding publication. Every effort is
made to include all submissions, but occasionally omissions will occur. Your understanding is appreciated. Comments
and articles submitted anonymously are ignored. Please note that items submitted for the newsletter are subject
to editing for spelling, grammar, brevity and propriety.
Newsletter Delivery Via Email: Instead of waiting for a black and white copy to be delivered to your door,
you can now receive your newsletter in your email mailbox. It’s as simple to arrange as making a phone call to Chris
Weegar or Vicki Rudegeair, or sending a request by email to [email protected]. Once a request is
made, you will be able to: 1) to read a color copy of the newsletter at whatever magnification your computer will
allow, 2) see the newsletter the day it is printed (1-3 days before it would have been delivered, 3) lessen the load
on the newsletter distributor for your block, and 4) save some trees and expense. Please give it a try. If you don’t
like the service, you can always go back to porch delivery.
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Resident Information for the Directory
LAST NAME:
STREET ADDRESS:
Email Address: Telephone Number:
First Name—Resident #1 Date of Birth (mm/dd)
First Name—Resident #2 Date of Birth (mm/dd)
Wedding Anniversary
Special Occasion
If you are a NEW resident, have a change for the “RESIDENT DIRECTORY,” and/or want your special dates acknowledged in the newsletter, please complete the form above and give it to Sandy Hoff or email your information to [email protected].
New delivery option
New
Contributions for Causes
Food Pantry of Zephyrhills
Canned and other non-perishable items can be dropped off in the clubhouse for delivery to the Food Pantry of Zephyrhills. What started as a Christmas project by the Sunshine Committee has turned into a year round collection effort. There is a basket for donations in the main meeting room, just inside the double doors from the lobby. Sunshine Committee members empty and deliver goods left on a regular basis.
Meals on Wheels Papers and bottles/cans can be brought to the East Pasco Meals on Wheels, 38145 15th Avenue, Zephyrhills (813) 782-7859. They have someone manning the collections from 7 - 11 am, but trailers are available for drop-offs 24 hours a day. Directions are 301 South to 15th Avenue, left on 15th, down two blocks to the facility. It's at the corner of 15th Avenue and 8th Street.
Habitat for Humanity and Reuse of Clothing Bring your used aluminum cans to Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran Church, 37015 Orange Valley Lane, Dade City (Corner of Fort King Road and Clinton). The Church recycles aluminum cans for HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. A recycling container stands next to the dumpster in the parking lot across the street from the church. They also have weekly free meals for the poor where they distribute donated used clothing.
Gulfside Regional Hospice Contributions such as clothing, household goods, and furniture are accepted for their thrift shop just to the south of our main entrance across US 301. They are open for donations Monday thru Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Ronald McDonald House Aluminum can tabs are being collected in a box located in the craft room (previously in the lobby by the map table). John Williams on Country Club monitors the box and sends on the tabs to benefit Ronald McDonald House when justified by the quantity. Help is deeply appreciated.
Library Donations We are proud of our library and welcome your donations. However, since space is limited we cannot accept the following items:
Encyclopedias text books reference books magazines older than 3 months outdated travel or tour books appliance manuals VCR movie tapes
Thank you! Your cooperation is appreciated.
Library Committee
Pasco Sheriff’s Office, Contact Numbers in Pasco County For Non-Emergency Calls in Dade City ………(352) 518-5000
Toll Free…………….(800) 843-2861 EMERGENCY ………… 911
Ticket Sales for Social Committee
Sponsored Highlands Events
Unless stated otherwise on event flyers or newsletter ads, tickets for all Social Committee sponsored events are sold at the clubhouse on Thursday nights before bingo and before Community meetings which are held on the third Saturday of each month. Cash payment is preferred, but checks made out to the Community Treasurer, Jim Sullivan, are acceptable.
When tickets are sold, a ticket is required to participate in any part of the event.
All ticket sales are final. No refunds will be issued but you are free to “transfer” or sell your ticket to other homeowners. An alternative is to have someone turn in your ticket and get meals “to go” when you or someone in your party are unable to attend.
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1 Open Games 7PM
2 Trash Pickup Mahjongg Marathon 9AM
Quilting Time 1PM
Pinochle 7PM
3 Chair Yoga 9AM Mahjong 9:30 Ping Pong 10AM Bible Study 10AM
Son Bible Study 7PM Men’s Bible Stdy 7PM
4 Recyclables Pickup Happy Hookers 10AM Lassies Cards 6:30 Poker 6:30
5 Trash Pickup Chair Yoga 9AM Arts & Crafts 10AM Ticket Sales 6PM Bingo 7PM
6 Ping Pong 10AM Mahjongg 1PM
7 Koffee Klatch 9AM Bocce Ball 10AM
ITALIAN NIGHT DINNER
6:00
Pegs & Jokers 6:45
8 Open Games 7PM
9 Trash Pickup Mahjongg 1PM Quilting Time 1PM
Pinochle 7PM
10 Chair Yoga 9AM Mahjong 9:30 Ping Pong 10AM Bible Study 10AM
Son Bible Study 7PM Men’s Bible Stdy 7PM
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Happy Hookers 10AM
Hot Dog Night 5:00
Lassies Cards 6:30 Poker 6:30
12 Trash Pickup
Chair Yoga 9AM Arts & Crafts 10AM Bingo 7PM
13 Ping Pong 10AM Mahjongg 1PM
14 Koffee Klatch 9AM Bocce Ball 10AM Pegs & Jokers 6:45
15 Open Games 7PM
16 Trash Pickup Shuffleboard 10AM
Mahjongg 1AM Quilting Time 1PM
Pinochle 7PM
17 Chair Yoga 9AM Mahjong 9:30 Ping Pong 10AM Bible Study 10AM
Son Bible Study 7PM Men’s Bible Stdy 7PM
18Recyclables Pickup
Happy Hookers 10AM
Carnival Museum Trip
Lassies Cards 6:30 Poker 6:30
19 Trash Pickup
Chair Yoga 9AM Arts & Crafts 10AM Social Committee Meeting 1PM in the library
Ticket Sales 6PM Bingo 7PM
20 Ping Pong 10AM Mahjongg 1PM (poolside) 5-7PM
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Community Meeting 9AM
Bocce Ball 10AM Pegs & Jokers 6:45
22 Open Games 7PM
23 Trash Pickup Shuffleboard 10AM Mahjongg 1PM Quilting Time 1PM
Pinochle 7PM
24 Chair Yoga 9AM Mahjong 9:30 Ping Pong 10AM Bible Study 10AM
Son Bible Study 7PM Men’s Bible Stdy 7PM
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Happy Hookers 10AM Lassies Cards 6:30 Poker 6:30
26 Trash Pickup Chair Yoga 9AM Arts & Crafts 10AM Ticket Sales 6PM Bingo 7PM
27 Ping Pong 10AM Mahjongg 1PM
28 Koffee Klatch 9AM Bocce Ball 10AM Pegs & Jokers 6:45
29 Open Games 7PM
30 Trash Pickup Shuffleboard 10AM Mahjongg 1PM Quilting Time 1PM Pinochle 7PM Halloween Party with Dancing
6:00PM
31 Chair Yoga 9AM Mahjong 9:30 Ping Pong 10AM Bible Study 10AM Son Bible Study 7PM Men’s Bible Stdy 7PM
Monday thru Saturday at 8AM tennis players meet on the
courts to play.
Gil Roussseau
Outside walkers meet every day
at 5:30 AM
Dianne Brown
Informal gathering for water aerobics Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM
Char Lanius
Walkers directed by DVD meet Monday thru Saturday at
7:30 am in the clubhouse
Deb Riss
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