Volume 3, Number 12 HAWTHORNE AT LEESBURG December 16, 1994

HAWTHORNESECURITYOur Security Force

plays an important rolehere at Hawthorne. Theyhave been a part of ourcommunity Slnce theopening in 1973. We have

corne to depend on them for not onlyfeeling secure in our homes but alsoto know that each and every personinvolved with Security is licensedby three separate state agencies.They are Emergency MedicalTechnician (EMT's as we know them),Basic fire fighting, and proprietarysecurity officer.

The standards required forthese licenses require a minimum ofover 300 hours of basic trainingplus recertification updates. Manyof our Security personnel have hadmore advanced training than whatHawthorne actually requires.

It is reassuring to know thatin an emergency you not only get afamiliar face, but you get someonewho is trained and certified toassist you.

Hawthorne has a superior firesafety record. We have never lost ahorne to a fire.

If you are in need of Securityfor emergency purposes, you can callthem by pressing your horne'semergency button. If you are able,

it is always wise to follow up witha phone call. The number to call is728-3473. Do not call 91l.Security will respond immediatelyand assess the situation.

"THANKS" Security for beingthere.

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!It's a YAM - 18 lb 7 OZ, 17"

long and a circumference of 21".

Congratulations to Mary Tarbayand her husband Tony. Their Yam wasgrown in Hawthorne's garden and is arecord for the state of Florida andis now registered with Dr. JimStephens, Professor of Horticultureand Science at the AgricultureCenter in Tavares.

This Yam was on display at theActivity Fair, and anyone that sawit was amazed.

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FROM THEPROGRAMOFFICEThis year's

Activity Fair wasattended by many, and the Bake Sale

was a success making $149.50 whichwill go towards the purchase oftablecloths for the Clubhousedinners. Thanks to all for workinghard to make this a big turnout dayeven though the weather was not toeveryone's liking. Once again itwas televised for those at home.And, we will rebroadcast theActivity Fair on December 21 so youwill have a chance to be thereagaln.

There were 87 activitiesparticipating this year which madefor lots and lots of nlce doorprizes. The door prizes wereawarded at the end of the Fair andeveryone had a good time getting infront of the TV Camera to give awaystheir particilar prize.

This year's Fair was spreadthroughout the Clubhouse utilizingthe main Auditorium, the Lemon Room,the Lime Room, and the Palm Room.We opened all the sliding doors andit made for one big busy place.The Ceramic class was working awayin the Craft Room. Lots of peoplemilling about made it a fun time.

As far as the ThanksgivingDinner - I would like to say "I'mSorry." It certainly was adisappointment to many and that isnot the way it was planned. Iplanned a dinner for our communityin hopes that you could share theholiday meal with othersespecially those that are alone.Please accept my apology for thisday. Next year we will plan onhaving our ole faithful "RainbowCaterers."

These are busy times forHawthorne. Make sure you read yourHawthorne Happenings to find outwhat is going on.

This Sunday, the 18th,Christmas Vespers is at 3 PM, and at7:30 PM there will be a PianoConcert featuring Grant Moffet.

Grant Moffett, age 16, is thegrandson of the late DorothyZimmerman. He started his pianostudies at. the age of four at~he~i6ti C611ege~ Grant hasperformed with numerous symphoniesincluding the Chicago SymphonyOrchestra, Fox River Valley Symphony

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Orchestra, and many more. In 1990he went to the Moscow Conservatoryln Russia for piano studies andperformances. Please plan to attendthis concert. You won't bedisappointed.

Sunday night he will performthe following:SCARLATTI

Sonata ln D Minor, L.413Sonata In B-flat Major, L. 396

BEETHOVENSonata No. 3 in C Major, Ope 2No.3Allegro Con brioAdagioScherzo: AllegroAllegro assasi

CHOPINEtudesop. 10 Nop.3 in E MajorOp. 10 No. 12 in C Mlnor

CHOPINPolonaise in F-sharp Minor,Ope 44It just goes on and on. There

is no end to the events going onhere at Hawthorne. We urge each andeveryone of you to participate inone way or the other.

January 10th will be a day youmust mark your calendar for so youdon't forget. We will be having ourannual "Health Fair". This yearFlorida Hospital Waterman will bejoining us. LRMC and the OcalaHeart Institute will also be here.This will be the day when you canget checked from head to toe. Youwill also have a chance to win doorprizes. Lunch will be availabe fora small fee. Plan to join us in theClubhouse from 11 AM to 2 PM.

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RESIDENT NEWSThe Leesburg Art Association

held their Fall show last month andseveral of our residents were amongthe wiriners. Flo Meuse won an"Award of Distinction," whileDorothy Noren, and Lorraine Thomas

won "Honorable Mentions."Congratulati6ns we here at·Hawthorne are proud of you.

Received word that Jane Currymarried Herbert Hamilton on November26 and they will reside at 108Avocado Cove. Contratulations toyou both.

(If youwould like toOffice know

have some news youshare, Let the Programand, we will inform

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FROM THE HEALTHCORNERLast month we talked

about Weight Lifting. Asan added footnote and

quoted from the Florida Magazine ofthe Orlando Sentinel, October 23,1994, "Researchers have been puttingold folks through weight workoutsand have found out they can beregular Arnie Schwarzeneggers."They have increased their musclestrength up to 300%. A 95 year oldperson can be made as strong aspeople in their 50's. Some elderlypeople bound to wheelchairs andwalkers have been able to toss themaway.

The following is a list of tenthings that get better as you getolder:1. It gets easier to quit smoking.2. Your perspiration will be less

odoriferous.3. Your teeth become less

sensitive.4. Wounds heal with smaller scars,

"a definite plus for anyonecontemplating plastic surgery."

5. PMS disappears after menopause.6. If you haven't developed lupus

by late mid-life "you'reprobably not going to."

7. Researchers found that 74% ofwomen age 65 and older engagedin weekly sexual activitiescompared with 68% of women ages18 - 26 claims the Janus Report.

8. People who join organizationslike the AARP can look forwardto getting discounts on

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prescription drugs.9. The tendency to get seasick

usually lessens with age.10. Your toenails grow more slowly.(Source - Longevity Magazine, Oct. 23, 1994 - FloridaMagazine)

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EDITOR'S COLUMNI would like to take this

opportunity to wish everyone a"Happy Holiday Season."

Also, thank you for yoursupport and assistance this pastyear. Things just seem to getbigger and better here at Hawthorne,and I am glad that I'm part of yourcommunity.

And, at the same time, I wouldlike to encourage those of you whohave not participated in ClubHawthorne to do so. Our communityhas so much to offer each individualespecially those of you who arealone and want something to do.Here at Hp.wthornethere if!~sJ~_IIl~thingfor everyone. If you did not have achance to visit our "Activity Fair"and would like to get familiar withour events and activities, give theProgram Office a call. I know wehave something that would suit yourneeds.

NEWS BITRichard and Geraldine Jeannotte

went to Disneyland and met someonefrom Hawthorne. Well, that someonetold them all about Hawthorne andsuggested they come up and take alook for themselves. They did andare now residing at 101 ValenciaCove. How's that for a salespitch! !!

I also just found out thatthere is another second generationin the park. Joanne and Alan Hoytof 180 Azalea Trail. Joanne'sFather, Marcell, and MillieDeWaelshe (still living in

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Hawthorne) were also residents ofHawthorne.

In future issues we will letyou know who else is related atHawthorne. You will be amazed athow many families are related.

********************At our Christmas Bazaar the

Charity Doll Club had a raffle andthe winners were:1st Choice - Jan Maxson - Lavenderset of dolls.2nd Choice - Mimi Mahr - Crib andDoll3rd Choice - Helen Guy - Bride Doll4th Choice - Marje Krupp - Doll inPink5th Choice - Marge Wilson - Boy Dollin Tux

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HELP MATESWe are happy to report that our

Help Mates Program is working. Ourvolunteers are eager to help and thecalls have been coming in. ChuckBaker is the Chairman and has hishelpers reaching out to helpothers.

If you need help - whether itbe figuring out your checkbook orwriting a letter or whatever, justcall Chuck Baker at;"728-8938. Hewill contact someone to get in touchwith you.

Thank you Helpmates for yourcontinued service in our community.

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TALK ABOUT MEDALSEvery year the Golden Age Games

are played. Sanford started hostingtheir games 20 years ago and at thattime they were the only suchcompetition. Sanford's Golden AgeGames is one of 32 similarcompetitions for seniors around thestate and one of hundreds in the

nation.The top five finishers in each

category qualified for the FloridaSenior Garnesheld in Bradenton fromNovember 28 to December 4. Therethe athletes qualify for NationalSenior Sports Class IV next May inSan Antonio.

There were approximately 2,000participants in the games and one ofthem was our very OWR Cor Feenstra.

You might have seen Cor'spicture in the Orlando Sentinel inhis sailboat - number 44. The racestarted at 1:26 with the winds calm.At the first mark the sailboats wereneck and neck. At -the third markCor was in the lead. By the fourthmark Cor was in front, half a minuteahead. Cor's finish time was 2:17.

Cor and his wife Maria have wonmany medals both Gold and Silver.In 1994 at the October 15 Big SunSeniors Garnesheld in Ocala, Cor wonthree Gold and one Bronze, Maria wonfour Gold all .in the Swimmingcompetition.

In the November 10, 1994Sanford Golden Age Games, Cor wonone Gold, Three Silver, and oneBronze in Swimming and one Gold inSailing and One Gold and One Silverin Canoeing. Maria won two Gold,one Silver and one Bronze inSwimming. WOW I'm tired justlisting all these medals!.

Congratulations Cor and Maria -once again you have made us proud.

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AARP 1775NEWS AND NOTESYour AARP Chapter has been very

busy this month and working hard toprovide something extra to those inneed for the Holidays. The annualChristmas Party was held for theLeesburg Nursing HorneResidents andDoris Martin and her helpers haveindeed, worked hard. to provide aChri~tmas Dinner~giftsand a greatprogram for the residents.

At the December Board Meetingthe following Community

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organizations were approved toreceive a donation to help them asthey in turn provide service tothose in need: The Boys and GirlsClub of Leesburg, Hawthorne VFW,Leesburg Food Bank, Leesburg HighSchool ROTC Program, Lake CountyDial A Teacher Program, TheSalvation Army and the HawthorneKitchen Band.

The annual Luminaire Sales tohelp light up our community onChristmas Eve are in progress. Youwill be able to pick up your kits inthe Maintenance Area on December 19from 10 to 12 Noon and on December20 from 9 to 12 Noon. You willbegin to burn the Luminaires atDusk. We hope all HawthorneResidents will take part an thisprogram.

A Holiday Luncheon followed bythe General Monthly AARP Meeting isanother way to bring the HolidaySpirit to our community. At thismeeting the Installation of the 1995Officers takes place. The list ofofficers for the 1995 year are asfollows: Fresident,Barbara Frank,Vice President, Bob Ault; Secretary,Lou Blount, Treasurer, Dick Sayles.Board Members are Charles Baublitz,Dean Goodell, Beryle Dylewski, AlTrundle, Mary Garcia, GraceWhitecar, Doris Martin, DorothySayles, Bob Pratt. OutgoingPresident, Bill Caley, will serve onthe Board for a year in an advisorycapacity. Dick Blount will head the1995 Nominating Committee assistedby Vivian Simcoe, Roland Dumont,Jean Langston and Willie Lee.

Your AARP Chapter is lookingforward to an eventful 1995 andhopes to bring extended services toour community. More details will beprovided in January.

AARP 1775 wishes to extendSeasons Greetings to each and everymember of our great community andwishes a Blessed and Happy New Yearto each of YOU!!!

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FLORIDA CRITTERSCaterpillars - w~'ve all s~en

those fuzzy little thlngs crosslngthe road at one time or another.Well handling some of these insectsmay ~ause intense bu~ning pain ~ueto the insect's splnes becomlnglodged in the skin. Severity ofsymptoms depends on the matu~ity ?fthe insects, the vlctlm ssensitivity to the spines, and thenumber of spines embedded in theskin. Symptoms can include swellingof the lymph nodes, nausea, severeheadache, weakness and shock-likesymptoms.

Symptoms usually appear withintwo hours after contact. SEEKMEDICAL ATTENTION IF THESE SYMPTOMSDEVELOPl The most common symptomsare redness, swelling and l?calizedpain. NEVER RUB SITE. Splnes canbe removed from the skin by applyingScotch (or adhesive) tape to theaffected area and quickly removingit.

Three caterpl~iars to look outfor are: (1) Saddleback - mostlybrown with a light green back with abrown spot (saddle), has spinesarranged in groups on its body, (2)Lo Caterpillar - two inches long,pale green with yellow spines andred yellow strip, is a stingingcaterpillar with tufts of hollowspine like hairs connected to venomcelIs, (3) Puss Caterpillar - the ~ostcommon poisonous Florldacaterpillar, is one ~nch lon~ wit~ awhite-tan color wlth splne-llkehairs covering its body.

DEATH NOTICESRoy·TownhilT Nov. 9

FEATURED RESIDENTOne

featuredof our residentsIn the November

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Rotary Club of Tavares Newsletter.He also had some billing in theOrlando Lake Sentinel, November 17thissue.

William R. Jones, better knownas "B.J." The Hobo Clown hasentertained folks for the majorityof his life. He started his circuslife at the age of 12 cleaning thebleachers and watering the animals.B.J. has performed with RinglingBrothers, and the Clyde BeattyCircus.

B.J. is still doingperformances with Ringling Brothersand also entertains at the localhospital, nursing homes, and doesprivate parties. B.J. is in his83rd year and still keeping verybusy.

B.J. has made a lot of peoplesmile over the years and the kidsjust love him. Keep up the goodwork B.J. We love yal

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In January (Thursday, 26th) weare having a clinc headed by a nursefrom VNA to help you deal withdepression. They are able to take10 people. ];.fyou are interestedyou can call Sandy in the ProgramOffice at 360-6213. Names will bekept confidential.

IMPORTANT NOTICETHERE WILL BE NO TRASH PICKUP

MONDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS AND· THEMONDAY AFTER NEW YEARS. THURSDAYPICKUP ONLY .