Forest ParkNewsletter

November 2019www.forestparkonline.com

Forest Park, N. Ft. Myers, FL

Editor: Julie SeubertEmail: fpsocialnews@gmail.com

Published by:Community Media

P.O. Box 1023 Venice, FL 34284 For advertising information Call - 941-375-3699

WELCOME BACK TO PARADISE

Photo compliments of Joe Flores

2 3

SOCIAL CLUB OFFICERSRobyn Johnson, President

Julie Seubert, Vice PresidentSharon Tybor, Vice President

Joyce Hines, SecretaryPat Schuren, Treasurer

SOCIAL CLUBBy: Julie Seubert

WELCOME BACK!! Or if this is your first year in Forest Park, a big FIRST TIME WELCOME!! I trust that everyone had a great last few months whether you stayed here in Forest Park or you traveled to other locations. I have heard that it’s been a hot and humid summer in Florida. Well, it’s been cold and rainy here in Wisconsin. The only nice month we had was July!!

Lots of activities are getting started this month and your Social Club Officers are excited to begin our new season. Please review the calendar to find the event that you wish to participate in and find the scheduled date and time. Also look for information in future newsletters.

We started out with our Halloween Party – I hope everyone had a Spooktacular time.

Our first event for November is our Famous Hot Dog Dinner beginning on November 4th at 5:30. Karaoke will again start up beginning at 6:00. On November 11th our Veterans Day event will be held. November 21st is our visit to the Sugar Cane Fields. On November 27th the Craft Club invites anyone who would like to help decorate the inside of the Clubhouse and on November 29th you are all invited to help decorate the outside of the Clubhouse and grounds.

The holiday season is fast approaching. As we begin to make plans and preparations for celebrations with family and friends, I’d like to say Thank You for living with our community spirit, and we look forward to a winter season full of much to be thankful for.

FUTURE DATES FOR THIS SEASONNOVEMBER

4 – Hot Dog Dinner & Karoake7 – Sing-A-Long with Ellen8 - Men’s Koffee Klatsch11 – Veteran’s Day lunch14 – Board of Directors Meeting @ 9:0016 – Bloodmobile 10:00 – 2:0018 - Karoake 6:00 to 9:0021 - Sugar Cane Tour21 – General Membership Meeting @ 7:0029 – Decorate outside of Clubhouse

DECEMBER2 – Hot Dog Dinner and Karoake6 – Social Club Informational Meeting – 10:0011 – Holiday Dinner w/Calendar Girls12 – Board of Directors Meeting @9:0014 - Craft Club Breakfast19 – General Membership Meeting @ 7:0023 – Christmas Kart Parade31 – New Years Eve Party

JANUARY2 - Undecorate outside grounds3 - Koffee Klatch – 9:006 - Hot Dog Dinner and Karoake8 - Meet the Candidates9 - General Election 11 - Welcome Back Dinner16 - Board of Directors Meeting17 - Sugar Cane Tour20 - Karoake23 - General Membership Meeting25 - Entertainment Show31 - Dance with Jerry Burton The events above are the events that are sponsored by

the Social Club. Many of the activities in the Park will begin in November. Each month the Activity Leader will publish their schedule in the Newsletter. Also, all events will be on the calendar each month. If you have any questions on any event, please contact one of the Social Club Directors.

3

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENTBy: Mary Kurucz, President

Hello from Forest Park to all our residents. Quite a few residents have returned already due to chill up north. We are still having 80- and 90-degree weather, HOWEVER THE WONDERFUL GULF BREEZE makes it more comfortable.

By now I hope everyone has heard about the picture directory being organized. I find it very embarrassing when talking to people and I remember their face but can’t remember their name. LET’S HELP PUT FACE AND NAME TOGETHER.

REMINDER: All who get their pictures taken by photographer get a FREE 8 x 10 picture and a free copy of the directory. To make it much easier we have appointment times in November and then again more in March. Call the office and schedule your time slot for the November scheduling (pictures will back by Christmas.) Times for March pictures being taken will be announced at a later date. And the picture directories will be here before the snowbirds return up North.

The other evening, I drove around several communities

in our local area, looking around for possible ideas to improve Forest Park. I must be prejudice but Forest Park was the best I saw. Thanks to our two maintenance men Joe Flores and Ivan Taylor. You two are the best, your work shows your love for the park and it is not just a job. Ken Parsels and his wife Joyce painted all the yellow and white lines on our streets and parking spaces around buildings. Ken, you better take real good care of your wife; not many women would assist in this large project in 80- 90 degrees temperature, she is a real keeper.

Volunteers make this park “SPECIAL”. Recently, the

need for volunteers was announced at our meeting in the spring and also on our social meeting sites. The response was wonderful. We had a group that worked diligently on our rules and regulations this summer and propose changes in language to clarify and update the document.

On the personal level, HELPING HANDS, we have had safety watch checking out things at night. If everyone would help them by putting the “green tree stickers” on your cars, it would identify that you belong in the park. Our Helping Hands program is a great help your neighbor kind of thing and we need more volunteers for that. So far, a neighbor was helped trimming a bush out of control, taking a neighbor who did not own a golf cart for a golf cart ride around the park and one really good neighbor

helped unload a whole rental truck. And I’m sure there are many more I don’t know about. We have a list of volunteers at the office, call the office if you wish to join the list and specify type of things you would be willing to do.

Looking forward to seeing everyone soon.

WELCOME HOME FRIENDS…….PLEASE stop by the office to sign in and provide

any updates. This becomes very important during an emergency or with issues concerning your property in Forest Park. We look forward to seeing everyone back in the park!!

HEALTH AND WELFAREBy Mary Gibson

Bloodmobile will be here Saturday, November 16th from 10:00 to 2:00. Watch for sign-up sheet in the back of the Clubhouse.

4 5

LAWN MOWING HOURS7 AM to 11 PM June 1 through August 31st and 8 AM to 11 PM September 1st through May 1st.

NEWSLETTER ARTICLESBy: Julie Seubert

All articles should be sent to me at: fpsocialnews@gmail.com by the 12th of each month for the following month’s newsletter. I would appreciate you writing your information in the email in place of an attachment. Any questions or concerns, please email me at the above address or call me at 715-571-4246.

2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORSAND MEMBERSHIP MEETING DATES

Oct. 17, 2019 Board Meeting 9 AMOct. 24, 2019 Membership Meeting 7 PM Nominating Committee Apt.Nov. 14, 2019 Board Meeting 9 AMNov. 21, 2019 Membership Meeting 7 PM BOD Nominations OPENDec. 12, 2019 Board Meeting 9 AMDec. 19, 2019 Membership Meeting 7 PMDec. 26, 2019 Cutoff date for candidate names to be printed on ballot 12 PMJan. 8, 2020 Meet the Candidates Night 7 PMJan. 9, 2020 General Election 12-2 PMJan. 16, 2020 Board Meeting 9 AMJan. 23, 2020 Membership Meeting 7 PMFeb. 20, 2020 Board Meeting 9 AMFeb. 27, 2020 Membership Meeting 7 PMMar. 19, 2020 Board Meeting 9 AM Mar. 26, 2020 Membership Meeting 7 PMApr. 16, 2020 Board Meeting 9 AMApr. 23, 2020 Membership Meeting 7 PM

BRYANT HIGH EFFICIENCY AIR CONDITIONERS!

2 TON……………..$3600 2.5 TON……………..$3700

3 TON……………..$3900 4 TON……………..$4200

Installation includes at no additional cost*: HONEYWELL DIGITAL T-STAT ALL PERMIT FEES

3 YR LABOR/10 YEAR PARTS NEXT DAY INSTALLS AVAIL.

*Includes unit & heater, anchored to existing slab & electric.

PROUDLY SERVICING YOUR AREA FOR 28 YRS!

Custom Cooling & Heating, Inc.

NEW CUSTOMER COUPONS

*$20 OFF – Service Call*

If your A/C system is not running or not cooling, call

us! 24/7 service and we arrive on time! We service

ALL Makes/Models with NO pressure sales!

*MUST PRESENT COUPON* EXPIRES 12/31/18

239-731-5545

We are NOW Official NEST PRO INSTALLERS! Get a 5 yr. Warranty With Our Installation!

Coolie Cash Contest

For every 10 A/C’s we sell, we will give away a $500 check!

To enter the contest: *Buy a new A/C from us *Installed 10/1/18-4/30/19 *Submit contest entry form

See install packet for full info!

CAC042699

FREE UNIT REPLACEMENT ESTIMATES!

If your old unit is not working well, let us get you a great price

to replace it. We offer highefficiency 14 SEER AC systems.

*AC System Install Includes: LG DISPLAY DIGITAL T-STAT ALL PERMIT FEES 3 OR 5 YR LABOR WARRANTY 10 YR PARTS WARRANTY NEXT DAY INSTALLS AVAIL.

*Includes AC Unit & Heater, anchored to existing slab & electric. (New slab, duct work, stands etc. at Addt’l cost)

Custom Cooling & Heating, Inc.

NEW CUSTOMER COUPONS

*$20 OFF – Service Call*

If your A/C system is not running or not cooling, call

us! 24/7 service and we arrive on time! We service

ALL Makes/Models with NO pressure sales!

*MUST PRESENT COUPON* EXPIRES 4/30/20

239-731-5545

Buy a New Unit and get a chance to ***WIN A NEW UV LIGHT***

(RETAIL $750.00 – NO CASH VALUE)

To Enter the Contest:

Purchase a new A/C system Installed between 10/1/19 – 4/30/20 Submit contest entry form

**Ask our tech or check your installation packet for full contest rules**

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY HOURSThe office will be closed November 28th & 29th in

observance of Thanksgiving.There will be no maintenance service

available on Thanksgiving Day.Trash pickup will be as regularly

scheduled on Friday.Happy Thanksgiving to you and your

families!

A NOTE FROM ALL CLUBS FOREST PARK HAS GONE GREEEN!!

Please REMEMBER to bring your own place setting for “ALL” park

dinners, and your own cup for “ALL” Koffee Klatsch and Planning Forum Meetings. A place setting consists of a plate, napkin, silverware and cup or glass. THANK YOU!!!

JUST A REMINDER………NO CAR PORT SALES

It was decided last spring to discontinue the December Carport Sales due to lack of people participating. We will still be having one on February 1st. So mark you calendars and start cleaning out your closets!!

5

FOREST PARK CALENDARThe calendar of events is handled by Gail Ford. You

can view the calendar anytime and see the most current information at the follow website: www.forestparkonline.com. This also allows you to view it in various formats, i.e., weekly, monthly, etc. Please contact Gail for calendar changes at gailford39@gmail.com or call her at 603-440-5122.

EMAIL ADDRESSES FOR FOREST PARK NOTIFICATIONS

The Forest Park Office sends occasional communications from the office to the residents. If you would like to add your email address to our database to receive notifications, announcements, etc., please call the office at 239-543-1155 between 9 – noon or send an email to fppoainc@gmail.com indicating that you would like to be added to our database. You might have heard people talking about E-MAIL BLAST. Well, if you want to receive them you must give us your e- mail address.

10%OFF

Free EstimatesCOMMUNITYROOFING OF FLORIDA, INC.

Lic# CCC1330642"Proudly Serving Your Community"

800-511-2517800-511-2517

100%Maintenance Free Roofs!

We Do AllRoof Overs, Roof CoatingsRoof Repairs & Inspections on all Manufactured Homes

www.CommunityRoof.comLifetime Warranty on Labor & Materials!

A+ Rated

facebook5 Star Rated

HOT DOG DINNER/KARAOKEHosted by Social Club

Our first Hot Dog Dinner of the season will be Monday November 4th from 5:30 – 6:00. Come on out for a Grilled Hot Dog w/fixings, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Chips, Iced Tea and lemonade for a donation of $5.00.

Karaoke will be from 6:00 to 9:00. Come join in on some fun or sit back and listen to some of Forest Park’s talented singers. Karaoke is on every 1st and 3rd Monday.

OH….AND REMEMBER TO BRING SMALL BILLS AND YOUR OWN PLACE SETTING.

6 7

WELCOME BACK SING-A-LONG WITH ELLENBy Ellen Heigham

The first Sing-a-Long will be on

November 7 from 3:30 – 4:30 In the Clubhouse

Bring a smile, snack & beverage.Listen to or sing-a-long to the oldies with Ellen.Good voice not needed.

MEN’S KOFFEE KLATSCHHosted by Gloria Hartz and Social Club

Men’s Koffee Klatsch is a social gathering of men from Forest Park and is held on the 2nd Friday of each month at 8:00 a.m. – November thru April.

Our first one of the season will be November 8th at 8:00 a.m. Come on over to the Clubhouse and enjoy coffee and a donut and REMEMBER…Bring your own coffee cup.

VETERANS DAY EVENTHosted by Lou Smith and Social Club

The Veterans Day Event will be held on November 11 at 10:30 a.m. The Parade will start at the corner of Knotty Pine and Forest Park Drive and continue to the Military Plaques in front of the Clubhouse, where the ceremony will take place. Everyone is Welcome to participate in the parade and the ceremony. You may decorate your golf carts, bikes and yourself if you wish.

Lunch will be served by the Social Club after the ceremony, for Veterans, their spouse or significant other and widows of a Veteran. We will provide your place setting for this event.

REMINDER: YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR THE LUNCHEON BY NOVEMBER 4TH. A SIGNUP SHEET WILL BE IN THE BACK OF THE CLUBHOUSE.

RAISIN’ CANE BUS TOURHosted by Joyce Parsels and Social Club

Have you ever wondered how sugarcane, sweet corn and oranges are grown, harvested and processed? Well this is the trip for you!!

Joyce Parsels has been working on this since last spring and finally has secured 3 "FREE" bus trips for the residents of Forest Park. Residents will have an informative tour of Florida's historical agriculture town of Clewiston, including the Historical Museum, Southern Gardens Citrus, US Sugar Corp and their state-of-the-art facility, the Herbert Hoover Dike and other sites unique to the area.

This experience will show you how sugarcane, sweet corn and oranges are grown, harvested and processed. We will view the latest in farming techniques as well as a journey to the Clewiston sugar mill, Sugar refinery, and citrus juice plant.

Joyce and Ken have attended this tour and found it very interesting and informative.

The complimentary tour is limited to 50 people. Transportation will be provided and a complimentary lunch.

The Dates are November 21st, January 17th and February 28th. (November 21st date is already filled)

The bus will leave promptly at 7:30 am and have us back around 4:30 pm.

If you would like to sign up- please callJoyce Parsels @ 607-725-1784 orRobyn Johnson @651-341-8346Please let us know which date you prefer and a 2nd

choice date in case the other is filled up.Act now- as seats will fill up fast

Doors • Low-E Windows • A/C Units Screen Rooms • 54”x27” Tubs & Showers

7

SUB-FLOOR & FLOORING EXPERTS!

ESTIMATESFREEESTIMATESFREE

EXPERIENCE

30YRS

EXPERIENCE

30YRS

LICENSEDINSUREDBONDED

LICENSEDINSUREDBONDED

STATE CERTIFIEDGENERAL CONTRACTOR

CGC# 004138

STATE LICENSEDMOBILE HOME INSTALLER

IH# 102549/1

239.244.8795 800.681.3772

A+ Rated

8 9

AMS

Family Owned & Operated Since 1977

Call Today!800-522-3134239-543-1515

SERVING:• Sarasota County• Charlotte County• Lee County

The Very Best In: Window Replacement, Aluminum Roofovers, & Enclosures

Window ReplacementsBuilt for Florida’s Climate

Aluminum RoofoversEnergy Star Compliant

Glass & Acrylic EnclosuresTurn your screen room into a livable lanai

We also Specialize in Vinyl Siding • Carports • Sheds • Screen RoomsServing your community for over 35 years.

Great Price • Great Products • Great WorkmanshipYour neighbors have used us. How About You?

Visit www.AMSOFFLA.com and view our informative videoFL State Certified • Licensed & Insured

General Contractor CG CO33977 • Roofing Contractor CC CO42787

100% FINANCING AVAILABLE

(with approved credit)

FREE ESTIMATESEvening & Weekend

Appointments Available

OurEstimatesare always

FREE

SAVE TIME AND MONEY BY CALLING US TODAY TO GET YOUR PROJECT STARTED!

Lifetime Transferable Warranty Insurance Roof Certifications

YOU BETTER WATCH OUT!By Joyce Heins

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN!

But before he arrives, your Forest Park elves need to get to work. Nothing gets us into the holiday spirit like decorating…you know -- dragging boxes, tangled lights, broken ornaments, etc.!! You too can be a part of all this fun by helping to put up our annual Christmas decorations. The plan is to gather on the clubhouse grounds on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH AT 9:00 A.M.

Please put this date on your calendar and plan to join us as we create a Christmas panorama in sunny Florida. If there is a change of date, it will be announced on the large notice board outside on our clubhouse lawn. AND an e-mail blast will be sent. WE NEED YOUR HELP…WE CAN’T DO IT ALONE! If you have any questions you can call me at 724-689-5175.

HOLIDAY DINNERHosted by Social Club

Our Holiday Dinner will be held on December 11th at 5:30 p.m. We will be serving Ham, Au Gratin Potatoes, Vegetable, Roll and Dessert. Coffee and Iced tea will also be served. Remember to bring your own table setting and a cup for beverage. You MUST have a ticket to eat.

Tickets will be available at the clubhouse on November 21st from 6:00 – 6:45 (before the FPPOA Meeting), December 1st from 1-3:00 and on December 3rd from 5-6:30. Donation for the dinner is $8.00 per person.

At 7:00 we are adding a touch of fun to our Holiday Dinner by inviting the glamourous Calendar Girls to perform. These ladies are all over the age of 60 who love to dance while raising money for many local charities. Free Will Donation will be accepted for the charity of their choice.

9

CHRISTMAS PARADEHosted by Jill and Ivan Taylor & Social Club

It’s never too early to start planning for the holidays!! This years’ Christmas Golf Cart Parade will be held on Monday, December 23rd.

Start making your plans on how you’ll be decorating your “sleigh” for the night that brings out the inner-child in all of us. Watch the December Newsletter for more information.

By: Doug Ford

The WI-FI operation system, at the clubhouse, has been completed. Jim has completed many antennas, but as users return, they will be updated remotely. The majority of users in the park are on the new 5G system, which means that we will be adding 2 more 5G antennas at the clubhouse in the near future. We will continue to support the older 2G system. Again, a real big thank you to Jim Schleter and Gerry Bauer for keeping the system up and running all this time. The WI-FI Guys

FOREST PARK WEB SITE:By: Jan Harmon, WebmasterWeb Site www.forestparkonline.com

The new www.forestparkonline.com website is up and running with many changes in format.

FPPOA members in good standing can obtain a user name and password for the Members Only page by contacting the office by phone at 239-543-1155 or email fppoainc@gmail.com . Be sure to make a note of your username and password and keep it in a secure location. Should you forget your password you will be directed to a page to change your password. You will still need the same username, that does not change. Using that information, you then click on the Members Only Icon on the home page and a form will open to type your username and password. (You will have the option to check “remember me”. Assuming you do this, and use the same computer, you should not have to type that information in the next time you log on.) You will then be able to access all the documents on the Members Only link.

You will notice the new web pages have “drop down menus” at the top of the page. If you mouse over the topics a sub-menu will open with other options of pages that are available.

The GALLERY has photos taken by Joe Flores. His latest shots of the flora and fauna in the park are there for your enjoyment. Be sure to take a look at this page.

SOCIAL CLUBS tab has information of all the clubs in the park and contact data for same. I have added some data relevant to the 2019-20 season. If you know of changes to this page, or have information regarding next seasons schedule, please be sure to contact me with the updates.

The SERVICES link has much information on the services provided by the park.

We hope that you continue to use the site, share with friends interested in living here, and enjoy keeping up with all the happenings while you are at your “summer” residence.

As always, suggestions and corrections can be directed to webmaster@forestparkonline.com.

Members can click on a link in the members only section of website to book or call the office to make an appointment. There will be another session in March. Dates will be posted later.

10 11

NEIGHBORHOOD PATROLBy Mike & Kathy Fanning

A BIG THANK YOU SUMMER PATROL HELPThe winter Patrol help starts in full swing in November.

Winter people, please let me know when you have returned to the Park. We are always in need for new people. If you are interested, please call Mike at 239-565-0431 or Kathy at 715-617-0154. They can give you information about how the program works.

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCHBy Lou Smith

The Neighborhood Watch meeting will be Wednesday, December 11, at 10 am in the pool room in the Activities bldg.

Volunteers are needed for nightly patrol.

Neighborhood Watch is basically 24-7 for all residents to look out for each other.

You are all invited to attend this meeting.

Brenda Brewer & Michael Bauer726 Knotty Pine Cir.Home State KYPurchase: September 17th, 2019

Michael Burton774 Knotty Pine CirHome State FLPurchased September 17th, 2019

Frank Marsh & Judi Leslie5320 Forest Park DriveHome State ONT CanadaPurchased September 18th, 2019

Sandra Birch 1John Etoll 5Dale Monette 6Julie Seubert 7Gloria Bedard 12Wanda Caughlin 21Jeanne Stiemke 22John Alfano 24Deb Johnson 26

Ron & Roberta Rizas November 4, 1956 Bud & Dawne Bishop November 18, 1979 Jack & Suzann Malone November 27, 1958 Paul & Carolyn Hodson November 29, 1969

IF you would like to include your birthday, anniversary or a loved ones obituary in future newsletters, please e-mail the office at fppoainc@gmail.com.

FOREST PARK VISITORS WRISTBANDSVisitors unaccompanied

by Forest Park residents must wear wristbands when using park recreational facilities (pool, mini-golf, etc.). The wristbands are now available in the park office (2 per family and additional bands may be requested). The bands stretch but if they are not large enough you may pin them to clothing, attach them to a key chain or just bring them along.

Please remember that all owners are responsible for their visitors who must comply with all Forest Park Rules & Regulations. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation to assist in maintaining the security of our park.

11

Sub Floor RepairNew Flooring Installation

(239) 791-6853 or (800) 377-7885(239) 791-6853 or (800) 377-7885

Soft Floors?• Sub-Floor Repair/Replace• New Laminate Flooring Install

Are YourFloorsUnsafe?

Are YourFloorsUnsafe?

ESTIMATES &SMILES ALWAYS FREE

INSURED &FAMILY

OPERATED

State LicensedMobile Home Installer

# IH-1110636

2nd

Generation2nd

GenerationSpecialist

Mobile Home

10 Yrs Exp.

12 13

CHRISTMAS GIFTS OF CHEERBy Nancy Cooper

I am still in Maine, but my helpers are in Forest Park and are ready and willing to pass out gifts and make someone’s Christmas a bit happier. Baskets of fruit and cookies, bags of food or a box of sympathy gifts is given to folks who need a bit of cheer, those who are 90 or over and people who could use a little help getting groceries.

Last year over 50 gifts were delivered to Forest Park residents thanks to the generous support of the Social Club, the Northeast Club, the Craft ladies, the Shuffle Club and gifts given in memory of a former resident or loved one. This year many gave in memory of Leo Bedard who passed in May.

If you know of someone who could use some Christmas Cheer, please tell a member of the committee or give me a call. (207-632-7544) The gifts are given to any resident regardless of what he or she may have in their pocketbook for we all know money cannot buy happiness or keep one from heartbreak.

Committee members are Chris Major, Carol Goans, Nancy and Pete Lawrence, Mary Gibson, Delores Homes, Kathy and Mike Fanning, Madeline Preston and Dena Sams. Ann Teal is also joining the elves this year.

CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVEHosted by Pam Salk

Once again, I will be hosting the Toy Drive and I am asking the generous hearts of our Forest Park Family to donate to the children in the Suncoast Community. We have been collecting toys for this most needed cause for many years. Please bring unwrapped toys to my home at 5350 Forest Park Drive by December 9th. There will be a small toy box in my carport to place the gifts in. We will then take them to the Suncoast Community Center that week where the parents will be able to come and pick out gifts for their children.

P.S. Stuffed toys are not very popular, and items for teens are the most needed. There are approximately 240 children from infant to 17 in this community. Thank you in advance for your gifts. This park has always amazed me with its great generosity.

Trash, Horticulture & Waste Disposal Reminder….

Just a refresher on our Rules & Regulations for trash, horticulture and waste disposal...• Trash bags which weigh more than 30 lbs. will not be picked up.• Trash bags must be tied, or they will not be picked up.

• Horticulture must BE IN PAPER SACS; NOT PLASTIC TRASH BAGS. as those are not permitted by Waste Pro to be in the dumpster.

• Loose horticulture clippings must be 4 feet or less, tied & bundled & not more than 30 lbs.

• Cardboard should go out on Wednesdays with recyclables.

• Any outside contractor doing work at your home - tree trimming, lawn maintenance, home remodeling/repairs MUST haul off their own trimming and refuse. It will not be picked up by our maintenance crew.

The full list of rules is available on our website at www.forestparkonline.com, or you may contact the office if you have any questions.

THE PARK HAS BEEN INFORMED BY WASTE PRO that plastic bags are no longer accepted in our horticulture dumpster effective immediately. PLEASE DO NOT place any plastic bags in the horticulture dumpster, or the park will be charged a higher rate for disposal. ALL horticulture must be in paper sacs/bags or tied & bundled. If you put it in plastic bags, our staff has to open up the bags and empty them in the bin. We appreciate your help with this problem.

HAZARDOUS WASTELee County has very strict regulations regarding

hazardous material disposal. The Board voted to approve the initiative to have all residents place paint, pesticides, chemicals, florescent bulbs and gas bottles at curbside.

Park employees will pick up these materials on Tuesday and Friday and log them in. These articles will be stored and disposed of in the appropriate manner by staff members.

The rules and regulations have been changed to reflect the process.

13

GREEN TREE STICKER There is a little green tree sticker available

in the office that goes on the LEFT SIDE OF YOUR BACK WINDOW of your car. All residents with automobiles should have this highly visible authorization to be in the Park. This will help the safety patrol on their nightly rounds. If you are temporary resident and don’t want any stickers on your window, them scotch tape it there while you are here.

RECYCLE BLUE BIN The blue bin is used for all other types of

re-cycling such as paper, metal, plastic, etc. This is a separate Program from our regular trash that is picked up on Tuesdays and Fridays. The re-cycle truck comes on Wednesdays.

ALUMINUM CAN RE-CYCLEBy Social Club

REMINDER Aluminum Cans being collectedPlease do Not Use the can as an ashtray. Beer Drinkers,

please rinse out the can and turn it over to dry out. Please take the tab off, collect them and take your full container to the clubhouse. On kitchen counter, there is a Ronald

FOREST PARK LIBRARYBy Gail Ford

Forest Park has a great library. It is located in the Activities Building. Come check it out. We have many books, magazines, puzzles and a small selection of children’s books.

We could use more Large Print books. Please do not "dump" your OLD books and magazines in our library. We have no room on the shelves for them. Thank you.

A+ Rated

McDonald box that you put the tabs into. Betty Campbell takes them to the Ronald McDonald House where they sell the aluminum. You are helping both Social Club and Ronald McDonald House.

Please remember to put your aluminum cans in a bag and place UNDER YOU MAILBOX by 7:00 A.M. TUESDAY MORNING for pick up. Please make sure your cans are rinsed CLEAN and DRY. Please place away from trash bags. DO NOT place plastic, glass or metal cans in the bag. Those go in the blue recycle bins.

Money collected for can recycle helps pay some of the costs of Social Club activities. It benefits all residents of Forest Park.

14 15

BOOK CLUBBy Gail Ford

Our first Book Club meeting will be on Friday November 15 at 1PM in the Pool Room. Our first book will be "Have You Seen Louis Velez" by Catherine Ryan Hyde. I checked the Lee County Library and they have 6 copies. I haven't even finished it and am enjoying it very much.

Please bring a list of books you love for the Dec through March season. We should pick them in advance, so we are able to request copies from the library. We have already read most of the books that are in the library Book Discussion kits.

BID EUCHREBy Madeline Preston

We play Bid Euchre every Saturday Night at 6:30 in the Activities Building. There is a Sign up sheet in the Activities Building on the cabinet near the Water Machine. Please sign up if you anticipate playing on Saturday Night. We would like to have more players join us.

BINGO Please joins us on Tuesdays at 6:45 for

7:00 pm Bingo in the Clubhouse each week. Cards are $.75 with a minimum purchase of four cards. Night Owl cards are 25 cents. There is a new addition to our BINGO games. You put a quarter into a “money ball pot.” The first number called is the “special number” so that if you bingo on that number, you will win the money that has been collected in the money ball pot plus the money that is allotted for the game that you won. If the money ball pot was not won, the amount is saved from week to week until someone is the winner. Come and Enjoy Playing Bingo!

BRIDGEWe are playing bridge every Friday night in the Club

House. If you are interested in playing, there is a signup sheet in the club house. Please put your name and phone number on the sheet or call Trish Tegeler at 239-567-0148.

BOCCEBy Joyce Hoffman

We play every Monday and Thursday at 2:30. Arrive at 2:15. New members welcome – It is easy to play. Just come out for fun.

COMPUTER CLUBBy: Sherrill Wright

2019-2020 SEASON

Our first meeting for this year is November 21, 2019 at 2:00 PM.

The Computer Club is a group of friendly people who meet in the Billiard/Board room every Thursday, 2-4:00 PM to help each other with computer issues. If you have a problem related to computers, or a skill you think might benefit others, YOU ARE WHO WE NEED IN OUR CLUB! Please come join the group. A donation of $10.00 per household per winter season would be appreciated to help with meeting expenses, new equipment, etc. We take a break and have coffee and cookies around 3:00 to socialize.

Most members use Windows, but some use Linux or Macs and most software programs are compatible with each system. Each week, we usually have a person show something they are experienced in, or something interesting we have seen maybe online or in an article. If anyone is having a problem, we ask them to bring their unit to the club meeting, then we will focus on that problem. In many cases, the club can help fix the problem. If not, we can usually define the situation in cases where professional help is needed. If you have a particular need, or problem that you would like help with, please come along and join us, but try and let us know in advance so we can schedule it for that week’s meeting.

We need people who are familiar with Tablets and Cell Phones who would volunteer to do some instructing or help others during our sessions. We have cables for iPads that will allow them to be connected to our projector.

Since “Cutting the Cable” is becoming more and more popular, we need people who are familiar with internet TV to give us their experience. So please join us!!

For further information contact Sherrill or John Wright @ 2393493827, email fpcclub@yahoo.com WiFi – Doug Ford – 239-731-2028 or Jim Schleter at 239-543-4681.

15

• Lifetime Vapor Barrier • Guaranteed for Life • Prevent Soft Floors • Keep Mold, Mildew, Rats, Snakes, Spiders, Ants,

Roaches and Moisture OUT of Your House! • Lower Your Electric Bills

239-823-0263

• Insured • Bonded • Workman's Compensation Insurance• Member: National Association of Mold Professionals

FLORIDA ANCHOR AND BARRIER COMPANY

Licensed by the State of Florida#IH/102549/1

Toll Free - 800-681-3772

FREE ESTIMATES

Family Owned& Operated

Military& SENIORDISCOUNTS

INSIST on 8 ft. WIDE VAPOR BARRIER for a SEAMLESS FIT!

Insulation Under Your Home Falling Down?Holes and Tears in YourVapor /Moisture Barrier?

PhotographsTaken of

Damaged Areas

Insulation andVapor Barrier Repairs

Only with this COUPON

FREEUNDER HOMEINSPECTION

A+ Rated

16 17

CRAFT CLUBBy Diana Power

Welcome back everyone and a big “Hi” to those of you who stay all summer. Craft Club has been meeting and have already started making snowmen for next years “ Meals on Wheels”. We meet every Wednesday at 9 in the clubhouse. Bring your own projects to work on or share ideas with others. Everyone is welcome to come and see what we do.

We hope you will enjoy making some projects (some for veterans, some for abused women some for craft Club to sell and others for yourself). Meet new friends, help with 3 dinners,1 breakfast, and a spring sale. We are active but we have fun with friends. Getting ready for December, we will decorate the inside of the clubhouse and activity building on November 27th and plan the Holiday breakfast. If this sounds good to you, plan to join us Wednesday at 9.

GOLF CARD GAMEA fun and easy game to play. Come join us at 1:00 on

Tuesdays in the Activity Building.

HAND AND FOOT CARDSJoin us on Sunday nights at 6:00 pm in the Clubhouse

for the “Hand and Foot” card game. It can be played at a table of 6, 4, or 3. All are welcomed! This card Game goes all through the summer months.

KARAOKEHosted by: Social Club

Start practicing your vocals – Karaoke will resume on November 4th along with the Hot Dog Dinner. Karaoke is held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays from 6:00 – 9:00. The Hot Dog Dinner is held every 1st Monday.

LADIES BIBLE STUDYBy Laura Esters

The Ladies’ Bible Study Group meets weekly on Thursday mornings from 10:00 A.M. to noon. Our members are women from various churches and/or denominations. We have refreshments, a time for sharing our concerns, prayer and a study, which is taught from both the Old and New Testaments by Laura Esters.

As so many new folks have moved into our park, we believe it is important to let our residents know about this activity as well as all the other organizations that the park offers. We do not espouse any specific

theology but are a group of Christian women who enjoy making friends, encouraging and supporting each other as the needs arise, and learning about the Bible.

During the months of November to April we meet at the home of Reva Doliana, 849 Hollyberry Court. From May to October, Laura Esters opens up her house for us at 340 Shrub Lane South. Just come to the door and walk in---we’ll be glad to welcome you! If you have any questions, please call Reva at 812-322-3986 or Laura at 239-210-8010.

MAH JONGGBy Gail Ford

Mah Jongg will start on Wednesday, November 13 at 1:00 p.m. in the Activity Building. Beginners welcome as all of us are beginners.

MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOESBy Sheila Fitzgerald

We play Mexican train dominoes on Monday morning at 9:00 at the club house. Everyone is welcome to join in. It’s an easy game to learn if you have never played and we have a lot of laughs as we play. We would love to have some new members join us.

We’re a very informal group, with no permanent commitment required. Just come by on any Monday morning and give it a try.

NORTHEAST CLUBBy Barb Wood

November already! Snowbirds returning, weather is beginning to cool off just a bit, Thanksgiving is just around the corner AND soon we will be starting our North East Club events. Please see the schedule listed below and plan on coming out for an enjoyable night out with friends and neighbors!

Our first event is the Ugly Sweater on December 9th. This is also the night when you pay your due’s for the season. Dues will remain at $5.00 per person and each event will be $10.00 per person. You must be a member

17

PINE TREE QUILTSBy Peg Baker

We meet every Thursday in the Club House at 9:30 (note new time). Everyone is welcome!

The Quilters are busy working on our 2020 Raffle Quilt. To date we have given 138 Friendship Quits to residents who are recovering from serious illness. Please let us know if you have a neighbor who would receive comfort from one of our quilts.

PICKLEBALLPickleball will start sometime in

November. Whenever we have enough people to begin play. Men and Women are invited to join in the fun. If you have never played before, we have a bunch of great people who are willing to teach you. We have a lot of fun!!

to purchase a ticket and participate in the events.

• December 9th “Ugly Sweater/Gift Exchange”.• January 27th NEED someone to step up and

host this one. Please think about stepping up and hosting a fun evening.

• February 24th, “Roaring 20’s” hosted by Sally Miller. Get your outfits ready for a fun night out on the town.

• March 30 “Saturday Night Fever” hosted by Pam Salk. Disco dancing anyone!?!?

• April 13th with our annual picnic hosted by club officers

Everyone in Forest Park is welcome to become a member. You do not have to be from the Northeast. Last year, folks from 17 states and Canada joined and had lots of fun. Each event includes a meal and some type of games or entertainment. You must have your dues paid and tickets must be purchased in advance. Cut-off for getting tickets is normally one week prior to the scheduled event.

We look forward to seeing you at our meetings.

RUMMY KUBEBy Patricia Tegeler

We play Rummy Cube every Monday night at 6:30 in the Activity Building. It’s a fun and easy game to learn. Come and try it!!

SHUFFLEBOARDBy Bill Madill

I am sorry that I won’t get back to Forest Park until late November, but the shuffleboard league will start up as soon as I am back. We will practice and play fun games all of December. In- park league will start in January. This is open to anyone who wants to socialize. It is a fun league where you don’t have to be an expert to participate. Come out, have fun and you really have to only dedicate Thursday mornings for the league, but we have other activities through the week. See you in December.

PROGRESSIVE HAND AND FOOTWe play every Thursday night at 6:00. We will either

be in the clubhouse or the activity building. Come and learn a new game!!

RED HAT LADIESBy: Pam Salk

Our first Meeting/Lunch will be November 12th when we visit the I.M.A.G Theater and have lunch following. Red Hatters is a fun group of women who meet once a month. Our Schedule for the 2019-2020 season is:

• November 12th – I.M.A.G Theater/lunch• December 17th – Christmas White Elephant & bag

lunch• January 13th – Pottery Express Shopping & Food

Cart Lunch• February 10th – Surprise Luncheon – Hollyberry

Ladies• March 20th -- Broadway Palm: Kinky Boots• April -- End of year meeting and Pizza Party

Dues will be $4.00 for the 2019-2020 season. Please bring on November 12th and remember to wear your name tag. New members are always welcome.

Mark your calendars! Tuesday, November 12, Red Hat Ladies will be going to the Imaginarium (IMAG) for a tour and hopefully a historical presentation and a 3D movie. Then we will move over to Biggs for a delicious lunch. Everyone should meet at the clubhouse for carpooling at 9. New people are also welcome and can pay dues that day. Please call Cathy Halle at 317 403 0137 or Diana Power at 317 459 9041 if you can attend. See you on the 12th.

18 19

We Keep rodents, snakes, spiders, bugs, mold, mildew, and damaging moisture out of your home!

We Keep rodents, snakes, spiders, bugs, mold, mildew, and damaging moisture out of your home!

ESTIMATES &SMILES ALWAYS FREE

BEFORE

AFTER

LIC. # IH-1110636INSURED

FAMILYOPERATED

(239) 791-6853 or (800) 377-7885(239) 791-6853 or (800) 377-7885

Quality Workmanship Honest Pricing

• Vapor / Moisture Barrier• Underhome Encapsulated Insulation• Hurricane Tie-Down Anchors

10 Yrs Exp.

2nd

Generation2nd

GenerationSpecialist

Mobile Home

19

FO

RE

ST

P

AR

K

No

ve

mb

er 2

01

9

27

6:00pm

H

and and F

oot-card

gam

e

28

9:00am

D

om

inoes

2:30pm

B

occe

6:30pm

R

um

mykub

29

1:00pm

G

olf C

ard gam

e

6:45pm

B

ingo

30

9:00am

C

raft C

lub

6:30pm

E

uchre

31

9:30am

Q

uilt C

lub

10:00am

Ladies B

ible S

tudy

2:30pm

B

occe

6:00pm

P

rogressive H

and

and F

oot.

6:30pm

H

allow

een D

ance

1

6:00pm

F

riday B

ridge

6:30pm

D

ealer's C

hoice

Poker

2

6:30pm

B

id E

uchre

3

6:00pm

H

and and F

oot-card

gam

e

4

9:00am

D

om

inoes

2:30pm

B

occe

5:30pm

H

ot D

og dinner

6:00pm

karaoke

6:30pm

R

um

mykub

5

1:00pm

G

olf C

ard gam

e

6:45pm

B

ingo

6

9:00am

C

raft C

lub

6:30pm

E

uchre

7

9:30am

Q

uilt C

lub

10:00am

Ladies B

ible S

tudy

2:30pm

B

occe

3:30pm

S

ing-a-long E

llen

6:00pm

P

rogressive H

and

and F

oot.

8

8:00am

M

en's C

offee

6:00pm

F

riday B

ridge

6:30pm

D

ealer's C

hoice

Poker

9

6:30pm

B

id E

uchre

10

6:00pm

H

and and F

oot-card

gam

e

11

9:00am

P

ickleball

9:00am

D

om

inoes

10:30am

V

et parade

12:00pm

luncheon

2:30pm

B

occe

6:30pm

R

um

mykub

12

9:00am

P

ickleball

9:00am

R

ed H

at IM

AG

12:00pm

P

hoto shoot

1:00pm

G

olf C

ard gam

e

6:45pm

B

ingo

13

9:00am

C

raft C

lub

9:00am

P

ickleball

12:00pm

P

hoto S

hoot

1:00pm

M

ah Jongg

6:30pm

E

uchre

14

9:00am

B

oard M

eeting

9:30am

Q

uilt C

lub

10:00am

Ladies B

ible S

tudy

10:00am

P

hoto S

hoot

2:30pm

B

occe

6:00pm

P

rogressive H

and

and F

oot.

15

9:00am

P

ickleball

1:00pm

B

ook C

lub "H

ave Y

ou

Seen Luis V

elez"

6:00pm

F

riday B

ridge

6:30pm

D

ealer's C

hoice

Poker

16

10:00am

B

lood m

obile

6:30pm

B

id E

uchre

17

6:00pm

H

and and F

oot-card

gam

e

18

9:00am

P

ickleball

9:00am

D

om

inoes

2:30pm

B

occe

6:00pm

K

araoke

6:30pm

R

um

mykub

19

9:00am

P

ickleball

1:00pm

G

olf C

ard gam

e

6:45pm

B

ingo

20

9:00am

P

ickleball

9:00am

C

raft C

lub

1:00pm

M

ah Jongg

6:30pm

E

uchre

21

7:30am

S

ugar C

ane T

our

9:30am

Q

uilt C

lub

10:00am

Ladies B

ible S

tudy

2:00pm

C

om

puter C

lub

2:30pm

B

occe

6:00pm

P

rogressive H

&

F

6:00pm

H

oliday dinner tks

sale

7:00pm

F

PP

OA

m

eeting

22

9:00am

P

ickleball

6:00pm

F

riday B

ridge

6:30pm

D

ealer's C

hoice

Poker

23

6:30pm

B

id E

uchre

24

6:00pm

H

and and F

oot-card

gam

e

25

9:00am

P

ickleball

9:00am

D

om

inoes

2:30pm

B

occe

6:30pm

R

um

mykub

26

9:00am

P

ickleball

1:00pm

G

olf C

ard gam

e

6:45pm

B

ingo

27

9:00am

P

ickleball

9:00am

C

raft C

lub-decorate

inside

1:00pm

M

ah Jongg

6:30pm

E

uchre

28

9:00am

P

ickleball

9:30am

Q

uilt C

lub

10:00am

Ladies B

ible S

tudy

2:00pm

C

om

puter C

lub

2:30pm

B

occe

6:00pm

P

rogressive H

and

and F

oot.

29

9:00am

P

ickleball

9:00am

C

hristm

as decorate

outside

6:00pm

F

riday B

ridge

6:30pm

D

ealer's C

hoice

Poker

30

6:30pm

B

id E

uchre

Su

nd

ay

Mo

nd

ay

Tu

esd

ay

We

dn

esd

ay

Th

ursd

ay

Frid

ay

Sa

tu

rd

ay

1-800-297-3758www.YourBestRoof.com1-800-297-3758www.YourBestRoof.com

Florida Licensed Contractor #CCC058045 & #CCC1330500Florida Licensed Contractor #CCC058045 & #CCC1330500

For over 3 decades, we have made it our aim to provide the highest quality mobile home roofing services in our community. You can always count on us to give you an honest assesment of your roof. Not only will you get the best experience at a fair price, you’ll also get the best warranty coverage available on the market! Don’t risk getting a cheap job or being taken advantage of by another company, call us today!

Your #1 Mobile Home Roofing CompanyYour #1 Mobile Home Roofing CompanyFREE VIDEO

ROOF INSPECTIONWe shoot a detailed VIDEO of your roof so you can see EXACTLY what the problems are at the time of our FREE estimate.

SAVE OURFLYER FOR10 % OFF

Family Owned & Operated

For Over 3 Decades!

1 2Patronize the advertisers in this month’s newsletter

Ask the business for your Community Cash ticket OR a copy of your receipt & clip this ad

3 Mail it back to us at:Community Media220 Bahama StreetVenice, FL 34285

4 Every month we draw new tickets for CASH PRIZES and mail winners a check!

Community Media (Your Newsletter Publisher) Presents:

How it works:

Every Month is a New Chance to Win!1 drawing for $10010 drawings for $10In Cash Prizes Available Monthly

Remember, the only way to win is to patronize the advertisers in this newsletter. They are the reason your newsletter is free, so show your support!

• Limit one ticket per advertiser’s service per quarter( 3 month period)• Customer must have paid for advertiser's service to play •

Contest void where prohibited by law •• Checks will be mailed within 60 days of drawing date •

More Chances to Win:Recommend a business you currently use that should advertise in this newsletter. When you continue to use them you increase your chances for Community Cash!Submit to info@4communitymedia.com or 941-375-3699

Stella Baker ............................ $100 ............... Professional Plumbing DesignsJohn Bonnar............................. $10 ............... Ricks Appliance RepairDee Newland ........................... $10 ............... Boss Electric CorpKevin Osborne......................... $10 ............... Suncoast Auto & TireDen Holloran............................ $10 ............... Buggin Out Termite & Pest Kerren Sanders ........................ $10 ............... Jones & Sons Plumbing, Inc.Robert Sabatelli....................... $10 ............... Hellers Mobile Home WashingErnie Simon .............................. $10 ............... Largo Automotive Repair, Inc.Lillian Rosado........................... $10 ............... Modern AC & Appliance ServiceJames Flanary .......................... $10 ............... Royal EnterpriseBarbara Christy........................ $10 ............... Mr Fix It

Drawing Date - 10/11/19

VendorWinner