Editors: Chris Weegar, Vicki Rudegeair

“For the Residents by the Residents”

APRIL 2013

VOLUME 9, ISSUE 4

The Highlands Highlights www.floridahighlands.com

Our e-mail is : newsletter@floridahighlands.com

March 2013 Highlands Community Business Meeting Minutes

April 6th - Community Meeting

(April 6th - Dog Show has been cancelled)

April 12th - Ladies Charity Potluck Luncheon

April 15th - Income Tax Filings Due

April 20th - KARAOKE Night

The meeting opened on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 9:06 a.m. with Jim Bayes serving as moderator. The Pledge of Allegiance was followed by a prayer.

Anne Lafontaine gave the Treasurer’s Report. There were no questions.

Barb Geiling, reporting for the Sunshine Committee, said two Get-Well Baskets and one Memorial Bowl were given out last month and two ladies came home from nursing homes.

Pat Hendricks, reporting for the Social Committee, said the Pot Luck Dinner held last month was great. She announced the following Social Committee events:

March 16, 2013 – 6:00 p.m. - St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Entertainment. After the event, Pat Thomas will be hosting a Trivia game.

March 31, 2013 – 1:00 p.m. - Easter Luncheon. Wear your Easter bonnet as there will be a contest and prizes will be given out.

Pat said she is hosting a Dog Show April 6th at 2:00 p.m. at the clubhouse parking lot. She said no costumes on dogs and no tricks to be performed. An employee from Pet Supermarket will be the judge.

Pat then announced upcoming events at the Scotland Yards Golf Club: March 2nd – Johnny Band – Country & Western Band. March 27th – Spring Fling – Dinner, music and comedy with Bill Rinaldo. Dining Specials – Every Tuesday is wing night; every Friday night is fish fry and shrimp night.

Pat closed by thanking Chris Weegar for all that she does for the community.

Chris Weegar said the date for the St. Patrick’s Day Dinner in the newsletter is incorrect. The correct date is March 16th not March 17th.

Barbara O’Neill asked who is catering the dinners. She was told “Golden Corral”.

(Continued on page 7)

No Social Committee Election

Once again less than 12 people chose to stand for election to the Social Committee. Therefore,

those who volunteered constitute the new Committee.

Congratulations to the new members!

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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 newsletter@floridahighlands.com or drop

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

John & Virginia Schaeffer 4/3 Roy & Linda Carpenter 4/10 Bill & Sandy Hoff 4/15 Charlie & Marilyn Brady 4/15 Paul & Diane LaCombe 4/18 Ivan & Randi Hathaway 4/19 Marc & Nancy Poupard 4/19 Joe & Linda Dunn 4/23 Lenny & Janet Bruzenas 4/25 Bill & Teri DiFranco 4/26 John & Ada Marr 4/26 Ron & Sue Wiesbrook 5/1 Bruce & Christy Hughes 5/3 John & Janice Silva 5/12 Jim & Sue Bayes 5/13 Jim & Denise Kozelsky 5/16 Jerry & Norma Blank 5/21 Ken & Lorraine Davenport 5/22 George & Jeannette Beaulieu 5/25 Jerry & Cindy Hutcheison 5/25 Don & Priscilla McLachlan 5/28 Bob & Barbara Williams 5/28

Jeff Bostwick 4/1 Sandy Hoff 4/1 Chick Meech 4/1 Bunny Shirley 4/4 Charlie Basile 4/5 Sharon Newcom 4/6 Ruth Dobbert 4/7 Al Rodier 4/9 Elsie Bushor 4/9 Ron Haas 4/12 Diane Sponsler 4/14 Gil Rousseau 4/16 Joan Shaia 4/17 Dick VanWieren 4/17 Diane LaCombe 4/20 Genevieve Neufeld 4/20 Ada Marr 4/21 Paul Marden 4/23 Paul Weegar 4/27 Sandy Traub 4/28 Linda Kartes 4/29

Jayne Haas 5/7 Les Liberty 5/9 Vicki Rudegeair 5/10 Thomas Hockey 5/10 Bill Davis 5/12 Bill DiFranco 5/12 Sue Owechko 5/12 Lorraine Davenport 5/14 Allen Brown 5/15 Norm Koch 5/16 Hank Neufeld 5/18 Dave Whalen 5/18 Denise Kozelsky 5/19 Eileen Smith 5/22 Ken Davenport 5/23 Pat Koepke 5/23 Joe Salvaty 5/23 Cindy Mosher 5/23 Kathy Docker 5/24 Mary Ann Tuday 5/27 George Reimel 5/28 Zoe-Ann Lyons 5/29 Nancy Meech 5/29 Pat Dixon 5/30

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Up-Coming Social Committee Sponsored Events

Phil Lear Jackie Hubbard Charlie Basile Marie Garfinkel Jane Suddath Linda Kartes

Andrea McDermott Open

Deb Riss Ken White

Ned Sponsler Barb Harrop

Acting Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Comptroller Catering

Entertainment Travel Publicity

Decorating Tickets

Ex Officio Ex Officio

Karaoke Night Memorial Day BBQ

Father’s Day Celebration

Tickets will be on sale before Bingo on April 18th and at the door on April 20th. If you plan on coming, please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board so we

are aware of the level of interest for this event.

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Both grilled and steamed 1/4 lb. Nathan’s hot dogs are served accompanied by chips, coleslaw, potato salad, and delicious baked beans.

Top it all off with mustard, relish, onions, sauerkraut, or celery salt.

Don’t forget to bring your own beverage.

Hot Dogs are $1.75 Beans, Coleslaw, Chips, and Beans are Potato Salad are each $.50

Ned and Diane Sponsler

PLEASE SIGN-UP IF YOU PLAN TO COME

Wednesday, April 10th

Serving from 5:00 to 5:30 pm

Cold Asparagus Soup

2 pounds fresh asparagus 4 Tbsp butter or olive oil 1-1/2 cups leeks 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour 6-1/4 cups chicken stock Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 cup whipping cream 1 Tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped

Makes 6 servings

• Cut top 2-1/2 inches off the asparagus spears and blanch the tips in boiling water for 5 to 6 minutes until just tender. Drain thoroughly. Cut each tip into 2 or 3 pieces; set aside.

• Snap the woody section off the end of the stalks and discard. Split large stalks in two. Chop stalks into 1/2 inch pieces.

• Heat butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add sliced leeks and cook over low heat for 5 to 8 minutes until soft but not brown. Stir in chopped asparagus stalks, cover, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes longer until the stalks are tender.

• Add flour and stir well to blend. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally. Add stock or water. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Puree soup in a blender. If necessary, strain it to remove any coarse fiber. Stir in the asparagus tips, most of the cream and the herbs. Chill well.

• Stir before serving and check the seasoning. Garnish each bowl with a swirl of cream.

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The 2013 Sebring Golf Outing To Be Held April 10-12

Our Annual Sebring Golf Trip will be held on Wednesday through Friday, April 10, 11, & 12.

The package includes: 1. Villa lodging, including kitchen, living room, 2 beds and 2 baths. 2. Dinner with 1 drink coupon each day on Wednesday and Thursday. 3. Breakfasts Thursday and Friday. 4. One round of golf Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Extra rounds of golf are not included, but can be purchased as available for $15-20 per round.

We will play a something fun each day such as a points game, scramble, or alternate shot. Games will be played by four man teams. All the newest handicap information prior to the outing will be with us which will enable us to have accurate information so that the events played can be fun, and fair. $36 will be collected from each player for prize money and tips. Also the tee time grouping will be scheduled so that you play each round with your selected team.

Memoir Thoughts

A memoir thought. . . .

What’s the difference between a memoir and an autobiography? If you write an autobiography, you are writing an account of your whole life. You still have to decide what to include and what to leave out, but you are writing your life from the earliest times you can remember (and maybe earlier if you do some research) to the present moment. A memoir, on the other hand, tells only one particular episode in your life, something that has its own beginning, middle, and end.

If you would like to talk about how to get your own story started, give Ed a call and set up a meeting. 521-0137.

Ed Cifelli, Memoir Writing Coach

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Ed has written his own memoir, Random Miracles (2011) and two other biographies. He was also a newspaper film critic for 12 years and has written many other magazine and newspaper articles. For the past couple of years he’s been posting short essays (mostly) on his blog, “You Don’t Say,” which you can find at youdontsaycifelli.com

YARD OF THE QUARTER

Bill and Sharon Davis are the recipients of this quarter's "Yard of the Quarter” award given by the Highlands of Scotland Yards. On March 20,2013. The Hometown America award sign was posted on Bill and Sharon's yard at 9350 Country Club Lane. As recipients of the award Bill and Sharon received $50.00 gift card to Lowes.

Barb Geiling

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Pampered Chef will convert all the nor-mal “hostess awards” into cash to be

given to Everyday Blessings.

Previous Soup and Salad Pot Luck Lassies Luncheons were a great success, and a lot of us appear to consider “product” parties a pleasant diversion. Add that with Pampered Chef’s willingness to conduct a party as a charity benefit and considering Everyday Blessings’ on-going need, this luncheon promises to be a good idea. Hopefully there are enough ladies in the Highlands that agree, and this

will turn into a fun get-together.

If you are interested in participating, please sign-up on the sheet on the bulletin board in the clubhouse.

If you are only interested in the Pot Luck side of this event, please realize you are under no obligation to buy anything. Think of this as a regular “Lassies Luncheon.”

Just sign-up and indicate what you plan to bring for the pot luck.

If you can’t make the event but you would like to shop outside of the party, please see me for a catalog and order sheet. Any awards generated by your purchases will

go toward the amount given to Everyday Blessings.

Questions? Contact

Chris Weegar for further information.

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Barb Geiling, Donna VanWieren, Jo Basile, Anne Traub, Nancy Meech, Betty Thibault, Mary Marz, Norma Specht, Juanita Byrd,

Judy Ricker, Chris Weegar, Maureen Russo, Barbara Towe, Lynda Chynoweth, Nora Spires, Mariana Marz, Marie Garfinkel, Cheryl Henrion Sharon Proue, Norma Blank, Terri Pawlicki,

Joan Theologes, Nancy Poupard, Elaine Vittum, Sue Hammerling, Joan Shaia

Please call Barb Geiling or any other committee member if you desire any of these services, if you know of a neighbor who needs help, or if you are interested in helping this committee in any way.

The Sunshine Committee lends support and a helping hand to residents experiencing health challenges or dealing with grief. We are prepared to make hospital and home visits, send cards, bring home-made soup, provide transportation for doctor visits, and help with pets in absences due to crises.

The Highlands speed limit applies to everyone who

drives through the Highlands. No exceptions.

15 mph………20 mph…….25 mph……..35 mph…….. and so on

As you likely guessed this is about the speed limit in our community. If you will remember last year to the amusement of some and to the concern of others I spoke about the speed limit in our community at three monthly meetings. Also to the amusement of some (including myself) when they repaved Callaway Blvd, the paving company was ever so kind as to stencil, albeit small, the official speed limit on the road in front of my house. However I suspect that no one can see it because no one has adjusted their speed to the posted number of 15 mph.

Unfortunately I am driven (pun intended btw) to report that things have not changed at all. The reason I am once again bringing this subject up is because one of our residents saw fit to speed up alarmingly when he apparently was not pleased with me and my golf cart impeding his progress to leave our little enclave. Not only that but he also felt the need to come perilously close to me instead of taking a wider berth.

Finally getting to the reason for this letter is the fact that I think we all understand that 15 mph is slow and that without realizing it that pesky speedometer creeps up to 20 mph, then 25 mph, etc, but I am sure you get the point here. You are all being asked to be aware of how fast you are going in our community especially on Callaway which seems to be where the biggest issue is now. The fact is that Callaway is not an outside street like Route 301 or Wire Rd. Speeding will not be so amusing when someone’s beloved pet is run over or the worst case scenario, one of your fellow residents.

Take a moment when driving in or out of our community to be aware of your speed. You could actually save a life.

Jayne Haas

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From the Highlands Resident Managers Judy & Larry Mack

Office: 352-518-4607

The Highlands at Scotland Yards is a lovely place to call home. We are working each day to maintain its

appearance, making subtle improvements as we go forward. “It Takes a Village” to maintain a property, so we enlist your help in our endeavors. Please take a moment to review your Prospectus and Guidelines for Living, for each has valuable information to follow as a caring homeowner.

Winter is Over This winter we experienced a hard frost and a freeze both of which caused damage to shrubbery and flowers throughout the community. The good news is that most plants will recover by cutting away the freeze-damaged portions. Our maintenance staff is working to make sure the common area plants will recover. Of course sunshine and rain will aid the recovery process. To assist in the cleanup of homeowners’ yards, our maintenance staff asks that you bundle the debris from your yard and place at curbside. When asked, they will pick it up for you.

I have a few reminders to share with you: These are part of your Lifetime Lease Agreement with Hometown America.

• If your home needs washing, please do it now and whenever it requires attention. If your yard needs new sod, replace it now.

• Please take care of the community amenities as if they were your personal possessions. • All overnight guests must be registered by you at the community office. Visitor bracelets are required by

guests when using any of the facilities • Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and picked up after when you are walking your pet in the community. If

you allow your dog to run on the hill, you must pick up the droppings in a plastic bag. The residents who live in the new phase have complained to the office, that some of you do not pick up after your dog.

• If you plan to be away from your home make sure you inform the office of the yard care person you’ve selected to care for it in your absence.

• Your lease payment is due on the 1st day of each month. Please be prompt. • To make sure your account is posted correctly, write your site number in the memo portion of your check using

this format. 1-001 • The community office phone number is 352-518-4607. Please direct your calls to the office number - not Larry’s

cell phone number. • Parking is not permitted on resident yards or vacant sites. Please instruct the vendors you hire of this

community rule. There is ample parking at the clubhouse for your guests.

Discarding Tires/Paint Cans It is against the law to discard tires or paint cans in any dumpster, so why would a resident from The Highlands do just that sometime around March 9th? We were put on notice that we will be fined if this occurs again.

Lock Up, Please When we close the offices at the end of the day, as required by Hometown America the doors to the Clubhouse are locked. The volunteer patrol members are finding the doors to the clubhouse and pool house unlocked at night on a regular basis and we have found strangers wandering around the clubhouse on the weekend. This should not be happening.

If you come into the clubhouse after hours for any reason, please use your personal access key to open and turn back the key to lock the doors behind you. We are asking that you remain diligent in this regard for building security. This practice needs to be followed on the weekends as well. We all have a key. Let’s use them properly.

Anonymous Letters We cannot respond to anonymous letters. If you have a suggestion or concern, please sign your name.

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Our Security Patrol Needs More Volunteers

We have a very hardworking, dependable security patrol in the Highlands. These volunteers have been on the list for 5 years and they deserve our thanks. They never complain but it is difficult to go out at 2AM to make sure your neighbors are safe. It is a one night per month commitment. We would like to cover every night but we do not have the volunteers to do that. There are only 17 families that participate in this program and 4 of them are snowbirds. There are members in the community who cannot join the security patrol for various reasons and they serve the community in many different ways. If you are looking for a good way to contribute, the security patrol can use the your help.

For more information contact Ray Pawlicki. Thanks

March Monthly Meeting Minutes (continued from page 1)

Ken Nicholson, speaking for the Election Committee, reminded the residents that the election for Social Committee is to be held before the April 6th Business Meeting with polls opening at 8:00 a.m. Every two years there is an election for the Social Committee members. No more than one resident per household may serve on the committee. The sign-up sheet will be posted until March 30th. Ken said the original sign-up sheet just walked out the door, so he posted a new sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. He asked residents who signed up on the original sheet to be sure their name is on the new sheet.

Jane Poirier asked if snowbirds can run for the Social Committee. Ken said yes, but after receiving input from Chris Weegar, followed up by saying the Social Committee has a rule that only two snowbirds can be on the committee at the same time. Jane then asked about absentee ballots. Ken said if a resident is sick or going to be out-of-town he would give them an absentee ballot.

Jim Bayes said a choice of corned beef or chicken would be served at the St. Patrick’s Day dinner. Those preferring chicken are asked to write “chicken” next to their name on the sign-up sheet.

Deb Riss asked that since the dinners are now being catered and the tickets a little more expensive, could the treasury help with the cost. David Neil said not all residents attend the dinners. Susie Hammerling suggested that funds in the treasury be held and used for special entertainment functions. Marie Garfinkel said there are no set rules that events have to break even.

Heather Phillips said she was looking into temporary fencing for the dog park. Marc Poupard said the committee met and he talked with Larry Mack and he said “no” to a dog park.

Marvin Chynoweth asked if there were other options than the Golden Corral for catering. He was told “yes, but the decision who to use is up to the Social Committee”.

Sandra Neil asked Ned Sponsler if he has looked into other options for the lawn mowing service. Ned said no, he has dropped the issue.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:27 a.m.

The next community meeting will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2013.

Barbara Nicholson, Community Secretary

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Activ ity Update

Mah Jongg Players meet in the clubhouse card room for games on: Sunday 1PM Thursday 1PM Monday 1PM Friday 1PM Tuesday 9:30 AM Wednesday 6:30 PM A mah jongg marathon is held on the first Friday of each month starting at 9:15 AM.

Ping Pong/Table Tennis Tuesday & Friday from 10AM to noon in the clubhouse. All are invited to play.

Perry Russo

Bunco Games are held the second Monday, third Tuesday, fourth Wednesday, and a Sunday toward the end of each month. Times and locations vary.

Jackie Davio or Pat Carey

Cardio and Yoga Cardio classes are twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays from noon to 1PM. Yoga follows at 1PM on Fridays right after Cardio class. $5 per day.

Sandy Hoff

Bible Study Groups Women’s group meets 10AM ‘til noon on Tuesdays in the clubhouse library.

Men’s group meets Tuesdays, 7-8 PM in the clubhouse library. Bill Hoff “Son” Flowers study group meets Tuesdays, 7-8 PM in the craft room.

Terry Pawlicki

Pinochle Organized play on Mondays 7—9 PM.

Sue and Dave Klinger

Walkers Meet to walk with friends every morning at 7AM, except in the hot summer months we start at 6:30AM.

Dianne Brown

Tennis We meet for tennis every Thursday and Saturday morning at 8 AM. Everyone is invited. Gil Rousseau

Bingo Bingo is every Thursday from 7-9 PM. Doors open at 6:30. Cost is $5.00.

John Schaeffer

Lassies’ Cards Wednesday evenings at 6:30 the ladies get together to play cards. Come for the fun! Mary Marz

Euchre Tuesday nights at 7:00 PM in the clubhouse card room. Bring a $1 for the pot awarded for the highest score.

Roy Raker

Cribbage Tournaments held every Tuesday at 2:00 in the craft room. $1 toward prizes. Mickey White

Watercolor Sessions Thursday mornings at 9:30AM resident artists meet to share the joy of art and share water-color tips and techniques. Joan Rodier

Ceramics Instruction Provided every Tuesday by local certified instructor Evelyn Fisher from 11:30 until 1:30PM for $5 a session. Chris Weegar

Open Games Like-minded folks gather on Thursday mornings at 10AM and Sunday evenings at 7PM in the clubhouse card room to play various games. All are welcome.

Mariana Marz

Yarn Crafters Meet on Thursdays at noon to 1:30 in the craft room to make pieces for charities. Come to enjoy the company and learn to knit or crochet.

Jo Basile

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

Char Lanius

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

Koffee Klatch An informal get together of neighbors for coffee in the clubhouse at 9:00 every Saturday that the main room isn’t in use. New residents are especially welcome.

Mariana Marz

Fitness Workouts Monday - Saturday at 7:30 AM we get together for walking exercise in the clubhouse directed by DVD.

Deb Riss

Bocci Ball Saturdays at 10AM. All are welcome to play. No meets in July or August.

Jim Grib

Ladies Water Aerobics Except when cold weather (below 60) intrudes, water exercise classes for women meet on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:45AM. $1 per session. Joan Rodier

Poker Regular poker and Texas Hold ’em games every Wednesday at 6:30 PM in the clubhouse Al Rodier

Highlands Choral Group Meets Wednesday mornings at 10:30 AM to build a repertoire in anticipation of a concert for Highlands residents.

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Exercise for Fun and Fitness!

Are you looking for a fun and safe way to maintain or increase your overall level of fitness? If so, join us in the clubhouse each Tuesday and Friday at noon for a one-hour “cardio combo” class, which includes stretching, strengthening, and low-impact aerobic exercises. Participants are encouraged to bring light hand weights (2-5 pounds) for the strengthening and toning portion of the class.

On Fridays, residents are invited to attend a one-hour yoga class, which follows the cardio combo class, beginning at 1PM. This class primarily uses basic yoga movements and poses to improve individual’s strength, flexibility, and balance. This is also a wonderful opportunity to improve your relaxation skills and overall sense of well-being. Participants should bring a yoga mat or beach towel.

Both classes are led by a professional fitness instructor, Michelle Wilson, who has many years of teaching experience with major health organizations such as the Y Center and Humana. Michelle is very skilled in addressing the fitness needs of seniors, including those individuals just beginning an exercise routine or challenged by chronic physical limitations. No matter what your present fitness level, rest assured that you will feel engaged and energized by her teaching methods.

For only $5 per day (Fridays are two classes for the price of one), don’t miss out on this convenient and economical opportunity to obtain professional fitness instruction within our community.

Sandy Hoff

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

Quilting Classes MONDAY QUILTERS are busy working on a fun door banner for the spring. It is a traditional looking sunflower with a colorful border. The quilters will continue the project until completed and ready for quilting. Then they will add an overall machine quilting design to finish the project. WEDNESDAY QUILTING -- On Wednesdays at 1:00 pm, we will begin having open quilting in the craft room. Anyone working on a quilt project and interested in meeting and enjoying the company of other quilters are welcome. So bring in your unfinished projects and enjoy an afternoon quilting at our Clubhouse.

Lorraine Davenport, Instructor

I didn't know if my granddaughter had learned her colors yet, so I decided to test her. I would point out something and ask what color it was. She would tell me and was always correct. It was fun for me, so I continued. At last, she headed for the door, saying, "Grandma, I think

you should try to figure out some of these colors yourself!"

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Ladies Bible Study

Our ladies gather every Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. for a non-denominational Bible Study. We meet in the clubhouse library. Our studies are on-going with the goal of growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord.

We are currently studying “The Women of The Bible.”

I am delighted to say, “THE SON is shining in our community!”

For further information please give me a call. Maureen Russo

Men’s Bible Study

Meets Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM in the Highlands Clubhouse library. The program is reading, sharing and dialog on faith and spirituality. If you are interested or have any questions contact Bill Hoff.

“Son” Flowers Bible Study Meets Tuesday Evenings

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

We are doing a book study on John 3:16. Books/lessons will be provided. Just come as you are and bring your bibles.

Each lesson is independent and will give you something to take home with you.

Any questions call Beth Glass or Terry Pawlicki

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

John 3:16

Why Does the Newsletter Carry Ads for Scotland Yard Golf Course Activities? Shortly after it was distributed, someone defaced all the copies of the March newsletter in our clubhouse by crossing out the advertisement for Scotland Yards activities. This prompts me to explain why we publish ads for the golf course but not for other outside businesses.

Community newsletters often carry business ads or charge a fee for each copy in order to cover the expenses associated with the newsletter. When the Highlands newsletter was established in 2005, Scott Heiler agreed to pay for the printing of the several dozen copies that were needed. When HomeTown America purchased the Highlands they agreed to continue the practice of paying for the costs of paper and web publication even though the cost is significantly higher than when Heiler initiated the practice. So, it has never been necessary to solicit outside businesses for advertising revenue to support the Highlands Newsletter.

Both Scott Heiler and HomeTown America recognize the special relationship The Highlands has with Scotland Yards. The two properties were developed together and over the years respective owners have worked to maintain a solid relationship. Publishing ads for one another is seen as a “good neighbor” policy and been to mutual advantage. Similarly the newsletter welcomes ads for Highlands resident-owned businesses to be carried at no charge. Both type of ads are thought to be of interest to Highlands residents.

Should you wish to comment on or question this explanation, please contact me directly.

Chris Weegar, Highlands Newsletter Editor

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Meet Your Neighbors

Would you like a chance to meet and visit with your neighbors over a free cup of coffee? Then come to one of our Saturday morning Koffee Klatches. We have coffee ready every Saturday at 9:00 AM when there isn’t a Community meeting or other conflict over the clubhouse facilities. No agenda or speakers, just a chance for our community to come together.

Mariana & Don Marz

Mah Jongg Players

There is organized mah jongg play at the clubhouse most days of the week. Players meet at 1:00 PM on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday., There are also sessions on Tuesday at 9:30 AM and Wednesday at 6:30 PM. The session on Tuesday does not involve prize money. If you are interested in learning to play mah jongg, contact any mah jongg player for referral to an instructor.

Marathons are usually held the first Friday of the month, starting at 9:15 AM. 12-16 rounds are played during a marathon, depending on the speed of play and time available, with a break midway for lunch. $5 per player is collected for the prize fund for the marathon. All players are welcome. Aprils marathon will be on Friday, April 5th. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board.

Each month marathon tournament players bring some salad ingredient that is then shared between all for great pot-luck salad. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board so we don’t end up with too much of one item. Winners at the March marathon were: Terry Pawlicki - 1st place, Pam Gregory - 2nd place.

Residents who like to paint meet weekly to share techniques and ideas with one another. Whether you are an experienced painter or just getting started, you are welcome to join us. We can all learn

from one another!

PAINTING SESSIONS

Thursdays from 9:30AM to 12:00

Bocci Ball

We play weekly on Saturday mornings at 10AM. Everyone come on out and join us for some great fun. We play regularly throughout the year. We take a break in the summer and don’t meet in July or August.

Jim Grib

Yarn Crafters

We meet once a week, on Thursdays from noon to 1:30 in the craft room. Many of the pieces we create are given to charitable organizations. If you want to learn how to knit or crochet, there are experienced needle crafters present to teach you.

Jo Basile

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Ping Pong / Table Tennis

We meet Tuesday and Friday mornings from 10:00AM ‘til 12:00 noon every week in the clubhouse (dance floor). Play is open to anyone interested in Ping Pong. We welcome beginners as well as seasoned veterans, guys and gals, to this exciting and fun game. Everyone will get turns playing. We do NOT play by National Table Tennis Association Rules, but rather by House Rules (Perry’s simple rules).

Perry Russo

Ceramics Classes

Ceramics classes are held every Tuesday from 11:30 to 1:30PM. There is a $5 charge per session: $4 for the instructor, $1 to the kitty to keep supplies stocked. A large selection of glazes and acrylics is available in our craft room for student use and our own kiln is used to fire all pieces. A small selection of bisque pieces is available from which to choose, but for greater choice students are encouraged to obtain their own greenware or bisque pieces from local suppliers. Regular participants are to bring their own brushes and cleaning supplies, however first timers can borrow supplies to see if they like it enough to continue before they purchase their own supplies.

Chris Weegar

Highlands Choral Rehearsals Every Wednesday

Choir practice is now every Wednesday in the clubhouse main hall from 10:30 AM to noon. We are learning and practicing pieces that we hope to eventually perform in a concert for Highlands residents. Ruth True is our conductor and Chris Weegar is our accompanist.

While we aren’t ready to give a concert we’d like to welcome anyone who would like to hear how we are progressing to our last rehearsal on April 17th. Immediately following the rehearsal we are having a potluck luncheon. You are welcome to join us.

All residents are welcome. No try outs are required. Sandra & David Neil

LIGHT POLES

All of the light poles along the streets are maintained by Progress Energy. If you observe a blinking light bulb or a bulb that is out, call Progress Energy at 1-800-700-8744 or contact them at www.progress-energy.com. Click on Customer Service. Please have the address and pole number available to report the outage.

Bunco

There are four separate groups playing Bunco; three women’s groups and one co-ed. Each meets once a month. The women’s groups meet in player’s homes. The co-ed group plays in the clubhouse card room. The women’s games are held the second Monday at 7PM, the third Tuesday at 7PM, and the fourth Wednesday at 6:30PM of each month. The co-ed group meets on a Sunday toward the end of each month at 6:30PM. The cost of each session is $3.00, which is distributed as prize money.

Players are listed as regulars or substitutes. All the groups need subs from time to time and sometimes replacements. If you are interested in playing in any of the women’s games contact Jackie Davio. If you are interested in joining the co-ed group, contact Pat Carey.

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Open Games

If you’re interested in playing a variety of games, come join us on Thursday mornings at 10AM and/or Sunday evenings at 7PM in the clubhouse card room. It’s an informal gathering of folks to play games according to the group’s mood. Pegs & Jokers and Hand & Foot are favorites. All are welcome.

Mariana Marz

• Poker every Wednesday evening • Euchre games Tuesday evenings • Pinochle on Monday nights • Open miscellaneous games Thursday mornings and Sunday evenings

• Texas Hold’em on Wednesday evenings • Ladies Cards on Wednesday evenings • Pegs & Jokers on Saturday nights • Cribbage on Tuesday afternoons

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.

Mary Marz

Euchre

Euchre tournaments are held every Tuesday in the Card Room. We’ve returned to our pre-

vious start time of 7PM. Euchre is an easy game to learn and great fun to play. $1 per person is collected to create a pool that is given to the high scorer of the night. Roy Raker

Pinochle

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

Sue Klinger

Card Players

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

Cribbage Players

Come test your skill in our weekly Cribbage Tournament on Tuesday at 2:00 in the Clubhouse Craft Room. A dollar per player is collected for prize money.

Mickey White

Bingo

We love all our bingo players and are delighted with how many of you choose to join us each week. Bonus Bingo is exciting, so come and see how its played.

We have lots of enthusiastic players that like to have fun and are quick to invite you to their tables. The friendliness of the Highlands starts right here on Thursday nights at 7 PM.

The Bingo Committee

COME

PLAY

BINGO!!!

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Contributions for Causes

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 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.

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 9AM to 5PM, and Saturdays from 9AM to 4PM.

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 place it in the newsletter box on the clubhouse bulletin board or email the information to newsletter@floridahighlands.com.

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

Thank you! Your cooperation is appreciated.

Library Committee

Name Tags

Residents of the Highlands at Scotland Yards who would like a name tag to wear to Highlands events can order them from:

Today’s Graphics 13634 U.S. Highway 98 Bypass

Dade City, Fl 33525 Phone: 352-518-0466, Fax: 352-518-0468

Email: signtoday@aol.com

The cost for a magnet backed tag is $12.50 plus tax. Pin clasp tags are $10 plus tax.

When you place your order you will need to provide the name you want on each tag TYPED exactly as you wish it to appear. Payment is required when you place your order. Shipping doubles the cost so it is recommended that you plan on picking up your finished tag(s).

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Pasco County Lawn Watering Restrictions as of May 15, 2012

Your potable water irrigation time of day is mornings from midnight to 8:00 a.m. and evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 11:59 p. m. on your designated potable water irrigation day. No potable water irrigation on Saturday or Sunday. Potable water irrigation days are as follows; based upon the LAST DIGIT of a home’s address:

Last # of address Can water lawn on

0 or 1 Monday 2 or 3 Tuesday 4 or 5 Wednesday 6 or 7 Thursday 8 or 9 Friday

Watering hours each day are

Mornings - midnight — 8:00a.m.

Evenings - 6:00p.m.-11:59p.m.

Trash Pickup and Recycling

Trash Pick-up: scheduled for Mondays and Thursdays. Christmas Day, New Years Day, and Thanksgiving Day are the only 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 Blue Bag program): Metal cans, #1 and #2 plastic and glass containers may be left in blue plastic bags at the curb on the first and third Saturdays 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.

Yard refuse: Call Larry or Judy 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.

If you have any questions regarding this information, please call one of the following telephone numbers or visit the web pages listed below: Pasco County Southwest Florida Water Management District

(813) 996-7341 or (800) 368-2411 or (800) 848-0499 or 4498 Extension 8131, 8041, or 8145 www.pascocountyfl.net www.watermatters.org

Low volume micro-irrigation (i.e., drip irrigation, misters, soaker hoses) or hand watering (using a hose with a self-canceling or shut-off nozzle, or both) of trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetable gardens may be used on an as-needed basis without regard to the normally allowable watering days or times. No special or extra watering is allowed for over-seeding an existing lawn.

Washing of personal vehicles is permitted once per week, only on the owners designated watering day, and using a self-canceling nozzle or automatic shut-off device. Decorative fountains or water features are prohibited unless they provide a necessary aeration and/or water quality benefit.

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 first

Saturday of each month. Cash payment is preferred, but checks made out to the Community Treasurer, Anne Lafontaine, 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, however, we will assist with “resales” when feasible.

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 newsletter@floridahighlands.com 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. Please note that items submitted for the newsletter are subject to editing for spelling, grammar, brevity and propriety.

A complete write-up is posted on our bulletin board.

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• Transportation to and from the airport - We will deliver you to wherever. Call John or Barb Williams

• Notary Services — If you need your signature notarized or if you need any other services that require a notary, please give me a call.

Lucille Kraepel

• Generac Standby and Propane Portable Generators & Pressure washers - Interested in backup electricity? GENERATORS PLUS, owned by Denis Roy, has what you need. Residential electrical, installations, and repairs, sales & service. Contact Denis for pricing and a free home analysis. Business phone 863-514-0866 or you can email him at denis@generatorsplus.net.

• Screening - All Types — Porch screening, retract-able garage door screens, garage door sliders, or convert your screened porch with windows. We also do gutters. Inquire about Specials! Email Jay Smith at JesSunroom@aol.com or call my number in the directory.

• Computer Support - Just neighbors available to help Highlands residents with PC hardware, software, network and application problems or questions. No hardware repairs, but we may be able to help determine what type of a repair is probably needed. We can also help with software training. No cost but our time may be limited.

Paul & Chris Weegar

• Local Resident Does Handyman Work! Will do electrical, pressure washing, painting, yard work, phone jacks, cable jacks. No job too small. If you need it done, I can probably do it.

Ron Collins

CLASSIFIEDS

**PLEASE NOTE: Drop off your classified ad in our Newsletter box in the clubhouse, or send us an e-mail message at newsletter@floridahighlands.com, with the exact wording you would like. Please make sure to notify us when an item is sold. The sale is strictly between the seller and purchaser. (Due to lack of confidentiality online, refer to your directory for phone numbers)

HP PhotoSmart 5510 Printer - $65; brand new in the box. Ken Davenport

Cross Country Ski Machine — NordicTrack Pro model. Adjustable tension, book rack, drink holder, instructional manual, etc. Make offer.

Sandy Traub

Technics SX PR307/K Digital Piano & Organ —

Multiple preset rhythms; disk drive to play disks; can compose music; complete library of music books from Readers Digest, plus other music, disks, etc. Must see to appreciate this beautiful instrument.

Barbara Williams

FOR SALE

AVAILABLE TO SHARE

• Walker, cane VanWierens • Crutches, walkers, wheelchairs Bayes

WANTED

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

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

White Vinyl Wicker Chairs - If you are thinking of replacing your outside wicker furniture, please let me know. You have a ready buyer just a call away.

Helene Stuecklen

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1 Trash Pickup

Water Aerobics 8:45

Quilt class 12:30 Mah Jongg 1PM

Pinochle 7PM

2

Mah Jongg 9:30 Ping Pong 10AM Bible Study 10AM Ceramics 11:30 Cardio 12PM

Cribbage 2PM

Euchre 7PM Bible Study 7PM

3 Water Aerobics 8:45 Choral Practice 10:30 Quilt class 1PM

Mah Jongg 6:30 Lassies Cards 6:30

Poker & Hold’em 6:30

4 Trash Pickup Tennis 8AM Watercolors 9:30 Open Games 10AM Shuffleboard 10AM

Yarn Crafters 12PM Mah Jongg 1PM

Bingo 7PM

5 Water Aerobics 8:45 Ping Pong 10AM

Mah Jongg Tournament

9:15

Cardio 12PM Yoga 1PM

6 Bluebag Pickup Tennis 8AM Comm Mtng 9AM

Bocci Ball 10AM Pegs & Jokers 6:45

7 Mah Jongg 1PM Open Games 7PM

8 Trash Pickup

Water Aerobics 8:45

Quilt class 1PM Mah Jongg 1PM

Pinochle 7PM Bunco 7PM

9

Mah Jongg 9:30 Ping Pong 10AM Bible Study 10AM Ceramics 11:30 Cardio 12PM

Cribbage 2PM

Euchre 7PM Bible Study 7PM

10 Water Aerobics 8:45 Choral Practice 10:30 Quilt class 1PM

Hot Dog Night 5PM Mah Jongg 6:30 Lassies Cards 6:30

Poker & Hold’em 6:30

11 Trash Pickup Tennis 8AM Watercolors 9:30 Open Games 10AM Shuffleboard 10AM

Yarn Crafters 12PM Mah Jongg 1PM

Bingo 7PM

12 Water Aerobics 8:45 Ping Pong 10AM

Ladies Charity PotLuck

Luncheon 11:30

Cardio 12PM Yoga 1PM Ma Jongg 1PM

13 Tennis 8AM Koffee Klatch 9AM Bocci Ball 10AM

Pegs & Jokers 6:45

14 Mah Jongg 1PM Open Games 7PM

15 Trash Pickup

Water Aerobics 8:45

Quilt class 1PM Mah Jongg 1PM

Pinochle 7PM

Tax Day

16 Mah Jongg 9:30 Ping Pong 10AM Bible Study 10AM Ceramics 11:30 Cardio 12PM

Cribbage 2PM

Euchre 7PM Bible Study 7PM Bunco 7PM

17 Water Aerobics 8:45 Choral Practice & Potluck 10:30 Quilt class 1PM

Social Comm Mtg 3PM

Mah Jongg 6:30 Lassies Cards 6:30

Poker & Hold’em 6:30

18 Trash Pickup Tennis 8AM Watercolors 9:30 Open Games 10AM Shuffleboard 10AM

Yarn Crafters 12PM Mah Jongg 1PM

Bingo 7PM

19 Water Aerobics 8:45 Ping Pong 10AM Cardio 12PM Yoga 1PM Ma Jongg 1PM

20 Bluebag Pickup Tennis 8AM Koffee Klatch 9AM Bocci Ball 10AM

Pegs & Jokers 6:45

21 Mah Jongg 1PM Open Games 7PM

22 Trash Pickup

Water Aerobics 8:45

Sunshine Committee Luncheon 11:30 Quilt class 1PM Mah Jongg 1PM

Pinochle 7PM

23 Mah Jongg 9:30 Ping Pong 10AM Bible Study 10AM Ceramics 11:30 Cardio 12PM

Cribbage 2PM

Euchre 7PM Bible Study 7PM

24 Water Aerobics 8:45 Quilt class 1PM

Mah Jongg 6:30 Lassies Cards 6:30

Poker & Hold’em 6:30 Bunco 7PM

25 Trash Pickup

Tennis 8AM Watercolors 9:30 Open Games 10AM Shuffleboard 10AM

Yarn Crafters 12PM Mah Jongg 1PM

Bingo 7PM

26 Water Aerobics 8:45 Ping Pong 10AM Cardio 12PM Yoga 1PM Ma Jongg 1PM

27 Tennis 8AM Koffee Klatch 9AM Bocci Ball 10AM

Pegs & Jokers 6:45

28 Mah Jongg 1PM Open Games 7PM

29 Trash Pickup Water Aerobics 8:45

Quilt class 1PM Mah Jongg 1PM

Pinochle 7PM

30 Mah Jongg 9:30 Ping Pong 10AM Bible Study 10AM Ceramics 11:30 Cardio 12PM

Cribbage 2PM

Euchre 7PM Bible Study 7PM

Monday thru

Friday Informal

gathering for water aerobics

7:30 AM

Char Lanius

Walkers

directed by DVD meet Monday thru Saturday at 7:30AM in the

Clubhouse

Deb Riss

Outside walkers meet every day

at 7AM

Dianne Brown

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

2013 April