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Editors: Chris Weegar, Vicki Rudegeair, Linda Guglielmini
“For the Residents by the Residents”
JANUARY 2016
VOLUME 13, ISSUE 1
The Highlands Highlights Our website is:
www.floridahighlands.com Our e-mail is :
January 9th - Ice Cream Social and Trivia Pursuit
January 13th - Hot Dog Night
January 18th - Crystal Gage
January 23rd - Potluck Brunch
January 30th - Comfort Food Dinner
Clubhouse Still Closed
The activities and events planned for January are advertised in this newsletter. Except for the Crystal Gage Show, those meant to take place in the clubhouse will NOT occur if the clubhouse is still off limits on the scheduled date of the event. We plan to make alternate arrangements of venue for the Crystal Gage Show
should it be necessary. In the case of this event, the show will go on, so please continue to sign up on the sheet in the clubhouse, and purchase your tickets in the Clubhouse foyer on Thursday evenings between 6:15—7:00. For other events, watch your email and notices on the clubhouse doors for announcements of what, when, and
where activities will take place or can resume. We are hoping for a reopening in early January.
This year the Highlands Sunshine Ladies were able to help more people than any previous year since our founding. We were able to provide our adopted family from last Christmas with food, clothing, toys, and furnishings for their home.
To Everyday Blessings in Thonotossasa we donated $130.00 in diaper wipes, Lysol spray and 3 hand made baby blankets. Everyday Blessings is a group home for up to 28 children from all economic backgrounds and ethnic groups who have been removed from their previous homes due to abuse, neglect or abandonment.
To Cares Adult Day Care in Dade City we, with a lot of help from the Highlands Yarn Crafters, donated 14 lap blankets and 6 purchased throws.
With the help of many generous Highlanders, we collected canned and non-perishable food and donated it to the Food Pantry in Zephyrhills.
To help one of our own, a cash donation was given on behalf of the Highlands community to Perry and Maureen Russo’s son who lost a job 2 weeks before Christmas. He has 4 boys who would not have had a tree nor gifts without our help. Their son had stage 4 cancer 2 years ago and is just getting back on his feet. We’re hoping this donation will help lessen the strain a little.
We as a group were so blessed to be able to help so many people. We have set up a white basket in the foyer by the round table to collect food items for the needy all year and not just at Christmas season. Whenever you have canned or non-perishable food items you’d like to donate to the needy, please drop them in the basket to help us help others.
We wish everyone a very healthy New Year. May we all be blessed again in 2016.
The Ladies of the Sunshine Committee
Happy New Year - Maybe . . .
If you want to see our community continue to function smoothly with processes to handle decisions and funding
of events, please consider volunteering to act as Community Secretary or Treasurer. NO ONE has yet stepped forward to run for or assume these offices!
Would someone please care enough to act.
Contact Jim Kozelski if you are ready, willing and able.
Barb Geiling and Sharon Proue (taking picture)
present lap blankets and throws to Melinda, Director of Cares Adult Day Care.
They were very thankful for the blankets.
For the coordinated purchase of 2015 Mahjongg cards by Highlands players, the National Mahjongg League returned a charitable contribution of $145 for Everyday Blessings in
Thonotassassa. The Sunshine Committee donated baby wipes, disinfectants, and baby blankets. Nancy Meech, Karen
Liberty, Betty Bongiardina, and Barb Geiling presented the gifts to Pam Bell, Director (next to Nancy).
THE TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY ONCE AGAIN GATHERED FOR OUR ANNUAL
CELEBRATION OF JESUS' BIRTH, INCLUDING A WONDERFUL MEAL AND
GOOD FELLOWSHIP.
WE WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL OUR FRIENDS A "BLESSED" NEW YEAR, FILLED WITH GOOD HEALTH AND HAPPINESS!
MAUREEN RUSSO & COMPANY
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Managers Corner Holly Morse
Office: 352-518-4607
A Big THANK YOU to All from the group of ladies who made the Christmas quilt raffled here in the Highlands. We collected $270 through your generous donations to help a family of three children have a Merry Christmas.
We bought gifts for 2 eight year olds who asked for art supplies and their 5 year old brother who asked for a coloring book. We were able to buy jackets, hats, mittens, pj’s and a whole sack of goodies for under the tree. Thank you one and all.
The Quilt Ladies
Dear Residents,
I’d like to wish you all a very Happy New Year and thank you for your patience while we make an assessment and repairs to the clubhouse. I know many of you have questions regarding what has happened and what the time frame is for using the clubhouse again. Following is a brief synopsis of the events that led to the closing of the clubhouse:
There was an odor in the office areas that caused eye and throat irritation to office staff and has worsened over several months. We temporarily moved the office to the sales office location while we investigated to find the source. It is known that the roof needs to be replaced and is suspected that there may be ceiling insulation that has been water damaged along with A/C units and duct work that need to be cleaned. The odor was subtle, but starting to be noticed in other areas of the CH around December 15th. We had air quality samples taken on December 17th and the clubhouse was closed on December 18th until we received the air testing results. We erred on the side of caution for the safety of residents and staff and to be fully informed before we decided on a scope of work.
I anticipate that all repairs and corrections will be completed by February 1st. I will keep the Social Committee abreast of any new information as I know more. Again, I apologize for the interruption of your activities and events and we will work to get back to normal as soon as possible. A special Thanks to Deb Riss for coordinating the change of venue for the New Year’s Eve party!!
HTA Foundation
In 2009 HTA established The Hometown America Foundation to underscore our company’s commitment to community and home life with a goal of giving back in the communities where our residents and employees work and live. Our primary focus has been and will continue to be supporting organizations which assist homeless youth and at-risk children, housing disaster relief, housing for women and children affected by domestic violence, and elderly assistance programs. In September 2015, each HTA community manager was asked to submit a grant application for a worthwhile charity in their area. After some research, I chose the Coalition of for the Homeless of Pasco County. Pasco County has the highest number of homeless people in Florida and have recently added to those numbers with residents who lost their homes due to flooding in August 2015. The Coalition was established in 1988 and they distribute supplies, food and shelter to 40 agencies throughout the county. Their Vision: To ensure a safe place for everyone, every night. I’m happy to announce that the Coalition was chosen by the HTA Foundation to receive a $5000 grant from Hometown America and a check was presented to their Executive Director, Eugene Williams in our clubhouse on December 7, 2015. It is a pleasure to work for a company that gives back!
I’m looking forward to a busy and fun filled New Year at The Highlands!
Happy New Year
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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 [email protected]
or drop a note in the Newsletter box on the bulletin board in the clubhouse.
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Ken & Barbara Nicholson 1/21 Sam & Karen Fox 1/23 Wayne & Linda Wight 1/25 Bill & Pat Prettyman 1/27 Jim & Chris Rock 2/2 Sid & Connie Messamore 2/10 Jim & Shelia Little 2/13 Jack & Charlotte Lanius 2/14 Paul & Gloria Marden 2/14 Jim & Suzanne Sullivan 2/14 Tim & Barb Snell 2/15 Roy & Pat Dixon 2/17 John & Betty Bongiardina 2/27 Paul & Jane Poirier 2/28
Kathy Handerhan 2/1 Kathryn McKinley 2/2 Phil Lear 2/2 Ruby Malchow 2/4 Glen Hammerling 2/6 Bob Svetovich 2/7 Jo Basile 2/11 Pat Carey 2/12 Barbara Nicholson 2/15 Robert Vaillancourt 2/16 Suzanne Sullivan 2/17 Judy Vesley 2/18 Sue Hammerling 2/20 David Slekes 2/22 Phyllis Worth 2/24 Bob Klotter 2/24 Norm Lafontaine 2/27 Sharon Proue 2/28
Cindy Altenbach 1/1 Wink Clay 1/5 Van Newcom 1/5 Paul Poirier 1/7 Julia Koch 1/11 Scott Lyons 1/11 Connie Messamore 1/14 Gene Lally 1/17 Perry Russo 1/18 Bob Bettencourt 1/19 Rose Marie Stevenson 1/21 James Little 1/23 Joyce Maris 1/23 Donna Dimaya 1/25 Joan Rodier 1/27
In Memoriam
A pillar of our community, ever active, and dear friend, Bob Sneed passed away early Saturday morning, December 19th. Bob lived with his wife Betty on Tee Time. He often gave the blessing at community events and will be remembered for his dedication to his
family and our community.
Paul and I hope you all had a good holiday season and like us had an opportunity to visit with family and friends here in the community and those far away. Along with a number of other holiday traditions, the sending of Christmas cards fell by the wayside as Paul
continues his recovery from the ramifications of cancer and chemotherapy. We haven’t expressed our thanks often enough or loud enough to ensure that everyone who has supported and visited us understands how much we appreciate their efforts. 2015 was a rough year, and we are hoping that 2016 will be a year of improvement.
Thank you all for your help and encouragement through the past year. And, don’t be strangers. Paul (and me too!) likes having company drop by.
Chris & Paul Weegar
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Lorraine Davenport Phil Lear
Donna VanWieren Marie Garfinkel Chris Weegar
Deb Riss Sue Sullivan
Anne LaFontaine Julia Koch Ken White
Ned Sponsler Charlie Basile
Chairman Vice Chairman
Secretary Comptroller Catering
Entertainment Travel
Publicity Decorating Tickets
Ex Officio Ex Officio
Up-Coming Social Committee Sponsored Events
Ice Cream Social / Trivia Pursuit Crystal Gage Show Downhome Dinner
SockHop
The Social Committee meets at 1:00 PM on the third Thursday of
every month in the clubhouse library.
2 0 1 6 - 2 0 1 7
Com
mittee M
em
bers
Please sign up so we can estimate accurately how much ice cream we need.
$4 Collected at the Door
In our clubhouse IF the
clubhouse has been opened
for use. If the clubhouse
is still closed on Friday the
8th, consider the event
cancelled.
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Both grilled and steamed 1/4 lb. Nathan’s hot dogs are served accompanied by a variety of sides including delicious baked beans.
Top your dogs off with mustard, relish, onions, sauerkraut, or celery salt.
Bring your own or choose from a limited selection of drinks.
Hot Dogs are $2.00 Sodas, Sides and Beans are each $.50
We’ll have the ever popular 100% raffle. ALL MONEY COLLECTED WILL BE GIVEN TO THE LUCKY TICKET HOLDER THAT NIGHT!!
PLEASE SIGN-UP IF YOU PLAN TO COME Ned and Diane Sponsler
Please note that the format of the sign-up sheet differs from other events. On Hot Dog Night you are signing up with the NUMBER of HOT DOGS you plan to eat.
For example, if two of you are coming, but you think you’ll eat 3 hot dogs between you, please place a 3 by your name(s).
Wednesday, January 13th
Serving from 5:00 - 5:30 pm If th
e clubhou
se is
open for u
se, we’ll
be there t
o serve
you hot do
gs!!
Coordinated Acquisition of 2016 Mahjongg Cards
I was able to extend the deadline a few more days to Saturday January 9th in order to include as many players as possible in our group renewal of Mahjongg cards for 2016. Card prices are the same as last year: $8.00 for a standard print size card, $9.00 for a large print card.
I will continue to accept payments through the 9th. First time orders from new players and/or any players who did not participate in our single order last year can still be included in this year’s order.
If you wish to be included in our group order, please put your remittance in an envelope with your name and amount enclosed on it and drop it off at my house by Saturday. If paying by check, make them out to me because I submit a single payment for all cards.
Thanks so much for your participation to help our Everyday Blessings Charity.
“May you always pick the right tile.” Nancy Meech
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Crystal has opened for such artists as Big and Rich, Gretchen Wilson, and Emerson Drive. She has graced the stage of Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, the Boardwalk in Disneyworld and many others. Her most recent
activity is a program that she is working on with individuals living with disabilities in which they go into schools and talk about bullying and respect as
she hopes to inspire kids for a brighter future.
If you saw her last year, you’ll understand why she is back by popular demand.
This is our “DON’T MISS SHOW” of the year! Advance tickets will be sold Thursdays, 12/7 & 12/14 in the
clubhouse lobby from 6:15 to 7:00. Please be sure to sign up if you plan to come.
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Featuring:
Meat Loaf, Fried Chicken Tenders or Wings
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Green Beans & Bacon, Collard Greens
Fresh Fruit Salad, Corn Bread & Butter
Southern Banana Pudding, Pecan Pie
Soda, Water, & Coffee Included
Tickets sold before the Community Meeting, Saturday, January 16th, and before Bingo on Thursdays, 12/21 & 12/28. Please sign up on the sheet hanging on the bulletin board if you plan to participate. It is
appreciated when you buy your tickets sooner than later.
Tickets
$10
Each
Saturday, January 30th
Highlands Clubhouse - 5:30pm
A sign up sheet is on the bulletin board. When you sign, please indicate the dish you plan to bring. We will arrange the food as participants arrive and then serve once everything is in place. Regular and decaf coffee will be
available. It you desire anything else to drink, plan on bringing it with you.
Organized by Sandra And
David Neil
Mahjongg Players
There is organized mahjongg play at the clubhouse on Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Players meet at 1:00 PM on Monday and Friday and at 9:30 AM on Tuesday. The session on Tuesday does not involve prize money. If you are interested in learning to play mahjongg, contact either Nancy Meech or Zoe Lyons.
Marathons are generally held the first Monday of the month. We start play at 9:00 AM and play straight through until 1:00 PM. Throughout the morning we take short breaks to move around and partake of food brought by the players for themselves. Up to 16 games can be played during a marathon depending on the speed of play. $5 per player is collected for the prize fund for the marathon. All players are welcome. Marathon players are encouraged to come early so there is sufficient time to get everyone signed in and games set up so play can begin promptly at 9:00 AM.
January’s marathon scheduled for Monday, January 4th was cancelled due to the clubhouse closure. February’s will be on Monday, February 1st. Sign-up sheets are posted on the bulletin board several weeks before each marathon. December’s marathon winners were: 1st Place - Terri Pawlicki, 2nd Place - Ann LaFontaine, 3rd Place - Di Sponsler
Enjoy Smoked Meat?
Ned Sponsler has a medium sized smoker. If anyone would like to try their hand at smoking, give him a call. He says he can smoke almost anything: up to three (3)
whole chickens at once; beef jerkey; beef brisket, pork shoulder (for pulled pork).
Bring your own rub and give it a try!
If you wish to participate in this event you must have full payment to John Bongiardina by 1/21. Payment secures your seats on the bus, at the restaurant, and clubhouse seats. Checks should be made out to John and given directly to him. For more information call John. (Highlands Directory)
Where? Tampa Bay Downs When? Wednesday, February 10th What time? 9:45 AM leave the Highlands How long? For six races (Leaving about 3:30) How Much? $36 per person Payment Due By? No later than January 21st
This is a bus trip with a maximum seating for 55. The price includes: bus transportation, reserved seating in the clubhouse viewing area, racing program, buffet lunch, taxes, and gratuities.
TIME TABLE 9:45 - Meet at the clubhouse behind the kitchen to board the bus. Those needing assistance will board first. 10:00 - Depart the Highlands 11:00 - Arrive at the track 11:30 - Lunch service begins After the 6th race (approx. 3:30 p.m.) - board the bus to return to the Highlands 5:00 (approximately) arrive back home
Buffet Menu Fresh Fruit Salad, Caesar Salad, Chef’s Vegetable Selections,
Home style Mac ‘n Cheese, Country-Style Stuffing, Chef Carved Roast Beef & Turkey Breast, Éclairs & Cookies,
Freshly Brewed Coffee or Iced Tea
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LIGHT POLES
All of the light poles along the streets are maintained by Duke Energy. If you observe a blinking light bulb or a bulb that is out, call Duke Energy at 1-800-700-8744 or contact them at www.duke-energy.com. Click on Customer Service. Please have the address and pole number available to report the outage.
Barb Geiling, Donna VanWieren, Jo Basile, Anne Traub, Nancy Meech, Betty Thibault, Norma Slemmer, Juanita Byrd, Joan Shaia, Chris Weegar, Maureen Russo, Nora Spires,
Lynda Chynoweth, Mariana Marz, Julia Koch, Sharon Proue, Terri Pawlicki,
Sue Hammerling, Helen Stuecklen, Jane Suddath
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.
Call for Candidates for Community Secretary and Community Treasurer
In order to conduct Highlands Community affairs and have community functions run smoothly, Highlands residents established our Highlands Community Procedural Guidelines in 2010. Among other things, they explain how money considered to be “community funds” are to be managed and how decisions are made to collect and use those funds. Two community officers are essential to successful implementation: our Community Secretary and our Community Treasurer. An election is held in January of even numbered years to fill these two offices. The individuals elected to these two positions serve a term of 2 years beginning immediately after the election results are announced.
Because our current Community Secretary Jayne Haas and our current Community Treasurer Sue Hammerling have only served one term (There is a two term limit.), they along with all other Highlands residents are eligible to run for either of these two offices. The responsibilities of the Secretary and Treasurer are described in the Highlands Community Procedural Guidelines which can be found on our website www.floridahighlands.com or you can contact Jayne or Sue for their insights about their positions.
Please consider running and taking responsibility for one of these two positions. They are essential to the smooth functioning of our many Highlands social activities and the processes by which we make community-wide decisions. Without them, the Social Committee along with other functions will be unable to meet cash-flow needs to support community-wide events, nor will any decisions or votes taken at community meetings be considered valid. The Highlands “works” because there are residents who care enough to step up and assume responsibility for keeping things running effectively, but they are currently few in number.
If you wish to run for one of these community positions, please sign up on the sheet currently hanging on the bulletin board in the clubhouse. Candidates will be accepted on the list until Sunday, January 10th. The election by ballot at the clubhouse for these officers will take place immediately before the Community meeting on Saturday, January 16th. The new officers will be announced before the close of that meeting.
Please think about standing for one of these offices. We need more folks to be involved.
Jim Kozelski & Dick Stein, Election Committee
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Thanks go to Hometown America for sponsoring our newsletter. HTA pays for all printing and web publication charges.
The Highlands Clubhouse is closed until further notice (possibly into mid-January) due to air quality control issues. Management is temporarily relocated to the Sales office on Fairway Loop. Hometown America is erring on the side of caution. The minute or two it takes to go into the clubhouse to sign up for an event or drop off food into the collection basket is not likely to cause anyone any problems.
Bob Sneed passed early morning, Saturday, December 19. Meeting attendees paused for a moment of silence in his honor.
Treasurer’s Report by Sue Hammerling: There was a loss on the night the magician performed of $184.50. The Christmas Party returned a nice gain primarily because Hometown America assumed the cost of the entertainment. Thanks were extended to Hometown American.
Social Committee announcements by Deb Riss: Due to the clubhouse closure, the Highlands New Years Eve party will be held at Scotland Yards. If the clubhouse isn’t open by January 9th, the Ice Cream Social/Trivia Night for that night will be postponed. Tickets for the Social are $4 sold at the door. The Trivia game starts at 6:30. Ice cream will be served at the break. The signup sheet is on the bulletin board.
Hot Dog night will be held on Wednesday, January 13th if the clubhouse is open. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the clubhouse as normal hoping for a timely clubhouse reopening.
Sunshine Committee (Barb Gehling): No baskets were given out in December. There will be a container in our clubhouse lobby year round for collection of canned and non-perishable goods for food pantries in our area.
Ken White recognized the elves who delivered Christmas cards this year. Sandra & David Neil, Jane & Paul Poirier, Denise and Jim Kozelsky, Barbara & John Gehling, Pam & Mike Gregory, Norma & Barry Slemmer, Lorraine & Ken Davenport, Deb Riss, Barbara O Neil, Heather Phillips, and Ken White. Thank you!
John Bongiardina reminded everyone that the signup sheet is still on the bulletin board for the Tampa Bay Downs outing February 10th.
Lorraine Davenport thanked everyone who made December Bingo so special with Christmas goodies.
Chris Weegar reported that the January newsletter will arrive late because of the holidays, (which you already know because you are reading this now).
We still need volunteers for the positions of Community Secretary and Community Treasurer for the next two years. Step up people! We need community involvement!! Contact Jim Kozelsky if you are interested. If we don’t fill these two positions we will experience a Highlands’ version of a government shutdown. We will be unable to conduct any community business at meetings, and no one will be responsible for dispersing community funds to support activities.
Sandra Neil said the Saturday coffee klatch group is planning a breakfast/brunch potluck to be held on Saturday, January 23. A signup sheet and announcement will be posted on the clubhouse bulletin board.
Merry Christmas and Happy, Healthy New Year!
Reported by Sue Hammerling on behalf of Jayne Haas, Community Secretary
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Activity Update
Mahjongg Players meet in the clubhouse card room for games on: Monday 1PM Friday 1PM Tuesday 9:30AM A mahjongg marathon is held on the first Monday of each month with play starting at 9AM.
Ping Pong/Table Tennis Tuesday & Friday from 10:00 AM to noon in the clubhouse. All are invited to play.
Perry Russo
Bunco Games are held the second Monday in players’ homes. Couples Bunco is played on a Sunday toward the end of each month and is coordinated by Pat Carey. Times and locations vary for Bunco games.
Bible Study Groups Women’s group meets 10:00 AM ‘til noon on Tuesdays in the clubhouse library.
Maureen Russo
Men’s group meets Tuesdays, 7-8 PM in the clubhouse library. Bill Hoff “Son” Flowers Bible Study meets Tuesdays at 6:30 PM in the Clubhouse. Terry Pawlicki
Pinochle Organized play on Mondays 7—9 PM.
Sue Klinger
Cardio Cardio classes are on Monday, Wednesdays, & Fridays from noon to 1PM. $5 per session. Free to Silver Sneakers cardholders.
Sandy Hoff
Yoga A yoga class is run once a week on Wednesdays from 11:15 to noon. $5 per session.
Christy Hughes Shuffleboard Meet once a week on Monday mornings at 10:00 AM. Everybody is welcome.
Marge and Carl Davis
Tennis We meet for tennis every morning except Sunday at 8 AM. Everyone is invited. Gil Rousseau
Bingo Bingo is every Thursday from 7-9 PM. Doors open at 6:30. Cost is $5.00. Rich Shaia
Lassies’ Cards Wednesday evenings at 6:30 the ladies get together to play cards. Come for the fun! Joan Shaia
Euchre Tuesday nights at 7:00 PM in the clubhouse card room. Bring $1 for the pot awarded for the highest score.
Roy Raker
Watercolor Sessions Thursday mornings at 9:30 AM resident artists meet to share the joy of art and share water-color tips and techniques. Joan Rodier
Open Games Like-minded folks gather on Thursday mornings at 10:00 AM and Sunday evenings at 7:00 PM in the clubhouse card room to play various games. All are welcome.
Mariana Marz
Pegs & Jokers Meets every Saturday in the clubhouse at 6:45 PM. New players are always welcome. Sandy Hoff
Bridge We have a small bridge group that tries to get together usually on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. If you’re interested in playing, contact Pat Carey.
Bocce Ball Bocce games are played every Saturday morning at 10AM. All are welcome to play.
Jim Grib
“Soggy Bottoms” Water Aerobics Informal gathering of the ladies for water aerobics Monday thru Friday at 7:30 AM during warm weather months.
Char Lanius
Ladies Water Aerobics Except when cold weather (below 60) or rain intrudes, water exercise classes for women meet on Monday, and Friday at 8:45AM. $1 per session.
Joan Rodier
Koffee Klatch An informal get together of neighbors for coffee in the clubhouse at 9:00 AM every Saturday that the main room isn’t in use. New residents are especially welcome.
Mariana Marz
Fitness Workouts Monday - Saturday at 7:30 AM we get together for walking exercise in the clubhouse directed by DVD.
Deb Riss
Walkers Meet to walk with friends every morning at 5:30AM.
Dianne Brown
Poker Regular poker games every Wednesday at 6:30 PM in the clubhouse.
Al Rodier
Yarn Crafters Meet once a week on Wednesdays from 10:00-12:00 to work on personal projects or projects for charity.
Jo Basile
Quilters Anyone wanting to work on their quilts in the clubhouse are encouraged to do so between 1 - 3 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays. Lorraine Davenport is available to assist when requested.
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Ping Pong / Table Tennis
We meet Tuesday and Friday mornings from 10:00 AM ‘til 12:00 noon every week in the clubhouse (dance floor). Play is open to anyone interested in 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
“Son” Flowers Bible Study Meets Tuesday Evenings
At 6:30 p.m. In the Craft Room
We are studying “Spiritual Intimacy” Books/lessons are provided. Just come as you are and bring your bibles. Each lesson is independent and will give you something to take with you.
All women in the community are welcome.
Any questions call Beth Glass or Terry Pawlicki
The truly happy people are those who carefully study God’s perfect law that makes people free,
and they continue to study it.
James 1:25
ATTENTION MEN OF THE HIGHLANDS
The Men’s Bible Study: Tuesdays 7-8 PM, Highlands Club House Library.
The Highlands' Men's Bible Study meets at 7:00 PM in the library. We are now in our 5th year and studying “Fruit of the Spirit” based on the book of the same name which contains 48 bible studies by LePeau, Kuhatschek, Eyre, & Scazzero. Everyone is welcome to join us. You don’t have to have a bible background to participate. We
are all learning together about faith and spirituality as we share a common interest in our futures.
Please call Bill Hoff if you have any questions.
Ladies Bible Study
We are studying on the Book of John, by the beloved author Max Lucado. The study guides are available for purchase at only $5 each. We are excited about the stimulating sessions, growing in our faith and sharing loving
fellowship with like believers.
COME JOIN US IN THE LIBRARY FROM 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Contact Maureen Russo with any questions.
Residents who like to paint meet weekly to share techniques and ideas with one another. Whether you are an experienced painter or just getting
started, you are welcome to join us. We can all learn from one another! Joan Rodier
PAINTING SESSIONS
Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 12:00
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CARDIO AND STRENGTH CLASS
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
12 noon at the Highlands Clubhouse
With Michelle Wilson, Certified Exercise Instructor (352-457-1585)
Silver Sneakers cardholders can attend for free!
$5.00 per class for all other attendees
Lose weight and feel great!
For further information, please call Linda Guglielmini or Sandy Hoff.
Shuffleboard
We meet every Monday at 10:00 AM on our shuffleboard courts. Singles, doubles, EVERYONE is welcome and wanted. If you have any questions, suggestions or ideas for our shuffleboard sessions contact Carl or Marge Davis.
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
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
Yarn Crafters
We meet once a week, on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 12:00 in the craft room. Many of the pieces we create are given to charitable organizations. If you want to learn how to knit or crochet, there are experienced needle crafters present to teach you.
Jo Basile
Bocce Ball
We play on Saturday mornings at 10:00 AM. Everyone come on out and join us for some great fun.
Jim Grib
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Open Games
If you’re interested in playing a variety of games, come join us on Thursday mornings at 10:00 AM and/or Sunday evenings at 7:00 PM in the clubhouse card room. It’s an informal gathering of folks to play games according to the group’s mood. Pegs & Jokers and Hand & Foot are favorites. All are welcome.
Mariana Marz
• Euchre games Tuesday evenings • Pinochle on Monday nights • Open miscellaneous games Thursday mornings and Sunday evenings
• Poker Wednesday evenings • Ladies Cards on Wednesday evenings • Pegs & Jokers on Saturday nights • Bridge on a Wednesday evening once a month
Highland Lassies meet in the Clubhouse on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM to enjoy a fun, easy-to-learn card game. All you need to bring are 12 quarters and your sense of humor. We usually play two or three games (4 quarters per game), which takes about two hours.
Joan Shaia
Card Players
There are several opportunities to play cards regularly at the Highlands Clubhouse. They include:
Pinochle
Interested in playing Pinochle? Come to the Clubhouse Monday nights at 7PM. All experienced players are welcome. Come and have some fun. Sue Klinger
Monthly Bridge
We have a monthly bridge game established, usually on the second Wednesday evening of the month - but subject to change based on player availability. What we’d really like to do, is have more than one table. If you enjoy bridge, or have played in the past but are a bit rusty, please give me a call and let me know you are interested. When I’m scheduling the next month’s play, I’ll check to see if you want to play and your availability.
Pat Carey
Euchre
Euchre tournaments are held every Tuesday beginning at 7:00 PM in the Card Room. Euchre is an easy game to learn and great fun to play. $1 per person is collected to create a pool that is given to the high scorer of the night.
Roy Raker
Bingo is every Thursday evening at 7:00 PM. Cards only $5.00 Everyone is welcome.
Volunteers needed to ensure that Bingo games continue. Need workers and callers. Contact: Rich Shaia or Jim Grib.
The Bingo Committee
COME JOIN US!!!!
Bingo
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Pasco County Lawn Watering Restrictions during 2016
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. The 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day are scheduled holidays when pickup isn’t scheduled. When there is no pickup, customers may put out double the amount of trash on the next scheduled pickup day.
Recycling (curbside program): Metal cans, #1 and #2 plastic and glass containers may be left in labeled, rigid, reuseable containers at the curb very early on the first and third Wednesday each month.
Newspapers: A recycling bin for newspaper and other printed materials stands outside our clubhouse behind the kitchen. All types of printed paper such as newspaper, phone books, catalogs, and books. Cardboard from boxes is also acceptable as long as the box is broken down so that it lies flat. The payment made for papers is paid to the Highlands Residents’ Community Treasury.
Yard refuse: Call Holly if you wish to have HTA staff pick up lawn refuse you’ve created during a yard clean-up. If you’ve had professionals clean-up your yard, they should remove the refuse as part of their service.
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.
Submitting Items for Publication: As always, thanks are extended to those who contributed information for this month’s issue. All articles and updates should be sent to [email protected] or deposited in the box on the clubhouse bulletin board no later than the 20th of the month preceding publication. Every effort is made to include all submissions, but occasionally omissions will occur. Your understanding is appreciated. Comments and articles submitted anonymously are ignored. Please note that items submitted for the newsletter are subject to
editing for spelling, grammar, brevity and propriety.
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For more details see: www.pascocountyfl.net/index.aspx?NID=1369
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 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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 [email protected].
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
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Ticket Sales for Social Committee
Sponsored Highlands Events
Unless stated otherwise on event flyers or newsletter ads, tickets for all Social Committee sponsored events are sold at the clubhouse on Thursday nights before bingo and before Community meetings which are held on the third Saturday of each month. Cash payment is preferred, but
checks made out to the Community Treasurer, Sue Hammerling, 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. You can also get meals “to go” should you or someone in your
party be unable to attend.
Informal gathering for water aerobics Monday thru Friday 7:30
Char Lanius
Monday thru
Saturday at 8AM tennis players meet on the courts to play.
Gil Roussseau
Walkers directed by DVD meet Monday thru Saturday at 7:30 am in the clubhouse
Deb Riss
Outside walkers meet every day at 5:30AM
Dianne Brown
1 Water Aerobics 8:45 Ping Pong 10AM Cardio 12PM Mahjongg 1PM
2
Koffee Klatch 9AM Bocci Ball 10AM
Pegs & Jokers 6:45
3 Open Games 7PM
4 Trash Pickup Water Aerobics 8:45
Mahjongg Marathon 9AM
Shuffleboard 10AM Cardio 12PM
Pinochle 7PM
5 Mahjong 9:30 Ping Pong 10AM Bible Study 10AM
Euchre 7PM Son Bible Study 7PM Men’s Bible Stdy 7PM
6 Bluebag Pickup Water Aerobics 8:45 Yarn Crafters 10PM Cardio 12PM Lassies Cards 6:30 Poker 6:30
7 Trash Pickup Watercolors 9:30 Open Games 10AM
Bingo 7PM
8 Water Aerobics 8:45 Ping Pong 10AM Cardio 12PM Mahjongg 1PM
9 Koffee Klatch 9AM Bocci Ball 10AM Ice Cream Social & Trivia Night 6:30
Pegs & Jokers 6:45
10 Open Games 7PM
11 Trash Pickup Water Aerobics 8:45
Shuffleboard 10AM Cardio 12PM Mahjong 1PM
Pinochle 7PM
12 Mahjong 9:30 Ping Pong 10AM Bible Study 10AM
Euchre 7PM Son Bible Study 7PM Men’s Bible Stdy 7PM
13 Water Aerobics 8:45 Yarn Crafters 10PM Cardio 12PM Hot Dog Night
5:00
Lassies Cards 6:30
Poker 6:30
14 Trash Pickup
Watercolors 9:30 Open Games 10AM
Bingo 7PM
15 Water Aerobics 8:45 Ping Pong 10AM Cardio 12PM Mahjongg 1PM
16 Bocci Ball 10AM Community Meeting 9AM
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Pegs & Jokers 6:45
17 Open Games 7PM
18 Trash Pickup Water Aerobics 8:45 Shuffleboard 10AM Cardio 12PM Mahjong 1PM
Crystal Gage 6:30
Pinochle 7PM
19 Mahjong 9:30 Ping Pong 10AM Bible Study 10AM
Euchre 7PM Son Bible Study 7PM Men’s Bible Stdy 7PM
20 Bluebag Pickup Water Aerobics 8:45 Yarn Crafters 10PM Cardio 12PM Lassies Cards 6:30 Poker 6:30
21 Trash Pickup
Watercolors 9:30 Open Games 10AM
Social Committee Meeting 1PM
in library
Bingo 7PM
22 Water Aerobics 8:45 Ping Pong 10AM Cardio 12PM Mahjongg 1PM
23 Bocci Ball 10AM
Pot Luck Brunch 10AM
Pegs & Jokers 6:45
24 Open Games 7PM
31 Open Games 7PM
25 Trash Pickup Water Aerobics 8:45 Shuffleboard 10AM
Cardio 12PM Mahjong 1PM
Pinochle 7PM
26 Mahjong 9:30 Ping Pong 10AM Bible Study 10AM
Euchre 7PM Son Bible Study 7PM Men’s Bible Stdy 7PM
27 Water Aerobics 8:45 Yarn Crafters 10PM Cardio 12PM Lassies Cards 6:30 Poker 6:30
28 Trash Pickup Watercolors 9:30 Open Games 10AM
Bingo 7PM
29 Water Aerobics 8:45 Ping Pong 10AM Cardio 12PM Mahjongg 1PM
30 Koffee Klatch 9AM Bocci Ball 10AM
Comfort Food Dinner 5:30
Pegs & Jokers 6:45
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