Newsletter 1

Southfork News

“FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS”

Happy Mothers Day May 2015

To All Moms

A mother’s love is like a garden

Her children are the seeds

And as they grow, she tends to them,

Fulfilling all their needs.

Her kindness is like sunshine

That warms them as they flower.

Her nurturing like springtime rain

A soft and gentle flower.

A mother’s love is like a garden

Reflecting tender care,

For wherever there is beauty,

A mother’s love is there.

In Loving Memory, this Memorial Day

We set aside Memorial Day

Each and every year

To honor those who gave their lives

Defending what we hold dear.

In all the dark and deadly wars,

Their graves prove and remind us,

Our brave Americans gave their all

To put danger far behind us.

They made the ultimate sacrifice

Fighting for the American way;

We admire them and respect them

On every Memorial Day.

PLEASE DISPLAY YOUR FLAG ON THIS DAY TO

SHOW HOW PROUD WE ARE!!!!!!!!!

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Newsletter Information

Note, any information to be placed in the newsletter, must be submitted between the 1st and 15th of

every month. Please contact the editor (Phyllis Grossi) at 567-6105, pkaygrossi@aim.com or drop off

the information at 11150 Mesquite Dr. All newsletters can be viewed in color on the web site @

www.floridacommunities.com (click on Southfork at bottom of page.)

Suggestion Box

Suggestion Box is to be used to deposit, Annual Dues, Letters to the Board etc. All letters must

be signed or they will not be honored.

Office of Southfork

10808 U.S. 98, Dade City, Fl 33525

Phone: (352) 523-0022, Fax: (352)523-0611 After Hours: (352)206-4080

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ASSOCIATION OFFICERS:

President Tom Geyer 2014-2016

Vice President Jim McAdams 2014-2016

Secretary Peggy Elkins 2014-2016

Treasurer Mike Gallagher 2014-2016

Directors:

Priscilla Medeiros 2014-2016

Hollis Adams 2014-2016

Harvey Barber 2015-2017

Roger Layne 2015-2017

Mary Freund 2015-2017

Emergency CONTACT NUMBERS IN PASCO COUNTY (911)

Pasco Cty Sheriff 352-521-5131 Dade City Police 352-521-1493

Hurricane Updates 800-427-8340 Dade City Hospital 352-521-1100

Sick/Prayer List.

Charlotte Lynch Bill Steding Tanya Hahn Bill Kendall Linda Nutter

Get Well Wishes To All!

In Memoriam

Thank goodness for a great month!

Our condolences to the family and friends!

New Residents

Michael & Barbara Morandi 11037 Mesquite Dr

Welcome to our Community of Southfork!

Wedding Anniversary

Joe & Janet Lehman May 2nd

Pat & Phyllis Fisher May 7th

Tom & Pat Dicks May 13th

Bob & Charlotte Lynch May 30th

Don & Carol Reno May 30th

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From Dot Cady Thank you all for a great turnout on the

Appreciation Day held in my honor. This was truly an amazing day and one I will not forget.

from Tom’s desk.

It seems just like yesterday that we were getting ready for the last

newsletter. I guess time flies when you are having fun. We were sure

busy in March and things will slow down some for the summer. The

activity committee will make sure that we will have many things to do.

They have a lot of good ideas, so watch the Bulletin board and the

newsletter.

We had our last monthly Saturday morning breakfast at the clubhouse

until Fall. Thank you Tom Robinson and all the crew and to all who

came and enjoyed the delicious food. Thanks to Joe and Janet

Lehman for all the good food on Wednesday’s. They sweat in the heat

and we do not have to cook. We had a great Easter Dinner and thanks

to all who came and for the good food. Many thanks to Jim & Carolyn

McAdams for a great “Out & About”. Yours truly got a little

misplaced..(smile).

Just remember one thing, the officers and directors are here to listen

and to help. Remember, we are a social organization. We will still

remain a community with neighbors helping neighbors. Southfork has

it’s own heart beat and we all must keep the heart beat healthy and

active.

Please keep a look out for any suspicious people and activity this

summer. “Please”, watch your speed in the park. Remember, cars and

golf carts don’t mix.

Let’s all have a great summer, “Tom”

Dot Cady’s Appreciation Day

Dot Cady, outgoing president receiving a plaque for many years of service from Tom Geyer, new

incoming president.

A great attendance for Dot Cady’s appreciation day and over 100 residents came to wish her good luck

and a great big thank you.

Women’s Club

On April 1st , 35 Ladies had their monthly meeting in the Clubhouse and very well

decorated for Easter. In the Center of each table there was a basket with eggs and

bunnies all hand made by the ladies of the quilt committee what a group of talented

ladies.

Jane Martens, Dee Martin and Shirley Tiratto were our hostesses. Thanks for a job

well done and well decorated.

All the reports were read and approved.

Mary Bolin mentioned that all the little dresses a project of Carol Albers were given

locally and much appreciated. That was a very nice project.

Marge Otto did all the particulars to order a brick through Hospice for Shirley Rouer

who was in charge of the Charity Committee before Mary Bolin. The brick will be

displayed near the other bricks of Southfork members.

We talked about our annual Bazaar that will be held Nov 21st. A list was

circulated asking the members to make baskets which is very popular and we will

have a bake Sale, a raffle of items made by the Craft Committee, also we will have

Sloppy Jo’s in the morning starting at 10.30.

We had a delicious cake to celebrate the April's birthdays Mary Clifford and

Kathy Myers. Thanks to Tanya for the 4 bags she gave us to be raffled.

Jeanne Bittman gave a very nice presentation on how to make your house safer for

the elderly and tips on elder care. She also is available for small jobs if her schedule

is free.

Next month our last meeting of the season at the clubhouse, our hostesses will be

Sherry Glatfelter and Helen Stowe

See you there. Marielle

Happy Summer Vacation and Hurry BACK!

"IN MEMORY OF MY MOTHER"

My mother was very young when she married and started a family,

she was kept very busy raising my sister, brother and me and taking

care of a 2 story home and beautiful flowers and kept up yard..

She and my father raised a huge garden planting corn and peas in a

row, then came tomatoes and cucumbers lots of veggies to hoe.

My mother sewed and made our clothes, canned veggies and made her

own soap, she washed on a washboard then graduated to a wringer

washer. Mother never complained as she hung her special wash on a

clothesline in the yard, (whites, colors, jeans, towels and sheets & the

misc items) and she cooked us delicious meals never saying she was

just too tired.

Her pies and cakes all were from scratch the chocolate icing was so

good and the homemade bread and pizza was to die for. I have tried to

do all she did but so far it seems I never could.

The dried apples and preserves, sugar cookies and snow-cream,

Saturday evenings after sleigh riding we were treated to hot chocolate

not like todays, all these were winter treats to sample again, would

be in a dream.

Mother has been gone for many years I miss our time together every

day, our one on one chats is so missed. If only she could visit again

but she has gone to heaven to stay and helping me in my thoughts

today.

Phyllis G

Great array of food for all to enjoy!

Southfork's Easter dinner-a great meal-nice get together with friends and families.

Is Tom that hungry?

He has Risen

Out & about--it's a lot of fun, laughs ( at yourself) a little kidding with your friends

(getting lost or making a wrong turn)-- it keeps you young? Anyhow , we have to

thank Jim & Carolyn McAdams for putting this thing together ( it takes a lot of

travel and planning before we get on our way)

Out and About

Out and About

Out and About

Out and About (this time Pete get his picture taken)

Out and About (wonder what is good)

Glad to see Max is Out and About

Important Info needed

All Current Residents should continue to notify me of any changes to

name, address or phone# and also include wedding anniversary dates.

All New Residents should contact me with correct address information so

I can update our records and that the phone directory has correct

information. Deadline yearly to submit is November 25th and the new

directories are available usually by early February/March.

E-Mail Address, If you would like to be in on the mass mailing I send out

every now and then regarding a death of a resident or something major

happening in the area and it cannot wait until the next newsletter, then

please send me your email address @ pkaygrossi@aim.com

FaceBook group, look us up and do a search looking for “you know your

from southfork when” and at the top of the page hit either “like” or “join”

and I will add you into this group. This is a daily group interaction on

anything from weather, events and whatever else you want to talk about.

This site is only for Southfork residents.

Thanks, Phyllis G.

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Cleaning out your Freezer and Refrigerator And Cupboards

All you "Snowbirds" and others cleaning out your cupboards, freezer

and refrigerator. Mary Bolin reminded everyone that "DayStar" in Dade

City will take all items whether they were opened or not and they give

out food to the needy. They have large freezers and refrigerators and

can use all the food that can be donated. Besides Mary, you can also

contact Isabel Wirth here in the community because she is in charge

of that at Daystar. Don't throw anything away because it all can be

used.

Thanks to all in advance!

Latest Reviews

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Steve Jeffris Show review

Great show as usual which was held on March 24th

. There were 110 in

attendance and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Steve

interacted with the crowd and is a great classic country singer and he

can really play the guitar.

Seasonal Breakfast

THANKS TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE HELPED IN ANY WAY TO

MAKE BREAKFAST AT SOUTHFORK A SUCCESS THIS WINTER. I

REALLY APPRECIATE IT. THANK YOU, SEE YOU THIS FALL!

TOM Robinson

Water Aerobics is back!!!!!!

Mike & Linda Miller are starting Water Aerobics each Tuesday at

10:30 a.m. This will be each week for at least 30 minutes.

He will keep the class in shallow water and take up as

little space as possible to not disturb other swimmers.

Ice Cream Sundaes

Sunday , May 10th

3pm

$3.00 per Sundae

We will offer generous portion of ice cream with all the

favorite toppings for $3.00. We invite all residents of SF,

but since this is also MOTHER’ S DAY, all the mom’s at SF

will receive a free sundae.

Come up to the clubhouse and enjoy an ice cream sundae on this

special day.

By the way, all the “men” board members will be doing the serving.

For all the adventurous people we will have WII Bowling set up for

everyone to challenge their bowling skills.

Pizza and Pool Party

Sunday, May 24th - 6:00 pm

Cost is $3.00 per person for pizza

To kick-off the upcoming Summer Season, we invite everyone to the Pool party.

Come up to the pool and socialize. You do not have to go in the pool to enjoy

the atmosphere.

We would like to see our new residents come up and join in our activities. You

are welcome to bring any other snacks you would like to bring along.

Please, sign up at the clubhouse so we may know how much pizza to order.

Please note that the pool will still be available for regular use by our residents

and the $3.00 charge is only for pizza. There will be enough pizza to satisfy

everyone’s hungry tummies.

Please bring your beverage of choice, but make sure it is in a plastic container

because we do not allow any glass around the pool area. Come and join us!!

Looking for a Reporter

I go into newsletters of various communities and most all of them

have a profile page to introduce residents to other residents,

especially the newcomers.

I have thought about this for a while and now I need some help. I am

looking for an on- site reporter who can take a picture of the resident,

whether they are new or someone who has lived in the park for a while

and write up an article on them. This could be a monthly feature

and something I think would add to the newsletter.

Hmmmm, maybe someone on the welcoming committee could be this

person I am looking for!!!!!

This would help everyone to know who everyone else is if they see

them walking or at the clubhouse for any games or activities. What

does everyone think about this? Please contact me

(pkaygrossi@aim.com) if interested and let me know your thoughts.

Kathy G, I still need your input and any others with articles.

I appreciate that Pete Logoyda takes the pictures of the various

events and submits them via facebook for all to see and then I capture

them to place in the newsletter. Thanks to all!

SOUTHFORK AMBULANCE PROGRAM

A WINE AND CHEESE SAMPLING

OUR SPRING FUNDRAISER

SUNDAY, MAY 3RD

3:00PM @ CLUBHOUSE

This event is open to all residents of Southfork. Tickets cost $5.00. Each ticket

buys samples of wine.

Assorted cheeses, crackers and garnishes.

Try your luck at our WII Bowling game.

See Board members for tickets:

Mary Freund, Tom Geyer, Jim McAdams & Jo Bellows.

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From Chuck & Jean Sutton

By now most of you know that Chuck and I have sold our

home and are moving back to Ohio.

We are very excited to be back with our family.

It has been a wonderful nine years that we have lived at

Southfork and have met and made many dear friends.

It is bittersweet that we leave you, but we are taking many

special memories with us.

Wishing all of you many wonderful years at Southfork and

our sincere love and good wishes to all.

Cordially, Chuck & Jan

SOUTHFORK CINEMA is coming in June!!

Tuesday Night Movies the 1st Tuesday of the month starting June 2

@ 6:30pm. Come join us in the clubhouse for recent and newly

released movies being shown on a large screen.

Enjoy popcorn for 25cents/bag or bring your own snack and

beverage. There’s plenty of seating but feel free to bring your own

comfy chair!

Is there a particular movie you’d like to see? Let us know and we’ll

try our best to bring it to you.

NOW SHOWING: June 2 6:30pm

THE BLIND SIDE starring Sandra Bullock

This real-life story of Michael Oher (Baltimore Ravens

football star) is a remarkable journey of a young

homeless teen who finds a family and becomes the college

All American and first-round NFL draft pick. The well-

to-do family, the Tuohys, find something just as life

changing: a beloved new son and brother. You’ll be

cheering this mix of gridiron action and heartwarming

emotion.

DO YOU KNOW ABOUT 511??????

This is for anyone ready to make a trip or to some of the “snowbirds” getting

ready to travel back North.

Dial 511 from your phone before hitting the road. The service provides real-time

travel information on all interstate highways in Florida, as well as Florida’s

turnpike. 511 lets you know about accidents, road construction, severe weather

conditions or other things that can slow you down. The traffic information is free

on your home phone.

When storms threaten Florida, a call to 511 will let you know before you leave so

you can plan ahead. 511 gives information about road conditions, congestion,

contraflow, suspended tolls and any road closings.

This is statewide information that can be accessed and it may ask which part of

the state do you want to know about. This is all real time reporting.

You can also access this information on the internet by going into:

www.Fl511.com to receive statewide and regional updates. The website

provides much of the same information as the phone call, plus additional

features, including traffic camera’s.

So before leaving on your trip, check out the site before leaving home or while

traveling throughout the state. It’s fast, easy and just a few clicks away.

SOURCE: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FERRELL CATS IN SOUTHFORK

THEY ARE NOT GOING AWAY! AND THERE WILL BE MANY MORE IF WE DO

NOT DO SOMETHING ABOUT THEM!

I HAVE SPOKEN TO DADE CITY ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICE (523-2411) THERE

IS NO LAW REGARDING ROAMING CATS AND THEY WILL NOT COME OUT!

I SPOKE TO PASCO SPAY TRAP AND RETURN AGENCY (585-6205. THEIR

PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO US ALL.

1. CONTACT DADE CITY VET. TO BORROW A TRAP

2. THERE IS A $50 DEPOSIT FOR THE USE OF THE TRAP

3. REFUNDED WHEN YOU RETURN THE TRAP

4. THE VET WILL NEUTER THE CAT , CLIP A N EAR (SO THAT IS EASY TO TELL

IT HAS BEEN TREATED} AND GIVE IT A RABIES SHOT

5. YOU HAVE TO RETURN THE CAT WHERE YOU FOUND IT

6. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU REGISTER THE CAT AS PART OF THE PASCO

TRAP AND RELEASE PROGRAM……THE PROGRAM PAYS THE VET.

7. WHY SHOULD WE DO IT?

MOST IMPORTANT: WE HAVE MANY CATS LOOKING FOR FOOD TO EAT

RIGHT NOW (don’t feed them)…………IF WE DON’T CONTROL THE

POPULATION BY NEUTERING……WE WILL HAVE MANY MORE……THE

AVERAGE SIZE OF A NEW LITTER IS 4 KITTENS.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP…….CONTACT ME :

DOT CADY 567-6456

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Repairs by George

All types of handyman,

carpentry, plumbing,

electrical repairs, gutter

cleaning, roof repairs, tile

work and exterior

maintenance at a very

reasonable rate. Custom

cabinet making and Power

washing the whole house or

just north side. Feel free to

call me anytime.

(H) 352-322-2700

© 410-852-6663

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Nautical Memories Consignment Do you have items you no longer need? Since we can only have 2 carport sales a year, why not let me sell your items globally. I will do all the work and you will receive the benefits. Give me a call at: 215-534-7256. Patty _______________________

Avon: Catalogs are

available. Call Tanya or

Bobby 567-7125

tbhahnfl@yahoo.com

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Will rake your lawn for $5 a

bag. Bobby Hahn

567-7125

Services Offered

I am a master electrician

offering the following

services: Electrical,

Pressure Washing, Gutter

Cleaning, Minor Plumbing.

Also, transportation to or

from Orlando/Tampa

airports as well as the

Tampa Train/Bus stations.

Jerry McClellan

11040 Maverick Drive

Home: (352) 437-5219

Cell: (352) 999-2908

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Let us Do it For you

House cleaning, Laundry or

Ironing. Any job you need

done we can do. Call Ruth

C. or Tatianna. We also

open and close homes for

the seasonal’s. Year round

service. Dependable

631-374-3516

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Harley Davidson For Sale

1200 Sportster, 12K miles

$3,600

Call 813-508-2805

Homecare

Do you need help with daily living? Did an illness or procedure limit your ability to care for yourself? I have over 30 years experience helping people in their homes. I am a qualified HHA/CNA and homemaker that will assist you with daily living for very reasonable rates. References available upon request. For more information call (352) 567-7702 Ask for Maureen ________________________

Odd Jobs

I now work 8:30-1:30PM.

I am available after

1:30PM for odd jobs. No

job too big or too small.

Please leave a message

at 813-508-2805 and I

will return your call

ASAP.

Andy Davidson

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Need Help

House cleaning and

Lawn Service,

by Bea

813-562-0633

Weekly Calendar of Events

Sunday Church of Your Choice…”May I” card game @6pm

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Monday Coffee Hour @8am…Line Dance @10am…Poker @12 noon

(Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm… Hand & Foot @6pm

Euchre @6pm

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Tuesday Trash Pickup AM…(Fall/Winter) Mixed Shuffleboard @9am…

Exercise @10:30am…Sequence @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Men’s

Shuffleboard @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm

Bowling (Zephyrhills) @noon…Poker @5:00pm…DBL Pinochle 6pm

Water Aerobics@10:30am

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Wednesday Blue bag Trash pickup 1st & 3rd Wednesday……

Quilting @9am… Bridge @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Men’s

Shuffleboard @1pm…Bingo@6:30pm, doors open @5:15pm

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Thursday Hand & Foot @9am…Dominoes @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Men’s

Shuffleboard @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm

Poker @5:00pm…”Alley” Board game @6pm…

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Friday Trash pickup… (Fall/Winter) Mixed Shuffleboard @9am…Exercise

@10:30am…(Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…Poker @12noon

WII FIT @9am

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Saturday “TOPS” Weight Loss @9am…Bocce @10am…”65” game @6pm…Poker @5pm…

May 1st (Fri) Men’s Breakfast group 9am

May 3rd (Sun) Ambulance program (wine/cheese) 3pm $5.00 each

May 3rd (Sun) Card Bingo 6pm (bring $2.00 in dimes)

May 6th (Wed) Women’s Club 9:30am (Bring 2 cans food for needy)

May 10th (Sun) Mother’s Day

May 10th (Sun) Ice Cream Sundaes 3pm

May 17th (Sun) Card Bingo 6pm (bring $2.00 in dimes)

May 18th (Mon) Assn officer/directors 9am (Last one until Sept)

May 24th (Sun) Pizza & Pool Party 6pm

REMEMBER, CHECK OUT THE ACTIVITY PAGE IF YOU WANT TO ATTEND ANY

MONDAY MORNING COFFEE, CARD GAMES, BINGO AND ANY OTHER SOCIAL

ACTIVITY HELD ON A DAILY BASIS HERE IN THE PARK. LIFE STILL GOES ON

FROM MAY TO SEPTEMBER.

Have a great summer………….We miss you when you

leave.