June 2015 “The Park with A Heart” Editor: Donna Barkley

Gator Tales

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Lake Hammock Village

36106 US Hwy 27

Haines City FL 33844

863-421-5764

Board of Directors

Clark Smith President (2015) (863)438-6929

Jim Fischer Vice President (2016) (239)248-2597

Maria Combs Secretary (2016) (863)438-6643

Marilyn Smith Director (2015) (863)421-1018

Richard Gould Treasurer (2016) (863)422-5902

Sharon Bowden Director (2015) (863) 353-7676

Jan Baczkiewicz Director (2016) (989)889-9498

Committee Chairs

Gator Tales

Donna Barkley (863)232-9837

Phone Squad

Jane Biba (863)422-6531

Sunshine

Carol Gould (863)422-5902

Welcome

Clark Smith (863)438-6929

Marilyn Smith(863)421-1018

Memorials

Brin McDonald (863) 438-5241

4th OF JULY–COOKOUT

Saturday – July 4th

1:00 PM @ Clubhouse

Food and Drink provided ~ YOU

bring the fun!

Sign Up Sheets In

Clubhouse PLEASE SIGN UP AS WE NEED ACCURATE COUNT FOR PURCHASE OF FOOD

AND DRINK.

A message from the President...

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Since my last writing, Memorial Day has come and gone, but I wanted to

take this opportunity to express my thanks to all those who assisted with

the service and the cookout. This year we instituted a perpetual plague,

recognizing permanently our honored veterans, which is proudly displayed in

the clubhouse. We included our 2014 veteran, Walter Paulovske, as well as

this years’ inductee, Carol Hubbard, on the plague. In addition, this year

our veterans received their own plagues as well, recognizing them and their

branch of service.

There are many new things being planned for our Lake Hammock Village

family, as well. For example, we are going to institute a “Volunteer of the

Year” program, the recognized volunteer to be chosen by the community.

More of this will follow as we draw closer to October, but in essence the

winner will be entitled to any ticketed events throughout 2016 for he/she

and his/her significant other for free. In addition, he/she will be

permanently recognized in the clubhouse (also, more to follow). It will be

the HOA's way of saying “Thank You” to our valued volunteers.

This year, for the first time that I can remember (I've only been here

since 2012), we will be offering live musical entertainment, as well as, games

and food at our pool party in August. This year, the food will consist of ribs

and chicken as the main dish, and the entire event will be free to residents.

As you can see, summer is turning into a busy time here in Lake Hammock

Village. If you are here during any of our scheduled events, we encourage

you to attend.

Clark

July 4th Cookout

1:00 pm

At Clubhouse

Make & Take Crafts

Thursday, July 9th

2:00 pm

At the clubhouse

Dining By the Book

Thursday, July 9th

Carpool 4:30 pm

Marilyn Smith 421-1018

LaFiesta, 645 Ingraham Ave, Haines City

Carpool at 4:30

Ladies’ Lunch

Wednesday, July 15th

Carpool 12:30 p.m.

MaryAnn Donovan 422-3465

Twisted Teapot, 200-1st Street, Winter Haven

Park Breakfast Out

Saturday, July 18th

8:15 a.m.

At A & G Diner, 1174 Havendale Blvd, Winter

Haven

Birthday/Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, July 19th

6:30 p.m.

Margaret Conley 353-7640 & Joanne Marko 438-5011

Come celebrate July birthdays and anniversaries.

This month’s celebration will be hosted by Jane

Lallier and Joice Smith.

Activities Meeting

Tuesday, July 21st

2:00 p.m.

If you have ideas of activities, places to eat around

town or other things that you would like to see LHV

do, then please join us in the clubhouse as we plan

our August activities. We enjoy having new ideas to

explore.

Early Bird Dining

Tuesday, July 28TH

4:30 p.m.

Margaret Conley 353-7640

At Buffet City, 810 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter

Haven

Get Well Wishes

Mary Ann Donovan - Home

Deb Kemp – Home

Russ Landers – Home

Doris Palte– Rehab

Jane Whitley – Home

Joyce Wright – Home

If you know anyone who is sick or in the hospital,

please let Carol Gould (422-5902) know so she can

get a card to them. If you would like to be put on

the prayer chain, contact Lori Johnsen 588-1599.

Condolences

Our sympathy goes out to Merle Davis in the

recent passing of his father. Caring thoughts from

our community for you and your family at this time

of sorrow.

Our sympathy also goes out to Joyce Wright in the

recent passing of her brother. Caring thoughts from

our community for you and your family at this time

of sorrow.

Memorials

Thank you!! To our HOA board, HOA members and

our community for your support and help with our

Memorial program. It is greatly appreciated.

I would like to introduce, to all of you, our

Memorial Committee. Please contact us with any

questions or needs you might have.

Brin McDonald 863-438-5241

Florence Browning 863-353-9804

Sandy Blackman 863-353-9804

Dona Rawson 863-547-9326

I will be on vacation June 27th until July 27th. If you

need anything during this time, please contact

Dona Rawson.

Thank you, Brin McDonald

I would like to thank the Community and the many individuals who wished me well and a speedy recovery from my recent surgery. We are thankful that we live in such a caring and loving community.

Joyce Wright

We would like to thank everyone for their kindest thoughts and regards during Frank’s recent surgery. Frank and Karen Neugebauer Thank you to the Community and all individuals who expressed their sympathy in the recent unexpected death of my brother.

Joyce Wright On behalf of the Community, a heartfelt thank you to Clark and Joice for the very beautiful Memorial Day Service. It truly honored all who have served and those who gave their lives for us. It took a tremendous amount of time and effort to plan, prepare, and present it. Again, thank you! We would like to thank everyone for the kind thoughts, prayers and visits while Jane Whitley was in the hospital. She is doing much better now. Thank you everyone. Clark & Joice Smith

Activities Chairs

These volunteers will not be hosting all the events,

but they will be the ones finding hosts for the

events and planning the dates. If you have any

suggestions or need more information on these

activities, please contact the following:

Activities: Maria Combs 438-6643 / Joanne Marko

438-5011

Birthdays/Anniversaries: Joanne Marko 438-5011

Breakfast Out: Jane Biba 422-6531

Bus Trips: Joanne Marko 438-5011

Early Bird Dinner: Margaret Conley 353-7640

Dining by the Book: Marilyn Smith 421-1018

Entertainment: Clark Smith 438-6929

Ladies Lunches: Mary Ann Donovan 422-3465

Park Breakfast: Maria Combs 438-6643 / Karen

Wilson 353-2275

Potlucks: Eileen Lemay 353-1108

Newsletter Information

All newsletters can be viewed in color on the web

site at www.floridacommunities.com (click on Lake

Hammock at bottom of page). Just a reminder, any

information needs to be submitted to Donna by the

20th of every month. If you have any questions or

suggestions about the Gator Tales, please contact

Donna by email, phone or drop a note in the box

on her screen porch. We are always looking for

ways to improve.

Gator Tales Staff

Donna Barkley (Editor)

172 Glen Este Blvd.

232-9837

donna.barkley@aol.com

Sharon Bowden

P J Roberts

Andy & Nancy Belski

Richard & Marion Speigel

July Birthdays

1 Joe Kifus 1 Bob McDonald 4 Bonnie Fischer 5 Sue Elkington 6 Debbie Bialecki 7 RachelJoy Strom 9 Dan Deuel 9 Rex Lingruen

13 Dona Rawson 13 Betty Larry 13 Marge Love 14 Gerardo Gonzalez 15 Harry Webb 16 Wanda Hensley 16 Tim Stump 20 Jimmy Rodriguez 25 Herb Hunt 26 Stephanie Strom 27 Linda Herman 28 Bob Renka 31 Norm Brake

(If we have missed your birthday, please let us know!)

July Anniversaries

1 Jim & Sue Huber 1 Calvin & Dawn Maluchnick 2 Gary & Geraldine Harrer

10 Scott & Perky Schmauder 13 Don & Ruth Ives 15 Norm & Jan Baczkiewicz 15 Reg & Linda Herman 23 Mark & Stacy Anthis 27 Don & Shirley Hinds 28 Rex & Kaye Lingruen 29 Don & Linda VanDeman

(If we have missed your anniversary, please let us know!)

Volunteer Corner

Introducing Lake Hammock Village Librarians, Dave

and Mary Schnopp. Dave and Mary have been

shelving books for us for about five years. They also

volunteer in other capacities around the park,

including CAP duty.

All of our books are donated. If you have finished a

good book, go ahead and donate it at the

clubhouse.

Note: Due to limited space, boxes of books are too

much to handle. Any duplicate books are damaged,

moldy, etc. will be re-donated.

Thank you Dave and Mary for keeping our books in

order!

HELP WANTED:

* Grill Master- The HOA is seeking a “Grill Master” for our August 23rd pool

party. The selected individual must be willing to arrive approximately 2 hrs

prior to the start of the party (party starts at 4:00 PM) and be willing to

share his/her skills in correctly preparing, cooking, and bar-b-queing a fine

selection of chicken and ribs. All necessary equipment and supplies will be

furnished.

* Front Gate Security- The HOA is actively seeking a front gate security

person(s) for Wednesday night Bingo. The selected individual(s) must be

available from 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM. Responsibilities are allowing non-

residents to enter the community for the sole purpose of playing Bingo.

Although “CAP” members are encouraged to volunteer, this is not a “CAP”

assignment as you will be outside the front gate. Sign up sheets are also

available in the clubhouse.

* Community Reporter- The HOA is actively seeking a “Community Reporter”

who might be willing to assist as a contributor to our monthly “Gator Tales”.

Responsibilities would be to interview a resident on a monthly basis and

write a brief article about that resident. Such information as where their

from, where they worked, family, what brought them to Florida, lifetime

and career accomplishments etc are topics that would be of interest.

For information or questions on any of the positions offered above, please

contact Clark Smith, (863)438-6929.

ALL OF THE ABOVE POSITIONS ARE OFFERED AT NO PAY AND NO BENEFITS!!!! WE DO, HOWEVER, OFFER YOU A GREAT, BIG

THANK YOU!!!

Lake Hammock Village

Pool Party

and

Bar-b-q

Sunday, August 23rd, 2015

4:00 PM-8:00 PM

COME ENJOY AN AFTERNOON OF MUSIC, GAMES AND FOOD!!! PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO WINNERS!

LIVE MUSIC FEATURING

“FLORIDA RICK”

Please Bring a Side Dish for Others to Share!!!!!!!

Pool Party August 23 4:00 PM- 8:00 PM (or longer)

This year for our pool party, the HOA Board of Directors has agreed to offer ribs and

chicken quarters to our residents as the main dish. We encourage those attending to

bring a side dish, dessert, bread, etc for others to share. Since ribs and chicken

quarters are an upgrade to hamburgers and hot dogs, the following procedures will be

implemented:

(1) In order to have enough food for all, you MUST sign up as attending with the number

of persons.

(2) Names will be checked off at the door and a ticket will be given for each person.

(3) ONLY THOSE WHO HAVE SIGNED UP WILL BE GIVEN A TICKET!!!

(4) This ticket is to be presented at the time you get your meal

(5) Only those who have a ticket will be allowed ribs and/or chicken, however, if you have

not signed up, and there is any left, you will be welcome to it.

We are sorry if this procedure may prove to be an inconvenience, but with the cost of

ribs and chicken, we are making every effort to control and limit any waste. Thanks for

your cooperation.

Chiropractic Care for Children & Adults

Activator Methods Proficiency Rated Doctors Participating Providers with Medicare and

Other Insurances

Carys Felton, D.C. Douglas C. Gagnon, Jr., D.C.

350 S. 10th Street Haines City, FL 33844

863-422-4575

www.heartoffloridachiropractic.com

SUNCREST SALES CORPORATION

At Lake Hammock Village 36106 U.S. Highway 27 * Haines City, Florida

www.lakehammock.com Email: sales@lakehammock.com

Lake Hammock Village Residents – Bring us a buying customer and receive $100.00

Office Hours Monday thru Friday * 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Saturday and Sunday by Appointment

Closed Holidays

Sales Staff Phil * Cell (863) 307-9686

Free Blow Dry

with Haircut

with “DALE” ONLY

WHEN YOU MENTION “LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE”

Wednesday, July 15th – Ladies Lunch - Twisted Teapot, 200-1st Street, Winter Haven. Carpool

at 12:30 pm

Early Bird – Tuesday, July 28th – Buffet City, 810 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven

Carpool 4:30 at the clubhouse.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 8:15 AM Coffee

9:00 AM Water Aerobics 7:00 PM Bingo

2 8:00 AM

Men's Breakfast 10AM

Shuffleboard 2:00 PM Billiards

3 9:00 AM

Water Aerobics

1:00 PM Pokeno 7:00 PM

CLR Game

4

1:00 PM July 4th Cookout

6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker

5

6 9:00 AM

Water Aerobics 2:00 PM Billiards

6:30 PM Shuffleboard

7 1:00 PM

Hand & Foot 7:00 PM

Dominoes

8 8:15 AM Coffee

9:00 AM Water Aerobics

7:00 PM Bingo

9 8:00 AM

Men's Breakfast 10AMShuffleboard

2:00 PM Billiards 2:00 PM Craft Day

4:30 PM Dining by Book

10 9:00 AM

Water Aerobics

1:00 PM Pokeno 7:00 PM

CLR Game

11

6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker

12

13

9:00 AM Water Aerobics 2:00 PM Billiards

6:30 PM Shuffleboard

14

12:00 PM Hand & Foot

7:00 PM Dominoes

15 8:15 AM Coffee

9:00 AM Water Aerobics

12:30 PM Ladies Lunch 7:00 PM Bingo

16 8:00 AM

Men's Breakfast 10:00 AM

Shuffleboard 2:00 PM Billiards

17 9:00 AM

Water Aerobics

1:00 PM Pokeno 7:00 PM

CLR Game

18 8:15 AM

Breakfast Out Lake Alfred

Diner 6:30 PM

Ladies’ Poker

19

6:30 PM Birthday

Anniversary Celebration

20

9:00 AM Water Aerobics 2:00 PM Billiards

6:30 PM Shuffleboard

21

12:00 PM

Hand & Foot 2:00 PM

Activities Mtg 7:00 PM

Dominoes

22 CLUBHOUSE

CLOSED FROM 8-5 FOR CAP

TRAINING 9:00 AM

Water Aerobics 7:00 PM Bingo

23

8:00 AM Men's Breakfast

10:00 AM Shuffleboard

2:00 PM Billiards

24

9:00 AM Water Aerobics

1:00 PM Pokeno 7:00 PM

CLR Game

25

6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker

26

27 9:00 AM

Water Aerobics 2:00 PM Billiards

6:30 PM Shuffleboard

28 1:00 PM

Hand & Foot

4:30 PM Early Bird Dining

7:00 PM Dominoes

29 8:15 AM Coffee

9:00 AM Water Aerobics

7:00 PM Bingo

30 8:00 AM

Men's Breakfast 10:00 AM

Shuffleboard 2:00 PM Billiards

31 9:00 AM

Water Aerobics

1:00 PM Pokeno 7:00 PM

CLR Game