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Newsletter 1 Southfork News FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS” Happy Valentines Day February 2016 A Valentine Forever A Valentine is nothing like a chocolate or a rose. For in a week these shall be gone, but Valentines remain. If love were always sweet to tongue or fragrant to the nose, Each day would be like Valentine’s and we would go insane. A Valentine just hangs around, waiting to be kissed, Long after special days have passed And everydays are here. So one is wise to choose one well, And chocolate’s to resist. For in the midst of mania, It’s nice to have one near. A VERY SPECIAL, HAPPY VALENTINES’ TO ALL! January 25 th , Association Meeting Election of 2016 Board Normally the results of the Annual meeting elections is on this page but since it was held at the end of January the results will be in the next issue. So sorry for this but look for results in the March newsletter. Activities and Entertainment Remember , we need your photo’s to be sent to Jean Deiss for “Who in the world is this” . Great monthly feature. Also, the movie of the month is started back up again and come join us. Sit and have some popcorn or ice cream and enjoy the evening. There are many activities and entertainment scheduled and come see what we are all about. If there is anything you would like the HOA to schedule, please contact Tom Geyer.

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Newsletter 1

Southfork News

“FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS”

Happy Valentines Day February 2016

A Valentine Forever

A Valentine is nothing like a chocolate or a rose. For in a week

these shall be gone, but Valentines remain.

If love were always sweet to tongue or fragrant to the nose,

Each day would be like Valentine’s and we would go insane.

A Valentine just hangs around, waiting to be kissed,

Long after special days have passed

And everyday’s are here.

So one is wise to choose one well,

And chocolate’s to resist.

For in the midst of mania,

It’s nice to have one near.

A VERY SPECIAL, HAPPY VALENTINES’ TO ALL!

January 25th, Association Meeting

Election of 2016 Board

Normally the results of the Annual meeting elections is on this page but since it was held at the end of January the results will be in the next issue. So sorry for this but look for results in the March newsletter.

Activities and Entertainment

Remember , we need your photo’s to be sent to Jean Deiss for “Who in the world is this” . Great monthly feature.

Also, the movie of the month is started back up again and come join us. Sit and have some popcorn or ice cream and enjoy the evening.

There are many activities and entertainment scheduled and come see what we are all about.

If there is anything you would like the HOA to schedule, please contact Tom Geyer.

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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, [email protected] 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

_________________________________________________________________________

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 Sheriff non-emerg 727-847-8102

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Sick/Prayer List.

Linda Dickinson Judy Geyer Anita Warschkow Shirley Durocher Peggy Elkins

Get Well Wishes To All!

In Memoriam

Irene Schreier Former resident passed away

Jackie Iverson Resident passed away

Our condolences to the family and friends!

Wedding Anniversary

Feb 1st Hollis & Lynda Adams

Feb 4th Ed & Jean Bittman

Feb 10th Jim & Barb Christie

Feb 14th Bill & Rae Walker

Feb 24th Doc & Maggie Dull

______________________________________________________________________________

I am looking for wedding anniversaries celebrated for each month of the year. We

have so many in this community who have shown wedded bliss for so many years and we

would like to acknowledge all.

Please submit to me (Phyllis) by the 15th of each month so it can be shared by all.

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from Tom’s desk.

Happy New Year from the Geyer household. I hope 2016 is a great year for all.

Thanks to all that helped with the New Year’s party. I think the people that attended had a

great time. It is a shame more people don’t attend, therefore we won’t be having any more

New Year’s parties in the near future. It is way too expensive to have for just 60 people. It

cost $2000. Just for the entertainment, plus $300 dollars for the food. If anyone has a

solution we will gladly talk to them. Thanks to all that took down the Christmas decorations.

We will be setting up committee’s for this new year and maybe we can recruit some new

volunteers. I will post the list on the board, so look it over.

We have several things planned for this year and hopefully you will attend some of them.

Remember to join the H.O.A., we need a strong community.

By the time you read this I should be your president for the next two years. I need your

support to keep Southfork the great park it is.

Tom

______________________________________________________________________________

H.O.A Sponsored Pizza Party @ Pavilion

Friday, February 19th

, 5:30pm

There is no fee for this event for H.O.A. members. You must show

your H.O.A. membership card when arriving. Pizza will be provided but

you must provide your own beverage. You may also bring any other

side dishes or snacks if you wish.

Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we will have the Bon Fire.

Please bring your lawn chairs. In case of inclement weather this

event will be held at the Clubhouse.

Please put your name on the sign-up sheet at

the Clubhouse if you plan on attending this

event.

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Thanks To All the Volunteers

It would be next to impossible to conduct the many social activities

and the entertainment, newsletter, breakfasts, potlucks, bingo,

Monday Coffee Hour and the list goes on and on without the help of

so many volunteers. The Southfork Association would not be where it

is today with out the free time and help that is given. This includes

many hours because it is continuous and never ending and especially

for the same people who do the same things year after year.

We have the servers at the events, the set up/take down crews, the

50/50 salespeople, and so many others who do so much along with

the taking care of the signs and selling of event tickets and the list is

never ending!

The next time you attend an affair, be sure to extend your thanks for

all of their hard work and effort. There is always room for more

volunteers to join in and help out.

Remember, the Association is a social group and our job is to

schedule as many events as possible and to keep it an active “55””

plus community as advertised. So try and remember this if

something is not going the way you would like it , you might then be

asked to help at the next function and that means another volunteer

was recruited . Thanks to all!!!!!

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Women’s Club

On the 6 of January 43 members met in the Clubhouse for their monthly meeting. The secretary's minutes and the treasury's report were read

and approved.

The quilters had brought samples of their beautiful work. They are making

cushions To be given to the Battered Women shelter.

Next moth we will have two speakers. 1st one at 9:30 Tony Carbone of Audibel

will talk on earring problems and at 10:30 Heidi Cross of Cornerstone will

tell us how we can help. It should be a very interesting meeting.

We talked about our 2nd fundraiser to get funds for our charities. We will

have like last Year a soup with crusty bread and a dessert, followed by a

very funny game with Lots Of prizes. We should have about 15 crockpots of

soup. Please buy your ticket as soon as possible at $7.00. per person.

We had the elections for a new Board and finally I got someone to replace me

(I have been trying for the last 3 years without success) The new Board is:

President Betty Butler from Maverick

Vice-president Carol Whitbeck

Treasurer Barbara Wharton

Secretary Peggy Elkins

I wish a lot of success to the new Board.

Then we had our speaker Isabelle Wirth of Daystar. She thanked all the

ladies for their generosity and we are the biggest donor at Daystar. At

Christmas we gave them 27 bags of food containing 27 loaves of bread 27 lbs

of margarine and each bag had a ham with vegetables and dessert.

It was suggested that when we bring our 2 cans of food at the next meeting

also add a pair of socks for the homeless and there is a great need for that.

We celebrated the January's birthdays with a nice cake donated by Maggie

Dull. Thanks for your generosity. Thanks also to the hostesses who were

helping Maggie they are Betty Butler and Shirley Hood.

Before I end my last note for the Women's Club's Paper I want to thank my

Board who helped Me a lot After 12 years of being President it is time for

new blood. Thank you to all the members who supported me you are the greatest

like I used to say You are The Cream Of the Crop (La creme de la creme)

Together we did great things we helped a lot of people in Dade City.

Together we will continue and I will always be available if you need my help.

Bonjour and Aurevoir

See you around

Marielle

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Women’s Club Charity Fundraiser

Soup Supper

Date is Sunday, February 14, 2016

Time: 4:30pm

Join us for an evening of fun and laughter with A GOOD SOUP SUPPER which

includes crusty bread and dessert and we are also giving out door prizes.

We of the Women’s club take great pride in the delicious homemade soups made by our

members. You have to come and taste these delicious soups and go away even

wanting more.

This year we are having a unique game with many prizes being given out. It is a

special gift exchange game which is so much fun and so many winners. Come and

have some fun along with enjoying a great meal.

Tickets ($7.00 each) will be sold starting in JANUARY. First come, first served!!!!!

Tickets must be purchased prior to this event. No tickets will be sold at the door!

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Southfork Women’s Club Membership Drive

This is an invitation to all women of Southfork to come and join us as a group, not only for

social but for all the charity that the club does on a monthly basis.

We are a unique group and the dues to join is only $5.00 a year. Now where can you join

anything today for this low rate? This dues fee includes a monthly refreshment of cake and

coffee (celebrating the monthly birthdays), and a Christmas luncheon at no extra cost to the

members. There are some meetings during the year that we do provide a lunch with other

foods such as subs, salads and so much more again at no cost to the members. . We also

have two (2) fundraisers a year to help with all expenses.

The main focus of this group is to provide help to the many charities in our area and our

charity group is headed by a committee of volunteers. . This committee provides us with

monthly speakers whom are so informative and helpful and of course we are always looking

for new speakers. We give out over 30 Christmas dinners to needy families, donations are

given monthly to the many agencies such as: Battered Women, Cornerstone Center for

Women, School supplies for area needy children and so much more that would take another

page to list and we never stop giving. We also collect, Toys for Tots and have collected

blankets for the homeless in Dade City area. Need we go on……….?

Come and join us and find out what we do and we meet every first Wednesday of the month

at 9:30am. Summer months the members enjoy a coffee hour or going out for breakfast at

some of the nearby restaurants.

Officers of our Women’s Club are:

Betty Butler, President

Carol Whitbeck, Vice President

Peggy Elkins, Secretary

Barbara Wharton Treasurer

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SATURDAY, February 6th @ 8AM TO 9AM

$3.50 PER PERSON

MENU INCLUDES:

Home Fries, Scrambled Eggs, Ham, Toast or

Biscuit, Coffee, Tea and O.J.

Take home is available. Can’t get to the clubhouse? We will

deliver!

Contact, Tom Robinson…..Cell 1-540-529-8247

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Volunteer of the Month

Submitted by Kathy Gallick. Authored by Mary Bolin.

Let me introduce myself and my husband. Our names are Mary and

Montie Bolin. I am a native of Baltimore, Maryland and Montie is from

Indiana. We met through my brother as they were both in the Navy. We

have been married 66 years as of Nov. 19. Yes, that is a long time, but it

has been quite a journey. We have 3 daughters and they are our guardian

angels now as we advance in age.

We came to Southfork 18 years ago and have enjoyed every minute here,

however my husband became a private person while I love people and

became active in a variety of things, especially The Women’s Club charity

committee. As I mentioned, we have been here for 18 years and finding

Southfork was a blessing. We spent 2 years at a R.V Park and proceeded

to look around Florida for a permanent home. We went up and down the

East and West Coasts , I soon became tired of looking and said I was

ready to go back to Ohio where we had lived for 30 years., My husband

said he had one more place to look at and I reluctantly agreed. It turned

out to be beautiful Southfork . We purchased our home on Tumbleweed

and have enjoyed many good times and events

I became chairperson for our Charity Committee. We make money by

having two fund raisers per year. The Women’s Club has a Bazaar in Nov.

and another fund raiser in Feb. We then decide what organizations or

needy group to donate the money too. We have had a wonderful caring

group of people here at Southfork. I am surely going to miss them.

If you never played Shuffleboard, we have a terrific group of women that

meet twice a week and it is a lot of fun. I learned from one of the best,

Mary Jo Dye I did manage to win a couple second place tournaments, but

never got that first place, but it did not bother me, I really enjoyed it.

Continued on next page……..

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I was diagnosed with poor blood circulation back in April and it lead to the

amputation of my right leg, just below the knee, and later part of my big

toe on my left foot. I am doing quite well, and am learning to walk with

the prosthesis. I want to mention that the doctors, nurses, and all the

people at Bay Front Medical Center have been top notch. I especially want

to mention a male nurse by the name of Shannon who literally saved my

life and was my angel.

I had a heart attack during this ordeal and required a stent and a pace

maker. There was excessive bleeding from the pace maker and he kept

changing the dressing and if he had not applied pressure all through the

night, I would not be here today (As submitter, I am just saying one

angel looking out for another.)

Believe me when I say the Lord my God was in charge and only he could

have worked through Shannon's hands that early morning miracle,

because the morning after the bleeding stopped, completely and I am now

planning my return to Ohio to be with my family. So begins another

chapter in our journey through life. New Address: 7551 Walt’s Way,

Cincinnati, Ohio 45247

God bless each and every one that touched my life. Thank you so very

much for all the get well cards, mass cards and prayers. I will never

forget Southfork ,, it has a special place in my heart. Merry Christmas

and A Very Happy New Year.

Submitting this article for Mary has

been my pleasure. We all wish you well

Mary, thank you for all you have done

for so very many. As I see it, God has

chosen to Relocate one of his

Angels. We were blessed to have had

you for so long.

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FEBRUARY 2016 IN SOUTHFORK

Here comes February – already the second month of 2016! This is leap year, so we get an extra

day this month. A lucky friend celebrates her birthday every four years on February 29th

, so she

will be 18 going on 72! Anyway, Happy Valentine‟s Day to all and remember to treat your

“sweetie” well on the 14th

! On the 2nd

, we‟ll see if the groundhog sees his shadow; if he does, then

we‟ll have six more weeks of “winter” (in Florida?). President‟s Day is the 15th

so let‟s honor our

past and present country leaders. Happy, Happy Birthday to all the February Sweethearts!

IT‟S TIME TO REVEAL OUR JANUARY “BABES”

#1 and #5 – You‟ve seen these two „around the park.‟ Yes, SANDI and JOHN BARTOSZEK, our

Southfork Managers! SANDI - born Sandi Leggee, December 28th

in Brockton, Massachusetts and

raised in Eastern MA. Sandi and John‟s 20-year passion for sailing culminated in living aboard

their 40‟ sailboat and sailing the US east coast and Florida Keys for three years. The sailboat was

traded for a recreational vehicle and they traveled the eastern US for another two years. Sandi

says her culinary expertise has caused weight gain! Where - I ask? They‟ve been in Southfork for

almost five years. JOHN - born on December 26th

and raised in Chicopee, Massachusetts. He

graduated Lowell Technology as a Nuclear Engineer. He enjoyed slalom skiing, playing tennis and

hockey for decades. He designed and built several of their homes and he owned a successful

investment company - buying, rehabbing, and selling homes in Florida. John and Sandi met in

April and were married in August. Still married after 35 years and they have three children and

nine and a half grandchildren between them. Marriage turned John into an avid sailor. They both

are pursuing a Bachelor‟s Degree in Theology. Best wishes and thanks for all you do!

#2 – Bet you missed this one – RICHARD RICKS! He was born March 12, 1928 in Indianapolis,

Indiana (he‟s proud to turn 88 soon). Richard was in the printing industry for 40 years, working

throughout Indiana, Florida, Texas, and Connecticut. He retired in 1995 at age 67. You have seen

Richard on his special golf cart with his American Brittany dog, Scoobie, riding in his special seat.

He has rescued fostered Brittany dogs and one being the late, Riley, who unfortunately has

passed. Richard has lived on Palamino Drive for over four years. What fun to talk to him!

#3 – Another one you missed – BOB JONES – born December 11th

and raised in Aurora, Illinois. He

graduated from Aurora Univers1ity with teaching degrees – history AND business. After Army

basic training, Bob joined the reserves and taught. He taught high school history and a few years

later switched to teaching business classes. Teaching for 36 years at Lisle High School in Lisle,

IL and was high school business manager in charge of all events tickets sold, as well as printing

for the school district. Bob loved coaching sports and during his career at the high school, he

coached basketball, golf, cross country, and girls track. Now you talk about all around

professional!!! Bob and his lovely wife, Nancy, purchased their home in Southfork in 2002 and

spent their first winter in 2006. They have three children and five grandchildren.

#4 – This is our special little gal – MARY WHITE! Now this was a fun one, as hubby, Ron, secretly

revealed this one of a kind pic! Mary was born as Mary Guaftaferro on June 16th

in Buffalo, New

York and raised there too (the oldest of six children). Mary believes the tears were shed during a

birthday party. We may do that now, but not at that age! Mary and Ron have been married 51

years! They have two children and three grandchildren. Mary was a medical secretary in a

surgeon‟s office and did volunteer work, plus a stay-at-home mom to raise her children. She loves

to read, sew, paint and “socialize” and that she can do very well. You‟ll know Mary as the vibrant

personality and a big contributor to the Activities Committee here in Southfork. Thanks Mary!

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“SOUTHFORK”

#1 - This is a LOOKER you all

know! Born in the upper Midwest,

he’s lived here in Southfork with

his beautiful wife going on 15 years

and loves all the activities around

the park! He gets around and

you’ll know him!

#2 - Now here is a little Miss

American Beauty! That sweet

smile gives her away! She

was born in the Northeast and

has lived in Southfork for 12

years! Guess if you can!!! Too

darned cute!

#3 - Look at this model pose.

This cutie pie was born and

raised in the North Midwest.

She’s a little princess with gobs

of personality! You’ll know her

as a friendly walker. She’s been

in Southfork over 12 years!

#4 – “CAN I TAKE YOU FOR A RIDE IN

MY LITTLE RED WAGON?” Sure! This

guy has lived in Southfork a little over

five years! He’s from the Northeast too!

That handsome little face here will

surely be a clue!

#5 - Is this an Angel or what?? This pretty

little sleeping beauty was born in PA (as so

many great folks were) and has been home in

Southfork going on six years! She and hubby

have been married 20 years in February!

Everyone has been great supplying pictures, but I’ll need more for future issues. The feedback has been great. I can’t post pictures from previous months’ Babes as it takes up a lot of print area. We got some more real Sweethearts this month! Good luck and until next time….make it a great day – every day!

Jean Deiss 863-602-1535

Email: [email protected]

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February Entertainment

Tuesday, 2/2/16

7pm, Tickets 7.50 each.

TWO SMOOTH

Dave & Ellen Holder, we are Two Smooth.

Performing a wide variety of music, tailoring our musical selections to meet your audience

tastes.

Dave & Ellen are originally from N. Carolina, but have lived in central Florida for 12 years. They

are well known and received in our area. Come and enjoy an evening of songs and dance.

This popular duo will keep the dance floor filled, and you'll want

them back again and again!! You'll hear your favorite ballads and love

songs, classic and new country, old standards and popular tunes,

seasonal, doo-wap and high energy dance music. With hits from the

50's through today, you'll love the dance and show music of

Two Smooth !!

We will use the table format, bring your own snacks and

beverages!!!

Contact for tickets: Jim McAdams, Bob Elder & Vern Schneider

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH AT 6:00PM

Super Bowl Tailgate Party.

Pick your team then join us at the clubhouse, Feb 7th at 6pm to watch the super

bowl on our new big screen TV.

Bring a drink of your choice and a snack to pass.

Get your football square from Pete Logoyda for $1.00 per square.

Ladies, if you don’t want to watch the game you can play cards, alley or just sit

and chat.

Mark your calendars and join us for a fun evening of cheering and snacking.

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Dog Days at Southfork

February 29th – 2pm @ the pavilion

There are so many adorable dogs at Southfork and we are setting aside a special day for

them.

We will have a “pet parade” in the pavilion area with all the participating animals.

If you have a pet, other than a dog, you are welcome to bring it.

Everyone will be responsible for their own pet and they MUST BE ON A LEASH. Also, you will

be required to “pick up” after your animal.

You can dress up your pet any way you would like. A prize will be awarded to the most

outstanding pet.

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SOUTHFORK CINEMA, Tuesday February 23 - 6:30pm!!

“A Walk in the Woods”

Our next Tuesday Night Movie will be February 23rd @ 6:30pm. Join us in the

clubhouse for this exciting movie..

The “CineBistro will continue serving all you can eat popcorn for 25 cents and

ice cream for $1.00 a bowl or $.50 for a cone…. You are welcome to bring your

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

chair! Don’t forget, we take requests!!! Something you want to see? Just let us

know .

This movie stars Robert Redford and Nick Nolte. It is a comedy about the antics of two older men which all of us will enjoy since we can relate to it. The alternate movie will be “Secretariat” in case there is a problem getting the main feature.

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Another Christmas golf cart parade has come and gone. We were blessed with a beautiful evening to see all the brightly lit homes and carts. Congratulations to our first place winners, Craig and Carol Whitbeck from Southfork and Morgan Taylor and Jerry Conkle from Blue Jay. Thirty-six golf carts (and their occupants) participated, the biggest turnout we have had. After a great ride through Harmony Heights, Blue Jay and Southfork we landed at the pavilion for yummy snacks, drinks, the unusual 12 days of Christmas (read by John Bartoszek), and songs. Thanks to John, Sandi and Tom for judging the contest (not an easy job) Craig and Carol for leading our parade, Harry Stilphen for being our fire starter, Jean Deiss for leading our songs, Michael Morandi for taking pictures, and last but not least everyone that took time out of their busy holiday schedules to attend. Article submitted by Lonnie Layne and pictures from Michael Morandi.

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Golf Cart Parade in December

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HEALTH/WELLNESS SEMINARS

Florida Hospital has agreed to come to Southfork the 2nd

Thursday of each month

starting in January 2016 to educate us on a variety of health related topics. The

February topic will be:

Basic Emergency CPR and Recognizing the signs and symptoms of

(Strokes and Heart Attacks)

THURSDAY, February 11th

10:00AM – 11:00PM

Clubhouse

Let’s bring the New Year in with a commitment to Being Healthy!! Remember,

“you may see signs of a stroke or heart attack” and not know it is serious. Mark

your calendars and don’t miss this one – You may catch an attack and be able to

get to 911 before anything serious happens!

Future seminars will cover topics such as:

Joint Preservation/pain-free function

Dealing with Diabetes and Prevention

Heart Attacks/Strokes

High Blood Pressure

Breast Cancer Awareness (keep your loved ones informed)

If there are health topics you would like to see covered, let the office know and

we’ll see what we can arrange.

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Stroke Has A New Indicator

STROKE IDENTIFICATION: During a BBQ, a woman stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) ...she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Jane went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Jane's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 PM Jane passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Jane would be with us today. Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead. . A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours and less, which is tough.

Recognizing A Stroke Thank God for the sense to remember the '3' steps, STR. Read and Learn! Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions: S *Ask the individual to SMILE. T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (i.e. It is sunny out today.) R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS. If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke.

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.

Who loves auctions?

There is an auction every

Thurs at 6pm and Sunday at

6pm in Dade City behind

the empty car

dealers(Pasco Motors) in

Dade City. They have food

items, pantry items,

antiques, household and

yard items and so much

more. Can even bid on

bread & coffee, detergent

and cheaper than at the

supermarket and as low as

$1.00.

Contact: Patty Grossi

Crowe for further info at

215-534-7256

America's Auction

14401 8th St.Dade City, FL

_______________________

Avon: Catalogs are

available. Call Tanya or

Bobby 567-7125

[email protected]

_______________________

Need Help

House cleaning and

Lawn Service,

by Bea

813-562-0633

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

________________________

Let me help you take

care of things you need

cleaned around the

house. General

housecleaning, ironing,

laundry, cooking.

lawncare, homecare for

sick, shopping.

Contact Ruth

@ 813-999-6085

References Available

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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Weekly Calendar of Events

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

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Monday Coffee Hour @8am…

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

Euchre @6pm…TOPS (take off pounds sensibly)@10am

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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…

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Wednesday Recycling pickup 1st & 3rd Wednesday……

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

Shuffleboard @1pm…Bingo@6:30pm, doors open @5:00pm

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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…

WII FIT @9am

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Saturday ”65” game @6pm…Poker @5pm…

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Feb 2nd (Tue) “ Two Smooth” entertainment/dance 7pm

Feb 3rd (Wed) Womens Club 9:30am (2 cans of food & socks for homeless)

Feb 5th (Fri) Men’s Breakfast group 9am (Smitty’s)

Feb 6th (Sat) Monthly Breakfast 8am

Feb 7th (Sun) Super Bowl Tailgate Party 6pm

Feb 11th (Thur) Health Seminar class (Heart Attacks/Stroke) 10am

Feb 14th (Sun) Womens club soup supper 4:30pm

Feb 15th (Mon) Assn Officers/Directors 9am

Feb 19th (Fri) Pizza party/Bonfire at pavilion 5:30pm

Feb 22nd (Mon) Assn Membership meeting 9am

Feb 23rd (Tue) Movie night (A Walk in the Woods”) 6:30pm

Feb 28th (Sun) Card bingo 6pm (don’t forget your $2.00 in dimes)

Feb 29th (Mon) Dog Days at Southfork parade @pavilion 2pm

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Southfork Line Dancers. After spinning the Country Western

Cd's for more than ten years I have decided to turn the reins

over to someone else. If anyone is interested, I have music,

dance steps etc. please contact me, and as always, Vine to the

right. Kathy Gallick

A note from Kathy, Life is wonderful