MAINLANDS UNIT 2 TOWN CRIERmainlands.org/index_htm_files/u2towncrier.pdf · MAINLANDS UNIT 2 TOWN CRIER MAY – JUNE – JULY – AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 . 1 . Little Summer Break

MAINLANDS UNIT 2 TOWN CRIER MAY – JUNE – JULY – AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017

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Little Summer Break -TOWN CRIER will be back in October! Sally Kruse, Editor – e-mail: [email protected]

This will be the last issue of the TOWN CRIER until October. Please save this issue – it includes the events from May until September. Some of our residents leave for the summer months, but those of us that stay have a fun summer planned. Please join us at Kaffee Klatch every Wednesday morning 8 – 9 a.m. to find out the latest news on what is happening in Unit 2. Sign-up sheets will be on the bulletin board for the various events planned during the summer months. We need volunteers and it’s a great way to meet your neighbors and make new friends.

PRESIDENT’S CORNER

Fay Burgeson, President, Unit 2 Homeowners Association (On behalf of your Homeowners Board)

May is a month of changes...the weather is getting more consistent, many of our friends are heading north, the kids are getting out of school and we may have some grandchildren visiting, we’re getting some of our cement repaired and a current topic of discussion is gating our community. It’s all good, except we will be missing our friends for a few months. Hope they will all travel safely and return to us as soon as possible! May seems to be a time for reflection, too, or maybe it’s because we are ordering memorial bricks to honor those that have served us so well in the past that we do not want to forget them. We have been so fortunate to have had so many people that have taken their time to serve all of us. We are also experiencing some changes in our

community which are supported by some and not supported by others. Frankly, I trust us and look forward to a resolution that will work for us all. Notice: The pool rules have been changed as voted by the Board to read: “All incontinent swimmers must use swim diapers.” The “under 3 years old rule” has been removed.

Memory Bricks are available to purchase with the name of a loved one and date. The Memory Bricks will replace the bricks surrounding the flagpole in the front of the clubhouse at a cost of $ 50. Contact Jerry Smith @ (727) 368-2298 if interested in purchasing a brick for your loved one.

MEN’S CLUB NEWS

MEN’S CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST – SATURDAY MAY 6th Pancake Breakfast will be served on Saturday, May 6th. Plain & Blueberry Pancakes from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. for a $ 3.50 donation. Chairmen are Bob Arsenault and Jack Lossa. MEN’S CLUB MEETING: Tuesday, May 2nd, dinner at 6:00 p.m. with meeting to follow. All men in Unit 2 are invited to attend. This will be the last meeting until October 2nd.

ANNOUNCING – MAINLANDS WEB PAGE - COPY OR CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW

themainlands.com NOTE: The Calendar of Events for all of the Mainlands Units is available on channel 732.

If you have a digital ready TV you would tune in to station 98.1 See all of the Mainlands Units’ newsletters online at:

www.mainlands.org/newsletters

http://themainlands.com/

http://www.mainlands.org/newsletters


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WOMEN’S CLUB NEWS ANN MARIE ASTUTO, PRESIDENT

The Memorial Day Picnic will be held on Monday, May 29th at 5 p.m. BYOB - Tickets are $ 10. Chairperson is Peggy Farrington and co-chairperson is Gerrie Curry. Millie Cole will be setting up a memorial table for our military veterans, so please bring your photos to the clubhouse that morning. See Peggy Farrington for tickets - (727) 578-0313.

Reminder: We are still collecting dues through the May meeting - please make sure your dues are up to date.

In preparation of the Postal food drive, buckets will be placed in the Clubhouse until May 13th. Please bring a non-perishable item to our May Meetings.

On Monday, May 8th at 11:30 a.m. the Women’s Club will have their monthly luncheon with a Fashion Show presented by Bonworth. Hostesses are Peggy Farrington, Norma Sypole and Gerrie Curry. For planning purposes, please sign-up on the bulletin board sheet or call Peggy Farrington at (727) 578-0313. ALL women in Unit 2 are welcome.

RED HAT SOCIETY

Our Unit Two Red Hatters will have their May luncheon on Friday, May 19th at 11:45 a.m. at Café Vienna, 5625 4th St N. Saint Petersburg. We will carpool and leave Mainlands at 11:15 a.m. Our hostesses are Sally Kruse and Phyllis Wisehoon. Summer Months Schedule:

• June 16th Hostesses: Lee Simmons & Mary Lou Cox • July 21st Hostesses: Anne Hildebrand & Sally Kruse • August No Meeting • September 15th Hostesses: Palma Cappelli & Mary Lou Cox

SINGLE LADIES CLUB The Single Ladies will meet on Monday May 1st at 12 Noon at FREEDOM LAKE PARK. Hot dogs, buns and all condiments will be supplied. All members attending are asked to bring a covered dish or dessert, those who cannot will be charged $ 5.00. Members are asked to - BRING YOUR OWN BEVERAGE. Hostess will be Lee Simmons (727) 577-7287. Please sign the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board if you will be attending and indicate what you will bring.


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SOCIAL CLUB NEWS GAIL ARSENAULT, PRESIDENT

All residents of Unit 2 are members of the Social Club. Don’t miss all of the fun events scheduled for each month – come and join us. Suggestion Box - needs input on having more fun events for Unit 2. Any ideas would be helpful. Let’s make it a fun year. Your Social Club wishes all a happy safe summer. Upcoming Events:

4th of July Picnic October 21st - Oktoberfest 5 p.m. More information will be available at Kaffee Klatch in

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UNIT 2 BUNCO WILL BE BACK IN SEPTEMBER

BUNCO will be taking a break until September 8th. We did have a great year with lots of fun. Everyone have a wonderful summer and please join us in September. Lola….

WATER AEROBICS Fay Burgeson, Leader

Water Aerobics Water Aerobics is in full swing. Fay will be there if the temp is at least 70 degrees at 8:00 a.m. We meet (weather permitting) from 8 to 9 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Men and women are welcome. Water Aerobics begins when the temperature at 8:00 a.m. is at least 70 degrees per Spectrum Channel 9 and the pool is heated. We conduct the water aerobics as long as the temperature stays at that level.

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

Monday: Bingo 5:45 p.m.; Tuesday: Bible Study 10:00 a.m.; Wednesday: Bridge 12:00 p.m.; Thursday: Summer League Bowling 12:30 p.m. (starts in May); Thursday: Pinochle 5:45 p.m. (needs more players). Diner’s Club is always the second Wednesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. Sign-up sheet is posted in the Clubhouse. *******************************************************************************************


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Faith Burgeson, President, HOA Board

We have one “new resident” in Unit 2, however, she isn’t “NEW”! I know that hardly makes sense, but Geneva (Jean) Bajorek is becoming an owner of the home she previously rented. Jean will be the new owner of the home at 4450 101st Avenue North. We’ve always felt that you were one of us from the start, Jean! It is important that we get to know those that have moved into our neighborhoods. If you haven’t had an opportunity to visit the new folks, please make the time to do that.

DO WE WANT TO GATE OUR COMMUNITY? On Monday, April 17th, the Masters Meeting was held at the Unit 2 Clubhouse. Anyone that wanted to attend was welcome. One of the items on the agenda was “Gates”. Information was shared and a discussion ensued. There were pros and cons – so much so, that the meeting was dismissed with a promise of getting more information on the subject and to meet for further discussion. On Monday, May 1st, at 9:00 a.m., at Unit 5 Clubhouse, there will be a continuation of this discussion. All of you that would like to attend, please do so. Thank you for your interest and commitment to help keep our Community the best it can be.

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MAINLANDS UNIT 2 AUDITED 2016 YEAR END FINANCIAL REPORT Jerry Smith, Treasurer, HOA Board

If you would like a printed copy of the 2016 Audited Year End Financial Report for Unit 2, please fill out the form below and return to Jerry Smith, Treasurer, at 9610 42nd Street, Pinellas Park, FL 33782. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call Jerry @ (727) 368-2298.

Name: _______________________________________BLK#______LOT#______

Address: ___________________________________________________________

Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _________


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Margot was born in Brooklyn, New York, but at six weeks old moved to the beautiful suburb of Melrose. Massachusetts, just north of Boston. She was married for ten years, had two children and held various positions (Personnel for Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company; New England Memorial Hospital – secretary, scheduling coordinator, staff development and ended up in nursing administration). Margot’s marriage did not work out and she became a single mother. 1984, after the children were raised and educated, she began to visit her parents in Florida – they lived in Mainlands, Unit 1. It didn’t take long and Margot knew this is where she wanted to spend her golden years. She purchased a home in Mainlands Unit 2 in 1988 and began working for a subsidiary of Home Shopping Precision Software as the president’s assistant. 1989 she was introduced to Doug by her Canadian cousins (they were renting a house in Unit 2). Doug won her heart and in October 1992 they were married in Feather Sound Church. The reception was held at the Unit 2 Clubhouse with family, Mainlands’ friends, and others. Dottie and Frank Fallon were her coordinators and they booked a live band and catered dinner. 1993 Doug and Margot became snowbirds six months in Canada and six months in Florida. Their life together was cut short when Doug passed away. Margot returned back to Unit 2 with a heavy heart and too much time on her hands. She joined the Women's Club and started volunteering at Northside Hospital front desk and still does today. For several years volunteered for the Unit 2 Annual Christmas Charity Show - first behind the counter with cookies with Dottie and then was recruited to the stage. Rachel Filiau asked her to fill in selling BINGO cards – that was at least five years ago and she is still there. She also volunteered at the Watson Center for the Blind making greeting cards with a few other friends from Unit 2, but this has since been discontinued. Margot has always loved Mainlands and the friends she has made over the years. So many of her friends have moved closer to family or passed away. Being the youngest of this group 29 years ago I guess it’s to be expected, but sad for her. She was told many times "Margot you need to make younger friends". She said “I am now, one of the oldies that “slippery slope” has wedged into my life and has limited my activities. Like most of us we do the best we can and try not to give up. There are things we can get involved in if we choose that's what is so great about Mainlands. My mom would always remind me that Mainlands is the “jewel of Pinellas Park”. *******************************************************************************************


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Marilyn Paton PROUD RESIDENT OF MAINLANDs UNIT 2


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ANNUAL CHARITY CHRISTMAS SHOW CASTING CALL!! DEBBIE SMITH, CHAIR

Merry Christmas!!! Did you read that correctly, yes!! This is Debbie Smith letting you know that I have accepted the responsibility of chairing the 2017 annual Christmas Charity Show. No talent needed, only the ability to enjoy ourselves and have the willingness to make people smile and dare I say, laugh out loud. I have come up with several new ideas & hope you bring some too. Put those thinking caps on this summer & come back in the fall ready to “become the star" you were always meant to be!!

KAFFEE KLATCH

We need volunteers for serving behind the counter and cleaning up after. Please sign up on the bulletin board. This is an important part of Kaffee Klatch and I hope that we will see more names on the signup sheet for the coming months. If you plan to sponsor a Kaffee Klatch for a special event, please notify Peter Whyte at (603) 662-6044 as far in advance as possible so that he can be prepared.

CRIME PATROL FOR UNIT 2 Have you ever noticed the flashing lights coming by your home at dark? No, not the ambulances, but the dedicated volunteers that take the time to drive around at night to check on your property. The crime patrol needs more volunteers. Wouldn’t you like to volunteer? You only have to look and listen – if you see something suspicious – call Pinellas Park Police (727) 541-0758. If you are interested, call Peter Whyte at (603) 662-6044. Please help to keep our Unit 2 safe.

SUMMER BOWLING LEAGUE

Anyone interested in bowling this summer, contact Jerry Smith at (727) 368-2298. The league starts in May on Thursday @ 12:30 p.m. at Seminole Lanes on Park Blvd.

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EXPIRES 10/31/2017

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Mainlands Unit Two: May 2017 Calendar of Events

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 12 p.m. Single Ladies Club Picnic 5:45 p.m. Bingo

2 10 a.m. Bible Study 6 p.m. Men’s Club Dinner & Meeting

3 8:00 a.m. Kaffee Klatch 12 p.m. Bridge

4 5:45 p.m. Pinochle

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6 8-10 a.m. Pancake Breakfast

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8 11:30 a.m. Women’s Club Fashion Show 5:45 p.m. Bingo

9 10 a.m. Bible Study

10 8:00 a.m. Kaffee Klatch 12 p.m. Bridge 5 p.m. Diner’s Club

11 12:30 p.m. Bowling 5:45 p.m. Pinochle

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15 5:45 p.m. Bingo




19 11:45 a.m. Red Hatters Café Vienna

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21 22 5:45 p.m. Bingo




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29 5 p.m. Memorial Day Picnic



Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Pool Exercises 8:00 a.m. if temperature is at least 70 degrees.


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MAINLAND UNIT II: JUNE - SEPTEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS DAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER

MONDAY

*Pool Exercises 8:00 a.m. *Bingo 5:45 p.m.

*Bingo 5:45 p.m.

*Bingo 5:45 p.m.

*Bingo 5:45 p.m. No Bingo 9/4 9/4 Labor Day Picnic 9/11 Women’s Club 11:30 a.m.

TUESDAY

*Pool Exercises 8:00 a.m. *Bible Study 10 a.m.

7/4 - 4th of July 9 a.m. Games 5 p.m. Dinner

*Bible Study 10 a.m. *Bible Study 10 a.m. *9/6 Winter Bowling Begins 1 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

*Kaffee Klatch 8:00 a.m. *Bridge 12:00 p.m. 6/8 Diner’s Club 5 p.m.

*Kaffee Klatch 8:00 a.m. 7/8 Diner’s Club 5 p.m.

*Kaffee Klatch 8:00 a.m. 8/13 Diner’s Club 5 p.m.

*Kaffee Klatch 8:00 a.m. *Bridge 12:00 p.m. 9/13 Diner’s Club 5 p.m.

THURSDAY

*Pool Exercises 8:00 a.m. *12:30 p.m. Summer Bowling *Pinochle 5:45 p.m.

*12:30 p.m. Summer Bowling

*12:30 p.m. Summer Bowling

*Pool Exercises 8:00 a.m. *Pinochle 5:45 p.m.

FRIDAY *Pool Exercises 8:00 a.m. 6/16 Red Hatters

7/21 Red Hatters

*Pool Exercises 9/15 Red Hatters

SATURDAY

6/3 Pancake Breakfast 8-10 a.m.




*Every week – same day and time Weekdays - Pool Exercises 8:00 a.m. if temperature is at least 70 degrees

May 2017

Mainlands Master Events Calendar All activities listed are open to all residents and guests of Mainlands – PLEASE CALL FOR TICKET INFO!

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1

5 Dominoes 1 pm

2 1 Travel Club

11 am

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3 Zumba 7pm

4 5 5 Cinco De Mayo

Party 6:00 pm (T)

6 2 Pancake Breakfast

8-10am 1 Kentucky Derby

Party 5pm (T)

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1 Movies 6pm

8

5 Dominoes 1 pm

9 10 5 Men’s Book

Club

7 pm 6 Zumba

7pm

11 12

1 Duplicate Bridge 6:00pm


8-10am 1 Neighborhood Watch

Meeting 10 am

14 1 Movies

6pm 5 Mothers Day

Brunch 11:00 am (T)

15

5 Dominoes 1 pm

Master Calendar

Deadline

161 Zumba

7 pm

17 18 19

1 Veterinary Mobile

9-12 Noon

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21 1 Movies

6pm

22 5 Bear Creations

12:30 pm

23 1Backgammon

7:00pm

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5 Zumba 7pm

25 26 1 Duplicate

Bridge 6:00pm

27 3 French Toast

Breakfast 8-10am


8-10am

1 Movies 6pm

29 3 Memorial Day Service & Lunch

11am (T)

5 Dominoes 1 pm

1 Memorial Day Dinner 5pm (T)

2 Memorial Day Picnic Dinner

5pm (T) 4 Memorial Day

Dinner 5pm (T)

30 31

3 Zumba 7pm

(T) = CALL THE UNIT # SHOWN BELOW FOR ACTIVITY & TICKET INFO! Unit 1

430-0069 Unit 2

577-7996 Unit 3

556-2554 201-8586 for Dance only

Unit 4 573-3439

Unit 5 644-0023

Unit 6 346-5654

Unit 7 578-9933

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1 Movies 6pm

3 Harmonica Prac 9 am 5 Line Dancing 10 am 3 Exercise 10:15 am 1 A&C Activity 11-3pm 3 Mahjong 1 pm 6 Arts & Crafts 1pm 3 Shuffleboard 1 pm 2 Bingo 5:45 pm 4 Shuffleboard 6 pm 1 Bridge 6 pm 1 Poker 6 pm 3 Card Social 6 pm

5 Exercise 10 am 3 Water Aerobics

9:30 am 3 Walking Club 9:30 am 2 Bible Study

10 am 5 Shuffleboard 10 am

3 Dominos 12 pm 5 Golf 12:30 pm 3 Bingo 6 pm

3 Exercise 9am 4 Painting 9-12 noon 5 Shuffleboard 10 am 3 Bible Study 11-12 am 1 A&C Activity 11-3pm 2 Bridge 12:pm 1 Dominoes 1pm 3 Bowling 1 pm 5 YOGA 2 pm 1 Pinochle 5:45 pm 4 Shuffleboard 6 pm 4 Bridge 6 pm

5 Shuffleboard League 10 AM 3 Water Aerobics 10 AM 5 Exercise 10 am 5 Golf 12 Noon 5 Bridge 12 Noon 3 Mahjong 1 pm 3 Shuffleboard 1 pm 2 Pinochle 5:45 pm 1 Bingo 6 pm 5 Men’s Poker 6 pm

3 Exercise 9 am 5 Water Aerobics 12:30 pm 3 Pinochle 6 pm 4 Bingo 6 pm

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