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MONTHLY WATER REPORT

The following report is for the month ofAugust 2001.

Water usage for August 2001 was 11,024,200gallons.

Average water use per home for August 2001 was9,382 gallons.

Home use year-to-date is 114,011,700 gallons.

Average year-to-date monthly home usage is 12,129gallons.

The Maximum allowable water usage from St.John's River Water Management is 124,000,000gallons per year or an average of 8,800 gallons perhome per month.

Rainfall for the month of August 2001 was 7.53inches.

******************HAWTHORNE CHORUS

Inaugurated in 1974, the Chorus was one ofthe first cultural activities at Hawthorne.

Members did and still do come from allwalks of life and from every section of the country.The Chorus has developed into one of the largestand dedicated singing groups around. Somemembers have never sung with a group before butfound out how much fun and good fellowship therewas and really got into it! Most members sing for

the fun of it but work hard to obtain the high qualityof performance set by our director and accompanist.

When the Chorus first started doingprograms, in 1976, the men wore light jackets anddark trousers and the women wore pretty, longevening gowns. However, that changed over theyears and women changed to white blouses andblack skirts or slacks to match the men's apparel.

The purpose of the Hawthorne Chorus is toprovide interested residents an opportunity to learnand perform choral music both for their ownpleasure and the enjoyment of others. The chorusprovides varied music - secular, sacred, classical,contemporary, folk, popular and selections fromwell-known musicals.

Membership in the chorus is open to anyperson who enjoys singing and will uphold thepurpose by participating at rehearsals while learningvarious musical skills to bring a sense ofaccomplishment as well as enjoyment to others.Rehearsals are held on Wednesday afternoons from1 to 3 (there is a "break") in the Fine Arts Room.As we embark on our 26th year, you are invited tojoin us!

~\ ICE CREAM SOCIAL

\:t SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13TH

~ 1:00 TO 3:00 PM~ IN THE AUDITORIUM

SPONSORED BY THE SHUFFLEBOARD CLUBEVERYONE IS WELCOME

SUNDAES $2.50BANANA SPLITS $3.00

TICKETS AVAILABLE BEGINNING OCTOBER 1

FROM THE PROGRAMOFFICE

Many of our activities are starting back upfor the season and things will be in full swing. Wealways get very busy in October. In fact, it is justabout impossible to schedule something because thecalendar is full!

Monday, October 1st The Garden Group hasa potluck scheduled in the Auditorium.

Tuesday, October 2nd is the NewcomersPotluck. All newcomers who have been here up totwo years are invited. All you have to do is sign upon the Quadrangle and remember to bring yourplace setting and a covered dish to feed 8.

Brown Bag will meet on Friday, October 5th

at 11:45. Just bring your own lunch and yourbeverage will be provided as well as entertainment.

Saturday, October 6 is our first breakfast ofthe season. Softball, Table Tennis and Pitch N'Puttwill sponsor it.

Maintenance Day in October is Monday,October 8th

• Please remember that the Clubhouseis closed all day. The new building which housesour Library, Fine Arts Room and Fitness Centerwill be open as well as the Billiard Room.

The Historical Society will meet onTuesday, October 9th at5 PM in the Auditorium.

Saturday, October 13th the Shufl:leboardClub will hold an Ice Cream Social in theAuditorium from I PM to 3 PM.

Monday, October is" the Other States Clubwill meet in the Auditorium at 5 PM.

Tuesday, October 16th the New EnglandClub will meet at 5 PM in the Auditorium.

AARP will have a meeting on Friday,October 19th at 1 PM in the Auditorium. Everyoneis welcome.

Sunday, October 21st we will hold our firstConcert Series of the season. The SingingTroubadour, Bill Schustik will bring you hishomespun style offolk songs and stories. Starts at3 PM in the Clubhouse Auditorium. You will notwant to miss this performance.

Monday, October 22nd we have a SolidWaste Pickup scheduled at the Softball Field from 9AM to 12 Noon. You will be receiving a flyerconcerning this pickup which will tell you what youcan take up for disposaL

Also on Monday, October 22ndthe FishingClub will hold its dinner in the Auditorium.

Tuesday, October 23rd is our annual ActivityFair. Did your activity sign up? It will be heldfrom 10 am to 12 noon in the Clubhouse.

Free Spirits meets on Tuesday, October 23in the Auditorium.

The Northern District ShuffleboardTournament will begin on Thursday, October 25th

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Friday, October 26th Zone 1 will meet at 5PM in the Auditorium.

Saturday, October 27th is the HalloweenDance.

Sunday, October zs" Entertainment willmeet at 5 PM in the Auditorium.

Monday, October 29th Wisconsin Club willmeet at 5 PM in the Auditorium.

Tuesday, October 30th the Ohio Club willmeet at 5 PM in the Auditorium.

As you can see, October will be a very busymonth. Our residents are returning and gettingactive. Which, I might add, is just the way we wantthem.

Read your weekly bulletin for final detailson upcoming events.

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LOOKING AHEAD

We have scheduled a Flu Shot Clinic for ourresidents. Friday, November 15 from 10 AM to 2PM we will be offering influenza and/orPneumococcal vaccines.

Medicare Part B covers flu Shots andPneumonia Shots. Ifyou do not have Medicare, thecost for the flu shot will be $15.00 and thePneumonia shot will be 25.00.

Maxim Health Care in Orlando provides thisservice. Please make sure you mark your calendars.

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HAWTHORNEmSTORICAL SOCIETY

Hawthorne's Historical Society begins itsactivities with a Fund Raising Dinner on Tuesday,October 9th

. This is the day after Columbus Day.There will be two seatings, 5 and 6: 15 PM, andlimited to 60 per seating. The tickets are $9.00.Our own Kitchen Club will prepare this feast, underthe watchful eye of Chef Ed Crowell. The menuplanned is Chicken Cacciatore served with Orzo,Italian Salad, Italian Vegetable and a specialpudding dessert. Tickets have been on sale sincemid-September. You have until this Wednesday,October 3, to obtain your ticket.

The Historical Society has plans this year tocomplete the display area in the Conference Roomfor our archives. We hope to present two specialprograms of interest to all Hawthorne residents. Weplan to publish six editions of "HawthorneRemembers." And, the HRCA Directors haveapproached our organization to update the bookletthat chronicles the History of Hawthorne. Thispublication covers our history through the year1990. We hope to present an updated History intime for our zo" Year Celebration as a CooperativeRetirement Community on December 15, 2002.That date, by the way, falls on a Sunday.

You are most welcome to assist us in theseendeavors. Our next regular meeting will be onThursday, October 4th at 3 PM in the Lemon Room.

DEATH NOTICES

Solace ConnorsAbe AnellisEdward DubielForrest ChemelloBettyIversonMary SpragueVirginia HoskinsGil AshleyOgden Ludlow

Aug. 16Aug. 28Sept. 3Sept. 6Sept. 7Sept. 9Sept. 10Sept. 10Sept. 12

FORMER RESIDENTS

Ray SwayzeJohn WestBill Lines

Aug. 14June 3Sept. 10

Ethel Hinton wants to say "Thanks"again/or making Ray Swayze's JOJstbirthday very special by sending all thebirthday cards. He opened and checkedthem all. We made his last birthday a veryspecial one.

If they have Shuffleboard courts inheaven you can bet Ray will be bumpingsomeone into the Kitchen.

RESIDENT NEWS

I think everyone knows Bud Sickler! Well Iheard through the grapevine that Bud and Jorecently traveled to Pennsylvania because Bud washonored with a luncheon at the East SuburbanYMCA. Bud is known as "Chief Bald Eagle", anickname he received through his work with the Y'sIndian Guide and Indian Princess program.

At the luncheon, the Y also took theopportunity to re-dedicate the Sickler Room, whichserves as the fitness center. The ceremony was alsoa way to remember the Y's past, cherish its presentand look ahead to its future.

Bud went to work for the Y in 1961 when itwas located on the second floor of a home nearHoliday Park Shopping Center. This particularYMCA was located about 20 miles outside ofPittsburgh and served Monroeville, Murrysville,and Plum.

A district contractor, Orin Sampson, gave 50acres ofland in 1960 for a new Y, but it wasn't builtuntil 1966.

Bud had a knack for getting the Y growingand getting people involved and Bud is creditedwith laying the cornerstone for the concept of afamily-oriented YMCA.

Bud was the V's first executive director,which covered the years 1961 until he retired in1980.

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AARP CONSUMER TIP

HEARING AIDS -Tf you are in the marketfor a hearing aid, first find someone who not onlysells hearing aids, but also focuses on your hearingcare. You will want to talk to several hearing aidprofessionals (called dispensers) to find one whowill, 1) take the time to find out about how yourhearing loss affects your lifestyle, 2) figure outwhich of the many hearing aid options best fits yourneeds, and 3) stay with you for a long as it may taketo get your hearing aid working right for you.

Look a hearing care professional with thesecharacteristics:

• Is licensed or certified;• Has adequate testing equipment in a sound-

controlled environment;• Offers aids from a variety of manufacturers;• Demonstrates competence in fitting hearing

aids;• Works with you to get a satisfactory fit;• Explains all costs, trial periods, warranties,

and insurance; and• Offers continuing support services after

delivering the aid.

For more information, order a free copy of"Consumer's Guide to Hearing Aids' (DI7I77)from AARP Fulfillment, 601 E. Street, NW,Washington, DC 20049.

*****************STRIKE UP THE BAND

The Kitchen Band is fixing to strike up theBand'for another new year. The Band is a volunteergroup that entertains Nursing Homes weekly. Itcurrently consists of20 volunteers from 60 to 92years old.

This group visits and lifts spirits at eightdifferent nursing centers each month.

It takes no special talent to be in the Band,but it takes a special person! We have a wonderfulpiano player that keeps us all on our toes and keepsus in tune to the music.

We are always happy when we enlist newvolunteers for our group. We have a great time as agroup as we go out and spread good will and cheer.

In the past, the Band's only means ofsupport was to have a breakfast once a year.However, the ages ofthis group have made it adifficult task. Each year it becomes harder to raisemoney. The Band has had to count on lovedonations from within their own group to keep theirhead above water.

This year the Band has asked for "LoveDonations" from within our Community since theirfunds are so limited. They are making big plans tohave special parties and great surprises for thenursing centers if they have the funds available.

What a great community we live in that wecan count on support from other groups to help usmake this a greater place to be!

The Band meets for practice each month onthe 2nd Tuesday of the month in the Lime room at11:00 a.m. Please corne check us out and find outwhy we have so much fun!

Call our Chairman, Jo Purvis at 360-2353and tell her you'd like to visit or join the Band. TheBand is planning a great year and would love tohave you corne join us and enjoy the great plans wehave for the year!

**************************ADVANTAGES TOGETTING OLDER

• Finally you can eat dinner at 4 PM• Your investment in health insurance is

finally beginning to payoff• If you've never smoked, you can start

now and it won't have time to hurt you• People no longer view you as a

hypochondriac• Your secrets are safe with your fiends

because they can't remember them.• There's nothing left to learn the hard

way• Your joints are more accurate than the

National Weather Service

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SENSIBLE SPRINKLINGGetting The Most From Your Irrigation

System

What is sensible sprinkling? The LakeCounty Water Authority and the St. Johns RiverWater Management District have joined together toassist homeowners, business owners, and local golfcourses in achieving healthy landscapes while stillmaintaining reasonable water conservationstrategies.

Did you know that excessive water usecould actually be destructive to your landscape andthe local environment? In addition to increasing thechances of diseases, over watering may increase the.chance of pollution due to fertilizers and pesticides,causing a decrease in local water quality.

You can request an evaluation from theLake County Water Authority by scheduling anappointment. It's free and it's simple ... and it couldsave you money.

They will evaluate the watering schedule foryour home, the sprinkler system design to determineif it applies water to the landscape efficiently, thesize and positioning of sprinkler heads, and makesure your rain sensor is functioning properly.

By participating in this program you canhelp raise our community's efficiency of waterusage while helping to grow and maintainaesthetically pleasing yards.

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TV-4TV Channel 4, provides one ofthe most

important links in the communication system atHawthorne. Our TV -4 is divided into two parts:Hawthorne Today and the "Drum."

Hawthorne Today is the live TV closed-circuit telecast presented daily, Monday throughFriday beginning at 9 AM. The objective ofHawthorne Today is to provide programs which areinformative, educational, and entertaining.Programs should foster and communicate a sense ofneighborhood identity, as well as provideopportunities for creative expression by ourresidents in the planning and production oftelecasts.

But, we need Community participation inorder to do this. We can always use newprogrammers and camera people. If you can use avideo camera you will be able to run our camera.

The "Drum" provides an up-to-date bulletinboard available continuously to each resident viaChannel 4. Its primary function is to provideinformation on What, When and Where. However,It may be used to draw attention to importantevents, to make corrections in previously publishedinformation, or to announce important events notannounced in the weekly bulletin or monthlycalendar. It is also used to bring our residentsemergency information concerning our community.

We encourage you to please think aboutjoining the TV -4 group. It is a lot of fun and willgive you a chance to use your creative minds .Please say you'll help us out. The next TV-4Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday,October 17th at lOAM in the Conference Room.

******************************ACTIVITY FAIR

Tuesday, October 23rd between the hours of10 AM and 12 Noon you will have the opportunityto come to the Clubhouse and see our activities ondisplay. We are very proud of Club Hawthorne.But, we are even prouder of our residents becausethey are what make Club Hawthorne the success itis. Their participation and creativity have broughtClub Hawthorne a long way from its originalinception. Volunteer residents provide theleadership of the many activities.

On October 23rd you will have a chance tosee what goes on each day. You will be given theopportunity to join one or more or our activities thatyou think, you might be interested in. This is agreat way for our newcomers to meet everyone aswell as see what Club Hawthorne is all about.

There will be refreshments as well as doorprizes.

Mark your calendars and plan to come. It isa great time for all.

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The Holiday Ambassadors are planning onholding a a Halloween Pumpkin DecoratingContest and a "Scarecrow Alley". Activities willbe able to participate in this. Watch for moredetails.

VETS WARNED ABOUTSELLING OFF PENSIONS

Federal officials are warning Veterans to becareful when dealing with companies that offer tobuy their military disability benefits or pensions fora lump sum.

While the transactions are legal, suchcompanies offer as little as 30 cents on the dollarand the deals are sometimes the equivalent of takingout a loan with 40 percent annual interest or more,the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs said. Itcalls such offers "financial scams."

"We have recommended that Veterans avoidthese schemes. They certainly border on theprecipice of questionable financial judgment andlegality," said Terry Jemison, a VA spokesman inWashington. These companies could be preying ona veteran's temporary financial hardship. This is agreat concern to us."

But companies offering such deals say thetransactions are not only legal, but help veterans getback, on their financial feet. They say they will notdeal with veterans who require their checks tosurvive and that they thoroughly explain the deals tothe veterans.

"The people we are looking for is not thehomeless guy getting $1,000 a month on the street.

We don't want him, but we feel sorry for him. Ouraverage person is 48 years old, married, credited upto their eyeballs, but making payments," said JohnMiele, marketing director for Los Angeles-basedRetired Military Financial Services.

The company primarily buys militarypensions, although it occasionally handles VAdisability benefits, paying about 40 cents on thedollar.

In such deals, the veterans sign away theirdisability benefits or pensions for a certain period,often eight or ten years. In exchange, the companygives them a lump sum cash payment, frequentlyworth 30 to 40 cents on the dollar, according tofederal officials.

Because federal law prohibits veterans fromassigning their benefits to third parties, they oftenhave to open a joint bank account with thecompany, in which they will deposit thegovernment checks. The company then canwithdraw the money.

The veterans, in certain cases, have to put upcollateral, such as their house, to secure the contractin case they default. They also often have topurchase a life insurance policy made payable to thecompany, in case they die before the contract periodis complete.

Jon A. Wooditch, the VA's assistantinspector general for management andadministration, said one veteran received a lumpsum of$73,000 in return for his monthly benefitchecks of$2,744 over 10 years. The vet's totalrepayment at the end of 10 years was $256,293, anannual interest rate of 44.5 percent.

"For many unsuspecting veterans, thesebenefit buyouts could be financially devastating."Wooditch wrote to veterans groups recently.(article taken from The Associated Press)

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