SEPTEMBER 2019 ‐ OWLS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Therearewrittenpoliciesonourwebsite,www.NorthdaleOWLS.org

Unless noted, activities originate at Northdale Park, 15550 Spring Pine Dr., Tampa, FL. 33624

Sept 3, TODAY – Monthly Meeting & Pot‐Luck Lunch‐11 AM at Park – Bring FOOD Today’s entertainment: Rueben Morales and his wonderful voice singing songs for Owls!  

Sept 4, Wed – Rays vs Baltimore Orioles @ $18  11:30 AM County Bus departs Park (est. return 6:30PM) – Fee covers admission & bus.  Take me to the ballgame while enjoying the HOOT on every Rays Home Run!  Dutch dine at Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill after game – Come have fun with OWLS! 

Contact: Don Clark (813) 985‐4859 ‐ Good deal: No Parking Fee, Admission & Good Company!  

Sept 6, Fri – ForCare Medical Center Tour with “Lunch & Learn” @ FREE  11:00 AM County Bus departs Park (estimated return at 2 PM). For those who prefer to 

drive, meet at ForCare Medical Center, 15416 N. Florida Avenue at 11:30 AM.  Guided tour of the new two story medical complex featuring medical health services in 

Dermatology, Rheumatology, Primary Care & Clinical Research efforts.  Dr. Seth Forman, the Owls dermatologist, is a long‐term supporter of our club.   Please attend this “lunch & learn” event to learn of the services ForCare offers at 

helping seniors stay healthy. A “dip in the 1,000 gallon salt water fish tank” is optional!  Includes Q &A session with a scrumptious buffet lunch catered by Riviera Café.  

Contact: Bill Castens (813) 833‐0102 to reserve spot ‐ Headcount helpful in ordering food!  

Sept 8, Sunday Matinee – OWLS Take in Carrollwood Players @ Pay in Advance to Reserve Seat!  2:30 PM Meet at 4333 Gunn Hwy – The Producers, a Mel Brooks Musical. 

Contact: Gail Wise (813) 935‐3344 – For Payment Instructions!  

Sept 11, Wed – Lunch Bunch in St. Pete (separate lunch checks) @ $12 (EVENT IS SOLD OUT)  11 AM County bus departs Park (5 PM return). Many great restaurants to choose from.  Fee includes transport, driver’s meal and a $10 Cash rebate you may choose to use 

towards your lunch. Bus seating limited to 40 so send payments now. Contact: Marty Katz (813) 961‐5649 – Pay NOW TO GET ON WAIT LIST for bus!  

Sept 14, Sat ‐‐ Disco/Sock Hop in the Gym at the Park (What a Steal of a deal!) @ $7  Doors open at 5:30 PM… Must be out of building by 9 PM.  Oldies music we can dance to! Wear your 50, 60, 70’s outfits if you like!  Live DJ, Free Line dance lessons and John Erb's famous hamburgers & hotdogs.  If you have an old car, bring it, and share the memories of the Good Old Days!  Invest $7 and come dance, or come watch others dance, on a Saturday night! 

Contact: Martha Hughes (813) 477‐0924, or Robert Mantler (813) 843‐2137  

      

READ & UNDERSTAND THIS MESSAGE:   “BE A GOOD PERSON AND RESPECT THE PROPERTY OF OTHERS!” 

 

PARKING LOT SPACES DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM PARK ON SPRING PINE DR AT OFFICE BUILDINGS ARE PRIVATE PROPERTY. OWLS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PARK IN THOSE LOTS DURING BUSINESS HOURS  

WHICH INCLUDE OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS & WEEKLY ACTIVITIES LIKE DANCING, CARD GAMES, ETC.  ON MONTHLY MEETING DAYS PARK STAFF WILL HELP DIRECT YOU TO A PROPER PARKING SPACE. 

IF YOU IGNORE AND PARK ACROSS THE STREET THE CARS WILL BE TOWED AT YOUR EXPENSE. “Please read and heed this warning!” 

Sept 16, Mon – Bunco at Brunchies, 14366 N. Dale Mabry Hwy@ $17 (NO PAYMENT AT DOOR)10 AM Fee covers cost of lunch and prizes – Games start at 10 AM Sharp!

Contact: Lorrie Allen (813) 230 9919 – PAYMENT DEADLINE IS PRIOR WED.Sept. 16 28th… Fabulous Canadian Rockies Tour @ DO NOT PAY OWLS – See Below.

Travel with the OWLS to the magnificent Canadian Rockies. Visit Vancouver, Kelowna,Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Sun Peaks Whistler & Victoria.Vancouver city tour we see China Town beaches, the harbor. Free time maybe take awater taxi to Granville Island or historic Gastown. Enjoy a winery tour in Kelowna.Glacier National Park you will see 4,379 FT high Rogers Pass with glaciers & waterfalls.Then on to Banff, gateway to the magnificent Rockies with grizzly bears & wolves.See the turquoise Lake Louise, then Jasper National Park & ride on Columbia Icefieldwith 750 ft. Cruise on Maligne Lake & visit Spirit Island. Travel to Sun Peaks & 13,000 ft.high Mt. Robson. InWhistler you may take one of the exciting excursions offered likefloat planes or Gondola rides. Take the ferry across to Victoria for a day of leisure whalewatching, World famous Butchart Gardens. Then ferry across to Vancouver & home.Trip INCLUDES round trip airfare. Hotels are rated 3 Star. All hotels have restaurants onsite & are centrally located in town areas. Mail checks payable to Advantage Tours($3,073 Dbl; $4,108 Sngl) care ofMarty Katz, 4639 Landscape Drive, Tampa, Fl. 33624

Contact: Marty Katz (813) 961 5649 – Reserve for September now with $999.00 deposit.Sept 19, Thurs – Southeastern Guide Dogs @ $19

10:15 AMMartz Bus departs Park for Palmetto, FL (estimated return 4:15 PM).At Southeastern Guide Dogs we’ll be in the same room for their 90 minute presentation.Beyond the Dark is their new multisensory experience. We will witness thistransformation and engage in their mission to employ our senses while immersing intothe experiences of people with vision loss and veterans with disabilities. We’ll meetgraduates and hear their triumphant stories. We’ll witness their highly trained guidedogs and service dogs at work and see firsthand the powerful difference they make.We’ll come away with a greater connection to the human dog teams that journeybeyond the dark. Extraordinary dogs transform lives! Not much walking.

Contact: Ruth Zeigler (813) 962 0397 –Dutch lunch at Popi’s Family Restaurant in Ellenton.Oct 1, Tues – Monthly Meeting & Pot Luck Lunch 11 AM at Park – Bring FOOD

10 AM Doors open. Entertainment: Bert & Sassy performance – bring dance shoes!Oct 2 3, Wed & Thurs – Sally Corp, Jacksonville @ SEE COST BELOW – DO NOT PAY OWLS

8 AM, Wed, Advantage Cruises & Tours Bus departs with estimated return 5 PM Thurs.First Stop is for tour of Sweet Pete’s Chocolate Factory. Get your own custom designedchocolate. Wed evening we dine while being entertained at Alhambra Dinner Theatre.Thurs morning we enter theWorld of Animatronics, as we tour the Sally Corporation,one of the major creators of dark rides. A dark ride is an enclosed attraction, in which avehicle conveys you through passages that entertain with fantastic or grotesquescenery, moving figures, and coordinated sounds, using robotic technology andsculptural artistry. At the core of this craft is science of animatronics: the construction ofrobots, in accurate likenesses of humans and animals, that are programed to performintricate lifelike movements synchronized with recorded soundtrack. Lots of walking.$279 Dbl, $339 Sngl. coversmotor coach, hotel, breakfast, tour of Sweet Pete’sChocolate, Dinner & Show at Alhambra Theatre, tour of Sally Corporation & gratuities.Call Ruth for Advantage Cruise & Tours payment details. Insurance available.

Contact: Ruth Zeigler (813) 962 0397 – DO NOT PAY OWLS! Who’s Sally? Find Out!

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Oct 9, Wed Weeki Wachee Springs State Park @ $18 – (SOLD OUT SEE OCT 15, TUES)8:45 AM. “If at first you don’t succeed ,” so once again, the plan is for the County busto leave Northdale for Weeki Wachee Springs State Park (estimated return 3 PM).Known to both Floridians and tourists alike as “Spring of Live Mermaids”, it was namedWeeki Wachee by the Indians, meaning “little spring.” Although you can’t swim withthe “mermaids,” you can watch from the underwater theater as they perform. If you dowant to swim, lockers are available for swimmers in spring fed Buccaneer Bay. (You DOknow that “spring fed” means 72 degree water?)Then witness the wildlife show, take a boat ride on the river – all included in admission.For additional charge, renting a kayak is available but only if you reserve one in advance.Lunch will be Dutch treat in the Weeki Wachee State Park, and there’s a choice of indooror outdoor seating to enjoy salads, wraps, burgers at The Galley, and ice cream, snacksand cold drinks throughout the Park. (There’s even a Tiki bar!)Now an official Florida State Park, Weeki Wachee Springs will surely have undergoneextensive renovations that can be enjoyed by the first 54 to pay.

Contact: Gail Wise (813) 935 3344.Oct 11, Fri – Blues & Bar B Que at Lakeridge Winery @$39

9:30 AMMartz bus departs Park with estimated return at 4:30 PM.Get ready for the Clash of the Titans! Five of the Top Bar B Que rib competitors fromaround the country compete in an epic battle for the title of "RIB CHAMPION” at thewinery. While feasting on delicious BBQ you will enjoy the LIVE music on the outdoorstage with some of the area’s top Blues Bands, plus some great solo acts in the Wine &Cheese Bar. Arts & Crafts vendors will set up shop offering a wide variety of art & handcrafted items. Included is a tour of the winery and wine tasting, plus favorite Lakeridgewines, cold beer, ice cream and a variety of tasty treats are available for purchase.Room in bus storage for you to bring your own lawn chair – Be sure your name is on it!

Contact: Sylvia Katz (813) 961 5649 So let’s Eat, Drink, Shop & be Merry!Oct 13, Sunday Matinee – OWLS Take in Carrollwood Players @ Pay in Advance to Reserve Seat!

2:30 PMMeet at 4333 Gunn Hwy – The Crucible, a drama by Arthur Miller.Contact: Gail Wise (813) 935 3344 – For Payment Instructions!Oct 15, Tues – 2ND Tour of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park @ $18

8:45 AM County bus leaves Park for Weeki Wachee Springs (estimated return 3 PM).Known to both Floridians and tourists alike as “Spring of Live Mermaids”, it was namedWeeki Wachee by the Indians, meaning “little spring.” Although you can’t swim withthe “mermaids,” you can watch from the underwater theater as they perform. If youdo want to swim, lockers are available for swimmers in spring fed Buccaneer Bay.(You DO know that “spring fed” means 72 degree water?)Then witness the wildlife show, take a boat ride on the river – all included in admission.For additional charge, renting a kayak is available but only if you reserve one in advance.Lunch will be Dutch treat in the Weeki Wachee State Park, and there’s a choice ofindoor or outdoor seating to enjoy salads, wraps, burgers at The Galley, and ice cream,snacks and cold drinks throughout the Park. (There’s even a Tiki bar!)

Contact: Gail Wise (813) 935 3344

OWLS HELP LESS FORTUNATE: “FEEL BETTER ABOUT WHO YOU ARE BY GIVING TO OTHERS!”In addition to food & toy drives for Metropolitan Ministries & THE Food Pantry,

We collect box tops (education), used eye glasses (Lions), and used hearing aids (Sertoma),Aluminum tabs (Shriner’s Hospital), cell phones, slightly used or new pillow cases (“Dress A Girl”),

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Oct 16, Wed – Lunch Bunch at Outback Steakhouse (separate checks)11:30 AMMeet 10918 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Special pricing on your choice of: 6oz CenterCut Sirloin or Grilled Chicken Breast, plus Aussie Fries, Salad and a Coke or a Draft Beer.

Contact: Marty Katz (813) 961 5649 – Please Sign up at meeting or call. Headcount is needed!Oct 21, Mon – Bunco at Brunchies, 14366 N. Dale Mabry Hwy@ $17 (NO PAYMENT AT DOOR)

10 AM Fee covers cost of lunch and prizes – Games start at 10 AM Sharp!Contact: Lorrie Allen (813) 230 9919 – PAYMENT DEADLINE IS PRIOR WED.Oct 23, Wed – Health Fair for Medicare Enrollment @ FREE

10 AM until 2 PM Bring your questions and receive new information on 2020 MedicarePlans. Visit with different representatives from the major health plans in this area.Great opportunity to see what changes are happening in your current plan and/or shopfor new Medicare Plan.

Contact Patty Keane (813) 997 4181 Light lunch refreshments provided.Oct 25, Fri – Halloween “Trunk or Treat” at Northdale Park @ FREE

6 PM 8 30 PM Costume Contest (Best Children’s, Best Adult, Best Group/Family).“Scare Bus”, Maze, Live Entertainment, Fun & Games. “Trunk or Treat” out of the backof your Halloween decorated car!What a great way to participate in thisneighborhood event for the little ones, or dress up and watch.Sponsored by CABA & Northdale Civic Association in conjunction with Northdale Park.$25 Vendor Table Opportunities Payable through CABA Website atwww.UseCABA.comare available with all proceeds going to Gaither High School.

Contact: Latoya (813) 966 8025, or Chris Harrison (813) 541 5864 – Volunteers appreciatedOct 26, Sat – Enjoy Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey vs Predators @ $38

5:15 PM County Bus departs Park for Saturday evening hockey (est. return 10:30 PM)Pre game Dutch dining at arena! BE THE THUNDER as the Bolts WIN!

Contact: Don Clark (813) 985 4859 – Fee covers transport, parking & game ticket.Oct 29, Tues – Sweetwater Farms @ $12

10 AM County bus departs Park (estimated return 2:30 PM).We will enjoy a walking tour of The Sweetwater Farm in West Tampa. The farm is openunder new leadership and is one of Tampa’s best known organic farms. We will learn allabout their activities. The farm is open to the public only on Sundays, but hopefully wewill be able to purchase some organic vegetables to take home.Fee includes transport and $10 Cash rebate you may choose to use towards your lunch.

Contact: Don Clark (813) 985 4859 Dutch lunch at Cracker Barrel Restaurant before we return.Nov 2, Sat – Northdale 5K Pumpkin Run & Family Walk@ see cost below

8 AM Races start & end at Bob Sierra YMCA, 4015 Ragg Road facility.Entry fee covers: Registration (5K timing chip), Commemorative Shirt & Race Medal$25 for 5K ($35 after Oct 25), $15 for 1 Mile Walk ($25 after Oct 25).Organized by Northdale Civic Association in partnership with Bob Sierra YMCA.Be fit & enjoy a Saturday morning with friends! Register at www.Northdale.org

Contact: Bill Castens (813) 833 0102 – Business Sponsorships are available! Volunteers needed.Nov 5, Tues – Monthly Meeting with Smoked Turkey Lunch 11 AM at Park @ $10 PREPAID

10 AM Doors open. DO NOT BRING FOOD DISH THIS MONTH! County VIP’s willserve our food as we get Thanksgiving meal “We are thankful for volunteers”!COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY CARROLLWOOD/NORTHDALE FOOD DRIVE! Bringcanned goods to our November meeting to feed the less fortunate at Thanksgiving.

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Cash or Check contribution to Community Food Pantry is also always welcomed.Prepay $10 for today’s Thanksgiving meal ticket or pay $15 at door until we reachcapacity. Food supplied by 4Rivers Smokehouse: Smoked turkey, Dressing & Gravy,Southern Green Beans, Sweet Potato Casserole & beverage! Plus John Erb’s PumpkinPie! If you do not like Turkey & Sweet Potatoes, bring your own bagged lunch.

Contact: Bill Castens (813) 340 9436 – Note: PREPAY your meal & SAVE $5.00Nov 13, Wed – Lunch Bunch at Carrabba’s Italian Grill (separate checks)

11:30 AMMeet at Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 11435 Dale Mabry Hwy. “All You Can Eat” cupof soup & salad $7.99. Lunch Trio “cup soup side salad & one small plate from $9.99.Italian Sandwich Combo: chose from Caprese Chicken Meatballs or Chicken Parmesan,Cup Soup, Side Salad plus fries... all for $11.99

Contact: Marty Katz (813) 961 5649 – Please Sign up at meeting or call. Headcount is needed!Nov 14, Thurs – Mystery Trip to??? Includes a Fine Dining Experience @ $11

11:30 AM County Bus departs Park (estimated return 1:30 PM).Contact: Ruth Zeigler (813) 962 0397 – Come & go with us and learn a new place to dine.Nov 16, Sunday Matinee – OWLS Take in Carrollwood Players @ Pay in Advance to Reserve Seat!

2:30 PMMeet at 4333 Gunn Hwy – Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockader.Contact: Gail Wise (813) 935 3344 – For Payment Instructions!Nov 18, Mon – Bunco at Brunchies, 14366 N. Dale Mabry Hwy@ $17 (NO PAYMENT AT DOOR)

10 AM Fee covers cost of lunch and prizes – Games start at 10 AM Sharp!Contact: Lorrie Allen (813) 230 9919 – PAYMENT DEADLINE IS PRIOR WED.Nov 20, Wed – Myakka State Park @ $40

8:30 AM County bus departs Park (estimated return 6 PM).We will tour Myakka River State Park, Sarasota, FL.We will take the boat ride on theirlake seeing all the native birds and animals. After a Dutch lunch at their OutpostRestaurant (or you can bring your own picnic lunch) we will take a Tram Tour of the backwoods. As we depart we stop at the walkway to see the trees from a different height.

Contact: Don Clark (813) 985 4859Dec 3, Tues – Monthly Meeting & Pot Luck Lunch 11 AM at Park – Bring FOOD

10 AM Doors open. Holiday Extravaganza by Edythe & Harvey Lyons & Chorus.METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES TOY DRIVE!!! If each Owl member brings an unwrappedtoy for a child we can help make the Holidays memorable. Gifts for infants & teens arealways in short supply, but all toys are appreciated. Gift Cards work great for teens &CASH CONTRIBUTION ALWAYS APPRECIATED. Thanks!

Contact: Marty Katz (813) 961 5649 – Collection barrels for toys are stationed in hall.Dec 4, Wed – Holiday Extravaganza at Busch Gardens Christmas Town @ $83 (Good deal)

10 AM County bus departs Park (est. return 4 PM).Enjoymillions of twinkling lights, world class Yuletide shows including Christmas on Ice,the Christmas Town Sing A Long Train, and menus busting with delicious delicacies.Discover more merriment in the Christmas Town Village as guests are immersed infestive fun along the Gwazi pathway.Christmas Town at Busch Gardens is worth it, even if you don’t do thrill rides!ABSOLUTE DEADLINE FOR PAYMENT IS NOVEMBER 27… 40 MAX Walkers Welcome!

Contact: Ruth Zeigler (813) 962 0397 Experience the joy and wonder of the holiday season!

Dec 5, Thurs – Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey vs Minnesota Wild @ $29 (Good hockey deal)5:15 PM County Bus departs Park for Thursday evening hockey (est. return 10:30 PM)Pre game Dutch dining at arena! BE THE THUNDER as the Bolts WIN!

Contact: Don Clark (813) 985 4859 – Fee covers transport, parking & game ticket.Dec 7, Sat – Holiday Movie in the Park with Tree Lighting@ Free

6 PM Opening with Kids Activities & Trinkets at our Valued Vendor tables. Bring yourgrand kids, a donated TOY or two, lawn chair, blanket and relax outdoors!Place unwrapped New TOYS for the needy under the TREE! Toys will go to Gigi’s Kids.Claywell Elementary Chorus & Handbell Choir performance prior to Tree Lightingfollowed by family movie, “Arthur Christmas”.Free popcorn, nachos, hot cocoa, and Grinch punch while supplies last.Sponsored by CABA and Northdale OWLS in conjunction with Northdale Rec Center.$25 Vendor Table Opportunities payable through CABA Website atwww.UseCABA.comare available with all dollar proceeds going to Claywell Elementary.

Contact: Latoya Williams (813) 264 8956 – $25 Vendor Table Opportunities Available!Dec 8, Sunday Matinee – OWLS Take in Carrollwood Players @ Pay in Advance to Reserve Seat!

2:30 PMMeet at 4333 Gunn Hwy –“A Christmas Carol”, a Charles Dickens traditional.Contact: Gail Wise (813) 935 3344 – For Payment Instructions!Dec 10, Tues – SOAR Nature Trip TBDContact: Brad Lympany (813) 957 6150 – Details TBD – Save the Date!Dec 11, Wed – Holiday Tea Party – Hats & Teatime Attire Optional! Glitz Welcomed!!@ $21

1PMMeet atWhistle Stop Gardens Tea Room, 100 4th Ave, Lutz (across tracks from 41).It is bright orange so you can’t miss it. Parking available. Includes a garden shop, antiquemall and general store. COME EARLY AND SHOP!Menu includes pots of teaaccompanied by chicken salad on a bed of greens with fresh fruit, croissant & dessert.DEC 6TH RESERVATION DEADLINE Your payment is your reservation

Contact: Sylvia Katz (813) 961 5649 – LIMITED TO 35 – Relax with friends!Dec 13, FRI – Gingerbread House Decorating@ $12

10am Enjoy the morning at Northdale decorating your own gingerbread house. All arewelcome whether this is your first time or a favorite holiday tradition.We will handle the baking, set up, and clean up. We will show you how to construct thehouse and provide you with the tubes of icing and candy to decorate. Come and becreative while enjoying hot chocolate and holiday cookies. Ugly Christmas sweaters areencouraged.

Contact: Latoya Williams (813) 264 8956 or williamslt@Hillsboroughcounty.orgDec 14, Sat Show Palace Dinner Theater Holiday Musical@ $75

5 PMMartz Bus departs Park (estimated return 11 PM). Take a rest from your busyshopping & get “Gussied” up for our annual holiday event. Enjoy cocktails before dinnerthen at 6 PM the Buffet opens… filled with your favorite Dining Delights… salad bar anddessert bar for before’s & after’s. In the middle we enjoy the meat & potatoes along withperhaps some pasta, fish, & other tasty comestibles. Pricing includes all taxes, tips &non alcoholic beverages. Cash bar is open for something a bit more tantalizing.This Christmas musical is “Elf, The Musical” a darling spin off of the movie set to music& dancing…a musical delight. Don’t think this is only for kids…this is definitely for grownups, so be sure you get your reservation made early!

Contact: Sylvia Katz (813) 961 5649 DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS IS NOVEMBER 12TH.

Dec 17, Tues – 2nd Holiday Tea Party – Glitz, Hats & Teatime Attire Optional!@ $211PMMeet atWhistle Stop Gardens Tea Room, 100 4th Ave, Lutz (across tracks from 41).It is bright orange so you can’t miss it. Parking available. Includes a garden shop, antiquemall and general store. COME EARLY AND SHOP!Menu includes pots of teaaccompanied by chicken salad on a bed of greens with fresh fruit, croissant & dessert.DEC 6TH RESERVATION DEADLINE Your payment is your reservation

Contact: Sylvia Katz (813) 961 5649 – LIMITED TO 35 – Relax with friends!Dec 31, Tues – NEW YEARS EVE PARTY IN THE GYM AT PARK@ $13

9 PM Doors open. Bring favorite dessert if you want to share, but not required.Dress up (is optional). Dance, or watch others until the ball drops at midnight!Gail & John Carleo – DJ’s & Dance Instructors to help us enjoy the evening!Don’t stay home… get wild with the Owls on New Years Eve!!

Contact: Martha Hughes (813) 477 0924 – Hors d’oeuvres plus toast (grape juice) as “ball drops”Jan 7, Tues – Monthly Meeting & Pot Luck Lunch 11 AM at Park – Bring FOOD10 AM Doors open. Entertainment: Singing Hoot OWLSJan 9, Thurs – Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey vs Arizona Coyotes @ $29 (Good hockey deal)

5:15 PM County Bus departs Park for Thursday evening hockey (est. return 10:30 PM)Pre game Dutch dining at arena! BE THE THUNDER as the Bolts WIN!

Contact: Don Clark (813) 985 4859 – Fee covers transport, parking & game ticket.Jan 11, Sat – Cruise on Brilliance of the Seas to Cozumel & Grand CaymanContact: Sylvia Katz (813) 961 5649Jan 12, Sunday Matinee – OWLS Take in Carrollwood Players @ Pay in Advance to Reserve Seat!

2:30 PMMeet at 4333 Gunn Hwy –“Auntie Mame”, a Patrick Dennis comedy.Contact: Gail Wise (813) 935 3344 – For Payment Instructions!Jan 17, Fri – 10th Annual Seniors Crime Prevention & Safety Fair @ FREE

9:30 AM—1:30 PM …. Free admission, free food, drinks, raffle prizes & more!There will be a variety of presentations, displays and other information pertaining toCrime Prevention & Personal Safety for seniors. Drop Box on site for unneeded orexpired prescription drugs for safe disposal by the Sheriff’s Department.Take time to learn what to do, & what not to do, regarding your personal safety!

Contact: Bill Castens (813) 340 9436 – Free safe document shredding and disposal.

Jan 20, Mon – Bunco at Brunchies, 14366 N. Dale Mabry Hwy@ $17 (NO PAYMENT AT DOOR)10 AM Fee covers cost of lunch and prizes – Games start at 10 AM Sharp!

Contact: Lorrie Allen (813) 230 9919 – PAYMENT DEADLINE IS PRIOR WED.Jan 21, Tues – SOAR Nature Trip TBDContact: Brad Lympany (813) 957 6150 – Details TBD – Save the Date!Jan 22, Wed – Lunch Bunch at P.F. Chang’s Restaurant (separate checks)

11:30AMMeet at P.F.Chang’s Restaurant, 219 Westshore PlazaContact: Marty Katz (813) 961 5649 – Please Sign up at meeting or call. Headcount is needed!Jan 23, Thurs – Tour the Tampa International Airport Tour @ $12

9 AM County bus departs Park (estimated return 2:30 PM).Fee includes transport, driver’s meal and a $10 Cash Rebate you may choose to usetowards your lunch. Bus seating Limited to 40 so send payments now.

Contact: Don Clark (813) 985 4859 Day of trip call on cell (813) 735 0662

“WEEKLY RECREATION PROGRAMS for OWLS”Sponsored by: Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation Department in partnership with the Northdale Owls

Contact: Latoya Williams atWilliamsLt@Hillsboroughcounty.orgAerobics “Lite” Weds 9:30am 10:30am $2/classBBOB’S (Bill’s Blooming Orchid Buddies) 4th Tues Contact: Bill Castens (813) 833 0102Couples Dance Class – Level 1 Mondays 7pm 8:30pm $10/class (6 Class req.)Couples Dance Class – Level 2 Wednesdays 7pm 8:30pm $10/class (6 Class req.)Games: Bridge Tues/Thurs Contact: Shirley Beller (813) 961 5495

Cards & Games Tuesdays Contact: Kay Farland (813) 889 7972Hand & Foot Tues/Thurs Contact: Kay Farland (813) 889 7972Hand & Foot Fri Contact: Rose Oursler (813) 909 8082Mah Jongg Mondays Contact: Hilda Hodges (813) 416 3317Mah Jongg Wednesdays Contact: Marie Alley (813) 962 0063

Laughter Yoga Sundays Contact: Tonya Gold Free!Line Dance – Beginner1/Beginner2 Fridays 10:30am 12 Noon $2/classLine Dance – Beginner2/Improver Thursdays 10:30am 12 Noon $2/classLine Dance – Intermediate Mondays 10:30am 12 Noon $2/classPickleball Lessons – Beginning Players Tues/Thurs 9:00am 10:00am Free!Pickleball Play Varies Please ask staff for schedule Free!Sing Along With Owls Wednesdays Contact Ed Rodriguez (813) 810 9733Strut with Your Mutt Mon/Thurs 4:30pm 5:30pm Free!Table Tennis Mon/Wed/Sat/Sun 11:00am 2:00pm Free!Tai Chi TBD Contact: Raheem Douglas (813) 450 6502Technology Workshop 2nd Mon 3:30pm 5:00pm Free!Ukulele Lessons Tues 10:30am 12 Noon Free!Walking Club Tues/Thurs 8:00am 9:30am Free!YOGA for Seniors Fridays 11:30am 12:15pm $5/class

Our Mission… is to create a growing network of co-ed seniors, to provide social activities, local events, travel, entertainment, and educational seminars in common interest groups

as ways to safely enjoy our lives.

Our Refund Policy… is to reimburse you for prepaid events if you give prior notification, and ifwe can resell ticket to another participant, usually day of event.

Checkout the website at www.NorthdaleOWLS.org, orVisit Northdale Park for details on how to join…

Still Got Questions? Talk to any member of the OWLS, or contact Bill Castens at (813) 833 0102Like Northdale OWLS on Facebook

Your reservation is made upon RECEIPT of your payment… Please itemize each event.

Make checks payable and mail to:Northdale OWLS, 3853 Northdale Blvd., # 374, Tampa, FL 33624

OrDROP Payment in one of the “Lock Boxes” in all 3 Buildings at Northdale Park.

SEPTEMBER 2019

Did You Know?Did you know that over 2 million Americans are affected by glaucoma and nearly half of them don’t even know it? Glaucoma targets the optic nerve which, once damaged, can result in irreversible vision loss and blindness. While high intraocular pressure is definitely symptomatic of glaucoma, many more low pressure diagnoses are made. Routine comprehensive dilated eye exams are necessary for early detection.

Newsom Eye can quickly diagnose the various types of glaucoma and get you on the road to recovery, whether that path leads to medication or surgery. Let’s stop vision loss in its tracks!

What are the risk factors?

• Age - Anyone over the age of 60 should have routine comprehensive eye exams.

• Race - African Americans and non-white Hispanics are at a higher risk.

• Family history - Glaucoma can be hereditary.

• Eye-related factors - Frequent eye inflammation, thinner corneas, nerve sensitivity and severe nearsightedness are some of the risk factors.

• Eye injuries - Severe trauma to the eye can increase the pressure, increasing the potential for glaucoma to develop.

• Medical history - High blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease may increase the risk.

For more facts about glaucoma, visit NewsomEye.com or call 813-908-2020!

Vinita Srivastava, M.D.

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