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Lake Hammock Village

Homeowners Association

Board of Directors 2012

Officers and Directors

President: David Lennox 2012*

Vice Pres.: Richard Gould 2012*

Secretary: Doreen Hughey 2013*

Treasurer: Pete Evans 2013*

Director: Tammy Anthis 2012*

Director: Barb Cowles 2013*

Director: Jim Fitch 2012*

Director: Bob Marotti 2013*

*Denotes term ends at the end of the noted year

Committee Chairs

Activities: Activities Committee

Gator Tales: Tammy Anthis 353-1959

Phone Squad: Jane Biba 422-6531

Sunshine: Kay Levinson 422-8543

Welcome: Marilyn Smith 421-1018

“Gator Tales” is available online at: http://floridacommunities.com/lake-hammock-newsletter.

May 2012

Unofficial Newsletter of Lake Hammock Village

Tammy Anthis, Editor

The Unofficial Newsletter of Lake Hammock Village

Tammy Anthis, Editor

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May is one of the most beautiful months of the year in the North

Temperate Zone. The first garden begins to sprout in May. The wild flowers are blooming,

and the trees and grasses have turned green. Wild flowers that bloom in different parts

of America are the forsythia, dogwood, violets, and jack-in-the-box. Many birds have built

their nests, and mother birds are sitting on the eggs, which will soon hatch.

Special Days in May:

Many Mexican Americans celebrate what they call Cinco De Mayo, on May 5th. It is the

anniversary of the Mexican victory over the French at Puebla in 1862. It is a national

holiday in Mexico.

The Kentucky Derby takes place on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs,

Louisville, Kentucky. It is the most famous horse race in the United States.

Mother's Day was first observed in 1908. It was designated by Presidential proclamation,

and was recognized officially by Congress and the President in 1914. It is celebrated in

honor of Mothers on May 13th.

Armed Forces Day is celebrated on May 19th. The United States honors the men and

women of the military services. The Armed Forces Day Celebration combined the Army,

Navy, and the Air Force in 1950. Prior to that year, they had been held at separate times.

Memorial Day or Decoration Day is observed, in most states of the United States, the last

Monday in May. It is a legal holiday and is observed in memory of those who died while

serving the United States in war.

May Quotation

Then came fair May, the fairest maid on ground,

Deck'd all with dainties of the season's pride,

And throwing flowers out of her lap around.

Edmund Spenster

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Happy Mother’s “Day

Sunday,, May 13th

As our winter residents head back North for the summer… we wish you a safe trip, have a great

summer and we look forward to your return in the Fall/Winter.

At our May 8th

Home Owners Association meeting we will have a guest speaker from the Haines City

Police Department speaking to us regarding „identity theft, scams, and general safety and security against such”.

Again …a reminder to residents NOT to feed the stray cats in our park. A few residents have been

seen leaving food dishes in their yard/driveway for the feral cats. As per Polk County and Haines City

ordinance: by feeding the stray cats, you are considered to be „responsible‟ for them which include: their

immunizations, neuter and spraying of the cat and license fees. Non compliance could result in your being

fined.

Again …a reminder to our Dog Owners ~ Per our Rules and Regulations Item 15: “Aggressive or

noisy pets will not be permitted….. Owners must keep their pets (cats included) on a leash when outside the

home.” There have been several complaints regarding „aggressive dogs, barking dogs and pets NOT being on a

leash at all times outside your home. As well as the continuing complaint of dog owner‟s allowing their dog(s)

to use other resident‟s yards for your dog‟s relieving of themselves and of course the discourteous owners

behavior of not „scooping the poop” anywhere in the park. The responsibility of your dog‟s barking,

aggressiveness, having a leash on and where it does its‟ business is YOUR responsibility as the resident.

Please be respectful and courteous to your fellow residents and abide by our Rules and Regulations. Thank you.

Memorial Day – Monday, May 28th

A day to commemorate those who died in military service..

Renee` May 2012

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Home at last. After 2 ½ day’s travel and 1526 miles, we reached our home on Stoney Lake,

Ontario. The beauty of the Blue Ridge is remarkable but the journey through Pennsylvania

is forever – 230 miles long! The “cross your fingers” moment occurs when we test that

everything in and around the house is working. Thankfully, this year it was. While spring

came early, the recent cool weather slowed down the buds and they are just now

continuing their growth.

I had a lot of time to think on the way home. The topic of identity theft and “senior”

scams were at the top of my agenda. However, the following items also made my check list:

1. Your will – When was it last updated? Has something in your life changed so that it

should be updated? Does the executor need changing?

2. Power of Attorney – Are both your health and financial power of attorney up to

date? Does the person who is assigned know where to find them?

3. Banking – Are all of your banking (including investments) jointly held? Ask your bank

what happens to your accounts and investments if you or your spouse/partner are

incapacitated.

I know that many of us review these items annually, (even if it is just a mental checklist),

but I am always surprised at the unfortunate problems that arise from the “I was going to

get around to it” group. They, along with the “nothing bad is going to happen” group lead to

the tragic stories that we so often hear.

I hope my thoughts are helpful even if you simply remind yourself that you do have

everything in order.

May brings Memorial Day (Monday, May 28th) which was originally named Decoration Day.

It’s a great opportunity to thank your veterans for their service to your country. Plan to

join in the flag service and the potluck lunch.

And remember, even during the hot summer days – all of us must work at having a great

day. Start your day with a hug and at least six “good mornings” to neighbours.

“The quality of your life is determined by

the quality of your thoughts”

Unknown

Respectfully,

Dave

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Sick List Please keep these people in your thoughts and prayers:

Jerry Blake – Home Stan Budzyna – Haines City Health Care

May Cook – Palm Gardens Nursing Home Olive Craighton – Consulate Rehab

Gary Herring – Heart of Florida Russ Lander – Home

Irene LoBello – Southern Gardens Joe Lucito – Home

Doreen Martell – home Jack McQuade – Home

Caroline Paulovske – Good Shepherd Hospice Betty Rhoades – Life Care

Perky Schmauder – Home Jean Zimmerman - Home

If you know of anyone that is sick or in the hospital please let Kay Levinson

(422-8543) know so she can get a card to them. If you would like to be put on the prayer

chain please contact Cathy Strohmaier (419-2699).

In Memoriam Our condolences to the family and friends of:

Dennis Green in the loss of his father

David Schnopp in the loss of his mother

Linda Stanton in the loss of her mother Margie Houser

Bob Torpey in the loss of his wife Elsie

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Thanks to JoAnne Lucito, Lyle & Alice Metzger, & Marileigh

Osborn for all their hard work on the Easter Dinner.

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To Our Wonderful Friends & Neighbors

David & I want to thank you for all your kind words, thoughts and prayers during the

Easter holiday. David’s mother passed away on April 7, 2012. She is with her sweetheart.

She will not be in pain any more.

Thank you,

David & Mary Schnopp

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Just a short note to all of you who have sent me cards, visited or called me – A Big Thank

You! I still can’t believe something like this could have happened – but it did and I will do

my best to get well and get on the move again. They do keep you busy here with therapy

and also feed you well. I don’t know yet as to how long I will be here, but will have to be

patient and listen to Doctor. One more thing, the plants and gifts sent were wonderful and

lovely – hope we can keep them alive. And thanks to Walter Strohmaier for finishing up

the car wash!!. My Love & Hugs to All Betty

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Thank you everyone that helped to make our 2nd annual Display Day a Big success.

Margaret

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To everyone who decorated their golf carts, great job!

To all you ladies with fancy adorned Easter Bonnets, WOW!

Also to those men who also wore Easter Hats, well done!

The pets were looking sharp and fairly pleased to be dressed up.

A great big "THANK YOU" to the HOA who transported all the tables, chairs, food and

beverages plus the essentials needed for the BBQ at the lake. The food was fantastic!

Without your hard work, our wonderful afternoon would not be a great memory!

Looking forward to next year. Rumor has it that the "Easter Bunny" may visit Lake

Hammock's next Easter Parade!

Thanks to all!!!!

Jerry Butler

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Thank you all who helped with Elsie Torpey’s memorial. The baking, moving of furniture,

and cleaning up after the services.

Marian Spiegel

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YES, I ‘M A SENIOR CITIZEN!

I’m the life of the party, even if it lasts until 8 p.m.

I’m very good at opening childproof caps, with a hammer.

I’m awake many hours before my body allows me to get up.

I’m smiling all the time because I can’t hear a thing you’re saying.

I’m sure everything I can’t find is in a safe secure place, somewhere...

I ‘m wrinkled, saggy, lumpy, and that’s just my left leg.

I’m beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps.

Yes, I’m a SENIOR CITIZEN and I think I am

having the time of my life!

Spread the laughter

Share the cheer

Let’s be happy

While we’re here

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MAY

Tuesday, May 1st - HOA Board meeting at 7:00 PM

Thursday, May 3rd – Activities planning for June (clubhouse) – 2 PM.

Monday, May 7th – Shopping Trip to Webster Flea Market – Meet at

clubhouse at 6:00 AM.

Tuesday, May 8th - HOA meeting 7 PM (clubhouse).

Thursday, May 10th - Ladies Lunch at Mimi’s Café (3770

Lakeside Village Ct) then shopping at Lakeside Village. Carpooling 11:00 AM

from the clubhouse. Tammy Anthis in charge of reservations (353-1959).

Thursday, May 17th - Early Bird Dining – JT’s Crab Shack (1708 6th St S.E.,

Winter Haven). Carpool 4:30 PM from clubhouse. Jane Biba in charge of

reservations (422-6531)

Saturday, May 19th - Breakfast at R-Place Eatery (35523 U.S. HWY 27N).

Meet there at 8:15 AM. Joyce Ladyman in charge of reservations (421-6546).

Sunday, May 20th – Birthdays and Anniversaries celebration is at 6:30 PM

(clubhouse) followed by a movie at 7:00 PM. This is for everyone celebrating a

birthday or anniversary in May and everyone else who wants to help our residents

celebrate their special day.

Wednesday, May 22nd - Dining by the Book. Carpooling from clubhouse 4:30 PM.

Tammy Anthis in charge of reservations (353-1959). Grab your coupon book and enjoy

a special meal with your neighbors.

Memorial Day, Monday, May 28th concludes the month's activities.

Join your neighbors at the pool at 11:30 AM for a short ceremony which

will include raising a new USA flag. A potluck lunch will follow in the

clubhouse. Please bring a covered dish enough to serve at least 8

people and your own tableware. See you there.

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Annual Lake Hammock Village

Shuffleboard Tournament Results

We had 6 teams come out for the LHV Shuffleboard

Tournament. A great time of fun and fellowship was

had by all. Thanks Norm and Jan for all your hard

work. Trophies & medals were awarded to the first three places.

Gold Medal – Jan Baczkiewicz & Richard Spiegel

Silver Medal - Tim Stump & Dick Gould

Bronze Medal – Terry Barnhart & Chuck Koenig

Lake Hammock Village

151 GLEN ESTE BLVD and 157 GLEN ESTE COURT

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2012 Golf Cart Easter Parade

On Saturday, April 7th we had our 2012 Easter Parade. Prizes were awarded to the

following.

Best Decorated Golf Cart – Ruth Ives and Doris Palte – Dinner at Southern Dunes plus a

trophy.

Most Original Ladies Easter Bonnet – Nancy Emery - $10 Gift Certificate to Dollar

General

Cat Easter Outfit - Cole owners Dave & Phyllis Lennox – Kitty Basket

Dog Easter Outfit – Heidi, owners Ron & Jane Lallier – Dog Basket

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Cool Facts

A baboon called Jackie became a private in the south African army in World War I

The sloth moves so slowly that it’s fur offers a comfortable environment for algae

to grow.

Not only is the fur of the tiger striped but also its skin.

In 1936, England became the first country in the world to provide regular public

broadcasting on television.

Cheese was first made in the Middle East when hunters became herders and

realized that milk could solidify (sour milk).

We blink our eyes once every six second i.e. in the the course of a life time we blink

about 250 million times.

The fleshy projection above the bill of a turkey is called a snood.

Cattle are the only mammals that pee backwards.

There are 206 bones in the human body.

Napoleon Bonaparte is the historical figure most often portrayed in movies. He has

been featured in 194 movies, Jesus Christ in 152 and Abraham Lincoln in 137.

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Yard Sale Report

March 24th saw many potential buyers enter

the front gate of Lake Hammock Village.

Thanks to the efficient pre-planning of Co-

ordinator Donna Hunt and the vigilant

volunteer traffic controllers, the traffic

moved smoothly throughout the park. Visitors

were treated to fresh coffee and donuts,

fantastic bake sale goods, bar-b-qued hot dogs

and cold drinks. All of which was only possible through the efforts of the terrific

residents of LHV. The following is a breakdown of the financial results of the March 24,

2012 Yard Sale: 36 Yard Sale Participants 36 x $3 = $109.00 ($1 extra)

Bake Sale $431.00

Coffee & Donuts $167.00 (before expenses)

Hot Dogs & Drinks $283.00 (before expenses)

Total: $990.00

Less Expenses: $226.21

Profit: $763.79

Thank you to everyone who helped to make this another successful event.

Respectfully submitted,

Donna, Mary & Phyllis

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April LHV Volunteers

Please, take the opportunity when we see them to say thanks.

If any names were omitted please let me know & I will include them next month.

Bingo HOA/Activities

Herman Biba Tammy Anthis (Bus Tours, Easter BBQ, Club house

decorations, Display Day)

Lorraine Dezinski Andy & Nancy Belski (Line Dance)

Judy Dixon Jane Biba (Activities, Birthday/Anniversary cake)

Vivian Keller Jerry Butler (Easter Parade)

Bee Koenig Margaret Conley (Display Day)

Joyce Ladyman Barb Cowles (Easter BBQ)

Karen Loveall Pete Evans (Easter BBQ)

George Palmer Jim Fitch (Easter BBQ)

Joyce Ladyman (Activities)

Ron Lallier (Easter BBQ)

Gator Tales David Lennox (Easter BBQ)

Tammy Anthis Phyllis Lennox (Display Day)

Andy & Nancy Belski Kay Levinson (Sunshine)

Mary Ann Donovan JoAnne Lucito (Easter Dinner)

Richard & Marian Spiegel Joanne Marko (Birthday/Anniversary cake, Club

house decorations)

Bob Marotti (Easter BBQ)

Wed. Coffee Lyle & Alice Metzger (Easter Dinner

Lee & Nancy Emery Carl & Mary Morin (Easter BBQ)

Tom & Doreen Hughey Marileigh Osborn (Easter Dinner)

Bill Patelunas David & Mary Schnopp (Librarians)

Marilyn Smith (Welcome Committee)

Marian Spiegel (Memorial Committee)

Walter & Cathy Strohmaier (Gospel Concert)

All LHV Day/Night Time Resident Patrols

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May Birthdays

Richard Browning 1st

Richard Gould 1st

Ira Ladyman 5th

Nancy Belski 6th

JC Hertsch 9th

Terry Barnhart 13th

Debra Kemp 14th

Glenn Loy 16th

Joan Lander 17th

Leon Martin 19th

Gene Loy 21st

Tammy Anthis 22nd

Lloyd Larry 22nd

Pauline McKay 22nd

Jerry Growden 23rd

Geraldine Harrer 23rd

Wayde Marshall 24th

Pam Donnelly 25th

Reg Herman 31st

Karen Loveall 31st

May Anniversaries

Ron & Penny Boettcher 6th

45 years

Paul & Georgette Chadwick 6th

23 years

Donald & Sandra Nolan 6th

26 years

Andy & Nancy Belski 12th

56 years

Leon & Linda Martin 27th

47 years

Norm & Marion Helmkay 28th

59 years

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New Residents

Welcome to our community!

Bob & Brin McDonald (137 Silver Crest Drive)

Bob & Brin arrived in LHV on April 2nd from Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Bob is

retired from Angelis Supermarket and Brin from Bay Area Medical Center. They

have 7 children (1 son & 6 daughters) and 11 grandchildren (6 boys & 5 girls). Bob

enjoys fishing, sports and socializing. Brin enjoys sports and socializing. They are

sure they’ll be very happy here, as everyone is very friendly and helpful. We

welcome them to our community and look forward to getting to know them.

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Happy Mothers’ Day

Grandmothers are mothers who are grand,

Restoring the sense that our most precious things

Are those that do not change much over time.

No love of childhood is more sublime,

Demanding little, giving on demand,

More inclined than most to grant the wings

On which we fly off to enchanted lands.

Though grandmothers must serve as second mothers,

Helping out with young and restless hearts,

Each has all the patience wisdom brings,

Remembering our passions more than others,

Soothing us with old and well-honed arts.

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May 2012 Celebrations this month

1st Empire State Building dedicated - 1931 16th 1st US Nickel minted - 1866

2nd Good Housekeeping Magazine - 1885 17th Merry-Go-Round Birthday –

powered by real horses - 1620

3rd 1st Airplane landed at NP - 1952 18th Mt. St. Helen’s erupted - 1980

4th International Firefighters Day 19th Ringling Brother’s Circus - 1884

5th 1st perfect Baseball Game - 1904 20th Amelia Earhart began 1st solo flight

by a woman across the Atlantic - 1932

6th English Channel Tunnel opens - 1994 21st American Red Cross founded - 1881

7th 1st Stamp Collection started 22nd Charles Lindbergh finished 1st

translantic solo flight - 1927

8th 1st Westminster Dog Show held – 1877 23rd South Carolina became a state 1788

9th 1st Newspaper Cartoon in the USA - 1754 24th 1st Morse code message sent - 1844

10th Transcontinental Railroad completed 1869 25th National Tap Dance Day

11th Minnesota 32nd State in Union - 1858 26th Amateur Radio Military Day

12th International Nurses Day 27th Pop-Up Toaster Birthday - 1918

13th 1st Soldier buried at Arlington National 28th Woman Trouser Day – US Attorney

Cemetery – 1864 General determined it was legal

for women to wear trousers - 1923

14th Lewis & Clark began their expedition 1803 29th Rhode Island became a state 1790

Wisconsin became a state 1848

15th US began regular airmail service 1918 30th 1st Indianapolis 500 car Race – 1911

31st Hug Your Cat Day

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HAINES CITY COMMUNITY (For more information call Parks & Recreation Department 421-3700)

Farmers Market: Every Wednesday at Railroad Park

Friday, May 4th: Movies in the Park, Lake Eva Park 8-10 PM

Saturday, May 5th: Reverse Raffle, Lake Eva Park 6:30 PM

Bok Towers Gardens Concert 6:30 PM

Saturday/Sunday, May 11th & 12th – Fantasy of Flight Legends & Legacies

Saturday/Sunday, May 19th & 20th – Iron Man

Celebration Saturday, May 5th – Savor the Flavors – 6:30 – 9:30 PM

Saturday, May 12th – Art & Wine Stroll – 5:00 – 9:00 PM

Lakeland Center Laughs by the Lake – May 4th – 9:00 PM - $5

The Real Thing – May 11th & 12th – 7:30 PM - $10

Always, Patsy Cline – May 18th & 19th – 7:30 PM, May 20th – 2:00 PM - $20

Lakeridge Winery Saturday, May 5th & Sunday, May 6th – Jazz on the Vineyard Green - $2 donation –

Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Osceola Center for Arts Hairspray – May 4th – 6th – Thursday –Saturday at 7:30 PM, Sunday at 2:00 PM - $18

Henscratch Farms 5th Annual Blueberry Bluegrass Festival – Saturday, May 5th – 10 AM – 2 PM

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My mother never gave up on me. I messed up in school so much they were sending me home, but my

mother sent me right back.

- Denzel Washington

When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice,

once for herself and once for her child.

- Sophia Loren

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FISH FRY

We had 64 people attend the Sunday,

March 25th Fish Fry and from what I

have been told (probably a fish tale), it

was a great success! Led by the cooking

team of Carl, Norm and Phil (a.k.a.

Phyllis), we enjoyed delicious fried

flounder. One highlight of the dinner

was the “make your own sundae” for

dessert. Barb, Judy and Joanne handled

ticket sales and the support team of Jan, Mary, Joan and Jerry kept the meal moving. It

made my job of passing out prizes almost easy:

- Nanci Emery won the free dinner

- Ed Frances won 1st place in the fish trivia

- Richard Gould won 2nd place in the fish trivia

- Jan Baczkiewicz won the share-the wealth

The additional help of Mary Ann, Joanne and Barb made the clean up so much easier. (If I

have missed acknowledging someone who helped, blame it on my senior’s memory). Thanks

to you all.

A highlight of the fish fry occurred when we found a sticker on a bag of biscuits that

invited you to submit a code online and Sam’s Club would donate 10 meals to a homeless

shelter within our zip code.

We brought the fish fry in on budget and hope that everyone had a great time.

President Dave

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REMEMBERING THOSE WHO HAVE DIED AT HOME

AND ABROAD

By Bill Ellis

Special to ASSIST News Service

In the United States and other nations it is customary to

have a special day on which to remember those who have

died. Though they are absent from us they are

remembered with love and respect.

Since the Civil War we have honored those who have died in military service. This was first done on May

5, 1866, in Waterloo, New York, largely through the efforts and leadership of a druggist by the name of

Henry W. Welles. Flags and flowers were used to decorate the graves of soldiers.

Many still refer to it as “Decoration Day.” It is a time when family members go to the cemetery where

loved ones are buried. They clean the gravesite and leave flowers. As you drive by a cemetery on

“Memorial Day” you will see flowers and flags on most of the graves.

By Presidential Proclamation in 1971 it was stated that Memorial Day would be officially observed as a

legal public holiday on the last Monday of May. It will be my privilege to join with other family members,

mostly cousins, at the home of Margaret Hodge, on the Sunday before that special Monday. Margaret is

a delightful host and will see to it that we have plenty to eat and time to visit and recall childhood days.

After our dinner (that’s what we always called the noon meal) has had time to settle a bit, most of us will

drive to the family cemetery which is up Sugar Camp Hollow, nestled among the trees on the side of a

West Virginia mountain. Some will have pen and paper in hand to gather facts for the family genealogy.

Others will have a camera. We will take note of the graves of grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts,

cousins, brothers, sisters, an uncle who died during the days of World War II, and other family

members.

After we have read the tombstone messages and reminisced, we will have a prayer of gratitude and then

cousins Kermit Hodge and Freda Hudnall will lead all of us in a few verses of several hymns our family

has sung across the years.

Recently, I read that a graveyard for English soldiers following a war years ago in Mesopotamia (modern

day Iraq) had been found. It had become a trash dump. While others paid little attention to their

passing over the years of time there was a day when loved ones mourned their death.

Those who forget to remember may have difficulty understanding why they are alive and to what noble

purpose they were born. In every country the oral traditions are passed from one generation to another.

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Listen carefully to what family members pass on to you, especially your parents, aunts and uncles, for

those are the things that will someday bring direction, hope, and tranquility to your life.

Carl Yoder once wrote about, “Things to remember: the value of time; the success of perseverance; the

pleasure of working; the worth of character; the power of kindness; the influence of example; the

obligation of duty; the wisdom of economy; the virtue of patience; the sound of laughter; the joy of

originating; the thrill of accomplishing.”

Take time to remember and to express your deep gratitude for those who touched your life and made a

lasting and positive difference. Let Memorial Day be a very special day for you.

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(click on Lake Hammock at bottom of page). Just a reminder any information for Gator

Tales needs to be submitted to me by the 20th of every month. If you have any

questions or suggestions about the Gator Tales please contact me in person, by phone

or in writing. I am always looking for ways to improve the newsletter.

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C & D Tours

The flyers and signup sheets for these bus trips are posted on the bulletin board

inside the clubhouse. Full payment is due at time of booking and is non-refundable.

Make checks payable to C & D Tours. If you will not be back at LHV in time to sign

up let me know your interest and you can mail me the check. Any other

information/turn checks into Tammy Anthis 353-1959.

Tuesday/Wednesday, June 5th & 6th – Casino Trip - $112 ppdo – We’ll visit Coconut

Creek Seminole Casino receive $25 in free play and $5 meal voucher. Enjoy a visit to the

Hollywood Seminole Hard Rock Casino and receive $25 in free play and $5 meal voucher.

Hotel accommodations will be at the Fairfield Inn in Ft. Lauderdale. Also includes a visit

to the Seminole Casino in Immokalee and receive $30 in free play and $5 meal voucher.

Thursday, June 14th – Rays & Mets - $54 pp – Tour includes escorted deluxe motor

coach transportation, baseline box seating, and drivers’ gratuity.

Sunday, September 9th – “Fabulous 50’s and 60’s Revue” - $75 pp – This is an

unforgettable bonanza of music, dancing and laughter. This show will be at the Show

Palace Theater in Hudson. Tour includes escorted deluxe motor coach transportation,

buffet style Luncheon, show, and drivers’ gratuity. Reservations made by August 1st

Sunday, September 23rd – Rays & Jays - $54 pp – Tour includes escorted deluxe motor

coach transportation, baseline box seating, and drivers’ gratuity.

Saturday, October 27th – “The Sound of Music” - $75 pp – Trip includes escorted

deluxe motor coach transportation, buffet style luncheon, show, and drivers’ gratuity.

Reservations made by August 1st

Sunday, February 19th – Silver Spurs Rodeo - $36 pp – Trip includes escorted deluxe

motor coach transportation, admission to Rodeo, and drivers’ gratuity. Reservations made

by February 1st

Wednesday, November 14th – Mystery Tour - $32 pp – 1 by Land and 2 by Sea! Is it in

the country or in the city? East, West, North or South which direction are we headed?

Tour will depart at 8 am and return between 5 & 5:15 pm, bring yourself, comfortable

shoes, a little money and lots of enthusiasm!!!!! Trip includes escorted deluxe motor coach

transportation, drivers’ gratuity and well it’s a secret. Reservations made by November 1st.

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10th: Ladies Lunch – Mimi’s Café (3770 Lakeside Village Ct, Lakeland)

17th: Early Bird Dining – JT’s Crab Shack (1708 6th St SE, Winter Haven)

22nd: Dining by the Book –

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 1:00 PM

Hand & Foot

6:30 PM TexasHold’em 7 PM Board

Meeting

2 8:15 Coffee 9:00 Aerobics

2:00 Wii

7:00 Dominoes

Men’s Poker

3 8:00 AM

Men's Breakfast

2:00 PM

Activities

6:30 PM

Shuffleboard

4

9:00 AM

Water Aerobics

5

6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker

6

7 6:00 AM

Webster Flea

Market

6:30 PM

Shuffleboard

7:00 PM Men's Poker

8

1:00 PM Hand & Foot

7:00 PM

HOA Meeting

9 8:15 Coffee

9:00 Aerobics

2:00 Wii

7:00 Dominoes Men’s Poker

10 8:00 AM

Men's Breakfast

11:00 AM

Ladies Lunch

6:30 PM

Shuffleboard

11

9:00 AM

Water Aerobics

12

6:30 PM

Ladies’ Poker

13

Happy

Mother’s Day

14

9:00 AM

Water Aerobics

6:30 PM

Shuffleboard

7:00 PM Men's Poker

15

1:00 PM Hand & Foot

6:30 PM

TexasHold’em

16 8:15 Coffee

9:00 Aerobics

2:00 Wii

7:00 Dominoes Men’s Poker

17 8:00 AM

Men's Breakfast

4:30 PM

Early Bird

Dining

6:30 PM

Shuffleboard

18

9:00 AM

Water Aerobics

19

8:30 AM

Breakfast

R-Eatery

6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker

20

6:30 PM

Birthday/

Anniversary

Celebration

7:00 PM

Movie

21

9:00 AM

Water Aerobics

6:30 PM

Shuffleboard

7:00 PM Men's Poker

22

1:00 PM Hand & Foot

4:30 PM

Dining by the

Book

23 8:15 Coffee

9:00 Aerobics

2:00 Wii

7:00 Dominoes Men’s Poker

24

8:00 AM

Men's Breakfast

6:30 PM

Shuffleboard

25

9:00 AM

Water Aerobics

26

6:30 PM

Ladies’ Poker

27

28 9:00 AM

Water Aerobics 11:30

Memorial Day

Ceremony &

Potluck

7:00 PM Men's Poker

29 1:00 PM

Hand & Foot

6:30 PM TexasHold’em

30 8:15 Coffee

9:00 Aerobics

2:00 Wii

7:00 Dominoes Men’s Poker

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8:00 AM

Men's Breakfast

6:30 PM

Shuffleboard