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February 1st, 2018 Volume 3 - Issue 2 Happy Valentine s Day!!! Here we are in February and it s the season of love.

There is no better feeling then making someone happy and usually it doesn t take much - sometimes just a kind word is all that is needed.

That is great that we have the ability to work out and exercise even if the weather is bad. Just a little reminder for when you use the machines. 1.

Now who wouldn t be familiar with this great day meant for sharing love gestures? Couples desperately wait for 14th February to express their feelings to their partners.

1 February 1st, 2018 Volume 3 - Issue 2 Happy Valentine s Day!!! Here we are in February and it s the season of love. It is the perfect time to do something special for the people in your life or perhaps even a neighbor. It is always nice to do a random act of kindness during the month of love or anytime. There is no better feeling then making someone happy and usually it doesn t take much - sometimes just a kind word is all that is needed. There is a lot going on this month so be sure to check the events calendar, newsletter and check the bulletin board in the WWS Clubhouse for event details and sign-up sheets. Please keep your WWS Newsletter for reference about the events. Donna Fitness Center With so many people making a New Year s Resolutions to get fit there are more people using our little fitness center. That is great that we have the ability to work out and exercise even if the weather is bad. Just a little reminder for when you use the machines. 1. Wipe down the machines with a towel after you use them. 2. Keep the room picked up of water bottles and paper. Thanks Love is in the air as it is Valentine s Day. Now who wouldn t be familiar with this great day meant for sharing love gestures? Couples desperately wait for 14th February to express their feelings to their partners. Though everyone must be familiar with the day s history but let s take a quick look at it. The story is about a young Roman priest named Saint Valentinus who secretly performed matrimonial ceremonies of the soldiers belonging to Claudius II. The Emperor had forbidden his soldiers to get married fearing that they might not be able to concentrate on fighting wars. Saint Valentinus was hanged on 14th February 270 A.D. and since then the day is celebrated every year. While he was imprisoned he sent his last love note to the jailor s daughter with an ending sign, From your valentine. Now that sounds familiar! 1

A Note from the President Thank God, January, a very, very cold month, is over with. Hopefully February will bring weather we are all accustomed to in Florida.

2 A Note from the President Thank God, January, a very, very cold month, is over with. Hopefully February will bring weather we are all accustomed to in Florida. If you are one of the many ones that missed the flu, you are lucky. As for myself, I have been just barely hanging on but waiting for the warm weather to appear. As you might know we lost a really great neighbor Stella Markunas was involved in a motorcycle accident in January. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her mother and the rest of the family. Jim Fealey, who was also in the accident, is in rehab at this time. Our thoughts & prayers go out to him for a speedy recovery. Dealing with this issue I have found that it is very important to have phone numbers and contact information available for others who might need to contact relatives on your behalf. The HOA general members meeting will meet in February and March and then meet again in Oct., Nov. and Dec. If any thing needs to be addressed to the members we will post it. As for the HOA Board they will continue to meet February and March and the rest of the year as needed. Your HOA board members will attend a training session February 1 st. Have a very healthy and warm February. Thanks Sandy Johnson mecop37@gmail.com February Gardening Hello my gardening friends. Greetings from warm (ha-ha) Homosassa. Well January was not very warm and many gardeners lost plants due to the cold freezing weather. Fear not, I think many of those plants we lost will come back and if they don t they can be used as plant food for our next crop. Turn the frozen wilted plants into the ground and they will become plant food. Now is the time to start our seeds indoors. You can test your old seeds from last year. Here is what you will need : Paper towel Sandwich bag Marking pen 1. Cut and wet paper towel 2. Place seeds on wet paper towel 3. Place paper towel with seeds in bag 4. Watch if they sprout in a couple of days or so. You can use Dixie cups inside of plastic containers to plant your seeds. No need to buy a fancy seed starting tray. When planting your seeds there is no need to plant them very deep. You will also find it benefits the seed to just mist them at first so as not to disturb them in the soil. Once they come up you can water them gently. Think of your salad bowl & what would you enjoy in your salad. Plant those seeds and you will love your home grown salad. Or maybe you would love some home grown herbs. You can start them now too. Want to get the jump on bug deterrent flowers? Why not plant marigolds from seed in the house. They will be ready for spring planting. Got any ideas you would like to know more about just ask and I will be happy to research them. Kandy Rose 2

Valentine s Day Dinner Wednesday - February 14 6:00 pm - until?

Falkirk Lane 352-503-7275 mecop37@gmail.com 1st Vice President Pat Hickey 10748 S. Sterlingshire Ter. 352-228-5263 Tickets $10.

For tickets call Marge McKeever 407-398-9483, Diann Harralson 816-769-1943 Pat Hickey 607-748-3446 Lasagna Dinner Dance SATURDAY, FEB 24th at

727-217-9873 skwamama@hotmail.com Treasurer Joyce Carpenter 6959 W. Duncan Lane 352-503-2431 TICKETS $10.

3 Valentine s Day Dinner Wednesday - February 14 6:00 pm - until??? Appetizer - Salad Chicken Cordon Bleu Potatoes, Vegetable Dessert MUSIC by KEN HOA Board of Directors President Sandy Johnson 6905 W. Falkirk Lane mecop37@gmail.com 1st Vice President Pat Hickey S. Sterlingshire Ter Tickets $10.00 per person TICKETS GO ON SALE JANUARY 26! For tickets call Marge McKeever , Diann Harralson Pat Hickey Lasagna Dinner Dance SATURDAY, FEB 24th at 5:30 pm 2nd Vice President Doug Norman S. STERLINGSHIRE TER (614) Secretary Donna Haynes S. Sterlingshire Ter skwamama@hotmail.com Treasurer Joyce Carpenter 6959 W. Duncan Lane TICKETS $10.00 per person Don t forget HOA General Meeting On 7:00 pm TICKETS GO ON SALE FEBRUARY 10 DEADLINE FEBRUARY 22 Dues for 2018 are only $25.00 per household DANCING TO SOLID GOLD at 6:30 Come at 6:30 to pay dues or contact Joyce Carpenter, Treasurer, to join SALAD, LASAGNA & DESSERT For tickets call: Marge McKeever , Diann Harralson Pat Hickey

4 Fun Valentine Facts 1. In medieval times girls ate bizarre foods as they believed that this would enable them to meet their future spouse in their dreams on this day. In middle ages, names of young men and women were drawn from a bowl and were declared each other s valentines. These names were then pinned to their sleeves for everyone to witness for one week. That s how the famous expression, to wear your heart on your sleeve originated. 2. Valentine s Day has been claimed to be the Number 1 holiday for florists. This one particular day brings in business worth $14.7 billion. That is similar to the GDP of Iceland. 3. Each year 189million flowers are sold in the U.S. on Valentine s Day out of which approximately 110 million are red. So from where do all those flowers come? 60% of American roses are produced in California but on Valentine s Day 90% of the flowers are imported from Columbia and Ecuador. 4. People who buy flowers on this day are 73 % men and only 27 % women. Out of this minimal number of 27% there are 15% of women who buy flowers only for themselves in the U.S. A number of women also buy flowers for their mothers and daughters on Valentine s Day. 5. In late 1800s the first box of chocolate was introduced by Richard Cadbury exclusively for Valentine s Day. Each year more than 35 million heart shaped chocolate boxes are sold particularly for this day out of which chocolate worth $1billion are purchased in the U.S. alone. 6. The average number of wedding proposals taking place on Valentine s Day is 220,000 and it is 10% of the total marriage proposals taking place in a year. This means if you were in Scottsdale, Arizona everyone would be making a proposal. 7. Interesting for those who have pets. Nine million people, that is 3% of the pet owners, prefer celebrating Valentine s Day with their pets and get them gifts. The reason is that most pet owners consider animals to be more grateful and loyal than humans. 8. In Bangkok a bunch of dozen roses are sold at the rate of $487 and for one Rose $45 is charged. In Hong Kong it is $205, in Singapore $148, in London, UK $96, in Africa $90 and in U.S. $ 75 would be charged for a bunch. So all of those who consider Roses to be cheap should think again because they are certainly not on Valentine s Day. 9. Each color of rose sent on Valentine s day have some meaning e.g. red rose means love and respect, pink says, I am having sweet thoughts about you and white rose stands for purity and states, I am worthy of you. Also the number of roses also count. For instance, 1 flower stands for love at first sight, 12 is to say, I love you, 108 are recommended for marriage proposals and 999 means we ll always be together. 10. Approximately 8 billion candy hearts are manufactured each year for Valentine s Day. This means there are enough candies to be stretched 20 times from Italy to Arizona back and forth. Besides the fact that Valentine s Day is for happy and cheerful couples there are still 40% of the people who feel negatively about it. A survey proves that one out of every 10 single people feel lonelier, depressed and more insecure on this day. 4

We would like to send out a warm welcome to our newest neighbors Larry & Emily Blumenthal - 6965 W.

Richard & Cheryl Moulton - 10724 S. Ardmore Drive Be sure to say hello & welcome them to our neighborhood when you see them!

Horseshoes - Every Monday at 2:00 pm Billiards - Every Thursday at 2:00 pm Everyone welcomed Call Bob Resseguie at 315-806-2332 for more information

February 10, 2018 from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. The exhibit will be in the park s main entrance and Visitor Center located on US 19 in Homosassa Springs.

There is no charge to attend the Arts and Crafts Show in the Visitor Center. However, regular park admission applies for entrance into the wildlife park.

5 We would like to send out a warm welcome to our newest neighbors Larry & Emily Blumenthal W. Leonshire Lane Donald and Roberta Dahlvig Sterlingshire David and Carol Huff Pebbleshire Raymond and Denise Fate Sterlingshire Richard & Cheryl Moulton S. Ardmore Drive Be sure to say hello & welcome them to our neighborhood when you see them! Wildlife Park Arts & Crafts Show Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park Join in on the FUN Shuffleboard - Every Tuesday at 10:00 am Horseshoes - Every Monday at 2:00 pm Billiards - Every Thursday at 2:00 pm Everyone welcomed Call Bob Resseguie at for more information Saturday, Feb 10th, :00am to 4:00pm Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will host a Wildlife Park Arts and Crafts Show and Sale on Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. The exhibit will be in the park s main entrance and Visitor Center located on US 19 in Homosassa Springs. Visitors will find a one of a kind artwork, photography, and handmade crafts produced. There is no charge to attend the Arts and Crafts Show in the Visitor Center. However, regular park admission applies for entrance into the wildlife park. Permission Slips If you have not turned in a permission slip or you have any changes to your current information please contact Donna or at skwamama@hotmail.com. It is important that you have a phone number on file in our database in case of an emergency in the neighborhood. Thank-you 5

Don t forget our Veteran s Items Needed by the Mission As of 1/17/18 Place donations in Vets Box Towels Wash Cloths Sheets Twin and Double only

Coffee Creamer and Sugar Cake Mixes, Brownie Mixes There is someone who picks these up, makes and brings back to them Homemade cookies,

! He will pick them up from you. Bologna You can give Dalton money towards this. He stops at Walmart on his way there.

Dalton Home Phone: 352-242-9121 Items not listed above are also appreciated THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS!

6 Don t forget our Veteran s Items Needed by the Mission As of 1/17/18 Place donations in Vets Box Towels Wash Cloths Sheets Twin and Double only Blankets Pillows Coats and Jackets Socks Shoes Laundry Soap Canned Meats: Spam, Tuna, Chicken, Hash, etc. Coffee Creamer and Sugar Cake Mixes, Brownie Mixes There is someone who picks these up, makes and brings back to them Homemade cookies, brownies, cakes - Check with Dalton or Margie for the day a delivery is being made to the Mission before you bake!! He will pick them up from you. Bologna You can give Dalton money towards this. He stops at Walmart on his way there. OR you can check when he is going to the Mission, purchase a package and bring it to him to take. Dalton Home Phone: Items not listed above are also appreciated THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS! Our WWS Facebook site is a wonderful way to get information and connect with your neighbors & friends. If you wish to be added to the FB page please contact Jeannene Petrizzi. She is the administrator of the page and can add you. You must be a resident of Walden Woods South to be added. Jeannene Petrizzi - jeannene192@msn.com 6

Super Bowl Sunday New England Patriots vs

be televised in the theater and in the main dining

at half time Only 50 tickets available Call Ken &

7 Super Bowl Sunday New England Patriots vs Philadelphia Eagles February 4th, 2018 at 6:00 pm Walden Woods South Clubhouse $5.00 per person - only 50 ticket available Game will be televised in the theater and in the main dining hall Appetizers - Hot Dogs - Snacks - Soda & Pizza at half time Only 50 tickets available Call Ken & Joyce Carpenter Call John Hickey for Reservations

OZELLO CRAFT SHOW AND CHILI COOK-OFF Brooksville Native American Festival February 17, 2018 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 14095 W Ozello Trail, Crystal River FL 34429 February 3 @

Park in Brooksville, Florida. Enjoy the finest in Native art and crafts, music, dancing and much, much more.

The Craft show offers a myriad of unique and beautiful items for sale, a selection of foods and of course a raffle for a new kayak with accessories.

Or you may choose to enjoy a chili dinner inside the clubhouse. Florida Classic Park 5360 Lockhart Rd. Brooksville, FL 34602 $8/adults and $4/kids.

9 am 4 pm Toss Salad, Bread Dessert, Coffee & Ice Tea Where: Floral Park, 9530 S.

8 OZELLO CRAFT SHOW AND CHILI COOK-OFF Brooksville Native American Festival February 17, :00 am - 4:00 pm W Ozello Trail, Crystal River FL February 10:00 am - 6:00 pm February 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Don t miss the 5th Annual Brooksville Native American Festival on February 3-4, 2018 at beautiful Florida Classic Park in Brooksville, Florida. Enjoy the finest in Native art and crafts, music, dancing and much, much more. The Brooksville Native American Festival for the whole family. The Craft show offers a myriad of unique and beautiful items for sale, a selection of foods and of course a raffle for a new kayak with accessories. The Chili cook-off is always fun. The public is offered a chance to taste and vote for their favorite chili prepared by up to 30 local entrants. Or you may choose to enjoy a chili dinner inside the clubhouse. Florida Classic Park 5360 Lockhart Rd. Brooksville, FL $8/adults and $4/kids. Under age 5 is free Floral City Strawberry Festival Corned Beef & Cabbage with Potatoes & Carrots or Shepherd s Pie When: Saturday, March 3, 9 am 5 pm, Sunday, March 4, 9 am 4 pm Toss Salad, Bread Dessert, Coffee & Ice Tea Where: Floral Park, 9530 S. Parkside Avenue, Floral City 3 miles south of downtown Floral City on US Hwy 41 Music by Ken Cost: Festival Admission is $5 per adult, children 12 and under are free Tickets are $10.00 per person Parking: On site at Floral Park or at the Citrus County Auditorium. Shuttle buses from the auditorium are running all day, both day, and the price of riding the shuttle is included in your entry fee! Call for tickets starting Feb 22nd Marge McKeever Donna Haynes

People in Our Thoughts & Prayers We lost Stella Markunas in a motorcycle accident this month - sending condolences & prayers to her mother and family.

Sending positive thoughts & well wishes to Kandi Fullerton during her chemo treatments.

9 People in Our Thoughts & Prayers We lost Stella Markunas in a motorcycle accident this month - sending condolences & prayers to her mother and family. Jim Fealey, who was also in the accident and is in the hospital with many injuries and broken bones. Our prayers are with him for a complete and total recovery. Sending positive thoughts & well wishes to Kandi Fullerton during her chemo treatments. To all of you who had the Flu or colds we are sending you love, well wishes, prayers, and every kind of good energy to bring you back to health as soon as possible. If you know some one who needs to be mentioned please call or Donna Haynes or skwamama@hotmail.com REMINDERS: Just a gentle reminder to NOT flush anything down the toilet except toilet tissue. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Front Gate - If you should have an emergency and need to call 911 to come help please tell them the emergency gate code to get into the park is #0911. Be cautious of all the construction workers & trucks in the neighborhood. Remember it is a felony to go onto a construction site without a sales representative. Speed limit in the park is 15 MPH. PLEASE slow down and watch out for walkers & bike riders. Dog Etiquette - Pet owners please make sure to walk your pet on a leash and always pick up their waste. Also please do NOT walk your dog on other people s property. HOA dues are only $25.00 a year per household - Come and join us so you can be well informed about the neighborhood happenings. Advanced Disposal Collections are as follows: Put can out Monday night after 5 pm for Tuesday pick-up of regular trash Put can out Thursday night after 5 pm for Friday pick-up for recycled trash 2nd & 4th Wednesday for Yard clippings NOTE: Remember no plastic bags in the recycled bin. Also if garbage pick up falls on a Holiday then it will be picked up the following day Walden Woods South Neighborhood News Staff Donna Haynes Editor ~ skwamama@hotmail.com Sandy Johnson Printing ~ truthorcon@outlook.com Proof Readers ~ Marge Copas, Pat Hickey Block Captains (Deliveries) ~ Bill Fullerton, Bob & Bess Courtney, Diann & Steve Harralson, Traude Allgaier, Lou Lieder, Charlotte Johnson 9

This Months Events in WWS Clubhouse Jingle Every Monday @ 6:30 pm - Kitchen opens @ 5:30 pm for dinner & snacks $ Water Aerobics Shuffleboard Horseshoes Billiards Line Dancing Coffee & Donuts Social

2:00 pm - WWS Library Every Thursday @ 2:00 pm - WWS Clubhouse Thursday 2/1 @ 10:00 am WWS Clubhouse Tuesday 2/6 @ 2:00 pm WWS Clubhouse Tuesday 2/6 @ 6:00 pm WWS Clubhouse John s Dinner Out Thursday

10 This Months Events in WWS Clubhouse Jingle Every 6:30 pm - Kitchen 5:30 pm for dinner & snacks $ Water Aerobics Shuffleboard Horseshoes Billiards Line Dancing Coffee & Donuts Social Club Meeting HOA Board Meeting Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 10:30 am WWS Pool Every 10:00 am - WWS Shuffleboard Courts Every 2:00 pm - WWS Horseshoe Pits Every 2:00 pm - WWS Library Every 2:00 pm - WWS Clubhouse Thursday 10:00 am WWS Clubhouse Tuesday 2:00 pm WWS Clubhouse Tuesday 6:00 pm WWS Clubhouse John s Dinner Out Thursday 5:00 pm - Pecks Old Port Restaurant - see page 7 Soup & Salad Friday 11:30-12:30 pm $5.00pp WWS Clubhouse - see page 11 Pool Party Saturday 2/10 - WWS Pool - see details on page 11 HOA General Meeting Tuesday 7:00 pm WWS Clubhouse Valentine Dinner Wednesday 5:30 pm - WWS Clubhouse - see details on page 11 Music with Ken after dinner Karaoke with KEN Saturday 7:30-9:00 pm - WWS Clubhouse - details on page 1 Meet & Greet Monday 1:00-2:00 pm - New Residents only President s Day Monday 2:00-3:00 pm - WWS Clubhouse - details on page 11 Ice Cream Social Movie Night Tuesday 6:30 pm - WWS Clubhouse Theatre - details page 11 St. Patty s Day Tickets Friday 2/22 -Tickets go on sale for St. Patrick s Day Dinner Dance see pg 8 Lasagna Dinner Saturday 5:00 pm - WWS Clubhouse - details on page 3 With Solid Gold Please support your community by attending the events when you can. Social Chairperson - Pat Hickey - (607) Social Club Meeting Tuesday February 6th at 2:00 pm Come and help us brain storm on things to do and set up the volunteer list We need your help to planning events & volunteering. For more information call: Pat Hickey - Social Director Donuts & Coffee February 10:00-11:00 am Come meet & mingle with your neighbors and friends! 10

Water Aerobics WWS Pool Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday At 10:30 am Weather Permitting

!! Sing or just watch - it is a great evening of fun entertainment!

00 per person Yummy for your Tummy Come join us at WWS Clubhouse Friday - February 9th @

splashing good time at WWS Pool February 10th At 2:00 pm Bring a snack to share and BYOB

movie at 6:30 (FREE) A DOGS PURPOSE In celebration of President s Day Ice Cream & Cake

11 Water Aerobics WWS Pool Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday At 10:30 am Weather Permitting Karaoke with Ken Saturday February 17th 7:00 9:30 pm Come join in on the fun!!! Sing or just watch - it is a great evening of fun entertainment!!! BYOB and appetizer to share. Soup & Salad $5.00 per person Yummy for your Tummy Come join us at WWS Clubhouse Friday - February 11:30 till 12:30 pm All you can eat of a variety of delicious homemade soups, salad & dessert... Everyone Welcomed!!! Soup Makers Needed Call Marcia Norman - (614) Pool Party Come join us for a splashing good time at WWS Pool February 10th At 2:00 pm Bring a snack to share and BYOB Weather permitting Movie Night President s Day Meet & Greet Tuesday - February 20th movie at 6:30 (FREE) A DOGS PURPOSE In celebration of President s Day Ice Cream & Cake Monday February 19th Free at 2:00 pm In Walden Woods Clubhouse A dog looks to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes and owners Starring - Josh Gad, Dennis Quaid, Peggy Lipton $nacks & Sodas available $ 11

John Economou Raymond Nash Denise Williams Wayne Stringer Nancy Casey Paul Heltunen

Haynes Jeannene & Ray Petrizzi Keith & Maggie Maulbeck Ron & Dorrie Smith 1 5 18 26

people are going way too fast and rolling right through the STOP signs.

!! We know who you are and YOU know who you are so please respect your fellow

Thank you Sunday Night Bingo Jingle Come play Jingle like Bingo but with cards $

12 John Economou Raymond Nash Denise Williams Wayne Stringer Nancy Casey Paul Heltunen Emery Graves Keith Schavlan Bonnie Large Donna & Ralph Haynes Jeannene & Ray Petrizzi Keith & Maggie Maulbeck Ron & Dorrie Smith SPEED LIMIT The speed limit is still an issue in this community and many of the people are going way too fast and rolling right through the STOP signs. It is 15 MPH!!! We know who you are and YOU know who you are so please respect your fellow neighbors by slowing down and obeying the posted signs in the neighborhood! Thank you Sunday Night Bingo Jingle Come play Jingle like Bingo but with cards $ Every Monday Night At 6:30 pm Kitchen opens at 5:30 for dinner and refreshments. $ Come & enjoy a night of Bingo Every Sunday at 6:30 pm $ Kitchen opens at 6:00 pm for snacks & drinks $ 12

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Donna. March 1st, Volume 4 - Issue 3

Donna. March 1st, Volume 4 - Issue 3 Volume 4 - Issue 3 March 1st, 2019 The 3rd month of the year brings us Mardi Gras, St. Patrick's Day, Daylight Savings Time, and the start of Spring. In the Georgian calendar, the calendar that most of