Donna. March Aquamarine. HEAT of summer will be here.

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1 March 1st, 2017 Volume 2 - Issue 3 Top of the Morning!!! March Aquamarine This is a month of changes Time Springs ahead and Spring officially starts. Also many people start their Spring Cleaning and purging out all the things you no longer need. It s also a great time to get the outside of your home cleaned. After the cool winter months many of our homes turn Irish - a bit of the green! Get out and enjoy the beautiful weather for soon the Aquamarine is the primary birthstone for March, and the color ranges from blue to green. In myth, the stone is said to promote knowledge and fight fear. Aquamarine folks are typically honest, imaginative, trustworthy, and very good communicators. In folklore, the bloodstone is said to attract good fortune, health, and wealth. It is sometimes used as a secondary birthstone for March as a complement or alternative to aquamarine. HEAT of summer will be here. Be sure to check the events calendar and check the bulletin board in the WWS Clubhouse for event details and sign-up sheets. Donna Right in Your Own Backyard There are so many things to see & do in Florida. Our featured area to visit this month is: Apalachicola Bay, Florida If your looking for something to do and want to spend a weekend or few days or even a week away you should consider Apalachicola Bay. The coastal communities of Apalachicola, St. George Island and Eastpoint are the heart of the Forgotten Coast and offers an authentic taste of Florida's Gulf Coast. Experience historic Apalachicola, a quaint small southern town with a strong maritime culture, an eclectic group of locally owned shops and galleries, restaurants which serve fresh local seafood, and meticulously restored B & B s and hotels. continued on page 3 1

2 A Note from the President The HOA will be taking a summer break from May to August picking back up in September. Just a reminder when residents come to a HOA meeting please remember to be respectful to others especially the board members. Discussion need to be limited to HOA issues only and personal issues should be dealt with out side of the general meeting. If you have a problem please come see me. THANKS I want to thank Marcia Norman and all the great volunteers who help to put the activities together. As we approach April, Marcia Norman, will step down from being the social club chairperson. It has been decided to split all HOA activities. Every activity we sponsor someone needs to step up and assist. We are looking for someone to do Potluck Dinners, Dinner/Dances, Annual Yard & Bake Sale, Memorial Day Pot Luck, Mother s Day and Father s Day, Sugarmill Woods Angel Tree, Valentine s Day, St. Patty s Day, Halloween & New Year s Eve. If you would like to see those activities to continue please contact any board member and sign up, we will be willing to assist. I am hoping within the end of March or sooner we will have lights up and running at the outside clubhouse, parking area. I know this has been a problem, for all of us. Then we will be looking to expand the parking area. Remember to carpool when you can for clubhouse activities. Please park on the street if necessary, or at the office until the parking area expands. Thanks for you positive feedback. Sandy Johnson mecop37@gmail.com Construction Corner. By John Hickey Our month with construction has had a slow start due to citrus county bringing back the impact fees after January 17 th. When they took effect before that everybody and there brother who are building contractors file for permits to beat the date - so that just made boxes and boxes of permits. With daily calls from me and a daily visit each day to the building permit office from Bill we have finally received ours now we can move forward. The office has been very busy with a lot of walk in traffic and a lot of lots have been reserved and home orders are starting. Watch for the red stakes as other work continues in the community. Jack is finishing painting the body of the clubhouse before the heat returns as well as many other projects. So keep your eyes open it s going to be an exciting summer with a lot of construction going on. Thanks, John 2

3 Apalachicola Bay Continued from page 1 You ll also find miles of uncrowded pristine beaches, an endless supply of shallow bays and waterways, excellent fishing and acres of National and State forests to explore. Combine all this with some of the finest oysters and seafood in the country and your stay is sure to be perfect! You could stay outside all day every day in Franklin County. Spend the day fishing, boating, kayaking, birding or hiking. Take a guided tour on the Apalachicola River, see the historic waterfront and learn about the role the river has played in the history and economy, then head up Apalachicola River to view the many wild and isolated marshes or take a trip across Apalachicola Bay to one of the barrier islands - St. Vincent Island National Wildlife Refuge, Cape St. George State Preserve and Dog Island. Or rent a boat or kayak and explore the remote bays and inlets where you ll likely catch a glimpse of a bald eagle overhead or a dolphin swimming in the surf. Land based adventures include trips into the expansive Apalachicola National Forest or Tate s Hell State Forest. Here visitors can enjoy hiking, birding, hunting and fishing on thousands of acres of primitive forests. Whether you are staying on the beach or touring the historic district in Apalachicola, bicycling is a great way to get around. Bike rentals are available on the beach and in the historic district. Browse the many shops and galleries that feature locally made, one-of-a kind works. Apalachicola Historic District has over 900 homes, buildings and sites that are listed in the National Register District some dating from the 1830s. Things To Do: A scenic walking tour of the town acquaints visitors with sites such as cotton warehouses, which housed the City s once prosperous cotton export during the 1800s, a sponge exchange and Victorian homes nestled amid magnolias. Maps available at the Apalachicola Bay Chamber office and Visitors Center located at 122 Commerce Street or can be downloaded at HOA Board of Directors President Sandy Johnson 6905 W. Falkirk Lane mecop37@gmail.com 1 st Vice President Pat Hickey S. Sterlingshire Ter nd Vice President Michael Murphey 7020 W. Duncan Lane (386) Secretary Donna Haynes S. Sterlingshire Ter skwamama@hotmail.com Treasurer Joyce Carpenter 6959 W. Duncan Lane Don t forget HOA General Meeting On 7:00 pm Dues for 2017 are only $20.00 per household It s never to late to join Come at 6:30 to pay dues or contact Joyce Carpenter Treasurer to join Continued on page 4 3

4 Apalachicola Bay Continued from page 3 A History Rich with Steamboats, Timber and Seafood: The port of Apalachicola was established in Shipping cotton was Apalachicola s big industry and it soon became the third largest port on the Gulf of Mexico. By the 1850s, the waterfront was lined with brick warehouses and broad streets to handle the loading and unloading of cotton. Steamboats laden with cotton came down the River and were unloaded. Then small shallow-draft schooners (lighters) shuttled the cargo to ships moored offshore. As the railroads expanded throughout the United States, a new industry took shape in the City. Home to large cypress forests, Franklin County developed several big lumber mills in the late 1800s. Lumber magnates built many of the magnificent historic homes that line our streets. By the end of the 19th century, harvesting oysters and seafood became an important industry. Today Franklin County harvests more than 90 % of Florida s oysters and 10 % of the oysters consumed in the nation. Shrimp, blue crab and finfish are also very important commercially, bringing in over $14 million worth of seafood to Franklin County docks annually. We have visited this area several times and I can promise you will not be disappointed. If you love seafood, historic towns and the beautiful white sand beaches I know you ll love this area. This information was collected from the Apalachicola Chamber of Commerce site along with the photos. For more information visit their site where you can read the visitors guide, Historic Walking Guide and more! 4

5 We would like to send out a warm welcome to our newest neighbors Jim & Nancy Pearson W. Leonshire Lane Nancy Casey S. Ardmore Drive Sonny & Anne Moreno W. Leonshire Lane Sal & Susan Boriello S. Ardmore Drive Jerry & Liz Casterlin W. Leonshire Lane Be sure to say hello & welcome them to our neighborhood when you see them! Walden Woods South Annual 2017 Reverse Raffle & Dinner Saturday March 18th at 5:00 pm Don t miss out on a fun filled event. Only 100 tickets available Over $1400 dollars in cash will be given away & gifts from local merchants Publix - AJ s Biscuit Barn - CC s Pizza Breakfast Station - Winn Dixie Sun Trust Bank - Manicures & pedicures just to name a few! Every 5th ticket get a gift and every 10th ticket will get a cash prize Hurry now - Tickets are going fast!!! $25.00 per person donation Includes Dinner & Raffle Call or see Joyce Carpenter for tickets Citrus Watercolor Society Spring Show and Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park Saturday, March 4, 2017 Sunday, March 5, :00pm EST to 4:00pm. Homosassa Heritage Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park Saturday, March 18, :00am to 4:00pm There is no charge to attend the exhibit or Homosassa Heritage Day s. Regular park admission will apply for entrance in to 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 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

6 Cottage or Shepherd's Pie I love Shepherd s Pie - It s a great recipe to make for St. Patty s Day or anytime. So when I found this easy recipe I was delighted. Now I can whip it up fast and enjoy it along with some rustic bread anytime I want. Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef (or ground lamb or turkey) One onion, chopped Frozen bag of mixed veggies, carrots, peas and corn (or use your refrigerator leftovers) Clove of garlic, minced 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (or to taste) 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme Kosher salt and pepper Optional - sliced mushrooms and/or diced tomatoes Mashed potatoes (I used about 2 lb. of spuds. You don t need a recipe peel, boil, mash, add butter, milk, salt, pepper and a dash of nutmeg.) ¾ lb. grated sharp cheddar cheese Instructions Sauté the onion in olive oil for a couple of minutes. Add the ground meat, stirring to break it up. Add garlic, thyme and Worcestershire sauce. Cook until meat is no longer pink. Add veggies and cook a few more minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper Put into a casserole dish, I use something in between an 8 8 and a Top with mashed potatoes and grated cheese. Cover with foil and bake at 350* about an hour, or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted. Submitted by : Donna Haynes If you would like to share one of your favorite recipes please contact or send one to me ~ Donna or skwamama@hotmail.com To all our Neighbors & Friends at Walden Woods South Carol & I would like to take a moment to thank our wonderful neighbors during our troubled times. Your kind words, thoughtfulness, words of encouragement and generosity will never go unforgotten. We are fortunate to live here Bless you all! Steve & Carol Marsico 6

7 Welcome to our newest reporter to the Newsletter - Kandi Rose. She will be doing a gardening article each month. Let her know how you like her articles. FROM YOUR WANT TO BE GARDENER, HERBALIST ECT.. Hello my Florida loving friends. It's not quite time to start digging in the dirt but it will be here soon and so will the mosquitos. Hum... what can we do to prepare? Lets talk... Here is a list of plants that mosquitos hate and will keep them away from you. 1. Lavender 2. Citronella 3. Rosemary ( will attract butterflies ) 4. Garlic ( yummy ) 5. Mint 6. Marigolds 7. Basil ( let's cook) These plants can grow in your sunny Florida room or maybe on your porch. If you don't have a green thumb try using essential oils such as lavender, citronella, rosemary, or mint. These can be applied to ribbon and placed in the window or maybe come join us on March 15th when we will be making some citronella candles as our craft of the month. Hope you enjoyed these helpful hints see ya next month. Happy gardening! Kandy Rose Crafty Wednesday Come join us on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month. Kandy Rose is our new Craft Chairperson and she has lots of great ideas for us! This coming month we have Candle Making & Wine Glass/Coffee Cup painting Let s all get together for some FUN!!! See calendar & page 13 of the newsletter for more details! Pat Levine will be teaching her Line Dancing skills on every Thursday at 2:00 pm. at the Walden Woods Clubhouse. Come join us for a Rootin Tootin good time! Both Men & Women are encouraged to come and dance. See y all there! 7

8 I am Oscar and I m a Lhasa Apso. I was born on 8/6/2009 in Wichita, Kansas and was bred to be a watch dog for the Tibetan Monks. My parents are Leslie and Satta Dawood and I also have an extended family too whom I love very much. Bonnie who walks me in the morning and a Traude who walks me in the evening. I know most of the people in the complex, the dogs and cats too. Say hello when you see me in the neighborhood Oscar If you would like your pet to be in the newsletter please send a picture & story to Donna at skwamama@hotmail.com Yard & Bake Sale March 25th 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Bake Sale will be held in the Walden Woods Clubhouse and if you have a small amount of items to sell you can rent a table inside the clubhouse (no charge - but you must sign up for one since there is limited availability) We also need volunteers to bake or buy & donate (cookies, cakes, pies etc.) to sell and all monies made will be added to our HOA fund. It is a great opportunity to earn money for the neighborhood. You can set up for the YARD sale in your own yard or down at the clubhouse. Call or see Sandy Johnson, Donna Haynes Sign-up sheet in WWS Clubhouse Pot Luck Dinner Winner - Winner Chicken Dinner Come join your neighbors & friends for a delicious potluck dinner always a great meal and fun time March 28th at 5:00 pm Walden Woods Clubhouse Chicken & drinks provided by your HOA Bring a dish to share... sign-up sheet is in the WWS clubhouse 8

9 28th annual Spring Fling Craft Show Date: March 18 & 19, :00 am to 4:00 pm 1801 NW Hwy 19 Crystal River, Florida The Citrus County Craft Council will host its 28th annual Spring Fling Craft Show on March 18 & 19, 2017, at the Crystal River Mall, in the former Belk's store, from 10 AM to 4 PM Saturday and 12 Noon to 4 PM Sunday. There will be nearly 100 artisans with a wide variety of unique, handmade treasures. Free admission... Spring is getting near and like most of us, you are probably getting ready to do spring cleaning. Not only do we want to get our homes cleaned on the inside but they might also need cleaning on the outside too. It doesn t take long for that green stuff to grow on the outside and under the carports. Even though St. Patty s Day is near I am sure you don t want your home to be wearing a bit of the green. There are a couple of people locally who do house cleaning. This one is highly recommended by many of your neighbors. He not only washes homes but also does driveways & gutter cleaning. Call: James E. Slater ***IMPORTANT MESSAGE*** The WWS Clubhouse is reserved for March 2nd for a Wedding and March 11th for a Baby Shower PLEASE do not use the clubhouse on those days Thanks Speed Limit A continuing problem. The other day I was going the 15 MPH as posted in the park. Twice I have had someone tailgating me - can you even imagine that! Me either Please remind your family and friends when visiting the park to please slow down Also call the office and report speeders. If it is a company truck get their truck number & call the business to report them. Please DO NOT jump in the road to stop them lol Be careful when walking or biking in the community 9

10 Gopher Tortoise - Gopherus Polyphemus Many of you I am sure have seen these gentle creatures around our park. They are a protected species by state law! Just the other day there was a baby one in the road by my mailbox. I picked it up and put it back in the grassy area. A few thing for you to know is if you rescue one of these from the road PLEASE put it in the grass in the direction it was heading. Most of all WASH your hands as soon as you can as they can carry disease. Gopher tortoises are long-lived reptiles that occupy upland habitat throughout Florida including forests, pastures, and yards. They dig deep burrows for shelter and forage on lowgrowing plants. Gopher tortoises share these burrows with more than 350 other species, and are therefore referred to as a keystone species. Conservation of gopher tortoises depends not only on the efforts of FWC and other conservation groups, but also on Florida's citizens. There are many ways to co-exist with these gentle land tortoises. The gopher tortoise is a moderate-sized, terrestrial turtle, averaging cm (9 11 in) in length. The species is identified by its stumpy, elephantine hind feet and flattened, shovellike forelimbs adapted for digging. The shell is oblong and generally tan, brown, or gray in coloration. Gopher tortoises can live 40 to 60 years in the wild. Gopher tortoises are ancient: their ancestors are a species of land tortoise that originated in western North America some 60 million years ago. Of five North American tortoise species (genusgopherus), the gopher tortoise is the only one that occurs east of the Mississippi River. In Florida, the gopher tortoise is listed as Threatened. both the tortoise and its burrow are protected under state law. Gopher tortoises must be relocated before any land clearing or development takes place, and property owners must obtain permits from the Florida Wildlife Commission before capturing and relocating tortoises. Applications for permits are available on the FWC gopher tortoise online permitting site. Online applications are preferred to facilitate a faster review process. Before applying for a permit, please review the Gopher Tortoise Permitting Guidelines at: 10

11 People in Our Thoughts & Prayers Prayers go out to Bob Wojciechowski & Midge Labo And to all of you who are fighting the colds, allergies & flu 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 A very special thanks to all of you who have volunteered. These wonderful events we have can not happen without the volunteers who head the events and work the events. A huge thank-you and job well done to Marcia Norman our Social Chairperson. She has done an outstanding job bringing great and fun filled events at our clubhouse. Sadly Marcia will be stepping down at the end of April so we are now in need of another Social Director. The neighborhood is getting so big now it may take two working together. If you would like to be Social Chairperson or Co-Chairperson please contact Sandy Johnson We can not Thank-you enough Advanced Disposal Collections Schedule: 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 glass or plastic bags in the recycled bin. NOTE: If garbage pick up falls on a Holiday then it will be picked up the following day Walden Woods South Neighborhood News Committee Donna Haynes - Editor ~ skwamama@hotmail.com Sandy Johnson - Printing ~ truthorcon@outlook.com Proofreaders - Pat Hickey, Donna Murphy & Marge Copas Deliveries - Diann Harralson, Bill Fullerton, Dave Kern, Lou Lieder, Ken Carpenter, Bob Courtney & Traude Allgaier Hope you enjoy our newsletter. 11

12 This Months Events in WWS Clubhouse Jingle Every 6:30 pm - Kitchen 5:30 pm for dinner & snacks $ Water Aerobics Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 10:30 WWS Pool Bingo Every 6:30 pm - Kitchen open at 6:00 pm for snacks $ Line Dancing Every 2:00 pm - WWS Clubhouse - See details on page 7 Clubhouse Closed Rug shampooing & Special Events 12:00 pm until Friday Morning Clubhouse Reserved Thursday 3/2 - Clubhouse closed for private party Crafts Friday 2:00 pm - WWS Clubhouse - Wine Glass Painting $3.00/5.00 Pool Party Saturday 2:00 pm - WWS Pool - see page 13 for details Social Club Meeting Tuesday 2:00 pm - WWS Clubhouse HOA Board Meeting Tuesday 6:00 pm - WWS Clubhouse Shuffleboard Wednesday 2:00 pm - WWS Shuffleboard Courts Coffee & Donuts Thursday 10:00 am - WWS Clubhouse ***NOTE CHANGE OF DATE*** Soup & Salad Friday 11:30-12:30 pm $5.00 pp - WWS Clubhouse Clubhouse Reserved Saturday 3/11 - Clubhouse closed for private party HOA General Meeting Tuesday 7:00 pm - WWS Clubhouse Crafts Wednesday 2:00 pm - WWS Clubhouse - Candle Making $5.00 Reverse Raffle Saturday 5:00 pm - WWS Clubhouse - details on page 5 Movie Night Tuesday 4:30 (closed Caption & 7:00 FREE - WWS Clubhouse Theatre - See pg. 13 for details Shuffleboard Wednesday 2:00 pm - WWS Shuffleboard Courts Yard & Bake Sale Saturday 3/25-9:00 am to 2:00 pm - see details on page 8 Pot Luck Dinner Tuesday 5:00 pm - WWS Clubhouse - see page 8 for details Please support your community by attending the events when you can. See sign-up sheets on WWS Clubhouse bulletin board Donuts & Coffee Thursday - March 10:00am Come meet & mingle with your neighbors and friends! 12

13 Shuffleboard Come join us on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday every month at 2:00 pm. We will teach you how to play and it is a great way to get outside and have some fun with friends & neighbors Sunday Night Bingo Soup & Salad $5.00 per person Yummy for your Tummy Come join us at WWS Clubhouse Friday - March 11:30 till 12:30 pm All you can eat of a variety of delicious homemade soups, salads & desserts... Water Aerobics WWS Pool Every Sunday 6:30pm Kitchen open at 6:00 pm for snacks & drinks Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday At 10:30 am Crafty Wednesdays Movie Night Tuesday - March 21st 4:00 pm show will be closed caption & main show at 6:30 (both FREE) Jackie In the immediate aftermath of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, his wife Jacqueline Kennedy (Natalie Portman) deals with her immense grief while making plans for his funeral procession. Confiding in her close friend and secretary Nancy Tuckerman (Greta Gerwig), as well as her brother-in-law Robert Kennedy (Peter Sarsgaard), Jackie tries to care for her young family as a bereaved nation watches on. Come join us on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday every month at 2:00 pm for crafting fun Fri 3/3 - Painting Wine Glasses or Coffee Cups - Bring your own cups $ Wed 3/15 - Candle Making $ Craft classes are from $3 to $5 dollars. Details & Sign up sheets in WWS clubhouse. Some classes have a limited room of 15 people. Pool Party Come join us for a splashing good time at WWS Pool March 2:00 pm Bring a snack to share and BYOB Weather permitting $nacks & Sodas available $ 13

14 March Birthday s Bonnie Jones Carolyn Renyak Larry Pound Sonny Moreno Bob Wojciechowski Richie Booher Bill Fullerton March Anniversaries Wayne & Cathy Stringer 3 Dalton & Marge McKeever 20 STILL WANTED Clubhouse Phone Number The Craft Club is in need of wine corks for a project they would like to do, so if you are a wine drinker (and I know a few who are) would you please save your corks and give them to Sandy Johnson or Donna Haynes. We would appreciate it so much. Please come and have fun with us on Crafty Wednesday... My husband wanted to reach me in the clubhouse the other day. I didn t have my phone with me and he didn t have the number. Here it is - put it in you WWS or WW phone Directories incase of emergency Calling all Volunteers Meeting As always we need help with activities and events. If you can spare any time at all please see the volunteer sign-up sheet posted in the WWS Clubhouse. Just add your name and phone number and we will call you when we need an extra hand. Or call one of the following people for more information. Tuesday - March 7th at 2:00 pm Come join us for brainstorming & planning our upcoming events Volunteers are needed to continue to have these great events! PLEASE sign up to volunteer!!! Sandy Johnson Marcia Norman Joyce Carpenter

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