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Gator Tales November 2015 The Park with A Heart Editor: Donna Barkley Lake Hammock Village 36106 US Hwy 27 Haines City FL 33844 863-421-5764 Board of Directors Clark Smith President (2015)

Sharon Bowden Director (2015) (863) 353-7676 Jan Baczkiewicz Director (2016) (989)889-9498 Committee Chairs Gator Tales Donna Barkley (863)232-9837 Phone Squad Jane Biba (863)422-6531 Sunshine Carol

th at 2:00 pm. The price for each Guest & Non Dues Paying HOA members will be: adults $4.00, children age 5-12 $2.00, under age 5 free. You must pay 1 week ahead to Eileen Lemay (33 Silver Crest).

1 Gator Tales November 2015 The Park with A Heart Editor: Donna Barkley Lake Hammock Village US Hwy 27 Haines City FL Board of Directors Clark Smith President (2015) (863) Jim Fischer Vice President (2016) (239) Maria Combs Secretary (2016) (863) Marilyn Smith Director (2015) (863) Richard Gould Treasurer (2016) (863) Sharon Bowden Director (2015) (863) Jan Baczkiewicz Director (2016) (989) Committee Chairs Gator Tales Donna Barkley (863) Phone Squad Jane Biba (863) Sunshine Carol Gould (863) Welcome Maria Combs (863) Marilyn Smith(863) Memorials Brin McDonald (863) We will be having our Annual Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner, Thursday, November 26 th at 2:00 pm. The price for each Guest & Non Dues Paying HOA members will be: adults $4.00, children age 5-12 $2.00, under age 5 free. You must pay 1 week ahead to Eileen Lemay (33 Silver Crest). We would love for ALL OF YOU to attend. Please sign up in the clubhouse with the food you will bring to share and the number attending. Please remember that whether you can attend or not, we are truly THANKFUL that you are a part of the Lake Hammock Village Family! Gator Tales is available online at: com/lake-hammock-newsletter.

2 A Message from the President... Dear Friends and Neighbors, Fall is in the air, the days are still warm and pleasant, and the nights are cool enough to open all the windows and enjoy those pleasant evening breezes blowing through the house. What a wonderful time to live in Florida and enjoy a great night s sleep. Fall is also the time that we get extremely busy here at Lake Hammock Village. November is extremely active as we have our annual Fall Garage Sale on November 7, followed by our Veteran's Day Celebration on November 11, and the Fall Harvest Dance on November 14...and that's all in a span of 7 days. Then, as Thanksgiving arrives, we offer our annual Thanksgiving Dinner in the clubhouse. December brings the Golf Cart Christmas Parade, Christmas Caroling, the Christmas Cantata, our Christmas Dinner in the clubhouse and last but not least, Joice and Clark's 3 rd Annual Christmas Open House (see flyer in this month s Gator Tales). It's a wonderful time of year, but all of these events take a tremendous amount of work to make them successful. Therefore, I urge you, as your time allows, to sign up and volunteer wherever you can. Signup sheets for all events, except Joice and Clark's Annual Open House, can be found in the clubhouse. Finally, as I have mentioned in this forum before, we need people to serve on the Board of Directors as we have 3 openings coming available for the term. If you have new ideas, would like to see some things change, or would like to really make a difference, please consider throwing your hat into the ring! Clark

3 HOA Board Tuesday, November 3 rd 7:00 p.m. Clark Smith (863) The monthly Board of Directors meeting will be held in the Clubhouse. Make & Take Crafts Wednesday, November 4 th 2:00 pm At the clubhouse (Note change of day!) Garage Sale / Bake Sale Saturday, November 7 th 8:00 am HOA Meeting Tuesday, November 10 th 7:00 p.m. Clark Smith (863) The monthly HOA meeting will be in the clubhouse. Please take the time to attend the meeting to hear what is happening in your park. Veteran s Day Brunch Wednesday, November 11 th 10:00 am Brunch at 10:00 am, program at 11:00 am the clubhouse Dining By the Book Thursday, November 12 th Carpool 4:30 pm Marilyn Smith Location To Be Announced when new books arrive Carpool at 4:30 (Deadline to sign up to attend is three days before the event). Fall Harvest Dance Tuesday, November 14 th 7:00 p.m. Clark & Joice Smith (863) /Jim & Bonnie Fischer (239) Birthday/Anniversary Celebration Sunday, November 15 th 6:30 p.m. Dona Rawson & Joanne Marko Come celebrate November birthdays and anniversaries. This month s celebration will be hosted by MaryAnn Donovan and Jeanine MacCartney. Ladies Lunch Wednesday, November 18 th Carpool 11:00 a.m. Dona Rawson True Blue Winery, 604 Pink Apartment Rd, Davenport Carpool at 11:00 (Deadline to sign up to attend is three days before the event). Park Breakfast Out Saturday, November 21 st 8:15 a.m. R-Eatery Rt. 27, Haines City Activities Meeting Tuesday, November 24 th 2:00 p.m. If you have ideas of activities, places to eat around town or other things that you would like to see LHV do, then please join us in the clubhouse as we plan our December activities. We enjoy having new ideas to explore. Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, November 26 th 2:00 p.m. In the clubhouse Line Dancing is Back Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. At the clubhouse

Get Well Wishes Jane Biba The Palms in Sebring Al Corliss - Home Jane Lallier Home Betty Larry Home Dick Williams Haines City HealthCare Host/Hostesses Needed For Thanksgiving and Christmas Banquets

4 Get Well Wishes Jane Biba The Palms in Sebring Al Corliss - Home Jane Lallier Home Betty Larry Home Dick Williams Haines City HealthCare Host/Hostesses Needed For Thanksgiving and Christmas Banquets Contact Eileen Please let Eileen know your willingness to serve. If you know anyone who is sick or in the hospital, please let Carol Gould ( ) know so she can get a card to them. If you would like to be put on the prayer chain, contact Lori Johnsen Thank You To all the wonderful people at Lake Hammock, Just a note of thanks for all the wonderful cards and well wishes. It makes you feel good to get them. I will probably be here another 4 weeks. Jane Biba Memorials & Phone Squad I am so excited about our New Memorial Committee and Phone Squad. We have such a great group of volunteers. Our New Memorial Committee Brin McDonald If you can t reach Brin, call: Sandy Blackman Other Committee Members: Dona Rawson Nancy Kifus Deb Bialecki Our Phone Squad Florence Browning If you can t reach Florence, call: Marileigh Osborn Other Phone Squad Helpers: Joann Marko, Carol Gould, Mary Schnopp, Sally Phillips, Linda Martin, Marion Speigel, Deb Bialecki, Stephanie Strom, Nancy Roy, Dona Rawson, Margaret Conley, Nancy Kifus Thanks to all of you for volunteering! A special thanks to Marion Spiegel for all your help with the memorials and the phone squad. Thanks to all who came to my 90th birthday party to help me celebrate. Thanks also for the many cards, gifts, and food we all enjoyed. Special thanks to Marilyn Smith for the arrangements, Eileen Lemay for the card bowl and photo frame, Sharon and K.Z. Bowden for the life story and pictures, and Marian Spiegel for her help. All of you have made a day to remember. I'm happy to live in a place where the people are friendly and care. That helps us to live to be 90! My appreciation to all. Walter Paulovske C&D Trips are as follows: Seminole Casino, Brighton Million Dollar Quartet Fisherman Village Shopping and Christmas Light Boat Tour First Baptist Church of Orlando Singing Christmas Tree St. Augustine Christmas Lights Tour November 18 November 8 December 16 and December 17 December 13 December 14 and 15 $25.00 $82.00 pp $49.00 pp $59.00 pp $ pp (Overnight)

Activities Chairs These volunteers will not be hosting all the events, but they will be the ones finding hosts for the events and planning the dates.

438-5011 Breakfast Out: Jane Biba 422-6531 Bus Trips: Joanne Marko 438-5011 Early Bird Dinner: Sharon & KZ Bowden 353-7676 Dining by the Book: Marilyn Smith 421-1018 Entertainment: Clark Smith

Saunders 6 Karen Wilson 9 Mark Anthis 9 Emily Marshall 9 Don VanDeman 10 Donna Barkley 11 Stephanie Camp 13 Frank Neugebauer 14 Donna Odgers 18 Ruth Ives 22 Lily Fan 23 Mary Schnopp 25 Carol Gould 28

5 Activities Chairs These volunteers will not be hosting all the events, but they will be the ones finding hosts for the events and planning the dates. If you have any suggestions or need more information on these activities, please contact the following: Activities: Maria Combs / Joanne Marko Birthdays/Anniversaries: Joanne Marko Breakfast Out: Jane Biba Bus Trips: Joanne Marko Early Bird Dinner: Sharon & KZ Bowden Dining by the Book: Marilyn Smith Entertainment: Clark Smith Ladies Lunches: Dona Rawson Park Breakfast: Maria Combs / Karen Wilson Potlucks: Eileen Lemay November Birthdays 1 Barbara Pund 3 David Schnopp 5 Wayne Saunders 6 Karen Wilson 9 Mark Anthis 9 Emily Marshall 9 Don VanDeman 10 Donna Barkley 11 Stephanie Camp 13 Frank Neugebauer 14 Donna Odgers 18 Ruth Ives 22 Lily Fan 23 Mary Schnopp 25 Carol Gould 28 Sheryl Nykaza (If we have missed your birthday, please let us know!) Newsletter Information All newsletters can be viewed in color on the web site at (click on Lake Hammock at bottom of page). Just a reminder, any information needs to be submitted to Donna by the 20 th of every month. If you have any questions or suggestions about the Gator Tales, please contact Donna by , phone, or drop a note in the box on her screen porch. We are always looking for ways to improve. November Anniversaries 26 Greg & Sandy Blackman 29 David & Karen Butcher 25 Luther & Barbara Dickerson 2 Jeff & Lori Hunt 19 Bruce & Marge Love 4 Bill & Sue Pickard 11 Doug & Pam Simpson 29 Bob & Brin McDonald (If we have missed your anniversary, please let us know!) Gator Tales Staff Donna Barkley (Editor) 172 Glen Este Blvd donna.barkley@aol.com Sharon Bowden Stephanie Strom Andy & Nancy Belski Richard & Marion Speigel

Barbara Pund (Photo courtesy of Sharon Bowden) Julie Camp & Stephanie Camp Julie Camp (Mother) and Stephanie Camp (Daughter) came to Lake Hammock from Mexico, Missouri.

She felt very close to them like they would be her own family. Julie told her daughter to check in Haines City at Lake Hammock.

They always came to Florida on vacations and Stephanie enjoyed Florida and always said as a little girl that she wanted to work at Disney (maybe in the future).

6 Barbara Pund (Photo courtesy of Sharon Bowden) Julie Camp & Stephanie Camp Julie Camp (Mother) and Stephanie Camp (Daughter) came to Lake Hammock from Mexico, Missouri. Stephanie worked in Missouri at the Walmart store in the accounting office. She now works at Walmart here as a cashier. Julie worked with the handicapped in Group Homes and in her own home. She felt very close to them like they would be her own family. Julie told her daughter to check in Haines City at Lake Hammock. Stephanie liked the community and was shown around to houses that were for sale. They decided to buy 113 Reineke Rd. They always came to Florida on vacations and Stephanie enjoyed Florida and always said as a little girl that she wanted to work at Disney (maybe in the future). Julie s siblings are still in Missouri and hoping to come to Florida to visit, especially in the winter months. Julie wants to make desserts for bingo night and Stephanie would like to get involved with crafts. They have two dogs, Eve and Disney. They are very protective. If you see them around or planting flowers by their house, stop by and introduce yourself and make them feel welcome. Barbara Pund has lived in Florida for 15 years, 13 of those here in Lake Hammock. She was born and raised in Massachusetts. She has 2 stepdaughters and 5 grandchildren in Connecticut. Barb began her career as a nurse anesthetist and went on to working in nursing home administration, mostly at Haines City Health Care. She enjoys shopping of any kind, doing a variety of crafts, visiting Disney World, and just enjoying retirement. She also works with the teens at 1st Baptist Church in Lake Alfred. Barbara is also the local manager for The Samaritan's Purse shoebox project. According to their website, these boxes are used in 21 different ways around the world whenever needed. It is her responsibility to see that each shoebox is appropriately packed and then bundled into cartons before moving to the next part of their journey. Plastic shoeboxes are preferred over cardboard because in many countries the boxes are reused as water containers. Locally, the project has grown from 400 to 14,000 boxes! For more information you can go to operationchristmaschild.org and learn about items that you can purchase for this project. Dollar Tree is an excellent local resource for items. Barb is also accepting donations toward the cost of shipping the boxes. All money donated goes directly to shipping. She has a box on a chair in front of her house where your items can be left. (Checks should be given directly to Barbara). Please check the website for items they need, and also items they cannot use. When you see her out walking her dog Lily, take the time to get to know your neighbor. Submitted by Stephanie Strom Submitted by Marion Spiegel

HUGE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE (and Bake Sale) Lake Hammock Village 36106 US Hwy 27 Haines City (Behind

7 HUGE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE (and Bake Sale) Lake Hammock Village US Hwy 27 Haines City (Behind Checker's) Saturday, November 7, :00 AM-12:00 PM Coffee, Donuts, Hot Dogs, Soft Drinks will be available

8 Fall Harvest Dance Saturday, November 14-1 Tickets: $5.00 Residents(pp) $10.00 Non-residents(pp) Advance purchase tickets only! Tickets will NOT be sold at the door!! Food will be provided!!!!! Live Music Provided by: Kim and the Kaddilacs Tickets can be purchased from: Clark and Joice Smith Jim and Bonnie Fischer 121 Silvercrest Dr 94 Reineke Rd (863) (239)

friends and family we hold dear Please join us for our annual Open House Christmas

9 St. Nick will soon be here Join us as we gather For some holiday cheer Christmas Day is soon to come Sweets and treats and lots of fun And when it does, we gather near With friends and family we hold dear Please join us for our annual Open House Christmas Party December 12, :00 PM until? Joice and Clark Smith 121 Silvercrest Dr Haines City, FL

10 And sing some Christmas Carols. Sunday, December 20, :00 PM- 8:00 PM Meet at the clubhouse...cake, coffee and hot cocoa will be served.

Insurances www.heartoffloridachiropractic.com Carys Felton, D.C. Douglas C.

11 Chiropractic Care for Children & Adults Activator Methods Proficiency Rated Doctors Participating Providers with Medicare and Other Insurances Carys Felton, D.C. Douglas C. Gagnon, Jr., D.C. 350 S. 10th Street Haines City, FL

SUNCREST SALES CORPORATION At Lake Hammock Village 36106 U.S. Highway 27 Haines City, Florida (863) 421-5764 or (866) 741-1239 www.lakehammock.com Email: phil@lakehammock.

13 SUNCREST SALES CORPORATION At Lake Hammock Village U.S. Highway 27 Haines City, Florida (863) or (866) Lake Hammock Village Residents Bring us a buying customer and receive $ Office Hours Monday thru Friday * 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday * to 4:00 PM Sunday by Appointment Closed Holidays Sales Staff Phil Nespeca * Cell (863)

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Hand & Foot Scrabble 3 10:30 AM Line Dancing HOA Board Meeting 4 8:15 AM Coffee 10:30 AM Line Dancing 2:00 PM Crafts Bingo 5 8:00 AM Men's

Bingo 12 8:00 AM Men's Breakfast 4:30 PM Dining by the Book Dominos 13 Pokeno CLR Game 14 Harvest Moon Dance 15 6:30 PM Birthday Anniversary Celebration 16 Hand & Foot Scrabble 17 10:30 AM Line

15 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Hand & Foot Scrabble 3 10:30 AM Line Dancing HOA Board Meeting 4 8:15 AM Coffee 10:30 AM Line Dancing 2:00 PM Crafts Bingo 5 8:00 AM Men's Breakfast Dominos 6 Pokeno CLR Game 7 8:00 AM Garage Sale 6:30 PM Ladies Poker 8 9 Hand & Foot Scrabble 10 10:30 AM Line Dancing HOA General Meeting 11 8:15 AM Coffee 11:00 AM Veteran s Day Brunch Bingo 12 8:00 AM Men's Breakfast 4:30 PM Dining by the Book Dominos 13 Pokeno CLR Game 14 Harvest Moon Dance 15 6:30 PM Birthday Anniversary Celebration 16 Hand & Foot Scrabble 17 10:30 AM Line Dancing 18 8:15 AM Coffee 10:30 AM Line Dancing 11:00 AM Ladies Lunch Bingo 19 8:00 AM Men's Breakfast Dominos 20 Pokeno CLR Game Gator Tales Submissions Due 21 8:15 AM Breakfast Out R-Eatery 6:30 PM Ladies Poker Hand & Foot Scrabble 24 10:30 AM Line Dancing 2:00 PM Activities Mtg 25 8:15 AM Coffee 10:30 AM Line Dancing Bingo 26 2:00 PM Thanksgiving Dinner Dominos 27 Pokeno CLR Game 28 6:30 PM Ladies Poker Hand & Foot Scrabble Thursday, November 12 th Dining by the Book TBD will be from the new book Meet at the clubhouse at 4:30 (Deadline to sign up is three days before the date of the event). Wednesday, November 18 th Ladies Lunch True Blue Winery, 604 Pink Apartment Rd, Davenport Meet at clubhouse at 11:00 (Deadline to sign up is three days before the date of the event). Early Bird No Early Bird Dining for November

Gator Tales FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, :00 AM FLU AND PNEUMONIA IMMUNIZATIONS AT LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE CLUB HOUSE

Gator Tales FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, :00 AM FLU AND PNEUMONIA IMMUNIZATIONS AT LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE CLUB HOUSE Gator Tales October 2015 The Park with A Heart Editor: Donna Barkley Lake Hammock Village 36106 US Hwy 27 Haines City FL 33844 863-421-5764 Board of Directors Clark Smith President (2015) (863)438-6929