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Newsletter 1
Southfork News
“For the Residents, by the Residents” Merry Christmas December 2011
Christmas Past
Each Christmas I remember
The ones of long ago;
I see our mantelpiece adorned
With stockings in a row.
Each Christmas finds me dreaming
Of days that used to be,
When we hid presents here and there,
For all the family.
Each Christmas I remember
The fragrance in the air
Of roasting turkey and mince pies
And cookies everywhere.
Each Christmas finds me longing
For Christmases now past,
And I am back in childhood
As long as memories last.
A Sunny Christmas
Every year at Christmas time
there’s not a sign of snow.
Instead we spend our yuletide days
in the sun's warm cheery glow.
We have the best of Christmas things,
The lights, the gifts, the bells,
(And "snowbirds" who arrive en masse
To fill our beach hotels and homes.)
The glorious weather fits right in
With our happy Christmas mood,
And we can also walk and run
Without having to be snow shoe’d.
So don't feel bad for your (Dade City) friends
who have no snow or ice.
We think our sunny Christmas here
is a holiday paradise!
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Check Activities on the bulletin board in the clubhouse
for anything scheduled after this newsletter is sent to
print.
Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year
From your editor
Phyllis Grossi
Newsletter Information
Note, any information to be placed in the newsletter, must be submitted between the 1
every month. Please contact the editor (Phyllis Grossi) at 567
Mesquite Dr. All newsletters can be viewed in color on the web site @
(click on Southfork at bottom of page.)
PARK NEWS is delivered twice a month to Southfork from Zephryhills. Contact here in
Southfork is Jim Morvatz to submi
Office of Southfork
10808 U.S. 98, Dade City, Fl 33525
Phone: (352) 523-0022, Fax: (352)523
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ASSOCIATION OFFICERS:
President Dot Cady 2011
Vice President Jim Morvatz 2011
Secretary Craig Whitbeck 2011
Treasurer Phyllis Grossi 2011
Directors:
Tom Geyer 2011
Bill Laforest
Tony Trubiano 2011
Jim Peltier 2011
Bob Lynch
Emergency CONTACT NUMBERS IN PASCO COUNTY
Pasco Cty Sheriff 352-521-5131
Hurricane Updates 800-427-8340
Newsletter Information
Note, any information to be placed in the newsletter, must be submitted between the 1
every month. Please contact the editor (Phyllis Grossi) at 567-6105 or drop off the information at 11150
Mesquite Dr. All newsletters can be viewed in color on the web site @ www.floridacommunities.com
(click on Southfork at bottom of page.)
Park News
PARK NEWS is delivered twice a month to Southfork from Zephryhills. Contact here in
Southfork is Jim Morvatz to submit articles @437-4782
Office of Southfork
10808 U.S. 98, Dade City, Fl 33525
0022, Fax: (352)523-0611 After Hours: (352)206-4080
_________________________________________________________________________
President Dot Cady 2011
Jim Morvatz 2011
Craig Whitbeck 2011
Treasurer Phyllis Grossi 2011
Tom Geyer 2011
2011
Tony Trubiano 2011-2012
Jim Peltier 2011-2012
2011-2012
CONTACT NUMBERS IN PASCO COUNTY (911)
Dade City Police 352-521-1493
Dade City Hospital 352-521-1100
Note, any information to be placed in the newsletter, must be submitted between the 1st
and 15th
of
6105 or drop off the information at 11150
www.floridacommunities.com
PARK NEWS is delivered twice a month to Southfork from Zephryhills. Contact here in
4080
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Sick List.
Nancy Steding , Jerry Lovelace, Don Pease, Sonya Stevens, Joe Clifford, Tom Morrison
Get Well Wishes To All!
In Memoriam
Tom Macomb Resident passed away
Richard Howard Former Resident passed away
Albert Matala Resident passed away
Our condolences to the family and friends!
New Residents
Elsie Rice moved from Tumbleweed to 10852 Prairie Dr.
Welcome to our Community of Southfork!
Annual Association Dues
The annual Association Dues must be paid by January 15, 2012. In order to vote or nominate for the
elections of any Board Member at the January Annual Membership meeting, you must be a member
in good standing and the amount owed is $20.00 for the year. Contact Phyllis Grossi or deliver to
11150 Mesquite Dr or place dues payment in the Association Suggestion box in the lobby of the
Clubhouse.
Santa May Be Late!
I’m writing this note to remind you, that inflation has taken away, the things that I hold most essential.
My workshop, my reindeer, my sleigh and now I’m making my rounds on a Donkey.
He’s old, he’s crippled, he’s slow………….So you’ll know if I don’t see you at Christmas, that I’m out on my
Behind in the snow up North or the sand here in Florida!
Ever wonder why????
Not long ago and not far away, Santa was getting ready for his annual trip, but there were problems
everywhere.
Four of the elves got sick, and the trainee elves did not produce toys as fast as the regular elves, so
Santa was beginning to feel the pressure of being behind schedule. Then Mrs. Claus told Santa that her
Mom was coming to visit. This stressed Santa ev
When he went to harness the reindeer he found that three of them were about to give birth and two
had jumped the fence and were out, heaven knows where……………more stress.
And then, when he began to load the sleigh one of the boards on the sleigh cr
to the ground and scattered all the toys. Frustrated, Santa went back into the house for a cup of coffee
and a shot of whiskey. He found that the elves had hit the liquor cupboard and there was nothing there
to drink. In his frustration, Santa dropped the coffee pot on the floor and it broke into hundreds of little
pieces. He went to get the broom and found the mice had eaten the straw it was made from.
Just then the doorbell rang and Santa cussed on his way to the door. He
angel with a great big Christmas Tree. The angel said, “Santa, where would you like to put this
Christmas Tree?”
And that my friend is how the little angel came to be on top of the Christmas tree!
We are playing at “Southport Springs” on Chauncey Road in Zephryhills.
Tee time is at 1:00pm on Tuesdays and leave here at 12:15pm
Anyone wanting a ride, please call me (Marce E
We play only 9 holes and fee is $1
Please call me
Not long ago and not far away, Santa was getting ready for his annual trip, but there were problems
Four of the elves got sick, and the trainee elves did not produce toys as fast as the regular elves, so
Santa was beginning to feel the pressure of being behind schedule. Then Mrs. Claus told Santa that her
Mom was coming to visit. This stressed Santa even more.
When he went to harness the reindeer he found that three of them were about to give birth and two
had jumped the fence and were out, heaven knows where……………more stress.
And then, when he began to load the sleigh one of the boards on the sleigh cracked and the toy bag fell
to the ground and scattered all the toys. Frustrated, Santa went back into the house for a cup of coffee
and a shot of whiskey. He found that the elves had hit the liquor cupboard and there was nothing there
frustration, Santa dropped the coffee pot on the floor and it broke into hundreds of little
pieces. He went to get the broom and found the mice had eaten the straw it was made from.
Just then the doorbell rang and Santa cussed on his way to the door. He opened it and there was a little
angel with a great big Christmas Tree. The angel said, “Santa, where would you like to put this
And that my friend is how the little angel came to be on top of the Christmas tree!
Southfork Ladies Golf
We are playing at “Southport Springs” on Chauncey Road in Zephryhills.
Tee time is at 1:00pm on Tuesdays and leave here at 12:15pm
Anyone wanting a ride, please call me (Marce Emley.)
We play only 9 holes and fee is $10.00.
Please call me with any questions!
Marce Emley, 518-0992
Not long ago and not far away, Santa was getting ready for his annual trip, but there were problems
Four of the elves got sick, and the trainee elves did not produce toys as fast as the regular elves, so
Santa was beginning to feel the pressure of being behind schedule. Then Mrs. Claus told Santa that her
When he went to harness the reindeer he found that three of them were about to give birth and two
acked and the toy bag fell
to the ground and scattered all the toys. Frustrated, Santa went back into the house for a cup of coffee
and a shot of whiskey. He found that the elves had hit the liquor cupboard and there was nothing there
frustration, Santa dropped the coffee pot on the floor and it broke into hundreds of little
pieces. He went to get the broom and found the mice had eaten the straw it was made from.
opened it and there was a little
angel with a great big Christmas Tree. The angel said, “Santa, where would you like to put this
We are playing at “Southport Springs” on Chauncey Road in Zephryhills.
From the Managers
Extra Parking.
Parking in the RV storage area is now by assigned space only except …. we have designated 2
spaces for guest parking. If you have guests and don’t have room for them in your driveway, they can park in
one of the 2 spaces adjacent to the dumpsters (see signs for guest parking). All other spaces are assigned to
specific vehicles. As of this writing, we still have a few spaces available. If you need a space, even on a short-
term basis, please come to the office to check availability and/or request a space. And remember, just because a
space looks empty, doesn’t mean it is available. You wouldn’t want to take a trip and then come back with your
RV, camper, trailer or truck, and find you can’t park where you thought you could, would you?
In a Hurry?
We have noted several drivers who seem to have a heavy foot. As the signs state, the speed limit throughout the
park is 15mph. Please slow down, especially early morning and evening when there are many residents out
walking or cruising in their golf carts. By the way, the speed limit also applies to golf carts!
Please Help Us …
Keep the clubhouse floor clean. If you spill something, it would be greatly appreciated if you would wipe up
your spill. Since the tile has been installed, we have had the dust mop “stick” to the floor several times when
trying to dry mop the floor and we regularly find “spots” where something gooey has been deposited (maybe
someone is thinking it will air dry or evaporate by itself). We can’t wash the floor every day but we do try to
wash it at least once a week (now that doesn’t mean it’s ok to be “sloppy” the day before we wash). And a
thank you to the LaForests for volunteering to help in keeping the clubhouse clean.
Backyards.
John recently rode around the park with Rick, the lawn maintenance contractor, to check on overgrown trees in
back yards. They did find several trees, especially fruit trees, that needed attention, because they were making it
difficult for the mowers to get around. He also found that some back yards are a little “messy”. Keeping your
back yards looking nice is just as important as keeping your front yards looking nice. We all want Southfork to
be a community that the residents are proud of and that people desire to live in. Please check your backyard to
see if it could use some attention.
Where To Hang Those Wet Clothes.
We have noted several nice-looking structures that are attached to carports that could be used to hang things
from. And we have actually seen some clothes hanging on those structures in carports! Please remember that
the rules only allow umbrella type clotheslines (Rule 19G). These nice-looking structures could be used for
hanging plants, but not clothes.
Reminder - Resident Referral Program.
Just a reminder that we have instituted a resident referral program where you, as a resident, can earn up to $500
if you refer someone who buys a home in Southfork. You may have already seen the flyers that explain what the
program is about but if you haven’t, or even if you have, please come by the office and ask about this great
opportunity!
See you around the park!
John & Sandi
Christmas Holidays
Christmas and Holiday decorations sparkle the entire community. Thanks in advance to all who
decorate their homes for the holiday season. It really adds to the spirit and gives a
neighborhood feeling of good will and cheer. If you have a chance, take a ride through this wonderful
community of homes and check out the beautiful scenes.
Hanukkah Begins at Sun down Dec 20th
At last! At last! Hanukkah is here! The whole house is bursting with holiday cheer.
Pancakes are sizzling as hard as they can, Browning delectably crisp in the pan.
The dreidels can scarcely wait to be spun; Presents are hidden for Hanukkah fun.
And there, on the table, polished and bright, the shining menorah gleams through the night.
Like the oil lamp in ancient history, that burned on and on miraculously!
And each flaming candle proclaims the great story of the Maccabean heroes, their deeds and their glory.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
The Southfork Mobile Homeowners Association nominating committee, chaired by,
Tony Trubiano, is now and has been working to get a slate of potential candidates to
fill the positions on the Board such as, President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer for the
upcoming elections at our January 2012 Annual meeting.
Please take some time to think of this opportunity so your voice can be heard and join the ranks of the
other volunteers of directors. If you are interested in being a candidate for one of the positions on the
Board or if you know of anyone who might be interested, call Tony at 813-992-0844
from the Association President
Happy Holidays to everyone!!!!
From your 2011 Association Officers and Board of Directors.
Looking forward to 2012 with a Membership dinner on January 7th
.
Our annual Membership meeting is on January 23rd
with the election of officers!
Come join us for a cup of coffee and a donut on the Association!
Dot Cady, President
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE DINNER
This year for the first time we are having a Membership Dinner which will be held
on Saturday, January 7th
, 2012.
The cost for admission is your 2012 Membership Fee!
Please watch for a sign-up sheet in the lobby of the clubhouse!
There will be more details in the January issue of the newsletter and we hope that
everyone will be able to attend this dinner!
Women’s Club
On November 2nd, 43 ladies attended the monthly meeting. The clubhouse was decorated
for Thanksgiving and this was hosted by Mary Bolin, Brenda Goebel, Ginger Shanbeck and
Willie Stoever. Thanks to Kathy Gallick and Dixie Logoyda for the decorating of the stage for
the baby shower. The meeting was followed by a beautiful lunch prepared by our social group.
Thanks to all for your great work!
All the reports were read and approved. The Charity committee will try to get Bob Williams to come
and talk to us about the Troops at our January meeting. We had him before and his program was very
interesting. We sent him $200.00 for the postage to help him with the shipping of parcels to the
troops.
Mary Bolin talked about the Bazaar on November 19th and everyone is ready. Thanks to Nancy
McCallan who brought a beautiful Advent Calendar that she had quilted this summer and donating to
our club to be raffled at our bazaar.
Willie Stoever did a wonderful presentation on the Pilgrims followed by a series of questions and
some prizes were given to the winners and it was excellent. A lot of work was put in this presentation
and thank you Willie for a job well done. We also raffled off 5 bags of Avon Products given by Tanya
Hahn. Thank you Tanya!!!
At 10:30am, we had 2 women from the “Foundations of Life”, Marisela Castillo and Lillian Gimenez
who came for the baby shower and we had so many items for them and they were so appreciative
and they had to fill their van to the top because of the success of the baby shower. Here is a list of
the many items donated by our generous members: 3 large diaper bags, 4 crib sheets, 4 high chairs,
18 large pack of wipes, 44 toiletries, 6 baby bottles (1 w/money, $15.49), 2 bottle cleaners, 12 packs of
pacifiers, 7 baby body care, 21 boxes of assorted sizes of diapers, 1 umbrella stroller, 1 baby mobile, 14
pairs of socks, 3 pairs shoes, 47 receiving blankets, 9 quilted crib blankets, 4 hand knitted sweaters, 8
hand knitted hats, 3 towels, 24 wash cloths, 19 bibs, 112 pieces of clothing.
On December 7th, we will have our meeting in the clubhouse at 10:00am with a gift exchange of
approximately $10.00 and you will receive a gift back from Santa. It should be a lot of fun and also
some surprises. After this meeting we will all go to the Golden Corral for our Christmas lunch.
PS “TOYS FOR TOTS” brought a box in the clubhouse. We don’t want any toys, but we would like
(Children’s underwear, socks, tooth brushes and tooth paste) instead.
The Women’s Club will again supply $300.00 worth of children’s shoes as in the previous years.
Please do not bring any canned goods to this meeting in December because we are going out for
lunch. Thank You for all of your generosity during this entire year!
Marielle, President
Southfork Men’s Club
The Men’s Club gathered at the clubhouse on Nov. 3rd
and conducted
a meeting. We welcomed one new member and discussion was held on
possible events and/or activities for the New Year. We talked about having a
dance or party with music and this will be pursued at the December meeting.
There is a sign up sheet at the clubhouse for all who are interested.
We are now collecting dues for the year 2012, so please see Pete, our treasurer,
at the next meeting.
On December 15th
we will meet at the Golden Corral at 11:30 am where we will
enjoy our Christmas luncheon. Don’t forget to sign up at the clubhouse so that
we can make proper seating arrangements. Looking forward to seeing you all
there.
Don Duarte, Chairperson
Christmas Past
Each Christmas I remember The ones of long ago;
I see our mantelpiece adorned With stockings in a row.
Each Christmas finds me dreaming Of days that used to be,
When we hid presents here and there, For all the family.
Each Christmas I remember The fragrance in the air,
Of roasting turkey and mince pies And cookies everywhere.
Each Christmas finds me longing For Christmases now past,
And I am back in childhood As long as memories last.
(Written by Carice Williams)
SOUTHFORK'S
“A LUAU in lieu of Halloween”
Bobbi Gillis & Don Duarte Enjoying Luau (Photo by Pete Logoyda)
True to Southfork's way of doing things we decided to have a Hawaiian Style Luau in
“lieu” of Halloween.
After many hours of planning, heavy construction and cajoling of persons to volunteer to
help, our pool, gazebo and clubhouse was transformed into a tropical Honolulu Hilton
Courtyard Lagoon
Flaming tiki torches set the mood while polynesian style music wafted thru the balmy
evening air. Guests arrived to be greeted by grass skirted beauties, presented with of a
leis and then escorted to the luau feast that had been prepared in their honor. The
attendees feasted on skewered pork medallions with braised tomatos, peppers, onions
and pineapple served on a bed of rice and drizzled with sweet and sour sauce. This
entree was accompanied by a baked sweet potatoe and garnished by a sprig of grapes.
Hawaiian style punch and pineapple upside-down cake as dessert complemented the
sumptious luau style feast.
Floating Flower Garden in Southfork's “Honolulu Hilton” Courtyard Lagoon (Photo by Pete Logoyda)
Some observant guests might have even noticed a new island floating in the Courtyard Lagoon containing a
roasted pig's head (paper mache') complete with ferns and fruit and more tiki torches.
After dinner our association president started our show portion of the evening by giving a definition of the
Hawaiian word “ALOHA”. She then prompted the guests to greet each other with the “word of the evening”. The
president then introduced the EMCEE for the evening who gave a short dissertation concerning the history of the
Hawaiian Islands.
The headliner then introduced the royal guests for the evening, King Hula-ka-wackee and his lovely princess who
were engaged for the evening to demonstrate the ancient Hawaiian dance of the HULA. After a brief lesson
performing the HULA to a typical island song, King Hula-ka-wackee and his princess then ventured into the
audience to pick out some “volunteers” to also dance. After fitting the new dance troup with grass skirts the
sound technician then put on the song “WIPEOUT” to the dancers surprise. That music was stopped and another
island melody was played and then audience voted for the best dancers using the Southfork Applause-o-meter to
reach a decisioon. All of the dancers were deemed “the best” and awarded prizes
After a couple of lame jokes by the emcee an impromptu HULA Hoop competition was staged with prizes going to
the persons who could manage to hula hoop the longest. A drawing was held and nice door prizes were awarded
to lucky winners. In typical Hawaiian Island Luau Tradition all good things must come to an end so the emcee
asked all of the guests to stand and form a circle to dance the traditional Hawaiian ALOHA dance. The guests were
surprised to learn that the dance was performed to the lyrics of the HOKEY-POKEY.
The evening ended with all of the guests saying good bye to each other using their new found Hawaiian word
“ALOHA” and then returning to their huts.
The Southfork Mobile Homeowners Association would like to thank the over thirty volunteers who worked diligently
to truly make this an event to remember.
Jim Morvatz
Reporting from Southfork
RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH
GrillSmith
State Rd 56 & Bruce B Downs
2000 Piazza Ave, Bldg 4, Suite 100
Wesley Chapel, Fl
Hours 11am to 10pm (Lunch stops at 4pm) (Open 7 days a week)
Sunday Brunch 10am to 3pm
I have never visited this restaurant but have been told this is one great place to eat at and you’ve
probably heard the expression, “It’s right under your nose.” GrillSmith is a Tampa Bay chain (6
restaurants in Florida only). The restaurant is advertised as serving “New American Cuisine” which is a
term meaning “upscale, contemporary cooking.”
People who have been here knew of its existence, but didn’t think it would be anything special. They
admit they were very wrong and have wasted much time when they could have been enjoying
wonderful food.
The food is fresh, tasty and creatively served. The lunch portions are generous so can’t imagine needing
a larger portion. They have many interesting and various appetizers, salads and soups. Sandwiches
galore including ½ pound burgers, crab & shrimp, steak and many more…Have steak dinners, fish
dinners, and Pasta dinners and various side dishes.
Deciding what to order becomes a delightful challenge. “Signature Grillsmith dishes include: Firecracker
Shrimp, Grilled Tortilla Pizza, Seared Ahi Tuna Salad, Wild Mushroom Meatloaf, Black Angus Burgers,
Stoli Ravioli” and to much more to put in this article.
So hope you give this one a try and enjoy all the various specialty’s they have to offer!!!!
Recipe of the Month
Maryland Crab Cakes
Ingredients:
• 1 pound backfin Blue crab meat or other lump or jumbo crab meat
• 8 saltine crackers or ¼ to ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg beaten
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp mustard
• 1/4 tsp Worcestershire
• 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
• salt to taste
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Optional: ¼ cup chopped onion
Preparation:
1. Carefully check the crab meat for any cartilage. Put meat in a bowl and set it aside.
2. Crush the saltine crackers very fine and mix with all the other ingredients. Gently fold in the
crab. Only mix enough to combine ingredients. You don't want to break up the crab into fine
shreds. Shape into 6 crab cakes, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. Heat about 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a non-
stick frying pan. Sauté each until golden brown on
each side. This will only take about 3-5 minutes per
side.
New Year's Eve Celebration 2011
COME JOIN THE FUN!! 8:00pm - 12:30am
FINGER FOOD PROVIDED
$12.50 PERSON
The right sounds in the right places & performs a wide variety of music
including Classic Rock, Oldies, Pop, Top 40 Hits, Country Music
TO PURCHASE TICKETS PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING RESIDENTS:
Carol Albers Sherry Glatfelter Bill LaForest Kathy McPheron Helen Stowe
LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS AVAILABLE
ANNUAL HAND AND FOOT TOURNAMENT
SATURDAY, JANUARY 21st, 2012 AT 11AM.
There will be cash prizes and the sign up sheet is on the bulletin board. Deadline for signing up is
January 13th, 2012. Entry fee is $5.00 per person in advance. Tables of 4 only, first come, first serve!
Please check bulletin board at the Clubhouse for the sign up sheet. All entrants, please bring a finger
food.
Any questions, please contact Phyllis Grossi @567-6105
Suggestions to Bring to the January Membership Meeting
Would you like to see more activities, card games etc here in Southfork? Did you ever
think to ask or bring these ideas to the attention of the residents/board at one of these meetings?
Here are a few suggestions but many more are needed to meet the many variations of likes and dislikes.
Bring this list along with any additions you would like to see here and of course help is needed to get
these interests started. Our Association meetings are the 4th Monday,Nov, Jan, Feb & March!
Scavenger Hunt Golf Cart Parade Pot Luck Dinners
Theme Dances Fashion Show (Men/Women) Dinner Outings
Las Vegas Casino Night Talent Show Live Entertainment
Trips to Baseball/Football Games Trips to Casino’s Different Card Games Other……..
1. What days of the week and times are you interested in for card games or any events?
2. What types of entertainment would you like to have? Do you know of any groups that would
entertain?
3. Anyone interested in conducting bus trips, either local or overnight?
4. Are you willing to help getting an event or game etc. started or just help?
5. All must be approved first if this would be an Association event!
New Year’s Eve Party Invitation
The New Year’s rolling in; We’re planning quite a bash.
We need to have you here. So it will be a smash!
We really want to see you; We hope that you can make it.
So help us make our party fun, Or we might have to fake it!
Just bring your awesome self (or "selves") And what you want
to drink.
And we’ll provide the other stuff, Including the kitchen sink!
When you let us know you’ll come, We’ll smile and shout "Whoopee!"
So sit right down and phone us With your kind R.S.V.P!
By Joanna Fuchs
KNITTING CLASS
Anyone want to learn to knit?
Come to Jane Martens' house, 11120 Mesquite Dr, at 10 o'clock on Friday, all are welcome. Please
call before Friday to let Jane know you will be there.
SPECIAL THANKS
To Those Residents Who Rolled Up Their Sleeves
To Give “THE GIFT OF LIFE”
Not Pictured:
Kenneth Joyner
Jim Morvatz
The Bloodmobile will visit again on January 27, 2012.
PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING A DONATION!
SOUTHFORK CHRISTMAS PARTY
Do you remember?
When we celebrated Christmas “just simply”!
Let’s do it again!!!!!!
Getting together with old and new friends to sing Christmas Carols, enjoy a cup of
Hot Cocoa and enjoy the taste of Christmas Cookies. Also, exchanging small gifts
and this will be held on Saturday, December 17th
at 7pm at the Club house.
Santa Claus will host a voluntary gift exchange, if you would like. Approximately,
$10.00 in value and please, mark the gift for a man, or for a woman if you wish to
participate.
This is the time of year for good fellowship and peace and what a time of year to
celebrate. With most of our snowbirds back, we in this community are a family
and we would like for everyone to come out and be together on this great festive
event!
My Christmas Card List!
I have a list of folks I know, all written in a book, and every year when Christmas
comes, I go and take a look.
That is when I realize these names are all a part, not of book they’re written in, but
of my very heart. For each name stands for someone who has crossed my path
sometime ago, and in that meeting they’ve become the rhythm in each rhyme.
While it may sound fantastic for me to make this claim, I really feel that I’m composed of each
remembered name.
And while you may not be aware of any special link, just meeting you has changed my life much more
than you may think.
For once I’ve met some body the years cannot erase, the memory of a pleasant word or of a friendly
face.
So, never think of my Christmas message or cards are just a mere routine of names upon a Christmas
list, or forgotten in between.
For when I send a Christmas card or a Christmas message that is addressed to you, it’s because you’re
on the list of folks I’m endeared to.
For I am but a total of the many folks I’ve met, and you happen to be one of those I prefer not to forget.
Whether I have known you for many years or just a few, in some way you have had a part in shaping
things I do.
Every year when Christmas comes I realize anew, the best gift life can offer is meeting folks like you.
So, may the spirit of Christmas that forevermore endures, leave its richest blessings in the hearts of you
and yours.
Merry Christmas Everyone,
Pat & Phyllis Grossi
Our desire is to treat our guests/neighbors with utmost respect. We operate on high standards here in
Southfork and believe in treating others as we would want to be treated ourselves.
Our wonderful community’s aim is to be considerate and to honor the values and opinions of our
guests and neighbors at all times. This creates a friendly and welcoming experience that can be
compared to no other.
This also brings to everyone’s attention that at all of our events which include card games and bingo etc.
we do invite outsiders as our guest’s and they should be treated with utmost respect and all jealousy
and negativity should be left at the door.
There should not be any negativity of any kind shown to anyone whether they are to another resident
or to our invited guests. We, as a community want to show we are respectable of others and want to
show how well we get along with our neighbors and friends and that they are always welcome.
So hence forth at anytime, if there is any negativity, it will be handled accordingly and no need to be
surprised when addressed. In this great world of ours today, there are wars and unrest because of
negativity and harassment, jealousy, pet peeves etc. and we as a group of adults should respect this
concern and want peace and tranquility.
Thanks to all,
The Association Officers and Directors and the Bingo Committee
For Sale
Brand new 26 inch
(Boys/Girl) bike.
$80.00 or best offer. Call
Harvey Barber 352-437-4228
or 814-490-4710
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Pet Pix by Diane
Pet photography, Home,
Fundraiser, Pet Parties etc.
352-206-2368
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Need Help Around your
Home?
Steve Coker is once again
available to do Pressure
washing, seasonal
maintenance.
Handyman services, Yard
work, etc. Steve can be
reached @ 813-695-0451 or
via e-mail at
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Avon: Catalogs are available
if interested. Please call
Tanya or Bobby Hahn @
567-7125 or email
This space is available
Pressure Washing
See Andy @ Clubhouse
$65.00 per house;
$25.00 for Green Side only
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Housekeeper/HomeCare
I am an honest, hard-working
housekeeper and can
provide references.
As a caregiver I give
assistance with daily
activities, errands,
appointments. Best of all,
those services are provided
where you are most
comfortable – in your home.
Reasonable rate of $9/hour
Lisa Renee Jones @ 206-2224
Southfork Dec 2011 Weekly Calendar of Events
Sunday: Church of Your Choice…”May I” card game @6:00pm, 2nd
, 4th
& 5th
weeks
Monday: Coffee Hour @8am…Line Dance @10am…Mixed Poker @12 noon…Men’s
Shuffleboard @1pm…Hand & Foot @6pm…Euchre @6:30pm
Tuesday: Mixed Shuffleboard @9am…Exercise @10:30am…Sequence @1pm…Men’s
Shuffleboard @1pm…Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm… Men’s Poker @4:30pm…
Dble Pinochle @6:30pm…Bowling @noon
Wednesday: Men’s Golf @7am…Quilting @9am…Bridge @1pm…Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…
Bingo @6:30pm… TRASH PICKUP @AM
Thursday: Hand & Foot @9am…Dominoes @1pm…Water Aerobics @9:45am…Men’s
Shuffleboard @1pm…Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm…Men’s Poker @4:30pm…
“May I” @6:00pm
Friday: Mixed Shuffleboard @9am…Exercise @10:30am…Mixed Poker @noon…Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm
Saturday: “65” game @7pm TRASH PICKUP @AM
Special Monthly Events
Dec 3rd (Sat) BLUE BAG CAN RECYLE PICK @ AM
Dec 4th (Sun) Bunco 6:30pm
Dec 7th
(Wed) Women’s Club 10am (gift exchange) followed by lunch at the Golden Corral
Dec 15th (Thur) Men’s Club 11:30am (See sign up sheet @clubhouse ) Golden Corral
Dec 17th (Sat) BLUE BAG CAN RECYLE PICK @ AM
Dec 17th
(Sat) Christmas Party (see sign up sheet) 7pm
Dec 18th (Sun) Bunco night 6:30pm
Dec 19th
(Mon) Assoc Board Meeting 9am
Dec 25th
(Sun) Christmas potluck dinner 4pm
Dec 31st (Sat) BLUE BAG CAN RECYLE PICK @ AM
Dec 31st
(Sat) New Years Eve Party (See sign up sheet and article in this newsletter)