Newsletter 1

Southfork News

“FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS”

Happy 4th

of July July 2013

THE FLAG

Red for the blood shed in the name of freedom, for

which we fought, united.

Blue for the oceans of time we have crossed,

remaining the land of the free.

White for the peace we wish to share, all men

created equal.

Stars to remember those who fought throughout

the night, bravely, for our land.

Stripes to remind us of the lashings taken by the

prisoners of War.

With a seal, in GOD WE TRUST,

We each are one of many, in which we stand

united in Brotherhood.

A symbol of Pride,

A salute to those who died in the fight,

A blanket to cover us in times of need.

Waving high to show we are still here,

undefeated,

With honor, you are presented to the world!

A Salute to all you veterans!

Happy 4th of July!....

Let's get this started now, So it will be out there on the fourth!

I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE

TO THE FLAG,

OF THE UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA ,

AND TO THE REPUBLIC, FOR

WHICH IT STANDS,

ONE NATION UNDER GOD,

INDIVISIBLE,

WITH LIBERTY

AND JUSTICE FOR ALL!

For all of our military personnel,

where ever they may be.

Please Support all of the troops defending

our Country.

Newsletter Information

Note, any information to be placed in the newsletter, must be submitted between the 1st and 15th of

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.)

Suggestion Box

Suggestion Box is to be used to deposit, Annual Dues, Letters to the Board etc. All letters must

be signed or they will not be honored.

Office of Southfork

10808 U.S. 98, Dade City, Fl 33525

Phone: (352) 523-0022, Fax: (352)523-0611 After Hours: (352)206-4080

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ASSOCIATION OFFICERS:

President Dot Cady 2012-2013

Vice President Tom Geyer 2012-2013

Secretary Carol Wild 2012-2013

Treasurer Mike Gallagher 2012-2013

Directors:

Phyllis Grossi 2012-2013

Jim McAdams 2012-2013

Harvey Barber 2013-2014

Roger Layne 2013-2014

Bill LaForest 2013-2014

Emergency CONTACT NUMBERS IN PASCO COUNTY (911)

Pasco Cty Sheriff 352-521-5131 Dade City Police 352-521-1493

Hurricane Updates 800-427-8340 Dade City Hospital 352-521-1100

Sick List.

Pat lynch Mary Ann Ellett Marie Esche Carol Whitbeck

Get Well Wishes To All!

In Memoriam

Jim Freund Mother passed away

Ruth Lamb (Mays) Resident passed away

Our condolences to the family and friends!

New Residents

David & Debra Trommer 11113 Maverick Dr

John & Linda Medeiros 11018 Maverick Dr

Welcome to our Community of Southfork!

U.S. Census Bureau

At the end of May, letters were sent to everyone regarding the US Census

Bureau, (American Community Survey)……..did you get one? A couple of days

letter the letter came from the US Dept Of Commerce asking to submit info via

the internet. If you do not have Internet then they gave a toll-free number @

1-800-354-7271 to call for filing.

Just a reminder in case you forgot!!!!

from the Association President

DEAR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS

We have been blessed with lots of rain, so hopefully we won’t have a drought.

A new air conditioner has been installed for the card room and library with

extra vents into the main hall. If it all works, it should be more comfortable for

our monthly entertainers.

On July 4th, we are going to have a corn hole tournament at 5 pm for members

only. Sloppy Joes will be served and check the sign up sheet for more details.

Prices for entertainment for year round residents for June and July were

reduced to $5 at the door.

Thanks to Marielle Quain, a new bingo camera has been installed on the bingo

machine. Players can see the ball on the two new televisions.

Thanks to John and Sandi for all of the work installing the televisions and all of

the changes to make our club house look great!

Dot Cady

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

Please do not place any cans or bottles etc in the bin, back

in the RV section any longer. Place all your cans, bottles

etc in blue trash bags and place out for pickup. Schedule is

on the last page of the newsletter for the pickups.

4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

FOR MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION ONLY

5 PM

SLOPPY JOES, CHIPS, ICED TEA AND DESSERT PROVIDED

MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO BRING A SALAD TO SHARE

AND BYOB.

THERE WILL BE A CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT AND A

NEW GAME……………”CANDY WALK” THAT EVERYONE

CAN PARTICIPATE IN…………

THERE WILL BE PRIZES AND SURPRISES!

WANTED: VOLUNTEERS TO HELP MAKE THIS

A SUCCESS!

DOT CADY …………..NEEDS YOU !!!!!!!

SIGN UP BY JULY 2ND

Women’s Club

On June 5th

, a group of us went to I-Hop for a get together and

everyone had a nice breakfast.

A few prizes were raffled and 5 members won and it was a good time.

Even if the women’s club is on vacation for the summer our charity

committee gave a donation to Hospice.

Next month we will go to the Village Inn in Zephryhills and all will

meet there at 10am. Look for the sign-up sheet in the clubhouse so

we know how many will be attending.

Marielle

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DISTRAUGHT SENIOR CITIZEN

A distraught senior citizen phoned her doctor’s office. “Is it true that

the medication you prescribed has to be taken for the rest of my life?”

“Yes, I’m afraid so,” the doctor told her.

There was a moment of silence before the senior lady replied, “Just

how serious is my condition? This prescription is marked “NO

REFILLS.”

MIDLIFE CRISIS ENTERTAINMENT

On Thursday, May 23rd, the members of the Association were treated to a great show with

free food. Each table were given 2 large pizza’s with a dish of salad and a piece of cake and

punch and coffee were available. There was more than enough food for everyone and of

course left overs.

The entertainers were Susan & Rubin and Susan’s husband handled the music…The singing

was awesome and they sang continuously from 5:30pm until 7:30pm with no break!

They sang many favorites some of Elvis, Tom Jones, Rightous Brothers, and so many more I

could not even mention….songs of the 50’s, 60’s and some of the 40’s. Susan interacted

with the audience and got people singing along and moving in their chairs to the music.

When Rubin sang, “Unchained Melody” everyone just sat there in amazement of how good

he was. Rubin appeared in a “You Tube” segment and on a variety show like American Idol

and came in 2nd which was hard to believe.

All in all, for those who did not come, you missed a great show and it did not seem like 2

hours when it was all over.

If they appear here in the park again, make sure you come out to see them!

Southfork TOPS

Have you been thinking of shedding some weight for a

healthier and slimmer you? Our “Tops Club” is the place to come to.

TOPS stands for “Take Off Pounds Sensibly.” We are a support group

with help and advice given versus a diet.

We meet on Saturday mornings each week in the clubhouse. Weigh-

in time is between 9:00am to 9:30am followed by a meeting and

program from 9:30 to 10:30am. The support and encouragement we

receive from each other is fantastic. There are also incentives that

include contests and games with prizes.

Come and visit free for the first time with no obligation to join and see

for yourself. The fee to join is $28.00 a year with a weekly fee of a

$1.00 or ($4.00 a month )which helps our little treasury for the

purchasing of charms and bracelet awarded with weight losses.

Stop by to see us and ask questions on Nov 9th

(Carport Sale) at the

pavilion. We will have items to sell along with slightly used clothing!

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July Florida Prayer

Bless this house, oh Lord we cry, Please keep it

cool in mid-July.

Bless the walls where termites dine, And ants and

roaches march in time.

Bless our yard where spiders pass, Fire ant castles in the grass.

Bless the garage, a home to please, Carpenter beetles, ticks and fleas.

Bless the love bugs, two by two, The gnats and mosquitoes that feed

on you.

Millions of creatures that fly or crawl, In Florida, Lord, you've put them

all!

DO YOU KNOW ABOUT 511??????

This is for anyone ready to make a trip or to some of the “snowbirds” getting

ready to travel back North.

Dial 511 from your phone before hitting the road. The service provides real-time

travel information on all interstate highways in Florida, as well as Florida’s

turnpike. 511 lets you know about accidents, road construction, severe weather

conditions or other things that can slow you down. The traffic information is free

on your home phone.

When storms threaten Florida, a call to 511 will let you know before you leave so

you can plan ahead. 511 gives information about road conditions, congestion,

contraflow, suspended tolls and any road closings.

This is statewide information that can be accessed and it may ask which part of

the state do you want to know about. This is all real time reporting.

You can also access this information on the internet by going into:

www.Fl511.com to receive statewide and regional updates. The website

provides much of the same information as the phone call, plus additional

features, including traffic camera’s.

So before leaving on your trip, check out the site before leaving home or while

traveling throughout the state. It’s fast, easy and just a few clicks away.

SOURCE: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

SUMMERTIME DANCE

Thursday, July 18th @7pm

MUSIC FROM THE 50’S, 60’S AND 70’S AND

PERFORMED BY

“Time to Remember”.

Come and dance and enjoy the fun evening.

BRING YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGES AND

SNACKS.

$5.00 PER PERSON .

Let me Do That

Housecleaning ($10 per

hr), Laundry/Ironing,

Painting, Landscaping

($15 per hour), Window

Washing, Snowbird

Peace of Mind,any other

odd jobs. Sherry

Morvatz

C 999-2949, H 437-4782

Let Me Fix That

Car Detailing, Minor

Plumbing Repair, Minor

Electrical Repair, Minor

Structural Repair, Minor

Roof Repair, Ceramic

Tile Installation,

Laminate Floor

Installation, Gutter

Cleaning, Pressure

Washing, Solar Tube

Installation, Skylight

Installation.

Jim Morvatz C 843-222-

2713 H. 437-4782

Need Help Around Your

Home?

Steve Coker is once

again available to do

pressure washing,

seasonal maintenance,

Handyman services,

Yardwork etc.

813-695-0451 or

skjsteve@verizon.net

Pressure Washing

See Andy @Clubhouse

$65.00 per house, $25.00

for Green side only

Avon: Catalogs are

available. Call Tanya or

Bobby 567-7125

tbhahnfl@yahoo.com

Chlorophyll (Body

Healer)

For information, call Bob

& Mable Ianson, 521-

3859.

rlianson@embarqmail.co

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Will rake your lawn @

$5.00 per bag.

Bobby Hahn 567-7125

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Need Help

Reliable and

dependable person to

help with any personal

or domestic needs.

Cooking, Cleaning,

Local Errands, Shopping

etc.

Let me help you make

life simple. Call Linda R.

352-523-0528

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July 2013 Weekly Calendar of Events

Sunday: Church of Your Choice…”May I” card game @6:00pm

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…Bowling @noon

Dble Pinochle @6:00pm

Wednesday: Men’s Golf @7am…Quilting @9am…Bridge @1pm…Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…

Bingo @6:30pm… TRASH PICKUP @AM

Thursday: Men’s Club “Walk 4 Breakfast” @7:30am every 3rd

Thursday… Hand & Foot @9am…Dominoes @1pm

Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm…Men’s Poker @4:30pm…

“Alley” @6:00pm

Friday: Mixed Shuffleboard @9am…Exercise @10:30am…Mixed Poker @noon…Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm

Saturday: “65” game @7pm…Mixed poker @4:45pm…TRASH PICKUP @AM…”TOPS Weight Loss @9am

Special Monthly Events

July 3rd (Wed) Women’s Club (meet at Village Inn @10am)

July 4th (Thur) Members only, 5pm, see write up in this newsletter and sign-up.

July 13th (Sat) BLUE BAG CAN RECYLE PICK @ AM

July 18th (Thur) Music to dance and listen by, 7pm ($5.00 @the door)

July 27th (Sat) BLUE BAG CAN RECYLE PICK @ AM