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Find this issue and more at: www.avenburylakes.com June 2018

BREEZE

SPECIAL DATES

5th AMEN 10:00 AM

6th Blood Pressure Reading 9:45 AM

7th Book Club 10:30 AM

7th Quilt Club 1:00 PM

7th Pickleball Intro 6:30 PM

8th Travel Club 11:00 AM

10th Summer Concert 7:00 PM

13th Coffee by Pool 11:00 AM

14th Breakfast Forum 9:30 AM

14th LOL Salad Potluck 12:00 PM

15th POETS/Men’s Club 11:30 AM

17th Father’s Day

21st Quilt Club 1:00 PM

23rd City-Wide Sale 9:00 AM

23rd Cheeseburger Party 6:00 PM

25th Volunteer Meeting 6:30 PM

28th Diners Club 6:00 PM

REGULAR EVENTS

M Bible Study 10:30 AM

M Yoga 1:00 PM

M Duplicate Bridge 7:00 PM

M H2O Volleyball 7:00 PM

M, W, F Stretch & Tone 9:00 AM

T Samba 1:00 PM

T Pickleball (COED) 6:30 PM

T Pinochle 7:00 PM

T & Th Walking Club 7:30 AM

T & Th Walking (inside) 9:00 AM

T & Th H2O Aerobics 9:30 AM

T & Th H2O Aerobics 6:30 PM

W Ping Pong 10:15 AM

W & F Silver Sneakers 1:00 PM

W Mah Jongg 7:00 PM

W H2O Volleyball 7:30 PM

Th Ping Pong 11:00 AM

Th Bridge 1:00 PM

Th Canasta 1:00 PM

Th Poker 7:00 PM

F Pickleball (Women) 10:00 AM

F Bocce Ball 6:30 PM

Sa Walking (inside) 9:00 AM

Sa Pickleball (COED) 10:00 AM

Sa H2O Aerobics 11:00 AM

Book Club

The Avenbury Book Club will meet at the Lodge on June 7th at

10:30 AM to discuss The Summer Before the War by

Helen Simonson. This book is set in the small village of Rye,

England, the summer before the beginning of World War I. It is a subtle romance novel, a look at the manners and morals of life in

Edwardian England, and a character study of the people of the town as the

stark realities of trench warfare and the terrible toll of the Great War

change lives forever. The book for July 5th is The Tuscan Child by Rhys Bowen.

Learn How To Play Pickleball

Thursday, June 7th at 6:30 PM!

Pickleball is a fun game played on half of a tennis court

with a paddle about twice the size of a ping pong paddle

and a hollow plastic ball about the size of a baseball. Each

team has two players. There is much less running than in tennis, and many

people are still playing well into their eighties. We would love to introduce

this game to more of our residents. On Thursday, June 7th at 6:30 PM there will be a good opportunity to learn

how to play pickleball. We will have experienced players teaching how to

play this fun game, including: the basic rules, how to score, how to serve the

ball, and how to volley. Currently, there are three scheduled times each week to play at Avenbury

Lakes:

Tuesdays at 6:30 PM Fridays at 10 AM (ladies only) Saturdays at 10 AM If we can add more players, we will try to add another regular play time to

the above schedule. Balls and paddles are provided, so there is no cost to

you. If you can not make the June 7th event, please come to any of our regu-

lar playdates. New players are always welcome! If there is rain on June 7th, June 14th will be the make-up date at the same

time (6:30 PM)

Pickleball

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The Men’s Investment Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 10 AM to

11:30 AM. We talk about the stock market, compare stocks, and buy and sell stocks.

If you have an interest in learning about better investing or have some expertise to

share, you would enjoy this club. A special benefit all members receive this year is a tool called Manifest

Investing that they can use with the club and even with their own portfolios.

If you’re interested in learning more about this club, please call Gene Braden at 440-242-1296 or feel

free to attend any of our meetings as our guest.

The Monday morning Bible Study is Alive and Well! We had a wonderful Guest speaker

last month, Dr. Hugo Gomez, who has connected us with a Health and Educational

Christian Mission in Guatemala. We were able to help the Training Center for Women

by providing a donation of yarn. It is exciting to be connected to a World Mission.

Please join us on Monday mornings at 10:30 AM until Noon, in the Lodge, as we continue the “Study of

Romans” throughout the Summer. Contact Phyllis Barrett with any questions at

440-465-5312. Hope to see you there!

Bible Study

Travel Club

JUNE SUMMER CONCERT

“Like a pint of Guinness in a room full of Miller Light, Jim Gill stands out

among Ohio singer/songwriters.” – Medina Gazette Please join your Avenbury neighbors at 7 PM on Sunday, June 10th at the outdoor pool to

enjoy the rich, mellow sounds of Jim Gill. “His songs, based on life experiences, are sensitive,

funny and musically engaging”. – Tom Fleming – Huntington Wood House Concerts. He plays

both six and twelve string guitar, as well as the harmonica. “Jim Gill brings a bright new voice to the Ohio music scene.…whether he’s delivering hard

hitting tunes about the world around us, or heartfelt personal ballads. He’s a captivating

performer, so don’t miss a chance to see Jim Gill in concert.”—John Soeder, Cleveland Plain

Dealer If the weather does not cooperate, the concert will be moved indoors at the Lodge. Please sign

up in the book at the Lodge, and mark your calendars. Bring your neighbors and your favorite

beverage, if you like, and join us for a great concert. Sponsored by the Avenbury Lakes Commu-

nity Fund, so no charge to attend. Also save the dates Sunday, July 15th and Sunday, August 12th for summer concerts at 7 PM.

The Travel Club will meet on Friday, June 8th at 11 AM in the Lodge Library. We will

review details of our upcoming “Windy City” Chicago – Part II tour for August 27th-30th,

and our mid-week break at The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake for October 2nd-4th. Fliers

for the trips are available on the Lodge Bulletin Board table and the Avenbury website.

Remember that all trips are open to your families and friends. Residents and guests

should (1) enroll for the trips with the sponsoring tour companies and (2) add their

names to the sign-up sheets provided in the Lodge Activity Book.

AMEN

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City-Wide Garage Sale

Breakfast Forum

The Annual Ladies of the Lake Salad Potluck Luncheon will be held on

Thursday, June 14th at Noon at the Lodge. Bring your favorite salad to share with

your friends. Ice tea, coffee, and dessert will be provided. Reserve your spot in the

Activity Book - cost is only $1 which covers the cost of paper goods. All ladies of

Avenbury Lakes are invited to join us. Questions? Call Jean Wynne at 695-1155.

Join us Thursday, June 14th, at Perkins Restaurant for breakfast when our guest will

be author Sherry Spenzer. She is a life-long Avon Laker with a passion for writing and

researching Avon Lake History. Sherry will be sharing stories from her recent book,

“Socialites and Scofflaws – Avon Lake’s Past”, published in August 2016, with all pro-

ceeds from sales of the book going to Heritage Avon Lake, the city’s historical society.

She is a regular contributor to the organization’s quarterly newsletter on historic topics ranging from

bootleggers, to tramps, to origins of local street names. Her favorite Avon Lake historic spot is the Avon

Lake Cemetery, which she has been researching for over 16 years, and where she has been giving

October tours for 3 years. She is currently involved in the Avon Lake Bicentennial Planning Committee,

and is looking forward to the July 4th, 2018 release of her next book in celebration of the event.

Breakfast is at Perkins Restaurant on Chester Rd. in Avon at 9:30 AM. Please sign up in the Activity

Book and pay $1 prior to the event. Seating is limited to 52, there will be a “wait list” available. If you

cannot attend, please cancel your reserved spot so that someone on the “wait list” can attend. If there is

a “wait list”, please do not pay until you are notified that there were cancellations and that you are able

to attend. Questions? Contact Jean Sexton at 440-670-0362.

Coffee by the Pool

The Avenbury community will take part in the Aunt Teak and Uncle Junk Avon

City-wide Garage Sale this year. We will be participating on Saturday, June 23rd,

starting at 9 AM until 4 PM (or until you decide to pack up and leave). You will need

to bring your own table and chairs. The Gazebo can be used, and will be on a first-

come, first-served basis. Tables are to be set up in the grass along the gravel walk from the tennis court

parking lot to the Gazebo. Please do not put your table on the walkway.

Just a reminder that you can still sign-up for the Coffee by the Pool to be held on

Wednesday, June 13th, at 11 AM. We will be serving coffee and tea by the pool along

with fruit and baked goods! The cost is $2 and you can sign up until June 10th.

If it rains, the event will be held indoors.

LOL Salad Potluck

We need YOU– Please volunteer!

We would like to take this time to thank our current and past volunteers for donating

their time and talents to the Avenbury Lakes community. Your efforts do not go unno-

ticed and are much appreciated!

There are many opportunities to volunteer here at Avenbury Lakes! It is a great way to

meet your neighbors and make a difference in your community. If you are interested in

becoming a committee member, please fill out the form enclosed in this issue of the

Breeze and return to the Info. Center by June 15th.

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Diners Club

On Saturday, June 23rd our poolside parties are about to kick off with our

Cheeseburger in Paradise Cookout. The party will begin at 6 PM. We will be

serving hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, fresh fruit salad and dessert. Lemonade and

water will also be provided. From 7 PM until 9 PM we will be entertained by "Island Jeff" who will be

playing music from Jimmy Buffet, Harry Belafonte and the Beach Boys on his steel drum. Remember:

the party will take place rain or shine. So, put on your island clothes, sit back and relax with the drink

of your choice and listen or dance to the music as "Island Jeff" takes you away to the islands to start off

our summer season. Hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, please contact Mary Lou McMahon at 440-937-6423.

Cheeseburger In Paradise Cookout

On Saturday July 14th, we will have our Country Western BBQ. The event will start

at 6 PM. The menu will be BBQ St. Louis Style Ribs, BBQ chicken thighs, baked

beans, potato salad, fresh fruit salad, mini cornbread loaves and your choice of

peach or blackberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream. The cost per person will be $13. There will be Country Western music to either dance or listen to. There will also be games and a trivia

contest. So, get your western gear on, your beverage of choice and sit back and get ready to have a good

time! Please sign up in the Activity Book. Because this is a catered event, please pay prior to July 1st so

that we can give Novotny Catering a final head count. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Lou McMahon at 937-6423.

Cheeseheads will celebrate when the DINERS CLUB heads to MELT BAR and

GRILLED in Avon, located at 34526 Detroit Rd, just around the corner from Avenbury

Lakes. Bring your appetite at 6 PM on Thursday, June 28th. Sign up at the Lodge in the

Activity Book. Deadline for signups is Friday, June 14th.

Thank you. Frank Caruso, host.

Country Western BBQ

Join us on Friday, July 20th at 3:30 PM for afternoon BINGO! We will not be charging

the dollar sign-up fee but you will still have to buy your playing cards, so bring your

dollar bills and feel free to bring your own refreshments. The doors will open at 3 PM.

There is a sign-up sheet in the Activity Book at the Lodge.

BINGO

Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 15th at 7 PM – when Grady – Miller, an Americana

Blues Duo will be performing for our Summer Concert Series!

Cathy Miller Grady is a songwriter, vocalist and fiddler with a wide range of styles. Michael

Grady is an award-winning, accomplished singer/songwriter and guitarist. Together, they

create a powerful blend of styles, moving from folk, rock and blues to country and Irish fid-

dling.

Please sign up in the book at the Lodge. Concerts are free of charge as they are sponsored by the Com-

munity Fund. Bring your neighbors and your favorite beverage and enjoy the shows.

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Directory

Changes

NEW RESIDENTS:

Nancy & Lester

Henderson

1960 Buckingham Drive

Cell: 440-554-2954

Email:

nancyhender@gmail.com

CURRENT

RESIDENT

CHANGES:

Anthony Coletto

1983 Buckingham Drive

Cell: 440-653-3167

Email: absaac@aol.com

Mary Firis

Home: 440-937-9377

Joan Moorhead

Home: 440-695-0362

William & Donna

Nordgren

Email: the catscra-

dle@icloud.com

Wayne & Gail

Vidovich

1912 Pembrooke Lane

Home Phone: 440-695-

8742

Tom & Amy Weiss

Remove Home Phone:

440-937-9377

Landscape News

Plant Hints We’re all hoping that finally we will have some warm,

sunny weather so we can plant flowers without worries of

a night frost. The grass is a beautiful green color from the

rains we’ve had. The rains have also encouraged weeds in the flower beds

around our homes. Try to pull out the weeds when they are small and not yet

established. If you want to grow some scented flowers, consider Agastoche

‘Blue Boa’, Petunia ‘Rainmaster’, Lavender ‘Big Time Blue’, Phlox ‘Peacock

White’, Dianthus ‘Old Square Eyes’ and Sweet Alyssum ‘Benthamii’. Plant

some Sedum, Purple coneflowers, Joe-Pyeweed, Black-eyed Susan and Zinni-

as. This will help migrating Monarch butterflies in August and September.

Pinch back Chrysanthemums by one inch this month and continue every two

weeks until the end of July to encourage branching and more flowers. If you

have Mugo pines, pinch their candles in half to keep the bush compact. Garden Hints Once our weather stays warm it’s time to plant tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers

and eggplants. After putting down some organic matter and some 5-10-5 or 10

-10-10 fertilizer, plant your seedlings at the same level they grew in pots, late

in the day or on a cloudy morning. Tomatoes are an exception and should be

planted deep without covering the foliage. Thin out seedlings of earlier plant-

ed vegetables to give them room to develop. Newly planted vegetable plants

need up to two inches of water a week if it doesn’t rain.

A compost pile can be developed by using the cut-up plant material, if not dis-

eased, from your plots. Dried leaves, coffee grounds and shredded paper

(black and white only) can also be added to the compost pile. www’SelectSeeds’.com; ‘Gardening in Ohio’ by Denny McKeown; ‘Crockett’s

Victory Garden’ by James Underwood Crockett; GardenGatemagazine.com|

TICKS AT AVENBURY LAKES

TICKS: Avenbury Lakes is an active adult community with lots of folks

enjoying the outdoors and walking their dogs. Unfortunately, especially this

time of year that means we may come in contact with ticks. Here is some information you can use to minimize your exposure:

Ticks crawl up. They do not fly, jump or drop down from trees.

Ticks attach on lower extremities, shoes or clothing and crawl upwards.

They like to climb under clothing, biting in hard-to-see places.

Pets can be treated with tick repellant, especially those who live outside

and inside.

You can make your own clothing more repellant with available sprays and

lotions.

Stay in the middle of trails avoiding high grasses and leaf litter.

Check your body and your pet’s body for ticks after walking in tick habitat

and remove them right away.

Wear light colored pants so the ticks can be more easily seen.

We share this land with all types of creatures and sometimes we need to take

extra precautions around them. For more information on this topic, visit

www.tickencounter.org.

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Tech Nites were very successful this year!!

50 people attended & learned more about their devices!

Our next session will begin in the Fall.

Many thanks to the committee for their efforts:

Louana Dickey, Judy Rankin, Mary Alice Novak, Joan Majewski,

Ron Rochester, and Jeanne Sweeney.

Have a wonderful summer, Sue Rochester

Thanks to the Neighborhood Social Committee

for another job well done. You are so wonderful

to work with! I hope you all will join me in

September to plan our next social. Committee

bakers created great desserts, and as usual

Avenbury neighbors out did themselves

providing wonderful appetizers.

Again, thank you loyal committee members:

Jenny Drahuschak, Carl & Bonnie Kitral,

Tom & Nancy Kupec, Carol Mills,

Mel & Deana Roberts, Sandra Shumway &

Winnie Walter, and Marty & Jean Wynne. ~Barb Valgora~

Sandy St Aubyn, Judy Rankin and I would like to

thank our committee for all their help in making

the Kentucky Derby a success! Thank you to

Sharon Svec, Maureen Stender and Nancy Linonis

for selling Avenbury tickets and

Mary Lou McMahon for selling Derby tickets.

Also, Lanny Dey for helping Sandy with the

Payouts, and to Mike Teichman and Rocco Surace

for handling the races. Thank you to

Mary Ann Hassel, Jeanne Moser, Joan Moorhead,

Joanne Teichman and Kay Hogan for helping with

the dinner.

And a special thanks to Mike Teichman for

washing dishes. It was above and beyond the call

of duty. Congratulations to Nancy Linonis for

creating the best hat at the party.

Thanks again.

~Mary Sterricker~

Outdoor Pool Deck Clean-Up Crew: A special

THANK YOU to the residents and staff who

helped get the outdoor pool deck ready for the

season! You all did a wonderful job, and your

efforts are greatly appreciated!

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Community Manager Update

Earth Day Metal Recycling Event: This year we collected 1,695 pounds of metal, diverting items

away from landfills and reducing the need to mine for virgin resources. We also collected $202.04 for

the Community Fund. Thank you to all those who participated, especially Sandra Shumway and

Lenny Evans!!! Start saving now for next year’s event!! Trespassers: If you see unauthorized people on the property, for example in the Wetlands or fishing

at the pond, please contact the Avon Police Department and report it immediately. They will send

an officer out and check ID’s. They get a warning the first time and their name is placed on a list.

Tickets are issued for repeat offenses. Additionally, let us know at the Information Center. Remem-

ber that your guests are welcome to use AL amenities but you must accompany them. Property Inspection notices: For those who received a letter earlier in the year requesting you to re-

move items from common area beds, the time frame is closing. Please remove all common area items

by the end of the month and let us know at the Information Center so we can update your folder. Cambria Suites: If you are hosting summer or Holiday visitors, remember that Cambria offers a

10% discount for Avenbury Lakes residents and their visitors. Make sure you mention Avenbury

when making reservations (440-695-1270). There is also a link on the AvenburyLakes.com website. Brightview News: The 2018 Mow Schedule is posted on the website and on the Bulletin Board at the

Lodge. Feel free to call the Info Center with any questions or complaints. Remember the schedule

is subject to change based on the weather. Pruning will be on going this month. Street Work: Seal Coating will take place on 6/4, 6/5, 6/6 and 6/11. Work will be done on those

streets that were replaced last year, including driveways, and on the Shakespeare walking path.

All those affected will receive flyers with specific instructions the week of 5/28/18. Residents are

asked to avoid seal coated areas for 24 hours. Information will be on the website and available at

the Info Center. Roof Replacements: Per our contractor Final Touch, roof replacements began on 5/29/2018 at the

Northwestern end of Langford and will continue on that street until the entire west side is com-

plete. Roof replacements will continue through the summer moving onto Worthington and most of

Manchester. Residents affected will receive flyers with specific instructions the week before work

begins. Please stay away from work areas while the crews are on the property. Updates will be post-

ed to the website and residents can call the Info Center with any questions or concerns. Thank You: Phyllis Neidhardt has donated a set of Landscaping books to Avenbury Lakes residents.

The books are located at the Info Center in the bookshelf. Feel free to come in and take a look!!

Thank You, Phyllis!!!

If you look to the far left of the picture of the Outdoor Pool Deck Clean-Up Crew, you will notice a

young man, this is Lenny’s son, Logan. Logan has been hired to help out part-time for the summer

around the community by painting mailboxes and assisting Lenny in day-to-day tasks. If you see

him, be sure to say “Hi”.

You never know what type of wildlife you’ll find while

exploring the Avenbury Lakes community!

This Snapping Turtle was found in the

Baringer’s back yard!

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Avenbury Lakes Lodge 35400 Middleton Avon, OH 44011

Phone: 440-937-9387 www.avenburylakes.com

Questions? Comments? Contact:

Rachel Norris Lodge Administrator

avenburylakeslodge@gmail.com Lodge Office Hours: M - F 9 AM - 2 PM

Lodge hours for residents: M - Th 9 AM - 10 PM

F - Sa 9 AM - 8 PM Su 12 PM - 8 PM

Fitness Room Hours: Su - Sa 5 AM - 12 AM

Breeze Editor/Publisher: Rachel Norris

Lodge Administrator Many thanks to

Bob Penick and Donna Peters Proofreaders

Emergency Maintenance After Hours

440-937-2800

Medical Emergency: call 911

1st Mary Sterricker, Elizabeth Vince; 4th Matt Menner; 5th Doris Moloney,

Bob Ostrander; 6th Ivana (Yvonne) Rose; 7th Andy Haiduck, Ruth Kroll,

Jim Lally, Donna Scarbrough, Michael Trigiani; 8th Dorothy Visnich;

9th William Elliott; 10th Mary H. Duhigg, Sara Rodriguez; 12th Claire

Chase, Judi DeVries, Joan Majewski, Bob Peter; 13th Lee Ann Curry,

Mary Dunbar, Barb Himebauch, Nancy Huang; 14th Gene Cole,

Kathy Douzos; 15th Paul Neumann, Ruth Oleksiak; 17th Jean Tremblay;

19th Mabel Johnson; 21st Maria (Dory) Grooff, Susan Luck, Helen Roessler;

22nd Larry Pleischl, Linda Vencel; 23rd Bob Christie, Jerry Nowak;

24th Joanne Klaus, Mary Joan (M.J.) Mylen; 25th Pat Hoffman;

27th Nancy Brenstuhl, Dianne Rozek; 29th Mary Lou McMahon and

30th Judi Wagner.

Avenbury Lakes Homeowners Association

Information Center 2122 Southampton Lane

Avon OH 44011 Debra Bryan

Community Manager Joi Kime

Administrative Assistant avenburybusinessoffice@gmail.com

Information Center Hours:

M - F 9 AM - 2 PM Evening hours by appointment.

Call 440-937-9441 Fax: 440-937-9452

4th Anne & Kent Nehoda; 7th Marge & Bill Kavula;

8th Cheryl & Thomas Courtney; 13th Betty & Gene Cole;

16th Mary Ann & Frank Konya, Ginny & Robert Mazurak;

19th Mary & Jim Firis, Mary Ann & Jim Hassel;

20th Marilyn & Jerry Martau, Adele & Don Wheeler;

23rd Karen & Bob Ostrander; 24th Susan & Mike Kirwan,

Christie & Steven McNett; 27th Monica & Wade Hinds,

Ruth & Doug Skillicorn and 28th Sandra Shumway & Winifred Walter.

Answers : 1. The letter “M”. 2. The spare tire. 3.A glove. 4. A plate. 5. Fire.

1. What can be seen once in a minute, twice in a mo-

ment and never in a thousand years?

2. Which tire doesn't move when a car turns right?

3. I'm not alive, but I have 5 fingers. What am I?

4. People buy me to eat, but don’t eat me. What am I?

5. Feed me, and it will give me life. But give me a drink

and I will die. What am I?