November 2016

Dates to Remember Presidential Election…………….. Nov. 8

Blood Pressure Check……………Nov. 9

CPR Seminar…………….…………Nov. 11

Ice Cream Social…………………..Nov. 13

HOA Meeting.………………………Nov. 14

Thanksgiving Dinner……………..Nov. 24

Offices Closed..…………………...Nov. 24 & 25

Tropical Haven is proudly owned and managed by Orlando Melbourne International Airport.

A monthly publication of Tropical Haven of Melbourne, Florida

5 Walt Stein 8 Chris Crisler 15 Julia Longo, Rose Gramaglia & Derry Behm 23 Bill Moody 24 Rita Richards 26 Sue Fecteau & Jerry Corder 27 Karen Moldt

28 Marie Dittrich

5 Janice & Richard Hawkins 6 Lois & Dan Keller 16 Judy & Richard Chesley 26 Barbara & Mac Perrin

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We can’t always fit in all the information into the newsletter. This is a reminder to check the bulletin boards at the community center for any updates, cancellations, etc. Since all the snowbirds are returning, please fill out the tie down forms to register for this FREE program. I need over 200 more applications so that we are eligible to begin. Forms are available in the Business Office. On Friday, November 11th at 9a.m., we are hosting a CPR seminar in the library. If we have at least 15 people attend the class, the cost will be $10 per person. Less than that will cost each attendee $20. We will be reviewing CPR techniques, basic first aid as well as using an AED. Please join us. The first HOA Meeting will be held Monday, November 14th at 6:30 p.m. Even if you do not wish to belong the HOA, you can still attend the meetings so you aware of what is happening in the park. All meetings are held in the auditorium. We will again be collecting toys for the Toys for Tots program. As soon as the boxes arrive, you may make donations for girls or boys—or both! Thank you for your contributions. It helps make someone’s holiday brighter. All offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th.

SOCIAL SINGLES

November is a month we remember to be thankful. After Hurricane Matthew, we

are reminded to be thankful everyday.

Our singles lunch this month is changed due to the election. So we will be going to

New England Eatery on November 9th. We will meet at the shuffleboard courts at

12:30 pm.

On November 22nd, we will be lunching at the Village Inn.

From all of us singles, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

If any of you single guys or gals are interested in joining a great bunch of people,

contact Vicki at 614-581-1809. Look forward to getting together with you!

The Sharing Center’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner needs our help. Please join us in sharing needed items at our HOA meeting, including stuffing, instant potatoes, canned cranberry, boxed corn-bread, mayonnaise and canned tuna fish.

Thank you for your continued support!

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Things To Do In November:

Foosaner Art Museum is hosting Jazz Friday on Friday, November 4th at 5:30 p.m. Come out and enjoy the music! Downtown Farmers Market is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The market is located at the intersection of Rt. 192 and US 1. They offer fresh foods, candles, jewelry, organic dog treats, and more. On November 8 Falcon 9—Space X is planning to launch a communications satellite into orbit. The date is subject to change due to weather. Come celebrate our wonderful country with the America, the Beautiful Concert at the Melbourne Auditorium is on November 9th and 10th at 7:30pm. For more information please call:321- 724-0555 or go online at http://www.melbournemunicipalband.org

November 11, 12 & 13th, starting at 9 a.m., there is a Native Rhythms Festival at Wickham Park. Admission is free with music, performers, and artists influenced by native American culture.

On November 12, the first annual food and wine event will be Downtown Melbourne. This event starts at 5:30 pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.melbournefoodandwine.com. All attendees will enjoy food and wine from the restaurants and local vendors. Cheers!

A Senior Expo will be held November 18th starting at 10 am at The Avenues in Viera. The expo features everything you ever wanted to know about senior housing, services, home care, insurance providers, etc.

On Small Business Saturday Art More Place will be hosting a Holiday Art Market. Don't miss this great opportunity to give back to your local economy and get your Christmas Shopping done. There will be door prizes !!! On November 29th, Kenny G will be performing at the King Center, in Melbourne. To purchase tickets, please call 321-242-2219.

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Hello to all our Tropical Haven family, friends and neighbors, It was so good to hear that we were blessed during hurricane. There was damage in the park according to the reports that I heard, but it was minor in comparison to what it could have been. Let us all pray for those who were not as fortunate in areas hit hard by the storm and who are recovering from the devastation. The snowbirds are starting to head south so things will be booming in the park once again. Do hope that all the journeys will be safe ones. We look forward to meeting our new residents. On Sunday November 13, the country/bluegrass music will begin in the hall at 1:30 to 3:30PM.. If you play a musical instrument, sing or just want to listen, please feel free to stop by. We also have it on Wednesdays in the library from 1 to 3PM. All are welcome. We will look forward to seeing many of you at our first Homeowners meeting on November 14th. Please plan to attend. Remember if you are not yet a HOA member you can join for just $1 per year at the meeting. Let's strive for 100% membership this year! Where else can you go for fun, entertainment and food for just a dollar? Also this is a great way to get to know the other residents. At this meeting we honor our veterans so if you are a veteran or know a veteran, plan to be there. We are starting to collect items suitable for selling at the December 3rd flea market, so if you have something, please drop it off in the hallway near the backdoor. Remember PLEASE no TVS, computers, sofabeds, or mattresses. Thank you! Our first flea market meeting is in the social room Monday, November 7, 2016 from 10 - 11 AM. We welcome newcomers who would like to become involved. I had a call from Ted Brockett who unfortunately had a fall and will not be back as early this year, but he wanted everyone to know that the Bocce court is there for your use. Please just rake the court after using it so it's ready for someone else. There should be a set of Bocce balls for your use there. If not, please let Kate know. I hear that other activities are beginning once again. Someone told me that Roger Haney at a recent shuffleboard tournament made pro! Congratulations Roger. We have ready a volunteer plaque that we will be unveiling at the meeting. It will replace the certificates that were previously in the hall. Many thanks to Wayne Shaffer for making the wood plaque and putting it together with the name plaques. I think everyone will be very proud to see it hanging in the hallway. Once we are all back, we'll work again on getting the military base pictures all framed and hung in the library as we spoke about last year. We look forward to any suggestions that you may have regarding things that we could do in the park for the residents benefit. Don't forget our annual Thanksgiving dinner! I don't know how they do it, but they have the best turkey dinner. Hope to see you all there! I know we'll be there.If you didn't absentee vote before heading south or if you are a resident of Florida, remember to vote on November 8th. Looking forward to seeing everyone again!

Bev G

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TRASH PICK-UP SCHEDULE

Monday—Regular and Yard Trash Wednesday—Recycle

Thursday—Regular Trash Call 321-723-4455 with any

questions.

Tropical Haven

1205 Eddie Allen Road Melbourne, FL 32901 Phone: 321.674.5792

Fax: 321.674.5795 Office Hours: Mon. to Fri. 8am to

4pm or visit us online at: TropicalHavenMelbourne.com

Like History?

Tropical Haven Civil War Roundtable

We are forming a Civil War discussion group for people of all levels of expertise. All you need to be is interested. There will be an organizational meeting on Thursday, November 17th at 6:30 pm in the social room. After the meeting, there will be a presentation about the events of July 3, 1863, on the “other half” of Pickett’s charge—the cavalry action east of Gettysburg. Come and join us. It is exercise for your mind! If you need additional information, contact Bill at 723-3533.

Mark your calendar! Tropical Haven’s Mini-Flea Market Day will take place from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Saturday, December 3rd. Donations are be-ing accepted until Nov. 28th at the rear en-trance of the hallway. Thank you to all that have already participated. Please keep in mind TV’s, computers, printers, copiers and mattresses are not accepted. Please call the Front Office to schedule a large item pick-up. Join us Nov. 14th at the HOA meeting, or Nov. 16th and 17th from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on the front porch to re-serve a table. The cost is $7 per table, and payment is due at time of reservation.