may 2016 – volume xi, issue 5 - walden woods...

V o l u m e X I , I s s u e 5 — W a l d e n W o o d s S u n s h i n e G a z e t t e — P a g e | 1

May 2016 – Volume XI, Issue 5

Walden Woods Ltd.

We’re finally back home in the renovated clubhousefor good. Small things have yet to be worked outand there are a few things to adjust to, but here weare! It’s a beautiful clubhouse that’s well furnishedand decorated.

Time to get to work. There is not a lot planned forthe next few months — I think February and Marchwore all of us out.

We are planning a Mother’s Day dance, an icecream social, Ltd Dining, and a Memorial Dayservice and cookout for May. June brings us a WiskCard game, and Father’s Day cookout. On July 4th

we’ll celebrate with a pool party and cookout.August is break time. Watch for flyers to see if wethrow in a surprise event —depending on the moodand volunteers.

In the fall we are planning a “Catch the Ace.” This isa new activity that was just presented to me andsounds like fun.

Most of the snowbirds have left us for the summerbut we’re still here, so again watch for the flyersand READ them. Our poster board is located way inthe back hallway by our library. We will try to postthe events in the clubhouse but the signup sheetsare in the back on the bulletin board. We’ll make itwork.

Our library shelving is much smaller so there will befewer books than in the past. Another thing we willwork through. We hope to make more use out ofthe stage in the fall as many ideas have beenpassed around. I’d like to take this time to thank allthe many volunteers we’ve had; from all thesnowbirds that have left, to our volunteers that arehere year around. Thanks again!

Ann [email protected]

Walden Woods North

WOW! Where has the year gone?? It’s alreadyMay and it is getting very quiet in theneighborhood. Our northern friends are slowlyleaving to head back to the cool north. We willmiss them all throughout the summer.

Activities are slowing down too. We were reallysorry to have to cancel the Citrus CountyBlessings Dinner last month. Maybe it will gobetter if we reschedule it for the Fall. We do thankeveryone who contributed supplies to the donationbox. You are good people.

We did have our Spaghetti Dinner and the new“Build Your Own Burger Bar” which were wellattended. At this time we have a Taco dayscheduled for May and are working on somethingfor Mother’s Day and for a joint venture with theLimited on Memorial Day. Keep your eyes out forfurther information on the bulletin boards.

The monthly breakfast has been discontinued untilSeptember but we will be holding Coffee andDonuts meetings the 1st and 3rd Saturday eachmonth.

A beautiful quilt has been donated to the SocialClub by Ron and Joyce Hesketh. We are lookinginto the possibility of raffling it off in the nearfuture. There will be more information about it at alater date.

We hope everyone will enjoy their summer.

Donna Faulkner, [email protected]

The Social Scene


Table of Contents Advertiser’s Index

Anniversaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5B’s Buzzzzzzzzzz. . . . . . . . . . . 6Birthdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Comedy Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Events “At a Glance” . . . . . . . . 15Event Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Event Flyers – Ltd . . . . . . . . . . 14Fall Raffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Helpful Reminders from Sun . . 7Homeless Vets Updates . . . . . 9 & 14Ltd HOA President. . . . . . . . . . 10May Luncheon . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Message from Bob DiFiore . . . 10North HOA President . . . . . . . . . 11Notes from the Editor. . . . . . . . . 7Pet of the Month . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Social Clubs Events Ltd & North 4Social Scene – LTD & North. . . . FPTech Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

AAA Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5All Styles Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . 8American Mobile Home Sales . . 13Angels’s Heaven on Earth . . . . . 13Atlas Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Chaz Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Citrus Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . 11Facials, Etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Fitzy Girl Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . 4Fixed Rite Home Services . . . . 4Frank's Carpet Cleaning. . . . . . 8G & R Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Homosassa Storage . . . . . . . . . 12Homosassa Tire & Auto Repair . 5Memories Collectables & Gifts. 6Pearson Golf Cart Repair . . . . . 3Slater Pressure Wash & Clean . 8Sweet Swing Golf . . . . . . . . . . . 9Weaver Computer Works. . . . . . 3Whiting Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . 8


LTD SOCIAL CLUBSCHEDULED MAY EVENTS

May 7 Mother’s Day Dinner/Dance 6:00PM10 HOA Meeting 7:00PM15 Ice Cream Social 2:00PM18 Pot Luck 5:00PM20 Comedy Night 7:00PM26 Super Bingo 7:00PM30 Memorial Day Service

& Cookout 11:00AM

And… Looking ahead

June 11 Wisk Card Game 12:00PM15 Pot Luck 5:00PM19 Father’s Day Cookout 12:00PM27 Ltd Dining 5:00PM30 Super Bingo 7:00PM

July 4 Cookout pool party w/games 12:00PM20 Pot Luck 5:00PM26 Ltd Dining 5:00PM28 Super Bingo 7:00PM

Aug 17 Pot Luck 5:00PM25 Super Bingo 7:00PM30 Ltd Dining 5:00PM

SPECIAL NOTICE: For the months of June, July andAugust the social club coffee and meeting will be held onthe first Monday of the month only.

NORTH SOCIAL CLUBSCHEDULED MAY EVENTS

May 7 Coffee & Donuts 8:30AMMay 14 Coffee & Donuts 8:30AMMay 26 Taco Bar 5:00PM

SPECIAL NOTICE: THE TASTE OF WALDENWOODS/POTLUCK ON THE NORTH SIDE WILLNOW BE HELD AT 5:00 ON THE FIRSTWEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH TO AVOIDCONFUSION AND BE CONSISTENT WITH THETIME OF OTHER EVENTS ON THE NORTH SIDE.


May Birthdays

1 Elaine Matthews

1 Elizabeth Tholin

3 Frank Nadolny

5 Pat Pewarski

6 Robert Firminger

8 Joyce Heard

9 Terry Collins

9 Gail English

9 William Messina

10 Dennis Walker

11 Ken Carpenter

11 Ann Pearson

12 Bunny Morrill

14 Dan Leandro

14 David Schuff

15 Shirley Button

15 Wayne Meyers

17 Shirley Benninger

17 Richard Hall

17 Milton (Ed) Miller

18 Dick English

20 Shirley Guelich

20 Garry Niel

24 Pat Becker

24 Judy Hahnenberg

24 Ralph Haynes

24 Rose Russell

25 Phil Leek

25 Pia Martin

27 Donna Faulkner

27 Bob Russell

28 Linda Jackson

28 Ed OBerg

29 Cynthia Gustafson

29 Suzanne Kassay

29 Grace Kehoe

29 Darlene Portocarrero

29 Cheryl Rehberg

30 Glenn Ackerman

31 Evette Niel

31 Ben Sullivan

May Anniversaries

2 Pam & Rich Miller

2 Lynn & Robert Moore

7 Irene & Joseph Kopin

7 Bob & Pia Martin

8 Holly & Nick Fleischer

9 Barb & Lou Mackanos

16 Amalia & Fernando Valdes

17 Bill & Patty Belt

18 Jim & Pat Cleary

18 Ann & Chuck Niver

19 Marje & Ron Overholt

20 Lester & Shirley Shank

23 Edward & Sally Carroll

25 Bobbie & Tom Paganinni

26 Doug & Marcia Campbell

26 Ann & Phil Leek

27 Cindy & Richard Powers

29 Gary & Marge Thompson

30 John & Kim Pauley

If you find an error in a Name, Address, phone #, birthdate, or anniversary, please email Doug Campbell at [email protected]


Happy May ! It’s hard to believe that residents are leavingalready to head North. It’s been a pleasure to meet a lot ofyou that I didn’t have a chance to meet last year. I enjoytalking the early birds as they walk their dogs while I’m on mylong commute to work !! I finally remembered to get sometreats for the dogs. What a great way to start my day!

I know some of you are discouraged that not all the issueshave been tended to at the LTD Clubhouse. I know thebiggest concern was the ladies room, I’m happy to say, therepairs room are completed. I am working on getting acouple more bookshelves for the Library and some otherthings, please be patient for a little longer. I have to workwith the vendors to get them here, it is not always an easytask. Just because you don’t see action, doesn’t mean it isn’tin the works. If you have any questions, please let me know.

I would like to give a big shout out to Terrie Lance. She hasnot only done a terrific job doing her work, but has done herbest to be maintenance also. She has had to step out of thebox and do things she has never done. We’re very lucky tohave her as part of our Team. I’m very proud of her. Thankyou Terrie. Mark is back to work as of April 21st. He wasmissed and we are very glad to have him back.

New street lights have been installed on the corner ofCastlewood and Amesbury and on the corner of Wiltshire andAmesbury. We will be working on a solution for the lightingissue in the Estates as soon as we can.

Thank you to all of you who have brought in your driver’s

licenses and Resident Information Sheets. Rememberwe need your licenses to keep our 55+ status and theinfo sheets so we have up to date info.

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Take a few minutes to look at the beautiful picturescolored by the Coloring in Fellowship group.People think they are just “coloring”, but when yousee these pictures you will see that some of themcan take hours and are beautiful enough to hangon the wall. I plan on taking a lunch hour everyonce in a while and joining them. Remember allare welcome, men and women.

My current RVP (Kathy Neasham) will be leavingSun at the end of April. I had the pleasure ofmeeting the new RVP (Megan Bunting) this week.We had a really nice visit and I look forward toworking with her.

Belinda “aka” B

May Luncheon

Will be held on April 10th, 2016 at

Kally K’s Restaurant3383 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606Phone:(352) 683-1364

Meet at the Restaurant at 12:00 noon

Signup sheet is available at the Ltd Cluchouse.

Hope to see you all there. Any questions call :Pat @ 382-1235


Helpful Reminders from your Community Manager “B”

Most are just common sense but sometimes we all need to be reminded.

It has been brought to my attention that some residents have rain barrels outside their homes. If you do, please find away to cover them, they are becoming a haven for nasty mosquitoes. I appreciate why you have them, but themosquitoes are affecting the community and your neighbors.

I have noticed a lot of vehicles parking on the side of the streets during the day. Temporary street parking ispermitted, but not meant for you to park there all day long, every day. If you do not have enough room in yourcarport you may need to do something to make room. Carports are made for parking cars. We need the streetsclear in case of emergencies. If the emergency vehicles can’t get through, this is a real problem that could affecteach and every one of us.

PLEASE make sure you shower before going into the pools. We have had problems lately with the pool filters gettingclogged due to tanning lotion. If the filters are clogged they can’t work properly and the pool will be cloudy. It takesquite a bit of time to get the water cleared up. Please do your part in keeping our pools looking beautiful.

It is time to get things looking good after the winter months. Lawns and weeds are growing rapidly. Please make sureyou are staying on top of these things. It can get away from you quickly and then the complaints from others startmaking their way to the office. Also, make sure you have arrangements made for lawn care and maintenancearound your home before you leave for the summer.

Residents must advise management when they wish to build, add on, landscape, or modify their home, site, orassociated structures as stipulated in the Community Rules and Regulations and must meet all current HealthDepartment Regulations. The Exterior Improvement Request must be completed by the Resident and approvedby Community Management prior to alteration.

You will need prior approval for tree removal and trimming. If a tree is alive and healthy, it is the responsibility of theresident to maintain it. If the tree is determined to be dead or diseased, then it will be the Community that isresponsibile to have it removed or trimmed. Please come to the Office if you have questions concerning tree work.We will have our Tree Company come to your home and determine what needs to be done.

If you want to have us look into an issue / complaint, remember to sign the letter / note before you drop it off at theoffice. If you are bringing something to the Office, then it must be important to you, so please sign your name.

Please make sure we have your updated information (phone #’s and address) if you leave for the summer. We have aResident Information Sheet that you can fill out. It is really important that you do this before you leave for thesummer. If you are gone for more than 5 days, we require you fill out this form. This way we know if you are nothere and know how to reach you in case of an emergency.

Residents that live in the North, please make sure your light at the end of your driveway is working. If the photo cellneeds to be replaced, please contact the Office. These lights provide safety for all residents whether walking ordriving. The streets are very dark when the lights are out. If it shines in your window, darken the side facing yourhome, the rest of the light will still illuminate the street.

Thank you, “B”

Notes from the Editor

First and foremost, I wish all of our Snowbirds a safe trip back North. You will be missed and we are lookingforward to your return this Fall/Winter. The longer I live here, the more I realize just how short a time we havewith you. But the good news is you can stay connected to Walden Woods via our web page(s) at:WaldenWoodsLife.com (http://waldenwoodslife.com/)

Please remember to tell our advertisers that you saw their ad in the Gazette; and also if you frequent a businessthat isn’t in the Gazette, ask them if they would like to try it for a few months. Have them contact PaulaBudreau at 352.503.2453 or Email her at [email protected].

To submit ideas or articles to the Gazette, email the text to [email protected].

Chris Granger


Pet(s) of the Month

HI! My name is Barney and I am Sharon Arnold'snew baby. I am 6 mos. old.

I have two sister cats that I love.

I love Walden Woods and all the people andanimals in it.

Oh, I love my new Mom too.


Update on the Homeless Vets Project

Hello everyone, here are some excerpts from the most recent newsletter from Mission in Citrus HomelessShelter.

"The Veteran's Shelter Grand Reopening on April 1st went well beyond my expectations. Many were able tosee that it will become the best Veteran's Shelter in Florida...

“The Mission in Citrus will be updating the public with the box truck, as they get it wrapped for their voyage.It will be their support vehicle to the Rolling Thunder Rally, and the White House. Huge two foot lettersdesigned with a much larger vision for the future. A message to be seen around America, and by Congressand President Obama. Nothing else has been successful in getting their attention.

“The Mission in Citrus would like to thank all of those who have been sending encouragement, prayers, andhelp. Veterans are now getting the help that they need. Our vets range in age from 21 to 76. We are moving

them into homes as fast as possible thanks to the United Way, HUD-VASH, and Family Endeavors.

“Our Memorial Wall is almost finished inside the front door, for those wishing to honor their lovedones. Walmart, the VFW'S, and the Elks Clubs continue to be a driving force at the shelter. We aremaking an offer on a new 100 bed facility for Veteran's permanent housing...

“The Mission in Citrus has acquired a small trailer to enable them to make pickups. Please notehowever, pickups must involve a reasonable amount of furniture to come out. Just clothes, beddingand towels are not enough to warrant a trip. Please call Mission in Citrus (352.794.3825) to makearrangements for pick up of any furnishings along with other items you would liketo donate for the set-up of the Homeless Shelter or Apartments."

Here is the total collected to date:15 boxes food - about 330 lbs.13 boxes of personal items -about 100 lbs.20 blankets9 bags of pillowcases, towels, etc.6 packages of paper products

Thank you to everyone for your generosity,Tom Brannelly and Charlotte Mixon


LTD HOA President

As summer approaches some of our residents will either be returning North or leaving onvacation. Our renovated clubhouse is now open and the changes have given the residents of WWa beautiful showplace for our community events. Along with the change come some issues thatstill need to be resolved with the clubhouse. We have met with management to discuss theseitems and most will be corrected as scheduling can be arranged. The new building constructionwill begin as soon as design plans are approved and permits are acquired.

Our last HOA meeting will be held on Tuesday May 10th and will begin again Tuesday September12th. Over the summer your HOA board will be looking into some changes in chapter 723 of theFlorida Statutes governing HOAs. We may need to have meetings concerning By-Law changes inorder to comply with the new rules. If meetings are needed everyone will be notified.

Holly and I are returning to PA for a few months or less depending on the weather there. When wereturn we'll be bringing along a new puppy to add to our family.

Wishing all of you a wonderful summer. Be safe in all your travels.

President LTD HOANick Fleischer724-996-8074


Walden Woods North Homeowners’Association - From The President

We are in the month of May and a lot of ourfriends have gone back North. We have startedour summer schedule and our next HOAmeeting is scheduled for September 13, 2016.We are going into our rainy season, we askthat everyone please remove anything thatmight hold standing water around your hometo avoid mosquito breeding.

We would like to remind everyone that eventhough there are fewer people here at this timeof the year, we still have to obey the 15 mphspeed limit and stop at all stop signs. The year-long residents still walk their dogs and ridetheir bikes. If you do walk your dog or rideyour bike before dawn and after dark, pleasehave a light on your bike or carry a flashlight.

Have a safe and fun summer. We hope to seeall of you at our many events this summer.

John Simmons HOA [email protected]

We are still selling raffle tickets for the January 2017 CarribbeanCruise. We are only selling 100 tickets and we have sold almost halfof them, so get them early. See or call any social club member forinformation about the tickets. We will even deliver them to you if youwant. Also, if you have signed up to go on the January cruise and youpurchased the winning raffle ticket, you will be allowed to cancel youroriginal registration prior to the cut off day of October 17, 2016, andyou will be able to use the winning cruise ticket.

Good Luck to everyone.


Tech Talk

This is the first of a monthly series of articles related tohelpful technology tips. If you have something you wouldlike explained, send your questions [email protected], and I will address in theorder received. This month’s article:

Should I upgrade to Windows 10?

If you are running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, you havelikely seen the pop-ups encouraging you to upgrade toWindows 10 for free. This "free" offer will last untilapproximately "one year from the time Windows 10 wasavailable," which should be just about July 29, 2016. Insummary then, PCs running XP or Vista, and after that,you will pay about $119 for an upgrade.

Microsoft rather rudely pushed me off the Windows 8.1cliff about two weeks ago. While initially upset, I did someserious compatibility checking and found that MSactually got is right this time! But the question for youremains, "should I apply the free upgrade?"

Use the following as a guide:

* If you're buying a new PC: Go ahead and get it withWindows 10. Windows 8 and 8.1 machines are about tobecome ghosts.

* If you're running real Windows 8 or 8.1 on a traditionalPC: Upgrade right away. Windows 8 and 8.1 are about tobecome forgotten to history.

* If you're running Windows 7: Unless you absolutely loveone of the Windows 10 new features (most notablyCortana or the gaming features), you should stick withWindows 7. I am not upgrading my Windows 7 machines.

* If you're running Windows RT: Toss it in the trash andbuy yourself a useful machine. There might be a chanceyou can upgrade to Windows 10, but it is notrecommended.

* If you're running Windows 8 or 8.1 on a tablet: Probablybest to stick with 8.1. If you're running Windows 8, moveto 8.1. Windows 10 might work, but it might not be worththe risk.

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* If you rely on Windows Media Center: Windows 10will remove it.

* If you're running XP or Vista: Find thee adumpster. Chances are you also still write on stonetablets.

Best of luck.!

Please check out the redesigned Walden WoodsLife web page(s). (http://WaldenWoodsLife.com)

Chris Granger


Homeless Vet Donations – Additional Information

Dorene Bettis is located at Howard's Flea Market, Main Aisle #178, open Sat and Sun 8am - 2pm. She has awonderful concept that can help the troops overseas now and also those of you that have items you no longerwant but not something that our Homeless Vet box is collecting. Any donations can be taken to her Thrift Store atthe Flea Market. She can pick up larger items with a two week notice. She is using the monies made fromdonation sales to pack up care packages to send to our troops overseas.

You may donate, send cash or donate care package items. Tom and I have posted a flyer at all of the clubhousesentitled "Yard Sale for the Troops". Please take a moment to read your bulletin boards for more info. Dorene canbe emailed at yardsaleforthetroops.org or call her at 352 797 5911. Her website is yardsaleforthetroops.org

Thank you for your continued support of our troops through your donations of household items and food items.

-Tom and Charlotte


Walden WoodsEvents at a Glance

Activity LTD North

Bingo Thursday, 7:00PM Sunday, 7:00PM

Bridge Monday, 1PM

Canasta Wednesday,1:00PM

Cancer Support -TBD- -TBD-

Coloring in Fellowship Thursday, 1:00PM

Dominos Saturday, 7:00PM

Exercise Class Mon-Wed-Fri, 10:00AM

Game Night Mon-Wed-Fri, 6:00PM

Golf League – Brooksville Country Club Mondays at 8:15AM

Horseshoes (Winter/Spring) Friday, 1:00PM

Knit&Crochet Thursday, 1:00PM

Line Dancing Tues & Fri, 9:00AM

Luncheon 2nd Tuesday, 12:30PM – (October thru June)

Pickleball Tues-Thurs-Sat-Sun, 8:30AM

Pool Mon-Wed-Fri,7:00PM

Quilting Class (Winter & Spring) 2nd Tuesday, 12:30PM

Red Hatters 3rd Thursday, 11:30AM

Shuffleboard (Winter & Spring)Thursday, 10 &

11:00AM Tuesday, 9:30AM

Tennis Mon-Wed-Fri, 8:00AM

Tai-Chi (Cancelled until Fall 2016) Thursday, 9:00AM

Water AerobicsMon-Wed-Fri,

10:00AMMon-Wed-Fri, 10:00AM

Weigh-In Mon, 7:30AM

Yoga (Cancelled until Fall 2016) Friday, 12:00PM


Walden Woods Events Calendar

May 2016

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

17 pmBingo - North

29 amLtd Social ClubCoffee

3 45 pmTaste of WaldenWoods- North

57 pmBingo - LTD

6 78:30 amCoffee Hour-North

6 pmMothers DayDinner/Dance

87 pmBingo - North


107 pmNorth HOA

7 pmLTD HOA Mtg

11 127 pmBingo - LTD

13 14

152 pmIce Cream Social- LTD

7 pmBingo - North


17 185 pmLtd Pot LuckDinner

197 pmBingo - LTD

203 pmComedy Night -LTD

218:30 amCoffee Hour -North

227 pmBingo - North


24 25 265 pmTaco Bar - North

7 pmSuper Bingo -LTD

27 28

297 pmBingo - North


11 amMemorial DayService &Cookout

315 pmDining in theWoods

15 pmTaste of WaldenWoods- North

27 pmBingo - LTD

3 48:30 amNorth Coffee

* Please consult the “Events at a Glance” (previous page) for recurring monthly events.

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