March 28, 2020

Florida’s Surgeon General advises people who are 65 and older or have medical conditions to stay home. The Alert also reminded everyone to follow social distancing.

To see the full message, go to the Resident side of Hawthorne’s webpage – hawthorneatleesburg.com

March 27, 2020 - Recreational Vessel Update: A Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Executive Order has been enacted to reflect direction from Governor DeSantis, the Florida Department of Health and the CDC as follows:

Effective immediately, all recreational boats must be at least 50 feet apart. Each recreational vessel must not have more than 10 people on board.

See the entire FWC Executive Order on the Hawthorne resident website – hawthorneatleesburg.com

March 26, 2020 – Leslie Campione, Chairman of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners Press Release:

As of last night, 22 people in Lake County have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, which includes one additional hospitalization for a total of six hospitalizations.

These cases are spread fairly evenly throughout Lake County, with about half being related to known travel.

Yesterday, we recommended that seniors and those who are most vulnerable stay at home and avoid all public places right now. (Continued on next slide)

March 26 Press Release continued:

It is extremely important that you assume that everyone around you has the virus and that they have just touched door handles, shopping carts and anything else you may touch.

Again, we are suggesting that seniors and those who are susceptible to illness stay at home and avoid contact with those who have been in public spaces.

Please know that you are not alone. There are volunteers and groups to help you.

See the complete press release on Hawthorne’s website at hawthorneatleesburg.com

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FROM THE BOARD/CLUB HAWTHORNE AND MANAGEMENT – 3/25/2020We are in very extraordinary times to say the least. The unknown that we are experiencing now is unprecedented. It will take a concerted effort of all of us in Hawthorne to get through this with the least amount of damage to health as possible.

To that end, the Board, Club Hawthorne and Management have taken steps to minimize person to person contact while still providing some outlet for our frustrations. We are all in this boat together and the assistance we have received in implementing our decisions is phenomenal and very much appreciated. Clubs have stepped up and are self monitoring their areas which will allow us to keep these amenities available for a while longer. Your efforts to keep groups under ten, and individual use of the field sports area is key to the success of this process. We do work within the constraints set forth by our Governor so we have no idea how long we can continue as we are.

The Board, Club Hawthorne and Management extend a big thank you to all our members for their dedication to keeping Hawthorne safe. We are in this together, and together we will see it through.

MINIMIZE OUTSIDE (OFF PROPERTY) CONTACT

• SHOP ONLINE FOR GROCERIES AND HAVE THEM DELIVERED:• Publix - https://delivery.publix.com/ - Phone: (352) 787-0440

Senior shopping hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 to 8 a.m. for those 65+

• Winn Dixie - https://www.winndixie.com/shoponline - Phone: (352) 315-4188Senior shopping hours are Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. for those 65+

• AldiS - https://www.aldi.us/en/shop-now/grocery-delivery/ No local phone number

• Sav-A-Lot does not have delivery or curbside pickup. Phone: (352) 435-0039

• EATING OUT:FOR A LIST OF CURBSIDE PICKUP GO TO WWW.LEESBURGEATS.COMCLICK ON “SELECT RESTAURANT” AND THEN PICK WHICH ONE YOU WANTUSE TAKE OUT AND/OR DELIVERYCALL ORDER IN TO LESSEN TIME SPENT AROUND WAIT STAFF

• APPOINTMENTS:CANCEL/RESCHEDULE ANY NON-ESSENTIAL APPOINTMENTS IF POSSIBLE

STAYING HEALTHY IN HAWTHORNE

• AVOID GROUPS LARGER THAN 10 PEOPLE

• NOT FEELING WELL? STAY HOME AND CONTACT YOUR MEDICAL PROVIDER

• WASH HANDS OFTEN USING THE 30 SECOND RULE –NOT SURE HOW LONG 30 SECONDS IS - SING THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY SONG TWICE

• FOREGO HANDSHAKES, HUGGING, FIST BUMPS ETC.

• MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING OF AT LEAST 6 FEET

• COUGH/SNEEZE INTO YOUR ELBOW

• WASH/DISINFECT ITEMS SUCH AS DOORKNOBS, LIGHT SWITCHES, COUNTERS,TABLETOPS, BATHROOMS OFTEN

NOTE: PER THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT, A MIXTURE OF 1/3 CUP BLEACH TO A GALLON OF WATER MAKES AN EFFECTIVE DISINFECTANT IF YOU CAN’T FIND ANY IN THESTORE

STAYING HEALTHY IN HAWTHORNE – CONTINUED

• EXERCISE – SUCH AS:TAKE WALKS

THE PBS STATIONS HAVE SEVERAL EXERCISE SHOWS DAILY FOR SENIORS – TUNE IN AND WORK OUT ALONG WITH THEM

• GET FRESH AIR – FOR EXAMPLE:GO FOR A GOLF CART RIDE

WORK ON THE LANDSCAPING

WASH THE CAR

• MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDSPHONE, EMAIL, TEXT, SKYPE, FACE TIME FOR EXAMPLE

HAWTHORNE SERVICES OPEN

THE FOLLOWING SERVICES ARE OPEN AND OPERATING:

• ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

• PROGRAM OFFICE – OPEN BY TELEPHONE AND E-MAIL ONLY

• HAWTHORNE EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICE

• MARINA GAS

• MARINA DOCKS

• REAL ESTATE OFFICE – TOURS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY

• DOWN TO EARTH WILL BE ON PROPERTY

NOTE: FOR THE WELL BEING OF ALL, PLEASE USE EMAIL OR PHONE WHEN COMMUNICATING WITH STAFF. USE THE MAILBOX TO DROP OFF PAYMENTS, ETC.

HAWTHORNE AMENITIES AVAILABLE

THE FOLLOWING RECREATIONAL AMENITIES ARE AVAILABLE ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS –NO GROUP/CLUB ACTIVITIES – KEEP CROWD TO 10 OR LESS

• SWIMMING POOL - NOTE: WILL CLOSE MARCH 27TH FOR REPAIR AND WILL REOPENWHEN REPAIR IS COMPLETE

• THERAPEUTIC POOLS - NOTE: WILL CLOSE ON MARCH 27TH FOR REPAIR AND WILL REOPENWHEN REPAIR IS COMPLETE

• PICKLE BALL – CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 12 PLAYING AT A TIME MAINTAINING SOCIAL DISTANCING OF AT LEAST 6 FEET. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT IN GROUPS FOR PLAYING TIME

• TENNIS - CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 12 PLAYING AT A TIME MAINTAINING SOCIAL DISTANCING OF AT LEAST 6 FEET. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT IN GROUPS FOR PLAYING TIME

• BOCCE BALL – KEEP GROUPS TO TEN OR LESS AND MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING OF 6 FEET

• SHUFFLEBOARD - KEEP GROUPS TO TEN OR LESS AND MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING OF 6 FEET

• SOFTBALL - KEEP GROUPS TO TEN OR LESS AND MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING OF 6 FEET

HAWTHORNE AMENITIES CLOSED/LOCKED

THE FOLLOWING RECREATIONAL AMENITIES ARE CLOSED OR LOCKED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:

• LIBRARY- LOCKED

• FITNESS CENTER- LOCKED

• CLUB HOUSE AND ADJACENT MEETING ROOMS - LOCKEDPROGRAM OFFICE MAY BE CONTACTED VIA EMAIL OR PHONE

• ANNEX - CLOSED TO CLUB/GROUP/PRIVATE EVENTS OR FUNCTIONS

• MARINA EVENT ROOM – CLOSED TO CLUB/GROUP/PRIVATE EVENTS OR FUNCTIONS

OFFICIAL WEBSITE ADDRESSES

The following websites contain the most accurate Coronavirus information:

• www.whitehouse.gov

• coronavirus.gov

• fema.gov/coronavirus

HAWTHORNE BOARD OF DIRECTORSCLUB HAWTHORNE

HAWTHORNE GENERAL MANAGER

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC INFORMATION

Effective immediately and until further notice, the Dan Gorden Hall and adjoining rooms are closed and locked.• The Annex is open. The Clubhouse is closed and locked• Hawthorne will not provide setups anywhere in the community.• All activities, clubs and private events, including the Hawthorne bus service

are suspended.• Individual use of outdoor amenities, including the use of the swimming pool,

therapeutic pools and pool locker rooms is permitted.

Please Note: Hawthorne Emergency Services, Administration and Program Offices, Home Services, Electronics, DTE and Real Estate are open.

NoticeDear Residents,

Due to the COVID-19 situation, we are asking each household to “shelter in place”

to the maximum extent possible. Avoid ANY contact with others and curtail any

social gatherings at your home or in any other location. If you MUST go out,

please keep the “social distancing” rules in mind…a separation of 6 feet. Wash

hands thoroughly and frequently. While OUTDOOR amenities are open for

INDIVIDUAL use, they may be declared off-limits if there appears to be abuse. If

the pool remains open, keep use to well spread-out 10 users or less.

It is only by all of us COOPERATING and following published guidelines that we can

stop the spread of COVID-19 and get to a cure. Chris Johnson

CLEANING PRODUCTS

AARP TAX AIDE

The IRS has extended the tax filing deadline to July 15, 2020 so there is time to prepare and file your return.

The Hawthorne tax service is closed until further notice as the AARP Foundation, suspended all tax service due to the coronavirus.

Please call our reservation line, 352-360-6219, for further information and to learn when we can reschedule your reservation and start taking future reservations.

Thank you, George Sunday, LC

NOTICE

Please do not flush baby wipes, paper towels or any other paper or cloth items, except toilet paper. Misuse of our sewer system can create problems.

THANK YOU

SCAMSBelow are some examples of the types of scams you should be on the lookout for:

u Emails that appear to be from organizations such as the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), or the WHO (World Health Organization). The scammers have crafted emails that appear to come from these sources, but they actually contain malicious phishing links or dangerous attachments.

u Emails that ask for charity donations for studies, doctors, or victims that have been affected by the COVD-19 Coronavirus. Scammers often create fake charity emails after global phenomena occur, like natural disasters, or health scares like the COVID-19.

u Emails that claim to have a “new” or “updated” list of cases of Coronavirus in your area. These emails could contain dangerous links and information designed to scare you into clicking on the link.

SCAMS (Continued)

Remain cautious! Always remember the following to protect yourself from scams like this:

• Never click on links or download attachments from an email that you weren’t expecting.

• If you receive a suspicious email that appears to come from an official organization such as the WHO or CDC, report the email to the official organization through their website.

• If you want to make a charitable donation, go to the charity website of your choice to submit your payment. Type the charity’s web address in your browser instead of clicking on any links in emails, or other messages.

Cable TV, Internet & Emergency Remotes

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE WE HAVE PLACED DISCONNECT & RECONNECT CABLE TV, INTERNET & EMERGENCY REMOTE FORMS AT THE INFORMATION CENTER.

HRCA ANNUAL MEMBERS’ MEETING

The HRCA Annual Members’ Meetinghas been postponed until May 21,2020 at 10:00 AM in the Dan Gorden Hall.

SPAS

Spas will be closed on Friday March 27th due to draining water for an emergency repair. Spas will be reopened when the PH & Chlorine levels are back to normal.

Rain / Water Report3/5/2020

Maximum allowed gallons per day 340,252,00Amount Used: 288,500.00

Amount Under / Over: -51,752.00

JELLY BEAN COUNT

The Jelly Bean Count will continue.

It will be picked up on Friday, April 10th.

A gift card from Oakwood will be given away on Saturday April 11th.

Thanks for guessing!!!

CANCELLATIONS

uBLOOD MOBILE uFOOD TRUCK uVEGETABLE TRUCK

CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

RUMMAGE SALE

RUMMAGE SALE SET FOR 4-4-20 IS POSTPONED.

THE NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE FUTURE.

Military Club Flag SaleTo let the whole community know what the Military Club is hoping to accomplish:

Our flag sale program is planning to line our streets with flags on Memorial Day, Flag Day (June 14), July 4th and Veterans Day.

Flags are available where tickets are sold or by contacting Gary Chateauneuf at 352-348-4288. Thank You for your support and Patriotism.

Military Club Flag Sale

6 flags for $10.00 or 12 flags for $20.00. All proceeds go to Hawthorne Veterans and their families.

MILITARY CLUB

The Hawthorne Military Club is taking a survey of Veteran Widows and Widowers in the community.

We would appreciate all Widows/Widowers assistance.

Please call Ed Stewart at 352-728-8728 or Gary Chateauneuf at 352-348-4288.

This is not solicitation but to better serve our Military related members of our community.

There is also a clipboard at the Information Center in the Hall.

Swimming Pool Hours

Children, under 16 years of age must be supervised by a member, resident, or parent at all times. Children may share the swimming pool between the following hours:

8:00 – 10:00 AM Noon – 2:00 PM 4:00 – 6:00 PM

Children may enjoy the pool deck area at any time. The pool will be open for supervised children from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

HRCACapital Contribution

passed the Florida House of Representatives

and Senate.

Summer Softball

Any Hawthorne resident who is interested in playing summer softball should contact

Bill Bibler at 352-365-0391.

Usually a Hawthorne team plays games with Royal Highlands. Individuals may also play in the Sun and Fun summer league in

Div. 1,2,3 or Div. 4,5,6.