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Editors: Chris Weegar, Vicki Rudegeair

“For the Residents by the Residents” MARCH 2012

VOLUME 8, ISSUE 3

The Highlands Highlights www.floridahighlands.com

Our e-mail is : [email protected]

February 2012 Highlands Community Business Meeting Minutes

Continued on page 6

March 3rd - Caribbean Cruise Departure

March 8th - Valerie Gillespie Jazz Ensemble

March 17th - St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Entertainment

March 21st - Tampa Bay Downs Bus Trip

March 30th - Dinner / Theatre Trip

The meeting opened on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 9:01 a.m. with Jim Bayes serving as moderator. The Pledge of Allegiance was followed by a prayer.

Anne Lafontaine gave the Treasurer’s Report. Marvin Chynoweth questioned the $100 bus driver tip expense for the Rock & Roll show in Wesley Chapel. Dee Bruni said the tip was included in the ticket cost for the show. She said that instead of passing around a hat for the driver’s tip on trips, the cost is included in the price of the ticket.

Sharon Newcomb said cardboard boxes can be recycled if they are cut-up and put in the newspaper bin. Larry Mack mentioned that magazines and phone books can be recycled too if put in the newspaper bin. Larry will get a list of recyclable items and Chris Weegar will post the items that can be recycled in the newsletter.

Chris Weegar reported for the Social Committee: February 14, 2012 Valentine’s Day Dinner/Dance March 3, 2012 – Caribbean Cruise March 17, 2012 - St. Patrick’s Day Dinner March 21, 2012 – Tampa Bay Downs Bus Trip March 30, 2012 – Dinner Theatre Trip

Chris, speaking on behalf of Ned Sponsler, said that the Florida Orchestra Concert is February 12, 2012. Deadline for sign-up is February 8, 2012.

Chris announced on behalf of Pat Carey that there will be a Basket Making Class on February 17, 2012.

Editor’s note: As requested during the February meeting, the “Trash Pickup and Recycling” article that appears

regularly toward the end of the newsletter has been updated to describe paper and cardboard types

that can be placed in the “newspaper” recycling bin.

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If we missed you, we’re sorry, but it’s because we don’t know of your special days. To ensure that you are remembered, please submit your birthday and anniversary information to [email protected] or drop a note in the Newsletter box on the bulletin board in the clubhouse.

Pasco Sheriff’s Office, Contact Numbers in Pasco County For Non-Emergency Calls in Dade City ………(352) 518-5000

Toll Free…………….(800) 843-2861 EMERGENCY ………… 911

Charles & Donna Elleven 3/17 Ray & Magda Blumenthal 3/29 Rod & Cheryl Henrion 3/31

* * * * * John & Virginia Schaeffer 4/3 Bill & Sandy Hoff 4/15 Charlie & Marilyn Brady 4/15 Paul & Diane LaCombe 4/18 Ivan & Randi Hathaway 4/19 Marc & Nancy Poupard 4/19 Joe & Linda Dunn 4/23 Marty & Ann Flowers 4/24 Lenny & Janet Bruzenas 4/25 Bill & Teri DiFranco 4/26 John & Ada Marr 4/26 Duane & Lois Slavik 4/30

In Memoriam Phil and Diane Sabatine on Tee Time mourn the passing of Phil’s sister, Carolyn DelAbba,

who died in mid-January.

Sharon and David Wahlen on Masters mourn the passing of Sharon’s father, Norman Gross, who died the end of January.

Jeff Bostwick 4/1 Sandy Hoff 4/1 Chick Meech 4/1 Bunny Shirley 4/4

Charlie Basile 4/5 Sharon Newcom 4/6 Ruth Dobbert 4/7 Al Rodier 4/9 Elsie Bushor 4/9 Ron Haas 4/12 Diane Sponsler 4/14

Gil Rousseau 4/16 Joan Shaia 4/17 Dick VanWieren 4/17 Diane LaCombe 4/20 Ada Marr 4/21 Paul Maren 4/23 Paul Weegar 4/27 Sandy Traub 4/28 Linda Kartes 4/29

Gail Tumelty 3/3 Butch Lalumiere 3/4 Harriette Sauret 3/5 Norman Jacobsen 3/7 Ronald McDermott 3/7 Bill Prettyman 3/7 Sue Bayes 3/8 Gene Henry 3/9 Terry Pawlicki 3/10 Ron Wiesbrook 3/11 Betty Sneed 3/11 Ken White 3/13 Virginia Schaeffer 3/13 Kay Priester 3/15 Randi Hathaway 3/16 Dorothy Svetovich 3/18 Betty Bongiardina 3/21 James Grib 3/28 Ray Blumenthal 3/29 Roger Tabbutt 3/31

Angie’s List Handbook Update

The Angie’s list handbook that we anticipated publishing for the Highlands residents has been put on hold due to lack of input from the residents. We only received 7 responses, so it is not feasible to publish. Many thanks to the seven who took the time and consid-eration to respond. It was appreciated.

John Marr and Ned Sponsler

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Joe Salvaty Charlie Basile Marie Garfinkel Gene Henry Linda Kartes Diane Sabatine

Betty Bongiardina Ken White

Ned Sponsler Chris Weegar

Vice-Chairman Secretary Comptroller Catering

Entertainment Special Events Decorating Tickets

Ex Officio Publicity

Searching for a Couple of Volunteers There are still two open positions on the Social Committee. If you are interested and willing to serve our community as a member of the Social Committee, please get in touch with either Jo Salvaty or Charlie Basile as soon as possible. The area of responsibility you will be asked to assume will be based on your interests and how we elect to reorganize to make the best use of talent among the Social Committee members. Having a full Social Committee is critical to the success of events staged here in the Highlands. Please consider becoming a very active part of the Highlands by joining us.

Up-Coming Social Committee Sponsored Events

March 3rd - Caribbean Cruise Departure

March 17th - St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

March 21st - Tampa Bay Downs Bus Trip

March 30th - Dinner / Theatre Trip

Where? Tampa Bay Downs When? March 21st How Much? $35 per person

The price includes: bus transportation

reserved seating in the club house viewing area buffet lunch, taxes, and gratuities

Buffet Menu Fresh Fruit Salad, Chilled Pasta Salad, Caesar Salad,

California Blend Vegetables, Home style Mac ‘n Cheese, Green Beans Almandine, Chef Carved Roast Beef & Turkey Breast, Brownies & Cookies, Freshly Brewed Coffee or Iced Tea

(Seating is at tables of 8.)

There is still room on the bus and we can arrange for more tables for dining until March 10th. If you haven’t already signed up and paid, you can still go. A second sign-up sheet has been posted in the clubhouse for you to indicate your interest. On March 10th and 11th John Bongiardina will contact anyone who has signed up and

collect the $35 per person charge. After that no further reservations can be taken.

TIME TABLE 9:45 - Meet at the clubhouse behind the kitchen to board the bus. Those needing assistance will board first. 10:00 - Depart the Highlands 11:00 - Arrive at the track 11:30 - Lunch service begins After the 6th race (approx. 3:30 p.m.) - board the bus to return to the Highlands 5:00 (approximately) arrive back home

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Wednesday, March 14th

Serving from 5:00 - 5:30 pm

Both grilled and steamed 1/4 lb. Nathan’s hot dogs are served accompanied by chips, coleslaw, potato salad,

and delicious baked beans. Top it all off with mustard, relish, onions,

sauerkraut, or celery salt.

Don’t forget to bring your own beverage.

Hot Dogs are $1.50 Chips are $.25 Coleslaw, Beans and Potato Salad are each $.50

PLEASE SIGN-UP IF YOU PLAN TO COME Ned and Diane Sponsler

HomeTown America invites all Highlanders to come and enjoy some great jazz With Valerie Gillespie,

Performer Extraordinaire.

March 8, 2012 Highlands Clubhouse 7:00 - 9:30 PM

FREE Bring your own drinks & snacks

Valerie Gillespie picked up a saxophone for the first time when she was eight and was paid for her first professional gig at the age of fourteen. She majored in Classical Saxophone in college and obtained a Masters Degree in Jazz Saxophone from USF. A well-rounded player, Valerie might be seen one night playing classical pieces with the Florida Orchestra, the next evening playing with a jazz band in the park, then on Sunday morning you will usually find her playing in church. Valerie is an accomplished vocalist as well, with such influences as Diana Krall, Nancy Wilson, Shirley Horn, Carmen McRae, Diane Shuur, and many others. She has played with some of the great entertainers of our time and traveled extensively with the Xavier Cugat Orchestra in the U.S. and Japan.

Please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board so we have some idea of how to set up the room.

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Bocci Ball

Bocci ball players meet every Saturday mornings at 10AM. Everyone come on out and join us for some great fun. We play regularly through out the year. We take a break in the summer and don’t meet in July or August.

Joe Salvaty

Tickets $13

BYOB

Saturday, March 17th Dinner served at 6:00

Dancers perform at 7:00

Menu includes: Corned Beef & Cabbage, Boiled Potatoes & Carrots

Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Assorted Vegetables, Fruit Bowl

Assorted Desserts

Please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board if you plan on participating. Thanks.

The 2011 Sebring Golf Outing Has Been Scheduled

We have arranged our Annual Sebring Golf Trip to be held on Wednesday through Friday, April 25, 26 & 27, 2011. This outing package is $230.80 per person, including tax. (Note: This rate is the same as the last two years.) Information and details about the outing are provided in the flyers posted on the bulletin board.

Tickets will be on sale for the first time before the March Community meeting. Tickets will also be sold on Thursday March 8th and Thursday March 15th

from 6:15 - 7:00 (before Bingo).

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February Meeting Minutes continued from page 1

Chris finished by announcing that Hometown America is sponsoring “A Night of Jazz” with Valerie Gillespie on Thursday, March 8, 2012 from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. The event is free; however, those attending will need to bring their own drinks and snacks. For those who haven’t seen Ms. Gillespie perform, Chris suggested searching her name on YouTube. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board in the clubhouse.

Lew Thrasher thanked the Sunshine Committee for all the support he and BJ have received.

John Bongiardina said the bus trip to Tampa Bay Downs will be held on March 21, 2012. Deadline for payment is February 21st. The cost for transportation, admission and lunch is $35 per person. Make checks payable to Anne Lafontaine. There is still seating available and the event is open to Highlands residents, family and friends. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board in the clubhouse.

Ray Pawlicki reported that the Security Patrol lost two members who moved. Two new members, Ron Haas and Ken White, recently joined. Ray’s goal is to have enough members to be able to patrol each night of the month with each member having to volunteer only one night per month. Ray mentioned that the ladies restroom by the pool is constantly unlocked. He then suggested that residents keep their garage doors closed and that they lock cars parked in driveways. If interested in becoming a member of the Security Patrol, contact Ray Pawlicki.

The next community meeting will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 a.m. Barbara Nicholson, Community Secretary

The Social Committee has reserved some of the best seats in the house at a discount rate for Highlands Residents who would like to see this show together. The $43 price is available as long as 20 or more go. Those attending will have to arrange their own transportation to

the theatre which is located at 16128 U.S. Highway 19 North, Hudson, FL 34667. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board. Those who sign up and pay the earliest will be given the reserved seats. If more sign up, additional seats will be secured to the degree we are able as we learn the final number participating. Checks should be made payable to

Anne LaFontaine and given to Joe Salvaty or Marie Garfinkel.

The Show Palace Dinner Theatre

Friday, March 30, 2012

Dinner / Theatre

$43.00 per person

Final Payment Due No

Later than March 15th

From the team who brought you Boogie Wonderland and Viva

Vegas comes Jackpot, a fantastic celebration of the Las Vegas of today and yesterday. It’s an

affectionate look at all the great performers and personalities

that make Vegas sizzle!

Filled with classic standards, handsome crooners, beautiful showgirls and exciting dancing, this toe-tapping, finger snapping, high-rolling musical revue is one that you don’t want to miss. Place your bets on an exciting evening of

entertainment Las Vegas style!

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By Francine Larson

Dear Diary, . . .

Dear Diary,

I heard a car honking over and over again and the honk got louder and louder. I looked outside and a long maroon limo was blocking the front door. In fact, it was so long, it was blocking the whole front of my house. I was blocked in my own house. I had a mixture of emotions. I felt angry, surprised and scared. I had never seen a car that long and why was it blocking my front door?

“Who are you?” I asked

The middle-aged man was leaning against the car with his arms crossed. He wore a red had and had a smirk on his face, like he had captured a wild animal or something.

“I came to get you.”

“Why?” I urged and began to get more nervous.

“Because you are dead. It is time to go, now.”

Then I woke up.

This dream was in the back of my mind, dear diary all day long. Now that it is the end of the day, I suddenly realize what the dream meant. I think it meant that I was kind of dead and that I wasn’t living life to the fullest. I think the car that was blocking me symbolized that there were things in my life that were blocking me from living fully and fulfilling my dreams.

One more thing I want to mention Dear Diary is that when I went to the hairdresser today, I met a man (who the others in the shop already knew).

This man told us that he had 6 children and they all had a mental illness. I just wanted to comfort him, but it took me completely off guard. I felt too overwhelmed by this information.

Dear Diary, if that man could have the courage to life a full life with his problems, then I should not have any trouble living fully.

Tomorrow I am going to laugh hard, enjoy friends and family and live life to the fullest. I may do something really weird or crazy.....

Here are some of my favorite quotes about living life to the fullest:

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature.- Helen Keller

Live life full out. Don't hold back. Be curious and adventurous - live your life to the fullest.

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.- C. S. Lewis

We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing. - George Bernard Shaw

To go against the dominant thinking of your friends, of most of the people you see every day,

is perhaps the most difficult act of heroism you can perform. - Theodore H. White

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Our thanks to Ann Traub for keeping the list of birds seen and a description of the February birding trip to Circle “B” Bar Reserve, Polk County in Lakeland, Florida. The reserve is one of our favorites as we see a variety of birds.

The group was unable to walk the longer trail called Alligator Alley which runs along the shores of Lake Hancock, as the weather was not cooperating. The birders opted to take Heron Hideout and Marsh Rabbit Run instead which we had never explored. It proved to be spectacular as we added, not one, but three birds to the Highlands Bird Club “life list”. It was a first time for a female Indigo Bunting (featured bird), a Brown-headed Cowbird and a Black-bellied Whistling Duck.

Because of the deteriorating weather conditions the group could not finish Marsh Rabbit Run. It started out cloudy, misty, and then the drizzle turned to a moderately heavy rain and the group had to turn back and take shelter at the Nature Center.

TWEETS and CHIRPS from the Highlands Birding Group

FEATURED BIRD: Female Indigo Bunting The female Indigo Bunting pales in comparison to the male. She is similar to finches, brown in color with wings having a faint blue cast and a light tan chest with faint streaking while the male is a vibrant blue with dark tail markings and on wings.

The Indigo Buntings migrate at night and have been known to come to bird feeders before insects are plentiful. Males are usually the ones you see because of their vibrant color blue. It breeds in the panhandle of Florida and then moves to the Tampa Bay area and then further south on the peninsula. The female builds the nest and can have two broods a year. The nest is cup-like and eggs are pale blue of which there are 3 to 4. They are common in woodlands and old field edges and are fairly common in abandoned citrus groves. To crack or hull seeds, this bird uses his heavy conical bill. A unique feature is they navigate between their breeding and wintering grounds by the stars, which was discovered by scientists during an experiment. Fortunately they are not endangered or threatened, but are protected.

UPDATE ON WHOOPING CRANES

In our October issue of our newsletter we discussed the Whooping Crane migration which began on October 9th from a refuge in Wisconsin. The “Class of 2011” had an arduous, very difficult journey. Weather was against them dealing with rain, high winds aloft, and constant down times. Always mindful of the birds safety, volunteers made sure they were fed and penned during these times at different refuges on their trek to Florida. The ultra-light which was leading them to Florida had mechanical trouble and then the FAA interfered with an issue of compensation for the pilots flying the ultra-lights (volunteers). The FAA gave Operation Migration a one-time waiver and this dispute is still trying to resolved.

Two of the cranes, for reasons unknown, decided they did not want to follow their “mother” and the flight plan any more. This was a first-time event in the eleven years conducting the migration. The “crane rodeo” lasted two hours. The biologists decided “it was time to concede to the greater influence of nature, and for this year, stop trying to engineer a behavior we don’t really understand."

Female Indigo Bunting Male Indigo Bunting

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From the Highlands Resident Managers Judy & Larry Mack Office: 352-518-4607

Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the evening of March 8th. We are

excited about the upcoming concert by Valerie Gillespie and Ensemble. We were fortunate to be able to book such a gifted artist and invite all of you to come out to enjoy a night of jazz, beautiful ballads, and lovely vocals sung by Valerie.

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Spring is just around the corner. It’s a perfect time to begin “spring-cleaning’. I’ve included a few housekeeping items: If you have questions about the following, call me, or peruse The Highlands @ Scotland Yards, “Guidelines for Living.” It’s a clearly written guide for peaceful enjoyment of the community. I do apologize to all of the ‘snowbirds’ for the particular growing season in Florida. Soon you will enjoy the delicious scent of orange blossom from the grove but you will miss the spectacular display of Crape Myrtle trees planted throughout the community which occurs in mid-summer. Unfortunately, summertime is also a prolific weed growing time. When you depart, don’t forget to assign someone to care for your shrubs and planting beds. If your home needs washed, schedule it now. If your planting beds need to be weeded or your shrubs need groomed, arrange this now. Please include your site number on your check. All guests must be registered at the community office. A guest bracelet is to be worn by all guests. Stop by my

office. I like to welcome your guests to the community. Please take care of the amenities, equipment, and furniture, as you would your personal possessions. Thanks to all

who return chairs and tables to their proper place. Parking is not permitted under the Portico or on the grass. Driveways, please!

All pet owners are required to keep your pet on a lead and you must pick up any droppings, so don’t forget to carry a plastic bag. Your neighbors are complaining.

(Continued from the previous page) There would have been no time to acclimate the cranes to the wetlands of Chassahowitzka. The cranes normally undergo a gentle release into the wild, getting used to their winter home, the night sky, the foraging and landscape. The wildlife biologists called it quits on January 30th and released the cranes on February 13th at their last stop in Alabama at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. The good news is the cranes are staying put and foraging in the refuge. The “Class of 2011” will migrate on their own to Wisconsin in the spring according to the biologists.

Written By: Valorie Catalano with information from Ann Traub regarding birding trip. References: National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, Audubon Society “Birds of Florida

iPad App., Cornell University Ornithological Lab and Operation Migration.

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Activ ity Update

Highlands Choral Group Meets Wednesday mornings at 10:30 AM to build a repertoire in anticipation of a concert for Highlands residents.

Mah Jongg Players meet in the clubhouse card room for games on: Sunday 1PM Thursday 1PM Monday 12:30 Friday 2PM Wednesday 6:30 PM A mah jongg marathon is held on the first Friday of each month starting at 9:15 AM.

Ping Pong/Table Tennis Tuesday & Friday from 10AM to noon in the clubhouse. All are invited to play.

Perry Russo & Marty Flowers

Bunco Games are held the second Monday, third Tuesday, fourth Wednesday, and a Sunday toward the end of each month. Times and locations vary.

Jackie Davio or Pat Carey

Quilting Quilting Classes meet Mondays at 12:30PM and Wednesdays at 1:00PM.

Lorraine Davenport

Cardio and Yoga Cardio classes are twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays from noon to 1PM. Yoga follows at 1PM on Fridays immedi-ately after Cardio class. $5 per day.

Sandy Hoff

Bible Study Groups Women’s group meets 10AM ‘til noon on Tuesdays in Maureen Russo’s home.

Men’s group meets Tuesdays, 7-8 PM in the clubhouse library. Bill Hoff “Son” Flowers study group meets Tuesdays, 7-8 PM in the craft room.

Terry Pawlicki

Pinochle Organized play on Mondays 7—9 PM.

Bob Svetovich

Tennis We meet for tennis every Thursday and Saturday morning at 8 AM. Everyone is invited. Gil Rousseau

Bingo Bingo is every Thursday from 7-9 PM. Doors open at 6:30. Cost is $5.00.

John Schaeffer

Yarn Crafters Meet on Thursdays at 11:00 AM in the craft room to make pieces for charities. Come to enjoy the company and learn to knit or crochet.

Jo Basile

Lassies’ Cards Wednesday evenings at 6:30 the ladies get together to play cards. Come for the fun! Mary Marz

Euchre Tuesday nights at 7 PM in the Clubhouse card room. Bring a $1 for the pot awarded for the highest score.

Roy Raker

Cribbage Tournaments held every Tuesday at 2:00 in the craft room. $1 toward prizes. Mickey White

Watercolor Sessions Thursday mornings at 9:30AM resident artists meet to share the joy of art and share water-color tips and techniques. Joan Rodier

Ceramics Instruction Provided every Tuesday by local certified instructor Evelyn Fisher from 11:30 until 1:30PM for $5 a session. Chris Weegar

Walkers Meet to walk with friends every morning at 7AM, except in the hot summer months we start at 6:30AM.

Dianne Brown

Open Games Like-minded folks gather on Thursday mornings at 10AM and Sunday evenings at 7PM in the clubhouse card room to play various games. All are welcome.

Mariana Marz

Informal Water Aerobics Informal gathering of the ladies for water aerobics Monday thru Friday at 7:30 during warm weather months.

Char Lanius

Ladies Water Aerobics Except when cold weather (below 60) intrudes, water exercise classes for women meet on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:45AM. $1 per session. Joan Rodier

Pegs & Jokers Meets every Saturday in the Clubhouse at 6:45 PM. New players are always welcome. Sandy Hoff

Koffee Klatch An informal get together of neighbors for coffee in the clubhouse at 9:00 every Saturday that the main room isn’t in use. New residents are especially welcome.

Mariana Marz

Shuffleboard Co-ed shuffleboard meets Thursdays at 10:00 AM. All are welcome.

Scott Lyons

Fitness Workouts Monday - Saturday at 7:30 AM we get together for walking exercise in the clubhouse directed by DVD. On some days we meet more than once. They include:

Monday 4:00 PM Wednesday 3:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM

Deb Riss

Bocci Ball Saturdays at 10AM. All are welcome to play. No meets in July or August.

Joe Salvaty

Bird Watching Viewing trips are scheduled once a month except during the summer.

Geanne Raker

Poker Regular poker and Texas Hold ’em games every Wednesday at 6:30 PM in the clubhouse. Al Rodier

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Barb Geiling, Donna VanWieren, Jo Basile, Anne Traub, Nancy Meech, Betty Thibault, Mary Marz, Norma Specht, Juanita Byrd, Judy Ricker, Chris Weegar, Maureen Russo, Barbara Towe, Lynda Chynoweth, Nora Spires, Nora Walsh, Mariana Marz, Marie Garfinkel, Sharon Proue, Norma Blank, Terri Pawlicki,

Joan Theologes, Nancy Poupard, Elaine Vittum, Sue Hammerling, Pat Vandegrift, Joan Shaia

Please call Barb Geiling or any other committee member if you desire any of these services, if you know of a neighbor who needs help, or if you are interested in helping this committee in any way.

The Sunshine Committee lends support and a helping hand to residents experiencing health challenges or dealing with grief. We are prepared to make hospital and home visits, send cards, bring home-made soup, provide transportation for doctor visits, and help with pets in absences due to crises.

QUILTING CLASSES

The ladies have been preparing to display some of their quilted projects at the upcoming Pioneer Museum Quilt Show. A framed landscape wall-hanging that has been hand appliquéd and machine quilted, along with a quilted door banner, and a tropical machine pieced and machine quilted bed quilt, as well as a hand appliquéd and hand quilted landscape wall-hanging, and a machine pieced and quilted throw quilt are some of the items that have been entered into the quilt show.

In addition the quilters are completing a bargello placemat and will soon begin a matching a bargello table runner. A class dedicated to making the bargello table runner will be offered on Wednesdays during March. A sign-up list is posted in the clubhouse for the class. Bargello projects are fun to make and the first bargello type quilting the class has created.

Complete information for the three week class is on the bulletin board. Let me know if you’re interested.

Lorraine Davenport, Instructor

“LADIES’ NIGHT OUT” BRACELET MAKING CLASS

April 2, 2012 at 6:30

Sharon Whalen, a new resident in the Highlands, will teach a bracelet making class on April 2nd at 6:30 pm. in the clubhouse. A sign-up sheet is on the clubhouse bulletin board. So that Sharon is able to ensure everyone has the supplies they need to make their bracelet, everyone interested must be signed up no later than March 17th.

Cost is $15.00.

You choose the color of crystals for your bracelet.

Contact Pat Carey or Sharon for more information. (Sharon’s phone number is on the errata sheet distributed monthly with the newsletter.)

We’ll be best friends until we’re old and senile. Then we’ll be new friends.

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Ladies Bible Study

Our ladies gather every Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. for a non-denominational Bible study, at my house. It is an on-going study, so feel free to join us at any time. The goal is to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and to have our lives changed in the process.

How BLESSED we are in the Highlands.....we now have 3 Bible studies all on "Tuesday."

So, DAY or NIGHT...........MALE or FEMALE........There's a place for YOU!!!

I'm delighted to say, The SON is shining in our community!

Call me if you’re interested in attending the morning group. Maureen Russo

Men’s Bible Study

Meets Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM in the Highlands Clubhouse library. The program is reading, sharing and dialog on faith and spirituality. If you are interested or have any questions contact Bill Hoff.

Yoga and Cardio Classes

Cardio classes are held in the clubhouse on Tuesdays and Fridays at noon. There is also a Yoga class on Fridays at 1:00 PM immediately following the cardio class. $5.00 is charged on any given day with that fee covering both cardio and yoga on Fridays for those wanting both classes.

Sandy Hoff

Daily Walking Workouts in the Clubhouse

Everyone is welcome to join us in the main meeting room of our clubhouse for some great exercise every day but Sunday. Direction is provided by energetic instruction on DVD. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. We meet:

Monday thru Saturday at 7:30AM plus

Monday 4:00 PM Wednesday 3:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM

Deb Riss

“Son” Flowers Bible Study Meets Tuesday Evenings

At 7:00 p.m. In the Craft Room

We are studying the Prophets Amos and Isaiah. Just come as you are and bring your bibles.

Each lesson is independent and will give you something to take home with you.

Any questions call Beth Glass or Terry Pawlicki

...so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, But will accomplish what I desire

And achieve the purpose for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:11

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Ping Pong / Table Tennis

We meet Tuesday and Friday mornings from 10:00AM ‘til 12:00 noon every week in the clubhouse (dance floor). Play is open to anyone interested in Ping Pong. We welcome beginners as well as seasoned veterans, guys and gals, to this exciting and fun game. Everyone will get turns playing. We do NOT play by National Table Tennis Association Rules, but rather by House Rules (Perry and Marty’s simple rules).

Perry Russo or Marty Flowers

Meet Your Neighbors

Would you like a chance to meet and visit with your neighbors over a free cup of coffee? Then come to one of our Saturday morning Koffee Klatches. We have coffee ready every Saturday at 9:00 AM when there isn’t a Community meeting or other conflict with the clubhouse. No agenda or speakers, just a chance for our community to come together.

Mariana & Don Marz

Residents who like to paint are now meeting weekly to share techniques and ideas with one another. Whether you are an

experienced painter or just getting started, you are welcome to join us. We can all learn from one another!

Joan Rodier

PAINTING SESSIONS

Thursdays from 9:30AM to 12:00

All you snowbirds, welcome back. Our Thursday night Bingo games are still going strong. If you haven’t tried Bingo, this is the great time to start!

Bingo is every Thursday night at 7:00 PM. We are usually through by 9PM. Cards are only $5.00!

The Bingo Committee

COME JOIN US!!!!

Bingo

Highlands Choral

We practice on Wednesday mornings in the clubhouse library from 10:30 AM to noon. We are learning numbers that we hope to eventually perform in a concert for Highlands residents. Barb Hall is our conductor and Chris Weegar is our accompanist.

The songs in our repertoire are fun and should create an interesting concert.

If you are interested in joining, please come any Wednesday morning and join the music.

All residents are welcome. No try outs are required. Sandra & David Neil

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Ceramics Classes

Ceramics classes are held every Tuesday from 11:30 to 1:30PM. There is a $5 charge per session: $4 for the instructor, $1 to the kitty to keep supplies stocked. A large selection of glazes and acrylics is available in our craft room for student use and our own kiln is used to fire all pieces. A small selection of bisque pieces is available from which to choose, but for greater choice students are encouraged to obtain their own greenware or bisque pieces from local suppliers. Regular participants are to bring their own brushes and cleaning supplies, however first timers can borrow supplies to see if they like it enough to continue before they purchase their own supplies.

Chris Weegar

Bunco

There are currently four separate groups playing Bunco; three women’s groups and one co-ed. Each meets once a month. The women’s groups meet in player’s homes. The co-ed group plays in the clubhouse card room. The women’s games are held the second Monday at 7PM, the third Tuesday at 7PM, and the fourth Wednesday at 6:30PM of each month. The co-ed group meets on a Sunday toward the end of each month at 6:30PM. The cost of each session is $3.00, which is distributed as prize money.

Players are listed as regulars or substitutes. All the groups need subs from time to time and sometimes replacements. If you are interested in playing in any of the women’s games contact Jackie Davio. If you are interested in joining the co-ed group, contact Pat Carey.

Shuffleboard

Anyone interested in playing should meet at the shuffleboard courts on Thursday mornings at 10:00 AM. All are welcome, and no experience is necessary.

Scott Lyons

Thanks go to Hometown America and Ada and John Marr for printing the newsletter. HTA underwrites all printing and web publication charges and Ada and John’s Zephyrhills Printing Zone (813-780-7545) handles all reproduction. Ada and John also provide printing services for the Social Committee and the Sunshine Committee.

Mah Jongg Players

There is organized mah jongg play at the clubhouse most days of the week. Most sessions have at least one non-betting table at which play is slower to encourage beginners. Players meet on Sundays at 1:00 PM, Monday afternoons at 12:30 PM, Wednesdays at 6:30 PM, Thursdays at 1:00 PM, and Fridays at 2:00 PM. If you are interested in learning to play mah jongg, contact any mah jongg player for referral to an instructor.

Marathons are held the first Friday of the month, starting at 9:15 AM. We play from 12-16 rounds, depending on the speed of play and time available, with a break midway for lunch. $5 per player is collected for the prize fund for the marathon. All players are welcome.

Each month marathon tournament players bring some salad ingredient that is then shared between all for great pot-luck salad. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board so we don’t end up with too much of one item. February’s marathon winners were - 1st place - Lucille Kraepel, - 2nd place - Vicki Rudegeair.

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Open Games

If you’re interested in playing a variety of games, come join us on Thursday mornings at 10AM and/or Sunday evenings at 7PM in the clubhouse card room. It’s an informal gathering of folks to play games according to the group’s mood. Pegs & Jokers and Hand & Foot are favorites. All are welcome.

Mariana Marz

Highlands Bird Club Outings 2011/2012

The following are the rest of the planned trips for this season

March 13th (Tuesday) Payne’s Prairie, Micanopy Sharon Proue

April 10th (Tuesday) Colt Creek State Park, Lakeland Anne Traub

Information is also posted in Community Center.

• Poker every Wednesday evening • Euchre games Tuesdays evenings • Pinochle on Monday nights • Open miscellaneous games Thursday mornings and Sunday evenings

• Texas Hold’em on Wednesday evenings • Ladies Cards on Wednesday evenings • Pegs & Jokers on Saturday nights • Cribbage on Tuesday afternoons

Highland Lassies meet in the Clubhouse on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM to enjoy a fun, easy-to-learn card game. All you need to bring are 12 quarters and your sense of humor. We usually play two or three games (4 quarters per game), which takes about two hours.

Mary Marz

Euchre

Euchre tournaments are held every Tuesday at 7PM in the Card Room. Euchre is an easy game to learn and great fun to play. $1 per person is collected to create a pool that is given to the high scorer of the night. Roy Raker

Pinochle

Interested in playing Pinochle? Come to the Clubhouse Monday nights at 7PM. All experienced players are welcome. Come and have some fun.

Dave and Sue Klinger

Card Players

There are several opportunities to play cards regularly at the Highlands Clubhouse. They include:

Cribbage Players

Come test your skill in our weekly Cribbage Tournament on Tuesday at 2:00 in the Clubhouse Craft Room. A dollar per player is collected for prize money.

Mickey White

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Contributions for Causes

Meals on Wheels

Papers and bottles/cans can be brought to the East Pasco Meals on Wheels, 38145 15th Avenue, Zephyrhills (813) 782-7859. They have someone manning the collections from 7 - 11 am, but trailers are available for drop-offs 24 hours a day. Directions are 301 South to 15th Avenue, left on 15th, down two blocks to the facility. It's at the corner of 15th Avenue and 8th Street.

Habitat for Humanity Bring your used aluminum cans to Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran Church, 37015 Orange Valley Lane, Dade City (Corner of Fort King Road and Clinton). The Church recycles aluminum cans for HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. A recycling container stands next to the dumpster in the parking lot across the street from the church.

Gulfside Regional Hospice Contributions such as clothing, household goods, and furniture are accepted for their thrift shop just to the south of our main entrance across US 301. They are open for donations Monday thru Friday 9AM to 5PM, and Saturdays from 9AM to 4PM.

Resident Information for the Directory

LAST NAME:

STREET ADDRESS:

Email Address: Telephone Number:

First Name—Resident #1 Date of Birth (mm/dd)

First Name—Resident #2 Date of Birth (mm/dd)

Wedding Anniversary

Special Occasion

If you are a NEW resident, have a change for the “RESIDENT DIRECTORY,” and/or want your special dates acknowledged in the newsletter, please complete the form above and place it in the newsletter box on the clubhouse bulletin board or email the information to [email protected].

Library Donations We are proud of our library and welcome your donations. However, since space is limited we cannot accept the following items:

Encyclopedias magazines older than 3 months text books reference books outdated travel or tour books appliance manuals

Thank you! Your cooperation is appreciated.

Name Tags

Residents of the Highlands at Scotland Yards who would like a name tag to wear to Highlands events can order them from:

Today’s Graphics 13634 U.S. Highway 98 Bypass

Dade City, Fl 33525 Phone: 352-518-0466, Fax: 352-518-0468

Email: [email protected]

The cost for a magnet backed tag is $12.50 plus tax. Pin clasp tags are $10 plus tax.

When you place your order you will need to provide the name you want on each tag TYPED exactly as you wish it to appear. Payment is required when you place your order. Shipping doubles the cost so it is recommended that you plan on picking up your finished tag(s).

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Pasco County Lawn Watering Restrictions as of November 16, 2010

Your potable water irrigation time of day is mornings from midnight to 8:00 a.m. and evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 11:59 p. m. on your designated potable water irrigation day. No potable water irrigation on Saturday or Sunday. Potable water irrigation days are as follows; based upon the LAST DIGIT of a home’s address:

Last # of address Can water lawn on

0 or 1 Monday 2 or 3 Tuesday 4 or 5 Wednesday 6 or 7 Thursday 8 or 9 Friday

Watering hours each day are

Mornings - midnight — 8:00a.m.

Evenings - 6:00p.m.-11:59p.m.

Trash Pickup and Recycling

Trash Pick-up: scheduled for Mondays and Thursdays. Christmas Day, New Years Day, and Thanksgiving Day are the only holidays when pickup isn’t scheduled. When there is no pickup, customers may put out double the amount of trash on the next scheduled pickup day.

Recycling (curbside Blue Bag program): Metal cans, #1 and #2 plastic and glass containers may be left in blue plastic bags at the curb on the first and third Fridays each month.

Newspapers: A recycling bin for newspaper and other printed materials stands outside our clubhouse behind the kitchen. All types of printed paper such as newspaper, phone books, catalogs, and books. Cardboard from boxes is also acceptable as long as the box is broken down so that it lies flat.

Yard refuse: Call Larry or Judy if you wish to have HTA staff pick up lawn refuse you’ve created during a yard clean-up. If you’ve had professionals clean-up your yard, they should remove the refuse as part of their service.

If you have any questions regarding this information, please call one of the following telephone numbers or visit the web pages listed below: Pasco County Southwest Florida Water Management District

(813) 996-7341 or (800) 368-2411 or (800) 848-0499 or 4498 Extension 8131, 8041, or 8145 www.pascocountyfl.net www.watermatters.org

Low volume micro-irrigation (i.e., drip irrigation, misters, soaker hoses) or hand watering (using a hose with a self-canceling or shut-off nozzle, or both) of trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetable gardens may be used on an as-needed basis without regard to the normally allowable watering days or times.

Watering activities allowed but under controlled conditions (i.e. low pressure nozzles) include: residential car washing, charity car washes, pressure washing by other than commercial businesses, aesthetic fountains and other water features.

Ticket Sales for Social Committee Sponsored Highlands Events

Unless stated otherwise on event flyers or newsletter ads, tickets for all Social Committee sponsored events are sold at the clubhouse on Thursday nights before bingo and before Community meetings which are held on the first Saturday of each month. Cash payment is preferred, but checks made out to the Community Treasurer, Anne LaFontaine, are acceptable. When tickets are sold, a ticket is required to participate in any part of the event.

All ticket sales are final. No refunds will be issued, however, we will assist with “resales” when feasible.

Submitting Items for Publication: As always, thanks are extended to those who contributed information for this month’s issue. All articles and updates should be sent to [email protected] or deposited in the box on the clubhouse bulletin board no later than the 20th of the month preceding publication. Every effort is made to include all submissions, but occasionally omissions will occur. Your understanding is appreciated. Please note that items submitted for the newsletter are subject to editing for spelling, grammar, brevity and propriety.

A complete write-up is posted on our bulletin board.

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• Local Resident Does Handyman Work! Will do electrical, pressure washing, painting, yard work, phone jacks, cable jacks. No job too small. If you need it done, I can probably do it.

Ron Collins • Transportation to and from the airport - We will deliver you to wherever. Call John or Barb Williams

• Notary Services — If you need your signature notarized or if you need any other services that require a notary, please give me a call.

Lucille Kraepel • Massage - In the privacy of your home by an experienced professional. Medical, relaxation or target specific problem areas. A great gift! $40 for a one hour session. Call for an appointment. Days and evenings.

Denise Kozelsky • Generac Standby and Propane Portable Generators & Pressure washers - Interested in backup electricity? GENERATORS PLUS owned by Denis Roy has what you need. Residential electrical, installations, and repairs, sales & service. Contact Denis for pricing and a free home analysis. Business phone 863-514-0866 or you can email him at [email protected].

CLASSIFIEDS

• Screening - All Types — Porch screening, retract-able garage door screens, garage door sliders, or convert your screened porch with windows. We also do gutters. Inquire about Specials! Email Jay Smith at [email protected] or call my number in the directory. • Computer Support - Ready and willing to help where needed. Just call.

Paul & Chris Weegar

**PLEASE NOTE: Drop off your classified ad in our Newsletter box in the clubhouse, or send us an e-mail message at [email protected], with the exact wording you would like. Please make sure to notify us when an item is sold. The sale is strictly between the seller and purchaser. (Due to lack of confidentiality online, refer to your directory for phone numbers)

Cross Country Ski Machine — NordicTrack Pro model. Adjustable tension, book rack, drink holder, instructional manual, etc. Make offer.

Sandy Traub

Technics SX PR307/K Digital Piano & Organ — Multiple preset rhythms; disk drive to play disks; can compose music; complete library of music books from Readers Digest, plus other music, disks, etc. Must see to appreciate this beautiful instrument.

Barbara Williams

Lawn Mower — new blade, self propelled contact Bob Shirley

FOR SALE

AVAILABLE TO SHARE

• Walker, cane VanWierens • Crutches, walkers, wheelchairs Bayes

Sign-up Sheets

When you plan on participating in an event, please be sure to sign up on the appropriate sign-up sheet hanging on the Clubhouse Bulletin Board. Event planners need to know as early as possible the level of

interest in events so that planning and supply purchases are on target. Even if you wait to purchase your tickets, knowing your intentions is appreciated.

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March 2012

Outside walk-ers meet every

day at 7AM

Dianne Brown

Monday thru Fri-

day Informal gather-

ing for water aerobics 7:30 AM

Char Lanius

Walkers directed

by DVD meet Monday thru

Saturday at 7:30AM

in the Clubhouse

Deb Riss

1 Trash Pickup

Tennis 8AM Walking Tape 9AM Watercolors 9:30 Open Games 10AM Shuffleboard 10AM

Mah Jongg 1PM

Bingo 7PM

2 Bluebag Pickup

Water Aerobics 8:45 Ping Pong 10AM

Mah Jongg Tournament 9:15

Cardio 12PM Yoga 1PM

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Tennis 8AM Cruisers Depart Comm Mtng 9AM Bocci Ball 10AM

Pegs & Jokers 6:45

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Mah Jongg 1PM Open Games 7PM

5 Trash Pickup Water Aerobics 8:45

Mah Jongg 12:30 Quilt class 12:30

Walking Tape 4PM Pinochle 7PM

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Ping Pong 10AM Bible Study 10AM Ceramics 11:30 Cardio 12PM

Cribbage 2PM

Bible Study 7PM Euchre 7PM

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Water Aerobics 8:45 Choral Practice 10:30 Quilt class 1PM

Walking Tape 3PM

Mah Jongg 6:30 Lassies Cards 6:30

Poker & Hold’em 6:30

8 Trash Pickup Tennis 8AM Walking Tape 9AM Watercolors 9:30 Open Games 10AM Shuffleboard 10AM

Mah Jongg 1PM

Jazz Ensemble 7PM

9 Water Aerobics 8:45 Ping Pong 10AM Cardio 12PM Yoga 1PM Ma Jongg 2PM

10 Tennis 8AM Koffee Klatch 9AM Bocci Ball 10AM Pegs & Jokers 6:45

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Daylight Savings Time Begins


12 Trash Pickup

Water Aerobics 8:45


Walking Tape 4PM Pinochle 7PM Bunco 7PM

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Cribbage 2PM


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Water Aerobics 8:45 Choral Practice 10:30

Quilt class 1PM

Walking Tape 3PM Social Comm Mtg 3PM

Hot Dog Night 5:30 Mah Jongg 6:30 Lassies Cards 6:30

Poker & Hold’em 6:30

15 Trash Pickup


Mah Jongg 1PM

Bingo 7PM

16 Bluebag Pickup

Water Aerobics 8:45 Ping Pong 10AM Cardio 12PM Yoga 1PM Ma Jongg 2PM

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Tennis 8AM Koffee Klatch 9AM Bocci Ball 10AM Pegs & Jokers 6:45

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner 6PM

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Cribbage 2PM

Bible Study 7PM Euchre 7PM Bunco 7PM

21 Water Aerobics 8:45

Tampa Bay Downs Excursion 9:45

Choral Practice 10:30

Quilt class 1PM

Walking Tape 3PM Men’s Night Out 5:30


22 Trash Pickup


Mah Jongg 1PM

Social Committee Meeting 3PM Bingo 7PM

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Cribbage 2PM


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Water Aerobics 8:45 Choral Practice 10:30

Quilt class 1PM

Walking Tape 3PM Men’s Night Out 5:30


Poker & Hold’em 6:30 Bunco 7PM

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Mah Jongg 1PM

Bingo 7PM

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