THE GRAPEVINE December 2019 Colonial Estates December 2019

COMING EVENTS

A busy and fun month coming up. Lots of activities. Social Activities meeting, as always the first Friday of the month at 6:30 pm.

Breakfast on the first Saturday of every month 9:00 am.

Check the monthly schedule to know what is going on .

Friday 6th Social Activities 6:30 pm.

Saturday 7th Coffee hour 9:00 am. Deb and Cathy Ross.

Saturday 14th Christmas Dinner and a Funny Christmas Movie. Carol and Carl Zapf.

Monday 16th Shareholders Budget Meeting at 7:00 pm.

Saturday 21st Sing Along and Gift Exchange. Brenda & Carol Edwards.

Wednesday 25th Christmas Potluck Dinner. Barb & Tony, Shelly & Chuck and Irene Bombay.

Tuesday 31st New Year’s Eve Party. Ed & Pauline Longworth.

President’s Message December 2019

Fellow Shareholders,

November is behind us and the energy in The Park is everywhere! Many folks said: “enough of the cold, we’re

going south!” and so they did. Our Welcome Back Potluck Dinner, sponsored by the BOD, was amazing! We had

a record number of attendees – over 90. We elected not to have a band and streamed music instead; and boy

was it successful. Folks had time to catch up, enjoy a wide variety of dishes and just enjoy quiet conversations.

As I write this, the planning by MaryAnn, for the long-awaited Thanksgiving Dinner is well underway. Once

again, the sign-up sheet is over the top with more than 100 confirmed and more being added each day. The

pool is the place to be, as so many folks are enjoying the warm water, friendly company and just floating

around knowing the North is freezing! So, get down here, re-connect and enjoy every day God gives us!

There’s been a flurry of action with regard to Board activities and projects. I’d like to start out by reassuring

everyone that the main goal of this BOD is to make sure Colonial Estates remains a Mobile Home Park, owned

by our 254 Shareholders and the infrastructure will be sustainable for generations to come. When many of our

parents and grandparents moved into CE, that was their goal. As I reflect back and talk to so many of you, these

values haven’t changed. Each administration faces unique challenges. Our goal is to guarantee your

infrastructure meets the standards set by the state of Florida. These core services include water, sewer, electric

(FPL), our roads, and the clubhouse & amenities. Along with maintaining these core services, it requires funding

for the replacement and maintenance of these items.

As you have heard explained at the meetings and through these messages, most of our utilities are in good

condition. Now that being said, our water plant and distribution system has been neglected. The pipe network

in the ground that serves the drinking water to each and every unit is nearly half a century old. The materials

used back then were simply not designed to last this long. This should have been brought to your attention

many years ago and addressed well before now, where we’re repairing 10-15 major leaks per year.

This BOD has conducted extensive research into addressing both the water plant where our water is produced

and the antiquated distribution system. We plan on holding a Board Meeting in early January to openly discuss

our options and seek direction from all Shareholders as to what the best approach is for Colonial Estates.

The 2020 budget has been drafted and the committee is putting the final adjustments together. Our goal is to

get the Budget in everyone’s hands the first part of December, hold a meeting for explanation and questions,

then after the thirty-day required time period the BOD will adopt the 2020 Budget.

Included in this document is a $25.00 per month increase in our monthly dues, which will begin on January 1,

2020. This increase is necessary to cover the aforementioned issues plus build up our cash reserves. In addition,

the Board will be imposing a one-time Special Assessment of $100.00 to be paid within 90 days to cover the

cost of the old Wastewater Treatment Plant clean-up that was called into the Health Department by one of our

Shareholders.

Please keep an eye out for the upcoming Budget Meeting in December as well as our Water System Discussion

in early January.

Thank you,

Frank Tripicchio, President

In the New Year 2020 we will start with:

Friday 3rd Social activities at 6:30

Saturday 4th Breakfast at 9:00 am.

Saturday 18th Canada Night.

Saturday 25th Annual flea market.

COMING UP IN JANUARY

Everybody in the park received a NEW GARBAGE CART !

With information how to use it.

****** There are new rules. ****** Some people either did not read it or it was not clear to them.

NEWS FROM THE PARK

Great news: Pauline Longworth will be doing Line dancing again.

It will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting on

Thursday January 9, 2020 from 9:30 to 10:30 am.

Events we are thinking about !

- Fundraiser: lunch at the pool party.

- On a Sunday: A Sundae

Ice Cream Social !

Watch the info on the

board in clubhouse.

YELLOW BIN (Like the sun)

BLUE BIN (Like water)

Saturday garbage CART and RECYCLE BINS:

= paper/carton

= plastic, glass and metal. NO aluminum, NO foam

Wednesday is garbage CART - NO PLASTIC BAG WITH GARBAGE.

Wednesday is also foliage day: put foliage in OPEN plastic bag or old bin, put the branches on the grass.

Again…

NO PARKING ON THE GRASS.

NO OVERNIGHT PARKING

ON THE STREETS.

THE BLOTTER

A FEW VIOLATION LETTERS HAVE BEEN MAILED TO RESIDENTS WHO HAVE

OUTSTANDING VIOLATIONS. WE WILL FOLLOW UP ON THESE AND WILL POST

WHO HAS NOT ADDRESSED AND CORRECTED THEM.

STARTING NEXT MONTH, WE WILL BEGIN POSTING

SHAREHOLDERS THAT ARE LATE IN PAYING THEIR MONTHLY

MAINTENANCE FEES, IN THE GRAPEVINE.

Public Notice- If your outside street light isn’t on at all times, or if it is connected to

something that interferes with it being on 24/7 i.e. hot water heater, you need to correct this

so your light is always on.

If your sprinklers are connected to the potable drinking water, you need to cease using

them and either use the irrigation water or use a sprinkler head attached to your garden hose to water the lawn if the irrigation doesn't work on your block.

The Office got some donations from:

Docherty: Items for playing billiard.

Frank Malenosky: office supplies

Carole Merry: office supplies

Maria: table linens

FLEA MARKET

If you have something to

donate to the Flea Market

that will take place the end of January,

you can call Joan Johnson for more

information 561-752-2064.

CHRISTMAS DECORATION CONTEST

The Art Class will pick the best 3 decorated homes.

It will be announced at our Christmas Sing and

Gift on Saturday 21st

1st

place $25.00 2nd

$20.00 3rd

$15.00

PAST EVENTS

WELCOME BACK POTLUCK

On November 16th, 2019, a welcome

back potluck dinner was attended by

85 shareholders and guests. A good

time was had by all. We chose not to

have a band and instead had streaming

music provided by Paul Duynisveld.

Craft fair

Our fall Craft Show was Saturday November 23rd. and we had 10 vendors ...some were new to

us such as Deb Gallo with her great "shell creations", Linda Wilson returned this year with her

new passion of "stenciled" items and Marilyn LaFogg with her new "lamps & jeweled" creations.

Deb Docherty worked on one of her current art pieces, Deb can be reached in the park

anytime for additional information about her work...and as an added note all the craft people

still have items for sale and can be reached at their homes...Thanks to Barbara Sullivan for

doing the coffee and punch and all the Ladies that baked...

THANKS AGAIN FOR ATTENDING...we really appreciate your business and look forward to

seeing you at the Spring Craft Show on March 28, 2020.

Homes for sale:

Home # 1 ph 561-633-8218 - Home # 15 - Maria 781-424-4169 - Home # 31 ph 603-357-3386

Home # 67 ph 705-321-2791 - Home # 118 ph 561-509-9705 - Home # 132 ph 561-327-8075

Home # 237 ph 402-557-8154

Realtor Zachery - for homes: # 40 and # 211 ph: 561-376-6389

Realtor Julie - for homes: # 53, # 121 ph: 561-601-2128

We have so many wonderful cooks in our community and

there weren’t many leftovers! Thanks to Maria, Linda,

THANSGIVING DINNER

Once again MaryAnn and her crew have orchestrated a feast for over 100

people! Turkey, ham, potatoes, and so much more was available. The

conversations were ongoing and everyone had so much fun. Thanks to all that

cooked, served, set-up, cleaned-up for making this a wonderful occasion.

Again, a little over $515 was raised for the floor fund.

Thanks to all that has contributed to this funding.

Frank & Margaret, and MaryAnn for the work put into making this such an enjoyable evening. $ 470.00

was raised for the floor fund from generous donations, 50/50 and chances on “baskets of cheer”.

.

Fellow Shareholders,

Below, please find a letter that is circulating in our community and claims to have been sent to The Florida State Attorney General, The Florida Secretary of State as well as your Board of Directors.

Please read and take note of the inflammatory, libelous and unsubstantiated remarks in this letter that greatly disturb this board.

Unfortunately the signature page was not included, so we do not know who our accusers are and cannot respond. Whoever is responsible for this document, please provide the signature page or your name

and address so we know who to contact moving forward. The board would also ask any shareholder or resident that received this letter to please write down the

date and time (to the best of your recollection) that it was given to you. The name of the person who gave it to you as well as any conversation that took place.

Please bring this information to your board so we can begin to compile a record. Thank You

Your Board of Directors

Gingivitis is caused by the buildup of plaque–– a naturally-occurring sticky film containing

bacteria – on the teeth and gums. The bacteria found in plaque produce toxins that can

irritate the gums and cause them to become red, inflamed, puffy, and may even lead to

bleeding.

Steps To Treat Gingivitis At Home

1. Use Antibacterial Toothpaste. It can help fight plaque all day and night, long after you've completed

your oral hygiene routine. ...

2. Brush your teeth more effectively. Make sure you brush for 2 minutes, 2 times every day.

3. Use an Antibacterial Mouthwash. ...

4. Floss daily.

Tips for eating more Healthy in the upcoming New Year

Keep healthy food readily available. When you get hungry, you’re more likely to eat the first thing you see on the counter or in the cupboard. Keep healthy food in easily accessible and visible places in your home and workplace. Put some fruits in a basket and place it on the kitchen counter, store healthy snacks at eye level in your pantry and stock up your fridge with small batches of cooked whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables. At work, store quick bites like almonds, pistachios and dried berries in a jar and place it on your desk or in its top drawer.

Say no to sugary drinks. The average American drinks around 45 gallons of soda each year, according to the Beverage Marketing Corporation. Other than the obvious risk of Type 2 diabetes and obesity, consuming sugary beverages can also cause liver damage, premature aging and anxiety. So, instead of sipping packaged juice or soda, go for unsweetened beverages or infused water.