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Editors: Chris Weegar, Vicki Rudegeair

“For the Residents by the Residents” NOVEMBER 2010

VOLUME 6, ISSUE 11

Nov 3rd - Hot Dog Night Returns

Nov 6th - Community Garage Sale

Nov 7th - Daylight Savings Time Ends

Nov 11th - Veterans’ Day Ceremony & Lunch

Nov 25th - Thanksgiving Dinner

October Community (Social) Meeting Minutes

The meeting opened on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. with Charlie Basile serving as moderator. The Pledge of Allegiance was followed by a prayer.

Guest speaker, Sharon Cimato, explained Medicare to the residents.

Chris Weegar announced upcoming events sponsored by the Social Committee and noted the Halloween Party will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2010, not Sunday as stated in the October Newsletter. The tickets are $8.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door. Italian Night with the Dukes will be held on Sunday, October 17, 2010; Veteran’s Day Ceremony on November 11, 2010; Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving Day.

Annual Highlands of Scotland Yards Craft Show will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2010.

Todd Schofer is organizing a community yard sale on Saturday, November 6, 2010. Chris Weegar volunteered to help Todd with flyers and to e-mail residents announcing the event.

There will be a raffle before Italian Night for a quilt made by the lady quilters. The tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. All proceeds will be used to help a needy family at Christmas.

Ray Pawlicki announced that if anyone is interested in being a security patrol member he has the form to be completed to volunteer.

Charlie Basile noted that Larry Mack looked into the request for the community and HTA to purchase a defibrillator. More research needs to be done since someone needs to be trained to use the defibrillator.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 a.m.

Barbara Nicholson, Community Secretary

Two Motions Subject to Vote

Please take note of the announcement on page 9 about the vote scheduled before our next community meeting. Two motions introduced this summer are under consideration. Don’t forget to come and vote.

The Highland Highlights

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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.

In Memoriam

Marion Moss passed away on Sunday, October 17th in the Zephryhills Health and Rehabilitation Center. She lived at 38322 Tee Time Road with Marilyn and Charlie

(Coach) Brady, her daughter and son-in-law.

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

Please call Jo Basile 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.

Kathleen Roy 11/2 Richard Harris 11/2 Nancy Willard 11/2 Pat Haynes 11/4 Jack Willard 11/6 Linda Sleekes 11/8 Bruce Carey 11/11 Jeannette Beaulieu 11/12 Paul Dobbert 11/12 Anne Traub 11/13 Margaret Harris 11/15 John Schaeffer 11/17 Rick Maris 11/17 Barbara Harrop 11/20

Ron & Jayne Haas 11/6 John & Barb Geiling 11/9 Bob & Betty Sneed 11/9 Chick & Nancy Meech 11/12 David & Dee Bruni 11/20 Greg & Eva Sautter 11/22 Ed & Nancy Rine 11/22 Paul & Jane Poirier 11/24 Phil & Diane Sabatine 11/24 Phil & Vicki Rudegeair 11/26 Chip & Cindy Barlow 11/27 Mike & Mary Ann Shaughnessy 11/30

Cheryl Henrion 11/21 Barbara Williams 11/22 Mario Rizzo 11/24 Moe Dimaya 11/25 Charles Elleven 11/25 Anne Lafontaine 11/26 Lynda Chynoweth 11/28

David and I want to thank everyone here in The Highlands for the cards, prayers and kindness we received after the loss of my mom. Linda and David Slekes

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Charlie Basile Jo Basile

Marie Garfinkel Gene Henry Linda Kartes

Fran Larson Terry Pawlicki Joe Salvaty

John Schaeffer Chris Weegar Ken White

Sign-up Sheets

If you are interested in participating in an event, please be sure to sign up on the appropriate sign-up sheet hanging on the Clubhouse Bulletin

Board. We 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, we appreciate knowing your intentions.

Up-Coming Social Committee Sponsored Events

November 11th - Veteran’s Day Ceremony

November 25th - Thanksgiving Dinner

December 5th - Christmas party w/ Steve Wayne, entertainer

December 18th - Highlands Christmas Dinner

VETERAN'S DAY - NOVEMBER 11, 2010

Our veterans are very dear to our hearts. We recognize them with special programs on Memorial Day in May and Veteran's Day in November.

This year the Highlands Veteran's Day Celebration will be

November 11, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in our clubhouse.

The Zephyrhills High School R.O.T.C. Cadets will post the colors and do the pledge of allegiance. We are in the process of arranging for a guest speaker - a veteran

who served in the Middle East.

Following the program will be one of Gene's delicious soup & salad luncheons. The cost of the luncheon is $5.00 at the door. Please sign up if you plan to attend.

I look forward to seeing you all there!

John Schaeffer

We had a very good response to our request for more volunteers. Our thanks to all those who have signed up to help with events. Don’t be

discouraged if you aren’t called soon. We have enough volunteers that we will spread the work

around. We do appreciate your willingness to help out.

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Serving:

Roast Turkey, Roast Beef au jus, Sliced Cold Honey Glazed Ham,

Shrimp, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Gravy, Sweet Potatoes, Assorted Vegetables, Fruit Salad, Cranberry Sauce, Rolls & Butter,

Assorted Pies and Cakes Sodas, Ice & Coffee

Please sign up if you plan on coming.

Upcoming

Christmas

Events

December 5th -

Christmas Party Dance the night away to Steve Wayne’s songs and tunes

December 18th -

Highlands Annual Community Christmas Dinner

Share the season’s cheer with friends and neighbors.

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GET READY

GET READY

GET READY

GET READY

OUR GARAGE

OUR GARAGE

OUR GARAGE

OUR GARAGE SALESALESALESALE

IS COMING

IS COMING

IS COMING

IS COMING

Wednesday

November 3rd at 5:30 pm

PLEASE SIGN-UP BELOW IF YOU PLAN TO COME

We will be serving both grilled and steamed 1/4 lb. “Hebrew National” dogs,

potato salad, delicious baked beans, and chips.

Top it off with mustard, relish, onions, sauerkraut, or celery salt.

Don’t forget to bring your own beverage.

Hot Dogs are $1.25 Beans and Potato Salad are $.50 Chips are $.25

Ice Cream is $.25 extra.

Ned and Diane Sponsler

Highlands Community Garage Sale will be

Saturday, Nov 6th 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

RUMMAGE THROUGH YOUR CLOSETS, EMPTY YOUR DRAWERS AND SCOUR THOUGH THE GARAGE TO PUT TOGETHER ALL THOSE

UNWANTED OR UNNEEDED ITEMS THAT YOU SHOULD GET RID OF.

Please stay open the entire time, unless of course, you sold everything.

Questions?- Call Todd Schofer – 352-521-0124

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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.

B.Y.O.B. DANCE

SATURDAY NIGHT, NOVEMBER 13TH

AT THE CLUB HOUSE

7:00 TO 10:00

BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS & SNACKS

MUSIC PROVIDED BY RON COLLINS COUNTRY, OLDIES, LINE DANCE

OPEN MIKE IF YOU WANT TO SING!!

NO CHARGE

DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Craft Fair and Bake Sale Were Great!!

Due to the generosity of the Highlands residents, the bake sale was a “sweet” success. In the name of the Highlands at Scotland Yards, a donation of $400 is being made to Everyday Blessings. The bake sale itself netted $31.50; two

non-residents donated $20 each; and $47.50 from the Craft Fair proceeds was added to round out the number.

The success of the Bake Sale and Craft Fair could not have occurred without the community spirit coming together with donations of goodies and volunteer

hours.

A huge “thank you” to all who participated.

We are a Great Community!

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By Francine Larson

One of the hardest lessons for me to learn (and I am still learning) is that life is not fair. When I was younger I believed that if I did my best to be a good person and followed certain rules, I would have only good things happen to me. Since Jim and I had prepared financially for retirement, I envisioned that “our golden years” would be no less than a carefree life of attending parties, traveling and giving money to our children.

I won't bore you with details but this scenario of financial bliss didn’t exactly work out as planned. I am not saying this to get your sympathy because I have a very good life and appreciate all that I have. I am just telling you because I want to make a point that life is indeed hard and certainly not fair. Just to be clear, I do not think of myself as a victim of circumstances, but as a visitor to the universe and it's many gifts.

However, strange as it may be, I now embrace unfairness as an opportunity and challenge to awake and stand up to unfairness to even celebrate unfairness. Bring in on!

Every time somebody thinks "that is unfair" and proceeds to correct it, that person has made the world a little bit better. Also what is fair to one is always unfair to another, the other person thinks the same and the cycle of human progress continues. If the life were completely fair to everybody, would we not become lazy, boring and all same? ( Ethel Percy Andrus JC’ s Blog) Welcome Things That Are Not Fair And See What Happens What is happening in your life now? Have you lost most of your savings due to the economy? This is a great opportunity to develop new skills and learn more about you. You will also learn how very strong you are. Did a relationship fail through no fault of your own? You can learn from that when you are ready for your next relationship. There are many more scenarios that I could mention but it all comes down to the same thing, "life is not fair," but it is an opportunity.

Two nights ago, I was viewing a documentary about a man who had been captured during one of the wars and was in a solitary cell for 7 years. He and some of the other prisoners developed an alphabet code that was delivered by banging on the wall. Imagine the time it took to bang out a complete sentence. However, they discussed many things over the next few years via their code. Also, to keep his sanity, he planned the next house (he would build) for his family. He planned it in his head and would make changes in his head, as if it were on paper. When interviewed, he was asked if he could live his life over again and had a choice, would be leave out the 7 years of prison confinement. He answered with a quick "no." He stated that by being completely alone (except for banging on the wall) he discovered who he really was and his inner strength.

Life was not fair for a man who spent 7 years of his life in prison while serving his country. He took this experience as an opportunity to plan his next house and develop "unfairness" into building inner strength and a positive attitude. By the way, when he was safely in America, he did build his family his "dream house." Develop A Plan For Helping Others When Life Is Not Fair "In helping others, we shall help ourselves, for whatever good we give out completes the circle and comes back to us.” Flora Edwards "It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life, that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself." Ralph Waldo Emerson

Life is Hard & Not Fair: How To Welcome Unfairness In Your Life &

Find Opportunity & Joy

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Meet Your Highlands Family — BARBARA JOHNSON AND GEORGE KING Barbara and George are both from Connecticut and moved into their home on Masters Blvd in 2006. George and Barbara met at the senior center in Connecticut, where George had volunteered for twenty-five years.

George has two living sons. One son owns King's Security and the other son is the coach at Valley Regional High School in Deep River. George's third son was crushed to death by a nine-ton beam while working on the bridge over the Erie Canal. In their sunroom they have a very large fish hanging on their wall that was caught by George's son before he died. George has one grandson and one granddaughter and is going to be a grandfather again in May.

When he was young, George owned a grocery store for six years, and also worked as a mason, (for a while on highway I-95). For thirty-two years George worked at a pharmaceutical company and retired in 1982. After that George worked for fourteen years delivering propane gas. George's last venture before retiring for good was a landscaping business that he operated for ten years with his son.

George was in WWII with the Army. His group landed seven days after "D Day". George's interests include reading western stories, making jewelry boxes, and following sports teams, especially the Yankees, Redskins and the Gators.

Barbara has two children who live in Connecticut. Barbara volunteered at the senior center for ten years. After Barbara's husband passed away she started a group at church consisting of widows and they called their group the "Ageless Wonders". The ladies would meet once a month and socialize. Barbara loves to entertain, work in her yard, and play cards, and dominoes.

George and Barbara love to travel together. Two years ago they took a 7000-mile trip out west that they would like to repeat in the near future. Last summer they went to Alaska. They both like to take day trips with bus tours.

Barbara and George come from a very small town in Connecticut. They call their town " God's Country". There are no fast food restaurants, one grocery store, and no theater in the town. It is an artist's colony with a local art college. The local people want to keep the town small and old fashioned.

Barbara and George are snowbirds, and can't think of a better place to spend their winters than at the Highlands.

Barb Geiling

YARD OF THE MONTH

Don and Mariana Marz are the recipients of this month's "Yard of the month" award given by the Highlands of Scotland Yards. The Hometown America award sign was posted on Don and Mariana's yard on 9453 Best Ball Lane on October 26th. As recipients of the award Don and Mariana received a $25.00 gift card.

Our community library is a vital asset in our neighborhood. It is used by many of our

residents every day. The library is very neat and well organized. Due to the volume of

use and to donations frequently made to the library, there is always lots of work to be

done there. Lucile Kraepel and Sue Rousseau are the ladies that do this work for us. We

owe them our thanks for their efforts on our behalf. Let them know how you feel.

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VOTING PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 20TH COMMUNITY BUSINESS MEETING Voting on two motions from our July Community Business Meeting will be held prior to the upcoming November 20th meeting. Ballots can be cast beginning at 8:30 a.m. Results will be announced during the meeting.

The motions to be voted on are as follows: ______________________________________________

1. Motion from Chris Weegar (seconded by Charlie Basile)

That the Guidelines Committee develop the following suggested wording or something similar in order to address the lack of provision for modifying the Guidelines: “Amendments to the Highlands Community Guidelines – To amend the Highlands Community Guidelines first adopted by Highlands residents in 2010, prior written notice of any proposed amendment must be independently presented to and voted upon by Highlands residents in accordance with the handling of motions as described in the Guidelines. Rather than a simple majority, however, a 2/3 vote of current residents is required for an amendment to be adopted. Amendments take effect in the January following their ratification.”

Per the Community Secretary’s minutes from the July Business Meeting, as published in the August Community Newsletter, Chris’ rationale for her motion is that she feels the Guidelines as adopted make no provision for making changes to those Guidelines. She stated that even our National Constitution allows for amendments as conditions change. She then added that a document intended to guide the behavior of many should not be changed with any less rigor than was applied to the original document. She feels that her motion addresses several issues and that it asks that:

• The Committee that drafted the Guidelines be reinstated long enough to address the omission of change management.

• The Committee decide which procedure should be followed for making changes. • The Committee recommend what proportion of the residents is required to ratify changes, • The Committee indicate how often the Guidelines can be changed.

Chris indicated that the text of her motion in quotes is intended as an example of what might be stated in the Committee’s recommendation and that she believes that it would be best to resolve this issue before any other changes to the Guidelines are entertained.

______________________________________________ 2. Motion from Geanne Raker (seconded by Vicki Rudegeair)

That the by-laws be amended to: 1) Change the monthly meeting of residents back to the first Saturday of the month, 2) State that every meeting be a business meeting, and 3) Allow voting by a show of hands, on motions made at a monthly meeting during the same meeting, if those

in attendance so desire.

Per the Community Secretary’s minutes from the July Business Meeting, as published in the August Community Newsletter, Geanne’s rationale for her motion is that she feels attendance at the monthly meetings has dropped off significantly, which she attributes to the residents either not remembering the new meeting date or are uninterested in coming to a meeting at which there is no business being conducted. Geanne added that she thinks the current voting procedure is not responsive in a timely fashion to issues at hand.

The voting on these motions was postponed to our November Business Meeting to allow for the return of many of our winter residents. Please plan to attend this meeting and vote.

Ballot Committee

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New Activity

Later time

Activ ity Update

Highlands Ladies Night Out Hosted by Scotland Yards, a monthly informal gathering for dinner and con-versation with friends on the 1st Wed-nesday of the month at 5:30 PM. Call Scotland Yards Bistro for reservations.

Mah Jongg Players meet in the clubhouse card room for games on: Sunday 2:00 PM (open & beginners) Monday 12:30 PM Wednesday 6:30 PM (open) Thursday 1:00 PM (open) Friday 2:00 PM (open) A mah jongg marathon is normally held on the first Friday of each month starting at 9:30 AM.

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

Al Rodier

Ping Pong/Table Tennis Tuesday & Thursday 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. See bulletin board for training session announcements. Fee information and supply lists available.

Lorraine Davenport

Bible Study 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

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

Tennis We meet for tennis every Wednesday 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

Singles Group Group normally meets several times during the month for social activities. Call Pat Vandergrift for information and current month’s activities.

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

Char Lanius

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. Please sign up beforehand if you want to play.

Lorraine Davenport

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

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

Dianne Brown

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

Geanne Raker

Zumba An hour fitness workout in the clubhouse. Everyone welcome to join. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Monday 5:30PM Thursday 9:30AM Wednesday 3PM Saturday 10:30AM

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 9:15AM. $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 Thursday at 10:00 AM. All are welcome.

Scott Lyons

Pinochle Organized play on Mondays 7—9 PM.

Bob Svetovich

Highlands Men’s Night Out Hosted by Scotland Yards, a monthly informal gathering for dinner and conversation with friends on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 5:30 PM. Call Scotland Yards Bistro for reservations.

Ceramics Using supplies in our craft room, ceramics instruction is provided every Tuesday from 11:30 until 1:30PM for $5 a session.

Chris Weegar

Bocci Ball Saturdays at 10AM. All are welcome to play.

Joe Salvaty

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Horseshoes

Anyone interested in participating in the handicap horseshoe league this year please indicate by signing up on the sign-up sheet in the clubhouse. We need 16 players who will commit to playing on a weekly basis, plus several substitutes. If you can’t play every week, please don’t commit. (Occasional absences are OK, but you’ll be expected to arrange your own substitute if you can’t be there.) Play will be Friday mornings at 10AM, with play running from early November until late March or early April for 14 weeks of play. If enough people are interested and sign up, we’ll have our organizational meeting and draw for teams on Friday, November 5th at 10AM at the horseshoe pits. Contact Sandy Traub if you have any questions.

As a community we will have the opportunity to help local, needy families at Christmas. I will be posting very soon all the information for you to choose a family, a person in that

family and a gift for that person. All the wrapping and delivery of gifts will be handled by myself and other volunteers.

Cash will be accepted.

Stay tuned for further information.

Questions: Norma Blank or Linda Kartes

Since I am finally settled in, I volunteer to start the following clubs:

• Sunset Watchers’ Club — Once a week or once a month, you bring a folding chair, table and something to drink (water, pop or wine) and just watch the sunset. We will probably have to wait till the bugs aren’t so bad - or bring Tiki lights. We would also change the location once in a while. Purpose: enjoy nature and each others company

• Geography night — Once a week or month, you bring a map of your state, county or both and describe it. (ie. what makes it special for you.) Purpose: education

• Hatch Line Art — Hold classes to teach hatch line art. Purpose: education, art • Model railroad club — Model railroading encompasses geography, geology, history, electricity,

woodworking, model building, drafting, organizational skills, problem solving and art – it has to look good.

Let me know if you are interested in any or all of these. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the clubhouse or you can e-mail or phone me. My contact information is in the Highlands Directory.

Marcel Poupard

Ideas for New Activities

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Our first outing for the 2010 / 2011 birding season brought us to a local state park in Polk County called ‘Colt Creek State Park’. A recent joint acquisition by the Florida Parks Water Management District, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and Polk County Natural Resources Division, the land was purchased in 2006 from the Overstreet Family. The park comprises of over 5000 acres and is located on

the fringes of The Green Swamp, the source for multiple rivers and streams which support large wetland systems. The Green Swamp is important for the Florida peninsula, second only to the Florida Everglades, for its hydrologic (circulation of water on the land) and environmental significance. We were pleased that two new birders from the Highlands Community joined us for the first time and enjoyed themselves. The weather was perfect and this park certainly allowed us many sightings of quite a variety of birds. To our bird expert’s extreme pleasure was sighting ‘life birds’, the Florida Scrub Jay and Great Crested Flycatcher. It was a first for her and also a first for our group (see featured bird). We consider this great sightings indeed. Our group also saw

a Great Horned Owl, Limpkin, Red-Bellied Woodpecker, Glossy Ibis, Carolina Chickadee and evidence of the den of a Burrowing Owl. (A full list of “Colt Creek” bird sightings is posted in our Community Center.)

Florida Scrub Jay - Photo Courtesy Cornell University

TWEETS and CHIRPS from the Highlands Birding Group

The Florida Scrub Jay is basically limited to Central Florida and nowhere else. It is a year-round resident, is about the size of a Robin and its range extends south to northern edge of the Everglades. This Jay is on the list of ‘threatened species’, and has declined up to 90% in the twentieth century because of habitat loss.

The male, female and juvenile all have the same markings: dark blue body, lighter blue head, dirty white belly, white forehead and a long tail that is disproportionate to its body. In the summer it stores its cache of acorns under leaf litter to be eaten in the winter when its supply of grasshoppers, crickets, and spiders is scarce. The Florida Scrub Jay buries more than he can eat and helps to regenerate oak forests with its uneaten acorns. Rarely does it wander but a few miles from its birthplace.

The Florida Scrub Jay’s nest is predominately in oak trees about six to ten feet from the ground near openings in the oak branches. He prefers sandy patches be near the base of the oak tree. This species is silent and secretive around its nest or while perched on a treetop in the morning. However, it also can be conspicuous and very noisy. The female lays about three to six greenish eggs per year in a twiggy and well-hidden nest. Non-breeding adults and fledglings from the previous year detect and mob predators, defend the group territory and help feed dependent young.

References: National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, Cornell Ornithological Lab, Birds of Florida Field Guide, Audubon Society “Birds of Florida” iPod Touch App.

Written By: Geanne Raker and Valorie Catalano

Featured Bird: Florida Scrub Jay (Above are the eggs of the Florida Scrub Jay.)

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Ping Pong / Table Tennis

We meet Tuesday and Thursday 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

Square Dance Lessons

Don’t forget, we’re dosey do’ng every Friday night at 7:00 PM in the clubhouse. Lessons are $4 per person /per session. Come join us!

Ann Flowers

Highlands Bird Club Outings 2010/2011

This is the list of birding trips that are planned for the 2010/2011 birding season. If you wish to join us for these outings, please call the person that is listed as the chairperson for that outing. We plan to visit

several new locations and some of the better sites that we have previously visited.

11/13/10 Saturday Myakka River State Park Paul/Sharon Proue 12/7/10 Tuesday Little Manatee River State Park unassigned 1/11/11 Tuesday Honeymoon Island State Park Norma Specht (Not a beach day-just birding) 2/8/11 Tuesday Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Geanne Raker 3/12/11 Saturday Payne’s Prairie Preserve State Park Scott/Zoe Lyons 4/9/11 Saturday Circle B Bar Reserve Pat Dixon

Geanne Raker

Weekly lessons at the Tour-ist Club Fridays

10:00 to 11:30AM $4.00 per lesson

Arlene has returned to teaching at the Tourist Club in Dade City and sessions at the Highlands are ended until

next summer. All are welcome, from 1st timers to experi-enced dancers. Casual lessons with lots of practice.

Contact Ann Flowers for additional information

Line Dancing With Arlene

Highlands Ladies Night Out

First Wednesday every month at Scotland Yards Bistro, the restaurant at Scotland Yards Golf Course.

Visit with your friends and meet new Highlands Ladies.

Cocktails at 5:30 PM. Dinner at 6:00 PM. Wednesday night specials are steak or salmon, or order from their menu.

Please call Scotland Yards at 352-567-7600 to make your reservation and specify steak or salmon.

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Yoga and Cardio Classes

Cardio and Yoga are now being held in the clubhouse on Tuesdays and Fridays at noon. There will also be a Yoga class on Fridays at 1pm. The one hour class is $5.00 and that fee will include yoga on Fridays for anyone who wants to stay.

Sandy Hoff

Yarn Crafters

We meet once a week, 11:00 to 12:30 on Wednesdays in the craft room. Many of the pieces we create are given to charitable organizations. If you want to learn how to knit or crochet, there are experienced needle crafters present to teach you. Our yarn stock is currently very low, so any and all yarn donations are both needed and appreciated!

Char Lanius

Singles Group The Highlands Singles are keeping very busy eating out, attending various shows, having pot luck dinners, hiking, and enjoying game nights, etc. We welcome any single who wants to join in the activities and become a part of our group.

Pat Vandegrift

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

QUILTING CLASSES

MONDAY QUILTERS — RAFFLE QUILT tickets sold out by mid morning of the Craft Fair. The winning ticket belonged to Diane Lacombe of Country Club Lane. When the quilt was presented to Diane, she gallantly returned the quilt to the Monday Quilters with the request that we include the quilt with the gifts we purchase for the needy Dade City family. We wish to thank everyone for their generous support of the raffle.

The Monday quilting class is now working on a pictorial hand applique project, which when completed, they can choose to use either as a wall hanging or incorporated into a medallion quilt.

The Wednesday quilting class will be offered again after the holidays.

Lorraine Davenport, Instructor

Bingo is every Thursday night at 7:00 PM. We are usually through by 9PM. Cards are only $5.00! If you haven’t played Bingo, come

give it a try. It’s great fun!

We will take Thanksgiving day off. The Bingo Committee

COME JOIN US!!!!

B I N G O

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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.

Ladies Bible Study

We meet Tuesday mornings at 10:00 AM. We come from all different spiritual backgrounds, which makes our time together so special! Each of us leaves our denomination’s views at the front door as we journey into the heart of God.

Come and grow with us as we study God’s word and experience the depth of his love for us. It will change your emotional chemistry. Remember, no books to buy or homework to do. Just come with an open heart and be blessed. We now have 20-25 people but there is room for you!!

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.

Mah Jongg Players

There is organized mah jongg play at the clubhouse several days a week. Most are open sessions, with play slower at some tables on Sunday to encourage beginners. Regular play is at 12:30 PM every Monday afternoon. Open sessions are held on Sundays at 2:00 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, come to one of the “open” sessions or contact any mah jongg player for referral to an instructor.

November’s marathon will be held the first Friday of the month (Nov. 5th) starting at 9:30 AM. We play from 12-16 rounds, depending on the speed of play and time available, with a break midway for lunch. For those who want to order lunch, we generally find someone to pick up Chinese food. $5 per player is collected for the prize fund. All players are welcome. October’s winners were: 1st place - Nancy Meech, 2nd place - Sue Klinger.

Highlands Men’s Night Out 4th Wednesday every month at Scotland Yards Bistro.

Share stories and make new friends. Cocktails at 5:30 PM. Dinner at 6:00 PM.

Wednesday night specials are steak or salmon, or order from their menu. Please call Scotland Yards at 352-567-7600 to make your reservation and specify steak or salmon.

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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.

• Poker every Wednesday evening • Bridge games according to interest • Euchre games Tuesdays evenings • Pinochle on Monday nights

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

All but Bridge have their times shown on the calendar. If you are interested in playing Bridge, contact Jackie Davio or Chris Weegar.

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 games are held every Tuesday at 7PM in the Card Room. A sign up sheet is posted weekly on the bulletin board. To ensure a seat, please do sign up ahead of time.

Lorraine Davenport

Pinochle

Interested in playing Pinochle? Come to the Clubhouse Monday nights at 7PM. You don’t need to know how to play, because we’ll be happy to teach you. Come and have some fun.

Bob or Dorothy Svetovich

Card Players

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

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

Chris Weegar

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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Name Tags

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

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].

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

Dade City, Fl 33525

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.

Library Committee

The cost per tag is $10.70 with tax for a magnet back tag with tax. Pin clasp tags are available at a slightly cheaper rate.

When you place your order you’ll need provide the name(s) you want on the tag, the address where you want the tag(s) sent, and your phone number. Your tag(s) should be mailed to you in approximately 1 to 2 weeks.

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Pasco County Lawn Watering Restrictions as of February 22nd, 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 stands outside our clubhouse behind the kitchen. Newspapers only, please.

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 third

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

• 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 a licensed 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 (MA#37009) • Computer Support - Ready and willing to help where needed. Just call.

Paul & Chris Weegar • Propane Portable Generators - Interested in backup electricity? GENERATORS PLUS by D.A. Roy Electric Inc., has what you need including 6500 watt generator units with electric start. Call Denis Roy for pricing and free home analysis.

• Nursing Services — I am a registered nurse with over 50 years experience in various fields of nursing and I’m in reasonably good health. I’ve been certified in CPR & ACLS for the past 10 years. I am willing to help out with nursing services whenever needed on an emergency basis or one time basis, no charge. If needed on a continuing basis there would be a charge. Juanita Byrd, RN

CLASSIFIEDS

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

• Dunn Rite Cleaning Service. Give Linda Dunn a call to help you get it done.

• New Avon Representative in the Highlands Don’t Miss This…

Currently running a promotion of a FREE Purse or Beach Bag with any AVON purchase of $20.00 or more while supplies last. Order early to get your choice of bag. Call me for a new brochure.

Ada Marr

**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

Coins — All coins are in their original plastic cases and boxes. •QUARTER MINT PROOF SETS - 1999 thru 2008 (also includes dollar, half dollar, dime, nickel & penny.)

•QUARTERS - District of Columbia and US Territories •WESTWOOD NICKEL SET •PRESIDENT QUARTERS - 2007, 2008 and 2009.

Ken Davenport

FOR SALE

AVAILABLE TO SHARE

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

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Halloween

1 Trash Pickup Water Aerobics 8:45

Mah Jongg 12:30 Quilt class 12:30

Zumba 5:30 Pinochle 7PM

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

Cribbage 2PM

Bible Study 7PM Euchre 7PM

3 Tennis 8AM

Water Aerobics 8:45 Yarn crafters 11AM Quilt class 1PM Zumba 3PM Hot Dog Night 5:30

Ladies Night Out 5:30 Mah Jongg (open)6:30 Lassies Cards 6:30

Poker & Hold’em 6:30

4 Trash Pickup Zumba 9:30 Ping Pong 10AM Shuffleboard 10AM

Mah Jongg 1PM (open) Bingo 7PM

5 Bluebag Pickup Water Aerobics 8:45 Mah Jongg Tournament 9:30 Horseshoe Mtg 10AM Cardio 12PM Yoga 1PM Square Dancing 7PM

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Community Garage Sale 8-2 Pegs & Jokers 6:45

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Zumba 5:30 Pinochle 7PM Bunco 7PM

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10 Tennis 8AM

Water Aerobics 8:45 Yarn crafters 11AM Quilt class 1PM Zumba 3PM

Mah Jongg (open)6:30 Lassies Cards 6:30

Poker 6:30 Texas Hold’em 6:30



12 Water Aerobics 8:45 Cardio 12PM Yoga 1PM Ma Jongg (open) 2PM Square Dancing 7PM

13 Bird

Watching Trip Tennis 8AM Koffee Klatch 9AM Bocci Ball 10AM Zumba 10:30

Pegs & Jokers 6:45

BYOB Dance 7PM

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Bible Study 7PM Euchre 7PM Bunco 7PM

17 Tennis 8AM

Water Aerobics 8:45 Yarn crafters 11AM Quilt class 1PM

Social Committee Meeting 3PM Zumba 3PM


Poker 6:30 Texas Hold’em 6:30



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Water Aerobics 8:45 Cardio 12PM Yoga 1PM Ma Jongg (open) 2PM Square Dancing 7PM

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Community Vote & Business

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Bocci Ball 10AM Zumba 10:30

Pegs & Jokers 6:45

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Water Aerobics 8:45 Yarn crafters 11AM Quilt class 1PM

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

28 Mah Jongg (open) 2PM


Mah Jongg 12:30 Quilt class 12:30 Zumba 5:30 Pinochle 7PM

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