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Volume 478

The IslanderVenice Isle

603 Roma RoadVenice, Florida 34285

(941) 488-9648 Website: www.veniceisleestates.com

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February 2021

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VIHO PRESIDENT REPORT FEBRUARY 2021

As I type this note, elections are not over yet, I congratulate all the candidates for stepping up to the plate and are willing to work for all of us in our wonderful community. Our thanks go out to Robert Wanninger, Joyce Durbin, Dan Phillips, Romana Hilborn, Dave Mikios, Pat Heenan and Rob Holsgrove for running for the board and helping to set the direction for our community and our future. Thanks, from all of us, for your commitment.

Many thanks to Valerie for helping to set up electronic voting for the first time in our community history. Valerie and Alan Metcalf

IMPORTANT NUMBERS911 EMERGENCY ONLY

Call (941) 316-1201 OR (941) 861-5800 Sarasota County Sheriff. 24 hours REMINDER: Although we are Venice residents, we DO NOT live within Venice City limits. Therefore, we must rely on the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Department to handle law enforcement matters.

OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS * ALWAYS CALL TO VERIFY HOURS VIE PARK OFFICE ............... M-F 9am to 3pm ............... (941) 488-9648 VIE Real Estate Office ............ M-F 9am to 4pm (or by apt). (941) 485-7743Venice Regional Bayfront Health – 540 The Rialto (Hwy 41 Bus.) 24 hours……. (941)-485-7711Venice Health Park (Center Road & Jacaranda) …………………… (941)-497-7800 Lab work 6:30am to 2:30pm…… (no appointment needed). X-RAY 8:00am to 4:00pm (some appointments needed).Center for Wound Care (at the Health Park) ……...8:00am to 4:00pm …M-F…. (941)-486-6027Gulf Coast Medical Group: Urgent Care – 1700 East Venice Avenue…………. (941)-483-9760 M-Sa…7:30am to 6:00pm and Sun…9:00am to 2:00pmGulf Coast Medical Group: Internal Med. – 1720 East Venice Avenue………… (941)-483-9700 M-F …8:00am to 5:00pm…Closed Sa/SundayMillenium Walk in Center: -1287 Hwy 41 By-Pass, Venice………………………… (941)-244-5716 Open 7 days a week from 7:00am – 7:00pmWalgreens’s Pharmacy – U.S. 41 By-Pass and Center Road……………………. (941)-493-3925 Walgreens’s Pharmacy – Pinebrook Road & East Venice Avenue…………….... (941)-488-8122CVS Pharmacy – U.S. 41 By-Pass and East Venice Avenue……………………. (941)-484-8814Walmart Pharmacy – U.S. 41 & Jacaranda (South Venice) ……………………… (941)-493-5902Waste Management………………………………………………………………….... (941)-493-4100Frontier (formerly Verizon) Telephone……………………………………………….1-800-921-8101Comcast Cable………………………………………………………………………….1-800-266-2278Florida Power and Light (electric)……………………………………………………. (941)-917-0708Water/Sewer……………………………………………………………………………. (941)-861-6100Venice Public Library…. (941)-861-1330………………. Jacaranda Library……… (941)-861-1260Blue Heron Lawn Service……………………………………………………………… (941-484-3485)Dr._________________________________________________________________________Dr._________________________________________________________________________Dr._________________________________________________________________________

for bring us Zoom, which allows members to attend our meeting from their homes. Also, at our candidate’s night Joe Antal helped deliver candidates night to all via 195.

Carlene and I ride around the community many evenings and I am so impress how great our park looks. I have been here 11 years and have not seen our park look so great. Removal of weeds, pressure washed homes and newly painted units are a huge part of the improvements. The compliance committee is doing a wonderful job and we all gain with the value added to our community.

As we move into 2021, let us recap what transpired here in the park despite the difficult

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year with the virus:* Valarie completed her first year, leading us

through the terrible turbulent times with the virus.* With Rob Holsgrove leadership, the sewer

project was completed, this was a major project and helps us avoid potential future problems.

* Painting of both the club houses, refinished the Poker and the Computer rooms. Refinishing of the floors in both Club houses

* Installed necessary lighting at both pools to qualify for our 24/7 license.

* New lights in front of CH2 in the road divider* Enhanced landscaping all over the park* Repaired and painted the storage shed wall

by pool 1.* New roof on the office* New gates at North and South exits/entries.* Resurfaced the Tennis courts* implemented the fob system.* Painted inside CH1.* New sidewalk from beside the Fitness Center

to the restrooms at pool 2* Many signs through-out the park* New Pool furniture from 12 inch to 18

inches, for egress safety To name a few of the completed projects.What is the plan for 2021: main thrust will

be keeping a tight grip on spending? Only major items on the drawing board are re-roofing and expanding the TIKI Hut and painting roofs of both club houses.

Keep safe!

continued on page 4

COMPLIANCE COMMITTEEThe Compliance Committee Is made up of

10 shareholders. The Board vested them with such duties as visiting homes in the Park to ensure compliance with Article 4 of our Rules, Regulations and Policies, and notifying the owners that power washing, weed removal, painting, tree and bush trimming, and repairs and other work is needed to bring the home into compliance. They

will also make note of any other infractions of other Rules, such as the presence of trash and rubbish or unauthorized vehicles on the property, for the Park Manager to handle.

Three members of the Committee will inspect a portion of the Park together, and if they see a possible Rule violation, they will contact the owner in person or by telephone to discuss what is needed to remedy the violation and the time within which the owner must act. If they are unable to contact the owner, they will hand their report over to the Park Manager to write a letter to the owner.

The general timetable for remedial work is:• Five (5) days to remove weeds and rubbish,

and trim trees and bushes.• Thirty (30) days to pressure wash and paint.• Fifteen (15) days for any other remedial

action.Gretchen Davis is the Director appointed by

the Board to act as liaison to the Compliance Committee. Our Vice President, Dan Phillips, also work closely with this committee.

If you have any questions, please contact Gretchen Davis (941) 485-0211 or Dan Phillips at (859) 322-0746.

MANAGERS REPORTA new year has begun, and we are still coping

with the effects of the global pandemic. Yet, we now have two types of vaccine and distribution among those who are in the higher risk categories is in progress. We are eager to see how distribution of the vaccines will affect the number of new cases. The VIHO Board remains watchful of the numbers and how restrictions and limitations on our activities affects all of us. We must remain on alert for a while longer and observe the recommendations of health authorities because they are keeping us safe. In the meantime, we are working on getting a vaccine clinic set up here at Venice Isle.


WHYWhy should I check into the Park when I

return from my summer home?Why should I check out of the Park when I

will be away from Venice Isle for more than two weeks?

Why should I keep my contact information

In addition to their regular tasks, our Maintenance team continues to work on improvements to our amenities. To update you on 2020 projects, the additional pool lighting was installed and is now complete. We are waiting for Sarasota County to inspect. We expect the new permit to swim 24/7 will be issued after that inspection. The expansion of the Tiki Hut was not completed in 2020 as we had hoped because we did not receive the permit from Sarasota County. Once it is received, work can begin.

Duane and I are working on a plan and schedule for improvements for 2021. Once we have agreed that schedule, we will submit it to the Board for approval. We are getting estimates for replacing the marcite surface around the hot tub at Clubhouse 2 and renovating the bathrooms at the Clubhouse 2 pool. Last, we hope to begin work on our street resurfacing program before year-end. We have not done any major resurfacing of the streets for many years. These are expected expenditures and we have provided for them in reserve funds.

In addition, our Maintenance team will paint the exterior of the Fitness Center. We are planning to have the roofs of both the Clubhouses painted. We will consider adding more lighting in the Cortina Boulevard median across from Clubhouse 2. We are also looking at further landscaping renovations. A lot of this work will be done in-house.

For the first time in our history, our members were able to vote electronically. Over 200 members signed up for e-voting, which was very exciting. We hope more of you will try this simple, easy and paperless method of voting next year.

The Office is still closed until we see a substantial decrease in COVID-positive cases in Florida, but Office staff is very busy now handling residents’ questions and needs by telephone, mail and email whenever possible. We are grateful to have your cooperation until the need for restrictions has passed. We have received and processed many rental applications for the season, so you might see

some new faces around Venice Isle. As always, you can find copies of

announcements as well as forms and other helpful information, on Venice Isle’s official website, www.veniceisleestates.com.

If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected] or call Kim at the Park Office, (941) 488-9648. If you see equipment that is broken or malfunctioning, or something else that concerns you, please submit a Manager’s Request or call us if it is an emergency. After hours, our telephone system will notify us by email that someone has called so that we can take care of problems on an urgent basis if necessary.

Regards,Valerie LordManager

RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS

To the Board of Directors: Please consider the following purchase or

improvement for Venice Isle:

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up to date?The answer to the above questions affects more

people than you would think and could save a life.• In the event of a fire in your home first

responders could be hurt or even die trying to get into your home thinking you may be inside.

• Two years ago, when a resident passed away it took the people in the office 2 days to reach their next of kin, because their personal information sheet was not up to date.

• You would be surprised at how many residents do not have a current working phone number or alternative address in their files.

• When checking out of Venice Isle please be sure to include the name and telephone number of the person who is responsible to taking care of your home while you are away. This enables Venice Isle Office staff to contact someone if your home has been broken into or if it has a water leak or some other problem.

• You can check in or out in person, by voice mail or by email. Or by fax to 941-488-7601.

Thank you for your consideration.Dan Phillips

VI 2020/2021 ACTIVITIESDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, all activities

and events booked through VIHO and VIAC for the Venice Isle 2020/2021 season, except those expressly permitted by the VIHO Board of Directors, are cancelled until further notice. No new activities or events will be scheduled

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This action has been taken with the support of the Board of VIAC.

Thank you for your cooperation during this difficult time.

Valerie L. Lord, Park Manager

COMMUNITY BUS RULES• For resident use only• Runs 4 days per week

– Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

• Users must reserve seat and notify driver of destination

• Users may use only once per week, unless there is available capacity

• For medical appointments, grocery shopping, etc.

• No more than 8 users on the bus at any time• Users must wear masks• Users may not board the bus if they have

a temperature over 100 degrees F. Users will be scanned prior to entering the bus. Those who refuse to be scanned will be denied access to the bus.

• Users are asked to maintain CDC and Florida DOH guidelines (Social Distancing)

• Infractions will result in cessation of bus service

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PARKING OF VEHICLES IN VENICE ISLE

Parking of cars is permitted only on paved streets, in carports and approved cement or paver areas (only adjacent to the driveway, not in the front of the main unit). Overnight parking in club houses 1 @ 2 parking lots requires a permit obtained from the office. Parking on stones, lawns, shells, mulch, or any other material other that pavers or unit driveway is not permitted.

New paver installations or concrete pads, with downspouts must be buried and terminate at the street or no closer than 10 feet from the side or rear of the property line, and not discharge on unusual slope where the discharge will interfere with the neighboring unit.

Pavers require a border to keep them securely placed, except where the pavers meet the street.

Any stone, rock, mulch, or shells are required to have a border installed to contain them and if they meet the street, must have curbing that meets park standards.

Notes from Neville, Real EstateDuring these trying times, I wanted to let

everyone know the sales office is still working (thought the physical office may still be closed) through social distancing practices. You can contact me at 1-941-920-4598 cell anytime

I hope everyone is enjoying our beautiful summer weather. We would Love to have you as new homeowners and enjoy it every year. The inventory of homes for sale in the park is still low with only 13 homes as of this writing. This is a testament to the desirability of our Park and its Residents. Don’t miss out; call me now to see the homes we have for sale.

We have had a great season so far and home

values are excellent. If you are thinking of selling, please call me to discuss our market and how I may help you. If you are looking to buy, please keep checking our web site at www.veniceisle.com. I have all the homes for sale on it within a day of listing. We always have a list of homes on the office door also. Our inventory of homes for sale is low. If you have any questions on buying or selling, we will be glad to offer our expertise in the Venice Isle real estate market. We sell the majority of all homes in Venice Isle, making us the true experts in the park.

Please stop by your new neighbors (who bought through our office) since last month and give them a big welcome.

422 Cervina S PoirierDon’t forget Venice Isle Real

Estate is your company! When Venice Isle Real Estate Sales makes a sale (buying or Selling) 30% of commissions are paid to the park, keeping your maintenance fees lower. When an outside real estate company sells a home in our Park (buying or Selling), None of their commission goes back to the Park. So whether you are buying OR selling, use your company to help support your Park. Our sales commission is a low 5 and 1/2 % of the sale price so call me about how I can help.

If you are interested in the homes we have, please stop by the office and I would love to show you around the Park.

Neville Demo, Broker for Venice Isle Real Estate Sales1-941-920-4598 anytime cell

ECCVI Greetings! Let me introduce myself. I am Mary

Hendrickson, the new pastor at the Evangelical Covenant Church at Venice Isle. My oldest son, Robert, probably can tell you who I am in this quote from him the day of my ordination: “Some people have a normal mother. I, however, do not.” Yes, I act mostly appropriately. No, I will not embarrass you. But how many people drop

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everything and leave everyone they love in the Pacific Northwest to take a wonderful call-in rural Massachusetts, only to drop everything again to take a call to a church in Venice, Florida? My three sons and two grandsons were surprised but not totally shocked. They have grown accustomed to my crazy ministry career. After 25 years teaching public school music, I quit one summer because I was called to go to seminary. Over the next 8 years I earned first my Master of Divinity and then my Doctor of Ministry degrees from Fuller Seminary in Pasadena, CA. All during my 50’s!! Never tell me that it is too late for anything, that is for sure!

My unexpected call to the ECCVI came in the last four months of 2020. To say that taking a new call during a pandemic is complicated is an understatement. I arrived the first week of November to move into a condo that I had never seen-truly an act of faith. God of course came through, and it is perfect for me. My first Sunday in the pulpit was strange, as I faced a masked congregation. Under normal circumstances there would have been one or more fellowship gatherings, an installation, and lengthy conversations before and after worship, getting to know one another. However, that is not what occurred. Rather than dropping by to visit the congregants, I had to settle for a Zoom Bible study. At least in that, I was able to see the faces of the people that I serve! Being able to do our first ever virtual Christmas Eve service and to hand out the “kits” was the first of many unusual projects that you will see in the coming years. I hope that you will consider becoming part of it!

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WHAT IS AN HOA?Venice Isle is a 55 and older community

covering 128 acres with 992 homes. We are just like a small town. Instead of being governed by a town council, we are governed by a Board of nine directors. These nine directors are charged with the operation of Venice Isle and, in doing so, must act in accordance with Section 719, Florida Statutes. The Board has delegated the management of Venice Isle’s day to day operations to a manager.

The board consists of four persons who hold the following offices:1. President2. Vice President3. Secretary4. Treasurer

and five other individuals. Each Board member serves a three-year term. No one Board member has more than 1 vote on matters brought before the Board for its vote.

Very few of us would argue that we do not need rules and regulations such as traffic lights and stop signs. Traffic lights and stop signs enable everyone to use the roads in an orderly fashion. Like any small town, Venice Isle has its own rules and

regulations to enable all residents to cooperatively enjoy their residences and the amenities. These rule and regulations may be modified by the Board from time to time as changes in community’s circumstances require.

When you purchase a home in Venice Isle, you receive a membership share (evidenced by a share certificate) and an assignment of the right to occupy the lot where your home is situated. As a shareholder, you are entitled to attend and speak at meetings of the Board and the annual shareholders meeting.

When you become a shareholder, you agree to abide by the rules and regulations established by the Board, even if you do not recall signing anything or reading any of Venice Isle’s governing documents. These rules and regulations, as tested by time and experience, are established for everyone’s benefit (even though some people dispute this fact). Some of our rules are self-governing, such as the 15-mph speed limit, using respectful behavior in common areas and similar common-sense principles.

The Board has authorized some committees to advise and guide it in making decisions. These committees are made up of shareholders of Venice Isle. They pool their talents, observations, and experience to assist the Board in writing these rules and regulations as well as enforcing them. A good example of one continually active committee is the Compliance Committee. This committee is

do something in Israel that will make both ears of anyone who hears of it tingle.” When I sense that God is asking me to do something unexpected, my whole body “tingles.” I can only respond, “Here I am.” That is what we are all asked to do. We cannot call God, “Lord,” unless we let Him BE Lord. Trust me when I say that saying “yes” to God leads to a really crazy “ride” at times. I warned ECCVI about hiring me. Now they are learning what it is like to have me as pastor. Dull? Never. I hope that you will consider dropping by a service sometime soon (we meet at 9:20 AM on Sundays in Clubhouse #1). Please know that you can call on me for support anytime, whether you attend the church. My e-mail is: [email protected]. Blessings to you!

Pastor Mary Hendrickson, ECCVI


composed of shareholders to whom the Board has delegated the responsibility for ensuring that every home and lot in Venice Isle meet Venice Isle’s minimum standards for appearance, including but not limited to weeding, keeping bushes and trees trimmed, and maintaining the exterior of the home in good condition.

To each committee, the Board has appointed a chairperson and a Board member who acts as liaison between the committee and the Board. The chairperson is charged with overall performance of the committee. The Board liaison is charged with the direction the committee takes and communicating with the Board.

Your Board members serve without compensation. You do not need to have any special skills or training to become a Board member, except a sincere desire to participate in the governance of Venice Isle in accordance with Section 719, Florida Statutes and our governing documents, and help make everyone’s experience

in Venice Isle a positive one. Depending on the whether you are an officer as well as a director or just a director, a Board member may be involved with Board business anywhere from 5 to 15 hours per week, and sometimes more, if necessary.

The operation and management of Venice Isle is just like running a business; after all, it is a $4 million business. To be effective and contribute meaningfully, a Board member should have a good grasp of how a business operates, have a basic understanding of Robert’s Rules of Order (how to conduct meetings) and accounting and financial concepts, be willing to learn and comprehend Venice Isle’s governing documents and Section 719, Florida Statutes as well as related laws, and be able to use common sense.

The members of the Board work for you, the residents. When you have a question or need clarification, call a Board member or the Manager for reliable, truthful information.

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Here we are in February already, so time is flying. After your 21st birthday,

that happens.Hopefully, some of us are vaccinated by now,

but we still should be wearing our masks. We are asking everyone to continue wearing a mask in the library. Thank you.

If you are looking for love, you can find it in the library. Romance novels, of which we have many, are there for the taking. Large print or standard type, you should not be without love this month.

Our great little library has no shame, no blame, no overdue fines. You borrow it, you return it. If it is a puzzle, and missing pieces, please recycle it at your home. We have enough new puzzles coming in, that missing piece ones are not put back on our shelves.

Once again, we ask you NOT to bring us old brown page books. Torn covers and bug debris delegates these to the recycle bin. Magazines older than 2 months are usually recycles also. We no longer have anyone to donate to, so we must toss old books, and magazines.

There is a method to our madness in the library. That is why we have a marking system for our books. If you feel the system is flawed, please call Florence Nowocin or me, Pat Milone, before you decide to mark our books with black felt pens. You may than understand why marked books are the way they are. We are both in the resident directory.

We hope everyone has a safe and happy Valentine’s Day. We probably cannot hug yet, but peace signs work.

Your Library Co-Parents,Florence and Pat

ACTIVITY LEADERSIf you cancel or stop your activity for one

day or one week or cancel it completely, please contact your coordinator and the Park schedule person, Priscilla Conklin. We may need your time, and day for other activities or a meeting. Also, please let the editors of the Islander know your activity has ended for the season so it can be removed.

Priscilla Conklin941 485 9295

VENICE ISLE ACTIVITY All VIAC Activities are cancelled until further

notice including Dances, Shows and Dinners etc.Outdoor activities like Tennis, Horseshoes,

Bocce and Shuffleboard are still opened with social distancing.

Questions, please contact Richard Nuzzo 203-314-0587

SAFETY COMMITTEE • No meetings are scheduled at the present

time.• Ramona Hilborn and Frank Mayle are our

new Co-Chairs of the committee. Anyone interested in joining should contact Ramona or Frank.

Merry Christmas from the CommitteeDan Phillips859-322-0746

PARK QUESTIONS?If you have a question about anything going

on in the park or a question on any business in the park please email [email protected].

Your questions will be answered within 72 hours.

FOOD BANKA new year, but we still have a problem regarding

food for those that are in need. Please remember to bring what you can to bring to clubhouse 1 so we can deliver them to the food bank.

Thanks so much.Gayle Laursen941-412-9053


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to inform you that the Star Entertainment 2021 season has been postponed. Please hang onto your tickets. All tickets previously purchased for the 2021 season will be honored for the 2022 season. Your Past Season Tickets Are Secured.

We are busy lining up great entertainment for the 2022 season and cannot wait to see you. If you have any questions or concerns, please call.

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VENICE ISLE GREETER Hi New VI residence (owners). I am Janet

Keckler the VI Greeter. I would like to pay you a visit and welcome you to our little piece of paradise. I have a resident photo directory and some coupons for you.

Give me a call: Janet Keckler 941-488-5511

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In addition to the Dairy Queen, we also have an agreement with Culvers. The next night for Culvers is Feb. 8, hours are 5pm-8pm at the new Culver’s on Shamrock and 41.

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HAND AND FOOT

PARK BREAKFASTNo Breakfast until further notice.

VIAC APPROVED CASINO TRIPNo trips until further notice.

MOVIE NITENo Movies until further notice.

ART GROUP

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BOCCEThere will be NO bocce this season. You can

get your friends together and use the extra balls in cabinet if you play. Remember to sanitize equipment and return to cabinet in the same shape as borrowed

Charlotte Mueller262-443-1103

BOOK CLUBVI book club will not meet again

until further notice. Books are available.Contact Phyllis Rinke 269-506-3195

VENICE ISLE BOWLING 2020-21 SEASON

As most bowlers in Venice are aware the bowling alley on 41 Bypass is permanently closed and up for sale. Because of this fact we have not started our league for this year. I have been informed that the lanes in Englewood and Gulf Gate in Sarasota would be glad to welcome any of you who would like to continue bowling. I will not be organizing or bowling this year. I will be in touch to let you know when the funds from last year’s bowling will be distributed. Anyone wanting to organize the league for this year please contact me and I will provide you with information to get started.

Jacque Albers (859) 653-1305 or javenice [email protected].

COMPUTER HELPHope to return in December 2020

CRIBBAGEGeoff McCulloch941 882 4965

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CRUISE KLUB (GOLF CARTS)A brief explanation as to why

we decided to cancel the Christmas parade which was done with a heavy heart. Our Halloween parade was

BILLIARDSThe Billiard Room in

Clubhouse 2 (The San Marco Room) is available for everyone in the Park. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Billiards Room is open for play whenever the clubhouse 2 is open. Players can play any game they prefer, and any rules would apply.

From 12:30 to 2:30 Monday thru Saturday we play "8" Ball with strict rules and rotation of partners. This is also open to everyone in the

park and are always looking for new challengers.This is a free Park Activity. If you have any

questions, please give me a call.Russ Bowser410-627-5686


HORSESHOESWe started the league on January 6 with 10

teams. We play every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the horseshoe pits behind CH1. If you are interested in joining, come on over, if we have no openings, we will use you as a sub.

Questions? Call Ernie Cusano @ 203-927-3966

very successful with about 20 carts but a lot of socializing as we lined up. With many more people expected for the Christmas parade, possibly 40 to 50 carts we knew even more socializing would happen. We knew of no covid cases in October but by December we were aware of many cases and a few deaths, so the decision was made for safety reasons to cancel. We would have felt terrible if even one case resulted from our having a parade and socializing. We are hoping that when St. Patrick’s Day arrives we will be able to have our annual parade then if we can do so safely and all are welcome to join in.

If anyone is interested in joining our club here is a little history of what we do. Our annual dues is $12.00 and along with having fun socializing when possible, our main charity is raising money for our local Garden Elementary School. We help with food for the homeless children send some to summer camp and help with school supplies for the kids.

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TENNIS TALKThe courts here at VI continue to be busy

every day. Players have managed to team up at various times throughout the day for some good fun and exercise, even with COVID restrictions intact! Anyone in the park is welcome to join in regardless of playing ability, beginner to advanced. Hope to see you on the court!

Mimi Cacciatore

TRIVIA Pam Hunt 781-635-9869

VENICE ISLE MEN’S GOLF LEAGUE

The VI men’s golf league plays 18 holes each Thursday morning at Oyster Creek Golf & Country Club in Englewood. It is a 4-man team competition, each team comprising a High, High Medium, a low Medium and a low handicap player.

Organizational meeting to announce teams and discus league matters is scheduled for January 6, 2021at CH 1 parking lot @ 8:00 am

Come out and pay your fee and stay for the meeting. Thursday January 7 is a Get Acquainted Day at Oyster Creek. League competition starts January 14. Closing team format is scheduled for March 25

NEW FRIENDS ALWAYS WELCOME!Sign up each Wednesday @ CH 1 parking lot

between 8 and 9 amNovember and December are for practice Wearing a mask and social distancing is to be

observed!!!!!Ralph Joyce 765-419-4636Jim Chastain 317-828-5025Paul Morgan 859-907-5250

Golfing in Venice: Courses in Florida have remained open and each has some Covid 19 prevention recommendations in place. We are tentatively planning to resume the Thursday League at Oyster Creek in January. If you played in the past, or are planning to join this league, please call Jim Chastain 941-828-5025.

The Tuesday, “Gentlemen’s League” at Capri Isle has a full roster of players, depending on how many players return for this season. Please let Paul Morgan know if you are coming back or not, and when. Phone: 859-907-5250.

There is a contingent of more experienced players who are trying to form a new group outing for Thursdays at Jacaranda West CC. We are hoping to get at least 16 players who want to compete on a regulation golf course.

Please call Don Preston 585-202-0450.Paul Morgan 859-907-5250Jim Chastain 317-828-5025Ralph Joyce 765-419-4636Doug Jones 483-3921

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WATER AEROBICSWater aerobics starts at 9:30am, Monday,

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. Mark your calendar. Hope to see you there!

‘WOW’ – WOMEN’S GROUP – 2021

Even though the ‘WOW’ Women’s Group is on hold for the 2021 season, we can still practice some of the many ‘integrating’ tools that we have previously learned about keeping ourselves healthy – physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

So let’s just start with LOVE – for ourselves, for others, for our park, for our community, for our country, for our world – for everything! With February now here, a time of expressing LOVE – I encourage all of you to do the following:

BEGIN your day with LOVE!ENJOY your day with LOVE!END your day with LOVE!It only takes a second to be aware of LOVE

and your sharing of it might be the only LOVE that someone else hears, sees or even feels. Let’s try and be loving to others in this Covid world – even when we can’t ‘touch’! .

See you in [email protected]: CH#2 – 3:00 pm – Venetian Room

OBITUARIES

Robert John “Bob” Stanhope, 91, of Fairhaven, MA and Venice, FL, passed away on December 20, 2020 after a short illness. Bob and his wife Nancy were long-term residents of Venice Isles Estates, living on Cervina Dr. N. They were among the group of residents who spearheaded the movement to purchase Venice Isles, which has proven to be successful. Bob was also a past captain of the Venice Isles shuffleboard team. He married the love of his life, Nancy O. Surprenant on September 15, 1951. This past September, Bob and Nancy celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary. Theirs was a true love match.

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WALKING WORKOUT(MEETING YEAR-ROUND)

We exercise in CH #2 every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 8:30am. The session lasts 45 minutes, using primary walking fitness exercises by Leslie Sansone. Please bring your own hand weights & plan to experience a lively, energizing workout. Anyone is welcome & you can modify the exercise.

COMMUNITY SALE

THE VI COMMUNITY SALE SCHEDULED FOR 2/20/21 IS CANCELLED

COMING EVENTS - MARK YOUR CALENDAR OHIO VALLEY (OHIO, KENTUCKY AND WEST VIRGINIA) DINNER CANCELLED

We are deeply sorry to report that the Ohio Valley Dinner for this year has been cancelled. It was scheduled for Tuesday, February 23, 2021. We have a new date for next year for Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

Mark your calendars for next year for February 22, 2022 at 500 P.M. As time gets closer, we will get more information out to you.

Thanks to all for your support of this dinner. Hope to see you next year!

Sheila Miller419-236-7786419-236-7786

WASTE MANAGEMENT/ TRASH:

All garbage, yard waste, and recycles will be picked up on Thursdays only. If you are in doubt as to what goes in the blue bin, if something should be bagged or bundled or how long or heavy it is supposed to be - call Waste Management – 493-4100.

Remember: The dumpster in the Maintenance Compound is not for disposal of appliances, carpeting, flooring, etc. Call Waste Management for an appointment.

Recycling is mandatory for everyone in Sarasota County. Residents in the unincorporated area (including Venice Isle), please follow these guidelines:

Recycling should be at the roadside by 6 a.m. on collection day (Thursday)

GENTLE CHAIR YOGA & MESSAGE WITH ALBERT COOPER

Hope to begin again next season.


FROM THE EDITORS' DESK

NORMAL WEEKLY ACTIVITIES ARE STILL BEING LISTED IN THE ISLANDER EVEN THOUGH THE PARK ACTIVITIES ARE ON SHUTDOWN. I AM LEAVING THEM IN SO THAT WHEN THINGS RETURN TO NORMAL I DO NOT HAVE TO RETYPE ALL ACTIVITIES.

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU SEND AN EMAIL WITH AN ARTICLE PLEASE PROVIDE AN EMAIL ADDRESS THAT I CAN RESPOND TO NOT JUST A PHONE NUMBER. IF AN ARTICLE IS RECEIVED AND I HAVE A QUESTION I MUST BE ABLE TO RESPOND BY EMAIL.

Important Guidelines for Contributors:The deadline to submit is 3:00 p.m. on the 11th of the month preceding the month in which you

wish to see your article published.- NOTE: No complaints, opinions, or personal political messages will be accepted for

publication. The Islander is not a forum for letters to the Editor. The Editors will determine the appropriateness of any submitted material. If the suitability of the material is questionable, the Editors will confer with and defer to the President of the VIHO Board of Directors and/or the park manager if so directed.

- Please prepare your electronic submissions using only Microsoft Word format with 12pt Arial font. Include your name and contact information in case we need to clarify anything.

- Please use only the email address published here to send all articles and attachments for publication: [email protected]

Sending your article to the office may result in it being lost or misfiled. No phone calls please.- Include your article as a part of the email or as an attached Word .doc file. PLEASE, no other file format is easily transferable into the format of The Islander, particularly

a PDF file. All other file formats require your input to be typed in, a time consuming and error-prone

process. - Note, all copies, except for published

organizational meeting minutes, are subject to editing (punctuation, grammar, spelling, etc.) by the editors.


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FOR YOUR INFORMATION

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURSOffice hours have changed until further

notice to 9:00am to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday. 941-488-9648

SALE OF HOME REMINDERIf you are selling your home personally or

through an outside Real Estate Agency, please contact the Administration Office or have your agent come into the Administration Office for the proper procedures.

ARE YOU A NEW HOMEOWNER?Stop cleaning and give me a call so I can

welcome you to the park and introduce you to all our wonderful activities. I have coupons and a park photo directory for you!!!! Let’s get together

Janet Keckler VI Greeter941-488-5511

TROUBLE WITH A UTILITYCall the utility company you are having a

problem with, not the Administration Office. You will receive better service calling yourself. Questions will be asked that only you can answer. A list of important phone numbers is included on the inside cover of your Islander

ISLANDER MAILING SERVICEIf you are interested in receiving the Islander

via mail when you go north after the season, please contact Mindi Holtz at 941-467-0317. You will need a self-addressed stamped ($1.84) 9 x 11 envelope for the months you would like your Islander mailed. The Islander can be viewed on the VIAC website at www.viac.us.


COPIES FOR VIAC ACTIVITYThe VIAC copier is located in the Lido Room

(Poker Room) in CH2. The request folder is now located on a shelf placed on the copier cabinet. The folder with copies is placed on the second shelf located on the copier cabinet. Please include a contact name with your request. VIAC will not reimburse anyone for copies made elsewhere.

Priscilla Conklin- 485-9295

NEED SOUND FOR YOUR EVENT?Please remember to give five (5) days’ notice

for your event or function. This includes all weekly or monthly events. In addition, your performer(s) must contact me before they perform to ensure that sound, lighting and musical selections are discussed fully before the performance.

Rob Holsgrove- 244-7757 Skip Scialpi 845-282-2030

VENICE ISLE NAME TAGSIt is that time of year again to order your name

tag, if you would like one. It can be worn at all Venice Isle activities. There are many activities listed in the front of the Venice Isle phone book, your monthly Islander news, and our TV station 195. Wear your name tag to introduce yourself at any of the many activities you are interested in. Prices are as follows:

Pin or Magnet type $7.49-Tax Included.If interested, please call Joan Jarzynka @

941- 786-1330

TICKET SALES AT V.I.Volunteers are the lifeblood of this park. Let

us show them how much we appreciate them. Please be considerate and do not call them or visit them at their homes before 9am or after 9 pm. Ticket sale times are listed in the Islander and on the bulletin board and on channel 195.

Thank you for supporting our activities.

CLUBHOUSE #1 BULLETIN BOARD: To keep the Bulletin Board orderly and to

have available space to post as many notices as possible, please do the following:1. Use 3x5” index cards or paper.2. Mark the date you are posting the notice on

the right bottom corner.3. Post it in the area assigned: ‘Rentals, Want to

Rent, For Sale, Services, etc.’4. Notices will remain for 30 days. You may re-

date, if needed.5. Please remove or have someone remove your

posting when your property is rented or sold.

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CHANNEL 195 ANNOUNCEMENT

Channel (195) Changes AnnouncementsCurrently only channel 195 is available for

inhouse dissemination of information. If you wish to input any information on the VCTV channel, please note that forms are available in the COMPUTER ROOM in CH2 and are the only way of submitting information until NOVEMBER 15th. There is a pocket on the tall computer desk with blank pink sheets that must be used to submit articles for the channel. Completed forms should be put into the slot adjacent to the blank sheet pocket. Only these pink forms will be accepted. Please, no phone calls or e-mails. Information is provided on the back of the forms. There are several VCTV channel coordinators processing these sheets so please print legibly and include your name and contact phone number. If you have any questions, please drop a note into the slot and one of the coordinators will call you back as soon as possible. As of October 1st, additional information is required if submitting a form. If the form is for an event that happens weekly over several months, we are requiring that you choose three days during the week that you want your message to show on TV channel 195. Last season we received several complaints about the length of time it took to view the messages and also people were tired of the repetition. We are offering this as a compromise to both the submitters and the watchers. Please use the following day abbreviations: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thr, Fri and Sat when submitting your sheet.

An additional change that is effective NOVEMBER 15th, is that you will be able to submit articles via e-mail. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN E-MAIL ACCOUNT CONTINUE TO SUBMIT THE PINK SHEETS. If using e-mail, you will send the article to

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[email protected]. In the e-mail you must include everything that would have gone on the pink sheet. You must have the date, time and location of the event. You need a description of the event and the starting and ending dates for the announcement. Contact information (name and phone number) must be submitted. Finally, if the announcement is going to run over several months, you must show the three days you want it to appear on the TV. DO NOT INCLUDE PICTURES OR ARTWORK IN THE E-MAIL. IF YOU WANT TO SEND A PICTURE FOR US TO USE PLEASE SEND IT AS AN ATTACHMENT. We will return an e-mail that is not correct or have everything that is needed.

Please watch Channel 195 itself for further changes or corrections to the information above.

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