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WELCOME FRIENDS & GUESTS
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Lake Hammock Village Homeowners Association Board of Directors 2013
Officers and Directors
President: David Lennox 2013*
Vice Pres.: Brian Lund 2014*
Secretary: Doreen Hughey 2013*
Treasurer: Pete Evans 2013*
Director: Barb Cowles 2014*
Director: Lee Emery 2014*
Director: Richard Gould 2014*
*Denotes term ends at the end of the noted year
Committee Chairs
Activities: Activities Committee
Gator Tales: Tammy Anthis 353-1959
Phone Squad: Jane Biba 422-6531
Sunshine: Kay Levinson 422-8543
Welcome: Marilyn Smith 421-1018
“Gator Tales” is available online at: http://floridacommunities.com/lake-hammock-newsletter.
Unofficial Newsletter of Lake Hammock Village
Tammy Anthis, Editor
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When you think about the month of March, do thoughts of
St. Patrick's Day come to mind? There is a lot more to
March than corned beef, parades, and green beer. There
are other holidays during the month. As we march into
March, entertain your brain with some fun facts about our third month.
First of all, March was not always the third month. For the ancient Romans, it was the
first month of the year and was named after Mars, the god of war. This could go a long
way toward explaining some of the fierce weather that can occur in this month and the
familiar saying that “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.”
March is a month of opposing forces. It's warm enough for rain one day and cold enough
for snow the next ~ but this can be laughed off in the face of brighter days ahead. The
sight of the first crocus is cause for celebration! March is an ideal time to reflect on the
opposing facets of ourselves. For instance, why do we sometimes give freely and other
times seem a bit stingy? Or why do we sometimes face a situation with a sunny disposition
while at other times we have a gloomy outlook? March is a two-faced month, and it invites
us to examine our two natures as well.
The two birthstones for March are aquamarine and bloodstone.
The name aquamarine is derived from the Latin word aqua,
meaning water, and marina, meaning the sea. This gemstone was
believed to protect sailors, as well as to guarantee a safe
voyage. The serene color of aquamarine is said to cool the
temper, allowing the wearer to remain calm and levelheaded.
Aquamarine is most often light in tone and ranges from greenish blue to blue-green; the
color usually is more intense in larger stones. This gemstone is mined mainly in Brazil, but
also is found in Nigeria, Madagascar, Zambia, Pakistan, and Mozambique.
The second birthstone for March is bloodstone, dark-green jasper flecked with vivid red
spots of iron oxide. This ancient stone was used by the Babylonians to make seals and
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amulets and was believed to have healing powers — especially for blood disorders. It is
sometimes called the martyr's stone as legend tells that it was created when drops of
Christ's blood stained some jasper at the foot of the cross. Generally found embedded in
rocks or in riverbeds as pebbles, primary sources for this stone are India, Brazil, and
Australia.
The official March flower is the daffodil, better known locally as the
jonquil. It’s one of the first flowers to bloom as spring draws near, making
it the flower of rebirth, along with other meanings such as friendship and
respect. Its traditional sunny yellow color makes it the perfect cheerful
flower for celebrating the end of winter.
March Holidays and Observances
The most well known holiday of the month is March 17th, St. Patrick's
Day. Parades are held in many major cities in honor of St. Patrick's
Day. Many people celebrate by eating a meal of corned beef and
cabbage and by drinking lots of green beer.
In the northern hemisphere, the spring equinox occurs with the first day
of spring falling on March 20th or 21st.
Also worth noting is that daylight savings time begins on the
second Sunday in March. Don't forget to "spring forward" by setting your clocks
ahead one hour.
Easter is March 31st this year.
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Historic Events in March
Many major events happened during the third month of the year. Here are four historical
events that took place in March.
o The Boston Massacre took place on March 5, 1770.
o Paper money was issued on March 10, 1862 in the U.S. for the first time
o An act of Congress created the first United States National Park (Yellowstone) on
March 1, 1872.
o The Star Spangled Banner was made the United States National Anthem on March
3, 1931.
Patrick O'Reily wasn't feeling too good so he went to the doctors. The
doctor ran some tests and came back to tell O'Reily, "I can't find
anything wrong with you, Patrick. It must be the drink."
O'Reily shrugged and answered, "Don't worry about it doc. I'll come back
when you're sober."
May you always walk in sunshine.
May you never want for more.
May Irish angels rest their wings right
beside your door.
- Irish Blessing
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March President’s Article
I have been asked a number of times how we ended up choosing Lake Hammock
Village as our winter residence. I always respond that from the very first time we drove
through the front gate, we “knew” this was the community in which we wanted to buy a
home.
Perhaps it was the cleanliness of the well-kept houses, or the beautifully manicured
lawns and gardens or the size of the park that made us feel this was to become our
Florida home. Perhaps it was the resident re-sale agent who kindly took us around to
look at houses, even though it was the end of his work day. But, now after having the
pleasure of wintering here for the past six years, I now realize that it is really the people
who make this such a special place.
It is obvious to recognize the people who put in credible effort into making Lake
Hammock Village an active, fun place to live. Hopefully, as HOA President I have and
will continue to thank them for their time and talent in organizing special events and
regular activities. The role of Park Manager is a difficult one as there always seems to
be so many directions pulling at the same time and all have to addressed. Both
Managers I have known truly care about this community and I appreciate their efforts.
But what I have come to realize is that it is the unnoticed, quiet acts of kindness that
make our community special. It is the couple who take grocery bags with them on their
daily walks and pick up garbage and dog droppings so that our park is cleaner and
appealing. It is the person who anonymously tried to fix an outdoor Christmas
decoration for a less able resident and ended up replacing it with a new one. It is the
couple who every night can be seen quietly crossing through the garden to deliver a hot
dinner complete with dessert to the next door neighbor. It is the many people who
regularly visit our residents in the hospital or rehabilitation centers, so that they know
someone cares. It is the person who offers to drive someone to appointments or contact
family members so they know what is happening.
These are but a few examples of what goes on every day in Lake Hammock Village. To
all of you who pay-it-forward with your acts of kindness, allow me on behalf of all of us,
to thank you for everything you do and for making our community a special place to be.
“ Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of
kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.”
Scott Adams
Dave Lennox
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Sick List Please keep these people in your thoughts and prayers:
Richard Browning – Home Ruth Cloe – Life Care
May Cook – Palm Gardens Nursing Home Vivian Keller - Home
If you know of anyone that is sick or in the hospital please let Kay Levinson
(422-8543) know so she can get a card to them. If you would like to be put on the prayer
chain please contact Cathy Strohmaier (419-2699).
In Memoriam
Our condolences to the family and friends of:
Betty Kemp, Charles & Debra Kemp, Jaerry & Mary Hampton in the loss of
a daughter in law/sister in law
Joan Lander in the loss of her brother
Bob Post & Kaye Levinson in the loss of a wife/daughter Kathy Post
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Thanks to the crew that put on the Fish Fry. The service was great and the food teriffic.
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Thank you to Margaret Conley and Linda Pierce for their hard work in
organizing the Ladies Fashion Show.
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Thanks to the LHV Owners for printing the 2013 phone directory.
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We want to thank everyone that sent cards in the loss of my mother.
Tim Stump
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If you wondered where your sweetheart was on Valentine's Day, she could have been at
the Lake Hammock Village Fashion Show and Luncheon. Over one hundred ladies were in
attendance to view the fashions selected from BonWorth, modeled by eight of our own
LHV ladies. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those who helped with this event. It
is impossible for us to personally name all of you, for we wouldn't want to leave anyone out,
but thank you to the models, who did an excellent job on the "runway", to the generous
people who donated all the door prizes, to our kitchen help and servers, who managed to
serve everyone, including dessert, in less than an hour, to the ticket sales people, to those
who helped with traffic detail, to the bakers for the cakes and the strawberry preparers,
and to all the others who made our fashion show a success. A special thanks goes out to
BonWorth and Shirley Reese for providing the beautiful outfits for our ladies to model.
We hope you enjoyed this event as much as we enjoyed bringing it to you.
Co-Chairs: Linda Pierce and Margaret Conley
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FASHION
SHOW
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Our Models
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LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE
MARCH 2013 ACTIVITIES
March 5, Tuesday-HOA BOD MEETING 7:00 P.M.
March 5, Tuesday-“LUIGI”-DINNER PREPARED& SERVED BY OWNER OF
“LUIGI’S RESTAURANT” -4:30 P.M.-COST: $2.50/PP OR $5.00/COUPLE
Thursday, March 7-Health Fair- 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. -
Renee DeJane-863-421-8561-is the coordinator-
March 9, Saturday-BREAKFAST-at-R-EATERY (US 27 HAINES CITY) meet
at 8:15 a.m. Jane Biba is in charge of reservations-863-422-6531
March 10, Sunday-“BUNCO”-clubhouse- 7:00 p.m. Cost $3-Please bring
snacks to share & BYOB
March 11, Monday-KNIFE SHARPENING-clubhouse-10:00 a.m. March 12,
Tuesday-LHV HOA MEETING-7:00 p.m.-clubhouse
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March 14, Thursday-SHUFFLEBOARD TOURNAMENT-10:00 A.M.POT LUCK
DINNER TO FOLLOW-MEAT WILL BE PROVIDED-BRING A DISH TO SHARE. Norm &
Jan Baczkiewicz-517-242-1793-are the Host & Hostess.
March 14, Thursday-LADIES LUNCHEION-FOUR LAKES GOLF RESORT-
carpool 11:45 a.m.-Joyce Ladyman-863-421-6546-in charge of reservations.
March 16, Saturday-LHV YARD SALE- 8:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.-Jerry Butler-248-
420-0130 & Lee Emery-585-330-6328-are the coordinators
March 17, Sunday- “HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY” March
17, Sunday-BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES-celebration is at 6:30 p.m. clubhouse-Joanne
Marko- 863-438-5011-is the Hostess.
March 19, Tuesday-POT LUCK DINNER-BAKED POTATO BAR-WITH MANY
TOPPINGS-COST $4.00-5:30 p.m. in the clubhouse-Tammy Anthis-863-353-1959-is the
Hostess.
March 23, Saturday-EASTER BONNET CONTEST & GOLF
CART PARADE-11:00 WITH LUNCH AT THE LAKE TO FOLLOW-JERRY BUTLER-
248-420-0130 is Host for the Golf Cart Parade.
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March 24, Sunday-PALM SUNDAY CONCERT-KEN OSBORNE MUSIC
MINISTRIES-6:00 p.m.-Cathy Strohmaier-863-419-2699 is the hostess.
March 26, Tuesday-DINING BY THE BOOK-ALL STAR GRILL-Haines City-
Meet there at 5:00 P.M.
March 28, Thursday-ACTIVITIES MEETING-2:00 p.m. in the clubhouse-ALL
ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.
March 31, Sunday-“HAPPY EASTER”
MARCH 31, Sunday-2:00 P.M. - EASTER DINNER-MEAT PROVIDED BY
THE HOA-bring a dish to share-Eileen Lemay-863-353-1108, Marilyn Smith-863-421-
1018, Brin McDonald-715-923-1779-are the Hostesses.
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY
Communities in Polk County have a wide range of quality
healthcare services right in their own backyards. A health and
wellness fair in your community is one of the best ways to see the
various services available.
Sponsored by Granny NANNIES, these fairs feature dozens of
health professionals and resources.
Health Care
Legal
Hospice
Support Groups
Hearing
Home Health
Free Screenings!
Don’t miss out!
Participants can enjoy free
food, health screenings and
win valuable door prizes!
Thursday, March 7, 2013
11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Lake Hammock Village
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LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE SPRING YARD SALE
It’s coming. Get ready. Saturday, March 16th from 8:00 – 12:00.
Yard Sale Co-ordinators Jerry Butler (248 887 0965) and Lee Emery (585
330 6328) respectfully request that you consider volunteering to make the Yard Sale
another success.
We need help with food sales (coffee & donuts, baking, hot dogs), taxi drivers and traffic
control.
Once again we call upon all the fabulous Lake Hammock Village bakers to make the bake
sale successful. Please bring bake sale goods to the Clubhouse by 4:00, Friday March 15.
The Bake Sale is open to residents on Friday night from 6:30 – 7:30p.m.
The cost is $3.00 per carport to hold a yard sale. Jerry or Lee will be around to collect
the fee on Friday, March 15th.
At the conclusion of the Yard Sale, Lighthouse Ministries will collect any leftover items
you wish to donate. Please put your unwanted items at the end of your driveway for pick-
up.
Signup sheets can be found in the Clubhouse or contact Jerry or Lee. The Yard Sale is an
important event which generates revenue for the HOA. Success depends on the willingness
of our residents to get involved and help. It’s a great way to promote the sense of
community for which Lake Hammock Village has always been known.
We thank you in advance for making this the best Yard Sale we’ve ever had.
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EASTER PARADE
EASTER BUNNY LEADING PARADE AT LHV
CANDY! PRIZES! FOOD!
GRAND MARSHALL FROM LHV
WATCH FROM YOUR PORCHES OR DRIVEWAYS IF YOU’RE NOT JOINING THE PARADE
SEE LADIES IN THEIR WONDERFUL EASTER BONNETS!!!!
SEE DECORATED GOLF CARTS
IN UNBELIEVABLE DESIGNS & SPLENDOR
3 PRIZES FOR BEST BONNETS!
3 PRIZES FOR BEST CARTS!
FREE LUNCH FOLLOWING THE PARADE PREPARED BY LHV CHEFS AT THE LAKE FRONT!
DON’T MISS THIS FANTASTIC DAY!
FUN FOR ALL RESIDENTS!
SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2013 11:00 AM
***PARADE LINE UP AND JUDGING AT 10:30 AM AT THE
CLUBHOUSE***
SIGN UP SHEETS AT THE CLUBHOUSE FOR CARTS THAT WILL JOIN THE PARADE
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EASTER PARADE GRAND MARSHALL(S)
NOMINATE A PERSON OR PERSONS TO BE THE GRAND
MARSHALL(S)
FOR LHV EASTER PARADE
PLACE NOMINATIONS IN THE EASTER BOX AT THE CLUBHOUSE.
NOMINATIONS CLOSE AT NOON ON MARH 16, 2013. NOMINATIONS ON FORM BELOW:
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I NOMINATE_________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A man was blissfully driving along the highway when he saw the Easter Bunny hopping
across the middle of the road. He swerved to avoid hitting the Bunny, but unfortunately
the rabbit jumped in front of his car and was hit. The basket of eggs went flying all over
the place.
The driver, being a sensitive man as well as an animal lover, pulled over to the side of the
road and got out to see what had become of the Bunny carrying the basket. Much to his
dismay, the colorful Bunny was dead. The driver felt guilty and began to cry.
A woman driving down the same highway saw the man crying on the side of the road and
pulled over. She stepped out of her car and asked the man what was wrong.
"I feel terrible," he explained. "I accidentally hit the Easter Bunny and killed it. There may
not be an Easter because of me. What should I do?"
The woman told the man not to worry. She knew exactly what to do. She went to her car
trunk and pulled out a spray can. She walked over to the limp, dead Bunny and sprayed the
entire contents of the can onto the little furry animal.
Miraculously the Easter Bunny came to back life, jumped up, picked up the spilled eggs and
candy, waved its paw at the two humans and hopped on down the road. 50 yards away the
Easter Bunny stopped, turned around, waved, and hopped on down the road. Another 50
yards, turned, waved, hopped another 50 yards and waved again!
The man was astonished. He said to the woman, "What in Heaven's name is in your spray
can? What was it that you sprayed on the Easter Bunny?"
The woman turned the can around so that the man could read the label. I t said: "Hair
spray. Restores life to dead hair. Adds permanent wave."
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Look at these Lake Hammock Village homes
151 GLEN ESTE BLVD **157 GLEN ESTE COURT**148 GLEN ESTE BLVD
148 GLEN ESTE BLVD* *205 GLEN ESTE COURT**175 GLEN ESTE BLVD 176 GLEN ESTE BLVD *170 GLEN ESTE BLVD*201 GLEN ESTE COURT
83 REINEKE ROAD
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Last Spring my wife, Caroline and I were standing in front of our
house in LHV. She said how quiet and peaceful it was. It sure is
relaxing, I replied. She looked up at the sky, the white clouds,
stars and half moon and she said, “sure looks nice an peaceful up
there”. Six months later she passed away. I know she went up to
heaven. So, I am alone, thinking back to her words was my
inspiration. In memory of her I sat down and wrote this poem.
Walter Paulovske
Our Peaceful Sky
Look up and see our beautiful sky
So blue and white and pleasing to the eye
At times we may find danger there
For it was not meant to disturb that peaceful air
Mother nature can be calm or rough
And can destroy all your dreams with just one puff
Is she our friend or foe?
What happened to our peaceful sky?
The sun shines bright and the air is clear
So in our hearts we have nothing to fear
An eclipse passes once a year
And we feel fear for darkness is here
Rain, thunder and lightning appear now and again
But not to stay so we can see
How peaceful the sky is as was meant to be
If you look up and are lucky I am told
At the end of a rainbow may be your pot of gold
Thanks to our peaceful sky
Walter entered this poem into a poetry writing contest. He was chosen to have it published in an
anthology book as well as having it entered in the contest.
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WEIRD BUT TRUE
Giraffe hooves are the size of dinner plates
Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
Clocks were once made with only one hand.
A German fashion designer makes clothing from milk powder.
Goats snack on poison ivy.
Ostriches can swim but they can’t fly.
A U.S. ice-cream shop sold insect-flavored ice cream.
SUNCREST SALES CORPORATION At Lake Hammock Village
36106 U.S. Highway 27 * Haines City, Florida www.lakehammock.com
Email: [email protected]
Lake Hammock Village Residents – Bring us a buying customer and receive $100.00
Office Hours Sales Staff
Monday thru Friday * 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Judy * Cell (863) 325-6846
Saturday and Sunday by Appointment Renee * Cell (863) 242-5400
Closed Holidays
An Irishman, by the name of O’Malley proposed to his girl
on St. Patrick’s Day. He gave her a ring with a synthetic
diamond. The excited young lass showed to to her father,
a jeweler. He took one look at it and saw it wasn’t real.
The young lass on learning it wasn’t real returned to her
future husband. She protested vehemently about his
cheapness. It was in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, he smiled.
I gave you a sham rock.
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March Birthday’s Mike Molnar 1st Anna Smith 1st
Lori Johnsen 2nd
Richard Williams 4th
Judie Bott 5th
Lee Rhoades 5th
Rita Clapp 6th
Gary Harrer 9th
Russell Lander 9th
Grace Mosher 9th
Jane Whitley 9th
Gary Hinrichs 12th
Walter Strohmaier 13th
Don Ives 14th
Nyla Sharp 15th
Jeannette Spury 15th
Terri Stump 15th
Marileigh Osborn 16th
Joyce Reesey 17th
Maxine Makcen 18th
Frank Patton 19th
Jim Barkley 21st
Donna Chilton 21st
Al Corliss 21st
John Cullen 21st
Lee Emery 21st
Norma Gossett 23rd
Phyllis Lennox 23rd
Carol Saunders 23rd
Jan Baczkiewicz 26th
Audrey Sontag 27th
Doreen Hughey 28th
Arthur McKay 29th
Sharon Bowden 31st
Terry Talcott 31st
Dennis Weinzierl 31st
March Anniversaries
1st Carl & Mary Morin
17 years
4th Mike & Pam Donnelly
11 years
20th Bob & Lorraine Sharples
11 years
25th Ted & Pat Carmen
46 years
29th Dennis & Stephenie Green
33 years
The Gift
What Easter Is
Sweet chocolate rabbits
Pretty spring flowers
Baskets full of candy.
A promise of the future
A gift to receive
A beautiful, perfect plan.
Winter now is over
Easter at last is here
Life has been renewed.
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This Day in Entertainment
1st - 1969 - Jim Morrison, lead singer for The Doors, is arrested for exposing
himself during a concert.
2nd - 1933 - King Kong, a movie distinguished for its use of stop-motion animation,
premiers in New York.
3rd - 1923 – 1st issue of Time magazine appears on newsstands.
4th - 1975 - At 86 years of age, legend Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Queen Elizabeth.
5th - 2004 - Martha Stewart is convicted on all four counts of felony charges.
6th - 1983 – 1st U.S. Football League game is played after sport expanded to the South.
7th - 1939 - Guy Lombardo sets a Robert Burn's poem to music "Auld Lang Syne."
8th - 1977 - Princess Anne and Mark Phillips announce that they are expecting their first
child, Peter.
9th - 1959 – 1st model of the Barbie doll appears at the American Toy Fair in New York,
costing just $3.
10th - 1988 - Prince Charles and British royal party members are caught in an avalanche
while skiing.
11th - 1994 - The Supremes are awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
12th - 1986 - Les Miserables moves from London to Broadway Theater where it played for
17 years.
13th - 1994 - Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. marries high school sweetheart Sarah Kapfer.
14th - 1958 - Grace Kelly gives birth to second child, with husband Prince Rainier.
15th - 1998 - The movie Titanic becomes the highest grossing film in North American box
offices
16th - 2011 - Nate Dogg, 41 year old hip-hop singer, dies after suffering two strokes.
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17th - 1997 - CNN launches "CNN en Espanol", a 24-hour Spanish speaking news station in
the USA.
18th - 1992 - Donna Summer, with 3 consecutive albums reaching #1, gets her star on the
Walk of Fame.
19th - 1985 - The eclectic Spin magazine covering college rock and indie music has its first
publication.
20th - 1993 - The 274th and final episode of the comedy show "Cheers" airs on NBC.
21st - 1994 - Actor Dudley Moore is arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly hitting his
fiancé.
22nd - 1948 - World renowned musical theater composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is born in
London.
23rd - 1994 - Howard Stern announces campaign for Governor of NY as a Libertarian.
24th - 2002 - Halle Berry: 1st African-American woman winning Best Actress Academy
Award.
25th - 1971 - Louis Armstrong undergoes an emergency tracheotomy in a New York
hospital.
26th - 1964 - The musical "Funny Girl" opens on Broadway starring Barbra Streisand.
27th - 1973 - Marlon Brando wins the Best Actor Oscar for his work in The Godfather, but
he declines the award
28th - 1981 - Teen actress Julia Stiles, from "10 Things I Hate About You," born.
29th - 1959 - Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon's "Some Like It Hot" comedy is released.
30th - 1987 - Vincent Van Gogh's painting "Sunflowers" is purchased anonymously for
almost $36.3 million.
31st - 1967 - Jimi Hendrix attempts to burn his guitar onstage at London Astoria.
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February LHV Volunteers
Please, take the opportunity when we see them to say thanks. If any names
were omitted please let me know & I will include them next month.
HOA/Activities
Tammy Anthis (Activities, Bingo, Club House decorations, Gator Tales)
Jane Biba (Activities) Sharon Bowden (Bingo)
Margaret & Jack Conley (Activities, Birthday Balloons, Fashion Show)
Al Corliss (Bingo) Lorraine Dezinski (Bingo)
Judy Dixon (Bingo) Renee DeJane (50’s Dance)
Mary Ann Donovan (Activities, Birthday Party) Joyce Ladyman (Activities, Bingo)
Joan Lander (Activities, Bingo) Dave & Phyllis Lennox (Fish Fry)
Kay Levinson (Sunshine) Karen Loveall (Bingo)
Joanne Marko (Activities, Birthdays, Club house decorations)
Carl & Mary Morin (Fish Fry) Bill Patalunas (50’s Dance)
Linda Pierce (Fashion Show) Betty Rhoades (50/50 Drawings)
David & Mary Schnopp (Librarians) Clark & Joice Smith (Karaoke)
Marilyn Smith (Activities, Welcome Committee) Marian Spiegel (Fashion Show)
Cathy Strohmaier (Activities, Gator Tales)
Many Volunteers for the Fish Fry, Fashion Show, 50’s Dance
Gator Tales Wed. Coffee
Tammy Anthis K.Z. & Sharon Bowden
Andy & Nancy Belski Lee & Nanci Emery
Mary Ann Donovan Russ & Joan Lander
Richard & Marian Spiegel Roger & Doreen Martell
LHV Resident Patrol
Lee Emery Denny Green
Tom & Doreen Hughey
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ACROSS 4 Holiday named
for him
10 Irish greeting
11 Holiday
month
14 White Irish
clover
16 Clover with
one more leaf
17 You wish for
people
19 Irish accent
20 Storytellers
kiss this
21 Another fairy
spelling
DOWN 1 Find at end of
rainbow
2 Little people of
Ireland
3 Irish dance
5 Famous Irish
song
6 Irish vegetable
7 Color of day
8 Meat of day
9 Driven out of
Ireland
12 Ireland
13 St Patrick's
religion
15 Smiling they
steal hearts
18 Leafy
vegetable
St Patrick's Day Deluxe Crossword
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Haines City (For more information call Parks & Recreation Department 421-3700)
Farmers Market: Every Wednesday at Railroad Park
Friday, March 1st - Movies in the Park – Lake Eva – 7:00 pm
Saturday, March 9th – Arts in the Park – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm – Railroad
Park
Bok Tower Sunday, March 31st – Easter Sunrise Service – 7:00 AM
Celebration Saturday, March 2nd – Porch & Yard Sale – 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Harrison Center March 1st, 2nd – 7:30 pm, 3rd – 2:00 pm – “Godspell” - $8
Lakeridge Winery March 22nd & 23rd 10:00 am-5:00 pm & March 24th 11:00am-5:00pm –
Wine & Seafood Festival - $2
Lakeland Center Tuesday, March 12th – A Chorus Line - 7:30 pm
Thursday, March 14th – Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance - 7:30 pm
Thursday, March 21st – Black Watch & the Band of the Scots Guards – 7:30 pm
Wednesday, March 27th – Rock & Roll Dreams – 7:30 pm
Lakeland Community (Lake Mirror Center) March 1st – 17th - Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30 pm., Sundays @ 2:00 pm – “Hello Dolly” - $20
Polk State College Winter Haven
March 16th-17th – Over 55 Show Band – 2 pm - $8
Plant City March 1st – 10th – Strawberry Festival – 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Theatre Winter Haven March 1st - 17th – “Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5” - $22
Saturday, March 23rd – 7:30 pm & Sunday, March 24th – 2:30 pm &
7:30 pm – Let’s Hang On! (Frankie Valli Tribute) - $22
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Activities in Lake Hammock Village
Dominoes
Chickenfoot Dominoes is a
fascinating domino game which is
played in our clubhouse on
Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm.
The game begins in a cross format from the opening
double, so that there are initially four free ends.
Dominoes are played with touching ends matching in
number as usual. Doubles are played crosswise, and
after a double is played the next three plays must
be next to the double. These are spread out slightly
like the toes of a chicken's foot, forming three new ends of the layout. The object as
usual is to be the first to play all your dominoes.
Men’s Poker
A group of men gather for a friendly game of
poker on Monday & Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm.
Bring your nickels, dimes, & quarters and
try your luck.
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Bingo
Every
Thursday night you
can find a loyal
group of Bingo
players gathered in
the Clubhouse
trying to get the
chance to yell
“BINGO”. You need
to arrive by 6:45 to
purchase your cards and Bingo begins at 7:00 pm. The
more players we have the more money
you can win plus have a good time.
New Activity
We will now be playing Euchre in the
clubhouse on Sunday nights at 7:00 PM.
Single players and couples are always
welcome.
It was a Ladies Only Night in the All Blonde Bingo Hall.
The night had been pretty boring, not one single
person had a BINGO all night. The last game was up
for grabs, with a huge bingo prize of $3,500 in the
pot. The game drags on and on, and finally a number
was called and no-one shouted Bingo. The frustrated
caller gets up and says: "I've just called every darn
one of these 75 balls out of this machine and nobody
has a Bingo? Just what number are all you ladies
waiting for?" All together, 412 blonde ladies shouted:
"FREE SPACE!".
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New Residents Welcome to our community!
Thomas & Maxine Makcen
133 Silver Crest
Thomas & Maxine moved into LHV on January 1st from Carmichaels, PA. They are retired
from Consol. They have 1 child and 2 grandchildren. Their interest is in golf, sewing and
crafts.
Ask Our Lake Hammock Customers!
Larrry & Lorraine Dezinski
FL St. Lic. # CCC1325522
Comfort Seal
www.comfortseal.com
Roof Systems, Inc.™
“Since 1986”
Clermont, FL 34711
1-352-242-5055 Thompson’s
Dennis Weinzierl
David & Mary SchnoppRichard & Carol GouldJoe & Joanne Marko
Andrew & Nancy Belski
Florence Browning Jeff Hunt & Lorene Johnson
David & Karen Butcher
Leon & Linda Martin
A+ Rating
Our 26th Year! - Over 8,000 Roofovers Installed!
Certified Contractor
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Newsletter Information
All newsletters can be viewed in color on the web site at
www.floridacommunities.com (click on Lake Hammock at bottom of page).
Just a reminder any information for Gator Tales needs to be submitted to me by the
20th of every month. If you have any questions or suggestions about the Gator Tales please
contact me in person, by phone or in writing. I am always looking for ways to improve the
newsletter.
Gator Tales Staff:
Tammy Anthis (Editor) Andy & Nancy Belski
50 Sargent St. Mary Ann Donovan
(863)353-1959 Richard & Marion Spiegel
The 2013 Lake Hammock Village Resident Directory was distributed at the
February homeowners meeting. It was hand delivered on Saturday, February 16 to
residents that did not attend the February HOA meeting. Questions??? Please
contact Lori Johnsen at 151 Glen Este Blvd. (863)588-1599
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Thursday, March 14th
- Ladies Lunch - FOUR LAKES GOLF RESORT
Tuesday, March 26th
- Early Bird – ALL STAR GRILL – Hwy 27 Haines City
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 9:00 AM
Water Aerobics 10:30 AM Line Dance 1:00 PM Pokeno
7:00 PM CLR Game
2
6:30 PM
Ladies’ Poker
3
7:00 PM
Euchre
4 9:00 AM Water Aerobics
10:00 AM
Shuffleboard 1:00 PM Scrabble 7:00 PM
Men's Poker
5 9:00 AM Weight Loss
1:00 PM Hand & Foot
4:30 PM
Luigi Dinner
7:00 PM
HOA Board
6 8:15 AM Coffee
9:00 AM Water Aerobics
10:00 AM Ladies Bible
Study 7 PM: Dominoes
7 8:00 AM Men's Breakfast
10:00 AM Shuffleboard
11:00-1:00
Health Fair
7 PM Bingo
8 9:00 AM Water Aerobics
10:30 AM Line Dance 1:00 PM Pokeno
7:00 PM CLR Game
9
8:15 Breakfast
R-EATERY
6:30 PM
Ladies’ Poker
10
7:00 PM
Bunco
11 9:00 AM Water Aerobics
10:00 Knife
Sharpening 10:00 AM
Shuffleboard 1:00 PM Scrabble
7:00 PM Men's Poker
12 9:00 AM Weight Loss
1:00 PM
Hand & Foot
7:00 PM
HOA
13 8:15 AM Coffee
9:00 AM Water Aerobics
10:00 AM Ladies Bible
Study
7:00 PM Dominoes
14 8:00 AM Men's Breakfast
10:00 AM
Shuffleboard
Tournament
11:45 AM
Ladies Lunch
7:00 PM Bingo
15 9:00 AM Water Aerobics
10:30 AM Line Dance
1:00 PM Pokeno
7:00 PM CLR Game
8:00 AM-Noon
Yard Sale
6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker
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6:30 PM
Birthday/
Anniversary
Celebration
7:00 PM
Euchre
18 9:00 AM Water Aerobics
10:00 AM
Shuffleboard
1:00 PM Scrabble
7:00 PM Men's Poker
19 9:00 AM Weight Loss
1:00 PM Hand & Foot
5:30
Baked
Potato
Bar
Dinner
20 8:15 AM Coffee
9:00 AM Water Aerobics
10:00 AM Ladies Bible
Study
7:00 PM Dominoes
21 8:00 AM Men's Breakfast
10:00 AM
Shuffleboard
7:00 PM Bingo
22 9:00 AM Water Aerobics
10:30 AM Line Dance
1:00 PM Pokeno
7:00 PM CLR Game
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11:00 AM
Easter Parade
& Lunch at the
Lake
6:30 PM
Ladies’ Poker
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6:00 PM
Palm Sunday
Concert
25 9:00 AM Water Aerobics
10:00 AM
Shuffleboard
1:00 PM Scrabble 7:00 PM
Men's Poker
26 9 AM Weigh
1:00 Hand & Foot
4:30 PM
DINING BY
BOOK
6:30 PM
Texas Hold’em
27 8:15 AM Coffee
9:00 AM Water Aerobics
10:00 AM Ladies Bible
Study 7 PM: Dominoes
28 8:00 AM Men's Breakfast
10:00 AM
Shuffleboard
2:00 Activities
7:00 PM Bingo
29 9:00 AM Water Aerobics
10:30 AM Line Dance
1:00 PM Pokeno
7:00 PM CLR Game
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6:30 PM
Ladies’ Poker
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2:00 PM
Easter Dinner
7:00 PM
Euchre
