6741 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida 34231

Mobile Estates January 2017 Newsletter 6741 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida 34231 Web Site: www.mobileestatessarasota.com - Email: [email protected] - Telephone: (941) 924-3800

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Christmas dinner was held in the clubhouse on I have included a few Christmas dinner photographs Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 5:00 PM. One of shareholders enjoying mutual fellowship and the hundred and twenty (120) dinners were served to delectable delights of the day. shareholders and guests in the clubhouse with an I am taking this opportunity to refresh and additional twenty six (26) takeout orders delivered reinforce all shareholders of a few MEHOA Rules to shareholders. The menu consisted of ham, and Regulations that are pertinent at this time of mashed potato, green string beans, sweet potatoes, year, they are as follows: hot dinner rolls, cake with ice cream, and coffee furnished by Der Dutchman restaurant. I am so Rule1(a). OVERNIGHT VISITORS pleased to look around at the clubhouse filled to (INCLUDING FAMILY) SHALL REGISTER capacity with shareholders enjoying a dinner and AT THE OFFICE. If the office is closed, please fellowship. It makes my heart sing. write your guest's name, your name and address and the date of guest's arrival and departure and put it in Leslie Dressel did an outstanding job as master of the drop box at the office. You may also call the ceremonies and her group of volunteers did an office and leave this information on the answering exceptional job in planning and completing a very service. successful Christmas dinner. Functions like the Christmas Dinner do not happen without the Rule 1 (b). Visitors may not occupy the mobile participation of many volunteers. Set up tables, home or unit unless one or more of the owners is Decorating, Servers, Raffle, take out Delivery, and in occupancy at the time, or unless consented to Clean up. The following people were responsible in writing, by the Board of Directors. Immediate for a very successful Christmas dinner; Norma family members of the homeowner or unit owner Atherton, Chico Bear, Jane Chappell, Linda Cole, (parents, grandparents, grandchildren, children, Roger Cole, Theresa Cox, John Dalla Betta, Kathy brothers and sisters) do not require written Dalla Betta, Natalie DeMichele, Pete DeMichele, permission unless visiting for more than thirty (30) Mary Lou Dolanch, Pam Doran, Allan Dressel, Bob days. Foskett, Elaine Giganti, Ed Gray, Nora Gray, Rule 1 (d). All children 10 years of age or under Rosalind Gray, Angela Haedicke, Jurgen Haedicke, shall be accompanied with an adult while in the Jolene Hutchinson, Bill Koukal, Lynn Koukal, common areas of the park. (The swimming pool is Lorraine LeDuc, Sonny LeDuc, Sandy Lux, Dan a common area of the park). MacPherson, Mary MacPherson, Penny Muzak, Billy Shanley, Kelley Shanley, Beth Slater, Connie By complying with the above rules you are enabling Smith, Earl Smith, Dianne Solice, The Sunshine the CAM to maintain a current and valid list of who Boys: Tom Chappell, Tom Gallagher, George is in our park at any interval of time. It is Norton, Jim Roland, Greg Tyler, Cheryl Taylor, incumbent upon the Board of Directors for safety Sidney Taylor, Mary Tortora, Denise Tyler, and security of our shareholders to do so. Marilyn Woodruff, Rick Woodruff, and Janice On behalf of the Mobile Estates office staff and the Woods. Board of Directors we sincerely wish you a healthy, blessed New Year. David Leeman, President Mobile Estates

ACTIVITIES

Bocce – The Mobile Estates Bocce League will begin on Tuesday, January 10th, at 2:30 pm. There will be a pre-season get-together at the bocce court on Thursday, January 5th, at 3:00 pm. We will refresh our bocce talents, see our team numbers and Art in the Park – Wednesdays at 1:30 pm in discuss scheduling. -- Natalie DeMichele (aka “the the Clubhouse: This year, creative Lynn Koukal commissioner”). is expanding the art group to include instruction in painting, abstract art, stenciling, greeting card making, pencil coloring and art journaling. Everything you can imagine becomes real in art class. Most supplies will be offered. (Almost sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it.) Lynn places no restrictions on inspiration and will help you craft your own form of art. Really. A special class will Book Club News – Thursday, January 29th at be held in February to make masks for the 2:00 pm in the Clubhouse women’s card room: upcoming Mardi Gras. Leslie Dressel will be Karen Miki has chosen “Mockingbird” by Kathryn providing the basic mask and it will be up to you to Erskine this month. A young girl with Asperger’s decorate it your way. Keep your eye on the must cope with the death of her brother, who always newsletter for details. showed her how to act “normal”.

Bunco – Monday nights at 7:00 pm in the Bingo – Tuesday and Friday nights at 7:00 pm: Clubhouse: Bunco is centered around dice and is a Some people just seem to have all the luck. There’s game of luck in an upbeat social setting involving no explaining why Lady Luck followed Sis Sefcik lots of talking, so there’s always plenty to do. so often one night that she became embarrassed! Bunco has been around for a long, long time, (Attagirl, Sis.) Dumb luck seems to court those having started in Victorian England. Betty Caynor who pay attention and have fun. The thrill of being is the organizer. It's amazing to think that this rather one number away from a bingo is what keeps most simple game of dice is so popular and has such an people coming back. Sandy Lux seems to audience. But once you become a Bunco gamer, it’s thoroughly enjoy handing out money and Bill easy to understand that it's the atmosphere, Fralin has a little giggle in his voice as he calls the friendships, and the chance to have some genuine numbers and anticipates the response from the fun that makes it an enjoyable past-time. room. Koffee Klatch – Saturday morning, January 21st, at 9:00 am: Total Control Termite & Pest Professionals will sponsor this month’s Recreation Meeting. Infestation and prevention are serious Chairdancing – Monday-Wednesday-Friday at issues important to all of us. Bring your concerns to 10:00 am: Don’t let the name fool you; this is a these bug slayers recommended by our former total body workout done at three levels to resident exterminator. Be there or be infested! (We accommodate the advanced, the hopeless and the in- promise there will be no bugs in your breakfast.) between. It even helps people with arthritis and knee, hip or back problems. Since the chairs in the Clubhouse are somewhat low, you might want to bring pillows if you’re tall to avoid overworking your hips. (Your hips should be parallel with your knees.) After having temporarily lost the Chairdancing videos, Doris Ford (bad girl) will be backing up Mary Tortora at Chair dancing. (We can thank Millie Kelly for finding them.)

Movie Night – Saturday, January 7th, at 7:00 pm: Movie Nights resume the first Saturday of each month in the New Year, hosted by Bill and Lynn Koukal. Free popcorn is provided but bring your own soda or other snacks if you choose. This Chair Yoga – Tuesday, January 10th , at 10:00 month’s movie is called “Summer Snow”, a am: This ancient practice limbers stiff joints with delightful story of a family who tries to cope its slow and comforting movements. You will leave with the daily living routine and challenges after the feeling younger than when you walked in. More untimely loss of their Mother, and the creative yoga and/or relaxation classes will become resources of the youngest daughter, who helps to available if they are requested. restore healing and hope to others. – Bill Koukal

Hand Weights – Monday-Wednesday-Friday at 10:45 am following Chairdancing: You might want to start off without any hand weights at all until you build up your strength. (Just going through the motions builds you up.) If you don’t want to invest in hand weights ($5.00 at “Five Nine-Ball League – Tuesdays and Thursdays Below”), you could use cans, books, or anything from 1:00-5:00 pm: Forget luck – the only way to else you can wrap your hand around. This is a class win this billiards game is with skill. The simple that builds muscle FAST. rules and straightforward goal of 9-ball make it easy for new players to learn. It’s also entertaining to watch. You need to sign up NOW if you want to join the league this year. The sign-up sheet is on the wall near the pool table. Pokeno – Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm: Water Aerobics – Monday-Wednesday-Friday Pokeno is a logical combination of Poker and Keno at 11:15 am: Marilyn Woodruff has kindly (or Lotto), with features that make it more delayed the starting time of Water Aerobics to let interesting and exciting than either. Up to 24 the group from Hand Weights scurry into the pool people can play, so there’s room for more players. after class. Water Aerobics now starts at 11:15 am. A few men have been spotted doing the aerobics down at the deep end of the pool. They are very welcome to join if they wish.

Potluck Dinner – Wednesday, January 18th, at 5:30 pm: Come join us for a fun and friendly dinner with the neighbors. Hosted by Dianne Solice. Bring your favorite dish to share with the Write On! – First Thursday of every month th group! Also, we ask that you bring your own plate, starting January 5 at 1:30 pm in the silverware and drinks. Hope to see you there! - Clubhouse: If you have an interest in learning how Pam Doran to put your thoughts and impressions down on paper, or perhaps would like to write a poem or short story, or even a novel, you are encouraged to enjoy the world of writing with this group. A sign- up sheet will be posted in the Clubhouse for “Write On!” writers and wanna-be’s. Please fill out your name and phone number on the sheet provided, and one of us will contact you. This is both a fun and stimulating group. Thanks. -- Jackie Cyr and Lynn Koukal.

HONORABLE MENTION Walk It Off – Monday-Wednesday-Friday at 9:00 am in the Clubhouse: Face it, we gotta walk Leslie Dressel coordinated and graciously emceed off all that holiday eating. If not, good luck an elegant Christmas Dinner. The Clubhouse was buckling that belt or pulling up that zipper. (It’s gaily decorated to the max. Waiting for us on the time now to pay the piper.) Let Kathy and John table were appetizers, warm dinner rolls, chocolates Dalla Betta help you hit the “undo” button with and a pot of coffee. Out of the 20 or so raffle prizes their thoroughly enjoyable walking class. given out, Mary MacPherson won three of them! (Deservedly so, since she bought $60 worth of raffle tickets!) Ken Engelbreit won twice. Kudos to Leslie and the amazing volunteers who planned, informed, decorated, set up, checked in guests, led us in prayer, served, and entertained us. Clean-up Thank you! Please let me know if you have any was completed in 30 minutes and the clubhouse was questions. – Diane Nieuwesteeg returned to its initial state. Have you noticed the beautiful decorations in the windows of the Clubhouse? They were made by Angela Haedicke, who deserves praise for her creativity. Who knew she could turn paper into stained glass?

The mystery of who is helping Karen Thomas sort Potluck Dinner will be sponsored by Elaine the books in the library has been solved! It is none Brigman, Doris Ford, Millie Kelly and Frank other than Jackie Cyr. Not surprising, since Jackie Tortora on Wednesday, February 15th. This is a lover of literature and an outstanding writer. group has always done a wonderful job in the past (You can catch Jackie, along with Lynn Koukal, at and we can look forward another enjoyable Potluck “Write On!”, where she will be happy to share her Dinner coming up in February. ideas and her creative writing skills.)

We are most especially grateful to Jane Cornell (often referred to in the park as Jane Chappell) for creating the list of birthdays published herein. The Birthday List has been conspicuously missing from the newsletter this year, but Jane somehow found a way to produce it (which must’ve been a heck of a lot of work). We want Jane to know that she has Mardi Gras – Saturday, February 25th, from made us all happy. The newsletter now seems 6:30 pm to ???: Don your colorful beads and be a complete. Let’s always be appreciative of those part of the Mardi Gras celebration! Help us kick who make us happy. off this new activity sponsored by Leslie Dressel. We’ll have music and maybe karaoke. Bring an appetizer to share and bring your own beer. UPCOMING EVENTS Costumes, masks, feathers and beads are encouraged. Nobody knows how long it will last. Five dollars per person and limited to 100 people on account of needing a dance floor.

Coming in March: Look for details in next month’s newsletter for these events and more. Mobile Estates' Sixth Annual Health & Parkwide Yard Sale – March ?? Home Fair – Friday, February 3rd from 9 am – White Elephant Sale – March ?? 12 pm: Mark your calendars for our Annual Health Party in the Park – March ?? & Home Fair at the clubhouse. Good Health: 20+ healthcare professionals will offer free screenings including blood pressures, vision and hearing Coming in April: Easter Dinner – Saturday, screenings. PLUS, a couple of home vendors will April 15th. environment healthy & safe. Good Food: FREE Refreshments provided by Sam's Club. Good APPRECIATION Fun: Pick up your FREE goodie bag at the entrance. Prizes are given away every 30 minutes. The Taylor family wishes to express their sincere appreciation for the prayers, cards, support, and many kind acts gifted to them during our recent loss of Lynn, our beloved daughter who was the light of our lives. May God bless you all for your care and compassion.

Sincerely,

Jennie & Family

WHAT’S HAPPENING

There are a lot of raccoons around the park this year (Last year, it was opossums.) so we need to keep a tight lid on our trash containers.

Our new Comcast Representative is Korwin Wills. His phone number is 941-376-8605. There is a chance that Comcast may sponsor our next Koffee Klatch in February, since their presentation last year broke records for attendance. They straightened out many problems and they gave out many prizes. Solutions to Last Month’s Puzzles OPEN INVITATION Cryptogram: THE OLDER YOU GET, THE BETTER YOU GET, Please continue to contribute to the newsletter by UNLESS YOU’RE A BANANA.-BETTY WHITE sending entries to [email protected]. December’s Sudoku solution: If you don’t use email, you can drop them by the office or slip them into the drop-off box outside the 8 2 4 1 7 5 6 9 office. You can also call Mary Tortora directly at 3 1 7 5 6 3 9 4 8 2 617-383-1318. Personal ads and announcements are permitted. All submissions are subject to 9 4 6 5 2 8 7 3 1 acceptance, editing and available space. We are 3 9 2 8 5 1 6 7 4 looking forward to receiving your submissions. 7 6 4 2 9 3 1 5 8 5 8 1 7 4 6 2 9 3 6 3 8 1 7 4 9 2 5 2 1 9 3 6 5 8 4 7 4 5 7 9 8 2 3 1 6

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