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EMBER NEWSLETTER NEWSLETTER Email us at: at: us Email DEC 813-839-2812 813-839-2812 Visit us on the web at at web the on us Visit Like us on Facebook Facebook on us Like www.SteinerCommunities.com 6220 S. Dale Mabry Mabry Dale S. 6220 [email protected] [email protected]

place place Game room room Game Best Best Fitness Center Center Fitness Gated Entrance Entrance Gated MacDill Air Force Base Base Force Air MacDill Heated swimming pool pool swimming Heated Located 1.4 miles from from miles 1.4 Located Community Community lakes fish-stocked Two Community dinners, parties parties dinners, Community COMMUNITY AMENITIESINCLUDE COMMUNITY Clubhouse and community room room community and Clubhouse Holiday celebrations, trips and more more and trips celebrations, Holiday

South Tampa's South Adult 55+ 33611 Tampa Mabry, Dale South 6220 A perfect retirement community in the right right the in community retirement perfect A THE JOLLY OLD FELLA IS HERE NEW HOMES MEANS NEW DEALS AT Yes, it’s that time of year again. Time to get out the Christmas WINWARD LAKES? decorations. Let’s get the Community Light Contest started. For the new residents and to remind the rest of us . . .the Community has a We have new homes entering the community and we are Light Contest. All you need to do is place Christmas lights outside – ready to make deals on them . . . so, if you have been the amount does not matter. The address of each home that has light thinking of trading in your home, stop in and see us at the decorations (they must be on) will be placed in a basket and 3 office. Or if you have a friend what is looking, send them in addresses will be drawn. We will contact the winners who will be and you will receive a bonus if a new home is purchased. receiving cash to do a little shopping. We will be driving through the community sometime between Saturday, December 13 th and Sunday, December 14 th by 9:00 p.m. The Community Light Contest Brand New Homes is a “Thank you” from Steiner Communities and Winward Lakes for 3724 Winward Lakes Dr. PICK YOUR NEIGHBOR!! cheering up the community for the holidays. 3719 Spinnaker Dr. Please call the office for 3729 Spinnaker Dr. Please remember that Christmas is about the birth of Christ. No matter information .… your religion, please pray for peace. If you see a neighbor who needs Pre-Loved Homes 813-839-2812 a little help . . give them a hand. 3714 Winward Lakes Dr. 6207 Starboard Remember the office is closed for the holiday season December th 3702 Yardarm Dr. 25, 26, 27 and 28. No garbage is picked up on Thursday the 25 because of the holiday and there is no coffee, donuts or bingo on that PLUS . . . MORE NEW HOMES COMING IN!! day. We will have coffee and donuts on the 24 th instead. 2015 Jacobsen (not ready to show)

At this time of year we remember the great residents that have helped out with activities around the community. So a BIG THANK YOU TO:

 BONNA KENEIPP – FOR BINGO ON TUESDAYS  THE RAPPS – FOR THURSDAY MORNING BINGO WINWARD LAKES IS  LINDA RAY & DONNA DUVAL – FOR MONTHLY MEALS ON FACEBOOK . . .  THE BLAU’S – FOR FINDING TRIPS FOR RESIDENTS  AND ALL THE RESIDENTS THAT HELP THEM OUT!

We don’t thank you enough for the time you donate, but we do LIKE US AND STAY UP-TO-DATE ON ALL THE LATEST appreciate all that you do. FROM WINWARD LAKES!

And we want to thank all the residents who keep their homes and property looking really great: you are what make this community special HOLIDAY HOURS TH DECEMBER 25 - 28 – OFFICE CLOSED Whatever holiday you are celebrating . . . “Happy Holiday.!” Bud and Ginger Marion. JANUARY 1 ST – OFFICE CLOSED WELCOME HO . .HO . . HOME

Josephine Moss 12/4 Ralph Barnes 12/21 John and Susan Freeman Barbara Rufino 12/4 Deborah Smith 12/22 Gary Range Lois Martin 12/7 Jack Caplinger 12/24 Steve Barger Debby Grizzard 12/8 Pam Cupp 12/24 Janet Payne 12/11 Charles Kessler 12/25 Linda Brady 12/13 Jeanne Rapp 12/25 Alexis McGovern 12/15 Jerry Gritzmaker 12/28 Mike Hubble 12/17 Danielle Witkop 12/28 Werner Waldmann 12/18 Faye Manchester 12/29 BE KIND TO OUR LAKES . . . Florence Price 12/20 Dorothy Brown 12/30 Residents, please be kind to our Ismael Rivera 12/20 lake by not throwing paper or plastic bottles into the lakes. Sagittarius , Though there are some bumps on Also, remember some things as small as a cigarette butt can hurt the water. the road, this is a good time to enjoy sensual delights and pleasures. Prosperity is also very

strong this month. The next few years should be Thank you!

prosperous as well. Your health is excellent right SOME THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT TAMPA’S now. Communications can be a bit patchy. . There could be HISTORY . . . dramas with your neighbors as well. Continue to drive carefully  900 - 1500s Tocobaga Indians live in what is now the and defensively. Take care in what you say and do and your area. holidays should be good.  1528 Spanish conquistador Panfilo de Narvaez lands in .

 1539 Hernando de Soto explores the area. Capricorn , don't avoid events or public  activities and conventional events this 1821 Florida becomes US territory.  1824 Fort Brooke established on Hillsborough river - 1st month. Nothing you do will keep you away. permanent settlement. Now is a good time to make changes in how  1855 Tampa incorporated as a city. you look. Choose happy colors to get a fresh  1884 Henry B. Plant opens railway service to Tampa. outlook for the new year. Everything is  1886 First cigar factories open in . amazing this month whether you are at home or out and about.  1890 Population reaches 5,500. Although it doesn’t come naturally to you, relax, enjoy your  1891 Tampa Bay Hotel opens - tourism begins. friends and family and have a good holiday season.  1914 World's first scheduled commercial airline service, Tampa-St. Petersburg.  1915 Population 55,000. HANUKKAH is observed for eight nights and days, CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, which may occur at any time from Bahamas : Christmas is carnival time . For a week late November to late December in the Gregorian calendar. before Christmas Day carolers sing carols in public places. Christmas goodies include black cake, imported apples, imported grapes, garlic pork, pepper pot, pickled onions and ham. Christmas drinks include The festival is observed by the kindling of the lights of a unique Menorah Hanukiah ginger beer, sorrel, mauby, sweet potato fly (a fly is a fermented drink) candelabrum, the nine-branched or , one falernum, shandy, rum and wines. Christmas also means watching the additional light on each night of the holiday, progressing to eight famous parade where people wear colorful dresses and on the final night. dance to the rhythm of cowbells, drums and whistles. The most spectacular Junkanoo parade occurs in Nassau. The typical Menorah consists of eight branches with an additional raised branch. The extra light is called a shamash Greece : Christmas is celebrated lavishly. The Christmas season attendant") and is given a distinct location, begins on December 6th, which is Saint Nicolas day, and ends on" , שמש :Hebrew) usually above or below the rest. The purpose of the shamash is January 6th, the day of Epiphany. Streets are packed with people to have a light available for practical use, as using the Hanukkah buying Christmas gifts, as well as Christmas carolers singing lights themselves for purposes other than publicizing and Christmas songs. Festive shopping continues way after Christmas Day. A popular tradition is small village children travelling from house meditating on the Hanukkah is forbidden to house on Christmas Eve singing 'kalanda', (Christmas carols) and offering good wishes. One well-known custom is hanging a sprig of Hanukkah in 2014 will begin on Wednesday, December 16 basil wrapped around a wooden cross in a shallow wooden bowl. and will continue for 8 days until Thursday, December 24. Once a day, a family member dips the cross and basil into some holy water and uses it to sprinkle water in each room of the house to keep the 'Killantzaroi' (mischievous spirits) away. The Christmas feast KWANZAA is a week-long holiday honoring African culture and includes such dishes as roasted lamb and pork, and spicy golden traditions. It falls between December 26 and January 1 each 'christopsomo' ('Christ bread'). year. Norway: In Norway, Christmas is known as "Jul". Celebrations begin Kwanzaa consists of a week of with the Saint Lucia ceremony on December 13. At daybreak, the celebrations, which ends with a feast youngest daughter from each family puts on a white robe with a sash, and the exchange of gifts. During the a crown with evergreens and tall-lighted candles. The boys dress up as star boys in long white shirts and pointed hats. Then the youngest celebrations, candles are lit and daughter and the other children wake their parents, and serve them libations are poured. A libation is the coffee and Lucia buns, lussekatter. Christmas Eve is spent with family. name given to a ritual pouring of a drink as an offering to a god. At noon, "lillejulaften" (rice porridge) is usually served. An almond is During Kwanzaa, a wooden unity cup is used to pour the often hidden in the porridge, and the person who finds it wins a treat or libations. A Kwanzaa ceremony often also includes performance small gift– usually a marzipan pig. The main Christmas meal is served of music and drumming, a reflection on the Pan-African colors of in the evening. The main dishes include pork rib, "pinnekjott" (pieces red, green and black and a discussion of some aspect of African of lamb rib steamed over birch branches). Many people also eat history. Women often wear brightly colored traditional clothing. "lutefisk" or fresh, poached cod and drink beer and aquavit and "julebrus" (a sweet red fizzy drink for children. A favorite dessert is rice blended with whipped cream served with a red sauce. . . . COMMUNITY DINNER At Home:  Be extra cautious about WHEN: December 6 locking windows and doors WHERE: CLUBHOUSE when you leave the house. TIME: 6:00 P.M.  Don’t display gifts where they can be seen from a window or DINNER: Ham doorway.  If you go out in the evening, turn on lights and a radio or TV to Sign-up sheet at the Hall and remember to write down the make the house look occupied. dish you are bringing.  If you go away for any length of time, set an automatic timer for your lights. Have a neighbor watch your house, pick up the mail ALSO REMEMBER, THIS IS FOR RESIDENTS FIRST. THE HALL and newspapers. ONLY HOLDS 75 PEOPLE – RESIDENTS FIRST THAN GUESTS IF  Check to make sure items live TV’s VCR’s, cameras, and THERE IS ROOM. microwaves are marked with a unique number to help with YOU MUST SIGN UP IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND recovery. In The Neighborhood Mr. Steiner and Winward Lakes have donated 6 certificates for  Be extra alert – pay attention to who comes and goes. $50 off your January 2015 lot rent. You do not have to attend  Volunteer to watch neighbor’s homes if they go away and pick to be entered into the drawing. All residents’ names will go up their mail land newspapers. into the basket and 6 names will be drawn. The office will Shopping contact the winners.  Pay attention to your surroundings and the people around you. If you see people loitering in parking lots or garages, go the other way. THANKSGIVING DINNER WAS A BIG SUCCESS. HOPE TO SEE  Shop before dark if possible and coordinate shopping with a YOU ALL BACK FOR CHRISTMAS DINNER. friend rather than shopping alone.  Never park in an unlit lot, no matter how convenient it is.  Close your windows and lock the car when you get out. Lock LIFE IS A GIFT packages in the trunk. Today before you say an unkind word – think of someone  Park near streetlights if possible and have your keys in your who can’t speak. hand when you return to your car. Check the interior of the car Before you complain about the taste of your food – think of before getting inside. someone who has nothing to eat.  Avoid carrying large amounts of cash – use credit cards or Before you complain about your husband or wife – think of checks when possible. But don’t carry too many credit cards someone who’s crying out to GOD for a companion. and make sure you have all the card numbers written down at Before whining about the distance you drive – think of someone who home. walks the same distance with their feet.  Be careful with your wallet and purse. Keep them where you And when you are tired and complain about your job – think of the can see them. unemployed, the disabled, and those who wish they had your job. And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down – put a smile on your face and remember you’re alive and still around . AUTO BURGLARY PREVENTION HAPPENING IN TAMPA BAY IN DECEMBER TIPS City of Tampa Christmas Tree 1. Close your windows and lock your Lighting doors – in your driveway or in a December 6, Curtis Hixon Waterfront parking lot. EVERY TIME. Park 2. Do not leave valuables in plain 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. sight in your car. Lock them in the Celebrate the holiday season with the trunk. City of Tampa’s Tree Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy live 3. Park where your car will be frequently and easily seen. entertainment then watch Mayor Bob Buckhorn light the 30' tree. 4. Park in well-lit areas when possible. Stroll the Christmas Market and find that perfect holiday gift or 5. Use your car’s alarm or install one yourself. your favorite treat. Complete the evening by w watching National 6. Never leave your vehicle unattended while the engine is Lampoon's Christmas Vacation on the lawn or take a spin on the running, even if only for a minute. THIS IS A STATE LAW. ice at on Ice. 7. If possible, park in a garage with the door secured.

AUTO BURGLARY FACTS . . . Frozen at International Plaza • One auto burglary is committed every 3 November 6 – December 24 minutes. Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sundays 11:00 a.m. to • One motor vehicle theft occurs every 7 6:00 p.m. minutes. In celebration of the November 18 release of the Disney Frozen • It takes 30 seconds for a thief to break Sing-Along DVD, International Plaza presents a Frozen into your car and steal your valuables. experience featuring characters from the number one animated • It takes 20 seconds to put your film of all time, Disney Frozen. This interactive holiday display valuables in the trunk out of sight. features the art of Anna, Elsa and their friends Olaf, Kristoff and Sven, plus a 30 foot Ice Palace with falling snow, a light show MOST STOLEN ITEMS and other activities for the whole family. Interactive globes will showcase scenes from the movie. Leave your hand print in ice  Briefcases, at The Icy Hand Print experience, and have your photo taken  CD’s with Olaf at the Ice Throne. End your journey at the Ice Palace  Portable GPS Units with a visit to Santa!  Cell phones  Garage door openers Outback Bowl  Tools January 1, 2015 – Kickoff at 1:00 p.m.  Cash -  Keys Tickets available at Ticketmaster outlets throughout Florida and  Mail by phone at (813) 287-8844.  Purses  stereos Crockpot Christmas Crack COMPANY BROCCOLI THREE-CHEESE BAKE Virginia Petterman 1 can (2.8 oz) French-fried onions This is one of the easiest recipes that 2 bags (24 oz each) Green Giant™ I make during the holiday season, and frozen broccoli & three cheese sauce everyone LOVES it! Be careful 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, cut though...like a certain drug (crack), it into cubes is EXTREMELY ADDICTIVE! ;-) 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper, if desired 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce Cook time: 2 Hr 30 Min Prep time: 15 Min Serves: a LOT 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Reserve 1 cup French-fried onions for Ingredients topping. 1 - 16 oz jar(s) unsalted peanuts 1 - 16 oz. jar(s) salted peanuts 2. In 5-quart Dutch oven, mix remaining onions, the broccoli, 1 - 12 oz bag(s) semi-sweet chocolate chips cream cheese, bell pepper and red pepper sauce. Cover; 1 - 12 oz bag(s) milk chocolate chips cook over medium-low heat about 20 minutes, stirring once 2 - 10 oz bag(s) peanut butter chips halfway through cooking, until sauce chips are melted. 2 - 1 lb pkg white almond bark or vanilla candy coating Transfer to ungreased 2- to 3-quart casserole. Directions 3. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are  Layer all ingredients in a large crockpot (starting with peanuts). tender. Sprinkle reserved onions around outer edge of  Turn the pot on low, cover with lid, and leave sitting for 2 casserole; bake 5 minutes longer. hours.  Then, remove lid and stir to combine. To make ahead, prepare recipe through step 2, then cover and  Replace lid and leave sitting for another 30 minutes. refrigerate up to 24 hours. Add 5 to 10 minutes to the bake time  Stir again and then spoon mixture on to wax paper or non- to heat thoroughly. stick aluminum foil.  Allow to harden for at least 1 hour. Enjoy!

Christmas gift suggestions : To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect. -- Oren Arnold Check out our website – go to www.steinercommunities.com . and click on Winward Lakes

~ December 2014 ~ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 Garbage Pickup 5 6 Garbage Pickup Coffee/Donuts Christmas Dinner 6:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Clubhouse 7:00 p.m. sharp! Bingo 10:30 a.m.

7 National Pearl Harbor 8 9 10 11 Garbage Pickup 12 13 Remembrance Day Garbage Pickup Coffee/Donuts Christmas :Light Contest 9:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. sharp! Bingo 10:30 a.m.

HOA BOARD MEETING

14 15 16 17 Hanukkah 18 Garbage Pickup 19 20 Christmas :Light Garbage Pickup Coffee/Donuts Contest 9:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. sharp! Bingo 10:30 a.m.

HOA MEETING 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 First Day of Garbage Pickup Winter

Winter Solstice 7:00 p.m. sharp! OFFICE CLOSED 28 29 30 31 HAPPY Overheard in December . . . Garbage Pickup NEW YEAR! * My favorite part of the holiday season is blaming my long-term

weight gain on the holiday season. OFFICE CLOSED 7:00 p.m. sharp! * This year I plan to start putting off my Christmas shopping extra early.

CHRISTMAS CERTIFICATE FROM WINWARD LAKES AND STEINER COMMUNITIES

At the Christmas Dinner – December 14 – all residents names will go in a basket and 6 residents’ names will be drawn as winners of a certificate for $50 off your January 2015 rent. You must present the certificate with the rent payment. GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU!