GAZETTE
Highlands Ridge November 2019 November Ridge Highlands
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Activities……..…...... 2-3 Community News.……...... 4-6 Club News…………...……...... 7-9 Birthdays…………………...... 10 Anniversaries…………..…………....11 Association News...... 12 The Ridge Report…………...…....13 Golf News………………………..14-15 Holly Jolly…………………..……...... 16 PAGE 2 ACTIVITIES & EVENTS THE GAZETTE
WHAT’S HAPPENING? WHAT’S HAPPENING IN 2020 Sun Nov 3 HRCF AR 1 2:30 pm Wed Jan 1 New Year’s Day / Office Close Tues Nov 5 Ice Cream Truck FH 2 pm - 3:30 pm Fri Jan 3 Bulk Trash Fri Nov 8 Bulk Trash Sun Jan 5 HRCF AR 1 2:30 pm Sat Nov 9 Fall Arts & Crafts Fair FH 8 am-12 pm Tues Jan 7 MC HOA Meeting AR 1 10 am Mon Nov 11 Veteran’s Day Ceremony FH 8:30 am Tues Jan 7 Ice Cream Truck FH 2 pm - 3:30 pm Tues Nov 12 HR Residents Council AR 1 10:15 am Sat Jan 11 MC Winterfest FH 2 pm Tues Nov 12 One Blood Drive FH parking Lot 10 am - 3pm Tues Nov 12 Ice Cream Truck FH 2 pm - 3:30 pm Mon Jan 13 HR HOA Meeting FH 4 pm Sat Nov 16 Welcome Back Dance FH 7-10 pm Tues Jan 14 HR Residents Council AR 1 10:15 am Tues Nov 19 Ice Cream Truck FH 2 pm - 3:30 pm Tues Jan 14 Ice Cream Truck FH 2 pm - 3:30 pm Fri Nov 22 Bulk Trash Thur Jan 16 Coffee w/ Birdy AR 1 9:30 am Tues Nov 26 Ice Cream Truck FH 2 pm - 3:30 pm Thur Jan 16 Movie & Ice Cream AR1 1:30 pm Thur Nov 28 Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner FH 2 pm Fri Jan 17 Bulk Trash Thur Nov 28 Thanksgiving / Office Close Mon Jan 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Fri Nov 29 Black Friday/ Office Close Tues Jan 21 Ice Cream Truck FH 2-4 pm Sun Dec 1 HRCF AR 1 2:30 pm Tues Jan 21 Pot Luck Dinner FH 5:30 pm Mon Dec 2 HR HOA Meeting FH 4 pm Thur Jan 23 National Pie Day Contest FH 1 pm Tues Dec 3 MC HOA Meeting AR 1 10 am Tues Dec 3 Ice Cream Truck FH 2 pm - 3:30 pm Sat Jan 25 Art’s Craft Show FH 8 am Fri Dec 6 Bulk Trash Mon Jan 27 Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa FH 8am Sat Dec 7 Chorale Christmas Concert FH 7 pm Tues Jan 28 Ice Cream Truck FH 2 pm - 3:30 pm Tues Dec 10 HR Residents Council AR 1 10:15 am Fri Jan 31 Bulk Trash Tues Dec 10 Ice Cream Truck FH 2 pm - 3:30 pm Sat Dec 14 Holly Jolly Christmas Party FH 7 pm Sun Dec 15 Orchid Society Potluck FH 3pm FUTURE EVENTS IN 2020 Tues Dec 17 Ice Cream Truck FH 2 pm - 3:30 pm Thur Dec 19 Coffee w/ Birdy FH 9:30 am Sun Feb 2 HRCF AR 1 2:30 pm Thur Dec 19 Movie & Ice Cream AR 1 1:30 pm Mon Feb 3 HRRC Annual Meeting FH 6 pm Fri Dec 20 Bulk Trash Tues Feb 4 Ice Cream Truck FH 2 pm - 3:30 pm Tues Dec 24 Christmas Eve / Office Close Tues Feb 4 MC HOA Meeting AR 1 10 am Wed Dec 25 Christmas Day/ Office Close Wed Feb 5 Collette - Andrew Baldini FH 4pm Wed Dec 25 Christmas Potluck Dinner FH 2 pm Sun Feb 9 MC Quarter Raffle HR 10 am Tues Dec 31 New Year’s Eve / Office Close Mon Feb 10 HR HOA Meeting FH 4 pm Tues Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Dance FH 8:30 pm Tues Feb 11 HR Residents Council Meeting AR1 10:15 am Tues Feb 11 Ice Cream Truck FH 2 pm - 3:30 pm Fri Feb 14 Bulk Trash
Movie & Ice Cream List November 21, 2019 Plot: When a fictional murder-mystery game turns into a real kidnapping, hypercompetitive couple Max and Annie must lead their wacky and wildly unqualified group of game-night friends to rescue Max's brother in this terrific action comedy.
Actors/Actresses: Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, Sharon Horgan, Kyle Chandler, Billy Magnussen, Lamorne Morris, Kylie Bunbury, Jesse Plemons, Danny Huston, Chelsea Peretti
December 19, 2019 Plot: Matilda tries to help her grandfather, Lucas, who is suffering from Alzheimer's, to navigate his forgetfulness, and ends up going on a remarkable adventure with him.
Actors/Actresses: Nick Nolte, Matt Dillon, Eric Roberts, Jacqueline Bisset, Greta Scacchi, Emily Mortimer, Sophia Lane Nolte NOVEMBER 2019 ACTIVITIES &EVENTS PAGE 3
Thanksgiving Potluck There are sign-up sheets on the bulletin board in Founder’s hall for the Information Thanksgiving Day pot luck. There are specific categories when signing up. Thursday November 28, 2019 Please specify what you are bringing (example: main dish - turkey, ham, pot 2:00 pm roast or side dish - mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, yams). Please bring a dish that is abundant enough to fed 12 people, along with your Founder’s Hall serving utensil. You will also need to bring your own place settings, plates, utensils & whatever beverage you may want to drink. In order to set up the
appropriate amount of tables we will greatly appreciate folks signing up no later than Friday 11/22. If you have a full table and prefer to set if up yourself - go for it! Generally the tables are set up between 10 & 11 am on that day. We look forward to sharing a great day of fellowship with you & celebrate our blessings together.
The New Year’s Eve Dance ft. The next Seminole Hard Rock Casino Lotela Gold event is on trip will be on Monday, January 27, December 31st in the 2020. Stop by the office or call to sign Founder's Hall at 8:30 pm. up for the trip. Checks should be made $30 per person and checks made payable to HRH. payable to HRH.
Quarter raffle is the 9th of February and it's never to early to think about bringing something from the north when you come Grumpy Old Men - The Musical at down. We have many baskets to make and enjoy all the different items from other the Broadway Palm Theatre in Ft. areas that would work for a money maker. Myers, Florida is scheduled for If you have any questions, or aren't famil- February 2, 2020. There is a sign up iar with it and want to learn more, I would list in the admin office. Cost is $83, be happy to explain it. You can contact me leave FH at 9:00 am and return to at 863-314-6306 or e-mail me at HR around 5:30 pm [email protected]. Kathy
PAGE 4 COMMUNITY NEWS THE GAZETTE Antique cabinet maker’s chest—$600 OBO Please contact Jim Kronyak at (863) 385-4131
3 wheel bike, new in 2018 $125.00, Full size brass bed frame w/ painted glass adorn- like new; Man’s 26 inch bicycle, good con- ments $250.00 Mizuno Cimarron O.S. Women’s golf clubs (right handed, 4 thru 9, P, S dition $50.00 Call 863-273-1463 or irons/ 1, 3, Woods $100.00 863-273-1905 Please contact David or Karen Coy 863-304-8783 [email protected]
Oreck: Graphite bagged upright vacuum (bags included) $165.00 XL bb1200 Handheld vacuum canister w/ tools (Bags included) $75.00 Both - $200 EZ Guest Bed (Queen) Plug in to inflate/deflate, on raised steel frame. No crawling on the floor! Self-storage case in- cluded. Includes bedding (mattress pad, sheet set, blanket and pillows) - $200 Dawn Collins 863-657-2357 High Top Bar with 2 swivel bar stools, Perfect for outdoor use! $75 for bar & stools (40in x 5Ft & 30in depth) Please contact Phyllis Reeves (757) 291-2709
CRITTER SITTERS of Highlands Ridge. Professional care of your pets in your home by Hank and Denise Beauparlant, available year round. Pet First Aid and CPR certified. Years of dog and cat rescue experience. Professional relationship with on call veterinarian. For information call Denise at 863-368-0208 or Hank at 863-449-0086
Local Resident Jim Jackson in Arbor Green has worked in the Antique Business for 50 years. Has bought & sold collect- ables in London & Shipped European Furniture to Houston for auction. Mr. Jackson has also had his own Antique Store where he refurbished antique furniture & appraised items for insurance purposes. If anyone would like an evaluation on any items please contact Jim 303-883-3775 For Sale: 3 piece Rattan furniture set. Love seat, chair, ottoman, zip cushion covers are washable. Good Condition asking $150.00 Roseann Jewell 863-386-4169
Gray 2 seat power recliner sofa, 6 ft. wide in good condition. $200.00 or BO, 54 inch round glass dining table on brown wicker base with 4 beige chairs $150.00, Brown metal matching dining room and entry fixtures $100.00, Bar stools (2) with rattan seats, 30 in high by 16 in wide $15.00 for the pair Tom and Janet Weidemann 863-304-8030
2 piece Craftsman's tool box on wheels. Asking $100 Roseanne Jewell 863-386-4169 64” Power 2 seat recliner (DARK GREY) $250, 54” Glass top dining table w/ 4 skirted parsons chairs $200.00 863-304-8030
A Big Thank You to All Our Friends in Highlands Ridge Your generosity reminds us on a weekly basis what a wonderful community we live in. Our ministries are sup- ported by you in many ways. Our bicycle ministry has given away 242 bikes with over half of them coming from you. Non perishable food items, soap, clothing are often left in the wicker basket by our front door. Money has been given for the homeless and less fortunate which allows us to help families enjoy a Christmas they otherwise wouldn’t have. Your support of Samaritan’s Touch Care Center is amazing. The money, food, clothing and medical supplies you donate is helping us continue to give free medical, eye, hearing and dental care to the poor and less fortunate in Highlands County. We can’t thank you enough for your generosity and support. You are helping make a difference in a poor county. May God Bless all of you.
Paul and Brenda Scruton P.S. Snowbirds-don’t forget your soap and shampoos. NOVEMBER 2019 COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 5
Welcome to Paradise
Cain, Martin & Ann Kuster, Thomas & Kimberly 2702 S Winding Waters Dr 3816 Puma Dr Avon Park, FL 33825 Avon Park, FL 33825 (570) 204-5669 Ann (317) 749-6647 Kim 570) 854-2868 Martin (317) 675-8945 Tom [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Howitt, Ross & Kathy Utley, Michael & Marsha 4312 North Course Lane 2824 S Driftwood Ct Avon Park, FL 33825 Avon Park, FL 33825 (850) 832-5396 Kathy (765) 378-5505 N Home [email protected] (765) 606-0253 Marsha [email protected] [email protected]
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Harper, Bob Jones, Wayne & Lorraine Email Change: No Home Number – Only Cell [email protected] Phone
Henrich, Kent & Louise Koenig, Jim & Pixie (863) 443-2301 Kent Permanent Residents as of Oct (863) 443-2302 Louise
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Marina Cove Food for Families All HR residents and friends are invited to the ANNUAL HRCF THANKSGIVING Saturday/Sunday November 9th-10th bags CELEBRATION on Sunday Nov. 3, 3-4 pm, will be placed onto residents mailboxes for in Activities Room 1. Come for refreshments, our annual Food for families food share singing, sharing, good fellowship and Bible donations Study. Renew friendships after months Saturday November 16th 8am-2:00 pm Food apart! So much to be thankful for ! Call for Families bags will be picked up at Chaplain Bill at 717-770-0582 for more info. residents mailboxes. In the event of rain on this day, bags can be Gratefully, brought to Founder’s hall for a 12:00 pickup
By: Denise Beauparlant, Resident
Understanding Rescue
I am often asked if I'm part of the Humane Society or the ASPCA, which I am not. I am part of an independent dog rescue. Sebring Angels was founded in 2013 by a group of ladies who saw the incredible numbers of dogs being euthanized at Highlands County Animal Control and knew they had to do something. They began "pulling" dogs, rescues word for saving a dog and working to find fosters or other regional rescues to take them. Within a few months they were making a measurable impact on the euthanasia rate. They officially organized in 2014 and received their official 501(c) 3, nonprofit designation from the IRS in March of that year. They began using social media to network dogs and the impact was amazing.
The flood of unwanted dogs continues in the southern region on the United States, due to a resistance of many people to spaying or neutering their dogs. But that flood had not dissuaded the dedicated volunteers of Sebring Angels and their affiliate Facebook presence Sebring Urgents, who market urgent, dogs daily. Working closely with 93 other small and large rescues the number of dogs euthanized has dropped from well over 3000 several years ago, to under 70 last year. With the Sheriff's Dept. taking over the running of Animal Services two years ago, the working relationship with this Dept. has improved enormously. They have improved the conditions of the facility and work hard to get dogs adopted. Because they are an open admission shelter, it means they cannot turn anyone away who wants to surrender their dog. When kennels are full, it’s a 24 hour job for many of us, to get these dogs networked and transported to a receiving rescue.
Often I am asked "how can I help?". My first answer is always, can you Foster? Even if it's short term, it can save a life. Since we are all volunteers with Sebring Angels, every dollar, we raise goes to caring for the dogs, so we truly rely on monetary donations. Although we receive rescue rates from the veterinarians we use, that is still our largest expense, along with food and prevention medications that we provide to foster for our dogs. Another way to help is to offer to transport dogs. It always amazes me how well behaved a dog is riding in the car on their "freedom ride". Our rescue has a saying "we can't save all the dogs, but we are doing our best to save as many as we can". We'd love to have you join us! NOVEMBER 2019 CLUB NEWS PAGE 7
Chorale News By: Karen O’Laughlin, Secretary
What a difference a month makes! Our little Paradise is becoming whole again. Lots of faces appearing that we haven’t see in a long time and we know many are still to come. And every once in a while we feel a hint of Florida fall……just a hint mind you, but it too will arrive with great relief to those who survived a very hot steamy summer!
Our Chorale is not quite whole yet, but it will be very soon. And we’d like to say hello to our new members! We welcome Barbara Johnson and Ann Booth to our family! So excited to have you!! There’s still time if anyone else would like to come and sing with us!
Speaking of singing! We are delighted with our upcoming Christmas program so I’m hoping you will be as well. We’ve been hard at work rehearsing in Founder’s Hall to be the best we can be for our December Christmas Concert. There is something for everyone. Old standards, new standards and some will make you smile. There is a wonderful Christmas version of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” that we are so thrilled to be singing. It’s going to be so beautiful.
Did you realize the HR Chorale will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2020? We have several Charter Members that have been singing every year since! That is an incredible feat! So, they have seen lots of changes in the Chorale, and I don’t mean in hair color! I will try to gather information and pass it along for 2020. Should make for an interesting read! Don’t forget to save the dates of December 7 in Founder’s Hall at 7pm and the December 8 at Emmanuel UCC in Sebring at 4pm. Make sure you get to one of them! You won’t be sorry.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
Chaplain’s Chat By: Rev. Bill Commons, Resident
T H A N K F U L F O R E V E R A Meditation for Thanksgiving Month As residents of lovely Highlands Ridge, surrounded by fun activities and caring friends, we have so much for which to thank God. Even when coping with illness, loneliness or grief, we enjoy a peaceful and beautiful environment and the support of neighbors and helpful HR staff. But what about forever? Is it enough to enjoy temporary blessings in this life only, when God offers so much more? Are you carefully preparing for the next life? We can be thankful forever! Do you realize the Bible promises YOU CAN BE SURE all your sins are forgiven and you now possess an eternal home in Heaven, if you trust in Christ alone for salvation! Not because we deserve it, for the Bible teaches we are all rebels, ignoring or resisting God’s love by nature, maybe “playing church” but not committed to Christ. We all need the forgiveness Jesus purchased for us by His death on the Cross, but we need to admit our need and personally receive his free gift of salvation by faith. If you turn to Jesus with all your heart, believing He died for you personally and rose from the grave to be your living Savior and Lord, you will be forever grateful for the eternal joy, peace and fellowship with God in Heaven that he gives as a free gift to all who make that faith commitment. It is not automatic, but a choice only you can make. CHOOSE TO BE THANKFUL, NOW AND FOREVER! Jesus said, “For God loved the (people of the) world so much that he gave His only Son, so that anyone who trusts in Him may never perish (die eternally) but have eternal life.” Then His apostle John explained, “Whoever trusts in the Son possesses eternal life (now!)” (from The Bible, John 3:16 & 36). What a promise! Will you believe? PAGE 8 CLUB NEWS THE GAZETTE PAGE 10
Book Club News By: Mary Harden, Resident
October’s book club meeting was great! Everyone really enjoyed the book and there was much discussion about the style, characters, setting, and story. We hope to see more of you at our next meeting on November 14th at 1:30 in the library when we will be talking about The Distance Between Us, by Reyna Grande. We are always delighted to welcome new members!!
Library News By: Mary Harden, Resident Among the recent donations to our library were two books of historical interest about Florida. Last Train to Paradise, by Les Standiford, is the gripping true account of the extraor- dinary construction and spectacular demise of the Key West Railroad. It celebrates a crowning achievement of human ingenuity colliding with the even greater forces of nature’s wrath. The First Hundred Years of Avon Park, Florida, by Leoma Braddshaw Maxwell, is a well illustrated history of our home town. A fabulous find for history buffs!! Another new addition is Winter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher. In this, the author’s final novel, written when she was eighty years old, a strange rippling effects of a tragedy brings together five characters ranging in age from a teenager to a couple in their mid-sixties in a large, neglected estate house near the Scottish fishing town of Creagan, each of whom must confront very different challenges. It is in this house, on the shortest day of the year, that their lives will come together and be forever changed. Somehow the group proves to be greater than the sum of its parts and once again we are reminded that friendship, compassion, loyalty and love can renew us all, even when the days seem darkest. Born in Lelant on the north coast of Cornwall, Pilcher began writing at the age of seven and published her first story when she was 19. Today, Rosamunde Pilcher tours are run in Cornwall, taking busloads of tourists to the locations in her books. Her books also have a huge following in Germany, where she was hailed by the culture minister as the person who has managed to do more than any to mend the relationships between the German and British peoples. Our support group meets monthly in Highlands Ridge and is open to residents of Crystal Lake and Highlands Ridge who are living with a family member who has been diagnosed with Dementia and/or Alzheimer’s. This group will be a place to network and to share ongoing concerns with others as well as to connect caregivers with resources available in Highlands County. Caretakers often feel isolated and need a place to express feelings, share information and get emotional support. If you are interested in participating in the support group, please respond to Sue Purdy at [email protected] or by phone at 614-457-2855. We look forward to meeting you on November 26, at 2:00-3:30 pm in the Activities Room 1. NOVEMBER 2019 CLUB NEWS PAGE 9
Progressive Rummy Bunco is going strong on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm in 12:00 pm Thursday AR2 All are welcome! Founder’s Hall. Easy game to learn! All Welcome! If you have any questions Few rules, just have to know feel free to contact the office. your numbers! Bring a dollar.
Attention Poker Players Texas Hold'em ladies tournament Monday 5:00 p.m. Omaha Hi/Lo all players Tuesday 6:00 p.m. Texas Hold'em all players Thursday 6:00 p.m. All games are held in the Activities Room. Tournaments are held every week if we have enough players and no other conflicts. Please call or e-mail Georgia Trissell for details.
Attention Cribbage Players
Recruiting cribbage players for Monday nights at Wednesday Morning Bingo 6:30 in Founder’s Hall. Lessons available and we Is still going...An hour of luck! are willing to teach for a lifetime enjoyment. 0.50 cents a card All are welcome! Founder’s Hall at 10:00 am
Please call John & Pat Yirsa at 517-899-8195
I’m Back!!! th As of Oct 15 I will be going back out to Highlands Animal Shelter.
If I can help in any way, just let me know. All of your donations are accepted with love.
Sneaky Card Game Thank you in advance, Play some sneaky & have some fun! Wendy Gindea 2795 Bonnebrooke Drive It's easy to learn & fast to play Bring some nickels & dimes 863-314-8702 Founder's Hall Thursday's at 1:30 pm If you have any questions please call Ronnie Dail at (863) 273-3945 PAGE 10 BIRTHDAYS THE GAZETTE
11/02 Sharon Borrell 11/15 David Dahl 11/02 Joseph Sofie 11/15 Phyllis Molishas 11/03 Louise Flotow 11/15 Lee Smith 11/03 Connie Kaltz 11/15 Larry Tullis 11/03 Thomas Dahlen 11/15 James Turner 11/04 Lisle Gibson 11/15 Dennis Donoghue 11/04 Sue Hall 11/15 Jack Jaglowski 11/04 Cathy Miner 11/16 Terry Eliason 11/05 Floyd Hannon 11/17 Keith Snyder 11/05 Deborah Reimer 11/18 Mary Schultz 11/05 Donna Spier 11/19 Mary Hayden 11/05 Laurie Flotow 11/19 Nancy McDonnall 11/06 Bill Commons 11/20 Anne Shearer 11/06 Lou Ann Murphy 11/22 Pat Dobereiner 11/08 Patricia Adams 11/23 Vilma Callicoat 11/08 Ken Oeltjenbruns 11/23 Anne Ellis 11/08 Don Valentine 11/23 Pat Szathmary 11/09 Sonny Baltzell 11/23 Ron Winters 11/09 Sheila Chiarandini 11/24 Patricia Best 11/09 Rhoda Thiel 11/24 Bob Blesch 11/09 Linda Wynns 11/24 Dean Burmaster 11/09 Myra Brown 11/24 Terrence Sheldon 11/10 Cheryl Babcock 11/24 Alberta Dieffenbach 11/10 Chuck Patrie 11/25 Ed Carrigan 11/10 Gordon Sharpe 11/25 Karen Cruttenden 11/10 Suzanne Thompson 11/26 Brenda Burton 11/11 Frank Branca 11/26 Ron Millner 11/11 Edward Weaver 11/26 David Shaner 11/11 Arlene Weeks 11/26 Mark Apple 11/11 Vicky Musch 11/26 Joyce Downing 11/12 Celia Antonson 11/26 Eileen Dail 11/12 Charles Daniels 11/27 Fred Fleetwood 11/12 Jack Niehoff 11/27 Butch Hoover 11/13 Eileen Massie 11/27 Joan Howell 11/13 Sylvia Rankin 11/28 Al Depont 11/13 Royce Reeves 11/28 Jim Haas 11/13 Phemie Tullis 11/28 Elaine Hall 11/14 Richard Frederking 11/28 John Nelson 11/14 John Place 11/28 Linda Murphy 11/14 Gary Schinderle 11/29 Jess Moore 11/29 Penny Carrigan 11/30 Georgene Beales 11/30 Frank Crossgrove 11/30 Gale Morris NOVEMBER 2019 ANNIVERSARIES PAGE 11
11/01 David & Maria Lock 11/18 AJ & Elke Davis 11/02 Rodney & Barb Bogart 11/20 Charles & Patricia Miller 11/04 Bob & Diane Ciemniewski 11/22 Mick & Virginia Colvin 11/04 Scott & Amy Nielson 11/22 Fred & Helen Zimmerman 11/05 Bart & Shirley Bartholomew 11/23 Michael & Judy Wells 11/06 Mike & Phyllis Molishas 11/23 Jim & Janet Singer 11/06 Steven & Susan Culbertson 11/25 Ray & Mary Boswell 11/07 Bill & Jean Rapp 11/25 Jesse & Louann Taggart 11/07 David & Jan Strasser 11/25 Michael & Darlene Buff 11/09 Richard & Vivian LaMorte 11/26 Don & Julie Brown 11/10 Frank & Ann Palmer 11/26 Andrew & Joann Kozel 11/10 Terry & Diane Sheldon 11/27 Larry & Ronnie Panzica 11/11 Jerry & Pam Piskorowski 11/27 Ron & Cindy Robinett 11/12 Richard & Doris Morenzoni 11/28 Jim & Sue Hitmar 11/12 Bruce & Arlene Mann 11/28 Ed & Suzanne Palmer 11/14 Bob & Georgene Beales 11/28 Jim & Faith Palmer 11/14 Dennis & Beth Morishige 11/29 Paul & Brenda Scruton 11/15 Stuart & Valarie Mackey 11/29 Bill & Mary Vandehey 11/16 Denny & Donna Albrecht 11/29 Lanny & Pam Haglund 11/16 Jim & Eileen Deskins 11/30 Wesley & Martha Jerome
Pickleball News The Highlands Ridge Fishing Club Submitted by: Suzanne Safford, President Our monthly meetings start again Nov. 4th. The New officers: Club meets the 1st Monday of the month at 7 PM in HR Suzanne Harvey-Safford - President, Susan Ingram - Activities Room 3, just east of the Founders Hall kitchen. Vice President, and Phyllis Reeves - Secretary/ Fishing experiences (where and Treasurer when) are discussed, any visitors are Pickleball News: welcomed, and the location and date Come to Founder’s Hall Gazebo for a welcome back of the next monthly tournament are potluck dinner/meeting on Sunday November 17. We planned. will eat at 6:00 and have our first formal meeting be- You do not need a boat to fore dessert. Please bring your own place setting and join the Club tries to match up non- BYOB. Dues will be collected also at this time. boat owners with boat owners. $15.00 cash or check. We welcome all NEW players This season, the officers again are: to join us. We have lots of fun and you can too. Dennis Cox, President; Bruce See you all on the 17th. Martens, Treasurer; and Dennis Birkholz, Secretary.Pic For #4 more information about the Fishing Club, contact an officer, your neighbor/friend who fishes, or stop in at a meeting. Visitors and new members are always welcome!
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Highlands Ridge HOA
By: Willie Faye Myers, Secretary
Greetings from the HRHOA Board of Directors.
Welcome to those just returning to Paradise, we have missed you. Welcome new residents Martin and Ann Cain (Hidden Creek), Clifford and Marie Westover (North Course), and Thomas and Kimberly Kuster (Oak Run). We’re so glad you’re here!
The third quarter of 2019 was busy for our Architectural Control Committee. They processed 18 requests, mostly for landscaping modifications, and in-home generator installations. If you read the September minutes and/or Gazette article, the Board has received notice from the State of Florida Commission on Human Relations of our responsibility to record and report the ages of all residents, occupants, and tenants. This is in order to qualify as a community of Housing for Older Persons (55+ Community). Our responsibility for reporting is for all Phases in Highlands Ridge (excluding Marina Cove). Note that our Covenants are more age restrictive than the HUD/FHA rules and regulations. If you have tenants (including seasonal rentals), they are also required to comply with all terms of our Covenants, including age. To maintain the same compliance relating to new purchases, a letter is being prepared by Lon W Crow, IV. It will be sent to realtors, title companies, etc. to prevent an ineligible transaction from occurring due to age of owner/occupant. The Covenants are age-specific to the Phase where your home is located. If you are contemplating selling or renting your home, please be aware of the verbiage that applies to you.
Thank you again to Paradise Pride, and those residents who contributed their expertise in electrical and irrigation skills, and to those who contributed financially to the Altvater entrance beautification project.
Our next meeting is Monday, November 11, 2019 at 4:00 pm in Founder’s Hall. We hope to see you there.
Marina Cove HOA By: Bobbie Hutchinson, Secretary
Our Annual Food for Families food drive will be on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Plastic bags for your donations will be placed on your mail-boxes on the previous Saturday. PLEASE REMEMBER that monetary donations are welcome ….. in the form of checks made out to “Church Service Center”. Please DO NOT put any monetary donations in the plastic bags, but drop your envelopes off at the Marina Cove mailbox outside Founder’s Hall or deliver to Founder’s Hall on the morning of the food drive. We collected over 2 tons of food last year, so thanks in advance for your contributions!
A big “WELCOME BACK” to all returning residents!
Our next MCHOA board meeting is Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in Activities Room I at 10:00 a.m. All dues paying MC residents are welcome! NOVEMBER 2019 THE RIDGE REPORT PAGE 13
The Ridge Report
By: Birdy Whitehouse, Property Manager ~ [email protected]
Hello everyone! Welcome back to our northern friends and a huge, warm welcome to our new residents! We know you will love living here in Paradise!
I can’t believe it’s November already. There are many activities going on in Highlands Ridge, from dances to craft shows. We are sold out for the Welcome Back dance but tickets are on sale for the New Year’s Eve dance featuring Lotela Gold. Stop by the office to a buy a ticket for the many fun activities and enjoy being retired!
The RV/Boat storage new rents will be effective January 1, 2020. The annual storage lot rents will be: a small - $400.00 plus sales tax, and a large will be $550.00 plus sales tax. Also, all storage will be invoiced for the whole year. We will no longer be leasing out monthly.
Appointments are necessary for notary services and if you wish to meet with me for any reason. So, please call the office at 863-471-1115 to schedule an appointment.
Please remember to submit your article by the 15th of the month prior to its publication to [email protected] only. You may submit a word document or type the submission in an email but it must be typed. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Attention Marina Cove residents: The annual trash invoice of $173.00 is due by October 31, 2019 and the real estate taxes pass thru charge of $129.00 is due by January 1, 2020. Please make check payable to MinkLGA Marina 9-HOLE Cove, NEWS LLC. This invoice and the ad-valorem will not be drafted. If your annual trash invoiceBy: is Cherylnot paid Shine by 10/31/19, & Martha a Killoranlate fee of www.highlandsridge9holelga.com$45.00 will be added to your invoice.
. Friendly Reminders: No pets are allowed in any recreational areas, for example, the clubhouse, the library, the pool areas, the admin office, and inside the tennis and pickleball courts. Camera systems are located at the yard debris area and the Founder’s Hall facility. There are signs at all entrances into the community that state “camera surveillance is in use!” Let’s keep it safe in our community—observe the 20 mph speed limit and stop at all STOP signs! Please remember if you are walking at night to wear light colored or reflective clothing and carry a flashlight with you. If your golf cart has lights, please use them after dusk.
We had a great month with no trash being put into our yard debris roll-offs. Thank you all.
The staff of Highlands Ridge Holdings, LLC would like to extend a Happy Thanksgiving to everyone within our community!
I hope everyone has a fun and safe 2019-2020 season here in Paradise.
Let’s Keep Highlands Ridge Beautiful! PAGE 14 GOLF NEWS THE GAZETTE PAGE 10
LGA NEWS By: Pam Wick, Vice-President [email protected]
Well here we are, finally! November and the start of the 2019/2020 LGA season. We have so much planned and so much to look forward to and I'm excited to be a member of such a wonderful organization with some pretty amazing women.
I thought I would give you all a sneak peek at the upcoming events. Remember if you are interested in volunteering to help you can reach out to any of the officers and we will point you in the right direction. Also check for flyers and sign-up sheets throughout the season!
November 4, 6, and 8th is our Round Robin South Course 10:30 start on Monday and Wednesday, 8:00 shotgun start on Friday. Look for flyers and sign up sheets. November 11 is our Welcome Back Scramble and Lunch at the NC. 8:00am shotgun. November 15th is the last day to sign up for the Divorce Open. The Divorce Open will be held November 21-22 on both courses. 12:30 shotgun start with the banquet on November 23rd. December 4th is the Choose up 8am shotgun North Course with lunch following. December 9th is our Christmas Scramble 12:30 shotgun South Course with Dinner afterwards. January 13 & 15th is the 2x4 South Course and North Course respectively. 12:30 shotgun on the 13th and 8:00am shotgun on the 15th with lunch and a meeting following. February 3, 5 and 7th Round Robin South Course 10:30 tee times on Monday and Wednesday and 8am shotgun on Friday with brunch following. February 26th is our mixer with our 9 hole LGA friends, 8am shotgun at the South Course with 9 holers hosting lunch afterwards. March 2nd Choose up South Course 8 am shotgun with lunch following March 30th Member - Guest Invitational South Course 9 am shotgun and lunch following. April 13th Farewell Scramble South Course 8am shotgun meeting and lunch to follow.
LGA play times South Course North Course 8am March – December 8am March – December 10am January – February Noon January - February As you can see, we have a fun filled schedule plan for our 2019/20 season. Be sure to look for flyers, sign-up sheets and again, if you would like to volunteer just give a shout out.
President: Nancy Owens [email protected] Vice President: Pam Wick [email protected] Secretary: Pat Olesek [email protected] Treasurer: Georgia Trissell [email protected] Games Chair: Jo Ellen Lathwell [email protected] Social Chair: Becky Hobbs [email protected]
Golf is an unusual game. When you have a good day, you can’t wait to get back out there, and when you have a bad day, you can’t wait to get back out there.
LGA 9-Hole News By: Mary Ann Beyer, President
Welcome Back LGA 9-Hole Ladies!! I am excited to start our new season which will kick off on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019 on the SOUTH Course. There will be a 1:00 shotgun. The lunch will be on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, 12:30 pm, at Founder's Hall. The Theme is "Pumpkins, Plaid, Pedal Pushers and Pearls" so feel free to show us your imaginations! The cost is $10.00 and should be paid to the HR 9-Hole LGA and taken to Susan Ingram's home at 4014 Carter Creek Drive ASAP. Just a reminder - if you haven't paid your yearly dues, please do so soon. They are $17.00 per year and include the Hole In One fund.
See you soon! NOVEMBER 2019 GOLF NEWS PAGE 15
MGA News By: Phil Hunter, Secretary
The WELCOME BACK SCRAMBLE DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED! IT WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOV. 5TH. Be sure to note the change. It will be an 8:00 am shotgun start at the North Course. Lunch is included with an informative MGA meeting after. You'll need to pay your $20 dues before you play in the Welcome Back or any time before that at the North Course Pro Shop. CHECKS ONLY MADE OUT TO "HRMGA" AND YOU'LL NEED TO
INDICATE WHICH TEES YOU'LL BE PLAYING IN MGA EVENTS when you sign up. Anyone who would like to know more about becoming an MGA member, can contact Sec., Phil Hunter at: [email protected]
We ask that you play the SAME TEES ALL SEASON, but if you need to make a change for some reason, please contact the board in advance. Your hdcp/strokes will be determined for MGA events by the tees you play so we all need to be on the same page.
Your MGA Board: (Ron Swan, Sam Cline, Jay Freeman, Curt Dillman, Gary Dobereiner, Phil Hunter) has met and will provide you with a calendar of events and has agreed to keep your dues at $20 again this year.
We'll be changing many of our events to TUESDAYS to avoid conflicts with outside groups and a MAJOR CHANGE will be determining flights and skins payouts based solely on handicaps rather than the tees you play. We'll explain more at our first meeting after the Welcome Back Scramble. Unfortunately, there will no longer be reduced greens fees offered for any MGA events. We'd like to encourage MGA members to consider buying a HR membership and to support Paradise Pride in both their efforts to continue improvements to our courses.
Happy golfing and welcome back to Highlands Ridge!
Highlands Ridge South Course Interclub Team Congratulations to the Highlands Ridge South Team for their outstanding play to capture the 2019 Ladies Interclub trophy. The South Team also won the trophy in 2014 & 2016. Involved in the Interclub are 8 area courses. The team members in the photo are: back, left to right Tony Fletcher, Terry Kalis, Nancy Guillemette, Joan White, Lou Henrich & Sue Thompson; sitting, left to right, Susie Rasdall & South Team Captain Georgia Trissell. Unavailable for photo are: Nancy Owens, Shirley Anthony & Jane Anne Dunham.
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