December 2014
Civic Association Message
Helen Hurd, President
Ho Ho Ho!
Hard to believe it’s almost time for Christmas, and soon a new year. I hope everyone had a very
Happy Thanksgiving. I know many of you shared this meal at the clubhouse with the Club Wildwood
family. Many thanks to Ann and all her helpers, and Carefree. Some good times were had here in
November. We sure keep busy! First the pasta dinner, then the yard sale, which was a lot of work
but also a lot of fun. The pool party was chilly. There will not be one in December. I really enjoyed
Veteran’s Day. We started with breakfast by Beverly; it was so good. Thank you Bev and crew. The
Veteran’s Day program was excellent. We all need to show love and support for all our veterans.
That afternoon, a few of us attended a showcase of some wonderful talent. These people were
great. Sure hope we can afford to have some of them here. The H.O.A. meeting was well attended.
Unfortunately, our Oktoberfest was cancelled due to lack of interest. Let’s try not to do that again.
We all like to eat and dance. We always need someone to hosts our dances, why not give it a try.
We will always help you.
I had to write this letter early, because of the deadline, but I’m sure by now, you all have had your fill
of turkey and enjoyed yourselves however you spent it. I had most of my family here. It’s so good to
be together. I love family time best of all. But, I really must say thanks to my Club Wildwood family
for keeping me happy the rest of the year.
December looks like it will also be a busy month. We start with the vote on December 1st for a new
civic board and directors. Results will be handed out that night at the civic meeting.
Civic Association Meeting ~ Monday, December 1st at 7:00 P.M.
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Helen Hurd’s Civic Association Message
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On December 9th and 10th, we are going to St. Augustine. We have about 50 people going. I may
look into a trip to Biloxi in February or March. I will need your input on this. We will have two Santa
Parades. One on Tuesday, 16th at 6 P.M., another on Sunday, 21st at 4 P.M. Then there’s a Ladies
Luncheon, Christmas Dinner Dance and we finish off with New Year’s Eve.
I’m planning something new for January 18th. We will have a Volunteer’s Appreciation Party from 2-4
P.M. paid for by Carefree. All are invited. We want to say “Thank You” to our many past volunteers
and hope to meet some new ones.
OK, that’s it for now. Don’t forget to sign up for Koffee Klatch and the Civic Meeting. We need the
head count and most of all, don’t forget to vote.
See you around Club Wildwood, Helen
Well, it’s over! We didn’t have a great turnout, but we did
have great people working both before and after the sale.
A few weeks ago we only had a few donations, but you
people came through, as always, and our tables were full. Our rental tables (20) were all sold and
filled by our people and some outside vendors. I have to thank each one of you, because without
you, I couldn’t have done this job.
First, thank you to my husband Gary and his strength. We have been collecting donations for over
3 weeks. He also put up and took down the signs. We also had a crew of a few guys who went
out to get and deliver to the clubhouse before the sale. They also helped set up, and they came
back and put the clubhouse in order. Thank you Ike Vodry, Gary Nelson and Joe Baals.
Our inside workers were: Kathy Morrison (a hell of a saleswoman), Pat Perfetto (a real book pusher), Al Bordonaro (who always lights up the place), Bridie Budz, Anita Rowl, Elaine Furtado (my all
American buddy), and Sue Donahue (worker and treasurer/bookkeeper). Our 3 ‘sweet’ ladies who
ran the bake sale: Lew Rupert, Char Tucker & Pat Ludwig. Our ticket taker: Lorraine Hoffman and,
of course, our 3 ladies in the kitchen who kept the coffee flowing: Bev Benyo, Linda Hughes, &
Bobbie Chaney.
I must also thank our great Club Wildwood bakers who made us so many great cookies, cakes and
other goodies. Also, thanks to all who donated items. We also had quite a few driveway sales who
paid to be on our list. I hope you all did well. We had some gift baskets to raffle off and a Chinese
auction. Many items were donated by our local merchants: Hudson Hardware, Sal’s Pizza, Hot
Heads, Hudson Tire, Brit’s, Argento’s, Longhorn Steakhouse, Rams.
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Candidates - Civic Association Board 2015
Voting from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on December 1st
Results at the Civic meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m.
president
Helen Hurd
~ Hi, I’m sure you all know me by now. My
husband Gary and I have been married 49 years. We have 5
children and 4 grandchildren. We have been here in this park,
Club Wildwood, for 3 years. I was a board director for one year
and I am the outgoing president. If you like the job I’ve been
doing, I’d be happy to be your president again.
Vice`-president
Debi Trost
~ Hello Neighbors. My name is Debi
Trost. I have been a resident on Sesame St. for almost 3
yrs. coming here from Gatlinburg, Tn. When considering the
move, I knew I was looking for a place with good neighbors and
new friends. I found a well kept community that offers the social
amenities and activities to fit my lifestyle. My work at home
schedule keeps me very busy, but I have had the opportunity to
meet some great people here. My years of Sales and Customer
Service have taught me intense listening and communication
skills which are the key to this position. I am running for “Vice
President” on the Civic Board and feel those skills will help me bring new ideas to the Board-from the
people. Although many may have more experience and have been here years longer, fresh ideas and
changes can be exciting for all. I will be committed to the position and the ideals of our
residents. I will stand up for my beliefs, the good of the people and will strongly follow
through. I sincerely hope to make a difference in the community and become an even
stronger member of the Club Wildwood Civic Board.
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Candidates - Civic Association Board con’t
secretary
Pat Perfetto
~ I was born and raised in Erie, PA and
lived there for half of my life. I am a graduate of St. Vincent
Hospital School of Nursing, Villa Maria College and Edinboro
University of PA. I have spent most of my career in the field of
psychiatric nursing, working in seven different states, from
Florida to Vermont. I retired in 2012 from my last position as
Chief Nursing Officer of a hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. My
husband and I purchased our home here in Club Wildwood
about ten years ago, thinking we would spend some time here in
the winters and eventually retire here. Unfortunately, he passed
away before we could make that a reality.
I moved here and became a permanent resident in January of
2013. I have been meeting new friends, trying out new activities
and overall, enjoying my time here in sunny Florida.
I am a member of the Knit for Charity group out of the Pasco Library, and I serve as a Guardian Ad Litem
for children in our area.
Since moving here full time, I have participated in several Ladies Luncheons, the Funky Kitchen Band,
the Luau and the Soup Suppers. I find that Club Wildwood offers many different activities for fun and
entertainment. When I was asked to fill an interim position on the Civic Board, I gladly said “Yes”. I like
the community spirit here, and I want to continue to be a part of the fun!
treasurer
Susan Donahue
~ I have served as Treasurer for the
Club Wildwood Homeowners Association for six years. I have also
served as the Treasurer for the United Methodist Women at First
Hudson and am on the finance committee there.
I have many years of accounting experience as both a staff
accountant and administrative assistant at a CPA firm located in
West Virginia and have worked in the accounting department at the
county library main office before I moved to Florida in 2008.
I have been serving as interim treasurer and I would appreciate
your vote as treasurer of the Club Wildwood Civic Association.
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Candidates - Civic Association Board con’t
director
Susie Culpepper
~ I was born on April 24, 1954 in the
Portsmouth, Virginia navel hospital. Raised in Bayport, Long
Island, New York. I moved to Cocoa, Florida, in 1978. Worked for
Publix in the deli department until 1991 and
retired. Afterwards,
I became a daycare teacher for God’s little angels in the United
Methodist Church here in Hudson and a nursery attendant until
2010. Now I am on call when needed. In 1992, I moved to Hudson
and married my best friend Jim in 1993. We have three boys: Alan,
James and Mark and 4 grandchildren. We have lived in Club
Wildwood for 3 years and truly love it here. Looking forward to the
future with our Pomeranian,“Cocoa”, and Conure, “Sunshine”.
director
Jon Altonen
~ Sharon and I have been living at Club
Wildwood for 12 years. I have been involved with the HOA and
served as President. We attend many activities at the park including dances, Koffee Klatch and special events. I am a graduate of
Capital University in Columbus, Ohio and received my ME for
Ashland University. You can usually tell who I am during football
season as I am a big Buckeye and Browns fan. We are now Florida
residents and will be living for longer spells in the park than in the
past. I believe I can help bring new interest to the Club Wildwood
Civic Association to keep residents happy and active.
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SPECIAL NOTE: TO ALL RESIDENTS……..
If you find that a family member has fallen, and there are no injuries, just that you are not
able to get him or her back into their chair or bed, you can call ”727-847-8102”. Tell them
it’s a “Non-emergency”, that you need help, they will come out and help you for free.
In case of emergency, you must call ”911” and there could be a cost.
MANAGEMENT
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Manager’s Message
Jeff & Julie
Ho Ho Ho and Merry Christmas!!
Does anyone else feel like the holidays have snuck up on them? It is amazing how fast this year has
passed. I am officially dubbing December at Club Wildwood HAPPY month. There has been some
negativity throughout the park for the past few months and I feel it is time for great attitudes. Before you
get out of bed, put your feet on the floor, take a breath and say “I am going to make this another great
day.” Maybe go visit that resident you have been meaning to see but have not gotten around to it. Ask a
neighbor if they need help with anything or talk to a resident who cannot get out much, but would love
someone to talk to. You will be amazed at how a smile and friendly chat makes a world of difference in
people’s lives. Life is too short to be negative ...think happy thoughts and put a smile on your face! It is
super contagious!
We are starting a new volunteer program here at Club Wildwood and are in need of volunteers. We will
be providing a pet sitting program for residents who need to go to the hospital due to an emergency, or
a scheduled stay. If you would love to be part of this program please sign up at the office. I would like to
start this volunteer service as soon as possible.
For those residents who currently have a trailer, camper, or boat in the storage area, if you have not
picked up your tag(s) please stop by the office to get one. We will be reorganizing the storage area and
need to know who owns which vehicle/trailer/boat currently stored there. Side note: If you have not
provided the office with an updated registration please do so when picking up your tag(s).
New benches for the bocce ball courts and around the lakes are on their way. We are planning to have
them all in place by the third week in December.
What type of activities would you like to see here at Club Wildwood? The Civic Association has been so
kind as to allow us to insert two survey sheets into this Split Rail. We want to know what your passions
are, what type of activity you would love to participate in and/or volunteer to run. Please bring your
completed surveys in to the office or mail them to me. We are hoping to implement some new ideas/
activities by the end of January.
We are super excited about all the Christmas decorations that will be going up this season. Club
Wildwood will be giving away gift cards for the best decoration contest/ The first prize is $25.00, second
prize $15.00 and third prize $10.00. Good Luck to everyone!!
Remember, bringing in a new year is to refuel your life with a new enthusiasm that energizes to take
everything in a more positive inspiring way.
Jeff & I are sending wishes and prayers to all of you for a very Merry Christmas
and a safe joyful New Year!!! Blessings, Julie & Jeff
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Results from Big Tree Survey
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Homeowners Association
Ann LaFountain, President
So, here we are again doing our columns for the start of the Christmas madness! I cannot believe
there are so few days left in this year. They have been quick, and they have been interesting.
I hope that everyone has enjoyed their Thanksgiving with family and friends. We had a great crowd
at the Hall, and I do hope all did enjoy that too.
I guess we will be losing residents to the holiday season as we all head home to our families. I want
to wish everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!
May the New Year bring bigger and better times, we certainly had a fairly good year this year. I am
headed to Long Island and will be there until mid January, kids are holding me hostage!
I want to thank all of our residents who were so willing to work on our dinners, etc. We could not do
this without your help. To the Civic Association, thank you for the dances, entertainment, etc that
you provided for our enjoyment during the year. Its good to see Happy Hour is going strong and all
seem to be enjoying it poolside.
To our HOA Board, thank you, thank you, for all you have done this year and to those who will be
leaving the Board I wish you well and hope that we will still be seeing you at all functions. To all our
Volunteers who get up early to do Koffee Klatch, thank you!
To Smitty and Jean, thanks so much for all the great attention you put into your jobs as the buyers,
and setting out what is needed to serve the coffee, plus picking up the donuts.
Last but not least, to Julie and Jeff, our Carefee Management team, we are so grateful to have you
with us. May your holidays be all you wish them to be and look forward to what the new year will
bring! To our Real Estate gal, Susanna, we certainly have been fortunate to have you on the Carefree team and wish you Happy holidays. To the grounds, all round crew, thank you for all that you do
in the park. May your holidays be the best yet and do hope no leaks arrive with the cold weather!
This is short, but I did want to get my best wishes to everyone for a Christmas filled with love and
happiness and a New Year to come of good health and whatever your wishes, will come true.
God Bless, Ann LaFountain, HOA President
HOA ELECTIONS
The annual election for the HOA board of directors will be held on Thursday, January 15th, 2015,
In the clubhouse 2 p.m. ~ 4 p.m. The results will be announced at 7:00 p.m. at the HOA meeting.
We will be filling 4 open positions on the board. Anyone interested in running should sign up on
the candidate nomination sheet found on the bulletin board in the library or contact Ann.
All candidates should write up a short biography with a picture so it can appear in the January issue of the Split Rail.
Vic Tidlund, Secretary
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I want to thank everyone who shared our breakfast with
the veterans. A special thank you to my husband Andy
who helped me and others who assisted with setting up,
decorating, serving and cleaning up: Joe Baals, Helen &
Gary, Caryl and my daughter Marsha. My friend Linda
Hughes also helped decorate. We had many veterans
and it was a memorable day.
Beverly Benyo
I was pleasantly surprised that so many came to me and said they enjoyed the program very much. I
am so pleased. But, it wouldn’t have been, if I didn’t have so many who helped me. Gary, Helen and
Linda Hughes helped Bev & Me decorate & cleanup. My gals: Marion Baril, Susan Donahue, Joyce
Tidlund, Helen Hurd, Anita Rowl, & Barbara LeVasseur who handed out the certificates. Jan Daley
who sang the “National Anthem”, and Bob Bowker who sang “God Bless America”. Both were
wonderful! “Thank You” to my special guest speaker, Don Stout from the Pasco County Veterans
Services and thank you to Marion Baril for her endearing presentation, “Thank You America”. I was
happy to see so many attend, thank you.
There is another couple who helped me immensely by providing “America’s White Table” and I neglected to properly thank them for setting up this table that has a very special message. My appreciation
and special “Thank You” to Terry & Lew Rupert. My error, I should have had Terry get up and tell you
the significance of the table (for those who do not know). Please take a moment to read about it now.
Caryl Sorrentino
America’s White Table
Donated by Terry & Lew Rupert
The table before you is a place of honor. It is set for one. This table is our way of symbolizing the
fact that members of our profession of arms are missing from our midst. They are commonly called
POWs or MIAs, we call them “Brothers.” They are unable to be with us this evening and so we
remember them.
This Table set for one is small~ symbolizing the frailty of one prisoner alone against his oppressors.
The Tablecloth is white~ symbolizing the purity of their intentions to respond to their country’s call to
arms.
The single Red Rose~displayed in a vase reminds us of the families and loved ones of our comrades
-in-arms who keep the faith awaiting their return.
The Red Ribbon~ tied so prominently on the vase is reminiscent of the red ribbon worn upon the
lapel and breasts of thousands who bear witness to their unyielding determination to demand a proper
accounting of our missing.
The Candle ~ the candle is lit – symbolizing the upward reach of their unconquerable spirit.
A Slice of Lemon ~ is on the bread plate to remind us of their bitter fate.
There is Salt ~ upon the bread plate – symbolic of the family’s tears as they wait.
The Glass is Inverted ~ they cannot toast with us this night.
The Chair ~ the chair is empty. They are not here. All of you who served with them and called them
comrades, who depended upon their might and aid, and relied upon them, for surely, they have not
forsaken you.
Remember! Until the day they come home, Remember!
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To all our friends in
Club Wildwood...
Holidays call for togetherness
with joyfulness and blessings.
May the special gifts of this
holiday season, Love, Joy & Peace
fill your hearts and your homes, and remain with you throughout the coming year.
Have a wonderful Christmas, Hanukah and a healthy, Happy New Year!
Love, Luigi & Caryl (your editor)
A note from…..Char Tucker, Cheer Committee
What lovely services we had for Ruth Wolf and Mil VanBoeckel. I am so thankful to have Pastor
Richard Helms on board. Elaine Furtado and I are always honored to host a memorial service for
the families who have relatives that live in our community and have departed. Caryl Sorrentino did
a wonderful job with the programs plus organizing the slide show of pictures and music. Jan Daley
always sings beautifully, and we had Dennis Bowker sing for us too.
Elaine and I have been hosting memorial services for a quite a while, and it has worked out very
well. Elaine is Chairperson for the MEMORIALS and I am chairperson of the CHEER committee.
If anyone hears of someone who is in need, whether it be a visit to the home or hospital, please
feel free to call Pastor Richard at 727-868-8179. If you wish to have a memorial service for a loved
one who has lived in Club Wildwood, call Elaine at 727-862-3254. If you hear of someone who is
sick or in the hospital having surgery or a nursing home/ rehabilitation center, please call me at
(727) 378-8903. We have a lot of new residents and I wanted you to know who you could call if
you needed to. We are here and we care.
MEMORIAL GARDEN for OUR
BELOVED DEPARTED FRIENDS
I would like to thank everyone involved for working together on
moving the memorial. We are now looking to the community to
choose where the new location will be. If you have a suggestion,
please feel free to call Debbie Trost at (865) 257-0435 or Ike Vodry at (586) 557-5608 and let us
know what you think. Then, next month, watch the paper for a list of chosen locations and how to
vote on one.
Ike Vodry
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Yard Sale
Veteran’s Day
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE: www.cwcanews.com
Each month I insert some pictures that were taken at events.
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Caryl’s
CIVIC ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT
Helen Hurd
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT
Ann LaFountain
CAREFREE MANAGERS~ Jeff & Julie Michaels
EDITOR & WEBMASTER ~ Caryl Sorrentino
WEBSITE: www.cwcanews.com
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BINGO ~ Darla Propst
BOCCE ~ Jim McDermott & Grace Ciancimino
BOWLING ~ Lottie Labbanc
BREAKFAST CLUB~ Caryl Sorrentino
CHEER COMMITTEE ~ Char Tucker
CORN HOLE ~ Marion Baril
CRAFTERS ~ Penny Lacy
CRIBBAGE ~ Jim McDermott
EUCHRE ~ Vicki Goss
DARTS ~ Georgirene Drew
DISTRIBUTION ~ Luigi Sorrentino
DVD/VCR LIBRARY ~ Rodney Linnell
KARAOKE ~ Jan Daley
KOFFEE KLATCH ~ Al Bordonaro
LIBRARY ~ Terry Duncan
LINE DANCING ~ Kathy Trout
NOTICE BOARD ~ Ike Vodry
OUT TO LUNCH BUNCH ~ Bob Reid
PET of the MONTH ~ Jean Antimone
PINOCHLE ~ Joan McDermott
PROOFREADERS ~ Carol Austin,
Ric & Patsy Decker, and Susan Donahue
QUILTERS ~ Penny Lacy
RECYCLING ~ Jan Daley
SHUFFLEBOARD ~ Jan Daley
TREKKIE CLUB ~ Vicki Goss
WATER AEROBICS ~ Susan Donahue
WELCOME COMMITTEE ~ Terry Duncan
Beverly Benyo and Caryl Sorrentino
With this
being the holiday month, and many folks planning
trips up North or very busy with their families, I am
not planning an outing for our Breakfast Club. We
shall meet up again in the New Year!
Volunteers
Appreciation
Day
Everyone is welcome to come…..
This event is to show our appreciation to all the
volunteers who have helped over the past year
and to those who will help in the future.
We will be serving beer, wine & party platters.
Mark your calendar!
Sunday, January 18th
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE ESTIMATES FOR RESIDENTS
Let’s patronize our advertisers.
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Helen’s Teddy
Bear & Sock
Tree
You can find
this cute tree,
with socks and
teddy bears on
it already, in the
lobby of the
clubhouse.
Anyone who
wishes to put a
pair of new
socks or a teddy
bear on this
tree, is welcome
to do so. They
will then be donated to a local church or school for the children. If
you have any questions about this tree, you can call
Tuesday, December 16th
at 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 21st
at 4:00 p.m.
Ok, folks, it’s that time of the year
again. Last year’s parade was a
huge success. We hope to see that
again. We will have gift certificates,
one for 1st, 2nd & 3rd best. Let’s
start thinking how you are going to
decorate your cart and/or bike. We
want this year’s parade to be even
better than last year’s.
Come into the clubhouse afterwards
for some cookies and hot chocolate.
It will be an afternoon and evening of
fun and creativity, so we hope to see
many of you there.
Helen at 727-378-5059.
Wednesday, December 17th~1:00 pm.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Tickets are now ON SALE!!! Buy your ticket on Monday morning
9:00—11:00. Civic Meeting-Dec. 3rd, or at a Koffee Klatch. Cost of ticket is $6.00 for residents & $8.00
for guests. Menu: Chicken Marsala, Pasta, Vegetables, Dessert, Coffee, Egg Nog (spiked & reg),
Entertainment: “Sweet Adelines”
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20th
Dinner: 6:00 pm ~ Dancing 7:00-10:00 pm
TICKETS are on SALE for $10.00 each
Menu: Pot Roast, Potatoes, Vegetables, Coffee & Dessert
Entertainment: DJ “Carl”
Chaired by the Civic Association
Celebration
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
8:30 ~ 12:30 (Doors will open at 8:00 pm)
Entertainment: DJ “Erlin”
TICKETS: $10.00 are on SALE!!
Chaired by the Civic Association
Cheese, Crackers, & Chips will be on each table
Hats & Favors will be given out
There will be a Continental breakfast with Coffee,
Danish or Muffin at 12:00 midnight!
Watch the bulletin boards for January events. Ike has a show planned for Saturday,
January 24th, and it looks like a show you’re not going to want to miss!!
TOYMAKERS ARE BACK!
T R I P~ St. Augustine
There is still room for more.
Contact Helen Hurd at 378-5059
THURSDAYS at 9:00 a.m. in Clubhouse Hall
We paint and assemble wheels on toys that are
given to children in distress at MacDonald’s
House, Shriners, etc. Our shop is located on 52
just off Little Road. Call Jack 989-573-2332 if
you would like more information.
Tuesday and Wednesday
December 9th and 10th.
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Water Aerobics
with Penny Lacy
Crafts Group: We meet in the Clubhouse at
1.00 pm each Tuesday. We will be continuing
with our ongoing project, to make useful items
for the Children who use a local Food Bank.
We try to provide things which are useful all year
round - blankets, cardigans, sweaters and small
toys. We hope this is something we can all
participate in. If you prefer to come along and
work on your own project, that is fine and you
are welcome to do so.
Quilting Group: We will meet on December
10th only, and we will resume meeting twice
monthly in January. We normally meet the
second and fourth Wednesday of each month.
727-863-1451
[email protected]
Volunteers needed
Mondays & Saturdays
Sales begin at 5.45 p.m. Bingo begins
at 6.30 p.m. There will be a meeting
on Thursday, December 11th, at 4:00
p.m. for new and all volunteers.
See you then.
727-857-3999 Darla
Brrr.......thankfully,
we've
been able to have some
classes in November. For
December, I am not scheduling any classes unless we get a sunny day and
temps in the 70s and the water temp at 81
or above. We love our pool and miss our
classes when the weather is too cold. See you
in the pool (hopefully)!
Tee Shirt Sales -
I will be selling the
Club Wildwood shirts before and after the
December civic meeting and if I have enough
orders (they require at least 12) I'll place the
order after the meeting. The shirts are $10
for sizes S - XL and $12 for extended
sizes. Payment is due when you place your
order. Thanks. Susan Donahue
Recycling by Jan Daley
Thank you everyone who has
been donating their recycle
aluminum cans. KEEP THEM COMING!! Please
help us and leave your empty cans in the garbage
can beside the laundry house that is marked
ALUMINUM CANS ONLY, or across the street at
14234 Bond Street. Also, please don’t crush
them on the side. All the monies for recycling
goes into the Club’s Treasury and used for the
“Cheer Committee”.
THANK YOU for washing your cans.
Put all newspapers, phone books, shredded
papers, and magazines into the recycling bin that
is located at the end of Mayfair.
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Terry Duncan, Chairperson
New Residents
Marti Noble & Tony Rollins
Karen Miller
Debbie Stephens
Bryan S. Brady
Mark & Carmen Baird
John & Sandra Briggs
Jim & Ellie Lane
Richard Davis
Harold & Carol Gilg
7841 Iliad Ave
7729 Iliad Ave
7704 Stout Lane
7520 Sesame St
7618 Homer Ave
7627 Homer Ave
7710 Homer Ave
7834 Homer Ave
7606 Andrews St
WELCOMING COMMITTEE UPDATE
New Jersey
Western Maryland
Michigan
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
LaBoelle, FL
Massachusetts
Ohio
New York State
by Terry Duncan, Chairman
While we visited 9 new homeowners within the last 30 days, there are still 23 more out there that we
have not been able to find at home at the time of our visit or who have not yet arrived. Be patient…as
we are also trying to be…and we’ll get to all of you as soon as possible.
HELP WANTED!
Bob’s
We shall meet at
I am Chairman of both the Library
Committee and the Welcoming Committee
and I just received word that a member of
the Library Committee (my backup) will be
moving out of the area soon and, with the
heavy influx of new homeowners, most of
whom will be arriving within the next
couple of months, I need volunteers to
help me with both committees. The duties
are not difficult, the pay is non-existent,
but the feeling of helping out your fellow
residents is priceless. Please give me a call
if you think you’d be interested in either of
these and I will give you more details about
either (or both) committee requirements.
Bunch
“Bayport Inn” 4835 Cortez Blvd. Weeki
Wachee (352-596-1088)
Wed., DEC. 10th @12:30
Please write your name on the sign-up
sheet found in the library.
Those who need a ride or wish to go with
someone else, just call Bob at
727-862-1819
Terry Duncan 727+863-2696
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Soup suppers
are coming
We need Bakers & Soupers!!! Anyone who
enjoys cooking soups or baking a cake, cookies
or pie is most appreciated. It is a popular event,
and enjoyed by many. Contact Char with your
choice.
Here are the dates:
Sunday, January 11th
Sunday, February 22nd
Sunday, March 15th
In January I am planning to invite a ‘special’
guest who will be ‘tasting’ our soups and picking
out a favorite. It should be a lot of fun!
Mark your calendar, we hope to see many there.
All monies collected from these ‘fundraisers’ will
be for the purchase of new chairs for our hall.
Char Tucker 378-8903.
REPLY FROM THE EDITOR
The Funky Kitchenband
Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m.
in the clubhouse hall.
We are looking for more members~ if you can
blow a whistle, then you can hum into a kazoo
or teapot. If you have another special talent in
the category, we want you; washboards,
pipes……….... You name it. Most important,
you like to have fun!
We are also looking for a piano player. If you
are interested, please come and see us. You
may call Joe Servodio at 868-8339.
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I regret that you had to write that letter, Dave.
Our block captains do the best they can.
It is not always an easy task. Sometimes we get
a call about a situation with plans of it happening
at a certain time. Then, we find that is not
always the case. I’m sure it has happened to all
of us at one time or another. (e.g. flooring is
scheduled to be installed at a certain time and a
certain day, then due to unforeseen factors, it
has to be rescheduled.)
At this time, I am working on a better plan. It will
enable us to ‘get the word out’ quicker. With the
help of management, the residents and my block
captains, everything should run smoother. I will
mention what type of situation is deemed
necessary to alert the residents about at the
Civic meeting.
Caryl Sorrentino, Chairperson
Here is a list of the block captains and the streets they will be responsible for. I will introduce each one at
the Civic Meeting on Dec. 1st. Get to know your block captain. This should help whenever we have a
message that needs to get to everyone in the park. If you have any comments or questions PLEASE call
me, Caryl, at 727-457-8822 or 727-860-4386 and I will be happy to help you. Thank You.
Avalon
Bond, Glenndon & Sundial
Andrews, Cottman & Nana
Hector
Homer (Ulysses to Mayfair)
Homer (Ulysses to Ovid)
Iliad
Logan & Dryden
Mayfair
Pat Perfetto
Susan Donahue
Ann LaFountain
Nancy Prenatt
Ike & Kathy Vodry
Lynda Sanders
Marion Baril
Helen Hurd
Kathy Trout
Medusa
Ovid
Parkway (Ulys. to Mayfair)
Parkway (Ulysses to Ovid)
Pauls & Stout
Sesame
Siren
Ulysses
Waverly
Terry & Lew Rupert
Georgirene & Jean
Anna Wilchacky
Nancy Jaquet
Caryl Sorrentino
Brad Mitchell
Bunny Kaczynski
Jim & Elaine Furtado
Freddie Bennett
HERE ARE SEVEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE AMERICAN HOME SALES?
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by Jean Altimone, Chairperson
Bob Bowker has two wonderful pets over on
Sesame Street. Petey is 17 months old. He is
a Jack Russell, hound mix that Bob found at a
home near where FDR lived in New York.
Petey’s best friend is a Chihuahua named
Babes.
Max is the household cat. He is 6 years old.
Bob found him under his house when the kitty
was 2 months old. Max likes sleeping, eating
and playing with other cats at Ms. Lottie’s house.
LAWN CARE, TERMITE CARE
Line Dance Class has been going
strong! We are enjoying our new
day and time —Tuesdays at 11:00
A.M. We also dance on Sunday
evenings at 6 P.M. We have a
guest teacher Sunday nights and he
is a great teacher. As always, we
welcome beginners! We have one
rule...HAVE FUN!
P.O. BOX 0008, N.P.R., FL 34656
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Hope to see you there!!
TUESDAYS 2:30 PM in the hall
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CLUB WILDWOOD
SPORTS
with Caryl
The tournament is in full swing.
After 7 weeks here are the scores:
Ernie Andersen
2
5
Joe Baals
2
5
Rick Bianco
3
4
Darlene Corrie
3
4
Susie Culpepper
4
3
Ric Decker
5
2
Gene Dupre
6
1
Joe LaVodie
7
Ron Peatman
1
6
Benny Rodriquez
1
6
Caryl Sorrentino
4
3
Jerry Wilson
5
2
with Georgirene Drew
October 25th
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
High Frame
Ladies
Men
November 1st
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
High Frame
Ladies
Men
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
High Frames
Ladies
Men
November 15th
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
High Frame
Ladies
Men
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
High Frames
Ladies
Men
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Game 1
SUSIE CULPEPPER
SANDY BOYD
BRIDIE BUDZ
BRIDIE BUDZ
JIM FITTIPALDI
Game 1
BOB BRAND
SUSIE CULPEPPER
RODNEY LINNELL
334
325
314
91
79
400
298
291
SUSIE CULPEPPER
BOB BRAND
Game 2
SUSIE CULPEPPER
BOB BRAND
RODNEY LINNELL
83
109
SANDY BOYD
BOB BRAND
Game 1
SANDY BOYD
SUSIE CULPEPPER
JEAN JENKINS
71
73
334
327
288
330
318
237
90
51
SANDY BOYD
JERRY SPAULDING
Game 2
JERRY SPAULDING
BRIDIE BUDZ
JEAN JENKINS
335
316
300
SUSIE CULPEPPER
JERRY SPAULDING
68
85
Terry Duncan, Chairperson
Thanks to some of our residents, Cliff
Heart, Cecily Hooper, and the Furtados
included, I am back in business with
something to add to our library besides
hardback books, which are still & always
welcomed. In the first two weeks of
November alone, I have put 122 new
novels in our library, more than I put out
from late August to late October. On
behalf of all of our readers, we thank
our donators for all their book contributions.
With some of these donations came
books by authors different from those
we are used to. A. J. Quinnell and Eric
Flint, who write thrillers involving international intrigue, and S. M. Stirling who
specializes in novels about the world’s
descent into the middle ages. I’ll put out
a few at a time to see if these authors’
novels are of interest to our readers.
All of a sudden, I’m back to finding
books put on the shelves where they
don’t belong…so, please, please, please,
just put returned books and new donations in the white basket beneath the
table. Videos and VHS are to go in the
basket next to the video cabinet. The
elves I have working for me will take
care of putting them back on the
shelves…in the right places.
Jan Daley
Every Thursday~ 6:30- 9:00 pm
Want to have a fun evening out?
A good way to meet some folks around the park.
Maybe even make new friends.
Looking for new singers….Come join us.
AFFORDABLE GOLF CARTS
www.affordable-golfcarts.com
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10707 66th Street — Suite 1 — Pinellas Park, FL 33782 — Tel. 727-536-1820 — Fax: 727-683-9122
We Get the Job Done Right With Integrity, Honesty and Professionalism!
We are a mobile home sales agency built for the digital world.
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Mobile Homes, Inc. have over 15 years of experience, our agency attracts many inquiries from a broad
range of advertising media. Call today, so we can make your home sales hassle free.
Some of what we can offer you, and, all at NO COST TO YOU!
Strategic planning, Outdoor advertising, Print advertising, Open houses, Social media.
Call your “in House Agent” Caryl
Sorrentino with over 20 years in sales.
Call today and get a free market assessment. 727-457-8822 or 727-860-4386.
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New Billiards Season will Begin….
with Gene
Gene Dupre, will be starting the new year with an all new format for billiards. He
has some great ideas which will prove to be a lot of fun. ALL pool players, men
and women, are welcome to join in. Tournaments will be double elimination and
he will alternate between “9” ball and “8” ball. Look for the SIGN-UP sheet in the
library, sign in with name & phone number. Gene will call you with the date and
time of a meeting, at which time, he will give all the details. Any questions, please
call Gene at 727-919-1303.
By Ed Kubina
The New York Football Giants played their home
games from 1925-1955 in the polo grounds,
1956-1973 in Yankee Stadium, 1974 in the Yale
Bowl in New Haven, CT, 1975 in Shea Stadium,
1976-2009 in Giants Stadium, and 2010 to the
present in Met-Life Stadium in the
Meadowlands in New Jersey.
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Trekkie Club
by Vicki Goss
Fridays
at 6:30 P.M.
Can’t wait to see everyone! By the time you
read this, we will be back in beautiful Florida.
The winter wonderland is also beautiful but it is
NOT prime walking conditions! Snow, cold, and
ice made treadmills the norm for some of us
walkers…but, nothing beats trekking in the outdoors enjoying God’s creation! September and
October walking miles have been tabulated and
as a group we are just under 5000 miles. I am
positive that our miles for November will boost
us over the 5000 mile mark! Way to go YOU!!
Many awards await our members and will be
presented at the first Coffee Klatch in December. We will also welcome any new members
at that time. If you didn’t make it to the meeting
on November 30th please be sure to contact
me for information on joining our Club! Contact
me by email - [email protected] or phone/
text - 616-240-3948. Looking forward to putting
on some more miles in the next 5 months with
our Florida friends!
If you are interested in playing, just come to the
clubhouse and meet the others and have fun.
Vicki Goss, Chairperson
Will be
poolside or, if it’s too cold, in the hall.
every Wednesday ~ 4pm to 7pm.
Come on down, meet new friends, have some laughs and enjoy
yourselves. Relax and listen to the music with our very own DJ Carl.
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DVD’S AND VIDEOS
by Rodney Linnell
Enjoy a movie or two,
but PLEASE return them afterwards
so another resident can also enjoy it.
THANK YOU
TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS &
SATURDAYS at 12:00 noon in the hall.
Call Dave Brown if you have any
questions 862-6980
1. The Straight Story
M & M’S Cleaning Service
2. Rage of Angels
3. Ever After
Specializing in Detail Cleaning
Residential / Commercial
(Mike & Mary Bonfiglio)
(727) 457-4364
4. Galaxy Quest
5. October Sky
6. The Three Stooges Collection
7. Memories of Me
Don’t Fuss Call Us
8. Three Stooges Simply Hilarious
IN PARK REFERENCES
9. The Captive Heart
10. Contact
11. Rising Sun
12. Sneakers
13. Dimples
14. Grease 2
15. The Music Man
16. Mrs. Doubtfire
17. Sliding Doors
18. Charade
19. Son of Paleface
20. Three Men and A Baby
21. Three Stooges Potpourri
22. 2003 Variety Show
23. As Good As It Gets
24. GI Jane
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CLASSIFIED ADS
Do you have something you want to buy, sell, trade?
Now with our new Classified Ad section in the Split Rail you can do that.
Call, email or drop off to Caryl Sorrentino BEFORE THE 20th of the month.
My phone numbers are: 727-457-8822 or 727-860-4386
FREE CLASSIFIED for Club Wildwood Residents ONLY
HERE ARE THE RULES:
Caryl Sorrentino ~ 727-457-8822 or 727-860-4386
1. It’s FREE! But ONLY to Club Wildwood Residents.
2. Only for items “FOR SALE” or “WANTED to BUY.
YOU MUST CALL ME IF YOU SELL...
3. The DEADLINE DUE DATE is the 17th of each month.
4. The AD will run for ONE MONTH ONLY. Call me if you wish to run the AD again.
"LADIES BICYCLE"
26" Pink, VERY good condition, $75.00
Call Ric 727-857-5111
"Sears Roebuck TREADMILL" $50.00
Walk, run or just exercise in the comfort
of your home. Jerry 727-819-1421
COMPUTER ~ WINDOWS VISTA
Large Flat Panel Monitor, Lots of software, will
install for you & show you how to use.
$200.00 ~ Call Caryl 727-457-8822
"POWER LIFT for POWER CHAIR"
Mounts on a standard trailer hitch, electrically
operated. Asking $500.00
(like new– paid $1,800.00)
Henry 727-378-8241
"FURNITURE for SALE"
WALKER ~ Deluxe with basket, seat and hand
4 ft. round table with 4 chairs-walnut color, 2
brakes $45.00
piece hutch w/ glass doors on top-walnut color, FILE CABINET ~ looks like a piece of furniture,
Asking $100.00 each OBO.
dark wood. Holds hanging folders, included, cost
2 small walnut night tables (FREE to good home),
$200.00 will sell for $45.00
Call Henry 727-378-8241
Call Betty 207-1069
"Antique Cherry Oak Buffet" Early 50's, (66"x34"
tall) with one door at each end, 4 drawers. Serving
pullouts, leather tops, the heavy wood is carved with
marble top. Appraised at $2,000.
Asking $300.00
Call Linda 727-233-1036
"Antique Bedroom Dresser"
Early 1900's, carved dark oak w/veneer on top,
beveled mirror-framed, 2 full separate drawers on
bottom, & two side by side across top. All original
hardware, and the top drawers can lock.
Appraised at $500.00 Asking $200.00
Call Linda 727-233-1036
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Richard Bianco
12/19
Yvan Leblanc
12/2
Mary Van Essendelft 12/19
Phil Borgia
12/4
David Pezzimenti
12/19
Janet Baker
12/5
Bob Beitel
12/20
Marion Bordonaro
12/6
Marie Costa
12/20
Margaret Fletcher
12/6
Lonnie Datema
12/21
Shawn Dolan
12/7
Diane Buck
12/22
Roman Pacella
12/8
Brian Coldwell
12/22
Bill Appman
12/9
Arthur Allen
12/23
Irene Brennan
12/9
Gloria Wilson
12/23
Ronald Saltman
12/9
Ruth Wolf
12/23
Richard Hite
12/10
Anne Hood
12/24
Tammy Buckley
12/11
Marlene Leatham
12/25
Christine Vande Giessen
12/12
Larry Mason
12/25
Marilyn Sweeney
12/25
Claude King
12/12
Carl Gillespie
12/26
Eileen Vega
12/12
Maureen Brown
12/27
Joan LaVodie
12/13
Carol Weaver
12/27
Jan Leversuch
12/13
Raymond Huffman 12/28
Bruce Naegelen
12/13
Linda Pezzimenti
12/28
Joe Servodio
12/16
Thomas Uhl
12/30
Gloria Gardner
12/17
Adrian Vega
12/30
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Kenneth & Joan Kellner
12/1 1998
Pete & Pat Fix
12/2 1978
George & Mary Freeman 12/5 1950
Jack & Christine Vande Giessen
12/12 1971
Joseph & Joan LaVodie
12/13 1991
Keith & Kathy Trout
12/13 1980
Lloyd & Annie Brown
12/14 2007
Albert & Ann Ross
12/14 1990
Jim & Nancy Colacicco
12/16 1967
Robert & Barbara Harris 12/16 1972
William & Linda Balcom
12/18 2009
Brian & Mary Shearman
12/18 1976
Henry & Cathy Demler
12/19 1959
Al & Bea Knapp
12/20 1947
Monty & Anne Hood
12/21 2012
Charles & Annlee Mungovan 12/22 1974
Gerald & Gloria Wilson
12/23 1987
Carl & Mary Gillespie
12/28 2004
David & Peggy Hatton
12/29 1974
Arthur & Ingrid Pleyer
12/29 1972
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MEMORIAMS
Joseph Lamia
WITH HEARTFELT
SYMPATHY
SUMMER
SALE
THROUGH
NOVEMBER
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1 RECYCLE DAY
8:45 Bocce
9:00 Tickets
MONDAY
6:00 Line Dance
6:30 Bingo
6:30 Pinochle
6:30 Pinochle
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10:00 Kitchenband
11:00 Line Dancing
1:00 Crafts
2:30 Ping Pong
10:00 Kitchenband
11:00 Line Dancing
1:00 Crafts
2:30 Ping Pong
8:45 Bocce
9:00 Tickets
4:00
SANTA PARADE
6:00 Line Dance
6:30 Bingo
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29 RECYCLE DAY
8:45 Bocce
9:00 Tickets
7:00 POOL FINALE
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10:00 Kitchenband
11:00 Line Dancing
1:00 Crafts
2:30 Ping Pong
6:30 Pinochle
7:00 POOL TOURN. 8
9 St.Augustine Trip
10:00 Kitchenband
11:00 Line Dancing
1:00 Crafts
2:30 Ping Pong
6:30 Pinochle
7:00 POOL TOURN. 9
16 10:00 Kitchenband
11:00 Line Dancing
1:00 Crafts
2:30 Ping Pong
6:00 SANTA PARADE
2
TUESDAY
6:00 Line Dance
6:30 Bingo
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22
6:00 Line Dance
6:30 Bingo
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15 RECYCLE DAY
8:45 Bocce
9:00 Tickets
7:00 Civic Meeting
6:00 Line Dance
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8
8:45 Bocce
9:00 Tickets
SUNDAY
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8:30 ~ 12:30
NEW YEARS EVE
Dance
Christmas Eve
1:00 Ladies Lunch
1:00 Corn Toss
4:00 HAPPY HOUR
7:00 Cribbage
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1:00 Corn Toss
4:00 HAPPY HOUR
7:00 Cribbage
10 St.Augustine Trip
10:00 QUILTERS
O. T. L. B.
12:30 Bayport Inn
1:00 Corn Toss
4:00 HAPPY HOUR
7:00 Cribbage
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WEDNESDAY
9:00 Toymakers
9:30 Bowling
THURSDAY
6:30 Karaoke
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1:00 Civic Bd. Mtg.
6:30 Karaoke
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9:00 Toymakers
9:30 Bowling
6:30 Karaoke
11
9:00 Toymakers
9:30 Bowling
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December 2014
SATURDAY
6:30 Bingo
1:00 Darts
1:00 Darts
6:00 p.m.
CHRISTMAS
DINNER DANCE
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20
8:45 Koffee Klatch
6:30 Bingo
1:00 Darts
13
6:30 Bingo
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
JANUARY
11th Soup Supper
18th Volunteer Appreciation Day
24th Dale Anderson & Friends Show
6:30 Euchre
6:30 Pokeno
7:00 Mens Golf
10:30 Shuffleboard
12:30 Bridge
6:30 Euchre
6:30 Pokeno
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6:30 Euchre
6:30 Pokeno
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7:00 Mens Golf
10:30 Shuffleboard
12:30 Bridge
6:30 Euchre
6:30 Pokeno
12
7:00 Mens Golf
10:30 Shuffleboard
12:30 Bridge
5 Mgmt. Office Closed 6
8:45 Koffee Klatch
7:00 Mens Golf
10:30 Shuffleboard
12:30 Bridge
1:00 Darts
FRIDAY