The Grand Valley Grapevine

Official Monthly Newsletter of the Grand Valley Homeowners Association

G.V.H.A. P.O. Box 550 New Port Richey, FL 34656 Tel. (813) 468-0872

Issue 224 May 2014 Page 1 of 13 Editor: Walda Pagucci 8141 Stony Bridge Drive 264-7773

From the Management We wish everyone a happy and safe summer. Thank you for cooperation and understanding during the refurbishment of our roads. Spring has finally arrived and now is the time of year to trim your bushes and trees and pick up any fallen branches. Please take a look at your homes to see if they are in need of power washing.

Notice: The monthly meeting scheduled for May 5th has been moved to May 7th due to the Cinco de Mayo Dinner on the 5th.

Help Wanted Help is needed for the Grapevine as an assistant editor. Duties would include the checking of the layout, proof reading of the news articles and assisting in checking to ensure all the events are listed on the monthly calendar. A computer and the latest version of Adobe reader are required. (Adobe Reader can be downloaded free at Adobe.com) Contact Walda Pagucci @ 264-7773 or Marty Meehan @ 849-4172 for more information.

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Cinco de Mayo Dinner

Monday, May 5, 2014 at 6:00 PM Tacos

Refried Beans Spanish Rice

$7.00 per person Members in good standing only

Bring your own beverage See Connie for tickets

Ticket cutoff May 1 NO EXCEPTIONS

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From the President's Desk: “Thanks” There are times that we forget to say “Thanks” for the help that we have receive from our friends and neighbors. There are many residents in Grand Valley that have freely given their time to organize, plan and work on the various functions that have become a part of the social activities for the residents of Grand Valley. Volunteers have given their time on the various committees that have been formed for our community. Many hours of work is donated behind the scenes by the volunteers that provide the social activities that everyone can enjoy. Breakfasts, Dances, Dinners, Bingo, Picnics, Tag Sale, Grape Vine and other social events that may never have taken place, if it was not for the residents of Grand Valley that have stepped forward and have given their time. They have worked together to provide successful events that are enjoyed by all. I am not going to try to name everyone that has helped during the year at the different events. I may have a "senior moment" and would regrettably omit someone's name and I do not want to offend anyone. You know who you are and I hope that you know that your work is very much appreciated. It's time to send a "Big Thank You" to you for your time and work that you have given to the Grand Valley Home Owners Association. The next time you attend a Grand Valley Function, remember to say “Thank You” to your neighbor that has given up their time to provide you with an activity that you enjoyed. Better still, become a volunteer and join in the fun, volunteers are always welcome. Thanks again to all. Marty Meehan

It's That Time Again .... Spring has arrived and it’s that time of the year when some of our friends and neighbors head back to their breeding grounds. We wish them a safe trip and hope that they enjoy the summer months. Remember to come back; as you will be missed and the residents of Grand Valley will be counting the days until you arrive back home safely.

R.O.M.E.O.’s Lunch R.O.M.E.O.’s (Retired Old Men Eating Out) Luncheon is scheduled for May 13th

at 12:30 PM and will be held at the Wing House of New Port Richey, 6515 US Highway #19, New Port Richey. Sign up sheet has been posted in the hall. Please sign up so we can notify the Wing House as to the number of gentlemen that will be in attendance at the lunch. You can indicate next to your name if you need a ride to the luncheon. Contact Frank Messina @ 848-7091 for more information.

Get Well Cards Get well cards were sent to Irene DeLuca, Jim Fitzgerald, Fern Forgues, and Ellen Willis.

Sympathy Card Sympathy cards were sent to Debbie Hayward on the passing of her mother and to the family of Jim Fitzgerald on Bull Run.

From Social Committee   Reserving of tables at functions IS ALLOWED. Just put your name on the table with the number of people in your party. We hope this is satisfactory to all.

Our Troops Times are tough, but please don’t forget our troops – they deserve all the support we can give them and more. Keep your donations coming. See the box in the clubhouse. Any money donations are to be given to Sis Pickles or Pat Blake for postage.

Red Hats Movie Day The monthly movie day for the Red Hats will be on Thursday, May 22 - anyone needing more info call Sis Pickles 727-236-5686. We will select the movie closer to the date.

Can Tabs for Shriners Hospital Shriners Hospitals is a network of 22 children’s hospitals throughout North America. Shriners Hospitals are specialty hospitals, treating children’s orthopedic problems, cleft lip and palate, spinal cord injuries and severe burn injuries. All services are provided regardless of the patient’s ability to pay. Keeping TABS is a fun way to help the children and at the same time promote recycling. AND THE WINNERS ARE THE CHILDREN! Please continue to turn your tabs in to Al Krueger at 8045 Monitor or to Connie in the office.

Contact Numbers for Information on: Red Hats Movie Day: Sis Pickles @727-236-5686 Ladies Lunch: Pat Blake @ 849-9831. Pancake Breakfast: Jackie Massey @ 727-845-7799. Crafters, Card Makers, Scrapbookers: Arvella @ 264-8378 or Doris @ 815-9192 Shuffleboard: Bob @ 848-5549 Wednesday Night Co-Ed Poker: Don Pickles @ 236-5686. Upcoming Events: Susan Chafin @ 813-340-1372 R.O.M.E.O.’s: Frank Messina @ 848-9071.

Ladies Lunch The Ladies Lunch will be on Tuesday, May 13 at The Lucky Dill, 33180 U.S. Highway 19 in Palm Harbor at 1 PM. We really have a good time. Sign up sheet is in the clubhouse. If anyone needs a ride please call Pat Blake @ 849-9831.

Donate Used Eyeglasses Please donate any of your old eyeglasses by placing them in the box on our library table.

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Shuffleboard Join us every Friday at 10 am at the shuffleboard courts for fun and friendship. There’s plenty of room for all. Any questions, please call Bob at 848-5549.

KAFFEE KLATCH Monday, May 19, 9 – 11 AM for coffee or tea and donut. We have had a donation of coffee, and your committee has reduced the price to $1.00 per donut with free coffee/tea. It is a good chance for residents to mingle and gab with their fellow residents.

Crafters, Card Makers, Scrapbookers

We meet at 1:00 PM on Wednesdays at the clubhouse, and would like anyone who is interested in learning a new craft or has one they would like to share to join us. Watch the bulletin board inside the clubhouse for upcoming classes you may like to join. For more information, please contact Arvella at 264-8378 or Doris at 815-9192.

Printing Tips for the Grapevine If you want to print a copy of the Grapevine, to conserve ink or toner, don’t print the ads! When you click “print” on your computer, you should have the option of selecting which pages you want to print. Select only the page numbers that you want to print, and save some ink or toner.

Bowling, Anyone? Any bowlers among us? Doesn’t have to be a formal league - simply a group of friends bowling for fun, maybe once or twice a month? Interested? Contact Laurel @ 842-1858 or laurelcooks@ verizon.net

Bunco Bunco has room for more people. We play every 2nd Monday of the month at 7 PM. The cost is $5. Join us to play. Prizes are from $5.00 to $20.00. Refreshments are provided.

From the Editor Walda Pagucci

Any information for the Grapevine is due no later than noontime on the 20th of the month. No exceptions will be made. There is a mailbox outside my front door for any items for the Grapevine. Keep in mind that I am unaware of many of the events and activities planned that need to be on the calendar. If you have given the information to Connie, please make certain that I get it as well. Please call me at 264-7773, email me at walda@tampabay.rr.com or use the mailbox outside my front door (8141 Stony Bridge) to submit anything that you want, or should be, included in either the Grapevine and/or the calendar. Please leave your name and phone number in case I have any questions about your submission. Thanks to all who submit items for the newsletter in a timely manner, it is very much appreciated.

Looking for Rummikube Players

We are looking for and welcome Rummikube players. Any and all interested in having a fun and stimulating Friday afternoon, please come to the clubhouse at 1 PM. Even if you are only here for the winter season, we will enjoy the time you can share with us - and that includes all new people who have moved in, if you don’t know how to play, we will teach you. Hope to see you on Friday at 1 PM.

Upcoming Events You are more then welcome to join and help out with the social activities. Your input is important and will help in providing activities that would be enjoyed by all. You may contact Susan Chafin 813-340-1372 for more information. Here are some of the social events that are in the planning stages by the Social Committee: May 5 Cinco de Mayo 6 PM $7.00 per person. May 26 Memorial Day 1 PM in the clubhouse. Bring side dishes and desserts, we will supply the meat. June 5th 1 PM Texas Hold’Em classes June 12 Texas Hold’Em Tournament June 21st First Day of Summer Pool Party 2 PM. Bring snacks and drinks (plastic only, no glass.)

Welcoming Committee New Residents to Grand Valley are Susan & Doug Harrington, 8129 Bull Run Drive, Phone: 830-305-5758. Respectively Submitted, Dottie Brooks, Hugette Guay

Trash & Recyling Trash collection will be on Monday and Thursday, Recycle days will be on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month. Please recycle bottles, glass, cans and plastic containers with a number 1-7 in a triangle on the bottom. You can use a blue bag or a marked recycle container. For recycling YOU DO NOT HAVE TO USE BLUE BAGS. Any container that’s marked “recycle” will be picked up every 2ND AND 4TH WEDNESDAY of each month. Newspapers can be taken next door to the government building for recycling.

Wednesday Night Co-ed Poker Co-ed Wednesday night straight poker every Wednesday night from 6 to 9 PM. By straight poker, we mean NO WILD CARDS. Any questions, call Don Pickles @ 236-5686.

Red Hats! It’s May! It’s Spring! Let’s meet at Central Park for Lunch, Wednesday, May 7 at 1:00 PM would be a great time. If you can make it, please call either Carol Pickett @ 847-9276 or Jean Houston @ 817-0303 and leave a message. See you there!

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Happy Birthday

5/1 Mary Gnad 5/4 Ted Baronowski 5/4 Dick Heinzenberger 5/5 Carmen Augusta 5/6 Frank Parnell 5/12 Judy Scott 5/13 Sharon Heinzenberger 5/13 Marty Lescher 5/15 Phyllis Terock 5/16 Norma Garces 5/17 Neomi Appenzeller 5/17 Nancy Jardine 5/18 Larry Adams 5/18 Pat Brown 5/18 Helen Herman 5/18 Dave Payton 5/18 Sharon Russ 5/19 Eleanor Gonzales 5/21 Bernie Kingsgley 5/22 Frank Messina 5/24 Millie Ezo 5/24 Janet Steiger 5/26 Marilyn Hobbie 5/29 Peggy Madison 5/30 Jean Houston

Happy Anniver sary

05/01/1965 Laurence & Rosa Wensil 05/02/1964 Marty & Kathy Meehan 05/09/1959 Jimmy & Betty Wood 05/10/1960 Jerry & Roberta Klein 05/11/1968 Mario & Jeanne Cellini 05/15/1976 Nick & Ruth Bell 05/15/1960 Frank & Ollie Parnell 05/16/1959 Ed & Roberta Grabowski 05/22/1982 Tim & Jean Seese 05/23/1995 Larry & Wendy Adams 05/24/1973 Ellis & Ellie Whitman 05/27/1983 Ron & Diane Vachon

Help Reduce Printing Costs Send an email to walda@ tampabay.rr.com to be added to the list of those who get the Grapevine via their email. Printing costs are going up – and the only way we can reduce the cost of printing the Grapevine is by having more people get it online instead of a printed copy. Right now, I have several (20 +) interesting articles that I would love to include in our newsletter, but that would increase the page count, which would increase the cost to print it. You can help by electing to get the Grapevine via your email. Give it a try - what have you got to lose?

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