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Southfork News

“For the Residents, by the Residents”

Merry Christmas December 2014

The Greatest Gift

The greatest gift at Christmas time is one we all may

give..

A friendly smile that helps to make, life easier to live.

A kindly thought, a helping hand, to show someone we

care, to let them know how much it means to us to have

them there.

The greatest gift at Christmas time, costs not a cent to

buy.

It’s being a good neighbor as days and months go by.

It’s offering a shoulder when someone needs a lift and so

I pray this Christmas Day…

That this may be your gift.

Every year at Christmas time I will see no snow,

instead my days are spent in the Florida sun’s

warm glow.

I have the best of Christmas,

the lights, the gifts, the bells, the weather that fits

right in with the Merry Christmas that I know.

I can walk and run in shorts & sandals play out

in the sun and that is what Christmas in Florida is all about

and much fun!.

Merry Christmas from your editor!

Newsletter Information

Note, any information to be placed in the newsletter, must be submitted between the 1st and 15th of

every month. Please contact the editor (Phyllis Grossi) at 567-6105, pkaygrossi@aim.com or drop off

the information at 11150 Mesquite Dr. All newsletters can be viewed in color on the web site @

www.floridacommunities.com (click on Southfork at bottom of page.)

Suggestion Box

Suggestion Box is to be used to deposit, Annual Dues, Letters to the Board etc. All letters must

be signed or they will not be honored.

Office of Southfork

10808 U.S. 98, Dade City, Fl 33525

Phone: (352) 523-0022, Fax: (352)523-0611 After Hours: (352)206-4080

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ASSOCIATION OFFICERS:

President Dot Cady 2014-2016

Vice President Tom Geyer 2014-2016

Secretary Carol Wild 2014-2016

Treasurer Mike Gallagher 2014-2016

Directors:

Phyllis Grossi 2014-2016

Jim McAdams 2014-2016

Harvey Barber -2014

Roger Layne -2014

Mary Freund 2014

Emergency CONTACT NUMBERS IN PASCO COUNTY (911)

Pasco Cty Sheriff 352-521-5131 Dade City Police 352-521-1493

Hurricane Updates 800-427-8340 Dade City Hospital 352-521-1100

Sick List.

Tom Thompson Bill Kendell Bill Steding

Get Well Wishes To All!

In Memoriam

Tom Grandy Brother passed away

Pat & Phyllis Fisher Son passed away

Our condolences to the family and friends!

New Residents

Leon & Dorothy King 11041 Mustang

Ken & Kerri Hummel 11140 Ewing

Welcome to our Community of Southfork!

Wedding Anniversary

Burt & Sandy Case 12/2

Gary & Rosanne Mentro 12/18

Bob & Wilma Thompson 12/18

Howard & Linda Dickinson 12/21

Dan & Ginger Shanbeck 12/24

Bill & Pat Denton 12/27

Mike & Faye Gallagher 12/31

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Water Aerob Water aerobics cancelled until Spring when the weather is

Warmer!

from the Association President

DEAR FRIENDS

IT IS WONDERFUL TO SEE OUR “SUN SEEKERS” ARRIVING EVERYDAY

AND SO MANY NEW NEIGHBORS MOVING TO SOUTHFORK!

OUR WELCOMING COMMITTEE, LONNIE LAYNE AND PEGGY ELKINS

HAVE BEEN DELIVERING OUR INFORMATIONAL PACKETS.

A HUGE THANK YOU TO DIANE UNGER WHO SHOPPED, COOKED THE

WONDERFUL PORK ROAST AND MADE ALL THOSE CUP CAKES FOR THE

94 PEOPLE WHO ATTENDED OUR HARVEST DINNER.

AS USUAL, OUR GREAT VOLUNTEERS CAME TO SET THE TABLES, SERVE

THE FOOD AND MANY HANDS THAT LEFT THE CLUB HOUSE SPOTLESS!

JOE AND JANET LEHMAN, AND THEIR HELPERS ARE HAPPY TO SEE SO

MANY OF YOU ENJOYING HOT DOGS & HAMBURGERS ON WEDNESDAY

AFTERNOONS.

TOM ROBINSON IS GETTING READY FOR THE FIRST PANCAKE

BREAKFAST ON DECEMBER 6 AT 8 AM.

THE ASSOCIATION HAS MANY ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR THE MONTH

OF DECEMBER………….PLEASE PLAN TO COME!

IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO TRAVEL FOR THE HOLIDAYS, “SAFE TRAVELS”!

LOVE YOU ALL!

DOT CADY

Application for

Southfork Mobile Homeowners Association

$20.00 per year, year 2015 due in January

First/last Name ____________________________________________________________

Spouse/Other _____________________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________________

Phone Number _____________________________________________________________

Deposit in Association Suggestion box in the lobby of the clubhouse (Envelope

stating Association Dues) or give to Carol Wild 11108 Maverick.

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Application for

Southfork Women’s Club

$5.00 per year, year 2015 due in January

First/last Name_______________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________

Phone Number_______________________________________________________________

Deposit in Women’s Suggestion box in the lobby (Envelope stating Women’s

Club dues)

Santa May Be Late!

I’m writing this note to remind you, that inflation has taken away, the things that I

hold most essential.

My workshop, my reindeer, my sleigh and now I’m making my rounds on a

Donkey.

He’s old, he’s crippled, he’s slow………….So you’ll know if I don’t see you at

Christmas, that I’m out on my Behind in the snow up North or the sand here in

Florida!

Women’s Club

On Nov.5th, 48 members and quite a few men attended our

monthly meeting and after the salute to the flag all the reports

were read and approved.

Mary, of the Charity Committee, read a few letters of thanks

received from the many organizations that we helped this year.

The main subject was the Bazaar which is our first fundraiser of

the season. We are on target with the preparations and everyone

knows what to do. This is a very important function and this Is

the backbone of our organization. We will have a raffle of

$100.00, tickets for a quilt and other items, beautiful baskets

for raffle and a bake sale (please don't forget to bake for us

and bring your bake goods at 7:00 Am.) At 10:00 am we will sell

Sloppy Joes with chips and a drink for $3.00. Hope to see you

there

Mary gave some empty bags to the members to fill for our

Christmas donations of food for the needy with a list attached

of suggestions of food items. The bags should be brought back to

Mary between December 1st and not later than December 15 so that

Mary can deliver these bags to Daystar for x-mas.

On February 15 at 5:00 pm we will have our 2nd fundraiser for

Charity. We will have Soup and Crusty bread and a dessert

followed by a MEN'S UNIQUE FASHION SHOW / $7.00/ticket. The

tickets will be on sale in January. We are looking for more

“male” models. If interested, call Peggy Elkins.

4 bags of Avon products were given by Tanya and raffled. Thank

you Tanya. We had a very interesting speaker, Debra L Dandar

an Attorney of Tampa Bay Elder Law Center. She spoke for half

an hour and she was so interesting that you could not hear a pin

drop. Many people asked questions which was very interesting.

Then we had a light lunch to the pleasure of everyone.

Next month on Dec 3rd we are going at the Golden Corral at 11Am

for our X-Mas party. This lunch is being paid for by The

Women's Club for the year 2014 for paid-up members only to thank

all for their generous actions during the year.

see you around.

Marielle Q.

ANNUAL HAND AND FOOT TOURNAMENT

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24th, 2015 AT 10:45AM.

There will be cash prizes and the sign up sheet is on the bulletin board. Deadline for signing up

is January 19th, 2015 for a count. Entry fee is $5.00 per person in advance. Tables of 4 only,

first come, first serve after all entry fees are received!

Please check bulletin board at the Clubhouse for the sign up sheet. All entrants, please bring a

finger food. Coffee will be supplied and you must bring your own drinks.

This is our 7th tournament and each year all money collected is given back out in prizes and I

never have once used any of that money for any supplies needed. . You only have to bring

the snacks!

Any questions, please contact Phyllis Grossi @567-6105

Southfork Ambulance Program

Membership and General Meeting

Dec 5, 2014 @ 10am, Clubhouse

The ambulance program is open and available to all residents of Southfork. The purpose is to

aid our resident members in paying the “Medical and Emergency” ambulance fees charged by

the Pasco County Rescue Squad (911) calls, resulting in transporting to any area hospital. The

yearly dues are $15 per person. The program pays $150.00 to those who are transported to a

hospital, after we are presented with a bill from Pasco County Rescue Squad. Last year it was

voted that we would include all of Pasco County on a trial one year period.

We only have one general meeting per year which includes the sign-up for the following year.

Coverage time period is from January 1st thru December 31st. If needed, we may have fund

raising activities thru the year.

We invite all our new residents to attend the upcoming general meeting either to join or just

to get general information concerning the program.

“SOUTHFORK Old FASHIONED CHRISTMAS “

Do you remember?

When we celebrated Christmas “just simply”!

Let’s do it again!!!!!!

Getting together with old and new friends to sing Christmas Carols, Deck the

Hall, Trim the tree and have a cup of Hot Cocoa or Coffee and enjoy the taste of

a great Christmas dessert. There will be a program presented by the characters

of Christmas and just have some old fashioned fun and go back in time .. .

This is the time of year for good fellowship and peace and what a time of year

to celebrate. With most of our snowbirds back, we in this community are a

family and we would like for everyone to come out and be together on this

great festive event!

Please sign up so we can order the dessert!

December 5th @ 5pm

Sponsored by the Southfork Association

SOUTHFORK ‘S FAMOUS BREAKFAST’S ARE BACK!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6th @ 8AM TO 9AM

$3.00 PER PERSON

MENU INCLUDES:

Pancakes (plain or blueberry), SCRAMBLED EGGS

SAUSAGE PATTIES, COFFEE, TEA AND ORANGE

JUICE.

Christmas Dinner @ Clubhouse

Dec 25th, 5 PM

On Christmas, usually all the family members, collect at their parents

or grandparents house for a Christmas dinner. So we here in

Southfork will be a replacement on this special day and all will come

together to enjoy this fantastic dinner.

The management is providing the Turkey and the rest of the dinner is

potluck style and please bring a dish to pass.

Sponsored by the Southfork Association.

PLEASE SIGN UP BY THE 20TH SO WE CAN PLAN

Card bingo (not like regular bingo)

December 7th, 6pm

New r

Kathy Tabor has started this great game again and last month it was played and

all enjoyed it. This game is so easy and no thinking cap needed!

You will need 1 deck of cards (bring a deck of cards) for 4 people – 13 cards to

each person and $2.00 in dimes. If you don’t have 4 people at a table, it can be

made up of 3 people.

It’s a fun game and only lasts about an hour. Don’t shy away because you don’t

understand the game – it will be explained as we go along & don’t be afraid to

ask questions. Hope to see everyone there.

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New Year’s Eve Party Invitation

The New Year’s rolling in; We’re planning quite a bash.

We need to have you here. So it will be a smash!

We really want to see you; We hope that you can make it.

So help us make our party fun, Or we might have to fake it!

Just bring your awesome self (or "selves") And what you want to drink.

And we’ll provide the other stuff, Including the kitchen sink!

When you let us know you’ll come, We’ll smile and shout "Whoopee!"

So sit right down and phone us With your kind R.S.V.P!

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT SOUTHFORK

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Come join us on New Year’s Eve at the Clubhouse for an evening of

good music – good food – good friends – good fun!

WHEN: Dec 31st from 8:00pm until ?? (as long as all can stay awake).

MUSIC: Featuring “The (new) Rewind Band”. . . .

FOOD: A finger-food buffet will be served around 9:00 – 9:30pm.

There will be a little of something for everyone.

COST: $15.00 per person which includes music – food – and all the

fun.

TICKETS: Jim McAdams, Tom Geyer, Harvey Barber

NOTE: This is a BYOB event.

Annual Christmas Golf Cart Parade

Saturday, Dec 20st, 5 pm

(ANOTHER SOUTHFORK TRADITION)

Come one, come all, and join with all of your friends and neighbors to our

annual Christmas Golf Cart parade. Last year we had over 40 participants and

we want this to be a bigger, bang up year…….Can we do better this year?

We would like to see decorated carts but that is not a must because we want

everyone to come out and enjoy the evening with all of us. If you do not have a

cart, maybe you could ride with one of your neighbors. We would like to see all

of you and kick this Christmas week off with a lot of fun.

Refreshments at the Club House following the parade!

Thank you and sponsored by the Homeowners Association.

December Entertainment Series

Johnny Lobo

12/14 @7pm $7.00 per person

If you have not attended one of his shows at “The River Ratz Café” or “Monkey

Island”, you will not want to miss this versatile entertainer.

He plays multiple keyboards and sings his own compositions, as well as popular

songs.

You will find yourself humming or singing alone with him and everyone else.

Should you feel the urge to dance a step or two, go for it.

We believe an enjoyable evening awaits you.

Bring your own snacks, etc.

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Christmas Holidays

Christmas and Holiday decorations sparkle the entire community. Thanks in advance to all

who decorate their homes for the holiday season. It really adds to the spirit and gives a

neighborhood feeling of good will and cheer. If you have a chance, take a ride through this

wonderful community of homes and check out the beautiful scenes.

Awesome Christmas Story

'Twas the night before Christmas & out on the ranch

The pond was froze over & so was the branch.

The snow was piled up belly-deep to a mule.

The kids were all home on vacation from school,

And happier young folks you never did see-

Just all sprawled around a-watchin' TV.

Then suddenly, some time around 8 o'clock,

There came a surprise that gave them a shock!

The power went off, the TV went dead!

When Grandpa came in from out in the shed

With an armload of wood, the house was all dark.

"Just what I expected," they heard him remark.

"Them power line wires must be down from the snow.

Seems sorter like times on the ranch long ago."

"I'll hunt up some candles," said Mom. "With their light,

And the fireplace, I reckon we'll make out all right."

The teen-agers all seemed enveloped in gloom.

Then Grandpa came back from a trip to his room,

Uncased his old fiddle & started to play

That old Christmas song about bells on a sleigh.

Mom started to sing, & 1st thing they knew

Both Pop & the kids were all singing it, too.

They sang Christmas carols, they sang "Holy Night,"

Their eyes all a-shine in the ruddy firelight.

They played some charades Mom recalled from her youth,

And Pop read a passage from God's Book of Truth.

They stayed up till midnight-and, would you believe,

The youngsters agreed 'twas a fine Christmas Eve.

Grandpa rose early, some time before dawn;

And when the kids wakened, the power was on..

"The power company sure got the line repaired quick,"

Said Grandpa - & no one suspected his trick.

Last night, for the sake of some old-fashioned fun,

He had pulled the main switch - the old Son-of-a-Gun!

-anonymous

KRAFTY QUILTERS

Looking for people to join a great group of ladies. We work on projects, share ideas, do outings and have lots of fun. Our meetings are on every Wednesday (except 1st Wednesday of the month), from

9 - 11 AM at the clubhouse. COME JOIN US AND SHARE YOUR TALENTS!

PILLOWCASE DRESSES

WEDNESDAY

JANUARY 21, 2015

AT OUR CLUBHOUSE

9 AM TO ???

We need lots of volunteers!

even if you don't sew we need

people to iron, cut material, as

well as organizers to run the

different stations.

WE COULD USE IRON'S - THREADS - SCISSORS

EXTRA SEWING MACHINES,

AND A LITTLE OF YOUR TIME!

THIS IS A GOOD CHARITY PROJECT

we made over 100 dresses last time we run this event!

SPONSORED BY KRAFTY QUILTERS

Game and Meeting Requests

This is just a friendly reminder to all for the starting times of all events.

If If an event starts at (ex) 5pm……. Please try to arrive at

least 15 minutes early.

It makes it kind of hard when a count must be taken and then find out there are 1 or 2 more

to add because they walked in late. If you do not get to play a game because of being late,

please do not get upset. So please, look at the activity sheet to find out the correct time the

game or event starts and if you know you are going to be late, please let someone know.

This also goes for signing up on the bulletin board for any activity that we must know in

advance of how many people to plan for. Again if you sign up and don’t plan on coming,

please let the organizer of the event know and that also goes for those who do not sign up,

but show up……there may not be enough food.

Thanks to all,

Phyllis

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Hanukkah Begins at Sun down Dec 16thh

At last! At last! Hanukkah is here! The whole house is bursting with holiday cheer. Pancakes

are sizzling as hard as they can, Browning delectably crisp in the pan. The Dreidels can

scarcely wait to be spun; Presents are hidden for Hanukkah fun. And there, on the table,

polished and bright, the shining menorah gleams through the night. Like the oil lamp in

ancient history, that burned on and on miraculously! And each flaming candle proclaims the

great story of the Maccabean heroes, their deeds and their glory.

Let me Do That

Housecleaning ($10 per hr),

Laundry/Ironing, Painting,

Landscaping ($15 per hour),

Window Washing, Snowbird

Peace of Mind,any other

odd jobs. Sherry Morvatz

C 999-2949, H 437-4782

Let Me Fix That

Car Detailing, Minor

Plumbing Repair, Minor

Electrical Repair, Minor

Structural Repair, Minor Roof

Repair, Window Screen

repair, Ceramic Tile

Installation, Laminate Floor

Installation, Gutter Cleaning,

Pressure Washing, Solar

Tube Installation, Skylight

Installation.

Jim Morvatz C 843-222-2713

H. 437-4782

Will rake your lawn @ $5.00

per bag.

Bobby Hahn 567-7125

Avon: Catalogs are

available. Call Tanya or

Bobby 567-7125

tbhahnfl@yahoo.com

For Sale

Round poker table top with

chip pockets. Folds in half

and has a cover. Best offer

Call Phyllis @352-567-6105

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Handyman Repairs by

George

Free Estimates. Warranty on

all work.

Home: 352-437-5300

Cell: 410-852-6663

Your neighbor here in

Southfork.

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Pressure Washing

See Andy @Clubhouse

$65.00 per house, $25.00 for

Green side only

Help Available

Let me help you keep the sun

shining in your world.

Compassionate Professional

and Discreet Care.

Retired nurse will assist you

with bathing, shower, apply

lotion to skin. File nails,

shampoo/set/comb-out hair,

simple cleaning, grocery

shopping, errands, comfort

care.

Will sit with loved one while

you go out. Will check on

loved one if you live out of

town and I will report

conditions to you. Discuss your

other concerns/need s.

Additional info posted on

board in library and I live in

Southfork. Call Jean at

352-437-5139. Suggested

donation: $10.00/hour.

Weekly Calendar of Events

Sunday Church of Your Choice…”May I” card game @6pm

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Monday Coffee Hour @8am…Line Dance @10am…Poker @12 noon

(Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm… Hand & Foot @6pm

Euchre @6pm

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Tuesday Trash Pickup AM…(Fall/Winter) Mixed Shuffleboard @9am…

Exercise @10:30am…Sequence @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Men’s

Shuffleboard @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm

Bowling (Zephyrhills) @noon…Dble Pinochle @6pm…Poker @5:00pm

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Wednesday Blue bag Trash pickup 1st & 3rd Wednesday…Men’s Golf @10:00am…

Quilting @9am… Bridge @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Men’s

Shuffleboard @1pm…Bingo@6:30pm, doors open @5:15pm

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Thursday Hand & Foot @9am…Dominoes @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Men’s

Shuffleboard @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm

Poker @5:00pm…”Alley” Board game @6pm…

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Friday Trash pickup… (Fall/Winter) Mixed Shuffleboard @9am…Exercise

@10:30am…(Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…Poker @12noon

WII FIT @9am

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Saturday “TOPS” Weight Loss @9am…Bocce @10am…”65” game @7pm…Poker @5pm…

Dec 3rd (Wed) Women’s Club 11am @ Golden Corral

Dec 5th (Fri) Men’s Breakfast group 9am

Dec 5th (Fri) Old fashion Christmas decorating party 5pm

Dec 6th (Sat) Pancake Breakfast 8am to 9am

Dec 7th (Sun) Card Bingo 6pm (bring $2.00 in dimes)

Dec 9th (Tues) Johnny Lobo, One man band (dancing) 7pm

Dec 14th (Sun) Bonfire at the pavilion 5pm (pots of chili served)

Dec 15th (Mon) Assoc Board meeting of Officers/Directors 9am

DEC 20TH (Sat) Golf Cart parade 5pm

Dec 25th (Thur) Christmas potluck 5pm (please use sign-up sheet)

Dec 28th (Sun) Bon fire at the pavilion 5pm

Dec 31st (Wed) New Years Eve Party ( “NEW” Rewind Band) 8pm