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Editors: Chris Weegar, Vicki Rudegeair

“For the Residents by the Residents” JULY 2010

VOLUME 6, ISSUE 7

The Highland Highlights

Sign-up sheet on the clubhouse bulletin board

Burgers, Fried Chicken, Hot Dogs,

Watermelon, Mac & Cheese, Sweet

Corn, Deviled Eggs, Mixed Greens Salad,

Apple Pie a la mode, Beverages

































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Followed by Golf Cart Races (weather permitting)

















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The American flag deserves respect even after it has done its job and is put into retirement. Fortunately, the American Legion Post in Zephyrhills will take care of our used flags for us. Leave your "retired American flag" on my front porch and I will deliver it to the post.

John Schaeffer

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If we missed you, we’re sorry, but it’s because we don’t know of your special days. To ensure that you are remembered, please submit your birthday and anniversary information to [email protected] or drop a note in the Newsletter box on the bulletin board in the clubhouse.

Jo Basile, Donna VanWieren, Judy Ricker, Anne Traub, Nancy Meech, Betty Thibault, Mary Marz, Norma Specht, Juanita Byrd, Maureen Russo, Chris Weegar, Barb Geiling,

Terri Pawlicki, Lynda Chynoweth, Nora Walsh, Mariana Marz, Joan Theologes,

Marie Garfinkel, Sharon Proue

Please call Jo Basile or any other committee member if you desire any of these services, if you know of a neighbor who needs help, or if you are interested in helping this committee in any way.

The Sunshine Committee lends support and a helping hand to residents experiencing health challenges or dealing with grief. We are prepared to make hospital and home visits, send cards, bring home-made soup, provide transportation for doctor visits, and help with pets in absences due to crises.

Steve Glass 7/18 Gary Kriston 7/19 Fran Larson 7/19 Tom Suarez 7/24 Donna VanWieren 7/26 Andrea McDermott 7/27 Ray Tuday 7/28 Norma Specht 7/29 Magda Blumenthal 7/30

Catherine MacAra 7/1 Gary Marcotte 7/3 John Marr 7/3 Stephanie Bettencourt 7/6 Nancy Rine 7/7 George Caufield 7/8 MaryAnn Shaughnessy 7/8 Elsie Christian 7/10 Lucille Kraepel 7/10 James Larson 7/10 Diane Brown 7/12 John Trahey 7/12 Al Ponterio 7/13 Jackie Davio 7/13 Marilyn Brady 7/17

Perry & Maureen Russo 7/8 Jeff & Linda Bostwick 7/9 Paul & Sharon Proue 7/11 Ed & Judy Vesely 7/11 Al & Jackie Ponterio 7/11 Phil & Christine Lear 7/12 Charlie & Jo Basile 7/13 Al & Joan Rodier 7/16 Scott & Zoe-Ann Lyons 7/17

The Highlands is a caring community. Sixty days of hospitalization have convinced me. The outpouring of prayers, cards, well-wishes, visits and food gifts has been most impressive. To my family, friends, acquaintances, and neighbors, I extend my heartfelt thanks.

Lew Thrasher

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Charlie Basile Jo Basile Pat Carey

Marie Garfinkel Gene Henry Linda Kartes

Fran Larson Terry Pawlicki Joe Salvaty

John Schaeffer Chris Weegar Ken White

Please see the Clubhouse Bulletin Board for event details and sign up sheets for the Social Committee sponsored events. If you are interested in helping with a particular event or just in general, contact any one of the Social Committee members. They can always use help with ticket sales, setup, serving, and breakdown of setups.

Up-Coming Social Committee Sponsored Events

July 4th - Independence Day Cookout July 10th - Showplace Dinner Theatre

August 14th - Community Breakfast August 22nd - Eddy Rivers, Entertainer

September 6th - Labor Day Celebration September 14th - Baseball Game Trip

Sign-up Sheets

If you are interested in participating in an event, please be sure to sign up on the appropriate sign-up sheet hanging on the Clubhouse Bulletin Board. We need to know as early as possible the level of interest in events so that planning and supply purchases are on target. Even if you wait to

purchase your tickets, we appreciate knowing your intentions.

More Volunteers Needed

All the events produced by the Social Committee are completely dependent on the willingness of Highlands residents to lend a hand and volunteer to help out.

Those of us who attend events are appreciative of the efforts of all the volunteers who step forward time after time to ensure our parties and community meals

are a success. We would love to see some new folks come lend a hand and give a break to those who so tirelessly toil event after event. If you haven’t helped in the past but are interested in helping now,

please contact one of the following depending on which committee you’d like to serve.

• Ticket Sales Terry Pawlicki • Arranging Entertainment Linda Kartes • Preparing and/or Serving Meals Gene Henry • Decorating for Parties Jo Basile

• Publicity Chris Weegar

Served at

9:00 am

Tickets $5.00 at the Door

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The Show Palace Dinner Theater

Saturday, July 10, 2010 For the past few years Matthew McGee and Candler Budd have broken box office records throughout the Bay Area in Greater Tuna and A Tuna Christmas. The Show Palace is delighted to premiere the third installment in this classic comedy series. Red, White and Tuna brings along all of the favorite denizens of Tuna along with some brand new characters as they burst into the 4th of July Tuna High School reunion. This sets the stage for a show full of fireworks and fun from the land where the lions are too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies.

Contact Pat Carey for trip details.

RED, WHITE AND TUNA An All-American Comedy Classic

Written by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard

Putting Contest - 9:30AM $1.00 for 3 balls

Dinner for all players 5PM at Scotland Yards courtesy of Hometown America

Prizes for various games, closest to the pin and 1st, 2nd, . . . teams

























Golf Fees (to be paid at Scotland Yards Golf Club) Non-members - $18.25 includes 18 holes plus cart

Members - trail fee if applicable

































August 22, 2010

5:30 pm

• Born in New York and known as the “Brooklyn Cowboy”.

• Seven time award winning artist.

• Performs a variety of songs from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s.

• Brings his own seasoned professional musicians (drums, sax, and guitar)

Pizza, subs & drinks provided. BYOB

See video at www.eddyrivers.com Tickets - $8

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Two Options are available for a trip:

I. If at least 40 sign up to share a bus, the trip will be set up as follows: • Leave the Highlands at approximately 4:30 p.m. on a chartered bus. • Bring your own beer and wine to party on the bus and at the park. • No parking worries • Good seats in the outfield. • $40.00 per person. NO REFUNDS. Sign up with payment by August 15th. • Note: If the bus fills up (55+) and more want to participate, tickets can be purchased at our group rate. Those not on the bus would carpool down, and still sit with the group that traveled by bus.

II. If we have less than 40 sign up for bus transportation: • Get to ballpark via car pooling and find parking on your own. • Seats 2nd level behind batting cage. • $42.00 per person. NO REFUNDS. Sign up with payment by August 15th.

Sign-up sheets will be posted on the clubhouse bulletin board. Contact Linda Kartes with any questions.

First Wednesday Every Month at Scotland Yards Bistro

Visit with your friends and meet new Highlands Ladies.

Cocktails at 5:30 PM. Dinner at 6:00 PM.

Wednesday night specials are Steak

or Salmon, or order from their menu.

Please call Scotland Yards at (352)

567-7600 to make your reservation and specify

Short Craft Fair Meeting

All residents planning to be in the craft fair on October 23, 2010, please

contact me so we can arrange a short meeting to discuss logistics.

Linda Kartes

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By Francine Larson

Have you ever had someone smile at you at a time when everything seems hopeless? Maybe it is the darkest of dark days and yet that smile gives you a tiny bit of hope. Sometimes, when you smile, a person will smile back at you. Another time, you may get the cold shoulder. Then again, I live in a small town where not only smiling but also interaction with others is common.

I remember the day I couldn't find where I had parked my car when I went into a department store. I had bought a few things and the minute I walked out, I knew I was going to have a hard time finding my car. I tried to play it cool - like I really knew where I was going, although my packages were getting heavy and the Florida sun was getting hot.

Suddenly, a smiley, middle-aged woman appeared. She drove her car slowly beside me and called out, " Did you lose your car? "

”Yes, but I ‘m sure it is probably in the next aisle. "

I wanted her to go away because I was embarrassed. No matter how long it took me on my own, I just didn't want anyone to know I couldn't find my car. I kept walking and much to my relief, I didn't see the smiley woman.

Just about the time I had turned into the next aisle, she appeared again.

“Still can't find it, honey? I've done the same thing myself. What kind of car is it? "

I told her the make and model of my car while thinking, I wish she would leave me alone. This is so embarrassing.

Well, the nice smiley woman would not leave me alone. She crept away in her car, and then appeared again in a couple of minutes.

“I found it, honey. It’s two aisles down. Want me to take you there?” Still feeling embarrassed, but relieved, I thanked her more than once and gave her a big smile. She wasn't about to give up until she had found my car!

For sure, this smiley woman made my day. I won't ever forget her persistence in finding my car.

I wonder if smiles could be like The Butterfly Effect? " The flap of a butterfly’s wings in Brazil can set off a storm in Texas. Isn't that an amazing statement? Physicists call this theory " The Butterfly Effect " to explain how the breeze produced by a butterfly’s wings could set off a series of reverberations that over time have a tremendous affect on weather patterns thousands of miles away. Now imagine the impact of millions of butterflies... " (From Care2.com)

If we changed the wording some, it would read: The Smile Effect: A smile could set off a series of reverberations that over time have a tremendous affect on peoples lives thousands of miles away. Now imagine the impact of millions of smiles.

It doesn't have to be a human being smiling at you. It could be something in your house or outside is smiling at you. If you are wondering what I am talking about, check out this web site: http://www.spontaneoussmiley.com/

Today, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine he sees all day. ~Quoted in P.S. I Love You, compiled by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

The Smiley Woman Who Would Not Leave Me Alone

Thanks go to Hometown America and Ada and John Marr for printing the newsletter. HTA underwrites all printing and web publication charges and Ada and John’s Zephyrhills Printing Zone (813-780-7545) handles all reproduction. Ada and John also provide printing services for the Social Committee and the Sunshine Committee.

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Dianne Brown

By the time you read this article, many of you will have eaten at, or at least heard about, Mallie Kyla's Cafe', in Dade City. This cafe' is the second restaurant owned and run by Larie Hensley. The first, opened in 1996, is in Brooksville, and has a far-reaching reputation for great food.

Mallie Kyla's is open for lunch only, and does not have a large dining room. It is important that you plan your arrival time, if possible, before or after, the local business customers file in. Specials for the day are written on a blackboard near the door. Great salads and sandwiches are menu staples, but the daily soup offerings and mouth-watering desserts are paramount in making this restaurant stand out. Two different home made soups are featured daily, and customers are invited to go on line to check what soups will be served that day in case you're looking for your favorite (web site listed below). Desserts are a little pricey ($3.95), but are large enough to share. Prices are in line with what we've come to expect from better lunch menus. $6.95 or $7.95 seems to be the going rate for a generous size salad, or sandwich or combination. After lunch you can browse for antiques without leaving the premise. Mallie Kyla's is located in the American Eagle Antique Mall.

My review may be on the shorter side this month, and Mallie Kyla's menu may not be very big, but don't let either one of these factors be a deterrent. This is a "great place" to go for lunch. You'll be glad you tried it!

Mallie Kyla's Cafe' located in the American Eagle Antique Mall 14232 7th Street, Dade City, 33523 www.malliekylas.com

Pasco Sheriff’s Office, Contact Numbers in Pasco County For Non-Emergency Calls in Dade City ………(352) 518-5000

Toll Free…………….(800) 843-2861 EMERGENCY ………… 911

Interested in a series of

Square Dancing Lessons?

For more info contact Ann Flowers

Have fun at our last Square

Dance?

Our Caller has agreed to give lessons here at The Highlands for $4 per person / per session, starting

August 6th at 7:00PM

If you are interested please sign up on the sheet hanging on the clubhouse bulletin board. 10-12 lessons are recommended to learn the essentials.

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Meet Your Highlands Family — PAT and BRUCE CAREY

Pat and Bruce moved into the Highlands on June 29, 2008. They live at 38327 Callaway Boulevard. Bruce is from Medford, New Jersey and Pat is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They lived most of their lives in New Jersey.

Both Pat and Bruce worked for the state of New Jersey. Bruce was a probation officer for the administrative office of the courts from which he retired after 25 years of service. Pat worked for the Department of Health as supervisor of aides under the caring treatment unit. She retired after 29 years of service.

Pat has three boys. Two of them live in New Mexico and one is in Arkansas. They have eight grandchildren.

Pat and Bruce share their home with two cats. Tiger is nineteen years old and Paisley is five years old.

Pat and Bruce dated for twenty years before they got married. Pat said that Bruce wouldn’t propose to her. They got married at a historic landmark in New Jersey. The minister that married them had spiked hair. They have been married for twelve years.

Bruce told Pat to write down 5 places she would like to visit after they were married and he would do the same. They both wrote down the same places. So far they have visited four of those places. They have traveled to thirteen foreign countries and have traveled across Canada. They are going to Alaska in July and after the first of the year they are going o Egypt. They still want to travel to Australia. They have visited two thirds of the United States.

Pat and Bruce have some beautiful paintings hanging on their walls, most of them painted by Bruce's mother. Bruce's interests are metal detecting (he belongs to a club in Ocala), computers, card games, biking, and kayaking. Pat's interests are many. She enjoys exercising, cards, line dancing, art classes, knitting, bridge, mah jongg, kayaking, biking, quilting, and she belongs to three book clubs. Pat is a member of the Highlands Social Committee. She also plays the Native American flute, psaltery, and hammered dulcimer. Bruce states that Pat is so busy that he has to keep up the house, inside and out, but enjoys doing both.

Barb Geiling

From the Highlands Resident Managers Judy & Larry Mack Office: 352-518-4607

Summertime at The Highlands is a lazy time of year with many of our residents traveling here and there. Most all of the activities continue, however, so please stop by the main Clubhouse and check out the bulletin board to sign up for upcoming events.

Thank you for helping with the Tools for School event that closed on June 26. Thirty-six children’s back-packs were donated by you. I, with the help of a few friends brought the number up to fifty. On Monday, June 28 volunteers gathered to fill the bags with school supplies donated by the other Hometown America, Providence communities in Florida. I want to thank everyone who helped with this project. Your generosity will bring smiles to fifty underprivileged children.

Larry and I will be on vacation beginning the 6th day of July. PLEASE REMEMBER, Your lease payment is due on the 1st day of each month. Please, don’t be late. I will need to post each resident account with the July payment before leaving on holiday. ALL HOMETOWN OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON JULY 5th TO OBSERVE THE INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY. You will find in our absence a flyer posted on our office doors with the contact person’s name and phone number in the event of a community emergency.

HAPPY HOLIDAY Judy

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Activ ity Update

Highland Lassies' Luncheon Women’s social group meets occasionally for lunch at area restaurants. Hostess changes with each outing. See bulletin board for details and schedule.

Mah Jongg Players meet in the clubhouse card room for games on: Sunday 2:00 PM (open & beginners) Monday 12:30 PM Wednesday 6:30 PM (open) Thursday 1:00 PM (open) Friday 2:00 PM (open) A mah jongg marathon is normally held on the first Monday of each month starting at 9:30 AM.

Poker Regular poker and Texas Hold ’em games every Wednesday at 6:30 PM in the clubhouse.

Al Rodier

Ping Pong/Table Tennis Tuesday & Thursday mornings at 10AM. All are invited to play at the clubhouse.

Perry Russo & Marty Flowers

Bunco Games are held the second Monday, third Tuesday, fourth Wednesday, and a Sunday toward the end of each month. Times and locations vary.

Jackie Davio or Pat Carey

Quilting Quilting Classes meet Mondays at 12:30PM and Wednesdays at 1:00PM. See bulletin board for training session announcements. Fee information and supply lists available.

Lorraine Davenport

Bible Study Women’s group meets 10AM ‘til noon on Tuesdays in Maureen Russo’s home.

Men’s group meets Tuesdays, 7-8 PM in the clubhouse library. Bill Hoff

Ceramics Using supplies in our craft room, ceramics instruction is provided every Tuesday from 11:30 until 1:30PM for $5 a session.

Chris Weegar

Yoga & Cardio Classes Held every Tuesday and Friday from 12-2:00 back-to-back. Thursdays are cardio only at 9:00. Classes are designed for all levels. Please join us! (Fee $5/day)

Linda Bostwick

Tennis We meet for tennis every Wednesday and Saturday morning at 8 AM. Everyone is invited. Gil Rousseau

Bingo Bingo is every Thursday at 7 PM. Doors open at 6:30. Cost is $5.00.

John Schaeffer

Singles Group Group normally meets several times during the month for social activities. Call Gail Tumelty for information and current month’s activities.

Yarn Crafters Meet on Wednesdays at 11:00 AM in the craft room to make pieces for charities. Come to enjoy the company and learn to knit or crochet.

Char Lanius

Lassies’ Cards Wednesday evenings at 6:30 the ladies get together to play cards. Come for the fun! Mary Marz

Euchre Tuesday nights at 7 PM in the Clubhouse card room. Please sign up beforehand if you want to play.

Lorraine Davenport

Cribbage Tournaments held every Tuesday at 2:00 in the craft room. $1 toward prizes. Mickey White

Bocci Ball Meets on Sunday evenings at 6PM for the summer. All are welcome to play.

Joe Salvaty

Walkers Meet to walk with friends every morning at 7AM, except in the hot summer months we start at 6:30AM.

Dianne Brown

Informal Water Aerobics Informal gathering of the ladies for water aerobics Monday thru Friday at 7:30 during warm weather months.

Char Lanius

Ladies Water Aerobics Except when cold weather (below 50) intrudes, water exercise classes for women meet on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:45AM. $1 per session.

Joan Rodier

Pegs & Jokers Meets every Saturday in the Clubhouse at 6:45 PM. New players are always welcome.

Sandy Hoff

Koffee Klatch An informal get together of neighbors for coffee in the clubhouse at 9:00 every Saturday that the main room isn’t in use. New residents are especially welcome.

Mariana Marz

Shuffleboard Co-ed Shuffleboard meets Thursday at 10:00 AM. All are welcome.

Scott Lyons

ROMEOS Men's social group meets periodically to dine out and visit local area attractions. See bulletin board for details of events. Host determined by event.

Pinochle Organized play on Mondays 7—9 PM.

Bob Svetovich

Line Dancing Weekly lessons on Friday mornings at 10AM. $3 per lesson.

Ann Flowers

Suspended until next fall

• High Notes and Foot Notes • Bird Watching • Horseshoes • Hot Dog Night

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Yoga and Cardio Classes

Michelle Wilson, our professional fitness instructor, leads yoga and cardio classes in the clubhouse on the following days and times:

Cost is $5.00 per day (includes both classes on Tuesdays and Fridays — A Bargain!)

Learn about ways to make your cardio workouts effective and efficient. Classes are designed for all levels. Routines target endurance, calorie burning and more. Equipment needed includes a mat for yoga and sneakers and light weights for the cardio classes. Feel free to attend any day. Lots of laughs.

Linda Bostwick

Singles Group

The Highlands Singles are keeping very busy eating out, attending various shows, having pot luck dinners, hiking, and enjoying game nights, etc. We welcome any single who wants to join in the activities and become a part of our group.

Gail Tumelty

Yarn Crafters

We meet once a week, 11:00 to 12:30 on Wednesdays in the craft room. Many of the pieces we create are given to charitable organizations. If you want to learn how to knit or crochet, there are experienced needle crafters present to teach you. Our yarn stock is currently very low, so any and all yarn donations are both needed and appreciated!

Jo Basile

Shuffleboard

Anyone interested in playing should meet at the shuffleboard courts on Thursday mornings at 10:00 AM. All are welcome, and no experience is necessary.

Scott Lyons

Tuesday

Thursday

Friday

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Cardio class

Cardio/Weight

Cardio class

12:00 - 1:00

9:00 - 10:00

12:00 - 1:00

Yoga

Yoga

1:00 - 2:00

1:00 - 2:00

MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY QUILTING CLASSES Classes have been suspended for July. The Monday quilters, in between their vacations, will continue to meet in the craft room to work on their various projects for the craft sale. In August the raffle quilt will be completed and will be raffled off at the craft show on October 23. The Wednesday quilters also will continue to meet and work together to complete their last class project, an extensive paper pieced wall hanging.

Lorraine Davenport, Instructor

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Bunco

There are currently four separate groups playing Bunco; three women’s groups and one co-ed. Each meets once a month. The women’s groups meet in player’s homes. The co-ed group plays in the clubhouse card room. The women’s games are held the second Monday at 7PM, the third Tuesday at 7PM, and the fourth Wednesday at 6:30PM of each month. The co-ed group meets on a Sunday toward the end of each month at 6:30PM. The cost of each session is $3.00, which is distributed as prize money.

Players are listed as regulars or substitutes. All the groups need subs from time to time and sometimes replacements. If you are interested in playing in any of the women’s games contact Jackie Davio. If you are interested in joining the co-ed group, contact Pat Carey.

Ping Pong / Table Tennis

We meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:00AM ‘til 12:00 noon every week in the clubhouse (dance floor). Play is open to anyone interested in Ping Pong. We welcome beginners as well as seasoned veterans, guys and gals, to this exciting and fun game. Everyone will get turns playing. We do NOT play by National Table Tennis Association Rules, but rather by House Rules (Perry and Marty’s simple rules).

Perry Russo or Marty Flowers

Ladies Bible Study

We meet Tuesday mornings at 10:00 AM. We come from all different spiritual backgrounds, which makes our time together so special! Each of us leaves our denomination’s views at the front door as we journey into the heart of God.

Come and grow with us as we study God’s word and experience the depth of his love for us. It will change your emotional chemistry. Remember, no books to buy or homework to do. Just come with an open heart and be blessed. We now have 20-25 people but there is room for you!!

Maureen Russo

Men’s Bible Study

Meets Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM in the Highlands Clubhouse library. The program is reading and sharing. We started with the Book of Proverbs. If you are interested or have any questions contact Bill Hoff.

YARD OF THE MONTH

Al and Joan Rodier are the recipients of this month's "Yard of the Month" award given by the Highlands of Scotland Yards. The Hometown America award sign was posted on Al and Joan's yard at 38414 Callaway Blvd on June 21st. As recipients of the award Al and Joan received a $25.00 bank gift card.

Bocce Ball

We meet on Sunday evenings at 6:00 PM for the summer. Everyone come on out and join us for some great fun. We play regularly throughout the year.

Joe Salvaty

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Mah Jongg Players

There is organized mah jongg play at the clubhouse several days a week. Most are open sessions, with play slower at some tables on Sunday to encourage beginners. Regular play is at 12:30 PM every Monday afternoon. Open sessions are held on Sundays at 2:00 PM, Wednesdays at 6:30 PM, Thursdays at 1:00 PM, and Fridays at 2:00 PM. If you are interested in learning to play mah jongg, come to one of the “open” sessions or contact any mah jongg player for referral to an instructor.

Mah jongg marathons are generally held the first Monday of the month starting at 9:30 AM. We play from 12-16 rounds, depending on the speed of play and time available, with a break midway for lunch. For those who want to order lunch, we generally find someone to pick up Chinese food. $5 per player is collected for the prize fund. All players are welcome.

Join us for weekly lessons in our Clubhouse

Fridays 10:15 to 11:45AM $3.00 per lesson

All are welcome, from 1st timers to experienced dancers. Casual lessons with lots of practice.

S-o-o-o-o much fun you won’t even know you’re exercising.

Contact Ann Flowers or Mary Ann Tuday for

additional information

Line Dancing With Arlene

Our Bingo players are so faithful that Bingo will continue through the summer. If you haven’t tried Bingo, this is the perfect time to start!

Bingo is every Thursday night at 7:00 PM. We are usually through by 9PM. Cards are only $5.00!

The Bingo Committee

COME JOIN US!!!!

Bingo

I called your house the other day and was told you were down at your favorite biker bar with some friends. I wasn’t sure where that was, but was told I wouldn’t have any trouble finding it. Sure enough, I drove just a couple of blocks and there it was . . .

There is nothing like the feel of the Sun on your face and the wind in your hair.....

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Ceramics Classes

Ceramics classes are held every Tuesday from 11:30 to 1:30PM. There is a $5 charge per session: $4 for the instructor, $1 to the kitty to keep supplies stocked. A large selection of glazes and acrylics is available in our craft room for student use and our own kiln is used to fire all pieces. A small selection of bisque pieces is available from which to choose, but for greater choice students are encouraged to obtain their own greenware or bisque pieces from local suppliers. Regular participants are to bring their own brushes and cleaning supplies, however first timers can borrow supplies to see if they like it enough to continue before they purchase their own supplies.

• Poker every Wednesday evening • Bridge games according to interest • Euchre games Tuesdays evenings • Pinochle on Monday nights

• Texas Hold’em on Wednesday evenings • Ladies Cards on Wednesday evenings • Pegs & Jokers on Saturday nights • Cribbage on Tuesday afternoons

All but Bridge have their times shown on the calendar. If you are interested in playing Bridge, contact Jackie Davio or Chris Weegar.

Highland Lassies meet in the Clubhouse on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM to enjoy a fun, easy-to-learn card game. All you need to bring are 12 quarters and your sense of humor. We usually play two or three games (4 quarters per game), which takes about two hours.

Mary Marz

Euchre

Euchre games are held every Tuesday at 7PM in the Card Room. A sign up sheet is posted weekly on the bulletin board. To ensure a seat, please do sign up ahead of time.

Lorraine Davenport

Pinochle

Interested in playing Pinochle? Come to the Clubhouse Monday nights at 7PM. You don’t need to know how to play, because we’ll be happy to teach you. Come and have some fun.

Bob or Dorothy Svetovich

Card Players

There are several opportunities to play cards regularly at the Highlands Clubhouse. They include:

Meet Your Neighbors

Would you like a chance to meet and visit with your neighbors over a free cup of coffee? Then come to one of our Saturday morning Koffee Klatches. We have coffee ready every Saturday at 9:00 AM when there isn’t a Community meeting or other conflict with the clubhouse. No agenda or speakers, just a chance for our community to come together.

Mariana & Don Marz

Chris Weegar

Cribbage Players

Come test your skill in our weekly Cribbage Tournament on Tuesday at 2:00 in the Clubhouse Craft Room. A dollar per player is collected for prize money.

Mickey White

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Name Tags

Residents of the Highlands at Scotland Yards who would like a name tag to wear to Highlands events can order them from:

Contributions for Causes

Meals on Wheels

Papers and bottles/cans can be brought to the East Pasco Meals on Wheels, 38145 15th Avenue, Zephyrhills (813) 782-7859. They have someone manning the collections from 7 - 11 am, but trailers are available for drop-offs 24 hours a day. Directions are 301 South to 15th Avenue, left on 15th, down two blocks to the facility. It's at the corner of 15th Avenue and 8th Street.

Habitat for Humanity Bring your used aluminum cans to Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran Church, 37015 Orange Valley Lane, Dade City (Corner of Fort King Road and Clinton). The Church recycles aluminum cans for HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. A recycling container stands next to the dumpster in the parking lot across the street from the church.

Gulfside Regional Hospice Contributions such as clothing, household goods, and furniture are accepted for their thrift shop just to the south of our main entrance across US 301. They are open for donations Monday thru Friday 9AM to 5PM, and Saturdays from 9AM to 4PM.

Resident Information for the Directory

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STREET ADDRESS:

Email Address: Telephone Number:

First Name—Resident #1 Date of Birth (mm/dd)

First Name—Resident #2 Date of Birth (mm/dd)

Wedding Anniversary

Special Occasion

If you are a NEW resident, have a change for the “RESIDENT DIRECTORY,” and/or want your special dates acknowledged in the newsletter, please complete the form above and place it in the newsletter box on the clubhouse bulletin board or email the information to [email protected].

Today’s Graphics 13634 U.S. Highway 98 Bypass

Dade City, Fl 33525

Library Donations We are proud of our library and welcome your donations. However, since space is limited we cannot accept the following items: Encyclopedias magazines older than 3 months text books reference books outdated travel or tour books appliance manuals

Thank you! Your cooperation is appreciated.

Library Committee

The cost per tag is $9.50 for a magnet back tag; $7.50 for a pin clasp tag, postage included.

When you place your order you’ll need provide the name(s) you want on the tag, the address where you want the tag(s) sent, and your phone number. Your tag(s) should be mailed to you in approximately 1 to 2 weeks.

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Pasco County Lawn Watering Restrictions as of February 22nd, 2010

Your potable water irrigation time of day is mornings from midnight to 8:00 a.m. and evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 11:59 p. m. on your designated potable water irrigation day. No potable water irrigation on Saturday or Sunday. Potable water irrigation days are as follows; based upon the LAST DIGIT of a home’s address:

Last # of address Can water lawn on

0 or 1 Monday 2 or 3 Tuesday 4 or 5 Wednesday 6 or 7 Thursday 8 or 9 Friday

Watering hours each day are Mornings - midnight — 4:00a.m. Evenings - 6:00p.m.-11:59p.m.

Trash Pickup and Recycling

Trash Pick-up: scheduled for Mondays and Thursdays. Christmas Day, New Years Day, and Thanksgiving Day are the only holidays when pickup isn’t scheduled. When there is no pickup, customers may put out double the amount of trash on the next scheduled pickup day.

Recycling (curbside Blue Bag program): Metal cans, #1 and #2 plastic and glass containers may be left in blue plastic bags at the curb on the first and third Fridays each month.

Newspapers: A recycling bin stands outside our clubhouse behind the kitchen. Newspapers only, please.

Yard refuse: Call Larry or Judy if you wish to have HTA staff pick up lawn refuse you’ve created during a yard clean-up. If you’ve had professionals clean-up your yard, they should remove the refuse as part of their service.

If you have any questions regarding this information, please call one of the following telephone numbers or visit the web pages listed below: Pasco County Southwest Florida Water Management District

(813) 996-7341 or (800) 368-2411 or (800) 848-0499 or 4498 Extension 8131, 8041, or 8145 www.pascocountyfl.net www.watermatters.org

Low volume micro-irrigation (i.e., drip irrigation, misters, soaker hoses) or hand watering (using a hose with a self-canceling or shut-off nozzle, or both) of trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetable gardens may be used on an as-needed basis without regard to the normally allowable watering days or times.

Watering activities allowed but under controlled conditions include: residential car washing, charity car washes, pressure washing by other than commercial businesses, aesthetic fountains and other water features.

Ticket Sales for Social Committee Sponsored Highlands Events

Unless stated otherwise on event flyers or newsletter ads, tickets for all Social Committee sponsored events are sold at the clubhouse on Thursday nights before bingo and before Community meetings which are held on the third Saturday of each month. Cash payment is preferred, but checks made out to the Community Treasurer, Anne LaFontaine, are acceptable. When tickets are sold, a ticket is required to participate in any part of the event.

All ticket sales are final. No refunds will be issued, however, we will assist with “resales” when feasible.

Submitting Items for Publication: As always, thanks are extended to those who contributed information for this month’s issue. All articles and updates should be sent to [email protected] or deposited in the box on the clubhouse bulletin board no later than the 20th of the month preceding publication. Every effort is made to include all submissions, but occasionally omissions will occur. Your understanding is appreciated. Please note that items submitted for the newsletter are subject to editing for spelling, grammar, brevity and propriety.

A complete write-up is posted on our bulletin board.

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• Notary Services — If you need your signature notarized or if you need any other services that require a notary, please give me a call.

Lucille Kraepel

• Massage - In the privacy of your home by a licensed professional. Medical, relaxation or target specific problem areas. A great gift! $40 for a one hour session. Call for an appointment. Days and evenings.

Denise Kozelsky (MA#37009)

• Computer Support - Just neighbors available to help Highlands residents with PC hardware, software, network and application problems or questions. No hardware repairs, but we may be able to help determine what type of a repair is probably needed. We can also help with software training. No cost but our time may be limited.

Paul & Chris Weegar

• Propane Portable Generators - Interested in backup electricity? GENERATORS PLUS by D.A. Roy Electric Inc., has what you need including 6500 watt generator units with electric start. Call Denis Roy for pricing and free home analysis.

• Nursing Services — I am a registered nurse with over 50 years experience in various fields of nursing and I’m in reasonably good health. I’ve been certified in CPR & ACLS for the past 10 years. I am willing to help out with nursing services whenever needed on an emergency basis or one time basis, no charge. If needed on a continuing basis there would be a charge. Juanita Byrd, RN

CLASSIFIEDS

• Transportation to and from the airport - We will deliver you to wherever. Call John or Barb Williams

• Dunn Rite Cleaning Service. Give Linda Dunn a call to help you get it done.

• Local Resident Does Handyman Work! Will do electrical, pressure washing, painting, yard work, phone jacks, cable jacks. No job too small. If you need it done, I can probably do it.

Ron Collins

**PLEASE NOTE: Drop off your classified ad in our Newsletter box in the clubhouse, or send us an e-mail message at [email protected], with the exact wording you would like. Please make sure to notify us when an item is sold. The sale is strictly between the seller and purchaser. (Due to lack of confidentiality online, refer to your directory for phone numbers)

2002 35’ Seabreeze LX Class A Motorhome — Ford Triton V10 engine; 2 slides; sleeps 6; new awnings; 33,750 miles, $32,000 OBO Norma Specht

Golf Clubs — Used full set; left-handed; Taylor made driver; Pro tour fit irons; includes accessories, bag and walking cart Norma Specht

Cross Country Ski Machine — NordicTrack Pro model. Adjustable tension, book rack, drink holder, instructional manual, etc. Make offer.

Sandy Traub

Technics SX PR307/K Digital Piano & Organ —

Multiple preset rhythms; disk drive to play disks; can compose music; complete library of music books from Readers Digest, plus other music, disks, etc. Must see to appreciate this beautiful instrument.

Barbara Williams

Dell Computer — 2 years old; Pentium P4; 2 GB; Windows XP; flat screen 20” LCD; speakers; Canon printer/copier; $400

June Morrill

Coins — All coins are in their original plastic cases and boxes. •QUARTER MINT PROOF SETS - 1999 thru 2008 (also includes dollar, half dollar, dime, nickel & penny.)

•QUARTERS - District of Columbia and US Territories •WESTWOOD NICKEL SET •PRESIDENT QUARTERS - 2007, 2008 and 2009.

Ken Davenport

FOR SALE

AVAILABLE TO SHARE

• Walker, cane VanWierens • Crutches, walker Bayes

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July

Walkers meet every morning

at 6:30

Dianne Brown

Monday thru Fri-day - Informal

gathering for wa-ter aerobics 7:30

AM Char Lanius

1 Trash Pickup Cardio 9AM Ping Pong 10AM Shuffleboard 10AM

Mah Jongg 1PM (open) Bingo 7PM

2 Bluebag Pickup Water Aerobics 8:45 Line Dancing 10AM Cardio Class 12PM Yoga 1PM Ma Jongg (open) 2PM

3 Tennis 8AM Koffee Klatch 9AM Pegs & Jokers 6:45

4 Mah Jongg (open) 2PM Independence Day Celebra-

tion Bocci Ball 6PM

5 Trash Pickup Water Aerobics 8:45

Mah Jongg Tournament 9:30 Quilt class 12:30 Pinochle 7PM

6 Ping Pong 10AM Bible Study 10AM

Cardio Class 12PM Yoga 1PM Cribbage 2PM

Bible Study 7PM Euchre 7PM

7 Tennis 8AM

Water Aerobics 8:45 Yarn crafters 11AM Quilt class 1PM

Mah Jongg (open)6:30 Lassies Cards 6:30

Poker 6:30 Texas Hold’em 6:30



9 Water Aerobics 8:45 Line Dancing 10AM Cardio Class 12PM Yoga 1PM Ma Jongg (open) 2PM


11 Mah Jongg (open) 2PM Bocci Ball 6PM


Mah Jongg 12:30 Quilt class 12:30

Pinochle 7PM Bunco 7PM

13 Ping Pong 10AM Bible Study 10AM



14 Tennis 8AM






16 Bluebag Pickup Water Aerobics 8:45 Line Dancing 10AM Cardio Class 12PM Yoga 1PM Ma Jongg (open) 2PM

17 Tennis 8AM

Community Business

Meeting 9AM Pegs & Jokers 6:45



Mah Jongg 12:30 Quilt class 12:30 Pinochle 7PM

20 Ping Pong 10AM Bible Study 10AM Ceramics 11:30


Bible Study 7PM Euchre 7PM Bunco 7PM

21 Tennis 8AM


Social Committee Meeting 3PM





23 Water Aerobics 8:45 Horseshoes 10AM Line Dancing 10AM Cardio Class 12PM Yoga 1PM Ma Jongg (open) 2PM




Mah Jongg 12:30 Quilt class 12:30 Pinochle 7PM

27 Ping Pong 10AM Bible Study 10AM Ceramics 11:30



29 Tennis 8AM

Water Aerobics 8:45 Yarn crafters 11AM

Quilt class 1PM


Poker 6:30 Texas Hold’em 6:30 Bunco 6:30



31 Water Aerobics 8:45 Horseshoes 10AM Line Dancing 10AM Cardio Class 12PM Yoga 1PM Ma Jongg (open) 2PM

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