South Tampa's Best

55+ Adult Community

6220 South Dale Mabry, Tampa 33611

6220 S. Dale Mabry – Tampa, FL 33611

813-839-2812

Email us at:

WinwardLakes@SteinerCommunities.com

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www.SteinerCommunities.com

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COMMUNITY AMENITIES INCLUDE

Gated Entrance

Two fish-stocked lakes

Heated swimming pool

Clubhouse and community room

Fitness Center

Game room

Community dinners, parties

Holiday celebrations, trips and more

A perfect retirement community in the right

place

Located 1.4 miles from

MacDill Air Force Base

FEBRUARY 2015

NEWSLETTER

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY, GROUNDHOG DAY AND ALL THE OTHER HOLIDAYS THAT HAPPEN

THIS MONTH! We have lost wonderful residents again in 2014, and it goes without saying they will be missed. We hope you had a very pleasant January and that your February is even better. Valentine’s Day is a major holiday in the U.S. and a million dollar occasion for many businesses. We also have Presidents’ Day, Groundhog Day, Ash Wednesday, and not a holiday but a big day . .. Super Bowl Sunday. So we want you to enjoy all that you can. And don’t forget the Strawberry Festival (YUM!!). We understand some residents are having problems with the gates, and we are really sorry for this. Please remember, if your card is not working, go to the gate tele-pad and call yourself and then press 9 on your cell phone. If you don’t have your cell phone number in the gate, this won’t work for you. But if you call your neighbor and tell them you’re having problems, I’m sure they will let you in. I’m working on getting a dumpster for March . . . I’ll keep you informed as to when this will happen. NEW, NEW, NEW – Winward Lakes has its own television channel now! If you have a cable box, it’s Channel 949: if you don’t have a cable box, it’s Channel 98. The Winward Lakes Channel will alert you to things like the water being turned off or other emergencies. So you can check the channel for information when there is a problem. Bud and Ginger Marion.

NEW HOMES MEANS NEW DEALS

AT WINWARD LAKES?

We have new homes entering the community and we are ready to make deals on them . . . so, if you have been thinking of trading in your home, stop in and see us at the office. Or if you have a friend what is looking, send them in and you will receive a bonus if a new home is purchased. Brand New Homes 6206 Compass 3719 Spinnaker Dr. 3729 Yardarm Dr. AND MORE TO COME! Pre-Loved Homes 6207 Starboard 3723 Yardarm Dr. 3712 Anchor Dr. 3716 Spinnaker Dr. PLUS . . . MORE NEW HOMES COMING IN AFTER THE FIRST OF THE YEAR!!

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PICK YOUR NEIGHBOR!! Please call the office for

information .… 813-839-2812

WELCOME HOME . . . CONNIE TILLIS

Pisces, you are always very generous, but this month more so. Your financial intuition is very sharp. This year could bring a personal pleasure peak, as well as financial windfalls and opportunities. You are motivated to make things happen and achieve personal goals, and you don’t suffer fools lightly. Love opportunities are also seeking you out. A current love is going way out of his or her way to please you. You are having life on your terms now – financially, in your career, and in love.

Aquarius, last month you entered a time of personal pleasure peaks and having things your way. This is a time for exploring the pleasures of the body and for personal pampering. It is also a good time for getting your body and your image in shape. Your spouse, partner or current love is

very devoted – putting your interests ahead of his or her own. Partners, friends, your spouse and siblings seem very supportive. Enjoy!

"I have found that to love and be loved is the most empowering and exhilarating of all human emotions." — Jane Goodall

Presidents' Day is intended to honor all the American presidents, but most significantly George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Their birthdays were celebrated separately until 1968 when Congress created a uniform system of federal Monday holidays and shifted three existing holidays (including Washington's Birthday) to Mondays. The law took effect in 1971, and as a result, Washington's Birthday holiday was changed to the third Monday in February and renamed Presidents’ Day.

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS WEEK February 9 – 15

International Random Acts of Kindness Week is February 9-15, 2015. Take this week to step out of your normal routine or comfort zone and attempt a new random act of kindness each day of the celebratory week. Here are some ideas . . . � Just smile at one extra person. � Eat lunch with someone new. � Say “I love you” to someone special or give them a hug. � Donate unwanted or unused items to a shelter, non-profit or

animal shelter. � Buy someone’s groceries or offer to pay for someone’s

purchases when standing in line at the grocery store. � Leave the “really good parking place right up front” open for

an expectant mother, person with special needs, or just anyone who will enjoy a good parking space.

THOUGHTS ABOUT KINDNESS . . .

• If you haven't any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble. ~Bob Hope

• What this world needs is a new kind of army — the army of the kind. ~Cleveland Amory

• Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not. ~Samuel Johnson

Patricia Peters 2/1 Gerald (Gary) Chapin 2/15

Hazel Chapman 2/2 Andrew Mancil 2/15

B. Shannon Fowler 2/3 Christine Diaz 2/16

Elizabeth Scott 2/3 Dianne Roy 2/23

Harold VanHoose 2/3 James McDonough 2/24

Suzanne Whelehan 2/6 David Beck 2/25

Francis Rapp 2/8 Kenneth Scott 2/25

Gary Marsh 2/9 Linda Ray 2/26

Bernice Arason 2/10 Buff Hart 2/27

Frank Robbins 2/10 Clotilda Pugliese 2/27

Melissa Selph 2/12 Corinne Hallwachs 2/28

Kathleen Whitehouse 2/12 G. (Jim) Wadsworth 2/28

Clyde Riley 2/13

INTERESTING PLACES TO SPEND VALENTINE’S DAY . . . KNIGHT PARADE – Ybor City The Krewe of Saint Yago will be hosting its annual Knight Parade in Ybor City with tons of floats, beads, entertainment and more. A night of fun along Ybor's famous 7th Ave. Total Eclipse of the Heart at MOSI Museum Guests will enjoy a light meal prepared by renowned Chef Rene Marquis while underneath the stars in the Saunders planetarium. Gaze at the changing sky of destinations like Paris, Buenos Aires, and Fiji. Feb 13th at 5:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. Feb 14th at 5:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. Wild At Heart at Lowry Park Zoo Bring your date to a romantic night at the zoo. It will be a night with entertainment and a romantic dinner and a lighthearted look at love in the animal kingdom. Guests are welcomed with champagne and up-close animal encounters, keeper talks and a romantic dinner. The event is open bar. The event will last approximately 3 hours. VALENTINE’S DAY DINING SPECIALS Columbia Restaurant – Ybor City Brio Tuscan Grille – International Mall, Tampa 717 South – Tampa Go to www.opentable.com for more information. OR . .. TRY ONE OF THESE TAMPA DINING FAVORITES Vino E Pasta – Gandy Boulevard Café Eurpoean – S. Hyde Park Avenue Miguel’s Mexican Seafood & Grill – W Kennedy Boulevard Carmine’s – Ybor City Byblos Café – S. MacDill Avenue

GROUNDHOG DAY, FEBRUARY 2ND , is the day the Groundhog - Punsutawaney Phil – comes out of his burrow on Gobbler’s Knob after a long winter sleep to look for his

shadow. If he sees it, he regards it as an omen of six more weeks of bad weather and returns to his hole. If the day is cloudy and shadow-less, he takes it as a sign of spring and stays above ground. The celebration of Groundhog Day began with the Germans who settled in Pennsylvania. They brought with them the legend of Candlemas Day, which states "For as the sun shines on Candlemas day, so far will the snow swirl in May...". Punxsutawney held its first Groundhog Day in the 1800's.

Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. The event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating black history. The 2015 Black History Month theme is "A Century of Black Life, History and Culture."

HAPPENING IN TAMPA BAY IN FEBRUARY Florida State Fair 2/5/2015 - 2/16/2015 4800 U.S. Highway 301 North, Tampa, FL 33610: 813-621-7821 The Florida State Fair is the first state fair of the year. Agriculture exhibits with over 6,000 animals: white knuckle or family friendly rides or on one of the largest midways in the United States. Traditional fair foods and the latest concoctions! http://www.floridastatefair.com February 6, 2015 Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park 6:30-9 00 p.m. A movies on the lawn night that is like no other. Enjoy Watoto's newest documentary "The Watoto Story,” a film that depicts the journey of faith one missionary family took 20 years ago to start an orphan care ministry in war-torn Uganda, Africa despite warnings to flee for their lives that is changing the lives of over 18,000 children and thousands of vulnerable women. Enjoy hot coco & the finest food offerings of our Tampa Bay Food Trucks. February 14, 2015 Noon- 6:00 p.m. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 601 N. Ashley Drive A great day of beer sippin', bourbon tastin', music listenin', cigar smokin', and barbeque eatin'. Your admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy an all-you-care-to-taste sampling of beer and bourbon. Some of the best barbeque vendors are on-site if you get hungry: seminars in the tasting theater and LIVE music .Portion of the proceeds benefit Spirit of Hope Children's Foundation.

The 2015 Daytona 500, the 57th running of the event, will be held on February 22, 2015, at Daytona

International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. Contested over 200 laps on the 2.5 miles (4.0 km) asphalt tri-oval, it will be the

first race of the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season.

The inaugural Daytona 500 was run in 1959. Many regard the Daytona 500 as the most prestigious race on the NASCAR calendar, as it carries the largest purse. The race is known as the "Super Bowl of Stock Car Racing" and the "Great American Race." The Daytona 500 is a restrictor plate race, meaning that a device is installed in the intake of the automobiles’ engines, restricting top performance to ensure fair competition and safety. The very first Daytona 500 was won by Lee Petty, racing patriarch and legend. Perry defeated Johnny Beauchamp in an unusual manner - after the race was over, Beauchamp was initially awarded the win, but the call was reversed after several days of poring over the finish line photographs. Perry was declared the victor three days later. DRIVERS TALK ABOUT RACING . . . � "The winner ain't the one with the fastest car; it's the one who

refuses to lose." Dale Earnhardt "

� Driving a race car is like dancing with a chainsaw." – Cale Yarborough

� “The best way to make a small fortune in racing is to start with a big one.” - Junior Johnson

Super Bowl XLIX – February 1, 2015, at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Kickoff is 6:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast by NBC. SUPER BOWL TRIVIA QUESTIONS 1. Jim Harbaugh isn’t just a coach and former quarterback. He’s

also an actor. What sitcom did he guest star on, as himself? a. “Ellen” b. “Saved By The Bell” c. “Cybill” d. “The Nanny”

2. The 49ers hold the record for most Super Bowl wins without a loss with five. Which franchise holds the record with six wins? a. Dallas Cowboys b. Pittsburgh Steelers c. Green Bay Packers d. New England Patriots

3. When the Ravens won the 2000 Super Bowl, Ray Lewis became only the second linebacker to be named MVP of the game. Who was the first? a. Ted Hendricks (played for Colts, Packers and Raiders) b. Mike Singletary (Bears) c. Jack Lambert (Steelers) d. Chuck Howley (Bears, Cowboys)

4. Joe Flacco is the second University of Delaware quarterback to play in the Super Bowl following Rich Gannon, who lost with the Raiders in 2002. Which current NFL coach was the offensive coordinator? a. Rob Chudzinski b. Marc Trestman c. Doug Marrone d. Dennis Allen

Answers: 1=b. 2=b. 3=d. 4=b A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE ON FOOTBALL The reason women don't play football is because eleven of them would never wear the same outfit in public. ~Phyllis Diller

FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN HEART MONTH – KEEP YOUR HEART HEALTHY AND STRONG Cardiovascular disease (CVD) – including heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure – is the number 1 killer of women and men in the United States. It is a leading cause of disability, preventing Americans from working and enjoying family activities. CVD costs the United States over $300 billion each year, including the cost of health care services, medications, and lost productivity

Plan for Prevention Try out these strategies for better heart health. You'll be surprised how many of them can become lifelong habits!

� Get a checkup at least once a year, even if you feel

healthy. � Monitor your blood pressure. � Get your cholesterol checked . � Eat a healthy diet. � Maintain a healthy weight. � Exercise regularly. � Don't smoke. � Limit alcohol use. � Manage your diabetes. � Take your medicine. “It may be possible to incorporate laugher into daily activities, just as is done with other heart-healthy activities, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator. The recommendation for a healthy heart may one day be exercise, eat right and laugh a few times a day.” Michael Miller, MD, F.A.C.C., Center for Preventive Cardiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center

TOTALLY USELESS FACTS . . . 1. After publishing his famous

dictionary, Noah Webster rewrote the bible, replacing all the words he considered were “naughty”.

2. The original title of the musical “Hello Dolly!” was “Dolly: A Damned Exasperating Woman.”

3. The groundhog is only accurate in predicting the weather 28% of the time.

4. According to old historical opinion, Valentine’s Day is a good day to prepare eels for the purposes of magic. It was once believed that eating an eel’s heart would give sight of the future.

5. By the time you’re 70 you will have lost half your taste buds. 6. Ohio is listed as the 17th state in the U.S., but technically it

is number 47. Until August 7, 1953, congress forgot to vote on a resolution to admit Ohio to the Union.

7. The state with the longest coastline in the US is Michigan. 8. Average wait in the waiting room of a doctor’s office: 20

minutes. 9. The world’s first coffee shop opened in 1554 in

Constantinople. But it wasn’t until 1683 when coffee was served with milk, sugar, and a strainer was used to separate the grounds from the beverage.

10. The first man to sail solo around the world was Joshua Slocum, who couldn’t swim.

11. The largest city in the United States with a one syllable name is Flint, Michigan.

12. The palm is not a tree . . . it is a member of the grass family. 13. In-grown toenails are heredity.

FLORIDA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL February 26 to March 8, 2015 The Florida Strawberry Festival is one of the best Festivals in the nation and ranks among the Top 40 Fairs in North America. Regular Hours Gates open at 10:00 a.m. daily and close at 10 p.m.

Midway Hours Midway opens at 12:00 noon on Thursday, February 26, Tuesday, March 3, Wednesday, March 4, Thursday March 5 and Friday, March 6. Midway opens at 10:00 a.m. on weekends and on Monday, March 2.

Tickets Available at Publix January 29 to March 8 Discount Gate Admission Price Adults (ages 13+): $8 Children (ages 6-12): $4 Children (ages 5 and under): FREE The 2015 cookbook – “80 Years of Recipes” – is now available!

Inside you’ll find the recipes of our Neighborhood Village winners, former Strawberry Queens, volunteers and friends of the Festival. You can get yours today at the Festival’s Administrative Office for only $10. They will also be available for purchase in the Neighborhood Village during the 2015 Festival.

VALENTINE’S DAY THOUGHTS ABOUT

LOVE . . . “Love is a promise, love is a souvenir, once given never forgotten, never let it disappear.” John Lennon “Love is all you need.” Paul McCartney

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THERE’S STILL TIME TO GET IN ON THE FUN ON THE WASHINGTON, D.C. TRIP. CONTACT ANNETTE WADSWORTH AT 813-789-7581

~ February 2015 ~

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Super Bowl

2 Garbage Pickup

Groundhog Day

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7:00 p.m. sharp!

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5 Garbage Pickup Coffee/Donuts

9:30 a.m. Bingo 10:30 a.m.

Florida State Fair

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9 Garbage Pickup

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7:00 p.m. sharp!

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12 Garbage Pickup Coffee/Donuts

9:30 a.m. Bingo 10:30 a.m.

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Valentine’s Day

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16 Garbage Pickup

Presidents’ Day

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7:00 p.m. sharp!

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19 Garbage Pickup Coffee/Donuts

9:30 a.m. Bingo 10:30 a.m.

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23 Garbage Pickup

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7:00 p.m. sharp!

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26 Garbage Pickup Coffee/Donuts

9:30 a.m. Bingo 10:30 a.m.

Strawberry Festival

(Thru March 8th)

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