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Thank you to those who sent me cards and their prayers during my recent illness. ---Robert Scarsella To our friends and neighbors: We want to thank you for your prayers, your help and get well wishes, during Bob’s recovery from surgery. I am on the road to recovery, but it will take some time and patience to get back to normal. Again, thank you for your kind thoughts. –Bob and Carol Musgnug
We would like to thank all of you who called, sent sympathy cards, gave special hugs and words of heartfelt sympathy for the passing of Phil’s brother Roger, who battled two kinds of cancer. Last year Roger spent January with his son in California; February with his sisters in Ocala and the month of March with us here in Golden Ponds. He said he never laughed so much as when he was here. He joined in with the crowd and loved every minute of it. He even had a couple of dates (not mentioning any names.) Golden Ponds is filled with great spirit in good times and sad times. God is good and so is Golden Ponds! May it always be that way. –Fran & Phil Morneault
I would like to thank all who participated in the Golden Ponds elections and wish the best to our newly elected Board and Trustees. Again, I mention, for the good of our Golden Ponds community that they need our support. Some are snow birds and I am sure with our technologies of computers, video cams, cell phones and the use of faxes, that we will survive. We know there are folks that do not think this will work and are being very negative before they even give these people a chance. I hope everyone will help in what ever capacity that they may be able to, and remember, we are all Golden Ponders and we should be helping and supporting our Board and the Trustee’s. I understand that with all of our sports, and activities that people are involved in, they sometime need updating with equipment and other money items. The HOA works on a rather small budget and we really need to prioritize on where money is spent. I hope that the Board and the Trustees make responsible decisions that affect the majority of our residents. -----Neal Plante
I want to congratulate the outgoing HOA Board Members for all the hard work and accomplishments during their tenure. I also want to thank those who voted for me to be a trustee for the next two years. I feel the new Board members will strive to keep Golden Ponds one of the best parks in the state. Respectfully, Bob Barr
SAINT PATRICK’S DAY DANCE March 13, 2010: Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner at 5:00 P.M. If you would like you can stay for the dance after dinner at 7PM to 11 PM. Music will be Provided by Happy Days Again DJ – Frank Just the dinner will cost $ 6.00 Dinner & Dance will be $12.00 Dance only will be $ 6.50 Tickets on sale 9 to 12 March 1 & 2 and on March 6 Coffee Plus
HATS FOR THE TROOPS Your response to my invitation to join me in knitting/crocheting Hats for Troops was very successful. Nineteen people signed up and are presently working on this worthy project. If anyone who does not knit or crochet feels like they would like to participate in a meaningful way, you can do so by furnishing yarn or making donations to purchase yarn for those who are knitting or crocheting. If you would like information on how to do this contact Noella Boudreau at 595-3401. The next progress meeting will be held at the South Clubhouse on March 18, 2010. I look forward to meeting you again at this time. Meeting time: 2:00 PM -- Noella NOV. 11, 12, 13 DATES REQUESTED FOR THE 2010 FLEA MARKET AND BAZAAR South Clubhouse will be needed from Sat. November 6 following Coffee Plus, through Sun. November 14 for setup & break-down. We will need many volunteers to make this undertaking a success; so please try to give us some of your time. If you were a Chairman of one of the Bazaar tables, please contact. We will try to get in touch with you. To date we have taken in $572.00 - $133.00 in checks – which have been turned over to the Treasurer. $400.00 will be turned over to our new Treasurer when she takes office. --- Len & Flo Lucian
The 2010 HOSPICE COMMITTEE would like to thank everyone for making this years fund raiser a success. With the help of the entire community we were able to raise $3,541.00 to send to Treasure Coast Hospice. A special thanks goes out to Danna Teal and her bake sale committee for bringing in $846.25 and to all who helped in setup, cleanup, serving, preparing the lunch and going out to obtain donations for the auction. Also to those who put in a personal touch with their hand-crafted donations. With this kind of support ,we the committee, are looking forward to 2011. Frank & Sue Genevick, Jim & Deb Kekewich Golden Ponds, you should be proud! Once again, many thanks for your generous donations of baked goods and monetary gifts to the Hospice Bake Sale. An awesome amount of $846.25 was raised to donate to Treasure Coast Hospice. Also many thanks to all the volunteers who made phone calls, wrapped, priced and sold baked goods. Your hard work is appreciated and mad this bake sale a success. --- Dana Teal
The following is a paid- Classified Ad Wanted: I collect Indianhead pennies & old coins; ink pens & ink bottles; old toys; pipes; tins; whiskey flasks & old bottles; post cards (before 1910) Pocket knives; tools; artifacts; scouting, fishing, hunting & Baseball items; Pottery, Stoneware, Iron Cookware; radios; costume jewely, hat pins, pocket watches, rings, men’s cufflinks & tie tacks; Military, Masonic, American Legion, Elks, Moose, VFW patches, pin & medals; marbles; toy soldiers & comic books. CASH PAID Contact: John Dougherty 1792 Walden Pond Dr., or call 772-460-7920
EDITOR/PUBLISHERS NOTE:
I endeavor to keep all the activities dates and times accurate on our monthly calendars. Due to the seasonal activities and other deletions and additions it is very difficult to stay accurate. It would be very helpful if "those in the know" would advise me when there are changes. Please note that I know there are some things shown on this calendar that will be dropped from the April calendar such as Darts. I also need to know what card games are being played when. Such as Cribbage? Pokeno? Also are we still playing MahJongg and doing Crafts? And more. Also: Those who send articles or other information to me via the computer … PLEASE don’t type in color and don’t use caps and underlining of whole paragraphs. I use 12 pt. Ariel font in the ATP, so if you send it that way it would be helpful, but not imperative, as I can change it. If you include colored illustrations they will Xerox too dark. Either use line-drawing clip art or revert to black & white on your editing program, if you know how. Again, I thank all of you who are so cooperative in getting material to me by the 20th. --- "Sam" LeGree
NEW PICTURE DIRECTORY LifeTouch Studio will be here January 4 - 8 to take pictures for the 2011 directory Plan to be part of this event. The greater the participation, the more activity pages we will be allowed. There is no charge to have picture taken. Participants will receive a FREE directory.
BILLIARDS/POOL: Eddie Lamoureux, playing in his first Golden Ponds billiards tournament, went undefeated in the double-elimination 9-BALL TOURNAMENT. Eddie beat defending champion Joe Cashin to win the tournament. Joe finished second, John Ward finished third and Jim Dobbins finished fourth. The 8-BALL TOURNAMENT is now under way. SOFTBALL: Golden Ponds is in first place with a record of eight wins and three losses as we enter the last week of February. This is despite losing a lot of players to injuries. -- Harvey Vruggink
Golden Ponds Softball January 50/50 Winners: Jan. 8 Beth Forrester Larry Douglas 29 Barbara Dalious NOTE: Due to lack of participation, Pickleball is Cancelled. – Gary Bejin
COP-NHW Most Golden Ponds residents remember
the good old days when it was relaxing and a pleasure to load the family in the
car and just drive to the beach, maybe to a picnic, shopping and enjoy the
scenery. Today it's a whole new experience. As most of you who have driven on US
1 or I-95 or wherever in G.P. has two lane roads to get around; be it walking, Golf Carting, Vehicles, bicycles, or trucks which at times can be quite hairy. We do have stop signs and a speed limit of 15 mph. We also have garbage pickups, Recycling yard waste, UPS deliveries, outside contractors, etc. You are wondering what this is leading to? We must become alert, careful, and yield when moving around the road in G.P. Heedless people have the most accidents. Bicycles should have flashlights of safety red lights, especially at night. Walkers should carry flash lights or safety lights that can be pinned on your clothing, when walking in the dark of night.
We sincerely hope it doesn't take a bad ---Bob Barr NHW Bob Fleck COP
A WISH FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY
May there always be work for your hands to do; May the sun always shine on your windowpane;
Thanks to all the people that came to the NHW meeting last month. For those that missed it be informed that the presentation given by Deputy Leroy Davis was very informative and well received by those in attendance. We had a very informal discussion with many people in the audience contributing personal information. This is the type of meeting we hope to have in the future. After six years of hauling the aluminum cans to be recycled Ken Cooper and Larry Durocher have decided it might be time to have some one else step forward and do this job. We truly thank them for their dedication to this task. We would hope that some one will step forward and lend a hand. Bob Barr and Ralph Carabin will do this for the remainder of the season . May through October is the months we need some one with a pick-up or small trailer If you can do this please contact B Barr, Ralph Carabin or Barbara McCallister, Thank you. Unless some thing changes as of now we will NOT HAVE A NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MEETING IN THE MONTH OF MARCH If some one has a suggestion for a speaker or whatever please let us know. We will resume on Wednesday April 14 at 7:00 PM The speaker will cover the subjects on Federal Benefits for Veterans .As always these meeting are open to everyone in the Park. --Bob Barr , Barbara McCallister ,Ralph Carabin NHW NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
1 Connie Juliano 2 John Spring, Buford Turley 3 Alana Aagesen, Arlene Applebee Sandy Foley 4 Irene Payne, Linda Merrill 5 Lori Gregory, Jean Christie 6 Eloise Hufcut 8 Grace Hamlett 9 Phillip Miller 10 Terry Lutz, Betty Jones, Barb Malvasio 11 Wayne Chapman , Noreen Church 13 John Malvasio 14 Vera Thompson 15 Lil Blumenstock 16 Jane Levins, George Greer 17 Patricia McCrystal, 18 Danna Teal, Roxanna Ward 19 Gene Naimo, 20 Debbie Caudill 22 Ginni Jordan 24 Angie Turner 27 Janet Burt, Marion Durbin, Sam Mullins 28 Theresa Joncas, Marie Lott 29 Rick Racine 31 Sam Case, Hobert Davis
3/01/47 John & Eleanor Ward 3/02/57 Ken and Trudy Fansolato 3/04/61 Fred & Marge Bringe 3/05/80 Joe & Sam LeGree 3/10/51 Bob & Klare Van Dusen 3/22/58 John & Jean House 3/23/56 Burton & Sharon Lutz 3/26/66 Clare & Eloise Hufcut
FAVORITE QUOTE: "In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm; and three or more is a Congress."
---John Adams
Roberta Scarsella
Gary Loveys and Viann Whiteway, 1852 Bar Harbor Drive. They are from Kingston, Ont. and will be renting their home until it is time for them to winter in Florida. We are all betting it won’t be long! You must remember to STOP at all STOP Signs. I have been told that many of the bicycles and golf carts are not stopping and you are an accident waiting to happen! Remember to carry those lights before daylight and after dark! I had a recent meeting with Waste Pro, our garbage carrier. There is a little difference in our bulk pick up. Like I have told you before, porcelain cannot be picked up with the garbage. Now, they have another category. It is called white goods. White Goods are washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, hot water heaters. You must call Waste Pro (595-9390) and they will pick the items up – at curb side within twenty four (24) hours. Furniture is still handled the same way – the garbage man should pick it up. Because they may not be able to come on Saturday morning to pick up, please do not put the items out until Monday – after the weekend – if your replacement is done on a Friday. You must renew your CHANGE OF ADDRESS with the Post Office every six months! Golf Cart Owners/Drivers – You still must be at least 16 years of age to drive a golf cart. Also, there are still a few that are driving your golf carts on the grass, leaving tracks. When you leave the clubhouse area and use the sidewalk by my mailbox, please stay on the sidewalk or road. You are driving over the bushes and sprinkler heads. Please park in the proper place. Do not park where it says GOLDEN PONDS GOLF CART PARKING ONLY. That is for employee parking. Thanks Dog Owners – Please do not tie up your dogs outside of your home. Also, there is a 6’ limit of leashes in the county. PLEASE READ THE RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING PETS. If you need a copy because you cannot find yours, please ask me. ICE USERS are still leaving the scoop in the ice and not in the proper spot. If you do not understand this, please ask and I will be happy to instruct you – before the Health Department discovers this and closes the ice maker. Ice is for the residents to use and also for HOA functions but not to replace your refrigerator. Please be considerate. Do not leave the scoop in the ice! Also, the ice maker is not a cooler for your wine or otherwise. Do you have an S.O.S. sticker on your door? If so, you can remove it as that program is no longer in existence. I have noticed a few cars in the clubhouse parking lot overnight. Each home has parking for two (2) vehicles. This means, you do not park your car or your company’s cars in the clubhouse parking lot. This only adds to confusion when there is an activity. Please check your mailboxes and mailbox posts. There are some that need painting badly. Remember, we supply the paint – you supply the labor. Better yet –purchase a new mailbox from Golden Ponds. Unfortunately, with the new order came higher prices. Mailboxes are now $30.00 installed. Paint is available from the Maintenance Dept. Monday-Friday 7 – 12 a.m. Also, walk all the way around your house. Some skirting is in need of power washing or painting. There are some driveways that are black from mildew. These must be kept clean. There are more and more times that we need more golf cart parking. OVERFLOW GOLF CART PARKING is on the south side of the boccie courts. Pull straight in towards the boccie courts. Please do not park on the grass on the island, as you are hitting the sprinkler heads. When you are in the latest golf cart parking area, please do not exit by driving over the grass. You are leaving a tracking mess! Thanks for your understanding. I want to congratulate the incoming HOA Board of Directors for winning the election and thank the past Board of Directors for their hard work. For those that were not elected, don’t give up the ship! Consider running again in the future. New people bring new interests. Everyone volunteering to run is appreciated by one and all. All who are hosting activities in the south clubhouse – the fire marshal has visited us and advised us that nothing should be placed in front of the south EXIT door and the east doors. There are mats in front of the east doors indicating where nothing should be placed within that area. In front of the south door of the south clubhouse, nothing should be placed closer than 5’ or within that area of the mat in front of the door. When you decide who is doing your weed whacking and trimming in your absence, be sure to tell them it will be a complete job – trimming of bushes, etc. Just because you cut the bushes way back, they still grow in your absence. Also, if there are any drain boxes on your leased land, be sure to tell them to keep them weed whacked around to keep the drainage working. I really don’t want to baby sit your yard in your absence. If you are leaving an item in the R.V. Storage area, be sure to make arrangements with the person doing your home to do that area also. I found I was constantly reminding someone about doing the R.V. section last year. Unfortunately when we have had residents passing away, no one seems to know who is on the title, etc. If you would like me to make a copy of your title(s) for your file in my office, I would be happy to do it. Also, keep those Resident Information Sheets updated with emergency telephone numbers, who has your keys, etc. Another reminder – if you have a contractor do work on your home that requires a permit, I need the following: A copy of the Permit, A copy of the Contractor’s license with St. Lucie County, A copy of the Contactor’s insurance. When the work is complete, I need to make a copy of the Finalized Permit. This is for everyone’s protection. Thank you to the grandparents that come to the pool with your guests. --- Helen Cope
Joe
and Nancy Monteleone for the loss of Joe's daughter.
Christmas at Golden Ponds
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Veteran's Day Celebration Pictures Pictures courtesy of Karen and Neal Click on pictures to enlarge.
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