2012-09_Lake_Hammock_Village_Newsletter

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Lake Hammock Village

Homeowners Association

Board of Directors 2012

Officers and Directors

President: David Lennox 2012*

Vice Pres.: Richard Gould 2012*

Secretary: Doreen Hughey 2013*

Treasurer: Pete Evans 2013*

Director: Tammy Anthis 2012*

Director: Barb Cowles 2012*

Director: Jim Fitch 2012*

Director: Bob Marotti 2013*

*Denotes term ends at the end of the noted year

Committee Chairs

Activities: Activities Committee

Gator Tales: Tammy Anthis 353-1959

Phone Squad: Jane Biba 422-6531

Sunshine: Marileigh Osborn 421-6289

Welcome: Marilyn Smith 421-1018

“Gator Tales” is available online at: http://floridacommunities.com/lake-hammock-newsletter.

September 2012

Unofficial Newsletter of Lake Hammock Village

Tammy Anthis, Editor

The Unofficial Newsletter of Lake Hammock Village

Tammy Anthis, Editor

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September is a month of metamorphosis. Summer is fading

and Autumn is preparing to unfold her glorious colors! This

is the perfect time to tackle the neglected things. Perhaps

the picket fence or shutters need a fresh coat of paint or

the landscaping needs some sprucing up. Perhaps you've

been curious about a class or volunteer opportunity but haven't signed up yet. Or maybe

it's something as simple as some phone calls to make or letters to write, reconnecting with

people you've been thinking about but just haven't taken the time to contact. Small

efforts can have enormous effects.

As with other months, various groups have adopted the month for their own. September

has been designated as "Be Kind to Editors and Writers Month", "International Strategic

Thinking Month", "National Potato Month", "Sea Cadet Month", and "Update Your Resume

Month". September also contains "National Waffle Week", and "National Clean Hands

Week" (let us hope these folks are keeping their hands clean the rest of the time as well).

Many days are also observed in September, among them, "V-J Day", "Remember Freedom

Day", "Jewish New Year", and "Love Note Day".

The birthstone for September is the sapphire which symbolizes heaven. Sapphire comes

from the mineral Corundum. Most people think of the color blue when the word sapphire is

mentioned, but sapphire comes in many other colors including green, pink, purple, and

yellow.

The flower for the month of September is the aster which symbolizes love. It also stands

for daintiness and patience. The aster is a well known autumn flower along with its close

relative, the chrysanthemum.

By all these lovely tokens

September days are here,

With summer's best of weather

And autumn's best of cheer.

Source: Helen Hunt Jackson

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Historic Events in September

Many major events happened during the ninth month of the year. Here are a few

historical events that took place in September.

Continental Congress changed the name of the United Colonies to the United States on

September 9, 1776.

President William McKinley was shot on September 6, 1901 while attending the Buffalo

Pan-American Exposition in New York. He passed away eight days later on September 14,

1901.

The United States was attacked by terrorists on September 11, 2001. Almost 3,000

people in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington DC died because of the attacks that took

place on that day.

Special Days

Labor Day is observed as a legal holiday on the first Monday in September throughout the

United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. In Australia, Labor Day is called Eight Hour Day,

and it commemorates the successful struggle for a shorter working day. In Europe, Labor

Day is observed on May 1, also known as May Day.

The first Labor Day parade in New York City was held in September 1982. Two men are

credited with playing an important role not only in bringing about the parade but the

holiday as well. Matthew Maguire, a machinist from Paterson, N.J., and Peter J. McGuire,

a New York City carpenter who helped found the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and

Joiners, are said to have suggested a holiday to honor working people in the United States.

In 1887, Oregon became the first state to make Labor Day a legal holiday, and in 1894,

President Grover Cleveland signed a bill making Labor Day a national holiday.

"The impetus for a National Grandparents Day originated with Marian McQuade, a

housewife in Fayette County, West Virginia. Her primary motivation was to champion the

cause of lonely elderly in nursing homes. She also hoped to persuade grandchildren to tap

the wisdom and heritage their grandparents could provide. President Jimmy Carter, in

1978, proclaimed that National Grandparents Day would be celebrated every year

on the first Sunday after Labor Day."

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President’s Report

Welcome to September. For 38 years this was the start of my “new” year. As teacher and principal, as soon as the Back to School ads started I had to start thinking and preparing for the upcoming year. I was especially fortunate (for the most part) as I had good schools and supportive communities. Even now, September is the beginning of our “new” year. The lake becomes quiet and we commence our processes to get ready for the end of October and our return to Lake Hammock Village. (We are pleased that the Canadian dollar is holding at or a little above par) The next two months seem to go quickly. Making lists helps but there is always last minute rush to see friends and relatives and organize the maintenance of our property up here. Lake Hammock Village will welcome September with the pool party with the requisite fun, games, food and prizes. Enjoy the event and don’t forget to thank the organizing team. Our village is only as good as our volunteers. To everyone who takes part in our activities – A Big Thank You. The Board of Directors will meet on Tuesday, September 5th and the General Meeting will occur on September 12th. We are continually looking forward to receiving your ideas and suggestions. To assist with the beginning of my new school year I leave you with some questions asked of students and their revealing answers:

1. To change centimeters to meters you take out the centi 2. What is a fibula? A little lie 3. Briefly explain what hard water is: ice 4. What is the meaning of “varicose”? near by 5. Where was Hadrian’s Wall built? Around Hadrian’s garden 6. What is a Nitrate? Cheaper than a day rate 7. What happens when a boy leaves puberty? He enters adultery 8. Name the four seasons: salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar 9. Name one of the Romans greatest achievements: learning to speak

Latin 10. To prevent contraception use: a condominium

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Sick List Please keep these people in your thoughts and prayers:

May Cook – Palm Gardens Nursing Home Ira Ladyman – knee surgery

Sally Phillips – hip surgery (Consulate) Perky Schmauder – Home

Marian Spiegel – Hip surgery (Home) Greg Wolfinger – Michigan

Jean Zimmerman – Home

If you know of anyone that is sick or in the hospital please let Kay Levinson

(422-8543) know so she can get a card to them. If you would like to be put on the prayer

chain please contact Cathy Strohmaier (419-2699).

In Memoriam Our condolences to the family and friends of:

Suzanne Plasman (#116) who passed away

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New Residents Welcome to our community!

James (Dutch) & Rebecca (Becky) Zigler Poppink moved into 32 Silver Crest in June

from Michigan. Becky is retired from the state of Michigan and Dutch retired from the

Navy. They have 3 children and 8 grandchildren. Living with them are their two dogs

Cubbie and Catie. They enjoy watching/participating in sports, cooking, gardening and golf.

Douglas Simpson & Pamela Angeline moved into 160 Glen Este Ct in July. Both of them

work at Old is New Again. They have 4 children and 6 grandchildren. They enjoy golf,

cards and walking.

Bill & Joyce Reesey moved into 175 Glen Este Blvd. in July from Franklin, N.C. He is

retired from GE. They have 3 children, 8 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. They

have one dog named Duchess. They enjoy woodcarving, fishing, photography, and reading.

LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE

MEMORIAL TREE

We would like to thank the residents who expressed an interest in and participated in the purchase of our Magnolia Memorial Tree planted next to the Rendezvous area.

We hope that it will inspire good memories of our friends and loved ones who have passed on.

Thanks again,

Sally Phillips and Jim

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LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE SEPTEMBER 2012 ACTIVITIES

September 2, Sunday-POOL PARTY (Clubhouse) 1:00-5:00 p.m. $2 PP---Bring your favorite

snack or appetizer to compliment the “Free Hot Dogs”.

September 4, Tuesday-HOA BOARD MEETING-Clubhouse 7:00 PM

September 6, Thursday-ACTIVITIES PLANNING FOR OCTOBER-Clubhouse 2:00 PM

September 6, Thursday-DINING BY THE BOOK- CHINA PEARL (1372 STATE ROAD 60E,

LAKE WALES). Mary Ann Donovan is in charge of reservations-(422-3465)

September 9, Sunday-“BUNCO” (clubhouse) 7:00 PM-COST $3-Please bring snacks

to share & BYOB

September 11, Tuesday-HOA MEETING-Clubhouse-7:00 PM

September 13, Thursday-LADIES LUNCH-Jackie’s City Hall Art Café (Ingraham Ave. Haines City)

Carpooling from the clubhouse 11:30 AM - Joyce Ladyman is in charge of reservations-(421-6546)

September 15, Saturday-BREAKFAST- at R-EATERY (US 27 Haines City) meet there

at 8:15 AM. Jane Biba is in charge of reservations (422-6531)

September 16, Sunday- BIRTHDAY’S & ANNIVERSARIES-celebration is at 6:30

PM (clubhouse). This is for everyone celebrating a birthday or anniversary in September and everyone

who wants to help our residents celebrate their Special Day. Judy Dixon & June Gratz are the

Hostesses (421-7244)

September 21, Friday-POT LUCK - (clubhouse 5:30 PM) Please

bring a covered dish enough to serve at least 8 people and your own tableware. Following the POT

LUCK-The Incredible “Howdini” will perform his comedy magic act for you. Tammy Anthis the

hostess (353-1959)

September 25, Tuesday-EARLY BIRD DINING-at Sizzling Grill-(21400 Hwy 27, Lake

Wales) Carpool 4:30 PM from the Clubhouse. Jane Biba is in charge of reservations (422-6531)

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UPCOMING C & D BUS TOURS

Signup sheets are on the bulletin board in the clubhouse. If you are not currently in LHV and wish to

attend these events please email Tammy Anthis at [email protected] or call (863)353-1959.

MYSTERY TRIP – Wednesday, November 14th

- $32 pp – Tour will depart at 8:00 am and return by 5:15 pm,

bring yourself, comfortable shoes, a little money and lots of enthusiasm. Reservations by Octover 31st.

MT. DORA – Saturday, November 24th

- $37 pp – Bus trip to Mt. Dora for shopping, dinner at historic

Donnelly House, and then be there when the switch is thrown and all of the thousands of Christmas lights at

Donnelly Park come to life. Reservations by November 1st.

LADIES DAY OUT … SHOP TILL YOU DROP - Wednesday, November 28th

- $26 pp – Premium Outlets

located in the Buena Vista area of Orlando. Reservations by November 14th

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BROADWAY PALMS DINNER THEATER PRESENTS “MIRACLE ON 34TH

STREET” – Saturday,

December 1st - $77 pp – Tip includes escorted deluxe motor coach transportation, buffet style luncheon, show,

and drivers’ gratuity. Reservations by Novermber 14th

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GASPARILLA PARADE – Saturday, January 26th

- $63 pp- Trip includes escorted deluxe motor coach

transportation, reserved bleacher seating, and drivers’ gratuity. Reservations by November 25th

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LAKE HAMMOCKE EVENT

Thursday, December 13th

– Arabian Nights presents The World’s Greatest Holiday Show on horses. The cost

will be $37 pp which includes the Great Hall pre-show entertainment and appetizer buffet, your entrée and

dessert, unlimited Pepsi-cola products, tax, tip, and of course the incredible show. For $5 pp extra you can

have unlimited beer & wine (can be purchased the night of the show. I have reserved 20 tickets but can add

more if needed. Reservations by December 1st. We will carpool and need to arrive at the theater by 4:30 for a

6:00 pm show.

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End of Summer

When: Sunday, September 2, 2012

Where: Lake Hammock Village Pool

Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (or until everyone is waterlogged)

Cost: $2.00 per person (entitles you to a ticket for numerous door prizes)

The Clubhouse will be open to take relief from the heat.

Games will be played

(gifts for the winners)

Sign-up sheet will be in clubhouse to get

an approximate head-count.

Money will be collected at the door.

Hope To See Everyone At This

End Of Summer Party!!!!

B.Y.O.B. for those

that do not drink beer

FREE BEER AND

HOT DOGS WILL BE

PROVIDED

FREE BEER AND

HOT DOGS WILL BE

PROVIDED

Please bring your favorite snack or

appetizer to COMPLIMENT THE

FREE HOT DOGS and to share with other

attendees!

Your hosts / hostesses:

Pete & June Evans,

Rich & Lori Williams;

Ron & Jane Lallier,

Jim Fitch,

Carl & Mary Morin

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Cool Facts

In the United States, approximately seven billion pounds of chocolate and candy are

manufactured each year.

Ears of corn always have an even number of rows of kernels.

The USA bought Alaska from Russia for 2 cents an acre.

If you plant an apple seed, it is almost guaranteed to grow a tree of a different

type of apple.

In the United States, turkeys are mostly raised in California.

The only two days of the year in which there are no professional sports games

(MLB, NBA, NHL, or NFL) are the day before and the day after the Major League

all-stars Game.

Lake Hammock Village

151 GLEN ESTE BLVD and 157 GLEN ESTE COURT

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GRAMMAS’ ATTIC

Grammas’ Attic is a Lake Hammock Community service that lends medical &/or child

equipment for short term. If you have a grandchild coming to visit or have had a surgical

procedure or have fractured something, we may have that playpen, highchair, stroller,

wheelchair or potty seat that you can borrow. I need to update my list of items available.

Many of the “lending” folks are no longer available.

So, if you have anything you wish to lend short term, please let me know.

Thanks,

Barbara Pund

#93 Reineke

419-8231

SUNCREST SALES CORPORATION at Lake Hammock Village

36106 Highway 27 Haines City, Florida

(863) 421-5764

www.lakehammock.com

[email protected]

Lake Hammock Village Residents –

Bring us a buying customer and receive $100.00

Office Hours Sales Staff

Monday thru Friday * 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Judy * Cell (863) 325-6846

Saturday * 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Renee * Cell (863) 242-5400

Closed Sundays and Holidays

NEEDED FOR VETERANS DAY REMEMBRANCE

If you served in the military we would like to remember you in our November Gator

Tales. I am trying to get a list together of all our residents that served and need

to know your branch of service, and years served. I will need this information by

October 20th.

Tammy Anthis, 50 Sargent St, 353-1959

[email protected]

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NEW ACTIVITIES IN THE CLUBHOUSE

LHV WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP

On Tuesday, September 4th at 9:00 AM we will be

starting a weekly weight loss group in the clubhouse.

We will have two pots of money;

1) All attendees put in a quarter and this pot

will go to the biggest loser for the week (most

pounds loss in a week).

2) All attendees who gain weight put a quarter in

the pot for each pound gained that week. This pot will be saved up and given to the

biggest weight loss loser for the month (you must have weighed in every week).

CARDS

On Tuesday afternoons at 1:00 PM in the clubhouse there have

been a few of us gathering to play Hand & Foot. This card game is

very similar to Canasta. If you would like to play Hand & Foot or

Canasta please join us on Tuesdays at 1:00 PM.

Friday afternoons at 12:30 pm Pokeno is being played in the clubhouse. Pokeno is a

combination of poker and bingo, played like bingo. Instead of playing with a standard bingo

card everyone uses a Pokeno card, which has card names and suits on it. As card names are

called out, players cover the cards with their poker chips until one of them wins the game.

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Chair yoga is one of the gentlest forms of yoga, it is a wonderful way to improve your

overall health and well being. You are fully supported by a chair which helps you to receive

yoga’s healing and restorative benefits without having to lie down or stand for long periods

on a mat. Yoga relaxes your body and mind, improves your musculoskeletal fitness and

flexibility, Yoga is beneficial and accessible to everyone.

If interested let me know and I will contact the girl. She charges $7 a class per person.

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September Birthdays

2nd - Barb Cowles

3rd – Chuck Koenig

4th – Dean Cramer

8th – Brian Lund

10th – James Huber

11th – Ted Carmen

12th – Shirley Hinds

13th – Lyndle Herring

15th – Merrill Davis

16th – Judy Dixon

16th – Linda Pierce

19th – Linda Bialy

19th – Vita Destefano

21st – June Evans

21st – Kenneth Trotter

21st – Richard Welch

22nd – Andy Belski

22nd – Lester Iceman

23rd – Roger Martell

24th – Ellen Davis

24th – Eileen Lemay

25th – Margaret Hendges

25th – Karen Patelunas

26th – Walter Paulovske

27th – Barbara Stauffer

29th – Pauline Wells

September Anniversaries

Jack & Margaret Conley – 3rd

55 years

Lloyd & Betty Larry – 3rd

58 years

James & Rebecca Poppink – 3rd

24 years

Richard & Marian Spiegel – 5th

48 years

JC & Audrey Hertsch – 6th

56 years

Bill & Karen Patelunas – 9th

35 years

Steve & Linda Pierce – 14th

16 years

Dean & Reta Cramer – 15th

56 years

Ira & Joyce Ladyman – 23rd

57 years

Larry & Lorraine Dezinski – 24th

24 years

Russell & Joan Lander – 26th

59 years

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August LHV Volunteers

Please, take the opportunity when we see them to say thanks.

If any names were omitted please let me know & I will include

them next month.

HOA/Activities

Tammy Anthis (Activities, Bus Tours, Club house decorations)

Jane Biba (Activities)

Lorrie Boran (Potluck)

Joyce Ladyman (Activities, Birthday/Anniv. Celebration)

Jane Lallier (Potluck)

Eileen Lemay (Potluck)

Kay Levinson (Sunshine)

Joanne Marko (Activities, Club house decorations)

Marileigh Osborn (Sunshine)

David & Mary Schnopp (Librarians)

Marilyn Smith (Activities, Potluck, Welcome Committee)

Cathy Strohmaier (Activities)

LHV July Resident Patrols

Barry & Tammy Anthis Jim Fitch Bob Marotti

Norm & Jan Baczkiewicz Richard Gould Leon & Linda Martin

Andy Belski Jeff Hunt Chuck & Marileigh Osborn

Lorrie Boran Bee Koenig Bill & Karen Patelunas

Terry & Renee DeJane Ron Lallier Richard Spiegel

Gator Tales Wed. Coffee

Tammy Anthis Jack & Margaret Conley

Andy & Nancy Belski Joyce Ladyman

Mary Ann Donovan Leon & Linda Martin

Richard & Marian Spiegel Jim & Cathy Mullison

Marilyn Smith

We are in need of more residents to volunteer for the Residents on

Patrol for our park. If you are interested in volunteering for this

please let Renee DeJane or Bill Patelunas know.

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September Celebrations this month

1st German Troops invade Poland 16th Mayflower Day – Pilgrims sailed

starting WWII in Europe - 1939 from England - 1620

2nd Department of Treasury estab. - 1789 17th US Constitution signed - 1787

3rd 1st professional football game - 1895 18th CBS goes on air - 1927

4th Transcontinental TV service began - 1951 19th Nevada is site of 1st underground

nuclear explosion - 1957

5th 1st Continental Congress assembled - 1874 20th UN admits Vietnam – 1979

6th Harlem Globetrotters organized - 1927 21st “NFL Monday Night Football”

premiers - 1970

7th 1st Miss America Pageant - 1921 22nd “Friends” TV series premiers - 1994

8th 1st permanent white settlement in 23rd 1st female to play in the NHL - 1992

America founded - 1565

9th California became 31st state - 1850 24th Devils Tower Wyoming declared 1st

National Monument - 1906

10th Sewing machine patented - 1846 25th 1st running of Chicago marathon

takes place - 1977

11th Food Stamp program authorized - 1959 26th Federal Trade Commission Act

estab. - 1914

12th Russians launch 1st rocket to moon - 1959 27th Tonight Show debuted - 1954

13th Michelangelo begins work on Statue of 28th 1st color TV’s sold - 1951

David - 1501

14th Star Spangled Banner written – 1814 29th Chevy Camaro is introduced – 1966

15th British Army 1st to use military tanks – 1916 30th Cesar Chavez founded the National

Farm Workers Association – 1962

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HAINES CITY (For more information call Parks & Recreation Department 421-3700)

Farmers Market: Every Wednesday at Railroad Park

Friday, September 7th: Movies in the Park, Lake Eva Park 7-9 PM

Saturday, September 8th: Margarita Run, Railroad Park Haines City – 6 PM sunset party with

delicious food, live music and margaritas

Lakeland September 1st, 2nd – Lakeland Flying Tigers

Saturday, September 15th & Sunday, September 16th – The Golden Age of Orchids at Ridge Orchid

Society 121 S Lake Ave - $2

Lakeridge Winery Jazz at the Winery

Saturday, September 15th – 10:00 – 5:00

Sunday, September 16th – 11:00 – 5:00

Winter Haven Saturday, September 15th – fiART Festival and Food Truck Rally (190 Ave K SW) – 12-6 PM - free

Theatre Winter Haven Annie – September 20th – October 18th

[

I've sure gotten old!

I've had two bypass surgeries, a hip replacement,

new knees, fought prostate cancer and diabetes.

I'm half blind,

can't hear anything quieter than a jet engine,

take 40 different medications that

make me dizzy, winded, and subject to blackouts.

Have bouts with dementia.

Have poor circulation;

hardly feel my hands and feet anymore.

Can't remember if I'm 85 or 92.

Have lost all my friends. But, thank God,

I still have my driver's license.

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Meryl Streep Movies

A CRY IN THE DARK

ADAPTATION

BEFORE AND AFTER

DANCING AT LUGHNASA

DARK MATTER

DEATH BECOMES HER

DEFENDING YOUR LIFE

DOUBT

EVENING

FALLING IN LOVE

HEARTBURN

IRONWEED

JULIA

KRAMER VS. KRAMER

LIONS FOR LAMBS

MAMMA MIA

MANHATTAN

MARVIN'S ROOM

MUSIC OF THE HEART

ONE TRUE THING

OUT OF AFRICA

PLENTY

PRIME

RENDITION

SHE-DEVIL

SILKWOOD

SOPHIE'S CHOICE

STILL OF THE NIGHT

THE DEER HUNTER

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In the Kitchen with Susan Belski

Chicken Marsala

INGREDIENTS

1 ¾ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (14 fl. Oz.).

2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet onion (or shallot)

5 tablespoons unsalted butter

10 oz. mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced

1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh basil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1 cup all-purpose flour

4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (2 lb. total)

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons dry Marsala wine

2/3 cup half and half

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

PREPARATION

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 200°F.

Bring broth to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan over high heat, then boil, uncovered, until

reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 20 minutes.

Cook onion in 3 tablespoons butter in an 8- to 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat,

stirring, until onion begins to turn golden, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms, 1 teaspoon basil,

salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid from mushrooms is evaporated

and mushrooms begin to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat.

Put flour in a wide shallow bowl. Gently pound chicken to 1/4 inch thick between 2 sheets

of plastic wrap using the flat side of a meat pounder or a rolling pin.

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Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper, and then dredge in flour, 1 piece at a

time, shaking off excess. Transfer to sheets of wax paper, arranging chicken in 1 layer.

*You may use baked / broiled chicken if you want a lighter meal.*

Heat 1 tablespoon each of oil and butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high

heat until foam subsides, then sauté half of chicken, turning over once, until golden and

just cooked through, about 4 minutes total. Transfer cooked chicken to a large heatproof

platter, arranging in 1 layer, put platter in oven to keep warm. Wipe out skillet with paper

towels and cook remaining chicken in same manner, then transfer to oven, arranging in 1

layer.

Add 1/2 cup wine to skillet and boil over high heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits,

about 30 seconds. Add reduced broth, cream, and mushrooms then simmer, stirring

occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add lemon juice and

remaining 2 tablespoons wine and 1/2 teaspoon basil.

Serve chicken with rice or pasta and top with sauce.

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Top Ten Best Food Trivia

1. Lemons contain more sugar than strawberries

2. The onion is named after a Latin word meaning large pearl

3. Potato crisps were invented by a North American Indian called George Crum

4. During a lifetime the average person eats about 35 tons of food

5. Within 2 hours of standing in daylight, milk loses between half and two-thirds

of its vitamin B content

6. There are about 100,000 bacteria in one liter of drinking water

7. Bakers used to be fined if their loaves were under weight, so they used to

add an extra loaf to every dozen, just in case -- hence, the expression

"baker's dozen

8. In France, people eat approximately 500,000,000 snails per year

9. It has been traditional to serve fish with a slice of lemon since olden times,

when people believed that the fruit's juice would dissolve any bones

accidentally swallowed

10. The first breakfast cereal ever produced was Shredded Wheat

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Gator Tales Survey Results

I received a total of 5 responses and the following were the results: Due to the small

number of responses I will reprint the survey in January after our snowbirds have

returned. Please feel free to let me know any suggestions at any time and I will try to

incorporate them into the Gator Tales.

1. Things I would like to see continue in the Gator Tales:

5 - Sick list, Memoriam, Thanks 5 - Birthday/Anniversary

4 - Poems/Jokes 5 - Recipes

2 - Cool Facts 5 - Volunteers

4 - Celebrations of the month 5 - Community Events

3 - Word Search Puzzles 4 - Advertisement

2. Other ideas to add or delete to the Gator Tales – A picture directory of our

residents here in the parks, along with their pets if they want, print the name of

residents on patrol in the monthly volunteer list.

3. I am willing to help with the Gator Tales in the following areas: no responses

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Newsletter Information

All newsletters can be viewed in color on the web site at www.floridacommunities.com

(click on Lake Hammock at bottom of page). Just a reminder any information for Gator

Tales needs to be submitted to me by the 20th of every month. If you have any

questions or suggestions about the Gator Tales please contact me in person, by phone

or in writing. I am always looking for ways to improve the newsletter.

Tammy Anthis (Editor) Gator Tales Staff:

(863) 353-1959 Andy & Nancy Belski

50 Sargent St Mary Ann Donovan

[email protected] Richard & Marion Spiegel

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Thur., Sept. 6th

– China Pearl (1372 State Road 60E, Lake Wales).

Thur., Sept. 13th

– Jackie’s City Hall Art Cafe (Ingraham Ave., Haines City).

Thur., Sept. 25th

- Sizzling Grill (21400 Hwy 27, Lake Wales)

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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6:30 PM

Ladies’ Poker

2

1:00 PM

Pool Party

3 9:00 AM Water Aerobics

6:30 PM

Shuffleboard

7:00 PM Men's Poker

4 9:00 AM Weight Loss

Group 1:00 PM

Hand & Foot

7:00

HOA Board

Meeting

5 8:15 AM Coffee

9:00 AM

Water Aerobics

7 PM: Dominoes Men’s Poker

6 8:00 AM Men's Breakfast

2 Activities

4:30 Dining

by the Book 6:30 PM

Shuffleboard

7

9:00 AM

Water Aerobics

12:30 PM Pokeno

8

6:30 PM

Ladies’ Poker

9

7:00 PM

Bunco

10 9:00 AM

Water Aerobics

6:30 PM

Shuffleboard

7:00 PM Men's Poker

11 9:00 AM Weight Loss

Group 1:00 PM

Hand & Foot

7:00

HOA

Meeting

12 8:15 Coffee 9:00 AM

Water Aerobics

7:00 PM Dominoes

Men’s Poker

13 8:00 AM

Men's Breakfast

11:30 Ladies

Lunch

6:30 PM

Shuffleboard

14

9:00 AM

Water Aerobics

12:30 PM Pokeno

15

8:30 AM

Breakfast at

R-Eatery

6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker

16

6:30 PM

Birthday/

Anniversary

Celebration

7:00 PM

Movie

17 9:00 AM

Water Aerobics

6:30 PM

Shuffleboard

7:00 PM Men's Poker

18

9:00 AM

Weight Loss Group

1:00 PM Hand & Foot

19 8:15 AM Coffee

9:00 AM

Water Aerobics 7:00 PM Dominoes

Men’s Poker

20 8:00 AM

Men's Breakfast

6:30 PM

Shuffleboard

21 9:00 AM Water Aerobics

12:30 PM

Pokeno

5:30

Potluck

Magic Show

22

6:30 PM

Ladies’ Poker

23

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24 9:00 AM Water Aerobics

6:30 PM

Shuffleboard

7:00 PM Men's Poker

25 9:00 AM Weight Loss

Group 1:00 PM

Hand & Foot

4:30 PM

Early Bird

Dining

26 8:15 AM Coffee

9:00 AM Water Aerobics

7:00 PM Dominoes

Men’s Poker

27 8:00 AM

Men's Breakfast

6:30 PM

Shuffleboard

28 9:00 AM

Water Aerobics

12:30 PM Pokeno

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