December 2014 “The Park with A Heart” Editor:Donna Barkley Gator Tales “Gator Tales” is available online at: http://floridacommunities. com/lake-hammock-newsletter. Lake Hammock Village 36106 US Hwy 27 Haines City FL 33844 863-421-5764 Board of Directors Lee Emery President (2014) (585)330-6328 Clark Smith Vice President (2015) (863)438-6929 Marilyn Smith Secretary (2015) (863)421-1018 Richard Gould Treasurer (2014) (863)422-5902 Barb Cowles Director (2014) (863)353-7336 Brian Lund Director (2014) (863)259-8054 Gary Saunders Director (2014) (863)353-2901 Committee Chairs Gator Tales Donna Barkley (863)232-9837 Phone Squad Jane Biba (863)422-6531 Sunshine Carol Gould (863)422-5902 Welcome Bill Patelunas (863)421-2040 Memorials Brin McDonald (863) 438-5241 “A SPECIAL INVITATION TO ALL OUR FAMILY AT LHV” We will be having our Annual Christmas Potluck Dinner on Thursday, December 25 th at 2:00 pm. The price for each Guest & Non Dues Paying HOA members will be: adults $4.00, children age 5-12 $2.00, under age 5 free. You must pay 1 week ahead to Eileen Lemay (33 Silver Crest). We would love for “ALL OF YOU” to attend. Please sign up in the clubhouse with the food you will bring to share and the number attending. We want to wish each and every one of you a Very Merry Christmas. Who’s Who? If someone is sick or in the hospital…contact, Carol Gould 422-6531 If someone has passed away…contact Brin McDonald 438-5241 Articles or announcement for Gator Tales…contact Donna Barkley 232-9837
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December 2014 “The Park with A Heart” Editor:Donna Barkley
Gator Tales
“Gator Tales” is available online at: http://floridacommunities. com/lake-hammock-newsletter.
Lake Hammock Village
36106 US Hwy 27
Haines City FL 33844
863-421-5764
Board of Directors
Lee Emery President (2014) (585)330-6328
Clark Smith Vice President (2015) (863)438-6929
Marilyn Smith Secretary (2015) (863)421-1018
Richard Gould Treasurer (2014) (863)422-5902
Barb Cowles Director (2014) (863)353-7336
Brian Lund Director (2014) (863)259-8054
Gary Saunders Director (2014) (863)353-2901
Committee Chairs
Gator Tales
Donna Barkley (863)232-9837
Phone Squad
Jane Biba (863)422-6531
Sunshine
Carol Gould (863)422-5902
Welcome
Bill Patelunas (863)421-2040
Memorials
Brin McDonald (863) 438-5241
“A SPECIAL INVITATION TO ALL OUR FAMILY AT LHV”
We will be having our Annual Christmas Potluck Dinner on Thursday,
December 25th at 2:00 pm. The price for each Guest & Non Dues
Paying HOA members will be: adults $4.00, children age 5-12 $2.00,
under age 5 free. You must pay 1 week ahead to Eileen Lemay (33
Silver Crest). We would love for “ALL OF YOU” to attend. Please
sign up in the clubhouse with the food you will bring to share and the
number attending.
We want to wish each and every one of you
a Very Merry Christmas.
Who’s Who?
If someone is sick or in the hospital…contact, Carol Gould 422-6531
If someone has passed away…contact Brin McDonald 438-5241
Articles or announcement for Gator Tales…contact Donna Barkley 232-9837
2014 Lake Hammock Halloween Party
A Big Thanks to all those who came to our Halloween Pot Luck Party.
Also a big thank you to those who helped set up. Mary and Dave
Schnopp, also Betty and Lloyd Larry. And, a special thank you to all who
pitched in to help clean up afterwards.
It was a success because of all of you!!
Bob and Brin McDonald
If you can’t join us on December 6, you may take this flyer to
Sonny’s any Saturday in December and they will donate a portion
of your total bill to Haines City and Davenport Relay for Life.
Come join us for early dining at Sonny’s BBQ for a Relay for Life Fundraiser.
December 6 at 5:00 pm. Signup sheet in the club house.
Thank you for your support!
We’ve decked the
halls with
boughs of holly
Now it’s time
for fun and folly
Join us for our 3rd Annual Open House
Saturday, December 13th @ 3:00 pm - ???
121 Silvercrest Dr
Joice and Clark Smith
All are welcome!
Saturday, December 14th
5:00 p.m.
Come join us in the clubhouse for our annual Christmas Cantata.
Admission is “A Can in Each Hand” for the local food bank.
Presented by the Loy Family (Judy Loy 421-0112)
3rd Annual Christmas Caroling Hayride
December 21 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm
at the Clubhouse
Christmas Caroling Hayride
Golf Cart Parade and
Decorating Contest
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place
Refreshments will be
Birthday Cake, Hot Chocolate
and Coffee
(as this is the date of our monthly birthday celebration)
HOA Board
Tuesday, December 2nd
7:00 p.m.
Lee Emery (585)330-6328
The monthly Board of Directors meeting will be
held in the Clubhouse.
“Stitch & Such”
Thursday, December 4th
2:00 p.m.
Margaret Conley 353-7640
Meet us in the clubhouse for a time to get together
with others and work on your needlework, crochet,
and knitting. If you want to learn one of these
crafts, bring some supplies, and we will get you
started on a project. Everyone is welcome but be
sure to bring your own supplies.
Sonny’s BBQ (Fundraiser for Relay for Life)
Saturday, December 6th
Bob and Brin McDonald 604-0160 or 604-9780
Sonny’s (35620 Highway 27, Haines City) will
donate 15%, 20% or 25% of your total bill to Relay
for Life. Thank you for your supporting our Relay
for Life.
Relay for Life Team Meeting
Monday, December 8th
6:30 p.m.
Bob and Brin McDonald 604-0160 or 604-9780
We will hold our second meeting in the club house
Monday, December 9th at 6:30 pm. We need
volunteers to help with working with fundraising
ideas and we still need walkers.
HOA Meeting
Tuesday, December 9th
7:00 p.m.
Lee Emery (585)330-6328
The monthly HOA meeting will be in the clubhouse.
Please take the time to attend the meeting to hear
what is happening in your park.
Ladies’ Lunch
Wednesday, December 10th
Carpool 12:30 p.m.
MaryAnn Donovan 422-3465
The ladies will be going out to Lang’s (5900 US
Hwy 17/92 W, Lake Alfred 956-1460)
Christmas Open House
Saturday, December 13th
3:00 p.m.
Clark and Joice Smith
Join us for our 3rd Annual Open House
121 Silver Crest Dr – 3:00 PM
Christmas Cantata
Saturday, December 14th
5:00 p.m.
Judy Loy 421-0112
Come join us in the clubhouse for our annual
Christmas Cantata.
Admission is “A Can in Each Hand” for the local
food bank.
Dining By the Book
Tuesday, December 16th
Carpool 4:30 pm
Marilyn Smith 421-1018
Destination: Denny’s in Lake Wales
3rd Annual Christmas Caroling Hayride
Saturday, December 21st
6:00-8:30 PM
Clark and Joice Smith 438-6929
Christmas Caroling Hayride at 6:00 PM at the
Clubhouse with Golf Cart Parade and Decorating
Contest (Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place).
Refreshments will be Birthday Cake, Hot Chocolate
and Coffee (as this is the date of our monthly
birthday celebration).
Birthday/Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, December 21st
6:30 p.m.
Margaret Conley 353-7640 & Joanne Marko 438-
5011
This month we will be celebrating birthday and
anniversaries after the Christmas Caroling Hayride.
Activities Meeting
Tuesday, December 23rd
2:00 p.m.
If you have ideas of activities, places to eat around
town or other things that you would like to see LHV
do, then please join us in the clubhouse as we plan
our January activities. We enjoy having new ideas
to explore.
Christmas Potluck Dinner
Thursday, December 25th
2:00 p.m.
Eileen Lemay 325-1108
The price for Guests and Non-Dues Paying HOA
members will be: adults $4.00, children 5-12 $3.00,
under age 5 free. You must pay one week in
advance to Eileen Lemay (33 Silver Crest). We
would love for “ALL OF YOU” to attend. Please sign
up in the clubhouse with the food you will bring to
share and the number attending.
New Year’s Eve / Texas BBQ Party
Wednesday, December 31st
5:00 p.m. - ??
KZ & Sharon Bowden 353-7676
Cost: $5.00 per person
Music, Games, Prizes
There will be a sign up sheet for covered dishes.
Meat will be provided. There will be a
photographer to take a picture of you in your
Western outfit. If you want a 5 x 7 print, cost will
be $1.00. During the evening, we’ll have a
Cakewalk to benefit Lake Hammock’s Relay for Life
team ($1.00 per walk).
Monthly Park Breakfast
There will be no Park Breakfast in December.
Early Bird Dining
There will be no Early Bird Dining in December.
Activities Chairs
These volunteers will not be hosting all the events,
but they will be the ones finding hosts for the
events and planning the dates. If you have any
suggestions or need more information on these
activities, please contact the following:
Activities: Maria Combs 438-6643 / Joanne Marko
438-5011
Birthdays/Anniversaries: Joanne Marko 438-5011
Breakfast Out: Jane Biba 422-6531
Bus Trips: Joanne Marko 438-5011
Early Bird Dinner: Margaret Conley 353-7640
Dining by the Book: Marilyn Smith 421-1018
Entertainment: Clark Smith 438-6929
Ladies Lunches: MaryAnn Donovan 422-3465
Park Breakfast: Maria Combs 438-6643 / Karen
Wilson 353-2275
Potlucks: Eileen Lemay 353-1108
Get Well Wishes
John Cullen – Home
Wayde Marshall – Home
Gerald Rockwell – Life Care
If you know anyone who is sick or in the hospital,
please let Carol Gould (422-5902) know so she can
get a card to them. If you would like to be put on
the prayer chain, contact Lori Johnson 588-1599.
Condolences
We would like to express our condolences to the
family of Jack McQuade who recently passed away.
Condolences to Audrey Sontag whose nephew
passed away.
Condolences to Stephanie and RachelJoy whose
father/grandfather passed away.
Thank You
RachelJoy and I would like to thank you for your
notes and expressions of care when my father died
last month. Special thanks to Lee and Nanci for the
airport transportation. We are blessed to be a part
of this park with a heart.
Stephanie Strom
I wish to thank everyone involved for their part in
making this community event a huge success.
Special thanks to the VOLUNTEERS who directed
traffic, installed traffic signs, drove taxi carts, made
and sold bake goods, sold coffee & donuts and hot
dogs & drinks. GREAT JOB TO ALL!!
Lee Emery (Lake Hammock Yard Sale)
There were 10 ladies who went door to door to
help make this wonderful collection of $709 for
“Sharing Christmas With You.” This will make
Christmas happier for the needy children of Haines
City. Our thanks to all of you…Marileigh Osborn,
Karen Loveall, MaryAnn Donovan, Brin McDonald,
Joanne Marko, Nancy Roy, Nancy Belski, Joice
Smith, Nanci Emery and Betty Rhoades.
Relay for Life
Please join the Lake Hammock team to raise money
to find a cure for cancer. The Relay will be held on
March 21, 2015 from Noon until Midnight.
Our team name is ‘Lake Hammock Village’, please
go to the web site www.relayforlife.org/hainescityfl
to sign up for our team or to donate toward our
team.
Any questions, please contact Bob McDonald 863-
604-0160 or Brin McDonald 863-604-9780.
Next meeting in the Club House on Monday,
December 8, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. We need Walkers,
Survivors and Caregivers to join our team. Thank
you for your support!!
December Birthdays
1 Sharon Greenfield 7 Gordon Arsenault 7 Chris Dean 7 Brin McDonald 12 Judy Loy 16 Barbara Dickerson 16 Pete Evans 18 John Miller 18 Sue Pickard 19 Becky Allred 19 Ron Cowles 20 Willard Davidson 21 Vito Destefano 21 David Lennox 24 Earla Herring 24 Kay Levinson 25 Greg Schamerloh 25 Marilyn Smith 25 James Welch 26 Jerry Butler 26 Maria Combs 26 Scott Hubany 27 Florine Mackey 28 Steve Pierce 28 Gary Smith 29 David Butcher 31 Greg Blackman 31 Pat Marotti
(If we have missed your birthday, please let us
know!)
December Anniversaries
1 Gerald & Elaine Rockwell 4 Steve & Chris Dean 10 Bob & Debbie Renka 15 Mike & Audrey Molnar 20 Richard & Florence Browning 22 Terry & Renee DeJane 23 Jim & Donna Barkley 23 Wayde & Emily Marshall
(If we have missed your anniversary, please let us