March 2015 “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 Clark Smith President (2015) (863)438-6929 Jim Fischer Vice President (2016) (239)248-2597 Maria Combs Secretary (2016) (863)438-6643 Marilyn Smith Director (2015) (863)421-1018 Richard Gould Treasurer (2016) (863)422-5902 Sharon Bowden Director (2015) (863) 353-7676 Jan Baczkiewicz Director (2016) (989)889-9498 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 Top 10 Scams Targeting Seniors Financial scams targeting seniors have become so prevalent that they’re now considered “the crime of the 21st century.” Why? Because seniors are thought to have a significant amount of money sitting in their accounts. Financial scams also often go unreported or can be difficult to prosecute, so they’re considered a “low-risk” crime. However, they're devastating to many older adults and can leave them in a very vulnerable position with little time to recoup their losses. It’s not just wealthy seniors who are targeted. Low-income older adults are also at risk of financial abuse. And it's not always strangers who perpetrate these crimes. Over 90% of all reported elder abuse is committed by an older person’s own family members, most often their adult children, followed by grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and others. 1. Health Care/Medicare/Health Insurance Fraud 2. Counterfeit Prescription Drugs 3. Funeral & Cemetery Scams 4. Fraudulent Anti-Aging Products 5. Telemarketing 6. Internet Fraud 7. Investment Schemes 8. Homeowner/Reverse Mortgage Scams 9. Sweepstakes & Lottery Scams 10. The Grandparent Scam If you suspect you’ve been the victim of a scam… Don’t be afraid or embarrassed to talk about it with someone you trust. You are not alone, and there are people who can help. Doing nothing could only make it worse. Keep handy the phone numbers and resources you can turn to, including the local police, your bank (if money has been taken from your accounts), and Adult Protective Services. To obtain the contact information for Adult Protective Services in your area, call the Eldercare Locator, a government sponsored national resource line, at: 1-800-677-1116, or visit their website at: www.eldercare.gov. Source: http://www.ncoa.org/enhance-economic-security/economic-security- Initiative/savvy-saving-seniors/top-10-scams-targeting.html
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March 2015 “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
Clark Smith President (2015) (863)438-6929
Jim Fischer Vice President (2016) (239)248-2597
Maria Combs Secretary (2016) (863)438-6643
Marilyn Smith Director (2015) (863)421-1018
Richard Gould Treasurer (2016) (863)422-5902
Sharon Bowden Director (2015) (863) 353-7676
Jan Baczkiewicz Director (2016) (989)889-9498
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
Top 10 Scams Targeting Seniors Financial scams targeting seniors have become so prevalent that they’re now considered
“the crime of the 21st century.”
Why? Because seniors are thought to have a significant amount of money sitting in their
accounts.
Financial scams also often go unreported or can be difficult to prosecute, so they’re
considered a “low-risk” crime. However, they're devastating to many older adults and can
leave them in a very vulnerable position with little time to recoup their losses.
It’s not just wealthy seniors who are targeted. Low-income older adults are also at risk of
financial abuse.
And it's not always strangers who perpetrate these crimes. Over 90% of all reported elder
abuse is committed by an older person’s own family members, most often their adult
children, followed by grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and others.
1. Health Care/Medicare/Health Insurance Fraud
2. Counterfeit Prescription Drugs
3. Funeral & Cemetery Scams
4. Fraudulent Anti-Aging Products
5. Telemarketing
6. Internet Fraud
7. Investment Schemes
8. Homeowner/Reverse Mortgage Scams
9. Sweepstakes & Lottery Scams
10. The Grandparent Scam
If you suspect you’ve been the victim of a scam…
Don’t be afraid or embarrassed to talk about it with someone you trust. You are not
alone, and there are people who can help. Doing nothing could only make it worse. Keep
handy the phone numbers and resources you can turn to, including the local police, your
bank (if money has been taken from your accounts), and Adult Protective Services. To
obtain the contact information for Adult Protective Services in your area, call the
Eldercare Locator, a government sponsored national resource line, at: 1-800-677-1116, or
We will be setting up for the Relay for Life at 8:30
a.m. on March 21st. Any extra hands will be
welcomed.
HOA Meeting
Tuesday, March 10th
7:00 p.m.
Clark Smith (863) 438-6929
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.
Dining By the Book
Thursday, March 12th
Carpool 4:30 pm
Marilyn Smith 421-1018
Brock's Smokehouse at Eagle Ridge Mall in Lake
Wales BEST BARGAIN in POLK COUNTY---The Enjoyment
Book filled with a wide variety of savings for only $30.
See Marilyn or call 421-1018.
Birthday/Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, March 15th
6:30 p.m.
Margaret Conley 353-7640 & Joanne Marko 438-5011
Come celebrate March birthdays and anniversaries.
This month’s celebration will be hosted by Audrey
Sontag and Joanne Marko.
St. Patrick’s Day Potato Bar
Tuesday, March 17th
6:00 p.m.
Joyce & Hacy Wright 224-545-4846
Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Potato Bar
at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17th. Please sign up
at the clubhouse. Tickets $5.00 each and can be
purchased from Sharon Bowden #177 or the
Wright’s #176.
Ladies’ Lunch
Wednesday, March 18th
Carpool 12:30 p.m.
MaryAnn Donovan 422-3465
Southeast Eatery, 3378 Cypress Gardens Rd, Winter
Haven.
Carpool at 11:30 am
Activities Meeting
Tuesday, March 24th
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 April activities. We enjoy having new ideas to
explore.
Early Bird Dining
Tuesday, March 24th
4:30 p.m.
Margaret Conley 353-7640
Smokey’s Supper Club, 2255 Scenic Hwy 17, Winter
Haven. Carpool 4:30 at the clubhouse.
Fifth Annual Shuffleboard Tournament
Thursday, March 26th
10:00 a.m.
Norm and Jan Baczkiewicz
Please be at the courts by 9:45!
Lunch following, Jan and Norm will provide main
dish and drinks. Please bring a dish to pass or a
dessert. Any questions, please feel free to call us at
989-889-9498
Easter Parade
Saturday, March 28th
11:00 a.m.
Nominate a person or persons to be the Grand
Marshall(s) for the LHV Easter Parade! Place your
nomination in the Easter box at the clubhouse.
Nominations close on March 21.
Easter Bunny will be leading the parade at LHV
again this year! Candy! Prizes! Food! See ladies in
their wonderful Easter bonnets! Free lunch at the
lakefront after the parade prepared by LHV chefs!
Parade Judging at the clubhouse 11:00 a.m.
Bonnets Judging at the clubhouse 11:00 a.m.
Parade starts at 11:30 a.m.
Lunch 12:00 at lakefront
Get Well Wishes
Jeannine Growden - Home
Gary Harrer - Home
Barb Pund - Home
Betty Rhoades – Home
Joice Smith - Home
Dick Williams - Home
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 Johnsen 588-1599.
Condolences
Our sympathy goes out to the Cathy Mullison and
family in the recent passing of Jim Mullison.
Our sympathy goes out to the Debbie Evilsizer and
family in the recent passing of her husband.
Our condolences to Sharon and KZ Bowden in the
passing of Sharon’s brother.
Our condolences to Helen and Pete Shevlin in the
passing of Helen’s sister.
Resident Directory
The 2015 Lake Hammock Village Resident Directory was distributed at the January Homeowners Annual Meeting. Copies were hand delivered on February 20-21 to those who didn’t get a copy then, or didn’t pick up a copy from the office. If you still don’t have a copy, contact Lori Johnsen at 151 Glen Este Blvd (863)5881599. Corrections and changes?? Please contact Lori with this information. We are developing a method for providing updated directory information on a more frequent basis. Watch for it!
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: Mary Ann Donovan 422-3465
Park Breakfast: Maria Combs 438-6643 / Karen
Wilson 353-2275
Potlucks: Eileen Lemay 353-1108
Thank You
Thank you everyone for all your caring thoughts,
cards and especially all of those who have helped
in many ways in this time of sorrow.
Cathy Mullison
We would like to thank everyone for their prayers,
support, phone calls, cards, delivery of food and
helping with errands following Jeff’s heart attack
on January 14. As many of you know, I was out of
town when he was stricken. I am convinced that
the quick and decisive action taken by Nancy Roy
and Linda and Lowell Hile to call 911 saved his life.
We are thankful that we live in a community where
neighbors take care of neighbors. We truly are a
“park with a heart”.
Sincerely, Jeff Hunt and Lori Johnsen
Thank you to the following residents that helped
make the Pancake Breakfast a success:
Jim & Joyce Middleton, John & Jeanine Miller,
Bruce & Marge Love and a great clean-up crew.
Thanks, Lee & Nancy Emery
We would like to thank the community and all the
individuals who expressed their concerns and well
wishes for Hacy’s mother during her
hospitalization. We are happy to say that she has
been transferred to a rehabilitation facility in Sun
City Center close to her home.
Thanks again, Hacy & Joyce Wright
The 2015 Super Bowl Party was a huge success
with 40 residents attending. Besides watching the
game, we ate delicious chili, potato soup,
homemade snacks, and dessert. Prizes were won
by Hacy Wright, Herman Biba, and Barb Dickerson.
We want to thank Hacy and Joyce Wright for doing
the decorating and assisting in general. Thanks to
Karen Wilson and Paul Rouble for their help with
setting up. Many others assisted in the set-up and
cleaning. Thanks to all for the help and the food.
K.Z. and Sharon Bowden
March Birthdays
1 Mike Molnar 2 Lori Johnsen 4 Rich Williams 5 Judie Bott 5 Lee Rhoades 6 Rita Clapp 9 Gary Harrer 9 Russ Lander 9 Grace Mosher 9 Jane Whitley
11 Birgit Bartoschek 12 Gary Hinrichs 14 Don Ives 15 Nyla Sharp 14 Jeannette Spury 15 LeAnn Hubany 15 Terri Stump 16 Marileigh Osborn 16 Doug Simpson 18 Wilma Maher 21 Donna Chilton 21 Al Corliss 21 John Cullen 21 Lee Emery 22 Jim Barkley 23 Norma Gossett 23 Phyllis Lennox 23 Carol Saunders 26 Jan Baczkiewicz 27 Audrey Sontag 29 Art McKay 30 Hugh Gilliland 31 Sharon Bowden 31 Anna Smith 31 Dennis Weinzial
(If we have missed your birthday, please let us know!)
March Anniversaries
25 Ted & Patricia Carmen 29 Dennis & Stephenie Green 30 Bob & Lorraine Sharples
(If we have missed your anniversary, please let us know!)
Community Activities
Haines City
Every Wednesday – Farmers Market – Railroad
Park – 8:00 a.m.
1st Friday of Month – Rock around the Block –
Downtown Haines City – 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Davenport
Every Thursday – Farmers Market – 9:00 a.m.-3:00
pm. – Visitors Center @ 101 Adventure Court
Winter Haven
1st Friday of Month – Pickin’ in the Park – 6:00 p.m.
1st Saturday of Month – Cruisin’ Winter Haven –
Central Park – 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.
2nd Friday of Month – Praise in the Park – 6:30 p.m.
3rd Friday of Month – Dulcimers in the Park – 5:30
p.m.
4th Friday of Month – Strings at Scores – 58-4th
Street NW – 6:00 p.m.
4th Saturday of Month – Downtown Market Day –
Central Park – 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
C & D Bus Trips
Don’t forget, if you are interested in any of the
upcoming C & D Bus Trips, check the bulletin board
in the clubhouse and sign up.
Memorials
For memorials, please contact Brin McDonald at
863-604-9780. If I am out of town, please contact
Lori Johnsen at 863-588-7599 or Marion Spiegel at
863-422-1570. If anyone has any questions or
information on someone who is in need, please
feel free to contact us. Thank you for your help and