Golden Acres R. O. Association, Inc. 2020-2021 …...We have a buyer on unit #20 and a contract is written up and will be signed. They will renovate the unit and use it for a winter

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Golden Acres R. O. Association, Inc. 2020-2021

President Ray Lamoureux

Vice President Ron Tasior

Treasurer Jerry Janes

Secretary Paula Bunevith

Director Lorne Taylor

Director Sue Bailey

Director John West

Property Manager (Karin Desmone) / Bill Martin

Golden Acres Recreation Committee 2020-2021

Chairperson Mark Johnson

Vice Chairpersons Bob Greene, Dan Peters

Treasurer Judy Greene

Secretary Elaine Janes

Sub Committee (Kitchen) Deb Pollard

Sub Committee (Bingo) Maureen Shannon

Sub Committee (At Large) Linda St. Peter

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Events

Ball Room Dancing Roy Cowdery (Golden Crest)

Bingo Committee Maureen Shannon, Marilyn McKay, Paula Bunevith

Bowling John Cobb

Darts League Wayne and Moya Bettridge

Fun Shuffle Team Captains

Golf Ron Tasior and Ed Richtmyer

Health and Welfare Master of Ceremonies (Coffee Hour)

Indoor Exercise Belinda Sezbenski, Elaine Janes, Carol Spinney

Line Dancing Theresa McGrory and Linda St. Peter

Newsletter Editor Sue Bailey

Paddling Club Gil Callingham and Lorne Taylor

Pool Exercise Nancy Baker

Progressive Cards Eleanor and Gerald Saunders

Shuffleboard Norm Sanford

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President’s Report By Ray Lamoureux #9

It has been a very busy month with the Hardin property sale and the sale on

#20 and the pool liner needing bids. We also had a roof leak in the clubhouse and bid

to change the laundry equipment.

The sale on the Hardin property happened on June 1st. We own everything that

is left in the house and the house is being incorporated into the survey of the park, so

we don’t have to pay property taxes on it next year. All owners are encouraged to tour

the house and property and make suggestions on what we will do with it. Nothing will

be done until next year sometime.

We have a buyer on unit #20 and a contract is written up and will be signed.

They will renovate the unit and use it for a winter home.

The roof vent over the kitchen stove leaked and need to be sealed. The ceiling

in the kitchen needed repair from water damage. The ceiling was scraped, plastered and painted again.

The laundry equipment is eleven years old and when we installed it in 2009 the life expectancy was

eight years. We have a couple of machines leaking underneath and repairing them would cost as much as the

price of a new machine. We made great money off of these machines.

The board is looking for three people to give input on changes to the park web site. If you are

interested please submit your name to the board for consideration. The web site for Golden Acres is not

required by Florida Law to post money spent over $500.00 or board meetings. We already post those on

the web site and the financials. We are going to be proactive ahead of the Florida laws and start posting

the minutes as well.

The pool is being scheduled to be resurfaced in the near future. The last resurfaced has lifted and a

temporary repair done this winter. The cost was $17,495.00. The last time it was done we only had a three-year

warranty on the resurfacing.

The palms trees have grown so much and need to be trimmed and also have seeds dropping on the

ground. One palm on first street was hit by lighting and needs to be removed.

Greetings from the Office By Karin Desmone #1

Please welcome Peter & Bethany Chorba #20 and James & Lesa Coplen #27 to the park.

Congratulations and may you find lots of happiness, fun, and laughter in your new home.

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From the Editor’s Desk By Sue Bailey #188 [email protected]

Greetings,

All activities for the month of June were also canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our pool is now

open, and the clubhouse will be open Monday through Friday, still maintaining our distance of six feet apart.

However, the clubhouse will be closed on the weekends due to no one here to maintain the cleaning of the

bathrooms.

I want to thank everyone who contributed articles for this newsletter. It is very much appreciated. Read

about a monthly article from the Fraud Watch Network; an article from News in Health; a warm hello from

New Brunswick, Canada; 2020 Dunedin award; Norma’s Garden; a reminder of 50th anniversary celebration;

our July pool closing; Hardin property survey; and more.

Wherever you are located, please keep in touch with all of us by sending articles and pictures for the

monthly newsletter. We love to read about what's going on.

July 1st is Canada Day (a.k.a. Dominion Day). It was on this day in 1980 when the song "O Canada"

was officially made the National Anthem. To our Canadian Counterparts enjoy your day!

July 4th is Independence Day (a.k.a. Fourth of July). BBQ, picnics, parades, and fireworks galore. Enjoy

your day in the USA!

Until next time,

May God bless and keep you well and safe…

Thank you to all By Lois & Joe Stanfa #96

Joe and I would like to thank all of our Golden Acre friends for your prayers, messages, cards and phone calls at

the passing of our daughter Diane. You were a great comfort to us. We hope to be with you next season and

thank you in person. All our best. Lois and Joe Stanfa.

Pool Closure July 6th for 5 weeks From the Board of Directors

The resurfacing of our pool must be done starting July 6th and will be closed for 5 weeks. According to

Pool Works, they can resurface at this time due to a cancellation. Otherwise, they are booked for the entire year

of 2020. They say that it will take 5 weeks if we want it done right.

Our pool surface is lifting and was temporarily repaired this winter, but it must be resurfaced now for

our safety. Our apologies to the residents who will be unable to use the pool during the hottest time of the year.

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A Warm Hello from New Brunswick, Canada By Staicy & Bruce Gunter #46

It's hard to believe that we have been home for almost three months already. The weeks turn quickly into

weekends and the months slip by.

Our Province is gradually reopening and as part of the many tough decisions that need to be made on a

weekly basis, we are thankful that our Government has decided to keep our schools closed until Fall. Our three

children and their spouses have been fortunate enough to work from home through all this but like many others,

have added Teacher, Day Care Operator, Sports Director and full time Chef to their list of responsibilities. With

the Social Distancing restrictions, we've been unable for the most part to lend a hand. Those weeks of not being

able to even see or hug the little ones were tough.

As most folks have postponed their building projects, it's allowed Bruce to work diligently on my “to

do" list. He does have a new home to build here on Grand Lake later this summer so I need to take advantage of

this situation while I can. One wet weekend resulted in this joint project. So cute!

Our thoughts are with you as we deal, each in our own way, with these fluid times. I have my fingers

crossed that through the vigilance of one and all, the Fall will see us returning to beautiful Dunedin.

Oh yes, a huge congratulations to Golden Acres on the winning of the “Best of Dunedin" award in the

category of Mobile Homes. An important reflection of the pride demonstrated by all residents and staff.

See you soon, we hope!

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Hardin Property Survey By Sue Bailey #188 Phone # 727-242-7352

Email: [email protected]

As Ray indicated in the President’s Report, all owners are encouraged to tour the house and property and

make suggestions on what we will do with it. Nothing will be done until next year sometime to give everyone

an opportunity to submit their suggestions. Our goal is to give all 224 units a say on what we should do with the

property.

In the meantime, anyone who is here is welcome to tour the house and property. Please call Karin in the

office to schedule a time. She will let you know the best date and time to do so since the house will remain

locked otherwise. You will then be given a suggestion survey sheet to be filled out with your specific

suggestions. Please only one survey per unit. Once completed, please return the sheet to the office for tallying.

The suggestion survey sheet contains the following:

Golden Acres’ Resident Owned Association Suggestion Request

As residents of Golden Acres, we now legally own the Hardin Property. We solely own the right of way

from the East end of B Court to our Main Entrance/Exit on Main Street, which was our primary purpose for

acquiring the property. Each of us owns 1/224 of this property and each of us has a say in what we will do with

it going forward. The Board of Directors will be compiling your suggestions within this survey and determine

the number of suggestions to present for a vote. No resident’s suggestion will be dismissed, and all will be

tallied with a count on the ballot.

Please keep in mind that many suggestions will have an additional cost associated with it which will also

be considered in the results. Based on the final vote, we may or may not need to request additional funds on a

one-time basis to help support our results. For example, if you choose to demolish the house, there is a cost of

demolition associated with this decision.

We invite each of you to go to see the property and assess what your suggestion will include. The more

detail you provide the better we can determine the best solution for us going forward. We look forward to your

responses. Please only one suggestion per Lot#.

Lot# Name Date

Suggestion for Hardin Property

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Winner of the 2020 Best of Dunedin Award By the City of Dunedin

www.dunedingov.com

It is our pleasure to inform you that Golden

Acres Ro Association Inc has been selected as

the Winner for the 2020 Best of Dunedin

Awards in the category of Mobile Home

Park. After all award recipients have been

notified, we will post the complete list of

winners on our website.

www.dunedingov.com.

The Dunedin Award Program was created to

honor and generate public recognition of the

achievements and positive contributions of

businesses and organizations in and around

Dunedin. Our mission is to raise the profile of

exemplary companies and entrepreneurs

among the press, the business community, and

the general public.

Editor’s Note: We should all be proud of this award and our community! The plaques will hang in our

clubhouse and in the office.

Protect Yourself from Medicare Fraud By Sue Bailey #188 as an AARP Fraud Watch Fighter Free Helpline at (877) 908-3360 or https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/all/aarp-fraud-helpline/

A crook will tell you that you can get a free DNA swab test for cancer, or medical devices or services.

Pitch: To get the free health care, you just need to provide your Medicare number.

Method: This offer usually comes via phone or email. Vans drive through neighborhoods, with

people knocking on doors offering tests in return for Medicare numbers.

Prevention: Never give your Medicare number to anyone but a trusted medical professional.

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Life in GA instead of Massachusetts By Paula & Joe Bunevith #202

By the time you read this we will be back in MA.

Hi folks well here we are still in Florida at our winter home in Golden Acres. When we should have

been back in Massachusetts. Our flight was canceled for May 16th and the Corona Virus did that. So here we

stay. Well it’s been interesting. The virus numbers were high in MA, so we didn’t mind staying here. We self

isolated, going to the grocery store every 10-14 days as needed. We did 12 puzzles, played board games,

watched movies and just stayed put. The Weather has been crazy, HOT and HUMID, and we mean dripping

HUMID. Temperature would be 88 and heat index would be 100!

Joe has been golfing with Ray & Ginny Lamoureux, Bob Eckland, Ken Hultgren, but 3 of them have left

so it’s just Joe and Ken for the next week. I have been doing aqua fit with Debra Farris, Carol Diniz, Maureen

Shannon and Elaine Janes. Maureen left this weekend so it’s down to the three of us.

We went to Honeymoon Island one day last week, got there at 9 am, walked the beach, swam in the

ocean and left at 11 as the temperature climbed.

The clubhouse opened Mon - Fri only with daily plus bathroom cleaning. Closed on Weekends, no cleaning.

Joe and I, Ken and Ellie went up and played darts, something different to do.

Most restaurants are open to 50% capacity, but we do take out and it’s great.

Our camp is open with restrictions, have to self-quarantine for 14 days, and have to be self containing, which

we are. And wear a mask if you are outside your premises. We head back to MA on June 25th.

Have a great summer and stay safe. And Hopefully we will see all of you in the fall.

Norma’s Garden From Norma & George Moore #54

You have already seen this garden in last month’s newsletter. I sent Sue a picture of a bed of daffodils

under the snow in May!!! Unbeknownst to me she put the picture in the newsletter! So now all of you know

what spring in Canada can be like!

That snow fell about the 10th of May, so I thought I’d show you how quickly, (just a few short weeks),

the garden can be changed into something quite different. Here you can see in the middle of the very right side

of the photo where the daffodils were. Only their green foliage is left now. But the rest of the garden has been

transformed.

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I have to admit to being totally addicted, obsessed even, with gardening. Anyone who has ever suffered from

any addiction, whether it be shopping at Dillard’s or golfing or playing bridge or tennis, you know how hard it

is to stop. And that is my problem. I don’t know how to say enough is enough! What is a woman in her 70’s

doing looking after two and a half acres of lawns and gardens? Totally nuts!

Here is our back yard. We love bird watching so have two bird baths for them to drink from and splash

in. The birds just love the garden! With so many insects, worms, grubs, seeds and flowers for them to eat or

drink the nectar, they find it ideal to build their nests here. Despite this feast in the garden, we have one male

cardinal who is determined to get into our house! He bangs away at windows on one side only to go around to

the other side and try there. In between attempts, he flies off into a tree and sings his little heart out. Talk about

determined. He will do this from dawn until dark!

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And the last picture fits in perfectly in a garden setting. George’s beehives. Beekeeping is just another

of George’s hobbies, and a sweet one at that! The bees sure are happy here with the choice of blossom before

them! One of the challenges of gardening, and what makes it so rewarding, is to plan it so that there are new

flowers coming on all the time. For example, after the daffodils and primroses were finished, the lilacs started,

(some varieties still haven’t bloomed). Next it is time for the iris and the peonies, the roses and the Lady’s

mantle, Dame’s rocket and poppies. Then it goes on with daylilies, purple coneflowers, and fleece flower. You

get the idea. And not just the garden flowers of course, but the blossoms on trees and shrubs. The other day

George showed me a large tree covered in tiny white blossoms. The tree was actually humming with the sound

of the bees all over it.

Our bees make just about the best tasting honey on this planet! Come over and taste it at #54 next

winter. Until then, stay safe!

Golden Acres 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration By Paula Bunevith #202 & Kathy Schmitt #217

Hello Community members, every year we celebrate those community members who will be celebrating

their 50th wedding Anniversary. On Sunday Feb 14, 2021 we will have our annual celebration in the

clubhouse. If you are celebrating your 50th in 2021 or did so in 2020 and were not available for that

celebration. Please let us know and come and let us celebrate you. Kathy Schmitt # 217 and Paula Bunevith

#202 are the coordinators for the 2021 event. Please let them know if you would like to join us. Kathy's email is

[email protected] and Paula’s is [email protected]. We would love to hear from you.

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Try Again By Debra Farris #28

In this pandemic, I found myself turning to my Creative side. I love music! It’s always been my friend.

I’ve been writing songs and music since I was a child, thanks to my parents. After wanting to become a “Rock

star” in my early years, as I aged, I decided to move toward songwriting and composing commercial music for

radio TV and film instead. To date, I have several publishing deals, and several songs on TV shows, films and

documentary films. It’s been a wonderful journey. In this time of isolation, I wanted to offer up something

inspiring. I wrote this song in 2017, and it’s been part of the fabric of my life ever since. It’s a life lesson. We

grow and learn. We succeed, we fail, we pick ourselves back up again. We always have another chance to do it

over. Please enjoy this song lyric. If you’d like to hear the song and music, feel free to contact me directly.

[email protected] Thanks!

Try Again

VERSE 1:

Give yourself another chance, if you don’t succeed.

This is what it’s all about; it’s like pulling weeds.

On our stairway to Heaven, we must watch our deeds.

Go ahead and plant your seeds. Go ahead and plant your seeds.

Chorus:

If you find you’re not in line, turn around

If you’re thinkin’ that you’re lost, you might be found.

Go ahead start over; begin

If at first you don’t succeed, try again

VERSE 2:

Go plant a garden. cultivate your soul

You still reap the harvest, but it’s a hard row to hoe,

Keep your eye on the weather, so you can reach your goal

Your work won’t be forgotten; you are complete and whole

Yes, you’re complete and whole

Chorus:

BRIDGE:

When the wind comes, and the rain it falls down.

Don’t be discouraged, There’s love all around

It will make you stronger, for good or for bad.

When you look back you’ll be grateful you had- (a chance to)

CHORUS:

Find if you’re not in line turn, turn around

If you’re thinkin’ that you’re lost, you might be found.

Go ahead start over; begin

If at first you don’t succeed, try again

Try Again, Try again

© Debra Farris

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New Blood Test May Predict Alzheimer’s Disease From NIH (News in Health) newsinhealth.nih.gov

A new blood testing technique could help researchers detect Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms start

or in its early stages. Alzheimer’s disease is an age-related brain disorder that develops over many years. Toxic

changes in the brain slowly destroy memory and thinking skills.

The disease involves two proteins called beta-amyloid and tau. Beta amyloid clumps into plaques, which

slowly build up between brain cells. Abnormal tau collects inside brain cells and forms tangles.

Researchers investigated whether a new blood testing technique could help predict development of

Alzheimer’s disease. They tested for a modified version of tau called ptau181 in blood plasma (the liquid part of

blood). Levels of this protein have been linked with Alzheimer’s

disease.

The team collected blood samples from more than 400 people. The analysis showed that ptau181 levels

differed between healthy participants and those with Alzheimer’s disease.

The new approach could be less invasive and costly than current tests for Alzheimer’s disease. These

rely on brain scans and lab tests of spinal fluid.

“The development of a blood test would enable us to rapidly screen a much larger and more diverse

group of volunteers who wish to enroll in studies,” says Dr. Richard J. Hodes,

director of NIH’s National Institute on aging.

Condolences

Patsy Larson #201 passed away on May 20th. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.

Submitted by Elinore Bryant #38: Dorothy Liddell passed away on Sunday May 24th (Former resident, Norm

Rippon’s partner for many years) and was a good neighbour in GA for many years.

Birthdays and Anniversaries By Norma Moore #54

Golden Acres July Anniversaries

Steven and Susan Toner ………….. July 9

James and Mary Stewart ………….. July 10

Norm and Barbara Sanford ………….. July 13

Richard and Ann Marie Zakala ………….. July 17

Gary and Beverly Collins ………….. July 19

Ed and Jean Morin ………….. July 22

Arthur and Elaine Eckert ………….. July 23

Robert and Rita Sheire ………….. July 31

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Golden Acres July Birthdays

We want to mention all those who are celebrating this month and send them our very best wishes.

Rosalynne Frabotta ………………… July 2

Cyril Vavrek ………………… July 2

William Erickson ………………… July 2

Gerald Karlnoski ………………… July 3

Rita Sheire ………………… July 4

Larry Winkler ………………… July 4

John Cobb ………………… July 6

Diane Hetu ………………… July 8

Diane Thompson ………………… July 9

Maria Wittenbols ………………… July 12

Robert Eckland ………………… July 13

Kim Germann ………………… July 13

James Hatfield ………………… July 14

Cheryl Taylor ………………… July 15

Janet Peters ………………… July 16

James Zweifel ………………… July16

Joe Armeli ………………… July 18

Richard Cooper ………………… July 18

Richard Sezbenski ………………… July 19

Gail Tasior ………………… July 19

Mario Spadafore ………………… July 20

Christina Argona ………………… July 21

Nigel Drane ………………… July 21

Mary Capone ………………… July 23

Patricia Cockerill ………………… July 23

Anita Wood ………………… July 23

Dan Guggi ………………… July 24

Gilles Prescott ………………… July 24

James Whitney ………………… July 28

Robert Brewer ………………… July 31

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Active Duty Soldiers to Remember

Please take a moment to offer a prayer of thanks and remembrance to all those who help to protect our

way of life. Keep them in your prayers until they return safely to their loved ones.

Adam Coburn (British Army) serving in Afghanistan, Nephew of Mildred and David Todd, Lot #2.

Justin T. Drescher (Sgt. USMC), stationed at Twentynine Palms Base, Grandson of Marie Looby Danielle, Lot

#170.

Damien Fitzpatrick (Staff Sgt. USAF) Grandson of Judith Fitzpatrick, Lot #87.

Eric Fitzpatrick (PFC US Army) Grandson of Judith Fitzpatrick, Lot #87.

Sean Fitzpatrick (Captain US Army) Grandson of Judith Fitzpatrick, Lot #87.

Daniel Jones (US Navy) Grandson of Carol Diniz, Lot #25.

Matthew Jones (US Navy) Grandson of Carol Diniz, Lot #25.

Brian Karhoff (US Army Major) Son of Nancy Karhoff, Lot #67.

Jeffery Richardson (USN Color Guard) in Bremerton, WA, serving on the USS Nimitz. Grandson of Kathleen

Gilliam Lot #204.

Stanley Sweeny (US Army) Nephew of Ruth Marino, Lot #225.

John Wilson (PFC lst Class USMC) Iraq – Grandson of Jean Key, Lot #138.

So that we might get to know these courageous soldiers better, I would like to add their pictures to this

section. Please forward any photos to Sue Bailey [email protected]

For changes to the list of soldiers, please contact Sue Bailey [email protected]

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