MAINLANDS UNIT 2 TOWN CRIER · Web viewAnother year is coming to an end and we will soon be ushering in “2019”. This past year, 3 new activities were started for your enjoyment.

MAINLANDS UNIT 2 TOWN CRIER JANUARY 2019

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PRESIDENT’S CORNERGeorge Filiau, President, Unit 2 Homeowners Association

(On behalf of your Homeowners Board)

Another year is coming to an end and we will soon be ushering in “2019”. This past year, 3 new activities were started for your enjoyment. Chair Volleyball, Texas Hold’em and Pool Parties have proved to be very successful. We are also looking to start playing Bocce Ball in the near future. Contact Bob Arsenault if you are interested.

The purchase of our Unit 2 Clubhouse finally happened this past year. Plans are taking shape to do some remodeling in the near future and we will be having many fundraisers to accomplish this goal. Please support your clubs with this endeavor.

By now all of you should have completed the transition to Digital TV and Internet Service. If you are still having problems, call me at (727) 578-2341 and we will help you resolve the issue.

We are still having a problem with parking on sidewalks. Please be aware as to where your guests are parking and ask them to please use the street or your driveway. We are required by law to have an accurate census as to who is residing in our homes. If you have someone who is going to reside with you, they must be interviewed and meet all age requirements. Please read your Condo Docs and the “We’re Glad You Came” book. They are the governing rules and regulations your board must enforce.On behalf of your Board – we wish you a Healthy, Happy and Prosperous New Year.

MEN’S CLUB NEWS - BOB GAMBARO, PRESIDENT MEN’S CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST – SATURDAY JANUARY 5th

PANCAKE BREAKFAST on Saturday, January 5th. Plain & Blueberry Pancakes with Eggs will be served from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. for a $ 3.50 donation. Chairmen are Lou Astuto and Bob Whitlock. Come join us - meet your neighbors and catch-up on the latest news. MEN’S CLUB MEETING is on Tuesday, January 8th; dinner at 6:00 p.m., with meeting to follow. All men in Unit 2 are invited to attend.

The Unit 2 Social, Men’s and Women's Clubs Bring You Our Unit 2 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, Saturday, January 26th for all Unit 2 residents that have volunteered this past year (no guests please). Doors open 4:45 p.m. – Social time (BYOB) starts at 5p.m. and Dinner at 6 p.m. Anyone attending must have a ticket (there is a $5 deposit per each ticket and will be refunded to you at the door). The tickets are available from Gail Arsenault (727) 577-3859 and Nancy Hemeon (612) 386-6681. Deadline for tickets is January 23rd.

NOTE: The Calendar of Events for all of the Mainlands Units is now available on channel 732.See all of the Mainlands Units’ newsletters online at: themainlands.com


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SOCIAL CLUB NEWS CHARLIE HEMEON, PRESIDENT

I once again look forward to being your President and will do everything in my power to make sure that 2019 is a banner year for Social Activities at Unit Two. Your New Board will assume their responsibilities at the Social Club Membership meeting on January 9th after Kaffee Klatch. Prior to that a combined board meeting with the 2018 and the 2019 board will take place on January 2nd.

2019 Social Club Board President: Charlie Hemeon............One Year Term Vice President: Jim Schimpf.........One Year Term Secretary: Carolyn Chilton,...........One Year Term Jerry Smith, Treasurer...................One Year Term Barbara Walsh, Director......2nd Year of Two-Year Term Gerrie Curry, Director...................Two Year Term Millie Cole, Director.....................Two Year Term Chris Eichinger, Director..............Two Year Term Connie Vawter, Director...............Two Year Term

Gail Arsenault will serve as an advisor to the Board as Past President.Our main event in January will be our Annual Appreciation Dinner. This is the time each year when we

show our appreciation and gratitude to those who make our events a success. Anyone who has volunteered in any capacity during 2018 is invited to attend. There will be a catered dinner and you will be recognized for your

service, because without you not much would happen at Unit 2. As always, coffee, soda and bottled water will be available.

Once the new board has had an opportunity to meet, we will give you a complete calendar of events that are planned through the Spring.

Please remember that your Social Club Board is here to serve you. We look forward to receiving suggestions of events you would like to see held and input on what we can do to make the social events at Unit Two better. I introduced the “Suggestion Box” the last time I was President and I promise that I will review items in the box on a regular basis and discuss these with you at our monthly membership meetings.*Gail Arsenault, Past-President, would like to thank everyone that made the Social Club a success and lots of fun these past two years.

GOLF CART PARADE 2018

On December 7th, a beautiful warm evening, Unit 2 once again hosted the annual Mainlands Golf Cart Parade. We had 21 Golf Carts that were judged. The parade was once again this year lead by a Fire Engine from the Pinellas Park Fire Department. We really appreciate them providing us this service. It makes the parade that much more important.

Since this is an all Mainlands Event, we reached out to other units to provide judges for the parade. The Judges were: Dan Hill (Unit 7), Sherri Cooper (Unit 1), Marci Harding (Unit 6) and Barbara Walsh (Unit 2). A special Thanks to these Judges for stepping forward and helping us.THE WINNERS ARE:

First Place – A.J. Mangini and Phyllis Clark – Unit 7 Second Place – Kevin and Kelli Pilsbury – Unit 5 Third Place – Charles Wright - Unit 2

Each Winner was given a gift card and the First Place Winners will have a plate with their names added to our Golf Cart Trophy which has a permanent home in Unit 2. The difference between first place and third was only 3 points – CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL. A special THANKS to all who stepped forward and made cookies for the event. They were great.

Pictured left to right – Nancy Hemeon, Janet Mekeel, LaNona Robinson and Jillian Ross.


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WOMEN’S CLUB NEWS JANET MEKEEL, PRESIDENT

Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and here’s to a Happy and Healthy New Year.

Ladies, come and have fun with the other ladies from Unit 2. Our meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at 11:30 a.m. – come join us on Monday, January 14, 2019. Since lunch is served at 11:30 a.m., we need to know how many we will be serving. We ask that you please sign up no later than the day before the meeting (the sheet is on the clubhouse bulletin board). If you are unable to sign up in the clubhouse, please feel free to call Janet Mekeel (727) 545-3814. She will add you to the list. At this time, our January meeting doesn’t have a guest speaker, but we are looking forward to socializing and renewing old acquaintances.

Remember: You do not have to be a member to come to our meetings. If you care to join, our membership fee is $5.00 per year. Hope you plan to be an active member in Mainlands Unit 2 Women’s Club in 2019.

2019 Women’s Club Board President: Janet Mekeel 1st Vice President: Peggy Chenel - 2nd Vice President: Cathy Waldauer Secretary: Carol Manning - Treasurer: Nancy Hemeon Hospitality: Joyce Miller Publicity: Vacant Sunshine: Dolores Watrous

“One Hundred and Sixty-Seven” - That’s how many stuffed animals/dolls we collected for the Pinellas Park Fire Administration. THANK YOU to one and all for your contribution(s) which were turned over to Jillian Ross of the Pinellas Park Fire Administration at “Kaffee Klatch” on Wednesday, December 12 th

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RED HAT SOCIETY

Our Unit Two Red Hatters will have their January luncheon on Friday, January 18th at 11:45 a.m. at Maggiano’s Italian Restaurant outside of Westshore Mall in Tampa. We will carpool and leave Mainlands at 11:15a.m. Hostesses are Mary Lou Cox and Palma Cappelli.

SINGLE LADIES CLUB

Unit 2 Single Ladies will have their monthly luncheon on Monday, January 7th at noon, place to be determined. A signup sheet is posted on the bulletin board in the clubhouse. Please indicate if you can drive or will need a ride.

TEXAS HOLD’EM – EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30 P.M.

Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. a weekly Texas Hold’em will be held in the Unit 2 Clubhouse. Texas Hold’em is in full swing. No sign-up is necessary. Just be at clubhouse by 6:30 p.m. We are finished around 8 p.m. Questions? Call Marge Mickelson at (727) 557- 7572.

Silver SantasMany thanks to the Mainlands residents who helped us launch the “Silver Santas”

project for the Senior Citizens in our community. Thank you for opening your hearts to the less fortunate and showing them that we care. For the months of November/December, we had a GREAT outpouring of generosity (items/cash). The Silver Santa helpers were able to fulfill 1,020 Christmas bags. Once again, thank you very much. Liz Schimpf – Social Club

Welcome New ResidentsFaith Burgeson, Treasurer, HOA Board

Welcome! How about another resolution? How about being a better neighbor?How about this approach along with a pineapple?

Welcome to the neighborhood,We hope you like our neck of the woods.

Our wish is that you will love it here, And find happiness throughout the year.

Please don't hesitate to text or call,If you need anything like directions to the Mall.

Keep this note to help with our names, For not memorizing them, we will not blame.

This fruit symbolizes a "Welcome" treat, Enjoy the pineapple, we hope it is sweet!

Fay Burgeson & Sally Kruse

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Super Bowl 53 will be at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta Georgia on Sunday, February 3rd, 2019.We will have our own tailgate party right here at Unit 2.

The Super Bowl is one of the most watched sporting events anywhere in the world. We believe that it is more fun to watch with your friends even if your favorite team is not in the game. So, come and join us for a fun evening. Bring your favorite tailgate chair to watch the game.

There are several TVs mounted around the Clubhouse for easy viewing. The party will begin at 5:00 p.m. and snacks will be available. This will be a BYOB event. Dinner will be served at half-time. The menu will be Chili, Pulled Pork and Hot Dogs.

There will also be a chance to pick your squares to win money at the end of the first quarter, the half, the third quarter and the end of the game. There will also be tables set up if you wish to get a group together to play poker during the game. Get your Poker Buddies together and have them join us.

Tickets for this exciting event will be $ 10 per person and will be available from Jim Schimpf (727) 515- 8636 after the first of the year. So, put on your favorite team jersey and join us for a fun and exciting evening.

Texas Hold’em Tournament

On Super Bowl Sunday a Texas Hold’em tournament will be held. Buy-in for this special tournament is $10. Come start the New Year off with a big $$$ Win. All are welcome.

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Johanna was born and raised in Lafayette, Indiana and Jim was born and reared in Tompkinsville, Kentucky. Jim moved to Indiana to work for the Railroad and met Johanna.

They were married May 1953 and Jim left immediately after for the Army. After his discharge from the Army they lived in Indiana and had five daughters. In 1960 moved to Des Moines, Iowa then Santa Barbara, Calif to St Louis, Missouri and finally Cincinnati, Ohio (1965-1980).

Jim worked in construction as a service representative and later as a construction superintendent. Johanna worked as waitress and Nurse’s Aide until 1965. She became a Real Estate Broker and opened an office with two women partners to become one of the first women-owned offices in Cincinnati. She continued in Real Estate as Commercial Broker in Florida until retirement in 2012. They have 12 Grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren.

They moved to Mainlands Unit 2 in 2012. They both are members of Men’s and Women’s Club. Johanna enjoys Chair Volleyball and Bingo and both go to Bible Study. Jim and Johanna enjoy all the great activities and many friendships they have made in Mainlands.

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LADIES BUNCO - FRIDAY – JANUARY 11th At 5:30 P.M.

Our January BUNCO is on Friday, January 11th at 5:30 p.m. All Ladies are invited to play. We will teach you the game. It’s very easy!! Bring your favorite dish or a snack to share and $ 5.00 for prize money. We always have lots of food, so have dinner with us. Come out Ladies and play BUNCO, lots of fun!! P lease call Cathy Waldauer at (727) 460-1406, if you are interested.

WATER AEROBICSFay Burgeson, Leader

Water Aerobics is in full swing at the pool. We meet (weather permitting) from 8 to 9 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Men and women are welcome. Water Aerobics begins at 8:00 a.m. when the temperature is at least 70 degrees per Spectrum, Channel 9. The pool is heated. We conduct the water aerobics as long as the temperature stays at that level.

WEEKLY ACTIVITIESMonday: Bingo 5:45 p.m. (need volunteers to call the bingo numbers once a month, call Jerry Smith

(727) 263-6217; Tuesday: Bible Study 10:00 a.m.; Bowling 1:00 p.m.; Wednesday: Bridge 12:00 p.m.; Chair Volleyball 3 p.m.; Texas Hold’em 6:30 p.m.; Thursday: Pinochle 5:45 p.m. (need more players). Diner’s Club is the 2nd Wednesday each month at 5:00 p.m. (sign-up sheet is posted in the Clubhouse).

COME JOIN US FOR CHAIR VOLLEYBALL EVERY WEDNESDAY

We will be meeting every Wednesday from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. in the clubhouse. We will need at least 12 people to play. We need 1 person to volunteer to keep score.

Extra players are welcome and can be rotated in the game easily. No experience needed, and everyone is encouraged to come play or just cheer on your favorite team.

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Mainlands Unit Two: January 2019 Calendar of EventsSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 8:00 a.m.Kaffee Klatch 12 p.m. Bridge3-5 p.m. Chair Volleyball6:30 p.m. Texas Hold’em

3 4 5 8-10 a.m.

Pancake Breakfast

6 712 Noon. Single Ladies Club

8 10 a.m.Bible Study 1 p.m.Bowling

9 8:00 a.m.Kaffee Klatch 12 p.m. Bridge3-5 p.m. Chair Volleyball 5:00 p.m.Diner’s Club6:30 p.m. Texas Hold’em

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5:45 p.m.Pinochle

115:30 p.m.Ladies BUNCO

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5:45 p.m.Bingo

5:45 p.m.Men’s Club

13 1412 Noon Women’s Club

5:45 p.m.Bingo

1510 a.m. Bible Study

1 p.m. Bowling

16 8:00 a.m.Kaffee Klatch 12 p.m. Bridge3-5 p.m. Chair Volleyball6:30 p.m. TexasHold’em

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5:45 p.m.Pinochle

1811:45 a.m.Red Hatters Maggiano’s Restaurant

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20 21 22 23 24 25 26 5 p.m.Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

5:45 p.m. 10 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 5:45 p.m.Bingo Bible Study Kaffee Klatch Pinochle

1 p.m. 12 p.m. BridgeBowling 3-5 p.m. Chair

Volleyball6:30 p.m. TexasHold’em

27 28 29 30 8:00 a.m. 315:45 p.m. 10 a.m. Kaffee Klatch 5:45 p.m.Bingo Bible Study 12 p.m. Bridge Pinochle

1 p.m. 3-5 p.m. ChairBowling Volleyball

6:30 p.m. TexasHold’em

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and FridayPool Exercises 8:00 a.m. if temperature is at least 70 degrees.

January 2019Mainlands Master Events

All activities listed are open to all residents and guests of Mainlands – PLEASE CALL FOR TICKET INFO!SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

HAPPY NEW YEAR

16 Brunch 9AM(T)

4 Euchre6pm

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3 Zumba 7pm

3 4 52 Pancake Breakfast 8AM

61 Movie 6pm

Sleepless in Seattle

75 Dominoes1pm

84 Euchre6pm

9

6 Zumba 7pm

10

6 Drum Circle6:30-8:30pm

115 Trivia Night -7pm

1 Duplicate Bridge6pm

124 Breakfast 8AM

3 Super Bingo 10:30AM (T)

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1 Snowflakes, Soup, & Salad 5PM (T)

14 5 Dominoes1pm

15 16

5 Zumba 7PM

17 18

1 Veterinary Mobile 9am-12pm

195 Pancake Breakfast 8AM

1 Chicken Dinner 5PM (T)

4 Polish Dinner5PM (T) 5 DJ Dance 7PM (T)

20 1 Movie 6pm

Mission Impossible:

Fallout

215 Dominoes1pm

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4 Euchre6pm

23 24 25

1 Duplicate Bridge 6pm

263 French Toast Breakfast 8am

1 Chinese Dinner 5PM (T)

5 Toga Party 5:30PM (T)

276 Pancake Breakfast 8AM

285 Bear Creations 12:30PM

29 30 31

1 Movie 6pmChristopher

Robin

(T) = CALL THE UNIT # SHOWN BELOW FOR ACTIVITY & TICKET INFO!

Check below for Weekly Activites held each DayUnit 1

430-0069217-0967

Unit 2 577-7996

Unit 3 556-2554

Unit 4 803-6055

Unit 5 644-0023

Unit 6330-590-0713

Unit 7 403-3568

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 Movie 6 pm 5 Line Dancing 10 am 5 Exercise 9 am 3 Exercise 9am 5 Shuffleboard 10 am 3 Exercise 9 am

5 Shuffleboard 10 am 3 Water Aerobics 9:30 am 4 Art Club 10am 5 Exercise 10 am 5 Water Zumba 9:30am3 Exercise 10:15 am 5 Shuffleboard 10 am 5 Shuffleboard 10am 6 Line Dancing 9-10 am 3 Pinochle 6 pm1Arts & Crafts 11am-3pm 6 Quilting 10-2 pm 3 Bible Study 11-12 am 3 Water Aerobics 10 am3 Mahjong 1 pm 2 Bible Study 10am 1 Arts & Crafts 11-3pm 3 Bible Study 10:15 am1 Mahjong 1 pm 2 Bowling 1 pm 2 Bridge 2 pm 5 Golf 12 pm3 Double Pinochle 1pm 3 Dominos 12 pm 4 Dominos 12:30pm 5 Bridge 12 pm6 Arts & Crafts 1pm 5 Golf 12:30 1 Dominoes 1 pm 3 Mahjong 1pm3 Shuffleboard 1 pm pm 3 Bowling 1 pm 6 Mahjong 1 pm4 Shuffleboard 3 pm 3 Bingo 6 pm 4 Yarn Craft 1pm 3 Shuffleboard 1 pm2 Bingo 5:45 pm 4 Darts 7 pm 5 Yoga 2 pm 3 Chair Volleyball 3 pm1 Game Night 6 pm 4 Shuffleboard 3 pm 2 Pinochle 5:45 pm1 Poker 6 pm 1 Pinochle 5:45 pm 1 BINGO 6 pm3 Card Social 6 pm 4 Bridge 6 pm

2 TX Hold-em 6:30pm

MAINLANDS UNIT 2 TOWN CRIER · Web viewAnother year is coming to an end and we will soon be ushering in “2019”. This past year, 3 new activities were started for your enjoyment.

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