LACDD NEWS By Christine Wells, LA (LW) CDD Community Director LACDD Supervisors would like to wish residents a happy holiday season and best wishes for the New Year! It is a wonderful time of year for residents to reflect on how lucky they are to live in such a beautiful and caring community. Enjoy time with friends and family while basking in the beautiful Florida sun this holiday season. The community entrance and Clubhouse are decked out with lights and holiday décor to add to the festivity of the season. There are several activities scheduled such as the Annual Holiday parade, Outdoor Menorah Lighting, and a New Year's Eve Party featuring 99 in the Shade in the Ballroom. Some of the most rewarding community traditions involve volunteering and giving to those in need. December 3 is Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. There are several groups within Lake Ashton that residents should consider helping. Think about dropping off a gift to the Hands 4 Hope sleigh in the Ballroom that benefits the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, donating gently used items to the MOW Thrift Store set up by the Friends of MOW group, donating non perishable food to the Lake Wales Care Center and The Mission of Winter Haven, or helping out a friend or neighbor in need. While it is the traditional season for celebrating, some in the community are in emotional pain and struggling to get through the month. Grieving friends and neighbors can use some extra care during the holidays. Those who have recently lost loved ones can be helped by others being supportive and inclusive. Suggestions from hospice professionals: invite a neighbor along to a community celebration, ask if they are interested in volunteering, offer to help with decorating or baking, send a special holiday card, or be willing to listen. Lake Ashton is known for being a caring community and there is no better time of year to care for thy neighbor. LACDD BOARD OF SUP ERVISO RS CONTA CT INF O Brenda Van Sickle, Chair 863-324-6191 brenda.vansickle@lakeashtoncdd.com Michael Costello, Vice Chair 863-875-9228 or 732-718-7431 mcostello@lakeashtoncdd.com Debby Landgrebe, Assistant Secretary 863-268-8193 dlandgrebe@lakeashtoncdd.com Steve Realmuto, Assistant Secretary 863-949-0304, steve.lacdd@gmail.com Office Hours After Monday Coffee in the Clubhouse Ballroom Greg Ulrich, Assistant Secretary 863-969-7595 gulrich@lakeashtoncdd.com The Board of Supervisors met on November 18 and welcomed the newest member of the Board, Greg Ulrich. Supervisors heard from the District Engineer on the status of current projects, approved several resolutions, and approved a quote to install 2 additional AED units at the Clubhouse. A full wrap up report was sent to the community via email blast on November 21. Please visit lakeashtoncdd.com and lakeashton2cdd.com to find the latest meeting minutes, agendas, and meeting schedule. CONGRATULATIONS! Supervisor Greg Ulrich was sworn in and joined the Board of Supervisors on November 18. Supervisor Steve Realmuto was re-elected to serve an additional 4-year term on the LACDD Board of Supervisors. Congratulations to the newly elected and re-elected Supervisors!
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