LAIICDD NEWS By Karen Van Kirk, LAIICDD Community Director (kvankirk@lakeashton2cdd.com) LA II CDD BOARD OF SUP ERVISO RS Jim Mecsics, Chairman Public Safety & District Operations/Programs Office Hours: Tuesdays 9:30 am to 12 pm 863.875.4554, mecsicsj@msn.com Bob Zelazny, Vice Chairman Golf Course, Pro Shop, Eagles Nest, Facilities and Field Operation, Transportation System Office Hours: Mondays 1 to 3 pm 863.325.8098, bzelazny@lakeashton2cdd.com Bill Martin, Assistant Secretary Public Works & Infrastructure, Including Roadways Office Hours: Mondays from 10 to 11 am bmartin@lakeashton2cdd.com Duff Hill, Assistant Secretary Special Projects, Landscaping Area, Pet Play Parks Office Hours: Wednesdays from 11 am to 12 pm duffhill5429@gmail.com Roy Aull, Assistant Secretary Facilities/Amenity Management Office Hours: Friday 9 to 10:30 am 973-670-2709, raull@lakeashton2cdd.com November is truly a special time to reconnect and celebrate the warmth and camaraderie that continues well after summer. Whether you are a longtime resident or new to the neighborhood, every gathering offers a sense of belonging to enjoy the simple pleasures and make each moment count. We at the HFC are continually working on programs and events that contribute to the overall enjoyment in your retirement years. Lake Ashton II CDD would like to introduce two new employees who have joined our team. Chuck Yeager, a previous employee, has returned to a part-time position working in the Maintenance Department on Thursdays and Fridays. We welcome his contribution towards our continued success and effectiveness in the HFC’s operations. Paula Summa, who is a certified Jazzercise Instructor taught classes in the Orlando area for over 29 years and will focus on Dance Aerobics, Thursday at 8 am and Aqua Motion Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 pm. Paula enjoys helping others meet their fitness goals and is excited to be part of our team. She looks forward to meeting everyone! November is always a busy month at the HFC. Highlights include a seminar about Personal Safety and Safety Around the Holidays, presented by Gianirys Soto-Sierra, FCPP, Polk County Sheriff’s Office, taking place on November 4 at 1 pm. Residents can sign up in person at the HFC or call 863-595-1562. The USO dance features the popular band, Good Stuff, on November 7 at 7 pm. You can reserve a table and purchase tickets for this dance at the HFC’s Activities as well. Remember to save the date for the upcoming Board of Supervisors LA II CDD meeting scheduled for November 20 at 9 am. An email will be sent with the meeting agenda and instructions on how to join the meeting on ZOOM if residents are unable to attend. Looking forward, the HFC will host a dance featuring Majesty of Rock, a tribute band featuring songs of STYX and Journey. on December 5 at 7 pm. You may make table reservations and buy tickets for this event at the HFC. Also, Lake Ashton’s house band, Perfect Pitch, is performing for the Jingle Bell Rock dance on December 19 at 7 pm. To close out the year the HFC’s is hosting a New Years Eve Party at 8 pm with Big Time Jukebox. For more information on all these activities and events please visit the HFC’s Activities Desk. A great deal has happened and changed at Lake Ashton’s Health & Fitness Center in 2025, and although we fondly reflect on the past, we look forward with excitement to the new year in 2026. 10
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