L.A. TIMES Lake Ashton Community Newsletter September 2021 Simply the Best! WE REMEMBER. 4141 Ashton Club Drive Lake Wales, FL 33859 863.324.6032 863.324.5457 Lake Ashton is a 55 & Older Deed Restricted Community www.lakeashtoncdd.com
NEWSLETTER STAFF Christine Wells Editor cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com 863.324.5457 Valerie McCutcheon Advertising Sales, Layout & Design valerie@lakeashtoncdd.com 863.324.6032 SUBMISSION GUIDELINES October Issue Deadline: September 15 • Articles can be submitted on behalf of Lake Ashton clubs/ groups/organizations to promote lifestyle enhancing, opportunities, and must be approved by the group leader prior to publication • Email articles to: valerie@lakeashtoncdd.com • 150 word limit. Articles will be edited for length and clarity • Include your club contact and phone number • The writing style is third person — avoid using I, me, my, we, our, or personal pronouns Photo Specifications: • All photos must be high-res digital images in “jpeg” format and submitted via email or CD/flash drive • Space will generally allow only one photo per article • The designer and printer will make the final determination as to the print quality of photographs for publication THE LAKE ASHTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT DOES NOT ENDORSE OR SUPPORT ANY PARTICULAR POLITICAL CANDIDATE, PARTY, MEASURE OR ISSUE, OR ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ SEPTEMBER 2021 Lake Ashton employees are at your service. We want your experiences in the Clubhouse, Golf Course and HFC to be as pleasant and memorable as possible! Do not hesitate to contact any of the below with comments, questions or concerns. Lake Ashton Clubhouse 4141 Ashton Club Drive Lake Wales, FL 33859 Phone: 863.324.5457 Fax: 863.324.5829 Lake Ashton Health & Fitness Center (HFC) LACDD Community Director: Christine Wells cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com Clubhouse Activities Desk: Caroline Lane 863.324.6032 clane@lakeashtoncdd.com Clubhouse Office Manager: Sheila Moreland 863.324.5457 smoreland@lakeashtoncdd.com Clubhouse Operations Manager: Matt Fisher 863.956.6207 mfisher@lakeashtoncdd.com HOA Office (LW) Ashton Tap & Grill Annie Toth, GM Golf Club - Ron Lavoie, General Manager Matt Auen, Assistant Pro Eagle’s Nest Vicki Moore, Manager RV & Storage Center 863.325.0065 manager@lakeashtonhoa.org 863.324.5810 ma2077@metzcorp.com 863.326.1032 863.326.1032 6052 Pebble Beach Boulevard Winter Haven, FL 33884 Phone: 863.595.1562 Fax: 863.595.1567 LAIICDD Community Director: Mary Bosman mbosman@lakeashton2cdd.com HFC Activities Office Manager: Krystle Funk 863.595.1562 kfunk@lakeashton2cdd.com Gate Houses & Security Officers: Thompson Nursery Rd. (LW): 863.324.7290 County Road 653 (WH): 863.318.0237 rlavoie@lakeashtongc.com mauen@lakeashtongc.com 863.326.1085 vmoore@lakeashtongc.com 863.326.1304 dholmes@lakeashtonstorage.com Police Non-Emergency Numbers: Lake Wales: 863.678.4223 Winter Haven: 863.291.5858 Polk County Sheriff: 863.298.6200 In case of emergency, dial 911 3
MONDAY COFFEE Join your friends and neighbors in the Clubhouse Ballroom at 9 am — don’t forget to bring $2 for coffee and donuts! SEPTEMBER 6 NO MONDAY COFFEE — LABOR DAY HOLIDAY CLUBHOUSE OFFICES CLOSED SEPTEMBER 13 Birthdays & Anniversaries Bite Me Monday Celebrate Grandparents’ Day! Featured Vendors - Christine Graves Insurance & Matt Simpson with Edward Jones SEPTEMBER 20 NO MONDAY COFFEE — BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING Peanut Butter Monday SEPTEMBER 27 Blast from the Past with David Harrison Lake Ashton Group Highlight - Lake Ashton Camera Club Featured Vendor - Living Water Boat Cruises ASHTON TAP AND GRILL IS DOING A PANCAKE BREAKFAST FOR ATTENDEES SEPTEMBER 27 MENU: 2 PANCAKES, SCRAMBLED EGGS, SAUSAGE OR BACON, & COFFEE PURCHASE TICKETS FOR $8 AT THE CLUBHOUSE ACTIVITIES DESK Bite Me Monday (second Monday) is the monthly collection of donations such as old towels, toys, pet food and supplies for the Polk County Humane Society. Peanut Butter Monday (third Monday) is the monthly collection of non-perishable items for the food pantry at the Lake Wales Care Center. Please drop all items off by noon. LAKE ASHTON (LW) CDD Monday, September 20 9:30 am Clubhouse Ballroom CIT Y COMM I S S I O N MEETINGS LW: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 6 pm, Commission Chambers, Municipal Administration Bldg., 201 W. Central Ave., Lake Wales WH: 2nd & 4th Mondays at 6:30 pm, John Fuller Auditorium in City Hall, 451 3rd Street NW, Winter Haven NEW RESIDENT SOCIAL September 15 — 2 pm Clubhouse Sign up at either Activities Desk IN THIS ISSUE NEWS 6 LA LOOKS 14 SAFETY 16 MOVIES 20 EVENTS 22 GOLF 28 CLUBS 32 MIND & BODY 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGS
HOURS OF OPERATION CLUBHOUSE: 6 am – 10 pm, 7 days a week CLUBHOUSE OFFICES & ACTIVITIES DESK: 9 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday Photo ID Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11 am to 4 pm or by appointment ASHTON TAP & GRILL: 11 am to 8 pm Tuesday — Saturday 10 am to 8 pm Sunday (Brunch 10 am to 3 pm) HFC OFFICES & ACTIVITIES DESK: 8 am – 4 pm Monday through Friday HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER: 5:30 am – 10 pm , 7 days a week TRASH & RECYCLING RESIDENTIAL HOLIDAY PICKUP SCHEDULE LABOR DAY - SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 Residents in Winter Haven will have their trash and recycling picked up Tuesday, September 7, and Lake Wales will be picked up Saturday, September 11 due to the holiday. Please do not bring your receptacles to the curb until Monday (WH) or Friday (LW) evening. Contact Republic Services with any questions at 863-665-1489. BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE September 8 and 22 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (closed for lunch 12:30 to 1:15 pm) Clubhouse West Parking Lot 5 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Stop by the Activities Desk to put in an application if you are interested in volunteering in any of the following positions at the Clubhouse. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and get to know more about what goes on behind the scenes. Activities Desk Volunteer Event Set-up Event Break-down Other Event Support All vehicles, including golf carts, must obey all stop signs and the 20 mph speed limit throughout Lake Ashton. Drivers, watch for pedestrians at all times. Obeying posted speed limit and traffic signs can help avert a potential tragedy. NEXT MONTHLY MARKET: September 15 from 10 am to 2 pm in the Clubhouse West Parking Lot RED ROOSTER PRODUCE will be in the Clubhouse West Parking Lot Wednesdays starting September 15 12 to 2 pm (1st, 2nd, 4th Wednesdays) 10 am to 2 pm (3rd Wednesday during the Monthly Market) RESIDENT FEEDBACK Your experiences in the community are meant to be as pleasant and memorable as possible. Please take a minute to let staff know how they are doing or give suggestions. Locked boxes are located outside of the Community Director's Office at the HFC and Clubhouse. Suggestion/Feedback forms can be anonymous but please be sure to complete the contact information if you would like staff to follow-up to address specific concerns.
LACDD NEWS By C h r i s t i n e We l l s , LA ( LW) CDD Commu ni ty Di r e c t or Believe it or not, the first day of Fall is September 22. Even though Lake Ashton residents will not experience the traditional cooler temperatures and leaves changing colors, this does mark a time when friends traveling and visiting family and friends in other parts of the country return home. Welcome your friends and neighbors back to the community by coming out to a Sunday Funday dinner and entertainment at Ashton Tap & Grill, going to an event at the Clubhouse or HFC, or maybe play a round of golf and enjoy a lunch at the Eagle's Nest afterwards. Whatever you choose to do, Lake Ashton is full of opportunities for socializing with friends and neighbors to nurture current relationships and create new friendships. Lake Ashton's Rock the Block event is a great time to lay back and enjoy a carefree, no frills, good oldfashioned block party without the heat or possibility of rain. This event is free and all new residents of Lake Ashton are encouraged to come out and meet the neighbors! Please see page 23 for more information on this event. Oktoberfest is September 29 and what a way to bring in the month of October. There will be a live authentic German performance, food, and lots of beer! Stop by the Activities Desk to get tickets to both of these great events and start the fall off with a bang. At the August 16 Board of Supervisors meeting the budget for fiscal year 2022 was approved with minor changes. The Board also voted to increase the Operations and Maintenance assessment for Lake Wales residents to $1969 (a $94 increase). The Board of Supervisors directed staff to implement signage recommending everyone to wear masks when in the Clubhouse. This signage is now in place and it is recommended to maintain six feet social distancing to keep your neighbors safe. Hands free soap dispensers and faucets are now available in all restrooms and additional hand sanitizing dispensers have been added throughout the Clubhouse. Please see page 16 for more information on how we are working to keep Lake Ashton residents safe. A wrap up report was sent via email blast on August 19 with a summary of actions taken at this meeting. Any resident that did not receive this wrap up report can request a copy by sending an email to cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com. The next Board of Supervisors meeting is Monday, September 20 at 9:30 in the Clubhouse Ballroom. Please visit lakeashtoncdd.com for agenda packets, meeting minutes and other District documents, or to sign up for blast emails. LACDD BOA R D O F SUP E RVISO R S CONTA CT INF O Robert (Bob) Plummer, Chairman Security, Operations and Staff 260.820.0389, rplummer@lakeashtoncdd.com Michael Costello, Vice Chairman Clubhouse Facilities including Outdoor Amenities (Dog Park, Pool, Sports Courts) 863.875.9228 or 732.718.7431, mcostello@lakeashtoncdd.com Lloyd Howison, Assistant Secretary Golf Cart Paths, Bridges and all Ponds 704.302.6555, lhowison@lakeashtoncdd.com Harry Krumrie, Assistant Secretary Restaurant LA K E ASHTO N TRIVIA When was the first Entertainment Series at Lake Ashton? 6 407.766.9237, hkrumrie@lakeashtoncdd.com Steve Realmuto, Assistant Secretary Budget, Finance, Reserve Study 863.949.0304, steve.lacdd@gmail.com Office Hours: By Appointment
LAIICDD NEWS BY M a r y B o s m a n , L A I I C D D C o mm u n i t y D i r e c t o r The temperatures outside recently are sizzling, but there’s plenty of cool activities available inside at the Health and Fitness Center (HFC). Walking inside in the Community Center is a great option as are the various indoor gaming opportunities. Corn hole sets, billiards, our new pool/golf game, ping pong, basketball, racquetball, and our multiple Wii games are awaiting your use in the comfort of air conditioning. The indoor swimming pool will also keep off the damaging rays of sun, so you can swim for longer periods of time without your skin burning or becoming leathery and wrinkled. For those of you who visit our Fitness Center, check out the new recumbent bike. New massage room conveniences have been added as well. COVID updates…you’ll see our Wearing is Caring posters around the HFC and staff will always have a mask with them, so ask them to put one on while you interact if you wish…they will likely ask if you want them to put it on first though! Daily information comes into my office from the CDC and other medical resources, and our Chairman of the Board keeps very well informed as one of the Public Safety resources, so know that your safety will always be foremost in our priorities. You will always be kept abreast on best practices. Please see page 16 for more information on how we are working to keep Lake Ashton residents safe. LA II CDD B O ARD O F SU P ERVISORS CONTA CT INF O Jim Mecsics, Chairman - Public Safety, Security, Amenities and District Support Office Hours: Tuesdays 9:30 am to 12 pm, 863.875.4554, mecsicsj@msn.com Bob Zelazny, Vice Chairman - Golf Course, Pro Shop, Eagle’s Nest, Facilities and Field Operation Office Hours: Mondays from 1 to 3 pm, 863.325.8098, bzelazny@lakeashton2cdd.com Duff Hill, Assistant Secretary - Public Works & Budget, Pet Play Parks Office Hours: Mondays at 10:30 am to 11:30 pm, 863.875.4216, duffhill5429@gmail.com Angela Littlewood, Assistant Secretary Office Hours: Thursdays at 9 to 10:30 am, 352.250.9707, alittlewoodlakeashton2cdd@gmail.com Colette McKie, Assistant Secretary - Grounds and Landscaping, Planning, and Transportation System Office Hours: Thursdays from 1 pm to 3 pm, 443.994.2939, cmckie@lakeashton2cdd.com 8 The HFC is home to a new recumbent bicycle in the Fitness Center. Stop in and try it out! We also have a cost free (to LA II CDD) vending machine in house again. It’s located in the hall outside the fitness room and it’s getting good usage there. It takes cash or cards. Our new landscaping teams are Fox Hollow (flower beds) and Prince and Sons (mowing, etc.) They are already making needed improvements for the HFC grounds and Ashton Boulevard. Supervisor McKie has worked many hours getting this transition in place seamlessly. The LA II Board will not be having a meeting in September, so their next meeting is October 15th at 9 AM in the Community Center. The final budget for FY 2022 will be voted on at that time. Our Board members have office hours weekly where you can meet one to one with them. Their dedication to serving the Lake Ashton Community is amazing. The next LA Connection will be off the press on September 22nd at the HFC.
Wildlife JOINT AMENITY FACI L ITIES POLICY HIGHLIGHT Corner by Barbara Ann Comer The Roseate Spoonbill is a really flashy bird that can be found at Lake Ashton most frequently in the summer after breeding birds have dispersed. These large pink wading birds are often mistakenly identified as flamingos. The only expected pink bird at Lake Ashton (and in most of Florida) is the Roseate Spoonbill. It can vary quite a bit in color from pale pink to hot pink! Unlike flamingos the color of the Spoonbill has nothing to do with diet and everything to do with age. Males and females are identical in plumage and females are just as bright as the males as they age. The Spoonbill is named for its bill with a flattened, spoon-shaped tip. They swing their bills from side to side in shallow water while feeding on small fish, crustaceans and insects. They fly with their legs and necks outstretched. Places to see them at Lake Ashton include any body of water, but they seem to especially favor the stream beyond the driving range near the beginning of the West Course. Each month an excerpt from the Joint Amenity Facilities Policy will be featured in the LA Times. This month outlines the policy regarding interacting with wildlife at Lake Ashton. The full Joint Amenity Facilities Policy can be found online at lakeashtoncdd.com or lakeashton2cdd.com under "Additional District Documents". Contact Christine Wells (cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com) or Mary Bosman (mbosman@lakeashton2cdd.com) with questions. WILD LIF E 1. When using the Amenity Facilities, including especially outdoor areas and spaces, please adhere to the following guidelines in regards to non-domesticated animals (“Wildlife”): 25 I. Wildlife encountered within the Amenity Facilities should never be approached. II. Never leave small children unattended. III. Never feed wild animals, or leave food/garbage unattended. IV . Wildlife are likely to be present in all natural waters or wetlands. Please take caution and be vigilant when close to such areas. 2. The Lake Ashton Community is a natural Wildlife habitat; therefore, exercise caution and vigilance at all times. 3. Please visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s website for more information regarding interaction with Wildlife common to Florida, found here: https://myfwc.com/ conservation/you-conserve/ wildlife/ RA B IES A LER T There have been four positive cases of rabies in the Polk County area reported this year so far. Please ensure your pets are currently vaccinated for rabies and report any suspicious acting animals you encounter to the Polk County Sheriff's Office Animal Control at 863-577-1762. 10
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SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE FOR WAHNETA ELEMENTARY By Carolyn Bishop To say the school was overwhelmed with Lake Ashton’s generosity would be an understatement. Each carload of supplies was met with huge smiles and looks of astonishment. The Lake Ashton contributions quickly filled up the stage area in the cafeteria. As the students arrived for the first day of school, they were given a backpack full of all the necessary supplies to help them have a successful year. Each teacher also received a $20 gift card to help with their classroom needs. If you have any free time and would like to volunteer at the school please contact them. The need is great for these students. Thank you again for the support, Carolyn Bishop, Lisa Fee & Lynn Lasseter Lake Ashton Community,, We are truly grateful for the generous contributions that have been made to support the students at Wahneta Elementary School. Due to the current situation with the pandemic the needs we are seeing have been extreme. The book bags, notebooks, binders, etc., were a pleasant surprise, The look on the students’ faces when they were presented with their school supplies was priceless. Thank you again for your support! Sincerely, Nildalis Caraballo, Principal Wahneta Elementary
well as the elevation. Training in Florida is 150-160 ft above sea level while some climbs on tour will reach elevations of 7-8,000 feet. Less oxygen in each breath makes the climbs more difficult. SPOTLIGHT: LAKE ASHTON CYCL I STS GO TOURING Two Lake Ashton bicycle riders will leave on cycling tours during the month of September. Calvin Eakins (above left) will be touring the state of Texas on a two-week, 850-mile adventure, while Bob LeMaster (above right) will be taking a 3,000+ mile adventure from San Diego, CA to St Augustine, FL. Average mileage on both trips will be approximately 70 miles per day. Both riders are preparing for this high daily mileage by logging between 50 and 70 miles five to six days a week. Calvin has been riding for ten years and brings a lot of experience to their efforts. According to Bob, Calvin knows all of the local roads and popular routes which has been a tremendous help. Bob is relatively new to cycling, having started riding when he moved to Lake Ashton two years ago. Calvin and Bob met when their paths crossed while cycling one morning and have been riding together since that chance encounter. One of the biggest challenges encountered during training this time of year is the heat. They start at 6 am most mornings so they can be finished before the temperature and humidity become too much. A 70-mile ride takes roughly five hours and it is very hot at the finish even with an early start. Both tours will have days of high temperatures, so adapting to the heat is a training goal. They must train like an endurance athlete to stay hydrated and have enough energy to finish the rides. Another challenge to training for long tours is the lack of mountains or long hills in Central Florida, as 13 13 Bob’s trip is hosted by a tour company, TransAmerica Cycling, that provides Support and Gear (SAG) during the trip and has taken care of all of the planning and logistics. The tour route leaves California September 27 and passes through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and will end in Florida on November 12. Calvin’s tour is hosted by the Texas Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. It is called the “Determined Cycling Tour” and is a fundraiser to support K-12 Christian education. The tour starts September 12 at the southern tip of Texas in McAllen, passes through Corpus Christi, Houston, Austin, and finishes in Dallas September 24. You can follow the Determined Cycling Tour at texasadventist.org/determined/ for photos, videos, and interviews. Good luck to both of these determined Lake Ashton residents!
LA LOOKS LA ( LW) HOA CORNER By David Muller, VP Director Your Homeowners Association Board of Directors (BOD) continues to carry out the mandates of the CC&Rs the best it can with the help of the management company, Don Asher & Associates, Inc. The HOA manager has changed and Michellette Ramos will be the new HOA manager. Michellette visits several times a week, meeting with board directors, answering questions from residents, continuing property inspections for estoppels and violations. Michellette is an “arm” of the BOD, acting on behalf of the board’s wishes and not an independent lone authority. Her goal is to please the residents by following our rules to help the residents follow our governing documents. In September, Michellette will be concentrating on clean driveways for property violations. Please look at your property and ask yourself, “Would my property cut the mustard?” Don’t forget about the curbs. SUBMITTING ARC REQUESTS ( LAKE WALES RESIDENTS) By Iris Realmuto, LW ARC Chair All external changes you make to your home require an ARC request and approval prior to starting any project. Now, submitting an ARC request has never been easier. The form can be found under the Documents tab in the Architectural Information section on the new website, lakeashtonhoa.org. You can download and complete it by hand or on your computer. Email the completed form to admin@lakeashtonhoa.org. The form can also be found on the information wall in Clubhouse Ballroom. You can either drop the completed form in the HOA box or have it scanned at the Clubhouse Office prior to dropping it in the HOA box. The deadline for complete ARC request submissions is 5pm on Wednesday prior to the next ARC meeting. The ARC meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. You will be notified of the status of your request within a few days of the meeting. NEW APPROVED ROOFING SHINGLE (LAKE WALES) By Iris Realmuto, LW ARC Chair The GAF Timberline HDZ Shakewood asphalt roofing shingle has been added to the list of approved shingles. LIST OF APPROVED ROOFING SHINGLES: MANUFACTURE / TYPE / COLOR Atlas / ProLam / Desert Shake CertainTeed / Landmark Classic / Resawn Shake GAF / Timberline HDZ / Shakewood Owens Corning / Duration / Desert Tan Owens Corning / Oakridge / Desert Tan 14
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SAFETY CLEANING PROCEDURES Residents should feel safe while enjoying the amenities at Lake Ashton. The following procedures are currently in place and will be continued on an on-going basis. All floors are cleaned with a sanitizing cleaning agent daily. High touch surfaces including but not limited to light switches, door handles, and countertops are sanitized at least once daily. All tables/chairs/countertops in amenity rooms are sanitized at least once daily by staff and residents are encouraged to do the same after each use. Sanitizing cleaner is available in all amenity rooms for resident use. If you have any questions regarding the cleaning procedures at the HFC or the Clubhouse please contact LAIICDD Community Director Mary Bosman at mbosman@lakeashton2cdd.com or LACDD Community Director Christine Wells at cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com. NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH ALERT By Fay Wood, NW Chief Courtesy of Law Enforcement Scammers will call an Amazon, Apple, or other major name customer and tell them that there is a problem with their account, such as a suspicious purchase, lost package or unfulfilled order, according to the Federal Trade Commission. These customers could be told that their account has been breached. The scammer will then instruct the victim to press 1, or any other number, to speak wi th customer support. Other things they might say is to call another number, or ask you to provide them with your personal information. Law Officials advise not to do anything. Hang up. Do not visit a web address either that the caller might give you. Report these types of scams to the Federal Trade Commission to report fraud! 16
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT - RESCHEDULED! National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our Lake Ashton neighborhood a safer, caring place in which to live. The previously scheduled National Night Out was postponed due to inclement weathered rescheduled for October 13. A golf cart parade/caravan will start at the HFC at 6:30 pm, travel through the community, and end at the Clubhouse. All Lake Ashton residents are asked to keep their outside lights on to signify commitment to a crime-free environment! Help make this National Night Out a special one, and hopefully everyone in this great community will participate. See you there! 10 18
MOVIES SEPTEMBER 1 - 2 AMERICAN TRAITOR: THE TRIAL OF AXIS SALLY 2021 | R | 1h 48min Violence and depiction of sexual assault. Radio broadcaster and Nazi propagandist Axis Sally -- aka sultry-voiced American Mildred Gillars -- entertains U.S. troops stationed in Europe during World War II, while also demoralizing them. But after the war, Gillars ends up on trial for treason. SEPTEMBER 7 — 9 WORTH 2021 | PG-13 | 1h 58min Following the horrific 9/11 attacks, Congress appoints attorney and renowned mediator Kenneth Feinberg (Michael Keaton) to lead the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Assigned with allocating financial resources to the victims of the tragedy, Feinberg and his firm's head of operations, Camille Biros (Amy Ryan), face the impossible task of determining the worth of a life to help the families who suffered incalculable losses. When Feinberg locks horns with Charles Wolf (Stanley Tucci), a community organizer mourning the death of his wife, his initial cynicism turns to compassion as he begins to learn the true human costs of the tragedy. MOVIE TIMES: 11 AM, 3 PM, 7 PM ALL TUESDAY SHOWINGS ARE CLOSED CAPTIONED. CAPACITY: 55 SEPTEMBER 14 - 16 IN THE HEIGHTS 2021 | PG-13 | 2h 23min Adapted from the Lin-Manuel Miranda Broadway hit, this musical drama centers on New York City bodega owner Usnavi, a Dominican immigrant longing to retire to his homeland. But when he inherits the money to relocate, he's reluctant to sever his new bonds. SEPTEMBER 21 - 23 BARB & STAR GO TO VISTA DEL MAR 2021 | PG-13 | 1h 46min Some strong language, drug use, sexual content. Best friends Barb and Star (Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumulo) are eager to experience life outside their Midwestern town, so they jump at the opportunity for a Florida vacation. But before long, the two find themselves embroiled in far more adventure than they bargained for. SEPTEMBER 28 - 30 NO 7 PM MOVIE SEPTEMBER 29 DREAMLAND 2020 | R | 1h 41min Some violence, sexuality, nudity, language. With America in the midst of the Great Depression, Eugene Evans dreams of escaping his small Texas town when he discovers a wounded, fugitive bank robber Allison Wells (Margot Robbie) hiding closer than he could ever imagine. Torn between claiming the bounty for her capture and his growing attraction to the seductive criminal, nothing is as it seems, and Eugene must make a decision that will forever affect the lives of everyone he's ever loved. 20 20
MAY 7 CLASSIC & SPECIAL INTEREST MOVIES ARE SHOWN IN THE CLUBHOUSE CINEMA ON FRIDAYS AT 11 AM (CLOSED CAPTIONED) & 3 PM (PLEASE NOTE NEW SHOWTIMES) SEPTEMBER 24 THE SWIMMER SEPTEMBER 3 9 TO 5 1980 | PG | 1h 50min Three women (Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton) fed up with their "sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot" of a boss entertain fantasies about revenge. But fantasy turns into reality when they think they've inadvertently poisoned Mr. Hart's coffee and try to cover their tracks. SEPTEMBER 10 7 DAYS IN SEPTEMBER 2004 | NR | 1h 34min Composed of material from 27 filmmakers -- ranging from professional directors and cinematographers to amateurs on the street -- this documentary examines the immediate impact of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City. This powerful footage documents the atmosphere surrounding the city in the hours and days after the attacks, including the rescue workers scrambling to save lives and the average citizens struggling to make sense of the day's horrific events. SEPTEMBER 17 KEY LARGO 1948 | NR | 1h 41min As a destructive hurricane wreaks havoc outside, Army veteran Frank McCloud (Humphrey Bogart), warwidow Nora Temple (Lauren Bacall) and her invalid father-in-law face a worse storm inside the Temples' tumbledown Florida hotel in Key Largo. Frank merely stopped by to pay his respects to Nora, only to find the hotel commandeered by exiled gangster Johnny Rocco (Edward G. Robinson). Will the warweary Frank step up to fight again 21 1968 | NR | 1h 34min Burt Lancaster stars as the titular backstroker in this adaptation of John Cheever's short story about one man's attempt to find meaning in his life. Ned Merrill (Lancaster) wakes up in a haze, confronted (and confounded) by the sterility of his wealthy suburban Connecticut existence. So, he decides to "swim" back to his house via every neighbor's pool along the route. Along the way, memories are evoked, and the "American Dream" is indicted. SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION OPEN Now If you would like to be listed here, contact valerie@lakeashtoncdd.com. ALL STAR GRILL 2019 SR 60 E., Lake Wales, FL 33898 (833) 679-9689, allstargrillfl.com Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11 am - 10 pm Friday & Saturday 11 am - 12 pm Happy Hour 2 - 7 pm Two time champions for best wings! Dine in or take out. Full bar with TVs, NFL Ticket, pool tables, darts, games. CHERRY POCKET STEAK N SEAFOOD SHAK 3100 Canal Rd., Lake Wales FL 33898 (863) 439-2031, www.cherrypocket.com Hours: Sun-Thurs 11 am-9 pm, Fri & Sat 11 am-10 pm We offer Indoor & Outdoor Seating, Pick-Up, & Delivery THE CROOKED BASS GRILL & TAVERN 1010 N. Scenic Hwy., Babson Park, FL 33827 (863) 589-5887, crookedbass.com Hours: Monday - Thursday 11:30 am-8 pm; Friday & Saturday 11:30 am-9 pm We serve delicious Seafood, Steaks, Burgers, Salads, Chicken, Pork Chops, Pasta, Wings, AYCE Specials & a Full Liquor Bar. Ask about karaoke & live music.
EVENTS JEWISH HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES By David Harrison The Lake Ashton community is invited to attend the Jewish High Holiday Services. Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New year) will be September 6 at 7 pm in the HFC Community Center. Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) will be September 15 at 7 pm in the HFC Community Center. Yizkor (Memorial Service) will be September 16 at 2 pm in the HFC Community Center. All residents are encouraged to attend and find out why the New Year is celebrated in September. For more info, contact David Harrison at 863-326-6418. PATRIOT DAY OBSERVANCE By Jim Mecsics LAVA will be holding a small observance on September 11 at the Veterans Memorial. It will consist of a bugler and portions of the honor guard who will perform “Taps” at 8:46 am, 9:03 am — when the planes hit the Twin Towers, 9:47 am — when the plane hit the Pentagon, and 10:03 am, when the plane crashed in Pennsylvania. All residents are invited to attend. HFC HAPPY HOUR KARAOKE Come down to the HFC September 17 for an Upbeat Happy Hour Karaoke from 3 to 6 pm. For this event, disc jockey Wayne will be providing the music for you to sing and dance along to. This event will also be a BYOB and snacks event, so don’t miss out on the fun with your friends and neighbors. Stop by the HFC to reserve your table or pay admissions at the door the night of the event. SEPTEMBER’S EVENTS Join Us For Our Cooking Class September 14th Weekly Entertainment Includes: September 1st - Karaoke September 5th September 12th - Carlos and Company - Carlos and Company September 15th September 19th September 26th - Karaoke - Rick Arnold - Randy Sullins Join us Every Sunday for Brunch from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. DAILY DELIVERY SERVICES FROM 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. DELIVERY SPONSORED IN PART BY ART’S GOLF CARS www.ashtontapandgrill.com LABOR DAY MENU $10.00 ITEMS Spicy Lemon Shrimp Skewer Prime Rib Sliders (2) Lobster Roll Crab Cakes (2) $5.00 ITEMS Corn Salsa Ranch Chicken Sandwich Burger Individual Cheese Pizza Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake Pretzel & Beer Cheese $2.99 SIDES Slaw Potato Salad Fried Pickles Fries Macaroni Salad FEATURING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Carlos & Company Sunday, September 5th from 3 - 6 p.m. 22
SEP TEMBER 10 CLUBHOUSE BALLROOM GET Y OUR FREE T I C K E T S AT T H E C L U B H O U S E ACT I V I T I E S D E S K ! BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS! GROOVE TO A LIVE DJ! Enjoy a concession stand and cash bar from Ashton Tap & Grill featuring sausage and peppers, meatball subs, grilled veggie kebabs, street corn, strawberry shortcake, and fruit cups. SPONSORED BY UNITED REFRIGERATION 5 PM YO U ’ R E I N V I T E D
RUSTY TRUMPET CONCERT AT THE HFC Rusty Trumpet will be at the HFC September 24 from 7 to 10 pm. This 5-piece band will play a variety of different music to get you into the groove. BYOB and snacks. Don’t forget to stop by the HFC to reserve your table beforehand, or just stop by on the night of the event to purchase your admission. Enjoy some fall and Halloween fun at the annual Fall Festival October 30 from 4 to 6 pm. Play great games like Pumpkin Bowling, Spider Corn hole, Pumpkin Bocce, and more, and enjoy fall-themed treats. There will also be other great Fall Festival activities to enjoy, along with the pie-eating and costume contests. There will be a pumpkin patch and residents can pick a pumpkin, free of charge (one per household, while supplies last). This event will be free for all residents and guests to attend thanks to sponsor Lake Howard Heights. If you would like to be a contestant in the Pie Eating Contest, please sign up at the Clubhouse Activities Desk by 5 pm on October 22. 24
Ridge Mall will be here offering a beauty bar and bra fittings. We will also be collecting new scarves and head-coverings to donate to women who are fighting to beat cancer. This all takes place on October 1 at 7 pm in the Clubhouse Ballroom. Tickets go on sale for $10 at the Clubhouse Activities Desk on September 6 after Monday Coffee. NIGHTMARE ON THE LAKE HAUNTED HOUSE By Cheryl Winchester The Clubhouse will be kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Girls Night In October 1, a night of awareness, pampering, and fun. Don’t forget to wear your pajamas! Play classic girl's night games while great women empowerment music is played. Of course, there will be snacks too! Get ready to indulge in a popcorn bar, an ice cream bar, and other snacks. Dillard’s at Eagle WELCOME Dr Steven Reddick has been serving Lake Wales and surrounding areas for 35+ years. Our office offers services that included implants, crowns/ bridges, veneers, dentures/partials, root canal therapy, extractions, periodontal treatment, fillings and whitening. “ Gentle and kind. We have been patients for many years and highly recommend Dr Reddick. Ted and Louise Price Residents of Lake Aston OFFICE HOURS Monday - Wednesday: 7-5 Thursday: 7-4 OFFICE: (863)676-6507 FAX: (863)678-0424 Dr. Steven Reddick 440 South Buckmoore Rd Lake Wales, Fl 33853 reddickdentistry@aol.com www.reddickdentistry.com Cash, Check, and all major credit cards accepted. Another reminder to mark your calendars for October 29 and 30. LAPAC is very excited about the “Nightmare on the Lake” fundraiser, the biggest and best haunted house inside of the Lake Ashton Clubhouse Ballroom. Tickets will go on sale the first week of October. Plan on a little fear, lots of tricks, and plenty of treats. If you are interested in being a part of this great event please call Cheryl Winchester at 305-725-4946. SPECIAL NEW PATIENT For Patients Without Insurance $ ” 82 Includes: Panoramic X-Ray (D0330) Bitewing X-Rays (D0274) Examination by Dr. Reddick (D0150) Regular Cleaning by Hygienist (D1110) Cleaning not guaranteed the same day. Additional charges may apply if gum disease and/or tarter build up are present. Patients with Dental Insurance: Our office will file services to your primary insurance provider and will accept the insurance payment only. You will not be billed for the difference for the services mentioned above, for this special promotion only. Dental Insurance accepted: Our office accepts and works with most major dental insurance companies. We will file your primary insurance claim, and answer any questions you have about your plan. We offer Implant consultatons at no charge. The patient and any other person responsible for payment has the right to refuse to pay, cancel payment or be reimbursed for payment. Fees may vary due to complexity of case. This special does not apply to those patients with current dental plans. Fees are minimal. Prices are subject to change. 25 GIRLS NIGHT IN OCTOBER 1
Lake Ashton’s 2021 Home Improvement Expo It's that time again! The Home Improvement Expo returns November 9 from 10 am to 1 pm. Need help with a home project? Come down to the Clubhouse Ballroom where a wide variety of vendors will be showcasing their products and services. Vendors and expertise will include solar paneling, windows, air conditioning, house cleaning, electrical and so much more. This event is completely free! 6’s Trivia Winners July 27, 2021 The Hallucinogenics, pictured left, won first place. Pictured L to R: Joe & Margot Volpe, Debbie and Vaughn Platt, Dana & Karen Ferrande The Yippie Hippies, pictured right, won Best Dressed Team. Pictured L to R: Kay Weaver, Jim Weaver, Tammy Shields, Robbie Shields, Janet Kay, Howard Kay UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE CLUBHOUSE: NOVEMBER 20: LA CRUISE-IN DECEMBER 31: NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY 26 UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE HFC: OCTOBER 1ST - CORNHOLE TOURNEY OCTOBER 22ND - HALLOWEEN HORROR
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GOLF UPD A TES FROM THE PRO SHOP By Ron LaVoie, General Manager SUMMER HOURS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30 Golf Pro Shop: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily Driving Range: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (Select Thursdays range will be closed until 8 a.m. for maintenance) still playing the first four holes of the East. Last year those holes were closed starting August 10th and did not reopen until November 1, so let’s hope we can get through September and October with all 36 holes. Golf course maintenance is doing a good job with both courses as we try to control weeds and keep up with mowing while being down three people. The order of importance for maintenance is greens, fairways, tees, roughs and bunkers. We are currently putting together a five-year capital improvement program for the golf courses to include moving irrigation boxes, moving the main line out of the water on 3 East, replenishing bunkers, refurbishing rest rooms, new mowers, new irrigation heads in wet areas, drainage of wet areas, rebuilding and leveling tees. Of course, all of this must fit within the budgets so planning will be key to success. Membership sales are underway, and people are signing up at a faster rate then the previous nonCovid year fiscal year. The club is $144,374 ahead of 2019 – 2020! With all the new home sales it is going to be a very busy season this Fall and Winter. This past year the club sold 390 memberships which translated into 609 members. It is possible this number could rise to 650 once the build out is complete by late spring or early summer. So far, the rainy season has been good to us because we are Vickie and her people are making a great effort trying to service the food and beverage needs of the community while only having a staff of four people. Eagle’s Nest appreciates the patience everyone has shown as some days there is only one person available, and on shotgun days there are only two. This pandemic is far from over, but hopefully we will have more applicants after September 1st. The Golf Committee members are Rolly Geyer, Mary Lopez, Vickie Andrew, and Bill Bothwell. If you would like anything discussed at one of the meetings, please reach out to one of them, or let Matt or myself know what your concerns might be. Those non-golfers who would like to receive notifications on course conditions and closures should add your name to the email list by contacting the Pro Shop at 863-326-1032. 28
LAMGA By Paul Fichtman August featured the Beat the Board event on August 11 and the two-day Ringer Tournament August 25 and 26, which included breakfast on Day 1 and lunch on Day 2. The featured two-day event in September is the very popular LAMGA Ryder Cup on September 29 and 30. On Day 1 the first 9 holes will be a best ball match (two players from the Blue Team against two from the Red Team) while the second 9 holes will be a modified alternate shot match. On Day 2 there will be two match play events. After completing the first 9 holes, you and your partner will switch opponents and play the second 9 hole event. Breakfast on Day 1 and Lunch on Day 2 is included. The Breakfast menu is eggs, bacon and sausage, potatoes, biscuits and sausage gravy, pancakes, orange juice, and coffee. Lunch on Day 2 will be brats (sweet, mild & hot), macaroni and cheese, baked beans, and ice cream. This month the following generous sponsors who support the annual Member-Guest tournament are recognized. A big thank you goes out to Insurance & Financial Services and Real Estate Company sponsors including: Amerity Financial (Burris Warner), Barfield Insurance and Financial Services, Christine Graves, Zinsmeister Insurance, Brad Kirwan – Realty One Group Sunshine, Mike Krigelski – A+ Realty, Realty Inspection Solutions, and Terri Mattocks – Lake Ashton Resales. When you are in need of any service or product, you can find a list of all sponsors posted on the LAMGA web site, lakeashtonliving.com, and Talk of Lake Ashton. The Red Hoagland Hyundai Challenge Top Ten Leader Board through the end of July includes Donn Yasz - $129.10; Mike Krigelski - $129.08; Tom Murphy - $126.85; Les Jacobsen - $120.10; Jim Ford - $116.75; Denis Mulhearn - $114.58; Duff Hill - $113.60; Pat O’Neil - $108.25; Jack Farmer - $105.47 and; Rolly Geyer - $102.50. Thanks again to Red Hoagland Hyundai for sponsoring this very popular year-long contest. The September schedule includes: September 1: Six, Six & Six (of the 4 man team you will switch partners every 6 holes; September 8: Beat the Indigo Pros (Pick Your Foursome); September 15: Pick Your 10 Holes That Will Count; September 22: Individual Quota Points (Flighted Field), and September 29-30: The aforementioned LAMGA Ryder Cup. LA NINERS By Diane Struble The Niners are gearing up for their Opening Day celebration taking place on October 5. This is always a fun-filled day with this year being no exception! From meeting in the parking lot for pregolf announcements then playing 9 holes of golf to a delicious lunch planned by Vicki and the Eagle's Nest crew, all Niners should be sure to save that date! Get caught up on everyone's summer adventures and have a program consisting of gifts, games, and lots of laughter! For information on joining the Niners, call Mary Lopez at 615-796-3184, Karen Ferrande at 207-451-0143, Mary Lou Jameson at 407-415-5352, or Diane Struble at 616-325-0704. The 2021-2022 season promises to be filled with plenty of fun and fellowship, and golf of course! Come join the Niners! 30
LALGA By Lydia Fichtman The fall calendar is out and opening day is set for Tuesday, November 16! Mark your calendars! But if you are a snowbird, you don’t want to miss out on the first tournament of the season. Come back early and participate in The Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Golf Tournament set for November 9 at 9 am. Once again, both courses will be in play and again, a Hole-in-One could win you a brand new car! Also, a pre-tournament cocktail party is planned for Saturday evening, November 6 at the Eagle’s Nest from 4 to 6 pm, with music, hors d’oeuvres and of course, adult beverages. The committee is looking for sponsors and donors. Please contact Kim Kutsch at jkkutsch@gmail.com or Lydia Fichtman at Lydia.fichtman@gmail.com if you would like to be a sponsor or have anything you would like to donate as a raffle or silent auction item. Last year, the tournament donated over $25,000 to the Watson Clinic Foundation and is hoping to match that this year. But it can’t be done alone — your help is needed! Please consider sponsoring the event in some way to help eradicate this disease. Meet Dawn Neigh Dawn moved to Lake Ashton five years ago. Or iginal ly f rom Michigan, Dawn is a retired 3rd grade teacher. She met her husband of 46 years, Ken, at a movie theater. They hit it off and were married. They have two daughters. Dawn loves riding motorcycles and rode a Honda 1300 wearing leather pants, a helmet, etc. She and Ken have ridden from Michigan to Mt. Rushmore and Michigan to Nova Scotia. She absolutely loves riding but sold her motorcycle when she moved to Florida — too afraid of the way the Floridians drove on the roads! Dawn was totally done with snow and upon moving to Florida she and Ken first rented for a year in Cypress Woods. They then drove in to Lake Ashton and in 2015 moved to Hogan Lane. They fell in love with the community. Dawn has been playing golf “forever” and first joined the golf association during the summer session to see if she liked it. She then joined the Niners and then recently the LALGA. She finds the ladies of the LALGA “fantastic!” You may hear Dawn up on the tee box. She likes to say out loud “Swing through, drive.” This reminds her to follow through with her drive. Welcome Dawn! The LALGA is delighted you decided to join.
CLUBS LA BELLES By Johanna Frank The September LA Belles luncheon will be on September 29 at 1 pm at Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant, 3700 Lakeside Village Blvd, located off of the Polk Parkway Harden exit. Orders will be made off the menu and everyone will pay individually. Sign up at the Clubhouse Activities Desk. Please call Johanna at 863-318-8974 or Kay at 214-449-3321 if there are any questions. BOCCE BALL ASSOCIATION By Vicki Creek Bocce Ball Community Play is every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Would you like to learn how to play bocce ball? If so, please contact Carl and/or Linda Boast at 540-297-7336 by phone or text message to set up a mutually convenient time to meet at the courts by the Clubhouse for your introductory session. “Many friendships have been made on the bocce ball courts” LA DEMOCRATIC CLUB By Shelley Miller The Lake Ashton Democratic Club will meet September 2 via Zoom and in-person at the HFC. Social time with snacks will be 4 to 4:30 pm. Please bring your own beverage. The General meeting and Zoom will start at 4:30. The September speaker is Lake Ashton resident Tuhfeh Habash, who will be speaking on the state of the Palestinians. For more information, please e-mail lakeashtondemocraticclub@gmail.com. LA REPUBLICAN CLUB By Brenda Bush-Sayre The Lake Ashton Republican Club will meet at the Clubhouse September 22. Social time will start at 3:30 pm and the meeting will begin at 4. This month’s speaker is Domine Clemons from the Florida Citizens Alliance. All club members and Lake Ashton residents are invited to attend. For more information, contact Ms. Brenda Bush-Sayre, 813-313-9911, bbs1954@icloud.com. LAKE ASHTON TRAVELERS By Maureen Sim Although still in the recovery stages of Covid, this is an adventurous and durable group. Some members won’t be back until late October! Travelers are fanned out to California, Maine, Minnesota, Wyoming, and even Canada. More than 1,200 coaches attended the National FMCA meeting in Gillette,WY — including some members. There is a rally scheduled for October that is fully booked; contact the Longworth’s to be put on the waiting list. Please join the Social in the Clubhouse Ballroom Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 pm for networking, socializing and talesharing. Since starting in 2003, the LA Travelers & RV Socials have met weekly except for five Tuesdays — three due to hurricanes. Questions about the Lake Ashton Travelers or RVers groups, contact Maureen Sim at 863-604-0309 or rsimcpa@verizon.net. 32
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LA SWIM CLUB By Sandy White DO YOU KNOW... - USA Olympic swimmers brought home 30 medals from Tokyo: 11 Gold, 10 Silver, and 9 Bronze medals. Congratulations to all for an amazing performance! - Swimming is an excellent way to stay in shape physically and mentally. - Senior swimming competitions are divided into 5year age-groups from 50 to 100+. - Senior swimming competitions are held all around the US, including local, state, & national games. There are over 19 senior competitive opportunities in Florida. - LA Swimmers have medaled in the state games and a couple have qualified to compete in the national games. - LA Swim Club welcomes new members and will help anyone improve his/her strokes and conditioning. Meet at the HFC indoor pool on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Check the HFC calendar for details. - The Paralympics has started. It is an international multi-sport event for those with physical disabilities and is held in the same facilities as the Olympics in Tokyo through Sept. 5. NBC will provide a lot of coverage — see nbcolympics.com/schedule. (Note: The Paralympic Games are organized in parallel with the Olympic Games. (Note: The Paralympic Games are organized in parallel with the Olympic Games. The IOC recognizes but does not organize the Special Olympics World Games, which include athletes with intellectual disabilities, and the Deaflympics, which include deaf athletes.) LA ROCKERS By Connie Strassberg Despite so many LA Rockers being away for the summer, members still in LA are busy creating and hiding kindness rocks to brighten our neighbors’ days and welcome rocks to greet new arrivals. In addition, they are meeting at the HFC and sharing different painting techniques. On July 14 Jane Taylor taught the group to use Mod Podge to paste decorations onto rocks and on July 28 Ann Lutz showed everyone how to paint beautiful beach and 34
palm tree scenes. On August 11 MJ Richards taught using watercolor pencils and on August 25 Connie Strassberg taught dotting. Next meetings are in the HFC from 2 to 4 pm on Wednesdays September 8 and September 22. Newcomers are always welcome to join the fun, and it’s free! To do so, join the group LA Rockers on Facebook or contact MJ Richards or Alice Mayer and let them know you are coming. LAVA AUXI L IARY By Chris Graves Next meeting: September 15 at 6:30 pm Welcome to members, and for those of you who are not yet a member, come see what the group is about: supporting veterans and having fun along the way. Meet at the Clubhouse near the stage. This month, plans for the Craft Fair on October 23 will be finalized and the upcoming calendar of events will be reviewed. Bakers are needed to make homemade goodies for the Craft Fair. Please call Committee Chairperson Carol Fitch at 863-845-7028 if you can help — it is much appreciated. More detail will follow in October’s LA Times. The Craft Fair is a fundraiser benefitting veterans with the proceeds earmarked for Habitat for Humanity’s “Tiny Homes for Veterans Project”. More than 40 vendors have already signed up and there will be “LOTS OF LOTTO MONEY!” There will be one raffle tree with three chances to win! Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Each winner will win $100 worth of scratch off lottery tickets! Please come support the Veterans and take the opportunity to purchase unique, hand-crafted items including metal art work, crocheted items, not to mention you could be one of the lucky winners of a raffle or door prize! Save the date for the USO Dance November 5 — more information to follow. SINGLES GROUP By Maureen Ziegler The LA Singles group plans activities for Lake Ashton residents who are single. The group meets monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 2 pm in the Cinema. In August, the singles discussed several outings and opportunities for social activities. If you would like to take part in activities with other singles, attend the meeting on September 5. 35
MIND&BODY LA DANCE CLASSES Instructor: Connie Wilkinson, certified DVIDA Instructor (863.875.6728) Learn the East Coast Swing Mondays, September 6, 20, 27 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm in the HFC Community Center. FREE! No partner needed. For your safety wear sturdy shoes- no flip flops please! CHERYL WINCHESTER’S DANCE CLASS AMATEUR RADIO EXAMS Following two successful amateur radio test sessions on site this year, the Lake Ashton Amateur Radio Association is trying to assess resident interest in earning an entry level Technician license by taking an exam preparation class given here at Lake Ashton. Upon successful completion of the written multiple choice test (35 questions) students will receive a 10-year renewable license and will be authorized transmission privileges on specific amateur radio bands. Students will also be able to participate in disaster communications and other radio activities if desired. The two-hour class will be given once a week for six weeks, starting in mid-September and after completion of the class the local ARRL Volunteer Examiners would set up a test session to allow the participants and any others interested to take exams for all classes of Amateur Radio Licenses (Technician Class, General Class and Amateur Extra ). If you are interested in taking this class, please contact David Bishop N1FCW at DBishop1867@gmail.com. Give your name and email address if you are interested, and indicate what days and times you would prefer. You will be advised if there is sufficient interest to hold a class and if so, when and where the classes will be. TRIVIA ANSWER The first Entertainment Series at Lake Ashton took place in 2004. 36 Mondays from 9 to 10 am HFC Basketball Court Promises to be filled with fun, no previous experience needed! Come when you can, relax and exercise while having fun! Hope you see you there! WOMEN’ S BIBLE STUDY The Lake Ashton Women’s Bible Study will begin Fall Sessions at 10 am on Wednesday, October 13, at the HFC. This year’s study will be the book of Exodus. Come join this group of women for a wonderful experience of Christian fellowship and Bible Study. CREATE A CARD - NEW CLASS TIMES! Please join the class September 21 to create your own lovely greeting cards. A guest expert will provide instruction, from beginner to expert, all supplies and equipment, and three beautiful cards to take home. No experience needed. Classes will be held in the HFC Sports Court at 9:30 am, 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. Subsequent classes will be on the third Tuesday each month. The cost of each class is $10. Sign up sheets are located in the HFC. Sign up soon as reservations go quickly. Join for creative fun! Call Karen at 863-875-8414 with questions. YOGA SHARE Participate in yoga to DVDs on Wednesdays at 8:45 am in the Clubhouse Ballroom, Please sign up in advance at the Clubhouse Activities Desk. Questions? Call Sally Winfrey at 863.875.8134 or 316.516.2815.
GROWING & COOKING COMMON HERBS Join UF/IFAS Extension Gardening and Nutrition experts to learn to grow some common herbs and spices that do well in central Florida and get inspiration on how to use them in delicious, healthy meals! The class is September 7 at 10:30 am in the Clubhouse Ballroom. Sign up at the Clubhouse Activities Desk or on the online form. BOB ROSS OIL PAINTING Instructor: Kay Lenherr September 11 at 1 pm Clubhouse Craft Room Topic: Surf’s Up Cost $35 — payable at class CANVAS PAINTING Create your own fall canvas painting September 21 at 3 pm in the Clubhouse Ballroom. For $35, each CERAMIC CHICKS Mary Bosman, Duncan Certified Instructor Wednesdays, 8 am to 1 pm, HFC Craft Room Bring your ceramics or purchase in the room. A kiln is available to fire your ceramics. INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE Tuesdays from 3 to 5 pm and Thursdays ,10 am to noon. If interested, contact Liz Leigh (813.288.0809, leigh.elizabeth@gmail.com). attendee will receive step-by-step instructions and supplies necessary to create this fall-themed painting. Stop by the Clubhouse Activities Desk with a check made out to WNC of Tampa to reserve your spot. FIRE & FALL PREVENTION Adults 65 and older are twice as likely to be killed or injured by fires or falls compared to the rest of the population. Polk Fire Rescue is offering a class on September 24 at 11 am in the Clubhouse Ballroom centered around 16 key safety messages developed by experts from local and national safety organizations. Sign up at the Clubhouse Activities Desk or on the online form. CHEF’SSpecial October 6 at 5 pm Learn how to make apricot pork medallion with fresh cranberry sauce over mashed potatoes, and eat it too, all for $15! The class is reserved for the first 20 residents to sign up at the Clubhouse Activities Desk 38 COOKING CLASS
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