There are lots of new neighbors. New and younger! Please take the time to make them feel like part of the community. When attending a function, make room for our new friends at your table. How sad that we would even think about letting new residents go off and sit at a table alone.

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One last note, CRF continues to work to do their part. The golf course has been, and still is, a work in progress. It’s been wet enough that the lawn tractors have not been able to cut lowlying areas. Animals were approaching homes. Management had these areas cut back with weed whackers. Residents keep their eyes open and look at their surroundings. Everyone, including management, appreciates the help. One last announcement: Nancy Lopiccolo has given her letter of resignation to the Board. In her 18 months with us, we have been fortunate to have gotten to know her and to call her a friend. We wish her nothing but the best. We are also fortunate to have found someone to fill the vacancy left by Nancy.

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Donna Bragdon will be sworn in as a new director at the September meeting. In compliance with the new Chapter 723 Florida Statutes (Florida Mobile Home Act), if Donna chooses to remain on the Board, she will have to run again in March.

HINT: The calendar and schedule at the website is a pdf version in (more readable) color that can be printed either single-sided or double-sided - your choice

Please make a note that the regular Board meetings in the Great Room will resume on September 8. It’ll be good to see you again.

e-mail HOA Office at: [email protected] e-mail Managers’ Office: [email protected]

Gail

HOA Office Phone/FAX 268-2414 NOW on the web at Annie’s website:

President’s Message Gail Price I looked at my calendar, and was surprised to see that Fall begins on September 22. It still feels like summer. Our indication that the season is changing is by the number of residents returning to Four Lakes after so much quiet. Welcome back to the early birds returning; we look forward to seeing everyone returning to Four Lakes. Did you think it was busy last season? I’ve seen Annie’s calendar – there are only a few hours that haven’t been scheduled. Think that I’m kidding? Try to book a moment of silence. Soon you will see flyers and sign-up sheets for many programs to be offered. We will soon be offering lay CPR classes and jewelry classes. Volunteers will be needed for the “Neighbor for Neighbor” program, Welcome Committee, CERT program, and many other activities. This is a community that runs on volunteerism, and we always need help. You can be part of the answer to that problem. The Yard of the Month program that started in May survived the summer. How many folks have you heard say, “I knew that this was where I wanted to live when I drove through the gate - it’s beautiful here?” Residents take pride in their yards, and everyone wants to keep it that way. Our “Yard” for September was chosen by Mary Sue Tarkowski. Our congratulations go to Bruce and Ginny Chandler of 1678 Glen Abby. (See page 4 for photograph.)

Four Lakes HOA Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, September 8th at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. HOA Board of Directors 2016/2017: Gail Price, President 293-6320 Kirk Miesmer, Vice-president 875-3065 Jack Burleson, Secretary 314-280-6888 Beth Winsor, Treasurer 875-4384 Guy Mathieu, FMO & Data Administration 268-4030 Rudy Stahl, Operations Manager 603-494-2482 Ed Keller, Public Information Liaison 292-0181 Bob Herman, Membership 662-3437 Donna Bragdon, Newsletter 299-1101 ------------------------------------------------------------------Newsletter editor: Mary Grindol 401-9178

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Treasurer’s Report

Welcome Committee

By Beth Winsor

From Les O’Neal, Chairman

Your Money: The following is a summary of our financial activity since I last reported in the August Newsletter.

The Welcome Committee has been busy during these summer months.

As of August 21, your HOA has $5,415.04 in the checkbook and $30,931.47 in the Savings Account, as well as $50,099 in the Legal Fund. I have collected dues for 564 memberships for the current membership year. The following amounts represent the specific transactions: Revenue: Cinema House Membership Dues Newsletter Ads Total:

$55.94 $90.00 $2,425.00 $2,570.94

Expenses Internet/Telephone Newsletter Printing Fountain Supplies BOD Expenses Total:

($171.42) ($748.47) ($9.61) ($57.43) ($986.93)

Copies of the complete Financial Report for the month ending July 31 are on the HOA Bulletin Board outside of the HOA Office. Feel free to pick one up.

Beth

We have a list of “New Faces” who will arrive in the months of October, November, and December and our team members look forward to making welcome visits to them. Remember to share your good thoughts and experiences with our new neighbors and friends. From Clare Hamil

Separate Funds: Included in the checkbook balance are the Welcome Committee balance of $480.53 and the CERT balance of $1,847.

Regards,

Please welcome sisters Rue Anne Cosgrove and Susan Snyder who were visited in August. They are from Indiana and live at 2430 Crooked Stick.

Here are a few reminders about the importance to maintain food and water safety during times of power outages or flooding. It is important to be cautious. Just as during any emergency, the last thing we wish to deal with is illness. Food-borne illnesses can be life threatening, particularly for elderly or medically fragile individuals. If in doubt, throw it out! When the Power Goes Out, here are basic tips for keeping food safe: Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed. The refrigerator will keep food cold for about four hours if it is unopened. A full freezer will keep the temperature for approximately 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full) if the door remains closed. Buy dry or block ice to keep the refrigerator as cold as possible if the power is going to be out for a prolonged period of time. Fifty pounds of dry ice should keep an 18-cubic-foot, fullystocked freezer cold for two days. If you plan to eat refrigerated or frozen meat, poultry, fish, or eggs while they are still at safe temperatures, it is important that each item is thoroughly cooked to the safe minimum internal temperature for the food item to ensure that any foodborne bacteria that may be present are destroyed. However, if at any point, the food was above 40º F for two hours or more (or one hour if temperatures are above 90 º F) discard it. Once Power is Restored determine the safety of your food based on how long the power was out. If an appliance thermometer was kept in the freezer, check the temperature immediately when the power comes back on. If the freezer thermometer was maintained at 40° F or below, the food is probably safe and may be refrozen. If a thermometer has not been kept in the freezer, check each package of food to determine its safety. You can’t rely on appearance or odor. If the food still contains ice crystals or is at 40° F or below, it (Continued on page 6)

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Cinema House From Hosts Petie & Ed Keller Movies: 7:00 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Snacks: 6:15 to 6:55 p.m. Rentals: Always available Thursday, 1 London Has Fallen ***** 2016 R 99 min. Drama Suspense After the British Prime Minister dies under mysterious circumstances, all leaders of the western world head to London to attend his funeral. But what starts out as the most protected event on earth, turns into a deadly plot to kill the world’s most powerful leaders. Starring: Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Alon Aboutboul, Angela Bassett . Sunday, 4 Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice **** 2016 PG-13 150 min. Action Adventure Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before. Starring: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Diane Lane. Tuesday, 6 Fathers and Daughters **** 2016 R 116 min. Drama A Pulitzer-prize-winning writer grapples with being a widower and father after a mental breakdown, while, 27 years later, his grown daughter struggles to forge connections of her own. Starring: Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried, Kylie Rogers, Aaron Paul, Diane Kruger Thursday, 8

The HOA Board Meeting: 7:00 p.m. Please come out and support your community, and our goals to enhance these amazing Golden Years!

Sunday, 11 Parenthood ***** 1989 PG-13 124 min. Grandparent’s Day! Relive all the heartwarming moments of the unforgettable film that explores life’s most rewarding occupation called: Parenthood! Steve Martin stars as a funny and loving husband who is trying too hard to be the perfect parent to his unique kids! This is Petie’s favorite “family affair movie” that you will want to watch again and again now as grandparents! Starring: Steve Martin, Mary Steenburgen . 2013 PG-13 131 min. Drama Suspense Tuesday, 13 White House Down ***** While on a tour of the White House with his young daughter, a Capitol policeman springs into action to save his child and protect the President from an armed group of paramilitary invaders. Starring: Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx . Thursday, 15 The Revenant ***** 2015 R 156 min. Drama Action Adventure In an expedition of the uncharted American wilderness, legendary explorer Hugh Glass is brutally attacked by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team. In a quest to survive, Glass endures unimaginable grief as well as the betrayal of his confidant. Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Domhnall Gleeson, Will Poulter, Forrest Goodluck. Sunday, 18 The Boy **** 2015 PG-13 98 min. Suspense Thriller Greta is a young American woman who takes a job as a nanny in a remote English village, only to discover that the family’s eight-year-old is a life-sized doll that the parents care for just like a real boy, as a way to cope with the death of their actual son 20 years prior. After violating a list of strict rules, a series of disturbing and inexplicable events bring Greta’s worst nightmare to life. Starring: Lauren Cohan, Rupert Evans, Jim Norton, Diana Hardcastle, Ben Robson. Tuesday, 20

The Boy ****

2015

PG-13

98 min.

Suspense Thriller

Thursday, 22 Burlesque ***** 2010 PG-13 119 min Musical Comedy A small town singer moves to the big city for her chance at stardom where she is enchanted by “Burlesque,” a glamorous nightclub packed with dancers, sizzling music, and an owner in need of a star. Jam-packed with visually stunning musical numbers and an all-star cast. Starring: Cher, Christina Aguilera, Eric Dane, Kristen Bell, Stanley Tucci. Sunday, 25 The Young Messiah **** 2015 PG-13 111 min. Drama Jesus Christ at age seven narrates the story of his extended family’s trek from Alexandria, Egypt, to Nazareth, beginning with the death and resurrection of Eleazer. When an angry mob shows up on Joseph and Mary’s doorstep, they depart from Egypt for the Holy Land, despite the protests of Jesus’ teacher and Philo, a nobleman who has taken an interest in the thoughtful boy. But Joseph will not be swayed, and the family sets sail, with aunts, uncles, and cousins in tow as well. The journey is difficult, and more hardship awaits in Jerusalem which is in turmoil after the death of corrupt King Herod and in Nazareth which is overrun with Roman soldiers. Starring: Adam Greaves-Neal, Sara Lazzaro, Vincent Walsh, Clive Russell, Sean Bean. Tuesday, 27

London Has Fallen *****

2016

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Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice **** 2016 (See “More on Cinema House” page 4)

R PG-13

99 min. 150 min.

Drama Suspense Action Adventure

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Information Matters Notes Concerning Community Improvements By Director Ed Keller, HOA Public Information Liaison I would like to thank both CRF and Managers Dave and Debbie Homer for getting the weeds cut back at the entrance to the pier. For all of you who go there every day, it looks as pleasing as the other areas in this community. While riding around the entire community, you will see how well the grounds are groomed. Please do your part to keep our Four Lakes Community beautiful. I am still putting together a “Shredding Day” for our residents to free themselves of old documents properly and without any worries. As always, if there is something that needs attention toward any improvements that pertain to our Four Lakes residency, please either call me at 863-292-0181 or email me at [email protected]. Thank you, Ed

More About the Cinema House From Petie and Ed Keller

Congratulations to Bruce and Ginny Chandler, of 1678 Glen Abby who are the winners of the September “Yard of the Month” award. The inset shows their flag and flower bed at the far (hidden) side of the picture.

From the Pro Shop From Julie Roberts September Golf Events: The Golf Course and Pro Shop will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, September 7th and 8th, for aerifying and on Wednesday, Sept. 28th, for fertilizing. Golfers, remember the 90 degree rule! All walkers, joggers, bikers, non-playing people in golf carts, joy riders, or fisher persons, PLEASE stay off the course between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. (six days a week) and Sundays 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. PLEASE stay on the cart path at all times if you are not golfing and move only in the direction of play (from the tee box toward the green/flag)!

Thank You to all our Viewers and our Volunteers: Sunday Tickets: Carol and Bill Geddes Tuesday Refreshments: Maryann and Howard Coddington Thursday Refreshments: Carolyn and Paul Brown Tuesday: our sweet Chorus Singer: Libby White! We so appreciate all of you! Remember, if you have a recent DVD Movie that you think would be enjoyed by all... our Cinema would love to show it! New Way to Rent DVDs: By now you may already have seen our new way of presenting our DVD Movies for rent. They will be available at all times - as library-style rentals. You may enter the Cinema House at any time it is vacant to see all movies available for viewing. All we ask is that you please bring them back and place them on the rack before renting more. The rental fee will be a donation of choice. In the past it has been $1.00 per DVD Movie, however, rentals will now be on an “Honor Viewing and Honor Returning System!” Thank you for being trustworthy members of our lovely community!

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From the Managers’ Desks Dave and Deb Homer 513-317-9588 (Deb) 513-317-9589 (Dave)

It’s hard to believe that summer is almost over! We would like to thank all of the residents who have responded so positively to our summer project by getting their mailbox/light/name posts up to Four Lakes Community standards. We appreciate your cooperation, and we are sure your neighbors do, too!









Mailbox: Black solid high-gloss paint, designer wraps that are not faded or torn are acceptable. There should be no names or addresses on the wrap. Post: Entire post, ground to top, solid high-gloss black. Name: Lettering of your name needs to be replaced when pieces of the name or address start curling, fading, or falling off. Light: Light bulbs/sensors must be in working order at all times. Keep lantern clean and free of bugs.

(See below for before and after results.) Enjoy your September! Dave and Deb

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Four Lakes Book Club From Nancy Simmons The Book Club meets on the last Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the Craft Room. This month’s book is Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt. One reviewer wrote about the book, “An entertaining and nuanced novel.…There are laughout-loud moments that leaven the many poignant ones.” Please join us on September 29th this month. Everyone is welcome, whether you have read the book or not.

FLGC Bingo Association Update From Bev Eppler, Co-Director

Hello Bingo players! Our article is going to be short this month because everything will have happened the week after this article was submitted. The CRF electrician set up the wiring the week of August 22nd and the new Bingo machine also arrived during that week as well. So next month, I can give everyone a complete update. If you have not come to Bingo before, you should try it starting this month with all of our new equipment. I really want to say thank you again for all of the awesome help we received from organizations and Bingo players! A special thanks goes to Chuck Babli and Joel Fleischman who have helped so much in shopping for the tripods and televisions and putting them together. Also, to Annie Fleischman for letting us use the stage and to Gail Price for allowing us to store the equipment in the Cinema House and, of course, to all of our volunteers. Without them, we could not have Bingo. Until next month - Happy Bingoing! Any questions please call: Bev Eppler 298-9325 Curt Darling 292-0425 Joel Fleischman 298-8414

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Four Lakes Veterans Organization

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CERT (Continued from page 2)

is probably safe to refreeze or cook thoroughly. Refrigerated food should be safe as long as the power was out for no more than four hours and the refrigerator door was kept shut. Discard any This year seems to be moving right perishable food (such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, or along; here we are in September already. Hopefully, the humidity will move out of here leftovers) that had been at temperatures above 40° F for two hours or more (or one hour if temperatures earlier than last year. were above 90º F). Perishable food such as meat, poultry, seafood, milk, and eggs that are not kept November is right around the corner when the FLVO adequately refrigerated or frozen may cause illness if will hold its annual semi-formal dinner dance in the Great Room of the Clubhouse. All residents are invited consumed, even when they are thoroughly cooked. Do not eat any food that may have come into contact with to attend and purchase tickets for this fun-filled flood water. Take pictures of food thrown out if you evening. It will include an honor guard and flag might be covered by insurance and keep receipts of ceremony followed by a fabulous dinner and dessert. replacement purchases. The date will be Saturday, November 12th, so mark your calendar. More information on the dinner dance When flooding occurs, use caution to maintain a safe will be in next month’s newsletter and on Channel 95. food & water supply. Discard any food and beverage Hope to see everyone there! that is not in a waterproof container if there is any chance that it has come into contact with flood water. Lately, while riding around our community, I’ve Food containers that are waterproof include undamaged, noticed that we have many new homeowners. The commercially prepared foods in all-metal cans and FLVO invites all veterans who have served in any “retort pouches” (like flexible, shelf-stable juice or country’s Armed Forces to join our fine organization. seafood pouches). Food containers that are not waterproof include those with screw-caps, snap lids, pull The Four Lakes Welcome Committee schedules visits tops, and crimped caps. Also discard cardboard juice/ to our newest residents throughout the year. New milk boxes and home-canned foods if they have come in homeowners receive a packet with vital information contact with flood water, because they cannot be which includes a form for joining the FLVO. Any effectively cleaned and sanitized. residents may contact Vince Colotti at 875-5015, Bill Submitted by Bill Allard, Communications Officer

Allard at 280-6234, or any FLVO Board Member for information and an application form.

Keep Water Safe: Follow these steps to keep your water safe during and after flood conditions. Only use water from a safe source for drinking and washing or Four Lakes Veterans Auxiliary (FLVA) preparing food. Use bottled water that has not been By Alison O’Neal, Communications exposed to flood waters, if it is available. If you don’t have bottled water, you should boil or disinfect water to Thanks to auxiliary member Donna Bragdon for her make it safe. (See steps below). If the water is cloudy, informative article last month about the FLVA coupon first filter it through clean cloths or allow it to settle and clipping program. then draw off the clear water for boiling/ disinfecting. Next, follow one of these two procedures: Boiling: As new faces arrive this fall and old faces return from boiling water will kill most types of disease-causing the north, we encourage anyone here at Four Lakes who organisms that may be present. Bring the water to a is a spouse of a veteran to consider joining our rolling boil for a minimum of one minute. Let it cool auxiliary. Please contact our president, Lee Deane, or and store it in clean containers with covers. Disinfecting one of our board members for further information. with Bleach: bleach will kill some, but not all, types of disease-causing organisms that may be in the water. Add We look forward to a busy fall supporting our veterans 1/8 teaspoon (or 8 drops) of unscented, liquid chlorine at Four Lakes. bleach per gallon of water. Stir it well and let it stand for at least 30 minutes before you use it. Store disinfected water in clean and sanitized covered containers.

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Computer Bytes From Bob Johnson For the past couple of months the Computer Room printer would not print from the first computer. This has now been corrected.

Paul Malksian is surrounded by his happy friends who witnessed his third Hole-in-One on August 5th and his second scored on hole #8 at Four Lakes. He was using a six iron. Paul is holding the flag while to his right is Don Roberts and on his left are Chuck Johnson and John Parson. Congratulations, Paul! Below, see another happy guy (Roger Beals) celebrating his third Hole-in-One at Four Lakes and fourth, ever. On August 13th, Roger aced #8 also, using an eight iron. His playing partners and witnesses were David House, Jim Akers, and Bill Geddes. Photos by Darlene Loose

This month’s tip has to do with your printer. I have received several calls about connectivity problems. This can be due to many different factors but mostly a buildup of static electricity. When you encounter this problem, power-off the printer, and then unplug it from the power source. Restart your computer and connect the printer power and power it on. This applies to wired and wireless usage. If that doesn’t correct the issue, take this recommended action: disconnect your printer, remove all software and references to this and any other printer. Restart your computer and reinstall your printer beginning with the install disk. Follow all printer install instructions and if that doesn’t work, get a new printer. Newer touchscreen devices and touchscreen computer monitors, for the most part, use capacitive touchscreens that last twice as long as the older resistive touchscreens. However, depending on how heavy the use, they still last only about five years. (For instance, the capacity touchscreens in heavy use in the Hard Rock Casino slots, usually last about three to five years.) Screen protectors may prolong the screen’s life but is unproven. Happy computing to all, Bob Johnson, Computer Guy 863-294-5181, 2907 Shoal Creek Place

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Park Ministries From Byron Sweezey By the calendar, summer is almost over. They say it was record-breaking hot and I believe them. By the time our northern friends return, the weather will improve. During September, we will return to our regular church schedule. Our non-denominational service will resume in the Great Room every Sunday at 5:00 p.m. The prayer list has many people requesting prayer for themselves and loved ones. We feel so weak in our time of need. It is nice to have others asking for the Lord’s intervention in our down times. To receive the prayer list or to request prayer, email [email protected]. The Helping Hands pool of volunteers should increase as our northern friends return. We want to emphasize again that the tasks that friends volunteer for are to serve the many and not the few. We do appreciate our volunteers and do not want to overburden them. Please coordinate all service requests through Barb Roberts and not through the volunteer. Bible Study will resume on September 12th and then will continue each Monday at 7 p.m. in the Cinema House. Chuck Blake continues to provide his in-depth knowledge of the Bible. A short movie is presented and then Chuck elaborates on the movie. He gladly answers questions that anyone will have. Please prayerfully support the families of Jerry Berg and Gerry Nieder who passed away this past month. It is at times like this that friends come through to support those who grieve. Thought: “Do not let the 10% of your life that is not perfect be your focus; let the 90% that is good make you grateful.”

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Citizens Assisted Patrol (CAP) By Chuck Babli Ah, September!!! A new month here at Four Lakes and with it, the promise of a little change in temperatures and the onset of the trickling in of our winter residents who attempt to avoid the cold and snow of the northern climes. With both of these scenarios, we should see an increase of volunteer patrols. The summer has been a rough scheduling time due to a smaller volunteer force, extremely hot weather, and the needed vacations of our year-round personnel. This past month, I had the honor of addressing a group of residents at Coffee Talk. After introducing myself to those who didn’t know me, I proceeded to explain what CAP does (and does not do) in the Community. Afterward, there was a question and answer segment during which a couple of concerns of the residents were discussed. The two areas of most concern were speeding and failure to obey stop signs, especially at the main gate. I conveyed to the group that even though we work under the auspices of the Sheriff’s Department, we are not authorized to write tickets. We are a community comprised of mostly senior citizens, and some of these residents have trouble getting around. Therefore, it becomes everybody’s responsibility to insure the safety of all. I know we have volunteers who are not afraid to attempt to slow down speeders or mention to those who disregard stop signs but I ask for everyone’s cooperation by complying with these rules. Remember, there is a stop sign at the main gate, and even though the guard motions you forward, it does not relieve you of the responsibility to stop there. It is a dangerous blind spot, where golfers and golf carts cross that could lead to someone getting seriously injured. CAP is now on Annie’s website under Organizations/ Citizens’ Assisted Patrol. It includes more information about CAP as well as a form to inquire about volunteering. I would like to take this time to mention a couple of special volunteers. First, there is Thap (Tom) Dominh who together with his wife Lehao (Leah), provided a walking patrol. Recently, Thap had a knee replacement and is still recovering. Next, there is Wes Schripsema who is being scheduled for a hip replacement this month and will miss time while he recuperates. I would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their service to CAP, and wish them speedy and successful recoveries. And so until next month, Thank You, Chuck Babli

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Sociables Coffee Talk Every Tuesday From Charlie Eppler, President

Coffee & baked goods served starting at 8:00 a.m.; the program starts at 8:30 a.m.

As was mentioned in last month’s HOA Newsletter, Sociables will institute a new game this month at Monday Night Jackpot called “Lots of Fun.” Complete details were not finalized until late August – after the deadline for this article.

September Schedule:

However, Sociables will begin the new game at Jackpot on Labor Day (Monday, September 5th). Here is how it will work: all of the lot numbers are placed in a drum. Each week you can pay $1 for a chance to have your lot number drawn. You must be present at Jackpot and have paid the $1 to win the money. There will be three tries, but if there is no winner, the money will be rolled over to the next week. Again, specific details will be made available to all on Monday, September 5th at Jackpot. Sociables’ other games at Jackpot remain unchanged. We will still have a small jackpot, regular jackpot, and a 50-50.

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Linda Scanlon Charities Events

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Randy Abbott Ridge Energy Saver

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Dr. Stephen Hewett General Dentistry

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Roger Abbott & Sharon Shepard First Source Insurance

Submitted by Corrine Waterman, Chair

Fall Fling: Thursday, Sept. 22nd Change of seasons, change of pace. Join us for the Fall Don’t forget that our Sociables business meetings resume this Fling and get in the swing of things. This is a month on Tuesday, September 20th at 2:30 p.m. in the Great bring-your-own-snacks, BYOB, and a noRoom. If you have any questions about activities. please assigned-seating event. Come up after 1 p.m. if contact the chairperson in charge of the activity or one of the you wish to claim a table, please put your name members of the Sociables Board of Directors listed below. and the number of chairs you are saving. Again, we thank all of our residents who volunteer to help with Doors open 6:30 p.m., music at 7 p.m. by “Destiny.” Attire: casual. Tickets @ $7.50 are the many programs of Sociables. Our purpose as always, is to available at Jackpot, Coffee Talk, Bingo, or provide social functions for the residents of Four Lakes Golf contact Corrine at 294-5163 Club. Sociables will also soon start a “New Neighbor Night” at Jackpot. Dates and specifics have yet to be confirmed.

The Sociables Board of Directors: President: Charlie Eppler Vice-president: Bob Piurowski Secretary: Corrine Waterman Treasurer: Gail Elden Director at Large: Jack Benson Director at Large: Brian Carter Director at Large: Don Elden Director at Large: Mary Grindol Director at Large: Randy Gunderson Immediate Past-president: Susan McConnell

Party Committee

298-9325 299-7016 294-5163 875-4247 662-5039 875-4673 875-4247 401-9178 507-327-9601 401-9348

Halloween Party Saturday, October 29th: Theme: “A Zombie Fest.” Doors open at 5 p.m. It’s not too early to start thinking about your costume and marking the date to have a night of laughs. This year we have the band “Muckfire” who came highly recommend after being checked out by some of our Party Committee members. We are hoping you will enjoy them. Costume contest at 5:30 p.m. (cash prizes) and dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets: $12.50. Dinner includes salad, pizza, and dessert. Assigned seating, BYOB. (Continued on page 10)

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Sociables (Continued from page 9) Party Committee (Continued) Halloween Pet Parade: Monday, October 31st (Halloween) at 1 p.m. Dress up your pet and register for the pet parade. Cash prizes will be awarded. This is a fun event to watch so we need contestants and spectators. Parade will be under the trees in the annex golf cart parking lot. Christmas Party - Saturday, December, 10th: Theme: Gifts of Christmas. Music: Rusty Trumpet. Plans are being finalized, details in next Newsletter. HELP: We are in need of empty tissue boxes (all sizes) which we plan to wrap and use as centerpieces. We will be grateful for any you drop off at my house (2413 Crocked Stick). I’ll have a tote outside by my steps. Thank you in advance.

Sociables Production Group Committee From Mark Polnak, Chair The Production Group Committee plans to have another exciting season this year. We will continue with the bands and themed band evenings in the Great Room. At the request of Charities, we will produce another variety show on March 4th, 2017. Take a few minutes and decide if you would like to participate as an act or work with Four Lakes Production Group as a technician with the music, lighting, or photography. We will also look for stagehands, set-up, and tear-down staff. We will have our first meeting October 13th at 6 p.m. All are invited. We will add new activities and adventures to this year’s agenda that will “change things up” a bit. Check with us in October if you are interested in getting involved. We plan to have lessons on the music and lighting equipment. We also plan to move forward on technology for our productions and activities. When I return on the 1st of October, Four Lakes Production Group Committee will meet and finalize the activities for the season. Hope you all had a great summer. I know you will have a great fall, winter, and spring. I look forward to seeing you all.

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Hamburger/ Hot Dog Night: Submitted by George Waterman Remember, the next date is September 12th - and we thank all who have been attending. Bring extra cash with you so you will be able to purchase your following month’s tickets on Hamburger/Hot Dog night. This now makes tickets available at: Hamburger Night, Jackpot, Coffee Talk, Bingo, or contact George at 294-5163. Looking forward to serving you.

Four Lakes Chorus Notes Although the Four Lakes Chorus will sing at the September 9th memorial for Jerry Berg (rehearsal that day at 9:45 a.m. in the Billiard Room), the regular season starts with a potluck dinner on Tuesday, September 27 at 4:45 p.m. in the Great Room. Those attending are asked to bring either a main dish, salad, vegetable, or rolls and butter. Please bring your own table setting and drinks. Nonmember spouses are invited. A brief practice will follow the dinner to prepare for the season ahead. Residents who enjoy singing four-part music are encouraged to join the chorus. In October, the chorus practice resumes every Tuesday for rehearsal from 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Regular attendance is expected. Directors are Pat Lincoski and Ron Schroeder. Another Accompanist Still Needed! Four Lakes Chorus needs another accompanist to assist Chris Gregory who has had some arthritic challenges this past year. If you are a Four Laker with accompanist experience and you are willing to devote your time, please contact Director Lincoski at 401-3659.

Saving Aluminum Tabs for Ronald McDonald Houses Every Tuesday, a special container is placed at the front door of the Clubhouse for aluminum tabs. During the rest of the week, stations are near the Pro Shop and the bar in the Great Room. These tabs are usually pure aluminum (versus the rest of the can which may include other metals) and so are quite valuable. Ronald McDonald charities provide places where families of ill children can stay while their children are hospitalized.

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Four Lakes Charities Association “Volunteers Give the Time of Their Lives”

From Patti Knopick Golf Membership Raffle: Time is running short to get your chance to win a one-year FLGC Membership for the 2016-2017 Season. If you don’t have your raffle tickets yet, you can purchase one at Jackpot, Coffee Talk, or Bingo or by contacting our Project Lead Beth Winsor. Tickets are $10 each or three for $25. The raffle will be held at Hamburger Night in October; you do not have to be present to win. The money raised will help support our many charitable organizations. As always, thanks for your support!

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Craft Show: Show and sell your wares at the 10th Annual Four Lakes Craft show. This event will be held on November 5th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be lots of wonderful crafts and plenty of food to purchase; so come shop and have lunch with a friend. There are still some tables and spaces waiting for you, so give Project Lead Barbara Peach a call at 863-662-9943. She’ll be happy to send you a registration form. If you have any questions or need more information about the Craft Show, Barbara will be happy to help with that as well. Remember, funds from this event help Four Lakes Charities help those less fortunate in our area. Rewarding Volunteer Opportunity: Available for men or women interested in working with elementary school age children and/or teachers. Those of us who have taken up the challenge, feel that we receive so much more than what we give from the bright shining faces of the children. If anyone would like to join “Team Wahneta” or get more information about being a volunteer, please contact Clare Hamil 910-713-3474 or Linda Scanlon 863-293-1828.

Wahneta Elementary: Wow, another school supply drive is over! Charities thanks all the Four Lakers who took time out of their day and money from their pockets Our general meetings will resume on Tuesday, to purchase the items that made this year’s school supply September 27th at 1 p.m. in the Great Room drive an overwhelming success. Because of your caring and generosity, the supplies that you purchased will help TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) to make the 2016-2017 school year so much better for some very special children. Our history: TOPS, FL #755 organized at Four Lakes Golf Club in January, 2002. At that time, we met in the Charities President Linda Scanlon met with the new Craft Room and weighed in on the balance scale in the principle of Wahneta Elementary, Ms. Nildalis Fitness Room. Then, as now, leaders and other officers Caraballo. During their meeting, Linda and Ms. (all volunteer) are elected annually, so the leaders have Caraballo discussed our Four Lakes volunteers and changed through the years. With purchase of a digital approved the schedule for the annual school events that scale that weighs up to 440 pounds, we moved our Charities plans for the children. Ms. Caraballo is excited meetings to the Great Room and weigh-ins back stage. to work with our volunteers and is grateful the children Each meeting begins with a private weigh-in and and teachers of Wahneta Elementary have a special place proceeds with pledges, a roll call where each member in our hearts. Ms. Caraballo will be at Coffee Talk says “lost” or “gained” (not how much) which is greeted sessions in October and she looks forward to introducing with applause and encouragement, then a program. Men herself to the Four Lakes community. and women are welcome. Spouses join TOPS Club, Inc. at half price which includes an inspirational and Community Potluck: Although attendance was down educational monthly magazine. TOPS is the oldest from last year, the community potluck held on August weight-loss support group in the country. Because it is 18th was another fun day with plenty of good food and volunteer-driven, it is costs far less than other programs. good conversation. Charities would like to thank everyone who came out to enjoy this late-summer event. TOPS meets each Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m. with Special thanks to all the great cooks of our community weigh-in beginning at 8:15. For more information, for providing such a wonderful variety of dishes from contact Co-leader Rose Helm at 701-5758, Leader which to choose. Sharon Miesmer at 875-3065, or visit www.tops.org.

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Activities Director Annie Fleischman Annie’s website: https://sites.google.com/site/4lakesactivities Tuesday, September 13: St. John’s Pass & Bubba Gump’s. We will start our day with a Dolphin Quest sightseeing boat tour, followed by lunch at Bubba Gump’s Restaurant, located on the water. After lunch, wander and shop on the boardwalk. $85. Tuesday, September 13: Financial Workshop in the Cinema House at 10:30 a.m. - Ryan from Edward Jones will talk about mutual funds. Friday, September16: Birthdays & Anniversaries with “Double Density.” 7:00 p.m. in the Great Room. Monday, September 19: We are off to the Victory Casino Cruise. You will receive $20 in free play, a wonderful buffet, free drinks while gambling, and entertainment. If you receive a coupon at home for free play, please bring it with you. $40. Tuesday, September 27: Financial Workshop in the Cinema House at 10:30 a.m. - Ryan from Edward Jones will talk about retirement. Sunday-Thursday, October 9-13: Key West Sunsets. This is an exciting trip, starting with our bus ride to Ft. Myers where we will stay overnight after we have a lovely dinner at Visani’s Dinner Theater. Next morning after breakfast at IHOP, we will board the Key West Express for a 3½ hour cruise to Key West. Our bus will meet us later to check us into the Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott. Day three, we can pick up the trolley with our hop-on, hop-off tickets. In the evening, we have a champagne sunset cruise on a Fury catamaran. We say goodbye to Key West the next morning and head to Ft. Lauderdale and check in at the Hampton Inn & Suites. We will embark on the Jungle Queen and cruise up the New River to a private island for an all-you-can eat dinner and show. Day five, after a hot breakfast, we will depart for Palm Beach to tour Henry Flagler’s mansion. We will have lunch at the museum before departing for home. $999.

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Wednesday, October 19: Walgreens will administer Flu Shots from 9 a.m. to noon in the Card Room. Tuesday, October 25: Auras & Antiques. We will travel to historic Cassadaga. Once a spiritualist camp, this secluded town is now a haven to psychics and mediums worldwide. We will have lunch at Sinatra’s located in the Cassadega Hotel. Then we will have time to browse its unique shops and bookstores. $75. SAVE THE DATE!! Friday, November 11 will be the first show of our Entertainment Series with Mark Preston. Tickets will go on sale for $10 in the middle of September. Thursday, November 17: Join us for this historical tour of the majestic Gamble Plantation near Ellenton, the only surviving plantation house in South Florida. After our tour, we will have a delicious lunch at the Anna Maria Oyster Bar. Next, we are off to do some shopping at the fabulous Ellenton Outlets. You can do your Christmas shopping. $69. Saturday-Friday, December 3-9: Nashville & Memphis Country Christmas. See brochures in the Great Room. Tuesday-Wednesday, December 13 & 14: Ft. Myers Christmas. We will begin our trip at Der Dutchman Amish Restaurant and then head to St. Armand’s Circle for some shopping. After that, we will head to North Ft. Myers and check into the Best Western Waterfront. That evening, we will have a delicious dinner at the Twisted Vine Bistro before heading to the nighttime Christmas spectacular that is at the Ford and Edison Estates. On day two, we will have breakfast at IHOP and then head to the incredible Ringling Mansion and Estates in Sarasota. We will also tour the Ca’D’Zan Mansion. $249. Saturday-Saturday, January 14-21, 2017: We sail out of Port Canaveral on the Carnival Magic to Dominican Republic, St. Thomas, San Juan, and Grand Turk. Flyers are on the table in the Great Room. Tuesday, January 31: Holy Land Experience. This is a living Biblical museum that takes you 6000 miles away and 2000 years back in time to the land of the Bible, yet it is nearby in Orlando. $76.

Friday, October 14: AARP Safety Driving Class in the Please come in and see me if you have an idea for a Cinema House from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Most insurances trip. Remember, I need at least 32 people to run a trip. will give you a discount for three years on your policy if Please try to participate. you take this class. Please sign up in the Great Room.