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Westwind II Hi-Lites
Anne Scott
727-470-9462
Issue 9 - 36th Year
Westwind II
A Residential Cooperative Community for ages 55 and Older
Park Manager: Jennifer Knafo
Administrative Assistant: Maria Flack
Westwind II Resident Owned Community, Inc.
Officers: President Jim Beasley
Vice-President Jim Desranleau
Secretary Sylvia Harris
Treasurer Brenda Beasley
Directors: Jim Beasley Jim Desranleau Marcia Switz
John Howard Glenn Andrelski
Glen Carson Michael Cuffe
Registered Agent: Marge Roberts
Tenant Owners Westwind II
Steering Committee: Sharon Berninger
Vivian Gurtowski
Robert Lang
Glenda Maletz
Robert Peters
Michel Piedallu
Dolores Silano
Westwind II Social Club
Officers: President Elaine Blank
Vice President Janet Hattan
Secretary Gwen Howard
Asst. Secy. Nancy Hamil
Treasurer Vivian Gurtowski
Asst. Treas. Joan Rand
Trustees Jill Desranleau
Tammy Gaughan
Rose Sullivan
From the Editor’s Desk:
Human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.
- William James
I write this article with the knowledge that I will be at Westwind shortly after you all read it. I look forward to the warmth of Florida and of course of our Community.
I would like to try to include a piece each month on something different that we may enjoy in our lives and want to share with other people in the community. As a lot of you know I do yoga and it has become a very big part of not only my exercise routine but more importantly a way of life.
After trying several different venues for yoga and still not satisfied I starting surfing the net to find a venue that might suit my needs. A very lucky day when I found the following website:
http://www.crystalbeachyoga.com/Beach_Yoga.html
Lisa Roe is a certified yoga instructor who teaches yoga and meditation in Live Oak Park. “Crystal Beach, Florida is a small and relatively unknown hidden treasure right in Palm Harbor and Pinellas County. Located to the north of Dunedin and the south of Tarpon Springs, this small gulf front community houses Live Oak Park right on the Gulf of Mexico. The name Live Oak Park is well deserved by the gracefully reaching 100 year old oak trees that spread their winding limbs throughout the park. This canopy of oaks and the Gulf of Mexico provide the serene backdrop for Crystal Beach Yoga and Meditation.”
Myself and several other members of our community attend Lisa’s yoga classes a couple times a week. Easy to get to by bike or car. Everyone welcome, every level of participant whether you have just started or been taking yoga for years will enjoy Lisa’s classes. Just bring a matt or a blanket and suffer through an hour of beautiful scenery, wonderful people while still getting fit, both body and mind.
Please contact me or Lisa if you would like to participate in a class. Lisa’s number is 813-781-4881.
I have added the usual activities to the calendar but to confirm when they start unless stated in the Hi Lites please contact the person in charge or Elaine Blank.
Anne Scott
#263 727-470-9462
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012
NOTE: COFFEE HOUR 9:00 AM; MEETING 9:30
President’s Report by Elaine Blank
SOCIAL CLUB NEWS from Elaine Blank, President
As I sit here tonight writing this article I can hear the rain pouring down once again. The weather man said that we have had 56 inches of rain so far this year in Clearwater. It may be more than that here at Westwind. The Snowbirds are beginning to migrate back to the Park. It is so good to see everyone and get those big hugs!!! We had our first “official” Social Club Meeting of the 2012/2013 season on October 2nd. The calendar of events for the season was posted and we talked about the election of officers coming up at our December meeting. It would be very good if we had at least two people run for each office. As of this date the nominating committee has one candidate for each office and several who are running for Trustees. Please talk to your friends and see if we can’t come up with some more candidates so that we have a genuine election or choice. This does not have to be a female slate. We would be so happy to have some male participation on the board.
It has been brought to our attention that our bag lunch and movie event was actually illegal. According to the Motion Picture Licensing Corporation (MPLC) you are required to have a license in order to show movies to a group. The license costs $2,300 per year. The fines start at $750 and can climb to $150,000.
Needless to say, our bag lunch and movie afternoons have been cancelled.
Lynn McKnight from National Cremation Society will speak at the November Social Club meeting. It should prove to be a very informative meeting. Janet Hattan, our Vice-president will be conducting that meeting as Tom and I will be joining a few other residents on the Princess Cruise leaving on November 1st.
Both Westwind I and Westwind II have decided to use the white bags for the luminaries at Christmas this year. Please do not save the milk jugs, you can recycle them at the recycle center on Curlew across from Curlew Cemetery.
Thank you to the Craft and gossip girls for creating the beautiful new centerpieces for the tables in the Club House. It looks like fall with the pumpkin pictures hanging on the wall (thank you Hank Dircks) and the new fall centerpieces.
Don’t forget to clean out your closets and sheds and give your castoffs to the committee at the Club House on November 8th for the Windfall Sale. This is our biggest money making project of the year so we need everyone to support the Sale. The sale will be on Saturday, November 10th. The committee can use all the help they can get on Thursday, November 8th to bring in everything from storage to the Club House and set up the sale. It is a lot of work but it is fun too. There is always a lot of camaraderie among the workers (and usually pizza when you are finished).
Our calendar is buzzing with fun things to do this season so please mark your calendars and plan to have a good time and participate. Anne Scott does a great job of keeping the center page calendar up to date each month. Safe travels to all those traveling back to Westwind this month. Can’t wait to see you!!!!
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PARK REGISTRY
We have two people who have volunteered to be the “go to” men for VERY MINOR Problems in the home as in changing refrigerator filters, furnace filter, and light bulbs. Etc. It has been discussed that some residents due to physical infirmities cannot do these minor maintenance items themselves yet the job is not big enough to contract with a repair person. Doug Hattan #285 and Harlow #182 have agreed to lend a hand. The other three members of the registry as listed in last month’s Hi-Lites are Marietta Chapman #485 for language translation, Dennis Logsden #152 for CD, DVD and any other music format, and Jim Keller #150 for computer issues. Thank you to all of the above for your willingness to be a good neighbor to those of us who have frustration with these types of issues. I am still looking for someone to serve as a consultant for air conditioning replacement. These folks have truly demonstrated what being a part of the Westwind Family is really about.
Minutes Of Social Club Business Meeting
October 2, 2012
The meeting was called to order at 930 am with 25 people in attendance
Elaine thanked coffee host Anita & greeter Janet
Nancy read the minutes of the Sept 27th board meeting with one correction. The June 21,2012 board minutes were also read.
There were no additions or corrections to the May Business meeting as published. Motion to approve by Rita Long & 2nd by Carol Logsdan
Treasurer’s report was given by Vivian beginning balance $ 3903.74, expenses 65.98, with ending balance $3837.76. The report will stand as read.
It’s good to see our winter residents starting to return. However we did have a busy summer here at WW II
The Craft & Gossip Group made new fall table centerpeices in between a lot of laughter. They will continue to meet on Wed. at 1pm & all our welcome.
Bag Lunch & movie has had to be cancelled due to legal concerns that were just found out.
Book Club continues on the last Tues afternoon of the month. This month’s book is Sophie’s World.
The Fri gathering continues at 5 pm with good snacks & conversation.
Elaine requests everyone to put a receptacle outside for Hi-Lites & Flyers.
Elaine is trying to create a registry of residents who would be willing to act as consultants for various issues. So far there are 3 volunteers listed in the October Hi-Lites. Is anyone able to give advice on air conditioning ? Also, Elaine would like to know any residents who would be willing to help a neighbor with small handyman things such as change a light bulb, etc.
Donna Pylman has registered WW11 with GFS Foods. Anyone shopping for an event can use the plastic card & we may get a monetary reward at the end of the year. The card can be borrowed from Donna , Elaine Or Marcia.
Committee reports----Donna needs help at Wed nite Bingo
The Windfall Sale is Sat. Nov. 10th again chaired by Anita & Greg. Much help is needed . All are asked to keep donations until Nov.8th Set up will be The 8th & 9th. Anita & Greg would like new chairs to volunteer for next yr. They have done a super job for 3 yrs.
Do NOT save plastic jugs for Luminaries ----white bags will be used
The slate of officers for the new Social Club Board will be presented at the Nov. meeting. Men & women wishing to run please notify Rose Sullivan.or Elaine Blank . Rose will be back Oct.25th. So far the slate is as follows : President--Elaine Blank
V. President ---Janet Hattan
Secretary-- Jill Desranleau
Asst. Secretary---Rose Sullivan
Treasurer---Joan Rand
Asst, Treasurer--Donna Dawes
Trustees--- 3 needed---Tammy Gaughan, Linda Carson,Annette Cuffe,Pat Snyder, Linda Toy
& Jimmie Rusk
Lynn Mc Knight from National Cremation Society will be at the Nov. meeting to talk about making final arrangements. WW1 is also having this program presented.
Octoberfest will be in WW1 on Oct. 27th . Please bring a dish to serve 12.Tickets are on sale for $6.00 from Anna Kalfa & Artie Martin.
Jean Tweety & Artie Martin have not been feeling well. Our deepest sympathy goes to Tom & Ida Haven on the passing of Tom’s 42 yr old son ,Dean ,from a massive stroke.
Jim Keller winner take all $9.00 to Anita & $ 8.00 to Harlow.
Motion to adjourn at 10:10 am by Betty Lloyd & 2nd by Donna Pylman
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Hamil
Asst. Secretary
Oatmeal Toffee cookies
¾ cup butter, softened
½ cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped pecans
2 cups toffee baking bits
Preheat oven to 300. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. In medium bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Stir in the egg and vanilla until smooth. Add flour, salt and baking soda, stir into the creamed mixture. Then stir in the rolled oats. Finally, stir in the toffee bits.
Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared cookie sheets, and flatten slightly. Bake for 10-18 minutes in the preheated oven. Cookies will have a dry appearance when finished baking.
Westwind II Resident Owned Community, Inc.
NEWS FROM WESTWIND II ROC
WESTWIND II ROC BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
2012 – 2013
DATE TIME EVENT PLACE
Tuesday,
November 13 10:00 a.m. Budget Meeting Clubhouse
Tuesday,
November 13 Following Budget Board Meeting Clubhouse
Meeting
December ------
2013:
Tuesday,
January 15 10:00 a.m. Board Meeting Clubhouse
Tuesday,
February 12 7:00 p.m. Annual Meeting Clubhouse
Tuesday,
February 12 Following Organizational Meeting Clubhouse
Annual Meeting
November / 1 / Miller, Doris / 4811 / Vanderburgh, Timothy / 385
4 / Engstrom, Carol / 257
4 / Klimtzak, Michael / 279
6 / Wagner, Sue / 162
6 / Burkett, Ken / 290
7 / Connell, Jack / 355
8 / Martin, Pat / 465
9 / Cipoletta, Florence / 448
9 / Merucci, Jane / 367
10 / Ash, Ross / 472
11 / Jennings, Gail / 462
12 / Harris, Renee / 459
13 / Wilson, Mitchell / 191
14 / Strickhouser, Ron / 390
15 / Harris, Paul / 183
17 / Burkett, Devena / 290
18 / McGiffen, Patrick / 484
18 / Osdras, Pat / 450
18 / Watson, Shirley / 388
18 / Lang, Robert / 189
20 / Raguso, Frank / 493
21 / Gramoszek, Maciej / 160
25 / Moen, Melvin / 373
25 / Sleicher, Barbara / 384
25 / Crawford, William / 372
27 / Gramoszek, Zdzislaw / 160
27 / Hamil, Nancy / 171
28 / Ladefoged, Iben / 184
28 / Willeford, Heidi / 389
28 / Andrelski, Glen / 360
29 / Bretland, Bob / 495
15/11/1980 / Wilton, Ann & Dan / 801 / 32 / years
19/11/1966 / Rohrdanz, Gregory & Anita / 471 / 46 / years
26/11/1970 / Chapman, Paul & Mariette / 485 / 42 / years
29/11/1969 / Plyman, Ron & Rochelle / 449 / 43 / years
CONCERT ON THE BEACH