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Join Lake Ashton to Remember and Honor. 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 ׉ 7cassandra://b4mO0N5KV_QP3cYzpGY_LSLFRKVHbVm_yUu-riyh2GM+`i\^D^);i\^D^):4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://DBHnJwjawdSExL7KDSejSnSAJaNoEWOBMaIf0I8cqnE0`׉ 7cassandra://INTazhS17zaeniMN2RVmn8TKDXg-wEUTbaLbl3j_jWI}`u׉ 7cassandra://eHfE5kzliVmZZmKoFbu6KLvjW-0PZHdYfemh0FWs28A,`i\^D^)pטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://qGOA7Q02SujrhzcpzP5McP5ZRJapScbSY2XOzo9ipkEi`׉ 7cassandra://8D-T7lLViXpQMG-HfDN2uxB-5zVhPnnX2k3ZCTFlYgs͔`u׉ 7cassandra://ASxSryQ_Jt7k5ORIp2t_-1J04I2Avk5R71iY2rZubHo&`i\^D^)qנi\^D^)9ׁHmailto:kshipley@empowerme.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)9ׁH!mailto:info@lakeashtonstorage.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)r9ׁHmailto:goodwinsl84@gmail.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)L9ׁHmailto:kevin.baker@troon.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)9ׁH!mailto:ipeterson@lakeashtongc.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^) 9ׁH#mailto:lcrespin1@lakeashton2cdd.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)~X9ׁHmailto:kfunk@lakeashton2cdd.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)}܁9ׁH"mailto:kvankirk@lakeashton2cdd.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)|y̶9ׁHhttp://lakeashton2cdd.orgׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^){{Ł9ׁHmailto:clane@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)z{M!9ׁH"mailto:smoreland@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)y{Ձ9ׁHmailto:cwells@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)x{_̲9ׁHhttp://lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)wp9ׁHhttps://lakeashtoncdd.com/ׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)vX<9ׁHmailto:vleblanc@calmfla.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)uX̰9ׁHmailto:cwells@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E=YOUR ON-SITE REAL ESTATE OFFICE NO CANCELLATION FEES for Listing Contracts HOME WARRANTY for your New Buyer - up to $650 MOVE-OUT CLEANING 863-318-9542 Lori R., Candra Terri & Sarah Not Pictured: Lori Tofanelli *On Medical Leave Lake Ashton Realty 4140 Ashton Club Drive Lake Wales, FL 33859 www.LakeAshtonRealty.com ׉ 7cassandra://eHfE5kzliVmZZmKoFbu6KLvjW-0PZHdYfemh0FWs28A,`i\^D^)<׉E NEWSLETTER STAFF MAY 2026 Christine Wells Editor cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com 863.324.5457 Valerie LeBlanc Advertising Sales, Layout & Design vleblanc@calmfla.com SUBMISSION GUIDELINES May Issue Deadline: May 13 • 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 • Submit articles online at https://lakeashtoncdd.com/ submit-an-article • 150 word limit. Articles will be edited for length, clarity, and to ensure compliance with districts’ media policies • Include your club contact and phone number/email 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. 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! Please do not hesitate to contact us with any comments, questions or concerns. LAKE ASHTON CLUBHOUSE 4141 Ashton Club Drive Lake Wales, FL 33859 Phone: 863-324-5457 lakeashtoncdd.com LACDD Community Director: Christine Wells 863-324-5457 cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com Clubhouse Office Manager: Sheila Moreland 863-324-5457 smoreland@lakeashtoncdd.com Clubhouse Activities Assistant: Caroline Lane 863-324-6032 clane@lakeashtoncdd.com Golf Club - Ian Peterson, Head Golf Professional Kevin Baker, GM Eagles Nest - Sandra Goodwin, Manager RV & Storage Center Office Hours EmpowerMe Wellness LAKE ASHTON HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER (HFC) 6052 Pebble Beach Boulevard Winter Haven, FL 33884 Phone: 863-595-1562 lakeashton2cdd.org LAIICDD Community Director: Karen Van Kirk, 863-595-1562 kvankirk@lakeashton2cdd.com LAIICDD Assistant Community Director: Krystle Funk, 863-595-1562 kfunk@lakeashton2cdd.com HFC Activities Assistant: Louise Crespin, 863-595-1562 lcrespin1@lakeashton2cdd.com 863-326-1032 ipeterson@lakeashtongc.com kevin.baker@troon.com 863-326-1085 goodwinsl84@gmail.com 863.326.1304 Tues & Thurs info@lakeashtonstorage.com 8 - 4 pm 863-358-0809 kshipley@empowerme.com In case of emergency, dial 911! Lake Wales Police Non-Emergency: 863-678-4223 Winter Haven Police Non-Emergency: 863-291-5858 Polk County Sheriff NonEmergency: 863-298-6200 3 Thompson Nursery Rd. (LW) Gate House Security: 863-324-7290 County Road 653 (WH) Gate House Security: 863-318-0237 ׉ 7cassandra://ASxSryQ_Jt7k5ORIp2t_-1J04I2Avk5R71iY2rZubHo&`i\^D^)=i\^D^)<4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://iUWD5uVjfvKHxGudkUlwq50Oy5ClSf_15Knyc_2TIv04`׉ 7cassandra://yZLZOOFXFQgpLXGqnodf03DEvqMjLy3tbh1J2xBJjGs{`u׉ 7cassandra://tbvT950jnIHbisv_IHLRIqsLiKEqvtYqJ9YBYzODpUE$`i\^D^)טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://Bm9UmzzpUYNUylPzOltxiB9jqTMG6BgXD_G0vTah5b8G`׉ 7cassandra://aae8nq6uDFE6lq_9Ky62EyEgpRFidaaQQ2lH0CNKks4ͥ2`u׉ 7cassandra://7kLXfEc7D6B0XAMO0E6G_Qv_jgyCLv15swA4EwTnfAI5`i\^D^)נi\^D^)79ׁHmailto:SEALPROORLANDO@GMAIL.COMׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)̼V9ׁHmailto:SEALPROORLANDO@GMAIL.COMׁ ׁ Ј׉E[MONDAY COFFEE Meet new neighbors and to hear about local community happenings, community events and receive information on current projects within Lake Ashton. Mondays at 9 am in the Clubhouse Ballroom - enjoy coffee and donuts for $1 each. MAY 4 • Birthdays and Anniversaries • Featured Speaker: Golf Cart Safety Presented by Performance Golf Carts • Featured Vendors: Christine Graves Insurance (Free Cupcake for Those Celebrating a Birthday or Anniversary) BLOODMOBILE IN THE CLUBHOUSE WEST PARKING LOT 8 AM TO 2 PM MAY 11 • Bite Me Monday — Donations of pet food and/or supplies for the Humane Society of Polk County • Featured Speaker: Flag Etiquette, Presented by Lake Ashton's Veteran's Association (LAVA) • Featured Vendors: Matt Simpson - Edward Jones (Free Coffee Day! - Sponsored by Matt Simpson), AdventHealth MAY 18 — NO MONDAY COFFEE LACDD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING • Peanut Butter Monday - Donations of nonperishable foods for a local food bank MAY 25 — NO MONDAY COFFEE — MEMORIAL DAY IN THIS ISSUE NEWS 5 LA LOOKS 18 SAFETY 20 MOVIES 24 EVENTS 26 CLUBS 29 MIND & BODY 36 GOLF 40 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGS LAKE ASHTON (LW) CDD Monday, May 18 9 am in the Clubhouse Ballroom LAKE ASHTON II (WH) CDD Thursday, May 21 9 am at the Health & Fitness Center CIT Y COMMISSION MEETINGS LW: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 6 pm, Commission Chambers, Municipal Administration Bldg., 201 W. Central Ave., Lake Wales WH: 2nd & 4th Mondays at 6:30 pm, John Fuller Auditorium in City Hall, 451 3rd St. NW, Winter Haven POLK COUNT Y BOCC MEETINGS 1st & 3rd Tues. , 9 am, Board Room, 330 W. Church St., Bartow ׉ 7cassandra://tbvT950jnIHbisv_IHLRIqsLiKEqvtYqJ9YBYzODpUE$`i\^D^)>׉EZ863-272-0746 SEALPROORLANDO@GMAIL.COM We install flower bed walls WE ARE LICENSED AND INSURED CALL, TEXT, OR EMAIL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE Paver Sealing French Drains and Gutter Connections Paver Installations and Paver Repairs Flooded patios and pavers? We install Channel Drains! 863-272-0746 SEALPROORLANDO@GMAIL.COM 5 Polyaspartic Floor Coatings ׉ 7cassandra://7kLXfEc7D6B0XAMO0E6G_Qv_jgyCLv15swA4EwTnfAI5`i\^D^)?i\^D^)>4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://oAkIq85M-EVaRt_rDbgdyx4_I7hz2Wo3_ap_5WMfp68`׉ 7cassandra://WkUcYzMKRlV9tibO2OgDmkIGYijVjiJWS8QcjgBZNl0ͩT`u׉ 7cassandra://LEIopmruL2YE43U7wwjQ4ZThUK3tz2ITN3YepCCWw0U,`i\^D^)טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://2vi6Mvd19fzjLiReicpPYyuyqF6eg2g1GOQdDqZyQPQf`׉ 7cassandra://TXe1JW8niqJ2GroY4O-Kom6pLMb2mdKL4VoDnhlfkeom'`u׉ 7cassandra://u7w6Mzjares5kcOMyF8ussIn8kR4OS3uUNuJ7pyIuWQ$`i\^D^)׉E HOURS OF OPERATION CLUBHOUSE: 6 am – 10 pm daily NEW CLUBHOUSE OFFICES: 8 am – 4 pm Mon. - Fri. RFID/AMENITY ACCESS CARD HOURS: 10 am-1 pm Tuesday & Wednesday HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER: 5:30 am – 10 pm daily HFC OFFICES & ACTIVITIES DESK: 8 am – 4 pm Monday through Friday BAXTER’ S QUAL ITY MEATS Get fresh poultry, fish, and beef in the Clubhouse West parking lot Wednesdays from 10 am to 2 pm. Check out the other vendors as well! MEMORIAL DAY CLOSINGS AND TRASH PICKUP The Clubhouse and Health and Fitness Center offices will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Normal operating hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26. Trash and recycling pickup for Winter Haven will be Tuesday, May 26 and Lake Wales will be on Saturday, May 30. Please do not bring your receptacles to the curb until Monday and Friday evenings. Are you interested in meeting new people? Are you interested in helping residents with signing up for events on Ticketleap? We would love to have you complete an application to be an Activities Desk volunteer or Events volunteer. Stop by the Clubhouse to complete an application for review. 6 NEW TRAFFIC LIGHT AT THE THOMPSON NURSERY ROAD ENTRANCE Please be sure to follow normal traffic rules at the entrance to Thompson Nursery Road. This traffic light is not optional when turning left, coming in/out of the community. Even if traffic is clear, you should wait for the light to turn green. This traffic light is intended to make that intersection safer for all. Please be patient when entering and exiting your community. ENTRANCE/EXIT GATE REMINDERS There have been many reported cases of tailgating when entering the community. Tailgating increases the risk of gate strikes. If any of the gates are damaged due to negligence on the driver's part, any costs involved with the replacement of the gate arm will be the responsibility of the driver (approximately $975, currently). When exiting the community, any vehicle close to the height of the overhang should use the right lane to exit the community even if turning left on Thompson Nursery Road. Not doing so puts your vehicle at risk of damage not to mention possible property damage that will be the responsibility of the driver. If unsure if the vehicle is close to the height of the overhang please err on the side of caution and use the right side to exit. REMINDER TO RESIDENTS AND GUESTS: To maintain a clean and welcoming environment for all residents, no flyers, business cards, advertisements, promotional materials, or similar items may be posted, displayed, or left at any Lake Ashton amenities. This includes clubhouses, pools, fitness centers, bulletin boards, tables, counters, and other common areas. Unauthorized materials will be removed to ensure shared spaces remain uncluttered and free from unapproved solicitation. ׉ 7cassandra://LEIopmruL2YE43U7wwjQ4ZThUK3tz2ITN3YepCCWw0U,`i\^D^)@׉EBrad Kirwan’s Lake Ashton Customers Discuss His Real Estate Work Everything Went Smoothly and Exceeded Expectations Brad answered all my questions promptly and professionally. The listing narrative was very important in the sale of my home. As a result, my home sold the day after it was listed which exceeded my expectations and shortened the time for closing and the time for moving to my new home. All this happened in a slow home market! Thank you, Brad for your excellent work. Larry Cunningham Verified by RateMyAgent Curious about your home’s current market value? Call for a free Comparative Market Analysis. BRAD KIRWAN 863.280.0390 7 ׉ 7cassandra://u7w6Mzjares5kcOMyF8ussIn8kR4OS3uUNuJ7pyIuWQ$`i\^D^)Ai\^D^)@4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://d54vBUGzTWbocPyR7s0Uo1eJLrrv5O0trzeXS_Ilqqg`׉ 7cassandra://5ei1ITMGGhl35yxvlQ-iSD4kMRgpC1LxrqXJY3Ao9Ngͦ`u׉ 7cassandra://Qxn7_mcWar8m3i-Tr1LgQDCIIlhtaoFtD2xodqSFlpY+`i\^D^)טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://4TP9SqKAJVxvI3OIYllnh2IW3C1BSLXZ3SeX_d62UP89!`׉ 7cassandra://NI1n_OCvLF8f7r9h4PEa5A_ORE50IfXTvY3iQdztbI4͆C`u׉ 7cassandra://OiRM8TJKKfuWgSKBK8SN1kOA8V3GWaTeEZLibkUZ554.`i\^D^)נi\^D^)V̦9ׁHhttp://lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)̧̦9ׁHhttp://lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)̣ 9ׁHmailto:cwells@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)>9ׁH mailto:gulrich@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)̼9ׁHmailto:steve.lacdd@gmail.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)>9ׁH#mailto:dlandgrebe@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)>X9ׁH"mailto:mcostello@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)>C9ׁH)mailto:brenda.vansickle@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E LACDD BOARD OF SUP ERVISO RS CONTA CT INF O Brenda Van Sickle, Chair 863-324-6191 brenda.vansickle@lakeashtoncdd.com Michael Costello, Vice Chair 863-875-9228 or 732-718-7431 mcostello@lakeashtoncdd.com Debby Landgrebe, Assistant Secretary 863-268-8193 dlandgrebe@lakeashtoncdd.com Steve Realmuto, Assistant Secretary 863-949-0304, steve.lacdd@gmail.com Office Hours After Monday Coffee in the Clubhouse Ballroom Greg Ulrich, Assistant Secretary 863-969-7595 gulrich@lakeashtoncdd.com LACDD NEWS By Christine Wells, LA (LW) CDD Community Director (cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com) May is National Military Appreciation Month and this is a great time to honor current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the pursuit of freedom. See page 28 for information on a special Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony hosted by Lake Ashton Veterans Association (LAVA) and other ways to support our Military and Veterans. The Annual Summer Concert Series kicks off in May. There are a total of 4 scheduled events between the Clubhouse and HFC. Come to one, come to all! Tickets are $10 for each show. That is an unbeatable deal! Don’t miss a special Fourth of July this year! See page 29 for more information on how Lake Ashton is celebrating America's 250th Birthday, starting in June. In April, volunteers were recognized for all of their work throughout the year with an event hosted at the Clubhouse. Thank you to these sponsors who donated to ensure this event was a success: AdventHealth, Weaver Loveless Law, Miller's Central Air, Water's Edge, Saving Grace Senior Consulting, and Iceberg Home Services. LACDD Supervisors and Staff wish those leaving Lake Ashton for the Summer safe travels. Residents staying at Lake Ashton for the summer should plan to attend the Hurricane Preparation Program with staff from Polk County Fire Rescue providing resources for the severe weather season. This will be part of Monday Coffee June 1 at 9 a.m. in the Clubhouse Ballroom. The Board of Supervisors (BOS) meeting for April was held on April 20, in the Clubhouse Ballroom. Four proposals were received to provide Restaurant and Catering services at Lake Ashton. Supervisors reviewed the proposals and narrowed it down to Dundee Downtown Pizza, 3 Roots, and Tropical Fusion Grill. The remaining 3 proposals will be discussed at the May BOS meeting. Quotes were approved to do geotechnical investigation and other preparatory work on Waterford Drive. Paving of this road will occur in 2026. Stay tuned to electronic media, over the next several months, for more information. The Fiscal Year 2027 (October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027) was discussed. Two versions will be presented for Supervisors to review, at the May Board of Supervisors meeting (one with an assessment increase of $100 and one with an assessment increase of $200). All residents are encouraged to attend CDD meetings to gain first-hand information and comment on community business, prior to it being voted on. Please visit lakeashtoncdd.com for meeting information including minutes of past Board meetings, and agendas. The agenda packet for the May meeting, with the updated preliminary budget, will be posted on lakeashtoncdd.com on May 11. 8 ׉ 7cassandra://Qxn7_mcWar8m3i-Tr1LgQDCIIlhtaoFtD2xodqSFlpY+`i\^D^)B׉E׉ 7cassandra://OiRM8TJKKfuWgSKBK8SN1kOA8V3GWaTeEZLibkUZ554.`i\^D^)Ci\^D^)B4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://VO3KozwoNFwQ-V8AkwDFCxbu30uZWdP0fKu7noBEVCgf`׉ 7cassandra://4GYKODTSvux0RuDq2e5ZGsOSjv_-WsjCdd3MW8OTcMc͙`u׉ 7cassandra://S1N0eEuMkoI5aDnxb9ygJP2jEXF5iPsTJa4ixN03Yjg)`i\^D^)טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://uxOerSJ_6OH-2fm5Ex4HI_tCJR4lvByWKB53-6v9-vQe`׉ 7cassandra://7l73VG8MyFoFYUO8EKf6Mbrvi4uRss2FZJ5TOutF33cW;`u׉ 7cassandra://wxJdEXnHzNp6RHL6R8K--Nu2E-DbkP80qnNyY3MfShQm`i\^D^)נi\^D^)̲59ׁHmailto:raull@lakeashton2cdd.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)99ׁHmailto:duffhill5429@gmail.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)9E9ׁH!mailto:bmartin@lakeashton2cdd.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)̰9ׁH"mailto:bzelazny@lakeashton2cdd.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)̰V̝9ׁHmailto:mecsicsj@msn.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)̒#9ׁH"mailto:kvankirk@lakeashton2cdd.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E LAIICDD NEWS By Karen Van Kirk, LAIICDD Community Director (kvankirk@lakeashton2cdd.com) LA II CDD BOARD OF SUP ERVISO RS Jim Mecsics, Chairman Public Safety & District Operations/Programs Office Hours: Tuesdays from 2 to 4 pm 863.875.4554, mecsicsj@msn.com Bob Zelazny, Vice Chairman Golf Course, Pro Shop, Eagles Nest, Facilities and Field Operation, Transportation System Office Hours: Mondays 1 to 3 pm 863.325.8098, bzelazny@lakeashton2cdd.com Bill Martin, Assistant Secretary Public Works & Infrastructure, Including Roadways bmartin@lakeashton2cdd.com Duff Hill, Assistant Secretary Special Projects, Landscaping Area, Pet Play Parks Office Hours: Wednesdays from 1 to 2 pm duffhill5429@gmail.com Roy Aull, Assistant Secretary Facilities/Amenity Management Office Hours: Friday 9 to 10:30 am 973-670-2709, raull@lakeashton2cdd.com April showers bring May flowers. As May arrives, it is a time marked by renewal and growth throughout our community. The landscapes flourish with vibrant blooms, creating a picturesque environment for all to enjoy, although due to the freezing temperatures central Florida experienced this year there will more than likely be a delay in our seeing Florida’s true tropical vibe. During this month, some residents choose to head north to escape the rising temperatures. These seasonal departures have become a familiar routine, as neighbors seek cooler temperatures before returning home later in the year. If you schedule events at the HFC and plan to go on a hiatus, please notify us so we can adjust our activities calendar. Please mark your calendar for May 21, 2026, for the upcoming Lake Ashton II Community Development District LA 2 CDD Meeting. This important meeting will be at 9:00 AM in the Community Center. Attending the meeting provides an opportunity for community members to stay informed about district matters, participate in discussions, and connect with neighbors. Your involvement helps support the continued growth and well-being of Lake Ashton. There are always fun events at the HFC. You won’t want to miss Cinco de Mayo on Tuesday, May 5. Lake Ashton’s House Band “Perfect Pitch” will be performing after a Taco buffet with all the fixings, catered by the Eagles Nest. Come join your friends and neighbors in this colorful event. You will not want to miss a tribute band celebrating Billy Joel and Elton John on Friday, May 22. There will also be Legacy BBQ and Something Different Food Trucks providing an excellent selection of food in the HFC parking lot from 3:30 to 6:30 pm. You can also purchase tickets for both events at HFC’s Activities Desk. Be sure to look for emails and a special announcement in this month’s LA Times regarding the community-wide Lake Ashton’s 250th USA Anniversary Celebration. Special activities that make up this grand celebration will begin on June 26th at the Clubhouse, continuing throughout the last week of June and beginning of July, culminating on Saturday with a gala golf cart parade, a food truck rally and free Patriotic dance for Lake Ashton residents. We will also be recognizing and honoring Lake Ashton’s veterans and first responders throughout the month of July. We wish all travelers a safe journey home and look forward to welcoming your return. 10 ׉ 7cassandra://S1N0eEuMkoI5aDnxb9ygJP2jEXF5iPsTJa4ixN03Yjg)`i\^D^)D׉E240 E. 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Please ensure doors and pool gates are closed tightly after entering and exiting. If the doors and gates are not locking properly please contact staff. This system is only effective if used properly. An unlocked pool gate could result in the pool being shut down so please help ensure these gates are closed properly at all times. If you need an Amenity Access Card please come to the Clubhouse Office Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 am - 1 pm to have your picture taken and card issued. Please be sure to bring a photo ID. Appointments can be made for anyone not able to come in at those times. JOINT AMENITY POL ICY HIGHLIGHTS This is an excerpt from the Joint Amenity Facilities Policies. The full policy can be found on lakeashtoncdd.com and lakeashton2cdd.org. Questions can be directed to Christine Wells, LA (LW) CDD Community Director or Karen Van Kirk, LA (WH) CDD Community Director. PETS: No animals except for service animals assisting an individual with a disability are permitted at Amenities Facilities with the exception of Pet Parks, unless a special event allowing pets has been approved by the Amenity Manager. “Comfort”, “Therapy”, or “Emotional Support” animals do not meet the definition of a service animal and are not permitted. Pets must be always leashed and under control of an adult handler. Handlers are responsible for picking up after their pets and disposing of any waste in a designated pet waste receptacle. 12 ׉ 7cassandra://Jqr0JHQB-TQ_FQjbXue8Z_k1BM4lvVSIKhevjPx9-Nw)`i\^D^)F׉E`SEASONAL RESIDENTS AND SUMMER TRAVELERS If you will be away for the summer, please stop by the Clubhouse Activities Office to sign up and pay for a seasonal subscription ($6 monthly; $10 monthly international). The newsletter is also published electronically and can be found on lakeashtoncdd.com as well as sent out via email blasts weekly. There is also a Summer Checklist in the Media Center to assist in making sure everything is taken care of before departure. OPEN BOCCE PLAY Wednesdays are designated as Open Play Day on the Bocce Courts at the Clubhouse. Residents are invited to stop by and play anytime between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM. The courts are equipped with lights for evening play. The storage container closest to the pool is open and available for everyone to use. The second container is reserved for club and tournament play only. Please be mindful of the posted rules on the light poles and make sure your guests also follow them. One of the most common rule violations is lofting the bocce balls. Bocce balls should always be rolled, not thrown through the air. Lofting can damage the court surface and infrastructure, leading to unnecessary maintenance costs. OPEN BOWL ING Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays are open bowling days at the Clubhouse. No reservations are taken on these days. All lanes are open, first come, first serve from 6 am to 10 pm. Please be sure to wear bowling shoes or other prior approved footwear when bowling. Don't use powder of any kind as this creates a slipping hazard. Staff and Volunteers work very hard to maintain these lanes so please help by cleaning up and straightening furniture after use. Please reach out to staff or Security (after hours) if you experience any issues while using the lanes. Thank you to our amazing volunteers that donate so much time to taking care of this busy Amenity. You all are greatly appreciated! 13 ׉ 7cassandra://HBY_LjXzVTzVyrZ4oD5V8O7_DYlL7d7O82KlV4M34aA/h`i\^D^)Gi\^D^)F4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://sT2yMG29B0e5RyD_NHr_ZmJE_NcsQlWEFm0YjOpUlUY`I`׉ 7cassandra://6u0a7M_W4qLKV1CDhMXV3mNpAnytGK0RIfyR_dyV9Acͣ`u׉ 7cassandra://SmNv3yHWEMY_1zB44ezOR9_NgHHo5_r-gY5lzeKG918.`i\^D^)טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://Z3GQqwj8NbgHv3gbeNehyZkUSYX0sU4n9yWxXOMZT4Q^`׉ 7cassandra://4XHN10ys1LpDyWdldrOAQNnp0ewEI5650nxPORKsK88ͭ`u׉ 7cassandra://SPDj9-F48JtcLObmMuGqoHL8yNf-3mmayhT61gXjadY/b`i\^D^)נi\^D^)H9ׁHmailto:Shelleyb4336@gmail.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EBOARD OF SUPERVISORS ELECTIONS In 2026, there are three seats up for election on the Lake Ashton Community Development District (LW) Board of Supervisors and two seats up for election on the Lake Ashton II Community Development District (WH) Board of Supervisors. Candidates must qualify with the Polk County Supervisor of Elections located at 70 Florida Citrus Blvd., Winter Haven, Florida 33880, 863-534-5888 starting June 8 through noon on June 12. All candidates shall qualify for individual seats in accordance with Section 99.061, Florida Statutes, and must also be a “qualified elector” of the District, as defined in Section 190.003, Florida Statutes. A “qualified elector” is any person at least 18 years of age who is a citizen of the United States, a legal resident of the State of Florida and of the District, and who is registered to vote with the Polk County Supervisor of Elections. Campaigns shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 106, Florida Statutes. Contact the Polk County Supervisor of Elections for more information. CLUBHOUSE ART WALL By Shelley Brodka We have some amazing artists, photographers, glass and craft designers in Lake Ashton, and we hang their art on the hallway wall of the Clubhouse. Each month a new artist’s work is featured and is hung for a month for you to enjoy. We take care of hang them for you; and you just bring the framed wired piece of art or a photograph of your craft to hang to share with our community. We now have openings for the Clubhouse Art Wall for 2028 and beyond. You can do a solo showing or enlist some friends to have their works of Art / Photos displayed with yours. If you are interested in showing your Art, Photography, or crafting skills and having your work displayed on the Clubhouse wall - Please contact Shelley Brodka via Facebook IM, email Shelleyb4336@gmail.com or text 623-910-4227, so we can get you on the Calendar. 14 ׉ 7cassandra://SmNv3yHWEMY_1zB44ezOR9_NgHHo5_r-gY5lzeKG918.`i\^D^)H׉E RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT By Marianne Zak Lake Ashton's own Lynne Judd and her husband Larry bought their home on Green Drive in 2006. They became full time residents in 2012, retiring from Long Island, New York. Lynne and Larry married in 1977 and both earned PhDs. They worked as school psychologists,as well as having private practices in therapy. They happily raised four children and are expecting their sixth grandchild in June. Lynne, always active in her community, was in the PTA for 23 years and proudly received both the Honorary Life and the NYS Distinguished Service awards. She was both a deacon and elder in her Long Island Presbyterian Church. As a Girl Scout leader for 15 years, her daughters received their Gold Awards in Girl Scouting while both of her sons earned the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts. Lynne enjoys volunteering in Lake Ashton and other areas. She was a CAP member from 2012 until recently. For 5 years, she volunteered for "Give Kids the World" and volunteered for the Disney marathons for 8 years. She was a CERT member for 5 years and enjoyed volunteering for the Entertainment Series for 7 years. While learning pickleball, she and Larry started the Lake Ashton Pickleball Association (LAPA). They gave pickleball lessons and recruited new members. LA had only one pickleball court. She, Larry and the members of LAPA began fundraising to build more courts. She ran the LA Craft Fair for 5 years, did raffles, dinners, bake sales, sold hot dogs, and hosted tribute shows featuring Karen Carpenter and Neil Diamond acts. Her endeavors paid off, and more pickleball courts were built. Through her early vision, LAPA has now grown to six pickleball courts. Lynne is a devoted Disney fan and a collector of all things Disney. Her collection of festive Disney popcorn buckets is enormous. She has well over 60 buckets in her 15 collection. She even has popcorn buckets from Disney in Japan. Lynne, a Disney Vacation Club member, often enjoys DVC family vacations. Since 2023, Lynne has been the moderator of the LA "Magic Years Club". The club meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7 pm in the HFC Craft Room. Club members plan Disney events and educate the members in all things Disney. With all Lynne does, "family is probably the most important thing in our lives". She arranges a large family trip every other year. Next summer she and Larry are renting a seven-bedroom B&B to visit Niagara Falls with their family. She enjoys Sunday trivia, Bok Tower events, Disney, cruising and the Lake Ashton Travel Club. Her boundless energy and enthusiasm makes her another reason why Lake Ashton is "Simply the Best" “Once Upon a Toy" was a success for Lake Ashton residents interested in nostalgic vintage Disney toys. Garrett Minster , last month’s resident spotlight, generously displayed his Disney toy collection prior to donating his entire collection to a museum in Orlando. Thank you to the residents who took the time to write notes of encouragement, sympathy, and gratitude to the family of Major Cody Khork. ׉ 7cassandra://SPDj9-F48JtcLObmMuGqoHL8yNf-3mmayhT61gXjadY/b`i\^D^)Ii\^D^)H4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://qWg1jRfh1yebOg8pSmfvekDhJ-HgFQb6Ia0oVdhtF4k"`׉ 7cassandra://kkojfnKi3Om9bFRR4hlICj1aFX29IFtcYGvNsqFJXSA͡`u׉ 7cassandra://myLkFboecAPYfRONgNOwSru7070C4KgrxTqAiHo3CuU/`i\^D^)טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://RizEof9XD-tqFHy-eHVl9bojgqRU58Ut521iPu0WFwU/`׉ 7cassandra://7Gg55ZUfxmg_XPLMZUOWm4GIjC1erFVQUWsc4sKDGMEͭH`u׉ 7cassandra://Sq71rRYoklXIBCvcAp7AaFwEdKQ7fAnui5p6G0liV68+z`i\^D^)נi\^D^) 9ׁHmailto:cwells@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)c9ׁHmailto:vleblanc@calmfla.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)?Áh9ׁHhttp://lakeashtoncdd.com/blastׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)9ׁHmailto:vleblanc@calmfla.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)Oy9ׁHhttp://lakeashtoncdd.com/submitׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)^9ׁHhttp://www.lakeashton2cdd.orgׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^))9ׁHhttp://www.lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EHOMELESS GRADUATING SENIORS By Doris Reisinger The Lake Ashton "WARRIORS" were out in full force for the Homeless Graduating Seniors of Polk County! With your generosity these deserving students have a chance to be successful in their adult life. We collected in total $10,835! This money will provide tablets, duffle bags with toiletries and domestic items for their summer. It also provided their graduation party on April 21 with a meal, door prizes and motivational speaker. But most of all, it will help provide scholarships. Residents also contributed 7 gift cards and 10 large bags of toiletries. Thanks to BOLLA, 140 hand sewn blankets were donated. Thank you for another great year of generosity! SHOE DRIVE ONGOING By Carolyn Neuberger Thank you to all who have supported our shoe drive. Because of you we have collected 1,750 pairs of shoes, sneakers, sandals etc. In order to reach our goal we only need another 725 pairs of shoes, sandals etc. Please don't stop now. We can do this! DEAR BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS By Lydia Fichtman The Lake Ashton Pink Ribbon Committee is creating a fundraising calendar (Calendar Girls Type). If you would like to be a part of the project please send me your name and email address. We will be putting together a photo at the entrance to the back gate by the Lake Ashton Sign. We would love to have as many survivors as possible in the photo. If you have any questions please contact Lydia Fichtman, Co-Chair of the Pink Ribbon Committee, at 215-290-9375 or email lydia.fichtman@gmail.com. 16 ׉ 7cassandra://myLkFboecAPYfRONgNOwSru7070C4KgrxTqAiHo3CuU/`i\^D^)J׉E MA KE Y O UR WEBSITES WORK FOR YOU ! Residents who would like to receive electronic news blasts from the Clubhouse and Health & Fitness Center (HFC), Eagle’s Nest, and/or the Pro Shop can easily sign up by scanning the QR code at left. These email updates are a great way to stay informed about events, schedule changes, special programs, and important announcements. If you’re searching for Community Development District (CDD) board meeting dates, agendas, minutes, or Supervisor contact information, both CDD websites are readily accessible. Simply scan the top left QR code to visit http://www.lakeashtoncdd.com and the bottom left QR code to visit http://www.lakeashton2cdd.org. LA TIMES ARTICLES Thank you to everyone who used the new submission process this month and helped make the transition smooth and successful. Updated guidelines and the website form were created to ensure fairness, consistency, and accuracy as participation increases. All submissions may be edited to fit available space and to maintain clarity, readability, and compliance with district communication policies and publication standards. To maintain a cohesive design, resident-created flyers, posters, or custom layouts cannot be published directly, but content may be reformatted or recreated by staff to match newsletter standards. The website form is now required for submissions. Full guidelines, including word limits, deadlines, and formatting requirements, are available online. Submit articles and images online at: http://lakeashtoncdd.com/submit-an-article or scan this QR code to submit. If you have questions, contact vleblanc@calmfla.com. 17 EMAIL BLAST REQUESTS Email blasts are an important way to share timely community information, reminders, and event announcements with residents. To better manage the growing number of requests, a standardized submission process has been implemented. New guidelines and the required website form help ensure clear, consistent communication in line with district policies. These updates also help improve organization, timing, and overall effectiveness of community-wide messages. Information on formatting, deadlines, and content requirements is available online. All requests must now be submitted through the website form. Visit: http://lakeashtoncdd.com/blast-request or scan this QR code to request a blast. We appreciate your cooperation in helping maintain an organized, fair, and efficient communication system that benefits the entire community. Questions, please contact vleblanc@calmfla.com. TECH HELP DESK Sign up by following the QR code, clicking the link included in weekly emails, or by visiting the Clubhouse Activities Office, Monday through Friday between 8 am and 4 pm. Appointments are estimated to be about 15-30 minutes each. There may be technology inquiries that will need to be referred to a third party company for further assistance. The instructors will provide you with vendor suggestions* should the need arise. Volunteers are also needed. If you have tech expertise and are willing to donate your time to help, email cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com. *LACDD, LAIICDD, and the Tech Help Desk volunteers do not endorse any of the third party vendor suggestions. 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LOOKS Wildlife Corner Photo & Article By Barbara Ann Comer The grey catbird is an abundant "snow bird" in Florida including Lake Ashton. This bird is similar in size and shape to its close relative the Northern Mockingbird. However, unlike the Mockingbird, the Catbird is shy and not likely to sit at the highest point in your backyard drawing attention to itself. Appropriately named, its call sounds like a cat! They are dark gray with a black cap and a little russet under the tail which is frequently cocked. Invite them into your yard by planting an American Beauty Berry Bush. Multiple Catbirds will visit your yard especially at dawn and dusk to devour the magenta berries until none remain. LA (LW) HOA CORNER By Deanne Mayne The HOA Directors don’t often levy fines but occasionally the need arises. Please see the following from the CC&Rs: Section 9.4 Fines. (A) In addition to the means of enforcement provided elsewhere herein, the HOA may levy reasonable fines. A fine may not exceed $100 per violation against any member or any member’s tenant, guest, or invitee for the failure of the Living Unit Owner or its Occupant, licensee, or invitee to comply with any provision of the Declaration, the Bylaws, or reasonable rules of the HOA. A fine may be levied by the Board of Directors for each day of a continuing violation, with a single notice and opportunity for hearing, except that the fine may not exceed $1,000 in the aggregate unless otherwise provided in the Governing Documents. 9.4 B 1 A fine levied by the Board of Directors may not be imposed unless the Board of Directors first provides: (a) at least 14 days’ notice to the Living Unit Owner and, if applicable, to any Occupant, licensee, or invitee of the Owner sought to be fined, and (b) an opportunity for a hearing before a committee of at least three members appointed by the Board of Directors who are not officers, directors, or employees of the HOA, or the spouse, parent, child, brother, or sister of an officer, director, or employee of the HOA. (2) The role of the hearing committee is limited to determining whether to confirm or reject the fine levied by the Board of Directors. (a) If the hearing committee, by majority vote, which may be by secret ballot, does not approve a proposed fine, the proposed fine may not be imposed. (b) If the proposed fine levied by the Board of Directors is approved by the hearing committee, the fine payment is due 5 days after the notice of the approved fine is provided to the Living Unit Owner, and, if applicable, to any occupant, licensee, or invitee of the Living Unit Owner. (c) If not paid by the due date, the fine shall accrue interest at the highest rate allowed by law and may itself be the subject of a late payment fee. More detailed information is available in the CC&Rs Section 9.4 WATERING RESTRICTIONS The Southwest Florida Water Management District has implemented Phase III water shortage restrictions affecting Polk County. Lawn and landscape watering is limited to once per week based on address numbers: 0–1 Monday, 2–3 Tuesday, 4–5 Wednesday, 6–7 Thursday, and 8–9 Friday (including common areas). Watering is allowed 12:01–4 a.m. or 8 p.m.–11:59 p.m. Residents may still handwater plants or use micro-irrigation for flower beds, shrubs, and other plant material (not lawns) on any day, but only before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m. These measures help conserve water during dry conditions and expire July 1, 2026. 18 ׉ 7cassandra://i4udep-Cm3DWh85fGupEsQvezg-mYTOWobYm-oqUybY)`i\^D^)L׉EHOA & ARC CONTACTS Lake Ashton (Lake Wales) HOA 863-325-0065 http://www.lakeashtonhoa.org Board of Directors: • President Charles Roland vpresident@lakeashtonhoa.org • Vice President Glen Hart vp2@lakeashtonhoa.org • Secretary Dee Mayne sec2@lakeashtonhoa.org • Treasurer Mike Wilson treasurer@lakeashtonhoa.org • directors@lakeashtonhoa.org • ARC: ARC@lakeashtonhoa.org • Compliance: compliance@lakeashtonhoa.org Meeting Schedule: • May 6 - 3:30 pm in the Clubhouse Ballroom • June 3 - 3:30 pm in the Clubhouse Ballroom • July 1 - 3:30 pm in the Clubhouse Ballroom (if needed) • August 5 - 3:30 pm in the Clubhouse Ballroom • September 2 - 3:30 pm in the Clubhouse Ballroom • October 7 - 3:30 pm in the Clubhouse Ballroom • November 4 - 3:30 pm in the Clubhouse Ballroom • December 2 - 3:30 pm in the Clubhouse Ballroom 19 Lake Ashton II (Winter Haven) HOA 863-324-5100 https://stambaugh.cincwebaxis.com http://www.arctracker.com/lakeashton2 Board of Directors: • President Connie Strassberg PresidentLA2HOA@gmail.com • VP- ARC Wes Scheibel VPArcLA2HOA@gmail.com • Secretary Stephanie Iszak SecretaryLA2HOA@gmail.com • Treasurer Ray Rudy TreasurerLA2HOA@gmail.com • At Large Steven Morgan VPTreasurerLA2HOA@gmail.com The LAII HOA Board of Directors meets on the first Thursday of each month at 1 pm at the HFC. The ARC meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 1 pm at the HFC (check the front desk for the meeting location). Lake Ashton II (WH) Architectural Review Committee (ARC): • Chairman Joanne Sterk: Area 3 (Snead, Nicklaus, Green, Wing Foot), Area 9 (Hogan) A3lawharc2@gmail.com • At Large Gary Sterk: Area 4 (Pebble Beach 5005-6048) A5lawharc2@gmail.com • Member John Abbate: Area 6 (Phoenician, Greyhawk, Dunmore, Back Nine, Torrey Pine) a6lawharc2@gmail.com • Member Rosemary Podbielski: Area 7 (Sawgrass, Riviera, Colonial, Oakmont) A7lawharc2@gmail.com • ׉ 7cassandra://gXr9CZRcUot63wrHVRkTgiNURiEjzsfYM2dRsKEtJXE"`i\^D^)Mi\^D^)L4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://MTrbbYJF4iuxpvlhTRu6x_vh4dCenrA5BaOQJikslFQ `׉ 7cassandra://ww_o300NLNOFbBZqJDAXaOjta2f3S0Lx5X_HULeh4GMͥ)`u׉ 7cassandra://P3rFoSHuUTe1fs_RtdzfZxc22RI3k_BMaY1jTNCho5U+`i\^D^)טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://ff5kgKXMZIPW1KkvO-PpcujNk9EGtp-Y4pAklrvWgvo9`׉ 7cassandra://_b8D0_TF2SP4vm3Ijiyl3kx8ZJNtIE7fXdbUA7anbFIʹ*`u׉ 7cassandra://OkKVzCh3qA--XpSguriYFGZl16I8RHfgUSlIWAapZCg0`i\^D^)ϕנi\^D^)Ձ9ׁH"mailto:kvankirk@lakeashton2cdd.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)ԁ69ׁHmailto:cwells@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)Ӂ39ׁH http://WindowWorldPolkCounty.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)ҁ%H̹9ׁHmailto:mfisher@gmscfl.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)с́%9ׁH!https://stambaugh.cincwebaxis.comׁ ׁ Ј׉ELAII (WH) HOA/ARC CORNER By Connie Strassberg The Pros and Cons of having a HOA Pros: There are many reasons why buyers chose to purchase in a community with an HOA. HOAs enforce standards for landscaping, home exteriors, and even things like fencing and vehicle storage. HOA rules can address noise complaints, cluttered yards, and disruptive behavior. This helps preserve curb appeal across the community. Cons: Some HOAs have high monthly fees; however, our HOA fee is only $60/year (or approximately $1.15/week). HOAs do come with a list of covenants and restrictions that can limit a home owner’s freedom. It is critical for a buyer to read the HOA Documents and know what they are getting themselves into before making an offer. Violation of HOA rules can result in warning letters, fines, liens, or even foreclosure for unpaid dues or assessments. The HOA has five flyer slots at the top of the flyer board at the Health and Fitness Center (HFC), which contain Email Contact Authorization forms and informational flyers about the HOA and ARC. To receive email notifications from the LAII HOA, residents must submit a completed Email Authorization Form to the management company, Stambaugh (863) 324-5100. Forms can be picked up from the flyer slots, completed, and either mailed to Stambaugh or placed in the white HOA mailbox at the HFC. Without authorization, privacy laws prevent email communication. The LAII HOA website (https://stambaugh.cincwebaxis.com) provides access to announcements, posted documents, the directory, calendar, and online dues payment. First-time users should click REGISTER in the upper-right corner to create an account. The Board of Directors will meet May 7 at 1 pm at the HFC (please check at the front desk for location). The agenda will be emailed to all who are signed up or can be found in our flyer spots after they have been finalized. They will also be posted on social media. The ARC (Architectural Review Committee) meetings are May 11 and 25 at 1 pm at the HFC. See p. 19 for contact information. 20 PROTECT LA’ S PONDS Summer is on its way, which means scorching days with lots of sunlight. Algae development occurs most frequently during the summer months, when rainfall and pond water temperatures rise. There are numerous ways residents may help keep Lake Ashton's Ponds attractive right now. • Avoid overfertilization and careless application. • Remove pet waste from your yard. • Ensure that landscape providers mow lawns with the chute pointing away from the pond bank. These actions will help to reduce nutrient runoff from summer rainfall. When the nutrients in the water get too high, the chance of an algae bloom increases. If an algae bloom occurs in a Lake Ashton CDD pond, the CDD contracts with an aquatics provider to treat the algae biweekly. Email Matt Fisher with any questions or concerns at mfisher@gmscfl.com. 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If there are any concerns regarding pond erosion or other areas in need of maintenance, including pavement areas or stormwater curbing, contact LA (LW) CDD Community Director Christine Wells (cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com) for areas in Lake Wales or LA (WH) CDD Community Director Karen Van Kirk (kvankirk@lakeashton2cdd.com) for areas in Winter Haven. ׉ 7cassandra://P3rFoSHuUTe1fs_RtdzfZxc22RI3k_BMaY1jTNCho5U+`i\^D^)N׉E SAFETY NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH (NW) CORNER By Fay Wood, NW Chief Courtesy of Law Enforcement Springtime Crime Prevention Tips Spring is upon us and our crime prevention efforts focus on securing our homes as we spend more time outside and on the road. Your Neighborhood Watch Team recommends that you look over the following list and incorporate these into your daily activity. • Keep doors always locked. If you are working in the back yard, keep your front door and garage door closed and locked; and lock your back door when you are in the front yard. • Always lock your doors when you leave, even if you only plan to be gone for a few minutes. • During the spring weather, many people open windows or sliding glass doors while they are at home. Always remember to close and lock your windows and sliding doors when you go to bed or leave the house. • Install motion-activated lights in your front and back yards, so when someone approaches your home, the lights automatically come on, illuminating that person. • Put all ladders and other tools back into a secure storage area after you use them. Ladders and other tools can be used by criminals to access your home. • Be aware of home improvement scams. If you did not solicit the contractor or salesman who shows up at your door unannounced, do not do business with that person. If in doubt call local law enforcement. • If a utility representative comes to your house, request identification. True representatives will carry their identification, and they will gladly show it to you. • In warm weather months personal property thefts increase; there is a tendency to leave items, such as bicycles, gardening tools, 21 The Lake Ashton Neighborhood Watch “Meet the Police Chiefs Forum” took place at Monday Coffee on April 13. Chief Velasquez from the Lake Wales Police Department and Chief Monroe from the Winter Haven Police Department were there to give City updates and answer questions from residents. On April 24, Neighborhood Watch welcomed Polk County Sheriff, Grady Judd, to Lake Ashton again. He updated Residents on what the Sheriff's Office is working on and gave his perspectives on current issues. lawnmowers, weed eaters, and other yard tools lying around in the open. Make sure you lock up your personal property in your garage or yard shed; it doesn’t take long for someone to ride by and quickly take your property. An open garage door or yard shed can also be inviting. Keep them closed even when you’re at home. • Always remember to roll up your car windows, take any valuables out of your car, and lock your doors every time you exit your vehicle, even if your vehicle is parked in your driveway. • Implement a 9 pm routine where you make a visual check of the inside and outside of your property to make sure the aforementioned tips are adhered to at 9:00 pm or before you turn into bed. Lake Ashton is a great and safe place to live, and it is your Neighborhood Watch Team’s Mission to keep it that way. Enjoy Spring. SPECIAL NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PRESENTATIONS ׉ 7cassandra://OkKVzCh3qA--XpSguriYFGZl16I8RHfgUSlIWAapZCg0`i\^D^)Oi\^D^)N4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://fx3VPI_nLdrnBhsaUyzPsxBN4S_y_BoREs4xURVofAAi`׉ 7cassandra://up26DUALtIsE6elwDZZ88XPnC--hOm-JhCBuxXp9CyQͤu`u׉ 7cassandra://x2UfeerZkJOdFpgMiOxAyoT0hxymGmKcTdL8kz6DvmA2R`i\^D^)טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://IWtakUCGqS27fkyrudVgMWguWgsBIA4S6DLeqtq_358`׉ 7cassandra://SjUWYSTvt40gbse6dct73dxFeUxWisJVsoNVXA58d0cͯ`u׉ 7cassandra://NjdFdEpVGI6L9nl6_zpZL8Vr_rOtPfVqhcGsAtwW9l00N`i\^D^)הנi\^D^)~m 9ׁHhttp://crookedbass.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)߁r9ׁHhttp://cherrypocket.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)܁c9ׁHhttp://allstargrillfl.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)ہ[ρ̴9ׁHhttp://MyFWC.com/Gatorsׁ ׁ Ј׉EdCERT UPDATE Successful Tornado Drill Strengthens Local Preparedness Last month, the Lake Ashton Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) conducted a full-scale tornado drill designed to sharpen our readiness and reinforce the safety procedures that protect our neighborhood during severe weather. We’re happy to report that the exercise went smoothly and demonstrated just how committed our volunteers are to keeping our community resilient. During the drill, team members practiced rapid response steps such as damage assessment, basic first aid, communication protocols, and coordinated search techniques. These exercises help ensure that, in the event of a real tornado, our CERT volunteers can act quickly and confidently to support first responders and assist residents. Preparedness isn’t just about training—it’s about building trust. Every drill strengthens our ability to work together and stay calm under pressure. We’re grateful to the residents who participated, asked questions, and showed interest in learning more about emergency readiness. If you’d like to get involved, learn safety skills, or simply understand how CERT operates, we always welcome new faces. Together, we can make our community stronger and better prepared for whatever comes our way. You can learn more by sitting in on one of our monthly meetings held on the third Tuesday of each month at the HFC Craft Room. Or visit our website at https://sites.google.com/view/ lake-ashton-cert/join-us. You can point your smart phone camera at the QR code and click on the link that pops up on your phone to go directly to that web site address. 22 ׉ 7cassandra://x2UfeerZkJOdFpgMiOxAyoT0hxymGmKcTdL8kz6DvmA2R`i\^D^)P׉E All vehicles, including golf carts and bicycles, must obey all stop signs and the 20 mph speed limit throughout Lake Ashton. A person operating a golf cart on public roads or streets who is under 18 years must possess a valid learner’s permit or driver’s license. LIVING WITH ALLIGATORS Now that the weather has warmed up, coldblooded reptiles such as alligators can be more active. Alligators play a valuable role in the ecology of our state’s wetlands. Alligators are predators and help keep other aquatic animal populations in balance. Generally, alligators less than four feet in length are not large enough to be dangerous unless handled. However, if you encounter any alligator that you believe poses a threat to people, pets or property, call the Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866FWCGATOR (866-392-4286). Nuisance alligators are euthanized, not relocated. Visit MyFWC.com/Gators for more information. Be aware of the possibility of alligators when you are in or near fresh or brackish water. Bites may occur when people do not pay close enough attention to their surroundings near water. • Alligators are most active between dusk and dawn. • Dogs and cats are similar in size to the natural prey of alligators. Don’t allow pets to swim, exercise or drink in or near waters that may contain alligators. Dogs often attract an alligator’s interest. • Leave alligators alone. State law prohibits killing, harassing or possessing alligators. Handling even small alligators can result in injury. • Never feed alligators – it’s dangerous and illegal. When fed, alligators can overcome their natural wariness and learn to associate people with food. When this happens, some of these alligators have to be removed and killed. 23 • Dispose of fish scraps in garbage cans at boat ramps and fish camps. Do not throw them into the water. Although you are not intentionally feeding alligators when you do this, the result can be the same. • Observe and photograph alligators only from a distance. WILDLIFE ALERT It’s that time of year again when sandhill crane colts are seen traveling with their parents. Florida is one of the few places in the world sandhill cranes can be found year-round. The non-migratory Florida sandhill cranes typically roam in pairs or small family groups. There are now fewer than 5,000 Florida sandhill cranes across the state and they are listed as a state-designated threatened species. Please drive safely throughout Lake Ashton and remember that it is illegal to feed these birds. This includes accidental feeding, such as when bird seed is spilled from bird feeders onto the ground below. SPECIAL RESTAURANT ADVERTISING SECTION 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, 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: Mon - Thurs 11:30 am-8 pm; Fri & Sat 11:30 am-9 pm; Sun 12-7 pm We serve delicious Seafood, Steaks (including Prime Rib), Burgers, Pizza, Salads, Chicken, Pork Chops, Pasta, Wings, AYCE Specials & a Full Liquor Bar. ׉ 7cassandra://NjdFdEpVGI6L9nl6_zpZL8Vr_rOtPfVqhcGsAtwW9l00N`i\^D^)Qi\^D^)P4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://soxmpvAqsdxthlyp4NBv5OXMLrRpU4xQgVttJt84Kf8N`׉ 7cassandra://chlIakhW1AalIU4Z2V2hethiPJt-wyKPaPHBoSVuZx4ͭ`u׉ 7cassandra://U86pLDWdUqYxuR1kquXH3tAGjoUsEnJOjSsWto-yKTw/`i\^D^)טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://vHmJIFuXOVI9AdkDJCcAbRZ5j-19oG4dbf2tbsr7orA `׉ 7cassandra://wUZk0qBp-fvOFXdE3NiuJX1SFjk0Z5nzvVp92hJCI3g͡`u׉ 7cassandra://LArzb9b-EfO8Ipmtz9nIRbQfu2wF8TMWVqSeir-oEd0-`i\^D^)׉EMOVI ES MAY 12 — 14 AT 3 & 7 PM REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES All 3 pm showings and all Tuesday showings are closed captioned. Cinema capacity: 55 MAY 5 — 7 AT 3 & 7 PM THE BEST YOU CAN 2025 | R | 1H 45MIN Cynthia Rand is a New York City urologist whose world gets turned upside down when her husband starts to show signs of dementia. Stan Olszewski is an underachieving security guard who drifts through life without much direction. Their worlds soon collide when a chance encounter leads to a growing friendship built on late-night texts, candid confessions and irreverent humor. Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon are reunited on screen for the first time in twenty years! 2026 | PG-13 | 1H 51MIN A widow (Sally Field) who works at a local aquarium finds joy again when she forms an unlikely bond with a giant Pacific octopus and a wayward young man who comes to town in search of family. Together, they uncover a mystery that will lead them to a lifechanging discovery and restore their sense of wonder. MAY 19 — 21 AT 3 & 7 PM ROOFMAN 2025 | R | 2H 6MIN Based on an unbelievable true story, Roofman follows Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum), an Army veteran and struggling father who turns to robbing McDonald's restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname: Roofman. After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys "R" Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move. But when he falls for Leigh (Kirsten Dunst), a divorced mom drawn to his undeniable charm, his double life begins to unravel, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat and mouse as his past closes in. MAY 26 — 28 AT 3 & 7 PM ANACONDA 2025 | PG-13 | 1H 38MIN THIS IS NOT A REBOOT. It is an entirely original comedy, inspired by the cinematic 'classic' "Anaconda", that features Doug (Jack Black) and Griff (Paul Rudd), who have been best friends since they were kids and always dreamed of remaking their all-time favorite movie. When a midlife crisis pushes them to finally go for it, they head deep into the Amazon to start filming. But things get real when an actual giant anaconda appears, turning their comically chaotic movie set into a deadly situation. 24 ׉ 7cassandra://U86pLDWdUqYxuR1kquXH3tAGjoUsEnJOjSsWto-yKTw/`i\^D^)R׉EMAY 1 AT 3 & 7 PM NUREMBERG FEATURE FILM FRIDAYS: 3 PM SHOWINGS CLOSED CAPTIONED NO MOVIE MAY 22 2025 | PG-13 | 2H 28MIN Based on the 2013 book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist by Jack El-Hai, t he fi lm f o l l ows U. S . A rmy psychiatrist Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek) seeking to carry out an assignment to investigate the personalities and monitor the mental status of Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe) and other high-ranking Nazis in preparation for and during the Nuremberg trials. MAY 8 AT 3 & 7 PM MY MOTHER’S WEDDING 2025 | R | 1H 35MIN Heartfelt and funny, the film follows three sisters who return to their childhood home for a momentous weekend: the third wedding of their twice-widowed mother, Diana Frost (Kristin Scott Thomas). The three daughters are from vastly different walks of life: Katherine (Scarlett Johansson) is a Captain in the Royal Navy; Victoria (Sienna Miller) is a Hollywood star; and Georgina (Emily Beecham) is a hospice nurse. Over the weekend, the family gathers to celebrate the new marriage, but mother and daughters alike are forced to revisit the past and confront the future, all with help from a colorful group of unexpected wedding guests. MAY 15 AT 3 PM (NO 7 PM SHOWING) TEMPLE GRANDIN: AN OPEN DOOR 2025 | NR | 58 MIN Acclaimed documentary celebrating Dr. Temple Grandin's pioneering work in animal welfare, autism advocacy, and neurodiversity through her unique perspective as a visual thinker on the autism spectrum. MAY 29 AT 3 PM (NO 7 PM SHOWING) HACKSAW RIDGE 2016 | R | 2H 19MIN The true story of Pfc. Desmond T. Doss (Andrew Garfield), who won the Congressional Medal of Honor despite refusing to bear arms during WWII on religious grounds. Doss was drafted and ostracized by fellow soldiers for his pacifist stance but went on to earn respect and adoration for his bravery, selflessness and compassion after he risked his life -- without firing a shot -- to save 75 men in the Battle of Okinawa. ׉ 7cassandra://LArzb9b-EfO8Ipmtz9nIRbQfu2wF8TMWVqSeir-oEd0-`i\^D^)Si\^D^)R4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://48M0K9gGzbm1e0uvNoLToKKcchczS4F9rXmqIpCUFWk`׉ 7cassandra://xIGdSZNxxskMc6ytMMbFTf2uKSRKMh51kiMkB5YcJc8͌P`u׉ 7cassandra://OWpiz2R12w2DRqezj-z7KI0FgT2yz5qxK_WGoR6yO7A+7`i\^D^)טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://91d839C7q9WkAndqTBAjstfGRdRBj1A6sN34bId2SPA`׉ 7cassandra://alCM87oWDn3FKQCfnJoYkLQoo6S-53Hq6T1yj4FJ2x4ͥl`u׉ 7cassandra://VNTvVhSzRz5ErghFzZ_phuQ1EMEtC-drNJ_Ec6t9NCE6o`i\^D^)׉EEVENTS KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY FUNDRAISER By Jill Groves The LA Pebbles & Pines Social Club is sponsoring a Kentucky Derby fundraiser to support “A Heart for Heroes, Inc” (Horses Empowering Riders and Others) on May 2 from 5 to 7:30 pm at the HFC. It is FREE to attend, but we ask that you bring an appetizer, BYOB, and some cash to support our cause. We will be watching the Kentucky Derby and have planned fun activities such as a Best Hat Contest, games, and more. The entire Lake Ashton community is invited! Sign up online or at the HFC to reserve your spot at no cost. KARAOKE Warm up those vocal cords; DJ Wayne has brought karaoke back to the Clubhouse Restaurant! Bring your $3 cash, snacks, and BYOB to the Restaurant on Thursdays, 5 to 8 pm. PALMS & PEARLS Ladies, get ready to flamingle at the Clubhouse’s annual ladies’ luncheon on May 13 at 11:30 am and shop the fine products brought to you by Dillard’s. Enjoy a salad bar and see trending fashions modeled by some of Lake Ashton’s very own ladies in the fashion show, also presented by Dillard’s. Tickets are $28 and are on sale online and at the Clubhouse Activities Office. Save The Date! AUGUST 28 Margaritaville Party at the Clubhouse 26 Tickets $28 PIZZA P AR T Y! Celebrate National Pizza Party Day in the Clubhouse Ballroom! Enjoy two slices of pizza, a drink, and live music by Tony Knight. May 15 6 to 9 pm Tickets: $10 Palms & Pearls Ladies Luncheon May 13 at 11:30 am Clubhouse Ballroom Salad Bar Fashion Show Shopping Presented by Dillard’s ׉ 7cassandra://OWpiz2R12w2DRqezj-z7KI0FgT2yz5qxK_WGoR6yO7A+7`i\^D^)T׉ELA CRUISE-IN WRAP UP One could not have asked for more perfect weather for a car show! Classic tunes from The Dukes drifted through the event as residents and guests marveled over the cars on display. Thank you to our sponsors: Lake Wales Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, & Ram and AdventHealth. Congratulations to Sherry Hynoski and Stephen Dalrymple for winning Crowd Favorite (top) with their 2024 Corvette, Sharon and Robert Connell for winning Best Classic with their 1953 MGDT (middle), and Jeff Allen winning Best Modern with his 1988 BMW 325i (bottom)! B O O T S B Y T H E L A K E BYOB! Swamp Boys BBQ Food Truck Live Music by the Straight Shooter Band Tickets: $10, on sale May 9 online and at the Clubhouse Activities Office uly 1  pm Clubhouse Ballroom 27 ׉ 7cassandra://VNTvVhSzRz5ErghFzZ_phuQ1EMEtC-drNJ_Ec6t9NCE6o`i\^D^)Ui\^D^)T4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://EtB-S15OlWuJWiN6oNu9TSYolTC4WRV3d6yR5zDzV1c`׉ 7cassandra://77W9b2BPz1SBNgL2sEjmOwZCXE2_oKQvOsWdkkfy3OQ͌`u׉ 7cassandra://OlothPQP2Bml06O9gPwWlcLFy1d4oTf4DulYNmGtMOE(`i\^D^)טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://D_tI2-R4NjYYPAPiGbIqRQefYGZc287hEk8v3zZNZ5Y2(`׉ 7cassandra://i0zNMv5KMmTYZqkxzrmNRJ1hW1L7Lqg_okXMmNK1mnEͥ`u׉ 7cassandra://5Olm-w4dfIu75Tjvg4mHHuyipsDt_Kx-CSJYhkHkVGA6`i\^D^)׉E National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM) is celebrated every May and is a declaration that encourages U.S. citizens to observe the month in a symbol of unity. May is characterized by six national observances highlighting the contributions of those who have served. MAY 1: LOYALTY DAY & SILVER STAR SERVICE BANNER DAY MAY 3 — 9: PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK MAY 8: VICTORY IN EUROPE DAY AKA V-E DAY OR VE DAY MAY 12: MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION DAY MAY 16: ARMED FORCES DAY MAY 25: MEMORIAL DAY WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR MILITARY & VETERANS ★ Display the American Flag at your home ★ Send a care package to a soldier ★ Encourage elected officials at all levels to recognize our military and veterans ★ See someone in uniform or know a veteran? Thank them for their service or surprise them with a coffee, dessert or drink ★ Donate to a veteran or military charity ★ Reach out to a veteran or military family in need PATRIOTIC BOWS Show your appreciation for our Lake Ashton Veterans with a red, white & blue bow on your mailbox post. Available at the HFC, Pro Shop or from a Lake Ashton Veterans Association Auxiliary member. (Sorry — not available at the Clubhouse.) Bows are $5 each. Display on your mailbox post from May 1st to 31st. Get a bow for your golf cart and bicycle and show your patriotism and appreciation year round! 4TH ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY GOLF TOURNAMENT The Lake Ashton Veterans Association will be hosting the 6th annual Commander in Chief Golf Tournament on MAY 16 (Armed Forces Day). Proceeds go to fund veterans-related charities, Freedom Flights, and scholarships for junior ROTC cadets at Winter Haven and Lake Wales High Schools. The tournament is open to everyone, and the fees are $40 for members and $50 for non-members. This is a “Pick Your Foursome” event, and the format will be a 4Player Scramble. (If you do not have a foursome, we will put one together for you.) There will be cash awards for individual teams, as well as awards for every participant affiliated with the winning service. The price includes your entry and lunch after the event. Sign up at the Pro Shop with a check payable to LAGM starting May 1. Come on out and determine which service has bragging rights for 2026! OPERATION SHOW OUR COLORS The weekend of MAY 23 — 24 is “Operation Show Our Colors,” when residents are encouraged to line their property with U.S. Flags. In addition, the LA Veterans Association will line community entrances and the HFC and Clubhouse with flags. Let us all do our best to show our love of this country and our veterans. CEREMONY AT THE VETERANS MEMORIAL Everyone is invited to gather at the Veterans Memorial by the Clubhouse MONDAY, MAY 25 at 9 am for a remembrance ceremony facilitated by the Lake Ashton Veterans Association (LAVA). ׉ 7cassandra://OlothPQP2Bml06O9gPwWlcLFy1d4oTf4DulYNmGtMOE(`i\^D^)V׉E29 ׉ 7cassandra://5Olm-w4dfIu75Tjvg4mHHuyipsDt_Kx-CSJYhkHkVGA6`i\^D^)Wi\^D^)V4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://dv4QrUvzssRcc_g_sBXaHplsPR4ssztNeAD-CJ0jMBo\W`׉ 7cassandra://T_Q-qbhS80EtAhkkO-xijxqB8XY12r4d2txB-emQOkEͲ`u׉ 7cassandra://6ufOXIhXC0tzOkCah4f7GD1aygKfVqmN4H_IVFf9QxQ/]`i\^D^)טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://OFDDoXxFrQWop6QnxmmfMkOTbjZqkT4AkFc1pAc3X0Ui#`׉ 7cassandra://x2Izc0tM7DPrRWP8vbl0PBT_zuvzHGwjpaBZrOlHvRoͷ.`u׉ 7cassandra://9B8DuVEf51hsTp4R-FUT17PBP3Kt-0285qRXWID-Hs40`i\^D^)נi\^D^)Oҁ̯9ׁHmailto:nachuma@mail.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)9ׁH#mailto:Lakeashtongetaways@gmail.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E CLUBS LA CERAMIC CHICS By Shari Gleber GARDEN CLUB By Pam Klawinski THANK YOU LA Community! Despite our hard freeze this year, we had a very successful Plant Sale because of all the generous donations, people stopping by and purchasing plants and garden items and volunteers to help out! We truly appreciate the kindness of our fellow neighbors in supporting our annual fundraiser! Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, May 13 in the Pavilion at 10 am for a short club update meeting and a hands-on “work party’” to cleanup and plant around the Pavilion. Bring your garden gloves and digging tools to help brighten up our Community as a thank you for supporting us! LAKE ASHTON FRIENDS OF MEALS ON WHEELS By Marcia Santino Thank you to BOLLA for its donation to the MOW Thrift Store of unsold items from the April popup sale. It is greatly appreciated! This sign is displayed next to the Thrift Store receiving door reminding all donors of the difference they are making in our community. Thrift Store sales represent more than 40% of MOW’s annual revenue. Thank you to all Lake Ashton residents that participate in our monthly “Third Thursday” donation drive. The Thrift Store desperately needs and gratefully accepts donations of small household items, décor and kitchen appliances, small furnishings such as side tables, lamps, and décor (including holiday), small exercise equipment, electronics and tools, games and toys, clothing, shoes and accessories. If you are redecorating, decluttering, moving, etc.… and have a large donation to make, you may call MOW for a pickup any time of the month. The next Third Thursday donation day in May 21. The LA Ceramic Chics love making and displaying special pieces for holidays throughout the year and they make wonderful gifts. Patriotic pieces are great for Memorial Day, July 4th and Veterans Day. Thinking about joining the LA Ceramic Chics? Please stop by any Wednesday from 8 am to 1 pm and see what we are all about! No experience necessary! Everything needed to get started is available along with lots of guidance and friendly crafters willing to help. After you spend a class or two with us to see if you like ceramics, membership is $20 annually to assist with the purchase of kiln supplies and maintenance. There is no charge to members for firing of projects, and NO LIMIT. Come out to meet our friendly members and create something beautiful! Contact the LA Ceramic Chics at 239-851-7899 (Joan DiBattista) or LACeramicChics@gmail.com. MAGIC YEARS CLUB By Lynne Judd The Magic Years Club, a group of Disney enthusiasts, was busy during April! Debbie and Pat Rapp graciously consented to run the Magic Years meeting for April (and will do so for May, too) and did a wonderful job! Thanks to them both. Also during April, Club members were able to attend a screening of The Emperor's New Groove at the Clubhouse Cinema, and to partake of a delicious luncheon at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ in Disney Springs. If you love going to Walt Disney World, or are interested in learning more about what you can do there, please consider attending the next Magic Years meeting on Monday, May 11th, at 7 pm in the HFC Craft Room. All are welcome! 30 ׉ 7cassandra://6ufOXIhXC0tzOkCah4f7GD1aygKfVqmN4H_IVFf9QxQ/]`i\^D^)X׉E LA COMMUNITY GARDEN By Brenda Lee The warm season is just around the corner for the Lake Ashton Community Garden, bringing a new chapter of growth, color, and connection. As we move into the hotter months, we’ll carry forward lessons learned this past year — continuing some practices while adapting others to help our garden thrive. Our pollinators will soon be at work among marigolds, zinnias, and salvia, creating a welcoming burst of color. Seasonal plantings and herbs offer both beauty and bounty as the garden continues to grow. To support garden health during the summer heat, monthly meetings will pause in June and July. Instead, May through July will focus on planting, watering, soil care, and maintenance. Our next meeting will be held May 20 at 1:30 pm in the HFC Craft Room. All are warmly welcome to attend. CAMERA CLUB By Larry Hillock Where has the time gone? Our first meeting of the season was in October and the May 11th meeting will be our last until fall. In February many of us participated in the Lake Ashton Fine Arts and Photography Show and several club members took home award ribbons. Guest speakers as well as club members educated us on interesting topics. Photo sharing and club activities enhanced the meetings. A special thank you to Shelley Brodka, Renee Schupp, Dennis Krupinski and Joanne Hillock for their assistance once again this season. The meeting May 11 will be held in the Cinema at 10:30 am. Bring along photos to share on a USB drive. Thank you for your support, and we’ll see you in the fall. 31 LA GETAWAYS By Judy Goldetsky Come travel with us! See QR code attached for details. At our April 8 meeting Small World Tours and Collette Tours presented great upcoming bus and land tours. Raffle prizes included champagne and a $100 gift card! In the Clubhouse library is a binder with upcoming trips, QR codes on the flyers will reserve your place on trips. Upcoming trips for 2026/27 include local and regional bus tours to Rays vs Red Sox Baseball, Key West, Solomon’s Castle and Taste of Italy, national parks, Italy, France, and a 2026/27 New Years’ Eve Princess cruise - open to family and friends. Sign up now if you are interested. The next meeting is September 30 from 6 to 8 pm. Contact: Lakeashtongetaways@gmail.com. Happy Travels! Bus trips are no longer facilitated by the LACDD, but this registered club. Mexican Train Dominoes Join the Fun Thursdays and Sundays 1 to 3 pm in the Clubhouse Game Room. Open to everyone. Will teach you the game if needed. Laughter is mandatory! Contact Joanne McKinley 304-261-6905. OPEN play mah jongg We are looking for both men & women to join us in a fun, friendly game of Mah Jongg. Some experience is required. Wednesdays from 2 to 4 pm at the HFC Card Room. Contact Carolyn Neuberger at nachuma@mail.com or 516-317-0120. pinochle Pinochle players needed. Double deck, Wednesday evenings at 6:45.HFC. Contact Dick Boesel at 585-330-2175. Chess club Friendly games on Thursdays at 1:30 pm in the Poker Room at the HFC. Some members play each other online. Players of all levels are welcome. Informal lessons can also be arranged for those who want them. Questions? Contact Howard Mayne at 603-285-5640. ׉ 7cassandra://9B8DuVEf51hsTp4R-FUT17PBP3Kt-0285qRXWID-Hs40`i\^D^)Yi\^D^)X4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://aT5NcfhTghmU-lNTLJgyKiqMs_1kODb2vwaWyWBxUMA`׉ 7cassandra://3pr_hpOTd6FtJ-rBrb0PXJm_s-vq53xID0bdHhjTWtE͹`u׉ 7cassandra://WCfeqSHAPen-Y62rOgwgVJbVixLctXCiLjeHGYPbHaI/u`i\^D^)טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://Ebg5BTtbyaUv4ErSSivlJOSdNzvLyH_tY5hRLUCFvMYAt`׉ 7cassandra://jjmSXmllNvY0SN18lJRO8gYQP9XY5IZ-n9-yuwCuUWkͩ`u׉ 7cassandra://_AFJq_HkSL0Ew81l6o9Lrf-Lt7KMiIQ73PuQ0_rS1Y4-`i\^D^)נi\^D^) 9ׁHmailto:mjmrichards517@gmail.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EqLA DEMOCRATIC CLUB By Howard Mayne The next meeting of the Lake Ashton Democratic Club will be held on Thursday, May 7 at the HFC at 6:30 pm, with social time starting at 6. Our featured speaker will be John Hill, Chair of the Polk County Democratic Committee. John will give us an update on initiatives and political happenings in Polk County. He is a very knowledgeable and articulate speaker. All are welcome to attend. For further information contact lakeashtondemocraticclub@gmail.com. LA REPUBLICAN CLUB By Bud Colburn On May 27 at 4 pm in the Lake Ashton Ballroom, the Republican Club will host a presentation and brief question-and-answer session with Florida’s Lieutenant Governor, Jay Collins, who is appearing in his capacity as a candidate for Governor of Florida. Lieutenant Governor Collins previously served more than 23 years in the U.S. Army Special Forces and later represented District 14 in the Florida Senate from 2022 until he was appointed Lieutenant Governor in August 2025. All residents and guests are sincerely welcome and invited to attend. LAVA AUXILIARY By Lori Thomas Serving Those Who Served: Join the Lake Ashton Veterans Association Auxiliary. At Lake Ashton, the spirit of community is one of our greatest strengths. Within that community lies a dedicated group of neighbors driven by a singular mission: ensuring our veterans are never forgotten. The Lake Ashton Veterans Association (LAVA) Auxiliary is looking for new members, and we want you to be a part of our mission. Many people hesitate to join, thinking they need a personal military background or a spouse who served. This couldn't be further from the truth. While we honor the lineage of service, military affiliation is not required to join the Auxiliary. The only "requirement" we have is a heart for service. If you love our country and want to support the men and women who have worn the uniform—past, present, and future—you are exactly who we are looking for. The Auxiliary is the "boots on the ground" for veteran support in our community. We host multiple fundraisers throughout the year. These efforts aren't just for show; they translate into real, tangible support for various veteran organizations. Beyond the impact we make, joining the Auxiliary is a wonderful way to connect with your Lake Ashton neighbors. You’ll find a group of motivated, patriotic individuals who turn hard work into fun and meaningful results. Whether you have a few hours a month to give or want to take a lead role in an event, there is a place for your talents here. You aren’t just joining a club; you’re joining a cause. Meetings are every third Wednesday of the month in the Clubhouse Theater at 6:30 pm. The membership fee is $20 a year. Please join us and let’s work together to ensure that every veteran knows their service was valued and their sacrifice is remembered. LA BLACK HERITAGE CLUB By Dr. Pamela June 32 African Americans served with distinction in every American conflict, often while facing systemic discrimination. Their accomplishments advanced military integration and civil rights. Revolutionary War: 5,000-8,000 served in the Continental Army with hopes for inalienable rights. Civil War: Over 180,000 served in the United States Colored Troops, 10% of the Union Army. 1866: Buffalo Soldiers were essential in westward expansion and the Spanish-American War. WWI: 369th Infantry Regiment (Harlem Hellfighters) spent more time in continuous combat (191 days) than any other American unit. WWII: Tuskegee Airmen flew over 15,000 sorties earning over 150 Distinguished Flying Crosses. 761st Tank Battalion (Black Panthers) played a key role in the Battle of the Bulge. Desegregation (1948): President Truman signed Executive Order 9981, abolishing racial discrimination and consequently segregation in the U.S. Armed Forces. On Memorial Day, we reflect on their courage and honor all who gave their lives in U.S. military service. ׉ 7cassandra://WCfeqSHAPen-Y62rOgwgVJbVixLctXCiLjeHGYPbHaI/u`i\^D^)Z׉E BBLANKETS OF LOVE AT LAKE ASHTON (BOLLA) By Diane Dillon LA ROCKERS By MJ Richards The Rockers are hiding lots of rocks and welcoming our new neighbors with a rock at their front doors. The camaraderie within the group when we gather to paint together is great fun. If you have been tempted to learn more about us and give rock painting a try, sign up by emailing MJ at mjmrichards517@gmail.com before May 19 to get details. At your first meeting, you will have an orientation with a “how to” lesson and all your supplies will be provided for this time to see if you like it as much as we do. We wish all of LA Snowbirds a fun-filled summer and look forward to your return! Meanwhile, let the searching for rocks continue to those of you who will be here this summer! SINGLES CLUB By Sil Wells The LA Singles Club gets together every Sunday at 2 BOLLA would like to thank everyone who recently supported our successful Pop-Up Sale in the Clubhouse parking lot. This was a smaller scale compared to the popular Trash to Treasure sale, but most successful. For the many fans of Trash to Treasure, don’t worry; it will return to the Clubhouse Ballroom in March of 2027. In support of BOLLA’s mission, 140 teen sized blankets were recently delivered to Polk County Schools to be distributed to Polk’s Homeless Graduating Seniors. Other recent deliveries included 60 blankets, 40 ponchos and 20 hats to two elementary schools. It has been a busy time! BOLLA continues to meet during the summer months to prepare blankets for the busy fall season at the schools. If anyone has an hour or two to donate to a most worthy cause, BOLLA would love to have some help on Mondays in the Clubhouse Craft Room at 1 pm. No sewing experience is necessary, and new members are always welcome. 33 pm in the Clubhouse Ballroom. If you live in Lake Ashton and are single and looking for good conversation and fun, join the group. There is a business meeting the first Sunday of the month. Following the business meeting and every Sunday, the group plays card games, usually Five Crowns. After cards at 4, some Singles go out dinner at a nearby restaurant. Besides the cards on Sunday, there have been field trips and another trip on April 26 to Bartow, for a Bartow Concert Band show. Once a month the Singles go out for lunch. The Singles Mingle is once a month on the 3rd Thursday, meeting at 4 pm in the Pavilion for snacks and drinks. All Lake Ashton singles - come join an interesting group. GENEALOGY CLUB By Jane Imparl Come join your friends and neighbors to find your ancestors. We will meet at 2 pm on Wednesday, May 13 in the HFC Craft Room. We have been using AI and Family Search to delve into the records, both indexed and unindexed. Come learn search techniques and alternative online websites to find new records. Any questions, call Jane at 815-545-6655. Hope to see you there. ׉ 7cassandra://_AFJq_HkSL0Ew81l6o9Lrf-Lt7KMiIQ73PuQ0_rS1Y4-`i\^D^)[i\^D^)Z4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://wJogvghBPcDWxOYkLcXMJ4UZ2mE30eoE6RtxiALFq6oN`׉ 7cassandra://VIpN6OhEcXwZDKPwhJXpnQUSJvkgn7zD-lhubnUnzDk͢`u׉ 7cassandra://mBfkvigrtC11tJzBE1-2QGOrWcgo2D67uW7KDQkLFzM,`i\^D^)טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://DCLx06NQmksdUPf1P_oTLiM5ZOfint65-5mspWOd17cķ`׉ 7cassandra://w9h5xnK3QHx1thYRFqq2TWY421tY4GSd8MyxJCkmqZ4͝`u׉ 7cassandra://3R46Ya-bSIWnUcOQD8LxGoFZn_iCXXlVUW5VwZyfLFI4`i\^D^)נi\^D^)Uk9ׁHmailto:auntdeda@hotmail.comׁ ׁ Јנi\^D^)6{9ׁHmailto:dfuller627@yahoo.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E DUPLICATE BRIDGE By Don Fuller, Reported by Howard Mayne March 30: North-South: 1st Graham Littlehales & Tom Fleming; 2nd Jim Ford & Don Fuller; 1st in B Howard Mayne & Jeff Wilkinson East-West: 1st (and 1st overall) Doug Robertson & Judy Robertson; 2nd Marian Oshinsky & Trish Keller; 1st in B Marge Kniat & Lois Dole April 6 North-South: 1st Marian Oshinsky & Trish Keller; 2nd Don Fuller & Jim Ford; (1st in B) Maureen Ziegler & Nelda Sedlacek East-West: 1st (and 1st in B) Dee Mayne & Jeannine Connors; 2nd Tom Fleming & Graham Littlehales; 3rd Pat Foster & Sonny Robinson Duplicate Bridge players celebrate Sonny Robinson’s 90th Birthday on April 30! Pictured above from left to right: Graham Littlehales, Cheryl Tillman, Sonny Robinson, Jeff Wilkinson, Tom Fleming. Duplicate bridge is played on Mondays at 12:45 in the Clubhouse Card Room and is open to all residents regardless of skill level. Participants should have some experience playing bridge plus a partner is required. We have approximately 60 players in the group and can assist new players in finding a partner. Registering in advance is suggested by signing up in the red book in the Clubhouse Card Room, or by emailing Don at dfuller627@yahoo.com. March 16: North-South: 1st Marian Oshinsky & Trish Keller; 2nd Don Fuller & Jim Ford; 3rd Char Walter & Liz Smith . 1st in B: Cheryl Tillman & Nelda Sedlacek East-West: 1st Tom Fleming & Graham Littlehales; 2nd Liz Leigh & Mafie Walker; 3rd Sonny Robinson & Pat Foster March 23: North-South: 1st Don Fuller & Jim Ford; 2nd Trish Keller & Marian Oshinsky; 3rd (1st in B) Howard Mayne & Jeff Wilkinson East-West: 1st (and 1st in B) Lois Dole & Marge Kniat; 2nd Graham Littlehales & Tom Fleming; 3rd Chip Inman & Chris Verges 34 SANDY’S NY STATE GROUP By Joyce Notarnicola Greetings to all our neighbors, old and new, from New York. Join us on May 15 at the HFC. Please RSVP on our Facebook page (NYS Group) or by email to Deirdre Knapp (auntdeda@hotmail.com). If you would like to be added (or removed) from the contact list, contact Deirdre. LA BELLES By Bev Wood If you are interested in having a great lunch with fun ladies, grab your friends a join us at Lucille’s American Cafe, Winter Haven on May 27 at 12 pm. We can fit up to 30 people and it can fill up fast. RSVP to Bev Wood at 925-699-1713 or Gina Schultz at 815-210-0451. Looking forward to seeing everyone! NOTE TO FACI L ITATORS - HOW TO SET UP ONL INE SIGNUPS OR TICKET SALES Any registered club that meets at the golf course, HFC, or Clubhouse can reach out to the respective staff at the location they meet on a regular basis to set up an online signup for any club event. See contact info on page 3. ׉ 7cassandra://mBfkvigrtC11tJzBE1-2QGOrWcgo2D67uW7KDQkLFzM,`i\^D^)\׉E׉ 7cassandra://3R46Ya-bSIWnUcOQD8LxGoFZn_iCXXlVUW5VwZyfLFI4`i\^D^)]i\^D^)\4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://9pRXaHe80hN3OV8S-YQs5N9iAfCJkrFJFPIbCd7GvsYi\`׉ 7cassandra://LQDHtDwoHCsi7vg-FhRrQlvieng3BksOnGTLOhRcK1M͞`u׉ 7cassandra://wZECp0ujp3BUUWf6u8K7_2vctba9N4pGGNkn8VPApJY.`i\^D^)טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://15kX1x3sAyJlj3Zri4z7FUvwX_BZnXkDW534kasYJkg>`׉ 7cassandra://Bbl9eW1qwrBu3h7YTn_PxENr-Qqv3CQL6Qey0czkIW8ͪy`u׉ 7cassandra://3QQfCNVa8r-Id_JDGsXaO5oW7RyHcxBW76Lx3Nd5t4c.`i\^D^)נi\^D^)̱9ׁHmailto:siszak@comcast.netׁ ׁ Ј׉EPING PONG By Gina Krall The ping pong group held their annual in house tournament last week. All had fun, especially the winners! Join us for double play any Monday, Thursday or Saturday at the HFC at 1:30 pm. Rich and Sheryl won the Silver Medal in mixed doubles in their age group. Sheryl and Mary won Bronze Medal in women’s doubles in their age group. Paula and Tammy C won Silver Medal women’s doubles in their age group. Congratulations to the winners and all of our members who participated. Remember my #1 RULE … Have Fun! FRIENDLY BOCCE GROUP By Joann Hartline LA PICKLEBALL By Dennis Santino The Lake Ashton Pickleball Associations wants to remind our members that as the snowbirds’ head back home the fun activities still continue all year long. We just completed our mixed doubles tournament with our champions being Rich and Christy. The fun continued with a pizza party get together in the HFC. Members are enjoying the skills clinics being conducted by Chuck and Lisa with the new pickleball machine. The clinics include the third shot drive and blocking drills on court 4 and serve and return of serve plus dinking drills on court 3. LAPA has many more clinics and activities scheduled for the remainder of the year so keep checking your emails! ALL Lake Ashton residents are encouraged to come out on Mondays and Fridays from 10 am to 1 pm to play some fun games of Bocce Ball. No experience is required. Anyone playing would be more than happy to teach you. The Friendly Bocce Tailgate Parties have ended for the year and will start back up January 2027. Contact Joann Hartline at 269-326-0640 or joannhartline05@gmail.com with any questions. MORE SENIOR GAMES MEDALISTS Dr. Pamela June won a Scrabble Silver and Senior Smarts Bronze Coaches Corner: Polk Senior Games were held this year and we had many of our members participate. The tournament format was Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles and Mix Doubles based on age per group. 36 Dr. Pamela June and Charles Roland Golf won Mixed Doubles Silver Congratulations! ׉ 7cassandra://wZECp0ujp3BUUWf6u8K7_2vctba9N4pGGNkn8VPApJY.`i\^D^)^׉E EMIND&BODY SCAN WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE TO SIGN UP FOR CLASSES & EVENTS AT THE CLUBHOUSE! THINK & DRINK Come have a free glass of wine and learn about the Emsculpt Neo and Emsella with Cypress Chiropractic and Wellness on May 29 at 6:30 pm in the Clubhouse Ballroom. These medical devices deliver non-invasive, safe, and effective FDA-approved treatments utilizing High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology to strengthen muscles with no downtime. Sign up online. LUNCH & LEARN Window Tinting: Please join Dalton from DL Customs for a lunch and learn on the benefits of having your home windows tinted on June 3 at 11:30 am in the Clubhouse Ballroom. Enjoy a light lunch from Publix while learning about window tinting. Tinting your home windows isn’t just about looks; it can make a noticeable difference in comfort, efficiency, and even safety. Sign up online today! TRIVIA IN THE BALLROOM Trivia is held each Sunday in the Clubhouse Ballroom beginning at 7 pm (doors open at 6 pm). Teams can be up to eight people. It cost just $1 to play and all money is paid out to the winners. Come join the fun! TUESDAY TRIVIA CHALLENGE The Tuesday Trivia Challenge is held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month (May 12 and 26) in the Restaurant beginning at 6 pm. You can have a team or just come and play. Each team can have up to eight players. $2/person - all money collected is split between 1st and 2nd place winners, minus the host fee. Show your team skills and take home the “Traveling Trivia Trophy.” Reserve your table - email Stephanie at siszak@comcast.net. Cost is $2/person to play. Come early, BYOB. Food truck on site. Socialize with your friends and neighbors. Registered guests are welcome. YOGA SHARE Hello friends and neighbors. Please come join Yoga Share classes on Wednesdays for gentle yoga poses to strengthen your body, improve your balance and enhance your overall health and wellness. It’s a great way to start your day with easy to follow video instructions. This is a free class and only requires a yoga mat and towel. Enter using the Clubhouse’s West entrance. Video starts Wednesdays at 8:45 am. Hope to see you soon. Text Yvonne Saunders (207-669-0734) or Annette Comeau (863-221-2394) with any questions. Please note there is no class on May 13th. Namaste! LINE DANCING IN THE BAL LROOM Instructors: M. 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Extra kits can be purchased for $2 each. Bring your travel kit (scissors & favorite adhesive) to class. Adhesive glue and tape runners are available for purchase for $4 at class. RSVP to Marianne at 860-712-9440 or Judy at 650-678-1174. CREATE A CARD May 19 at 10 am in the HFC Sports Court. A guest expert will provide instructions for beginners to expert, all supplies & equipment and 3 beautiful cards to take home for $12. No experience needed. Sign up at the HFC. Contact: Sandy 847-373-3206 IS YOUR MEDICARE PLAN CHANGING THIS YEAR? STRESSED ABOUT COVERAGE? I help seniors navigate Medicare without the stress and confusion, at no cost to you. I’m also your LA neighbor with over 20 years Medicare experience. ATTEND A MEDICARE INFO SESSION (VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON) SCHEDULE A CALL GET A QUOTE OPEN ENROLLMENT : OCT. 15 - DEC. 7 NOW’S THE TIME TO EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS AND SIGN UP! SCAN TO LEARN MORE OR CONTACT ME INSURANCE That’s not me in the photo, but I’ve been there! 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Call or Text Chris (863) 514-5368 www.c gr a ves insu r anc e. com OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE | LAKE ASHTON RESIDENT | TRUSTED BY HUNDREDS OF NEIGHBORS NOTE: I do not offer every plan available in our/your area • I represent 12 carriers, offering 95 plans • For all options visit: Medicare.gov • 1-800-MEDICARE • State Health Insurance Program (SHIP – free, local help for Medicare questions) WWW.BROCKSWINDOWCLEANING.COM 39 ׉ 7cassandra://-bUjJVgrsF3Xn1csTXvd9drozQxdgVJsfYRA6vx2hi42;`i\^D^)ai\^D^)`4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://kfeGTVGgM2NnLTrt_whq677ZNw0IGEKCH6aSGqH-xN0F`׉ 7cassandra://9khAyj8ASgir2jq3r4CXum-JIVTxaPOtqeg6EvvoXOY͂`u׉ 7cassandra://Mftqr1My7p1hyP-b65PCiwvme3N7M6QpVLKrFw4IJPE+`i\^D^*טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://0OKmw1IR7Qbf-TMUN4eKw95ijO60DAcP3wImGf_VTLA`׉ 7cassandra://d33q5jzwq53gREEInfUxXuDF-je4nifZ7uhqqOvcSIgz`u׉ 7cassandra://qRoZQnPv8hqJeJVUCMDAsK18lThBqCMaTfxmdPdiGvc)%`i\^D^*נi\^D^*dA9ׁHhttps://bit.ly/LAScreening58ׁ ׁ Ј׉EBODY MIND SOUL TM MONDAY • 9 AM: TOTAL BODY TONING - HFC • 10 AM: CHAIR BARRE - HFC TUESDAY • 8:30 AM: WATER AEROBICS - • CLUBHOUSE POOL • 9 AM: CHAIR YOGA - CLUBHOUSE - $5 • 9 AM: DYNAMIC CARDIO MOVEMENT - HFC • 9 AM: TAI CHI WITH CURT - CLUBHOUSE - $5 • 10 AM: BALANCE, STRETCH & FUNCTIONAL FITNESS - HFC • 11 AM: PILATES - HFC • 4 PM: AQUA MOTION - HFC POOL THURSDAY • 8 AM: DANCE AEROBICS - HFC • 8:30 AM: WATER AEROBICS - CLUBHOUSE POOL • 9 AM: DYNAMIC CARDIO MOVEMENT - HFC • 9 AM: TAI CHI WITH CURT - CLUBHOUSE - $5 • 10 AM: PILATES - HFC • 11 AM: BALANCE, STRETCH & FUNCTIONAL FITNESS - HFC • 11 AM: GENTLE YOGA WITH GINA - HFC • 4 PM: AQUA MOTION - HFC POOL WEDNESDAY • 8 AM: DYNAMIC HYBRID STRETCHING - CLUBHOUSE - $5 • 8:30 AM: WATER AEROBICS - CLUBHOUSE POOL • 8:45 AM: YOGA SHARE - CLUBHOUSE • 9 AM : CORE CONDITIONING & STRENGTH - HFC • 9 AM: WEIGHT TRAINING - CLUBHOUSE - $5 • 10 AM: AQUA PUMP - HFC POOL • 1 PM: TONE HIP HOP - CLUBHOUSE - $5 FRIDAY • 8:30 AM: WATER AEROBICS - CLUBHOUSE POOL • 9 AM: INSTRUCTOR'S CHOICE - HFC • 10 AM: AQUA PUMP - HFC POOL SATURDAY • 8:30 AM: WATER AEROBICS - CLUBHOUSE POOL • 10:30 AM: WELL-BEING IS NOW (W.I.N.) WITH REA - HFC - $5 SUNDAY • 8:30 AM: CLINTON’S BOOT CAMP - HFC - $5 40 ׉ 7cassandra://Mftqr1My7p1hyP-b65PCiwvme3N7M6QpVLKrFw4IJPE+`i\^D^)b׉E?HEALTHY HAPPENINGS Free Biometric Screenings at Lake Ashton 2026 MAY 8 AdventHealth will be offering the following free biometric screenings to Lake Ashton residents: • Blood pressure checks • Height and weight • Lipid panel including glucose, A1C, cholesterol, triglyceride tests and more Friday, May 8, 2026 | 8 am to 12 pm 4140 Ashton Club Drive, Lake Wales Screenings will take place in the restaurant space. Registration is strongly encouraged. Walk-ins will be taken upon availability. Scan the QR code below or visit https://bit.ly/LAScreening58 to register. 41 ׉ 7cassandra://qRoZQnPv8hqJeJVUCMDAsK18lThBqCMaTfxmdPdiGvc)%`i\^D^)ci\^D^)b4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://FB4VcVMEm-g7JPQBc7l6VrH-0qzxCwCRavw3PNQ45xw`׉ 7cassandra://U8XrVgjItUomIluVOoPEDki6cJUtza3PuOVTAHjFzksͨ\`u׉ 7cassandra://HsNfKE4U0CAyxIEmVlfzEKIgmnkhoZxj8tRkZVSnxqw.Q`i\^D^*טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://41STgCdqX5_OjOwJ1Ojx4Bq7RR8y7yV2PO4e1wOWuFEț`׉ 7cassandra://n8Vcn_piVTi8CvIewsZPP_3tMaKvy-sP8FzQLDAM944ͥ1`u׉ 7cassandra://XsmlPevLjtHQGDaT8QDUIrdwkAoi64bpw7VGxhMZkyI-n`i\^D^*׉E PGOLF MESSAGE FROM THE PRO SHOP By Kevin Baker, General Manager As another successful golf season comes to a close, I would like to extend a sincere thank-you to all Lake Ashton club members and residents for your continued support of our golf courses. Your participation and enthusiasm play a major role in helping us maintain the quality playing conditions we all enjoy. With many of our seasonal members returning north for the summer months, we will soon begin our annual off-season maintenance program. Greens aerification is scheduled to begin in May, an important process that promotes healthy turf and strong putting surfaces for the coming season. In addition, starting in May, one of the courses will be closed each Thursday on a rotating basis to allow our maintenance team to prepare the turf for the summer growing season. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this essential work. I would also like to remind residents who enjoy riding through the golf course but are not playing that golf carts must remain on the cart paths at all times. These guidelines help protect course conditions and ensure everyone can safely enjoy the property. As we begin planning for next year’s membership season, I encourage any residents who are not currently members to stop by the golf office to learn more about opportunities available at the club. A strong membership helps us continue investing in course improvements and enhancements for everyone’s benefit. Finally, you will soon see announcements regarding adjusted summer hours at the Eagles Nest due to seasonal demand changes. As always, my door is open for your feedback. I look forward to seeing you around the club this summer. 42 BLUE MAN GROUP ANNUAL MURRAY ZACHARIA MEMBER/MEMBER TOURNAMENT By Bill Bothwell On Wednesday, April 8, The Blue Man Group hosted their annual Murray Zacharia Member/ Member Tournament. Despite challenging windy conditions, participants enjoyed the day and took pride in their performance. The Blue Men were honored to welcome Linda, Murray’s wife, and Seth, his son, both of whom participated in the awards ceremony. The 2026 Tournament Champions were recognized for their outstanding play: Low Gross: Ralph Ludwick and Sal Tabone Low Net: Steve Beck and Gary Fako Leaderboard Results The competition featured two flights, with winners in both gross and net categories. Flight 1 Low Gross: Terry Queen and Ken Petroff 2nd Net: Dave Donall and John Cave 3rd Net: Jeff Wilkinson and Bob Cooper Flight 2 Low Net: Larry Griffin and Mike Costello 2nd Net: Paul Panone and Jerry Ryan 3rd Net: Clarence Bristow and Jim Lloyd (continued) ׉ 7cassandra://HsNfKE4U0CAyxIEmVlfzEKIgmnkhoZxj8tRkZVSnxqw.Q`i\^D^)d׉E Special Recognition - Closest to the Pin: #3 Rick Amirault, #12 Bob Harrison Special thanks go to head PGA professional Ian Peterson, Eagles Nest Manager Sandra Goodwin and her team, and Christine Wells for her photography. • Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness with donations, ribbon purchases, raffle participation, and volunteer service. • Their compassion and community spirit are always amazing. LA NINERS By Dr. Pamela June Niners Wrap Up an Exciting Winter Season On March 31st the Niners closed out their winter season in tropical style with a festive luncheon filled with camaraderie, laughter, and well earned celebration. Members were recognized for their achievements on the course, with chip-in and birdie pins and a special prize—three golf lessons with Matt—presented to the season’s Most Improved player. Heartfelt thanks were given to outgoing President Sharron Murphy and Secretary Sandy Hockenberry, who each dedicated two years of service to the Board. Their leadership, energy, and commitment were deeply appreciated. The new Board was welcomed by all. Brenda Bowman, who served as Vice President will step into the role of President. Cecily Harmon will continue as Treasurer. And new members to the board include Debbie Shillito, Vice President and Pamela June, Secretary. With this dynamic team, the Niners are truly in good hands. This season wasn’t just about golf; it was about giving back. The Niners showed extraordinary generosity throughout the 2025–26 season, including: • Donating gifts for Christmas that filled an entire SUV and contributing over $800 in gift cards to Snively Elementary to support academic excellence • Sponsoring a hole for the Parkinson’s Tournament ($250) and providing an additional $120 gift basket for the auction 43 As the Niners look ahead to a fun filled summer season, they invite new members to join this fantastic group of women. The Niners play nine holes every Tuesday morning—a perfect opportunity to learn the game, challenge yourself, and enjoy a warm, encouraging, and social environment. Interested golfers can inquire at the Pro Shop. There’s always room for one more on the tee. Games for May include: May 5 MODIFIED ALTERNATE SHOT – 2 person teams; May 12 INDIVIDUAL LOW GROSS / LOW NET; May 19 TWO PERSON SCRAMBLE; May 26 TWO BEST NETS. Pictured right: Most Improved Pamela June Pictured below: The LA Niners New Board (left to right) Brenda Bowman, Debbie Shillito, Pamela June, and Cecily Harmon ׉ 7cassandra://XsmlPevLjtHQGDaT8QDUIrdwkAoi64bpw7VGxhMZkyI-n`i\^D^)ei\^D^)d4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://hddHyiUPtQG4MIDQCdSSAtLin9r3PKaT7IW1bhLVNI84`׉ 7cassandra://c4b5EzBEKx1zh4iMRlkukiVNWTUn10SLASpqJNuPNosͼH`u׉ 7cassandra://zyPukd6dwK8_3j1V9rOBxlj3B-HGzgDqHk45Vx7sFd01W`i\^D^* טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://ouOPV3cgHCD5edlw4zSpqgJKjxp_g8M0VJadiyxqwDI`׉ 7cassandra://fG8thyTx-KbwWEsFvH9cetuJoBJCUWWufC5Pw5P7SRQ͊`u׉ 7cassandra://J2c6t9GFiLj2zwu9J9MK-CfIAitoAkLOnTZCmrryNdc*`i\^D^* ׉E pLALGA By Beverly Hines Congratulations to all the ladies who attended the LALGA End of the Year Golf and Luncheon on April 14. The days' theme was “Garden Par-Tee.” All the lovely ladies donned flowery outfits. The game, which was a straight scramble, also had 4 winners for Closest to the Pins. The morning ended with a beautiful luncheon of kale salad, grilled chicken, dried cranberries, walnuts, apple cider vinegar, rolls and homemade ice cream sundaes. A special thank you to the committee members Lydia Fichtman, Liz Leigh, Bonnie Simonetta and Cheryl Tillman. A good time was had by all. Additional thanks to Ian Peterson, Head Golf Pro, and his team at the Pro Shop and Sandra Goodwin, Manager, and her team at the Eagles Nest for their help in making this a successful event. Char Walter, LALGA Statistician, handed out awards to members. 115 gift cards to the Pro Shop/Eagles Nest were awarded to members for their accomplishments totaling $1460 in prize money. There were 88 members in the League of which 72 made at least one birdie to earn a Birdie pin. Most birdies for Combo Tees – Flight 2 were Sandy Alfano, Mary Donaldson and Sue Kurtz; Combo Tees – Flight 1 was Mafie Walker; Blue Tees – Flight 3 was Lynne Abbott and Dianne Holman; Blue Tees – Flight 2 was Dotty Custenborder and Blue Tees – Flight 1 was Bev Hines and Donna. Lynne Abbott, Patti Adame, Vicki Andrew, Margie Dersham and Deb Louder earned an Eagle pin. Other awards for games played throughout the Winter Season (November thru mid44 April) included: Ringers which indicates how well each hole on both courses was played (24 awards presented for 1st & 2nd place in each flight). Ringer Low Net Winners 1st Place Combo Flight 2 - Mary Donaldson, Combo Flight 1 – Kathy Reed; Blue Tees Flight 3 – Mary Anne Stadfeld, Flight 2 – Sandra Lancaster, and Flight 1 – Jan Baun. Ringer Low Gross Winners 1st Place Combo Flight 2 – Dori Krogman, Combo Flight 1 – Carolyn Alvaro & Mafie Walker; Ringer Blue Tees 1st Place Winners Flight 3 – Char Walter, Flight 2 – Deb Louder and Flight 3 Donna Larsen. 40 awards were present with payouts to the top 5 places in each flight for the Weekly Results Point System. 1st place winners were Combo Tees Flight 2 – Dori Krogman, Combo Flight 1 – Carolyn Alvaro; Blue Tees Flight 3 – Mary Anne Stadfeld, Flight 2 – Patti Zakrajsek, and Flight 1 – Jan Baun. One of the most prestigious awards, Overall Most Improved went to: Dori Krogman, Combo Flight 2; Patty Wallner, Combo Flight 1; Patti Adame, Blue Tees Flight 3; Deb Louder, Blue Tees Flight 2; and Linda Lowry, Blue Tees Flight Elections for the office of President and Secretary were held in March. New officers, Dori Krogman – President and Carolyn Alvaro - Secretary will begin their terms on June 1. A sincere thank you to Margie Dersham, outgoing President, and Sandra Lancaster, outgoing Secretary for a job well done. LALGA Play Days will continue during the spring and summer months. Dates and information about the Play Days are posted on the LALGA bulletin board in the Pro Shop and under Community/Golf/LALGA Golf Registration on the Lake Ashton Living website. ׉ 7cassandra://zyPukd6dwK8_3j1V9rOBxlj3B-HGzgDqHk45Vx7sFd01W`i\^D^)f׉E׉ 7cassandra://J2c6t9GFiLj2zwu9J9MK-CfIAitoAkLOnTZCmrryNdc*`i\^D^)gi\^D^)f4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://-NY6dqExdfho_jdePdrWk1M3FHMOjkJmm57GFDL1tV4r'`׉ 7cassandra://lVBW0jl2qc-0g2DmMTEYEp88izd0SDorUI53vAnmjB0ͷ `u׉ 7cassandra://RyBXBankdWcWFTPmJtTPS81OfwpGNKeIvvxOhQHUyZ41V`i\^D^* טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://v4YDoovuGIhZ8f085VdB-2_OEAg-7ZpLx-Tf1ayq2Ks3`׉ 7cassandra://2A7mOqOmEkbQf38jF-NqVOG6WaEPPPcrjwBxhyjYgok͆`u׉ 7cassandra://lc4tOg4T7ZpcNozrGspG4RKBjISquktUdqnu_5evwhA.`i\^D^* ׉E iLAMGA By David Kubissa The March Member-Guest Tournament is a happy memory, but the LAMGA board already is looking ahead to the 2027 event. Toward that end, the board spent time in April studying a satisfaction survey from this year’s tournament and also honored major sponsors for their support of the event. The survey, answered by 82 percent of the LAMGA members who played, showed across-theboard ratings averaging 4.5 out of 5 on a satisfaction scale. Respondents also provided dozens of valuable comments, including many suggestions for what should go in the gift package for 2027. Much of the tournament’s success relied on sponsors whose support amounted to 36% of the tournament’s budget. In celebration of that support, LAMGA hosted a Platinum Sponsor day and luncheon on April 15 to highlight Platinum sponsors Bates Capital and Huston Cadillac Buick GMC as well as Gold-level sponsor Chris Bruser, reverse mortgage specialist for Mutual of Omaha. Those businesses were among the 74 sponsors whose support was recognized with signs and banners that lined the fairways and Eagle’s Nest during three-day March tournament. Look for those sponsors to be listed throughout the year in this monthly article. LAMGA’s board encourages the use of these services and businesses when Lake Ashton residents are shopping for goods and services. Board transition: At the board’s April meeting, Mark Kennedy was appointed by President Rolly Geyer to fill a board seat vacated by Vice President Larry Wilson, who has resigned after 10 years of dedicated service on the LAMGA board. Monthly sponsor salute: These businesses and services helped sponsor the 2026 Member-Guest: Advanced Screening Solutions; CBD Store, Winter Haven; Dental Arts of Winter Haven; Garage Experts of Lakeland; New Look Lawn Service; Ovation Bistro & Bar; Performance Golf Carts; Posh Salon & Day Spa; WCM Construction; and Weaver Loveless Law. Chris Bruser, reverse mortgage specialist, Mutual of Omaha, and Ryan Bates from the Bates Capital financial planning firm, were honored guests at the April 15 LAMGA game and luncheon. Jeremy Blalock, a Huston Cadillac sales associate, represented the auto dealership at the April 15 LAMGA event honoring its top sponsors. Huston provided raffle prizes and sponsored a $50,000 gift certificate toward a new vehicle for a hole-in-one on No. 2 East during the member guest tournament. ׉ 7cassandra://RyBXBankdWcWFTPmJtTPS81OfwpGNKeIvvxOhQHUyZ41V`i\^D^)h׉E׉ 7cassandra://lc4tOg4T7ZpcNozrGspG4RKBjISquktUdqnu_5evwhA.`i\^D^)ii\^D^)h4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://BW4WyEQbPqfnTuvWboMU6Jr3d78ofKIbQ6HZHhuePNo3@`׉ 7cassandra://SFPNXBpEGuw8p3reOR3m_DqsbUV7fEae9sLzTFvol3Ád`u׉ 7cassandra://sHaqjJr9QI0KFi9wPTmrRWsgIFNgG9jTId9erBMzsCY)`i\^D^*׉E|DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS! Tickets for the Clubhouse show can be purchased online or at the Clubhouse Activities Office. Tickets for the HFC shows can be purchased at the Clubhouse Activities Office, at the door on show nights, or table reservations can be made at the HFC in advance. JUNE 19 - RED HOT ROOSTER 6 PM AT THE HFC Country and Americana band known for its high-energy live performances and roots-driven sound. Blending classic country, Southern rock, and crowd favorites, the band keeps audiences dancing at venues and events across the region. SUMMER MUSIC SERIES JULY 24 - THE DUKES 7 PM AT THE CLUBHOUSE The Dukes keep the music of the 50's & 60's alive by singing their unique blend of Doo Wop and Rock & Roll. Enjoy dancing and singing along to songs by Elvis, Ricky Nelson, Buddy Holly, and many more. AUGUST 14 - BIGTIME JUKEBOX 6 PM AT THE HFC A 5-piece group performing the best country music across generations, from the 1950s to today. Strong vocals paired with guitar, Hammond B3, synths, horns, fiddle, pedal steel, bass, and drums deliver a high-energy sound . Lake Ashton’s 2026 Tickets: $10 ׉ 7cassandra://sHaqjJr9QI0KFi9wPTmrRWsgIFNgG9jTId9erBMzsCY)`i\^D^)j׈Ei\^D^)ki\^D^)j4F,May 2026 LA Times for webiT14