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TIMES
Lake Ashton Community Newsletter
October 2025
Simply the Best!
Don't Miss:
+ Ski Show Oct. 17
+ Craft Fair Oct. 25
+ Costume Party Oct. 25
+ Fall Cooking Class Oct. 26
+ Haunted House Oct. 30 & 31
+ Pet Costume Contest Oct. 31
And so much more!
4141 Ashton Club Drive
Lake Wales, FL 33859
Lake Ashton is a 55 & Older Deed Restricted Community
863.324.6032
863.324.5457
www.lakeashtoncdd.com
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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
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Christine Wells
Editor
cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com
863.324.5457
Valerie LeBlanc
Advertising Sales,
Layout & Design
valerie@lakeashtoncdd.com
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
November Issue Deadline:
October 15
• Articles can be submitted on
behalf of Lake Ashton clubs/
groups/organizations to
promote lifestyle enhancing,
opportunities, and must be
approved by the group leader
prior to publication
• Email articles to:
valerie@lakeashtoncdd.com
• 150 word limit. Articles will be
edited for length, clarity, and
to ensure compliance with
districts’ media policies
• Include your club contact and
phone number
• The writing style is third
person — avoid using I, me,
my, we, our, or personal
pronouns
Photo Specifications:
• All photos must be high-res
digital images in “jpeg”
format and submitted via
email or CD/flash drive
• Space will generally allow only
one photo per article
• The designer and printer will
make the final determination
as to the print quality of
photographs for publication
THE LAKE ASHTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
DOES NOT ENDORSE OR SUPPORT ANY PARTICULAR
POLITICAL CANDIDATE, PARTY, MEASURE OR ISSUE, OR
ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE.
OCTOBER 2025
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
cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com
Clubhouse Office Manager:
Sheila Moreland
smoreland@lakeashtoncdd.com
Clubhouse Activities Assistant:
Caroline Lane, 863-324-6032
clane@lakeashtoncdd.com
Clubhouse Operations Manager:
Matt Fisher, 863-956-6207
mfisher@lakeashtoncdd.com
LW Homeowners
Association (HOA)
Golf Club - Ian Peterson,
Head Golf Professional
Kevin Baker, GM
Eagles Nest - Sandra
Goodwin, Manager
RV & Storage Center
Office Hours
Charm City
Nik Minadakis, Owner
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
kvankirk@lakeashton2cdd.com
LAIICDD Assistant Community
Director:
Krystle Funk
kfunk@lakeashton2cdd.com
HFC Activities Assistant:
Louise Crespin
lcrespin@lakeashton2cdd.com
863-325-0065 directors@lakeashtonhoa.org
lakeashtonhoa.com
863-326-1032 ipeterson@lakeashtongc.com
kevin.baker@troon.com
863-326-1085 sgoodwin@lakeashtongc.com
863.326.1304
Tues & Thurs
jsullivan@lakeashtonstorage.com
8 am to 4 pm
863-662-3300 charmcityfl@gmail.com
863-358-0809 kshipley@empowerme.com
In case of emergency, dial 911!
Lake Wales Police: 863-678-4223
Winter Haven Police:
863-291-5858
Polk County Sheriff:
863-298-6200
3
Thompson Nursery Rd. (LW)
Gate House Security:
863-324-7290
County Road 653 (WH) Gate
House Security:
863-318-0237
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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 — coffee & donuts available for $3.
OCTOBER 6
• Birthdays and Anniversaries
• Featured Speaker: South State Bank
• Featured Vendors: Christine Graves
Insurance and Webb’s Family Financial
Services
OCTOBER 13
• Bite Me Monday — Donations of pet food
and/or supplies for the Humane Society of
Polk County
• Featured Speaker: State Attorney Brian Haas
• Featured Vendors: Edward Jones - Matt
Simpson
OCTOBER 20 - NO MONDAY COFFEE -
LACDD MEETING
• Peanut Butter Monday - Non-perishable
food donations will go to the Lake Wales
Care Center to distribute to families in need
OCTOBER 27
• Featured Speaker: AdventHealth and Lake
Wales Care Center
• Featured Vendors: Park Avenue Hair Place
Massages by Courtney & Miller’s Central Air
The Bloodmobile will be in the Clubhouse West
Parking Lot October 27 from 8:30 am to 2:30
pm. A total of 25 units of blood was collected in
August. Each blood donation can save up to
three lives so that means 75 patients will benefit
blood donations from the lifesaving efforts of
blood donors at Lake Ashton. So far, Lake
Ashton donations has been able to impact 207
lives with the 69 units of blood collected in
2025!
IN THIS ISSUE
NEWS 6
LA LOOKS 14
SAFETY 18
MOVIES 22
EVENTS 24
CLUBS 28
MIND & BODY 38
GOLF 44
BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
MEETINGS
LAKE ASHTON II (WH) CDD
Thursday, October 16
9 am at the Health & Fitness Center
LAKE ASHTON (LW) CDD
Monday, October 20
9 am in the Clubhouse Ballroom
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
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HOURS OF OPERATION
CLUBHOUSE:
6 am – 10 pm daily
CLUBHOUSE
OFFICES:
9 am – 5 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 - please note updated hours!
NOVEMBER 2 - DAYL IGHT
SAVING TIME ENDS
Daylight saving time ends Sunday,
November 2. Be sure to set your
clocks back one hour on Saturday,
November 1 before you go to
bed. Keep in mind that your smartphones and
tablets likely already make this change
automatically. This is also a good time to check your
smoke alarm batteries.
UPCOMING MONDAY
COFFEE SPEAKERS
October 13: State Attorney Brian Haas
Brian Haas is the State Attorney for the Tenth
Judicial Circuit of Florida, including Polk, Highlands
6
and Hardee Counties. As State Attorney, he is
responsible for all criminal prosecutions in the Tenth
Judicial Circuit. Last year, the State Attorney’s Office
handled more than 11,000 felony cases and 20,000
misdemeanor and criminal traffic cases. Mr. Haas
was raised in Polk County and graduated from
Bartow High School. In 1997, he graduated from
Flagler College and in 2000, graduated from the
University of Florida College of Law. Brian and his
wife are very active in their church and community.
November 10: Resident Author Cary Davis
WELCOME TO LA!
New residents of Lake Ashton can sign up at either
Activities Office and online for a New Resident
Orientation held October 10 in the Health and
Fitness Center (HFC) Community Center at 2 pm.
This is an opportunity to meet community leaders
and other new residents, and get information about
the community. New residents can also stop by the
Clubhouse or HFC during operating hours to
receive a welcome packet, sign up for communitywide
emails, and more.
Stop by the Clubhouse
Activities Office to put in an
application if you would be
interested in volunteering
for the Activities Advisory
Group, Event Set-up, Event Breakdown, or Other
Event Support at the Clubhouse. This is a great
opportunity to meet new people and get to know
more about what goes on behind the scenes.
Send a picture of any fish caught in ponds or lakes
in Lake Ashton, along with your name, the lake or
pond that it was caught in, as well as the type
of fish caught and any measurements (length and/
or weight) to valerie@lakeashtoncdd.com to be
featured in the next edition of the LA Times.
Don’t forget to include your smiling face!
As a reminder, there is a catch and release policy
for any District owned ponds in Lake Ashton.
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Shelby L. Loveless, Esq
Magna Cum Laude Graduate - FSU Undergrad
Law Review - FSU Law School
Book Award - Family Law (Highest in class)
Member of Polk Association for Women Lawyers
Former Lake Wales Breakfast Rotary President
Breakfast Rotarian of the Year 2023-2024
Former Lake Wales City Attorney
Honor Court, University of Georgia Law School
Admitted in both Georgia and Florida
Rotarian of the Year - District 6890 2017
Polk County Estate Planning Council
Lake Wales Citizen of the Year 2019
Call today to schedule your complimentary consulatation.
863.676.6000
Protect your family’s tomorrow
with Estate Planning today.
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By Christine Wells, LA (LW) CDD Community Director (cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com)
Welcome back to those that were traveling over the summer. Fall is in full swing in Lake Ashton with pumpkins and
brightly colored leaves displayed throughout the Clubhouse and activity calendars bulging with fun! Staff and
Supervisors work hard to ensure there is a robust offering of classes and activities for residents to enjoy and
amenities are kept in tip top shape. With that being said there are resident feedback forms located outside of the
Community Director's Office and Facility Repair Forms located in each amenity room in the Clubhouse. Please
complete a form if you notice something in need of repair and submit feedback concerning your experiences at the
Clubhouse. Staff is here for you...to make your events go off without a hitch, to help advertise and promote your
group activities, and to ensure you live your best retirement life.
With the return of summer travelers traffic counts will begin to increase in Lake Ashton. With that being said please
be sure to take your time when maneuvering throughout the community. Be sure to wear reflective clothing when
walking or biking during hours when light is limited and always walk facing traffic. Please see pages 18-19 for more
information on how to keep our streets and residents safe. Please remember storm season runs until November
30. All residents should be prepared for severe weather. Helpful storm preparation resources can be found at either
Activities Desk.
On September 15 Supervisors met to attend to board matters. They approved an aquatic plant agreement with
Applied Aquatic to maintain the ponds in the Lake Wales portion of Lake Ashton. Solitude was chosen to maintain
the wetlands and conservation areas. A quote was approved to do some minor striping work on the East parking
lot to add an additional handicap spot. A wrap up report was sent out with additional actions taken at the meeting.
Residents are encouraged to attend board meetings to keep up
with what is going on in your community.
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
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MAKE YOUR WEBSITES WORK
FOR YOU !
You will see QR codes throughout this issue to make
getting information, purchasing tickets, and signing up for
various activities easier for you. If you’re reading this online,
clicking on the web address will take you right to the
website! Need to sign up to receive electronic
news blasts from the Clubhouse and HFC,
Eagle’s Nest, and/or Pro Shop? Scan this QR
code with your smartphone to sign up.
Looking for board meeting dates,
agendas, minutes, Supervisor
contact information and more?
Visit your CDD websites by
scanning the left QR code to
access https://www.lakeashtoncdd.com, and the right QR
code to visit https://www.lakeashton2cdd.org.
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By Karen Van Kirk, LAIICDD Community Director (kvankirk@lakeashton2cdd.com)
LA II CDD BOARD OF
SUP ERVISO RS
Jim Mecsics, Chairman
Public Safety & District Operations/Programs
Office Hours: Tuesdays 9:30 am to 12 pm
863.875.4554, mecsicsj@msn.com
Bob Zelazny, Vice Chairman
Golf Course, Pro Shop, Eagles Nest, Facilities and Field
Operation, Transportation System
Office Hours: Mondays 1 to 3 pm
863.325.8098, bzelazny@lakeashton2cdd.com
Bill Martin, Assistant Secretary
Public Works & Infrastructure, Including Roadways
Office Hours: Mondays from 10 to 11 am
bmartin@lakeashton2cdd.com
Duff Hill, Assistant Secretary
Special Projects, Landscaping Area, Pet Play Parks
Office Hours: Wednesdays from 11 am to 12 pm
duffhill5429@gmail.com
Roy Aull, Assistant Secretary
Facilities/Amenity Management
Office Hours: Friday 9 to 10:30 am
THINK PINK! The Health & Fitness Center
continues its tradition of bringing awareness
to breast cancer throughout the month of
October. To begin with, we encourage LA
residents who attend exercise classes in the
month of October to wear pink clothing to all
exercise classes, and a chance to win a gift
certificate. The HFC’s annual breast cancer
awareness walk is also taking place on
October 3, beginning at 9 am, with a short
walk route and a longer walk route. The HFC
will award medals to the first three finishers in
each category during a special breakfast
brunch for walk participants. Please stop by
the HFC to register for the walk. Residents
who wish to make donations can drop off
(checks only) made payable to Breast Cancer
Foundation of Central Florida throughout the
month. The HFC also features a Wall of
Honor where names of LA residents or family
members who have been affected by breast
cancer can be displayed behind the HFC’s
activity desk during the month of October.
LA residents simply need to let HFC
personnel know of name(s) of those people
they would like to honor. Residents are also
encouraged to stay tuned for more updates
and pop-up events throughout October, as the HFC is committed to fostering both awareness and community
spirit. Whether participating in a group walk, attending a lively performance, or sharing the names of loved ones on
the Wall of Honor, there are many ways to get involved and show support. The month promises to be filled with
opportunities to connect, reflect, and make a positive impact. For further details or questions regarding any of
these activities, residents can contact the HFC team, who are always happy to help.
Upcoming events at the HFC include Durham and Company for a lively Friday night dance on October 10, and
back by popular demand is Brenda and the Smoking 45’s who will be performing on October 24 for Fright Night,
where costumes are optional. You can reserve a table for either event at the HFC Activities Desk. These BYOB
events are also pay at the door admission. Be sure to mark your calendar for the Board of Supervisors LA II CDD
meeting on October 16, 2025, at 9:00 am.
With enthusiasm and compassion, the HFC looks forward to welcoming everyone, whether you are a longtime
participant or new to the community. Together, each gesture, each step, and each word of encouragement carries
solidarity that makes these events so impactful. Let us continue to uplift one another this October and beyond.
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NOTICE
• The bowling machines are all self scoring. If you
are unsure how to operate the machines or need
assistance, please contact staff for assistance.
Pavement work on Turnberry Lane will start on
October 1. There will be minimal impact to most
residents October 1 — 3, with the road open from
each end but not to thru traffic. Starting the week of
October 6, no vehicles can be parked on the road.
Tuesday, October 7 through Friday, October 10,
residents should expect no access to the roadway,
barring emergencies. Late Friday, October 10, the
road is scheduled to be complete and open to
traffic. This schedule is subject to weather
conditions, unforeseen circumstances, and resident
cooperation in keeping the road clear. Schedule
changes will be communicated via electronic media.
Please ensure you are signed up to receive email
blasts (see page 11 for instructions). The Lake Wales
Post Office has dropped off hold mail forms for
Residents that choose to hold their mail during this
time. Forms are located in the Clubhouse
Office. The contractors WILL be allowing access to
mail couriers during construction. We suggest
limiting deliveries of all kind during construction.
There may be times delivery drivers will not have
access to the roadway. Staff is working with
Republic Services regarding trash pickup during
construction and will disseminate information as it is
available.
BOWLING LANES
REMINDERS
• Open Bowling is available on Saturdays,
Sundays, and Mondays. The lanes are available
on a first come, first served basis on these days
and leagues are not booked on these dates.
• Reservations can be made by all residents on
days that are not listed as open bowling. Please
see Caroline Lane to reserve the number of lanes
needed for Tuesday - Friday play.
• Bowling shoes are required when using the
bowling lanes. Please bring your own or use a
pair from those provided near the entrance to
the lanes.
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• No one is allowed past the foul line or on a
bowling lane at any time.
• Proper bowling etiquette shall be adhered to at
all times. The use of profanity or disruptive
behavior is prohibited.
• No food or drinks are allowed in the approach
area.
• If at any time the equipment fails to operate
properly or your ball does not return, please
contact staff or security (863-324-7290) for
assistance. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RETRIEVE A
BALL ON YOUR OWN
• No one is allowed behind the pin setting
machines without Amenities Manager’s
permission.
• Rosin bags are the only acceptable form of
powder that can be used in the bowling lanes.
• Return all balls and shoes to racks when you
have finished bowling.
• Guests must be accompanied by an adult over
the age of 21 if under the age of eighteen (18).
PET PLAY PARK REMINDERS
• Please remember to pick up after your dog and
dispose of the bags in the receptacles provided.
• Put down all umbrellas prior to leaving the Pet
Play Park. The umbrellas could be damaged
during windy days.
• The bags located in the dispensers at the Pet Play
Parks and by the Clubhouse Tennis Courts are for
use while at the Park or walking around the
amenities only. Under no circumstance should
users take large quantities of the bags for use
outside of these areas.
• To keep the grass in good shape users are
encouraged to stop dogs from digging and fill any
holes with the sand provided to ensure the grass
stays in good shape for years to come.
Contact the Clubhouse Activities Desk at
863-324-6032 with any questions.
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By Marianne Zak
Marsha Bishop of Pebble Beach Blvd. hails from
Maine and New Brunswick, Canada. Marsha and her
husband David moved to Lake Ashton in 2019 and
declared, "no more snow"! Having raised three
children, Christopher, Benjamin and Emily, the
Bishops will celebrate forty years of marriage next
June.
Since October is "Breast Cancer Awareness
Month", she is commemorating the 10th and 12th
anniversaries of her two sisters' recovery from
breast cancer! She said, "there is hope with
medicine so your life can be longer".
Believing in hope
helped Marsha
October 25,
2023. While on a
transatlantic
cruise, her
daughter Emily
was frantically
trying to reach her
parents with
horrific news.
When they finally
connected, Emily
blurted out,
"Mom, Benjamin
has been shot but
he is alive".
Having one more day before docking in Lisbon,
Marcia relied on CNN for the latest developments.
Not only was her son shot five times, it was the
largest mass murder in Maine's history. Arriving
stateside, friends drove them to the hospital, where
Benjamin was intubated. Marsha discovered that a
mentally deranged man had shot and killed seven
people in a bowling alley. Then he drove to a
recreation center where Benjamin was participating
in a corn hole tournament. There the shooter killed
eleven and injured thirteen others within 78
seconds. Marsha's son lost complete use of his arm
and hand but is back to work while still recovering.
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Marsha and David are looking forward to Benjamin's
wedding on October 25th, the second anniversary
of the shootings. Marsha said, "they are going to
take the worst day of their life and make it the best
day of their life"! After her son's wedding, although
hesitant to go into large crowds and being very
aware of her surroundings, Marsha and David are
going on a European cruise.
Marsha, a woman of faith, enjoys Lake Ashton
dances, travel, movies, cards and Stella, their golden
doodle. Marsha's spirit radiates hope and
forgiveness!
MOAA CHAPTER LUNCHEON
By Cal Posner
If you reside in Lake Ashton
and have ever served your
country as a commissioned
officer or warrant officer in any branch of our armed
services, NOAA or the Commissioned Officer Corps
of the U.S. Public Health Service you and your
spouse are invited to lunch at the Eagles Nest
October 24 at 11:30 am. This event is sponsored by
the Imperial Polk County Chapter of the Military
Officers Association of America (MOAA). Many LA
residents are already national MOAA members and
they are also invited. Guests can dine on menu
items or the famous Sandra & Jackie Sandwich
Board.
MOAA is a 360,000 member organization that is the
primary advocate for currently serving, veteran and
retired officers. Its mission is to serve all ranks to
maintain and enhance their earned benefits. Local
chapters support ROTC/JROTC activities, national
holidays, and local military-related charities and
projects like Flight to Honor. They also provide
information to local and state lawmakers about
military related topics. There is also a social side to
its chapters with monthly lunches or dinners and
celebrations of patriotic holidays like Veterans Day
and Memorial Day. To secure your seat at the
Luncheon please RSVP to calposner@aol.com or Tip
Franklin, lotus7t@yahoo.com, before October 20.
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Wildlife
Corner
Photo & Article By
Barbara Ann Comer
The great egret is the largest white egret in
Florida. These usually solitary birds can be found
at any body of water hunting for fish, the
mainstay of their diet. Lake Ashton residents may
be surprised to have a living lawn ornament as
Great Egrets also hunt in landscaped yards for
lizards and other delicacies. They are dwarfed in
size only by the ubiquitous Great Blue Heron.
These large white members of the heron family
have a heavy yellow bill and black legs and feet.
Breeding adults sport long lacy plumes on the
back and vivid lime-green lores (the skin between
the eye and the bill). These lovely plumes nearly
led to the Great Egret's demise as they were
fashionable on women's hats in the late 1800s.
Once the birds were protected, they made a
good comeback and became the symbol of the
National Audubon Society.
REMINDER TO ALL
RESIDENTS
Residents should be mindful of their property
boundaries and not conduct work of any kind
outside of those property boundaries. This includes,
but is not limited to, installation of landscaping,
drains, and pipes in addition to maintenance work
on pond banks, common areas, or conservation/
wetland areas. Contact LA (LW) CDD Community
Director Christine Wells (cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com)
or LA II (WH) CDD Community Director Karen Van
Kirk (kvankirk@lakeashton2cdd.com) to report
any concerns regarding pond erosion, areas in need
of maintenance, or a possible encroachment.
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ADOPT-A -ROAD CLEANUP
By Linda Sandel
A Lake Ashton quarterly litter clean-up event is
scheduled for October 23 to pick up trash along
Thompson Nursery Road. Meet in the Clubhouse
Ballroom at 8:30 am to pick up trash bags, gloves,
safety vests and trash grabbers. Volunteers receive
a free t-shirt and Bok Tower ticket each calendar
year. Sign-up at https://lakeashtonliving.com/
adopt-a-road-cleanup or RSVP to Linda Sandel at
863-368-0699 or Sandelly7@gmail.com. Thank you
for helping to keep our community beautiful!
LA ( LW) HOA CORNER
Welcome, returning snowbirds! If you haven’t yet
signed up for an account with Stambaugh, please do
so at your earliest convenience. The HOA member
portal is lakeashtonhoa.org where you can register for
your account.
ARC members are available the third Wednesday of
the month (October 15) in the Clubhouse Card Room at
3:30 pm. If you have questions for ARC or need assistance
with requests, several committee members will be available
to help. This is becoming a popular event!
In October, Compliance will focus on driveways and
mailboxes (including posts). Weeds and stains in
driveways can become worse during the summer
months with the moisture from the “rainy” season and
the heat. A local resident does repairs on mailboxes - she
can be found at (616) 648-9890 and has very reviews.
The Board of Directors is still in need of a volunteer for
an open Director position. Please consider helping the
HOA keep Lake Ashton the wonderful community that
we call home.
LA HOA Board Members
• John Donahue, President and ARC Director
president@lakeashtonhoa.org
• Dee Mayne, Secretary & Compliance Director
sec2@lakeashtonhoa.org
• Glen Hart, Director
vp2@lakeashtonhoa.org
• ARC: ARC@lakeashtonHOA.org
• Compliance: compliance@lakeashtonHOA.org
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LA 2 HOA Board of Directors:
• Bill Testa, President
PresidentLA2HOA@gmail.com
• Mike Brennan, VP- ARC
VPArcLA2HOA@gmail.com
• Connie Strassberg, Treasurer
TreasurerLA2HOA@gmail.com
• Ray Rudy, Assistant Treasurer
VPTreasurerLA2HOA@gmail.com
ARC:
• Chairperson: a3lawharc2@gmail.com
• Assistant Chair: 2lawharc2@gmail.com
• Secretary: a4lawharc2@gmail.com
• ARC Tracker: https://www.arctracker.com
Area: Lake Ashton 2
Stambaugh, Inc., 863-324-5100
The snow birds are flocking back to their winter
haven in Lake Ashton; the weather is cooling;
October is here. The LA II HOA will present the
2026 Budget at the October meeting on October
21. That means that the year is drawing to an end.
The current HOA Board will wrap it up and Lake
Ashton West will hold its annual meeting in
November where the next board will be elected.
Three board positions are open. LA II residents
should soon receive a letter from the nominating
committee asking those who want to run to submit
an application. If you want to be part of the
solution, consider volunteering to serve on the LA II
HOA. Let's all pitch in and do what it takes to
protect our little piece of Paradise.
To ensure that you are getting email notifications
from the LA II HOA, submit a completed Email
Authorization Form. Pick up a copy of the form from
our flyer slot; fill out the requested information;
then, drop it into the White HOA mailbox at the
HFC. Without the authorization, privacy laws
prevent us from contacting you.
The LA II HOA website can be found at https://
stambaugh.cincwebaxis.com. To have access to
announcements, posted documents, our directory,
and our calendar, or to pay dues online, please sign
up. This is your website; please use it!
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SAFETY
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
(NW) CORNER
By Fay Wood, NW Chief
This month’s article is going to discuss traffic safety
and concerns your Neighborhood Watch Team has.
Unfortunately, there was a recent accident involving
a golf cart which resulted in property damage and
injury to the driver. This was not reported to the
appropriate law enforcement agencies as required
by Florida statutes with vehicle accidents involving
injuries. In this case a police officer or Sheriff’s
deputy would have responded to make sure all
aspects were taken care. In instances such as this,
when in doubt call 911 for the appropriate
response.
Golf carts are considered motor vehicles under
Florida statures. The same restrictions and
requirements go along with operating them.
Another area of concern regards the complete, yes
complete, stopping at a stop sign. As was
previously noted, that means golf carts and bicycles
as well. When you come to a stop sign, stop at the
designated while line, check all directions and then
proceed. The Lake Ashton speed limit is twenty
miles per hour, and we strongly recommend you
adhere to it! Since most of us in Lake Ashton are
retired, there is no valid excuse for speeding which
not only puts you but your neighbors at risk as well.
We have asked our two police agencies for
increased emphasis on this, so if you are caught, it is
your own fault.
As our streets are narrower than many city streets,
proper parking is essential for effective traffic flow
and safety. Residents should only park in the
direction of traffic flow. We have had numerous
complaints regarding this issue, and we ask all of
you to remind your landscaping contractors of this
fact or risk being cited by law enforcement.
Lastly, please do not drink and drive! As we said
before, golf carts are also subject to this law and if
caught or God forbid being involved in an accident
the same sanctions pertain as cars. The penalties for
Driving While Impaired are quite severe and criminal
in nature and could have life changing effects.
These are just of few of the concerns we have
gotten and in future articles we will highlight other
traffic safety topics. As always, on behalf of your
Neighborhood Watch Team, we wish you a safe
October!
PARKING & ROAD SAFETY
Residents are reminded that the speed limit
throughout all of Lake Ashton is 20 mph and all
golf carts, vehicles, and bicycles (including electric
bicycles) should make a complete stop just before
the white stop bar whether before or after the
posted stop sign. It only takes a moment to follow
the traffic controls that are in place that could
potentially prevent a serious accident. The Lake
Wales and Winter Haven Police Department patrol
in Lake Ashton on a regular basis. Please take a
little extra time to ensure you (continued)
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possible to avoid a ticket and more importantly, an
accident.
The following excerpt was taken from
Florida State Statute 316.1945
Stopping, standing, or parking
prohibited in specified places. For the
full statue, scan this QR code.
No person shall stand or park a vehicle, whether
occupied or not, except momentarily to pick up or
discharge a passenger or passengers:
1.In front of a public or private driveway.
2.Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
3.Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
4.Within 30 feet upon the approach to any flashing
signal, stop sign, or traffic control signal located at
the side of a roadway.
Keep in mind the streets in Lake Ashton are very
narrow and there are many forms of traffic which
heightens the danger during busy times. The
information listed above will be passed along to
vendors to ensure they are following the
established state statutes.
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The following items will also help to alleviate
dangerous situations on the road.
•Do not park a vehicle directly parallel to another
vehicle.
•Do not park on a curve.
•Park as close to the curb as possible.
Residents can help by informing vendors that are
performing work at their home of the parking
"good practices" above. With everyone's help the
streets of Lake Ashton will be as safe as possible.
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estate challenges. We enjoyed working with Brad on the
sale of our home. The marketplace seemed quite
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challenge from our ARC committee, and he handled
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OCTOBER 7 — 9
3 PM, 7 PM
THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND
**PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO MORE
11 AM SHOWINGS.**
CLOSED CAPTIONING: 3 PM DAILY AND
ALL TUESDAY SHOWINGS
OCTOBER 1 — 2
3 PM, 7 PM
THE PICKUP
2025 | R | 1H 34MIN
A routine cash pickup takes a wild turn
when two mismatched armored truck
drivers, Russell (Eddie Murphy) and Travis (Pete
Davidson), are ambushed by ruthless criminals led by
a savvy mastermind, Zoe (Keke Palmer), with plans that
go way beyond the cash cargo. As chaos unfolds
around them, the unlikely duo must navigate high-risk
danger, clashing personalities, and one very bad day
that keeps getting worse.
2024 | PG-13 | 1H 40MIN
THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND
follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric
lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and
dreams of getting his favorite musicians, McGwyer
Mortimer (Tom Basden & Carey Mulligan) back
together. His fantasy turns into reality when the
bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to
play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old
tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to
salvage his dream gig.
OCTOBER 14 — 16
(NO 7 PM OCTOBER 15)
3 PM, 7 PM
THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME
2025 | PG-13 | 1H 41MIN
Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda
(Benicia del Toro) appoints his only daughter, a nun, as
sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new
enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming
tycoons, foreign terrorists and determined assassins.
OCTOBER 21 — 23
3 PM, 7 PM
THE WOMAN IN CABIN 10
2025 | PG-13 | 1H 40MIN
While on board a luxury yacht for a travel
assignment, a journalist (Keira Knightley)
witnesses a passenger thrown overboard late at night,
only to be told that it didn't happen, as all passengers
and crew are accounted for. Despite no one believing
her, she continues to look for answers, putting her own
life in danger. Based on the bestselling novel The
Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware.
NO MOVIES OCTOBER 28 — 30
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FEATURE FILM FRIDAYS
CLASSIC AND SPECIAL INTEREST FILMS
11 AM SHOWING CANCELED
3 PM SHOWING IS CLOSED CAPTIONED
OCTOBER 3
3 PM, 7 PM
THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF
HAROLD FRY
2023 | PG | 1H 48MIN
A story of quiet heroism and of
rediscovery. The otherwise ordinary Harold Fry
captivates a nation when he leaves behind routine
and regret and sets out on a 450-mile walk of hope to
reach his dying friend. His journey is a celebration of
life that helps us to realize that failure and loss -- just
as much as success and joy -- can shape us for good.
This earnest portrayal of universal love is led by
Academy Award winner Jim Broadbent and brought
to life by Director Hettie Macdonald against the
outstanding beauty of the English countryside.
OCTOBER 10
3 PM, 7 PM
LAKOTA NATION VS. THE
UNITED STATES
2023 | PG-13 | 1H 58MIN
Lakota Nation vs. United States
chronicles the Lakota Indians' century-long quest to
reclaim the Black Hills, sacred land that was stolen in
violation of treaty agreements. A searing, timely
portrait of resistance, the film explores the ways
America has ignored its debt to indigenous
communities, and ponders what might be done
today to repair the wrongs of the past.
OCTOBER 17
3 PM (NO 7 PM)
DEATH BECOMES HER
1992 | PG-13 | 1H 43MIN
When a novelist loses her man to a
movie star and former friend, she winds
up in a psychiatric hospital. Years later, she returns
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home to confront the now-married couple, looking
radiant. Her ex-husband's new wife wants to know
her secret, and discovers that she has been taking a
mysterious drug which grants eternal life to the
person who drinks it. The actress follows suit, but
discovers that immortality has a price.
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CLASSES & EVENTS AT THE
CLUBHOUSE!
JE WISH HI GH H O LID A Y
SERVICES
By David Harrison
The Lake Ashton community is invited to attend
Yom Kippur Service (Day of Atonement) on October
1 at 7 pm in the HFC Community Room. Yizkor
(Memorial Service) will follow the Yom Kippur
Service.
GREAT APES TRIP
By Linda Ross
The next Center for Great Apes trip is October
17. There is a $50 donation to attend, due at the
center. The group will carpool and arrive at 10 am. It
is about a 45 minute ride and the presentation lasts
about 1.5 hours. We need at least 10 people. Wear
comfortable shoes, sunscreen and bug spray, and
bring water. Contact Linda Ross at 863-326-6243
or david.linda4080@verizon.net.
WICKED TALES OF LAKE
ASHTON
By Diane Banti
LAPAC is busy scaring up some fun! Tickets are going
fast so get yours now — $15 for adults and $10 for
children under 12! Performance dates are October 30
and 31, with tour times for groups up to 35. Times
are available every half hour starting at 4 pm each
day and the last tour starts at 8:30. Use the QR code
or visit https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/lakeashton-performing-arts-corporation/thewicked-tales-of-lake-ashton
to purchase
tickets. Gather your friends and family
and come on out for a scary good time!
This event is open to the public. Questions? Contact
Diane dianebanti18@gmail.com or 815-861-7531.
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SHOW BEGINS ON LAKE ASHTON AT 6:30 PM
Seats: $10/person
PURCHASE AT THE CLUBHOUSE ACTIVITIES
DESK OR ONLINE
CY P R E S S G A R D E N S WA T E R S K I T E A M
OCT.
17
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Lake Ashton
Craft Fair
October 25
9 am - 2 pm
Clubhouse Ballroom
The Craft Fair features beautiful handcrafted items from
more than 40 vendors, and delicious home-baked goods
for sale. The Craft Fair is one of many LAVA Auxiliary
fundraisers benefitting military veterans. This year the
Auxiliary has partnered with K9 Partners for Patriots.
There will be a Patriotic tree filled with
lotto tickets and three lucky winners:
each receive $100 worth of Florida
scratch-off lotto tickets.
This could be your lucky day!
See p. 30 for more info.
AIR FORCE - ARMY - COAST GUARD -
MARINES - MERCHANT MARINES - NAVY
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COSTUME CONTEST
By Carolyn Bishop
Don’t miss it this year’s event on
Friday, October 31 in Clubhouse Parking Lot near
basketball court. A few volunteers needed — please
contact Carolyn Bishop at 919-606-8844 or
cbishop61@gmail.com. Watch for pre-registration
on Ticketleap. There is no charge but pre-registered
participants will be guaranteed a goodie bag.
CA LLIN G A LL CHILI -
MAKERS AND BAKERS!
By David Harrison
Once again the LA Purple Stars will be having it's
annual Chili Cookoff as a fundraiser for the
American Cancer Society on Friday, January 23,
2026. New this year, tasting tickets will be sold on
Ticketleap, not at the Activities Desk beginning on
November 3, 2025. Just like last year, tickets cost
$10 for 12 or $20 for 24. Credit card sales are
encouraged on line and tasting tickets will be sold
at Monday Coffee with check payable to LA Purple
Stars. If you would like to sign up to enter your chili
or to make baked goods for donation,
please scan this QR code. Please circle
the date January 23, 2026 as the best
time to taste chili, buy corn bread,
water and baked goods. The past
three years have been a great success to raise
money for this worthwhile charity, and I'm sure this
time will be no different.
COMMUNITY
FRIENDSGIVING
Friends and neighbors can gather with thankful
hearts at the Community Friendsgiving potluck
dinner at the Clubhouse on November 14 at 6 pm.
Turkey, stuffing, gravy, non-alcoholic beverages,
cutlery, plates, and napkins will be provided; you
just bring a dish that can feed eight people to share
with the community. Tickets go on sale at the
clubhouse Activities Office and online on October 1.
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NATHAN JAMES - Feb. 6
He can sing almost anything with his incredible ability
to perform pop, rock, ballads, and music from many
genres that are crowd pleasers. The show covers
various decades and legends like Billy Joel, Queen,
Tina Turner, Barry Manilow, and many more.
CRYSTAL STARK & GRADY HARRELL - Feb. 24
American Idol semi-finalist Crystal Stark lights up a
stage and captivates an audience with her infectious
energy, megawatt smile, and out-of-this-world voice in
a show that pays homage to legends as well as current
superstars. Grady Harrell Jr. has been performing
since childhood, launching his career in the ’70s with
the soul/funk group Papa’s Results. A versatile
entertainer, he portrayed Jackie Wilson and Sam
Cooke in acclaimed stage productions and the miniseries
The Jacksons: An American Dream.
THE DOO WOP PROJECT - Mar. 5
The Doo Wop Project's live show starts at the
beginning, five guys on a street corner singing tight
harmonies. From there, this epic show expands the
genre by incorporating the sounds of today's top
artists such as Amy Winehouse, Maroon 5, Garth
Brooks, Jason Mraz, and Adele, to name a few. The
boys of DWP then take these contemporary songs and
give them a Doo Wop twist, something they like to call,
“Doo Wopify”.
JAYNE CURRY - Mar. 21
Jayne’s huge powerhouse vocals will take you on a
journey of delight, from Broadway musicals, hit pop
songs, soul songs, and rock from iconic women such
as Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Barbra Streisand,
ABBA, and more.
DECADES IN DUET & TROY THIRDGILL - Apr. 15
Six decades of chart-topping duets featuring the
music of over forty different artists: vocalists, multiinstrumentalists,
and award-winning husband/wife
songwriters Annalyse McCoy and Ryan Dunn celebrate
love and music. With a high energetic style, and a
unique rhythm, (his style has been called '..pure
comedic jazz'), Troy Thirdgill is one of the most touring
acts working today. His clean, but not corny, intelligent
material, and insanely real characters always evoke
deep laughs.
SHO WTIMES: 5 & 8 PM
Current Season Ticket Renewals: Oct. 1 — 31, 2025
Current Season Ticket Holder Upgrade/Exchange Period: Nov. 5 — 7, 2025
New Season Ticket Sales: Nov. 12 — Dec. 5, 2025
$155 - Regular | $180 - Premium
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SHOWCASE
By Terri McDuff
Calling All Performers, Creatives & Helpers! Want to
be part of something unforgettable? LAPAC (Lake
Ashton Performing Arts Corp.) is building a one-ofa-kind
production for our 2026 Showcase and is
inviting singers, dancers, actors, costume
enthusiasts, tech helpers, and cheerful volunteers to
join us. No experience needed—just enthusiasm
and community spirit! The theme is a surprise, but
the impact will be unforgettable! Join us at
our Informational Meeting, Monday, November 3 at
10:3 am after Monday Morning Coffee in the
Ballroom. Contact Lapacboard@gmail.com or call
Terri McDuff at 916-201-7745 with any questions.
ATTENTION, VETERANS
On Monday, November 10, Marine veterans Al
Goldstein and Daniel Davis are co-hosting a 250th
Anniversary Celebration at Charm City to
commemorate the milestone honoring 250 years of
service, sacrifice and enduring tradition of when the
Continental Congress authorized the creation of
two battalions of Marines. The birthplace was Tun
Tavern in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The celebration is from 5 to 9 pm. Dinner is
complimentary. The hosts are offering an unlimited
drink special for $25 per couple. Enjoy patriotic
music and an evening dancing to your favorite
songs. A highlight of the celebration will be a
birthday cake commemorating the 250th
Anniversary of the Marine Corps.
Dan, a Marine Corporal, served in the Vietnam War
as a Squad Leader as an m60 machine gunner. He
said, "I am proud to be a Marine and to serve our
country". Al, a Marine Colonel is proudly
celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Marine
Corp. and honoring his late wife, Shirley, who
supported him "in and out of uniform".
All veterans and their significant others are
welcome. Please reserve your seat by October 20,
by calling Charm City at 863-662-3300 or in person.
Any questions call Al at 904-466-6045.
LA WOODWORKERS THIRD
ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
Do you remember last year’s event? Whether you
attended or missed it, you will want to put
November 15 at the HFC from 8 am to 2 pm on
your calendar.
Woodworkers? We will have a table set up for you
to show off and sell some of those lovely items
you have been creating in the Woodshop. This will
help keep our shop operating for another year!
Residents of Lake Ashton? Bring your yard sale
items or your own crafts to sell. For table rentals,
call Shelba now at 863-280-6546 to reserve your
space for only $30.
Not a resident? We are opening the event up to
the public this year and non-residents will also have
an opportunity to rent a table this year for $35. We
think this year may be even more fun than it was last
year! If you do not plan to rent a table, just come for
the fun and bring your pocket book. You will be
delighted to find newly created or slightly used
items for sale, and you will want to check out the
bake sale items that will also raise funds.
Donations of baked goods will be most
appreciated, so if you can help with that please
contact Nancy Krugler at 765-602-5247. Bring the
baked goods to the HFC between 2 and 4 pm on
Friday, November 14.
CHRISTMAS DINNER DANCE
By Debby Landgrebe
Tickets for the Christmas Dinner Dance gala affair on
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Friday, December 12 can be purchased at the
Clubhouse before and after Monday Coffee. Put on
that pretty outfit or that snappy suit and add dancing
shoes for a fun night! Our caterer will present a buffet
dinner. Music will be provided by B.Haven, one of
Central Florida's premier bands. Checks are to be
made out to LA Christmas Dinner Dance. The cost is
$45 per person, tables for 8 at $360 or 10 $450 may
be available but must be paid all together. Checks only
- no credit cards, no cash. Please provide names and
contact information for your tables (a printed list
would be helpful). We encourage you to get your
tickets early as this sells out quickly.
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The HFC's Annual Breast Cancer Walk, Fundraiser and
Brunch will be held October 3 beginning at 9 am, with a
short walk route and a longer walk route. The HFC will
award medals to the first three finishers in each category
during a special breakfast for walk participants, along
with two guest speakers from Winter Haven Women's
Hospital. Register for the walk at the HFC. All proceeds
will be given to the Breast Cancer Foundation Of Central
FL. This is the same organization that benefits from the
Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Golf Tournament held at Lake Ashton on November 8. The money stays in Central
FL assisting those currently in treatment with rent, utilities, gas for treatment travel, etc. To make donations,
drop off checks payable to Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida throughout the month. Residents who
attend exercise classes in the month of October are encouraged to wear pink clothing for a chance to win a
gift certificate. The HFC also features a Wall of Honor where names of LA residents or family members who
have been affected by breast cancer can be displayed behind the HFC Activities Desk during the month of
October. Simply let HFC personnel know of name(s) of those people they would like to honor.
PINK RIBBON DANCE & GOLF TOURNAMENT
By Lydia Fichtman
This year’s golf tournament is November 6 and 8, sponsored by Lake Ashton Golf Management. All funds raised
will be donated to the Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida. The mission of this 501(c)(3) is to ease
financial worries of local Central Florida breast cancer patients and their families. While a patient is in active
treatment the foundation’s financial assistance program helps patients with non-medical financial expenses such
as rent, mortgage payments, utility bills, car repairs, car payments, gas for treatment travel, and/or daycare
costs. In addition, there is a children’s fund that provides financial compensation for each child in the household
upon initial application approval and during the holidays.
The pictured golfer is located in the Clubhouse. Attached to a golf ball
is a QR Code. If you would like to make a donation, register a non-golf
club member for the tournament, or become a Sponsor, scan the QR
Code above or on the golfer statue. Think about making a donation
for a loved one. Each of us knows someone who has had this disease.
A special kick-off party will be held at 4 pm on November 6 at the Eagles Nest and on
the West 18th Hole. There will be a putting contest and a closest to the string contest
for a small fee. Prizes will be available for both, and munchies.
November 8 is the Pink Ribbon Golf Tournament. In 2024, Lake Ashton donated just over $59,000 to the
Foundation through sponsors, donations, silent auctions and registrations. Lake Ashton would like to meet or
exceed that goal this year. Sign up at the Pro Shop as a foursome, a pair or an individual. The Member fee is $45
and the Non-Member fee is $75 which includes a continental breakfast, a round of golf, lunch (again provided by
Glory Days) and a donation to BCFCF. Registration closes on November 1. Sponsorships are available from $50$1000.
Interested sponsors can download a form from the Lake Ashton Living website. Volunteers are also
needed for the golf tournament. If you are not golfing and want to help, contact Lydia at 215- 290-9375 or Rita
Lee at 484-431-4243. Your help will be essential to the success of the event. Thank you. Lake Ashton never fails
to rise to a challenge! GET YOUR PINK ON and let’s light up Lake Ashton PINK!
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Dillard’s will be hosting a bra fitting October 8 at 11:30 am in the Clubhouse Ballroom. $5 of
each bra purchase goes to breast cancer cure research. Scan to schedule an appointment for
October 8 - choose the Lake Wales Eagle Ridge Mall location to schedule, but the event is
held in the Ballroom.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS BEADING PROJ ECT
Make your own pink beaded creation on October 10 with The Art of Beading at 1 pm in the Ballroom. All
instructions and supplies will be included for $10 and half of the proceeds will be donated to the LA Pink
Ribbon Tournament. Call Valerie Fetcho at 863-605-1386 to sign up.
EARLY DETECTION: THE GIFT THAT COULD
SAVE YOUR L I FE !
Sign up for a mammogram with 3D Mobile Mammography on December 23 at the
Clubhouse. Participants who sign up online and show up to their appointments will receive a
$20 Amazon gift card.
HOME IMPROVEMENT EXPO DECEMBER 3
Lake Ashton residents are invited to the Clubhouse Ballroom on December 3 from
10 am to 1 pm to interact with a wide variety of vendors who can aid any of your home improvement needs.
Participating vendors’ expertise ranges from solar paneling, windows, and air conditioning, to house cleaning,
electrical, and so much more. You won’t want to miss this informative and fun event!
HOLIDAY GOLF CART PARADE
By Carolyn Bishop
This annual event will be held on Friday, December 19 at 6 pm and will
be followed by a Cookies and Cocoa reception in the Clubhouse. Line
up at the HFC will begin at 5:30 pm. A few volunteers needed, please
contact Carolyn Bishop at 919-606-8844, cbishop61@gmail.com.
CHANUAKAH PARTY
By Connie Strassberg
The Lake Ashton Chanukah Party Committee would like to announce that this year's Community Chanukah
Party (open to all who want to attend) will be held on Saturday, December 20 from 5:30 to 8 pm in the HFC
Community Center. Please save the date. We are asking all who are planning to come to sign up at the HFC.
The event will be BYOB and we are asking all families to bring a dish large enough for at least 8 people to
share. If your last name begins with A through I, please bring a dessert. If your last name begins with J
through Q, please bring an appetizer or side dish. If your last name begins with R through Z, please bring a
main dish. Please bring your own serving utensils; and if your dish needs to be heated, please bring your own
heating tray. The committee will supply plates, flatware, table cloths, and dreidels. If you have your own nonelectric
menorah, please bring it along with you to light when the main one is lit.
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RENEWALS
All Club, Group, and Organization facilitators (or
their designee) are required to attend a
mandatory meeting on October 14 at the HFC at
1 pm prior to renewing reservations for the
upcoming season. The meeting will last one hour
and will be informative for all. We are eager to see
everyone to thank them for all they do to make
Lake Ashton "Simply the Best".
Clubs, Groups, and Organizations, collectively
“Clubs”, can renew their standing reservations for
2026 at the Clubhouse November 5 through 14. An
electronic form will be sent to all facilitators. Any
changes to facilitator contact information should be
emailed to clane@lakeashtoncdd.com before
November 1.
LA PICKLEBALL
By Dennis Santino
Summer is behind us and we
look forward to fall when Lake
Ashton comes alive! LAPA
wants to acknowledge our
Social Committee Members
Suzanne, Lisa, Sharon and
Tammy (pictured below L to R)
and Martha and Marcia for all
the hard work they put into
our fun Mixer and Fun Day
events. They are always
coming up with creative activities such as the human
foosball game played during our September Fun Day.
They have a great lineup planned for the remainder of
2025 including: October 31: Halloween Costume
Games, November 13: “Lake Ashton Day of
Kindness” Mortimer Mixer, and November 21: New
Courts Celebration Dance at the HFC. Please contact
one of the members of the social committee if you are
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interested in joining. They welcome the help and fresh
activity ideas. Don’t miss out on all this fun. Join LAPA
today!
Coaches Corner
“One of the most important keys to successful doubles
play is communication between partners. It is even
more important to listen to the communication of your
partner. Remember my #1 rule: HAVE FUN!”
LA SWIM CLUB
By Sandy White
Can you imagine a bunch of men and women, 50 years
and older, getting together for a swim meet? Well, the
National Senior Games program has been doing that
since 1970. There are local, regional, statewide, and
national competitions. Our 6-year-old LA Swim Club has
had swimmers at all those levels. Most club members
got involved in LASC for fitness, but some heard about
the fun swim meets and used the competition as
motivation to keep up their fitness activity. The swim
meets our club has enjoyed most are in Sanford, FL
(which will be held November 2) and Polk Co. (which will
be held March 7-8, 2026 at the Rowdy Gaines pool in
Winter Haven). Several swimmers had never competed
and were nervous to try, but they found these events to
be very enjoyable. Anyone who can swim two or more
lengths is welcome to attend any of our reserved pool
times Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 2 pm and
Saturdays 10 to 11 am. Some do their own workouts
and others follow the club's written workouts. Coach
Sandy White offers tips that match your goals (i.e.,
fitness, technique, efficiency, speed, endurance). For
more information, email sandyw1994@aol.com or come
see us at the pool.
FRIENDLY BOCCE GROUP
By Stephanie Iszak
All Lake Ashton residents are invited 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
and go over the Lake Ashton Friendly Bocce Ball rules and
regulations. Questions? Contact Stephanie at
609-980-9505, siszak@comcast.net or Tammy,
863-632-2024, tammy.shields1221@gmail.com. Looking
forward to having many new Friendly Bocce players.
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By Shelley Brodka
Thank you to everyone that attended the Lake Ashton
Getaways Club Kick-Off September 30 in the Lake
Ashton Clubhouse. Holly from Small World Tours was
there to talk about our Lake Ashton 2026 Bus Trips,
and Art talked about our trip to Italy, New Years 2026
Cruise and 2027 Tour from Denver to Las Vegas. The
next Lake Ashton Getaway meeting will be held
Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 11 am to 1 pm. Dues
for the Lake Ashton Getaways Membership are $12
and can be paid through Ticketleap or by check
payable to Lake Ashton Getaways and dropped off at
the Clubhouse OFfice. Membership will allow you early
access to information and booking future trips, a bit of
savings and help us provide snacks at our regular
meetings. ALL Lake Ashton Residents are welcome and
encouraged to participate in all Lake Ashton Getaways
trips or events. You will get to meet your neighbors
and get to make some great memories. Sign up for
membership and bus trips and take a flyer for the trips
you are interested in at Monday Coffee through
October. Non-members will pay an additional $5 for
each bus trip. For more information please contact
LakeAshtonGetaways@gmail.com.
LA BELLES
By Joan DiBattista
Lunch for the Belles will be brewing at L'Incontro, (35
State Rd 60 W, Lake Wales) Wednesday, October 29
at noon. Get out those costumes and enter the best
prize contest. Costumes are welcomed but not
required. Questions? Call Faye Cooke at
863-969-8700, Bernice Williams at 386-679-8340
or Joan DiBattista - 239-851-7899. Happy Halloween!
SANDY’S NY STATE GROUP
By Joyce Notarnicola
Greetings to all neighbors from New York! Our October
gathering will be a dinner out at Sizzling Grill
Wednesday, October 15 at 6 pm. Please RSVP to
Deirdre (auntdeda@hotmail.com or 914-523-8331) by
October 8. Our limit is 30 people so first come, first
served! Save the date: November 21st – Friendsgiving
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Dinner at 6 pm in the Clubhouse. For newbies: Please
send your contact information (name, address in LA,
phone number, email and where you’re from/live in NY)
to Deirdre Knapp (auntdeda@hotmail.com). We look
forward to seeing lots of “old” and new faces in October
for a dinner out.
ITALIAN/AMERICAN CLUB
By Susie Escoda
Summer is gone and we want to welcome back all our
Snowbirds. It’s time to get our clubs going again. If
you’re Italian please join us on Thursday October 16th at
6pm at the HFC. Please bring a dish to share, a
beverage and $1 to help with expenses. No RSVP
needed. If you have questions please feel free to contact
me Susie Escoda 863-206-6566. See you in October!
BOLLA
By Linda Warden
Blankets Of Love at
Lake Ashton continues
to meet every Monday
from 1 to 3 pm in the
Clubhouse Craft Room.
Although some
members are snowbirds or travel in the summer those
remaining continued to work on blankets for the children
in crisis here in Polk County. Our members have begun
delivering blankets to the local schools as the new school
year starts. If you have some extra time to spare please
consider coming and joining us. We always have fun,
interesting conversations and occasional sweet treats.
No need to be able to sew. Just be able to tie knots. All
supplies are furnished.
LA SINGLES CLUB
By Carol Corley
Lake Ashton’s Singles Club had a very interesting
September meeting, learning about all the potential
activities in which we could participate, like the
Christmas Dinner Dance at the Clubhouse, and LA
Getaways, a travel club which promises interesting trips
to near and far places. Also, the club plans its own
activities and suggested many possibilities, including
Theatre Winter Haven, Bok Tower Gardens, (continued)
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Museum, Lakeland Air Museum, and many more. The
club meets the first Sunday of every month at 2 pm at
the Clubhouse Ballroom, followed by cards for those
interested. On weeks when there is no meeting, the
group gets together at 2 pm. for cards, same location.
Also, the third Thursday of every month at the Pavilion
at 4 pm, we gather to visit and have a drink and share
snacks. The club again is starting to think of adopting
for Christmas a few senior orphans (elderly residents in
Polk County who have an extremely low income and no
family to help). We received a lovely Thank You card
from our Christmas in July gift-giving. All single
residents in Lake Ashton are welcome to join us. Just
drop in to a meeting or to cards.
LAKE ASHTON FRIENDS OF
MEALS ON WHEELS
By Marcia Santino
It is Fundraising Season, the time of year when
worthy nonprofit organizations like Meals on
Wheels of Polk County are appealing to the public
for donations in support of their Service to the
Community. Aligned with this initiative, Lake Ashton
Friends of Meals on Wheels is once again
sponsoring a month-long gift card/gift basket raffle
fundraiser with proceeds benefitting MOWPolk.
This year we are excited to announce Sheriff Grady
Judd will be helping us kick off our campaign on
Monday, October 13 in the Clubhouse Ballroom,
11-2 PM. Please see our advertisement in the
Events section for complete details. Also tucked in
this publication is a 2-sided flyer providing the
entire list of generous raffle donors and the 52+
items being offered this year, including a “$10
Golden Ticket” item custom designed, handcrafted
and donated by LA’s own George Powell. This
Heirloom Quality Wooden Rocking Horse will be on
display along with all other basket items during the
kickoff event. Our Grand Finale to close the monthlong
fundraiser will once again be a World Kindness
Day Dance on Thursday, November 13 at the
Clubhouse Ballroom from 7-10 pm featuring the
music of 99 in the Shade. Tickets are on sale now,
please see our advertisement in the Events section
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for complete details. You will also be able to
purchase tickets to the dance at the kickoff. If you
are in need of services, interested in volunteering or
would like to make a monetary charitable donation
to MOWPolk, please call: 863-299-1616. To become
a member of the LAFOMOW Club please email
lafomow@gmail.com.
Next Second Chance Donation Day is: October
16th.
LAVA AUXILIARY
By Chris Graves
The next LAVA Meeting will be October 15 at 6:30 pm
in the Cinema. This is an exciting and important
meeting. We will be finalizing the details for the
upcoming Craft Fair on Saturday, October 25 from 9 am
to 2 pm. It is SOLD OUT! Consider this is a call for
volunteers to help throughout the day.
CALL FOR BAKERS: Bakers! Bakers! Best way to have
no calories when baking cookies, cakes and pies is to
DONATE THEM to the Craft Fair! Last year the Baked
Goods raised $1000 and our goal is to match that
number. With your help we can do it! See you at the
Craft Fair! God Bless America!
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By Lynn Davis and Karen McLemore
The Lake Ashton Community Garden is
thriving, and this season’s harvest is a true
testament to the hard work of our members.
Sweet potato leaves are ready for picking,
while vibrant turmeric, glossy eggplant,
hearty luffa (yes, the kind that becomes a
natural sponge!), and the uniquely tangy
Thai Roselle are all flourishing in the garden
beds. Visitors will notice a new touch of
organization too—each bed and plant is
now clearly labeled, making it easier than ever to learn
about what’s growing. Looking ahead, our gardeners are
already preparing for Florida’s fall planting season, with
members sharing ideas at the September meeting on
what to grow next. And don’t miss a special highlight:
Josh from Cody Cove will be joining us for a special
presentation tentatively on a Friday in October (date to
be determined). With growth, learning, and community
at its heart, the garden is a place to celebrate every
season.
GARDEN CLUB
By Pam Klawinski
“Gene, The Barefoot Gardener” shared his knowledge
with the Lake Ashton Garden Club last month on getting
our gardens ready for Autumn. We had a wonderful
Q&A session with him. Gene brought some free daffodil
bulbs, plumeria seeds and
seedlings to share with us along
with several plants that were
distributed for a small donation.
The October meeting will be
held Wednesday, October 8 in
the Pavilion at 10 am. This
month’s meeting will feature a
presentation on planting herbs
and edible plants. Please join us
to gather some information and
also to share your tips. Membership not required and
no green thumb necessary.
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LA DEMOCRATIC CLUB
By Howard Mayne
The Lake Ashton Democratic Club will hold their next
monthly meeting Thursday October 2, in the HFC
Community Center at 6:30 pm with social time at 6:00
pm. The speaker will be Jo Shim, President of the
League of Women Voters of Polk County. Guests are
welcome and encouraged.
On Saturday evening, October 25, the
Polk Democratic Executive Committee
will be holding a gala fundraiser at the
HFC from 5 pm to 10 pm. Candidate for
Florida Governor, David Jolly, will be the
guest of honor. Tickets for the event can
be purchased through Carolyn Ritz
(carolyn@pjritzesq.com) or https://secure.ngpvan.com/
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Hold the date! The Pizza Social will be held Tuesday,
October 28 at 5:30 pm at the HFC. Municipal
Elections for Winter Haven are November 4. The last
day to register to vote is October 6. The last day to
request a vote-by-mail ballot is October 23. Email
lakeashtondemocraticclub@gmail.com for more
information.
LA REPUBLICAN CLUB
By Linda Sandel
The Lake Ashton Republican Club will
meet Wednesday, October 22 at the
Clubhouse. Check-in and social time
starts at 3:30 pm and the meeting
begins at 4. The guest speaker is Chad
Davis, candidate for Winter Haven City
Commissioner. The election is Tuesday, November 4th.
The Republican Club is also having a formal
Christmas Party dinner and dance on Friday, December
5 at 5:30 pm at the Clubhouse. Tickets are $35 for
members and $40 for non-members. Please join us for a
delicious meal and entertainment celebrating The
Golden Age! Guests are welcome. Purchase
at Ticketleap by scanning this QR
code. More info will be shared at the
October meeting!
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By Larry Hillock
The 2025 fall season for the LA Camera Club will kick off
on Monday, October 13. Meetings are held in the
Clubhouse Cinema on the second Monday of the month
at 10:30 am. The club is open to Lake Ashton residents
who enjoy photography. At the October meeting we’ll
be discussing topics of interest for monthly meetings,
club photo shoots, educational opportunities and other
activities. Be sure to bring along your ideas for the fall
season. Members are always encouraged to bring along
a few photos to share on a USB drive.
DUPLICATE BRIDGE
By Don Fuller & Liz Leigh
Duplicate bridge is played on Monday at 12:45 pm
in the Clubhouse Card Room. The game 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.
August 18: 1st Pat Foster & Nelda Sedlacek; 2nd Trish
Kellar & Marian Oshinsky; 3rd Dee Mayne & Jeannine
Connors; 4th Colette McKie & Sally Bonloski
August 25: 1st Jim Ford & Pat Foster; 2nd Nelda
Sedlacek & Howard Mayne; 3rd Trish Kellar & Marian
Oshinsky; 4th Jeanine Connors & Dee Mayne
September 1: A Group: 1st Marian Oshinsky & Trish
Kellar; 2nd Don Fuller & Jim Ford; 3rd Sonny Robinson
& Pat Foster B Group: 1st Nelda Sedlacek & Jane
Gibbons; 2nd Liz Leigh & Mafie Walker; 2nd Marion
Nelson & Roger Nelson
September 8: A Group: 1st Jim Ford & Don Fuller;
2nd Sonny Robinson & Pat Foster; 3rd Liz Smith &
Chris Verges B Group: 1st Marion Nelson & Roger
Nelson; 2nd Dana Griffiths & Jane Gibbons
September 15: North-South: 1st Marian Oshinsky &
Trish Kellar; 2nd Jeannine Connors & Dee Mayne;
East-West: 1st Graham Littlehales & Howard Mayne;
2nd Pat Foster & Sonny Robinson
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LA ROCKERS
By MJ Richards
We are so happy to be back
meeting on a regular basis!
Thanks for posting pictures on
Talk of Lake Ashton of the rocks
you have found so everyone can
enjoy them. The Rockers who
painted them know they were
found! Continuing to spread the
kindness, on November 1, the
Fall Festival at the Clubhouse will be sponsoring a
fundraiser for Alzheimer’s and we will be participating.
Come out and peruse the rocks at our table, pick out
one or two that you just have to have, and make a
kind donation for Alzheimer’s at the same time!
We meet twice a month on the first and third
Wednesdays of the month and anyone who is
interested in joining us to try your hand at painting a
rock is invited to attend on the third Wednesday
(October 15). Please contact MJ at
mjmrichards517@gmail.com for information!
Mexican Train Dominoes
Come Join the Fun Thursdays and Sundays 1 to 3 pm
in the Clubhouse Game Room. Arrive by 12:50.
Lessons given as needed. Sense of humor necessary.
Questions? Text Joanne McKinley at 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. We would love to have you stop in and say
hello Wednesdays from 2 to 4 pm at the HFC Card
Room. Questions? Contact Carolyn Neuberger at
nachuma@mail.com or 516-317-0120.
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.
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SCAN WITH YOUR
SMARTPHONE TO SIGN
UP FOR CLASSES &
EVENTS AT THE
CLUBHOUSE!
SHUFFLIN’ SQUARES
Come join us Thursday afternoons for modern
western square dance lessons. This dancing is
CERTAINLY NOT what you remember from school
days. We are starting lessons at 4 pm October 2 in
the Ballroom. Some suggest modern western square
dancing might be the perfect activity for seniors. It’s
proven beneficial for our senior minds and excellent
low impact physical movement for senior muscles.
Shufflin’ Square invites you join them for a series of
ten introductory lessons starting Thursday afternoon
October 2 in the ballroom. Ten 90-minute lessons
leading to a lifetime of square dancing fun and
enjoyment. You’ll actually be dancing in the first
lesson, but the other nine will build a vocabulary
enabling you to really “get into” the activity. A
partner not needed. The cost is $5 per lesson. For
more information call Keith Stevens 863.660.8839 or
email keithuns@yahoo.com.
LORRIE’S LINE DANCING
Thursdays at the HFC
1 pm Beginner Class, 2 pm Improver
DANCE CLASS - FOXTROT
Certified teacher: Connie Wilkinson
Mondays 4:30 to 5:30 pm, HFC Community Room
No partner needed. Please wear supportive shoes.
NO FLIP FLOPS!
YOGA SHARE
Up your Fall activities. Come join us at the Clubhouse
at 8:45 am each Wednesday morning for easy
stretching and strengthening. This is a good time to
make new friends and visit with your old ones. The
class is on a video disc. We hope to see you soon.
Questions: call Annette Comeau at 863-221-2394 or
Sally Winfrey at 316-516-2815.
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TRIVIA IN THE BALLROOM
Sundays in the Clubhouse Ballroom. Maximum of
eight players per table, but no minimum. Bring $1/
person to play. All money is returned to the winning
tables. Trivia starts at 7 pm. Doors open at 6 pm.
CHARM CITY TRIVIA
Tuesday nights in the Restaurant beginning at 6 pm.
You can have a group of up to eight, or just come and
play. Charm City Gift cards will be awarded to the 1st,
2nd, and 3rd place winners. Reserve your table. Come
early, have dinner, a few drinks, socialize, and have
fun! Your guests are welcome!
LA WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Wednesdays beginning October 8 at the HFC
Community Center, 10 am to noon. This year's study
is on the Gospel of Matthew. All women are invited to
come and bring a friend. Workbook for the class is
available on opening day, or after September 15 by
contacting Louise Gilla at lgilla4071@yahoo.com.
GET THE FACTS, STAY
COVERED, LIVE
CONFIDENTLY
This FREE dinner event on November 4 at 5:30 pm is
designed to provide a clear and comprehensive
understanding of Medicare options as well as other
options that complement or supplement every
situation. The event will include an informative
presentation followed by an interactive Q&A session,
ensuring questions aren't left unanswered. Whether
you're new to Medicare or just looking to clarify your
options, this seminar is the perfect opportunity to get
the facts and stay covered. Sign up online today!
THIS IS WHERE NEW MEMORIES ARE MADE
CRUISE & LAND VACATIONS
FLST # 3906 8 • CST # 2034468-5 0 • HST # TAR-705 8 • WAST # 603-399-50 4
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Join in making cards! We
welcome back our Snowbird
friends; you have been
missed. We will be making 2 cards
for $5, all supplies for cars are
provided. You will need your small
tool kit. This class is offered the
first Wednesday of each month 2-4 in the clubhouse
Craft Room. Please respond with questions and
registration: Judy Ridpath, 650-678-1174 or Marianne
Morcone, 860-712-9440.
FUSED GLASS CLASSES
Fused Glass Windchimes: $45
Thursday, October 9 (October 16
optional) from 9 am to noon at the
HFC Craft Room. During the first
session you will create a beautiful and
unique set of wind chimes like those
pictured. After Jill fires your creation
in her kiln, you will return next week to assemble
your chimes and add beads, if you wish. (The 2nd
class is optional if you choose to assemble your
wind chimes on your own)
Fused Glass Jewelry: $40
Wednesday, October 15, from 6 to 9
pm at the HFC Craft Room. Each
student will make 2 of the following
choices: pendant, pin or pair of
earrings. Jill will take your creation
to her home and after fusing the
glass in her kiln, she will apply bails, earring wires,
posts, or pins to finish your jewelry.
Fused Glass Candle Holder: $45
Monday, October 27 from 6 to 9 pm
at the HFC Craft Room. This
beautifully unique candle holder
measures 5” high and 7” wide.
In all of Jill’s fused glass classes, no experience with
glass is required although it is helpful. Sign up at the
HFC Activities Desk. Your cost includes all project
supplies, use of equipment, kiln firing and art glass.
Contact Jill Groves with any questions at
419-902-7966 or manorridgecreations@gmail.com.
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CREATE A CARD
October 21 at 10 am in the HFC Sports Court. A
guest expert will provide instruction, from beginner
to expert, all supplies and equipment, and three
beautiful cards to take home for $12. No experience
needed. Sign up at the HFC. Contact: Karen,
262-497-3272.
FREE PAINT NIGHT
Sign up online now to secure your
spot in SunMed’s FREE painting
class on November 19 at 3 pm in the
Ballroom! Seating is limited to 20 so
don’t hesitate to sign up. SunMed
will provide all the supplies, wine,
and free samples of their amazing products that you
can learn about while you paint. End the painting
night with prize-winning trivia, too. Come ready to
create, learn, and have fun!
DIY DECORATIVE PUMPKIN
WITH MOD PODGE!
Sign up online today to make your own decorative
pumpkin November 18 at 11 am in the Clubhouse
Ballroom using the art of decoupage! Resident Pam
Klawinski will be teaching how
to get creative with designed
napkins and a plain artificial
pumpkin. All instructions and
supplies are included for $12.
You won’t want to miss this!
PAINTING, CRAFTING &
MORE
Mondays at 1 pm in the HFC Craft Room. Art is
more fun when shared with friends. Come and share
or learn something from the group. All artists,
crafters and others who would just want to create
or learn new things are welcome to come and check
us out! Instructions on painting with acrylics will be
offered first week in October. Bring your own
supplies. Please contact Carol O’Brien at
315-416-4023 to sign up for Acrylics instruction or
with any questions.
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WELLNESS
Lake Ashton residents are invited to a special evening
presented by The Pelvic Floor Institute, where Dr.
Lennox Hoyte will share practical insights on women’s
health and wellness for residents and the loved ones
who support them. Dr. Hoyte will highlight how pelvic
health and hormones affect comfort and confidence at
every stage of life, giving Lake Ashton neighbors a
chance to learn, connect and feel supported. Join us
on November 18 from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Clubhouse
Ballroom. All residents and their guests are welcome.
Each attendee will receive a glass of wine and a Q&A
session will follow Dr. Hoyte’s thought-provoking
presentation.
FREE SKIN SCREENINGS
Sign up online to take part in FREE preventative skin
screenings from Suncoast Skin Solutions in the
Clubhouse Ballroom on November 19.
JOIN OUR LA PLANT-BASED
COMMUNITY GROUP!
If you’re a plant-based eater and would like to know
others who do the same, this group is for you. Under
the umbrella of the LA Simply Healthy program, this is
a welcoming community dedicated to exploring the
benefits of a whole-food, plant-based diet
and lifestyle. Together, we share delicious
meals and learn new ways to support health
and wellness through healthy food and
lifestyle choices. Our events include potlucks,
cooking demonstrations, educational
sessions, seminars, film screenings, chili cookoffs,
and casual get-togethers—all centered
around plant-based eating. Whether you’re
curious about plant-based living or already
embracing it, this group offers connection,
support, and inspiration. See our flyer for
more information about upcoming events.
EXCITING NEWS FROM
SIMPLY HEALTHY!
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AdventHealth is
partnering with us to
bring a host of
educational classes
for LA residents. The
first will be on Friday, November 7. This
“Healthy Happenings” class, presented by Dr.
Shiva Seetahal, MD, FASMBS, will focus on
healthy eating (nutrition!). You’ll have the
opportunity to “ask the expert” about your
personal challenges with healthy eating. Sign
up for this class by scanning the QR code on
the adjacent page. There is no charge for the
class. Then, mark your calendar for Friday,
November 7 from 9 - 10 am in the Cinema.
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NOVEMBER 7
2025
Join us for an engaging and informative presentation with Dr. Shiva
Seetahal, a board-certified bariatric surgeon at AdventHealth, as he
shares expert insights on nutrition and healthy eating to help you
feel whole.
This session kicks off our Healthy Happenings series and is brought to
you by AdventHealth and Lake Ashton's Simply Healthy.
iday, oembe , 202 |  to 10 am
Lake Ashton | Cinema
4141 Ashton Club Drive, Lake Wales
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MIND
SOUL
Don’t let the weather outside stop you from staying active!
Enjoy these indoor or aquatic classes and activities every day!
MONDAY
• 9 AM: TOTAL BODY TONING - HFC
• 10 AM: CHAIR BARRE - HFC
• 11 AM: CLASSICAL STRETCH - HFC
• 12 PM: AQUA PUMP - HFC POOL
• 3 PM: FREE VIRTUAL MEDITATION
SESSION VIA ZOOM — EMAIL
YOGAWINTERHAVEN@GMAIL.COM
TUESDAY
• 8:30 AM: WATER AEROBICS -
CLUBHOUSE POOL
• 9 AM: CHAIR YOGA - CLUBHOUSE
BALLROOM, $5
• 9 AM: DYNAMIC CARDIO MOVEMENT
- HFC
• 11 AM: PILATES - HFC
• 4 PM: AQUA MOTION - HFC POOL
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
• 8:30 AM: WATER AEROBICS -
CLUBHOUSE POOL
• 8:45 AM: YOGA SHARE -
CLUBHOUSE BALLROOM
• 9 AM: CORE CONDITIONING &
STRENGTH - HFC
• 10 AM: AQUA LOCOMOTION - HFC POOL
FRIDAY
• 8:30 AM: WATER AEROBICS -
CLUBHOUSE POOL
• 9 AM: INSTRUCTOR'S CHOICE - HFC
• 10 AM: AQUA PUMP - HFC POOL
• 8:30 AM: WATER AEROBICS -
CLUBHOUSE POOL
• 9 AM: DYNAMIC CARDIO MOVEMENT -
HFC
• 10 AM: PILATES - HFC
• 11 AM: CLASSICAL STRETCH - HFC
• 4 PM: AQUA MOTION - HFC POOL
SATURDAY
• 8:30 AM: WATER AEROBICS -
CLUBHOUSE POOL
• 10:30 AM: FIT BODY BY CLINTON -
HFC - $5
SUNDAY
• 10 AM: WELL-BEING IS NOW (W.I.N.) WITH REA - HFC - $5
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LAMGA
By David Kubissa
The homestretch of the LAMGA year begins this
month with two special events as the league heads
into a busy last quarter of 2025.
Here is how the agenda is shaping up month by
month:
October: The LAMGA Red Hoagland Cup event will
be Oct. 15 and 16 – a Wednesday and Thursday –
with lunch on the second day. Cost is $20 per player
to defray costs, including prizes. On Oct. 28 and 29,
the joint LAMGA / LALGA event, known as Shirts
and Skirts, will take place. The cost of $25 per
player covers lunch on the second day and prize
payouts.
November: Annual board elections take place with
three of the six board seats at stake. Nomination
forms will go out in early November.
December: The annual LAMGA meeting and lunch
will be December 3 after that day’s weekly LAMGA
game. All LAMGA members in good standing are
invited. A luncheon signup sheet for members not
playing that day will be posted on the LAMGA
bulletin board.
Looking ahead to 2026, the board approved
retaining annual LAMGA dues at $35. The board
also settled on the dates for the 2026 MemberGuest
Tournament as March 5, 6 and 7. LAMGA
members should be on the lookout for emailed
applications for both annual membership and the
Member-Guest Tournament.
If you are new to Lake Ashton and want to learn
more about the men’s league, go to the LAMGA
web page on lakeashtonliving.com. The LAMGA site
is listed under “Community.”
Sponsor salute: Thanks to the following businesses
and groups for supporting LAMGA: Brock Window
Cleaning; Enriquez’s Lawn &amp; Landscaping
Service; Country Boy Pest Control; Massey Services;
New Look Lawn Service; Parker & Co. Lawn and
Landscaping; Snowbird Heating & Cooling;
Unlimited Property Solutions.
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In addition, the Eagles Nest team is working on
refreshing both our menu and drink selections.
Residents can look forward to creative new
offerings, weekly Nest Platters, and rotating hot
sandwich specials designed to keep things fresh
and flavorful.
By Kevin Baker, General Manager
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the recent
Town Hall meetings at the Eagles Nest. Over 120
residents attended the two sessions, and we truly
appreciate the thoughtful dialogue and valuable
feedback you provided. Your voices matter, and
we’re excited to share some of the updates inspired
by your input.
One of the most common requests was to host
more evening events, and we’re thrilled to
announce that a new activity calendar will be
released this October. These programs will bring
more opportunities for neighbors to gather,
connect, and enjoy the vibrant community spirit that
makes Lake Ashton so special.
A special thank-you goes out to everyone
supporting the NFL Sunday Ticket experience at the
Nest. It’s been wonderful to see so many fans come
together each week to cheer on their teams in a fun
and welcoming environment.
As we approach the busier season, we kindly
remind residents to make reservations in advance
whenever possible. This helps our staff prepare and
ensures that your visit is as enjoyable as it can be.
Most importantly, we want the Eagles Nest to
reflect the tastes and preferences of our Lake
Ashton community. Please continue sharing your
ideas and suggestions with us—we’re always eager
to hear how we can better serve you. We look
forward to seeing you soon at the Eagles Nest for
great food, good company, and memorable
experiences.
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Registration applications for the 2025 – 2026 Season,
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are a current member and did not receive an
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Applications are also available at the Pro Shop desk
and in the Niners folder beside the Niners Bulletin
Board outside the Ladies Rest Room. All ladies are
welcome to join, including new golfers.
Opening Day of the Niner’s 2025 – 2026 Season will
be celebrated October 7 at the Eagles Nest after a
fun round of golf. A high spirited Football Tailgate
will be the theme of the luncheon celebration.
Members are welcome to show their team spirit by
wearing the athletic gear of your favorite Little
League, High School, College or Professional Player/
Team. Fun games, prizes and giveaways for
everyone!
October games will be:
October 7: Par 3 Scramble – This will be a regular 4person
scramble, teeing off from
the orange flags. (team game)
October 14: Individual Low Putts – Lowest number
of putts in flight wins. (individual
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October 21: Shamble 2 Best Nets – Every player hits
a tee shot, best ball is selected,
everyone plays their own ball from there. 2 best nets
are the team score. (team game)
October 28: Throw Out 2 – Throw out the two worst
holes at the end of the round. Low
Gross/Low Net scores win. (individual game)
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LALGA
By Beverly Hines
With October comes fall, and with fall comes the
return of many Lake Ashton residents. Safe travels
and welcome back. October represents the joy of
pumpkin patches and fall decorations, and the
overall sense of some of the best time of year for
outdoor activities in Florida. October is also the last
month of the LALGA’s fiscal year. LALGA is an 18hole
ladies golf league. Annual dues of $35 are due
on or before November 1. The registration form
will be sent via email to members or it is available on
the LALGA website at https://lakeashtonliving.com/
community/golf/lalga. Dues are payable by check only
to LALGA and may be turned in with a completed
registration form to the Pro Shop or mailed to Kathy
Reed, LALGA treasurer. To compete in LALGA events,
you must be a member of LALGA and you must have
an established handicap. New members who have paid
their dues but do not have an established handicap,
may play in LALGA events but will not be eligible for
prize money until her handicap is established. Ladies
who are Lake Ashton Golf Club Members but do not
belong to LALGA may play a two-round maximum trial
period without joining. The LALGA day of play is
Tuesday with a
9am shotgun start. The league would welcome any new
members. New members are assigned a league
member as their mentor to help them feel welcome
and familiarize them with league procedures. Ladies,
come join the fun and play some golf!
October Games: October 7: East, Individual Play,
Flighted; Oct 14, West, Team Play – 4-Person Scramble
with lunch to follow play; Oct 21, Pick Your Partner
Team Play;
October 28 & 29: LAMGA – LALGA Shirts and Skirts
Tournament. Day 1: 2 net Shamble; Day 2: Scramble
with lunch to follow. Pairings will be picked by Pro Shop.
$25 includes prizes and lunch (chili dogs with all the
fixings). Watch for the sign-up sheet in the Pro Shop.
Don’t miss the LALGA Opening Day, November 11
which includes golf, lunch, and annual meeting.
Information will be sent to members in October and
the sign-up will be on the LALGA bulletin board or
online at https://lakeashtonliving.com/community/
golf/lalga-golf-registration.
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Clubouse West Parking ot
Bring your lawn chairs, enjoy games and beer bucket specials from Charm City and
tunes by resident DJ George Pollock. Bring your cash - a donation bucket will be at
each activity collecting money for Team Sam and the Alzheimer's Association.
Clubouse West Parking ot
Dunk Tank … Bring Your Cash! $1 for 1 throw,
$6 for 5 throws, or $20 to push the dunk button!
Dunkees: Caroline Lane, Steve Realmuto, Carolyn Bishop,
John Donahue, Seth Zacharia, and Kathy Williams
Pumpkin carving contest
Sign up online to compete - only 15 spots available! Pumpkin
supplied; bring your own tools. Carving time is 12 to 2 pm on
October 31 in the Clubhouse Card Room. Each pumpkin will
have a donation bucket and the pumpkin with the most money in
its bucket will win a prize!
Golf cart show
Sign up online to show off your golf cart, or vote for your favorite. The golf
cart with the most votes will win a prize!
FREE HOT DOGS & POPCORN to the first 200 attendees!
Yard & Classic Games - Balloon Pop Wall - Golf Obstacle Course -
LA Rockers Rocks for a Cause
Thank you to our Sponsors:
AdventHealth (Premier Sponsor), Sunmed, Water’s Edge, Performance Golf Carts,
Encompass Health, UnitedHealthcare, Roof Maxx, Matt Simpson - Edward Jones
This year’s event will help
raise money for
Alzheimer’s Awareness in
partnership with Team
Sam, LA resident Judy
Puntueri’s team.
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