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June 2021
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Lake Wales, FL 33859
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Needs: Buying, Selling, & Rentals
MAKE NO MISTAKE, WE ARE THE BEST AT WHAT WE DO!
â€¢ Lake Ashton Realty was involved in over 60
home closings in 2020, representing 66% of all
closings.
â€¢ Our next closest competitor was involved in 21
home closings â€“ we tripled our closest
competitor in transactions!
â€¢ For ONLY 3% listing commission and 3% selling
commission, work with the EXCLUSIVE on-site
professionally staffed office to serve your needs
7 days a week.
â€¢ The team is lead by Terri Mattocks, Broker, one
of the initial residents who has called Lake
Ashton home for over 18 years.
Back Row (L to R): Sarah Lord, Anita Piasecki, Cindy Thornton
Front Row: Lori Raath, Terri Mattocks
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JUNE 2021
Christine Wells
Editor
cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com
863.324.5457
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Advertising Sales,
Layout & Design
valerie@lakeashtoncdd.com
863.324.6032
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THE LAKE ASHTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT DOES NOT ENDORSE OR SUPPORT ANY
PARTICULAR POLITICAL CANDIDATE, PARTY,
MEASURE OR ISSUE, OR ANY PRODUCT OR
SERVICE.
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COVER PHOTO BY CAROLYN BISHOP
TAKEN AT THE LA TRAVELERS RALLY (SEE PAGE 36)
Lake Ashton employees are at your service.
We want your experiences in the Clubhouse, Golf Course and HFC to
be as pleasant and memorable as possible! Do not hesitate to contact
any of the below with comments, questions or concerns.
Lake Ashton Clubhouse
4141 Ashton Club Drive
Lake Wales, FL 33859
Phone: 863.324.5457
Fax: 863.324.5829
Lake Ashton Health & Fitness
Center (HFC)
LACDD Community Director:
Christine Wells
cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com
Clubhouse Activities Desk:
Caroline Lane
863.324.6032
clane@lakeashtoncdd.com
Clubhouse Office Manager:
Sheila Moreland
863.324.5457
smoreland@lakeashtoncdd.com
Clubhouse Operations Manager:
Matt Fisher
863.956.6207
mfisher@lakeashtoncdd.com
HOA Office (LW)
Ashton Tap & Grill
Annie Toth, GM
Golf Club - Ron Lavoie,
General Manager
Matt Auen, Assistant Pro
Eagleâ€™s Nest
Vicki Moore, Manager
RV & Storage Center
863.325.0065 manager@lakeashtonhoa.org
863.324.5810 ma2077@metzcorp.com
863.326.1032
863.326.1032
6052 Pebble Beach Boulevard
Winter Haven, FL 33884
Phone: 863.595.1562
Fax: 863.595.1567
LAIICDD Community Director:
Mary Bosman
mbosman@lakeashton2cdd.com
HFC Activities Office Manager:
Krystle Funk
863.595.1562
kfunk@lakeashton2cdd.com
Gate Houses & Security Officers:
Thompson Nursery Rd. (LW):
863.324.7290
County Road 653 (WH):
863.318.0237
rlavoie@lakeashtongc.com
mauen@lakeashtongc.com
863.326.1085 vmoore@lakeashtongc.com
863.326.1304 dholmes@lakeashtonstorage.com
Police Non-Emergency Numbers:
Lake Wales: 863.678.4223
Winter Haven: 863.291.5858
Polk County Sheriff: 863.298.6200
In case of emergency, dial 911
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Bring a dollar, as coffee and donuts will return on June 7 and 14!
Monday Coffee begins at 9 am.
JUNE 7
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Featured Presentation: Hurricane Preparedness with CERT
and Polk County Emergency Services
Featured Vendor - Christine Graves Insurance
JUNE 14
Group Spotlight - CERT
(Community Emergency Response Team)
Featured Vendors: Tessier Law Firm and
Matthew Simpson with Edward Jones
Bite Me Monday - donations of pet items for
the Polk County Humane Society can be
dropped off at the Clubhouse
JUNE 21 - NO MONDAY COFFEE
Peanut Butter Monday - donations of
non-perishable food items for a local food pantry
can be dropped off at the Clubhouse
The Bloodmobile will be at the Clubhouse at 8:30 am.
Each time you donate blood, you receive a free gift
and you walk away knowing you have given a
potentially life-saving gift to someone else!
JUNE 28
Blast from the Past with David Harrison
Featured Speaker - First Tee of Lakeland
Featured Vendor: Matthew Grubb with Morgan Stanley
ASHTON TAP & GRILL IS DOING A PANCAKE
BREAKFAST FOR MONDAY COFFEE ATTENDEES ON
JUNE 28 AT 9 AM IN THE BALLROOM FOR $6.
PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE CLUBHOUSE ACTIVITIES
DESK. CASH OR CHECK ONLY.
MENU: 2 PANCAKES,
SCRAMBLED EGGS, SAUSAGE
OR BACON, & COFFEE
The monthly Artisan Market will be on June 16 from 10 am to
2 pm in the Clubhouse West parking lot. Please call the
Clubhouse Activities Desk for more information.
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NEWS 6
LA LOOKS 16
SAFETY 18
MOVIES 20
EVENTS 22
GOLF 28
CLUBS 32
MIND & BODY 38
BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
MEETINGS
LAKE ASHTON II (WH) CDD
Friday, June 18 at 9 am
HFC
LAKE ASHTON (LW) CDD
Monday, June 21
9:30 am
Clubhouse Ballroom
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BY CHRIS TINE WELLS, LACDD COMM U N I TY D I R E C T O R
June 20 marks the first day of summer and temperatures will soon be increasing along with the amount
of rain. Don't let the sun and rain intimidate you â€” there are plenty of fun things to do inside. Try
playing corn hole in the Ballroom, enjoy an indoor cookout on Fourth of July (see page 24 for more
info), watch a movie in the Cinema, go bowling, or running in the Fitness Center while overlooking
beautiful Lake Ashton. Outdoor activities are even more shady now. Umbrellas were recently added to
the Bocce Ball Courts and there are even more umbrellas at the pool now. Remember to wear
sunscreen and stay hydrated when enjoying outdoor activities.
The Board of Supervisors met on May 17 to review the budget and attend to other board matters.
There will be a budget hearing August 16 in the Clubhouse Ballroom. Lake Wales residents will be
receiving a mailed notice to inform them of the proposed increase for fiscal year 2022. The assessment
will be voted on at the budget hearing and will not surpass a total of $1,969 (a $94 increase). The
proposed budget is posted on lakeashtoncdd.com under Budgets, then fiscal year 2022. The board also
voted to remove all COVID-19 restrictions at the Clubhouse. Hand sanitizer and sanitizing spray are still
available in each room and throughout the Clubhouse. Residents are asked to continue spraying down
all surfaces after use. Staff will continue to facilitate deep cleaning and sanitizing after all outside
events. A wrap up report of other board actions was sent out on May 24. Any residents that need a
copy can email cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com. Staff and Supervisors would like to thank all residents for
their resilience throughout the past 15 months. We truly were all in this together and are happy to see
smiling faces in the Clubhouse again.
LACDD BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS CONTA C T
INFO
Robert (Bob) Plummer, Chairman - Security,
Operations and Staff
260.820.0389, rplummer@lakeashtoncdd.com
Michael Costello, Vice Chairman
Clubhouse Facilities including Outdoor Amenities
(Dog Park, Pool, Sports Courts)
863.875.9228 or 732.718.7431,
mcostello@lakeashtoncdd.com
Lloyd Howison, Assistant Secretary - Golf Cart
Paths, Bridges and all Ponds
704.302.6555, lhowison@lakeashtoncdd.com
Harry Krumrie, Assistant Secretary - Restaurant
407.766.9237, hkrumrie@lakeashtoncdd.com
Steve Realmuto, Assistant Secretary - Budget,
Finance, Reserve Study
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863.949.0304, steve.lacdd@gmail.com
Office Hours: By Appointment
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BY MAR Y BOSMAN, LAIICDD COMMUNIT Y DIREC T OR
Much has changed since last month! COVID restrictions are all but gone except for the options
individuals might want to continue their own. All HFC rooms are back to normal capacity limits, there are
no face masks required, nor are there sign in sheets or any type of checks at the Activities Desk. Full
hours have returned, and we are open every day of the week again. The HFC opening hours have
changed to 5:30 AM to facilitate the early swimmers with Board approval as well.
We will be having monthly dances here regularly again along with other parties, as the residents enjoy
the freedom to bring in their own beverages and snacks. Be looking for a couple of additions to our pool
area soon also â€¦ James will be busy building them! Staff is focusing on introducing different gaming
activities in the next month for rainy days or just a change of pace, such as Wii Games, Trivia, and a
couple of outdoor games. Our Group Grief Support and other groups are starting back up as well.
Staff at the HFC would like to thank the Board, for helping in many aspects of the COVID months andâ€¦
we made it! Residents have been understanding throughout this time as well, and weâ€™re looking forward
to planning and carrying out many new events and activities to meet the needs of our growing
community. There are only about 22 new homes left to sell at Lake Ashton!
LAIICDD BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS CONTAC T INFO
Jim Mecsics, Chairman - Public Safety, Security,
Amenities and District Support
Office Hours: Tuesdays 9:30 am to 12 pm,
863.875.4554, mecsicsj@msn.com
Bob Zelazny, Vice Chairman - Golf Course, Pro Shop,
Eagleâ€™s Nest, Facilities and Field Operation
Office Hours: Mondays from 1 to 3 pm, 863.325.8098,
bzelazny@lakeashton2cdd.com
Duff Hill, Assistant Secretary - Public Works &
Budget, Pet Play Parks
Office Hours: Mondays at 10:30 to noon, 863.875.4216,
duffhill5429@gmail.com
Angela Littlewood, Assistant Secretary
Office Hours: Thursdays at 9 to 10:30 am,
352.250.9707, alittlewoodlakeashton2cdd@gmail.com
Colette McKie, Assistant Secretary - Grounds and
Landscaping, Planning, and Transportation System
Office Hours: Thursdays from 1 pm to 3 pm,
443.994.2939, cmckie@lakeashton2cdd.com
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HOURS OF OPERATION
CLUBHOUSE:
6 am â€“ 10 pm, 7 days a week
CLUBHOUSE OFFICES &
ACTIVITIES DESK:
9 am â€“ 5 pm, Monday through Friday
Photo ID Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays,
11 am to 4 pm or other times by appointment
ASHTON TAP & GRILL:
11 am to 8 pm Daily
HFC OFFICES & ACTIVITIES DESK:
8 am â€“ 4 pm
Monday through Friday
HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER:
5:30 am â€“ 10 pm
7 days a week
RESIDENT FEEDBACK
Your experiences in the Community are
meant to be as pleasant and memorable
as possible. Please take a minute to let
staff know how they are doing. A Resident
Feedback form as well as movie
suggestion forms are available at the
Clubhouse Activities Desk.
JUNEâ€™S EVENTS
Join us for an All Day Happy Hour on
Fatherâ€™s Day, Sunday, June 20th, featuring a
special BBQ-Themed Menu
Weekly Entertainment Includes:
June 6th - Carlos and Company
June 13th - Mickenzie
June 20th - Rick Arnold
June 27th - Randy Sullins
Join us every Sunday for brunch
from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
DAILY DELIVERY SERVICES FROM 4:00 - 8:00 P.M.
DELIVERY SPONSORED IN PART BY ARTâ€™S GOLF CARS
www.ashtonapandgrill.com
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LO S T A N D F O U N D
If you have lost anything at the Clubhouse
or surrounding area, please stop by the
Club Office Monday through Friday
between 9 am and 5 pm to see if it has
been turned in. Items in the Lost and
Found will periodically be displayed at
Monday Coffee, and may be donated to
the Lake Wales Care Center if they have
not been claimed after a certain period of
time. Call Sheila at 863.324.5457 or stop
by the Club Office during the hours listed
above if you have any questions.
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This month features two questions!
When was Lake Ashton CDD established?
When was Lake Ashton II CDD established?
The answers can be found on page 38.
SEASONAL RESIDENTS AND
SUMMER TRAVELERS
If you will be away for the summer, please stop by
the Clubhouse Activities Desk to put your LA
Times delivery on hold, or pay for a subscription
($3/month domestic; $4/month international). The
newsletter and calendars are also sent out via
email blast. A Summer Checklist is also available
at the information wall in the Ballroom and on
lakeashtoncdd.com.
USPS FORMS
No need to chase down the mail carrier anymore;
USPS forms for address changes, stop/start mail
service, and stamp ordering are now available at
the Clubhouse. They can be found by the
information wall in the Ballroom.
POOL & SPA REMINDERS
please be tolerant of extra activity at the pool and
other amenities during the summer months.
Those hosting family should remind them to be
considerate of residents in this 55 and older
community. Before entering the area, children
should be reminded to walk on the pool deck as
running is always prohibited. It is helpful (but not
required) if residents accompany guests.
JOINT AMENIT Y F A CILITIES
POLIC Y HIGHLIGHT
Each month an excerpt from the Joint Amenity
Facilities Policy will be featured in the LA Times.
This month outlines the policy regarding guests at
Lake Ashton's amenity facilities. Guests can be
registered at either Activities Desk during normal
operating hours. The full Joint Amenity Facilities
Policy can be found online at lakeashtoncdd.com
or lakeashton2cdd.com under "Additional District
Documents". Questions regarding these policies
can be directed to Christine Wells, LA (LW) CDD
Community Director (cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com)
or Mary Bosman, LAII (WH) CDD Community
Director (mbosman@lakeashton2cdd.com).
"All Guests, regardless of age, must register with
the office of the Amenity Manager prior to using
the Amenity Facilities. The Patron inviting the
Guest must be present upon registration, unless
other arrangements have been made with the
Amenity Managerâ€™s office.
Please do not eat or drink while in the pools or
spa, including sitting on the side of pool or spa.
Florida health codes do not allow for any
beverages (even bottled water) to be in the wet
pool deck which is the four (4) foot perimeter
around the entire pool and spa. Please enjoy
food and beverages at the tables and/or chairs.
Please shower before entering Lake Ashton pools
or spas. Only those aged 13 years and older
should enjoy the spas. Please put down pool
umbrellas when leaving the pool area to avoid
potential damage caused by wind. Residents,
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All Guests under eighteen (18) years of age must
be accompanied at all times while using the
Amenity Facilities by a parent or adult Patron over
eighteen (18) years of age. Guests over the age of
eighteen (18) must register and may use the
Amenity Facilities unaccompanied by Patron, and
must also sign a waiver of liability.
Patrons who have registered a Guest are
responsible for any and all actions taken by said
Guest. Violation by a Guest of any of these
Policies as set forth by the Districts could result in
loss of that Patronâ€™s privileges and membership as
set forth in Section VI â€“ Suspension and
Termination of Privileges."
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SENIORS OF POLK COUNT Y
By Doris Reisinger
Generous, kind, and caring are all adjectives that
describe Lake Ashton residents. One large donation
was given from the Shufflin' Squares in honor of a
deceased member, Carol Lee Schwartz. Thank you
Lake Ashton Republican Club for allowing me to
speak which resulted in several donations. This yearâ€™s
total was $9,420, which included 115 gift cards! Four
large boxes of toiletries were also collected. In
addition this year due to all your generosity a small
scholarship will be awarded to one student from
each high school. Well done, neighbors!
BOOKMOBILE RETURNS!
The Bookmobile is finally returning to Lake Ashton
on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month
from 9 am to 4:30 pm! Residents will be able to
return library books and check out new ones from
the Bookmobile. The drop off bin in the Ballroom is
no longer available.
TROPHY WALL
By Vicki Creek
The current trophy cabinet located outside of the
bowling alley at the Clubhouse will be replaced with
a brand new and updated Lake Ashton Trophy Wall.
Does your organization have a trophy, plaque,
medal, or photo they would like to have on display?
If so please email Vicki Creek at vlcreek@gmail.com
for more information on how to have your items
displayed.
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INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDES
AND A NEW FREEDOM WEEK
TA X H O L I DAY
Florida Legislation created a permanent sales tax
exemption for items that assist in independent
living. When purchased for noncommercial, home or
personal use, the exemption applies to bed transfer
handles selling for $60 or less, bed rails selling for
$110 or less, grab bars selling for $100 or less, and
shower seats selling for $100 or less. Florida also
established the 2021 Freedom Week sales tax
holiday. During the week of July 1 â€“ July 7, 2021,
purchases of admissions to music events, sporting
events, cultural events, specified performances,
movies, museums, state park annual passes, and
fitness facilities for events held from July 1 â€“
December 31, 2021, will be tax free. Additionally,
purchases of season tickets are also exempted. The
Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday also applies to
sales of boating and water activity supplies, camping
supplies, fishing supplies, general outdoor supplies,
and sports equipment.
Boating & Water Supplies: The tax holiday applies
to the first $75 of
the sales price of
life jackets and
coolers; the first
$50 of the sales
price of safety
flares; the first
$150 of the sales
price of water skis,
wakeboards, kneeboards, and recreational inflatable
water tubes or floats capable of being towed; the
first $300 of the sales price of paddleboards and
surfboards; the first $500 of the sales price of
canoes and kayaks; the first $75 of the sales price of
paddles and oars; and the first $25 of the sales price
of snorkels, goggles, and swimming masks.
Camping Supplies: The tax holiday applies to the
first $200 of the sales price of tents; the first $50 of
the sales price of sleeping bags, portable
hammocks, camping stoves, and collapsible camping
chairs; and the first $30 of the sales price of camping
lanterns and flashlights.
Fishing Supplies: The tax holiday applies to the first
$75 of the sales price of rods and reels, if sold
individually, or the first $150 of the sales price if sold
as a set; the first $30 of the sales price of tackle
boxes or bags; and the first $5 of the sale price of
bait or fishing tackle, if sold individually, or the first
$10 of the sales price if multiple items are sold
together.
General Outdoor Supplies: The tax holiday applies
to the first $15 of the sales price of sunscreen or
insect repellant; the first $100 of the sales price of
sunglasses; the first $200 of the sales price of
binoculars; the first $30 of the sales price of water
bottles; the first $50 of the sales price of hydration
packs; the first $250 of the sales price of outdoor
gas or charcoal grills; the first $50 of the sales price
of bicycle helmets; and the first $250 of the sales
price of bicycles.
Sports Equipment: The tax holiday applies any item
used in individual or team sports, not including clothing
or footwear, selling for $40 or less.
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NOTICE
OF
SPECIAL
MEETING
A Special Meeting of the Lake Ashton
Homeowners Association, Inc. will be held on
Sunday, June 27, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in the
Clubhouse Ballroom of the Lake Ashton Golf Club
located at 4141 Ashton Club Drive, Lake Wales,
Florida. All lot owners who qualify will vote on
proposed Ballot Items for inclusion in an
Amendment to the Master Declaration of
Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs).
WELCOME
Dr Steven Reddick has been serving Lake Wales
and surrounding areas for 35+ years. Our office
offers services that included implants, crowns/
bridges, veneers, dentures/partials, root canal
therapy, extractions, periodontal treatment,
fillings and whitening.
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Gentle and kind. We have been
patients for many years and
highly recommend Dr Reddick.
Ted and Louise Price
Residents of Lake Aston
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Wednesday: 7-5 Thursday: 7-4
OFFICE: (863)676-6507
FAX: (863)678-0424
Dr. Steven Reddick
440 South Buckmoore Rd
Lake Wales, Fl 33853
reddickdentistry@aol.com
www.reddickdentistry.com
Cash, Check, and all major credit cards accepted.
LAKE ASHTON (LAKE
WA L E S ) H OA CO R N E R
By Nancy Baker
At the meeting on May 5, the Lake Ashton (LW)
Homeowners Association (HOA) Board voted to
send the proposed Revisions to the Covenants,
conditions and restrictions, as well as eight ballot
items to all Lake Wales residents. They are also
posted on ashtonliving.net under HOA Lake Wales
Resource Center. A copy of the revised CC&Rs, as
well as the notice of the special meeting on June
27 and the actual ballot items 1 through 8 will be
mailed to every Lake Wales resident, to cast their
vote. Ballots will include the ballot sleeve and a
return envelope. Please be sure to read the
requirement for a mail in ballot.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding
this, please call 863.325.0065. Leave a message
and a director will return your call, or feel free to
contact any director to address your questions or
concerns.
SPECIAL
NEW PATIENT
For Patients Without Insurance
$
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Includes: Panoramic X-Ray (D0330)
Bitewing X-Rays (D0274)
Examination by Dr. Reddick (D0150)
Regular Cleaning by Hygienist (D1110)
Cleaning not guaranteed the same day. Additional charges may apply if gum disease and/or tarter build up are present.
Patients with Dental Insurance: Our office will file services to your primary insurance provider and will accept the insurance payment
only. You will not be billed for the difference for the services mentioned above, for this special promotion only. Dental Insurance
accepted: Our office accepts and works with most major dental insurance companies. We will file your primary insurance claim, and
answer any questions you have about your plan.
We offer Implant consultatons at no charge.
The patient and any other person responsible for payment has the right to refuse to pay, cancel payment or be reimbursed for payment.
Fees may vary due to complexity of case. This special does not apply to those patients with current dental plans. Fees are minimal.
Prices are subject to change.
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STO R M S E A S O N B E G I N S
Hurricane season begins June 1 and runs until November 30. To assist residents in getting prepared for
hurricane season, staff has compiled some guidelines and other important information that will be helpful
as you prepare for the 2021 Hurricane Season. It can be found on lakeashtoncdd.com and will be sent
out via electronic messaging. Florida legislation created a 10-day â€œdisaster preparednessâ€ sales tax
holiday from May 28 to June 6, 2021, for disaster preparedness supplies. Some examples of tax-free
items include: flashlights and
lanterns costing $40 or less;
radios costing $50 or less;
tarps costing $100 or less,
coolers costing $60 or less,
batteries costing $50 or less;
and, generators costing $1,000
or less. CERT and Polk County
Emergency Services will give a
Hu r r i c ane P repa redne s s
presentation at Monday Coffee
on June 7â€¦ donâ€™t miss it!
DONâ€™T FORGET :
â€¢ Hurricane and storm shutters
must be approved by the Lake
Ashton ARC. Please complete
an ARC form online at
ashtonliving.net or call
863.325.0065 with questions.
â€¢ Visit the official site for
Florida emergency preparation
at floridadisaster.org.
â€¢ Go to alertpolk.com to
register your contact
information for the Alert Polk
telephone and email
notification system. Polk
County officials use this system
to inform county residents of
situations that may affect their
health, safety, and welfare,
including severe weather
alerts.
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By Fay Wood, NW Chief
Let's all work together to continue eliminating
neighborhood crime. Please watch out for any of
these activities in your neighborhood:
â€¢ Someone running from a car or home.
â€¢ Someone screaming. If you can't explain the
screams, call law enforcement and report them.
â€¢ Someon e go i ng doo r - t o - doo r i n t h e
neighborhood or looking into windows and
parked cars.
â€¢ Someone asking about past residents.
â€¢ Someone who appears to have no purpose
wandering through the neighborhood.
â€¢ Unusual or suspicious noises that you cannot
explain, such as breaking glass or pounding.
â€¢ Vehicles moving slowly without lights or without
an apparent destination.
â€¢ Business transactions conducted from a vehicle.
This could involve the sale of drugs or stolen
goods.
â€¢ Offers of merchandise available for ridiculously
low prices. The merchandise might be stolen.
â€¢ Someone walking or running while carrying
property at an unusual time or place.
â€¢ Someone removing property from unoccupied
residences.
â€¢ A stranger entering a neighbor's home which
appears to be unoccupied.
All vehicles, including
golf carts, must obey
all stop signs and the
20 mph speed limit
throughout Lake
Ashton. Drivers,
watch for pedestrians
at all times. Obeying
posted speed limit
and traffic signs can
help avert a potential
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11 AM, 3 PM, 7 PM
TUESDAY SHOWINGS ARE
CLOSED CAPTIONED.
CAPACITY: 55
JUNE 1 â€” 3
OUR FRIEND
2021 | R | 2h 4min
Language. Witness the inspiring and
extraordinary true story of the Teague
familyâ€”journalist Matt (Casey Affleck),
wife Nicole (Dakota Johnson), and their two young
daughtersâ€”and how their lives are upended by
Nicole's heartbreaking diagnosis of terminal cancer.
As Matt's responsibilities as a caretaker and parent
become increasingly overwhelming, the couple's
best friend Dane Faucheux (Jason Segal) offers to
come and help out. As Dane puts his life on hold to
stay with his friends, the impact of this life-altering
decision proves greater and more profound than
anyone could have imagined.
JUNE 8 â€” 10
THE MARKSMAN
2021 | PG-13 | 1h 48min
Violence, some bloody images, brief
strong language. Ex-Marine and
hardened Arizona rancher Jim Hanson
(Liam Neeson) simply wants to be left
alone as he tries to make a living on an isolated
stretch of borderland. But everything changes when
he witnesses 11-year-old migrant Miguel and his
mother fleeing from a band of assassins sent by a
ruthless drug cartel. After being caught in a
shootout, Miguel's mother begs Jim to take her son
to the safety of their family in Chicago. Defying law
enforcement, Jim and Miguel hit the road and
slowly begin to forge an unlikely friendship while
the cartel's relentless assassins blaze a bloody trail,
hot on their heels.
20
20
JUNE 15 â€” 17
THE FATHER
2021 | PG-13 | 1h 37min
Thematic material, some strong
language. Anthony (Academy Award
Winner, Anthony Hopkins) is 80,
mischievous, living defiantly alone and rejecting the
carers that his daughter, Anne (Olivia Colman),
encouragingly introduces. Yet help is also becoming
a necessity for Anne; she can't make daily visits
anymore and Anthony's grip on reality is unraveling.
As we experience the ebb and flow of his memory,
how much of his own identity and past can Anthony
cling to? How does Anne cope as she grieves the
loss of her father, while he still lives and breathes
before her? THE FATHER warmly embraces real life,
through loving reflection upon the vibrant human
condition; heart-breaking and uncompromisingly
poignant -- a movie that nestles in the truth of our
own lives.
JUNE 22 â€” 24
FATHERHOOD
2021 | PG-13 | 1h 49min
Some strong language, suggestive
material. In this fact-based dramedy, a
new father (Kevin Hart) becomes a
widower when his wife unexpectedly dies a day
after giving birth to their baby daughter. Although
he's shattered by grief, he must quickly learn how to
be a parent on his own.
JUNE 29 â€” JULY 1
LAND
2021 | PG-13 | 1h 29min
Thematic content, partial nudity, brief
strong language. Edee (Robin Wright),
in the aftermath of an unfathomable
event, finds herself unable to stay connected to the
world she once knew, and in the face of that
uncertainty, retreats to the magnificent, but
unforgiving, wilds of the Rockies. After a local hunter
brings her back from the brink of death, she must
find a way to live again.
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·CLASSIC & SPECIAL INTEREST MOVIES ARE
SHOWN IN THE CLUBHOUSE CINEMA ON
FRIDAYS AT 11 AM (CLOSED CAPTIONED) &
3 PM (PLEASE NOTE NEW SHOWTIMES)
MAY 7
JUNE 4
FIELD OF DREAMS
1989 | PG | 1h 47min
When Iowa farmer Ray (Kevin Costner)
hears a mysterious voice one night in
his cornfield saying "If you build it, he
will come," he feels the need to act. Despite taunts
of lunacy, Ray builds a baseball diamond on his land,
supported by his wife, Annie (Amy Madigan).
Afterward, the ghosts of great players start
emerging from the crops to play ball, led by
"Shoeless" Joe Jackson. But, as Ray learns, this field
of dreams is about much more than bringing former
baseball greats out to play.
JUNE 11 - NO MOVIE`
JUNE 18
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
1962 | NR | 2h 9min
Scout Finch (Mary Badham), 6,and her
older brother, Jem (Phillip Alford), live
in sleepy Maycomb, Ala., spending
much of their time with their friend Dill (John Megna)
and spying on their reclusive and mysterious
neighbor, Boo Radley (Robert Duvall). When Atticus
(Gregory Peck), their widowed father and a
respected lawyer, defends a black man named Tom
Robinson (Brock Peters) against fabricated rape
charges, the trial and tangent events expose the
children to evils of racism and stereotyping.
JUNE 25
FATHER OF THE BRIDE
1991 | PG | 1h 45min
George Banks (Steve Martin) and his
wife, Nina (Diane Keaton), are the
proud parents of Annie (Kimberly
21
Williams), but when she returns from studying
abroad and announces that she's engaged, their
whole world turns upside down, especially that of
overprotective George. From meeting the in-laws to
wedding plans with an over-the-top consultant
(Martin Short) and his flamboyant assistant (B.D.
Wong), it seems as if the troubles never end in this
update of the classic Spencer Tracy comedy.
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
OPEN
Now
If you would like to be listed here, contact valerie@lakeashtoncdd.com.
ALL STAR GRILL
2019 SR 60 E., Lake Wales, FL 33898
(833) 679-9689, allstargrillfl.com
Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11 am - 10 pm
Friday & Saturday 11 am - 12 pm
Happy Hour 2 - 7 pm
Two time champions for best wings! Dine in or take out.
Full bar with TVs, NFL Ticket, pool tables, darts, games.
CHERRY POCKET STEAK N SEAFOOD SHAK
3100 Canal Rd., Lake Wales FL 33898
(863) 439-2031, www.cherrypocket.com
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11 am-9 pm,
Fri & Sat 11 am-10 pm
We offer Indoor & Outdoor Seating,
Pick-Up, & Delivery
THE CROOKED BASS GRILL & TAVERN
1010 N. Scenic Hwy., Babson Park, FL 33827
(863) 589-5887, crookedbass.com
Hours: Monday - Thursday 11:30 am-8 pm;
Friday & Saturday 11:30 am-9 pm
We serve delicious Seafood, Steaks,
Burgers, Salads, Chicken, Pork Chops, Pasta, Wings, AYCE
Specials & a Full Liquor Bar. Ask about karaoke & live music.
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Row 1, left to right: Seaplane Splash-in (photos by Steve Realmuto). Tacky Tuesday winners Janice Smith and Yvonne Saunders,
who won gift certificates to Ashton Tap & Grill, and residents and Activities Assistant Caroline Lane kick off Spirit Week at Monday
Coffee with their team colors.
Row 2, left to right: Residents search for eggs and Ashton Tap & Grill gift certificates at the Spring Fling Egg Hunt
Row 3, left to right: Mad Tea Party 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Table Decorating Winners
Row 4: More Decorated Tables at the Mad Tea Party
Row 5: Sprit Week Luau Pictures
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AN D
CH E E S E
NI G H T
Enjoy a night of
lavishness and
j a z z a t t h e
Cl ubhouse on
June 4 at 6 pm
wi th del icious
wine and cheese
pairings along
with charcuterie
b o a r d s a l l
p r e p a r e d b y
Ashton Tap &
Grill. A live jazz
quartet will be
performing while
you indulge in
the rich food and wine pairings. Tickets are on sale
for $18 at the Clubhouse Activities Desk.
HAPPY DAYS
PA R T Y
Doc Brown and his
DeLorean might not be
there, but you are sti
invited to go back to the
1950s for the upcom
â€œHappy Daysâ€ Party on
June 18 at the HFC
Community Center!
Gentlemen, break out your leather jackets and
Brylcreem â€“ and ladies, grab your poodle skirts and
put your hair in a ponytail to enjoy some goodhearted
fun. Feel free to get creative and detailed
with your outfits, because a three-person panel will
be judging in three separate categories: originality,
creativity, and audience favorite (awarded by crowd
applause) with prizes for each category going to
the winners! Table reservations are $10 apiece, and
it is a $5 entrance fee per person (cash/check only,
debit/credit card options coming soon). It is BYOB
and snacks, so bring in what you like best! Lake
Ashton favorite Wayne will once again be providing
the music. Stop by the HFC Activities Desk to
reserve your slot (tables are already going fast) and
get in on the fun!
IT â€™ S T H E
BE A T L E S !
FE A T U R I N G
LI V E R P O O L
LI V E
Lake Ashton welcomes back
Liverpool Live for Itâ€™s the Beatles! on Friday, June
25 at 6 pm. There just isnâ€™t a better way to
celebrate National Beatles Day than enjoying
classic Beatles songs with a free glass of house
wine, a domestic bottle of beer or a non-alcoholic
beverage that comes with your ticket! Hippy
Hippy Shake your way to the Clubhouse to buy
your tickets for $20.
CHEFâ€™SSpecial
The chefs at Ashton Tap & Grill are
offering another cooking class on
July 14 at 5 pm.
Learn how to make coconut shrimp with
ginger apricot sauce and saffron rice, and
eat it too, all for $15!
The class is reserved for the first 20
residents, so hurry down to the
Clubhouse Activities Desk
to sign up!
COOKING CLASS
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JULY weekend Celebration
Friday, July 2: Show your patriotism with a
wearable craft made by you! Join Valerie Fetcho of
The Art of Beading in the Ballroom at 1 pm to
learn how to make a beaded American Flag pin to
wear. You will be able to make a red, white, and
blue bracelet as well. Please sign up for this free
event at the Clubhouse Activities Desk or on the
online form.
Saturday, July 3: Enjoy fresh sliced watermelon
and refreshments while poolside along with fun
summer games at the Clubhouse outdoor pool at
1 pm. Dancing to the summer tunes will be
strongly encouraged as well! Please sign up for
this free event at the Clubhouse Activities Desk or
on the online form.
Sunday, July 4: Itâ€™s hot, so we are bringing the
cookout in! Celebrate America with classic
cookout foods prepared by Ashton Tap & Grill and
rock out with Southbound Band. You get a burger,
a hot dog, baked beans, corn on the cob, pasta
salad, an ice cream bar, and amazing live music all
for $20! The fun will be from 1 pm to 4 pm in the
Clubhouse Ballroom, tickets go on sale on
Monday, June 7 after Monday Coffee.
4 TH OF JULY LA ROCKERS
FUND RAISER
By Connie Strassburg
Please come and support your LA Rockers on the
4th of July. They will be setting up a booth in the
Clubhouse West Parking Lot and will be displaying
the work of members. The booth will be manned
from right after the golf cart parade until the early
afternoon.
There will be door prizes, rocks you can take home
for a small donation, and special rocks that will be
given away in a silent auction.
Come one, come all! Bring your friends, your
family, and especially your grandchildren. LA
Rockers are your extremely talented and generous
neighbors who paint and hide rocks to put a smile
on your face every day. Please support their
efforts. There will be painted items to give away
as gifts, and also lots of Lake Ashton Souvenirs to
give to family and friends who come to visit you
throughout the year. Something for everyone!
Come early for best selections.
RELAY FOR LIFE
By David Harrison
The American Cancer Society will
hold a Relay For Life event July
16 at Venue 650 in Winter Haven.
This was cancelled in 2020
because of the pandemic, and
nationally, no money was raised.
The LA Purple Stars will start selling luminaries â€”
small bags that can be decorated to remember a
lost family member or friend, or support someone
who is currently battling cancer, or celebrate
someone who won the fight and is cancer free, or
remember someone who lost the fight. The
suggested minimum is $5, which includes a tea
lite. The Purple Stars are asking all Lake Ashton
residents to buy several bags, in order to place
your bags on your driveway at 8 pm on July 7 to
celebrate "Light up Lake Ashton.â€
The theme of this year's Relay is "Passport for a
Cure" and each team chose a country to decorate
their campsite. The Purple Stars chose America
and will be selling raffle tickets, $1 each or 6 for
$5 for a beautiful basket, filled with hundreds of
dollars of gift cards & merchandise, and two
beautiful wreaths, and luminaries on June 7 at
Monday Coffee. After that, both the Clubhouse
and the HFC will sell these items. Pay by cash or
check made out to LA Purple Stars. Any questions
call David Harrison at 863.326.6418
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Break out the tie-dye and bell-bottoms, we are
having a â€˜60s Trivia night! The best-dressed team
and the team with the most points will win a prize
and will be featured in the August LA Times. Bring
your 60s knowledge with you, questions will range
from culture to politics and everything in between.
Oh! And be prepared to name that tune! Our farout
trivia night will be held on Tuesday, July 27 at
6 pm in the Clubhouse Ballroom. Teams can range
from 2 to 6 people, be sure to come up with a
groovy name! Please sign up at the Clubhouse
Activities Desk or the online sign-up form.
Moon Landing Party
The moon landing was possibly
one of the most exciting events
to happen and mos t can
remember where they were
when history was made. So
weâ€™re gonna party like itâ€™s 1969!
Bus Trips are back with safety precautions in
place such as special air purifiers installed on all
motor coaches to thoroughly clean and disinfect
them before and after trips. A Waiver of Liability
must be signed by each passenger in order to go
on the trip. All trips include reserved round trip
transportation in deluxe motor coaches from the
Clubhouse. Sign up for any of the below trips at
the Clubhouse Activities Desk with a check
payable to Small World Tours.
Celebrate the moon landing in great '60s fashion
with a cocktail party, hors dâ€™oeuvres, and dancing
to live music from Paisley Craze: a fantastic fivepiece
band that specializes in music from the â€™60s
(and dresses the part, too)! The party will take
place on the 52nd anniversary of the lunar landing,
July 20 at 6 pm. Take â€œâ€¦one giant leapâ€¦â€ down
to the Clubhouse Activities Desk to get your
tickets for $20 starting Monday, June 14 after
Monday Coffee.
CAMP LAKE ASHTON
Camp Lake Ashton returns August 23 â€“ 27! There
will be camp-related activities scheduled each day
of the week leading up to the Jamboree on Friday,
complete with live music and camp awards. Donâ€™t
miss out on a great time!
SEPTEMBER 29: OKTOBERFEST
OCTOBER 30: FALL FESTIVAL
NOVEMBER 20: LA CRUISE-IN
Lake Ashton
Bus
Trips
Remaining 2021 Trips:
JULY 13 PLANET HOLLYWOOD & DISNEY SPRINGS $69/PERSON
AUGUST 11 SEMINOLE HARD ROCK CASINO $55/PERSON
SEPTEMBER 17 KINGFISHERS CRUISE & FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE $69/PERSON
OCTOBER 27 THE PRICE IS RIGHT: LIVE! $78/PERSON
DECEMBER 5 - 12 NASHVILLE & MEMPHIS COUNTRY CHRISTMAS TOUR $2199/
PERSON (ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT! TRIP MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY OCTOBER 5)
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LALGA
By Lydia Fichtman
Looking ahead to the
2021-2022 season, this is just a quick reminder that
your $30 dues are due on June 1. Please make your
check payable to the LALGA and turn it in to the
Pro Shop. In addition, the committee sign-ups are
posted on the LALGA bulletin board. Please
consider signing up to help make these
tournaments and events successful. The Pink Ribbon
Tournament has grown over the last few years and
the committee is always in need of help. Also, We
Care For Kids is an extremely important service
provided to homeless children in the Lake Wales
and Winter Haven communities. Help is always
needed and appreciated.
The committee sign-ups listed are the Pink Ribbon
Golf Tournament, the Opening Day Luncheon, the
Member Member Tournament, the Solheim Cup,
the Closing Day Tournament and of course, We
Care For Kids. Please sign up today! But, if you are
away and would like to be a member of a
committee please contact Kim Kutsch and she will
add your name to your desired event. Thank you.
Spotlight on Janis Vasquenza
Janis Vasquenza is originally from the
Washington, DC area, specifically
Chevy Chase, Maryland. She graduated
from the University of Maryland with
her Bachelors Degree in Nursing and
then with her Masters Degree in
Trauma, Critical Care and Emergency Nursing. She
worked in a critical care unit for twenty years and
was also an Assistant Professor of Nursing at
Frederick Community College. She retired with
Emeritus Status.
Janis met her husband of 53 years, Frank, during
â€œsenior weekâ€ at Rehoboth Beach, DE in 1965, and
they married in 1967. Their first home was in Tampa
as Frank had just returned from Vietnam and was
finishing his last year at MacDill Air Force base.
They then returned to Maryland to raise their two
boys and enjoy many things with their eight
grandchildren, always knowing that one day they
would return to Florida. And they did!
Janis and Frank moved to Lake Ashton because
they had two nieces who lived in Winter Haven and
these girls were wooing them to move to this
amazing 55+ community after retirement! After
many visits and with retirement upon them, they
decided to move back to sunny Florida! Janis did
not really start playing golf until she moved to Lake
Ashton and since has enjoyed meeting so many
great ladies. Besides golf, Janis plays bridge, Super
Samba, and â€œladiesâ€ poker. She is an avid reader
and is in a book club and loves to hang out with her
friends. As she says, Lake Ashton is â€œanother day in
paradise.â€ LALGA is Janis made Lake Ashton her
home and joined the group.
LA NINERS
By Diane Struble
As the Niners say goodbye for the summer to all
the travelers, those who remain have a full fun
summer planned. Starting time is 9 am (ladies, be
sure to set your alarms!) and gather on the
Southwest corner of the parking lot, where the golf
carts are lined up. Please try to be there by 8:40 for
announcements. Also, it is now allowed to have two
people in your golf cart, if you are comfortable with
that.
Once again, lunch with friends proved to be a fun
event, with good laughs, good friends, and lots of
"catching up" with friends. The summer season
brings a variety of fun games like "Throw Out 2" or
"Las Vegas Scramble" just to name a few. One
regular game will be held each month for handicaps.
Contact vice president Karen Ferrande at
207.451.0143 or kferrande@gmail.com if you have
any questions.
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By Jim Mecsics
Photos by Dale Steenberg
The Lake Ashton Veterans Association (LAVA) sponsored the inaugural Armed
Forces Day Commander-in-Chief Golf Tournament on May 15, 2021. Thirty-six teams competed for individual
prizes, with the winning service claiming the Commander-in-Chief Trophy. Thank everyone who participated in the
event, sponsored a hole, or just donated to this worthy endeavor. Through your generosity, LAVA will be able to
expand their support for such meaningful projects as Freedom Flights, K9s for veterans, aid to homeless veterans,
Wreaths Across America, support for deployed soldiers, and scholarships.The event started with the Pledge of
Allegiance, led by Commander Jim Mecsics, and ended with the awarding of prizes for a putting contest, a driving
accuracy contest, four closest-to-the-pin competitions, as well as the possibility of winning a new Chevrolet
Equinox, along with enjoying some great golf. A hearty lunch and cash bar was provided for participants by the
Eagles Nest. The winners of the Commander-in-Chief Trophy for 2021 is the United States Air Force with each
member receiving an inaugural challenge coin. Thank you, Lake Ashton, for your generosity and patriotism!
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By Paul Fichtman
May was another successful month of events
highlighted by our Cinco de Mayo celebration game
on May 5 that included a Mexican style lunch. Kudos
to Vicki and her staff in the Eagleâ€™s Nest for a great
job on the lunch that included the very popular $3
Margarita Special. The Red Hoagland Hyundai
Leader Board through the end of April is comprised
of Les Jacobsen â€“ $120.10; Jim Ford â€“ $94.00; Duff
Hill â€“ $92.10; J Ramalho â€“ $83.72; Tom Murphy -
$81.60; Mike Kriegelski â€“ $80.25; Rick Simonetta â€“
$74.35; Donn Yasz â€“ $73.85; Pat Oâ€™Neil â€“ $71.50; and
Jack Farmer â€“ $69.97.
The June schedule includes the popular LAMGA
Open, which has been moved to June 9 and 10.
Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch on Day 2 is included in
the $10 entry fee. Other events in June include:
June 9 â€“ Individual Quota Points, field will be
flighted; June 16 â€“ Best Net of A&D Players + Best
Net of B&C Players; June 23 â€“ Pick Your
Partner, 2 Man Best Ball; and June 30 â€“
Best Net of 1 on Par 5s, 2 on Par 4s, 3
on Par 3s.
Improving the pace of play makes
LAMGA events much more enjoyable
for all our members. Here are five easy
things we can all do to improve the
pace. 1. Do not spend more than three
minutes looking for a lost ball; 2. Play
ready-golf; 3. Do not mark the score
on your scorecard until you reach the
next tee; 4. Only take one practice
swing before you hit your ball; 5. Line
up your putt while the other players are
putting so you are ready to play your
ball as soon as it is your turn.
This month the following Remodeling,
Design & Construction companies are
recognized and thanked for generously
sponsoring holes at the annual MemberGuest
tournament: AIS Shower Doors,
Golden Marble & Granite, Mitchell
Construction & Remodeling, Shutters &
Shades, Southwood Garage Doors, and
Window Concepts by Annalisa. Thank
you to Turner Furniture, ABC Fine Wines
& Spirits and St. Charles Veterinary
Hospital for also sponsoring holes.
Please support these generous sponsors
with your business when you are in need
of one of their products or services. A
list of all sponsors is posted on both the
LAMGA web site and
lakeashtonliving.com.
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*Premium Yearly Maintenance Specials
*Expert Service by Certified Technicians
* Top quality installations
* 10 Year & Warranty on new units
parts labor
* Special January & February pricing
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TUESDAY BRIDGE
By George Rogers
Last month winners were:
April 13: Chris Verges, Nancy Golding,
George Rogers
April 20: Dick Dole, Graham Littlehales,
Ralph Ritter
April 27: Chris Verges, Graham Littlehales,
Lois Dole
May 4: George Rogers, Chris Verges/Ralph Ritter,
Dick Dole
May 11: Graham Littlehales, Chris Verges,
Dick Dole
New bridge players are welcome for weekly
"party" bridge. Please contact George Rogers at
419.708.3320 or georgerogers4321@gmail.com if
you wish to play.
RACQUETBALL CLUB
By George Rogers
If you are interested in playing racketball on the
HFC court, please contact George Rogers at
419.708.3320 or georgerogers4321@gmail.com, to
set up an organizational meeting to set convenient
days and times to play.
LA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
By Claude Brown
Field Day is an annual open house for the public to
visit and learn about amateur radio operations and
operators. Your Lake Ashton Amateur Radio Club
will join 40,000 â€œhamsâ€ in the USA on Saturday,
June 26, 2021. Members will set up and operate
multiple radio stations within the Pavilion from
Noon to 6pm. All residents are invited to visit and
experience the capabilities of worldwide radio
communications. Members will be available to
answer questions and explain the services amateur
radio offers the Modern
satellites, moon bounce and more methods of
communication. Amateur radio operators have
provided communications support to government
and relief agencies in times of natural disaster
when normal communications are interrupted or
inadequate for the needs of human relief
operations. The purpose and goal is to
communicate community needs and secure the
best level of assistance available when needed.
SINGLES GROUP
By Maureen Ziegler
The LA Singles group plans activities for Lake
Ashton residents who are single. The group meets
monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 2 pm in
the Clubhouse Ballroom. If you would like to join in
activities with other single individuals, please attend
the meeting on June 6.
BOCCE BALL NEWS
By Vicki Creek
Wow! What an amazing time on the bocce ball
courts so far this year! There have been over 70
residents come out to learn the game of bocce for
the first time. The summer heat and sun can be
quite brutal. Hopefully by the time you read this
article there will be nice big umbrellas on each end
of both courts to keep everyone well shaded while
playing bocce ball. Community Open Play will be
held from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm every Monday
and Friday. If you have always wanted to learn how
to play bocce ball please stop by. There is usually
always someone there who will be more than
happy to teach you the game. Many friendships
have been made on the bocce courts!
LA BELLES
By Noreen Guy
Greetings LA Belles! There will not be a June
luncheon. However, do look forward to Julyâ€™s
luncheon with further information listed in Julyâ€™ LA
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By Shelley Miller
The Lake Ashton Democratic Club is holding their
next monthly meeting on June 3 at 4 pm via Zoom
and in-person at the HFC. Tables will be sanitized
with no more than four people per table. The
meeting will also be live streamed on Zoom. Feel
free to bring your own beverage as no
refreshments will be provided. The June speaker is
Paula Mims, former president of Polk league of
Women Voters and currently the lead of the
Healthcare team. For more information, please
email lakeashtondemocraticclub@gmail.com.
VO L U N T E E R & F A CILITAT OR
OPPORTUNITIES
AVA I L A B L E
The following volunteer opportunities are now
available. Please contact Christine Wells at
cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com or 863.324.5457 for
more information, if you are interested.
â€¢ Recycling Cans for Literacy
â€¢ Adopt-A-Road Cleanup
The following social groups have been on hiatus
due to needing a facilitator. If interested in
facilitating these groups please contact Christine
Wells.
â€¢ Widows and Widowers Connection
â€¢ Caregivers Support Group
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By Don Fuller
Duplicate Bridge is played every Monday in the
Ballroom at 12:30 pm. There is no limit on the
number of participants though advance registration
is appreciated â€“ there is a booklet with scores and a
signup sheet on the back wall of the Ballroom. For
more information call 863.324.2255 or email
dfuller627@yahoo.com.
May 17: East/West: Geri Duffy & Judy Marine,
Graham Littlehales & Mary Beth Ranheim
North/South: George Rogers & Ralph Ritter; Sonny
Robinson & Pat Foster
May 10: Pauline Pare & Nelda Sedlacek; George
Rogers & Ralph Ritter; Jim Ford & Don Fuller
May 3: Jim Ford & Don Fuller; Nelda Sedlacek &
Lois Dole, Dana Cunningham & Marion Nelson
April 26: North/South: Graham Littlehales & Mary
Beth Ranheim; John & Pat Sammons
East/West: Pauline Pare & Nelda Sedlacek; Margot
& Keith Stevens
April 19: North/South: Pat & John Sammons; Judy
Marine & Geri Duffy
East/West: Pauline Pare & Nelda Sedlacek; Sonny
Robinson & Pat Foster
April 12: Pauline & Nelda Sedlacek; Connie & Ken
Ross, Jim Ford & Don Fuller
April 5: Pauline Pare & George Rogers, Jim Ford &
Don Fuller; Graham Littlehales & Mary Beth
Ranheim
SASS Y LASSIES
By Mary Ranheim
It is really a breath of fresh air for Sassy Lassie
friends to again enjoy each other face to face! This
has been done lately over lunch at the Ashton Tap &
Grill, outside on the beautiful patio. All are
beginning to venture out a little more, some leaving
for the summer up north, others traveling more and
the rest of us just enjoying the amenities of Lake
Ashton and friends! Everyone is happy to hear that
members and family who experienced illness or the
trials of COVID, are recovering and getting on with
life! Looking forward to meeting every month on
the second Wednesday at the Tap and Grill for the
foreseeable future!
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By Sandy White
Some LA Swim Club members come to improve the strokes and socialize, but do not wish to compete.
Other members are aiming to compete in one or more of the 20 regional Senior Games in Florida, which
offer 14 swim events and 10 age groups. The Senior Games focus on fun. It doesn't matter if you think
you're too old or if you have a little or a lot of aquatic background. LASC current members range from
late 50s to mid 80s and have a variety of backgrounds. Some used to be lap swimmers, some were
lifeguards, a couple did synchronized swimming, a couple have done scuba diving, one taught swim
lessons, one did triathlons, a couple swam on teams as a kid, but most have only a lap swim background
and were looking for a way to exercise through swimming with a buddy or an organized practice. The
next senior age group swim meet is early September in Gainesville, FL, so we there is plenty of time to
get in shape and refresh, improve, or learn stroke, start, & turn techniques. There are three practices
each week at the HFC. For more information or to get involved, contact volunteer coach (Mr.) Sandy
White at sandyw1994@aol.com. You don't want to miss out on surprise Wacky Wednesdays!
L AVA A U X I L I A R Y
By Chris Graves
There will be no June Meeting. We look forward to seeing you on July 21st at 6:30 p.m. near the stage at
the Clubhouse.
SAVE THE DATE â€“ Craft Fair October 23. There be more than 40 vendors! In addition, there will be â€œLOTS
OF LOTTO MONEY!â€ Three Patriotic trees will be displayed with each tree having $100 of Florida Lottery
Scratch offs to be raffledâ€¦it could be your lucky day! Not only will you have the opportunity to win some
money, but also to purchase unique, hand-crafted items including metal art work, crocheted items and
much more.
LA TRAVELERS
By Carolyn Bishop
The Lake Ashton Travelers kicked off
Spring with an RV Rally down to the
Florida Keys. Twenty coaches
descended on Marathon Key and
camped at Jolly Rogers RV Park for
four nights. Fun times were had at a
BBQ dinner, Potluck, dinner out at a
great seafood restaurant, and an
excursion to Theater By The Sea where
everyone experienced a great bird
show and the BEST Dolphin show ever!
If you are a member of FMCA and
would like to be a part of our Lake
Ashton Chapter, please come join the group on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 pm for the Happy
Hour Social in the Clubhouse Ballroom. Happy Camping!
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By Lisa Savala
As everyone says goodbye to snowbird friends,
and hello to many new neighbors, LAPA is looking
forward to a great summer of pickleball here at
Lake Ashton. The new slate of officers had their
first meeting and have put together a list of
projects and activities to keep everyone busy this
summer. Projects include developing a plan to
optimize court availability and utilization to
accommodate the increased number of players,
finalizing a Statement of Work for the resurfacing
of the courts, looking at options to provide shade
for the bench areas, and providing a long-term
solution to the issue of balls rolling under the
fencing. Committees for each of these projects will
be established, so let the officers know if you
would like to be involved.
On the fun side, a couple of tournaments will be
sponsored for members. The first event will be
held on June 29 and will be a doubles tournament
where players are randomly paired with different
partners for each game and is for players of all
levels. Games will be played to nine or for 10
minutes, whichever comes first. Each player will
keep their total score and the individuals with the
most points at the end of the tournament will be
the winners. There will be a $2 entry fee and you
can sign up at the HFC. Prizes for the winners and
refreshment will be provided. It will be a great way
and to get to know other pickleball players in the
community. Later this summer a couples, mixed
doubles tournament will be held. If you are new to
Lake Ashton or just looking to join in on the
pickleball fun, you are welcome to join open play
each morning from 8 to 10 am. The beginners
group meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 to
9 am. There is also open play each weekday
evening starting around 6 pm. If you are new to
the game and would like some instruction to get
you started, a schedule for small group instruction
and drills is being developed and will be published
in the coming weeks. Have a great summer, and
hope to see you on the courts!
By Amity Kokochak
The next ROCS (Riviera, Oakmont, Colonial and
Sawgrass) and â€œPebblesâ€ (6016 â€“ 6048 Pebble
Beach Blvd.) Social will be held on June 10 at 6 pm
in the HFC Community Center. Please bring your
own dinner/picnic, utensi ls, napkins and
beverages. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A POTLUCK. By
July perhaps a conventional Potluck will be able to
be planned. Masks will not be required but
obviously a personal choice if you wish. Hand
sanitizer will be furnished along with antibacterial
wipes. Please RSVP by June 7 on the sign-up sheet
located in the HFC Hallway, or by contacting Amity
Kokochak at amitykokochak@gmail.com or text
813.719.5579. Socials are typically the second
Thursday of the month but please check the LA
Times to be sure there is not a change in the
schedule. Looking forward to some great times
with neighbors and friends in 2021. There will be
lots of new residents to welcome!
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PA I N T I N G
Instructor: Kay Lenherr
June 12 at 1 pm, Clubhouse
Craft Room
Topic: Arizona Splendor
Cost $35 â€” payable at class
CERAMIC CHICKS
Mary Bosman, Duncan Certified Instructor
Wednesdays, 8 am to 1 pm, HFC Craft Room
Bring your ceramics or purchase in the room. A kiln
is available to fire your ceramics.
YO G A S H A R E
Wednesdays at 8:45 am in the Clubhouse Ballroom,
Sign up in advance at the Clubhouse Activities
Desk. Questions? Call Sally Winfrey at 863.875.8134
or 316.516.2815.
INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE
Tuesdays from 3 to 5 pm and Thursdays ,10 am to
noon. If interested, contact Liz Leigh (813.288.0809,
leigh.elizabeth@gmail.com).
CREATE A C ARD
Please join on June 15 to create your own lovely
greeting cards. A guest expert will provide
instruction, from beginner to expert, all supplies
and equipment, and three beautiful cards to take
home. No experience needed. Classes will be held
in the HFC Sports Court at 9:30 am and 1 pm.
Subsequent classes will be on the third Tuesday
each month. The cost of each class is $10. Sign up
sheets are located in the HFC. Sign up soon as
reservations go quickly. Join us for creative fun!
Call Karen at 863-875-8414 with questions or
further detail.
LAKE ASHTON TRIVIA ANSWERS
Lake Ashton CDD: August 1, 2000
Lake Ashton II CDD: March 4, 2005
Check out the official district websites for more information
like this at lakeashtoncdd.com or lakeashton2cdd.com.
LA GENEALOGY CLUB
The next meeting is June 9 at 2 pm in the HFC Craft
Room. Come join this group and have fun
exchanging ideas and info with fellow genealogists.
All levels of expertise are welcome. Call Jane at
815.545.6655 with questions.
WHATâ€™S THE NEXT S TEP?
Youâ€™re already retired, living in a beautiful 55+
community, enjoying this relaxing time in your life,
but whatâ€™s the next step? Tonya Smith from Spring
Haven Retirement will be speaking at Lake Ashton
on June 23 at 11 am about the things you should
consider in the next phase of your life. This free
class will take place in the Clubhouse Ballroom.
Please sign up at the Clubhouse Activities Desk or
on the online form.
UPCOMING
NATURE SEMINARS
Summer season is rapidly approaching, and with
that comes an increase in potential wildlife
interactions here in Lake Ashton (as well as the
rest of the state). To better assist the community,
the HFC is offering two separate seminars to
provide information and advice about snakes and
alligators. Both seminars will be presented by
Shannon Carnevale, from the University of Florida
Institute of Food and Agricultural Science (UF/
IFAS). These meetings will provide you with
information and tips on how to â€œgo along and get
alongâ€ with the local fauna.
â€œLiving with
Snakes in
Polk Countyâ€
will be held in
the HFC Community Center on June 1 at 1 pm,
and â€œLiving with Alligatorsâ€ will be held in the
HFC Community Center on June 22 at 1 pm. Feel
free to sign up for these seminars at the HFC
Activities desk to reserve your spot. Donâ€™t miss
out on this life-saving information.
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Make your own beaded American Flag pin in
the Clubhouse Ballroom! Free!
Enjoy refreshments, games, and tunes at the
Clubhouse Pool! Free!
Enjoy classic cookout food and music by
Southbound band in the Ballroom. Tickets: $20
Menu includes: burger, hot dog, baked beans,
corn on the cob, pasta salad, tea, water,
lemonade, and an ice cream sundae bar
CO O K O U T
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