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Don't Miss the Annual Golf Cart Parade! see p. 22 4141 Ashton Club Drive Lake Wales, FL 33859 863.324.6032 863.324.5457 Lake Ashton is a 55 & Older Deed Restricted Community www.lakeashtoncdd.com ׉ 7cassandra://NxlSF-kVJtPZv9ws2nnj6mXJeotxKa2G2WfSKvkdYBU-`b!GZ!}b!GZ!}4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://kHBnHX6Rw9RsHYnXnFQKaU-MJb1uR3EKXQvveE37GcU `׉ 7cassandra://xHw8w5ZDFSm9IRtKtBpYQbFAOIGLdmEuM5Op4J_m10ś`u׉ 7cassandra://h5_TWRGnI4y9VBZG-Oyn0Yssv2PeTezVqNiz1K4Qqf0-`׉ 7cassandra://QkUq99u-dLgn43G8b_zsc6qbQjseik1zuRZibFW891ou ͠fb!GZ!}טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://F5ESaoM0xyxxOUBw4WZXVkgVCS5yJ6KyuFpH69E3_XM^`׉ 7cassandra://yx4oPJY3JceUvnYXnWR9A5jEr_-7DKNRUeyMvij-z1U͍`u׉ 7cassandra://__EHD0DqNeDMWD_RCWTo-W_kc5u63BaRzidyn8eVtws%`׉ 7cassandra://8rvm_LNxoxqOz53xJCQsQEzrLmcr5TiNDp8KzerO1Jcy͠fb!GZ!}͞נb!GZ!}݁l9ׁHmailto:kfunk@lakeashton2cdd.comׁ ׁ Јנb!GZ!}܁(9ׁH!mailto:mbosman@lakeashton2cdd.comׁ ׁ Јנb!GZ!}ہ{R9ׁHmailto:clane@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנb!GZ!}ځ{߁9ׁHmailto:cwells@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנb!GZ!}فS9ׁH$mailto:dholmes@lakeashtonstorage.comׁ ׁ Јנb!GZ!}؁9ׁHmailto:vmoore@lakeashtongc.comׁ ׁ Јנb!GZ!}ׁ9ׁHmailto:mauen@lakeashtongc.comׁ ׁ Јנb!GZ!}ցˁ9ׁHmailto:rlavoie@lakeashtongc.comׁ ׁ Јנb!GZ!}Ձ9ׁH mailto:manager@lakeashtonhoa.orgׁ ׁ Јנb!GZ!}ԁ{89ׁH mailto:mfisher@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנb!GZ!}Ӂ{Ł!9ׁH"mailto:smoreland@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנb!GZ!}ҁg9ׁH mailto:valerie@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנb!GZ!}сX<9ׁH mailto:valerie@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנb!GZ!}ЁX̰9ׁHmailto:cwells@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E׉ 7cassandra://h5_TWRGnI4y9VBZG-Oyn0Yssv2PeTezVqNiz1K4Qqf0-`b!GZ!}׉E NEWSLETTER STAFF Christine Wells Editor cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com 863.324.5457 Valerie McCutcheon Advertising Sales, Layout & Design valerie@lakeashtoncdd.com SUBMISSION GUIDELINES August Issue Deadline: July 13 • Articles can be submitted on behalf of Lake Ashton clubs/ groups/organizations to promote lifestyle enhancing, opportunities, and must be approved by the group leader prior to publication • 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. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 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) Golf Club - Ron Lavoie, General Manager Matt Auen, Assistant Pro Eagle’s Nest Vicki Moore, Manager RV & Storage Center 863.325.0065 manager@lakeashtonhoa.org 863.326.1032 863.326.1032 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 3 JULY 2022 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 Assistant: Caroline Lane 863.324.6032 clane@lakeashtoncdd.com 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. 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JULY 4 NO MONDAY COFFEE IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY JULY 11 Birthdays and Anniversaries Bite Me Monday - Donations for the Humane Society of Polk County Featured Speaker: "Ways to Keep your Brain Sharp with Encompass Health" - an interactive educational talk. Featured Vendors: Christine Graves Insurance, Edward Jones - Matt Simpson JULY 18 NO MONDAY COFFEE — BOARD MEETING Peanut Butter Monday - non-perishable food donations can be dropped off at the Ballroom Kitchen JULY 25 Blast from the Past with David Harrison Featured Speaker: County Judge Group 8 Candidates Meet and Greet - Come meet the candidates and get your questions answered! Featured Vendor: Tessier Law Group and Morgan Stanley, Matthew Grubb IN THIS ISSUE NEWS 6 LA LOOKS 18 SAFETY 20 MOVIES 24 EVENTS 22 GOLF 26 CLUBS 30 MIND & BODY 34 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGS LAKE ASHTON II (WH) CDD Friday, July 15, 2022 9 am — HFC LAKE ASHTON (LW) CDD Monday, July 18 at 9:30 am 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 and 3rd Tuesdays at 9 am Board Room, September 9 - Disco Party September 30 - Oktoberfest 330 W. 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Trash, recycling and yard waste pickup for Lake Wales residents will occur Saturday, July 9 and Winter Haven residents will have pickup on Tuesday, July 5. Have a safe and happy Independence Day! DROP-OFF/PARKING REMINDERS The Clubhouse circular driveway is a drop-off only area. Under no circumstances should vehicles be left unattended. An unattended vehicle in the driveway makes it difficult for emergency vehicles to access the Clubhouse in an emergency situation, which delays getting help getting to the person in need and every second counts. NEXT MONTHLY MARKETS: July 13 & 27 from 10 am to 2 pm Clubhouse West Parking Lot NEW: Food Trucks Will Be On Site! RED ROOSTER PRODUCE & BAXTER’ S QUAL ITY MEATS Clubhouse West Parking Lot Wednesdays from 10 am to 2 pm BOOKMOBILE July 13 & 27, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (closed for lunch 12:30 to 1:15), Clubhouse West Parking Lot SAFEGUARD STORM DRAINS Residents and lawn services are reminded to never place loose vegetation on top of storm drains. It can fall or blow into the storm drain and clog the stormwater system. NEW RESIDENT SOCIAL The next New Resident Social is July 8 at 2 pm in the HFC. Sign up at either Activities Desk. USPS/MAILBOX REMINDERS Recently, staff has received reports of people placing non-mail items that did not bear U.S. postage in local mailboxes. Though many may be unaware, it is important to know that this type of activity is against federal law. It may seem to be an easy way to "drop something off," but only U.S. Mail delivered by authorized personnel may be placed in mailboxes. Additionally, United States Postal Service Collection boxes are the property of the Postal Service. You are not allowed to affix anything to them, including flyers, signs about missing items or animals, and advertisements. ׉ 7cassandra://Hwi00khOFfF2p8ssdti0AEIzXU0Q_2G_D3oobuf4ikQ/`b!GZ!}׉EWILLS WHAT IS “BEST OF HAVEN?” Best Attorney TRUSTS ELDER LAW Each year in August The Haven Magazine asks its readers who, in their opinion, is the best in Polk County. There are over 100 categories, one of which is Attorneys. Readers must go to the link, find the category, and type in their selection. WE’RE GRATEFUL TO OUR CLIENTS WHO’VE VOTED US THE BEST! 7 240 E. Park Ave. Lake Wales, FL 33853 863.676.6000 www.lakewaleslaw.net 2021 Best Of HAVEN ׉ 7cassandra://_E5McBrVYbSaYOgCAGkO2MSrGAX0ELohm1mT97hB7oY*`b!GZ!}b!GZ!}4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://QaXDFE9g_Jip_5d2-scUhxp143xtJBMFjcBUaI5TIwQG`׉ 7cassandra://ockCy6SRX7YIMmZ3LfPksEaF9e1R2EKcp_HlC8be158ͼ`u׉ 7cassandra://aWx0pf5UqRBnGEZXZ3pIWtEbe1U150R3LZPa8rDNSKM2`׉ 7cassandra://tqcBEVTWnD-FB7_-MYop7UFNwNpA0hkEo3N7-SHvgc0n\͠fb!GZ!}טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://QJ7JjE7jucgeS4xMhasPn3fSfhP3ElKg9M6IKl1ACaA`׉ 7cassandra://uX437GJDuQ8cUCGcwUXC1wwWkU8YHs2SyZCBiTETOOY͊`u׉ 7cassandra://_3Ca5vAUdFumvvz8Zg28luZOYVWiYNFJknN2e_IaRxU/_`׉ 7cassandra://n7zziPQETRvS8gGNw5yB2D8TumcCV9eVpee2ve-LNVEP͠fb!GZ!}נb!GZ!}a؁ 9ׁH$http://WWW.TURNERFURNITUREONLINE.COMׁ ׁ Јנb!GZ!}9ׁH http://TurnerFurnitureOnline.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E LACDD BOA R D O F SUP E RVISO R S CONTA CT INF O 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 Steve Realmuto, Assistant Secretary Budget and Finance 863-949-0304, steve.lacdd@gmail.com Office Hours: 2nd Monday, 10 am to noon in the Clubhouse Conference Room Debby Landgrebe, Assistant Secretary Reserve Study and HOA Liaison 863-268-8193, dlandgrebe@lakeashtoncdd.com LACDD NEWS By Christine Wells, LA (LW) CDD Community Director Summer is in full swing at Lake Ashton. Residents can beat the heat and enjoy a groovy Fourth of July Celebration in the Clubhouse Ballroom at noon on the 4th after LAVA's (Lake Ashton Veteran's Association) Annual Fourth of July golf cart parade (see page 22). Let's show how patriotic Lake Ashton really is. There are lots of fun things to do while spending the summer in Lake Ashton. Stay tuned to email blasts for even more fun including food trucks, Sunday Funday events, karaoke, and more! On June 20 the LACDD Board of Supervisors met to give staff direction on next steps regarding the Restaurant at Lake Ashton. Ashton Tap and Grill's last day of business was June 30. A Resident Focus Group was formed to evaluate next steps in the usage of the current Restaurant space. The group will be meeting throughout the month of July and the beginning of August, and will present a report on their suggestions at the August 15 Board of Supervisors meeting. The Board also voted to send out a notice to Lake Wales residents informing them of a not to exceed assessment increase of $300 for the 2023 Fiscal Year (beginning October 1, 2022). The final amount will be discussed at the July 18 Board of Supervisors meeting. A summary of other board actions was sent out via email blast on June 26. The joint meeting originally scheduled for July 15 was moved to August 19 and will be held in the Health and Fitness Center (HFC) Community Center at 11 am. The Activities Desk enclosure project should be complete by publication. When entering the main entrance of the Clubhouse residents will have access to Activities Desk staff via openings on the western Lobby wall. At this location residents can accomplish tasks like they normally did at the Activities Desk in the Ballroom. This includes guest registration, ticket purchases, ID photos and much more. There will be an ADA compliant opening available for use and Activities Assistant Caroline will now have an office! We are excited for this project to be complete and look forward to having a more efficiently run Ballroom and Activities Office. Staff is also busy with other projects around the amenities such as pressure washing, painting, organizing the attic space, rearranging storage areas to be more efficient, replacing umbrellas, and much more. Staff works hard to ensure the amenities are clean and ready for use by residents. Any residents who notice an area in need of repair or cleaning at the Clubhouse can complete a resident feedback form located outside of the Community Director's office or email cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com. We wish everyone a very happy Independence Day. 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The decision was made to approve the work on the golf cart flares on Pebble Beach Blvd. and Sawgrass, to repair the driveway of the Golf Course Pro Shop and repair the golf cart path erosion in back of the HFC. The JaniKing janitorial services contract was reviewed and approved for another year. Landscaping scope of services will be discussed at the next Board meeting on July 15th. The Joint Amenity Facilities Policies Committee draft will be discussed at the next Joint Board meeting in August. Many hours of work have already been done and will continue to be done on this important project before that time. This document serves as a guide to residents and becomes a community directors’ reference manual about just about everything concerning amenities. The parties, in-services and classes will continue throughout the summer months. The hiatus listing for summer is down compared to previous years, so most activities are still meeting. Summer is usually the time for writing new staff in house Policies and Procedures as well as updating the old ones. There will soon be a convenience for residents at the HFC Activities Desk. We’re getting credit card readers to expedite sales of event table reservations and can be used at the door on event nights as needed. A notice will be posted when the District gets these long awaited devices to us. Stay hydrated in the summer heat and try to be out of the sun whenever possible. Have fun and enjoy living in paradise! LA II CDD B O ARD O F SU P ERVISORS CONTA CT INF O Jim Mecsics, Chairman - Public Safety, Security, Amenities and District Support, Public Works, Infrastructure, Wetland Resident Project Office Hours: Tuesdays 9:30 am to 12 pm 863.875.4554, mecsicsj@msn.com Bob Zelazny, Vice Chairman - Golf Course, Pro Shop, Eagle’s Nest, Facilities and Field Operation, Transportation System (roads, bridges, paths, etc.) Office Hours: Mondays 1 to 3 pm 863.325.8098, bzelazny@lakeashton2cdd.com Mary C. Clark, Assistant Secretary - Budget, Planning 252-503-7087, maryclark725@gmail.com Angela Littlewood, Assistant Secretary - Special Projects, Landscaping Area including Pet Play Parks Office Hours: Thursdays 9 to 10:30 am 352.250.9707,alittlewoodlakeashton2cdd@gmail.com ׉ 7cassandra://BINVvTIiuPQ2kW_YaT1Z0DHdNldme_VwsyO3AsYfyPo1`b!GZ!}׉E11 ׉ 7cassandra://rrAj5WwBw9sb8yt5xv9v-KXQkfdhWREz_EkCSx-nyQ01`b!GZ!}b!GZ!}4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://xJBEBOSSixHm6GGSoc7-eDOQsRXWB0W8TiKLdikIMn8P`׉ 7cassandra://34ceUbb-sMqQPkWL5zcsecLH52ZV3ZlZXPWSa3BG_ZE͖`u׉ 7cassandra://rfcH7zhJUVUnoUXReBQX7z5WqIan0l2Ehi3mBkB_hDw,`׉ 7cassandra://vUI9nPnMunhKogQZ_UqbQUnHWJ-ZkL5zBNd5El-crLc ͠fb!GZ!}טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://mtifBm_QhBXii6SqBg7B-TxfVXGeOCW0lvguPw-zgHQS`׉ 7cassandra://kq7TzNyGUbhAqbhlIKeKruFFwiG7dcDYDKCdQPCmU8U̓`u׉ 7cassandra://Eg7FQ9M0XHbZSYc2wcZNtU0Om0CikHfF44StldRFKi0,`׉ 7cassandra://nHVnycVBS8R3VhISJiYV7DZLNPhHra2y_B5r9RIEEiU$͠fb!GZ!}נb!GZ!}A9ׁH mailto:valerie@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנb!GZ!}̩9ׁHmailto:cbjshop61@gmail.comׁ ׁ Јנb!GZ!}jtw9ׁHhttp://amazon.comׁ ׁ Јנb!GZ!}tp9ׁHhttp://staples.comׁ ׁ Јנb!GZ!}t̒9ׁHhttp://bagsinbulk.comׁ ׁ Ј׉ESCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE By Carolyn Bishop 33880. A few helpful online sites are: bagsinbulk.com, staples.com, and amazon.com. Questions? Contact Carolyn Bishop at 919-606-8844 or cbjshop61@gmail.com. SUPPLY LIST Backpacks The cupboards are bare, no supplies to be seen. Wahneta needs help before the students convene. This elementary school, which offers free breakfast and lunch to every student, can desperately use the community’s help. During the month of July, these suggested school supplies will be collected in the Clubhouse Ballroom and the HFC. Gift cards and monetary donations are also welcome — please leave them with Activities Desk staff. Checks should be made out to Carolyn Bishop. If you would like to shop online, you can also have your purchase shipped directly to Wahneta Elementary, 205 4th St. E., Winter Haven, FL Dry Erase Markers Pencils Large pink erasers Packs of fat crayons 24 pack of crayons Yellow highlighters Ziplock bags – any size Blunt scissors Pencil boxes White 1-inch 3-ring binder Folders with brads and pockets 12 count colored pencils Composition notebooks Wide Ruled notebook paper Plastic folders Boxes of tissues Hand sanitizer Disinfecting wipes Gift Cards PHOTO CONTEST There are many talented photographers at Lake Ashton, and we now want to now use some of the amazing pictures you are taking out there as artwork in the Clubhouse Foyer. And — on course, it’s a contest! Submit your best photo(s) signifying Lake Ashton living by August 31 to valerie@lakeashtoncdd.com. Each resident can submit up to 3 photos for consideration. Please ensure your photos are high resolution and at least 300 dpi. 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Since it occurs in all the lower 48 states as well as southeastern Alaska most new residents can readily identify them. Despite its size, it is quite graceful on the wing and always a treat to see in takeoff or landing. Found at any body of water in Lake Ashton year round, they have even nested here. Nests are usually high in a tree and in colonies. The usual three to five eggs give way to young birds resembling gawky teenagers. Notorious for playing with their food before finally sending it down the hatch, they eat mainly fish, but also enjoy dining on frogs, turtles, snakes, rodents and even birds. On a hot Florida day they can be seen cooling themselves with the undersides of their wings facing upwards producing an odd looking pose. EAST GOLF COURSE BRIDGE MAINTENANCE UPDATE Wow, the East Golf Course bridges are looking brand new again thanks to pressure washing and sealing the boards. With that being said, there are a few bridges that were not able to be completed in the time frame scheduled. The East Golf Course bridges will be closed to all traffic, including bikes, golf carts, and pedestrians the week of July 18 in order to complete this project. This is during a time that the East Golf Course is closed for aerification. PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE CAUTION TAPE OR STAKES TO DR I VE ON THE BRIDGES. When the bridges are complete the tape and stakes will be removed. Email Matt Fisher, at mfisher@lakeashtoncdd.com with any questions and stay tuned to email blasts for more information. The Pet Play Park grass is looking great! The western portion of the pet Play Park is closed for turf maintenance. Pictured here is the Clubhouse Pet Play Park less than one week after grass seed was planted. The summer rain has really helped this area flourish quickly. In July, the eastern portion of the Clubhouse Pet Play Park will be closed off for turf maintenance. During turf maintenance the watering schedule will be as follows: 7-7:15 am 10-10:15 am 1-1:15 pm 3-3:15 pm Stay tuned to email blasts for more information on dates of closure. I ONCE CAUGHT A FISH THIS BIG! Dan Klawinski is pictured here with a 4 lb bass. If you’ve had some good luck on the bodies of water in Lake Ashton and want to shar e it with the community, email a photo of yourself with your catch to valerie@lakeashtoncdd.com to be featured in a future issue of the LA Times! Road Construction on Berwick Drive and Ashton Club Drive will begin on August 15, weather permitting. 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Excessive amount and careless application can create problems to nearby ponds. Fertilizers are primarily made up of phosphorus and ni trogen and when introduced to a nearby pond, they can increase the nutrient levels. Increase nutrient levels increase the chances of algae to bloom. The white specks pictured are fertilizer granules that were introduced into one of the ponds in Lake Ashton. Please remind lawn care contractors to use caution when fertilizing lawns to limit the amount of product that can potentially makes its way into the ponds, either directly or indirectly. If you have any questions or concerns regarding aquatic maintenance in any ponds located in Lake Wales, contact Operations Manager Matt Fisher at mfisher@lakeashtoncdd.com. NEW APPROVED ROOFING SHINGLE (LW RESIDENTS) By Iris Realmuto, LW ARC Chair The TAMKO / Titan XT / Rustic Cedar asphalt roofing shingle has been added to the list of approved shingles. LIST OF APPROVED ROOFING SHINGLES: MANUFACTURE / TYPE / COLOR Atlas / ProLam / Desert Shake CertainTeed / Landmark Classic / Resawn Shake GAF / Timberline HDZ / Shakewood Owens Corning / Duration / Desert Tan Owens Corning / Oakridge / Desert Tan TAMKO / Titan XT / Rustic Cedar LA (LW) HOA Board Of Directors: • President/Treasurer Bob Powant president@lakeashtonhoa.org • Vice President Debby Landgrebe vp@lakeashtonhoa.org • Secretary David Muller secretary2@lakeashtonhoa.org • Secretary Tom Hevel secretary1@lakeashtonhoa.org • Compliance Issues compliance@lakeashtonhoa.org • Reach All Directors directors@lakeashtonhoa.org Please remember to put umbrellas down after use when visiting the Pool, Bocce Courts, or Pet Play Parks. Leaving them up can potentially cause them to be damaged during rain events that are prevalent during this time of year. ׉ 7cassandra://09pH9I-1M_j_VdAayHsJduJ5vIdIVWG7PQJE6r4bIYY0`b!GZ!}׉ESTOP THE BLEED CERT has partnered with the Polk County Fire Rescue to bring a Stop the Bleed class to the Clubhouse Ballroom on June 23 at 11 am. This class is an initiative that teaches the public to help slow or prevent major blood loss using compression techniques. Please sign up at the Clubhouse Information Wall, limited to only 32 participants. Brad Kirwan’s Lake Ashton Customers Discuss His Real Estate Work Brad is the best! CPR CLASS Learn how to perform CPR with Polk County Fire Rescue on June 29 at 10 am in the Clubhouse Ballroom. This class provides hands-only chest compression CPR and AED training designed to save the lives of people in sudden cardiac arrest. Residents will learn these life-saving tips with hands-on training, a presentation, and an educational video. Please sign up for this class at the Clubhouse Information Wall. Brad went over and above all expectations! He is extremely knowledgeable and will go the extra mile for his clients. We could not have been happier. Sold our house in 4 days. Verified by RateMyAgent Henk & Lisa Roelofs 11 January 2022 Curious about your home’s current market value? Call for a free Comparative Market Analysis. 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We!ve all seen it — a grocery cart with a purse, no owner in sight! Unattended purses, wallets, cell phones, shopping bags, etc. are an open invitation to thieves. Whether inside a shopping cart, hanging on a chair, or while at the beach or movies is just advertising to the bad guys. • NEVER leave a purse, wallet or cellphone in a cart when running to another aisle. • NEVER turn your back on the cart with your personal items inside while reaching for items. • NEVER leave a purse hanging on back of a restaurant or beach chair. • ALWAYS keep your purse next to you when at a restaurant. • ALWAYS keep your wallet in a FRONT pocket if possible. Safety first! ART’S GOLF CARS, INC. NEW! 2022 E-Z-GO Liberty ✦ Same length as standard 4-passenger ✦ 2-Seats facing forward FULLY EQUIPPED! Lithium Battery 8 Year Warranty ART’S GOLF CARS, INC. 2022 EV.2 ELITE $ 7,495 FINANCING AVAILABLE! AUTHORIZED DEALER Call Art Hobson anytime: 863-439-5431 29630 U.S. Highway 27 • Dundee, FL 33838 artsgolfcars@aol.com • Sales and Service Family Owned & Operated Since 1987 18 29630 U.S. Highway 27 • Dundee, FL 33838 artsgolfcars@aol.com • Sales and Service Family Owned & Operated Since 1987 ׉ 7cassandra://kBF7ksMFJytSxSegajtWZ81R1bi6SiEVB3JmwMQ5D0s8`b!GZ!}׉ESTORM SEASON BEGINS LIGHTNING SAFETY All residents who will be spending the summer months in Florida should prepare for severe weather. A detailed list of storm tips can be found at lakeashtoncdd.com under additional district documents and at the Clubhouse Information Wall. This is a good time to ensure trees on your property are trimmed to avoid potential projectiles during a storm. Residents noticing areas needing to be trimmed in conservation areas should email Matt at mfisher@lakeashtoncdd.com. Lake Ashton Community Development District is the only entity that can perform maintenance in these areas. Please include your name, phone number, address, and a small description of the area in question. Staff will conduct a site visit and determine what steps need to be taken. Lake Ashton has a lightning detection system to alert golfers to get off the course, and notify residents to go indoors when the potential for a lightning strike is in the area. When the system senses a lightning danger, a high-pitched siren sounds and strobe lights turn on and stay on until the danger passes. These strobe lights are at various locations including on top of the Clubhouse, the backside of the HFC and at the boat dock on Lake Ashton. A low-pitched horn will sound the all clear and the strobe lights will turn off when lightning has passed. Be safe, and remember that lightning strikes may occur far away from a visible storm. Get out of pools, do not stand under trees, and get indoors when the siren sounds. Please remember that golf carts are not safe from lightning. ART’S GOLF CARS, INC. 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GZ!}׉EMOVI ES TUESDAY SHOWINGS CLOSED CAPTIONED. CAPACITY: 55 JULY 5 — 7 11 AM, 3 & 7 PM HUSTLE 2022 | R | 1H 57MIN Stanley Sugerman's (Adam Sandler) love for basketball is unparalleled, but the travel weary 76ers scout who wants to be a coach remains stuck on the road looking for the next unknown talent. His search leads him to Spain, when he discovers Bo Cruz (Juancho Hernangómez), an incredible streetball player with a troubled past. Stanley and Bo connect on and off the court, with their passion for the game and as loving family men who want to prove they can win, in basketball and in life. JULY 12 — 14 11 AM, 3 & 7 PM FATHER OF THE BRIDE 2022 | PG-13 | 1h 57min Putting a Latin spin on the 1950 classic, this reboot focuses on the patriarch of a large Cuban-American clan, who's not at all comfortable with his "baby" getting married. Conflict abounds as Dad tries to come to terms with the upcoming nuptials. Starring Andy Garcia and Gloria Estefan. JULY 19 — 21 11 AM, 3 & 7 PM DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA 2022 | PG | 2H 5MIN The Crawleys and their staff welcome a movie crew and their glamorous stars to Downton for the filming of a new silent movie, while other members of the family go on a grand adventure to a villa in the south of France to uncover a mystery about the Dowager Countess and her past. JULY 26 — 28 11 AM, 3 & 7 PM THE TENDER BAR 2022 | R | 1H 46MIN From director George Clooney and based on the best-selling memoir, J.R. Moehringer (Tye Sheridan), is a fatherless boy growing up in the glow of a bar where the bartender, his Uncle Charlie (Ben Affleck), is the sharpest and most colorful of an assortment of quirky and demonstrative father figures. As the boy's determined mother (Lily Rabe) struggles to provide her son with opportunities denied to her -- and leave the dilapidated home of her father (Christopher Lloyd) -- J.R. begins to gamely, if not always gracefully, pursue his romantic and professional dreams -- with one foot persistently placed in Uncle Charlie's bar. 20 ׉ 7cassandra://Vy9qTxfclQ4sLh9f8otZRjyWUOawUzSUX__qx0wJNbw//`b!GZ!}׉EsMAY 7 CLASSIC & SPECIAL INTEREST MOVIES ARE SHOWN IN THE CLUBHOUSE CINEMA ON FRIDAYS AT 11 AM & 3 PM JULY 1 PATTON 1970 | PG | 2H 51MIN Gen. George S. Patton earned the nickname "Blood and Guts" for his determination on the battlefield. This epic-scale production follows the commander as he guides his troops across Africa and Europe, illuminating a man whose life was defined by war. JULY 8 IN THE LINE OF FIRE 1973 | PG | 1H 52MIN In this taut thriller, a warped yet ingenious killer taunts a veteran Secret Service agent (Clint Eastwood) who’s haunted by his failure years ago to save President Kennedy -- and unable to make the current commander in chief heed the psycho's assassination threats. JULY 15 STEEL MAGNOLIAS 1989 | PG | 1H 58MIN A star-studded cast includes Dolly Par ton, Jul ia Rober t s , Shi r ley MacLaine, Sally Field, and Darryl Hannah, this bittersweet drama follows the abiding friendship among five tight-knit women who congregate at a beauty parlor in a small Louisiana town to laugh, cry and discuss their lives. JULY 22 THE PROFESSIONALS 1966 | PG-13 | 1H 57MIN Lee Marvin, Robert Ryan and Burt Lancaster provide more star wattage in this film than most Westerns have ever marshaled. 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The parade will marshal at the HFC at 8:15 am, with step-off at 9. Golf carts, bicycles, and motor vehicles are all welcome. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, with an announcement coming via blast the following Monday. The parade route is shown at left. Prior registration is not required. 22 EVENTS RED, WHITE, & GROOVY Noon … July 4 … Clubhouse Ballroom. No more tickets are available but if you already bought yours, don't forget to dress in your patriotic best (there’s a contest!) and BYOB to enjoy live music and BBQ! 2023 ENTERTAINMENT SERIES DATES Save these dates! January 27, February 3, February 17, February 24, March 9, March 31. Season ticket renewals begin in October, with the upgrade/ exchange period and new season tickets sales beginning in November. POOL PARTY Celebrate National Swimming Pool Day July 11 down at the Clubhouse swimming pool! Come on down to the pool from 1 pm to 3 pm to take a dip while enjoying music and fresh watermelon. 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CHALLENGE FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS WITH YOUR FAVORITE BOARD GAME IN THE CLUBHOUSE BALLROOM AT 6:30 PM. AUGUST 5 – CYPRESS GARDENS WATER SKI SHOW THEY’RE BACK, BETTER THAN EVER, AND IN YOUR BACKYARD! MARVEL AT THE SKIING SPECTACLE ON OUR VERY OWN LAKE ASHTON AT 6 PM, FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED SEATING IN THE CLUBHOUSE GARDEN WILL BE AVAILABLE. GOLF CARTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED PAST A SPECIFIED POINT DUE TO THE WATER SKIER'S SAFETY. YOU CAN BYOB IF YOU WISH. WEEK TWO AUGUST 10 – MACRAMÉ PLANT HOLDER JOIN THE ART OF BEADING IN THE CLUBHOUSE BALLROOM AT 10:30 AM TO LEARN HOW TO CRAFT YOUR VERY OWN MACRAMÉ PLANT HOLDER AUGUST 11 – GARDEN ART STONE THE GARDEN CLUB WILL BE TEACHING HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN CUSTOM GARDEN ART STONE AT 11 AM IN THE CLUBHOUSE BALLROOM. AUGUST 11 – SQUARE DANCE LESSONS LEARN HOW TO DO-SI-DO WITH FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS AND SHUFFLIN’ SQUARES AT 3 PM IN THE CLUBHOUSE BALLROOM. YOU CAN EVEN CHOOSE TO STAY AND SHOW OFF YOUR NEWFOUND DANCING SKILLS AT THE SQUARE DANCE LATER IN THE EVENING! 24 Camp Lake Ashton AUGUS T 2022 ARE YOU READY FOR A MONTH OF FREE SUMMER FUN?! ׉ 7cassandra://jD84AqbD_c0YGU6Vj8ZWKn58DG8tiyOkr0E-uECuFS0#d`b!GZ!}׉EWEEK THREE AUGUST 17 – KAYAKING & CANOEING ADVENTURE INTO LAKE ASHTON ON KAYAKS AND CANOES WITH PHIL HINES! THERE WILL BE TWO GROUPS LIMITED TO 7 PEOPLE EACH, 8:30 AM AND 10:30 AM. BOTH GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING WATER AND THE 10:30 AM GROUP IS ENCOURAGED TO BRING LUNCH. YOU CAN ALSO BRING YOUR OWN KAYAK OR CANOE, AND LAUNCH BEHIND THE PAVILION. AUGUST 20 – CAMP LAKE ASHTON JAMBOREE EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO TAKE PART IN THE JAMBOREE AT 1 PM IN THE CLUBHOUSE BALLROOM FEATURING LIVE MUSIC FROM ALMOST THERE AND A DIY TRAIL MIX BAR. YOU CAN ALSO BYOB IF YOU WISH. WEEK FOUR AUGUST 25 – POOL PARTY IT WOULDN’T BE CAMP WITHOUT A POOL PARTY! TAKE A SWIM IN THE OUTDOOR POOL FROM 1 TO 3 PM, JIVE TO GREAT TUNES, AND EAT THE STAPLE OF ALL SUMMER SNACKS, JUICY, SWEET WATERMELON. YOU CAN ALSO BYOB IF YOU WISH. AUGUST 26 – FIELD DAY PLAY OUTDOOR GAMES SUCH AS CORNHOLE, HORSESHOES, AND CHESS WITH FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS IN THE CLUBHOUSE GARDEN AT 10:30 AM. GET YOUR TEAM READY FOR CAMP CHALLENGES, A GAME THAT WILL TEST YOUR CAMPING SKILLS. DON’T WORRY ABOUT GETTING PARCHED, THERE WILL BE TEAM WATER GAMES TO BE PLAYED AND BOTTLED WATER WILL BE PROVIDED. AUGUST 26 – CAMPFIRE JAM SESSION WE KNOW, YOUR FIRST THOUGHT WENT STRAIGHT TO THOSE PESKY MOSQUITOS BUT NOT TO WORRY, THIS CAMPFIRE WILL BE INSIDE! ALL LAKE ASHTON MUSICIANS ARE INVITED TO BRING THE HEAT AT 6:30 PM IN THE CLUBHOUSE BALLROOM. ALL CAMPERS ARE WELCOME TO BRING SNACKS AND ATTEND TO LISTEN TO FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS JAM TOGETHER. YOU CAN ALSO BYOB IF YOU WISH. WEEK FIVE AUGUST 31 – CAMP HOEDOWN MOSEY ON DOWN TO THE CLUBHOUSE BALLROOM FOR THE FINAL CAMP LAKE ASHTON EVENT AT 7 PM FEATURING LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC BY RED HOT ROOSTER. THERE WILL BE A SNACK BAR AND NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AVAILABLE FOR CAMPERS TO ENJOY WHILE CUTTING A RUG. CAMP AWARDS FOR BOTH CAMPERS AND VOLUNTEER CAMP COUNSELORS WILL BE GIVEN DURING THE EVENT AS WELL. PLEASE SIGN UP AT THE CLUBHOUSE ACTIVITIES DESK. YOU CAN ALSO BYOB IF YOU WISH. 25 ׉ 7cassandra://A-5i8I_GHbkw27ZpKuCVxx04ZjA25yMcPtdlv0oLmmA`b!GZ!}b!GZ!}4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://AO12uukGEjglnXXWWNZMYTx90RuqiD8q6mGEgwQQ044&`׉ 7cassandra://ZnOLF_d7Rr89jBYNLNaQ8evgCLYs84sw5Cr-h3iENCkͼ=`u׉ 7cassandra://GggWyc9wU-HaFWXSD2Q2y34mx2qO9_pWrXx_9F3alIg0`׉ 7cassandra://Fzm11ltZBXB31jL8UckWGOFinM1oqVWY6icyG5OX6Vw[)͠fb!!GZ!})טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://7_9dhtezZCeKAEDO8Y7cdOsFPypnyLbuMfP4uhI8ffU`׉ 7cassandra://ZllSo8LYVX-vIfJtxomYsUQ-vFfqCtsFu8R9oS9aZKkt`u׉ 7cassandra://M6wIfUZvqn46VNRqvlhyMtYYA2jyLIhniFEupTQ4vZU)`׉ 7cassandra://eqhCSB0c8kEPJwYJxzksP_fmwihlowj9NiPq6IC5LXYް͠fb!!GZ!}*׉E pGOLF Mississippi State University where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics and later a Master's Degree from the University of Arkansas. Although she trained as a teacher she chose to move to Arkansas and work for the LALGA By Lydia Fichtman The LALGA is looking forward to some really entertaining events in July. July 5 will be a 5-club game. That’s right, you choose any 5 clubs from your bag, including your putter, and those are the clubs with which you will play. There will no doubt be plenty of laughs. Pick your partner! The following week is a new tournament “Christmas in July” held on July 11-12. Find your holiday decorations and embellish your golf cart. Unearth those delightful t-shirts that you wear in December and dress for fun. After the July 11 game there will be a holiday luncheon at the Nest. The league is looking forward to a wonderful summer and with that have given LALGA members the opportunity to play only 9-holes. On Tuesdays, during league time, if a member chooses to play 9 holes they may. They will not be charged the $3 fee but will be eligible for birdies and chip-ins (as long as they have paid their $.25). The player may also put their score in the GHIN. The sign-up sheet for 9-holes will be on the LALGA bulletin board. Just a reminder to always drink plenty of water. See you on the course. Meet Beverly Hines Bev Hines was brought up in Kosciusko, Mississippi. After high school, she attended Mississippi State College for Women for two yea r s t hen t r ans f e r red t o 26 Cooperative Extension Service as a 4-H Youth Specialist. It is in Arkansas where she met her husband Doug. They were married in 1976. Although they built a house in Benton, Arkansas in 2004, they only lived in it for one year. The year after they built it, they purchased a motor home and started traveling the country. They ended up returning home once a year to check on their home until they sold it in 2015. While staying at the Deer Creek RV Resort in Davenport, FL during the past two winters, they started looking for a permanent home. They found what they were looking for at Lake Ashton, purchased a house only 6 weeks ago and sold the motor home. Bev and Doug's main hobby is golfing. However, Bev also has a passion for playing pickleball. Being adventurous, Bev and Doug have enjoyed many activities in their life together including scuba diving, backpacking, kayaking, snow skiing, competitive shooting (trap and skeet), and off-roading in a Jeep. Both were competitive water skiers from 1978-1992. Since moving to Lake Ashton Beverly has also started bowling again. In Beverly’s own words, “I love the Lake Ashton Community and the people. Everyone I have met in the LALGA has been so friendly and welcoming. I am enjoying getting to know the ladies and playing some challenging golf.” All of us are excited to have Beverly as part of the league. LA NINERS By Marti Schmidt Summer continues to heat up, so Pace-of-Play will be a hot topic! Keep up with the group AHEAD of you. Ready Golf is always the preferred method of play. Think about the club/s you will be using next, so when you put the last club back in your bag, grab the next one/s. If your ball is directly in front of the cup, don’t mark it — hole out! Speaking of heat, remember to keep cold water and/or ice in your cart when you play. Both are available outside the Pro Shop. (continued on p. 28) ׉ 7cassandra://GggWyc9wU-HaFWXSD2Q2y34mx2qO9_pWrXx_9F3alIg0`b!GZ!}׉E׉ 7cassandra://M6wIfUZvqn46VNRqvlhyMtYYA2jyLIhniFEupTQ4vZU)`b!GZ!}b!GZ!}4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://hispIy53Ix3DsbJOKdUUrGWMmjJrwp2LIvDajs0OLKc:`׉ 7cassandra://uYmqu_YKyWQ6BYEi9nNtQSCFXwzNicpGmw24DLCUnHIͭ`u׉ 7cassandra://zwkZ0TYylV4F-GDWMBZokkSa4ZjVQPe93M_mwu7YU6k,v`׉ 7cassandra://GFdkCufkoRIXxMekQQkkkr-7JrCCoTMUAkUvaJRjG_UR$͠fb!"GZ!},טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://j8AaMai5nuU8u0pv-u3j6_u2Yn0KNfarx-wLlXP2eM8v`׉ 7cassandra://Hqt5jRKXt8TyRUaKTr_AgmPJHLcrnFaj5xYxI6b2rtsz`u׉ 7cassandra://Kghz1QxkU-PnsBygb7xLJWJNL4T0uhX-Ir9EwOlQVJI,E`׉ 7cassandra://tSnYtd7rlHG4WgOX-cx6zKdVhiSbtdGnz8QwpokZxYY9ێ͠fb!"GZ!}-נb!"GZ!}/&̺9ׁHmailto:jan.mutz@gmail.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E `(continued from p. 26) In June the group played a new game called Toss or Roll. The main game was a scramble. Each team substituted a toss or roll instead of ONE stroke during the 9-hole round. The team all had to agree when they wanted to use the toss or roll. Each player tossed or rolled their ball instead of using a club. Let us know if you liked it or not. After the game we had our monthly Lunch with Friends. Did someone really lay on the green and use the end of their club similar to a pool shot for their “roll”? The Niners collected items for Polk County Senior Orphans whose mission is to provide basic household items for low-income seniors. The Niners have been involved with this program for a few years and have helped many seniors throughout Polk County. Thanks to the generosity of the LA Niners, our last donation stocked their shelves for a year with laundry and cleaning products, so this summer she had some specific requests for Comet, window cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner and brushes, sponges, shaving cream and disposable razors. Thank you, ladies, for your continued assistance with this charity. Still have questions? Interested in joining the Niners? Contact Janet at jan.mutz@gmail.com for more info! LAMGA By Paul Fichtman The second of the LAMGA’s 3 summer tournaments was the LAMGA Open held on June 22nd. The field was comprised of two-man teams, which were assigned based on handicap. The format was 9 holes of Best Ball and 9 holes of Modified Alternate Shot. The event was followed by a luncheon of brats, hot dogs, potato & macaroni salad, coleslaw and watermelon. As always, many thanks to the Pro Shop and Eagle’s Nest staffs for helping put on this very successful event. Each month the sponsors who so generously support the annual Member-Guest Tournament are featured. This month the following Remodeling, Design, Construction and Heating & Cooling companies are recognized and thanked: AIS Shower Doors, Inc.; Blackburn’s Interiors; Central Door Company; D&D Painting; Florida Coast Skylights; Groutsmith; R.B. Siegel Door Company; Snowbird Heating & Cooling; Southeast Solar & Roof Solutions, Inc.; and Windows by Annalisa. Please support them with your patronage. You can find a list of all the sponsors posted on the LAMGA web site, Lake Ashton Living, and Talk of Lake Ashton. The Red Hoagland Hyundai Challenge Leader Board through the end of May includes Paul Panone - $90.75; Paul Guay - $89.55; Denis Mulhearn - $83.55; Pat O’Neil - $81.10; Dan Baun - $80.90; Donn Yasz - $78.35; Gerry Krogman - $73.75; Steve Kettells - $73.70; and Bob Zelaszny - $71.70. Thanks again to Red Hoagland Hyundai for their continued sponsorship of this very popular annual contest. Keeping up the pace of play makes golf more enjoyable for all our members. Here are five tips that help speed up the pace of play without having any negative effect on your game. • PLAY READY GOLF. • Always carry a spare ball in your pocket in case a provisional is necessary. • Line up your putt before it is your turn, so you are ready to putt. • Always record your score at the next tee. Never record your score at the green. • Per USGA rules, do not spend more than 3 minutes looking for a lost ball. The July schedule includes: July 6th – Best Net of A&D/B&C; July 13th – Pick Your Foursome, 3 Best Nets; July 20th – Six, Six, Six; July 27th – Beat the Board, Best 3 Nets. 28 ׉ 7cassandra://zwkZ0TYylV4F-GDWMBZokkSa4ZjVQPe93M_mwu7YU6k,v`b!GZ!}׉E29 ׉ 7cassandra://Kghz1QxkU-PnsBygb7xLJWJNL4T0uhX-Ir9EwOlQVJI,E`b!GZ!}b!GZ!}4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://hHwSlG2On3YKifhkIVMcmt0r413wyfyrLzVGcZO_xwoi`׉ 7cassandra://NQDEy_hioWpVJV6PSWby7oyXI3OLl9imsbMr-Fc_YfYʹ`u׉ 7cassandra://Hj7Wn1w5My12RQl6ohy-5E9ZiS2yi6RnF0eKMdTRkvs2F`׉ 7cassandra://rfQtnw8mBeT64V8HsElzdNWVLS3MPkuQ3c_WPwct8y4$5͠fb!"GZ!}0טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://rhai6TxuGgiBDOPA4uY1RUMyjneO3Lw48j7l0a4Z5m08`׉ 7cassandra://rvx0X2wP6dUMtI3V4KDH72cVqNGQJxJZ_EVc4EC7zaI͡`u׉ 7cassandra://C6bK2Vuxgebn9DsokVDqjqmi80BEYoefeqPF-iLUzLQ:`׉ 7cassandra://NMpJT_ZHbq--m3fONbzv2wJIxC1YiNTMT8BEPlkr2h8͠fb!#GZ!}1נb!#GZ!}5eˁ9ׁHmailto:weatherwife777@yahoo.comׁ ׁ Јנb!#GZ!}45΁K9ׁH)mailto:lakeashtondemocraticclub@gmail.comׁ ׁ Јנb!#GZ!}3̶C9ׁH!mailto:georgerogers4321@gmail.comׁ ׁ Ј׉ECLUBS By George Rogers May 3: Jeannine Connors, Chris Verges, Janis Vasqueza, Julie DeMarois May 10: Liz Leigh, Jeannine Connors, Chris Verges, Marge Kniat May 17: Howard Mayne, Liz Leigh, Marge Kniat, Dee Mayne May 24: George Rogers, Marge Kniat, Jeannine Connors, Howard Mayne. May 31: Jeannine Connors, Marge Kniat, Roberta Rogers, Chris Verges June 7: Chris Verges, Graham Littlehales, Liz Leigh, Janis Vasqueza New players are welcome — this is friendly, informal bridge. Call or email George Rogers at 419-708-3320, georgerogers4321@gmail.com to sign up. The group meets Tuesdays at 2 pm in the Clubhouse Card Room. LA DEMOCRATIC CLUB By Shelley Miller The Lake Ashton Democratic Club is holding their monthly meeting July 7 via Zoom and in-person at the HFC. Social time with snacks is from 4 to 4:30 pm. Please bring your own beverage. The in-person General meeting and Zoom will start at 4:30. The July speakers are Kay Fields, incumbent rerunning for the school board, District 5 and Kathy Dobson of Planned Parenthood. For more information, please e-mail lakeashtondemocraticclub@gmail.com. LAVA AUXILIARY By Chris Graves There will be no meeting this month. The next meeting will be September 21. Save the Date! The 2022 Craft Show is right around the corner. It is scheduled for October 22. Crafters are needed! You can reserve a table for $50 to sell your handcrafted items. Call Joan at (239) 851-7899. God Bless the Military and the United States of America! TUESDAY PARTY BRIDGE NEW! LA WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT By Barb Wert Ladies, if you have been on the weight management roller coaster and would like some camaraderie and support from other women in the community working on weight management, you are welcome to attend the NEW "L.A. Weight Management Support" meetings on Wednesdays from 3 to 4 pm in the Clubhouse Conference Room. The group will not focus on any one program but will support each other through activities such as a buddy system, accountability, sharing recipes, tips, and articles. E-mail Barb Wert at weatherwife777@yahoo.com for a contact form if you are interested in joining. You are also welcome to join the Facebook group, L.A. Weight Management Support. ׉ 7cassandra://Hj7Wn1w5My12RQl6ohy-5E9ZiS2yi6RnF0eKMdTRkvs2F`b!GZ!}׉E(863) 551-3411 *Premium Yearly Maintenance Specials *Expert Service by Certified Technicians * Top quality installations * 10 Year & Warranty on new units parts labor * Special January & February pricing (typically our slower months) Winner Free Estimates & Free 2nd Opinions Goodman • Bryant • Franklin • Grandaire • Trane • Carrier • Lennox- etc We service all makes and models 37 ׉ 7cassandra://C6bK2Vuxgebn9DsokVDqjqmi80BEYoefeqPF-iLUzLQ:`b!GZ!}b!GZ!}4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://nY9q9SN2bjMj0c0wI0TRo4jHveq3uicRo1i9GhVF5RM|`׉ 7cassandra://tPMXkbb7lFJl-2UVSRS0lsaaEQ23Iyx04ruI2ku99Nw;8`u׉ 7cassandra://PCGELR3f-AdUWOx0ZXdCXi3mZQcWL5hH_dMmoo_9z6c1`׉ 7cassandra://qHAXYT7tsYyOgde5tQl84bgoXuBUbvZlVA2bbFBVB_AH ͠fb!#GZ!}7טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://ZPUMfeN00-yhGkVZT4hgNyutaM_Vtu65U88ET0Fi8o0Z`׉ 7cassandra://_yYQyAUjo_GYda5NyWyIqt_B1QurwP9MVsBx_ZfmGQ8͡`u׉ 7cassandra://QSD57CBBedTKSDcUywUH0ygxp35NhBB4ME6PQjWYFP83r`׉ 7cassandra://1f0GCR5QXaju6Yt7dW2JAibFCpPH_oT6JGy2cEuYXIoTV͠fb!$GZ!}8נb!$GZ!}?p)9ׁHhttp://www.jimsfloordepot.comׁ ׁ Јנb!$GZ!}>f9ׁHmailto:morosky.m@gmail.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E LA REPUBLICANS By Brenda Bush-Sayre The Lake Ashton Republican Club is holding a Firecracker Candidate Jamboree at the HFC on Saturday, July 9th from 4 to 7 pm. Candidates for the following positions will be participating: U.S. House Districts 15 & 18; FL Senate District 12; FL Commissioner of Agriculture; Polk County Commissioner; and Polk County School Board. Blackburn’s BBQ is catering the event and tickets can be purchased at the Clubhouse Activities Desk for $15 each. Arrangements are underway for local Judicial candidates to speak at an upcoming Monday Morning Coffee. The club extends a huge thank you to all of the LA residents who joined to view two showings of Dinesh D‘Souza’s “2,000 Mules” on June 6. Both showings were sold out so an encore showing is being planned. Contact: Brenda Bush-Sayre, (813)313-9911, bbs1954@icloud.com. LA ROCKERS By Connie Strassberg Summer is here and snowbirds are gone! A lot of LA activities are on hiatus, but not LA Rockers, who continue to meet in the HFC Community Center on alternate Wednesdays from 2 to 4 pm. If you are here and want to enjoy a lovely afternoon with a great group of people, try your hand at rock painting! Newcomers are always welcome and we will lend you the supplies you will need for your first meeting. Can't draw or paint - not a problem. Your efforts are guaranteed to bring a smile to someone's face (just check the mirror when you find a hidden rock). Please join on July 13 and 27. In order to attend, join the Facebook group "LA Rockers" or contact MJ Richards (mjmrichards517@gmail.com) or Connie Strassberg (cbs1949@aol.com). If the meeting has to be canceled at the last minute, a notice will be posted on the LA Rockers Facebook group page. If in doubt, check before you come. Please send prayers for Alice Mayer's continued recovery. SINGLES CLUB By Maureen Ziegler LA Singles is a social group that plans activities for single residents. The group meets monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 2 pm in the Clubhouse Ballroom. In June, the group discussed several outings and get togethers. Plans were discussed for dinner at Crazy Fish and lunch at L’Incontro. The group is purchasing gifts for five senior orphans. The names and lists were assigned. The gifts are to be brought to the July meeting. Donations will be used to purchase gift cards. If you would like to take part in activities with other singles, attend the meeting on July 3. LA SWIM CLUB By Sandy White LA Swim Club members want to share a secret. Please only tell your best friends. Swimming is the best all-around exercise for all ages because it: • Involves most of your muscles • Keeps your heart rate up while removing the impact of running or walking on hard surfaces • Builds endurance, muscle strength, and cardiovascular fitness no matter what age • Helps maintain a healthy weight and healthy lungs • Improves flexibility, coordination, balance, & posture • Offers low impact exercise which helps the recovery from many injuries and surgeries • Is a great way to keep fit & make new friends So, what are you waiting for? Come swim with us and improve your fitness level. The swim club has reserved three workout times each week: Mondays from 6 to 7 pm, Wednesdays from 1:45 to 2:45 pm, and Saturdays from 10 to 11 am. Come whenever you can. The volunteer coach provides a written workout that can be used in total or as a guide, and he can answer your swimming technique questions. For more information, contact sandyw1994@aol.com ׉ 7cassandra://PCGELR3f-AdUWOx0ZXdCXi3mZQcWL5hH_dMmoo_9z6c1`b!GZ!}׉ELAKE ASHTON SUPPORTERS OF SPECIAL OLYMPIANS (LASSOS) By Mary Morosky Do you have an adult child with an intellectual or developmental disability living with you? Or perhaps you have a special place in your heart for these residents and would like to join in some fun activities tailored for their unique abilities. Join the group at the Clubhouse Craft Room on July 6 from 11 am to 1 pm to learn more about some lifestyle enhancing opportunities for our special residents and their parents, caregivers, or community friends to gather socially and engage in healthy activities right here in Lake Ashton. Donuts and beverages will be provided. Don't miss this great opportunity to network and share ideas/concerns. Call Mary at (814) 460-1710 if you have questions. "AIR BALL" begins in the Outdoor Pool - Thursdays from 7 to 8 pm. 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Physical activity is a valuable part of any overall body wellness plan and is associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline. Balance and exercise can reduce potential Alzheimer's risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol. Sign up on the Clubhouse Information Wall to attend this free, informative presentation. UF/IFAS PRESENTATION July is Lakes Appreciation Month! Attend a presentation on July 20 at 1 pm in the Clubhouse Ballroom to about wildlife habitat, aquatic plants, and water quality in addition to impacts residents have on area lakes. Sign up at the Clubhouse Information Wall. BOB ROSS OIL PAINTING Instructor: Kay Lenherr July 9 at 1 pm Clubhouse Craft Room Forest Edge Cost $35, payable at class. Sign up at the Clubhouse Information Wall by noon on July 8. FUSED GLASS CLASSES July 15 from 10 am to 12:30 pm: Create a Fused Glass Garden Stake in the Clubhouse Craft Room July 18 from 4 to 6:30 pm: Create One-ofa-Kind Jewelry in the HFC July 28 from 10 am to noon: Create a Patriotic Glass Sun Catcher in the Clubhouse Ballroom All classes are $35 and include all project supplies, use of equipment, kiln firing and art glass. Sign up at the Activities Desk of the class location. Limit 12. CREATE A CARD Please join the group on July 19 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. Class will be held in the HFC Sports Court at 10 am. The cost is $10. Sign up quickly at the HFC, as reservations go quickly. Join in for creative fun! Call Karen at 262-497-3272 with questions or further detail. 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. YOGA SHARE Participate in yoga to DVDs on Wednesdays at 8:45 am in the Clubhouse Ballroom. Sign up in advance at the Clubhouse Information Wall. Questions? 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