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See p. 26 for details 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://jpm_1A3qe-n9BWRKSngDG8Hh-Bkbj2UkQk3ZuxUuCcY%V`a%,wj3wa%,wj3w4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://9BUopwfV0GoJRrWfFj38si67eYlQsJCULfmgrFqbKEM`׉ 7cassandra://tsjvGLdA1t6upYZ5uet_A7D1VXE9szNybUOO94NkjE4[`u׉ 7cassandra://eFm29Bw2gZB3Sic_nLlltvPa1tvb1QCqW6b7hwndqXc `׉ 7cassandra://UfBlU5vOuv_Tk25c-6vhB04sN4sWlDMZdqKA6uAT09Q4͠fa%,wj3wAטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://l3gKSeMS2DX1FNh1W-q71ls-84h1NRPyAVUsfuq7QJw`׉ 7cassandra://K6kfytAKC_uzWFpbYZXIHHdzd6qg1tthabmSvStumSQ͒`u׉ 7cassandra://zX6jPsUio7sFXxgF8ucjksbXSJhlGM9I2wW0PV7IddY'`׉ 7cassandra://uw0RnO3hGdja4LY2vgHzUxqh2QR7Dp4k-vuMa4E22-4͠fa%,wj3wBנa%,wj3wTk9ׁHmailto:kfunk@lakeashton2cdd.comׁ ׁ Јנa%,wj3wS(9ׁH!mailto:mbosman@lakeashton2cdd.comׁ ׁ Јנa%,wj3wRc9ׁH$mailto:dholmes@lakeashtonstorage.comׁ ׁ Јנa%,wj3wQ#9ׁHmailto:vmoore@lakeashtongc.comׁ ׁ Јנa%,wj3wP9ׁHmailto:mauen@lakeashtongc.comׁ ׁ Јנa%,wj3wO܁9ׁHmailto:rlavoie@lakeashtongc.comׁ ׁ Јנa%,wj3wN9ׁHmailto:ma2077@metzcorp.comׁ ׁ Јנa%,wj3wMv9ׁH mailto:manager@lakeashtonhoa.orgׁ ׁ Јנa%,wj3wL{79ׁH mailto:mfisher@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנa%,wj3wK{ā!9ׁH"mailto:smoreland@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנa%,wj3wJ{Q9ׁHmailto:clane@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנa%,wj3wI{ށ9ׁHmailto:cwells@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנa%,wj3wHg9ׁH mailto:valerie@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנa%,wj3wGX=9ׁH mailto:valerie@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנa%,wj3wFX̱9ׁHmailto:cwells@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Ј׉ELOOKING FDA A REAL ESTATE AGENT? Lake Ashton Realty Offers: 0 A CEL A 10 E Cancel Anytime - No Additional Fees $2,500 Con rlbution at Closing $2,500 Contributed to Seller Closing Costs 0 -Site O · e 3 Realtors - Waltt-ln Traffic - Open 6 days & Sunday by appointment r e tng Departmen Get maximum exposure of your home Terri Mattoc�s Bro�er Lori Roath Bro�er Associate Anita Piasec�i Realtor Lake Ashton Realty 4140 Ashton Club Drive Lake Wales, FL 33859 863-318-9542 I www.LakeAshtonResales.com Sarah Lord Mar�eting ׉ 7cassandra://eFm29Bw2gZB3Sic_nLlltvPa1tvb1QCqW6b7hwndqXc `a%,wj3w׉E NEWSLETTER STAFF Christine Wells Editor cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com 863.324.5457 Valerie McCutcheon Advertising Sales, Layout & Design valerie@lakeashtoncdd.com SUBMISSION GUIDELINES February Issue Deadline: January 14 • 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 and clarity • 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. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ JANUARY 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 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 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 863.324.5810 ma2077@metzcorp.com 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 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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(Birthdays and Anniversaries are being celebrated on the 2nd Monday this month only) Featured Vendor: Edward Jones, Matt Simpson JANUARY 10 Birthdays and Anniversaries Bite Me Monday Featured Speaker: CHISPA Project Featured Vendor: Denise Tessier Law & Christine Graves Insurance JANUARY 17 Peanut Butter Monday Lake Ashton's 21st Birthday Kick-Off Come celebrate 21 years at Lake Ashton with fun, games, and 21 door prizes Featured Vendor: Caption Call JANUARY 24 - NO MONDAY COFFEE Board of Supervisors Meeting JANUARY 31 Enjoy a free Hot Chocolate on National Hot Chocolate Day! Blast from the Past with David Harrison Featured Speaker: Family Elder Law - 10 Ways to Plan in 2022 and Beyond Featured Vendor: Morgan Stanley - Matthew Grubb CLUB, GROUP & ORGANIZATION PRESENTATIONS Group Leaders - please reach out to Christine at cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com if you would like to present your group at an upcoming Monday Coffee! This is a good way to introduce residents to the many activities that make Lake Ashton "Simply the Best". IN THIS ISSUE NEWS 6 LA LOOKS 18 SAFETY 20 MOVIES 22 EVENTS 24 GOLF 32 CLUBS 34 MIND & BODY 40 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGS LAKE ASHTON II (WH) CDD Friday, January 21, 2022 9 am — HFC LAKE ASHTON (LW) CDD Monday, January 24 9:30 am — Clubhouse Ballroom CIT Y COMM I S S I O N 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, 330 W. Church St. ׉ 7cassandra://c3nELn8dm66P1jSE6FsWkP-aors8OnxkUATLC-YqCk8(`a%,wj3w׉EUAVON PARK More Choices. Best Prices... Just Looking? Stop into the new Plantation model furnished by Turners. The Area’s Largest Selection of Furniture...at the Best Price...ALWAYS! Or, Shop Online TurnerFurnitureOnline.com 863-402-1688 www.TurnerFurniTureOnline.cOm AVON PARK SHOWROOM 2900 US 27 South Avon Park, FL SHOWROOM HOURS: MONDAY - SATURDAY: 10 AM - 6 PM SUNDAY: 11 AM - 4 PM 5 OUTLET HOURS: MONDAY - SATURDAY: 10 AM - 5 PM SUNDAY: CLOSED 1122 W Locke Street Avon Park, FL WAREHOUSE HOURS: TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 8 AM - 5 PM SUNDAY & MONDAY: CLOSED ©2022 Knorr Marketing TUFU-1350 12/21 ׉ 7cassandra://IwBWspdAv85_PZHDx8CO2JkGS6W8hE4NGE2HpRBn3ac.`a%,wj3wa%,wj3w4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://I_L3IyPsy49dOvF63TlJQTfW1WvSxi8DTHSRabTYG6U!X`׉ 7cassandra://G3W2UBusebw8B2MinuyjijF3qnLUnLLUMqdSWJTV2KU͡`u׉ 7cassandra://nHg1kgxnYOKq3OSUjpl1p0Tv3RcqGsggNXyhTXHjgvU0D`׉ 7cassandra://oP136DimAQhC6cFgI4u8RgNHqmuorpcwdwQOiVBjdMI̜͠fa&,wj3w[טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://RYZA1uSw4ygNxgo95k8KDrLuZCfWDOlpMLlr73BAJM4`׉ 7cassandra://Ev6dalLWBMwcoehYq6vc8yy02OSkRlw-qr7uWW6sPtcx `u׉ 7cassandra://uxsCbVbWeAh2ThTs3TxPv5qfq_eqnzLfcK-OTTmXqkE*`׉ 7cassandra://2MWucacrqygEu7mLMZXjtuybvXawtZjliwFKgW2Ww1I͠fa&,wj3w\׉EdHOURS OF OPERATION CLUBHOUSE: 6 am – 10 pm, 7 days a week CLUBHOUSE OFFICES & ACTIVITIES DESK: 9 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday Photo ID Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11 am to 4 pm or by appointment ASHTON TAP & GRILL: 11 am to 8 pm Tuesday — Saturday 10 am to 8 pm Sunday (Brunch 10 am to 3 pm) HFC OFFICES & ACTIVITIES DESK: 8 am – 4 pm Monday through Friday HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER: 5:30 am – 10 pm , 7 days a week NEXT MONTHLY MARKET: January 19 from 10 am to 2 pm in the Clubhouse West Parking Lot RED ROOSTER PRODUCE & BAXTER’ S QUAL ITY MEATS will be in the Clubhouse West Parking Lot Wednesdays 1 to 3 pm (1st, 2nd, 4th Wednesdays) 10 am to 2 pm (3rd Wednesday during the Monthly Market) BOOKMOBILE January 12 and 26, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (closed for lunch 12:30 to 1:15 pm) Clubhouse West Parking Lot NEW RESIDENT SOCIAL The next New Resident Social will be held on January 12, 2022 at 2 pm at the Clubhouse. Please sign up at either Activities Desk, or on the online signup form. TRASH PICKUP - NO CHANGE The holiday does not impact the regular service schedule for Lake Ashton residents. Lake Wales residents will put their trash out Thursday evening for pickup on Friday, December 31, and Winter Haven residents will put their trash out on Sunday evening for pickup on Monday morning, as usual. HOLIDAY CLOSINGS • Ashton Tap & Grill will close at 4 pm on DECEMBER 31. The Clubhouse and HFC offices will be closed all day in observance of New Year's Day. • Ashton Tap & Grill, Pro Shop, and Driving Range will be closed on JANUARY 1. A WEEKLONG CELEBRATION BEGINS JANUARY 17. SEE PAGE 26 FOR MORE DETAILS! 6 ׉ 7cassandra://nHg1kgxnYOKq3OSUjpl1p0Tv3RcqGsggNXyhTXHjgvU0D`a%,wj3w׉E7 ׉ 7cassandra://uxsCbVbWeAh2ThTs3TxPv5qfq_eqnzLfcK-OTTmXqkE*`a%,wj3wa%,wj3w4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://oV7Mj_4GdQYN44xUlnEmXdaGmDJ9vkPqBZoPq1uOoI8D`׉ 7cassandra://db21Iu22LVK4ANKggiC865id-39TydqaY9pll8rBLW04`u׉ 7cassandra://d5N_XktZ3XZcr7ZEUhOP4Wd5Sv6ezbGf76RkvxF15Do2`׉ 7cassandra://FzVbdWfHz0aApvNRfNNmoWWBOWRgqWxwGeVUGWuKKuUyG͠fa&,wj3w_טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://pP779PWp8RFaNlDT7JrCGND7zLfwcDI_wnEPeP51ogUv8`׉ 7cassandra://DiSPmNTMG-OgUIFYZcZNVBBM0RQrbO-9nirmEJhdNyEwH`u׉ 7cassandra://r5QOk1loNHiq5NMdYVA6IycQ-iDZlCdpOT-2L37Mtbw+ `׉ 7cassandra://edu9LgOhdwBSxM-ME-095nr1dcRcGQ6UMKbwhp5dck03t͠fa&,wj3w`נa',wj3wf9ׁHhttp://www.lakewaleslaw.netׁ ׁ Ј׉ELACDD NEWS By Christine Wells, LA (LW) CDD Community Director Happy New Year! January is a great time for reflection and anticipation — reflection of the year that has passed and anticipation of the year to come. Plan to spend time at the amenities enjoying all that Florida’s peak season brings. Starting the week at Lake Ashton’s Monday Coffee informational meetings will provide a good overview of upcoming classes, shows, meetings, and parties. Mix it up in 2022 and try sitting at a new table at Monday Coffee! Hundreds of new residents moved to Lake Ashton in 2021, so reach out to new faces and welcome new neighbors. With the increase in population, staff has begun to see an increase in room bookings and activities being offered by residents, so there may be times when a room and or time that is desired may be unavailable. Luckily residents have two buildings in the community, so if a room or time is unavailable at the Clubhouse residents are encouraged to reach out to the HFC to check availability and vice versa. We are excited to see so many residents enjoying the amenities and want to ensure all residents have an equal opportunity to book a room for a new activity or join one of the over 140 groups that currently meet at the Clubhouse. With that being said there are some changes that are going to take place as of January 1. This includes the renaming of "private" groups to "prior registration required.” Residents interested in joining a new group should visit the Clubhouse Activities Desk to obtain the contact information for the facilitator of the group they are looking to join. As a reminder, the Joint Amenity Facilities Policy states: "Club membership and Club activities must be available to all Residents or Renters/Leaseholders.” In addition, anyone booking a reservation in the Clubhouse Game Room needs to be aware that as of January 1, that room will be available for multiple activities at the same time. For example, if someone has reserved the Game Room to play cards or conduct a meeting, the room will still be available for open play on the billiards tables. If this does not match your needs staff will try their hardest to find a room better suited for what you require. An extra day of Open Bowling was also added to the schedule to accommodate the increase in use of that amenity. We hope residents understand these changes are not meant to be intrusive but to allow for the amenities to be enjoyed by all who want to use them. Staff always encourages residents to become more involved in community activities designed to benefit the body, mind, and spirit and with these changes and the support of the many club, group, and organization facilitators this will be possible for everyone. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. 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 Supervisors and staff would like to extend a special thank you to all the club, group, and organization facilitators. These are all volunteers that work very hard to ensure there is a robust activities schedule for all residents to enjoy. Lake Ashton is lucky to have a large number of residents willing to volunteer their time in one way or another for everyone to live their best retired life. Be sure to thank a volunteer when you see them. Lloyd Howison, Assistant Secretary Golf Cart Paths, Bridges and all Ponds 704.302.6555, lhowison@lakeashtoncdd.com Steve Realmuto, Assistant Secretary Budget, Finance, Reserve Study 863.949.0304, steve.lacdd@gmail.com Office Hours: 2nd Monday, 10 am to noon in the Clubhouse Conference Room ׉ 7cassandra://d5N_XktZ3XZcr7ZEUhOP4Wd5Sv6ezbGf76RkvxF15Do2`a%,wj3w׉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! 9 863.676.6000 www.lakewaleslaw.net 240 E. Park Ave. Lake Wales, FL 33853 2021 Best Of HAVEN ׉ 7cassandra://r5QOk1loNHiq5NMdYVA6IycQ-iDZlCdpOT-2L37Mtbw+ `a%,wj3wa%,wj3w4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://9Q0Jqn4ggNiPCiNcvCFaksiPHPbjCd1ajynBfuz63X48`׉ 7cassandra://Gux_66FC5MaGbsDGyZBMNnhHkpPYn-S9F7hY7UvgO4gͫx`u׉ 7cassandra://3qJm1ne08ZjuPjRP3UEeRBZ63nH42dsCwe30j0GqzCg2`׉ 7cassandra://2l22VQEAM5u-jSFdGTEzy0yRIgLl67ZVLuA7sIqba0UP͠fa',wj3wgטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://WJa4Zjx3JlhV5Myr6AYC61Wc5y3u0i-WU2CCqIdfatI`׉ 7cassandra://MtAFnJ77_qjJBAl6Hy0cFh7QQQGyVnpTyjfppbBZSSYu`u׉ 7cassandra://a-91uPhMkUlqEYrYamIhgPDh-Jzn1so4hSLiEfnDbOU)`׉ 7cassandra://Rygjpn5N42SQNVK3FbStE7TT-DTeXzu780phpiXKXJw\͠fa',wj3whנa',wj3wn{9ׁH mailto:cmckie@lakeashton2cdd.comׁ ׁ Јנa',wj3wmhG9ׁH*mailto:alittlewoodlakeashton2cdd@gmail.comׁ ׁ Јנa',wj3wl} 9ׁHmailto:maryclark725@gmail.comׁ ׁ Јנa',wj3wkȁ 9ׁH"mailto:bzelazny@lakeashton2cdd.comׁ ׁ Јנa',wj3wjQ̣9ׁHmailto:mecsicsj@msn.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EaLAIICDD NEWS By Mary Bosman, LAIICDD Community Director Another year of living in paradise … I hope you never tire of hearing that. OK, everyone knows that there’s nothing that is perfect, but looking at “the glass” as half full instead of half empty goes a long way towards a happier, healthier life. My wish for everyone is to enjoy a life filled with kindness, smiles, positivity, peacefulness, good health, and happiness. A big wish, but individually, we have the power to help make it happen. photo: Dennis Krupinski With this year being the 21st birthday celebration for Lake Ashton, we can look back and see the improvements over the years. Many events will be held at the HFC and the Clubhouse to celebrate the week of January 17th. Stop in and check them out. Good changes continue at the HFC. The Pickleball Courts have the bottom railing in place to secure the fencing as of December. The HFC building and Hwy. 653 Gate House have recently received a new paint job, and new wooden floors will be added to the Racquetball Court and Sports Court this month. In February new flooring will be installed in the Fitness Center. New LED lighting replacements continue at the HFC and so do the savings from these lights. Your LA II CDD Board continues to work diligently to improve your amenities without additional fees. Happy New Year, and Happy Birthday Lake Ashton! 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 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 Office Hours: Mondays from 1 to 3 pm, 863.325.8098, bzelazny@lakeashton2cdd.com Mary C. Clark, Assistant Secretary 252-503-7087, maryclark725@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, & Transportation System Office Hours: Thursdays from 1 pm to 3 pm, 443.994.2939, cmckie@lakeashton2cdd.com ׉ 7cassandra://3qJm1ne08ZjuPjRP3UEeRBZ63nH42dsCwe30j0GqzCg2`a%,wj3w׉E׉ 7cassandra://a-91uPhMkUlqEYrYamIhgPDh-Jzn1so4hSLiEfnDbOU)`a%,wj3wa%,wj3w4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://ZGfFKkV7Pblxx4TEzDfnBuVhAKw-wNIlQXbrw6EBwZ4 `׉ 7cassandra://2nAOKY76Al-htwQxLIPIVNZI178C-XUSU6yKNsCypsMͤ`u׉ 7cassandra://WI--QzuynLYoRM_AxAxtrM8NeLiMeF8Nn1VjzHTQKkE+`׉ 7cassandra://myKnRhSsOYa-PbWLXshrK0iyppssxhIv4tsU_jQkTGIk.V͠fa',wj3woטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://Dr-9zkzWHo93R7g1gRdam-chKdm5QDJ83g9NaAQmj6g`׉ 7cassandra://ZkKq4r_-RCNLnK44VObDy-b3cfXs9rF-0KKpftDKNK8ͤ>`u׉ 7cassandra://Fr8hxCq1D33lRSN5U8NKDjUVGyyG3dvWvrtRPPM-m-M/m`׉ 7cassandra://r9V3AarQ8eXiJ8hF1gqBxlQXU4nnuostiaz83KUGC_01Z͠fa',wj3wpנa',wj3wt/9ׁH*mailto:LakeAshtonCommunityAction@gmail.comׁ ׁ Јנa',wj3ws9̺9ׁHmailto:jburns@gmscfl.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E hLA ( LW) CDD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS VACANCY Residents interested in being considered to fill the vacancy can submit a resume or letter of interest to the District Manager, Jill Burns (jburns@gmscfl.com) by Wednesday, January 12 at noon. In order to be considered you must be at least 18 years of age, a United States citizen, and registered to vote at an address within the boundaries of Lake Ashton CDD (Lake Wales). The resident selected to fill the vacant seat will serve the remainder of the term until November of 2022. Feel free to contact the District Manager with any questions. WILDLIFE ALERT Alligators and crocodiles are an important part of Florida's heritage and play a valuable role in the ecosystems where they live. Even though the weather might be cooling down, those who live near lakes and ponds should still expect to see alligators from time to time, as evidenced by this picture taken by resident David Muller in mid-November! Remember - never feed or approach an alligator. If you encounter an aggressive alligator, call the Nuisance Alligator Hotline: 1-866-FWC-GATOR (392-4286). Alligators under 4 feet in length are not considered a threat to humans. As long as residents have a healthy respect for wildlife, including alligators, there are opportunities to live and let live. LAKE ASHTON COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE By Shelley Miller The booming residential housing developments in the area are straining the roads, water, sewer and 12 power everyone enjoys. The LA Community Action Committee was formed to advocate for changes the group would like to see to ensure the safety and welfare of Lake Ashton residents. The January issue of the LA Times includes a flyer with more information and a survey to provide feedback from you to better represent the Lake Ashton Community. Additional comments are we l c omed — you c a n ema i l t hem t o LakeAshtonCommunityAction@gmail.com. An LA Community Action Committee meeting for all residents is planned to field concerns, questions, and ask for help in bringing this problem to the attention of decision-makers. This informational meeting will be held January 10 after Monday Coffee in the Clubhouse Ballroom around 10 am. All Lake Ashton residents who are interested in this topic are invited to attend. AQUATIC EDUCATION CORNER What is a littoral shelf and why does my pond have to have one? By design, some of the ponds in Lake Ashton contain littoral shelves, which are shallow planted wetland areas within the pond. Regulatory agencies, such as SWFWMD require that littoral shelves be vegetated. These areas are usually about 1-2 feet in depth and occupy approximately 30% of the pond. Littoral shelves provide emergent aquatic vegetation the appropriate water depth necessary to thrive. This vegetation competes with algae for space, light and nutrients and helps to filter out pollutants such as heavy metals, oils and fertilizers. The thicker and denser the littoral vegetation, the less sunlight, living space and nutrients for algae growth. Ponds and littoral shelves can provide an aesthetically pleasing and healthy habitat for a wide variety of wildlife including fish, birds and reptiles. ׉ 7cassandra://WI--QzuynLYoRM_AxAxtrM8NeLiMeF8Nn1VjzHTQKkE+`a%,wj3w׉ENEW GOLF CART PARKING AREA AT THE CLUBHOUSE Several comments on the Focus 2025 survey mentioned parking being an issue at the amenities. The first Entertainment Series Show is on January 14, so this will be the first day of testing out golf cart parking on the Basketball Court during that show. Signage will be placed at the entrance to the parking lot advising residents that there is additional golf cart parking on the Basketball Court. Email blasts will be sent with pictures letting residents know where this additional parking is as well. This area will be available as an "overflow parking only" area during large events. As always, residents are encouraged to car or cartpool to highcapacity events at the amenities. OPEN BOWL ING AT ASHTON LANES An extra date has been added, so now residents can enjoy Open Bowling on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays. Stop by Ashton Tap and Grill, grab a drink and enjoy a game of bowling with friends. Instructions are on the bulletin board in the back of the room. Shoes and bowling balls are available for use. Please be sure to put the bowling balls and shoes back when done using them. LAKE ASHTON LEADERSHIP Those in a leadership position for Lake Ashton clubs, groups or organizations can attend an informative session February 23 at 11 am in the Clubhouse Ballroom. Leaders will find out more about resources and support facilitated by staff. Topics include setting up electronic mail messages, planning events, clerical support, amenity policies, and more. The purpose of the session is to ensure organizational leaders know all of the available tools for a club’s continued success: promotion, media, support, guidelines, and more. 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When the call went out to the community for support of "Toys for Tots", you responded, again, like you always do … with kindness and generosity. Your contributions will most certainly put a smile on the faces of many young people this holiday season. Well done! And many thanks to the HFC staff who helped with this effort, especially Krystle, who would call at least twice a week with the same five welcomed words: "The box is full again!” You are great, HFC. Many thanks! Peace to all. generous LA residents who donated gifts and gift cards to the Caring Tree. The need this year was even greater than last year and you responded by exceeding last year's generous donations. A special thank you to BOLLA who donated 65 blankets, Sew What who donated 75 handmade items, and the LA Niners who donated 213 gifts. The Lake Wales Care Center passes along their heartfelt "thank you" to everyone. You helped make a very merry Christmas for so many families in the area. BE A SANTA TO A SENIOR By Kathryn Jusaites On behalf of the Home Instead office in Winter Haven, we would like to thank the Lake Ashton Community for their participation in the Be A Santa To A Senior program this year. Your generosity and kindness are very much appreciated. THANK YOU FROM THE LA BENEF IT ASSOCIATION A huge thank you to the many Lake Ashton residents who have helped us raise funds for the local schools. It took many hands to run the Casino Night Benefit and we are so very grateful for all the time and effort you have given over the years. The schools have been very appreciative of our help. The last donation has been delivered by way of the Lake Wales Charter School Foundation. The need is still great so never stop helping the schools when you see an opportunity. 14 FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! ׉ 7cassandra://bJxpNWN87wNneMpiAfRqZWwwXBYWEecBXev9M3q5tO00`a%,wj3w׉E׉ 7cassandra://a64dgWC2PE6UaBOsAGhtiiDKTHmkBDIAYMyPFaMUGc8*Z`a%,wj3wa%,wj3w4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://AhPp2le1TGNqsrMy1KPQZN80pdwmHtRB_DbF5hzodzM]`׉ 7cassandra://DsV4IiylrzmsN1mKZIRrfyVhujM4tjkGcznDRSU6Dro͸`u׉ 7cassandra://XL5jr90kCvJpyekP1uJycHOQcIqC4LRTDDkL6HgNqzs0`׉ 7cassandra://ALx1ehNwMl4T9DZHHJIf6juOJV-pvDybogXtmVGMbLw5%)͠fa(,wj3wyטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://Z5tNGueEDG8xNmh2uTB84WZOUaeWSznSbWU5D3Nt4BQ!`׉ 7cassandra://fEaLIvHsbIWLk4WB3qPiWQNN3XAhAsIBEFOPp16W-tk͐`u׉ 7cassandra://Yr3epNBapizlLP-x5BANwLlni2gBJBzMeGAPN9q5yG00`׉ 7cassandra://R2pNj-XA656UEKT2tkfU-8G6O4aJHoJh_7XsQddU168L͠fa(,wj3wzנa(,wj3w7)9ׁH!mailto:mbosman@lakeashton2cdd.comׁ ׁ Јנa(,wj3w~9ׁHmailto:cwells@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנa(,wj3w}Uh̴9ׁHhttp://lakeashton2cdd.comׁ ׁ Јנa(,wj3w|YM̩9ׁHhttp://lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E [Wildlife Corner Photo & Article By Barbara Ann Comer The Ruby-Throated Hummingbird is a gem flying on wings and a year-round resident in Lake Ashton. The male sports the iridescent ruby-red gorget. The hummingbird family, found only in the Americas, includes the smallest birds in the world. Their iridescent colors shine brilliantly depending on the light. These highly-territorial acrobats fly up, down, backwards, sideways and hover in one spot on wing beats as fast as up to 80 times per second. What's the best way to attract them? Hummingbird feeders are a lot of work to keep clean and safe for the birds. Those who use feeders should not use dye since it may harm the birds. Instead, a red ribbon tied to the feeder can get their attention. Landscaping with a small tree surrounded by Firebush or Firecracker is the safest and most effective way to provide perches and the high-energy nectar they need and love. Keep your eyes open — they are really fast! JOINT AMENITY FACI L ITIES POLICY HIGHLIGHT Each month an excerpt from the Joint Amenity Facilities Policy will be featured in the LA Times. This month outlines some of the General Usage policies at the Clubhouse and HFC. The full Joint Amenity Facilities Policy can be found at lakeashtoncdd.com or lakeashton2cdd.com under "Additional District Documents". Questions regarding these policies can be directed to LA (LW) CDD Community Director Christine Wells (cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com) or LA II (WH) CDD Community Director Mary Bosman (mbosman@lakeashton2cdd.com). 16 AMENITY POLICIES – GENERAL USAGE SMOKING: Lake Ashton is a smoke-free community. Smoking tobacco products or electronic cigarettes are prohibited at all facilities and venues unless in a designated area PETS: Pets, (with the exception of duly registered service animals) are not permitted at Amenities Facilities with the exception of Pet Parks. If a special event allowing pets has been approved by the Amenity Manager, pets must be leashed or in an appropriate carrier, or placed in a cage. Users are responsible to pick up after their pets and to dispose of any waste in a designated pet waste receptacle or outdoor dumpster. PARKING: Vehicles must be parked in designated areas. Vehicles, bicycles and golf carts should not be parked on grass lawns, in any way which blocks the normal flow of traffic, or in any way that limits the ability of emergency service workers to respond to situations. The Amenity Manager reserves the right to waive this parking restriction in the event overflow parking is needed for a large event. OVERNIGHT PARKING: There shall be no overnight parking in Amenity Facility parking lots. OFF-ROAD VEHICLES: Off-road motorbikes/ vehicles, excluding golf carts, are prohibited on all property owned, maintained and operated by the District(s). FIREWORKS: Fireworks of any kind are not permitted on any Amenity Facility or property held by the Districts, with the following exception: the respective Board may approve the use of fireworks over specific bodies of water within its District’s boundaries. SERVICE AREAS: Service areas within the Amenity Facilities are off-limits except for Staff. DRONES: Drones and all forms of unmanned aerial vehicles are not permitted to be used inside Amenity Facility buildings any time without the written authorization of the District, except as permitted by law or regulation of an applicable government entity. ׉ 7cassandra://XL5jr90kCvJpyekP1uJycHOQcIqC4LRTDDkL6HgNqzs0`a%,wj3w׉Especial extended until 1/31/22 ׉ 7cassandra://Yr3epNBapizlLP-x5BANwLlni2gBJBzMeGAPN9q5yG00`a%,wj3w a%,wj3w4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://XbZpESYeHjPRz1Bl7op_Xw4unMi1M6rUiLkuTrFjSXwx`׉ 7cassandra://NuutK48k9TGlTBzPgufnR8MmY8nhemxb3hQvqZJhAoEͷ`u׉ 7cassandra://9ZvVouIhtTbqcsfD241ZK2dLnJtH_WewSNrnEkbXT3U/y`׉ 7cassandra://_OfkOYVPZMYwnHEXIjjIfYgdx4hDAsxljQl_JE2wUpku)͠fa(,wj3wטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://XN-_6j6ICnIOhGnKFo9sYMXFO3A_OrD8Uq9YNfKuk4A`׉ 7cassandra://sQShXf-olUntCPG2kCgo-qgkU3EIDSkVBqFHA3WfCOY͛%`u׉ 7cassandra://-3vbiONHgxxlp1zsRFlcnQQd6VouACvevidGT6elCb0.`׉ 7cassandra://8TQPNJt7BuyP6lZLZMqSm7Ape7ZM8I2AZvBlTpEAe20X͠fa),wj3wנa),wj3w̷9ׁH http://www.ashtontapandgrill.comׁ ׁ Јנa),wj3wā̽9ׁHhttp://www.reddickdentistry.comׁ ׁ Јנa),wj3w̽9ׁHmailto:reddickdentistry@aol.comׁ ׁ Јנa),wj3wNk9ׁHmailto:admin@lakeashtonhoa.orgׁ ׁ Јנa),wj3wș9ׁHhttp://lakeashtonhoa.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉E LA LOOKS LA ( LW) HOA CORNER By Debby Landgrebe Members of the LA Lake Wales HOA have lots of things going on and your Board of Directors (BOD) are busy at work for you. You can reach your current HOA BOD at: • President Ken Rickey, president@lakeashtonhoa.org • Vice President David Muller, vp@lakeashtonhoa.org • Treasurer Bob Prowant, treasurer1@lakeashtonhoa.org • Secretary Keith Stevens, secretary3@lakeashtonhoa.org • Secretary Debby Landgrebe, secretary1@lakeashtonhoa.org or you can reach all the directors at once using directors@lakeashtonhoa.org. Assessments: By now you should have received your HOA assessment. If you haven’t please contact the management company Don Asher, immediately by email (HOAdues@donasher.com). Please note the assessment payment is due in January. However, all assessments received before February 15 will avoid additional processing and late fees. Check the assessment document for payment details. This is a NEW PROCESS. Assessments WILL NOT be accepted in the HOA mailbox or office. Checks are to be mailed along with the coupon or use a credit card online. Volunteers Needed: Get involved in your HOA! Members to run for the HOA BOD are needed. Dave Greer is chairing the Nominating Committee — contact him at dwgreer7738@sbcglobal.net if interested. The BOD will receive nominations from the committee on January 4. At the monthly BOD meeting on January 5, additional nominations from the floor may be accepted. Volunteers for ARC and other committees are also needed. In January the ARC Guidelines, now called The Design Review Guidelines, will start getting refreshed and updated. Volunteers are needed to assist with this project. Why not join? Thank you in advance. CC&Rs: At the time of this writing, the revised document is in the hands of the attorney. Once it’s returned to the BOD we will review and organize a town hall meeting regarding the revised CC&Rs. Additional information will be made available as the BOD is updated. Plan on attending the townhall meeting and the Annual Meeting. Your attendance means you will know first-hand what is going on. The BOD plans to present and vote on the revised CC&Rs as part of the Members Annual Meeting. Members Annual Meeting is scheduled for the end of February. This is your meeting, so please plan on attending. Send topics you would like to discuss or present, or updates you want to hear about, to directors@lakeashtonhoa.org with your name, address, phone number, and email. ARC Compliance: It is your responsibility to review and understand the ARC Rules, now called The Design Review Guidelines, which stem from the CC&Rs. It is your responsibility as a homeowner to file an ARC request before any outside changes or updates begins. Doing so will minimize issues for everyone. Vendors and/or neighbors cannot submit an ARC request on behalf of the homeowner. One of the reasons to purchase in Lake Ashton is because of its beauty. Don Asher Management Company will be looking at all Design Review Guideline compliances. All properties within the HOA are being reviewed for compliance with Design Review Guidelines. It’s up to everyone to maintain the beauty of Lake Ashton and that includes following The Design Review Guidelines. If you don’t have a copy or have questions, contact the HOA Manager at manager@lakeashtonhoa.org or HOA BOD at directors@lakeashtonhoa.org. This is a great community. Everyone can work together to maintain its beauty and camaraderie. Thank you for your help and support. ׉ 7cassandra://9ZvVouIhtTbqcsfD241ZK2dLnJtH_WewSNrnEkbXT3U/y`a%,wj3w!׉E SUBMITTING ARC REQUESTS FOR LAKE WALES RES IDENTS By Iris Realmuto, LW ARC Chair All external changes you make to your home require an ARC request and approval prior to starting any project. To submit an ARC request, go to lakeashtonhoa.org, and download the form which can be found under the Documents tab in the Architectural Information section. You can complete the form by hand or on your computer. Then email the completed form to admin@lakeashtonhoa.org. DO NOT USE THE ‘SUBMIT NEW REQUEST’ feature on the website. The form can also be found on the information wall in Clubhouse Ballroom. You can either drop the completed form in the HOA box or have it scanned at the Clubhouse Office prior to dropping it in the HOA box. The deadline for complete ARC request submissions is 5 pm on Wednesday prior to the next ARC meeting. The ARC meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. You will be notified of the status of your request within a few days of the meeting. 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. “ Gentle and kind. We have been patients for many years and highly recommend Dr Reddick. 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JANUARY’S EVENTS Prime Rib Special January 14th & 20th - 3:00 p.m. - Close Reservations Only Weekly Entertainment Includes: January 9th - Sunday Funday with Quittin Time 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. January 16th - Sunday Funday with Carlos & Company - 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. January 23rd - Sunday Funday with Randy Solo - 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. January 28th - Karaoke with Wayne 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. www.ashtontapandgrill.com or (863) 324-5810 Join us Every Sunday for Brunch For Reservations Visit or Call: SPECIAL NEW PATIENT For Patients Without Insurance $ ” 82 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. ׉ 7cassandra://-3vbiONHgxxlp1zsRFlcnQQd6VouACvevidGT6elCb0.`a%,wj3w"a%,wj3w!4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://IAWpWaBT7nErdQnbymEN4HN5-AKh4-It3PBiGAb4yZkg`׉ 7cassandra://iDF18CWMlXo6_ll9SVo-vGOSU9vq1k8790pM3bAPCQ0ͼ`u׉ 7cassandra://UTtOQj0rdqJlbZESac5dqvt0uEeh6tr0zJjRyDizL7c2`׉ 7cassandra://pgqT0co2hsfZ7BPxKWRwBa7ZvR2KPMp30tPRdFezOi8eN͠fa),wj3wטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://dZjGIvSBwheI9EsV4w31PivfAviJm5ntu-llARDXhosQv`׉ 7cassandra://sSz5-UrVIn5uNC3S8GJzE0sJQ7V3lElxsWTpq6RAivÄ́`u׉ 7cassandra://vCuAYm4BVX01naiFdKtjNgpo5s65I7QX9mSJBGwvKcU,`׉ 7cassandra://CW5VVWrGdR-zy33KsV-St9nIHJIjaWqaGcq7tHRQb54͠fa*,wj3wנa*,wj3wʁ9ׁHmailto:cwells@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E ENTRANCE GATE SAFETY SAFETY NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH By Fay Wood, NW Chief The Lake Ashton Neighborhood Watch (which counts every resident as a deputized member) has expanded its mission of keeping a watch out for crime to watching out for unsafe traffic behavior involving commercial vehicles such as lawn care services, delivery services, or construction vehicles. All members should be vigilant for unsafe traffic practices in the community (i.e. stop sign violations, excessive speed or parking in a way that hinders the normal flow of traffic). As a leader in this Committee and an already successful crime deterrent/prevention partner with CAP, LA Security Officers and other Community Leaders, NW has a perfect venue to keep an eye out for traffic safety concerns throughout the community. If you see an unsafe condition involving a commercial vehicle, note the company name, phone number if available, as well as time and location of the incident. Then notify either the Community Director where the incident occurred, or the company directly. Neighborhood Watch and its partners have been instrumental in keeping Lake Ashton a relatively crime free community and adding these efforts to ensure traffic safety will further enhance our community’s safety. Happy and Safe New Year to all! 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 tragedy. 20 Please use caution when entering and exiting the commun i ty v i a t h e T h omp s o n Nursery Road entrance. The entry gates are not on a sensor. They are set to open for three seconds and then close. If cars stop at the stop sign and then hit the button to open the gate that will give enough time for one vehicle to go through the gate. If residents hit the button on the gate opener coming off of Thompson Nursery Road it does not allow for enough time for the vehicle to make it through the gate and could potentially cause damage to your vehicle and the gate arm. If any of the gates are damaged due to negligence on the driver's part any costs involved with the replacement or repair of the gate arm will be the responsibility of the driver. When exiting the community, any vehicle close to the height of the overhang should use the right lane to exit the community even if turning left on Thompson Nursery Road. Not doing so puts your vehicle at risk of damage not to mention possible property damage that will be the responsibility of the driver. If unsure if the vehicle is close to the height of the overhang please err on the side of caution and use the right side to exit. Any questions regarding the operation of the entry and exit gates should be directed to Christine Wells at cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com. CITIZEN’S ASSISTED PATROL (CAP) By Mike Weissberg CAP is always looking for more volunteers to patrol the streets. Come help be the eyes, ears, and presence for the Sheriff’s department. Patrols are once a week for two hours. Applications are available in the Clubhouse and HFC. 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Lin-Manuel Miranda makes his feature directorial debut in this adaptat ion of Jonathan Larson’s au tob i ograph i ca l mus i ca l . La r son , t he revolutionary creator of Rent, preceded his masterpiece with this unique, brooding, introspective musical about a young composer who is waiting tables in 1990s New York City while desperately working on what he hopes will be the next great American musical. Andrew Garfield stars as Jon, the composer facing mounting pressure from all directions as he tries to navigate the biggest crossroads of his life. JANUARY 11 — 13 11 AM, 3 PM, 7 PM THE LOST DAUGHTER 2021 | R | 2h 1min Language, sexual content, nudity. A college professor (Olivia Colman) confronts her unsettling past after meeting a woman and her young daughter while January 19 Stop by the Ballroom Kitchen 30 minutes prior to each movie showing! 22 22 on vacation in Italy. Her obsession with the woman and her daughter prompts memories of her early motherhood. Also stars Ed Harris, Dakota Johnson & Peter Saarsagd, and written by Maggie Gyllenhaal based on the book by Elena Ferrante. JANUARY 18 — 20 11 AM, 3 PM, 7 PM NO 3 OR 7 PM SHOWINGS ON JANUARY 20 THE ELECTRICAL LIFE OF LOUIS WAIN 2021 | PG-13 | 1h 51min Strong language, thematic material. The extraordinary true story of eccentric British artist Louis Wain (Benedict Cumberbatch), whose playful, sometimes even psychedelic pictures helped to transform the public's perception of cats forever. Moving from the late 1800s through to the 1930s, we follow the incredible adventures of this inspiring, unsung hero, as he seeks to unlock the "electrical" mysteries of the world and, in so doing, to better understand his own life and the profound love he shared with his wife Emily Richardson (Claire Foy). JANUARY 25 — 27 11 AM, 3 PM, 7 PM MUNICH - THE EDGE OF WAR 2021 | PG-13 | 2h 3min Thematic elements, brief violence, some strong language, smoking. Set in the fall of 1938, Hitler prepares to invade Czechoslovakia, and the government of Neville Chamberlain (Jeremy Irons) desperately seeks a peaceful solution. A British civil servant and a German diplomat, former classmates, travel to Munich to discuss peace. ALL TUESDAY SHOWINGS ARE CLOSED CAPTIONED. CINEMA CAPACITY: 55 National Popcorn Day GET A BAG OF FREE POPCORN! ׉ 7cassandra://UD1DYGHiwfet89eTqdVwjtfkk5tFza9YOesBHVpnsj4.`a%,wj3w%׉EMAY 7 CLASSIC & SPECIAL INTEREST MOVIES ARE SHOWN IN THE CLUBHOUSE CINEMA ON FRIDAYS AT 11 AM (CC) & 3 PM IN KEEPING WITH THE 21S T BIRTHDAY THEME DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY … follows the subsequent investigation from the perspectives of the guests and their servants. Stars Maggie Smith, Clive Owen, Kristin Scott Thomas, Michael Gambon, Helen Mirren, Camilla Rutherford, Ryan Phillippe, Charles Dance, and more. JANUARY 28 MOULIN ROUGE TO SOME OF THE BEST MOVIES FROM THE YEAR 2001! JANUARY 7 BRIDGET JONES’ DIARY 2001 | R | 1h 32min At the start of the New Year, 32-yearold Bridget (Renée Zellweger) decides it's time to take control of her life -and start keeping a diary. Now, the most provocative, erotic and hysterical book on her bedside table is the one she's writing. With a taste for adventure, and an opinion on every subject, she's turning the page on a whole new life. JANUARY 14 - 11 AM ONLY (NO 3 PM SHOWING) A BEAUTIFUL MIND 2001 | PG-13 | 2h 14min Inspired by the Pulitzer Prizenominated book of the same name, this Oscar-winning drama charts the life and work of famed economist John Forbes Nash Jr., (Russell Crowe) a brilliant man plagued by the anguish of mental illness. JANUARY 21 GOSFORD PARK 2001 | R | 2h 18min A weekend hunting party at the home of Sir William McCordle turns into a murder mystery when the host is found dead. This witty whodunit 23 2001 | PG-13 | 2h 7min A naïve young poet (Ewan McGregor) falls in love with a cabaret star (Nicole Kidman), and their ill-fated romance serves as a convenient peg on which to hang a dazzling array of songs, from snatches of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "The Sound of Music" to Madonna's "Like a Virgin." Also stars Jim Broadbent, John Leguizamo, and Kylie Minogue. But the real star is director Baz Luhrmann, who came up with this infectious concoction that won two Oscars for art direction and costume design as well as six other nods. ׉ 7cassandra://m26h05i8lWTRjJv-sAvSYGgSHaG9azBvOZMyK5CbH543`a%,wj3w&a%,wj3w%4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://GFxuRHzPOfC7czX30gMPP5meDw2goMAWCTiaUeuSAUM[`׉ 7cassandra://CxQcz6JK0MLqm_X2zB9mJ4_9kt6nKtPb1Q2EtBLvkNIͱ`u׉ 7cassandra://ieEry-ttN5pYu0n7pA0oyplUVAzM8PTtiQGRA6V-wNE2`׉ 7cassandra://kDDQy6wOvsiU8pkYu_4l5r7w1FhsBWNwLGFO5kcZSHUQ$**͠fa+,wj3wטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://cEmqd-v4ThcJvqyIW0w0CPCJPXFx84s8L6oGFanWqZk`׉ 7cassandra://7vqGMWN_IEidDGh8H6tidxA-YWXrRoTQcohuRd53BiAͥ`u׉ 7cassandra://rLdNn_iG1Ko5TVAIjcisCB6vx4LHxT1FRm_iWXwMCKA1`׉ 7cassandra://EwzRX2taw387lpU0osWR9u5BvNkqJz8sIb9Evt9GP_En͠fa+,wj3w׉E EVENTS LA CRUISE-IN WRAP-UP What an amazing car show this year! There were 29 (yes, 29!) cars judged and 35 cars in total. And the weather could not have been more perfect! All in all, it was a wonderful day. A special thanks goes out to sponsors Gessler Clinic and Performance Plus, as well as the judge Patrick Russell, and the residents who took part in this year’s third annual LA Cruise-In Car Show. 2021 Winners (photos by Rich Comstock): Best Classic Blevins Hensley with his 1965 Mercury Comet Best Modern Lee Holman with his 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Crowd Favorite Chuck Luck with his 1997 Miniature Peterbilt SemiTruck on an F-250 Chassis TURKEY TROT BENEFITS LAKE WALES CARE CENTER The Inaugural Lake Ashton 5K Turkey Trot, held the Monday before Thanksgiving, was a great success. Organized by resident David Fix, participants raised $3,200 in this first of its kind event at Lake Ashton. Bikers, walkers and runners started and finished the 3.1 mile course at the Eagle’s Nest. All participants were invited to enjoy a hot breakfast when they completed the course. A check presentation was held at Monday Coffee in the Clubhouse on 24 December 6. Mike Morrow, Community Relations Coordinator for Lake Wales Care Center accepted the check on behalf of the Care Center. CHRISTMAS DINNER DANCE By Jackie Ellis, Debby Landgrebe & Lynn Shelton It was a beautiful evening decorated in black and red with a touch of gold to light up the ballroom for all Lake Ashton friends to enjoy. The blessing was given by Peter Perez, there was Christmas music by Rusty Trumpet Band, and great food provided by Cam's Catering. Please remember the great sponsors with a thank you if you’re looking for a future purchase: Cammeo’s Salon & Day Spa, Arts Golf Cars, Inc., and Huston Cadillac, Buick & GMC. A HUGE thank you also goes out to all who gave their time and efforts in decorating and clean-up, which was a big job! Thank you each of you. For the last ten years Jackie Ellis has done an outstanding job organizing and hosting the annual Lake Ashton Christmas Dinner Dance. At the December event she announced she would be retiring from this role and passing the torch to cochairs Lynn Shelton and Debby Landgrebe. Jackie leaves big shoes to fill and all are grateful for everything she has done and the guidance she will give going forward. Thank you, Jackie! Hope you all plan to attend the 2022 Christmas Dinner Dance, but until then, have a happy and healthy New Year! ׉ 7cassandra://ieEry-ttN5pYu0n7pA0oyplUVAzM8PTtiQGRA6V-wNE2`a%,wj3w'׉E3HOLIDAY CHEER WINNERS AT MONDAY COFFEE David Fix (far left) won 1st place in the Gingerbread House Contest, and Janice Serenko won 2nd. They each received gift certificates to Ashton Tap & Grill. George Pollock (right) won the Ugly Sweater Contest and a bottle of wine from Tessier Law Firm. HOLIDAY CLASSIC A BIG SUCCESS ! The Holiday Classic Cornhole Tournament on December 7 turned out to be lots of fun and great competition for the teams. The Popcorn Team came back from the losers’ bracket to take home the first prize trophy and money. Sponsoring was Lake Ashton resident Jim Weaver, who has been a strong pillar for the cornhole tournaments at the HFC. First place winning team members of Popcorn are residents Ted Harmon and Ervin Konrad who endured eight straight games to take home the top win. Second place winners are Tom Graaman and Ralph Ritter. Third place winners are Tammy and Robbie Shields. Congratulations to these skilled cornhole enthusiasts! The tournament was a successful group effort by the residents who participated, Tournament Coordinator Ken Keding, volunteer scorekeepers Danny Freedman, Gerald Revet, James Margeson, and Roger Bosman, and the entire HFC staff. The next tournament will be March Maddness on March 4. Get your teams ready by coming to league play that starts in January! Watch for more news on the tournaments and league play coming soon. If you have any questions about playing, contact the HFC Activities Desk at 863-595-1562. 2021 HOLIDAY PARADE Golf carts, bicycles, pets, specialty cars, performers, and walkers kicked off the holiday season with a festive parade that started at the HFC and ended at the Clubhouse with participants and spectators enjoying refreshments, special holiday drinks, and a sing-a-long with the LAdybugs Quartet. 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A beer, wine, or non alcoholic beverage will be included in the ticket price of $35 along with hors d'oeuvres, birthday cake, entertainment, fun and games, photo booth, and a special Lake Ashton 21st Birthday lanyard. Cash bar will be available. Purchase at the Clubhouse Activities Desk with Visa, MasterCard, or check payable to LACDD. OTHER EVENTS: JANUARY 17 - 9 AM - CLUBHOUSE BALLROOM: Free coffee and doughnuts plus 21 door prizes to give away JANUARY 18 - 2 PM - HFC: Lake Ashton trivia JANUARY 19 - 3 PM - CLUBHOUSE LAWN: Resident Photo Shoot 4 PM - CLUBHOUSE PARKING LOT: FREE BLOCK PARTY! Bring your own lawn or portable chairs, enjoy yard games, a live DJ, concession stand and a cash bar. JANUARY 21 - 2 PM - HFC: Ice Cream Social & Open House 26 live Sign up at the Clubhouse Activities Desk for the following 2022 trips with a check payable to Small World Tours: Bus Trips FEBRUARY 18 - ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE AT THE BROADWAY PALM DINNER THEATER $99/PP - NO REFUNDS AFTER JANUARY 18 MARCH 17-18 - JUNGLE QUEEN RIVERBOAT $245/PP (SINGLE SUPPLEMENT + $65) - FINAL PAYMENT DUE BY FEBRUARY 2 APRIL 12 - STARLITE MAJESTY CRUISE & SUGAR SAND FESTIVAL $79/PP - NO REFUNDS AFTER MARCH 29 JUNE 15 - BARBARA LEE LUNCHEON CRUISE $89/PP - NO REFUNDS AFTER JUNE 1 2022 ENTERTAINMENT SERIES TICKET SALES Individual tickets are on sale at the Clubhouse Activities Desk while supplies last. Limit one per resident. Individual Ticket Prices: 5 pm Regular $21 | Premium: $26 8 pm Regular $26 | Premium $31 each ׉ 7cassandra://OHisihTar2sjre1zakXOTZxakzp5TNA4g2_05MpFEAI3`a%,wj3w)׉EL.A. 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For $10 you will get a delicious plate of spaghetti, meatballs, garlic bread, and a cannoli. Purchase tickets at the Clubhouse Activities Desk with Visa, MasterCard, or check payable to LACDD. CELEBRATE AT THE HFC! Tables for Happy Hour Karaoke January 7 and the Disco Fever Party January 21 at the HFC are available for reservation at the HFC Activities Desk for $10 per table (cash/checks only). DJ Wayne will be providing karaoke for the Happy Hour event, and he will also be spinning tunes from the 1970s for the disco party (costumes are encouraged, but not required). For both events, you can BYOB and snacks. Tickets for entry will be $10 at the door on the nights of the events (cash/ checks only). Stop by the HFC Activities Desk during regular business hours of 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday to get your table reserved. Come join in on the fun! SPORTS TRIVIA Gather a team of no more than eight for Sports Trivia January 12 at 6:30 pm in the Clubhouse Ballroom. Come up with great team name and see who the real sports buffs are. Sign up at the Clubhouse Activities Desk or the online sign-up form. LAKE ASHTON’S AMAZING GOLF CART RACE It’s not just a race or a competition … it’s a challenge! Meet at the Clubhouse at noon on January 27 and race against time and complete challenges, just like the Amazing Race on TV. Tasks will be a combination of recreational, mental, and observational. Something all ages and genders 28 can do and enjoy. Communication and working together is the key for teams to see who will win the ultimate golf cart challenge. All teams will face the same challenges but will not be doing them simultaneously so you won’t know how your team is doing until the end. The race should last about two hours after a brief instructional meeting. There are prizes for top finishing teams. The challenge is limited to 16 teams, so sign up early at the Clubhouse Activities Desk. Teams can be two to four members. Sign up as a team, or an individual to be placed on a team. 10TH ANNUAL HEALTH EXPO The 10th Annual Health Expo will be hosted at the HFC on January 28 from 8 am to 2 pm. Come explore the different areas of expertise by local doctors and companies right here in the Polk County area. There will be a range of different doctors and companies that can help you with your health needs. CHILI COOK-OFF By David Harrison Cooks are needed for the Chili Cook-off sponsored by the LA Purple Stars team on January 28 from 4 to 6 pm in the Clubhouse Ballroom! Sign up at the Clubhouse Activities Desk. Donations of baked goods are also needed, individually wrapped for the "dessert" table. Tasting tickets can be purchased at the Activities Desk. Each cup of chili, soup, corn bread, drink & dessert is one ticket and all proceeds benefit the LA Purple Stars and the American Cancer Society. Don't miss this chance to warm up with many varieties of chili and soup. There will be judges for the "best" chili and prizes awarded for first and second place. Questions? Call David Harrison 863-326-6418. FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS: FEBRUARY 16 QUILT SHOW AT THE CLUBHOUSE MARCH 1 MARDI GRAS PARTY AT THE CLUBHOUSE ׉ 7cassandra://7C9LPDC4bsUu3f1iJohQ4YkRru-9Dbw2D-kF8EEoxwo1x`a%,wj3w+׉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 29 ׉ 7cassandra://-LoDGGBwdP-Bt-YqeyWenLd5OHm9iROsKSJDY8QEWYk>>`a%,wj3w,a%,wj3w+4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://MeSE-rJkJnhF6mk8cOWT3KDy_AVv5Dp8kjqQ6l4XpCE `׉ 7cassandra://Earrh8AZy2WX_zCwGIih_-n9Sa23ZwSlyI0YgJ3CZHMͥj`u׉ 7cassandra://0kMTBH70e9ZyIhQV2H1iZ_XEqtYwjtluu1PXNjR4oxY-$`׉ 7cassandra://4DYawoWcg7oRb8bmGoKZJSpWbEOr4T2i3vAmJdT2cmkj͠fa,,wj3wטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://4u4X0XhaW75wmvaAHA6bj2y2c0ESe8aaRIQgewMqe4oI`׉ 7cassandra://vBJWWzOtyMZ1e1dFUgEnmVeeQkawuLLPzuDYYF9xPWM͌`u׉ 7cassandra://_-gn4YjpSlw8PoroGxSMCoV5iMUKe8e6LqmchOOchrY0`׉ 7cassandra://EIxp6SzYAR9xAYY9gNZ7OKfGXa2bg75a4VB4CZbKY6cQ$͠fa,,wj3w׉E :MID ATLANTIC PARTY By David Harrison SUPER BOWL PARTY It's time again to have fun at the Mid Atlantic Party on February 6 at 5 pm in the HFC. Anyone who has ever lived or worked in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey is invited. Menu consists of fried chicken, homemade crab cake, and a soft drink for $20. The location is the HFC because there you can BYOB. Tickets go on sale January 3 at the HFC Activities Desk with a check only, payable to Mid Atlantic Party. Choose white or dark meat chicken and crab cake preference when you sign up. Please bring a side, salad, or dessert and serving utensil to serve eight. Tickets will be sold until January 24 or 120 are sold. February 6 is the Sunday before Super Bowl, and there is no football. This is a great way to meet people from your state. Contact David or Barbara Harrison at 863-326-6418 with questions. Huddle up, team! Here’s the game plan: You’re going to get your tickets for the Clubhouse Super Bowl Party and watch the big game (and commercials!) on the big screen with your friends and neighbors. The party kicks off on Sunday, February 13 at 4 pm in the Clubhouse Ballroom. Enjoy great food from Ashton Tap & Grill, drink fantastic beer (or other beverages — one free beer, wine or soda is included with your ticket purchase), play football themed games, and have fun. No excuses, no slacking, team! Lake Ashton residents are winners! No other Super Bowl parties can compete! Defeat is not an option because at this party, you play hard and celebrate hard! Don’t drop the ball — get your tickets at the Clubhouse Activities Desk starting January 10 after Monday Coffee for $25 with a check (LACDD), Visa, or MasterCard. 2022 FINE ARTS & PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW The 14th Annual Lake Ashton Fine Arts & Photography Show has a new date of March 19 in the Clubhouse Ballroom. Lake Ashton Photographers and Artists can pick up entry forms and info at the Clubhouse Activities Desk after the new year. There will be a general informational meeting January 22 and entry forms are due February 4. Thanks to the excellent sponsors, there is no fee to enter your art and photography work. The show is open to all Lake Ashton residents — attendance is free and refreshments will be provided. 2022 SHOWCASE By Karen Nelson The countdown is on! The 2022 Showcase (formerly the Talent Show) will be presented on April 8 (opening night), April 9 (Saturday matinee), and April 9 (closing night). The cast and crew have been working diligently to create and present the Showcase — by Lake Ashton residents. Details to come! 30 ׉ 7cassandra://0kMTBH70e9ZyIhQV2H1iZ_XEqtYwjtluu1PXNjR4oxY-$`a%,wj3w-׉E׉ 7cassandra://_-gn4YjpSlw8PoroGxSMCoV5iMUKe8e6LqmchOOchrY0`a%,wj3w.a%,wj3w-4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://JDT_dmjAx_xv2ECX7gHlNGHRINeJH6_f0952sEqztK4B`׉ 7cassandra://izuaJ-B3l-L9LvJqXfIA_TZnydNN3eQTzQlIjiRCKhkͮ^`u׉ 7cassandra://nJUeHgkEt75GdI7SQ9RA9n8RRHIFXUVwuZ0X8XZSSF8.`׉ 7cassandra://fHnICCBQCroNijK9VZImXBz9-umzxDB4XORyPRZcUH8sr)͠fa-,wj3wטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://mFBuGe7FEGgPm8ma7a9Z2vut7ybSsr_ZjirCX60Yhn0Q`׉ 7cassandra://0tikc8A5_rYPy4TwWm056_9aoXdO-ccel-APv_nZWAE͵`u׉ 7cassandra://1KZOuKkuO_ZQubN_cKW_ehDtkSvL0a15PxfpvFSg99I0`׉ 7cassandra://EbIUYbtfC2XGm-VXg0g4jS67N60hUG_XYsWFnc991aQfX͠fa-,wj3wנa-,wj3wh܁9ׁH mailto:valerie@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E GOLF LA NINERS By Diane Struble The Niners welcomed in December with an early holiday lunch of a pasta buffet that ended with red velvet cake on December 7 after a four-person scramble. A huge thank you to Vicki and crew who always go above and beyond to make these lunches special. Everyone was pleased with the 22 ladies who participated in the Member/Member tournament December 9 and 10. Everyone really enjoyed the experience, and hopefully there will be bigger numbers next year! There's plenty of excitement left in the winter schedule with scrambles, shambles, and five clubs along with postable score games. The annual Niners/Blue Man tournament will be held January 25 to January 26. This event is a scramble that gives both leagues the chance to play together, two males/two females, a guaranteed good time for all. Any questions about the league can be answered by Karen at 207-451-0143. Wishing everyone a safe and very happy 2022! LAMGA By Paul Fichtman The LAMGA 2022 season begins January 5 and promises to be another exciting year of fun, friendly and competitive events. The highlight of December was the annual meeting luncheon on December 1 preceded by a Pick Your Partner Best Ball Event. The 2022 Board was introduced following the conclusion of our November elections and is comprised of Rolly Geyer - President; Larry Wilson – Vice President; Don Connors – Treasurer; Tim Wayt – Tournament Chairman; Jacques Fleischmann – Secretary; and Paul Fichtman – Publicity Chairman. It’s that time of year again to join LAMGA for the 2022 season that kicks off on January 5. The league plays every Wednesday morning throughout the year. This year’s schedule includes many great formats with a large amount of Pick Your Partner/Pick Your Foursome events and a number of lunches included throughout the season. The highlight of the year is the Member/Guest Tournament March 10 — 12 for which details will be announced within the next couple of weeks. The $25 annual membership fee is one of the best bargains in Lake Ashton. Registration forms are available in the Pro Shop. If you have not signed up yet, get to the Pro Shop as soon as possible so you do not miss out on any of the fun competitions planned for the year. Once again in 2022, Red Hoagland Hyundai will sponsor the Red Hoagland Hyundai Challenge from January 1 through October 31. This very popular contest awards the top four LAMGA money winners during regular Wednesday league play with $80, $60, $40 & $20, respectively in Pro Shop credits. January’s schedule is: January 5: Pick Your Foursome, Best 3 Nets; January 12: Modified Net Stableford; January 19: Pick Your Foursome/Beat the Board, Best 3 Nets; and January 26: Pick Your 10 Holes that will Count. ׉ 7cassandra://nJUeHgkEt75GdI7SQ9RA9n8RRHIFXUVwuZ0X8XZSSF8.`a%,wj3w/׉E LALGA By Lydia Fichtman Central Florida Visitors Center, Century 21, Chain of Lakes Refrigeration, Cherry Pocket, Chili’s, and Christine Graves Insurance. As always, the LALGA has had a very busy December. Not only do ladies play golf but We Care for Kids brought in 214 toys for the annual toy drive. Kudos to Nancy Zografos for her leadership of this activity. Thank you Lake Ashton! The Red Hoagland Challenge started this November and will run through the end of May. Those LALGA members who are the highest money winners will receive Pro Shop credits from Red Hoagland Hyundai in the denominations of 1st place $80, 2nd place $60, 3rd place $40 and 4th place $20. The following four women are the top money winners to date: Linda Franz $25.25, Janice Fleming $23.50, Sue Buss $22.00 and Deb Louder $20.25. The numbers are finally in and the Pink Ribbon Golf Tournament donated $34,692.06 to the Watson Clinic Foundation. A formal presentation will be made to the clinic in January. Again, thank you to the committee for its tireless work in making this tournament the best it can be and the Lake Ashton community for its support. This month the Pink Ribbon committee would like to thank the following businesses for their donation in support of the tournament. When in need of one of their products or services, please patronize them: Blue Thumb Pool Care, Bob Evans, Bock & Hoeft Custom Painting, Bok Tower, Bond Clinic, Brad Kirwan Real Estate, Brewer Sales & Service, Bunting, Tripp & Ingley, LLP, C & C Landscaping, Cammeo’s Salon, Carrabba’s, Celebration Golf Club, Celebrity Cruise Lines, If you make a holein-one, send your name, date, hole, and course number to be featured in the LA Times to valerie@lakeashtoncdd.com 33 Meet Sandra Hockenberry Sandy grew up in a small town in Western Pennsylvania called Kittanning. She attended Butler County College and became an LPN. She met John Milsom at a high school reunion and they have been together for the last 10 years. She and John are temporary snowbirds but they plan on making Lake Ashton their full time residence in the next year. As she said, they “found the light.” Sandy and John were looking for a pet friendly 55+ community, as they have two dogs, and they came across Lake Ashton. They drove through the front entrance and Sandy said, “It was like someone had sprinkled pixie dust on me.” She was hooked from the very first visit. They looked at homes one day, put a deposit down the next and went to the design center on the third, as they were returning to Pennslyvania. Sandy has been playing golf on and off for about 15 years but only played 9-hole games up north. She enjoys playing with the 18-holers especially since there is a variety of games played. In addition to golf, Sandy enjoys Bunco, Aqua Motion, her neighbors and traveling with a group of women whom she’s known for 25 years. They enjoy traveling all over the world. 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If you know the Lake Ashton Bocce Rules, you are welcome to join on the Bocce Courts located next to the Clubhouse on any Monday, Wednesday or Friday at 10:30 am. If you aren’t familiar with the rules please contact Carl and Linda Boast at 540-297-7336 for an introductory lesson. “Many a friendship has been made on the bocce courts!” Hope to see you there! CAMERA CLUB By Larry Hillock As the new year begins the Camera Club is looking forward to resuming a full schedule of outside activities and guest speakers. The January 10 meeting will feature a presentation by club member Ron McKie on using a DSLR camera for making videos. In February we have a boat trip scheduled on the chain of lakes. Additional activities are being planned. If you are a Lake Ashton resident who enjoys photography you are welcomed to attend the meetings which are held on the second Monday of the month at 10:30 am in the Clubhouse Cinema. CO-ED BOOK CLUB By Margie Dersham A few openings are available in the Coed Book Club held on the first Tuesday of each month at the Clubhouse/Card Room at 7 pm. For more information, contact Margie at 352-359-3029 or justrightsacres@gmail.com. LA DEMOCRATIC CLUB By Shelley Miller The Lake Ashton Democratic Club is holding their next monthly meeting January 6 via Zoom and inperson at the HFC. Social time with snacks is from 4 to 4:30 pm. Please bring your own beverage. The inperson general meeting and Zoom will start at 4:30. January speaker is Kait Thomson, Director of Government Relations and Community Engagement for Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. Officer elections for Vice President, Treasurer, Parliamentarian, and two board seats (in-person only) will be held. A drawing will be held for four $25 gift cards (must be present in-person only to win). Please e-mail lakeashtondemocraticclub@gmail.com for more information. DUPL ICATE BRIDGE By Don Fuller A duplicate bridge game is held every Monday in the Ballroom from 12:45 pm until approximately 3:30. Players of all levels are welcome. Advance sign up is encouraged using the duplicate bridge notebook on the Clubhouse Ballroom information wall. A partner is required. For assistance finding a partner email Dfuller627@yahoo.com. Recent results were: December 13: 1st Jim Ford & Don Fuller, 2nd Pauline Pare & Nelda Sedlacek, 3rd Graham Littlehales & Tom Fleming December 6: 1st Graham Littlehales & Tom Fleming, 2nd Jim Ford & Don Fuller, 3rd Marion Nelson & dana Cunningham November 29: Ann Murphey & Mary Lois Teyssier, 2nd Marian Nelson & Dana Cunningham, 3rd Dana Griffiths & George Rogers November 22: 1st George Rogers & Don Fuller, 2nd Pat Foster & Sonny Robinson, 3rd Ann Murphey & Mary Lois Teyssier LA GARDEN CLUB By Lynn Davis The Lake Ashton Garden Club Team welcomed many new members at the December meeting. Thank you. The next meeting is scheduled for January 12 at 10 am in the Pavilion. The meeting's focus will be on how to use pressed flowers/plants to create a lasting creation. Sil Wells presented ways to press and use them in many formats at the December meeting. From framed art, to bookmarks and even flowers on candles, it's a great way to keep enjoying the garden. Sil encourages individuals planning to attend the January meeting to begin pressing flowers/plants in a ׉ 7cassandra://mIrZqMEevGuZhdHXttIXEiPoJ6FZUogSENLtfxEZH7s.`a%,wj3w1׉E Hsturdy book, such as a phone book. The Garden Club wants this to be an exciting opportunity to try something new and chat with many garden gurus who attend. If attending, please bring the necessary materials of choice, whether a frame, marker, candle or any other material needed. Treats will be served. GENEOLOGY CLUB By Jane Imparl The next Genealogy Club meeting will be January 12 from 2 to 3:30 pm in the HFC Craft Room. Come have some fun looking for your ancestors. Bring your laptops/tablets if you’d like. Call Jane Imparl at 815-545-6655 for more info. GATHERING OF UPPER MIDWESTERN STATES By Cynthia Halde This invitation is a call-out to the residents, past or present, of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Wisconsin. For the last several years, LA residents connected to these states have gathered together to celebrate their geographic roots by coming together for some food (potluck) and fellowship. But, new coordinators are needed to continue. The date is set for February 18 in the HFC Community Room at 5:30 pm. Someone is needed to send out emails/phone calls, set up food list, tell HFC what/how tables should be set up, etc. We will be glad to go over what we did in the past. If no one volunteers to coordinate the potluck, it will be cancelled. At the very least we would like to update the records, so please pass along your thoughts and contact information to Cynthia Halde at 231-343-1847 or haldehaven@gmail.com. Please respond by January 12 and a final decision on whether it’s a go or no go will be communicated by e-blast in February and the February LA Times. LAND OF LINCOLN CLUB By Pat Bergstrom Illinois friends — meet at Carrabba's Italian Grill, 910 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven, on January 12 at 5 p.m. Please sign up for this event at the Clubhouse Information Wall no later than January 10. Anyone is welcome to this event. LA BELLES LUNCHEON By Pat Bergstrom The January luncheon will be held January 26 at 1 P.M. at the Harborside Restaurant, 2435 7th Street, SW, Winter Haven. Please sign up at the Clubhouse Activities Desk by January 24. Order and pay separately for your food. LA residents new and old, start the new year right by joining the Belles! Contact Birdie Sell at 630-992-6195 or Pat Bergstrom at 740-624-6903 with any questions. TUESDAY PARTY BRIDGE By George Rogers The new time for Tuesday Party Bridge is now 1:45 pm in the Clubhouse Card Room. Congratulations to the November/December top scorers (in order): November 16: Maffie Walter, Liz Leigh, Jerry Ryan, Chris Vergis. November 23: George Rogers, Kathy Ryan, Judy Mulhearn, Liz Leigh. November 30: George Rogers, Jeannine Connors, Julie DeMarois, Pauline Pare. December 7: Graham Littlehales, Linda Boast, Chris Verges, Char Walter. New players are always welcome. Email George Rogers at georgerogers4321@gmail.com or call 419-708-3320. SINGLES GROUP 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 December, the group of over 20 discussed several planned outings and get togethers. Gifts were wrapped for the Senior Orphans. Future plans include a Christmas get-together, potluck at the HFC, and lunch at Jacaranda in January. If you would like to take part in activities with other singles, attend the meeting on January 2. ׉ 7cassandra://r4SaavgGIAxCiJdDaskIar0Jta3WdTVDkUS0mDGdbS8.`a%,wj3w2a%,wj3w14FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://nP70KXrds0e3k19WSlkXLnqsRzYSepyBKUwDFwS149A6T`׉ 7cassandra://99v5Su7leCPUYiS0mUhNGxvvHFgKcndu2bW42li2v4Eʹ`u׉ 7cassandra://pBkqCtPCE5z3a3tiIqGT6H3md1y8Q42tgAEAE_9leMg5;`׉ 7cassandra://Jms2dgrfv0cqZSGze1uDVdv0awU4Leew5Tc-sQyd-UMbP͠fa.,wj3wטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://nPp9raBAXDtTP3f8VaQMQh8w9P2c87KTsISMLY1rvoA2o`׉ 7cassandra://-crtedtuQEoDII3eylXu37OREOXE9dfgizu_2t_ENvEͰ5`u׉ 7cassandra://x0JqaZdLODN1eQo400P1JtohdiyhZxJZLuR5bT67mR45`׉ 7cassandra://OtQnlV2ZBJG8pjYy--jlX5bhby3TPOy3dao-33ZdiRgJ͠fa.,wj3wנa.,wj3w)9ׁHmailto:artsgolfcars@aol.comׁ ׁ Јנa.,wj3wR9ׁHhttp://artsgolfcars.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E^LOOPLANDER CHARITY DONATION By Dana Rosendall The CLLEO luncheon group (Classy Looplander Ladies Eating Out) is made up of Women from the “Loopland” section of Lake Ashton – Stone Creek Loop, Heathland Lane and Ventana Lane. Each year this group “adopts” a local charity to support in lieu of a gift exchange. This year the group chose the Lake Wales Care Center. This year they set a goal that was higher than any previous year and thanks to the charitable spirit of this group, not only did we reach their goal, but they exceeded it! A check for $1350 was presented to the Care Center at the December monthly dinner. Great Job Loopanders! Pictured above: Linda Rosendall, Mike Morrow from Care Center and Ellen Rebo. MAGIC YEARS CLUB By Annie Lutz Calling all Disney Fans! The Magic Years Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month (January 4). Due to an increase of members the monthly meetings were moved to 3 pm in the HFC Community Center. The Magic Years Club is open to all Lake Ashton residents who enjoy learning about and going to Disney World. Not all activities require park tickets. Please come to the meeting for more information on upcoming events. There are quite a few new members, and veteran members are always available to help with any questions. Events for the coming months will be discussed at the meeting, so bring a check or $10 per person to reserve your spot. Contact Annie Lutz or Joan Enslen with any questions. MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOES If you are interested in playing on Fridays at 6 pm in the Clubhouse Card Room, call Niru at 863-855-0075. ART’S GOLF CARS, INC. The Fun Starts Here! Go to artsgolfcars.com and click on ‘BUILD YOUR OWN’ button to built your own ONWARD! ★★★ WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF PARTS & ACCESSORIES ★★★ WE SERVICE ALL MAKES Owner Art Hobson CALL ART ANYTIME FOR APPOINTMENT ★ 863-439-5431 Free Pickup and Delivery for Lake Ashton Residents Only 29630 U.S. Hwy. 27 • Dundee, FL 33838 • artsgolfcars@aol.com FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1987 Sales and Service • 863-439-5431 Owner Art Hobson 0% Financing for 48 Months AUTHORIZED DEALER NEW 2022 CARS NEW 2022 CARS ׉ 7cassandra://pBkqCtPCE5z3a3tiIqGT6H3md1y8Q42tgAEAE_9leMg5;`a%,wj3w3׉ELA TRAVELERS HOLIDAY CELEBRATION By Carolyn Bishop The LA Travelers have finished out 2021 with a November Rally at the nearby Cabana Club RV Resort and a December Home For The Holidays Dinner Dance at the Clubhouse. The November Rally was jammed packed with fun and fellowship at the new RV Resort in Auburndale. A Chain of Lakes boat tour was one of the highlights of the weekend. A competitive corn hole tournament had to take place inside due to some rainy weather and many also put on their creative caps and made some beautiful Holiday wreaths. John Tice and crew grilled up some delicious meals and fun and fellowship was had by all. The Home for the Holidays Dinner Dance completed the year right here at home with over 125 members celebrating this holiday season. DJ Wayne kept the party hopping and the very own LAdybug Quartet honored the group with some lovely Christmas songs. The C l u b i s c u r r e n t l y collecting dues for the 2022 season. Payments can be made at the Tuesday RV Socials in the Clubhouse Ballroom from 3:30 to 5 pm. Regular membership is $20/per home or Associate membership is $10 (if you no longer own an RV). The LA Travelers is a chapter of FMCA and you must have a FMCA membership to join this chapter. Travel: The only thing you buy that makes you richer. $7,495 995 ׉ 7cassandra://x0JqaZdLODN1eQo400P1JtohdiyhZxJZLuR5bT67mR45`a%,wj3w4a%,wj3w34FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://NOweWKu3IRfiJrxVCi9GAQLp5w1Q1U3qSnqhI6h5s9c`׉ 7cassandra://9tyxrV1UvqiFIKzJqg9RdYDixRZ9R7adsPS4OJSD_7AͿ`u׉ 7cassandra://4TRMaheSD0lYs5bPc9_4g2T8SJZwSv_hkzB-oL98N8w0`׉ 7cassandra://RfJhzNBwUncvjEoAd9rpM2pEHYi3Qgh1WBEhuaLNpCML͠fa.,wj3wטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://M1yngzVeFRPh-aNylCfiqrCi_DtaBGNURhL6gNdNsSIa`׉ 7cassandra://jl0QS7qdn3i8yb9rMt9GxodrrHCZX8rZhb0wyUiVoOM;6`u׉ 7cassandra://yOXeeW2xuz41QfI5ppB92G5LFnV7QRhwSB7uCkZ-IAc1`׉ 7cassandra://z0PRNIhXIZh_f_lzMrNdwrwYiwoFQtvV2u7n8opRo8A<`͠fa.,wj3wנa.,wj3ww9ׁHmailto:sandyw1994@aol.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EGLA REPUBLICANS By Brenda Bush-Sayre The Lake Ashton Republican Club held their annual Christmas Party at the HFC on December 11. There were over 100 members and guests in attendance and it was an awesome night for everyone who enjoyed great food, sang Christmas carols with the LA Ashtones, and danced to music from the 60s-70s, performed by the LA Wrecking Crew. The January meeting will be held at the Clubhouse on January 26 from 4 to 6 pm. Social time will begin at 3:30. This month’s speaker will be JC Martin who is the Chairman of the Polk County Republican Executive Committee. He will discuss party priorities for 2022 and will officiate the election of officers. All members and LA residents are invited. Contact Brenda BushSayre, (813)313-9911, bbs1954@icloud.com for more information. LA ROCKERS By Connie Strassberg Happy New Year! LA Rockers wishes all the members, potential members, friends, and admirers a happy, healthy, and productive 2022. December was wonderful. On December 1, the group learned to make pebble art — gluing small pebbles to larger rocks to create a scene or design. There are definitely some wonderful pebble artists in the group. The annual holiday cupcake party was held on December 15, and exchanged "Socks and Rocks" creations. In addition, more than enough painted rocks were created to donate holiday rocks to all the residents of the Brookdale Nursing Home on Cypress Gardens Blvd. The extra rocks were spread throughout the Lake Ashton Community in order to bring holiday cheer to LA neighbors. Come to the HFC Community Center on alternate Wednesdays from 2 to 4 pm to meet a great group of people and learn to paint rocks. It’s free! There is no need for first timers to make a huge investment for supplies — you can borrow what you need. Upcoming meetings are January 12 and 26 — come see what the group is about! To do so, join the Facebook group "LA Rockers" or contact either MJ Richards or Alice Mayer and let them know you are coming. Once again, happy 2022! SEW WHAT A ND SO MUCH MORE By Gretchen Frantz The name Sew What and So Much more reflects the great variety of crafts enjoyed by the members. The group meets every Thursday from 1 to 3 pm in the HFC craft room. Expanded beyond craft sewing, the Thursday afternoon sessions may include projects in knitting, crochet, card stitching, diamond dot painting, cross stitch, needlepoint, wreath making and so much more. The knitters and crocheters work year round making hats, scarves and afghans for charity. More than 450 hats have been delivered to schools in Lake Wales and Winter Haven, and dozens of lap robes and afghans to church and hospice organizations. Come and share your works in progress, refresh an old skill or learn something new with fellow crafters. LA WOODWORKERS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING By Fred Powell Lake Ashton Woodworkers will be holding their annual Membership meeting on January 17 at 10:30 am in the Clubhouse after Monday Coffee. At this meeting the election of new officers will be held. Current members will need to sign the 2022 waiver form and pay the annual dues. Residents interested in joining should attend the meeting to sign up. LA SWIM CLUB By Sandy White The LA Swim Club is full of action! LASC members, Cathy Liska and Sharon Swanson, excelled at the 2021 Florida State Senior Games. They were among the top swimmers who competed December 11 and 12 in Coral Springs. Sharon and Cathy have qualified to compete at the National Championships in May, plus Cathy brought home a gold and two silver medals and Sharon swam three personal best times. Congratulations, ladies, and everyone wishes you ׉ 7cassandra://4TRMaheSD0lYs5bPc9_4g2T8SJZwSv_hkzB-oL98N8w0`a%,wj3w5׉Efast swims at Nationals. The Florida State Games are 30-years-old this year and are part of the National Senior Games organization. Did you know that the FL Senior Games organization offers 21 sports or recreation activities through 19 regional games? Polk County offers one of those, but, unfortunately, the 2022 Polk Co. Games have cancelled all indoor events, including swimming, due to the pandemic. The Swim Club has donated a giant digital clock to the HFC pool. Most clocks are hard to see for many swimmers. This multi-function clock is highly visible and can help water exercise instructors, lap swimmers, water walkers, and swim club group workouts. The LA Swim Club invites you to come swim with them. Three group workouts are offered each week for anyone looking for great over all and injury free exercise, those who don't like to swim alone, and those looking for motivation to get fit and stay fit. All interest levels are welcome. See the HFC schedule for Club workout times. For more information, contact sandyw1994@aol.com. LA PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION By Chuck Caesar Happy New Year from the Lake Ashton Pickleball Association! LAPA is excited to kick off the new year with a clinic for anyone interested in learning the game or improving their skills. The clinic will focus on basic skills but is perfect for others just wanting to brush up on their game for the new year. Calvin Eakins will lead the clinic on January 6, January 13, and January 20 at 2 pm. This is a great way to learn the rules of the game, improve your pickleball skills, and meet new people. The second event will be the annual meeting on January 25 at the HFC. It will include a potluck dinner. For those planning to attend there is a signup sheet at the HFC. At the annual meeting, officers for the 2022 year will be elected, a financial update will be provided, and any other issues of concern to the members will be discussed. If you are interested in serving as an 39 officer in the LAPA, please let one of the current officers, Calvin Eakins, Lisa Savala or Chuck Caesar, know. Also, please let them know if there are any topics that you would like included on the agenda for the meeting. Thank you to the members of the CDD board for authorizing the improvements to the fences around the pickleball courts. This has really improved play. LAPA is looking forward to a great year and many new pickleball friendships! LAVA AUXILIARY By Chris Graves Next Meeting: January 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse Ballroom, near the stage. You are invited to come check the group out and help to support veterans. There are several activities and fundraisers scheduled for 2022. The first event of the year is our Community Tag Sale (Garage Sale) in the Clubhouse Ballroom. The Community Tag Sale will be open to the public and will be held on March 26. It is a great opportunity for you to sell your unwanted items – perhaps even some of those holiday gifts that you really wish you had not received! Please — no clothing donations. Share a table with a friend or donate some of your items to the LAVA Auxiliary. The donated items will be sold and the money will benefit the veterans. Table rentals are $25 and will go on sale February 1. As always, LAVA Auxiliary could never do as much for the veterans without the help and support of the wonderful Lake Ashton Neighbors. Visit the Clubhouse hallway to admire this quilt created by LA residents Maxine Ritter, Pat Howe, Terri Mattocks, Jackie Tice, JoAnne Malcolm, Nancy D’Herin, Pam Fex, Rosalie Freudenberger, Leslie Kennedy, Marie King, Judy Robertson, Margaret Guilliam, Marsha Martin, Lorna Ashton, Betty Turpin, and Nancy Hallfin. Each season a new quilt along with a sign identifying the contributing quilters will be displayed, showcasing the talented residents of Lake Ashton. ׉ 7cassandra://yOXeeW2xuz41QfI5ppB92G5LFnV7QRhwSB7uCkZ-IAc1`a%,wj3w6a%,wj3w54FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://WlZduyAIXBHL0nZddeHHNKfV3GVRWnnf_P60cBsQpZMΣ`׉ 7cassandra://3-b6VM3RtlbuLTSHzc1DYqgRvFb55u66YbQxER3hzi0ͷ`u׉ 7cassandra://vVp8HOwdPlk8E7ASDumsiHGuy6os0LQEQIZybHRuheM2)`׉ 7cassandra://Dx0ACkEXWNDcGi5drBg5Sw8OcES5E_sDcCoMsWtZmXg*͠fa/,wj3wטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://sSUGWXiMT8nNwXlcj5EKiAD3VhjCDOGV6wtldb8Rymo-`׉ 7cassandra://4nf4h2KKe2V9TO7MWH1t0uiYEkCBUdnHeD1E3B3KgBUͨ`u׉ 7cassandra://Jh2wIX1v4ZtFNPg9n1vMUsaFPJurmBC9XIjYBPet0M03g`׉ 7cassandra://gdNyhs5SkwzLHcf6OWVVhOUH_YYuPEVWJGYdcz44EAA.͠fa/,wj3wנa/,wj3w̘9ׁHmailto:kfunk@lakeashton2cdd.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E aMIND&BODY CLUBHOUSE FITNESS CENTER ORIENTATION January 10 at 1 pm. Please sign up on the online form or at the information wall in the Clubhouse Ballroom. LAKE ASHTON CONTINUING EDUCATION SERIES (LACES) "Lace up" and come down to the Clubhouse Ballroom January 26 at 1 pm to learn the real meaning of Arbor Day. UF/IFAS will teach residents about community forest canopy, the benefits society gains from a healthy and diverse forest canopy, and the steps residents can take to help protect and enhance the community forest. Sign up for this free class at the Clubhouse Activities Wall or the online sign-up form sent out via email blast. EXPRESS YOUR CREATIVITY! Explore the medium of water color with guest artist Freddie Combs. Join a day long workshops in water color techniques on January 14, February 18, March 18 at the HFC. For registration, supply list and information, contact the HFC Activities Desk (863595-1562 or kfunk@lakeashton2cdd.com). BOB ROSS OIL PAINTING Instructor: Kay Lenherr January 8 at 1 pm Clubhouse Craft Room Topic: Icy Lake Cost $35 — 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. ONSPOT DERMATOLOGY OnSpot is a mobile, full-service dermatology practice with four full examination rooms that will be located in the HFC parking lot. They provide skin cancer screenings, MOHS surgery, biopsies, liquid nitrogen and mole removals, cosmetic dermatology, and more. They accept all major insurance including Medicare and Medicaid. OnSpot Dermatology will be at the HFC for the first time on January 21. More information will be provided in an email blast closer to the date. YOGA SHARE Participate in yoga to DVDs on 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. W.A.V. E . Instructor: Sue Fitzgerald, certified AFAA, ACE and ASFA (904.566.2846) Water Aerobics with Variety for Everyone is held Saturdays at 3 pm in the HFC Indoor pool. Water fitness programs provide low-impact activity that takes the pressure off your bones, joints and muscles. Water offers a natural resistance which can help strengthen your muscles. Aquatic exercise can have several health benefits such as improved heart health, reduced stress and improved muscular endurance and strength. And, it is fun! Ladies and gentlemen are welcome! There is no sign-up required and the class is free. Bring a friend and start the New Year’s off with a new activity. Class duration is 45 minutes. See you at the pool! 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