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Celebrate Good Neighbor Day September 28 4141 Ashton Club Drive Lake Wales, FL 33859 Lake Ashton is a 55 & Older Deed Restricted Community 863.324.6032 863.324.5457 www.lakeashtoncdd.com ׉ 7cassandra://0eAEYkPZENDpxJcVyWfLk1f8bsw_DNUOI_EwMhV7hd8$`hob hob 4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://DBHnJwjawdSExL7KDSejSnSAJaNoEWOBMaIf0I8cqnE0`׉ 7cassandra://INTazhS17zaeniMN2RVmn8TKDXg-wEUTbaLbl3j_jWI}`u׉ 7cassandra://eHfE5kzliVmZZmKoFbu6KLvjW-0PZHdYfemh0FWs28A,`hob טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://DW6TFCuUpbFWwHH-V55eGewH1791KcTseuou8JGmjU8`׉ 7cassandra://cNOFrOYTadecDe3Z16FeeHJITynTaISHxxzv8n_pUo4͜`u׉ 7cassandra://RPRfJjVpDCL-6fKwM2H90HKCNjWoiDCjyg1fVAgLZGE)7`hob נhob .k9ׁHmailto:kshipley@empowerme.comׁ ׁ Јנhob -+̿9ׁHmailto:charmcityfl@gmail.comׁ ׁ Јנhob ,9ׁH&mailto:jsullivan@lakeashtonstorage.comׁ ׁ Јנhob +9ׁH mailto:sgoodwin@lakeashtongc.comׁ ׁ Јנhob *~9ׁHmailto:kevin.baker@troon.comׁ ׁ Јנhob )L9ׁH!mailto:ipeterson@lakeashtongc.comׁ ׁ Јנhob (%̠9ׁHhttp://lakeashtonhoa.comׁ ׁ Јנhob ' 9ׁH"mailto:directors@lakeashtonhoa.orgׁ ׁ Јנhob &9ׁH"mailto:lcrespin@lakeashton2cdd.comׁ ׁ Јנhob %X9ׁHmailto:kfunk@lakeashton2cdd.comׁ ׁ Јנhob $܁9ׁH"mailto:kvankirk@lakeashton2cdd.comׁ ׁ Јנhob #y̶9ׁHhttp://lakeashton2cdd.orgׁ ׁ Јנhob "{ҁ9ׁH mailto:mfisher@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנhob !{u9ׁHmailto:clane@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנhob  {!9ׁH"mailto:smoreland@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנhob {9ׁHmailto:cwells@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנhob {_̲9ׁHhttp://lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנhob g9ׁH mailto:valerie@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנhob X<9ׁH mailto:valerie@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Јנhob X̰9ׁHmailto:cwells@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E=YOUR ON-SITE REAL ESTATE OFFICE NO CANCELLATION FEES for Listing Contracts HOME WARRANTY for your New Buyer - up to $650 MOVE-OUT CLEANING 863-318-9542 Lori R., Candra Terri & Sarah Not Pictured: Lori Tofanelli *On Medical Leave Lake Ashton Realty 4140 Ashton Club Drive Lake Wales, FL 33859 www.LakeAshtonRealty.com ׉ 7cassandra://eHfE5kzliVmZZmKoFbu6KLvjW-0PZHdYfemh0FWs28A,`hob ׉E NEWSLETTER STAFF Christine Wells Editor cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com 863.324.5457 Valerie LeBlanc Advertising Sales, Layout & Design valerie@lakeashtoncdd.com SUBMISSION GUIDELINES October Issue Deadline: September 15 • Articles can be submitted on behalf of Lake Ashton clubs/ groups/organizations to promote lifestyle enhancing, opportunities, and must be approved by the group leader prior to publication • Email articles to: valerie@lakeashtoncdd.com • 150 word limit. Articles will be edited for length, clarity, and to ensure compliance with districts’ media policies • Include your club contact and phone number • The writing style is third person — avoid using I, me, my, we, our, or personal pronouns Photo Specifications: • All photos must be high-res digital images in “jpeg” format and submitted via email or CD/flash drive • Space will generally allow only one photo per article • The designer and printer will make the final determination as to the print quality of photographs for publication THE LAKE ASHTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT DOES NOT ENDORSE OR SUPPORT ANY PARTICULAR POLITICAL CANDIDATE, PARTY, MEASURE OR ISSUE, OR ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE. COVER PHOTO BY DONNA MAKOVEC, AS SEEN IN HER YARD! SEPTEMBER 2025 Lake Ashton employees are at your service. We want your experiences in the Clubhouse, Golf Course and HFC to be as pleasant and memorable as possible! Please do not hesitate to contact us with any comments, questions or concerns. LAKE ASHTON CLUBHOUSE 4141 Ashton Club Drive Lake Wales, FL 33859 Phone: 863-324-5457 lakeashtoncdd.com LACDD Community Director: Christine Wells cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com Clubhouse Office Manager: Sheila Moreland smoreland@lakeashtoncdd.com Clubhouse Activities Assistant: Caroline Lane, 863-324-6032 clane@lakeashtoncdd.com Clubhouse Operations Manager: Matt Fisher, 863-956-6207 mfisher@lakeashtoncdd.com LW Homeowners Association (HOA) Golf Club - Ian Peterson, Head Golf Professional Kevin Baker, GM Eagles Nest - Sandra Goodwin, Manager RV & Storage Center Office Hours Charm City Nik Minadakis, Owner EmpowerMe Wellness LAKE ASHTON HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER (HFC) 6052 Pebble Beach Boulevard Winter Haven, FL 33884 Phone: 863-595-1562 lakeashton2cdd.org LAIICDD Community Director: Karen Van Kirk kvankirk@lakeashton2cdd.com LAIICDD Assistant Community Director: Krystle Funk kfunk@lakeashton2cdd.com HFC Activities Assistant: Louise Crespin lcrespin@lakeashton2cdd.com 863-325-0065 directors@lakeashtonhoa.org lakeashtonhoa.com 863-326-1032 ipeterson@lakeashtongc.com kevin.baker@troon.com 863-326-1085 sgoodwin@lakeashtongc.com 863.326.1304 Tues & Thurs jsullivan@lakeashtonstorage.com 8 am to 4 pm 863-662-3300 charmcityfl@gmail.com 863-358-0809 kshipley@empowerme.com In case of emergency, dial 911! Lake Wales Police: 863-678-4223 Winter Haven Police: 863-291-5858 Polk County Sheriff: 863-298-6200 3 Thompson Nursery Rd. (LW) Gate House Security: 863-324-7290 County Road 653 (WH) Gate House Security: 863-318-0237 ׉ 7cassandra://RPRfJjVpDCL-6fKwM2H90HKCNjWoiDCjyg1fVAgLZGE)7`hob hob 4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://BdGdvJCwJaGKmxsJ6SVE8gPstJfHmWm9S-2XAgMH8YY]`׉ 7cassandra://PTSv-H_JFej5qNKNBJnxUCQLNQahOV5AqAZDM0OCrDQ~a`u׉ 7cassandra://ooafUO8ayuKftipx0Ztul3qToh_piLWJa9h80K-HNBA%`hob /טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://fmMrZXBjnllbqkvmH7PfL1NIc2mNfmphUK2NuC_iXVs4`׉ 7cassandra://K1iURTSL5wBtsoOWBrB9r3sMwCvnDH98nJnqex0QtUs͛`u׉ 7cassandra://khoOH27kvbfawAZ3YX8YwQOE1dBpsaE6onJ6wyZOSRg4`hob 0׉EMONDAY COFFEE Meet new neighbors and to hear about local community happenings, community events and receive information on current projects within Lake Ashton. Mondays at 9 am in the Clubhouse Ballroom — coffee & donuts available for $3. SEPTEMBER 1 - NO MONDAY COFFEE - LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 8 • Birthdays and Anniversaries • Bite Me Monday — Donations of pet food and/or supplies for the Humane Society of Polk County • Featured Speaker: Melony Bell - Supervisor of Elections • Featured Vendors: Christine Graves Insurance and Edward Jones - Matt Simpson SEPTEMBER 15 - NO MONDAY COFFEE - LACDD MEETING & JOINT MEETING • Peanut Butter Monday - Non-perishable food donations will go to the Lake Wales Care Center to distribute to families in need SEPTEMBER 22 • Featured Speaker: Idols Aside - Fatherless Ministry • Featured Vendors: Webb's Family Financial Services and ComForCare SEPTEMBER 29 • Featured Speaker: Polk County Commissioner Rick Wilson and Polk County Roads and Drainage Director, Jay Jarvis • Featured Vendors: AdventHealth, Iceberg Home Services, Park Avenue Hair Place Massages by Courtney IN THIS ISSUE NEWS 6 LA LOOKS 14 SAFETY 20 MOVIES 22 EVENTS 24 CLUBS 28 MIND & BODY 36 GOLF 40 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGS LAKE ASHTON (LW) CDD September 15, 2025 9 am in the Clubhouse Ballroom LAKE ASHTON II (WH) CDD Thursday, September 18 9 am at the Health & Fitness Center CIT Y COMMISSION MEETINGS LW: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 6 pm, Commission Chambers, Municipal Administration Bldg., 201 W. Central Ave., Lake Wales WH: 2nd & 4th Mondays at 6:30 pm, John Fuller Auditorium in City Hall, 451 3rd St. NW, Winter Haven POLK COUNT Y BOCC MEETINGS 1st & 3rd Tues. , 9 am, Board Room, 330 W. Church St., Bartow ׉ 7cassandra://ooafUO8ayuKftipx0Ztul3qToh_piLWJa9h80K-HNBA%`hob ׉E׉ 7cassandra://khoOH27kvbfawAZ3YX8YwQOE1dBpsaE6onJ6wyZOSRg4`hob hob 4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://OOc3LhWzCQcWaAYLJ4xctzMv5TdzYT2g9Uf6iM1nHi4m`׉ 7cassandra://eSEn0mJo-m1ZRmtOeV8xIIAFpSjWqX1frEntMkyL4uoͦ`u׉ 7cassandra://PjVVdXhOomH6-gRgxDZXjDoZQktxnEbXs6VhpyZwt0g,`hob 3טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://kCbqUvVK553ZhWg0tl03pI_0G-tR4zKAA4mbuC2uAcg`׉ 7cassandra://n97R1rO4tRd3zhmpgUuoMGDtzaZXETjpa4O6SpPV7-A͙`u׉ 7cassandra://lbAGSjL5NwbKHBDcjWA-cnVKljTe8LrJbUUr2lnF1Pg3`hpb 4׉E uHOURS OF OPERATION CLUBHOUSE: 6 am – 10 pm daily CLUBHOUSE OFFICES: 9 am – 5 pm Mon. - Fri. RFID/Amenity Access Card Hours: 10 am-1 pm Tuesday & Wednesday HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER: 5:30 am – 10 pm daily HFC OFFICES & ACTIVITIES DESK: 8 am – 4 pm Monday through Friday BAXTER’ S QUAL ITY MEATS Get fresh poultry, fish, and beef in the Clubhouse West parking lot Wednesdays from 9:30 am to Noon BOOKMOBILE Second & fourth Wednesdays, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (closed for lunch 12:30 to 1:15) in the Clubhouse West Parking Lot. Polk County library card holders can check out and return books, movies, & more! CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY The Clubhouse and HFC offices will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day. There will be no Monday Coffee. Normal operating hours will resume Tuesday, September 2. Residents in Winter Haven will have their trash and recycling picked up Tuesday, September 2, and Lake Wales will be picked up Saturday, September 6. Please do not bring your receptacles to the curb until Monday (WH) or Friday (LW) evening. Contact Republic Services with any questions at 863-665-1489. 6 BE SURE TO SHOUT IT … BINGO! Join friends and neighbors for Bingo on Mondays in the Clubhouse Ballroom. Doors open at 5 and games start at 6:30. Cash prizes given away every Monday! There will be no Bingo on Monday, September 1 due to Labor Day. SAVE THESE DATES FOR MONDAY COFFEE SPEAKERS September 8 - Newly elected Supervisor of Elections Melony Bell. Residents are encouraged to come to the Clubhouse Ballroom at 9 am to hear more about the Supervisor of Elections and obtain important information regarding upcoming local elections. September 29 - Polk County Commissioner Rick Wilson and Polk County Roads and Drainage Director Jay Jarvis will be talking about the widening of Thompson Nursery Road and other Polk County projects and initiatives. Residents are asked to submit questions in advance of the meeting to ensure answers can be provided. Please submit all questions by Monday, September 22 at 5 pm. IF TIME PERMITS, THERE WILL BE VERY LIMITED QUESTIONS TAKEN FROM THE FLOOR ON SEPTEMBER 29. October 13: State Attorney Brian Haas November 10: Resident Author Cary Davis WELCOME TO LA! New residents of Lake Ashton can sign up at either Activities Office and online for a New Resident Orientation held October 10 in the Health and Fitness Center (HFC) Community Center at 2 pm. This is an opportunity to meet community leaders and other new residents, and get information about the community. New residents can also stop by the Clubhouse or HFC during operating hours to receive a welcome packet, sign up for communitywide emails, and more. ׉ 7cassandra://PjVVdXhOomH6-gRgxDZXjDoZQktxnEbXs6VhpyZwt0g,`hob ׉EFi rst Cl ass Home Ser v i ce, we j us t happen to be Great E l ec t r i c i ans ! 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Al became an enigma at fourteen when he ventured into Cuba on a ferry, bi-monthly, to earn spending money by picking up a package for a gentleman from his neighborhood who covered all of Al's expenses. His deliveries preceded Amazon! Al joined the Naval Air Reserve at sixteen and served one weekend a month in Jacksonville, Florida. After graduation from high school, he sacrificed two baseball scholarships to become active-duty in the United States Marine Corp. He went to Parris Island Boot Camp and served thirteen years with three deployments to Vietnam on active duty. Uncle Sam recruited Al to "come out of uniform" and serve esoterically for our government. This was how Al became an expert on "lingerie" as a "Lingerie Sales Manager" and a "registered corsetiere". His service took him to sixty-eight countries where he purchased materials and machinery from 1974 through 1989 and did his work. In 1995 Uncle Sam called Al back to work. Al and his understanding wife, Shirley, raised their blended family of four children in Georgia. His work also took them to reside in Panama, Central South America. In 2014 Al and Shirley settled in Lake Ashton. They had both converted to Christianity. When Shirley, Als' beloved wife of thirty-four years died in 2023, she had a celebration of life at High Point Church. Al's son, Mitch, has recently moved in with Al and enjoys his father's company. Al was a City Commissioner in Lake Wales, President of the LA Republican Club, Vice Chair of the Republican Executive Committee for six years and a delegate at the Republican Convention in 2016. He was invited to attend President Trump's 13 Inauguration on January 20, 2025 where he sat five rows behind the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He met Brigadier General Roger C. Smith and spoke to another Marine, Vice President JD Vance. To honor his late wife, Shirley, "who supported me for the years in and out of uniform and of course for the Marine Corps", Al is hosting a Birthday Celebration on November 10, 2025 to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States Marines Corps here at Charm City. Al Goldstein may be an enigma, but he is a loyal patriot and Marine through and through. WE REMEMBER ... The Media Center was dedicated in memory of Murray Zacharia in October 2019, upon his passing in September 2019. Murray created the Blue Man Group who still play on a weekly basis from the blue tees. With the help of Linda and Murray's son Seth, Murray is celebrated during an Annual Memorial Golf Tournament in his honor. Since the dedication of the Media Center in Murray's honor, a picture of Murray's hole-in-one at Lake Ashton, a picture is of his family; Linda Zacharia (wife), Shellie (daughter), Marcie (daughter), and Seth (son) and a 3rd picture of Murray on a cruise with Lake Ashton friends have been added. Murray was the epitome of a dedicated steward of the Lake Ashton Community. He was on every board and committee that would have him and truly helped mold Lake Ashton into the amazing community that it is. There wasn't a time that he could be found in the Clubhouse without a newspaper, book, or notebook in his hand. He was at every meeting that was held at Lake Ashton, even when he wasn't on one of the boards. He was one of few people that loved a good meeting. He was an information man with a wealth of knowledge that he was willing to share with anyone and his heart was dedicated to Lake Ashton. He is missed everyday by those that had the pleasure of knowing him. When you are in the Clubhouse Media Center next take a second to remember a resident that was dedicated to Lake Ashton being "Simply the Best.” ׉ 7cassandra://YFbSJAVGc6HeHdUXUMbYYhD8FsNB4ffaNOypEl6Emsc-`hob hob 4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://6b6Fx_z0j0qnhjbR11BalGPY_mTR0dfuFGvUwBb3aAAE`׉ 7cassandra://bpRszF9AtMSogou1xtS97hzI8MzttB8BTI1b-0LSCg8͟`u׉ 7cassandra://cwTNHiojB2cYkyeyRGAKpvwSXg_L9jLp6r4o5DLbwag*l`hrb QטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://-hZceLJ2rp8lslvRn1aGuC5OlM8_DBgnhF1YWKG2zwk`׉ 7cassandra://KaFdj4bivgQ1xKNrpG41gMOYdpUYg-2IUO5us64BbYs͹`u׉ 7cassandra://TGPjQiARaqjSQ42epTMS71aE2SICfqcSQp1FgGf6Tl8;`hrb Rנhrb Tف9ׁH mailto:mfisher@lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E L.A. LOOKS Wildlife Corner Photo & Article By Barbara Ann Comer The Black-necked Stilt is a large, flashy shorebird that graces Lake Ashton with its presence in Spring and early Summer when they arrive to nest. The shallow nest is usually along the shore. Stilts favor the retention ponds on the West Course. This gregarious black and white shorebird has bubblegum pink legs and flies with them fully extended and will make much noise if the nest or young are too closely approached. The male and female are nearly identical, but the female is actually a very dark brown on the back. It's a real treat to see them gather the young under their breasts. This is one shorebird that not only will perform a broken-wing act to lure predators away, but can also put on an unequaled broken-leg act. Using the golf cart as a blind is one of the best ways to observe them without disturbing them. ROAD CONSTRUCTION NOTICE Pavement work on Turnberry Lane will start on October 1. There will be minimal impact to most residents October 1 — 3, with the road open from each end but not to thru traffic. Starting the week of October 6, no vehicles can be parked on the road. Tuesday, October 7 through Friday, October 10, residents should expect minimal to no access to the roadway, barring emergencies. Late Friday, October 10, the road is scheduled to be complete and open to traffic. This schedule is subject to weather conditions, unforeseen circumstances, and 14 Why is the algae in my pond not being treated? LACDD staff works closely with our aquatics contractor to ensure all treatments are being completed. During the summer months algae are fueled from the warm waters, sunny days, and large amounts of rain. Rain allows for “runoff” to seep into the ponds which provide food for unwanted plants, like algae. The aquatics technician is allowed to treat the ponds with approved chemicals and the frequency is determined by Southwest Florida Water Management District. This frequency is every 2 weeks. My pond is full — will there be flooding if we have a hurricane? Each pond Lake Ashton CDD owns is designed to prevent flooding. Residents may notice a concrete structure in their pond. This man-made concrete structure is called an outfall structure. This is the discharge point for stormwater that prevents flooding and overflowing. Are algae blooms harmful? Algae are a natural component of the aquatic food chain and are not typically harmful to people. When will my pond begin to look better? The Fall and Winter months help substantially in reducing algae blooms. Cooler weather and less rain make pond conditions less desirable for algae to thrive. Email Matt Fisher at mfisher@lakeashtoncdd.com with any questions or concerns. resident cooperation in keeping the road clear. Schedule changes will be communicated via electronic media. Please ensure you are signed up to receive email blasts (see page 11 for instructions). Residents who will be impacted will receive a letter in the mail in the coming weeks with more information. FAQS ABOUT RETENTION PONDS DURING SUMMER ׉ 7cassandra://cwTNHiojB2cYkyeyRGAKpvwSXg_L9jLp6r4o5DLbwag*l`hob ׉E15 ׉ 7cassandra://TGPjQiARaqjSQ42epTMS71aE2SICfqcSQp1FgGf6Tl8;`hob hob 4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://F4WkE8u-T3nx9mjPh6AaHBJxpiuytjK32-FuUXIW2Yg`׉ 7cassandra://JLLoMD6UbJQeANEGlXOnS2ETBD9y1iYmkHJ0BbWbP64͠`u׉ 7cassandra://cq8tOJ5k_wmG18Iw-WStu9vg-DaWrH10Rvb1ez-LLSY,`hrb UטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://v0eKXb9WZQZK9OyvsKjNpeo0ikpHU-UeQUk7oGCh1Sch`׉ 7cassandra://EBipNIhRmDqdedmsI510GzqYDE1CxjgQxqZs9fVlqFUͲ=`u׉ 7cassandra://j-QJcmhw20dhQ1cE8MDwbx-AQGkT42My_69BtlES55o;c`hrb Vנhrb c~ 9ׁH#mailto:compliance@lakeashtonHOA.orgׁ ׁ Јנhrb bnc9ׁHmailto:ARC@lakeashtonHOA.orgׁ ׁ Јנhrb a=H9ׁHmailto:vp2@lakeashtonhoa.orgׁ ׁ Јנhrb `=9ׁH"mailto:treasurer@lakeashtonhoa.orgׁ ׁ Јנhrb _=ށ9ׁHmailto:sec2@lakeashtonhoa.orgׁ ׁ Јנhrb ^=9ׁH"mailto:president@lakeashtonhoa.orgׁ ׁ Јנhrb ]>9ׁHmailto:admin@stambaughinc.comׁ ׁ Јנhrb \#9ׁHmailto:gm@stambaughinc.comׁ ׁ Јנhrb [=9ׁHhttps://www.stambaughinc.comׁ ׁ Јנhrb Z9ׁHmailto:admin@stambaughinc.comׁ ׁ Јנhrb Y̓9ׁHhttp://www.lakeashtonhoa.orgׁ ׁ Јנhrb Xs9ׁH"mailto:directors@lakeashtonhoa.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉E IMPO R TA NT N OTI CE: T-posts have been installed at the rear property lines of homes that back directly up to conservation areas in the Lake Wales portion of Lake Ashton. Residents should not perform any maintenance in the areas behind these t-posts. Residents should not tamper with these posts at all. Doing so could result in suspension of amenity facility privileges. It is important for residents to be aware of their property boundaries and to not install or maintain anything beyond their property boundaries. LA (LW) HOA We still have a board position that needs to be filled and need volunteers to help with the ARC committees. Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated - even an hour a week would be welcomed! Contact directors@lakeashtonhoa.org. Stay Informed – register today for your HOA account with Stambaugh, our HOA Management Company. To register for online access to your account, visit https:// www.lakeashtonhoa.org. Once registered, you can access your HOA documents, stay informed with email blasts, and see the HOA calendar of upcoming meetings. If you have trouble registering, or have any other questions, please contact Stambaugh at 863-324-5100 or email admin@stambaughinc.com. Please remember that the current websites and remittance information are no longer being used. Check your Bank BillPay and update the payment address to 500 Orchid Springs Drive, Winter Haven, FL 33884. Stambaugh Contacts • Karl Schroeder, Licensed CAM Tanisha Schroeder, Account Manager • https://www.stambaughinc.com • Manager Email: gm@stambaughinc.com • Accounting Email: admin@stambaughinc.com LA HOA Board Members • John Donahue, President and ARC Director president@lakeashtonhoa.org • Dee Mayne, Secretary & Compliance Director sec2@lakeashtonhoa.org • Marti Schmidt, Treasurer treasurer@lakeashtonhoa.org • Glen Hart, Director vp2@lakeashtonhoa.org • ARC: ARC@lakeashtonHOA.org • Compliance: compliance@lakeashtonHOA.org LA (LW) COMPLIANCE & ARC The Lake Ashton Compliance and Architectural Review Committees hold regular office hours on the third Wednesday of each month at 3:30 pm in the Clubhouse Card Room. This is a great opportunity for residents to come and discuss any questions or concerns you might have related to ARC requests or Compliance issues. Whether you have general questions or simply want to meet our teams, we are here to help. Both Committees are in need of additional members. Please consider volunteering to assist your community and fellow residents. 16 ׉ 7cassandra://cq8tOJ5k_wmG18Iw-WStu9vg-DaWrH10Rvb1ez-LLSY,`hob ׉E17 ׉ 7cassandra://j-QJcmhw20dhQ1cE8MDwbx-AQGkT42My_69BtlES55o;c`hob hob 4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://fh_xTtRiz7CqbZYeYJ6XUWNLtChf0PY0Y0RTAQy1SWo{`׉ 7cassandra://e5fhWaXOc_fHXTStdVEJQfQHg4xOSOo55PLuG40couQͪ&`u׉ 7cassandra://sSQw1trndKF90rrrLvFSXRFcsZ-2MCwLGgPpCuMm7-E*`hrb dטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://4oMpK0B9nP3FsGjd1wr3ZJWTDbNBDF9Xk0Vczlr93hcm`׉ 7cassandra://yPJZxAT5w_bE5O9e66fuIqfg-7Sn8yxC_YC12pzeQSE|`u׉ 7cassandra://EyeKXMFvjXesKeyx4G-T2hIULBBIXKRssgeupysqju4-`hsb eנhsb p9ׁHhttp://homeinstead.com/333ׁ ׁ Ј׉E DLA II (WH) HOA NEWS LA 2 HOA Board of Directors: • Bill Testa, President PresidentLA2HOA@gmail.com • Mike Brennan, VP- ARC VPArcLA2HOA@gmail.com • Connie Strassberg, Treasurer TreasurerLA2HOA@gmail.com • Ray Rudy, Assistant Treasurer VPTreasurerLA2HOA@gmail.com ARC: • Chairperson: a3lawharc2@gmail.com • Assistant Chair: 2lawharc2@gmail.com • Secretary: a4lawharc2@gmail.com • ARC Tracker: https://www.arctracker.com Area: Lake Ashton 2 Management company: Stambaugh, Inc.:, 863-324-5100 If you are aware of a property that is not being maintained or of someone breaking the rules published in the HOA's Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions or the ARC's Rules and Guidelines, please contact the HOA or the ARC to let us know that there is a problem. We cannot take care of a problem if we don't know that it exists. Complaining to friends and neighbors will not get anything done. Posting complaints in the various Facebook groups used by residents will not get anything done. Making a formal complaint allows the HOA and/or ARC to contact the owner of the property in question, determine what is going on, and escalate a grievance through the proper channels if needed. Let's all pitch in and do what it takes to protect our little piece of Paradise. In Florida, to be considered age-restricted, a 55+ community must comply with the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA). To maintain HOPA status, the community must conduct age verification every two years. Every home in Lake Ashton West has received a copy of the Age Verification form from our management company, Stambaugh. Many have returned theirs, but not enough for us to maintain 18 our status. If you need another form you can pick one up from our flyer slots at the HFC. Please help us maintain our 55+ designation. Fill out the form according to the directions and return it to Stambaugh as quickly as possible. You can mail the form or put it into the White HOA mailbox at the HFC. If we don't make the cut off of 80%, we will no longer be able to stop the sale of homes in our community to young families. To ensure that you are getting email notifications from the LA2 HOA, submit a completed Email Authorization Form. Pick up a copy of the form from our flyer slot; fill out the requested information; then, drop it into the White HOA mailbox at the HFC. Without the authorization, privacy laws prevent us from contacting you. The LA2 HOA website can be found at https:// stambaugh.cincwebaxis.com. To have access to announcements, posted documents, our directory, and our calendar, or pay dues online, please sign up. This is your Wesite; please use it. The LA2 HOA Board of Directors meets on the third Tuesday of the month at the HFC (please check at the front desk for location). Our next meeting is scheduled for August 19. The agenda along with the time of the meeting will be emailed to all who are signed up to receive email. The ARC (Architectural Review Committee), an arm of the HOA, meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 1 pm at the HFC (please check at the front desk for the location). UMBRELLA REMINDER Please 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 the rain events that are prevalent this time of year. Replacement umbrellas cost the District approximately $70 each. ׉ 7cassandra://sSQw1trndKF90rrrLvFSXRFcsZ-2MCwLGgPpCuMm7-E*`hob ׉EPersonalized care in the comfort of home. Customizable and reliable in-home care, so you can experience a better what’s next. homeinstead.com/333 (863)294-9141 19 ׉ 7cassandra://EyeKXMFvjXesKeyx4G-T2hIULBBIXKRssgeupysqju4-`hob hob 4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://WwSbKEZCjIWpmGPWrebgLgqyVLxru87_oMkMvHXfk94"`׉ 7cassandra://6NHpBuVglmcE2vpxtquYoKImAxSQzTa3b2GbbOdbU8gͧ&`u׉ 7cassandra://5EhzBQLexwKLnP8ixxDir1HsvfLAIf1K1-7UkJ_PAHk,`hsb qטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://IS7Rgs8WcEMNLtlMWdWouSjPml_5kujIifX7LsTS6B4`׉ 7cassandra://4VtS3ovcA0aiuIHyn_e110AMYxFlNOtXhIOt1GWWxqEͤ`u׉ 7cassandra://dZz8mbffi-A-Ejx3HBxL-zz_7WQmUMBMxbCfnhlueYk.X`hsb rנhtb tG9ׁHhttp://lakeashtoncdd.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E XSAFETY NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH (NW) CORNER By Fay Wood, NW Chief Lake Ashton residents, like many across the country, have been victims of financial scams and fraud. Losses among Americans over 60 rose 11% last year, with criminals stealing more than $3.4 billion, according to the FBI’s Elder Fraud Report. Here are some of the most common scams in 2025 and how to protect yourself. Employment Scams Job scams are on the rise, from fake ads on major sites to phony recruiter emails. Often, victims are told they’ve been hired and asked to provide Social Security numbers, bank account details, or even upfront payments for training. Some scammers send bogus checks as “signing bonuses,” then request refunds for supposed overpayments. These checks eventually bounce, leaving victims out of pocket. Stay safe: • Even reputable job boards can host fake postings. • Verify recruiters by checking the company’s website and staff directory. • Be suspicious of high-paying “work-fromhome” jobs. • Real employers won’t require payment for training or ask for personal financial details early in the process. Cryptocurrency Scams With Bitcoin surpassing $100,000 in late 2024, crypto scams are booming. In 2023, Americans over 60 reported 17,000 complaints and $1.6 billion in losses. Scammers often use social media, dating apps, and messaging platforms to befriend victims, then push fraudulent “investment opportunities.” Fake profit dashboards lure victims 20 into investing more, but when they try to withdraw funds, the money vanishes. Another growing fraud involves celebrity impostor endorsements of crypto products. To combat this, the FTC introduced a 2024 rule banning fake testimonials and enabling penalties against violators. Stay safe: • Be wary of unsolicited investment advice, especially from strangers online. • Verify endorsements through official sources. • Remember: legitimate investments don’t guarantee “huge profits with no risk.” Tech Support Scams Older adults are five times more likely than younger people to lose money to tech support fraud, costing Americans over $175 million in 2023. These scams often begin with pop-ups claiming your computer is infected. Victims who click links or call numbers may grant remote access to criminals, who then steal data, install malware, or sell fake “warranty” services. Stay safe: • Legitimate tech companies won’t call, email, or use pop-ups to report computer problems. • Never click pop-up links or grant remote access unless you initiated the request. • Restart your computer to remove a pop-up, and run a security scan if you’ve granted access. Card-Declined Scams The BBB has seen a surge in scams where shoppers receive “card declined” messages during online purchases. Victims often retry multiple times, unaware charges are actually going through — sometimes for larger amounts. Many incidents stem from fraudulent websites or phishing links. Example: In 2024, AAA members received fake offers for a “free emergency kit” if they paid shipping. After entering card details, victims faced multiple fraudulent charges. (continued) ׉ 7cassandra://5EhzBQLexwKLnP8ixxDir1HsvfLAIf1K1-7UkJ_PAHk,`hob ׉E (continued from p. 20) Stay safe: • Always use a credit card instead of a debit card, which has weaker fraud protection. • Research unfamiliar retailers and scrutinize website URLs for small differences. • Ignore unsolicited offers, even if they appear to come from trusted organizations. Reporting Scams If you’ve been targeted, file a police report and notify fraud hotlines. The AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline (877-908-3360) offers support and guidance from trained specialists. free A Note from the Chief Scammers continually evolve their tactics, but awareness and caution are your best defenses. Protect personal information, question unsolicited offers, and verify before you trust. With vigilance, we can reduce the risk of becoming the next victim. As a long time Consumer Advocate and your Neighborhood Watch Chief, I recommend your reviewing these points and if you have any concerns please contact the Lake Wales Police Department, Winter Haven Police Department or the Polk County Sheriffs Office (see page 3 for contact information). Stay safe and enjoy the summer! — Chief Fay Wood, Neighborhood Watch ROAD SAFETY Please keep in mind the streets in Lake Ashton are very narrow and there are many forms of traffic which heightens the danger during busy times. The following practices will help to alleviate dangerous situations on the road. Please encourage vendors doing work at your home to follow the practices below to ensure the roads of Lake Ashton are as safe as possible. • Do not park a vehicle directly parallel to another vehicle • Do not park on a curve • Park as close to the curb as possible 21 Remember, the speed limit throughout Lake Ashton is 20 mph and all golf carts, vehicles, and bicycles should make a complete stop just before the white stop bar whether before or after the posted stop sign. Anyone operating a golf cart on public roads or streets who is under 18 years of age must possess a valid learner’s permit or driver’s license. Lake Wales and Winter Haven police can issue tickets for violations. Adults should not place young children on their laps between them and the steering wheel as this creates a hazardous condition for the children in the case of a panic stop or accidents. PEAK STORM SEASON Residents should be prepared for stormy weather through November 30 when hurricane season ends. A detailed list of storm tips can be found on lakeashtoncdd.com. Pay attention to the lightning detection devices throughout the community and seek shelter when the sirens sound. photo: Dennis Krupinski ׉ 7cassandra://dZz8mbffi-A-Ejx3HBxL-zz_7WQmUMBMxbCfnhlueYk.X`hob hob 4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://alDo_DRsvMg9JLhkNp1JqWpGTG9GXboK6G_ft53xrUA`׉ 7cassandra://Mliyck9YEC_UjKdaaoDfc2qlyW8rHWYLIb5EJ1b8GlEͣ`u׉ 7cassandra://mPjmMrMXEgeRoFeHkoaK-s2oTkUcZcltPm5hC_Kpm0A-`hvb uטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://4uITsdBGR5e_xYz1LjOg0QGxpZVHXgoHijIQvDsLPMs$`׉ 7cassandra://LBPBcXcXolqGW994vfLCbJSjgR2ghkv4dw27ZEiZ8xIͦt`u׉ 7cassandra://f3qwjh338MJIOXnm2KchyUNjyFb-B93NntjoxVeyQsI/|`hvb vנhwb y,]9ׁHmailto:fjs1023@aol.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E MOVI ES SEPTEMBER 16 — 18 3 PM, 7 PM BROKE **PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO MORE 11 AM SHOWINGS.** CLOSED CAPTIONING: 3 PM DAILY AND ALL TUESDAY SHOWINGS SEPTEMBER 2 — 4 3 PM, 7 PM THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB 2025 | PG-13 | 1H 58MIN Four irrepressible retirees -- Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley) and Joyce (Celia Imrie) -- spend their time solving cold case murders for fun. When an unexplained death occurs on their own doorstep, their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn as they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands. SEPTEMBER 9 — 11 3 PM, 7 PM MICKEY 17 2025 | R | 2H 17MIN Adapted from the novel Mickey7 by Edward Ashton, this stars Robert Pattinson as an "expendable" - a disposable crew member on a space mission, selected for dangerous tasks because his body can be reprinted if he dies, with his memories largely intact. With one regeneration, though, things go very wrong. 2025 | R | 1H 43MIN BROKE is a contemporary western following the story of True Brandywine (Wyatt Russell), a bareback bronc rider clinging to his fading rodeo career. When True gets trapped in a freak spring blizzard, he must battle injuries, illness, and the bitter cold. While fighting for his survival, True is forced to face his choices and the circumstances that led him to his tenuous situation. Also starring Dennis Quaid. SEPTEMBER 23 — 25 3 PM, 7 PM I’LL BE RIGHT THERE 2025 | PG-13 | 1H 37MIN Wanda (Edie Falco) has her hands full: her 8-month pregnant daughter wants a wedding which her ex-husband is flaking on paying for, her mother thinks she's dying, her wayward son is either going into rehab or the army, her long-time boyfriend doesn't excite her, but her new girlfriend doesn't either, and she barely has time for herself, not that she would know what to do with it anyway. SEPTEMBER 30 — OCTOBER 2 3 PM, 7 PM THE PICKUP 2025 | R | 1H 34MIN In the action-comedy The Pickup, a routine cash pickup takes a wild turn FRED’S GUNSMITHING, LLC Veteran Owned Business FREDERICK J. 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As chaos unfolds around them, the unlikely duo must navigate high-risk danger, clashing personalities, and one very bad day that keeps getting worse. ׉ 7cassandra://mPjmMrMXEgeRoFeHkoaK-s2oTkUcZcltPm5hC_Kpm0A-`hob ׉E6FEATURE FILM FRIDAYS CLASSIC AND SPECIAL INTEREST FILMS 11 AM SHOWING CANCELED 3 PM SHOWING IS CLOSED CAPTIONED SEPTEMBER 5 3 PM, 7 PM HARLAN COUNTY, USA 1976 | PG | 1H 43MIN In this documentary about labor tension in the coal-mining industry, director Barbara Kopple films a strike in rural Kentucky. After the coal miners at the Brookside Mine join a union, the owners refuse the labor contract. Once the miners start to strike, the owners of the mine respond by hiring scabs to fill the jobs of the regular employees. The strike, which lasts more than a year, frequently becomes violent, with guns produced on both sides, and one miner is even killed in a conflict. SEPTEMBER 12 3 PM, 7 PM COME FROM AWAY 2021 | NR | 1H, 46MIN The he filmed version of the awardwinning Broadway musical tells the story of 7,000 people stranded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland after all flights into the US are grounded on September 11, 2001. As the people of Newfoundland graciously welcome the "come from aways" into their community in the aftermath, the passengers and locals alike process what's happened while finding love, laughter and new hope in the unlikely and lasting bonds that they forge. SEPTEMBER 19 3 PM, 7 PM ON GOLDEN POND 1982 | PG | 1H 49MIN Cantankerous retiree Norman Thayer (Henry Fonda) and his conciliatory wife, Ethel (Katharine Hepburn), spend summers at their New! Sundays 12pm - 4pm starting in September! New England vacation home on the shores of idyllic Golden Pond. This year, their adult daughter, Chelsea (Jane Fonda), visits with her new fiancée and his teenage son, Billy (Doug McKeon) on their way to Europe. After leaving Billy behind to bond with Norman, Chelsea returns, attempting to repair the long-strained relationship with her aging father before it's too late. SEPTEMBER 26 3 PM (NO 7 PM SHOWING) ONE CHANCE 2013 | PG-13 | 1H 43MIN The true story of Paul Potts (James Corden), a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night who became a phenomenon after being chosen for — and ultimately winning — Britain's Got Talent in 2007. ׉ 7cassandra://f3qwjh338MJIOXnm2KchyUNjyFb-B93NntjoxVeyQsI/|`hob hob 4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://V5jcqwlplOvT14dZrvJAcleG49EnIgGXT_Vpcoz4CK4z`׉ 7cassandra://ANz9hlyR4Ksr2obDgwiLk90-py6jVCgIfZF7dnO0PNYͯ.`u׉ 7cassandra://dcjYyWOWD4UN8nuRy3QBM4cQCcSg-vsMK3LUJOOpA0Q1m`hwb zטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://tNOl11OcczwaqkcOHVlVGJCXqp-RKUWOOB2LpOh6PEA`׉ 7cassandra://DTa7gTToQ4RKF6cLc2rYAF6GovWHkgXDjS2DSZf9d10̈́`u׉ 7cassandra://Uj2-pojHvcKCS463GUB9YQ4detHiIkdUC9g3FPQMYDg)`hwb {נhwb ~*G9ׁHmailto:dianebanti18@gmail.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E EVENTS Wow, what a week! Residents had a great time at Camp Lake Ashton this year. Activities ranged from playing corn hole and ping pong to learning how to plant an eco-system in a jar and it all was made possible by our sponsors; AdventHealth, Performance Golf Carts, Iceberg Home Services, Spring Lake Rehab Center, and Freedom Health: Medicare. A very special thanks goes out to all of our Volunteer Camp Counsellors for helping make this week possible by either teaching activities or helping with set-up and clean-up of the activities. This year’s camp award winners are: Happiest Camper: Marianne Zak Camp Jitterbug: Pam McGuire, Ed Commons, Phil Hines Crafty Camper: Jill Groves Camp Cut-Up: Jeffro Wagner Campers of the Week: Blaze & Kerry Giebler September 28 The strength of our community is built on the simple ways we support each other every day. True community begins with connection — a wave, a smile, or a friendly chat that helps turn strangers into neighbors. Extending an invitation to share in activities, whether it’s a walk, a cup of coffee, or a neighborhood gathering, brings people together. We grow closer through celebration of milestones, holidays, and successes that remind us we’re part of something bigger than ourselves. With awareness, we watch out for one another, keeping an eye on each other’s homes and well-being. And by offering our availability, we show that when help is needed, a neighbor can always be counted on. Together, these simple acts create neighborhoods that are not only safe and welcoming, but also truly connected. FALL FESTIVAL This year’s festivities will be held November 1 from 2 pm to 5 pm in the west parking lot and will help raise money for Alzheimer’s Awareness in partnership with Team Sam, LA resident Judy Puntuerri’s team. Don’t forget to bring your cash to dunk volunteers for the cause! Enjoy giant versions of classic games, a pumpkin carving contest, yard games, and a putting green put on by the Pro Shop. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the beer bucket specials from Charm City and tunes provided by resident DJ George Pollock. Stay tuned for the list of dunkees and more information to come! THE LAST SHOW: 2025 SUMMER MUSIC SERIES Purchase tickets for $15 at the HFC September 12 - Josh Blevins Josh Blevins started singing as a young boy and his voice carries a traditional yet current county sound! Get ready for an energetic and unforgettable night of live music. 24 Camp Lake Ashton ׉ 7cassandra://dcjYyWOWD4UN8nuRy3QBM4cQCcSg-vsMK3LUJOOpA0Q1m`hob ׉EIt’s that time of year again to scare up some fun! LAPAC Presents “The Wicked Tales of Lake Ashton” Haunted House. This is LAPAC’s Fall Fundraising event. Tickets will sell out fast and will be open to Lake Ashton residents starting September 1. Get your tickets now before it’s open to the public October 1. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children under 12. There are two performances dates of October 30 and 31, with tour times for up to groups of 35. Times are available every half hour starting at 4 pm each day and the last tour starts at 8:30 pm. Use the QR code at left or visit https:// www.ticketleap.events/tickets/lakeashton-performing-arts-corporation/ the-wicked-tales-of-lake-ashton to purchase tickets. Questions? Contact Diane Banti: dianebanti18@gmail.com or 815-861-7531. 2026 ENTERTAINMENT SERIES Show Dates: FEBRUARY 6, 2026: NATHAN JAMES FEBRUARY 24, 2026: CRYSTAL STARK & GRADY HARRELL MARCH 5, 2026: DOO WOP PROJECT MARCH 21, 2026: JAYNE CURRY APRIL 15, 2026: DECADES IN DUET & TROY THIRDGILL Current Season Ticket Renewals: OCT. 1 — 31, 2025 Current Season Ticket Holder Upgrade/Exchange Period: NOV. 5 — 7, 2025 New Season Ticket Sales: NOV. 12 — DEC. 5, 2025 25 ׉ 7cassandra://Uj2-pojHvcKCS463GUB9YQ4detHiIkdUC9g3FPQMYDg)`hob hob 4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://FvsvIrK4JKsmlF8fFHOtr6a_Zs8K_JuBwt9yQVrMHgs2`׉ 7cassandra://T-Iv_WHQ6Xbtz9bUBJWyGSxbReB1qm3rhpzpQaknu8sͰ`u׉ 7cassandra://Uze8bpH1Aa6qzPA2FZ4OO3irbFpDU8pZhn5gc-3yV70.`hwb טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://v79GdlApangpicr6dpVdlEvc6YcgpU6RwBZDvO0P51s`׉ 7cassandra://PT5ehrblcZjNwJtIWCJv_ggVAOXg-4mfp3STxNiqyGI͜`u׉ 7cassandra://rLsh4VNHYBt-TEqbOGbpWPlrIJa_uzoOsjLyg1VDiTY.`hxb ׉E JE WISH HI GH H O LID A Y SERVICES By David Harrison The Lake Ashton community is invited to attend the Jewish High Holiday Services. Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) will be Monday September 22 at 7 pm in the HFC Community Room. Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) will be Wednesday October 1 at 7 pm in the HFC Community Room. Yizkor (Memorial Service) will also be Wednesday, following the Yom Kippur Service. All residents are encouraged to attend and find out why the New Year is celebrated in September. For more information contact David Harrison at 863-326-6418. LA WOODWORKERS THIRD ANNUAL FUNDRAISER Do you remember last year’s event? Whether you attended or missed it, you will want to put November 15 at the HFC from 8 am to 2 pm on your calendar. Woodworkers? We will have a table set up for you to show off and sell some of those lovely items you have been creating in the Woodshop. This will help keep our shop operating for another year! Residents of Lake Ashton? Bring your yard sale items or your own crafts to sell. For table rentals, call Shelba now at 863-280-6546 to reserve your space for only $30. Not a resident? We are opening the event up to the public this year and non-residents will also have an opportunity to rent a table this year for $35. We think this year may be even more fun than it was last year! If you do not plan to rent a table, just come for the fun and bring your pocket book. You will be delighted to find newly created or slightly used items for sale, and you will want to check out the bake sale items that will also raise funds. Donations of baked goods will be most appreciated, so if you can help with that please contact Nancy Krugler at 765-602-5247. Bring the baked goods to the HFC between 2 and 4 pm on Friday, November 14. CYPRESS GARDENS WATER SKI SHOW They’re back, better than ever, and in your backyard once again! Marvel at the skiing spectacle on our very own Lake Ashton at 6:30 pm on October 17, first come, first served seating in the Clubhouse Garden will be available. Then gather in the Ballroom after the show for a meet-n-greet with the team! Tickets will be on sale for $10 online on September 2. Golf carts will not be permitted past a specified point due to the water skier's safety and the Pavilion will be reserved for the skiers only. CHRISTMAS DINNER DANCE By Debby Landgrebe It’s getting closer to that wonderful Christmas season, so mark the calendar for Friday, December 12 for a gala affair, right in Lake Ashton where the Clubhouse Ballroom will be beautifully decorated. Put on that pretty outfit or that snappy suit and add dancing shoes for a fun night! Our caterer will present a buffet dinner. Music will be provided by B.Haven, one of Central Florida's premier bands. Starting September 22, tickets can be purchased at the Clubhouse before and after Monday Coffee. Checks are to be made out to LA Christmas Dinner Dance. The cost is $45 per person, tables for 8 at $360 or 10 $450 may be available but must be paid all together. Checks only - no credit cards, no cash. Please provide names and contact information for your tables (a printed list would be helpful). We encourage you to get your tickets early as this sells out quickly. 26 ׉ 7cassandra://Uze8bpH1Aa6qzPA2FZ4OO3irbFpDU8pZhn5gc-3yV70.`hob ׉E6COMMUNITY FRIENDSGIVING Friends and neighbors can gather with thankful hearts at the Community Friendsgiving potluck dinner at the Clubhouse on November 14 at 6 pm. Turkey, stuffing, gravy, non-alcoholic beverages, cutlery, plates, and napkins will be provided; you just bring a dish that can feed eight people to share with the community. Tickets go on sale on October 1. Stay tuned for more information. HOME IMPROVEMENT EXPO DECEMBER 3 Lake Ashton residents are invited to the Clubhouse Ballroom on December 3 from 10 am to 1 pm to interact with a wide variety of vendors who can aid any of your home improvement needs. Participating vendors’ expertise ranges from solar paneling, windows, and air conditioning, to house cleaning, electrical, and so much more. You won’t want to miss this! CHANUAKAH PARTY The 2025 Lake Ashton Chanukah Party Committee (Connie Strassberg, Carolyn Neuberger, Joanne Hittner, Shelley Knee, Sharon Goldetsky) would like to announce that this year's Chanukah Party will be held on Saturday, December 20 from 5:30 to 8 pm in the HFC Community Center. This party will be open to anyone who would like to attend, so please save the date. Details will be forthcoming. MOR E U P C OM I N G EVENTS October 27: Bloodmobile at the Clubhouse November 3: LAPAC 2026 Showcase Informational Meeting at the Clubhouse December 31: New Year’s Eve at the HFC Club House Ballroom 710 PM Tickets Purchased in Advance ar /table of 8 Single ticket sales @ $22 begin September 22nd Ple T chase Tickets Pr , Proceeds bene als on Wheels of Polk County 27 Cash Bar BYO Snacks ׉ 7cassandra://rLsh4VNHYBt-TEqbOGbpWPlrIJa_uzoOsjLyg1VDiTY.`hob hob 4FבCטFu׉׉ 7cassandra://Kqz_QKZr2rlZ3cBmbr0moloiWUL68G9ga0y6jVQD3Ug`׉ 7cassandra://HUNDjESDWETsi1wq1sDzZjGE_iRYRkBw-qQiVOIfKwYͳ`u׉ 7cassandra://S7xWZOQ3Lp-TA2Bu5KgCi7mvEs7RWj2ZAwcGVWNK3MM.u`hxb טFu׉׉ 7cassandra://MIaWSnIYmJ_hWjvKgNPn43vHVUtbGLofi3zwcQuDMyIY`׉ 7cassandra://53mh1hWRTx_jT41205chW2bc6dG0mrH1I-KM8_bmeFQ\d`u׉ 7cassandra://6JqBFDcH1RBN9MWtPgPJKb-XCkt-F4yQ41IQUbkGbZo"`hxb נhxb ف<9ׁH)mailto:lakeashtondemocraticclub@gmail.comׁ ׁ Ј׉ECLUBS GARDEN CLUB By Pam Klawinski The Lake Ashton Garden Club will be back to regular meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 10 am in the Pavilion starting September 10. This month’s meeting will feature “Gene, The Barefoot Gardener”! Gene will be sharing his expertise by giving us tips on getting our gardens ready for Fall flowers and how to be creative in your gardening. Autumn will be here before we know it so please bring your questions! Gene will have the answers! The club welcomes anyone interested in learning or just acquiring knowledge to attend any meeting. No green thumb necessary. LA BLACK HERITAGE CLUB By Charles Roland On September 22, 1862, the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation was announced. That announcement of “Freedom” allows us to live together now. Today we can regard one another in Lake Ashton with respect, kindness and seeking understanding. Our neighbors come from different locations and backgrounds, and all have demonstrated a love for our Country and its people. We all appreciate our neighborhood and want the best for it as well. One thing for certain is that the legacy we leave behind is important to all of us. To that end, if we toss out labels and stereotypes and simply talk to one another, we will find we have similarities. We can do ourselves well by recognizing that a “Party” or “color” does not make the person. How we treat each other shows what we truly value. If we see you, you will be greeted with a smile. We hope we get one in return. MAGIC YEARS CLUB By Lynne Judd Are you a Disney lover? Then the Magic Years Club is the place for you! Come share your experiences at WDW or, if you are a newbie and interested in learning more, come and join the Club at its meeting on Monday, September 8, at 7 pm in the HFC Craft Room. Ask questions about Annual Passes (they can save you a lot) or about the Disney Vacation Club (Disney's timeshare). Debbie and Patrick Rapp have agreed to host this 28 month's meeting. We usually have a discussion about some aspect of Walt Disney World and then enjoy challenging our Disney knowledge with a trivia quiz. Call Lynne Judd at 631-987-3230 with questions. LA DEMOCRATIC CLUB By Howard Mayne The Lake Ashton Democratic Club will hold their next monthly meeting Thursday, September 4 in the HFC Community Center at 6:30 pm with social time at 6. The speaker will be Matthew Crowley, who is running for City Commission in Winter Haven. Guests are welcome and encouraged. Hold the date! On Saturday evening, October 25, the Polk Democratic Executive Committee will hold a gala fundraiser at the HFC. More details to come. Contact lakeashtondemocraticclub@gmail.com for more information. LA REPUBLICAN CLUB By Linda Sandel The Lake Ashton Republican Club will meet Wednesday, September 24 at the Clubhouse. Check-in and social time starts at 3:30 pm and the meeting begins at 4. The guest speaker is Bobby Williams, Republican candidate for Florida Governor. Bobby, founder of The Freedom Tour, distributes over one million pounds of food and essential goods in just one month to families in need. Bobby will share his priorities which include: Preserve Florida, Education, Housing, Agriculture and Disaster Relief. Guests are welcome! The LARC is having a Christmas dinner dance on Friday, December 5 at 5:30 pm at the Clubhouse. Save the Date! More info will be shared at the September meeting. CAMERA CLUB By Larry Hillock The Camera Club will begin the fall season on Monday, October 13 at 10:30 am in the Clubhouse Cinema. Plan on bringing a few photos on a USB drive to share with the group. September is a good time to start looking though your photographs in preparation for the Fine Arts & Photography Show. Applications for the show are anticipated to be made available in December this year. Watch for further notifications. ׉ 7cassandra://S7xWZOQ3Lp-TA2Bu5KgCi7mvEs7RWj2ZAwcGVWNK3MM.u`hob ׉E{Curious about your home’s current market value? Call for a free Comparative Market Analysis. 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This year’s Craft Fair will benefit K9 Partners for Patriots The words "K9 Partners for Patriots" clearly identifies the organization and its mission. The service dog placing its paw on the veteran signifies the partnership between the veterans and their service dogs. Please see below on information on how you can help us raise money for this Veteran Charity. BAKERS NEEDED FOR THE CRAFT FAIR: Thanks to our generous Lake Ashton Residents we sold more than $1000 in baked goods at last year’s Craft Fair. Again, we are asking residents to consider donating baked goods to be sold at this year’s Craft Fair. For those bakers that might be calorie conscious, there are no calories when you give away your yummy baked goods.! LAKE ASHTON FRIENDS OF MEALS ON WHEELS By Marcia Santino The end of the year is fast approaching and it is not too early to begin planning 2025 income tax strategies. A charitable contribution to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization such as Meals on Wheels of Polk County is an effective way to reduce your tax burden and improve the lives of others in our community. Something to consider is a Qualified Charitable Distribution (“QCD”), also known as an IRA Charitable Rollover. A QCD is a tax-advantaged way for anyone over 70½ to donate to charity directly from a Traditional IRA (your own or inherited), inactive Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) plan or inactive Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE). QDCs are made directly to the eligible charity from the provider (custodian) and never pass through the individual (donor). As a result, the QCD amount is excluded from the donor's taxable income, which can be particularly advantageous for those who don't itemize deductions. An additional bonus of a QCD is it may also satisfy all or part of an individual’s Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) for the year. Meals on Wheels of Polk County receives no government funds. It depends on the generosity of the community for existence. In 2024 it delivered over 122,500 nutritious meals, fellowship and wellness checks to more than 1,250 individuals. A charitable contribution to MOWPolk ensures your dollars will benefit the homebound of Polk County and would be gratefully accepted and greatly appreciated. If you are in need of services, interested in volunteering or would like to make a monetary charitable donation to MOWPolk, please call: 863-299-1616. To become a member of the LAFOMOW Club please email lafomow@gmail.com. Next Second Chance Donation Day is September 18. Note: This is not financial advice. If you are considering a charitable donation, a CPA or financial advisor can help you minimize your tax liability and maximize the value and impact of your gift by choosing the right strategy or combination of strategies for your situation. 30 ׉ 7cassandra://Wt0A3mK6Ls221KLqw9hY6C7fgfu6pDPfhe343zcWdEA.`hob ׉E mLA TRAVELERS By Carolyn Bishop LA GETAWAYS By Shelley Brodka The Lake Ashton Travelers, a chapter of the Family RV Association (FRVA), had a fun-filled Spring with camping adventures that took us to Lake Louisa State Park in April and Ocean Breeze RV Resort in May. Our April rally in the State Park was one of the highest attended rallies we have had with 25 RVs in participation. Lake Louisa SP offered a few interesting activities for our group. We had a Ranger led reptile presentation and a tram ride through the park. Some more adventurous campers also took a Segway tour on the park trails and a horseback ride along the paths! This is a lovely park just up the road in Clermont with so much to offer with its many lakes, trails, and activities. Our May rally took us in the opposite direction down to Jensen Beach and the upscale Ocean Breeze RV Resort. Here we enjoyed the Atlantic Ocean, a pristine pool, and many games and activities with friends. This Fall will take us to St Augustine in October and a new RV resort near Sebring in November. Have you ever thought about RVing but have questions or don’t know where to start? The new Pathfinders membership category with FRVA might be just right for you. The goal is to assist “RV intenders” and make sure they are armed with the know-how they should have as they launch their RV adventure. Vsit https://www.frva.com for membership information. For Lake Ashton Traveler’s Chapter Membership contact Lori Thomas at latravelers@outlook.com. We meet every Tuesday from 3:30 to 5 pm in the Clubhouse Ballroom if you want to drop in and see what we are all about. Making memories one campsite at a time. 31 If you like to travel, see new things and have new experiences and get to know your neighbors betterthen please Come Join us at the Lake Ashton Getaways Club Kickoff September 30 from 6:30 to 8 pm in the Clubhouse. Holly from Small World Tours will be there to talk about our Lake Ashton 2026 Bus Trips. Dues for the Lake Ashton Getaways Membership are $10 if purchased at the Kickoff meeting with a check payable made out to Lake Ashton Getaways. Membership will allow you early access to information and booking future trips, a bit of savings and help us provide snacks at our regular meetings. After September 30, the Membership fee will increase to $12 a year. ALL Lake Ashton Residents are welcome and encouraged to participate in all Lake Ashton Getaways trips or events. You can sign up for membership and bus trips and take a flyer for the trips you are interested in that evening, so remember to bring your checkbook. 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LA PICKLEBALL By Mark McDuff The LA Pickleball Association, LAPA, is hosting a potluck and “funday” at the HFC on Saturday, September 6, beginning at 12:30. LAPA is providing tableware, but bring your own drinks. Bring your favorite dish to share. Bring your paddle and a small skinny pool noodle for the fun games we have planned. If you play pickleball, or want to start playing pickleball, you should consider joining LAPA. It only costs $12 a year. Membership forms can be found in the HFC at the club’s bulletin board location. Place your form and payment in the drop box at the same location. FRIENDLY BOCCE GROUP By Stephanie Iszak We would like to invite all Lake Ashton residents to come out on Mondays and Fridays from 10 am to 1 pm to play some fun games of Bocce Ball. No experience is required. Anyone who is playing would be more than happy to teach you and go over the Lake Ashton Friendly Bocce Ball rules and regulations. Our Friendly Bocce Tailgate parties will resume in January 2026. Questions? Contact Stephanie Iszak at 609-980-9505, siszak@comcast.net or Tammy Shields , 863-632-2024, tammy.shields1221@gmail.com. Looking forward to having many new Friendly Bocce players. GENEALOGY CLUB By Jane Imparl The next meeting of the Genealogy Club will be Wednesday, September 10 at 2 pm in the HFC Craft Room. Come join your neighbors and friends and learn how to find your long lost ancestors. All levels of expertise are welcome. Bring your questions and stories to share. Hope to see you then. Call 815-545-6655 with any questions. LA BELLES By Gail Guenther Ladies of Lake Ashton — come join your friends for a delicious Italian lunch Wednesday, September 24 at noon at the Olive Garden on Cypress Gardens Boulevard in Winter Haven. Sign up online. Call Gail at 941-545-8446 or Kim 614-565-4239 with any questions. 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We have approximately 60 players in the group and can assist new players in finding a partner. Registering in advance is suggested by signing up in the red book in the Clubhouse Card Room, or by emailing Don at dfuller627@yahoo.com. July 21: North-South Marian Oshinsky & Trish Kellar; 2nd Pat Foster & Jim Ford; 3rd Jeannine Connors & Dee Mayne. East-West 1st Graham Littlehales & Howard Mayne; 2nd Maureen Ziegler & Nelda Sedlacek; 3rd Mafie Walker & Elaine Inman July 28: 1st Jim Ford & Pat Foster; 2nd Trish Kellar & Marian Oshinsky; 3rd Marion Nelson & Roger Nelson; 4th Howard Mayne & Graham Littlehales August 4: North-South 1st Pat Foster & Trish Kellar; 2nd Don Fuller & Jim Ford; 3rd Marion Nelson Dana Griffiths. East-West 1st Graham Littlehales & Howard Mayne; 2nd Maureen Ziegler & Nelda Sedlacek; 3rd Sally Bonkoski & Colette McKie August 11: North-South 1st Pat Foster & Jim Ford; 2nd Nelda Sedlacek & Maureen Ziegler; 3 d Marian Oshinsky & Trish Kellar. East-West 1st Sally Bonkoski & Colette McKie; 2nd Chris Verges & Chip Inman; 3rd Graham Littlehales & Howard Mayne LA ROCKERS By MJ Richards After what seems like a long summer hiatus… WE ARE BACK! Our first teaching class will be on Wednesday, September 3 at the HFC at 1 pm. This class is for all Rocker members. On Wednesday, September 17 we will have our freepaint, where newcomers are 34 invited to attend. We hope you have found rocks this summer to enjoy and to carry on our mission of One message at just the right moment can change someone’s entire day, outlook, life. If you are interested in giving us a try on September 17, please contact MJ at mjmrichards517@gmail.com at least three days before so we can provide the supplies and orientation for you. Happy Rock finding! GREAT APES TRIP By Linda Ross Two upcoming trips to the Center for Great Apes are planned for September 25 and October 17. There is a $50 donation to attend, payable by check, credit card or cash due at the center. Arrival time is 10 am for both trips and the group will carpool to the center. It is about a 45 minute ride to the center and the presentation will last about 1.5 hours. We need at least 10 people in each group. Wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen and bug spray, and bring water. The apes love to have visitors and they are ready for our return! If you are interested, contact Linda Ross at 863-326-6243 or david.linda4080@verizon.net Mexican Train Dominoes Come Join the Fun Thursdays and Sundays 1 to 3 pm in the Clubhouse Game Room. Arrive by 12:50. Lessons given as needed. Sense of humor necessary. Questions? Text Joanne McKinley at 304-261-6905. OPEN play mah jongg We are looking for both men & women to join us in a fun, friendly game of Mah Jongg. Some experience is required. We would love to have you stop in and say hello Wednesdays from 2 to 4 pm at the HFC Card Room. Questions? Contact Carolyn Neuberger at nachuma@mail.com or 516-317-0120. Chess club Friendly games on Thursdays at 1:30 pm in the Poker Room at the HFC. Some members play each other online. Players of all levels are welcome. Informal lessons can also be arranged for those who want them. Questions? 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It’s a fun total body workout including cardio (both low and higher impact), muscle/strength, balance, stretching, hand weights, and chair, all with upbeat and fun music! Bring water and a friend, and let’s get fit together! YOGA SUMMER SOIREE & CLASS PASS You’re invited to the end of Summer Soiree with Kim, our Yoga instructor. It’s a BONUS* Class to be held on Thursday, September 18 at 10 am at the Clubhouse. Join your friends and enjoy an hour of rejuvenating habits of self-care to help restore your “special self!” We’ll include a Metta Meditation followed by practices of gentle yoga and experiential vibrational healing with the Drums. We’ll round out our time together with relaxations and refreshments! (Please bring a small hand towel for this Soiree.) *BONUS: Buy your 5-session Class Pass for September and receive the Soiree as a special gift. So that’s 6 classes for $25 (or $5 per session without the pass). NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN DAY View Florida Native American artifacts September 26 and take part in a vivid presentation by Bartholomew Delcamp of the Polk History Museum and Michael Ferguson from the Florida Pioneer Museum & Village of Dade City in the Clubhouse Ballroom at 6:30 pm. Learn about the indigenous peoples who inhabited Florida, and their cultural past as well as their impact on Florida today. Sign up online to attend this first-of-its-kind event! 36 SHUFFLIN’ SQUARES September brings us around to the fall season. We won’t see much of a change in weather in Lake Ashton, but in activities we’ll see a large change and Shufflin’ Squares is ready for the fall. Summer travelers return to the community and club and social activities increase. Square dancing is just about the ideal activity. It’s easy, fun, and physical. It’s a challenging mind game that helps deter mental decline and a social event for meeting new folks and sharing times and events. Shufflin’ Squares dances each Thursday night at 7 pm in the Clubhouse Ballroom, where you are invited to stop by and watch the dancing. We’d be delighted to let you try it for yourself and be doubly delighted if you choose to join us for the next series of ten lessons this fall. If you think you might like to give square dancing a try, get in touch with David Muller (davecaller@gmail.com) or text David at 334-475-0975. Hope to see you on the dance floor. LORRIE’S LINE DANCING Thursdays at the HFC 1 pm Beginner Class, 2 pm Improver YOGA SHARE Wednesdays, 8:45 to 9:45 am in the Clubhouse Ballroom. This is a video presentation. Join your friends and neighbors for stretching, strengthening, and relaxing. Questions? Call Sally Winfrey 316-516-2815 or Annette Comeau 863-221-2394 TRIVIA IN THE BALLROOM Sundays in the Clubhouse Ballroom. Maximum of eight players per table, but no minimum. Bring $1/ person to play. All money is returned to the winning tables. Trivia starts at 7 pm. Doors open at 6 pm. CHARM CITY TRIVIA Tuesday nights in the Restaurant beginning at 6 pm. You can have a group of up to eight, or just come and play. Charm City Gift cards will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Reserve your table. Come early, have dinner, a few drinks, socialize, and have fun! Your guests are welcome! ׉ 7cassandra://ardrGIBBOjT0hMzkygjUEUPuydDlGVzl74FX9mQmK0w/^`hob ׉E CARDS FOR ALL AGES It’s that time again! Join us Wednesday, September 3 at 2 pm in the Clubhouse Craft Room to make two cards for $5. You will need your tool kit and colored pencils for this class. Space is limited so you must respond to register. Please be mindful to attend if you have reserved a spot. We have been having a wait list lately and would like to fill all empty spots. Contact Marianne Morcone (mkegolfer@aol.com, 860-712-9440) or Judy Ridpath (judy@judyridpath.com, 650-678-1174). CREATE A CARD September 16 at 10 am in the HFC Sports Court. A guest expert will provide instruction, from beginner to expert, all supplies and equipment, and three beautiful cards to take home for $12. No experience needed. Sign up at the HFC. Contact: Karen, 262-497-3272. FUSED GLASS CLASSES Fish Garden Stake (NEW): Thursday, September 11, 9 am to noon at the HFC Craft Room. Create a fused glass garden stake, 6” wide by 14” high including the stake, to put either in a pot or in the soil. $35. Fused Glass Plate & More: September 22, 6 to 9 pm in the HFC Craft Room. 7” x 7” fused and slumped glass plate, trivet or 4 glass coasters. $45. Jill will take your creations home and after fusing the glass in her kiln, your artwork will be available for pickup within 1-2 weeks. Bring a friend! No experience required. Sign up and pay at the HFC Activities Desk. Cost includes all project supplies, use of equipment, kiln firing and art glass. Contact Jill Groves with any questions. 419-902-7966 or manorridgecreations@gmail.com PAINTING, CRAFTING & MORE Mondays at 1 pm in the HFC Craft Room. Art is more fun when shared with friends. Come and share or 37 learn something from the group. Welcoming all artists, crafters and others who would just want to create or learn new things. Come and check us out! Instructions on painting with acrylics will be offered first week in October. Bring your own supplies. Please contact Carol O’Brien at 315-416-4023 to sign up for Acrylics instruction or with any questions. CRAFTING WITH CARMEN Carmen is back with a great Halloween craft! Get crafty in the Ballroom on September 19 at 3 pm. All instructions and supplies are provided for $10. Sign up online by September 12. Class size limited to 12. LA WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY Wednesdays beginning October 8 at the HFC Community Center, 10 am to noon. This year's study is on the Gospel of Matthew. All women are invited to come and bring a friend. Workbook for the class is available on opening day, or after September 15 by contacting Louise Gilla at lgilla4071@yahoo.com. BREAST CANCER AWARENESS BRA F ITTING Ladies, find your perfect fit and size while supporting research for the cure! Dillard’s will be hosting a bra fitting on October 8 at 11:30 am in the Clubhouse Ballroom. $5 of each bra purchase will go towards the ongoing breast cancer cure research. Learn more and sign up by scanning the QR code. Together, we can! BREAST CANCER AWARENESS BEADING PROJ ECT In October, we wear pink! Make your own pink beaded creation on October 10 with The Art of Beading at 1 pm in the Ballroom. All instructions and supplies will be included for $10 and half of the proceeds will be donated to the LA Pink Ribbon Tournament. 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MONDAY • 9 AM: TOTAL BODY TONING - HFC • 10 AM: CHAIR BARRE - HFC • 11 AM: CLASSICAL STRETCH - HFC • 12 PM: AQUA PUMP - HFC POOL • 3 PM: FREE VIRTUAL MEDITATION SESSION VIA ZOOM — EMAIL YOGAWINTERHAVEN@GMAIL.COM TUESDAY • 8:30 AM: WATER AEROBICS - CLUBHOUSE POOL • 9 AM: CHAIR YOGA - CLUBHOUSE BALLROOM, $5 • 9 AM: DYNAMIC CARDIO MOVEMENT - HFC • 11 AM: PILATES - HFC • 4 PM: AQUA MOTION - HFC POOL WEDNESDAY THURSDAY • 8:30 AM: WATER AEROBICS - CLUBHOUSE POOL • 8:45 AM: YOGA SHARE - CLUBHOUSE BALLROOM • 9 AM: CORE CONDITIONING & STRENGTH - HFC • 10 AM: AQUA LOCOMOTION - HFC POOL FRIDAY • 8:30 AM: WATER AEROBICS - CLUBHOUSE POOL • 9 AM: INSTRUCTOR'S CHOICE - HFC • 10 AM: AQUA PUMP - HFC POOL • 8:30 AM: WATER AEROBICS - CLUBHOUSE POOL • 9 AM: DYNAMIC CARDIO MOVEMENT - HFC • 10 AM: PILATES - HFC • 11 AM: CLASSICAL STRETCH - HFC • 4 PM: AQUA MOTION - HFC POOL SATURDAY • 8:30 AM: WATER AEROBICS - CLUBHOUSE POOL • 10:30 AM: FIT BODY BY CLINTON - HFC - $5 SUNDAY • 10 AM: WELL-BEING IS NOW (W.I.N.) 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Since then, he has worked parttime in the Pro Shop while continuing to give lessons, help with tournaments and work with LAMGA. Where did you play your first round of golf, how old were you and with whom did you play? Maple Dale Country Club in Dover, Delaware, with my Dad. I was 6 years old. What motivated you to become a PGA professional, and what do you like most about the job? Working at a country club growing up and observing my mentor and teacher, Rick McCall. I had a successful high school career and truly love the game. I love the environment, varied responsibilities, and the daily personal interactions. Teaching and coaching and seeing someone improve is very rewarding. I also enjoy not being tied to a desk and spending part of the workday outside. Where did you work before coming to the Lake Ashton Golf Club? Country Club of Virginia in Richmond, Imperial Lakes in Lakeland, The Vinoy Golf Club in St. Pete, and the Bayou Club in Largo. I also was director of golf and general manager at Laurel Oak in Sarasota for 16 years. When you get a chance to practice, what are your favorite drills? I enjoy on-course practice the most where you can repeat shots and see and reinforce improvement. As for drills, I like swing progressions – ¼ swing to ½ swing to ¾ swings to full swings. Most people find their ¾ swings the most solid and consistent. On the putting green, I like using two balls to play from hole to hole with every hole being a Par 2. Keep track of the score vs. par and repeat several times to improve the score. 40 Red Hoagland Challenge: Leaderboard through July 31: 1. Steve Kettells, $143; 2. Mike Krigelski, $137.75; 3. Denis Mulhearn, $132.75; 4. Jim Salb, $132.40. Sponsor salute: Thanks to the following businesses and groups for supporting LAMGA: Art’s Golf Cars, Bargain Carts, Brewer Sales and Service, Jr Golf Carts, Lake Ashton Golf Management, Lake Ashton Ladies Golf Association, McCarty’s Carts, Performance Golf Carts, Turner Furniture & Mattress, S.G. Computer Services. SPECIAL RESTAURANT ADVERTISING SECTION ALL STAR GRILL 2019 SR 60 E., Lake Wales, FL 33898 (833) 679-9689, allstargrillfl.com Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11 am - 10 pm Friday & Saturday 11 am - 12 pm Happy Hour 2 - 7 pm Two time champions for best wings! Dine in or take out. Full bar with TVs, NFL Ticket, pool tables, darts, games. CHERRY POCKET STEAK N SEAFOOD SHAK 3100 Canal Rd., Lake Wales FL 33898 (863) 439-2031, cherrypocket.com Hours: Sun-Thurs 11 am-9 pm, Fri & Sat 11 am-10 pm. We offer Indoor & Outdoor Seating, Pick-Up, & Delivery THE CROOKED BASS GRILL & TAVERN 1010 N. 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For members choosing the twoinstallment plan (payments due October 1 and January 1), a 2% fee will be applied to total dues. Thank you for your continued support and for being such an important part of the Lake Ashton community. We look forward to another exciting season together! 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Way to go Brenda, the Niners are proud of you! The Niners would like to give a warm welcome and thank you to the new Pro Shop General Manager, Kevin Baker. Kevin is doing a terrific job and initiating, much needed changes to benefit the course and membership. Kevin was even kind enough to bring cold, wet towels to the Niners, out onto the course on an extremely hot and humid July day. It provided some much needed relief and was very much appreciated. With the recent heat and humidity, the Niners have adjusted the games on a week-by-week basis, depending on conditions. Proposed games scheduled for September are: September 2: 1-2-3 Shamble – each team member hits a tee-shot, best ball is selected and everyone plays from there on Par-3; Par-4, the first two best balls are selected and played from there; and Par-5, the first three best balls are selected and played from there. (team game) September 9: Pink Ball Shamble 2 Best Nets – regular Shamble with two best nets recorded. Each team member will alternate using one pink ball on each hole. If the pink ball is lost during play, the team is not eligible to win the round. The team who still has their pink ball and the lowest score at the end of the round, wins. (team game) September 16: Individual Low Gross/Low Net – Playing your own ball, the lowest gross and lowest net in your flight wins. (individual game) September 23: Modified Alternate Shot – 2 person team, best drive is selected. Whose ever drive is selected, the other person plays the next shot, shots are alternated until the ball is holed. (team game) September 30: 2 Person Scramble – A + D players play a regular scramble and B + C players play a regular scramble. (team game) The Niners new league season starts October 7th. Anyone wishing to join a fun, laidback group of women for a relaxing 9 holes of golf Tuesday mornings, please stop by the Pro Shop and fill out an application. LALGA By Beverly Hines Whew, has it been hot! A big thank you to Kevin Baker, General Manager, and Matt Aeun, Golf Pro, for delivering scented cooling towels to members on the course for our play day on July 29 as it was extremely hot that day. They continued to make the scented cooling towels and ice available to all players during the hot August days. We are blessed to have such a caring team of professionals in our Pro Shop. Looking forward to cooler temperatures and some afternoon showers this month. November 1 is the beginning of our LALGA year. In preparation for the year, the Board will be discussing the annual budget at the September board meeting and will finalize the budget at the October meeting. Board meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 9am in the Clubhouse Craft Room. Members are welcome to attend board meetings. Some fun games are scheduled for each Tuesday in the month of September. Games are posted on the LALGA bulletin board in the Pro Shop. Sign up to play on the bulletin board or online by logging in and going to https://lakeashtonliving.com/community/ golf/lalga-golf-registration. SAVE THE DATE: LAMGA – LALGA Shirts and Skirts Tournament, October 28 and 29. Day 1: 2 net Shamble; Day 2: Scramble with lunch to follow. Pairings will be picked by Pro Shop. $25 includes prizes and lunch (Chili dogs with all the fixings). Watch for the sign-up sheet in the Pro Shop. The Red Hoagland Challenge recognizes the top four prize money winners during the year June 1-May 31. Standings at the end of July were: 1st place – Joanne McKinley, 2nd place – Pam Pagel, 3rd place – Bev Hines, and 4th place – Shearly Simpson. 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