1 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 5 DECEMBER 2019 TIPPECANOE SMOKE SIGNAL CHRISTMAS MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR TIPPECANOE VILLAGE FRIENDS AND FAMILY CHRISTMAS JESUS’ BIRTHDAY DECEMBER 25TH HANUKKAH DECEMBER 22ND NEW YEAR’S EVE DECEMBER 31ST YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND CHRISTMAS DINNER WITH YOUR TIPPECANOE FRIENDS AND FAMILY AT THE CLUB HOUSE ON CHRISTMAS DAY, DECEMBER 25TH. INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED AT COFFEE HOUR AND YOU CAN CHECK THE CLUBHOUSE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 5 DECEMBER 2019
TIPPECANOE SMOKE SIGNAL
CHRISTMAS
MERRY
CHRISTMAS
TO ALL OUR
TIPPECANOE
VILLAGE
FRIENDS
AND
FAMILY
CHRISTMAS
JESUS’ BIRTHDAY
DECEMBER 25TH
HANUKKAH
DECEMBER 22ND
NEW YEAR’S EVE
DECEMBER 31ST
YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND CHRISTMAS DINNER WITH YOUR TIPPECANOE FRIENDS AND FAMILY AT THE CLUB HOUSE ON CHRISTMAS DAY, DECEMBER 25TH. INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED AT COFFEE HOUR AND YOU CAN CHECK THE CLUBHOUSE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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To have an event included in calendar; email the information to [email protected] Check the board in the club house for updates on events. Randall Oesch would like everyone to know league shuffle will start January 2nd Dick Kingsbury would like everyone to know that Trivia will start January 19th
December 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 TRASH PICK UP PETANGUE 9:30 AM PAINTING 1 PM BALLROOM DANCING2:30PM TVHOA MTG 7PM
3 SOCIAL HOUR 8AM COFFEE HOUR 9AM LINE DANCING 10:30 AM HORSESHOES 10:30 AM BOWLING 2:30 PM
4 RECYCLE GOLF 8:15 AM QUILTERS/CRAFTERS 9 AM FUN SHUFFLE 9 AM EUCHRE/PINGPONG6:15PM
5 TRASH PICK UP GOLF 8:15 AM TOPS 8:30 AM KNITTING 1 PM TEXASHOLDEM6:15PM
6 GOLF9 HOLES 9:30AM GOLF18HOLES9:30AM
7 COOKIE WALK 8-11 AM BINGO TBD
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9 TRASH PICK UP PETANGUE 9:30 AM POT LUCK 4-6PM
10 SOCIAL HOUR 8AM COFFEE HOUR 9AM LINE DANCING 10:30 AM HORSESHOES 10:30 AM BOWLING 2:30 PM TEXAS HOLDEM 6:15
11 RECYCLE GOLF 8:15 AM QUILTERS/CRAFTERS 9 AM FUN SHUFFLE 9 AM EUCHRE/PINGPONG6:15PM
12 TRASH PICK UP GOLF 8:15 AM TOPS 8:30 AM KNITTING 1 PM TEXASHOLDEM6:15PM
13 GOLF9 HOLES9:30 AM GOLF18HOLES9:30AM BING 5:45 PM
14 CHRISTMAS DANCE 7 PM
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16TRASH PICK UP PETANGUE 9:30 AM CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 7 PM
17 SOCIAL HOUR 8AM COFFEE HOUR 9AM LINE DANCING 10:30 AM HORSESHOES 10:30 AM BOWLING 2:30 PM TEXAS HOLDEM 6:15
18 RECYCLE GOLF 8:15 AM QUILTERS/CRAFTERS 9 AM FUN SHUFFLE 9 AM EUCHRE/PINGPONG6:15PM
19 TRASH PICK UP GOLF 8:15 AM TOPS 8:30 AM KNITTING 1 PM TEXASHOLDEM6:15PM
20 GOLF9 HOLES9:30 AM GOLF18HOLES9:30AM BING 5:45 PM
21 SPECIAL SOCIAL 7PM
22 HANUKKAH
23 TRASH PICK UP PETANGUE 9:30 AM PAINTING 1 PM BALLROOM DANCING2:30PM
24 SOCIAL HOUR 8AM COFFEE HOUR 9AM LINE DANCING 10:30 AM HORSESHOES 10:30 AM BOWLING 2:30 PM TEXAS HOLDEM 6:15
25 CHRISTMAS RECYCLE CHRISTMAS DINNER TBD
26 TRASH PICK UP GOLF 8:15 AM TOPS 8:30 AM KNITTING 1 PM TEXASHOLDEM6:15PM
27 GOLF9 HOLES9:30 AM GOLF18HOLES9:30AM BING 5:45 PM
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29 JAM SESSION 2-4 PM
30TRASH PICK UP PETANGUE 9:30 AM PAINTING 1 PM BALLROM DANCING2:30PM
Please join your Tippecanoe friends and family. Sign up is
required. Check the clubhouse for information. Updates will be provided at Coffee Hour.
As we celebrate Thanksgiving Day; I would like to share a story about being thankful for things we may take for granted in our lives. A blind man sat on the steps of a building near a busy intersection. On his left was a sign that said, “I’m blind, please help”. On his right he had placed an upturned hat, in which there were just a couple of coins. A woman walked past, and she reached into her bag for a few coins to add. But before she continued on, she picked up his sign and flipped it over, writing a new message before placing it back beside him. It wasn’t long before the hat began to fill up.
A few hours later, the woman passed by again, and the man recognized the sounds of her steps. He called out to her. “Were you the person who changed my sign this morning?” The woman stopped. “I was.” “What did you write?” the man asked. The woman told him, “I wrote what you had written, except in a different way. I wrote, “ Today is a beautiful day, but I cannot see it.” “Your sign told the truth, that you are blind. But the new sign helped people pay attention to the beauty of the day, and to be thankful for their sight.” Take a moment to slow down and be grateful for today!
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EVENTS
OCTOBER 31ST pot luck was enjoyed by about 50 people . It was one for the season.
A fun filled event filled with no tricks being reported but lots of treats!
A Veterans’ day lunch was held to thank our Tippecanoe veterans. The lunch was a great success with 45 people in attendance.
All Veterans shared when they served; which branch they served in and some of their experiences. It was wonderful to see the pride they felt in serving their country. We were happy to provide them with a complimentary lunch.
Thank you to the volunteers who worked to make this event a success.
Buy your tickets for the Pancake Breakfast
being held on November 30th
Please come out and join the fun. Breakfast will include plain pancakes and blueberry pancakes. These are Harold’s specialty! He and his volunteers will be serving pancakes with maple syrup, sausage patties or links, orange juice and apple sauce and coffee & tea.
Sign up sheet is in the club house. He would appreciate if you could sign up and purchase your tickets in advance; so he can ensure there is enough food for everyone to enjoy.
Tickets are $4.00 per person. Tickets will be available at coffee hour Tuesday, November 26th. As well, some tickets will be for sale the morning of the breakfast at the door.
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1 Susan Thomas
2 Joan Farrington
3 Kris Davidson
4 Rich Ellison
7 Don Swanson
9 Patricia Goodridge
10 James Frey 11 Joe Maupin
Paul Brower Ronald Fischer
12 Tom Rhoades Ernie Bassett
13 Carolyn Oesch Jerry Chester
15 Karen Brown Marylyn Baker
16 John Foster Karen Sciuto
21 Carol Hunter
22 Charlie Niemela
23 Dottie Cornell
24 Margaret Hilt
25 Shirley Rowe
27 June Pearson 29 Deanna Eastling
Aletha Ellsworth Doug Hitchens
30 Wayne Rose Mary Somma
31 Judith Boesler Bernice Schlicht
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS 2019
Happy Anniversary to all our
Tippecanoe friends and family
1 James & Joan Dashnaw 1962 6 John & Sherla Moore 1964 7 Ronald & Mary Lou Fischer 1968 9 Allan & Marylyn Baker 1961 17 Frank & Gloria Ward 1966 23 Richard & Lee Yanda 1982 29 Chuck & Beth Caro 1984 30 Gregg & Carol Dellinger 2003 30 Lou & Barbara Carricato 2017
DECEMBER
ANNIVERSARIES
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IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS October 27th John Pulsifer was taken to the hospital by ambulance. After some tests they found that he had a blood infection. He is enjoying being back home. October 29th Elise Sprague had surgery . She is home and is doing well In October Grace Rogers began rehab at Advent Health and Care Center. She has returned home. In October John Foster began having serious medical problems. He has returned home. IN MEMORY OF…..
On November 11th former resident, Steward Sullivan passed away. May he rest in peace.
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILIES ON THE LOSS OF THEIR LOVED ONES
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PLEASE UPDATE YOUR 2019/2020 TIPPECANOE DIRECTORY With the following changes;
* Marilyn Dierdorff, Omit #602-4334 , add cell 813-817-0536
Dennis Putze and Carol Ann Putze, 3402 Carnation Lane, #81-434-1217
* Omit Deanna Martin, Add James Frey and Annette Raup, 34627 Morning Glory Glen, #717-961-7800
* Clara Kelly, Omit# 727-455-3285, add 727-479-3588
*Roy Richard, 34631 Petunia Place, omit phone#231-433-3571, change to 231-433-9571
FOR CHANGES TO THE DIRECTORY PLEASE CONTACT IRENE LEMAY BY PHONE AT 813-7887293. IF NEEDED A MESSAGE CAN BE LEFT ON HER ANSWERING MACHINE.
Donations wanted for the homeless and underprivileged in Zephyrhills
Do you have any jackets or warmer clothing you are giving away? If so; Sandy Bellefeuille is collecting clothing for the homeless and underprivileged. She coordinates this with her church; ACTS, Apostolic Church. Please consider donating the clothing with her. You can contact her at 813-713-0999 to arrange pick up or drop off. As well you can drop the items off at 34536 Morning Glory. She has a couple chairs in front for just this purpose!
Your donation will be distributed within the Zephyrhills community. In the cooler weather these individuals need warm clothing and appreciate your generous contributions.
Your contribution does make a difference!
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TIPPECANOE LIBRARY NEWS
Tippecanoe book club - hard copy and audio books welcome
The Tippecanoe Book Club will begin in January 2020 and meet monthly. All residents are welcome to join. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in joining the book club. Books will be available for pick up the first week of January.
If you prefer audio books the Pasco Library has indicated they will assist residents to download an audio version using their library website or you can choose to use an audio service you prefer. The books are listed below to provide residents who prefer audio books to see if these books are available through their service. If not the Pasco Library should have them. Information will be emailed to book club members in mid December. We will be holding the book club at the library from 2 pm to 3 to 3:30 pm depending on how the con-versation is going. It will be hosted by Danielle from the Pasco County Library
Confirmed date and book titles are; January 22nd, Book is the City of Women
February 19th,Book is Everything I Never Told You
The book club members will provide input into the March and April selections in January.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! JAM SESSION
DECEMBER 29TH 2:00 PM
It is a wonderful time. Come out and enjoy the music
DECEMBER 12TH National Gingerbread House Day National Ice Cream Day
DECEMBER 13TH U.S. National Guard Birthday
DECEMBER 20TH National Ugly Sweater Day
DECEMBER 21ST National Wreaths Across America Day Winter Solstice
DECEMBER 22ND Hanukkah National Cookie Exchange Day
DECEMBER 24TH Christmas Eve
DECEMBER 25TH Christmas Jesus’ Birthday
DECEMBER 26TH Boxing Day, Candy Cane Day Thank you Note Day
DECEMBER 27TH National Fruitcake Day
DECEMBER 28TH National Call a Friend Day National Chocolate Candy Day
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
As the holidays begin it is nice to attend events occurring nearby.
MAIN STREET ZEPHYRHILLS
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 2019
“Holidays Around the World”
Our festival of lights Parade is the highlight of the event, a fun-filled day & night for the whole family. There will be live local entertainment at the Eiland Bandstand from 4 PM to 9PM plus lots of food,
merchandise and craft vendors to choose from.
Santa will be taking Free photos in front of the Goin Postal.
COUNTRY CHIRSTMAS & VINTAGE MARKET
Saturday, December 7th from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Pioneer Florida Museum and Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Rd, Dade City, Florida. Regular admission or $5 per person with senior stocking
stuffers. Decorated for the Holidays. Live Entertainment, J2 Band 11 AM to 2 PM. Variety of vendors available for holiday shopping, concession stands, cookies and punch, face painting,
Barrel Train Ride, Complimentary photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus (between 1-3PM)
Hand Bell Performance at 2:00 pm—a beautiful musical event for everyone to enjoy!
34TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS STROLL, DADE CITY; SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM. FROM 11 TO 4 CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WITH SURPRISES THRU OUT THE DAY, HOLIDAY PUNCH AND COOKIES WILL BE SERVED. FROM 5 TO 9 PM TAKE A CARRIAGE OR WAGON RIDE AND ENJOY ALL THE HOLIDAY LIGHTS AND DECORATIONS. SUGAR SHAK WILL HAVE DANCING IN THE STREET TO THE MUSIC OF DJ ALOHA KEV. COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE, SPECIAL HOLIDAY CHEER AND KID FRIENDLY REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT IT MAY “SNOW” IN DADE CITY FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENT. HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US! A FREE EVENT FOR ALL AGES
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TIPPECANOE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
MONDAY DECEMBER 16, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Planning is well underway for a great Christmas program for all Tippecanoe residents and guests. The Zephyrhills High School choral group will once again be performing for us. We will be taking a good will donation right after their performance which will then be sent on to the choral director. The students perform other places in completion and the money we send can be put to good use in their future endeavors.
Christmas carols will be sung by everyone all thru the night, lest we forget what Christmas is all about.
The contest for this year is decorating oneself to represent your creativity of what a Christmas tree should look like on you. Be it green or be it white, that’s totally up to you. There are so many ideas on “Christmas tree costumes.com” that you can get thoughts from. This is merely for fun, but there is a great prize to be given
Since there are many residents who normally do not attend the Christmas Program because of driving at night, parking or walking in the dark, we are providing transportation to and from the clubhouse via our sponsored Christmas Uber drivers. If you wish to have transportation to and from the Clubhouse that night, please call one of these numbers to let us know to pick you up.
Reminder flyers of our great event will be posted at the clubhouse, on Facebook and will be announced weekly at coffee hour. We are looking to have a great turn out and for everyone to enjoy themselves and to socialize with punch and cookies after the program.
We are looking forward to seeing all of you on December 16th.
Judy, Diane, Mary and Patty
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FLORIDA’S WIRELESS COMMUNICATION BAN WHILE DRIVING EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2019
All drivers: Texting, messaging, facebooking, and other forms of intrapersonal communication while driving is illegal. As of July 1st, a first offense will be punishable by a fine, with a second costing double up to $100.00. Court costs and fees will also apply, and points will be added to licenses. The law is effective July 1, but only warnings will be given until January. THE BAN DOES NOT APPLY TO USING A NAVIGATION DEVICE OR SYSTEM OR TO A DRIVER WHO IS STATIONARY. THE NEW LAW ALSO BANS THE USE OF ANY HANDHELD WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES (EVEN TALKING ON PHONE) IN SCHOOL AND CONSTRUCTION ZONES.
ELECTRIC PIANO FOR SALE Roland Electric Piano
With some background music
Asking $175.00
Call 813-788-7293.
If no answer, please leave a message.
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Thank you to John Pulsifer for his dedication and leadership on the
Board. John demonstrated respect as he carried out his duties as President for our community. John made time for our residents and had a friendly greeting as he met you in the park or at the pool. We want to acknowledge Peggy, John’s wife as she supported John in his role. We thank Peggy for sharing John with our community. We know that her support enabled John to be a president we were lucky to have. We wish him well and want to express our appreciation for everything he did to make our park a better place.
THANK YOU JOHN PULSIFER
CHANGES TO THE TIPPECANOE BOARD
Please note the following updates to our Board. John Pulsifer resigned. Welcome to our new Board Members; Ron Fisher and Don Swanson.
President - Jayne McMeans First Vice President—Jim Dashnaw Second Vice President—Don Swanson Secretary—Don Feren Treasurer—RaeAnn Heath Chairman of Development—Ernie Georgy Finance Chair—Vacant Maintenance Chair—Bob Somma Member at Large—Vacant
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A MESSAGE FROM THE ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
Below is the weekly schedule of events starting when there are enough residents back to participate or the coordinator has returned. We ask that you keep a copy as this as it may not be printed in future issues.
Recreation Committee Chair: Cheryl Davis Treasurer: Bernice Schlicht Committee Members: Marylou Fischer , Donna Oesch, Rita Otto and Joanie Sheely
DATE ACTIVITY TIME HOSTED BY
DECEMBER 2 TVHOA 7 PM TVHOA BOARD DECEMBER 7 COOKIE WALK 8 AM - 11 AM JUDY ALLARD DECEMBER 7 BINGO TBD JAIMA KIRT DECEMBER 9 POTLUCK 4:30 – 6 PM SEEKING VOLUNTEERS
DECEMBER 14 CHRISTMAS DANCE Rockin' Ron&the New Society Band
7 PM DAVID SCHRYVER
DECEMBER 16 CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 7 PM JUDY GRANGER
DECEMBER 21 SPECIAL SOCIAL 7 PM MARYLOU FISCHER DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS DINNER TBD SEEKING VOLUNTEERS
DECEMBER 29 JAM SESSION 2 – 4 PM DAVID SCHRYVER DECEMBER 31 HAPPY NEW YEARS DANCE
J & the Two Tones 8 PM – 12 PM DAVID SCHRYVER
Cheryl Davis would like to share that she is stepping down as Recreation Committee Chair. Her year has been action packed . She feels it is time to give someone else a chance.
The Board will be looking for a new committee chair person. If you are interested please apply in writing to the secretary of the TVHOA, Don Feren. The cutoff date for expressions of interest will be announced at the December TVHOA meeting in the evening. It is anticipated that interviews will be set up in December to have the new person begin their term in January 2020.
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DATE ACTIVITY TIME HOSTED BY 2020 JANUARY 4 POTLUCK 4:30 – 6 PM JANUARY 5 TRIVIA 6 – 8 PM DICK KINGSBURY JANUARY 6 TVHOA MEETING 7 PM TVHOA BOARD JANUARY 11 LET’S PARTY DANCE - DOUBLE TROUBLE 7 DAVID SCHRYVER JANUARY12 JAM SESSION 2 – 4 PM DAVID SCHRYVER JANUARY 18 PARK WIDE SALE 8 AM – 1 PM CHERYL DAVIS JANUARY 18 SLOPPY JOE LUNCH TBD JIM and MYRNA MALLISON JANUARY 19 CHILI COOKOFF 1:30 PM SEEKING VOLUNTEERS JANUARY 25 50s&60s SOCK HOP DANCE
GEARS 1 MUSIC EXPLOSION
7 PM DAVID SCHRYVER
JANUARY 26 JAM SESSION 2 – 4 PM DAVID SCHRYVER JANUARY 27 ACTIVITY COMMITTEE MTG 6:30 – 7:30PM CHERYL DAVIS FEBRUARY 1 TRIVIA 6 – 8 PM DICK KINGSBURY FEBRUARY 2 SUPER BOWL TBD JIM ROUNDY FEBRUARY 3 TVHOA MEETING 7 PM TVHOA BOARD FEBRUARY 3 VOTING 9 AM – NOON SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FEBRUARY 8 VALENTINES DANCE -J & the Two Tones 7 PM DAVID SCHRYVER FEBRUARY 9 JAM SESSION 2 – 4 PM DAVID SCHRYVER FEBRUARY 10 ICE CREAM SOCIAL 6 PM MARYLOU FISCHER FEBRUARY 14 SET UP CLUB HOUSE TBD SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FEBRUARY 15 CLUB HOUSE SALE 8 AM – NOON CHERYL DAVIS FEBRUARY 15 BINGO TBD SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FEBRUARY 16 TRIVIA 6 – 8 PM DICK KINGSBURY FEBRUARY 17 POTLUCK 4:30 – 6 PM SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FEBRUARY 22 MARDI GRAS DANCE - Jesse Derringer 7 PM DAVID SCHRYVER FEBRUARY 23 JAM SESSION 2 – 4 PM DAVID SCHRYVER FEBRUARY 24 HOWARD PARK PICNIC TBD TOM KEY&JIM MALLISON FEBRUARY 24 ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE MTG 6:30– 7:30 PM CHERYL DAVIS FEBRUARY 29 GAME DAY TBD GADDABOUTS
EVENTS FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH AND APRIL WILL BE POSTED IN THE JANUARY NEWSLETTER
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BLOCK CAPTAINS AND ALTERNATES 2019
Dottie Cornell 355-4577 will be called first( due to water shut off )and she will notify all the Captains or Alternates
Volunteer Editor; Beth Harris [email protected] OR leave information at the office attention Tippecanoe Smoke Signal
You can share your thoughts and ideas for the newsletter by emailing [email protected] or leave an envelope at the office attention Tippecanoe Smoke Signal. To have an article or information to be included in the January edition it must be received by December 19th. The newsletter will be sent to print on December 22ND and be available in our clubhouse later that week and online at www.tippecanoevillage.com.
A SPECIAL THANKS TO DON FEREN WHO PRINTED THE NEWSLETTER AND PLACED THEM IN THE CLUBHOUSE FOR OUR RESIDENTS TO PICKUP. AS WELL, THANK YOU TO DAVID SCHRYVER FOR POSTING IT ON THE TIPPECANOEVILLAGE.COM WEBSITE.
INFORMATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 19TH TO BE INCLUDED IN THE JANUARY NEWSLETTER
