RIVERSIDE OAKS NUGGETS

1 Issue #27 February 2018 RIVERSIDE oaks NUGGETS FEBRUARY 2018 PIONEER CLUB UPDATES 1,2,5, 6, 7, & 8, 11 4 & 5 UPDATES CONGRATULATIONS On Saturday January 20th residents Liz Pederson, Erma Hartman, Kathy Burgard and Nancy Stanton played in the Laird s Golf Tournament for Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce. Once again, the tournament was at Sunny Breeze Golf Course. And once again this year they did not come away empty handed. Kathy Burgard won $ in the 50/50 draw, Liz Pederson won two rounds of golf for a foursome each for Closest to the Pin and Closest to the Line and Erma Hartman won a bottle of Irish Whiskey on a door prize round. Overall the RIVERSIDE Oak Ladies foursome had a fabulous time. Congratulations again to one and all! CALENDAR 12 Updates 9 & 10 Issue #27 February 2018 2 Donna Rupersburg will be starting up line dancing once again in the clubhouse beginning Thursday February 1st at 9:30 AM.

2 Please watch for the poster on the bulletin board. This is open to all residents so come on out and don t forget your dance shoes. The February Ladies Luncheon is being held on Thursday February 22nd at Carmelo s in downtown Punta Gorda at 12:00 noon. Meet at the clubhouse at 11:30 AM. Men s Lunch The February Men s Lunch is being held at Luigi s in Port Charlotte on Thursday February 22nd at 12:00 PM. If you are interested please sign the sign-up sheet. Men will be leaving from the clubhouse at 11:30 PM. January s Men s Lunch January s Men s lunch was held at Chubby z in Port Charlotte. The wings were large and delicious and a must try. Issue #27 February 2018 3 RIVERSIDE Readers February 2018 Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline Book available for Kindle or paper copies at Charlotte County Library, or or local bookstores. Read the book and join us for the discussion.

3 Book discussion: February 21st at 2:00 PM in the clubhouse. If you would like the discussion questions; email Louise at or stop by #5 for more information. Everyone is welcome to join us! Issue #27 February 2018 4 HOA News/Updates Earl LeBon - President Steve LeBon -VP Dan Hester - Director At the annual meeting of the HOA in January, three new members were acclaimed to the board, bringing the board size to six. Immediately after the meeting, as per the by-laws, the new board met to decide on who would take on what positions on the board. As a result of that meeting, Earl LeBon was elected as President, Steve LeBon was elected Vice President, Carl Taylor was elected Treasurer, Linda McDermott was elected Secretary, Dan Hester and Peter Goulah were elected Directors. Specifically, the officers and directors of your HOA are charged with vigilance of the financial interests between the HOA and the park owner with regard to; rent levels increases equitable application of pass thru fees the qualitative interests in the availability and condition of amenities quality and timeliness of maintenance of common grounds, buildings, and amenities, and provided services such as landscape maintenance and lawn mowing; safety and security issues such as lighting pest control, and storm preparation; and providing and promoting social activities and community awareness.

4 In particular, the Board is charged with the preparation and maintenance of an action plan should the Park be offered for sale . Residents who may have concerns or questions arising out of any of the above listed items, please bring them to the attention of one of your HOA board members. The board members and their contact information are listed below; Issue #27 February 2018 5 HOA BOARD CONTACTS President: Vice President: Secretary: Earl LeBon #36A Steve LeBon #51 Linda McDermott House #33 Ph: (320)262-6921 Ph: (320)212-0085 Ph: (941) 655-8430 Treasurer: Director: Director: Carl Taylor House #68 Peter Goulah House #34 Dan Hester House #85 Ph: (937) 474-4492 Ph: (941) 380-1661 Ph: (414)339-8678 HOA News/Updates - continued TAG SALE LONG TABLES NEEDED If anyone has eight-foot rectangular folding tables that they are willing to loan out for the tag sale please contact Carol Cooke #21.

5 On Saturday January 20th, our clubhouse was transformed into the old west for an old fashioned Hoedown. Entertainment was provided by Miss Birdie Lee. Sixty-two residents and guests attended and feasted on hotdogs, hamburgers and a campfire favorite, baked beans. And delicious desserts! A root tootin time was had by all. Issue #27 February 2018 6 MORE HOEDOWN PICTURES Issue #27 February 2018 7 Time is getting close for this year s tag sale. Please take a few moments to look through your homes, sheds, and outdoor areas for any unwanted or no longer needed items. All items must be clean and in working order. Our tag sale generates money for the Pioneer Club and is one of the Pioneer Club s largest money earning events. Your generosity in the form of items, baked goods, and time is greatly appreciated.

6 If possible, please keep tag sale items until it is time for the tag sale drop off, however, we do have a couple of options, if it is necessary to move the items. Please contact Kathleen Harrigan if this is required. Item drop off: Items may be brought to the Clubhouse all day Wednesday, February 7th, Thursday, February 8th, and no later than noon on Friday, February 9th. Any item dropped off on Wednesday or Thursday must fit on the stage and be placed in a box or a bag. Please only place on the stage as the tables are used for Bingo Wednesday evening. Note: if you have large items or need assistance, please use the sign-up sheet in the Clubhouse. Baked goods drop off: Baked goods are to be dropped off at the Clubhouse no later than 7:30 AM Saturday, February 10th. Volunteer sign-up sheet is in the Clubhouse. Tag sale setup: Thursday, February 8th (11:00 AM) and Friday, February 9th (10:00 AM) we will set up tables, organize, and price all items.

7 Volunteer sign-up sheet is in the Clubhouse. Tag pre-sale items: For those volunteering, they will be able to have first opportunity for buying items from 3-4 PM on Friday, February 9th. At 4-5 PM, the residents of RIVERSIDE oaks will then have the opportunity to buy items. If more than one person wants an outdoor item, a quick auction for that item will occur. Indoor items are on a first come basis. Tag sale will be open to the public from 8:00 AM 1:00 PM Saturday, February 10th. NO PRIVATE YARD SALES ARE ALLOWED ON THIS DAY! Issue #27 February 2018 8 SOCKHOP TUESDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2018 SOCIAL 5:00 PM DINNER 6:00 PM MUSIC PROVIDED BY Mixed up Duo Music of 50 s, 60 s & 70 s TICKETS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM: ELAINE QUINLIVAN #66 LINDA McDERMOTT #33 (UNTIL: SATURDAY FEBRUARY 10) COST: MEMBERS: $ GUESTS AND NON-MEMBERS: $ YOU MUST PRESENT YOUR TICKET AT THE DOOR.

8 (PLEASE RETURN ALL UNUSED TICKETS) AS PER USUAL: BYOB, & TABLE SERVICE. Issue #27 February 2018 9 FMO UPDATES Federation of Manufactured Home Owners of Florida 4020 Portsmouth Rd. Largo, FL 33771 Phone: 727-530-7539 Fax: 727-535-9427 Website: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 9TH LEGACY MOSS LANDING LABELLE FMO District 7 Meeting Federation of Manufactured Home Owners of Florida, Inc. Attention Park Contacts PLEASE POST AND GIVE EXTRA COPY TO YOUR HOA IF APPLICABLE YOUR HELP IS THE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL MEETING! FMO is the only organization looking out for your rights as manufactured home owners. Get involved! Bring your neighbors. Bring your friends. Most yourselves District 7 Officers President John Bowman Executive Vice President John Potito Vice President Linda York Secretary Mary Roller Treasurer Richard Roller Section II Director David Desrochers FMO Board President Jerry Durham (cell) Our meetings are open to ALL Manufactured Home Owners Issue #27 February 2018 10 Legacy Moss Landing 900 Aqua Isles Blvd.

9 LaBelle, FL 33935 Friday February 9, 2018 1:00 (Refreshments during break) Park Contact Linda Miller Contact D-7 President John Bowman DIRECTIONS: East of I-75 on go Highway 78 or 80. South of 78 veer right onto Old County Rd 78, turn right on Bridge St. Go South to Hwy 80 (W. Hickpochee Ave). Go to Shady oaks Ave, turn right. Follow that to Aqua Isles Blvd. From Hwy 80, take a left onto Shady oaks Ave. Turn right on Aqua Isles Blvd. IMPORTANT: All Manufactured Home Owners are invited. You DO NOT have to be an FMO member to attend. FMO District 7 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Membership 3. Guest Speaker: FMO President Jerry Durham 4. Unfinished / New Business 5. Adjournment Next Meeting: March 9, 2018 Buttonwood Village, Punta Gorda Why go it alone carpool!!! Even better bring a neighbor. The FMO is an advocacy group that offers valuable information to manufactured home owners regarding rights and responsibilities.

10 For further information on the FMO or joining the FMO please contact Bill Burgard #70 (Park Rep) or Peter Goulah #34. You may also visit their website at: . Issue #27 February 2018 11 February 3rd, 9:00 AM Pioneer Club Meeting Clubhouse. February 8th & 9th -Tag Sale Set Up February 10th 8:00 AM -1:00 PM Tag Sale February 13th, 2018 Sock Hop Dance Please watch the bulletin board or your calendar for further details on these upcoming events. PUNTA GORDA ARTS & CRAFT SHOW Where: Downtown Punta Gorda Date: February 3rd 10 AM 6 PM February 4th 10 AM 5 PM Location: City Market Place W Retta Esplanade & Taylor St. WATERFRONT MUSIC JAM AT FISHERMAN S VILLAGE Casual, Comfortable, and Cool along the harbor. Relax and enjoy a diverse electric mix of guitar, bluegrass, jazz, folk and country music in a setting that is quintessential Punta Gorda.