South Tampa`s Best 55+ Adult Community 6220 South Dale Mabry

South Tampa's Best
55+ Adult Community
6220 South Dale Mabry, Tampa 33611
COMMUNITY AMENITIES INCLUDE
Gated Entrance
Two fish-stocked lakes
Heated swimming pool
Clubhouse and community room
Fitness Center
Game room
Community dinners, parties
Holiday celebrations, trips and more
A perfect retirement community in the right
place
Located 1.4 miles from
MacDill Air Force Base
JANUARY 2015
NEWSLETTER
6220 S. Dale Mabry – Tampa, FL 33611
813-839-2812
Email us at:
WinwardLakes@SteinerCommunities.com
Visit us on the web at
www.SteinerCommunities.com
Like us on Facebook
HAPPY, HAPPY NEW YEAR 2015!!!!!
Our November started out cold, for us, but then turned into the
beautiful weather that Florida is known for. We had a wonderful
Thanksgiving and then the community brought out the Christmas
spirit. The lights were amazing this year, and in fact, each year
we do better and better. So, thank you to all that took the time to
decorate your homes. The winners of the light contest are listed
in this newsletter.
Please remember, if you have a real tree, it must be placed
inside a bag for the community to pick up.
All of us at Winward Lakes and Steiner Communities wish you a
VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR. If you plan on traveling, please be
careful when you are out on the roads. Remember, do not drink
and drive. We want you to return safe and sound.
REMEMBER, the office is closed for New Year’s on January 1st
and there is no garbage pick-up Thursday, January 1st.
We want to thank all who wished us a Merry Christmas, sent us
cards and gave us gifts. We appreciate you thinking of us at
such a busy time of the year.
NEW HOMES MEANS NEW DEALS
AT
WINWARD LAKES?
We have new homes entering the community and we are
ready to make deals on them . . . so, if you have been
thinking of trading in your home, stop in and see us at the
office. Or if you have a friend what is looking, send them in
and you will receive a bonus if a new home is purchased.
Brand New Homes
6202 Compass
3719 Spinnaker Dr.
3729 Yardarm Dr.
Pre-Loved Homes
3714 Winward Lakes Dr.
6207 Starboard
3702 Yardarm Dr.
3712 Anchor Dr.
3716 Spinnaker Dr.
PICK YOUR NEIGHBOR!!
Please call the office for
information .…
813-839-2812
PLUS . . . MORE NEW HOMES COMING IN AFTER THE
FIRST OF THE YEAR!!
Bud and Ginger Marion.
WINWARD LAKES IS
ON FACEBOOK . . .
LIKE US AND STAY UPTO-DATE ON ALL THE LATEST FROM WINWARD LAKES!
Peggy McEwen
Larry Bookout
Tony Webb
Jay Hart
Leonard Taylor
Caroline Suitor
Carl Prichard
(J.J.) John Handwerk
Randy Baker
Deb Cull
Gary Fink
DeVogel Cornelius
01/02
01/03
01/03
01/04
01/04
01/05
01/07
01/10
01/13
01/14
01/14
01/15
Joseph Dixon
Marshall Dunbar
Paul Rayfield
Kaye Byrne
Jan Hill
Brian Donovan
Dee-Dee Smith
Aaron Stewart
Judy Turner
Victor Vidal
Edward Byrne
01/15
01/17
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01/19
01/21
01/22
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Capricorn, January will be a great month in a great year for you.
It’s a good time to start and finish new projects.
Work to find emotional harmony and inner
peace, then launch your projects from that place.
Work to establish a stable home base and do
your best to mend family relationships. Finances
are good all month, but they get even better toward the end of
the month – you can’t ask for better financial aspects than you
have now!
Aquarius, this is a time to rest and relax and
look forward to a year of good health,
providing you take care of yourself. Take a
relaxed attitude to life. There’s a lot of good
things in store for you this year, so make
sure you will be able to enjoy them! Pay
attention to those around you and enjoy the benefits of having
loved ones and friends to share good times with. Take care of
your money and look for good investment opportunities that
could reap big rewards later in the year.
According to the 2015 edition of the
Farmers’ Almanac, the winter of 2014–15
will see below-normal temperatures for
about three-quarters of the nation. A
large zone of very cold temperatures will
be found from east of the Continental
Divide east to the Appalachians.
No region will see prolonged spells of
above-normal temperatures; only near
the West and East Coasts will
temperatures average close to normal.
The Southern states will be chilly and wet
all winter.
Over the eastern third of the country, we are expecting an active
storm track with a number of storms delivering copious amounts
of snow and rain. Near-normal precipitation is expected for the
Pacific Northwest, the Southwest States, and Northern Plains,
while below-normal precipitation values are forecast for the
Southwest States as well as the Upper Midwest and the Great
Lakes. The Central and Southern Plains are expected to receive
above-average precipitation.
THE ALMANAC SAYS THESE ARE
THE BEST DAYS TO . . .
Entertain Friends
January 13th, 21st – 22nd, 29th – 30th
Advertise to Sell, Buy a Car
January 16th – 18th
Get Married!!
January 22nd – 23rd, 26th – 27th , 31st
JANUARY IS NATIONAL BLOOD
DONOR MONTH
You don't need a special reason to give blood.
You just need your own reason.
Some of us give blood because we were asked by a
friend.
Some know that a family member or a friend might need
blood some day.
Some believe it is the right thing to do.
Whatever your reason, the need is constant and your donation is
important for maintaining a healthy and reliable blood supply.
You'll feel good knowing you've helped change a life!
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Approximately 5.6 million blood donations are collected by
the Red Cross each year.
Roughly 3.3 million generous volunteer blood donors roll up a
sleeve each year.
More than 8 million transfusable blood products are
distributed each year thanks to the generous donations.
Patients at approximately 2,700 hospitals and transfusion
centers around the country receive Red Cross blood
products.
For more information on donating blood, contact the Tampa Bay
Chapter of the Red Cross at
3310 W. Main Street
Tampa , FL 33607
Phone: 813-348-4820
WHY IS JANUARY 1ST “NEW YEAR’S
DAY?
The tradition of starting the new year on
January 1st dates back to the days of the
Roman Empire. According to historians, it
was Julius Caesar who set January 1st as the first day of the
new year in 46 B.C. Caesar selected January 1st because it
coincided with the festival honoring the Roman God Janus – the
God of new beginnings. But in 567 A.D., the Roman Catholic
Church abolished the celebration of January 1st as New Year’s
Day because of its non-Christian roots. It wasn’t until 1582 that
Pope Gregory XIII re-established January 1st as New Year’s
Day.
Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip
Make and refrigerate this dip up to 24 hours
ahead. Bake as directed.
1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 can (about 14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely
chopped
1 box (9 oz.) Green Giant™ frozen chopped spinach, thawed
and squeezed to drain
(1 cup loosely packed, coarsely chopped fresh spinach leaves
can be substituted for the frozen spinach)
2 1/2 cups chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese (1 oz.)
Toasted baguette slices or assorted crackers, if desired
1. Heat oven to 350ºF. Mix mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese.
Stir in artichokes, spinach and bell pepper.
2. Spoon mixture into 1-quart casserole. Sprinkle with Monterey
Jack cheese.
3. Cover and bake about 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Serve warm with baguette slices.
COMMUNITY DINNER
WHEN:
January 10
WHERE: CLUBHOUSE
TIME:
6:00 P.M.
DINNER:
Sign-up sheet at the Hall and remember to write down the
dish you are bringing.
HAPPENING IN TAMPA BAY IN JANUARY
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Xtreme
Jan 1- 4
Amalie Arena
This year's show, "Circus Xtreme," takes audiences on a quest
around the world to help two adventure seekers. An hour before
each show, ticket holders can meet the performers, try on
costumes, learn circus skills and get a close look at the animals.
All seats are reserved and tickets are available by calling 800745-3000. For group rates and information call 866-248-8740 or
visit www.Ringling.com
90th East-West Shrine Game
January 17, 2015
Kick-off 4:00 p.m. EST (Gates open at 2:00 p.m.)
Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL
Broadcast on NFL Network
Sangria and Stories – Museum Men
January 21, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Tampa Bay History Center 801 Old Water Street
Behind the scenes with Tampa Bay’s premier exhibit fabricator
Creative Arts, star of the new H2 series Museum Men,
Roger Barganier. Learn what it takes bring history to life during
this special program. Space is limited to 25; reservations are
required.
Call 813-228-0097 for more information or visit
tampabayhistorycenter.org.
JANUARY IS GASPARILLA TIME . . .
Children’s Parade
Saturday, January 24
3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Children’s Gasparilla Parade –part of
Tampa’s Gasparilla celebration since 1947,
is a signature component of the Gasparilla
Extravaganza. This is an alcohol-free, family
event which annually launches the
Gasparilla festival season in Tampa. This
parade takes place along Bayshore
Boulevard and gives pint-sized pirates the
opportunity to stroll, march and ride up part
of the same route as the Gasparilla Parade of the Pirates.
Gasparilla Pirate Fest Street Festival
Friday, January 30
Downtown Tampa will host the Pirate Fest Stage Street Festival
in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, located along Ashley Drive from
Twiggs to Cass Street.
Gasparilla Parade of the Pirates
Saturday, January 31
2 p.m. – approx. 5:30 p.m.
Route: The parade begins at Bay to Bay Boulevard and
Bayshore Boulevard. It continues along Bayshore Boulevard to
Brorein Street, turns east on Brorein Street, then north on Ashley
Drive. The parade ends at Cass Street & Ashley Drive
Gasparilla Invasion Brunch
Saturday, January 31
10:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Tampa Convention Center
333 S. Franklin Street, Tampa
Reserved ticket required for adults and for children over the age
of two.
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Check out our website – go to
www.steinercommunities.com
and click on Winward Lakes
~ January 2015 ~
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
HOLIDAY HOURS
DECEMBER 25 - 28TH – OFFICE CLOSED
JANUARY 1ST – OFFICE CLOSED
4
5
6
7
8
13
14
15
7:00 p.m. sharp!
19
20
21
22
25
26
7:00 p.m. sharp!
27
Garbage Pickup
7:00 p.m. sharp!
Garbage Pickup
10
Community Dinner
6:00
Clubhouse
16
17
Garbage Pickup
23
24
Coffee/Donuts
9:30 a.m.
Bingo 10:30 a.m.
Garbage Pickup
Martin Luther King,
Jr. Day
9
Coffee/Donuts
9:30 a.m.
Bingo 10:30 a.m.
Garbage Pickup
18
Garbage Pickup
Coffee/Donuts
9:30 a.m.
Bingo 10:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m. sharp!
12
Sat
3
HAPPY NEW
YEAR!!
Garbage Pickup
11
Fri
1 OFFICE CLOSED 2
28
29
Garbage Pickup
Coffee/Donuts
9:30 a.m.
Bingo 10:30 a.m.
Gasparilla
Children’s
Parade
30
31
Gasparilla
Parade of the
Pirates
The custom of using a baby to symbolize the New Year began in Greece around 600 B.C. The Greeks celebrated their
God of Wine, Dionysus, by parading a baby in a basket to represent the annual rebirth of Dionysus as the spirit of
fertility. The early Egyptians also used the baby as a symbol of rebirth. The use of a baby's image as a banner for New
Year celebrations was brought to America by the Germans, who had used it since the Fourteenth Century.