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March, 2015
Y ODELER
Swiss Village, Winter Haven, FL
33881
Our Swiss Village Families
By Glory Towns
What is a family? If you asked several people, you would receive various answers. But they all would agree that
the members of their family have these traits in common: they love one another, live together, help one another,
have fun together, share their lives together – the good and the bad. Each family has its own story to tell. Our
Swiss Village family has approximately six hundred members. Each one has a story to tell, also. Getting to know
a member of your family is part of family life. Each month, we will have an opportunity to learn more about one
of our own Swiss Village family members, and we can grow in our own family life!
Our beloved family member featured this month is Jan Wise. Jan has been a Swiss Village family member for 6
years now. Since she was widowed three years ago, she has been living with another Swiss Village family
member, Carol Wilkins, at 4 Alpine Dr.
Jan loves to play her beautiful music for our Swiss family on the new
Clavinova. Concerning the Clavinova, she says, “I really like it. It was a
very smart purchase. It is extremely versatile. Anyone can learn to use it
by taking a class in Lakeland, using a DVD, or reading the manual. There
is prerecorded music on it, things to download, and anyone can learn to
play it from a beginner to advanced. It also moves easily for use in the
clubhouse.”
The Clavinova was not totally paid for out of HOA funds, Instead,
many individuals, CRF, and the Kitchen Band contributed in diminishing
the cost. Our Ombudsman, Dick Nash, said there was only $345 left as of
the last HOA board meeting. He stated, “And so, the Board voted for the
HOA to absorb the final debt. Therefore, the Clavinova is paid for!” A
big thank you to all who contributed!
Jan plays the Clavinova for the Kitchen Band and enriches various
programs in our community. She enjoys volunteering with other Swiss
family members in visiting nursing homes. You can hear Jan playing her
music as she directs our village’s chorus every Monday afternoon at 1pm.
She also loves to play bridge with other Swiss family members.
When Jan isn’t snow-birding in our village, she can be found in her home town of Troy, Ohio. “I’m a
Buckeye!,” Jan says with pride. “My son and his wife and two daughters are Buckeyes, too.” Jan graduated from
“The”(Jan’s emphasis is on "The”.) Ohio State University and has taught music in elementary, high school, and
colleges back there. She’s retired now, but she could fool us for the time she spends daily playing her songs for
us here. And we’re glad she does! Jan also has a daughter and her husband and two sons living in Germany. Jan
talks about her two bilingual grandsons with such delight.
And what does Jan like about Swiss Village? She replies with enthusiasm, “The people! They are all so warm
and friendly. This is such an inviting community.” With family members like Jan Wise, how could it not be a
warm, friendly, and inviting community?! Thank you, Jan, for all you do for our Swiss Village Family! Happy
music making!
If you know of other members of our Swiss Village Family with interesting or unusual experiences or backgrounds
contact Glory Towns (920-217-9555), or any member of the Communications Committee.
CLUBS, LEAGUES & ACTIVITIES
BICYCLE CLUB
Connie Olson
863-299-7876
STRETCHES
Joellen Barnes
nightowlconnie@aol.com
Upcoming Bike Trips
Mar 9, 2015
Place: James Van Fleet Trail
Time: 10 am
Work on your flexibility and balance. We meet in the
clubhouse on Tues. and Thurs. at 9:00 am. and all
equipment is provided.
LADIES LUNCHEON
Mar 14, 2015
Place: West Orange Trail
Time: 10 am
March’s luncheon will be held on March 18th, 11:30
am at the Lake Ashton Grill. Meal choices are $9.99
including salad and desert. Drinks and tip are not
included.
Apr 13, 2015
Place: Auburndale TECO Trail
Time:
Contact: Rosette
Lauretta
Apr 18, 2015
Place: West Orange Trail
Time: 10 am
FEBRUARY BOWLING REPORT (Feb 20th)
Mona Cargo
Apr 28, 2015
Place: James Van Fleet Trail
Time:
SWISS VILLAGE
MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Gen Frontz
The Swiss Village Memorial Golf Tournament will
be held Mar. 7, 2015 at the Willowbrook Golf
Course. The cost will be $40.00 for golf and lunch*
and $8.00 for those who only want to attend the
luncheon.
Signup sheets will be on the bulletin board by the
bubbler (water fountain). For payment please contact
Bob Erkson at 860-712-0777 or at 255 Alpine Drive.
Bob and/or Gen Frontz will be available at
Wednesday coffee beginning Jan 21, 2015.
Over the years, this tournament has raised over
$1,300 for the American Heart Fund. Come and join
the fun!
Tournament Co-Chairmen
Bob Erkson 860-712-0777
Gen Frontz 863-299-2558
*Lunch and prizes will be at the Clubhouse at 1:00pm
863-293-0283
724-290-4085
High Series Don Austin
Betsy Davis
600
542
High Game Dave Austin
Jerry Begley
Betsy Davis
Lynda Johnson
225
197
200
192
Converted Splits Hank Johnson
Tony Joris
Dot Mikutel
Gary Carter
Ron Smith
2 - 6 - 10 & 6 - 10
4 - 5 - 7 & 3 - 10
3 - 10 & 2 - 7
6 - 10
6 -10
PLUCKIN’ IN THE PARK
Tom Bertz
Come and join Swiss Village’s own A to Z Band
(that’s Alpine to Zermatt) on March 25th as we play
some old-time campfire and sing-a-long tunes in the
park area near the putt-putt golf course.
Along with the old-time songs, we’ll be doing
numbers from the 50’s and even the 60’s. So, bring
your guitars and banjos if you have them. If not - just
bring your clapping hands and stomping feet along
with your voices.
The fun starts at 4 pm and ends somewhere in the
neighborhood of 5:30 so bring your chairs and join
us. Everyone is welcome. Rescheduled if raining.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
SWISS VILLAGE ART
Mike Cassaro
Aline Lampley
We are pleased to report that the arts are back in the
Park. A new art group (with some past members as
well as new) has been organized and will meet at the
clubhouse on Wednesdays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
There are currently anywhere from 8 to 10
participants and our hope is to grow from there.
By painting together we can benefit from each other's
experience and keep ourselves inspired and
motivated. We intend also to plan field trips to area
art shows and exhibits, art galleries, demonstrations
and other attractions, of interest to the group. Some
of these outings could possibly include a luncheon.
The group is open to anyone interested in the arts,
regardless of medium used or skill level achieved.
There are current talented members who can help.
A description of the type of activities planned by the
group, as well as a sign-up sheet is posted on the
bulletin board at the clubhouse,
For more information please contact either Mike
Cassaro (815-298-1193), or Aline Lampley (615-519
-2700). Or just stop by the clubhouse some
Wednesday afternoon to see what we're all about.
Bring your painting materials, if you have them, and
join in the fun.
FEED THE NEEDY
Sue Trumitch
Spring is on the way! To anyone going north who
wants to clean out their pantry, I will take any nonperishable food for the Feed The Needy program. My
number is 863-268-8305 to have it picked up, or you
can drop it off at 173 Zermatt Drive.
Remember the 3rd Wednesday of every month you
can bring non-perishable food to coffee hour and
receive free coffee and doughnut tickets.
If you want to donate groceries and don’t have time
to shop for Feed The Needy, I still take cash
donations. I will shop with coupons and BOGOs to
try to at least double the amount of groceries for the
amount of money donated.
Thank you for your generosity!
HOA MEMBERSHIP
Jim Weber
Below you will find a list of some of the benefits that
are provided by your Homeowners Association.
Without your membership in HOA we would not be
able to provide these amenities. With this in mind, I
urge all those who have not renewed their
membership to please do so, and if you are not a
member, please give strong consideration to joining.
We really need you. Thank you, and good health &
God’s blessings to all.
Jim Weber
HOA Membership Chairperson
163 Zermatt Dr
875-2851
jimmary7@verizon.net
HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION BENEFITS
Printing of Yodeler Newspaper
Printing of Swiss Village Phone Books
Represents residents at FMO meetings.
Sponsors:
Wednesday morning Coffee,
Tuesday Night Bingo
Feed the Needy.
Friday afternoon Card Bingo.
Pays for Cable TV in Clubhouse.
Provides Wi-Fi in Clubhouse.
Purchased and maintains Sound System.
Instrumental in obtaining the following:
Clubhouse Seating
Card Tables
Recovering Pool Tables
Outdoor Pool Furniture, etc.
Maintains Ambulatory Equipment such as
Wheelchairs, Walkers, Commodes, etc.
Helped Purchase and Maintain exercise equipment.
Provides Clubhouse Decorations, in/outdoors.
Instrumental in obtaining Shuffleboard score board
and equipment.
Eligible to vote at election of Board of Directors
and Activities Committee
HOA NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Message From the President
Tom Bertz
At our February General Park Meeting, the Board announced the formation of two new committees that will hopefully play
important parts in the ongoing environment in the community.
The first committee formalized was the Communications Committee. The members of the committee will work to
proofread the Yodeler and, more importantly, suggest additional content areas for the newsletter. They will also work with
content on our web site (www.swissvillage.us), our Yodeler email distribution list, our Bulletin Boards and explore other
ideas for “getting a consistent message” out to the community.
The members of the Communications Committee are Judy Anderson, Wendy Seguin, Glory Towns, Cheryl Lundy and Tom
Bertz. We encourage any other interested community members to join the committee.
The second committee formed was the Statutory Committee authorized by Florida Statute 723.037(4). Committee members
are Tom Bertz, Steve George, Ken Vanderbilt, Larry Goodwin and Mike Cassaro. This committee will negotiate with A-M
Properties on behalf of all home owners in matters of rent increases, decrease in services or utilities, or changes to rules and
regulations and the park prospectus.
The Board will be meeting early in March to review our financial processes and practices. I anticipate a number of changes
to our bylaws, particularly in the area of financial reporting, accounting practices and audit requirements.
As always, feel free to contact me with any concerns or comments. I’ll try my hardest to get you answers!
Swiss Village Chorus
Cordially invites you to attend their
Swiss Village
Annual Spring Show
Spring Music Fest
“Those Were the Shows!”
Sunday, March 8, 2015
4:00 PM
Join your friends and neighbors for some
easy-listening music along with a piece
of pie or cake. Coffee, tea and water will
also be available at this no-charge event.
March 23, 2015
6:45 PM
Come and enjoy the fun as we
remember some of the great show
songs from past shows.
Cookies & Punch will be served after the program
Donations gratefully accepted
Donations are very welcome
THE MUSIC MAKERS ARE BACK
Join your neighbors, Dee and Ed Pullins, in the clubhouse from 7 to10 on March 21st as they fire up their DJ music for
your dancing pleasure. And for added enjoyment, listen to your favorite vocalists as they entertain you during Karaoke
sessions. The Pullins provide this service free of charge - so bring your snacks, favorite beverage and dancing shoes.
Additional events are being scheduled for April, May and June so come on over and have some fun.
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
SWISS VILLAGE TRAVEL
Ken & Diane Vanderbilt 863-224-5655
We have had a busy travel season this year. Thanks to all for your participation.
If you have signed up for a trip and find that it is no longer on the travel board, it is not cancelled. It is full. If a
trip is cancelled, we will call you and let you know. Also please put your phone number down when you sign up.
All trips will leave from Lake Region which is located on 27 just south of our park unless we tell you
otherwise. We do not get the itineraries for the trips until a few weeks before the trip. We will get information to
you as soon as possible.
Keep an eye on the Travel Bulletin Board in the clubhouse for additions.
Day Trips:
Wednesday, March 4th
Thursday, March 5th
Saturday, March 14th
Wednesday, March 18th
Wednesday, March 25th
Wednesday, April 1st
Wednesday, April 8th
Wednesday, April 28th
Seminole Casino, Brighton
Plant City Strawberry Festival
St Petersburg Derby Lanes
Navy Seals Museum & Nature Cruise
Seminole Casino, Brighton
Lake Placid Murals Tour &
Toby’s Clown Museum
Mystery Tour Day Trip with Lunch
Seminole Casino, Brighton
$25pp
$45pp
$54pp
$76pp
$25pp
$53pp
$66pp
$25pp
Overnight Trips:
Tuesday, December 8th & Wednesday, December 9th
ST. AUGUSTINE
Cost: TBA
St. Augustine Christmas Lights Tour.
This popular overnight tour which includes daytime Trolley Tour and time to tour the historical area on
your own (you will be able to jump on and off the Trolley). Dinner will be at a local restaurant . In the
evening we will again board a Trolley for the Holly Jolly Tour of the millions of white lights. The second
day will find you with the morning to do more exploring of St. Augustine aboard the trolley.
This trip will fill up fast. The price has not been set yet but if you are interested please call us and we’ll get
your space reserved!
NURSING HOME & ASSISTED LIVING REPORT
Sue Trumitch & Diane Vanderbilt
We continue to do good things at Haines City Health Care and Palm Krest Assisted Living in Haines City. Sue
Trumitch has come on board to help as Muriel Nash has a lot on her plate as Chair of the Activities Committee.
Thanks so much for all you did, Muriel.
We provided napkin rings and napkins for both places for Christmas and the Ladies of Swiss Village provided
pajamas and nightgowns for Christmas at Palm Krest. We also sent clothing to Palm Krest along with toiletries,
used cards and Valentines with bags of chocolate candy.
We also went to Palm Krest and did nails this month. We provided lap robes, catheter bag covers, used cards and
spring table decorations for Haines City Health Care. The new cards and blank notes were given to Winter
Haven Senior Center.
We really appreciate all that you do. If you have things that won’t fit in the basket at the clubhouse or have
questions, please call Sue Trumitch (268-8305) or Diane Vanderbilt (224-5655).
M A R C H E V E N T C A L E N DA R
Sunday
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Monday
2
Tuesday
3
Wednesday
4
Thursday
5
Friday
6
Saturday
7
8am B'fast Club
9am Activity
Committee
1pm Golf
Luncheon
(Private)
5:30 Hot Dogs
before Bingo
8
9
10
11
12
8:15 Pancake
Breakfast $4
4pm Choir,
Cake & Coffee
15
1pm HOA
Board Mtg
16
17
18
13
19
5:30 St Patricks
Party
& Card Bingo
20
22
23
24
25
2pm Show
Dress Rehearsal
30
9:30 Fun Shufflebrd
10am Pool Ex
10am Bible Study
12:30 Chess
1pm Choir
2:15 Crafters
3pm Water Aero
6:45 Ding-A-Lings
3pm Show Setup
26
7pm Music
Makers
27
5:30 Toodle-Loo
Dinner / Dance
31
7am Golf
9am Stretches
10am Pool Ex
10am Quilting
12:50 Bridge
7pm Bingo
8:30 Coffee
9:30 Shufflebrd
10am Pool Ex
1pm Cribbage
1pm Art Group
7pm Euchre
8am Driveway
Sale
7pm HOA
Gen Park Mtg
4pm Swiss Village
Pluckin' in the Park
6:45 Ding-A-Ling
Spring Show
29
11:30 Ladies
Luncheon
11:30 ROMEO
5:30 Hot Dogs
before Bingo
21
YODELER
DEADLINE
8am Feed Needy
7pm Hymn Sing
14
8am All Day
Board Mbr
Spring
Workshop
9am Stretches
10am Pool Ex
10am Line Dancing
11:30 Bowling
1pm Yahtzee
7pm Pinochle
7am Golf
10am Pool Ex
10am Rosary
1pm Card Bingo
28
7pm Minute
to Win It
MARCH NOTABLES
Birthdays
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
10
11
12
13
Ethington, Ed
Goodman, Marge
Hardesty, Cheryl
Geymann, Raymond
Hilts, Janet
Woodring, Woody
Yellenic, John
Culp, Roger
Sayers, Lisa
Stines, Paul
Ewert, Fritz
Horsburgh, Margaret
Heyman, Troy
Towns, Glory
Dumeny, John
Goldhagen, Marjorie
Pohlman, Peg
Yellenic, Cindy
Goldhagen, William
Ham, Debbie
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15
16
17
18
19
20
21
23
26
28
29
Anniversaries
Hickerson, Dora
Doom, Linda
Troch, Carol
Wilson, Sari
Darling, Joanne
Davis, Allan
Bertz, Tom
Hearn, Marion
King, Thomas
Quakenbush, Steven
Lorimer, Mick
Lorimer, Thyra
Waag, Ed
Huizinga, Chuck
Phillips, Dan
Cotnoir, Terry
Parsley, Duke
Potter, Pete
Shrader, Jimmy
Stefanik, Ivan
Ulrick, Sandy
7
9
16
17
18
19
20
23
25
27
27
Criswell, Bob & Carolyn
Troch, Klaus & Carol
Keelean, Tom & Carol
Vanderbilt, Kenneth & Diane
Carter, Gary & Jacqueline
Dumeny, John & Jan
Woods, Steve & Jane
Hardesty, Glenn & Cheryl
Woodring, Woody & Kathleen
Jeneroux, Robert & Anne
Seguin, Louis & Susan
Brooks, Charles & Emma
Strange, John & Maureen
Harry, Bubber & Rosemary
Napier, Herb & Nancy
Rohdy, Gene & Vera
O'Neill, George & Eileen
13
20
45
43
29
34
42
15
38
28
14
19
37
20
26
67
50
Memorials
Grace Annunziata
Joe Swovick
Michael McPhee
Betty Hunsinger
1/30
2/2
2/9
2/13
Wendy Reid
Charles Robertson
Jerry Wimer
Gloria Reising
2/14
2/17
2/18
2/22
New Residents & Phone Book Corrections
Phone
Nbr
Street
Barnett, Paul & Shirley
Wind, Dennis & Crystal
Mullhollen, Gerald & Barbara
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167
167
Alpine
Zermatt
Zermatt
CAN
292-8267
662-4762
330-340-7889
567-277-5215
570-250-9562
332-2780
810-300-8157
608-234-8783
Stines, Paul
Woodard, Terry & Sharron
Todd, John & Carol
Quigg, Jeffrey & Debra
Yellenic, John & Cindy
Waddell, Paul & Darlene
Petrosky, Pamela (Warshefski)
Adams, Virginia
Cassaro, Mike
Whidden, Eva
Pasell, Stephen & Jean
Edelweiss
Edelweiss
Geneva
Alpine
Alpine
Alpine
Alpine
Geneva
Geneva
Geneva
Geneva
Geneva
NY
CAN
815-298-1193
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182
217
245
283
285
309
317
323
328
345
345
875-7295
299-7649
770-540-5936
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RESIDENTS & RENTERS - NOTICES
COURTESY REMINDER
When you’re at the Clubhouse, please do not park carts in the auto spots. We have limited space for auto
parking. Carts should be parked in the Cart Parking Lot in the back of the clubhouse. If there isn’t room in the
lot, please use the grassy areas near the shuffleboard courts.
FEBRUARY YODELER CORRECTION
Jim Weber’s correct email address is jimmary7@verizon.net
PHONE BOOK CORRECTIONS
Activity & Club List
Bowling contact
Mona Cargo
863-291-0596
Ombudsman Changes
Tom Bertz
Dick Nash, your HOA Ombudsman, should be your first point of contact when trying to resolve issues with the
park manager. Dick has initiated a problem resolution log and will research, photograph and track all issues
before and after presenting them to Russ. Dick will bring common issues to the attention of the HOA Board so
we can address them with A-M Properties management at our monthly meetings.
The YODELER is a monthly newsletter published by Swiss Village Inc.
Editor: Tom Bertz
863-594-2122
tom.bertz@bertz.us
Please submit articles by email to tom.bertz@bertz.us OR place them in the box on the HOA bulletin board in
the clubhouse. Article deadline is the third Friday of the month. No publication in August.
Classified Ads may be placed through Steve George at 863-299-6284. Rates available upon request
DISCLAIMER
SWISS VILLAGE INC. is not responsible, or liable, for any damages resulting from any article, opinion, statement, advertising
representation or publication. We do not endorse or recommend any product or service mentioned or illustrated herein..
Comments and/or opinions expressed herein are the sole responsibility of the submitter.
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