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Montecito Clubhouse ● 500 Del Webb Boulevard, Davenport, FL 33837 ● (863) 424-5050
DWO BREEZE - Del Webb Orlando
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In This Issue
                                                        MONTECITO CLUBHOUSE
Lifestyle                                                  500 Del Webb Blvd.
2    Polk County Happenings                                Davenport, FL 33837
4    9/11 Memorial Service                                (863) 424-5050 phone
9    Message from Josh                                      (863) 424-5033 fax
10-11 Upcoming Events
20   DWO Cares                                       MONTECITO CLUBHOUSE HOURS:
                                                           Monday: 7am-9pm
HOA                                                        Tuesday: 7am-9pm
                                                          Wednesday: 7am-9pm
3    Contact List
                                                           Thursday: 7am-9pm
5    Welcome to the Neighborhood
                                                            Friday: 7am-9pm
6-7 Message from the BOD
                                                           Saturday: 7am-9pm
8    Message from Stephanie
                                                            Sunday: 7am-9pm
12-15 Committee News
                                                          GUEST POOL HOURS
Tavern
                                                            (Includes Children)
16    Tap Trivia                                        Outdoor: 2 pm to sunset daily
17    Tavern News
18    Cooking with Marilyn                                    HOA Manager
                                                          Stephanie Ackley-Taylor
Clubs & Groups                                       Stephanie.taylor@fsresidential.com
19 Cultural Club of India Picnic
21-22 Club News                                             Lifestyle Director
23 Wandering Webbers Destinations                             Joshua Howell
24 Stepp’n Out Club                                   Joshua.Howell@fsresidential.com
25 Pickled Webbers Club
28-32 Charter Clubs Info                                   Millennium Landscaping
33-34 Special Interest Group Info                     millenniumlawnandlandscape.com

Articles                                                  Warranty for your Home
                                                               Delwebb.com
26    Book Club Corner
27    Why Wear White?                                   Garbage/Recycling Pick-up
35    Fall Word Search                                      Garbage: Tuesday
                                                            Recycling: Monday
                                                           Yard Waste: Monday
                                                             (863) 284-4319

                                                      Ridgewood Lakes Master Assoc.
                                                     189 South Orange Ave, Suite 1420 B
                                                              Orlando, FL 32801
                                                          (407) 872-7608 (business)
                                                             (863) 226-8308 (fax)

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A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE AND THANKS
        SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2021
    Service 11:30 at the club house
        ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND
    LOCAL FIRST RESPONDERS ARE EXPECTED TO BE IN ATTENDANCE
    LUNCH WILL BE SERVED AFTER THE CEREMONY.
    LUNCH WILL BE $6 AND SIGN UP WILL ONLY BE VIA THE PORTAL, AND
    LIMITED TO THE FIRST 100 SIGNEES DUE TO SEATING CONSTRAINTS.
    LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE TAILGATERS CLUB AND WILL
    CONSIST OF EITHER A CHICKEN SANDWICH, MEATBALL SANDWICH,
    BURGER WITH SALADS, DRINK AND DESSERT.
    THANK YOU
    THE TAILGATERS CLUB

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Welcome to The Neighborhood!
Hello neighbors and hello fall! September is here – 4th quarter! We are rounding out the year and
rolling right into the holiday season. But first I want to recognize September 28th which is Good Neigh-
bor Day!
Want to be the favorite person on your block? National Neighbor Day celebrates the importance of
being a good neighbor while contributing to one’s community and each other. Relationships with
neighbors can often lead to close friendships. Neighbors are almost like family. They’re close to you in
more ways than one. That’s why National Neighbor Day, held annually on September 28, promotes
good relationships between neighbors. As Mister Rogers would say, “Please won’t you be…my neigh-
bor?”
Take a few minutes this months to spend a little extra time with your neighbors. Say Thank You for
being a good neighbor. We live in a special place.
Thank you for such an awesome turn out to our August Always Welcome Social. In case you missed
it, Richard Palazzo presented the features of Orlando’s annual gastronomic fund raiser known as
Magical Dining. The event, which involves fine dining establishments from all over the Orlando area,
began a few days ago and continues thru Oct 3rd. A $1 donation from every meal will support Path-
light HOME and IDignity charities. Reservations are highly encouraged and are probably filling up
quickly. It is hard to pass up a three course meal for $37! More details are available at https://
www.magicaldining.com/
Keep Sept 15th at 6:30pm open on your calendar for our next Social. We are going to have a very
special guest from our Polk County Library System to help us explore what the library has to offer
residents. Did you know you can have library books mailed to you? That and more coming up on
Sept 15th. Join us in the Ball Room.
Our goal is to offer all residents information about Del Webb, Polk County and Florida. Information
about this new place we call home. It is also a club to network between residents who have been here
for years and those who moved in recently, so we can all become GOOD NEIGHBORS! We are also
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other. We look forward to seeing you at the next Social.
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Jean Morgan - President                                                                                    DelWebbOrlandoHoa

                                      Contact List
 GENERAL INQUIRY
 dwo.info@fsresidential.com
 STAFF CONTACTS
                                                                                                               and on our
 Admin Assistant
 Lori Blake (lori.blake1@fsresidential.com)
 Resident Services
 Brenda Colin-Cabrera
 (brenda.cabrera@fsresidential.com)
 PULTE WARRANTY
 www.delwebb.com
                                                                                                           YouTube Channel at
 For any concerns with your new home
 VESTA PROPERTIES
                                                                                                            Del Webb Orlando
                                                                                                              HOA Official
 Ridgewood Lakes Master Association
 For gate access
 Viviana Hernandez
 (vhernandez@vestapropertyservices.com)

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DWO Board of Directors

                        DWO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
              ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND BOARD ELECTION

Two Board of Director positions will be elected on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, by the membership.
These two elected positions will hold office for a two-year term which will expire November 15, 2023.

          CURRENT BOARD MEM-             TERM EX-
          BERS                           PIRES
                                                                    PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES
          Joanne Markiewicz              10/26/2022

          Barb Demers                    10/26/2022                   Bios are on the portal under
                                                                       2021 Election Information
          Frank Ritchie                  10/26/2022             Meet the Candidate sessions are on the

          Paul Frison                    9/22/2021                             Scott Davis
                                                                               Paul Frison
          Diane Galuski                  9/22/2021
                                                                               Jeff Neely
YOUR CHOICE                                                                   Victor Petrelli
As you are thoughtfully considering who to vote for,                     James Sieber
please review the DWO Board Member Code of Ethics
(see next page) to understand the requirements and expectations of all DWO HOA Board members. This
document can also be found on the portal under Board of Directors, Mission, Vision and Values.

PREPARE TO VOTE

If you have not already done so, please sign up for the Becker Ballot electronic voting option by completing
     and submitting this form to community manager, Stephanie.Taylor@fsresidential.com.
If you voted electronically in last year’s election and your email address is still the same, you do not need to
     complete a new form.
You can still attend a Becker Ballot training session in the clubhouse on:
    September 1, 6:00 -7:00 PM, September 7, 11:00 – Noon, and September 8, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Prior to the election, please check your Becker Ballot sign-in to ensure it works.
    Go to BeckerBallot.com,
    click on VOTERS,
    Click on VOTE,
    Under Your Association Name, enter Del Webb Orlando,
    Log In (you will be able to see candidate information and how the voting will work).

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DWO Board of Directors

           Model Code of Ethics for Community Association Board Members

The Del Webb Orlando Board of Directors has adopted the CAI Model Code of Ethics for Community Asso-
ciation Board Members to encourage the thoughtful consideration of ethical standards for community lead-
ers. The model code is not meant to address every potential ethical dilemma but is offered as a basic
framework that can be modified and adopted by any common-interest community.
Board members should:
1. Strive at all times to serve the best interests of the association as a whole regardless of their personal
interests.
2. Use sound judgment to make the best possible business decisions for the association, taking into con-
sideration all available information, circumstances and resources.
3. Act within the boundaries of their authority as defined by law and the governing documents of the asso-
ciation.
4. Provide opportunities for residents to comment on decisions facing the association.
5. Perform their duties without bias for or against any individual or group of owners or non-owner residents.
6. Disclose personal or professional relationships with any company or individual who has or is seeking to
have a business relationship with the association.
7. Conduct open, fair and well-publicized elections.
8. Always speak with one voice, supporting all duly adopted board decisions—even if the board member
was in the minority regarding actions that may not have obtained unanimous consent.
Board members should not:
1. Reveal confidential information provided by contractors or share information with those bidding for asso-
ciation contracts unless specifically authorized by the board.
2. Make unauthorized promises to a contractor or bidder.
3. Advocate or support any action or activity that violates a law or regulatory requirement.
4. Use their positions or decision-making authority for personal gain or to seek advantage over another
owner or non-owner resident.
5. Spend unauthorized association funds for their own personal use or benefit.
6. Accept any gifts of any value in their role as a Board member—directly or indirectly—from owners, resi-
dents, contractors or suppliers.
7. Misrepresent known facts in any issue involving association business.
8. Divulge personal information about any association owner, resident or employee that was obtained in the
performance of board duties.
9. Make personal attacks on colleagues, staff or residents.
10.Harass, threaten, or attempt through any means to control or instill fear in any board member, owner,
resident, employee or contractor.
11.Reveal to any owner, resident or other third party the discussions, decisions and comments made at any
meeting of the board properly closed or held in executive session.

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Message from Stephanie

              STEPHANIE ACKLEY TAYLOR, LCAM
                         Community Manager

    Hello Del Webbers!

    Welcome officially to Fall! How it is already September is BEYOND me, but here we are! Time to get out
    the sweaters, cozy blankets and pumpkin spice….oh wait, we live in Florida – you will only need sweaters
    and cozy blankets for about two weeks in January or February! As for the pumpkin spice, that should really
    be an all year thing, but that is just my opinion.

    This in an important time of year for our community, as our Annual Membership Meeting and Board Elec-
    tion is coming up on September 22nd. Please make sure to vote, either by paper ballot or electronically! If
    voting by paper ballot, please make sure to return your ballot to the Clubhouse in the correct envelope by the
    day of the election. If voting electronically, the voting will open on September 20th at 8:00am and end 15
    minutes after the meeting begins on September 22nd. If you cannot make the meeting in person, or wish to
    watch the meeting via Zoom at home, please make sure to fill out and return your limited proxy.

    Please remember up until at least September 15th masks are required to be worn to enter the Montecito Club-
    house and must be worn unless actively eating, drinking or working out. The board of directors will reevalu-
    ate the guidelines on September 15th and will make modifications as they see fit.

    Have a great September, Del Webb! Stay safe and healthy,

    Stephanie Taylor, LCAM
    Community Association Manager

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Message from Josh

            JOSHUA HOWELL
            Lifestyle Director

Hello Del Webb Residents,

I hope this message finds you in the best of Holiday Season Spirits. It
is finally here my favorite time of year. Who else loves Fall? Pumpkin
Spice, Campfires, Football, Holidays, and so much more!!! We have
quite a bit planned for the holiday season and even with things being
a little abnormal in the world we will do our best to enjoy life with
positivity and happiness. Please make sure you check out all of the
fun Activities and Events Lifestyle has coming up! We are strongly
encouraging social distancing and wearing masks when attending
any indoor events at the clubhouse. If you have any suggestions for
activities and events you’d like to see in the near future please feel
free to reach out to me or any E-Life Committee Member. We are
also looking for volunteers if you are interested in joining the fun
please let us know.

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DWO Lifestyle Events

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DWO Lifestyle Event

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Committee News
                                      E Lifestyle Committee
 Another busy month at Del Webb Orlando for the E Lifestyle Committee. We would like to thank all
 the community members that attended our first Community Lifestyle Meeting on July 30 th. It was
 great to see so many of you in attendance. We appreciate your questions and feedback. We will
 do our best to address as many of the concerns or issues that you brought forth at the meeting.
 We plan to do these meetings every 2-3 months to help provide better communication to our
 community. We also plan to alternate between day and evening times.
 This month we would like to address the building room usage concerns that were brought up. This
 is an area that we have been working on in our original list of goals to address. There are several
 parts to this issue. The first is the priority ranking of all the groups that use the clubhouse. The
 committee has recommended to the Board the following:
     The DWO Board has first priority to using any of our meeting spaces when it is needed for their
        use. If a special meeting needs to be scheduled in the ballroom all events that may normally
        be in that room will need to be rescheduled.
     Standing Committees (ARC, CCAC, Lifestyle, Health and Safety, etc.) are the second ranked
        priority for their meetings
     Charter Clubs and Special Interest Groups are the 3rd ranked priority. Requested rooms or time
        may not be available for all these groups, especially use of the ballroom. If a club or interest
        group that has requested to meet in the ballroom and their meeting/event attendance is a
        relatively small number and another group also would like the space the group with the
        larger numbers will be scheduled first. The smaller group will be offered other meeting sites
        like the craft rooms which may be adequate for their event or a different day and/or time will
        need to be used.
     Residents who may have a special celebration they would like to have in the Ballroom
        (Anniversary, Special Birthday) would be the next priority. We would encourage the
        community to look to schedule these events on the weekend when there is a lot more
        flexibility in finding a time and appropriate space for your event. Tuesday, Wednesday and
        Thursdays we have many events and the remaining space is extremely limited on those
        days.
     Outside groups or vendors that want to do an event or presentation are the last ranked
        scheduling group. They will have to be scheduled where any open space and time are left
        over.
 It is extremely important that everyone provide accurate information from all these groups as to
 what day, time, location and how many are expected to attend. There are still a few Charter Clubs
 or Special Interest Groups that have not yet provided this information or provided incomplete
 information. We need everyone to help here if our Charter Clubs and Special Interest Groups
 would like to see double bookings come to an end. There will also need to be some flexibility for
 these events. Tuesday through Thursday all meeting areas are very heavily used. Clubs and
 Groups may need to consider another day or time to meet.
 There are also changes that need to be made by our staff that when someone looks to schedule a
 meeting or event that it is properly entered into the master calendar that the office uses. In doing
 the research we found many discrepancies with information that we collected and what was on the
 master calendar. For example, all the dates that were submitted for our E Lifestyle Committee
 Meetings were not entered on the master calendar.
 As we mentioned at the meeting, we are looking to find an outside the community venue for our
 larger events and/or possibly for additional meeting space. The important thing is for all of us to not
 assume space is available when planning an event or activity. We are doing our best to improve
 this issue.
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Committee News

                       Community Guidelines Committee

Your Community Guidelines Committee (CGC) meets every other Wednesday at the
Montecito Clubhouse.

Please welcome our newest Committee Member, Cricket Young, who joined us in
July and already has been a great participant. Cricket is fairly new to the Del Webb
Orlando community, so we are very excited to get a fresh approach as well as to
hear new ideas. If you see Cricket around the community, please thank her for
volunteering.

The review and restructuring of the Del Webb Orlando Community Guidelines, Rules
and Regulations is nearly completed. The committee has clarified and defined many
issues as well as added information that was not included in the 2018 edition, e.g.,
La Tapenade Tavern. We have created a glossary to define the most common terms
related to the DWO HOA. Our next goal is to review the rules and determine their
current applicability with an eye toward making suggested changes to update the
rules and regulations.

Our end goal is to present a draft document to the community for comments prior to
forwarding any recommendations to the Board of Directors.

We welcome your questions and comments which can be directed to Alice Kalamar
(alikal01@aol.com) or any Committee Member.

Alice Kalamar, Chair
Bill Dvorak
Ruth Snyder
Siva Sivasubramanian
Cricket Young

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                         Chartered Club Advisory Committee (CCAC)
 Enjoy trains, or cars or comic books or anything that interests you! Want to enjoy your interests with
 other Del Webb Orlando residents! Start a Chartered Club or Special Interest Group about them.
 Here is the way to do it:
        Schedule a meeting with the CCAC to explain your idea.
        If the CCAC approves your idea and it would not conflict with any other established club or
             group, then they will give you an application and explain the requirements to establish
             either a new Chartered Club or Special Interest Group.
        The CCAC is available to help with any of the paperwork.
        Your new club or group can begin to schedule meetings with the Lifestyle Director, appoint
             interim officers, announce your activities in a Blast or in the Breeze, and maintain attend-
             ance records for each meeting.
        There is a six month trial period. During that time, you will need to submit the completed pa-
             perwork and attendance to the CCAC. You need a minimum of 10 residents as members
             to start and maintain your status.
        The CCAC will review all paperwork and contact club officers or the group coordinator with
             any questions and approve or deny permanent status.
 It may sound complicated or bureaucratic but it really isn’t. Remember it is residents just like you
 who start clubs and interest groups and keep them going. The CCAC is an advisory group to the
 HOA Board of Directors and was formed to help Chartered Clubs and Special Interest Groups get
 started and advise with any necessary paperwork or any other issues. For more information, contact
 a member of the CCAC or check the CCAC Operating Manual on the DWO Portal.

                          Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
 The TAC continues to be busy supporting the technology needs for virtual and hybrid meetings for
 the board and FirstService Residential. Recently the focus of the team has turned to outsourcing
 some of the daily technology management that volunteers have been supporting. Many residents
 probably don't know that the IT computer support was provided through an HOA contract with Del IT
 Services until January 2020 when the contract was discontinued by Pulte. Network Support contin-
 ued through a contract with NetCyber. Since the Del IT Services contract ended, computer support
 has been provided by TAC members, however, this volunteer effort is not sustainable in the long
 term. TAC members providing this regular support has allowed for an in-depth understanding of the
 technology requirements and we were able to create an operations manual to document all of the
 technology operational instructions. In order to take advantage of the lessons learned by the TAC
 members and create a long term robust, secure and reliable computer and network environ-
 ment, we assessed vendor options and will be coming forward with a proposal to the Board for pro-
 fessional monthly support. This support will include cyber security, software license management
 and updates, desktop management, networked cloud-based secure information storage and retriev-
 al,wireless and wired network management, VPN client management, Windows patch management,
 antivirus software and management, and remote access and unlimited support for quick access and
 troubleshooting.

 Long term the team is also looking at our audio visual systems for an eventual streaming upgrade
 for DirectTV, especially if they lose the contract for future NFL games in 2022. We are also looking
 at a better Voice over IP (VoIP) phone system to replace the expensive analog system currently in-
 stalled in the clubhouse. Please look for our Quarterly Reports for a complete list of all recently
 completed tasks as well as ongoing tasks and future projects.

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Committee News
                             Safety, Security, Health Advisory Committee
                                             WILDLIFE SAFETY
                         (No, we’re not talking about Friday Night at the Tavern)

With the shrinking habitat all around us, Florida Wildlife can be seen right in our own backyards. Here are
a few tips on living with a couple of Del Webb’s wilder residents.

Sand Hill Cranes
Florida Sand Hill Cranes are non-migratory birds, that walk around Del Webb like they own the place. And
they do! Every Fall we see the wild dances (again, not at the Tavern), and every Spring we are eager to
count the new hatchlings following the parents around. And who doesn’t love the squawking that sounds
like the velociraptors from Jurassic Park? They are considered “Threatened” in Florida and are heavily
protected. There are an estimated 4,600 Florida Sand Hill Cranes.

It is against the law to harass or feed Florida Sand Hill Cranes (Florida Administrative Code 68A-4.001
(6)). If you see a Crane that has been hit by a car, it can be reported to cranes@myfwc.com. Provide lo-
cation, date, time, speed, photos and/or any other relevant information.

If you’re a bird/crane watcher, there is a banding project for cranes in Florida. If you spot a crane with a
colored band on its leg, you can report the sighting to the same email above, providing location, date, and
color of the band on the leg of the bird. VIEW THE BANDS FROM A DISTANCE – USE BINOCULARS!!!
Do NOT harass the birds!! More information can be found at MyFWC.com. Search for Sand Hill Crane.

Alligators
Nothing brings out the phone cameras quicker than the sighting of one of our Del Webb gators. As the
saying goes, if there’s standing water in Florida, there’s probably a gator in it.

There are an estimated 1 to 1.5 million alligators in Florida. That’s a lot, but they, like the Sand Hill Cranes,
are also protected. It is illegal, not to mention not very smart, to feed or harass an alligator. If an alligator
comes into your yard, it is best to leave it alone. It will eventually get to where it was heading. This is why
you want to fully close your garage door, especially at night. Last thing you want is to be faced with Wally
Gator while trying to get into your car.

An alligator less than 4 feet long is considered a nuisance. Why 4 feet? Alligators less than 4 feet in
length are not considered large enough to be dangerous to people or pets, unless handled. NEVER HAN-
DLE AN ALLIGATOR, even a small one. It is illegal, and bites can result in serious infections.

If you are concerned about an alligator that you think poses a threat to you or pets (e.g. one has broken
into your lanai), you can call the Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program…yes, SNAP, at 866-FWC-GATOR.
First, you’ll probably let all the neighbors know and everyone will stand around at a safe distance and look
at it and take pictures and video. If you do call SNAP, they will ask some questions to assess the situation,
and they may, or may not, dispatch a licensed trapper. General rule – don’t bother it and it will move
along.

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Tap Trivia

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The La Tapenade Tavern

August was brutally hot, but the cool people were at the tavern! Besides the regular Wednesday
night Bingo (thank you Dawn, John and Susan), and Thursday night Tap TV, our live entertainment
on Friday night has been drawing big crowds.
This community has some incredibly talented residents who regularly volunteer their talents at the
Tavern.
In addition to our house band “Jack and Bess”, DJ Chris and Karaoke with Ed and Dawn we were
treated to two new resident performers. Terri Borowicz had a packed bar singing along to 80’s
tunes. Claudia Innis on the upright bass joined Ed and Dawn for another night of crowd
participation.
If you would like to perform at the Tavern (sing, play an instrument, host Karaoke, DJ) please
contact a Tavern Committee member or email this address LaTapenadeTavern@gmail.com . We
can accommodate anywhere from 45 mins to 3 hours.

In September we will be re-opening the tavern from 12pm to 8pm as football is back! Come down to
support your team as all games will be on a TV somewhere.
As a reminder, to keep the prices low La Tapenade is run almost entirely with volunteers; this
includes both servers behind the bar and in the kitchen. We are always looking for more volunteers
in all categories! If you would like to volunteer in any of these capacities, please contact the Tavern
Committee at LaTapenadeTavern@gmail.com. Shifts are currently 3 hours, but we will not turn
down 1- or 2-hour requests. Any time you can contribute is greatly appreciated.

Please consider volunteering. If you would like to check it out before committing stop in and spend a
few minutes chatting with the bartender or cook on duty. It is such a great way to meet new
neighbors and give back to the community.

Welcome Fall!
Maureen Bishop
LTTC

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Cooking with Marilyn

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Cultural Club of India News

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DWO Cares

You are cordially invited
            to a reception that celebrates DWO community efforts in
            providing weekend food to needy students at Horizons
            Elementary School.
     When:       Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 4:30 p.m.
     Where:      Montecito Clubhouse Ballroom
     Why:        Learn more about our DWO Cares program!
                 Thank our volunteers and sponsors!
                 Enjoy light refreshments and wine!
     Please register on the portal. Walk-ins are welcome.

     DWO Cares, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to provid-
     ing weekend food for approximately 100 needy children attending Ho-
     rizons Elementary School.

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Club News
              Tri-State Club                         discount. Most venues are very receptive to
                                                     having 30 - 50 people visit their establishment.
Tri-State members have received a polling            Remember, events don't only have to be dinner
survey to gauge interest and willingness to          or shows, anything where a group of people can
participate / coordinate an event. The club is       get together and have fun will probably work.
trying to reopen activities, however, not all        If you have any questions or events you would
venues have reopened. We are seeking to              be interested in (and willing to
collect ideas and and get members willing to         coordinate) please contact any of our officers.
coordinate activities. As always, the club will
advise members of events. When events                                   Vets4Vets
become available and we have a sufficient
number of members willing to participate we will     The Vets4Vets Patriots Ball will be held on 6
reopen.                                              November, 2020 in the Ballroom. Tickets will go
                                                     sale for active Club Members at the Vets4Vets
We are all hopeful that with vaccines Covid-         Meeting on the 13th of September at 630 PM in the
19 will eventually burn itself out, and we can       Ballroom immediately following the meeting. Each
again enjoy the many outings our club has            Member can also purchase a ticket for two guests and
enjoyed in the past. New planned events will         select a table at that time. Ticket sales will be held on
be listed, but remember you must join the            the 15th of September for the Community at 6 PM in
Tri-State club to participate (No Dues and           the lobby of the Clubhouse and again on the 16th at 6
you will receive email notifications of future       PM in the same location. The Cost of the Patriots
events).                                             Ball is $50.00 per person. See previous messages on
Impromptu events can always be added (and            the Patriots Ball for details. If you have a question,
they are) ,but you must be a Tri-State member        please contact Bill Spencer at
to receive Email event reminders. Please             wxspencer@icloud.com or at 540-717-0195.
remember, if you wish to participate in any Tri-
State events you must be a member of the club,
                                                                      Tennis Club
fortunately, that's very easy. Once in the Tri-      Volleying for great fun and comradery, the DWO
State page, just join. (NO DUES) and any DWO         Tennis Club is back in the swing, resuming
resident, regardless, of where they lived is         official club play. Club member, Sheldon
eligible to join. Equally important to membership    Cramer, encourages all skill levels to come out
are the coordinator volunteers. They make the        and get involved. “The courts have been
club what it is!                                     beautifully restored and the weather has been
We are always seeking new event ideas and            picture perfect for tennis! It’s great to see more
folks to coordinate them. This might be of           neighbors joining the team!” Keeping safety
particular interest to our working residents and     prioritized, the club has implemented USTA
snowbirds. If you volunteer to coordinate an         "Playing Tennis Safely" guidelines for physical
event you get to pick the event and date of the      distancing and hand sanitation. They also
group outing. The Tri- State officers will be        comply with DWO HOA restrictions of no more
happy to assist you when you coordinate an           than 8 players on the courts at a time. Courts
event. Remember, the dynamics and success of         are reserved for club play on Tuesdays,
our club is directly attributable to our terrific    Thursdays, and Saturdays, from 9am until
members                                              11am. Annual dues are just $10 per person. All
                                                     participants are asked to bring a racket, mask,
Please note, that being a trip coordinator is not    hand sanitizer, and a pen to sign in. Tennis balls
as difficult as you might think. The club officers   are provided during club play.
will help with portal setup, payment methods
and general advertising of the event. Your task      For more information, Please email Karen
is essentially, to work out a date / time for the    Oberrath at Koberrath9105@gmail.com
event, and if possible try to secure a group

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Club News
       Wandering Webbers                           Do you have a trip you’d like to present? We
                                                   are especially looking for trip suggestions for
Community News                                     locations within Florida, the U.S. and Canada.
                                                   Just fill out a trip suggestion form (available on
    Wandering Webbers will meet on Tuesday,        the portal under Wandering Webbers) and
September 7th at 4:00 pm in the Montecito          submit it to Marcia Law
Clubhouse ballroom. Come and see where we          kevinmarcia52@gmail.com. Come and have
are going! We will be serving refreshments         fun traveling with your DWO friends!
again at this meeting (wine, soft drinks and
snacks) and will have a short presentation by      For more questions regarding Wandering
resident travel agent, Linda Bisson, followed by   Webbers, please ask any of our officers:
our regular slide presentation. The October        President – Marcia Law, Vice President – Ken
meeting will feature our new resident travel       Lindberg, Secretary/Treasurer – Candy
agent, Jamie Ward as well as Small World           Maroney
Tours agent, Holly Griggs. We will also have
trip idea surveys distributed at the October                       Stepp’n Out
meeting, with the results to be presented at the   We are a day trip club that travels via a Small World
January 2022 meeting. Our annual meeting           Tours charter bus, exploring within a 3 hour drive
with election of officers will be in November.     from Del Webb Orlando. In the past few years, we
We still have openings for the St. Augustine       have experienced a variety of events and venues
Culinary Delights Tour (October 26-28, 2021)       that Florida has to offer. If you are new to the area,
                                                   looking for something beyond the theme parks,
and would love to see more members go on this      enjoy a day out with friends and neighbors, or just
trip! This is a Small World Tours trip for $499    want to travel in the state and have fun without
per person.                                        driving then this club is for you!
Trips with travel dates that are being developed
for 2022 include:                                  Want to find out more? Our 1st meeting for 2021 is
                                                   scheduled on September 15th at noon in the
Caribbean Cruises (back-to-back) (January          Ballroom, when we will provide more information on
2022)                                              the 2 trips planned for the remainder of 2021. The
San Antonio (April 2022)                           first trip is a visit to Bob's Trains and
Greek Isles Cruise (May 2022)                      Cars Museum on Thursday, October 21st in
Mississippi River Cruise (late June 2022)          Sarasota, Florida. Check out our trip flyer in this
Switzerland by train (July 2022)                   issue of the Breeze. Holly Carter Griggs from Small
                                                   World Tours will be presenting some trip
Rocky Mountaineer – Vancouver to Calgary           suggestions for 2022.
(August 2022)
Celtic Highlights (September 2022)
Iceland and the Northern Lights (late
September 2022)
Biltmore Estates (December 2022)
Trips planned without specific travel dates in
2022 or 2023:
Cities of Light Paris to Prague
Norwegian Fjords
New Orleans
French Polynesia
Trips planned for 2023:
South America – Chile to Argentina (January
2023)
Spain and Portugal (Fall 2023)

22                                         September 2021
Club News

 September 2021   23
24   September 2021
Pickled Webbers
What is Pickleball?
Is Pickleball like Tennis, Racquetball or Ping Pong? Can anyone play this game? Is
this a safe game for seniors? What kind of court is this game played on? Are there
different levels of play?
Have you asked yourself any of the above questions but don’t know how/where to
get answers? Well, you don’t have to wait or search any longer. The DWO Pickled
Webber’s Club is hosting a “What is Pickleball” Event for our Del Webb Commu-
nity. All DWO residents are invited to attend.
Details are as follows.
When: Saturday, October 16
Where: DWO Pickleball Courts
Time: 10am - Noon
Cost:   Free
During this event you will receive an overview of the game, hear important safety tips
and see a demonstration of "advanced" and “recreational" Pickleball play. Once the
demonstration is completed, you will have an opportunity to try some of the things
demonstrated. Please wear comfortable exercise clothes and court shoes to partici-
pate in the “Hands On” portion of the event. We will have balls and paddles for you
to use.
What is the next step? Learn to play!! We are offering 2 “new player” clinics.
Each clinic is a series of 5 sessions and will be held in either the morning or evening.
The morning session will be held on November 1, 3, 5, 8, 10 from 10:30AM –
12:00PM. The evening session will be held on November 1, 3, 5, 8, 10 from
6:00PM – 7:30PM. A $20.00 fee will be charged for the clinics with profits going to
the Pickled Webbers Club.

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Book Club Corner

                          BY TERRY MILLER

 The New York Times bestselling author Linwood Barclay is a master of psy-
 chological suspense, and has written a riveting thriller, Find You First, in
 which the possible heirs of a dying tech millionaire are mysteriously being
 eliminated, one by one.
 Find You First, is the latest book by Barclay, that we have read for our Club.
 This type of genre is not something I would rush to read. That is the beau-
 ty of the Book Club, it takes you out of your go-to-authors. I typically read
 biographies on British Royalty past and present.
 Not to give away too much of this novel, but it is a fast moving, multiple
 characters with many motives and a real page turner. Each chapter
 seemed to end in a real cliff-hanger, so watch that night time reading.
 One of our members approached me, and relayed, she could not wait to
 discuss the book. I guess that is a true indication of how much she en-
 joyed it.

26                                September 2021
Why Wear White?

We all want to look fashionable, or at least be “in style”. But who determines what is accepta-
ble?

Fashion trends define a period of time, each decade defining its own style. This style, or trend,
is influenced by the current social and economic conditions of the times. We grew up knowing
that you do not wear white after Labor Day. But why?

People naturally want to be recognized and to stand out “from the crowd”. This was certainly
true in the late 1800’s. The families from “old” money wanted to distinguish themselves from
the “new” money millionaires. Therefore, they established dress codes to accomplish this. For
instance, the proper sleeve length to wear at certain events and the color of one’s garment.

During the summer months, the wealthy people usually stayed in expensive hotels or summer
houses to beat the heat. Here they wore white clothing, as it was lighter and cooler than their
winter garb. However, a date was needed to signify the change of seasons and clothing. Once
Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894, a solution was found! Memorial Day marked the
beginning of summer and obviously, Labor Day indicated the end of summer. As the years
progressed, this “rule for white” became the norm. Anyone who wanted to be in style con-
formed to the rule. After all, who wanted to get mud or snow on their white shoes and clothing.

Today, fashion magazines and fashion trends have relaxed this rule, especially in the warmer
regions, such as Florida.

You may want to be careful of wearing white to an American Labor Day barbeque, the trouble
is not fashion, but KETCHUP!

Submitted by Amy Setaro
September 2021

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Charter Club Information
                                                                      Bocce Ball Club
                                                                      The DWO Bocce Club continues to enjoy a membership growth
                                                                      which now boasts more than 250 players who regularly enjoy
                                                                      this ancient Roman game. It’s a game that everyone can enjoy
                                                                      whether you are a new or experienced player, and it’s a great
                                                                      way to meet new people. One of our courts has been modified
                                                                      for homeowners who may need to use a walker, scooter or
                                                                      wheelchair. Membership is always open to all. Clinics are
                                                                      scheduled several times a year for all residents who want to
                                                                      learn the game or brush up on the rules.
                                                                      Open play is on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 8:30 -
                                                                      10am and we can’t wait to see you on the courts!.
                                                                      For more information contact samciroalo@gmail.com
All Hands on Deck Hand & Foot Card Club
Hand & foot is a card game similar to Canasta. Ideally it is          Bunco: A Dice Game Club
played at a table of 4, with partners, but can be played with 3, 5,   BUNCOROO'S - - A DICE GAME CLUB
or 6 at a table. Partners are randomly picked each time we play.
Come play cards, meet new neighbors and hopefully make a              The only skill required in this loads of fun game is rolling 3 dice.
few new friends. We are always willing to teach new players.          Winners are determined by the highest score after 3 rounds of
We do play with D.W.O rules but very easy to learn. We play           playing. When any player rolls a BUNCO (21 points) the Bell
every Monday from 1:00-3:00 and every Thursday from 6:30-             sounds off!! Buncoroo's meet the 3rd Wed. of each month. The
8:30 (try to show at least 15 minutes early). Come join us and        agenda at the first meeting will be as follows: Election of
have some fun. For any questions, contact DAN LITTLEFIELD             officers, meeting day and time, voting on dues amount, and the
@ 901-825-7974 or show up at one of our sessions.                     distribution of winnings from the optional $5 per player Kitty.
                                                                      Presently guests can play 2 times free. I would like to generate
Always Welcome Club                                                   an interest list prior to the club's first meeting. As soon as the
                                                                      BOD approves us, we can proceed. Contact Ann Marie Shutts if
Do you hate going to the pool, clubhouse or Tavern and feeling        you are interested at 518-461-9289 OR Ladymiryam@aol.com
like you don’t know anyone? The Welcome Club is for anyone
in Del Webb who just wants to meet their neighbors and learn
more about their new community in Central Florida. Everyone,
                                                                      Canasta Club
regardless of how long they have owned or occupied their              It’s been toooooo long. The Canasta Club is looking forward to
home, is ALWAYS welcome to come to the socials on the third           welcoming you back. There may be some changes, but we
Tuesday of the month in the Ballroom. We have monthly                 hope to be able to get together in the clubhouse soon. If you’re
informational topics about things to do and places to visit in Polk   like me, you may have almost forgotten how to play. I promise
County and surrounding area. Most importantly you will network        it’ll be like riding a bike. If you’ve never played, we’re always
with your neighbors and form new friendships. Our monthly             happy to teach this challenging and fun game.
topics are listed in the breeze, we always serve light
                                                                      Hope you’ve all stayed well. Can’t wait to see you again. Carl,
refreshments and it’s BYOB. Plus, you can get your picture
                                                                      Denny and Ruth
taken (or retaken depending on how long ago it was done the
first time) for the portal. For new residents, there is a Welcome     For more information, contact Ruth Snyder, Melodye Leis, or
Packet on the Portal to help you get started. Join us from            Susan Haley
6:30pm-8pm on the third Wednesday of the month at the
Clubhouse. For more information contact Jean Morgan at 571-
277-0221                                                              Community Service Club
                                                                      The Community Service Club (CSC) meets on the third
Are You Serious?! Coffee Discussion Club                              Monday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Montecito
                                                                      Clubhouse Craft Room. We do great things for our local
Like to drink coffee and discuss current events? Come by ARE          community and have fun doing it. It is also great
YOU SERIOUS! In 2020 we introduced a NEW FORMAT:                      opportunity to meet more neighbors and make new friends.
Rotating Moderators, so that many different topics will be            We have several many volunteer opportunities such as:
presented and discussed. The club is looking for a wider              twice monthly collections for food, clothing, personal items
diversity of opinions. Whether you are Liberal or Conservative,       and household goods; an annual toy drive in conjunction
For or Against - whatever topic, come by and join in – even           with the Salvation Army; provide holiday trees and
volunteer to moderate the discussion. We meet every Tuesday           decorations for Give Kids the World in addition to a 5K
                                                                      “race”. If you are interested in becoming a CSC member,
and Thursday from 9AM to 10AM in the first Ballroom. And, of
                                                                      you are welcome to attend a meeting to get to know us. The
course the coffee (and talk) is free.
                                                                      volunteer opportunities are endless. As we look toward the
Questions? Contact: Charlie Schultz (863) 353-9237 or Jim             Fall, the nominations for new Board Members will be in
Douglas (407) 924-3450.                                               October and elections in November, if you are interested,

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Charter Club Information
please let one of the club officers listed below know.
Gwenn Malowitz, President                                             Membership shall be open
                                                                     to all Association members
Debbie Perodeau, Vice President
Jerry Fuqua, Treasurer
Barbara Demers, Secretary                                              in good standing without
Computer & Home Tech Made Easy Club                                   discrimination as to race,
We’re now Computers & Home Tech Made Easy.                              color, sex, age, religion,
We help you take control of all of that rambunctious home tech
that has become so much a part of our lives!!! We meet the 1 st
                                                                      national and ethnic origin,
Wednesday of each month at 11AM in the Ballroom. You’ll hear
practical info and have questions answered on how to make
                                                                       disability, marital status,
better use of all of your home tech… computers, cell phones,
tablets, eReaders, digital assistants, printers, smart TVs… and
                                                                      sexual orientation, gender
more. We sponsor FREE seminars and schedule FREE 1-1                     identity or expression,
                                                                         veteran status, genetic
tech support with the Geek Squad right here at DWO. Please
stop in… We can relieve some of that tech stress in your life
and help you get more benefit from the tech you’re paying for!
For more information contact Jim Douglas                               information or any other
jedouglas01@gmail.com
                                                                          protected class under
Creative Minds Quilting and Crafts Club                                      applicable law.
The Creative Minds Crafting and Quilt Club meets every
Thursday from 10-4pm. We try to plan at least one sewing/            $10/year. The Chorus performs twice each year – the first week
crafting or quilting project each month focusing on learning a       in December to usher in the holiday season and again in early
new skill. Otherwise, we have open sewing/crafting days for you      Spring. For more information on joining the Chorus, please
to come and work on your own projects and enjoy the company          contact Lyn Jankowski, President of the Chorus, Jan Payne,
of the group. Our club has several sewing machines for use by        Music Director, or any member of the Chorus.
our members as well as other necessary supplies and
equipment to support the club activities. Membership dues for
new members is $10 per year.                                         Fairwayers Golf Club
Marilyn Brunne, President Creative Minds                             One of the many joys of living in Florida: throw a dart in any
                                                                     direction and you’re bound to hit a golf course! The Fairwayers

Cultural Club of India                                               Golf Club makes it easy for you to explore a variety of courses
                                                                     within a short commute that are also gentle on your golf budget.
The main goal of the Cultural Club of India is to provide a better   We take care of the bookings (up to 8 events per month) - just
understanding of the rich and diverse Indian culture, food, major    sign up and grab your clubs! The Fairwayers welcome everyone
festivals, languages, ethnic dances of different regions, through    who loves to golf, singles and couples alike.
various games, and organizing group activities like trips and        For more information please contact:
potluck lunch/dinners just to name a few. The club is open to all    Ron Fisher ronfisher@gmail.com
who are interested to know more about Indian history and             Jim Setaro ajsetaro2@gmail.com
culture and those who are already familiar with India or who
have travelled to India, and those who want to join the fun
activities of the Club! Please become a member of the club by        Food with Friends Club
signing up through the portal, there is no membership fee for
                                                                     Food with Friends is a casual dining evening with friends both
2020. If you have any questions, please contact one of the
                                                                     old and new. There are no dues to be in this club. Each event
officers of the club: Claudia Innes, Arun Mohile, Sheela Mohile,
                                                                     has two or three member hostesses who decide on the theme
or Judy Kemler.
                                                                     for the night. Based on that theme, members bring a dish to
                                                                     share with the rest of the group. Everyone brings their own
DWO Chorus Club                                                      plates, napkins, utensils and beverage of their choice. We make
                                                                     the evening fun in a relaxing atmosphere with our main focus on
The Del Webb Community Chorus rehearses in the Ballroom on           enjoying the evening with friends. Our events are held on the
Thursday afternoons from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. If you enjoy singing       third Friday of each month from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm in the
in four-part harmony, please come and join us. You do not need       ballroom on the kitchen side. If this sounds like a club that you
to be able to read music. We also invite residents to join           would like to join please sign up on the club portal, as this is the
Friends of the Chorus, non-singing participants who enjoy            way we contact members. Our events are limited to the first 48
helping the chorus behind the scenes. Annual dues for both are       people who sign up each month. (We have 8 tables of 6
                                                                     people.) If you would like more information, please contact one

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Charter Club Information
of our officers: President – Candy Maroney at                         set by the National Mah Jongg League in 1937. Each year, the
crmnxs@gmail.com 256-374-4818; Vice President - Marcia Law            league changes the playing card slightly to add more interest to
at kevinmarcia52@gmail.com 504-460-2733; or Secretary –               the game that is played by millions throughout the world. Come
Chris Manzo cmanzo@hotmail.com 412-888-7927                           by during regular play times and observe us, see if Mah Jongg
                                                                      is something that interests you. We play in the Lago Room on
Fun Dancers Club                                                      Mondays from 10:30 - 12:30, Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:45 and
                                                                      Thursdays 1:30 - 3:30. Any questions? Contact Melodye Leis
Dance the night away! Fun dancers will teach you to dance in a        (leisfam349@gmail.com).
friendly supportive atmosphere. We offer workshops, private
lessons and practice sessions right here at Del Webb. The
workshops and private lessons are taught by a certified
                                                                      Mexican Train Dominoes Club
instructor. Practice sessions help you to master the dance            Interested in learning a new game? Look no further than
steps which you learn.                                                Mexican Train Dominos. The object of the game is for a player
                                                                      to play all the dominoes from their hand onto one or more
So get ready to enjoy the great opportunities to dance at social      chains, or "trains", emanating from a central hub or "station".
events here at Del Webb Orlando. Join us for the fun. To get          The game's most popular name comes from a special optional
more information, Contact: Amy Setaro ajsetaro2@gmail.com             train that belongs to all players. This club meets every Tuesday
                                                                      from 1-3 PM and Sunday from 3-5 PM in ballroom. To find out
Garden Club                                                           more information please contact club officers: Annmarie
                                                                      Hammond, Marguerite Hofmann or Barbara Lang
Would you like to try to grow your own vegetables or herbs?
Come join us at 10:00 AM on the first Wednesday of most
months (5:30 pm on the first Thursday on announced months) to         New England Club
get gardening tips from fellow DWO neighbors as well as from          The New England Club is open to all residents of DWO and we
Certified Master Gardener, Richard Palazzo.                           appreciate meeting new friends from Connecticut, Maine,
                                                                      Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Great Lakes Club                                                      Whether you have visited our great beaches in the summertime,
                                                                      toured to see your kids' colleges, enjoyed colors of Fall or love
Come from a state or province that borders one of the Great           Early American history, over one hundred people here at DWO
Lakes or just wish you did? Know someone who lives in a Great         do, too! The NE Club looks forward to meeting you. To learn
Lakes State or Province or ever driven through one? The Great         about our next pot luck, dinner event or day trip, contact Mel
Lakes Club is a social club with four or five events or activities    Boyadjian, Mary Bachini, Ericka Fongeallaz and Terri Lange.
throughout the year. Our events are all within the immediate
Orlando/Lakeland area, easily within driving distance for an
afternoon or evening social event. You can become a member            Pennsylvania Club
of the Great Lakes Club on the DWO portal under the Clubs and         Have you ever lived, worked or gone to school in Pennsylvania?
Interest Groups. For additional information on the group, please      Have you ever wished that you lived in Pennsylvania? Do you
contact Lynn Hill at lynnh9858@gmail.com.                             like Pennsylvania? Have you ever driven through Pennsylvania?
We look forward to meeting our fellow Great Lakes DWO                 Then, we may be the club for you. We are the home state of the
residents!                                                            Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles, the Pirates
                                                                      and the Phillies, the Penguins and the Flyers. We are the home

Line Dancing Club                                                     state of Hershey Chocolates, Wise Potato Chips, Utz Pretzels,
                                                                      the Philly Cheesesteak, Primanti Brothers, Quaker Steak and
Get your dancing shoes on because we are ready to kick up our         Lube and the list goes on! We are currently meeting bi-monthly
heels and dance for fun and fitness. Come on up to the second         on the third Thursday of the month at 5:00 in The Riviera Room.
floor Aerobics Room to get your “groove” on to a variety of           For more information contact club officers: George Cujas, Siva
music and dances. No partner is necessary. Currently, you             Sivasubramanian, Jeannie Ciroalo or Ken Lindberg.
have two options for lessons. If you have never line danced,
then think about coming on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. to learn basic
steps. This time is available to get you started so the instruction   Photography Club
and dances are geared for beginners. The other option is              Want to share your photos with others? You know, those
Thursday at 1:00 p.m. This time works for people that have            photos on your phone, or on memory cards, or stored on your
some knowledge of line dancing. You can start on the Sunday           laptops. One way to share your photos is through the
lessons then spread your wings on the Thursday 1:00 p.m. class        Photography Club. We display shared photos in the display
when you are ready. We just want to have a good time. Contact:        case at the Clubhouse for the whole community to see. Join us
Bonnie Jacobs                                                         at one of our Photography Club meetings held the 3rd Saturday
                                                                      every month at 10 am in the ballroom of the Clubhouse. We
Mah Jongg Club                                                        gather to share helpful information, offer suggestions, and
                                                                      sometimes some critiquing about taking photos. Each month
Many people have played the matching game of Mah Jongg on             we concentrate on a particular theme and we are always
a computer. However, there is a different more challenging way        impressed with the variety of photos and unique perspectives
to play this game. The DWO Mah Jongg Club plays by the rules

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Charter Club Information
that are captured for these themes. Open to all residents of         have enough materials kits for everyone If you are new to paper
DWO and new members are always welcome.                              crafting, we will be offering a Basics class on the last Tuesday,
                                                                     January – March. However, we invite beginners and
For further information please contact; Joost Keesing at             prospective members to check out our club any time of year!
joost.keesing@gmail.com, Joe Obrin at joeobrin@me.com, or            Due to current number restrictions due to COVID, please email
Anna Slevin at mamaslevin7@gmail.com                                 us if you want to attend. If you decide to join the club, we
                                                                     currently have a one-time joining fee of just $5.00. For more
Pickled Webbers Pickleball Club                                      information, contact Annette Jensen at dwoannette@gmail.com.
Pickleball is one of America’s fastest growing sports.
Membership, here at DWO, has doubled in just the last two            Shalom Club
years. Why? Come out during scheduled play, listed on the            Social Club gathering to promote fellowship, fun, food,
community calendar and see why over 125 members enjoy the            education and discovery of Jewish culture. For more
game. Pickleball is fun, challenging, involves exercise and a        information, please contact president Edie Gerber
great way to meet fellow residents. Clinics for new and entry        beegerb88@gmail.com P: 973-650-9255
level players are held several times during the year. For more
info, contact dickgrosek@yahoo.com
                                                                     Sharing Stitches Club
Pottery Club                                                         Do you have the desire to share your love of “stitching” with
                                                                     others? Or, do you have the desire to learn how to “stitch” to
The Pottery group is currently on hold until we determine kiln       provide others with happiness? If you answered “yes” to either
space. We are usually ready to greet prospective new members         of these questions, you have found the club for you! The
but currently interested residents need to watch for a notice        Sharing Stitches Club meets on Wednesdays from 2-4 PM. We
about the club returning to regular activity. We usually meet        primarily knit, crochet and loom various easy creations that are
Fridays from 1 – 3 pm in the Craft Room. For membership              donated to those who are in the most need for them. To name a
information, please contact Dot Hash, Terri Lange, or Linda          few…. Our newborn hats and blankets are given to hospitals,
Cramer.                                                              our chemotherapy hats and heart pillows are given to cancer
                                                                     and heart patients. Check out our beautiful display case in the
Recipleasers Club                                                    hallway for the various ongoing projects. We have donated over
                                                                     11,000 items to date! Many members help teach stitching
Recipleasers is a club where members and their guests get            techniques and you can work on projects at home or while
together with new and old friends to have a tasting event every      traveling. Come and join in this fun and kind spirited group of
other month. Each tasting event has a different theme, thus we       residents any Wednesday that you find yourself “twiddling your
experience a variety of foods each time. Each member receives        thumbs” with nothing to do! For more information please contact
a Recipe Booklet consisting of the evening’s recipes for you to      Candy Maroney crmnxs@gmail.com
make at home. In addition, you and your guest (spouse,
neighbor, etc.) spend a wonderful evening with friends and
neighbors.
Want to attend a tasting dinner? Need additional information
                                                                     Stepp'n Out Club
about Recipleasers? Contact Amy Setaro at                            Tired of staying home? New to the area or looking for
ajsetaro2@gmail.com                                                  something new to experience? Join us for a bus day trip to
                                                                     various points of interest in Central Florida. NO DRIVING! NO
Hope to see you soon at a Recipleasers Tasting.                      PARKING! We have a great time touring with our neighbors
                                                                     and would love to have you join us. Our next scheduled
Royal Flushers Poker Club                                            meeting is September 15th at noon in the ballroom. For further
                                                                     information or questions, please contact Ken Overfield.
If you enjoy the game of Poker, or want to learn the game, this
is the club for you. The club is open to all DWO residents. We
offer two different game plays; one being Texas Hold ‘Em and         Tailgaters Club
the other being dealer’s choice. Normally we meet on Tuesday         Come and join the Tailgater’s Club as we have fun providing our
evenings starting at 6:00 p.m. in the clubhouse ballroom. For        exceptional culinary skills at various gala community events. All
more information, please contact the club officers: Sue Eidukas      proceeds from these events serve to directly benefit your
(847-312-1581) or John Fleck (610-509-7078).                         community experience. For more information about the
                                                                     Tailgaters Club, please contact Frank Ritchie via email at
Scrap Paper Scissors Club                                            flrbatt13@yahoo.com

Join us on Tuesday afternoons for a chance to learn or enhance
your paper crafting skills! Each week, an instructor will lead you   Tennis Club
through a project (usually greeting cards, small 3D items, candy     The DWO Tennis Club invites you to join them as official Club
favors, etc). Most supplies are included in the small fee you will   play. The Club plays Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
pay at each session. We also have a short list of tools and          mornings from 9-11 am. Tennis balls are provided during Club
supplies for you to purchase to bring to each class. We send         play. Whether a Club member, past competitive player, a
out an email each week that highlights the upcoming project and      person who hasn't picked up a racket in years, or a beginner, all
each member who wants to attend is asked to RSVP so we
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