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The Islander Venice Isle
603 Roma Road
Venice, Florida 34285
(941) 488-9648 Website: www.veniceisleestates.com
Volume 478 February 2021
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS
911 EMERGENCY ONLY
Call (941) 316-1201 OR (941) 861-5800 Sarasota County Sheriff. 24 hours REMINDER: Although we are Venice
residents, we DO NOT live within Venice City limits. Therefore, we must rely on the Sarasota County Sheriff’s
Department to handle law enforcement matters.
OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS * ALWAYS CALL TO VERIFY HOURS VIE PARK OFFICE ...............
M-F 9am to 3pm ............... (941) 488-9648 VIE Real Estate Office ............ M-F 9am to 4pm (or by apt). (941)
485-7743
Venice Regional Bayfront Health – 540 The Rialto (Hwy 41 Bus.) 24 hours……. (941)-485-7711
Venice Health Park (Center Road & Jacaranda) …………………… (941)-497-7800
Lab work 6:30am to 2:30pm…… (no appointment needed).
X-RAY 8:00am to 4:00pm (some appointments needed).
Center for Wound Care (at the Health Park) ……...8:00am to 4:00pm …M-F…. (941)-486-6027
Gulf Coast Medical Group: Urgent Care – 1700 East Venice Avenue…………. (941)-483-9760
M-Sa…7:30am to 6:00pm and Sun…9:00am to 2:00pm
Gulf Coast Medical Group: Internal Med. – 1720 East Venice Avenue………… (941)-483-9700
M-F …8:00am to 5:00pm…Closed Sa/Sunday
Millenium Walk in Center: -1287 Hwy 41 By-Pass, Venice………………………… (941)-244-5716
Open 7 days a week from 7:00am – 7:00pm
Walgreens’s Pharmacy – U.S. 41 By-Pass and Center Road……………………. (941)-493-3925
Walgreens’s Pharmacy – Pinebrook Road & East Venice Avenue…………….... (941)-488-8122
CVS Pharmacy – U.S. 41 By-Pass and East Venice Avenue……………………. (941)-484-8814
Walmart Pharmacy – U.S. 41 & Jacaranda (South Venice) ……………………… (941)-493-5902
Waste Management………………………………………………………………….... (941)-493-4100
Frontier (formerly Verizon) Telephone……………………………………………….1-800-921-8101
Comcast Cable………………………………………………………………………….1-800-266-2278
Florida Power and Light (electric)……………………………………………………. (941)-917-0708
Water/Sewer……………………………………………………………………………. (941)-861-6100
Venice Public Library…. (941)-861-1330………………. Jacaranda Library……… (941)-861-1260
Blue Heron Lawn Service……………………………………………………………… (941-484-3485)
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VIHO PRESIDENT REPORT for bring us Zoom, which allows members to
FEBRUARY 2021 attend our meeting from their homes. Also, at
As I type this note, elections are not over yet, our candidate’s night Joe Antal helped deliver
I congratulate all the candidates for stepping up candidates night to all via 195.
to the plate and are willing to work for all of us Carlene and I ride around the community
in our wonderful community. Our thanks go out many evenings and I am so impress how great
to Robert Wanninger, Joyce Durbin, Dan Phillips, our park looks. I have been here 11 years and
Romana Hilborn, Dave Mikios, Pat Heenan and have not seen our park look so great. Removal
Rob Holsgrove for running for the board and of weeds, pressure washed homes and newly
helping to set the direction for our community painted units are a huge part of the improvements.
and our future. Thanks, from all of us, for your The compliance committee is doing a wonderful
commitment. job and we all gain with the value added to our
Many thanks to Valerie for helping to set community.
up electronic voting for the first time in our As we move into 2021, let us recap what
community history. Valerie and Alan Metcalf transpired here in the park despite the difficult
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year with the virus: will also make note of any other infractions of
* Valarie completed her first year, leading us other Rules, such as the presence of trash and
through the terrible turbulent times with the virus. rubbish or unauthorized vehicles on the property,
* With Rob Holsgrove leadership, the sewer for the Park Manager to handle.
project was completed, this was a major project Three members of the Committee will inspect
and helps us avoid potential future problems. a portion of the Park together, and if they see a
* Painting of both the club houses, refinished possible Rule violation, they will contact the
the Poker and the Computer rooms. Refinishing owner in person or by telephone to discuss what
of the floors in both Club houses is needed to remedy the violation and the time
* Installed necessary lighting at both pools to within which the owner must act. If they are
qualify for our 24/7 license. unable to contact the owner, they will hand their
* New lights in front of CH2 in the road divider report over to the Park Manager to write a letter
* Enhanced landscaping all over the park to the owner.
* Repaired and painted the storage shed wall The general timetable for remedial work is:
by pool 1. • Five (5) days to remove weeds and rubbish,
* New roof on the office and trim trees and bushes.
* New gates at North and South exits/entries. • Thirty (30) days to pressure wash and paint.
* Resurfaced the Tennis courts • Fifteen (15) days for any other remedial
* implemented the fob system. action.
* Painted inside CH1. Gretchen Davis is the Director appointed by
* New sidewalk from beside the Fitness Center the Board to act as liaison to the Compliance
to the restrooms at pool 2 Committee. Our Vice President, Dan Phillips,
* Many signs through-out the park also work closely with this committee.
* New Pool furniture from 12 inch to 18 If you have any questions, please contact
inches, for egress safety Gretchen Davis (941) 485-0211 or Dan Phillips
To name a few of the completed projects. at (859) 322-0746.
What is the plan for 2021: main thrust will
be keeping a tight grip on spending? Only major
items on the drawing board are re-roofing and MANAGERS REPORT
expanding the TIKI Hut and painting roofs of A new year has begun, and we are still coping
both club houses. with the effects of the global pandemic. Yet, we
Keep safe! now have two types of vaccine and distribution
among those who are in the higher risk categories
is in progress. We are eager to see how distribution
COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE of the vaccines will affect the number of new cases.
The Compliance Committee Is made up of The VIHO Board remains watchful of the numbers
10 shareholders. The Board vested them with and how restrictions and limitations on our activities
such duties as visiting homes in the Park to affects all of us. We must remain on alert for a
ensure compliance with Article 4 of our Rules, while longer and observe the recommendations
Regulations and Policies, and notifying the owners of health authorities because they are keeping us
that power washing, weed removal, painting, tree safe. In the meantime, we are working on getting
and bush trimming, and repairs and other work is a vaccine clinic set up here at Venice Isle.
needed to bring the home into compliance. They continued on page 4
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In addition to their regular tasks, some new faces around Venice Isle.
our Maintenance team continues As always, you can find copies of
to work on improvements to our announcements as well as forms and other helpful
amenities. To update you on 2020 information, on Venice Isle’s official website,
projects, the additional pool lighting was installed www.veniceisleestates.com.
and is now complete. We are waiting for Sarasota If you have any questions, please email me at
County to inspect. We expect the new permit to manager@veniceislehoa.com or call Kim at the
swim 24/7 will be issued after that inspection. The Park Office, (941) 488-9648. If you see equipment
expansion of the Tiki Hut was not completed in that is broken or malfunctioning, or something
2020 as we had hoped because we did not receive else that concerns you, please submit a Manager’s
the permit from Sarasota County. Once it is Request or call us if it is an emergency. After
received, work can begin. hours, our telephone system will notify us by email
Duane and I are working on a plan and schedule that someone has called so that we can take care of
for improvements for 2021. Once we have agreed problems on an urgent basis if necessary.
that schedule, we will submit it to the Board for Regards,
approval. We are getting estimates for replacing Valerie Lord
the marcite surface around the hot tub at Clubhouse Manager
2 and renovating the bathrooms at the Clubhouse
2 pool. Last, we hope to begin work on our street RECOMMENDATIONS AND
resurfacing program before year-end. We have not SUGGESTIONS
done any major resurfacing of the streets for many
years. These are expected expenditures and we To the Board of Directors:
have provided for them in reserve funds.
In addition, our Maintenance team will paint the Please consider the following purchase or
exterior of the Fitness Center. We are planning to improvement for Venice Isle:
have the roofs of both the Clubhouses painted. We
will consider adding more lighting in the Cortina Thanks,
Boulevard median across from Clubhouse 2. We
are also looking at further landscaping renovations. Name
A lot of this work will be done in-house.
For the first time in our history, our members Address:
were able to vote electronically. Over 200 members
signed up for e-voting, which was very exciting.
We hope more of you will try this simple, easy and Telephone No.:
paperless method of voting next year.
The Office is still closed until we see a
substantial decrease in COVID-positive cases in WHY
Florida, but Office staff is very busy now handling Why should I check into the Park when I
residents’ questions and needs by telephone, mail return from my summer home?
and email whenever possible. We are grateful to Why should I check out of the Park when I
have your cooperation until the need for restrictions will be away from Venice Isle for more than two
has passed. We have received and processed many weeks?
rental applications for the season, so you might see Why should I keep my contact information
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up to date? until further notice. This includes all private
The answer to the above questions affects more functions and events.
people than you would think and could save a life. This action has been taken with the support
• In the event of a fire in your home first of the Board of VIAC.
responders could be hurt or even die trying to Thank you for your cooperation during this
get into your home thinking you may be inside. difficult time.
• Two years ago, when a resident passed away Valerie L. Lord, Park Manager
it took the people in the office 2 days to
reach their next of kin, because their personal COMMUNITY BUS RULES
information sheet was not up to date. • For resident use only
• You would be surprised at how many residents • Runs 4 days per week
do not have a current working phone number – Monday, Tuesday,
or alternative address in their files. Wednesday, and Thursday
• When checking out of Venice Isle please • Users must reserve seat and notify driver of
be sure to include the name and telephone destination
number of the person who is responsible to • Users may use only once per week, unless
taking care of your home while you are away. there is available capacity
This enables Venice Isle Office staff to contact • For medical appointments, grocery
someone if your home has been broken into or shopping, etc.
if it has a water leak or some other problem. • No more than 8 users on the bus at any time
• You can check in or out in person, by voice • Users must wear masks
mail or by email. Or by fax to 941-488-7601. • Users may not board the bus if they have
Thank you for your consideration. a temperature over 100 degrees F. Users
Dan Phillips will be scanned prior to entering the bus.
Those who refuse to be scanned will be
VI 2020/2021 ACTIVITIES denied access to the bus.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all activities • Users are asked to maintain CDC and Florida
and events booked through VIHO and VIAC DOH guidelines (Social Distancing)
for the Venice Isle 2020/2021 season, except • Infractions will result in cessation of bus
those expressly permitted by the VIHO Board service
of Directors, are cancelled until further notice. USERS RIDE THE COURTESY BUS
No new activities or events will be scheduled AT THEIR OWN continued on page 6
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RISK AND ACKNOWLEDGE AND FULLY values are excellent. If you are thinking of selling,
ASUME THE RISK OF ILLNESS OR please call me to discuss our market and how I may
DEATH RELATED TO COVID-19 ARISING help you. If you are looking to buy, please keep
FROM THEIR USE OF THE COURTESY checking our web site at www.veniceisle.com. I have
BUS. all the homes for sale on it within a day of listing.
We always have a list of homes on the office door
PARKING OF VEHICLES IN also. Our inventory of homes for sale is low. If you
VENICE ISLE have any questions on buying or selling, we will
Parking of cars is permitted only on paved be glad to offer our expertise in the Venice Isle real
streets, in carports and approved cement or paver estate market. We sell the majority of all homes in
areas (only adjacent to the driveway, not in the front Venice Isle, making us the true experts in the park.
of the main unit). Overnight parking in club houses Please stop by your new neighbors (who bought
1 @ 2 parking lots requires a permit obtained from through our office) since last month and give them
the office. Parking on stones, lawns, shells, mulch, a big welcome.
or any other material other that pavers or unit 422 Cervina S Poirier
driveway is not permitted. Don’t forget Venice Isle Real
New paver installations or concrete pads, with Estate is your company! When
downspouts must be buried and terminate at the Venice Isle Real Estate Sales makes
street or no closer than 10 feet from the side or rear a sale (buying or Selling) 30% of commissions are
of the property line, and not discharge on unusual paid to the park, keeping your maintenance fees
slope where the discharge will interfere with the lower. When an outside real estate company sells a
neighboring unit. home in our Park (buying or Selling), None of their
Pavers require a border to keep them securely commission goes back to the Park. So whether you
placed, except where the pavers meet the street. are buying OR selling, use your company to help
Any stone, rock, mulch, or shells are required support your Park. Our sales commission is a low
to have a border installed to contain them and if 5 and 1/2 % of the sale price so call me about how
they meet the street, must have curbing that meets I can help.
park standards. If you are interested in the homes we have,
Notes from Neville, Real Estate please stop by the office and I would love to show
During these trying times, I wanted to let you around the Park.
everyone know the sales office is still working Neville Demo,
(thought the physical office may still be closed) Broker for Venice Isle Real Estate Sales
through social distancing practices. You can 1-941-920-4598 anytime cell
contact me at 1-941-920-4598 cell anytime
I hope everyone is enjoying our beautiful ECCVI
summer weather. We would Love to have you Greetings! Let me introduce myself. I am Mary
as new homeowners and enjoy it every year. The Hendrickson, the new pastor at the Evangelical
inventory of homes for sale in the park is still low Covenant Church at Venice Isle. My oldest son,
with only 13 homes as of this writing. This is a Robert, probably can tell you who I am in this
testament to the desirability of our Park and its quote from him the day of my ordination: “Some
Residents. Don’t miss out; call me now to see the people have a normal mother. I, however, do
homes we have for sale. not.” Yes, I act mostly appropriately. No, I will
We have had a great season so far and home not embarrass you. But how many people drop
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normal circumstances there would have been one
or more fellowship gatherings, an installation, and
lengthy conversations before and after worship,
getting to know one another. However, that is not
what occurred. Rather than dropping by to visit
the congregants, I had to settle for a Zoom Bible
study. At least in that, I was able to see the faces of
the people that I serve! Being able to do our first
ever virtual Christmas Eve service and to hand out
the “kits” was the first of many unusual projects
that you will see in the coming years. I hope that
you will consider becoming part of it!
What Scripture guides me as I travel my
“abnormal” path of life? In 1 Samuel, chapter
3, Samuel is dozing when a voice pierces his
sleep, calling his name. He thinks that it is Eli the
priest, but it is not. Three times the Lord calls to
Samuel, and all three times the boy replies, “Here
I am!” The fourth time that the Lord calls, Eli
has instructed Samuel to respond differently, and
so Samuel replies, “Speak, for your servant is
listening.” Then the Lord says, “See, I am about to
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do something in Israel that will make both ears of regulations to enable all residents to cooperatively
anyone who hears of it tingle.” When I sense that enjoy their residences and the amenities. These
God is asking me to do something unexpected, my rule and regulations may be modified by the Board
whole body “tingles.” I can only respond, “Here from time to time as changes in community’s
I am.” That is what we are all asked to do. We circumstances require.
cannot call God, “Lord,” unless we let Him BE When you purchase a home in Venice Isle,
Lord. Trust me when I say that saying “yes” to God you receive a membership share (evidenced by a
leads to a really crazy “ride” at times. I warned share certificate) and an assignment of the right to
ECCVI about hiring me. Now they are learning occupy the lot where your home is situated. As a
what it is like to have me as pastor. Dull? Never. shareholder, you are entitled to attend and speak at
I hope that you will consider dropping by a service meetings of the Board and the annual shareholders
sometime soon (we meet at 9:20 AM on Sundays meeting.
in Clubhouse #1). Please know that you can call When you become a shareholder, you agree
on me for support anytime, whether you attend to abide by the rules and regulations established
the church. My e-mail is: hendrickson.mary55@ by the Board, even if you do not recall signing
gmail.com. Blessings to you! anything or reading any of Venice Isle’s governing
Pastor Mary Hendrickson, ECCVI documents. These rules and regulations, as
tested by time and experience, are established
WHAT IS AN HOA? for everyone’s benefit (even though some people
Venice Isle is a 55 and older community dispute this fact). Some of our rules are self-
covering 128 acres with 992 homes. We are just governing, such as the 15-mph speed limit, using
like a small town. Instead of being governed by a respectful behavior in common areas and similar
town council, we are governed by a Board of nine common-sense principles.
directors. These nine directors are charged with the The Board has authorized some committees to
operation of Venice Isle and, in doing so, must act advise and guide it in making decisions. These
in accordance with Section 719, Florida Statutes. committees are made up of shareholders of Venice
The Board has delegated the management of Isle. They pool their talents, observations, and
Venice Isle’s day to day operations to a manager. experience to assist the Board in writing these
The board consists of four persons who hold rules and regulations as well as enforcing them. A
the following offices: good example of one continually active committee
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composed of shareholders to whom the Board has in Venice Isle a positive one. Depending on the
delegated the responsibility for ensuring that every whether you are an officer as well as a director or
home and lot in Venice Isle meet Venice Isle’s just a director, a Board member may be involved
minimum standards for appearance, including but with Board business anywhere from 5 to 15 hours
not limited to weeding, keeping bushes and trees per week, and sometimes more, if necessary.
trimmed, and maintaining the exterior of the home The operation and management of Venice Isle
in good condition. is just like running a business; after all, it is a $4
To each committee, the Board has appointed million business. To be effective and contribute
a chairperson and a Board member who acts as meaningfully, a Board member should have a good
liaison between the committee and the Board. The grasp of how a business operates, have a basic
chairperson is charged with overall performance understanding of Robert’s Rules of Order (how to
of the committee. The Board liaison is charged conduct meetings) and accounting and financial
with the direction the committee takes and concepts, be willing to learn and comprehend
communicating with the Board. Venice Isle’s governing documents and Section
Your Board members serve without 719, Florida Statutes as well as related laws, and
compensation. You do not need to have any be able to use common sense.
special skills or training to become a Board The members of the Board work for you, the
member, except a sincere desire to participate in residents. When you have a question or need
the governance of Venice Isle in accordance with clarification, call a Board member or the Manager
Section 719, Florida Statutes and our governing for reliable, truthful information.
documents, and help make everyone’s experience Dan Phillips
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Here we are in February Your questions will be answered within 72
already, so time is flying. hours.
After your 21st birthday,
that happens. VENICE ISLE ACTIVITY
Hopefully, some of us are vaccinated by now, All VIAC Activities are cancelled until further
but we still should be wearing our masks. We are notice including Dances, Shows and Dinners etc.
asking everyone to continue wearing a mask in Outdoor activities like Tennis, Horseshoes,
the library. Thank you. Bocce and Shuffleboard are still opened with
If you are looking for love, you can find it in social distancing.
the library. Romance novels, of which we have Questions, please contact Richard Nuzzo 203-
many, are there for the taking. Large print or 314-0587
standard type, you should not be without love
this month. SAFETY COMMITTEE
Our great little library has no shame, no • No meetings are scheduled at the present
blame, no overdue fines. You borrow it, you time.
return it. If it is a puzzle, and missing pieces, • Ramona Hilborn and Frank Mayle are our
please recycle it at your home. We have enough new Co-Chairs of the committee. Anyone
new puzzles coming in, that missing piece ones interested in joining should contact Ramona
are not put back on our shelves. or Frank.
Once again, we ask you NOT to bring us old Merry Christmas from the Committee
brown page books. Torn covers and bug debris Dan Phillips
delegates these to the recycle bin. Magazines 859-322-0746
older than 2 months are usually recycles also.
We no longer have anyone to donate to, so we FOOD BANK
must toss old books, and magazines. A new year, but we still have a problem regarding
There is a method to our madness in the food for those that are in need. Please remember to
library. That is why we have a marking system bring what you can to bring to clubhouse 1 so we
for our books. If you feel the system is flawed, can deliver them to the food bank.
please call Florence Nowocin or me, Pat Milone, Thanks so much.
before you decide to mark our books with black Gayle Laursen
felt pens. You may than understand why marked 941-412-9053
books are the way they are. We are both in the
resident directory. ACTIVITY LEADERS
We hope everyone has a safe and happy If you cancel or stop your activity for one
Valentine’s Day. We probably cannot hug yet, day or one week or cancel it completely, please
but peace signs work. contact your coordinator and the Park schedule
Your Library Co-Parents, person, Priscilla Conklin. We may need your
Florence and Pat time, and day for other activities or a meeting.
Also, please let the editors of the Islander
PARK QUESTIONS? know your activity has ended for the season
If you have a question about anything going so it can be removed.
on in the park or a question on any business in the Priscilla Conklin
park please email danphillips312@yahoo.com. 941 485 9295The Islander -February 2021 11
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PARK BREAKFAST BOOK CLUB
No Breakfast until further notice. VI book club will not meet again
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VIAC APPROVED CASINO TRIP Contact Phyllis Rinke 269-506-3195
No trips until further notice.
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ART GROUP Bypass is permanently closed and
up for sale. Because of this fact we
BILLIARDS have not started our league for this
The Billiard Room in year. I have been informed that the lanes in
Clubhouse 2 (The San Marco Englewood and Gulf Gate in Sarasota would be
Room) is available for everyone glad to welcome any of you who would like to
in the Park. Children under the continue bowling. I will not be organizing or
age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. bowling this year. I will be in touch to let you
The Billiards Room is open for play whenever know when the funds from last year’s bowling
the clubhouse 2 is open. Players can play any game will be distributed. Anyone wanting to organize
they prefer, and any rules would apply. the league for this year please contact me and I
From 12:30 to 2:30 Monday thru Saturday will provide you with information to get started.
we play "8" Ball with strict rules and rotation of Jacque Albers (859) 653-1305 or javenice
partners. This is also open to everyone in the 62@gmail.com.
park and are always looking for new challengers.
This is a free Park Activity. If you have any COMPUTER HELP
questions, please give me a call. Hope to return in December 2020
Russ Bowser
410-627-5686
CRIBBAGE
Geoff McCulloch
BINGO 941 882 4965
BOCCE EUCHRE
There will be NO bocce this season. You can
get your friends together and use the extra balls
in cabinet if you play. Remember to sanitize HAND AND FOOT
equipment and return to cabinet in the same
shape as borrowed CRUISE KLUB (GOLF CARTS)
Charlotte Mueller A brief explanation as to why
262-443-1103 we decided to cancel the Christmas
parade which was done with a heavy
heart. Our Halloween parade wasThe Islander -February 2021 13
very successful with about 20 carts but a lot of HORSESHOES
socializing as we lined up. With many more people We started the league on January 6 with 10
expected for the Christmas parade, possibly 40 to teams. We play every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
50 carts we knew even more socializing would in the horseshoe pits behind CH1. If you are
happen. We knew of no covid cases in October interested in joining, come on over, if we have no
but by December we were aware of many cases openings, we will use you as a sub.
and a few deaths, so the decision was made for Questions? Call Ernie Cusano @ 203-927-
safety reasons to cancel. We would have felt 3966
terrible if even one case resulted from our having
a parade and socializing. We are hoping that when LADIES BRIDGE
St. Patrick’s Day arrives we will be able to have
our annual parade then if we can do so safely and MAHJONGG
all are welcome to join in.
If anyone is interested in joining our club here PINOCHLE
is a little history of what we do. Our annual dues
is $12.00 and along with having fun socializing MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOES
when possible, our main charity is raising money Carl Risch
for our local Garden Elementary School. We help 941-445-5170
with food for the homeless children send some to
summer camp and help with school supplies for TEXAS HOLD’EM
the kids. John Abbott 207-577-0955
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TAI CHI Golfing in Venice: Courses in Florida have
Chris & Ellen Wallhouse remained open and each has some Covid 19
941-375-2164 prevention recommendations in place. We are
chris@wallhouse,ca tentatively planning to resume the Thursday
League at Oyster Creek in January. If you played
TENNIS TALK in the past, or are planning to join this league,
The courts here at VI continue to be busy please call Jim Chastain 941-828-5025.
every day. Players have managed to team up at The Tuesday, “Gentlemen’s League” at Capri
various times throughout the day for some good Isle has a full roster of players, depending on
fun and exercise, even with COVID restrictions how many players return for this season. Please
intact! Anyone in the park is welcome to join let Paul Morgan know if you are coming back or
in regardless of playing ability, beginner to not, and when. Phone: 859-907-5250.
advanced. Hope to see you on the court! There is a contingent of more experienced
Mimi Cacciatore players who are trying to form a new group
outing for Thursdays at Jacaranda West CC. We
TRIVIA are hoping to get at least 16 players who want to
Pam Hunt 781-635-9869 compete on a regulation golf course.
Please call Don Preston 585-202-0450.
VENICE ISLE MEN’S GOLF Paul Morgan 859-907-5250
LEAGUE Jim Chastain 317-828-5025
The VI men’s golf league plays 18 holes Ralph Joyce 765-419-4636
each Thursday morning at Oyster Creek Golf & Doug Jones 483-3921
Country Club in Englewood. It is a 4-man team
competition, each team comprising a High, High VETERANS GROUP
Medium, a low Medium and a low handicap Important Numbers
player. Veterans Benefits: 1-800-827-1000
Organizational meeting to announce teams Health Care Benefits: 1-877-222-
and discus league matters is scheduled for 8387
January 6, 2021at CH 1 parking lot @ 8:00 am Burials & Memorials: 1-800-827-1000
Come out and pay your fee and stay for the Community Care (Mission Act): 1-844-698-
meeting. Thursday January 7 is a Get Acquainted 2311 (VA 311)
Day at Oyster Creek. League competition starts Devices for the Deaf (TDD): Dial 711
January 14. Closing team format is scheduled Education & Training: 1-888-442-4551
for March 25 Homeless Veterans: 1-877-424-3838
NEW FRIENDS ALWAYS WELCOME! Military Exposures: 1-877-222-8387
Sign up each Wednesday @ CH 1 parking lot National Center for Posttraumatic Stress
between 8 and 9 am Disorders (PTSD) 1-800-273-8255
November and December are for practice Smoke Free VET: 1-855-784-8838
Wearing a mask and social distancing is to be Survivor Benefits: 1-800-827-1000
observed!!!!! VA 311 (Ask the VA) 1-844-698-2311
Ralph Joyce 765-419-4636 VA Caregiver Support Line: 1-855-260-3274
Jim Chastain 317-828-5025 Women Veterans Call Center: 1-855-829-6636
Paul Morgan 859-907-5250 Dan PhillipsThe Islander -February 2021 19
WATER AEROBICS OBITUARIES
Water aerobics starts at 9:30am, Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. Robert John “Bob” Stanhope, 91, of Fairhaven,
Mark your calendar. Hope to MA and Venice, FL, passed away on December
see you there! 20, 2020 after a short illness. Bob and his wife
Nancy were long-term residents of Venice Isles
Estates, living on Cervina Dr. N. They were
‘WOW’ – WOMEN’S GROUP – among the group of residents who spearheaded
2021 the movement to purchase Venice Isles, which
Even though the ‘WOW’ Women’s Group has proven to be successful. Bob was also a past
is on hold for the 2021 season, we can still captain of the Venice Isles shuffleboard team. He
practice some of the many ‘integrating’ tools married the love of his life, Nancy O. Surprenant
that we have previously learned about keeping on September 15, 1951. This past September,
ourselves healthy – physically, emotionally, and Bob and Nancy celebrated their 69th wedding
spiritually. anniversary. Theirs was a true love match.
So let’s just start with LOVE – for ourselves,
for others, for our park, for our community, for
our country, for our world – for everything! With
February now here, a time of expressing LOVE
– I encourage all of you to do the following:
BEGIN your day with LOVE!
ENJOY your day with LOVE!
END your day with LOVE!
It only takes a second to be aware of LOVE
and your sharing of it might be the only LOVE
that someone else hears, sees or even feels. Let’s
try and be loving to others in this Covid world –
even when we can’t ‘touch’! .
See you in 2022.
Georgia@georgiagander.com
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WALKING WORKOUT WASTE MANAGEMENT/
(MEETING YEAR-ROUND) TRASH:
We exercise in CH #2 every Monday,
Wednesday & Friday at 8:30am. The session All garbage, yard waste, and recycles will
lasts 45 minutes, using primary walking fitness be picked up on Thursdays only. If you are
exercises by Leslie Sansone. Please bring your in doubt as to what goes in the blue bin, if
own hand weights & plan to experience a lively, something should be bagged or bundled or how
energizing workout. Anyone is welcome & you long or heavy it is supposed to be - call Waste
can modify the exercise. Management – 493-4100.
COMMUNITY SALE Remember: The dumpster in the
Maintenance Compound is not for disposal
THE VI COMMUNITYSALE SCHEDULED of appliances, carpeting, flooring, etc. Call
FOR 2/20/21 IS CANCELLED Waste Management for an appointment.
Recycling is mandatory for everyone in
Sarasota County. Residents in the unincorporated
COMING EVENTS - MARK area (including Venice Isle), please follow these
YOUR CALENDAR guidelines:
OHIO VALLEY (OHIO, Recycling should be at the roadside by 6 a.m.
KENTUCKY AND WEST on collection day (Thursday)
VIRGINIA) DINNER
CANCELLED
We are deeply sorry to report that the Ohio
Valley Dinner for this year has been cancelled. It
was scheduled for Tuesday, February 23, 2021.
We have a new date for next year for Tuesday,
February 22, 2022.
Mark your calendars for next year for
February 22, 2022 at 500 P.M. As time gets
closer, we will get more information out to you. GENTLE CHAIR YOGA &
Thanks to all for your support of this dinner. MESSAGE WITH ALBERT
Hope to see you next year! COOPER
Sheila Miller
419-236-7786 Hope to begin again next season.
419-236-778624 The Islander - February 2021
FROM THE EDITORS' DESK
NORMAL WEEKLY ACTIVITIES ARE STILL BEING LISTED IN THE ISLANDER
EVEN THOUGH THE PARK ACTIVITIES ARE ON SHUTDOWN. I AM LEAVING THEM
IN SO THAT WHEN THINGS RETURN TO NORMAL I DO NOT HAVE TO RETYPE
ALL ACTIVITIES.
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU SEND AN EMAIL WITH AN ARTICLE PLEASE PROVIDE
AN EMAIL ADDRESS THAT I CAN RESPOND TO NOT JUST A PHONE NUMBER. IF
AN ARTICLE IS RECEIVED AND I HAVE A QUESTION I MUST BE ABLE TO RESPOND
BY EMAIL.
Important Guidelines for Contributors:
The deadline to submit is 3:00 p.m. on the 11th of the month preceding the month in which you
wish to see your article published.
- NOTE: No complaints, opinions, or personal political messages will be accepted for
publication. The Islander is not a forum for letters to the Editor. The Editors will determine the
appropriateness of any submitted material. If the suitability of the material is questionable,
the Editors will confer with and defer to the President of the VIHO Board of Directors and/
or the park manager if so directed.
- Please prepare your electronic submissions using only Microsoft Word format with 12pt
Arial font. Include your name and contact information in case we need to clarify anything.
- Please use only the email address published here to send all articles and attachments for
publication: kathieandron@gmail.com
Sending your article to the office may result in it being lost or misfiled. No phone calls please.
- Include your article as a part of the email or as an attached Word .doc file.
PLEASE, no other file format is easily transferable into the format of The Islander, particularly
a PDF file.
All other file formats require your input to be typed in, a time consuming and error-prone
process.
- Note, all copies, except for published
organizational meeting minutes, are subject to editing
(punctuation, grammar, spelling, etc.) by the editors.26 The Islander - February 2021
FOR YOUR INFORMATION Janet Keckler VI Greeter
941-488-5511
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS
Office hours have changed until further TROUBLE WITH A UTILITY
notice to 9:00am to 3:00pm, Monday through Call the utility company you are having a
Friday. 941-488-9648 problem with, not the Administration Office.
You will receive better service calling yourself.
SALE OF HOME REMINDER Questions will be asked that only you can answer.
If you are selling your home personally or A list of important phone numbers is included
through an outside Real Estate Agency, please on the inside cover of your Islander
contact the Administration Office or have your
agent come into the Administration Office for ISLANDER MAILING SERVICE
the proper procedures. If you are interested in receiving the Islander
via mail when you go north after the season,
ARE YOU A NEW HOMEOWNER? please contact Mindi Holtz at 941-467-0317.
Stop cleaning and give me a call so I can You will need a self-addressed stamped ($1.84)
welcome you to the park and introduce you to 9 x 11 envelope for the months you would like
all our wonderful activities. I have coupons your Islander mailed. The Islander can be viewed
and a park photo directory for you!!!! Let’s get on the VIAC website at www.viac.us.
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COPIES FOR VIAC ACTIVITY CLUBHOUSE #1 BULLETIN BOARD:
The VIAC copier is located in the Lido Room To keep the Bulletin Board orderly and to
(Poker Room) in CH2. The request folder is now have available space to post as many notices as
located on a shelf placed on the copier cabinet. possible, please do the following:
The folder with copies is placed on the second 1. Use 3x5” index cards or paper.
shelf located on the copier cabinet. Please include
2. Mark the date you are posting the notice on
a contact name with your request. VIAC will not the right bottom corner.
reimburse anyone for copies made elsewhere. 3. Post it in the area assigned: ‘Rentals, Want to
Priscilla Conklin- 485-9295 Rent, For Sale, Services, etc.’
4. Notices will remain for 30 days. You may re-
NEED SOUND FOR YOUR EVENT? date, if needed.
Please remember to give five (5) days’ notice 5. Please remove or have someone remove your
for your event or function. This includes all posting when your property is rented or sold.
weekly or monthly events. In addition, your
performer(s) must contact me before they
perform to ensure that sound, lighting and
musical selections are discussed fully before the
performance.
Rob Holsgrove- 244-7757 Skip Scialpi 845-
282-2030
VENICE ISLE NAME TAGS
It is that time of year again to order your name
tag, if you would like one. It can be worn at all
Venice Isle activities. There are many activities
listed in the front of the Venice Isle phone book,
your monthly Islander news, and our TV station
195. Wear your name tag to introduce yourself
at any of the many activities you are interested
in. Prices are as follows:
Pin or Magnet type $7.49-Tax Included.
If interested, please call Joan Jarzynka @
941- 786-1330
TICKET SALES AT V.I.
Volunteers are the lifeblood of this park. Let
us show them how much we appreciate them.
Please be considerate and do not call them or
visit them at their homes before 9am or after 9
pm. Ticket sale times are listed in the Islander
and on the bulletin board and on channel 195.
Thank you for supporting our activities.28 The Islander - February 2021
CHANNEL 195 vichannel195@gmail.com. In the e-mail you
ANNOUNCEMENT must include everything that would have gone on
the pink sheet. You must have the date, time and
Channel (195) Changes Announcements location of the event. You need a description
Currently only channel 195 is available for of the event and the starting and ending dates
inhouse dissemination of information. If you for the announcement. Contact information
wish to input any information on the VCTV (name and phone number) must be submitted.
channel, please note that forms are available Finally, if the announcement is going to run
in the COMPUTER ROOM in CH2 and are over several months, you must show the three
the only way of submitting information until days you want it to appear on the TV. DO NOT
NOVEMBER 15th. There is a pocket on the INCLUDE PICTURES OR ARTWORK IN
tall computer desk with blank pink sheets that THE E-MAIL. IF YOU WANT TO SEND A
must be used to submit articles for the channel. PICTURE FOR US TO USE PLEASE SEND
Completed forms should be put into the slot IT AS AN ATTACHMENT. We will return an
adjacent to the blank sheet pocket. Only these e-mail that is not correct or have everything
pink forms will be accepted. Please, no phone that is needed.
calls or e-mails. Information is provided on Please watch Channel 195 itself for further
the back of the forms. There are several VCTV changes or corrections to the information
channel coordinators processing these sheets above.
so please print legibly and include your name
and contact phone number. If you have any
questions, please drop a note into the slot and
one of the coordinators will call you back as BILL “YOUR NEIGHBOR” MENARD’S
soon as possible. As of October 1st, additional MATRIX AUTO LLC
information is required if submitting a form. IN VENICE SINCE 1976
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and also people were tired of the repetition. We BUY/SELL TRADES WELCOME
are offering this as a compromise to both the • VEHICLE REPAIR
CARS & TRUCKS
submitters and the watchers. Please use the • AUTO BODY
following day abbreviations: Sun, Mon, Tue, FREE ESTIMATES
Wed, Thr, Fri and Sat when submitting your • TIRES/BRAKES
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