The Tioga Times

January 2008

JUST-PAST POTLUCKS
December Potluck was a holiday delight with the Tioga Realtors and the Tioga Social Committee providing ham, turkey and various beverages for all. Guests brought side dishes and desserts and a festive time was enjoyed by everyone. January's dinner was hosted by Rose and Nicole Curcio, and Arlene and Wilmer Nichols. Those attending had a variety of tasty treats to sample.

CHILI COOK OFF CHALLENGE
February Potluck will be scheduled for the second Sunday in February, February 10, to avoid any conflict with Superbowl Sunday. February's dinner will be a chili cook off! So bring your best pot 'o chili and your finest fixins. If you don't specialize in chili cookery, bring a salad, dessert, or some cornbread to share. Competition is expected to be fierce, so practice up and arrive with a blue-ribbon pot of your chili favorite. Rhonda and Scott Belcher and a set of their (as yet to be drafted) friends will be attempting to organize contestants. Questions? Call Scott or Rhonda at 474-6131.

Volunteers are needed to host future potlucks!! Please call Gary or Jan Liljegren at 331-9045, to sign up to host. They need 2 families to host each monthly dinner. This is a great way to meet your neighbors. If you would like to participate, call a neighbor and give Gary or Jan a call.

HOLIDAY DECOR
The clubhouse glistened with lights and sparkling cheer in December thanks to the efforts of BJ and Clark Hodge, Connie Thompson, Jeanette McFadden, Jan Liljegren, Marie Dolan, and Addie and Olivia Reith. And the Christmas Eve lighting of the luminaries by Tiogans added to the holiday glow of the neighborhood. Tioga was a magical place to be home for the holidays.

MONDAY MARKET
Please take the time to support our Tioga Town Center Monday Market. Each Monday from 4 PM to 7 PM, vendors offering fresh fruits and vegetables, arts and crafts, jewelry, and plants may be found conveniently displaying their wares in our Town Center.

WINTER FUN FOR GROWNUPS
A wine sharing event is planned for February 15th from 7 until 9 PM at the meeting hall. This is an "adults only" evening and attendees should bring one bottle of wine per attendee. Light hors d'oerves will be provided.

THE GIFT OF BLOOD
The Life South Mobile Donation Unit will be stationed at the Tioga Town Center on February 4th from noon until 7 PM. The convenient location makes it easy for us to help save lives by donating blood. Let's show our community spirit by giving the gift of life.

ISR AT TOWN OF TIOGA
Specialized survival swimming for ages 6 months to 6 years with highly effective, one-on-one lessons will be offered this summer. ISR lessons are an added measure of safety and a foundation for a lifelong enjoyment of the water! Please Contact: Kelly Kirkpatrick, Certified ISR Instructor, 352.219.8059, infantswimkrk@gmail.com, www.infantswim.com.

TOWN CENTER NEWS
Oceans restaurant's opening has been delayed, but recent word has it that it will open in April. In other news, Tioga Dentistry, formerly Willow Walk Family dentistry, will be moving to the Town Center in March.

ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE
The Annual Homeowner's Association Meeting will be held at the Meeting Hall on January 31st at 6:30 PM. All homeowners are welcome to attend.

NEW NEIGHBORS
We are pleased to welcome the following new neighbors.

  • Lucio and Valeria Gordan -188 SW 131st St
  • David and Kathy Boyd - 212 131st St
  • Matt and Kelly Etheridge 12821 SW 2nd Rd
  • Julian and Cynthia Collins - 13275 SW 6th Ave
  • Isabel Johnson - 12913 SW 1st Pl