MOONBEAMS

A SEASONAL PUBLICATION BY AND FOR HALF MOON BAY RESIDENTS

MARCH 2005

 

CAROLYN'S CORNER

Carolyn Palazzolo

It appears that spring has arrived in South Florida.  Not only are we noticing subtle changes in nature, but also homeowners are spring-cleaning and redecorating!  We see evidence of that at the dumpsters around this complex.

 

An idea that those of you who are sprucing up your homes might consider … donate your usable discards to a charitable organization instead of putting them in the trash.  It saves room in the dumpsters, and ultimately the landfills.  You can get an income tax deduction, and give someone else the opportunity to enjoy the fruits your redecorating.  I'll bet most of us have "gifts" that have taken up residence in the corner of the closet because we just don't have the heart to toss Aunt Gertrude's "lovely " vase into the trash.  Then there are our own impulse purchases. What were we thinking? Think about donating the next time you have an item that you can no longer use.  Maybe someone else can.  One local organization to consider is The Lord's Place, straight out the gate, up Hypoluxo Road, about 2 blocks, on the left. You can call for pick-up, if needed. In the past, Half Moon Bay has had an end of season "Yard Sale".  It's something to consider.  If not this season, perhaps next?

 

For the nature lovers among us there is a lovely outdoor sanctuary tucked in among the many new housing developments on Jog Road.  The Wakodahatchee Wetlands is a three-quarter-mile boardwalk through 50 acres of constructed wetlands off of Jog Road in Delray Beach.  It's on the East Side of Jog between Woolbright Road and Atlantic Avenue. The area is especially nice at this time of year because the birds, osprey, storks, etc. are nesting, and the weather is still mild.  It's great for bird watching or just a quiet place to enjoy nature.  Another interesting place to visit is the Green Coy Wetlands located off Hagen Ranch Road between Lake Ida Road and Boynton Beach Boulevard.  There is no charge for entrance to either of these places.

 

NOTES FROM NANCY

Nancy Hemenway

As we enter our 3rd month of the “snow bird” season we residents of Half Moon Bay need to thank all the behind- the-scenes people who help to make our the season a success. They are not out front. They don't seek recognition.  They just work quietly getting the job done.

 

Joan Maloney, our resident photographer seems to be present at every event. She takes great pictures, which she distributes to neighbors and friends. What would we do without her? We really appreciate her time, energy, and talent.  Thank you so much. Keep those pictures coming!

 

Jo Marie DuBois, we all enjoy your bakery items at the Tuesday Teas. We are most grateful.  Helen Berg makes her famous pound cake for the guys who golf. We are all going to miss the Bergs. We wish them much happiness in this new chapter of your lives.

 

Tom Hemenway helps at every BBQ doing whatever needs to be done, whether it's behind the counter or on the clean up crew. Other BBQ helpers who just show up and do whatever needs to be done are JoMarie and Don DuBois, and. Monica & Gene Dellapietro. Speaking of Monica and Gene they are here only a short time, but they make their presence known. Gene recently replaced the lock in the kitchen pantry, and Monica is always available to help with clean up.  Carolyn and Pat Palazollo help at every Hernder Sausage event making sausage, cleaning up, and serving. Lou Nigro and Bob Meli are always there to help when asked. There would be no BBQ if it were not for all of our great volunteers, the Sceppas, Marinos, Hernders, Matteaces, Guttersons, and Joe Maloney who does the shopping. How about our new ice cream vendors, Bob, Sam & Jack?  Every afternoon at around 3 o'clock they are at the pool offering their wares. This doesn't help our waistlines, but OH, is it good!

 

 Judy & Bill Hartmann put together the posters, this newsletter and the Half Moon Bay Web site for us. Let's not forget Jack Quirke who volunteered to help deliver the 300 MOONBEAMS with the Hartmanns.  Those stairs really give you a workout don’t they Jack?

 

It's difficult to imagine the amount of behind the scenes hard work that goes into each event. Flo Masucci thanks for the many times you helped with set up To all the volunteers who helped with Pasta night, those who worked on Irish night, and you who will help with the Fly Away Party, we are very grateful. I could fill pages, each of you knows who you are, and you are the hard workers behind the scenes.

 

From the flowers at the front entrance and around the pool area, to the new cabinets and counters behind the bar, when one tries to name names, someone is sure to be overlooked.  We cannot thank you all enough for the things that you do to make our winter in Half Moon Bay FUN! It is our little bit of heaven made even better by all that care.

 

This year our season is short, but everyone who helped to make the season terrific has enhanced it. If you see volunteers, thank them for their efforts before you head back up North for the summer. We had a very eventful February.  March is just as busy, so, lend a helping hand. April will bring many departures.  Enjoy our remaining events. Continue to support our fundraisers.  Most of all be kind to all of your neighbors.

 

NEWS FROM THE MASTER ASSOCIATION BOARD

John Sceppa

The Master Association has completed repairs to all of its fences that sustained damage during the hurricanes.  A final inspection of the fences will be made by the town inspector in the coming weeks.  All of the hurricane related tree trimming on Master Association property is also complete.

 

We wish to thank the social committee for its donation of recreational furniture during the season. We especially want to thank them for the recent donation of a freezer and small refrigerator.

 

      NEWS FROM K - HOV

John Sceppa

The K-HOV board of directors is pleased to announce the addition of John Coffin as a new member. John lives in bldg. 109 and has been a resident for several years.

 

Our hurricane repair work continues. The end of March is the target for completion of most of the building roofs. Unfortunately, an industry-wide problem, a shortage of roof tiles, has added to the project's completion time.

 

March 21, 2005, our landscape contractor began some major landscape repairs to the property.  This large undertaking will include new plantings, tree trimming and the installation of white stones along the entire back entrances of several buildings.

 

Several bike racks hold bikes that appear to be abandoned.  These bikes are causing rust stains on the roadway. In the near future the board will issue a notice regarding this situation and recommend that these bikes be removed.

                                                                       

HALF MOON BAY LIBRARY

Helen Strawson

The library is for all of our residents to use and enjoy.  Thanks to all who have donated books. We appreciate your contributions. Because shelf space is limited we request that you donate soft cover books only.  The honor system prevails.  Please return borrowed books so that your neighbors can enjoy them too.

 

AARP 55 ALIVE

Jack Quirke

 Unfortunately, I was forced to cancel the AARP driver safety program, which was scheduled to be held in the clubhouse on March 14th & 15th. In spite of our efforts to sign-up attendees, I didn't gather even half of the minimum head count required by AARP. Maybe next year the graduates of this same course in 2003 will re-up and renew their expiring premium discount.

 

 

 

ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

John Sceppa

Thirty- three golfers attended the annual Golf Outing at Grand Lacuna Golf Club on Thursday, February24th. Although the day got off to a rather cloudy start the sun came out around 10 AM.  It turned out to be great weather for 18 holes of challenging golf. This year's fun event was the most successful ever. Tee off was at 8 AM a buffet luncheon at the Lacuna restaurant. After lunch prizes were presented to: Gene Iwaskow, low gross, Mary Jane Quagliano, low net Calloway System, Bob Meli and Vinny Massa, low net pairs, Marty Fazio, closest to the time line, Clarence Weir and Mark Wanamaker, closest to the pin and, Joan Maloney, Most Honest Golfer.

 

This year's event included a donation to the Lantana Police Department's Fallen Officer Memorial Fund. Golfers and sponsors of the outing contributed $250 to the fund and the Half Moon Bay Social Committee contributed a matching $250 donation.  The $500 contribution will be made on behalf of the Half Moon Bay Condo Community.  A placard or stamped brick will be installed within the memorial to recognize Half Moon Bay's contribution.

Special thanks to our sponsors and the social committee for their support of our Annual Golf Outing.

 

RED HATS

Ann Sceppa

On February 18th the Red Hats went on the Diva Duck Tour of West Palm Beach and had Lunch at BrewZZi's, City Place.  We had a great time!.  Our thanks to Nancy Hemenway for organizing this outing for the 23 Half Moon Bay Red Hats who attended. Flo Masucci organized a tea for 24 Red Hats at the Chesterfield Hotel in Palm Beach on March 2nd. Our thanks to Flo for a nice afternoon out.  The scones and clotted cream were well worth the visit.  The ambiance of the Chesterfield is something to be enjoyed; it’s a lovely place to spend an afternoon.

On March 16th Marion Quirke organized a luncheon for us at the Atlantis Country Club. Eighteen Red Hatters enjoyed a very nice lunch, and it was good to be so close to home.  Thanks to Marion. A luncheon at the HMB Clubhouse sponsored by Domenica Drago and her helpers on Monday March 21, 2005 was the last Red Hat function of the season. Our thanks to Domenica and her helpers.

BAREFOOT GOURMET

Anonymous

Prime Catch Waterfront Restaurant

700 East Woolbright Road

Boynton Beach 737-8822

A short ride South on Federal Highway, a left turn at Woolbright Road, followed by a right just before the bridge, will get you and your group to Prime Catch. Definitely use the valet parking.

 

The restaurant has been open for about ten months. Prime Catch offers both inside and outside dining on the Intercoastal. If you prefer an outdoor lunch, plan on arriving between 11:30 AM and Noon. After that, the two inside levels tend to gradually fill by 1:00 PM.              

 

The lunch menu contained a raw bar, plus thirty-five choices covering entrees, salads, and sandwiches. Your critic strongly suggests that you question your server about the preparation of you selection before you order. One guest in my party of four was completely surprised when the Chicken selection arrived fried. Your wise critic selected Middle Neck Clams, over linguini, with white wine, garlic, parsley & butter. It was delicious at $11.95. Equally high marks are also given to the London Broil, which was char-grilled and served with fresh sautéed mushrooms & red wine sauce, also at $11.95. A somewhat distant third place went to the Seafood Crepe, (shrimp & scallops poached in white wine) which came absolutely “drenched” in lobster sauce at $9.95. On balance the Prime Catch is highly recommend, with the one suggestion mentioned above.

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Social Committee

Although the season is nearly over we still have some great events going on.  The Flyaway Party is scheduled for Sunday, April 10th at the pool from 12 noon until?  Come celebrate the closing of another great season.  Enjoy the "famous" Sunday BBQ plus musical entertainment by our favorites The Doo-Wops.

 

To those of you who were lucky enough to be able to get tickets to this sold out event, we hope you enjoy the Wednesday, April 13th, 8 PM performance of Chicago at the Kravis

 

This season really flew by didn't it? We're already busy planing for the next. We've scheduled the annual Holiday Decoration Party for Sunday, December 11th, at 4 PM. If you're are back, and need a break from your own holiday preparations, come lend a hand.  In return we'll give you free pizza and soda. The 2006 Welcome Back Party will be Saturday, January 7th, at 7 PM. 

 

All of our old favorite activities, Sunday and Wednesday BBQ's, the Pasta Night, and St. Patrick's Party, Golf Outing, and casino trips, will be back. The Super Bowl Party, tennis, bocce, bingo, book club, Red Hat's, Tuesday Teas, and other fun things, too numerous to mention, are on tap as well.  We'll be bringing back, the popular, occasional Sunday poolside music, and the AARP 55 Alive driving course. We would like to add new activities such as a Health Fair and Hawaiian Night to next season's lineup.  Until next season be safe and well.

 

MOONBEAMS QUIZ #3

John Sceppa

1.       Florida's minimum wage is?

  1. $2.50 per hour
  2. $4.50 per hour
  3. $6.15 per hour

2.       Employees who rely on tips are paid?

A.       $1.50 per hour

B.        $1.87 per hour

C.        $2.13 per hour

3.       Percentage of adult smokers in the United States is?

  1. 15%
  2. 19.5%
  3. 22.5%

4.       The average number of children born per woman in the United States is?

  1. 1.5
  2. 2.0
  3. 2.1

Answers to QUIZ # 2

1.       $1,265,000

2.       79,279,000

3.       "Rock Your Body"

4.       1,454 feet

 

Answers quiz 3 will be posted on the bulletin boards and on the web site, hmb-hypoluxo.com, by April 5 th.

 

HMB-HYPOLUXO.COM

Webmaster

This is probably the last formal issue of the MOONBEAMS for the season.  If you want to keep up with what's going on here at Half Moon Bay, we'll continue to put tidbits and articles on the web site throughout the remainder of the year.  However, we need you all to do your part and continue to send them to us.  As I'm sure you know by now, the web site address is www.hmb-hypoluxo.com. The e-mail address for MOONBEAMS is moonbeam@hmb-hypoluxo.com.  If you'd like to receive an e-mail notice when the site changes, contact the webmaster webmaster@hmb-hypoluxo.com to get on the mailing list.

ABOUT MOONBEAMS

Thanks to all for your contributions.  We've enjoyed putting this newsletter together for you.  Hope to see you back here soon.

 

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