STRAWBERRY RIDGE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP SERVICE: SUNDAYS AT 10 AM AT THE CLUBHOUSE

 TO ALL RESIDENTS:

THE STRAWBERRY RIDGE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP IS HAVING THEIR 

SERVICES:

DATE: SUNDAYS

TIME: 10:00 AM

WHERE: CLUBHOUSE

CONTACT IS: NEAL MILLER, 1-252-425-3628

STRAWBERRY RIDGE OFFICE EMAILS

 STRAWBERRY RIDGE EMAIL ADDRESSES YOU CAN USE TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE STRAWBERRY RIDGE OFFICE

TO REACH TINA:

TMCDONALD@COVECOMMUNITIES.COM

STRAWBERRY RIDGE VILLAGE NEWS...

 STRAWBERRY RIDGE VILLAGE NEWS...

Voting at the Clubhouse on Tuesday Nov 8^th  7am – 7pm.  

AND THE

Toppings email has changed to Toppingsinfo@covecommunities.com

Can you help?

 

NEW SRHA SUGGESTION BOX AT THE ACTIVITY CENTER

 ATTENTION RESIDENTS...THE SRHA HAS A NEW SUGGESTION BOX

IT IS LOCATED AT THE ACTIVITY CENTER.  PLEASE FEEL FREE TO MAKE YOUR

SUGGESTIONS!

YOUR SRHA

THE SR AMBASSADORS COMMITTEE IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE NEW MEMBERSHIP LEADERS

HELLO STRAWBERRY RIDGE...

  THE SR AMBASSADORS COMMITTEE WOULD LIKE TO ANNOUNCE THE NEWEST MEMBERSHIP LEADERS.  THEY ARE EXCITED TO SERVE THE RESIDENTS AND HERE TO WELCOME AS WELL AS HELP YOU IN THE PROCESS OF JOINING THE HOA. 

  PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU HAVE PAID YOUR MEMBERSHIP PRIOR TO SEP 10, 2022  AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD, THEY WILL REVIEW THE PAPERWORK/CARDS THAT WERE COMPLETED (AS RECEIVED FROM THE PREVIOUS CO-CHAIR).  THEY WILL PERSONALLY DELIVER THE MEMBERSHIP CARDS ON HAND TO YOUR HOME SOON.  

SEE BELOW FOR THEIR CONTACT INFORMATION.

LIZ FIELDS  (813)654-4042

JODI HAMEL (813)728-0110

2022 Strawberry Ridge HOA Eng_Span Membership Form

 (TO VIEW AND/OR PRINT THE  ENGLISH FORM: CLICK INSIDE THE FLYER or FORM IN WHAT LOOKS LIKE A BOX IN THE UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER, SAYS "POP-OUT" WHEN YOU HOVER MOUSE OVER IT.)

(PARA VER Y/O IMPRIMIR EL FORMULARIO EN INGLES Y/O EL VOLANTE DE REFUERZO: HAGA CLIC DENTRO DEL VOLANTE O FORMULARIO ENLO QUE PARECE UN CUADRO EN LAESQUINA SUPERIOR DERECHA DICE "VENTANA EMERGENTE" CUANDO PASA EL MOUSE SOBRE ESO).

STRAWBERRY RIDGE VETERANS....

 

CORRECTION TO SR COMMUNITY TELEPHONE NUMBER UPDATE INSERT

 CORRECTION TO THE PUBLISHED UPDATED SR COMMUNITY TELEPHONE BOOK INSERT:

The correction is for Borders, Amelia, the phone number that is listed is 813-720-571-0290 and the CORRECT phone number is 813-720-6933.

PLEASE CORRECT YOUR SR COMMUNITY TELEPHONE UPDATE INSERT FROM THE STRAWBERRY TOPPINGS.

NEW STRAWBERRY RIDGE TOPPINGS EDITOR AND EMAIL...

ATTENTION TO RESIDENTS....

THERE IS A NEW EDITOR FOR THE STRAWBERRY RIDGE TOPPINGS AND HER CONTACT INFORMATION IS:

WHO: TINA MCDONALD

SUBMIT TOPPINGS ARTICLES NO LATER THAN 15TH OF THE MONTH TO (Toppinsinfo@covecommunities.com) OR (CLICK ON LINK BELOW) OR REFER TO THE TOPPINGS BLOG PAGE:

SR TOPPINGS EMAIL:

IF YOU HAVE AN ARTICLE THAT NEEDS TO GO INTO THE TOPPINGS TINA IS THE GOTO PERSON.

HAVE A WORN/TORN AMERICAN FLAG BUT ARE FINANCIALLY CHALLENGED AND CAN'T AFFORD IT?

 DO YOU HAVE A WORN AMERICAN FLAG? IS IT TORN? CAN'T AFFORD TO REPLACE IT?

  TWO RESIDENTS OF STRAWBERRY RIDGE HAVE STARTED A NEW MINISTRY/PROGRAM AND HAVE GRACIOUSLY OFFERED TO HELP RESIDENTS WHO ARE FINANCIALLY  CHALLENGED AND CAN'T REPLACE THEIR WORN/TORN AMERICAN FLAG.  

  THOSE FLAGS SHOULD BE PROPERLY RETIRED AND DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL DIRECTIVES. PLEASE CONTACT THEM SO THEY CAN HELP YOU WORK OUT THE DETAILS FOR A FREE NEW FLAG.

PLEASE FLY YOUR AMERICAN FLAG PROUDLY.

CONTACTS: 
DAVID FLOYD AND CHARLENE COLLINS (813)506-1710 OR VIA EMAIL: CHARCOLL22@GMAIL.COM

Attention Strawberry Ridge Residents!!!! Need HELP?

Note: If anyone can't pickup the Moose Lodge food they signed up for Please call Rosa Aracia (813)766-6416 or Terri Adolph (813)445-1847

They are going to do this EVERY MONTH!

 

SRHOA ByLaws Revision being considered...

 If you (past SRHOA Board members) have any suggestions on how to improve the ByLaws to enable the SRHOA to work more efficiently or smartly or manage better/easier...Please contact Mazie McMahon (813)373-0319

(TO VIEW AND/OR PRINT THE  ENGLISH FORM: CLICK INSIDE THE FLYER or FORM IN WHAT LOOKS LIKE A BOX IN THE UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER, SAYS "POP-OUT" WHEN YOU HOVER MOUSE OVER IT.)

(PARA VER Y/O IMPRIMIR EL FORMULARIO EN INGLES Y/O EL VOLANTE DE REFUERZO: HAGA CLIC DENTRO DEL VOLANTE O FORMULARIO ENLO QUE PARECE UN CUADRO EN LAESQUINA SUPERIOR DERECHA DICE "VENTANA EMERGENTE" CUANDO PASA EL MOUSE SOBRE ESO).

Red Hat Mommas Meeting Tuesday, 2ND TUESDAY at 2 PM at the Activity Center AND Tuesday, 4TH TUESDAY at 11:30 AM at the Activity Center

RED HAT MOMMAS

RED HAT MEETING WILL BE AT THE ACTIVITY CENTER (2ND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 2 PM), THEN WE WILL PLAN THE NEXT MONTH'S MEETING LOCATION/ACTIVITY.

WE WILL ALSO HAVE A LUNCHEON THE (4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH)AT AN AGREED UPON LOCATION...WE MEET AT THE ACTIVITY CENTER AT 11:30 AM TO CARPOOL.  

ANY LADY INTERESTED IN THE RED HATS AND DESIRES FUN AND FELLOWSHIP ARE ENCOURAGED TO JOIN US.

PLEASE NOTE MEETINGS WILL NOW BE THE 2ND & 4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

CONTACT: KAREN ROBERTSON VIA EMAIL: 1948SPEEDBUMP@GMAIL.COM

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A BOOK CLUB IN STRAWBERRY RIDGE?

ATTENTION ALL BOOK READERS OR THOSE INTERESTED IN BELONGING TO A BOOK CLUB HERE IN STRAWBERRY RIDGE...

ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND, OUR MEETING WILL BE:

DATE: MARCH 14, 2022

TIME: 1:00 PM

WHERE: ACTIVITY CENTER

TITLES WE ARE READING:  "TRAVELS WITH CHARLEY" BY JOHN STEINBECK  and "GO SET a WATCHMAN" BY HARPER LEE 

IF INTERESTED YOU CAN SHOW UP AT THE CLUBHOUSE OR CONTACT JOANNE CAMPBELL (607) 425-4608

INTERESTED IN PLAYING POKER?

INTERESTED IN PLAYING POKER?

WE ARE LOOKING FOR POKER PLAYERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN NICKEL AND DIME POKER...

WHEN: MONDAYS EVENINGS

TIME: 6:00 PM

WHERE: ACTIVITY CENTER ROOM NEXT TO BILLIARDS (POOL) ROOM

PLEASE CONTACT DONNA GERACE IF INTERESTED: (609)412-8444

WANT TO KEEP UP WITH COMMUNITY EVENTS/NEWS? SIGNUP BY SENDING AN EMAIL TO THE ADDRESS BELOW

 TO ALL STRAWBERRY RIDGE RESIDENTS:

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN KEEPING UP WITH COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS AND GETTING AN EMAIL BLAST PERIODICALLY REGARDING HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION AND BENEVOLENT FUND EVENTS/NEWS/HAPPENINGS... 

TO SIGN UP:

CLICK ON THE LINK ON THE MAIN "BLOGSTRAWBERRY RIDGE.BLOPSPOT.COM" OR SEARCH "STRAWBERRY RIDGE HAPPENINGS" USING GOOGLE SEARCH ENGINE (RECOMMENDED)

OR

PLEASE EMAIL THE STRAWBERRY RIDGE HAPPENINGS BLOG (BLOGSTRAWBERRYRIDGE@GMAIL.COM) WITH THE FOLLOWING:

1) YOUR FIRST & LAST NAME

2) EMAIL ADDRESS

PLEASE NOTE: YOU WILL HAVE THE ABILITY TO UNSUBSCRIBE AT ANY TIME (AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EMAIL BLAST).

Need Home Care and Hospice Care?

 NEED HOME CARE and/or HOSPICE CARE? 

Hi my name is Gina Derby.  I just moved in to 3504 Casey Jones Dr. from New Jersey. And I would like to offer my experience as a home care and hospice caregiver to the community of Strawberry Ridge.   

Thank you

Gina Derby

(609) 287-7255

Strawberry Ridge Computer Club NEWS...

 

NEW YEAR – NEW LOGO – NEW FOCUS

 

 

Group Organizer – Bob Jones – rajones.personal@gmail.com

 

Web Page https://sr-pc-club.blogspot.com/

 

 

Note:  The web page is now open to comments & suggestions

 

 

 

Regards,
Bob Jones

Bob Jones Photography

http://bobjonesphoto.com/

FOOD FOR THOUGHT...

 FOR ALL THOSE RESIDENTS OF STRAWBERRY RIDGE...

THE STRAWBERRY RIDGE HAPPENINGS BLOG, TOPPINGS, AND EMAIL BLASTS ARE ALL METHODS OF GETTING IN TOUCH WITH THE MAJORITY OF RESIDENTS IN HOPES OF HELPING PEOPLE TO ENGAGE AND ENJOY THEIR COMMUNITY.  THERE ARE MANY RESIDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT NOT HAVING OR GETTING INFORMATION YET THESE SAME RESIDENTS UNSUBSCRIBE OR DO NOT EVEN LOOK AT THE STRAWBERRY RIDGE HAPPENINGS BLOG OR PAY ATTENTION TO THE STRAWBERRY RIDGE MANAGEMENT/HOA EMAIL BLASTS OR THROW AWAY THE STRAWBERRY RIDGE TOPPINGS.

IF YOU WANT TO "GET IN THE KNOW" THESE ARE THE BEST, MORE EASILY UPDATED, METHODS THAT CAN ENABLE YOU TO ENGAGE YOUR COMMUNITY IN A MORE MEANINGFUL & POSITIVE MANNER.  AS WELL, CAN HELP YOU KEEP IN COMPLIANCE, UNDERSTAND WHAT IS HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY, AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PROGRAMS THAT COME OUR WAY FROM LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL AUTHORITIES.

PLEASE CONSIDER THESE METHODS, EVEN IF YOU DON'T LIKE THEM, AS THEY ARE THE BEST MEDIA WE HAVE TO REACH THE MASSES AND IF YOU ARE NOT INTERESTED, PLEASE BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION, NOT THE PROBLEM...INVOLVE YOURSELF.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE AND VARIOUS IDEAS TO MAKE THINGS SUCCESSFUL AND IT TAKES ONE NEGATIVE COMMENT TO DESTROY EVERYTHING.  

THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU CAN DO TO MAKE STRAWBERRY RIDGE A BETTER PLACE.

Attention all SR Residents: Trap, Neuter, and Release Program (aka TNR) Started by the Concerned Cat People (CCP)

 Trap, Neuter, and Release Program (aka TNR)

The program intent is to catch feral cats, have them neutered to prevent increasing the population in and around the Strawberry Ridge Community. This should have the effect of reducing other animals and problems associated.  

The group's first stop will be in the area around Petticoat Junction and Klickety Klak.

A live trap will be set out on the evening of Wednesday, January 12, 2022. If you have outdoor cat(s), PLEASE make sure they can be identified by either a clipped ear or collar in case they are caught, so they can be released.

Please contact us if you have any questions or know of any feral cats that need to be neutered/spayed.

Thank You for your support!

Jennie O'Dell- (205)688-6525

Rhonda Hartzer-(515)988-9289

Karen Armstrong-(703)677-7975

Residents, are you looking for NEW self-improvement or social activity?

 LOOKING FOR ANY RESIDENTS WHO WOULD BE INTERESTED IN FORMING AN EXERCISE GROUP

"FULL BODY HiiT" WORKOUT WITH WEIGHTS!

THE WORKOUT CONSISTS OF ABOUT AN HOUR FROM BEGINNING STRETCHES TO COOL DOWN STRETCHES.  I AM OPEN  FOR TIMES EITHER DAY OR AFTER WORK.

IF INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT ME, JOANNE CAMPBELL (607) 425-4608

ALSO INTERESTED IN STARTING A "BOOK CLUB"

WE WOULD MEET ONCE A MONTH, EVERYONE GETS A TURN SUGGESTING TITLES TO READ.  WHEN WE MEET WE DISCUSS THE PREVIOUS BOOK AND SOCIALIZE AT THE SAME TIME.

AGAIN IF INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT ME, JOANNE CAMPBELL (607) 425-4608

PS.  ALSO IF ANYONE HAS SUGGESTIONS ON OTHER ACTIVITIES LET ME KNOW.

Lending Closet Contacts temporary change...

LENDING CLOSET

ROSE PANELLA = 813-662-9862

MARY PHILLIPS = 813-654-7955

MARY KENDALL = 508-221-5153

I want to let everyone know we can always use items for our closet, but we can only take items like, wheelchairs, walkers with and without wheels and seats, potty chairs, shower chairs, canes, crutches.

Also, as of November 1st, I, Rose Panella, will be having some throat surgery, nothing serious but I won’t be able to talk for about a month.  If you need anything please contact either Mary’s listed above to obtain something from the lending closet.  Thank you.

NEW STRAWBERRY RIDGE TRASH SCHEDULE AND PROCESS...

 ATTENTION ALL STRAWBERRY RIDGE RESIDENTS!!!!!

WE HAVE NEW GARBAGE TRUCK INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE...

NEW SCHEDULE:

TUESDAY: YARD WASTE (BAGGED)

WEDNESDAY: TRASH

SATURDAY: TRASH

NOTE: THE NEW GARBAGE TRUCK WILL BE IN OUR COMMUNITY STARTING WEDNESDAY NOV 3, 2021!

IN ORDER YO EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE NEW TRUCK AND TO COMPLY WITH DIRECTIVES FROM HILLSBOROUGH COUNTYREGARDING YARD WASTE, THEY WILL NOT BE PICKING UP YARD WASTE, LARGE BULK ITEMS, AND APPLIANCES. 

SEE BELOW FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO DISPOSE OF THESE ITEMS:

YARD WASTE (GRASS CLIPPINGS, LEAVES, SMALL BUSH TRIMMINGS):

OUR STAFF WILL BE COLLECTING YARD WASTE EVERY TUESDAY BEGINNING NOVEMBER 2, 2021.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR YARD WASTE PICKUP:

1) ALL YARD WASTE MUST BE BAGGED AND EACH BAG MUST WEIGH LESS THAN 40 POUNDS.

2) ANY BRANCHES OR STICKS LARGER THAN 2" IN DIAMETER WILL NOT BE PICKED UP.  YOU MUST TAKE THEM TO THE DUMPSTER IN THE STORAGE LOT (LOCATED OFF OF TAHO CIR).  ACCESS TO THE DUMPSTER IN THE STORAGE LOT WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM 7 DAYS A WEEK.

LARGE BULK ITEMS AND APPLIANCES:

1) HOMEOWNERS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO FIND A PROVIDER OR CHARITY TO REMOVE THESE ITEMS.  PLEASE CALL AND VERIFY IF THEY WILL ACCEPT THE ITEMS YOU HAVE FIRST.  (THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE LIST AND THERE IS NO RECOMMENDATION FOR THE CHARITIES).  FEEL FREE TO DONATE TO THE CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE. BELOW IS A LIST OF CHARITIES THAT WILL PICKUP THESE ITEMS:

        1.  HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: (813)540-7540

        2.  GOODWILL: (727)439-1905

        3.  LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES: (813)687-4076 ext 261

        4.  FREEAPPLIANCEPICKUP.COM: (813)551-3132

NOTE: IF THERE IS AN ITEM(S) THAT IS NOT PICKED UP, THERE WILL BE A STICKER PLACED ON IT.  REFER TO THE LIST ABOVE TO SEE WHAT CATEGORY THE ITEM MAY FALL INTO.

THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND YOUR HELP,

KEITH W. STEVENS

GENERAL MANAGER

In case you have to replace your covid card

The Florida Dept of health for Hillsborough County

Main Page (Click on the following link)- http://hillsborough.floridahealth.gov/

Vaccination Card Request (Click on the fdollowing link) - http://hillsborough.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/emergency-preparedness-and-response/vaccination-card-request.html

Note:  You will need the first and second dates of your vaccine for this form as well as the location that you received the vaccine.

 

We Need Your Help in updating the Resident Telephone and Club Leader Directory Information...

 STRAWBERRY RIDGE

2021 – 2022 RESIDENT DIRECTORY

Rose Panella

662-9862

This is the last chance to check and see if your information is correct in the current phone book. Please look in your current phone book and check the list of Activities. There is a number of activities and clubs listed. If you are no longer the point of contact for any of these listed, I need to know before the new directory gets printed.

Call Tim Mosher...Airport Shuttle, Pressure Washing, Painting, Gutter cleaning, etc!

 

NEEDED: CO-LEADERS FOR SR COMPUTER CLUB!

 

VENDORS & SERVICE PROVIDERS LIST UPDATED!

 UPDATED AS OF: SEPTEMBER 2021

VENDORS TO CALL FOR SERVICES AT YOUR HOME

IF YOU KNOW OF A VENDOR WHO WOULD LIKE TO BE ON THIS LIST OR IF YOU ARE ON THE LIST AND THE INFO NEEDS TO BE UPDATED, PLEASE CONTACT TINA AT THE STRAWBERRY RIDGE OFFICE (813)689-9423.

SRHOA COMMUNICATION Survey

You can CLICK on this link for the survey as well

 

SLOW DOWN! Additionally, Please STOP at STOP SIGNS...for the SAFETY of our Mobility Challenged and Residents!

PLEASE SLOW DOWN when going around the Garbage Truck. As a reminder the Speed Limit in StrawBerry Ridge is 15 MPH.  Please follow that limit whenever you are driving in the community.  However, please use extra care and caution when you see the Garbage Truck in the community. Just because the truck is in one location, that does not mean the workers are!  They are constantly crossing the street and maybe ahead or behind of the truck.  We are asking to use caution and REDUCE your speed dramatically when trying to go around the Garbage Truck.  As a reminder, you should only go around the Garbage Truck when it is safe to do so.  Please drive carefully. Thank you, Keith W. Stevens General Manager

WOODSHOP NEWS

 

New telephone and dialing procedures for Tampa area eff: Jan 22, 2022

 

Strawberry Ridge Resident Directory and Phonebook Updates/Cutoff Dates:

 STRAWBERRY RIDGE

2021 – 2022 RESIDENT DIRECTORY

Rose Panella

662-9862

This is the last chance to check and see if your information is correct in the current phone book.  If you have moved, changed phone number (either your land line or your cell number), changed your e-mail address, and you still want to be in the phone book, I will need to know this.  If you decide you do not want to be listed at all in the phone book, again I will know this.  I have the necessary forms for these changes to be completed just outside of the Homeowner’s Association Office in the Activity Center. Once you have completed the form, please drop the Form in the drop slot of the Homeowner’s door.

 The 2021-2022 phone book information goes to the printer on September 1, 2021. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the number above.

SR: Guests are Resident's Responsibility

 

Need to Advertise your SR CLUB or EVENT?

SR Volunteer Blog Editor email (Click this link) 

Strawberry Ridge Directory

 

The Woodshop is making HOME SIGNS!

 

Hurricane Season is coming June 1st...Are you ready?

 HURRICANE SEASON STARTS JUNE 1st..... ARE YOU PREPARED???

While the hurricane season doesn't actually start until June 1st, tropical formations are already starting.Hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. It's time that we should start making plans in the event one comes our way. The following information is for people who have special needs and need help in evacuating:

There are several Special Needs (Medical) Shelters in Hillsborough County. A special needs shelter is a temporary emergency facility capable of providing care to residents whose medical condition is such that it exceeds the capabilities of the Red Cross Shelter but is not severe enough to require hospitalization. Health Department doctors and nurses support these shelters. You must be pre-registered before the hurricane. Early registration allows emergency officials to quickly identify and check on those that need medical attention. Special Needs applications are available by calling Hillsborough County's Infoline at (813) 272-5900 or the Hillsborough County Health Department (813) 307-8063. This will help in determining which shelter they should go to and what, if any assistance they require to evacuate. You can download it at http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/library/hillsborough/media-center/documents/emergency-management/spec-needs-evaluation---english.pdf  

FOR THOSE OF YOU WITHOUT SPECIAL NEEDS, be advised that the following shelters are the closest to us. You will be advised as to which one(s) are open for each event:

Valrico Elementary, 609 S. Miller Rd.

Nelson Elementary, 5413 Durant Rd.

Mulrennan MS, 4215 Durant Rd.

TO LEARN ABOUT PROTECTING YOUR PET,  call 813-744-5660. The ones that accept pets are:

Shields Middle School 15732 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin
Bartels Middle School 9020 Imperial Oak Blvd
Smith Middle School 14303 Citrus Pointe Dr. Citrus Park
Burnett Middle School 1010 N. Kingsway Rd, Seffner


Everyone should file their emergency contact numbers with the Sales Office in the event of an emergency.  This is especially true for those residents who live alone.  With that info in their file for you, it will be much easier to contact a relative in the event of any emergency.  This is a good time to prepare your home by making sure that all trees around your home are trimmed and that the exterior of your home is in good order. You can also start stocking up on batteries, non-perishable food, and water. Make sure that you don't let your medications run out. Keep the gas tank in your car full. Have some cash on hand. Have you had your hurricane straps checked recently to make sure that they are secure? Do you have a cellphone in the event that our phone service is interrupted for a long time? There is a government-sponsored program that will provide individuals who quality with a free cellphone. To see if you qualify, go to 
https://www.safelinkwireless.com/Enrollment/Safelink/en/NewPublic/index.html

For more info on hurricane preparedness, go to
https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/residents/public-safety/emergency-management/hurricane-and-storm-season-in-hillsborough-county

C.E.R.T. Meetings

 C.E.R.T. MEETING - 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30PM

Follow The Benevolent Fund on Facebook...

 

Hillsborough County Assistance Programs

 HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (8/4/20)

If you are currently struggling financially, Hillsborough County has a program that can help with Rent and Utilities.  Please go to the link below for more information. https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/residents/public-safety/emergency-management/r3-program Funding made available to assist residents who have had a reduction of wage or are newly unemployed due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The funding aims to prevent recipients from experiencing further financial hardship or additional consequences to living conditions by assisting them with a lump sum payment directly to eligible residents to be used for rent and mortgage payments and financial assistance for past-due utility (electric) bills. The R3 Utility and Housing Assistance portal is open and accepting applications. Financial assistance is awarded on a first-come basis and while funding remains available. It is recommended you complete your application all at once to ensure your application is submitted before the funding is accounted for. For questions or assistance, call (866) 538-2926 to speak with a Customer Call Center Representative. The call center is open from 8 AM until 6 PM Monday through Friday. Please stay safe and healthy! Keith W. Stevens General Manager

News from the Manager

 FROM THE MANAGER (4/28/21)

 NEWS AND VIEWS FROM THE FRONT OFFICE

Keith W. Stevens General Manager

We are now in the time of year when the leaves have stopped falling (or at least mostly have stopped falling) and everyone is ready to start cleaning up around their homes. Here is a checklist to help make sure everything gets done and keeps our homes looking great!

1. Walk around the entire exterior of the home to see if it needs to be cleaned. Sometimes people forget about the rear of the home. There are plenty of inexpensive products that clean the siding using a simple garden hose, it does not require a pressure washer. Those cleaning items can be found at Lowes and Home Depot, etc.

2. Does your yard need to be mowed? As we move into the rainy season the grass will be growing much faster.

3. Do your trees need to be trimmed? Reminder, they have to be 16' off of the roadway.

4. Take a look at your flowerbeds, do they need trimming or weeding?

Make sure your gutters are cleaned out. This also protects you from water causing damage to your roof.

Our community benefits when everyone makes sure that their home is as beautiful as it can be.

Ping Pong Club

 STRAWBERRY RIDGE PING PONG CLUB (4/28/21)

 

Strawberry Ridge Ping Pong Club News

 By Jack Beedon

Ping Pong at Strawberry Ridge is played every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Clubhouse at 8:30 AM until 10:00 AM. You can also play at other times to sharpen your game. The enclosed picture is two of our very good players Juan and Ed. They are also good teachers and encouragers who will help anyone sharpen their skills or even learn to play for the first time. May is a special month when we honor those men and women who have given their lives to keep us free in this great country. Many of you are vets, and I am willing to bet that when you were in the military you used your free time to play ping pong. Well, it’s time to play again, and you will be more than welcome to join us. I’ve talked to a few of you men and women who played in the past, and I know that you can join us and do well. Notice in the picture, masks are worn and even though we have had the vaccine we will continue to play with masks until we are finally allowed to remove them for good. Come and join us. My phone number is (585) 766-0028. Give me a call, and we will arrange a time suitable for you.

To all you veterans living here in Strawberry Ridge a special thanks for your service to this great country and too, come on out and join us on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Mosquitoes problem?

 MOSQUITOES BOTHERING YOU?

1. Reduce the number of breeding sites on your property.

   Female mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water. The eggs hatch into larvae about three days later, and about 12 days after that, adults emerge and fly away. Considering that each female can lay up to 400 eggs and the life cycle is complete in about two weeks, you can see why mosquito populations can increase so quickly. Reducing the amount of standing water around your home will minimize breeding sites and reduce the number of mosquitoes. Some places to look include clogged rain gutters, tree holes, potholes, old tires, discarded cans and containers and the saucers of your outdoor flower pots.

2. Kill mosquito larvae where the insects breed.

   If you have standing water you want and enjoy, such as a birdbath, one option is to change the water every week. In water gardens or ponds you can use Mosquito Control Rings which contain a naturally occurring bacterium that kills mosquito larvae for 30 days.

3. Use a mosquito repellent in your outdoor living space.

4. Light attracts mosquitoes and other insects, so after dark you should also minimize outdoor lighting.

It’s the beginning of mosquito season. Call or email for service. Here's the Mosquito Control info:

https://service.hillsboroughcounty.org/311/mosquito/ or call 813-252-5900 .