Darlene Bradley, Tanglewood Park Manager, and TMAC President Sharon Gilmore spoke to the community again on Monday, March 30. It was broadcast on Comcast channel 195, and a link will be updated below. Here is the link to the Tanglewood Management Announcements 03-30-20 video. Sharon spoke first. When you leave for the summer, be sure…
Activity News
The TWRTimes Announces:
by Shirley Kabet •
A New Summer ContestThe TWRTimes is proud to announce a new summer contest In April! This is another scavenger-type hunt. You have one week, starting April 1, to find five Easter Baskets hidden in Tanglewood. Each basket has one word taped to it. Write it down, and leave the basket where it is. When you…
Activity News
Second Tuesday Food Drive on Schedule
by Shirley Kabet •
Things are in upheaval in Florida, in Highlands County, and in Tanglewood. There are some mighty kind and generous people in this park, as you know. The Second Tuesday Food Drive will take place on schedule, on April 14. This collection will be taken to Hands for the Homeless in Avon Park and distributed to the…
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Got Books to Return?
by Shirley Kabet •
If you have some library books to return to Tanglewood’s (new! improved!) library, you can bring them up to the clubhouse and leave them on the bench by the main door. Billie will pick them up and bring them inside. Obviously, don’t do this on a weekend. Or pass them on to your friends who…
Management News
The Gates Will Be Closed Again
by Shirley Kabet •
Park Manager Darlene Bradley sent out this announcement today, March 23: “Out of an abundance of caution to minimize risk of exposure to the virus, we made the decision to open community gates to decrease the amount of hands on the gate pad. This preventive decision was based on the Centers for Disease Control and…
Healthy Habits
What to Do, What to Do…
by Shirley Kabet •
No Pickleball. No Petanque. No Bingo. Even the Library is locked! What’s an active senior to do to fill the hours? And don’t say “Watch TV.” What could be worse than six weeks of “reality” shows, political commentary, soap operas, or Fox News? Not much, I assure you. So, what can we do? Step back. …
Tanglewood's News
Secure the Gates
by Shirley Kabet •
There’s a rumor running around these days that the Federal Government will be sending out checks to citizens such as ourselves. One date given was April 6, and another on May 18. This may or may not be true, but a concerned resident on Cloud Nine Parkway reminds us to NOT open the gates to…
Management News
Latest Directive from Management
by Shirley Kabet •
To All: Effective March 17th, all common area facilities will be closed, Hometown America offices are open, by appointment only. Walk-ins will not be allowed in the office. Darlene Bradley, Park Manager
Activity News
Tai Chi Moves Outdoors, Try it Free
by Shirley Kabet •
Tai Chi class moves outside into the sunshine and is open to all Tanglewood residents. 20 minutes of valuable low impact exercise movements – standing or sitting for all ages. Safe in the open air with plenty of room for personal distance. To help all in the community during this time of health crisis free…
Tanglewood's News
Tree of Honor Adds Three New Leaves
by Shirley Kabet •
A half dozen residents have been nominated and three were selected for the Tree of Honor (now in the new Library). These folks exhibited exceptional service to the Tanglewood community, each in his or her own way. Leading the 2020 list of Very Fine People is Bob Larocque. Currently Chair of Diversions, Bob also is the…