Christmas Decorations Go Up vv By Sandy Singletary Photo By Sandy Singletary The WIA Social Committee would like thank everyone who came out on November 29 to decorate Waterwood for the holidays. A special thank you goes to Shirley Morrell and Myra Spencer for coming early to spruce up the wreaths. They look beautiful this year. We would also like to thank Steve Morrell, Lynn Spencer, Pat Zappa, Janice Messina, Bruce Perea, Sally & John Charlton, and Earl McVay. Thank you for helping bring a touch of Christmas to Waterwood! MERRY CHRISTMAS! Quote of the Month I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. - Charles Dickens Page 1
Special Thanks for Book Donations volleyball team and the Huntsville Intermediate Student Council kids who were there to receive the books in the library. I appreciated all of your help in support in this project. Thank you again! -Marissa Maas Hello everyone this is Marissa Maas from Bayview Circle again. I would just like to thank all of you who dropped books off at the box in the mail area. I brought all of those books to the SHSU volleyball games with me to put in their collection boxes for donating to the Huntsville Intermediate School. By the end of their season the SHSU volleyball team collected over 300 books with the help of your donations and those who donated at the games. On December 1st the volleyball team went to Huntsville Intermediate to donate all of the books. The photo is from the donation day with the SHSU Page 2 Sweet Potatoes with Praline Topping Recipe by Dona Curren 4 or 5 large sweet potatoes (I use canned) 2 eggs 1/3 cup milk ¾ cup sugar ¾ stick butter 1 tsp. vanilla ½ tsp cinnamon. Mix all together until smooth. Pour into a greased casserole. Topping: 1cup brown sugar 1/3 cup flour 1/3 cup melted butter 1 cup chopped nuts Mix together until crumbly and then sprinkle over potatoes. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes. WATERWOOD WOMEN S LEAGUE In November Waterwood Women s League went to Point Blank Community Church for a Subway luncheon, and we had a good time making hanging stars out of Christmas cards and angel garland. The next meeting will be Dec.14th at 10:00 a.m. at the Woodbine Hotel in Madisonville. We will meet at the WIA Bldg by 8:30 a.m. to leave for
Madisonville. If you want to ride with someone or follow them, we can make arrangements then. We will have three choices for lunch, a seasonal dish, soup and sandwich or East Texas Lunch Plate for our luncheon. The Pet Corner We will also have an ornament exchange, and the ornament should not cost more than $10.00. Also please bring your gift for Toys for Tots in a gift bag, if you have not already dropped the toys off at Dona's or Tracie's house. Also don't forget Care/Share, as they need more donations at this time of year. Please reply by Dec.7th, so we can give the Hotel a count on how many to set up for. Thank you! Lalla Goka, 936-891-5962. Cooper! Beloved pet of Chris and Julie Jakubson. He is 7 years old. Everyone loves Cooper! Waterwood Loses a Dear Friend Robert O. Beckles passed away Monday November 28 th. He was very active in the community and was currently serving as a WIA board member. There will be a memorial service in Dallas at a later time. No other details at this time. Cards and condolences can be sent to the Beckles family at 3435Springwood Ln.,Dallas, TX 75233. Page 3
Swallowtail Butteryfly by Maryann Readal Can you believe that this 3 inch rather scary looking caterpillar turns into the beautiful Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly? You will see these swallowtails flitting about your garden all summer long. The male swallowtail is black and yellow and the female can either be black and blue or yellow and black with a touch of blue at the bottom edge of its wings. If you want to see these butterflies in your yard, plant some pink, purple or red flowers along with some dill and parsley. That is what they like. The adult male butterfly has a large wingspan of 3-6 inches. The chrysalis can overwinter, so you will often spot the tiger Swallowtail very early in the spring. Adult Male Adult Female Caterpillar Page 4
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2016 WATERWOOD Christmas Lighting Contest CATEGORIES Condo or Duplex Small Home (2,000 ft 2 and under) Large Home (over 2,000 ft 2 ) Grand Prize (Best overall presentation for the holiday season.) Prizes will be awarded to the winner of each category Homes will be judged on the nights of December 16, 17 or 18 th from 6:00 10:00 pm. Please make sure your lights are on! Sponsored by Waterwood Improvement Association Page 6
Classified ads Classified ads accepted at no cost. Please note the new email for classified ads: waterwoodwnn@gmail.com. Deadline is the 1 st of the month and must be submitted each month. Keep it short and simple. Space will be limited to 10 ads per month in the newsletter. Waterwood Services Provide name and contact information for providers of services to Waterwood such as A/C, Plumbing, Stump grinding, Tree Service, Housekeeping, Handyman, etc. Send an email waterwoodwnn@gmail.com to have a service added. Realty Amy Bunyard, Walzel Properties Phone: 713-962-7523 Contact: amywbunyard@gmail.com Website: www.amybunyard.com Melanie Cook Owner/Agent Palmer Real Estate 800-824-9416 936-891- 5200 936-661- 7767 cell melanie@palmerrealestate.com www.palmerrealestate.com Photography Services Melanie Cook 936-661- 7767 cell Engagement, senior, events, and more Pizza Simple Simon s Onalaska 936-646-7743 Hours 11:00 to 9:00 PM Buffet 11 to 2 daily and Tuesday 5 to 8 Embroidery Christmas Towels Mary Fox 936-891-5180 House Cleaning Dust Bunnies Housekeeping Services Waterwood resident Contact Debbie 281-610-1678 Excellent References Churches Point Blank Community Church 432 Robinson Way PO Box 274, Point Blank, TX 77364 830-329-3372 www.pointblankcommunitychurch.com Grace Community Church 6801 FM 980 N North of WW Parkway, past Poole Creek on the Left Pastor: Bryan Waddell (Waterwood Resident) Page 7
Lawn Care Metz Lawn Care and Fencing (936) 355-9014 Computer Service ABitPersonal (Tim Bryant) Highway 190 & FM3186 Onalaska, 77360 Phone: 936 433 1643 Recommended by Betts Horn Painting Mark Price Quality Painting Interior and Exterior Huntsville, Texas 30 years experience 936-439-3105 Highly recommended by Margaret and Dick Evirs Refurbishing B Family Masterpeace Kendell KermingHam berminghamkendell@gmail.com 936 581 8683 All types of furniture and also do small wooden signs and tables Travel Services Teresa Brown Gomega Travel Specializing in Group Travel and Cruises tbrown72777@hotmail.com 713-553-6255 Small Engine Repair Zappa Small Engine Repair and Maintenance. Contact Pat 832-579-8250 Beauty Products Mary Kay products Call for an appointment Janas Goldsmith 936-891-7743 janal22@windstream.net Storage TX HWY 19 Storage 3150 Hwy 19 Huntsville, TX 77320 Sara Odat 936-436-9111 Page 8
WNN Article Deadline Send pictures and articles of interest to Teresa Brown at waterwoodwnn@gmail.com. Deadline for articles and pictures is the 1 st of each month. Check out our Waterwood Texas Facebook page! The WIA Board and all committee members wish you and your family Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday and a Happy New Year! Page 9