Riverwalk April Jean and Michael Daneu Community Management Team HOME FOR SALE!

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1 Riverwalk April 2016 Jean and Michael Daneu Community Management Team OFFICE HOURS M-F 9:00-6:00 SALES ONLY Sat. 10:00-4:00 & Sun. 12:00-4:00 POOL HOURS 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS!!! Jerry Barber & Leanna Mammen Lot 17 EARTH DAY GIVEAWAY LOOK INSIDE FOR DETAILS HOME FOR SALE! 1995 Wexf- 2 bedroom/2 bath $24, APRIL FOOL S DAY AROUND THE WORLD In England, jokes are played only in the morning. In Rome, the holiday is known as Festival of Hilaria, celebrating the resurrection of the god Attis, is on March 25 and is also referred to as "Roman Laughing Day." In Portugal, April Fool's Day falls on the Sunday and Monday before lent. In this celebration, many people throw flour at their friends. The Huli Festival is celebrated on March 31 in India. People play jokes on one another and smear colors on one another celebrating the arrival of Spring. Financing Available Contact the office for details PATRIOT'S DAY commemorates the battles of Lexington and Concord, which were fought near Boston on April 9, Patriot's Day is annually held on the third Monday of April. Prior to 1775, the area that is now the eastern part of the United States mainly consisted of British colonies controlled by the United Kingdom. The third Monday in April is symbolic for the emerging independence of the new country.

2 SLOW-COOKER CREAMY CHICKEN AND HERBED DUMPLINGS STEW The International Independent Showmen s Museum contains over 52, 000 square feet of American Carnival and traveling show history preserving it for future generations to come. Not to mention acres of show wagons that allowed the carnivals to travel to the cities and towns of America bringing excitement and entertainment to families throughout the years. There s one of the first Ferris Wheels in the country, which is assembled and in operating condition inside the museum. There s also one of burlesque performer Gypsy Rose Lee s slinky black beaded costumes, which turned many a head back in the day she performed with the great Royal American Shows Carnival. Museum hours: Thursday Sunday, Riverview Dr. Riverview, FL April is Fresh Florida Tomato Month 2 ½ lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 10 thighs) 3 cups Progresso chicken stock (from 32- oz. carton) 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 1/4-inch slices 3 stalks celery, cut diagonally into ¼ -inch slices 1 medium onion, diced (1/2 cup) 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons water ½ cup heavy whipping cream Dumplings 2 cups Original Bisquick mix 2/3 cup milk ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley Directions 1. Spray 5-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix chicken, stock, carrots, celery, onion, thyme, salt and pepper. Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 to 4 hours or on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours. 2. Uncover; using 2 forks, shred chicken into large chunks. If using Low heat setting, increase to High. In small bowl, beat cornstarch and water with whisk until smooth. Add cornstarch mixture and cream to slow cooker; stir to combine. Cover and continue to cook on High heat setting 20 to 25 minutes or until slightly thickened. 3. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together Bisquick mix, milk and 2 tablespoons of the parsley until soft dough forms. 4. Drop dumpling batter by heaping tablespoons onto simmering chicken mixture in slow cooker. Cover and cook 20 to 25 minutes or until knife inserted into dumplings comes out clean. 5. Divide stew and dumplings into 6 serving bowls, and sprinkle with remaining parsley. Serve immediately.

3 The Community will have an Earth Day Give Away. We will celebrate Earth Day and promote the curb appeal of the community by purchasing flowers for resident lots. If you are interested, complete the sign-up sheet (below) and turn it in to the office by April 11, 2016 We will have the items available for pick up Monday, April 18 between 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. The amount we purchase per resident will be determined by the number of residents we have sign up! The earth is what we all have in common. --Wendell Berry We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. -- Native American Proverb Founded in 1970 as a day of education about environmental issues, EARTH DAY is now a globally celebrated holiday that is sometimes extended into Earth Week, a full seven days of events focused on green awareness. The brainchild of Senator Gaylord Nelson and inspired by the antiwar protests of the late 1960 s, Earth Day was originally aimed at creating a mass environmental movement. It began as a "national teach-in on the environment" and was held on April 22 to maximize the number of students that could be reached on university campuses. By raising public awareness of air and water pollution, Nelson hoped to bring environmental causes into the national spotlight. Earth Day Give Away Sign Up! ** Name: Lot: Phone# My flowers need to be: Full Sun Part Sun Full Shade Turn this form in to the office by April 11, 2016 to participate! (**Available to residents in good standing)

4 FIVE REASONS TO LIST YOUR HOME WITH PARK PLACE HOUSING 1. We know your community... your Community Manager is the Park Place Housing Sales Consultant and is very familiar with your community. Your Community Manager lives in your community and can talk about it as a resident, a manager and a salesperson! 2. We know the market... Park Place Housing sells homes throughout the West Coast of Florida. We know what homes are selling for and what buyers are willing to pay. 3. We know home sales... we are in the business of selling homes it s an art and a science and we re good at both! We know how to capture a serious buyer s interest and how to turn a looker into a buyer. 4. We know people... we know how to talk with lookers and serious buyers and, we know how to tell the difference. We re skilled in pointing out the features of the homes we sell as well as the benefits of the communities in which they re located. We know how to find out what buyers are looking for and match them to the home that meets their needs and wants! 5. We advertise... we feature homes for sale on our web site, in newspaper ads and on our signs. If it s listed with Park Place Housing... people will know about it! GIVE YOUR HOME A GOOD SPRING CLEANING Spring is all around us and nothing gets it off to a good start like a good thorough spring cleaning. After these major chores are done, you will just have to do the smaller ones on a weekly basis for upkeep. Here are some big jobs to tackle: Wash windows, vacuum window screens. Wash draperies, blinds and shades. Wash floors, vacuum and clean carpets. Move furniture and appliances to clean and vacuum beneath them. Dust all knick-knacks and books. Clean all light fixtures and lamp shades. Dust cobwebs out of corners on the floor and ceiling. Clean your oven. Clean out and organize your closets. Sort and clean out cupboards and drawers in your kitchen and bathrooms. Collect any clothing, magazines, movies or CDs you no longer have any use for and donate them to charity. "The first of April is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year." - Mark Twain

5 Check out our website go to and click on Riverwalk April 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. Mae West TURN IN YOUR EARTH DAY GIVE AWAY FORMS!! Fresh Tomato Chop Salad 4 Servings 3 fresh Florida tomatoes, diced 1 Florida cucumber, seeded and chopped 1 red or sweet onion, chopped 1 Florida green bell pepper, chopped 1/2 bunch fresh Florida basil, hand torn 1/2 bunch fresh Florida parsley, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil In a large glass or plastic bowl, combine all ingredients and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes. Serve over salad greens if desired. Try adding feta cheese and olives to this recipe.