Memory care at The Edwinola
The Edwinola in Dade City recently announced the opening of its “Along the Journey” memory care program.
The program is designed for residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other memory impairments.
The Edwinola is a historical icon in Dade City that began as a hotel in the early 1900s. Over the years, it served as a private residence, a university and a restaurant. It was restored and reopened in 2017 as a senior assisted living facility.
The Edwinola’s newest program provides a secure, designated area, and staff members who provide assistance to memory care residents.
Services include state-of-the-art comprehensive plans; individualized care and service plans; designated social, therapeutic and physical activities; large private rooms, with baths; weekly housekeeping and laundry; caregivers available 24 hours a day; medication ordering and management; coordination and scheduling of medical appointments; and all utilities and cable television included.
For information, call Stephanie Davis at (352) 567-6500.
National housing report
Sales prices for homes are at a record high while the number of homes available is at a record low, according to the June 2018 National Housing Report from RE/MAX.
Also, in June, home sales were 5.5 percent lower than homes sales in June 2017, the report found.
The median sales price paid by homebuyers nationally in June was about $258,500. That’s an increase from June 2017 from nearly $246,000.
The average number of days a house was on the market (from listing to contract) dropped to 42 days in June 2018, down from 47 days in 2017.
The inventory of homes for sale dipped slightly in June to 2.7-month supply, down from 2.8 in June 2018.
Augusta (Maine) and Salt Lake City were among cities with the lowest inventory of homes for sale, with a 1.3-month supply and 1.4-month supply, respectively. Omaha, Nebraska, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania increased the number of home sales by 6.6 percent and 2.5 percent, respectively.
And, Boise, Idaho, and Seattle, Washington had the highest sales price increases, with a 17.3 percent and 17 percent increase, respectively.
The report was based on Multiple Listing Services data from 53 metropolitan areas in the country.
Monthly membership luncheon
The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly membership luncheon Aug. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Fox Hollow Golf Club, 10050 Robert Trent Jones Parkway in Trinity.
Guest speaker is U.S. Rep. Gus Bilarakis.
The cost is $20, but please RSVP.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 994-8534, or email .
North Tampa luncheon
The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will have its August 2018 Momentum Thursday on Aug. 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Atria Lutz, at 414 E. Chapman Road in Lutz.
Guest speaker is Kim Northup Wright, executive director of Sunrise Community Inc., of Tampa Bay.
For early bird registration, RSVP online with credit card at NorthTampaChamber.com or by email to by 5 p.m. Aug. 8, at the discounted rate of $15 (whether you eat or not).
After that date, the cost is $20 (whether you eat or not), payable at the door by cash, check or credit card.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 563-0180.
General membership meeting
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have its general membership meeting Aug. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Suncoast Parkway, 2155 Northpointe Parkway, at Northpointe Village.
U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis will be guest speaker.
The cost is $20 for members only, if RSVP is by Aug. 9. Afterward, the cost is $25 for members and non-members.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 909-2722, or email .
Smart Business Series
The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly “Small Business Series” Aug. 14 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Overnight Success Studios, 17743 Hunting Bow Circle, Lutz.
Guest speaker is Dineen Wasylik of DPW Legal.
The cost is $20. Please RSVP and prepay.
For information, contact the chamber at (813) 994-8534 or .
Awards banquet
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce will host “Zephyropoly,” a membership appreciation and community awards banquet Aug. 23 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at St. Joseph’s Parish Center, 38750 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 782-1913 or email .
Free business seminar
SCORE will host a free business seminar, “Game Changing Tactics for Small Businesses,” Sept. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Residence Marriott, 2102 Northpoint Parkway in Lutz.
Featured guests will include experienced executives and entrepreneurs who have built successful companies. They are Sheila Neisler, owner of Catalyst, a marketing company; Jim Hammond, former chief executive officer in sales, marketing and operations; Jack Grise, former executive and vice president in sales, marketing, manufacturing and high-tech companies; Lora Shipman, owner of LoraShipman.com, a social media consulting company; and Greta Kishbaugh, professor at St. Petersburg College and president of Biz Dynamics Group.
A continental breakfast will be provided.
Seating is limited, so registration by Sept. 7 is required.
For information and to register, visit PascoHernando.score.org.
Chamber mixer
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have a mixer on August 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Asturia, 14575 Promenade Parkway in Odessa.
For information, contact the chamber at (813) 909-2722 or email .
