May - VillageWalk
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May - VillageWalk
May | June 2015 UPCOMING EVENTS May 1 Ladies Coffee 2 Kentucky Derby 4 City Fest 5 Board of Directors Meeting 7 Air Boat Tour 8 Cocktails and Conversations 11 Tennis Meeting 12 Men’s Coffee 13 Hurricane Seminar 15 Sunset Cruise 19 Matinee Movie 20 Mystery Bus 22 Trivia Night 25 Memorial Day Pool Party 26 Men’s Coffee 28 Shelling Trip June 2 End of School Ice Cream Sundaes! 6 Children’s Museum of Naples 9 Men’s Coffee 9 Board of Directors Meeting 11 Church Basement Ladies 12 Cocktails and Conversations 14 Sunset Cruise 16 Benefits of Florida Residency 20 Summer Dance 21 Father’s Day Sunset Cruise 23 Men’s Coffee 23 Matinee Movie 25 Wine Tasting 26 Trivia Night 27 Jazz on the Gulf 29 Mote Marine Aquarium Kentucky Derby Party Saturday, May 2 • 5:30 p.m. America’s race may be the greatest two minutes in sports! Don’t miss the 141st Annual Kentucky Derby on the big screen here at the Town Center. Get your creative side out for this event. We will be hosting “Best Hat” worn to the Derby contest, people races and of course Derby winners. Below is a timeline of events for the evening: 5:30 p.m.- Check in and Sign up for the People Horse Race if you wish (first 36 entries compete in groups of six and let the roll of the dice decide the winner, i.e., no physical exertion) and bet on actual horse to win the Derby. 5:30-6:20 p.m.- Visit and enjoy appetizers. 6:20 - 6:30 p.m.- Enjoy the Kentucky Derby on large screen display. Prizes to the holders of winning horse. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.- People Races (6 races plus championship race between the six winners). 7:30 - 8:00 p.m.- Enjoy a slice of Kentucky Derby Cake while the prizes are given out. Register at the HOA Office by Friday, May 1st. Registration is $5 a person and please bring an appetizer to share with your table. Non-alcoholic beverages and dessert will be supplied. “Turning Houses into Homes and Customers into Homeowners for Life.” FROM THE AD DESK Dear VillageWalk Residents, Working at Village Walk of Bonita Springs for the past 6 and a half years has been a wonderful experience. I have built so many incredible relationships with so many of you. I appreciate and value the lessons I have learned and the accomplishments we have made together. For me to write this announcement of my resignation as your Activities Director is indeed, bittersweet. I have been offered an amazing opportunity to build a community Activities program from the ground up. I am thrilled for this opportunity as I love a new challenge! It was my pleasure and honor to be your Activities Director. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the opportunity, your mentorship, and your support during these past few years-it was truly a rewarding experience. I encourage and challenge you all to keep sharing your talents and abilities with each other and rally together to keep this amazing program thriving. I will certainly miss you all! All my best, Michelle Kithcart NEWSLET TER INDEX Important Phone Numbers�������������������������2 Special Events���������������������������������������� 3-4 Events & Excursions............................... 5-7 Seminars & Workshops����������������������� 8-10 Bus Trips��������������������������������������������������11 Monthly Calendar������������������������������������12 Clubs................................................... 13-17 Tennis..................................................... 18 Theater Tickets....................................... 19 Fitness Events������������������������������������������20 HOA Information������������������������������ 21-22 Sales Center Info�������������������������������������23 Community Photos����������������������������������24 Activites Director I M P O R TA N T P H O N E N U M B E R S Activity Director�����������������������������������������949-9909 Town Center HOA Office....................... 949-9909 ADT New Owner Set Up............................. 239-770-3628 Service..............................................1-800-878-7806 Town Center HOA Office Fax................ 947-3880 Bonita Springs Utilities...............................992-0711 Comcast Customer Service..............1-800-266-2278 DiVosta Customer Service...............1-888-898-9712 Advanced Disposal Services................... 334-1224 VillageWalk Sales Center....................... 948-4141 Wildlife Conservancy (Alligators)...866-392-4286 Maintenance / Landscaping.............800-481-0096 Guard House................................................949-2091 Town Center Tenants Guard House Fax.........................................949-2372 Steven Emerson Hair Studio................... 992-8181 Lee County Domestic Animals...................432-2083 Fifth Third Bank...................................... 992-1695 School Transportation.................................344-2544 Post Office............................................... 949-4470 Southwest Property Management...............261-3440 (and after hours emergency on-site number) Railhead Cafe.......................................... 221-7093 Don’t forget to view us on-line at www.villagewalkbonita.com! 2 ~ TALK OF THE WALK MAY | JUNE 2015 SPECIAL EVENTS MEMORIAL DAY POOL PARTY Monday, May 25 12:00-3:00 p.m. Join us at the resort pool for live entertainment by Isaacs from 12:00-3:00 p.m. Railhead Café will be serving food specials out of the Resort Window. We will be serving up Free Ice Cream Sundaes sponsored by Activities. BURGERS • HOT DOGS • PULLED PORK • PIZZA SLICES FREE ICE CREAM SUNDAES Mother’s Day BRUNCH at Railhead Café Friday, June 19 • 2:00 p.m. Last Day of School Ice Cream Social Tuesday, June 2 3:00-4:00 p.m. It’s the last week of school and summer is here! Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream sundaes at the Town Center from 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. No need to RSVP just come out and enjoy a tasty treat to kick the summer off right! FREE EVENT This painting class is fun art, not fine art! Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, invite your friends, and enjoy step-by-step instruction with our experienced and enthusiastic local artist. You’ll leave with a oneof-a-kind creation and a new found talent you’ll want to explore. Class is $35.00 per person for a 2 hour class. Please register at the HOA Office by Wednesday, June 10. Minimum of 10 to hold class. Transportation on own. Painting with a Twist is located at 13500 Tamiami Trail North, Unit 7, in Naples FL. Bare Bones Summer Picnic Saturday, June 20 • 7:00-10:00 p.m. Get those dancing shoes on beat the heat in the Town Center for this night of music, socializing and dancing! Johnny and the Ghost Riders with Sidekick Mary will be playing all of the oldies. Enjoy music from Elvis, The Eagles, Neil Diamond, Buddy Holly, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennet, classic rock favorites and much more! This event is Complimentary, however we do ask you to RSVP for planning purposes by Thursday, June 18. NonAlcoholic beverages and paper products will be supplied. Sunday, May 10, 2015 11:00 am - 2:00 pm MENU ASSORTED PASTRIES & BREAKFAST BREADS, SALAD BAR AND FRESH FRUIT STATION CARVING STATION Brown Sugar & Pineapple Glazed Ham OMELETTE STATION Omelettes made to order with assorted toppings HOT BUFFET Scrambled Eggs (Reg. or Western Style) Home Fried Potatoes Apple Wood Smoked Bacon Pork Sausage Links Pancakes and French Toast with Maple Syrup Poached Salmon with Red Pepper Coulis Bruschetta Pasta Toss Grilled Chicken Breast or Shrimp with Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil, Garlic, Capers and a White Wine Mornay Sauce, tossed with Penne Pasta DESSERT STATION Chocolate Fountain with assorted fruit, berries, cookies and cake for dipping $16.95 plus tax Call 239-221-7093 for reservations. MAY | JUNE 2015 TALK OF THE WALK~ 3 E VENTS & E XCUR SIONS City Fest Monday, May 4 • 12:30 p.m. Cruise Naples water ways, Port Royal and the Gulf of Mexico in an air conditioned 105’ luxury yacht! Sit back and relax as you take this hour and a half narrated tour. You can choose to sit on the upper level sun deck or relax in one of the climate-controlled salons. Every seat on the boat has great views of all the sights. This trip is only $16.00 per person. All reservations must be received by Friday, May 1. Transportation is on own. The Naples Princess is located at 550 Port-O-Call Way, Naples, FL. Airboat Tour Thursday, May 7 10:00 a.m. (check in at 9:40 a.m.) Skim over the water on one of our airboat tours and see the grasslands of the Florida Everglades the way they are meant to be seen. Captain Mitch House of Everglades Private Airboat Tours and his family have been in the airboat tour business for more than 60 years. In their private Everglades Airboat ride park, we will see gators, birds, fish, and snakes. Come see all of our friends! Captain Mitch’s Airboat Tours is located at: 31000 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34114. $40.00 per person for this tour. All reservations are required by Monday, May 4. Transportation is on own. Sunset Cruise on Sweet Liberty Friday, May 15 6:30 p.m. Boarding | 6:45-8:45 p.m. Cruise For this special evening on the water you will be aboard the Sweet Liberty, a 53’ sailing catamaran built by Gold Coast Yachts in St. Croix, enjoying a quiet, smooth relaxing journey. The Sweet Liberty winds through the Gordon River, passing Port Royal and giving passengers a great view of some of Naples’ largest homes. The trip to the Gulf of Mexico takes about 40 minutes and encounters mangroves and a variety of wildlife. After entering the Gulf of Mexico, passengers will view our famous sunset -- a memorable, breathtaking experience. Tickets are $29.00 each. Please register for this cruise with the HOA Office by Monday, May 11. Transportation to the Naples City Dock is on own. Shelling Trip Thursday, May 28 9:15 a.m.-Check in | 9:30-12:30 p.m. Cruise Discover the treasures of the sea on our nature cruise and shelling trip on the Sweet Liberty! Today we sail through Naples Bay, into the Gulf of Mexico to Keewaydin Island. Keewaydin Island has seven miles of beaches with an abundance of seashells and wildlife. Explore the island and take a dip in the Gulf of Mexico too! The Sweet Liberty is a 53’ foot sailing catamaran. View dolphins, osprey, eagles and more and find beautiful shells on the white sandy beaches of the island. Cost is $34.00 per person. Transportation is on your own. Sweet Liberty is located at the City Dock, 880 12th Ave South, Naples, FL. All RSVPs must be received by Tuesday, May 26. 4 ~ TALK OF THE WALK MAY | JUNE 2015 E VENTS & E XCUR SIONS Newcomers and Cocktails and Conversation! Next Get Together: Friday, May 8 & Friday, June 12 Each month on the second Friday of the month, Village Walk residents come together at 7:00 p.m. for an informal get together at the Town Center to socialize and meet new people, and generally have fun. There is no agenda and no planned activities. Just some old-fashioned conversation and sharing. We would like to especially invite any and all new residents so we can get to know our neighbors in this amazing community. This is a great way to meet people, find out about things your neighbors have learned, and for you to learn from them as well. No need to RSVP. Just come and enjoy your fellow Village Walk neighbors for an evening of relaxation. Please bring some kind of snack to share if you wish, what you’d like to drink, and any paper products you might need. Hope to see you there! Friday, May 22 and Friday, June 26 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Tickets for May go on sale Tuesday, May 5 at 9:00 a.m. Tickets for June go on sale Tuesday, June 2 at 9:00 a.m. Test your knowledge with categories including, but not limited to, sports, geography, entertainment, science and literature. The winner is the team which has, at the end of the night, correctly answered the most number of questions. Teams consist of 10 people. To reserve a full table at time of sign-up, you must pay for all 10 spots no matter how many people are on your team. This will close the table. No cancellations 1 week prior to event. Please come with a team name in mind so we can begin on time! Don’t worry if you don’t have a team; we can match you up! Price is $5.00 per person. Please bring snacks to share with your team at half-time. Nonalcoholic beverages and water will be provided. Get your neighbors together and get registered! Children’s Museum in Naples Saturday, June 6 • 10:00 a.m. Play, Learn & Dream Together! The Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (C’mon) is Southwest Florida’s first museum devoted for children and families to learn through play. With hands-on exhibit galleries, the accessible museum invites visitors of all ages to journey through the swamps of the Everglades, weave through a maze, climb a two-story banyan tree, or experiment with the water play station. Children can become a weather forecaster, a farmer, a chef, a fisherman, an artist, an architect or a veterinarian; explore the cold of an igloo, the whoosh of the wind, the sound of the sea, the effects of water and the colors of the rainbow. Throughout the day special activities encourage guests to get involved, try something new and be energized. We will carpool from the Bocce courts at 9:30 a.m. Admission on own at museum for $10.00 per person. Please RSVP at the HOA Office by Tuesday, June 2. The Gambler Tuesday, May 19 2:00 p.m. Rated: R Run Time: 111 minutes Alex Freed has one all-consuming passion: gambling. Freed is a literature professor but spends his free time feeding a dangerous gambling addiction. The professor hits rock bottom after mishandling his money one too many times. After his bank account hits zero, he desperately borrows money from his girlfriend and his mother. Soon enough, Freed’s life escalates into chaos when he involves himself with a gang to pay off the gambling. With his very existence at stake, Freed has nothing left to do but take a gamble with every new threat in his path. American Sniper Tuesday, June 23 2:00 p.m. Rating: R Runtime: 134 minutes When a Texas rodeo cowboy and expert marksman becomes a Navy SEAL, a soldier transforms into a legend. Chris Kyle, known as the deadliest sniper in U.S. military history, earned over 150 confirmed kills during his 10-year career that included multiple tours of duty in Iraq. His extraordinary life on the battlefield reveals an intense look inside the secretive realm of special operations. Raw details and gripping tension define the action as a modern-day assassin stalks his foes. Please RSVP for each Matinee Movie 24 hours in advance. We need a minimum of 5 people to run these events. Popcorn and beverages will be served and we ask for a small donation of .50 centers per person to cover the cost. MAY | JUNE 2015 TALK OF THE WALK~ 5 E VENTS & E XCUR SIONS Father’s Day Sunset Cruise Sunday, June 21 • 6:30 p.m. A beautiful afternoon on the Gulf of Mexico for a sightseeing cruise on the Double Sunshine! Enjoy 1 ½ hours of narrated fascination, designed especially for those interested in the natural beauty, wildlife and history of Naples. We’ll sail through Naples Bay on our double decker boat beside mangrove islands inhabited by an abundance of bird life including the bald eagle. View the beautiful homes of Port Royal, Aqualane Shores and more. Dolphin and manatees may thrill you with a playful appearance. We will be departing from Tin City with Cruise Naples located at 1200 5th Ave South. Fathers ride free with child or adult ticket purchase. Tickets are $19 per person. RSVP to the HOA office 72 hours before trip. Wine Tasting Aboard the Naples Princess Thursday, June 25 5:30 p.m.-Boarding • 6:00 p.m.-Departure Enjoy a 2 hour sunset cruise aboard the beautiful Naples Princess featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres and over 20 different wines. Decanted, a local wine store in Naples, will be hosting the wine tasting onboard. Tasting stations are set up throughout the boat for you to try a variety of different wines including sparkling, red, white and dessert wines. There is special discount pricing for all attendees that night if you wish to purchase any of the wines. Transportation is on own. Meet at the Naples Princess Office located at 550 Port-O-Call way Naples, FL 34102. Tickets are $50.00 per person. Please register with the HOA Office by Thursday, June 18. Jazz on the Gulf Saturday, June 27th • 7:00 p.m. Jazz on the Gulf is back again this summer at the Naples Beach and Golf Resort. The first concert of the summer is Saturday, June 27. The concert features Betty Fox performing from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Due to parking issues at the resort, there is a trolley that runs from 6:00-10:30 p.m. from Lowermilk Park back and forth. Please remember to bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating, however no outside food and beverage is allowed on resort grounds. For more information please call the Resort at 261-2222. 6 ~ TALK OF THE WALK MAY | JUNE 2015 Railhead Café Carver Buffet Saturday, May 16 • 5:30 p.m. Oven Roasted Tom Turkey hand carved and served with cranberry sauce Grilled Boneless Pork Loin with Cuban style dry rub, served over corn bread stuffing and finished with a dark rum pan gravy Leg of Lamb oven roasted, sliced and served with a garlic rosemary pan gravy Top Round of Beef oven roasted, hand carved and served with au jus and horseradish sauce SALADS Caesar Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with garlic croutons, parmesan cheese and our house made Caesar dressing Marinated grilled vegetables served with a balsamic glaze Couscous tossed with sautéed shrimp, spinach, roasted peppers, soy beans, garbanzo beans, red onion, tomatoes, feta cheese, black olives and a Greek vinaigrette SIDE DISHES Garlic bread and assorted rolls with butter & olive oil Corn Bread Stuffing Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Green Beans Almondine Glazed Carrots DESSERT Apple Cobbler Warm apple cobbler served with vanilla ice cream $16.95++ Call 239-221-7093 for reservations MINARS AND WORKSHOPS SE MINAR S AND WORK SHOP S e e r 5 STRATEGIES TO SLASH YOUR DEBT French Class Tuesday, January 13 • 3:00 p.m. L earn how to slash your debt with four May different1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Friday, approaches, and learn the ways to help prevent yourself from getting 10:30 into debt a.m. in the future. Join 5/3 bank for this informative You will seminar learn how to be able to travel to France or a French speaking in the Town Center. Must RSVP by 1/9/15.country all by yourself. Go to the market, to the restaurant, hotel, airport, museums, make a phone call and so on. Agnes Garrett will help you speak the language, interacting each otherResidency using situation games. Benefits ofwith Florida Beginners, intermediate or advanced, Thursday, January 15 • 2:00Agnes p.m. will adapt to your desires and needs. We will break into several levels if necessary. Come first class of conversation and we Join Dustin Rinaldi, CFPfor for athis informative will find the best adjustment for seminar here at the Town Center. This you classto learn and meet your goals, all while having a good time. will cover estate tax, income tax and property tax benefits Floridaraised residency. will also include Agnes wasofborn, andHe educated in France and taught instructions for properly domicile. This to seniors French to groups anddeclaring private Florida individuals, children class is complimentary reservations are required. for many years withbut “Language Link” in Scarsdale, NY. Each Please call be the$8.00. HOA Office by Tuesday, January 13. class will Contact Agnes at [email protected] or call 914948-1538 to register. VIDEO MEMOIRS Video E has Memoirs Everyone a story to tell. If you veryone has a life story to tell. If you have never recorded your life storynever for yourrecorded family, thisyour may be have lifeyour story opportunity. Beginning January, will for your family, thisinmay be Iyour be offering to VillageWalk opportunity. Joe RileyResidents, is offering hour video recording, including toa 1VillageWalk residents, a aone preliminary orientationItmeeting hour videoshort recording. includes sample questionnaire help you a and preliminary short toorientation prepare for your interview. You will receivetoanhelp unedited of your meeting and sample questionnaire you DVD prepare for oral history. This isYou a limited, free service. (Additional DVD DVD’s will your interview. will receive an unedited of your havehistory. a nominalThis cost ofis$5.a each.) I am free a retired History (Additional teacher with oral limited, service. over 40will years of teaching experience, done many DVD’s have a nominal cost ofand $5have each.) Joe is aoral retired histories.teacher So, this with is a labor of love made available to ourexperience friends and history over 40 years of teaching neighbors of Village many Walk. For information to schedule and has produced oraladditional histories. This is aorlabor of love an appointment, contact Joe Rileyand at [email protected] made available to our friends neighbors of Village Walk. For additional information or to schedule an individual appointment, contact Joe Riley at [email protected] BLOOD DRIVE E FRE SS CLA Meditation Tuesdays at 7:30 pm May 12 & 26, June 9 & 23 Town Center Royal Palm Room Mindful meditation helps release emotional, physical and mental stress. Meditation works with the subconscious mind enhancing your energy with self-healing powers that we all have. Experience meditation through guided breathing for body mind and soul togetherness. Contact Veena Soi Kochhar @239-992-9217 for any questions. SEMINAR E Pranic Healing Pranic Healing FRE SS Twin Meditation Hearts Meditation Twin Hearts Circle Circle CLA January 6 &• 20 • 7:30 May 5 | June 2 & 16 7:30 p.m.p.m. T hearts refers theheart heartchakra, chakra,which which is the Twinwin hearts refers totothe the emotional heart,the and the crown chakra, the emotional heart, and crown chakra, the divine divine When heart. When the heart chakra is activated, heart. the heart chakra is activated, divine divine energy flowsthe intodivine the divine which is energy flows into heartheart which is known as the chakra. crown chakra. The divine then asknown the crown The divine energyenergy then flows flows through all parts of body. the body. When divine through all parts of the When divine energy energydown flows to down the meditator, filledwith with divine Light, flows thetomeditator, theythey areare filled Love and Power. The meditator becomes a channel of this adivine divine Light, Love and Power. The meditator becomes channel Duringenergy. the meditation, is blessed thisisDivine ofenergy. this divine During the theearth meditation, thewith earth blessed Light,this LoveDivine and Energy. meditation also causes the person also with Light,The Love and Energy. The meditation to experience a feeling of divine bliss and joy of as divine well as abliss feeling causes the person to experience a feeling and joy of oneness with all creation. Pranic healing is an ancient science as well as a feeling of oneness with all creation. Pranic healing of healing that utilizes or life energy to healprana the whole isand anart ancient science and artprana of healing that utilizes or life physical body. This class is hosted by DeAnna Graziano. If you have energy to heal the whole physical body. This class is hosted by any questions or would like more information please contact Dianna DeAnna Graziano. If you have any questions or would like more at 646-341-3669. information please contact Deanna at 646-341-3669. Saturday, January 17 • 8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Hurricane Seminar! FLORIDA MEDITATION RESIDENCY E FRE S May 13 • 2:00 p.m. very 3 seconds someone in Wednesday, America S A CL needs blood. Every minutesTV and The VillageWalk CERT Team as they Join20WINK 13 •&3:00 27 • 7:30 p.m Tuesday,January June 16 p.m. someone’s loved one receives join forcesblood for this educational seminar in the VillageWalk Year end meditation to help release physical, right here in our surrounding area. The Join Dustin Rinaldi, CFP for this Town Center! Scott Zedeker from WINK TV will be here emotional and here mental stress. greatest mistake we as giving human informative seminar at the Town Center. discussing hurricane safety, the predictions for the 2015 hurricane season, beings could make is to assume blood is This class will cover estate tax, income tax and educating us on the difference how toofdevelop spiritual growthHe withwill always available for those in need. Thebetween watch vs. warning, how to prepare property taxLearn benefits Florida residency. resident Veena Soi. Class will be held on for will disaster, locations of shelters, to evacuate if necessary. The bus be parked at the Bocce Courts. Weand needhow a minimum of 15 people to also include instructions for properly declaring December 23 at 7:30 p.m. and continue in CERT for Team will be discussing weOffice can1do in prior ourtocommunity to be register this event. Please sign up at what the HOA week event. Florida domicile. This class is complimentary but January on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the prepared. Minimum of 40 residents to run seminar. Please call the HOA reservationsmonth. are required. Please call the HOA If you have any questions please Office at 949-9909 by Monday, May 11 to register! Office by Friday, June 12 at 949-9909. contact Veena at [email protected]. E MAY | JUNE 2015 TALK OF THE WALK~ 7 L ea ap preve future in the Jo se wi ta ins cla Pl E s o b a p a p o h o BUS TRIPS Mother’s Day Immokalee Casino Bus Trip Sunday, May 10 2:00 p.m. depart• 8:00 p.m. return Enjoy this day of pressing your luck at the Seminole Casino in Immokalee, a 75,000 square foot facility. Slot machines, gaming tables and much more. Special for Mother’s Day a virtual drawing will occur every 2 hours with one winner of $5,000 each drawing! The trip is complimentary. All RSVP’s must be received by Tuesday, May 5. We need a minimum of 30 to make this trip a go! Please register at the HOA Office today! Mystery Bus Trip • Wednesday, May 20 8:45 a.m. Check in • 9:00 a.m. Departure Join us for this Mystery Trip aboard Captain Homer’s bus for the day! We will depart from the Town Center at 9am and go on an adventure for the day returning before 5:00 p.m. Although the details of the day are a secret, I can tell that we will drive at least 100 miles and take you to areas in Southwest Floridathat, perhaps, you have never seen. We will stop for lunch on your own and this Mystery Adventure has limited walking involved and frequent stops at rest areas. The cost is $43.00 per person for this day of fun and includes 2 paid admissions. Continental breakfast, snacks in the afternoon and beverages are included. Maximum of 24 people for this day of fun! Please stop by the HOA Office today to make a reservation before it’s sold out. Save the Date: Football Dates and games to be announced in the next Talk of the Walk! Mote Marine Aquarium & St. Armand’s Circle • Monday, June 29 8:00 am Departure | 10:00 am Aquarium Self-Guided Tour | 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm St. Armand’s Circle Enjoy a fun day of self-guided discovery at Mote Marine Aquarium. This working aquarium gives you an up-close experience with a variety of marine animals and fish, including two touch tanks and a 135,000 gallon shark habitat. You can also witness their scientific research as it happens in viewable working laboratories. Be sure to say “Hi” to some of our star residents like the manatees Hugh and Buffett, and the sea turtles Caleb, Hang Tough, Harry, Shelley and Montego. More than 100 species of marine life call Mote their home. At 11:00 am, a narrated Shark Feeding will give further insight to these amazing creatures. Experience individual animal exhibits that are up-close, hands-on, all-in amazement. From our open water Shark Zone exhibit, to our touchable rays and reef animals exhibit, our dolphin and whale hospital, sea turtle hospital and more, our aquarium offers a blend of entertainment and education only a working marine laboratory could deliver. We will depart Mote at 12:45 pm and head to St. Armand’s Circle where you will find a selections of restaurants for lunch including: Columbia, Tommy Bahamas and Cha Cha Coconuts and all types stores and specialty shops. Your day includes: motor coach transportation from/to VillageWalk, Continental Breakfast en Route (muffin, piece of fruit, juice), admission to Mote Marine Aquarium, lunch & shopping (on own) at St. Armand’s Circle and snack and water on return route. Cost is $49 per person. A driver gratuity is not included and is suggested at $3 per person or $5 per couple. RSVP is required at the HOA Office by Monday, June 15th. A minimum of 25 and maximum of 40 for this event. A 14 day cancellation period applies. NASCAR FORD ECOBOOST 400 Sunday, November 22, 2015 7:00 A.M. Departure from Town Center (Check in 15 minutes prior to departure) Vroom Vroom! VillageWalk is going to the Ford 400! The NASCAR FORD ECOBOOST Ford 400 is the final race of the season! See all the big names in NASCAR! Your trip includes: motor coach from/to VillageWalk, continental breakfast en route to Homestead (muffins, juice, fruit), tickets to the race including pre-race activities by sponsors, tailgate party at the stadium (tents provided for shade) hot grilled food, sides, dessert, beer, wine, soda and water, snack on return route, movies on bus and more. Please bring your own lawn/camp chair for seating at the tailgate party. Cost is $139.00 per person. Open to guests as of June 11. An optional pre-race pit pass is available for an additional $30 per person including access to pit row and pre-race entertainment (TBA). These must be reserved by October 15, 2015. Scanners and Headsets are available for rental (on own) at the track. You may bring a small cooler in to the race, but must provide your own ice and beverages. Dinner is on own at ON SALE MONDAY, MAY 11, 2015 stadium. A snack will be provided on the return route. 30 tickets are available for this trip. Seat location: Turn 1 Rows 43-48. 8 ~ TALK OF THE WALK MAY | JUNE 2015 May 2015 SUNDAY MONDAYTUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAYFRIDAY SATURDAY May Birthdays Marge Wisniewski Earle Wisniewski Lela Gahwiler Joseph Kubica Georgia Cain Robby Maiconda Tony Maiconda Ada Maiconda John Adams Fred Cabel Lois Milotta Roger Hopper Dian Eicher 1 2 8 9 14 15 16 May Anniversary Sandy & Tom Gibbons Jeff & Cathy Krause 9:00 a.m. Women’s Coffee 5:30 p.m. Kentucky Derby If you have a special occasion, birthday, or anniversary, please send an email to Marita Flach at [email protected]. We like sharing these special dates with the community! 3 4 12:30 p.m. City Fest 5 1:30 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting 6 11:00 a.m. Mother’s Day Brunch 2:00 p.m. Casino Trip 11 12 13 7:00 p.m. Bingo 2:00 p.m. Matinee Movie 2:00 p.m. Hurricane Seminar 4:30 p.m. Tennis Meeting 10:00 a.m. Air Boat Tour 7:00 p.m. Hooked on Books II 7:00 p.m. Bingo 10 7 9:00 a.m. Men’s Coffee 1:00 p.m. Book Club 3:30 p.m. Activities Meeting 7:00 p.m. Cocktails & Conversation 6:30 p.m. Sunset Cruise on the Sweet Liberty 6:30 Sunset Social 7:00 p.m. CERT Seminar 17 18 24 20 9:00 a.m. Mystery Bus Trip 21 22 23 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Bingo Matinee Movie (last one until fall!) 25 27 28 29 30 11:30 a.m. Lunch Bunch 9:30 a.m. Shelling Trip 11:00 - 3:00 p.m. Memorial Day Pool Party 19 26 9:00 a.m. Men’s Coffee 6:00 p.m. Trivia Night 31 RECURRING EVENTS Mondays: 7:45 a.m. Cardio & Strength Aerobics DVD • 8:00 a.m. Men’s Round Robin • 9:00 a.m. Walking DVD Class • 9:30 a.m. Open Studio 10:00 a.m. Zumba & Water Aerobics • 10:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Cardmaking • 1:00 p.m. Canasta • 6:00 p.m. Yoga • 7:00 p.m. Bingo Tuesdays: 8:00 a.m. Women’s Round Robin • 9:00 a.m. Water Aerobics • 2nd & 4th 9:00 a.m. Walking DVD Class • 9:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Men’s Coffee 10:00 a.m. Pickleball INTERMEDIATE • 1:00 p.m. Mah Jongg • 4:00 p.m. Muscle and Conditioning • 6:30 p.m. 3rd Dining with Friends 7:00 p.m. 1st & 3rd Game Night • 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Meditation Wednesdays: 7:45 a.m. Cardio & Strength Aerobics DVD • 8:00 a.m. Men’s Round Robin • 9:00 a.m. Walking DVD Class • 10:00 a.m. Zumba & Water Aerobics Pickleball ALL • 11:00 a.m. 3rd Garden Club • 1:00 p.m. 1st & 3rd Bridge • 7:00 p.m. Poker • 7:00 p.m. 2nd & 4th Evening Bridge Thursdays: 8:00 a.m. Women’s Round Robin • 9:00 a.m. Water Aerobics • 9:00 a.m. Walking DVD Class • 10:00 a.m. Pickleball INTERMEDIATE • 12:30 p.m. Mah Jongg 1:00 p.m. 313 Card Game • 4:00 p.m. Muscle and Conditioning • 4:30 p.m. Kid’s Tennis • 6:00 p.m. Yoga • 7:00 p.m. Euchre 2nd & 4th Fridays: 7:45 a.m. Cardio & Strength Aerobics DVD • 9:00 a.m. Walking DVD Class • 10:00 a.m. Zumba • 1:00 p.m. Hand and Foot • Ladies Golf 3:30 p.m. Pickleball Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. Mixed Doubles Round Robin • Pickleball BEGINNERS June 2015 SUNDAY MONDAYTUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAYFRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 3:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social 7 8 9 10:00 a.m. Children’s Museum 10 9:00 a.m. Men’s Coffee 1:30 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting 14 15 16 11 12 13 11:30 a.m. Church Basement Ladies 7:00 p.m. Cocktails and Conversations 3:30 p.m. Activities Meeting 17 18 19 3:00 p.m. Benefits of Florida Residency 20 2:00 p.m. Painting with a Twist 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Bare Bones Summer Picnic 6:30 p.m. Sunset Social 21 6:30 p.m. Father’s Day Sunset Cruise 28 22 23 24 7:00 a.m. 3/4 Day Fishing Trip 9:00 a.m. Men’s Coffee 11:30 a.m. Lunch Bunch 29 30 8:00 a.m. MOTE Marine Bus Trip 2:00 p.m. Matinee Movie June Birthdays Nancy Altenburg Ann Marie Cappadona John Flach Marita Flach 25 6:00 p.m. Wine Tasting aboard the Naples Princess Carol Migliores Jane Varrano Donald Cordes Jane Spillane Bill Hedges Gerri Burke RECURRING EVENTS 26 27 6:00 p.m. Trivia Night 7:00 p.m. Jazz on the Gulf Jeannie Ensminger Darlene Panian Richard Benthusen Joe Migliore Jim Hassan Michele Cudnik June Anniversaries Sandy & Dick Button Rosanne & Bob Sonner Bill & Jane Hedges John & Liz Kisbac Tony & Rita Cavallro Jim & Mary Beth Hasson Michele & George Cudnik Mondays: 7:45 a.m. Cardio & Strength Aerobics DVD • 8:00 a.m. Men’s Round Robin • 9:00 a.m. Walking DVD Class • 9:30 a.m. Open Studio 10:00 a.m. Water Aerobics • 10:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Cardmaking • 1:00 p.m. Canasta • 6:00 p.m. Yoga • 7:00 p.m. Bingo Tuesdays: 8:00 a.m. Women’s Round Robin • 9:00 a.m. Water Aerobics • 2nd & 4th 9:00 a.m. Walking DVD Class • 9:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Men’s Coffee 10:00 a.m. Pickleball INTERMEDIATE • 1:00 p.m. Mah Jongg • 3:15 p.m. Muscle and Conditioning • 6:30 p.m. 3rd Dining with Friends 7:00 p.m. 1st & 3rd Game Night • 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Meditation Wednesdays: 7:45 a.m. Cardio & Strength Aerobics DVD • 8:00 a.m. Men’s Round Robin • 9:00 a.m. Walking DVD Class • 10:00 a.m. Zumba & Water Aerobics Pickleball ALL • 11:00 a.m. 3rd Garden Club • 1:00 p.m. 1st & 3rd Bridge • 2:00 p.m. Water Volleyball • 7:00 p.m. Poker • 7:00 p.m. 2nd & 4th Evening Bridge Thursdays: 8:00 a.m. Women’s Round Robin • 9:00 a.m. Water Aerobics • 9:00 a.m. Walking DVD Class • 10:00 a.m. Pickleball INTERMEDIATE • 12:30 p.m. Mah Jongg 1:00 p.m. 313 Card Game • 3:15 p.m. Muscle and Conditioning • 4:30 p.m. Kid’s Tennis • 6:00 p.m. Yoga • 7:00 p.m. Euchre 2nd & 4th Fridays: 7:45 a.m. Cardio & Strength Aerobics DVD • 9:00 a.m. Walking DVD Class • 1:00 p.m. Hand and Foot • Ladies Golf • 3:30 p.m. Pickleball Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. Mixed Doubles Round Robin • Pickleball BEGINNERS CLUBS VILLAGEWALK AMBASSADORS WELCOME OUR NEW RESIDENTS! Nicholas Arditi Eilert & Barbara Bartels Russell & Donna Berner William & Rosemary Carriere Michael & Vicky Crosby GR & Aleta Crowder Robert & Teresa Madej Gerald Michota Lewis & Harriet Rockwood Jerome & Carole Smalara Barry & Robin Trenchard William & Linda Zaino We encourage all of our new residents to join us at Cocktails and conversations the second Friday of the month at 7pm in the main lobby. The next get together will be on Friday, May 8 or Friday, June 12. Come mix and mingle with your neighbors! If you have any questions please contact Brenda Peters at [email protected]. BINGO CASH PRIZES including $100 Coverall Join us for the final weeks of Monday Night Bingo this season! Our last night of Bingo will be May 18, and will return in September for weekly Bingo. Join us on this special farewell night on May 18 for FREE MEATBALL SANDWICHES with your paid admission! Doors open 6:00PM-6:55PM on this night only. On regular nights the doors open at 6:15 p.m. and close at 6:55 p.m. in order to promptly begin play at 7 p.m. (no exceptions!) Admission is $10 for a 6-on Pack (extra 3-on Packs are $5). 2 “Speedy Bingo” Specials can also be purchased for $1 each. Door prizes and 50/50. Light refreshments available for purchase. Must be at least 18 years old and each person must purchase a $10 admission pack for admittance to Bingo. FISHING CLUB The VillageWalk Fishing Club met in the Town Center on April 6, 2015. We had 12 members present. On our club fishing outing, on our lake, in front of the Gazebo, we had a number of people fishing in competition. A number of nice fish were caught. The largest was a big tilapia caught by one of our lady members, Charlotte Henning. Her prize was dinner for two at our Railhead Restaurant. A highlight of the meeting was Tony Cavallaro, our founder, joining us. He came in to say goodbye. He and his wife are moving back up North to be nearer to their family. The club truly wishes them all of the best in the coming years. BIKE CLUB On May 5th, we plan to meet at the bocce parking area at 9:30 and bike to Coconut Point. We’ll lunch there and return to VillageWalk. This is about a 24 mile ride, mostly on sidewalks. A shorter version can be merged into this ride beginning from the CVS parking lot. Helmets required, highly visible clothing and mirrors suggested. On June 9th, we meet at the bocce parking area at 9:30. We’ll carpool to Marco Island and explore both Marco and Goodland. Swimming on the beach is a possibility. As usual helmets required. For more information please call Ray at 207-837-3985. BOCCE Men’s Open Bocce–10:00am Fridays Bocce courts are in use by the Bocce Club Social League from 3:00 to 8:00 pm Monday through Thursday Bocce Club The Bocce Club organizes bocce activities for the residents of VillageWalk. They are the Monday through Thursday Social Leagues, tournaments, and a social. Please keep in mind all committee members are volunteers. Summer Open Bocce Join us on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. at the Bocce Courts for open play. All level and abilities are welcome to join in the fun! For more information please contact Mike Vober at [email protected]. For information on Registration for the Fall 2015 and Winter Spring seasons of 2016 refer to the Bocce article that will be run in the September/ October issue of the Talk of the Walk. If you have any questions, please contact Barbara Spring at [email protected] DO YOU KNOW HOW TO PLAY EUCHRE? The Euchre Club is taking a hiatus. Our regularly scheduled Thursday night games will resume mid-fall. Please watch for details in upcoming editions of the Talk of the Walk. If you would like to be on the e-mail distribution list, please contact Jackie Hillen at [email protected]. MAY | JUNE 2015 TALK OF THE WALK~ 11 CLUBS BRIDGE SOCIAL CONTRACT 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAYS AT 1:00 P.M. IN THE HIBISCUS ROOM. CONTACT: LELA 948-0267 Bridge Night Group The evening bridge group will meet at the Town Center at 7 pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. We will play contract bridge and you will have the same partner for that evening (unless an odd number of players require a rotation). Come join us, have fun, and get to know your neighbors. Anyone with questions can contact Bill McKinney at 404-354-4612. CANADIANS If you are a Canadian at VillageWalk, be sure to join the Canadian Club to get tax and other tips geared for Canadians living at VillageWalk and to meet other Canadians. Email Frank Kearney at [email protected]. The Canadian Club’s website is www.fgkearney.ca/canadians.html. Join us in the Grand Cypress Room on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. If you are interested in joining or have any questions please call Jo Ann Spatzek at 847-858-5504 or email her at [email protected]. Reminder: Canasta dues are $6.00 and this covers, shufflers, cards, and the canasta tournament. CARD MAKING May 12 & 26 Join us at 10:00 a.m. in the Town Center for this handson class. Each class is $12.00 per person paid directly to the instructor. If you wish to attend, reservations are a must by calling Ruth Naton at 239-948-3662. Sunset Social! VillageWalk CERT CERT is a group of community volunteers trained by local fire departments to be the first responders in their neighborhoods in an emergency such as a hurricane or tornado. VillageWalk is in need of more members to be better prepared to respond to and cope with the aftermath of a disaster in our community. Help us to provide better response in an emergency. Sign up for a CERT course with Bonita Fire and Rescue. If you would like more information or have questions, email [email protected]. The VillageWalk CERT will host an informational meet and greet program on Wednesday, May 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Center. This is open to all residents. A short presentation by Joe Ventre will be followed by a discussion of CERT responsibilities in our community. Q & A encouraged. Pizza and beverages will be served (donations accepted). RSVP by May 9th to Ray Youmans at 207-837-3985 or [email protected] for planning purposes. Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Our May lunch destination is Tommy Bahama’s on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Tommy Bahama’s is located in Old Naples at 1220 Third Street. It is billed as a celebration of the island lifestyle - a place that is always full of warm smiles, gentle laughter and relaxed conversation; a place to wind down and recharge. It also has an extensive menu of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and “Bungalow favorites”. We have reservations for 11:30 a.m. - hope you will join us. Make your reservations with Tammy by Friday, May 22nd. Please notify Tammy if you find it necessary to cancel those reservations. Wednesday, June 24th, 2015 Seasons 52 is our destination on June 24th. The restaurant, located next to Mercato, boasts that all items on its seasonally changing menu slide in under 475 calories each. At Seasons 52, you can have your dessert and eat it, too with the many Mini Indulgences. Our reservations are for 11:30; be sure to register with Tammy by Wednesday, June 17th - note that this is one week in advance. Friday, May 15 & Friday, June 19 • 6:30 PM Join VillageWalk residents as we socialize and watch a beautiful sunset at Barefoot Beach. We meet in front of the large restroom/shower building at Barefoot Beach. Go through both guard gates to the first parking lot within Barefoot Beach Preserve. There is a charge to park if you don’t have a Collier County parking sticker. There will be a large yellow flag on the beach marking the VillageWalk location. Bring your own everything: BUG SPRAY, chairs, towels, umbrella, cooler, drinks, snack, etc... DO NOT bring glass of any kind. Feel free to bring anything else that you may be interested in doing (games, etc). If you have any questions, contact Kim at [email protected] 12 ~ TALK OF THE WALK MAY | JUNE 2015 CLUBS Coffee Talk MEN’S COFFEE Men’s Coffee meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the Town Center. The coffee group shares useful home repair information, the names of reliable tradespeople and health care professionals, gets updates on community events and typically can ask questions of our Town Manager, Kathryn Halas, who attends most meetings. Group meetings are always well attended, highly informative and the coffee is always free. For more information or to be added to the Men‘s Coffee mailing list, contact Frank Kearney at 239-495-1615 or email [email protected]. You can also check out the Men’s Coffee website at fgkearney.ca/menscoffee.html WOMEN’S COFFEE Friday, May 1st- 9:30 a.m. at the Town Center Want to change your décor entirely or freshen up your existing décor? Have a problem area in your home you don’t know how to spruce up? Bring your friends and neighbors to hear Roseann Marconi of VillageWalk give designer tips for changing your home design on a budget. She will show us “before and after” slides of projects she has worked on as well as answer questions you have. If you’d like to address a specific challenge, bring an 8” x 10” photo of that particular area in your home. For our planning purposes, please call one of the numbers below to let us know if you are coming; give us your name and how many of you will attend. See you there! MARIA DOBBINS (239) 948-6805 NANCY ALTENBURG (239) 949-1556 Dining With Friends TUESDAYS, MAY 19 & JUNE 16•6:30PM Many of our friends have gone back or will soon be going back to their homes in other parts of the country, but we as a group we still get together every month. We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 in our homes and prepare and share a meal and just get to visit with each other in small groups. Mark your calendar for our May 19th dinner and June 16th date. We always have room for new friends to join us. If you have any questions please call Joan Tassone for more information at 239-985-9336. Wine Club The Wine Club that began in January, held their last gathering at the Oliynik home in April. If you would like to try this wine club over the summer, Brenda and Terry Peters will host a trial of the seasonal wine tasting club on Wednesday, May 13, to see if there is interest to keep it going. Up to 12 VillageWalk residents, 21 and older, couples or singles, gather to taste and enjoy new wines. Each couple or single selects one 750ml bottle of a wine of a specified varietal valued $12-$20 for the group to taste. These are dropped off at the Peters’ residence by noon on the day of the tasting. Up to six bottles will be tasted at each gathering held from 7-9pm. Wines will be numbered in a “blind” tasting with the name of each wine being revealed at the end. Members are asked to bring a light snack (e.g. cheese, crackers, nuts, veggies, etc.) to share. The cost is $5 per person to help defray the cost of cup, plates, napkins, and utensils. If there is enough interest for May, we will host another over the summer. Membership is on a first come basis via email to Terry or Brenda Peters at [email protected]. Grandma’s Closet We need your baby stuff! As people move in and out of our community, it’s important to keep updating our Grandma’s Closet listing. Grandma’s Closet is a community listing of baby and children’s items such as cribs, strollers, play toys, etc. that you are willing to share with other homeowners. We all have family who come into town; instead of buying these items why not help someone in need. If you are willing to share or need items to be shared, please contact Margie Lutz at 390-9305 or email [email protected]. Don’t forget to mention your name, phone number, the items and if you are seasonal or permanent. We thank you in advance! GAME NIGHT Every Tuesday • 7:00 p.m. in the Great Room Get a group together to play Euchre, Pinochle, Rummy Cube or your game of choice. Have a new game to share? Bring it with you. VILLAGE WALK GARDEN CLUB The big news this Spring is still the Village Walk Nature Trail ! We now have 9 zones of butterfly friendly plants and shrubs along the South Buffer of our Community. Take a ride, jog or walk along the Trail and take the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful plants and, more important, see the Monarch butterflies. With thanks to an anonymous donor, we have been able to erect three signboards at intervals along the length of the Trail where you will soon be able to find information about the butterflies and other wildlife together with what plants and shrubs you may find in the zones. This initiative is wholly supported by the Garden Club and we offer a huge thank you to all those Garden Club members who plant and maintain the zones, dig and delve, organize the volunteers, donate plants and help in a wide variety of ways. We also thank all those outside the membership who have made donations to our work on the Trail. The Garden Club will be holding its final meeting of the season in May and we are actively working on an exciting Calendar of activities, meetings and tours for the next season beginning in September 2015. Don`t forget, we are open to all with an interest in gardening. Contact Frances Mason-Barton at: [email protected] MAY | JUNE 2015 TALK OF THE WALK~ 13 CLUBS Helping Hands MEN’S GOLF LEAGUE The VillageWalk Men’s Golf League invites you to join the fun. Players are welcome throughout the year. We play in-season at Spanish Wells Country Club on Thursdays from November through April, located west of us on Bonita Beach Road near 41. The Club offers 3 professional nines, which we rotate to play 18 every week. All levels of play are welcome. We play to have fun, enjoy each other and our fantastic Florida weather. Please contact Bruce Barter for details at (239) 949-3007, Cell (636) 795- 0575, or email [email protected]. The Summer League operates from May through October and plays various courses throughout our area. Summer is a real opportunity to play the elite courses at reduced rates. Tee times are normally early enough to play comfortably. Please contact Andy DiPalma for details. Call (239) 404-3816 or email [email protected] LADIES GOLF THE LADIES GOLF GROUP MEETS EVERY FRIDAY. We are open to all levels of play; our goal is to enjoy camaraderie on the golf course while we also get some exercise. If you are interested and have not contacted me already, please call Sally Colorusso at 405-8732 or email [email protected] to be included. We welcome all golfers. TUESDAY NIGHT POKER Open to all players. Meet at the Town Center from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday night. Contact Bob Barbier at [email protected] 239-676-5387 • 913-219-8345 (cell) 14 ~ TALK OF THE WALK MAY | JUNE 2015 Helping Hands is a group of 23 volunteers in Village Walk who provide assistance to those in the community by driving to doctor appointments, running errands, shopping for groceries, providing meals on a limited basis, providing relief to caregivers for a few hours, or other needs. If you or someone you know needs assistance or if you would like to volunteer to be part of this group, please contact Linda Johnson (494-5082 [email protected]) or Suzanne Kiley (948-4309 [email protected]). Hand and Foot Join in the fun on Friday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. in the Town Center for this takeoff on Canasta. HOOKED ON BOOKS Wednesday, May 13, 2015 Hooked on Books will meet May 13 at 1:00 p.m. in the Town Center. Marita will be our leader when we discuss “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,” by Betty Smith. Betty Smith’s poignant and moving tale of a filled with compassion and cruelty, laughter and heartache, crowded with life, people and incident. Francis Nolan and her bittersweet formative years has enchanted readers for more than sixty years June 10, 2015 We will meet on June 10 at 1:00 p.m. in the Town Center where Kathy Lehmann will be our discussion leader. “The Dinner” by Herman Koch will be the subject of the discussion. An internationally best-selling phenomenon: the darkly suspenseful, highly controversial tale of two families struggling to make the hardest decision of their lives - all over the course of one meal. Each couple has a fifteen year old son. The two boys are united by one single horrific act; an act that has triggered a police investigation and shattered the comfortable insulated worlds of their families. Please call Marge at 948-3930 or email [email protected] if you plan to attend. HOOKED ON BOOKS II - THURSDAY, May 7, 2015 Join Hooked on Books II THURSDAY evening, May 7th, 7 p.m., at our Town Center’s Hibiscus Room. Trudy will lead the discussion of WE ARE WATER, by Wally Lamb. “A disquieting and ultimately uplifting novel about a marriage, a family and human resilience in the face of tragedy.” We will be skipping the month of June since we have an abbreviated schedule for the summer! To RSVP, or if you have any questions, contact Michele at: [email protected] or call 239-405-7592. CLUBS The Cancer Support Group Mah Jongg Tuesday’s 1:00-4:00 p.m. Thursday’s 12:30-3:30 p.m. Mah Jongg lessons will be on Tuesdays at 12:00-1:00 p.m. must be arranged by calling one of the following instructors Linda 239-3901485 or Gayle at 239-390-2151. The Cancer Support Group meets monthly to provide a forum for those who have been impacted by cancer survivors, caregivers and anyone who would like to be involved in the fight. We offer support, information and resources, and sometimes just a few words of encouragement from “someone who has been there”. Please come to a meeting and see what we’re all about. Our meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of the month at 4:00 PM in the Town Center. For more information, you may contact Caryl Rumble at 239-390-5032 or email [email protected]. Relay for Life - Paint the Village Purple The Village Walkers of Bonita thank you for helping us Paint The Village Purple! Your generous support with bows, luminary bags and raffle ticket sales helped us raise over $1,400 in support of the Relay For Life of the American Cancer Society. Your personalized luminary bags remembering and honoring those with cancer helped light the way for the hundreds of walkers on the Relay for Life track on April 25 at Riverside Park. Thank you! 313 Join us on Thursday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. in the Town Center for this fun card game. Its quick and easy to learn. Call Ada at 949-1671 for more information. Singles Group If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to contact Bonnie at [email protected]. Sunshine Committee Many times we would be more than willing to help our neighbors if we only knew they were in need. If you know someone in our community who is ailing or who has lost a loved one, please contact Mary Jane at 221-7160 or email [email protected]. Volleyball In The Pool Join us for water volleyball in the main pool. We will meet on Wednesday afternoons from 2-4 p.m. Using a soft ball and having a “no-spike” rule this will be lots of fun for everyone and still can be very competitive. Contact Joe or Sue Riley at 610-433-6786. Open Studio for Artists 9:30-12:30 Every Monday Enjoy a morning of painting with other artists. Bring your own project and have the support and encouragement of others in our artistic endeavors. Contact Chris Hodapp at [email protected] or Lydia LaChance at [email protected]. A new photo group at Village Walk dedicated to the simple fun of taking pictures. The group will meet twice monthly with alternating weeks shared between photo walks and photo discussion. The mission of Picture This! is to get you taking better photos. The club is NOT about cameras. Plans are in place for shooting photo themes, group trips to the Naples Pier, City Dock and walks around the community. You’ll learn about managing your photo storage, improving your photos on your computer…but most of all, how to see and take better pictures. Co-hosted by John Thawley and Sara Kearney, the group promises to be a hands-on experience. All you need is a camera and a desire to take great photos. A good working knowledge of your camera is helpful… but bring your manual along in case you get stuck. The long term goal of our group is to produce and publish a group book by season’s end. Everyone will contribute photos to the book! Meeting times will be set in advance in order to coordinate shooting dates. However, photo discussion times will remain 7:00PM - 8:30PM May 6 - Times vary. All tentative and subject to change. MAY | JUNE 2015 TALK OF THE WALK~ 15 TENNIS TENNIS COMMITTEE JOANN TAYLOR DON SPILLANE HAROLD ALLEN DOUG MACALLISTER TENNISGIL COMMITTEE LONG TENNIS JOANN TAYLOR DON SPILLANE HAROLD ALLEN DOUG MACALLISTER GIL LONG TENNIS COMMITTEE MEETING Join us in the Town Center for our next meeting Tuesday, January 12 at 4:00 p.m. TENNIS COMMITEE MEETING Join us in the Town Center for our next meeting Monday, May 11 at 4:00 p.m. SAVE THE DATES: RACQUET DEMO DAY - January 10, 2015 VILLAGE WALK RESIDENTS CUP - February 1 to 8, 2015 SIGN UP FOR DAVIS CUP - Feb. 15 @ 2.00 pm - details to follow EXHIBITION MATCH - February 20, 2105 DRAW PARTY FOR DAVIS CUP - February 25, 2015 DAVIS CUP - March 28, 2015 BUS TRIP TO KEY BISCAYNE - March 31, 2015 --See Bus Trip Page—Miami Open Tennis bus trip TENNIS AND TACOS Resident’s Cup February 1-8, 2015 To learn more go to: residentscup.com Welcome Back Party C ome join a fun filled evening of mixed Tennis and then enjoy Taco’s with friends. $10.00 per person, please remember to BYOB. Reservations required by emailing [email protected] or [email protected]. There are a limited number of spots available so register early. All levels of play are welcome! Please note the date change. TENNIS INSTRUCTOR: MINDY RASHBAUM TENNIS INSTRUCTOR HERBERT WORMSER USTA 4.5 RATED, PTR CERTIFIED TENNIS PRO & USTA ADULT TEAM COACH USPTA/PTR CERTIFIED LICENSED CARDIO TENNIS PROFESSIONAL Services and Consultations: Racquet stringing and re-gripping Sales of Tennis Equipment • Demo Racquets • Gift Certificates Private & semi private lessons $60 per hour, Group and league clinics open or by level $15-$20 pp for 90 minutes. Must register 48 hours in advance.Package prices are available. For complete information about programs, contact Herbert at (239) 947-4050, email [email protected] or check the bulletin board at the tennis pavilion. For complete information about Herbert’s tennis programs and schedules, contact Herbert at (239) 947-4050, email [email protected], For complete about my tennis check the bulletin information board at the tennis pavillion, or visit: programs and schedules go to www.tenniswalk.com www.residentscup.com 16 ~ TALK OF THE WALK MAY | JUNE 2015 Thursday, January 15 • 5:00 p.m. SPONSORED BY (BRAND NEW AFFILIATION)DEMOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST M indy Rashbaum brings a passion for tennis to the court everyday. Mindy’s enthusiasm is infectious, as she balances a fun energetic game based style with her mission for helping players learn, enjoy, and win. Every session with Mindy is upbeat as she passes along specific techniques, match strategies, and advice to players of all levels. Players looking to improve both their fitness and results will enjoy every minute. Sundays at 11:30am 90 minutes for $20.00 Pricing: Private ( $60.00 per hour ~ $250.00 5 pack) Group/Clinic ($15.00 per hour) • 239-206-0372 or [email protected] (SEE BULLETIN BOARD) 12:30 P.M. ON SATURDAYS $15 PER PERSON CALL MINDY AT 206-0372 JANUARY 2015 TALK OF THE WALK~ 17 T H E AT R E T I C K E T S Theatre Events Check back for upcoming theatre events for the 2015-2016 season! E-MAIL DISTRIBUTION LIST If you would like to receive community update with activities and HOA information, or wish to have the newsletter, please visit http://www.villagewalkbonita.com/activities.asp TERVIS TUMBLERS We are excited to announce that our 24 ounce Tervis Tumblers with the VillageWalk logo are available for purchase. Cups are $22.00 each and may be purchased at the HOA Office. There are a limited number of cups, so grab yours before they are gone! ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, May 14th & Thursday, June 11th • 3:30 p.m. Join us the second Thursday of the month at 3:30 p.m. in the Town Center Hibiscus Room to discuss the Activities here at VillageWalk. All residents are encouraged to attend. VIP INFORMATION REGAL CINEMAS Now available at the HOA office window are Regal Cinemas discounted movie tickets! Choose between the VIP Super Saver for only $7.00, a restricted ticket that cannot be used during the first 12 days of selected new release films or the Premiere Super Saver movie tickets which are only $8.00. These tickets are accepted anytime and never expire. Limit 10 tickets per request. MIROMAR OUTLETS To receive your free VIP coupon booklet which contains hundreds of dollars of savings, simply pick up a referral card at the Town Center and bring it to Miromar Outlets. This is a great benefit for VillageWalk as Miromar will be giving back money to our property with every referral card turned in. We can use these gift cards for prizes at our upcoming functions! So grab a whole bunch and pass them out to your friends and neighbors. It’s a win-win for everyone. Volunteer Spreadsheet-Updating We are in the process of updating our 2015 volunteer spreadsheet. If you have volunteered or led a group in the 2014-2015 season, please submit your contact information for you or your group, as well as what you volunteer for such as special events, library, website, tv channel, flyers etc. to Robin Burke at [email protected]. Make sure to include your name, address, phone number, email address. We thank you in advance for your assistance as we work to improve our database. Due to the high volume of activities and for more efficient tracking purposes, payment is required with reservations for all activities. There will only be a 72-hour window for residents who are out of town. We thank you in advance for helping us make this smooth transition to improve our overall accounting records for the activities here at VillageWalk. For special events, including dinner dances, there will be a full refund for cancellations made up to 7 days prior to the event date. For day trips the minimum cancellation is 15 days prior to the trip date. For tickets purchased such as theatre, sporting events, and other special events as specified ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Cancellations after these dates for any reason including medical or family concerns are subject to forfeiture of the entire cost unless the event is re-sold, in which case a refund will be issued. For all activities reservations, please see Tammy at the HOA Office window. MAY | JUNE 2015 TALK OF THE WALK~ 17 FITNESS YOGA FLOW May - Monday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. June - Wednesday only at 10:00 a.m. This fun routine features interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body, while burning fat. For more information please contact Valentina Perez [email protected] • (239) 822-7402 Florida Family Karate Club Wednesdays at 6:00pm There will be no yoga from June 9-June 22 Gentle yoga Wednesdays and Fridays @ 11:00 a.m. Multilevel flow yoga Mondays and Thursdays @ 6:00 p.m. Camille’s yoga style tightens and tones the entire body, enhances balance, improves flexibility and builds core strength by combining traditional fitness training, focused breathing and strength building through yoga poses. The result is a mind-body workout that improves health, athletic performance and mental acuity in people of all ages and fitness levels. It truly is yoga for everybody and all bodies. Class $5.00. Contact for more info: [email protected]. Instructor: Bret Borshell, 1st Degree Black Belt Affiliation: American Shorin-Ryu Karate Association COME PICKLE(BALL) WITH US! Beginners are encouraged to join the fun as we learn and grow together! The Florida Family Karate Club will meet Wednesday evenings for 50 minutes. All ages 6 years and older are welcome. The Club is dedicated to teaching the Okinawan arts of karate (unarmed self-defense) while maintaining the highest standards of moral, physical and spiritual development. Please contact Bret to confirm your participation by emailing [email protected]. Comfortable loose clothing is all that is required to start. Spectators are welcome. Come out and learn to play this very popular sport. No experience is necessary. Players of all levels are welcome. Paddles, balls, and instruction will be provided. Meet at the basketball court at the following times: 9:30-10:30a.m. Tuesday & Thursday (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL), and Wednesday (ALL); 3:30-5:00 p.m. Friday (ALL); or, 9:30 a.m. Sat. (BEGINNERS ONLY). Suggest new players arrive 1/2 hour early on WED. FRIlDAY or SATURDAY to learn the rules and get some individual instruction and practice. WALKING DVD CLASS Monday - Friday at 9:00 a.m. in the Aerobics Room. Great for all levels. Low impact, free class that anyone can join. If you have borrowed any of the Walking DVD tapes, please return to the HOA Office ASAP. Many of these exercise tapes are individually owned. CARDIO & STRENGTH DVD CLASS Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:45 a.m. in the Royal Palm Room. Join us for this strenuous DVD workout tape and stay in shape for the season! Free class; anyone can join. 18 ~ TALK OF THE WALK MAY | JUNE 2015 Contact Alan Horowitz ([email protected]) if you plan to arrive early. Hope Malin and Alan are in the process of developing an active pickleballer email list to facilitate communications. Please contact Alan if you wish to be included on an active pickler email list. Suggest players familiar with the game schedule sessions on their own. Equipment is in the box outside the gate which is opened by your gym key. Please call Hope (cell: 609-828-2494) and/ or Alan (cell: 609-410-2365) with any questions. Contact Joe Ventre ([email protected]) if you are interested in playing Monday AM on the “traveling team”. FITNESS Tai-Chi Class Wednesday, 9:00am-10:30am Many people practice tai chi to build their golf and tennis skill strength foundation. Chinese sport and medicine is getting more and more recognition and becoming popular in the USA. Instructor Danli teaches original Chinese tai chi and Qigong at many communities and also teaches at the YMCA of Bonita / Naples and FL Blue Cross. She currently has a request to do a presentation at Lee County Port Authority for the airport staff. Hope you catch this opportunity to join in the healthy Tai-Chi & Qigong class. SCHEDULE Wednesday 9-10:30 am(1.5 hour) outdoor class. 9:00-9:30 Beginning Tai Chi / Healthy Qigong. 9:30-10:30 Healthy Qigong / Regular / Advanced Tai Chi. SIGN UP: 8 classes for 1.5 hour class $90 (Walk in $13) 8 classes for 1 hour class $70 (Walk in $10) 8 Classes for half hour class $40 (Walk in $7) If you need more information please contact Danli Neilson Web: www.danlitaichi.com Email [email protected] ROSE COSTELLO, PERSONAL TRAINER Fitness Orientations or Personal Exercise Programs >>PACKAGES AVAILABLE<< (239) 980-3352 or [email protected] BS in Vocational Rehabilitation Education from Pennsylvania State University. Degree in Fitness and Nutrition. MUSCLE AND CONDITIONING! May: 4:00 p.m. | June: 3:15 p.m. Work all the major muscle groups, using bands, hand weights and stability ball. Build lean muscle, increase bone density, increase flexibility. Please contact Rose Costello at 980-3352 or [email protected]. Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays. You must provide own weights, ball and mat or towel. Cost $5.00 per class. Please pay instructor directly at time of class. WATER AEROBICS Free Class run by resident volunteers! Join us on Mondays & Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. for these great classes. Monday and Wednesday is geared towards more stretching and toning and the Tuesday/Thursday class will be the regular water aerobics. We ask that residents please be mindful and courteous of these days and times when using the Resort Pool. MAY | JUNE 2015 TALK OF THE WALK~ 19 H .O . A . I N F O R M AT I O N THE BOARD’S CORNER As we move forward, it is the intention of your HOA’s Board of Directors to develop focused and constructive policies and procedures in order to ensure the health and safety of all residents and employees at VillageWalk. These policies will not be either punitive or impracticable, but rather a structured means of successful communication between the Board, the Management Company, and our community. To that end, we are asking residents to follow a protocol for notifying the Board and/or Southwest Property Management of any areas of concern, possible criminal activities, and situations which make you in any way uncomfortable. It has come to my attention that there has recently been a spattering of conversations posted on the Next Door VillageWalk website which fall into these categories. I do not consider Next Door to be a productive or worthwhile forum for people to voice issues which need to be addressed by either the Board or by our Management Company. First and foremost, any criminal acts (theft, vandalism, etc.) should be immediately reported to the Sheriff’s Office (239-477-3040) with a follow-up telephone call or email to Kathryn Halas at the Town Center and/or to a Board member. Other areas which cause you concern or “discomfort” should also be reported immediately to Kathryn, and/or to a Board member. Your H.O.A. Board does not monitor hearsay conversations on websites. We are here, available, and ready to address any concerns you may have at any time simply by contacting us. I am a fulltime resident of Village Walk and welcome your opinions, concerns and yes, your compliments about the many good and positive things here in VillageWalk Bonita. Michael A. Pace, President Golf Cart Registration and Use All golf carts must be registered with the HOA office. A sticker is given to place on the cart which alerts residents and law enforcement the cart is legal and registered with the HOA. To register, please bring a valid driver’s license, copy of insurance and complete the registration form at the Town Center. Cost is $3.00 to register. Golf carts are permitted on the river walks which are the wide sidewalks around the lakes. They are also allowed on the access roads to the river walks and on the streets. However, all drivers must use care and consideration for all others also using these areas. Golf carts must yield to pedestrians as they have the right of way, and slow down and use care when around bicyclists, joggers, dog walkers and children. Please operate this vehicle responsibly. 20 ~ TALK OF THE WALK MAY | JUNE 2015 A Caution to the Community If you are upgrading your Comcast modem, it has been reported this may interfere with communications with your alarm system and ADT. You will need to self-test (which is recommended to do monthly) and contact ADT if there are any communication problems. H . O . A . I N F O R M AT I O N Hurricane Season Begins June 1st and ends November 30th! We all hope this year will be a quiet year for Hurricanes! Shutters may be installed June 1st through November 30th if the home will be unoccupied for the Hurricane Season, and if they are painted white or match the exterior color of the home. Reminder: all shutters must come down or reopen December 1st, no exceptions. Remember to secure all items (potted plants, exterior umbrellas, lanai furniture and exterior art décor) on the exterior during a hurricane or while you are away. Any small, loose items can become missiles during these storms, causing damage to property, screened cages and unprotected windows. Just a reminder: Must have’s in your ready-to-go emergency kit: ✔✔ 1 gallon of drinking water per day per person ✔✔ Non-perishable ready-to-eat- food (canned foods/milk, peanut butter, energy or granola bars, instant coffee and other drinks, etc.) and manual can opener ✔✔ Two week supply of medications (w/ list of dosage, amount, doctors to contact for emergency medical treatment) ✔✔ Analog phone (no battery or electricity needed) ✔✔ First aid kit, bug spray, sunscreen, extra batteries, baby or sanitary wipes ✔✔ Battery operated radio (extra batteries) and NOAA or other radio ✔✔ Flashlight (extra batteries) ✔✔ Cash/credit cards and important documents (DL, Social Security card, insurance policies, medical cards, etc.) in sealed plastic bags to keep dry ✔✔ Extra bleach for disinfecting water ✔✔ Work or gardening gloves, sturdy shoes, hat. ✔✔ Check on line for Lee County’s Hurricane Preparation Plan for more information. Check Your Screen Enclosures Screened cages in the community are now 8 – 10 years old, and many of the screens have become brittle. Brittle screens break and tear easily. Many of the rubber splines which hold the screen panels in place have come loose, shrunk with age or have lost their elasticity. Be sure to check the bolts that attach the cage to the deck material: if these have rusted, they should be replaced with new bolts before hurricane and tropical storm season begins. Please inspect your enclosures carefully and make repairs as necessary. Reminder Architectural Change Approval Needed No matter what you are placing outside, if it is in view of the neighbors, from the streets or walkways, it needs to be approved before you may place it outside. Plants may not be removed or installed without prior approval either. All physical changes to the exterior of the home must receive approval prior to any changes being made. Fences are not permitted. REMINDER Please do NOT ride bikes or skateboards on the Town Center walkways. Signs are posted which list the restrictions. These walkways are pedestrian pathways only. Please be mindful of the restrictions; they are in place to protect all our residents. MAY | JUNE 2015 TALK OF THE WALK~ 21 V I L L A G E WA L K S A L E S THE LIFESTYLE YOU DESERVE. THE QUALITY YOU DESIRE. With world-class amenities, custom designer options and quality, built solid block wall construction, at VillageWalk of Bonita Springs, you and your friends and family will discover everything you’ve been waiting for. TOWNHOME SERIES Dublon - 1,858 a/c sq. ft. CLASSIC SERIES STEVEN EMERSON HAIR STUDIO OPEN TUESDAY - SATURDAY BY APPOINTMENT AT 10:00 A.M. TELEPHONE: (239) 992-8181 WALK-INS WELCOME! ESTATE SERIES Surrey Crest - 1,701 a/c sq. ft. Dunwoody Lane - 2,315 a/c Tifton - 1,861 a/c sq. ft. Dunwoody Trail - 2,488 a/c Furnished Model! GARDEN SERIES Gray Myst - 1,392 a/c sq. ft. Furnished Model! Tel: 221-7093 Furnished Model! Vernon Hill - 1,911 a/c sq. ft. Pine Spring - 1,492 a/c sq. ft. Furnished Model! Come view our new designer options! Furnished Model! Please stop by or call the VillageWalk Sales Center for more information. 239.948.4141 | divosta.com Artist’s renderings are conceptual only and are not intended to be an exact representation or show specific detailing. Exact dimensions and spatial arrangements on this plan are approximate and may vary in final construction. This material shall not constitute a valid offer in any state where prior registration is required or if void by law. Please see a sales consultant for details. ©2012 Pulte Home Corporation. All rights reserved. 10/1/2012. CGC1505166 Outdoor Concert KITCHEN OPEN 11AM – 8PM BAR OPEN 11AM – CLOSE Breakfast Sunday 9 am - 12 noon. Happy Hour 4 pm - 6 pm AND 9 pm – Close CLOSED TUESDAYS Email; [email protected] Website; www.Railheadtogo.com for specials, coupons and upcoming events FIFTH THIRD BANK HOURS OF OPERATION Monday - Friday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm CLOSED TUESDAYS 239-992-1695 • Fax 239-002-2461 www.53.com 22 ~ TALK OF THE WALK MAY | JUNE 2015 V I L L A G E WA L K A C T I V I T I E S MAY | JUNE 2015 TALK OF THE WALK~ 23 V I L L A G E WA L K A C T I V I T I E S Ages 0-3 Ages 7 & up 24 ~ TALK OF THE WALK MAY | JUNE 2015 Ages 4-6
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