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VILLAGEWALK WIRE
JULY 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS | VILLAGEWALK WIRE
4 Discover Your Lifestyle with Val
6 HOA Matters with Kim
8 Gatehouse Update
14 Calendar of Events
22 Important Community Reminders
Town Center
8524 Insular Lane
Orlando, FL 32827
www.villagewalkatlakenona.com
Phone: (407) 888-2704
Fax: (407) 888-2948
Email: [email protected]
Town Center Hours
Monday - Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm
Gatehouse
(407) 816-0010
Meet The Staff
Kim Morton
Community Manager
25 City of Orlando Happenings
Joe Greaves
Chief Engineer
Valerie Velazquez
29 Important Contacts
Lifestyle Director
Jessie Chatman
Administrative Assistant
FB: villagewalkatlakenonaresidents
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Absolute Urgent Care is a new, state of the art medical
facility located in Lake Nona. We strive to provide the best
healthcare in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. Our
goal is to have you in and out in less than an hour.
Our Services include the following:
Injuries, Illness, Diagnostic Testing,
Physicals, Vaccinations and
Occupational Medicine
Walk Ins Are Always Welcome
Hours of Operation
Mon – Sat 10am – 6pm
Closed on Sundays
LIFESTYLE | A MOMENT WITH VALERIE
J
Happy 4th of July!!!
uly is gearing up to be another busy but FUN month! The team and I have been
working very hard to come up with new ways to improve upon or introduce new
events and activities for all. I would like to think that we’ve been doing a great job
of that so far this year.
Our Kids Craft Corners have proven to be wildly successful, creative, and fun for
all ages! This month we will be adding a third date to our Exercise For Fun series on
Thurday evenings due to requests from interested residents like YOU. That being said,
this month we are also introducing another fitness program the “Fit Club”. Offering
FREE weekly trainings by certified Beachbody trainers, the classes will include P90X,
Turbo Fire, and more. Please arrive early to sign a waiver and be sure to bring a bottle of
water and towel, if desired.
This month we are featuring a special tribute concert on Saturday, July 19th of
Michael Buble performed by a very talented impersonator. But first, don’t miss this
month’s 4th of July Pool Party & BBQ by the pool on Saturday, July 5th at 12pm. The
Lake Nona Deli and Market will be serving up some delicious food while you dance and
swim to the tunes of a DJ. Registration for food is required; the deadline is on Tuesday,
July 1st. Additionally, our friend and neighbor, Michael Sterner, will be teaching us about
cooking easy and healthy dishes and the benefits of such. Join us on Sunday, July 20th for
the first lesson of the series and support your “Local Chef ”. For more information on this
event, watch for emails.
We are working diligently to continue to bring you free and/or low cost activities
such as the Women’s Self Defense class to be held later this month and CPR certifications.
We are also continuing to improve on ideas and plans for upcoming events such as
National Night Out and the Annual Summer Luau, both of which will come to a Town
Center and Resort Pool near you next month in August!
In closing, I would once again like to thank everyone who submitted their
feedback via the Lifestyle Survey. Your input and opinions are highly valued and help us
tremendeously when planning events and activities to suit all residents! We take your
ideas into serious consideration and at times it may take a little longer to implement a
program, but we are definitely working on it!
I hope everyone has an wonderful and safe holiday & month!!!
Valerie Velazquez,
Until next month
Your Lifestyle Director
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HOA | MATTERS WITH KIM
Hi VillageWalkers!
of the homeowner. Personal gardening such as
balling schillings, boxing shrubs or similar is out
of the normal scope and would need to be handled
outside of the HOA landscaping maintenance. I
am aware that when the community was much
much smaller Mainscape and Greenbrier may have
made the time to do some of these things, however
it is out of the scope of work under our landscaping
contract. Unfortunately, we are not budgeted
for Edward Scissorhands. On a more serious
note, we understand the frustration and patience
involved from each and every one of you of starting
over with the transition. Eric, our landscape team
lead has situated his crew into quadrants so that
each crew gets very familiar with their own little
piece of VillageWalk and takes ownership and
accountability of it. It is our hope that this will help
them get to know each of you faster and learn that
Mrs. Smith likes her shrubs higher around her
screen enclosure for privacy and Mr. Doe likes his
shrubs cut clean and lower. Even with quadrants
that is over 300 homes or personal preferences, if
they are lucky enough that the Mr. and Mrs. in one
household agree, for 5 men to get to know as well as
many other miscellaneous surprises that may be in
everyone’s yards (approved or not approved). You
all have been amazing and patient, so I appreciate
you greatly to work with us through the process! I
hope you all have a wonderful holiday celebrating
Independence Day with your loved ones and
neighbors!
Another challenging but extremely
productive month. If it was easy and boring, I
couldn’t do it! While I enjoy the sunshine on my
weekends so that I can hang out and play with
my kiddos at the pools, I am so grateful for every
drop of rain we received during this past month.
As we all know, the water levels of our beautiful
lakes evaporate and dramatically decrease during
the dry months of the year. Thankfully, as the skies
open up and pour down, our community reaps the
benefits in many ways. Our lakes begin to fill and
the grass begins to green up. This is also a time of
growth for our plants and lawns. Unfortunately,
the unwanted grows as well! WEEDS! Our
new landscaping crew has transitioned into the
community during a very challenging time of
growth. We are working with them closely to help
keep them on schedule and meet the demand of
our enormous unique community. I, along with my
team here, meet every week without miss with our
landscaping, painting and gate attendant leads.
We have a very structured routine and agenda tied
to accountability and deadlines. This has proven
so beneficial in my time here to help us become
ONE team.
As I mentioned at the recent Board of
Directors meeting, the landscaping team has a
very specific scope of work to complete. There are
a few things I’d like to remind the community of. If
you have or intend to install additional landscaping
material, install statues, fountains, etc, this Warmest Regards,
must be approved by the Architectural Review
Committee first. If approved, the maintenance
of this plant material is the sole responsibility Your Community Manager
Kim Morton
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What Are CC&Rs Anyway???
When our community was developed, the developer filed with the state a
series of documents designed to uphold the integrity of our community and spell
out the duties of our association, and the responsibilities of each of us, the owners.
Those documents, often referred to as the governing documents, are made up of
the Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws, and the CC&R's (Conditions, Covenants &
Restrictions).
The Articles of Incorporation are a one-page document that must be filed
with the Secretary of State. It simply states that a non-profit corporation is being
formed (our community association). The Bylaws dictate the powers and duties of the Board of Directors (when
meetings occur, how the Board is elected, etc.) The CC&R's dictate the powers and duties of the corporation and
regulate both the physical characteristics of our development and the lifestyles of our residents.
Of all of the governing documents, the CC&R's are often the least understood but inarguably the most
important. In order to close escrow on your home, you signed a series of papers, one of which stated that you had
read the CC&R's and agree to abide by them. When escrow closed, you entered in to a contractual agreement with the
other owners in our community to conform to the dictates of those CC&R's. This is where some owners get confused.
The confusion, however, is easily cleared up once the CC&R's are read, or re-read as the case may be. After all, how
many of you actually read and understood the CC&R's before closing escrow? Those that did are to be applauded. The
rest of us have had to take a crash-course on the CC&R's through trial and error.
Often we have found out that we are in non-compliance to the CC&R's or Rules & Regulations through
correspondence received by our management company. So, we dust off that old copy of the CC&R's (it took me
half a day to remember where it was) and, sure enough, there it is in black and white, the exact restriction that we
completely forgot about. Being responsible owners we correct the situation and, armed with a new-found knowledge
of our CC&R's, we continue with our lives, undisturbed (that is, until we "forget" something else and have to go
through the process once again). Often we focus on the "pain in the neck" aspect of our CC&R's, but by doing so
we miss the real beauty of their purpose. The CC&R's provide a structural framework to help residents of different
backgrounds, ideals, and perceptions to live together in harmony and by doing so, the community and our property
values benefit. If we had no architectural controls (as spelled out in the CC&R's) or no ability to correct violations
of the Rules & Regulations (also spelled out in the CC&R's), then there would be no harmony and ultimately our
community and our property values would suffer.
In other words, the CC&R's are good business...they help ensure that our property values are maintained and
our investments protected. Example: What would the impact on your property values be if your neighbor decided to
repair automobiles in his parking area as a part-time job and decided to advertise with a big sign he nailed to the roof
of his building? Furthermore, in order to attract attention to the sign, he painted his building bright red. This example
may be a little over the top, but it applies equally to the neighbor who doesn't maintain his/her living area. The bottom
line is that your property values would suffer. No one would want to buy your home and have to live next to such
"chaos". Since market values are affected by the law of supply and demand, if the demand (or attractiveness) of your
community is poor, then the supply (or cost) is reduced. When the demand is high (the community is aesthetically
attractive) then the supply (or property values) are increased.
The CC&R's promote conformity, which encourages harmony, which has a positive impact on the value of
our community. So, the next time you get a note from the management company explaining why you are in noncompliance with the CC&R's or the Rules & Regulations, take a moment to remember what the spirit of the CC&R's
embrace (protection of your investment) and be thankful that our Board of Directors are taking their job seriously and
are working to protect, preserve and enhance our property values.
This and more articles like it about homeowners associations can be found at myhoa.com.
GATEHOUSE | A MESSAGE FROM YOUR SECURITY TEAM
Dear Valued Residents,
During this time of year, when many residents have guests come to visit, the gatehouse can
get a little busier than usual. In order to ensure that your guests are quickly allowed access into the
community, please remember to call in permission for them to enter prior to their arrival. For guests
who will be staying for extended amounts of time, simply let us know and we will issue a guest pass
to make it easy for them to enter each time they return during their visit. Additionally, please check
with the HOA office to ensure that your contact information is accurate in the event the gatehouse
needs to reach you to allow access to a guest or vendor.
If a resident should see a suspicious vehicle, they should contact the police immediately, then
the HOA staff at the Town Center, followed by the guards at the gatehouse. This way the HOA and
the guards can keep a record of it and monitor the gates for exit and/or entry. When reporting the
vehicle please provide as much detailed information as possible (i.e. note the type of vehicle, make,
model and color, and any distinguishable markings or signs).
Please have a happy and safe summer…from the gatehouse!
If you have any questions please feel free to
call the Gatehouse at 407.816.0010
or the Town Center at 407.888.2704
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Image courtesy of pinellascounty.org
Hurricane/Tropical Storm First Aid Supplies
- Should a tropical storm or hurricane threaten your area you should check your first aid
supplies. Below is what is recommended to have on hand to cover an injury.
- Various sizes of sterile, adhesive bandages, gauze pads and roller bandages in a
variety of sizes and hypoallergenic adhesive tape
- Bars of soap in plastic zip-lock bags
- Hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, iodine, antiseptic spray and anti-biotic ointments for burns
and cuts
- Aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen (Tylenol/Aleve), and antacids
- Scissors, tweezers, sewing needles, thermometer and latex gloves
- Be sure to have sufficient prescription medicines on hand should a storm linger
- Be sure to keep all medicines in a safe place, away from children and pets
Other Items You Should Have In Case Of A
Tropical Storm or Hurricane
- Water: One gallon/3.8 liters per person/per day. Be sure to make or purchase extra
ice prior to the storm
- Food: At least 3 to 7 days of non-perishable packaged or canned food, snack items
and juices. Be sure you do not keep a lot of frozen foods, in case of a prolonged
power outage, unless you have a generator
- Non-electric can opener, cooking fuel, paper plates, and plastic utensils
- Toiletries, hygiene items, moisture wipes, and the first aid supplies mention above
- Flashlights and extra batteries, battery operated NOAA weather radio
- Rain gear, toys, books and games
- Should you need to leave your home in a hurry have the following items packed:
- Extra shoes, comfortable clothing, blankets, pillows, specialty items for infants and the
elderly, a tool set, vehicle fuel tank full, proper IDs, extra cash, important documents in
a waterproof container, insurance, medical records, computer passwords, cell-phone
charger, etc., pet needs
- It is also good to have a video of all valuable items in your home
IF YOU HAVE STORM SHUTTERS AND WOULD LIKE A FREE TUTORIAL ON HOW TO
INSTALL THEM CONTACT Dex at 850-766-2615 cell, or
407-286-3889 home or [email protected]
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Pet Safety This Fourth of July
The Fourth of July arouses patriotism for
many Americans. However, fireworks can
turn an otherwise normal evening into
a warzone for pets, activating their flight
instinct. They get disoriented, stressed and
will do anything to flee the chaos.
Did you know the busiest day at the shelter
is July 5th? So many pets flee from the
frightening, disorienting effects of fireworks
& get lost or hurt.
Be smart! Keep your dog or cat in a
comfortable locked room with windows and
doors closed. Give them some ‘white noise’
such as music or TV playing, a comfy bed
and some of their favorite toys and treats.
Perhaps put on a Thundershirt that swaddles
them like a baby so helps with anxiety will help
your pets. Also Certified Pure Therapeutic
Grade Lavender or Serenity essential oil will
calm them and alleviate stress. Just let them
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BY JULIE JACOBS
sniff some on your hands, then pet them.
Should you like a sample to try, please contact
me at the email or number below.
Never bring your pets to any firework displays.
Some get so scared, they will snap the leash
and flee. And the sounds are deafening
to their sensitive ears. Same goes for your
back yard. In their panic, they may injure
themselves especially if tied up.
Make sure your pets are wearing ID tags
on collars, a safety practice to always follow.
Micro-chipped pups have a much better
chance of being returned if they run away.
And if you are leaving town for the holiday
or have guests over, make sure to review all
the above with them.
If you love your pets, be responsible and
cautious.
DESIGN | INTERIOR DECOR
6 Ways to Take a Room From Drab to Fab!
BY CAROL FISHER
• Take stock of the contents of the room. Be sure that the scale (size) of the pieces
are correct and relate appropriately to each other. Varying the scale is key to creating
interest and keeping the eye moving around the room.
• Make sure the room is balanced. Too many big pieces on one side will make the room
feel lopsided. Balance size, weight and height; if you have a large seating group on one
side, an armoire, built-ins, and entertainment unit, weighty painting or collage will add
balance. A grouping of a rug, 2 chairs and a table will also do the trick
• Add texture; let opposites attract. Pairing smooth and rough, shiny and matte, sleek
and nubby will add visual interest. Put a shaggy rug on a smooth floor; fill a shiny silver
compote with rough pine cones or pods. Mix it up; choose nubby textures for a soothing
casual feel and lots of shine for high energy.
• Patterns can add pow to an otherwise unexciting batch of solid textiles. You can mix
patterns, as long as, there is a common element tying them together.
• Color is the go to element that adds punch to a space. Color will change the mood
and feel of a room. Bright colors add energy, while soft colors will be soothing and
relaxing. It is important to balance the color in a room with lights and brights to prevent it
from feeling too heavy or too light.
• Accessorize with art, throws, rugs, pillows and don’t forget the window treatments,
even if they are purely decorative. They do not need to be functional.
Here the credenza and mirror with the horse scupture balance the weight and height of the entertainment center.
Notice the mix of patterns, colors and textures.
Lots of different patterns that
all relate and across the room is
an entertainment center waiting
for the TV to balance the room.
The accessories have shiny and
matte, the throw nubby, the
rug shaggy mixed with smooth
floors, lamps and tables.
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Join us on Monday, July 21st at 7:00pm
in the Town Center Card Room for an
Inspirational Club Meeting
Come meet Said from Morocco
and Ali from Trinidad
If you are planning on attending or for
more information, please contact Nancy at
407.443.7720
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Wine Around
The World
Come join us at the Lake Nona Deli and Market for our Wednesday
Wine Tasting. We will be featuring a selection of wines, meats, and
cheeses! Bring guests, friends, and family for this relaxing evening.
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Sandwich Of The Month:
The 1776
Turkey, Roast Beef, Cheddar Cheese,
and Swiss Cheese with mustard on
French Bread
$7.99 (comes with chips and a pickle)
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6:00 - 9:00 pm
Town Center Basketball Court Parking Lot
Kona Dog
Chillin ‘N Grillin
El Cactus Azul
Belly Full Food Truck
Sweet City Gelato
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July 14 - 19, 2014
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• My 10 “Must Have’s”: EO’s for Moms
• Living A Toxic Free Lifestyle
• Beautiful Skin from the Inside Out
• How to Prevent the “C” word
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TUESDAY:
• Achieve Your Ideal Body Weight
• Reinventing Healthcare-Spanish
• The Endocrine System
• Dr. Hill’s Top 5 Favorites
• Sound Asleep
WEDNESDAY
• First Aid for the Skin
• Reverse Symptoms of Depression
• Deep Cleanse: Detox
• Pre & Post Surgery Using EO’s
• Essential Oil’s from Seed to Bottle
THURSDAY
• The Baby Whisperer
• Natural Pet Care
• DIY with Essential Oils
• The 90 Day Health Plan
• 10 Daily Deposits
FRIDAY
• Macrobiotic Health
• Supplement Your Fitness Success
• Stimulate Your Innate Healing
• Life Long Vitality
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• Men’s Health
• The Essential Oil Revolution
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ACTIVITIES THIS
JULY
to be challenged,
lenthened and
strengthened with this
Pilates-based class,
utilizing a variety of
cutting edge exercises
and props! Suitable for
all fitness levels.
MONDAYS &
WEDNESDAYS
@ 9:30 AM
BALLROOM
EXERCISE FOR
FUN
Low-impact exercise
guided by a DVD
work out video. Please
remember to bring your
tennis shoes, a bottle of
water, and a towel.
COST: free
MONDAYS
@ 6:15 PM
BALLROOM
PILATES
SCULPT &
TONE
Your body will continue
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COST: first class is free, 8
classes for $56, 4 for $36,
or 1 for $10
MORE INFORMATION:
Contact Jessica at
jessica@waveofwellness.
net
TUESDAYS
@ 9:30 AM
BALLROOM
YOGA
This lighthearted yoga
practice is designed
for all experience
levels, emphasizing
alignment and core
stabilization, breath and
presence - for space in
your joints, freedom in
your spine and peach
of mind! Strenghten
and lengthen muscles,
increase flexibility,
balance, awareness and
focus. Learn techniques
for effective functional
movement or to
enhance your athletic
performance!
COST: first class is free, 8
classes for $56, 4 for $36,
or 1 for $10
TO RSVP OR FOR MORE
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Don’t forget to register for events and
activities via email or at the Town Center.
This will help us in planning all programs.
Events & Activities are subject to change.
An email blast will be sent out stating any
changes.
INFORMATION:
Contact Jessica at
jessica@waveofwellness.
net
TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS
@ 9 AM
RESORT POOL
WATER
AEROBICS
Low-impact water
aerobics exercise
class designed for any
expertise level. Please
bring water and towel. If
you have a pool noodle
or other equipments,
fee free to bring them.
COST: free
The game originated in
China, dating back to
the time of Confucius.
A very small amount
of time and effort is
required to master
and become familiar
with the elementary
principles of the
game. Your patience
in mastering the fine
point of Mahjongg will
be repaid many times
by the keen enjoyment
invariably derived from
the game.
COST: free
STARTING JULY 8TH
TUESDAYS
6:30PM
TOWN CENTER
BALLROOM
FIT CLUB
Free weekly trainings
(P90X, Turbo Fire, Hiphop abs, etc.)
COST: free
TUESDAYS &
THURSDAYS
@ 1:30 PM
CARD ROOM
MAHJONGG
A fascinating rummylike game played with
tiles rather than cards.
TUESDAYS
@ 7 PM
TOWN CENTER
POKER
Games played: 7 Card
Stud, 5 Card Stud, 5 Card
Draw, Jacks or Better,
Texas Hold’Em. No Card
Sharks, please, as this is
a friendly/social game.
COST: $10.00 buy-in
MORE INFORMATION:
Contact Chuck at
[email protected] or
407.371.3022
JULY 2ND
@ 6-9 PM
RETAIL AREA
FOOD TRUCKS
Various local food trucks
from varying cuisines.
Check for emails with
list of vendors.
COST: Varies by vendor
JULY 8TH & 22ND
@ 7 PM
TOWN CENTER
THURSDAYS
@ 10 AM
BALLROOM
DRESSED IN
HOPE
A charity dedicated to
helping those who are
impoverished around
the world and locally.
The Dressed In Hope
sewing group helps
children by providing
them with handmade
clothing items.
WOMEN OF
STRENGTH
Women of all ages,
backgrounds, cultures
meet and get to
know each other and
themselved. This group
is focused on uplifting
and inspiring women
and girls.
COST: free
MORE INFORMATION:
Contact Ivy Moore at
womenofstrength777@
gmail.com
MORE INFORMATION:
www.dressedinhope.org
Low-impact exercise
guided by a DVD
work out video. Please
remember to bring your
tennis shoes, a bottle of
water, and a towel.
COST: free
JULY 10TH
@ 7-8 PM
Round Robin Adults
(Men & Women)
COST: free
MORE INFORMATION:
Please contact Pedro at
pluis.estrada@yahoo.
com or 407.346.5052
JULY 25TH
@ 6:30 PM
TOWN CENTER
BALLROOM
KIDS WII
GAME NIGHT
JULY 10TH & 24TH
@ 6:30 PM
TOWN CENTER
Come play some games
on the Nintendo Wii and
challenge your buddies.
BUNCO
Let the party begin!
Here’s a classic dice
game designed for
anywhere from 4 to 12
players. No matter how
many people are rolling,
the point is always the
same: to roll a Bunco
(three consecutive rolls
in which the number
currently in play
appears). The Bunco
bell sounds, the fuzzy
die is passed, and the
pace gets more and
more hectic. It’s simple,
it’s fun, and it’s a great
excuse for a party.
Please RSVP and bring a
dish to share.
COST: free, refreshments
served
TO RSVP: Contact
Elaine Hudgeons at
elainegenter@yahoo.
com
NOW ON
THURSDAYS
@ 6:30 PM
BALLROOM
EXERCISE FOR
FUN
years old are invited to
come and craft a special
something for Mom!
Watch emails for more
details.
JULY 10TH
@ 6-7 PM
Kids (6-12 yrs)
TENNIS FREE
CLINICS
This month we will
be offering two free
sessions for residents.
JULY 8TH
@ 7-8 PM
Adults (Men & Women)
JULY 17TH & 31ST
@ 3:30 PM - 5 PM
TOWN CENTER
BALLROOM
KIDS CRAFT
SUMMER
CORNER
All VillageWalk residents
between ages of 3-18
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EVENTS THIS
JULY
COST: free
ITALIAN &
TRIVIA NIGHT
COST: $3.00 per person
for trivia only, $10 per
person for food & trivia
MENU: Ziti, Meatballs,
Salad, Garlic Knots and
Dessert
JULY 12TH
@ 6 PM
TOWN CENTER
BALLROOM
18
POTLUCK
& A MOVIE
Events & Activities are subject to change.
An email blast will be sent out stating any
changes.
race.
JULY 9TH
@ 6 PM
BALLROOM
The game is divided into
rounds of ten questions
each. Questions can
be about anything
under the sun: movies,
music, TV, science,
sports, geography,
word jumbles, indentify
the pictures, spelling
questions and tons
more! Teams are given
answer sheets to record
their responses. In the
first round, correct
answers are each worth
one point. The sheets
are then collected, the
scores tallied and the
leaders are announced.
More rounds follow
with the difficulty
levels and point values
increasing. Bring your
own beverage.
Don’t forget to register for all activities via
email or at the Town Center. This will help
us in planning all programs.
JULY 19TH
DOORS OPEN @ 6:30PM
SHOW STARTS @ 7PM
TOWN CENTER
BALLROOM
NIGHT: THE
MONUMENTS
MEN
An unlikely World War
II platoon is tasked to
rescue art masterpieces
from Nazi thieves
and return them to
their owners. Starring:
George Clooney, Matt
Damon, Bill Murray, and
Cate Blanchett.
JULY 18TH
@ 7 PM
TOWN CENTER
BALLROOM
FAMILY
MOVIE NIGHT:
DISNEY’S
PLANES
A crop dusting plane
with a fear of heights
lives his dream of
competing in a famous
around-the-world aerial
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Join us as we learn how
to cook nutritional and
easy dishes the whole
family will love. Lectured
MICHAEL
BUBLE
TRIBUTE
SHOW
Join us for a memorable
by the talented Local
Chef, Michael Sterner.
COST: $30 per person
Potluck style dinner!
Bring a dish to share.
BYOB
COST: free, just bring a
dish to share,
CLASS
night in concert by the
best Michael Buble
Tribute Impersonator
around! He will
be performing (2)
45-minute sets.
COST: $13 per person
for admission, BYOB
JULY 20TH
3-4:30PM
TOWN CENTER
BALLROOM
ADULT
COOKING
No-Bake Cheesecake Star Pops
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
• 1 envelope (2 1/4 teaspoons) unflavored gelatin
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup boiling water
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 bag (12 ounces) royal blue Candy Melts candy
• Lollipop Sticks
Directions:
1.
Prepare 6-cavity Mini Star Silicone Mold with vegetable pan spray.
2.
In small bowl, combine gelatin, sugar and water; whisk until completely dissolved.
3.
In large bowl, beat cream cheese, vanilla and salt with electric mixer until smooth.
4.
Gradually add gelatin mixture, beating well.
5.
Scrape bottom and sides of bowl. Continue beating until fully combined.
6.
Pour into prepared pan.
7.
Refrigerate 2 hours or until completely set.
8.
Carefully unmold cheesecakes onto cookie pan.
9.
Melt small amount of Candy Melts candy.
10. Dip lollipop stick in melted candy and insert 3/4 way into cheese cake stars.
11. Freeze 30 minutes or until firm.
12. In large bowl, melt remaining Candy Melts according to package directions.
13. Drizzle or pipe candy over cheesecake stars as desired.
14. Refrigerate 10 minutes or until set. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
*Note: Some cream cheeses are firmer than others. Firm is best for this recipe. Choose a brand
name, full fat cream cheese for best results.
For this and more 4th of July recipes visit http://www.orlandofamilymagazine.com/family-fun/sweet-tips-for4th-of-july/.
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Dave Wenrich & Co. Inc.
Contact Dave
mobile 407-383-1540
office 407-695-1956
[email protected]
FREE ESTIMATES
Add value and beauty to your home with stone!
Attention Residents!
Having trouble finding the correct filter size for your A/C?
Thanks to Del-Air you can now conveniently purchase your filters at the
Town Center HOA Office!
18” x 20” x 1” = $15
18” x 24” x 1” = $10
18” x 25” x 1” = $13
18” x 30” x 1” = $15
16” x 36” x 1” = $15
All sized come pleated
Pleated filters will last 3 months
FOR ADVERTISING & EVENT SPONSORSHIP INFO:
CONTACT VALERIE AT (407) 888-2704
[email protected]
Advertisements in the HOA’s publications or postings on its bulletin boards are not intended and should not be construed
as a recommendation, endorsement or certification of any business, private party, service or product. The HOA strongly
encourages all consumers to use their own due diligence before utilizing any business, private party, product or service.
The HOA is not responsible for any loss incurred by users of advertised, published or posted products or services.
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Intro to Nutritional Cooking
Class Name: Intro to Nutritional Cooking
TheLocal
Local Chef
LLC
by by
The
Chef
LLC
Class Timeline: (1-1.5 hrs)
-Class Welcoming and course descriptionSunday, July 20th
-Overview of The Local Chef LLC with Bio of Chef
included
3-4:30pm
-Keys to changing eating habits and learning how to eat healthier.
Town Center Ballroom
-Cooking Demo of 3 Dishes (3 dishes are TBD)
-Conclusion with a short pitch for my services. Students complete survey.
-Q & A Come learn the joys of cooking and eating easy,
healthy, and
beneficial recipes from your talented neighbor and The Local Chef
Michael Sterner. We will be learning how to prepare 3 dishes this
afternoon.
$30 per person
Registration is required by Tuesday, July 15th.
RSVP via email to [email protected] or online.
Minimum of 10 participants required for class.
Checks only, made payable to “The Local Chef, LLC”.
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ImporTant
Parking
Please Make Sure That You And Any Of Your
Guests Are Properly Parked After Hours In Your
Driveways And Off The Street, Not Blocking
Any Sidewalks And Not Parallel On The Apron
To Avoid The Costly Expense Of Towing. The
Hoa Has An Agreement With Airport Towing To
Tow For Any Of The Above Mentioned Vilations.
Please Refer To Your Governing Documents Or Excess Noise After 10:00pm
Please Be Considerate Of Your Fellow Neighbors
Contact The Town Center With Any Questions.
When Having Gatherings At Your Home. There
Have Been Several Complaints About Late Night
Trash Cans
Excessive Noise And Nuisances. In Accordance
Please Store Trash Containers In Your Garage.
To The Noise And Vibration Control: The
Trash Containers Can Be Put Out No Earlier Than
Orange County Noise And Vibration Control
5Pm The Evening Before And Must Be Removed
Ordinance, 15-180 Article V, Provides For
No Later Than Midnight The Day Of Pick Up.
The Mental And Emotional Well Being Of All
Trash Containers Must Be Stored In An Area Not
Residents In Orange County. Specifically, The
Visible From Street View. Failure To Do So Will
Ordinance Provides That Noise Levels In Excess
Result In Violations.
Of 60 Decibels (Db), Between 7 Am And 10 Pm,
Violate County Ordinances. Noise Levels Over
Driving In Villagewalk
55 Db, Between 10 Pm And 7 Am Also Violate
For The Safety Of Our Residents, It Is Very These Regulations. The Orange County Code
Important That You Are Mindful Of Your Speed. Provides Penalties For Noise Exceeding These
Speed Limit Signs Are Posted Throughout The Levels. The Ordinance Applies To Noise From
Neighborhood And Should Be Obeyed. Please Any Source Impacting Residential Land Use
Help Keep Our Streets Safe As There Are Children Areas.
Playing And Residents Enjoying The Beautiful
Community That Villagewalk Is. Please Be
Assessments
Respectful Of Others For Your Safety And Theirs.
Please Keep In Mind That Your Monthly
Assessments Are Due On The First Of Every
Pets
Month. You Have A 15 Day Grace Period To Give
Please Be A Courteous Neighbor And Pick Up Time For Mailing. You Have Several Options
After Your Furry Friends. There Are Pet Waste For Payment. Mail To The Lock Box In Az, Pay
Stations Located Throughout The Community For Online At Www.villagewalkatlakenonacom Or
Your Convenience. In Addition, All Dogs Must Be Sign Up For Direct Debit. * See Hoa Office For
On A Leash At All Times.
More Details.
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SAFE SUN FUN
Summer’s here. But before you hit the outdoors, don’t forget
about sun protection. The danger is not just in the rays you can see.
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a damaging energy source that
comes from everyday sun exposure. While UVs are invisible, they
can cause permanent damage to your immune system, skin and even
your eyes. The rays permeate and can alter skin cells even through
windows. That’s why many people have sun spots on the left side of
their faces – from sun exposure through the car window as they drive.
Exposure to ultraviolet light is the leading cause of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin
cancer, killing at least one person every hour.
Subtropical states like Florida have much higher degrees of ultraviolet light than other
areas. So how can you enjoy the sun while avoiding its damaging effects? The Center for
Disease Control offers these helpful tips:
* Always apply sunscreen 30 minutes before you plan on being in the sun. This gives
the lotion a chance to absorb into your skin.
* UV’s are the most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Use enough sunscreen to
generously coat all
skill that will not be covered by clothing. If you’re swimming or engaging in activities that
make you sweat, reapply sunscreen every 15 to 30 minutes.
* Choose a sunscreen with a minimum sun protection factor (SPF) of 15.
* Don’t forget to cover your ears and feet.
* Use sunscreen even on cloudy days. Up to 80% of the sun’s harmful UV rays can
penetrate your skin through clouds.
* Makeup is not a sun protector. Apply sunscreen to your face before foundation or
consider switching to a tinted facial sunscreen.
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one out of every five Americans will be
diagnosed with skin cancer at some point in their lives, and a higher percentage of people
have suffered from skin cancer than all other cancers combined. Applying sun protection
religiously can help protect you from those statistics. Want another plus? Sun exposure
causes wrinkles, so protection helps keep your skin looking young. And who doesn’t want
that?
For more Free Health Tips visit http://med.ucf.edu/health-tips/
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HAPPENINGS | CITY OF ORLANDO
A message from the
desk of Commissioner
Jim Gray
City Hall Holiday Hours
Please note that City Hall will be closed on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. The
Solid Waste Management Division offices and phones will also be closed; however, residential
garbage and recycling collection will occur as scheduled. It is important for residents to have their
garbage and recycling out before 6:00 a.m. to ensure pick up. Orlando’s Emergency Radio Station
1650 AM is the City of Orlando’s emergency radio station and operates from the Orlando Operations
Center. This service provides emergency information to citizens before, during and after a disaster. When there are no emergencies, information such as road closures, parking information or planned
events will be broadcast. Alternatives Public Meeting for the Osceola Parkway Extension
This Alternatives Public Meeting is being conducted as an opportunity for the public to provide input
regarding the project alternatives. This project is the Osceola Parkway Extension from West of Boggy
Creek Road to the Proposed Northeast Connector Expressway, and Boggy Creek Road/SR 417 Access
Road. For more information please contact the Consultant Project Manager, Paul Cherry, at
561-840-0803 or [email protected]
Thursday, July 10, 2014
5:30 p.m. - Open House
6:30 p.m. - Formal Presentation & Public Comments
Osceola Heritage Park Exhibition Building
1901 Chief Osceola Trail
Kissimmee, FL 34744
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Our Wish List
BY PHYLLIS TANNER
Greetings VillageWalk residents! We are in need
of mailing tubes. Other sewing groups request master
patterns from us and the tubes will enable us to easily
mail the patterns to them. These groups in turn send
their completed dresses to us to be included with our
shipments.
Please help us by recycling your old mailing tubes—preferably 3” diameter. For
your convenience, they can be dropped off at the Town Center. As always, thank you for
your support in our worthy project!
We construct our dresses here during our weekly workshops. When they
are completed, our dresses are hand-delivered around the world by mission and
humanitarian groups to where they are most needed.
Kathy Krieger (pictured below), one member of our group, holding a pattern.
Kathy, like many of our other members, does not live in VillageWalk but graciously
gives her time and efforts to our cause.
We meet every Thursday from
10am to 12pm. We always welcome
new volunteers and non-sewers, since
we always have work to be done that
doesn’t require sewing skills. Hope to
see you next Thursday!!!
For more information about Dressed In
Hope and it’s many missions,
please visit: www.dressedinhope.org.
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VILLAGEWALK SHOPPES
HOURS & CONTACT INFO
LAKE NONA DELI & MARKET and GAS STATION
P: 407.271.8371
Monday - Friday 7am - 11pm
Saturday 8am - 11pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm
PULTE CUSTOMER SERVICE
Home Warranty
866.313.9950
[email protected]
www.pulte.com
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Appliances
800.432.2737
www.geappliances.com
DOWN TO EARTH
Landscaping
844.383.9255 X 0
[email protected]
ORLANDO UTILITIES
COMMISSION (OUC)
Power & Water
407.423.9018
www.ouc.com
AT&T
Telephone
888.757.6500
www.att.com
BRIGHT HOUSE NETWORKS
Cable & Internet
866.309.3279
www.brighthouse.com
ALL TECH SECURITY
Alarm Monitoring
866.779.3960
CITY OF ORLANDO SOLID WASTE
Garbage & Recycling
407.246.2314
www.cityoforlando.net/solidwaste
USPS
Postal Service
10401 Post Office Blvd
Orlando, FL 32862
THE SALON AT LAKE NONA
P: 407.854.0600
Tuesday - Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
THE NEST BOUTIQUE
P: 407.856.5546
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 3pm - 9pm
Thursday - Saturday 9am - 4pm
THE GREEN LEAF SPA
P: 407.240.5503
Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm
Other Important Contacts:
Emergency: 9-1-1
Police Non-emergency: (321) 235-5300
Fire Non-emergency: 407-246-2390
Animal Control: 407-254-9140
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