July - Village Walk of Bonita Springs

July | August 2015
UPCOMING EVENTS
JULY
4 Fireworks Cruise
8 Shangri-La-Springs Tour & Lunch
8 Hooked on Books
9 Let’s Talk Books
10 Cocktails & Conversation
14 Men’s Coffee
17 Sunset Social
18 Jazz on the Gulf
21 Matinee Movie
22 Lunch Bunch
24 Trivia
25 Estero Bay Express II 2
25 Jazz Cafe
28 Men’s Coffee
29 ¾ Day Fishing
Comedy Night
Wednesday, August 12 • 7:00 p.m.
Join VillageWalk as we partner with the Old Naples Comedy Club to bring you a night of
fun and laughter!
OPENING ACT - Charlie Bowie has performed 13 states in 3 time
zones. Forged on the mean streets of Baltimore’s suburbs and
private school system, Charlie Bowie is a genuine goofball. He
moved to Florida to get a college education and 5 ½ years later
he finished on the lower end of his class and proudly said, “Screw
you finance world! I’m telling jokes to tens of people.” He has
progressed in the comedy world performing for thousands with
the likes of, Nick Kroll (The League), Judah Friedlander (30 Rock) and Dante’ Nero (The
Chappelle show). He is a semi-professional beer taster and an amateur bird watcher.
AUGUST
6 Let’s Talk Books
7 Sawgrass Mills Trip
10 Asset Protection Seminar
11 Men’s Coffee
12 Comedy Night
14 Cocktails & Conversation
15 Jazz on the Gulf
18 Matinee Movie
21 Trivia
24 Back to School Lemonade & Cookies
25 Men’s Coffee
26 Lunch Bunch
28 Name that Tune
MAIN ACT - Originally from Manchester, CT. Myke Herlihy is
one of the most lovable jerks you’ll ever meet! After spending
thirteen years behind bars, serving drinks not time, Myke now
takes his bartender’s wit to the stage. Whether he’s discussing
his failed relationships, ranting about the trials and tribulations
of being an unplanned father, or reminiscing over the insanity
that was his childhood, Myke always manages to find the light
at the end of the tunnel. His ability to find the funny in any situation has made him
a favorite in venues throughout the country. In 2012 and 2013 he was a semi-finalist
in the annual “Florida’s Funniest Comedian” competition and in 2013, he was invited
to perform at “The World Series of Comedy” in Las Vegas, NV., “The Boston Comedy
Festival” in Sommerville, MA., and “The Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival” in
Asheville, NC. He has shared the stage with the likes of Ralphie May, Louie Anderson,
Tom Rhodes, Michael Winslow, Pete Lee and Dustin Diamond.
Tickets for this event are $10.00 per person and includes non-alcoholic beverages
and bar type snack food. Please register at the HOA office today!
“Turning Houses into Homes and Customers into Homeowners for Life.”
FROM THE AD DESK
The HOA staff is pleased and excited to
welcome Mindy Roberts to the community
and to our team as Activities Director.
Mindy comes to the community with many
years’ experience as an Activities Director
and will be a tremendous asset to our team
and to the community! Mindy is excited to
join our team and looks forward to meeting
and working with all the great members of
VillageWalk.
WELCOME MINDY! We wish you joy, happiness and success
in your new community!
NEWSLET TER INDEX
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Events & Excursions............................... 3-5
Seminars & Workshops�����������������������������6
Bus Trips����������������������������������������������������7
Monthly Calendar���������������������������������� 8-9
Clubs................................................... 10-14
Tennis..................................................... 15
Theater Tickets....................................... 16
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Fitness Events������������������������������������ 17-18
HOA Information������������������������������ 19-20
Sales Center Info�������������������������������������21
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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!
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E VENTS & E XCUR SIONS
Newcomers and Cocktails
and Conversation!
Next Get Together:
Friday, July 10 & Friday, August 14
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, July 24
and
Friday, August 21
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tickets for July go on sale Tuesday, July 7 at 9:00 a.m.
Tickets for August go on sale Tuesday, August 4 at 9:00 a.m.
Test your knowledge with categories including, but not limited to, sports, geography,
entertainment, science and literature. The winners are the team, which at the end of the night,
have 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. Don’t worry if you don’t have a team, we can match you up
at time of sign up with a team whose table is not full. Please come with a team name in mind
so we can begin on time! Price is $5.00 per person. Please bring snacks to share with your
team at half-time. Non-alcoholic beverages and water will be provided. Get your neighbors
together and get registered!
Jazz
on the
Gulf
At Naples Beach Hotel
& Golf Club
Saturday, July 18th & Saturday, August 15th
Jazz on the Gulf at Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club is
held from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on the Watkins Lawn. Dan
Sinoff performs July 18th and August 15th is Pocket
Change. Due to parking issues at the resort, there
is a trolley that runs from 6:00-10:30 p.m. from
Lowdermilk 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
MALEFICENT
Tuesday, July 21
2:00 p.m.
Rated PG
Run time: 1 hr 37 min
Explore the untold story
of Disney’s most iconic villain in this wickedly
fun twist on the classic Sleeping Beauty.
After a neighboring kingdom threatens her
forest, Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) places
an irrevocable curse on the king’s newborn
daughter, Princess Aurora. But as the child
grows, Maleficent finds herself becoming
fond of the girl. As the conflict between the
two realms intensifies, Maleficent realizes
that Aurora may hold the key to peace in the
land. Journey beyond the fairy tale in this
soaring adventure that is “visually arresting,
brilliantly designed.”
INTO THE STORM
Tuesday, August 18
2:00 p.m.
Rated: PG 13
Run time: 1 hr 29 min
In a single day, the city of
Silverton is ravaged by an
onslaught of the most furious twisters they’ve
ever seen. Most people seek shelter, while
others run toward the vortex, testing how
far a storm chaser will go for that once-in-alifetime shot. Told through the eyes and lenses
of professional storm chasers, thrill-seeking
amateurs, and courageous townspeople,
“Into the Storm” throws you directly into the
eye of the storm to experience Mother Nature
at her most extreme.
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 cents per person to
cover the cost.
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E VENTS & E XCUR SIONS
Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise
on the Double Sunshine
Saturday, July 4th
Boarding 7;00 p.m.
Departs 7:30 p.m.
Returns Following Fireworks
Enjoy the Naples 4th of July Fireworks from the best view possible…on the water on the
two story Double Sunshine. The trip includes: cruise, one drink ticket, food buffet and
of course, the beautiful Naples Fireworks Show launched from the Naples Pier. Cost is
$80.00 plus tax per adult and $75.00 plus tax for any child 12 or under. This boat sells out
every year and VillageWalk has 16 spots booked. Please note no food or beverage can be
brought onboard. Don’t delay, sign up today for this amazing trip.
Estero Bay Express II
Pontoon Boat Shelling Marine Life Excursion
Saturday July 25th
Check-in 8:45 a.m. | Depart 9:00 a.m.
This 2 hour adventure begins as soon as we untie; looking for dolphins, manatees, and other
wildlife as we make our way over to one of Florida’s pristine beaches. Then spend about an
hour relaxing digging your toes in the sand or taking a dip. You will also have a chance to
collect some unique critters like sea horses and sea stars. Shell Identification sheets, dip nets,
and a seine net will be provided for passengers to explore the beach and look for treasures, as a
marine biologist leads you on a seashore adventure. Please also note this is handicap accessible.
Location is at 7225 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach. Cost per person is $35 per adult and $25 per
child. We have 16 spots reserved. Please RSVP at the HOA office by Wednesday, July 22.
¾ Day Deep Sea Fishing Trip on the
Lady Brett
Wednesday, July 29th
Depart from dock at Tin City 7:00 a.m. | Returns 1:30 p.m.
It’s a trip designed just for VillageWalk residents in mind! Instead of the standard half day trip, we
added some time to make this a fun (but not too long) day on the water. Cruising at 18 knots, catch
grouper, snapper, king fish, mackerel and cobia. Rod and reel, bait, fishing license, crew assistance
and tax are included. Bring a small cooler with beer, soda, or lunch. Comfort facilities available on
board. A 7 day cancellation policy applies. Please RSVP by Wednesday, July 22. Cost is $85.00 per
person. 10 spots are available. Crew gratuity not included and suggested at $10 per person (crew
will filet your fish upon return to the dock!). Stop down to the HOA Office to make payment today!
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E VENTS & E XCUR SIONS
Shangri-La Springs Tour & Lunch
Wednesday, July 8th
Tour Begins at 11:00 a.m. and Lunch to follow
Let’s get ready to explore this history filled location, dating
back to 1920s, and rich exotic gardens. This historic spot
has been transformed into a place dedicated to healthy
lifestyles for the community of Bonita Springs. They have an on-site restaurant that only serves organic
vegetables grown locally and a gift shop that carries very unique items. They also provide different
Wellness programs to enhance the wellbeing of the Bonita Springs community. Please note we are
limited to 16 spots for this very special tour & lunch.
Cost per person is $29. Stop by the HOA office to see the lunch menu selections.
LEMONADE & COOKIES
FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
Monday, August 24th • 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Kids, meet us in the lobby on Monday, August 24th
as you get off the school bus for FREE Lemonade and
Cookies to celebrate the first day of school. We will also
be passing out flyers and information of upcoming
kids events for the season. We will be in the lobby
from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. serving up some summer
treats, so don’t miss out!
Jazz Night Cafe
Saturday, July 25th
7:00 -10:00 p.m.
Join us right here at Village Walk for a swinging
evening of Jazz with live entertainment by
“The Rebecca Richards Trio.” This amazing trio
is well known throughout SW Florida!
$20 pp
Dessert and coffee will be served.
Please stop by the HOA office to sign-up!
Min 50/Max 125
Friday, August 28th • 6:00 p.m.
This event was such a great success in January, we
have invited this game show back to VillageWalk. Get
your teams together and join Nancy and Barry from
Name that Tune Trivia Game show as they take us on a
musical adventure!
Here’s how it works: Teams consist of 10 people. Do
not worry if you don’t have a team, we will match you
up! A snippet of a song will be played (10-25 seconds)
and the team’s job is to: 1) Name that tune 2) Name
the artist and 3) Supply the next line of the song. 1
point is received for the title, 2 points for the artist
and 3 points for the next line resulting in a total of 6
possible points. Each snippet is repeated three times
to give ample opportunity for team players to confer
and agree. This is done in 2 halves. During half time,
while the scores are being tallied, and following the
game, there will be dance music by Nancy and Barry
to get you up and going. There will be prizes awarded
for the top teams.
Price is $10 per person, non-alcoholic beverages will
be provided. Reservations for this trivia night are on
sale at the HOA office.
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histories. So, this is a labor of love made available to our friends and
neighbors of Village Walk. For additional information or to schedule
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BUS TRIPS
Sawgrass Mills Outlet Trip – Tax Free Shopping Day
Friday, August 7th
Departs from the Vineyards at 8:30 A.M
Hop on the bus to Sawgrass Mills, Florida’s largest retail & entertainment
center, featuring more than 300 name-brand stores and outlets like Saks
Fifth Avenue Outlet, Nordstrom’s, American Signature Furniture, Nike, Chico’s
and many, many more! The mall also features full-service restaurants like
Cheesecake Factory and Rain Forest Café as well as cinemas and high quality entertainment venues. Cost is $25 per
person includes: muffins and juice en route, motor coach transportation, a coupon book (normally $10 each) and snack
and drink on the return route. Departs from Vineyards Country Club, 400 Vineyards Blvd., Naples, FL. Please RSVP to the
HOA office by July 18th. Space is limited to 10 spots. A 7 day cancellation policy 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. 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
stadium. A snack will be provided on the return route. 30 tickets are available for this trip.
ON SALE NOW!
Please stop by the HOA office to reserve your spot! Seat location: Turn 1 Rows 43-48.
FOOTBALL SEASON
We have purchased tickets to the following football games for next season.
•Sunday, November 8: Tampa Bay vs New York Giants - 10:00 a.m. departure
$159 - 50 tickets available
•Sunday, December 27: Tampa Bay vs Chicago Bears - 7:00 a.m. departure
$159 - 50 tickets available
•Sunday, December 6: Miami Dolphins vs Baltimore Ravens - 7:15 a.m. departure $189 - 10 tickets available
The cost for all games includes motor coach to/from game, continental breakfast en route, tailgate party at stadium
with hot grilled food, sides, dessert, beer, wine, soda and more. Movies on bus, optional football pool, snack and
beverage on return route.
Tickets are on-sale now and will be open to guests as of Wednesday, July 17th. If you are out of town, you may phone
in your reservation and you have 72 hours to make payment. All game times are subject to NFL schedule. No refunds
for this event. A $5 per person gratuity will be collected upon check in.
JULY | AUGUST 2015 TALK OF THE WALK~ 7
July 2015
SUNDAY MONDAYTUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
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Fireworks Cruise
Departs 7:30 p.m.
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Activities
Board of Directors Shangri-La Springs Committee Meeting
Tour & Lunch
Meeting
3:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
11 a.m.
Let’s Talk Books
Pranic Healing
Hooked on Books
7 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
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15
16
Men’s Coffee
9 a.m.
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21
Matinee Movie
2 p.m.
Pranic Healing
7:30 p.m.
10
Cocktails &
Conversation
7 p.m.
17
Sunset Social
6:30 p.m.
22
23
24
Trivia Night
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Lunch Bunch
12:30 p.m.
11
18
Jazz on the Gulf
6:30-9:30 p.m.
25
Pontoon Boat
Excursion on the
Estero Bay Express II
Departs 9:00 a.m.
Jazz Café
Doors open 6 p.m.
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27
28
29
Men’s Coffee
9 a.m.
3/4 Day Fishing
on the Lady Brett
Departs 7 a.m.
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RECURRING EVENTS
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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. 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
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SUNDAY MONDAYTUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAYFRIDAY SATURDAY
1
2
3
4
Board of Directors
Meeting
1:30 p.m.
5
6
Let’s Talk Books
7 p.m.
Pranic Healing
7:30 p.m.
9
10
11
Asset Protection
Seminar
11 a.m.
16
17
23
Men’s Coffee
9 a.m.
18
Matinee Movie
2 p.m.
Pranic Healing
7:30 p.m.
24
25
Back to School
Lemonade &
Cookies
2-4:30 p.m.
30
12
Hooked on Books
1:00 p.m.
Comedy Night
7 p.m.
19
Activities
Committee Meeting
3:30 p.m.
20
Sawgrass Mills
Shopping Trip
Depart 8:30 a.m.
14
Cocktails &
Conversation
7 p.m.
21
8
15
Jazz on the Gulf
6:30-9:30 p.m.
22
Trivia Night
6:00-9:00 p.m.
26
Men’s Coffee
9 a.m.
13
7
27
Lunch Bunch
12:00 p.m.
31
RECURRING EVENTS
28
29
Name That Tune
6 p.m.
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. 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
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VILLAGEWALK AMBASSADORS
WELCOME OUR NEW RESIDENTS!
James & Jill Bartholomew
John & Lucrecia Carter
Joann Mustacchio
Bruce & Eileen Patterton
Michael & Lynda Smart
Michael Colquette & Cristina Sandu
Bruce & Mary Damstrom
Thomas & Diane Dutil
Mark Goetz
Charles & Rose Hourez
Randy & Elizabeth Johnson
Christopher & Toula Linville
Eric & Janice Miller
We encourage our new residents to join us for Cocktails & Conversations
on the second Friday of the month at 7pm in the main lobby.
The next get togethers are Friday, July 10 and Friday, August 14.
Come mix and mingle with your neighbors!
If you have any questions
please contact Brenda Peters at [email protected].
FISHING CLUB
Our club will meet on the first
Monday, of each month, at 4:00 p.m.
in the Town Center. Come and join us!
We all love to go and also talk about fishing –
both fresh and salt water. Peg Cordes, one of our
most avid anglers, will be looking for other members to
go fishing on future charters.
~Dr. Leon Gahwiler, President
The Regular monthly bike ride
for July has been cancelled.
BIKE
CLUB
We plan to meet August 11th,
at 8:30 a.m., in the Bocce Parking lot. We
will car pool with bikes to Gasparilla Island
for a ride on their streets and bike paths. The ride begins
at Gasparilla State Park riding on mostly paved walkways
and multiuse paths along this picturesque barrier island.
During the ride, we’ll stop for lunch at a local eatery. At
the ride’s termination, ample opportunity exists to enjoy a
swim in the pristine waters of the Gulf.
Helmets are required;
mirrors and highly visible
clothing suggested.
For more information,
call Ray Youmans at
207-837-3985
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BINGO
WEEKLY BINGO RETURNS IN SEPTEMBER!
Have a winning summer!
BOCCE
Bocce Club
The Bocce Club organizes bocce activities for the
residents of VillageWalk for the Fall and Winter
Spring seasons. Activities are the MondayThursday Social Leagues, Tournaments, and
a Social. All committee members are volunteers and there will be new
positions on this committee coming shortly. Please watch for updates in
future newsletters. 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.
Summer Open Bocce
Please join us on Wednesday Mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Bocce Courts for
open play. All levels and abilities are welcome to join in the fun. The more
people that show up the more fun we can have! After all, it is some
form of exercise! For more information, please contact Mike Vober at
[email protected].
BRIDGE SOCIAL CONTRACT
1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAYS AT 1:00 p.m.
IN THE HIBISCUS ROOM. CONTACT: LELA 948-0267
Bridge Night Group
Looking to play more bridge? Can’t
play during the day? This is the
group for you!
We play the 2nd and 4th Wednesday
evenings every month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Town
Center. We will rotate partners to add to the fun and give
you a chance to meet other players. If you are interested in
evening bridge, call or email one of the following:
DO YOU KNOW HOW TO PLAY EUCHRE?
NANCY ALTENBURG - 239-949-1556
[email protected]
BILL McKINNEY - 404-354-4612
[email protected]
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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.
The Cancer Support Group
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.
The Cancer Support Group will not meet in July and
August. Our meetings will resume on our regular schedule
in September on the second Wednesday of the month at
4:00 p.m. in the Town Center. For more information, you
may call Caryl Rumble at 239-390-5032 or email her at
[email protected].
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. This covers replacement
shufflers, cards, and other supplies as needed.
VillageWalk CERT
CERT is a group of community
volunteers trained by our local fire
department, to be first responders
in emergency situations such as
hurricanes and tornadoes. The team
is activated by Bonita Springs Fire and Rescue during such emergencies.
At Village Walk we have regular meetings the second Wednesday
of each month at the Town Center. We discuss plans for emergency
situations, refresh our training and enable us to better function as a
team. The Village Walk team always seeks more volunteers to better
address emergency events. Residents interested in joining should
contact Nicole Hornberger at Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue,
(239) 949-6227, [email protected]. The next 2-day training
class will be scheduled in September. These training courses are free
and quite valuable for responders to emergencies.
If you would like more information or have any questions, please email
[email protected].
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
239-495-1615 [email protected]. You can also check out the
Men’s Coffee website at fgkearney.ca/menscoffee.html
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].
WOMEN’S COFFEE
There will be no Women’s Coffee during the summer. Look for
updates in future issues of Talk of the Walk.
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Dining With Friends
TUESDAYS, JULY 21 & AUGUST 17•6:30 p.m.
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, 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 visit with each other in small groups.
Mark your calendar for our July 21 dinner and August 17 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.
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
As summer arrives, the Village
Walk Garden Club is planning
an exciting and full calendar
of activities for next season,
beginning with our regular monthly meetings on the
third Tuesday of every month starting in September.
Among many other events and trips, we shall be
revisiting the plantings at Third Street South under
the experienced guidance of Head Gardener, Jim
Bixler. Also on the calendar will be a trip to the IFAS
Extension Plant and Yard sale in late October.
The Nature Trail continues to thrive thanks to the
energy and boundless support of our wonderful
Garden Club volunteers. We hope that all our
neighbours and friends in Village Walk will appreciate
the improvements made to the Trail and the increase
in the butterfly population!
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. If you are interested in joining, or for more
information, please email Frances Mason-Barton at
[email protected].
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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 great 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.
Helping Hands is a group of
volunteers in VillageWalk who assist
those in the community by driving
to 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 with our group, please contact Linda Johnson
(494-5082, [email protected]) or Suzanne Kiley (948-4309,
[email protected]).
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HOOKED ON BOOKS
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!
Hand and Foot
Join in the fun on Friday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. in the
Town Center for this takeoff on Canasta.
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Lunch Bunch will meet at 12:30 p.m. at
Jane’s Garden Cafe on July 22, 2015.
Jane’s Garden Cafe boasts of being the winner
of “Naples Best Breakfast” and is served all
day. This delightful spot also serves delicious
lunches which include salads, sandwiches,
soups and wraps. We hope you will join us as we venture back down to
Old Naples and Third St.
Please register with Tammy by Friday, July 17. Please notify Tammy if you
find it necessary to cancel those reservations.
Wednesday, August 26th, 2015
Join us as we travel to Fort Myers Beach on August 26 to lunch at Doc
Ford’s Rum Bar and Grille. Doc Ford’s Fort Myers Beach sits on the back
of beautiful Estero Bay on San Carlos Island. They state “We proudly offer
daily specials for lunch and dinner, full menu from open to close, signature
cocktails” - and you can’t beat the location!
The address is 708 Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Myers Beach. Take Bonita
Beach Road to Hickory Blvd; becomes Estero Blvd and Main St., FMB. Cross
bridge and take Fisherman”s Wharf to #708 Fisherman’s Wharf.
Our reservations are for 12 noon. Be sure to register with Tammy by Friday
August 21st. Please let Tammy know if you must cancel your reservations.
Sunset Social!
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2015
We will meet at 1:00 p.m. in the Town Center. The book is
“The Dinner” by Herman Koch and Kathy Lehmann will be
our discussion leader.
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 and the boys
are united by one single horrific act. The act has triggered a
police investigation and shattered the comfortable insulated
worlds of their families.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2015
We will meet at 1:00 p.m. in the Town Center. The book is
“The Same Sky” by Amanda Eyre Ward and Lela Gahwiler will
be our discussion leader.
Carla and Alice live worlds apart, though their live are tied by
parallel tragedies. Carla, who is 11, poor and from Honduras, is
trying to get across the Texas border to find her mother. Hundreds
of miles away in Austin, 40-something Alice is grieving. Unable
to bear a child, she and her husband arranged to adopt a baby,
but his mother reclaimed him after just one night.Ward builds
the drama with chapters that alternate Carla’s journey with
Alice’s, sharpening the contract between their situations.
Please call Dorothy at 390-9417 or email [email protected] if
you plan to attend.
HOOKED ON BOOKS II
Hooked on Books will be on “non-season vacation” until
October! Please contact me with any questions and if you’d like
to know books we will be reading for October, November and
January (will know after JUNE 1st). DECEMBER will be our
annual HOLIDAY PARTY!!
Happy summer and happy reading! Michele Cudnik [email protected] or 239-405-7592.
LET’S TALK BOOKS
July 9 & August 6 at 7:00 p.m.
While Hooked on Books is on “nonseason vacation”, let’s get together
and talk books at the Town Center
in the Hibiscus Room, on the first
Thursday of the month for July and
August. Bring a book that you enjoyed and would like
to share with the group.
Friday, July 17 @ 6:30 p.m. • None scheduled for August
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]
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Open Studio for Artists
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 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].
Wine Club
Our next summer meeting will be August 12 at 7:00 p.m.
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. Membership is on a first come basis via
email to Terry or Brenda Peters at [email protected].
Mah Jongg
Tuesdays 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Thursdays 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Mah Jongg lessons will be on Tuesdays at 12:00-1:00 p.m. and
must be arranged by calling one of the following instructors:
Linda 239-390-1485 or Gayle at 239-390-2151.
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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.
Arts & Theater Group
We are looking to get a group together to attend the Baker
Museum at the Artis of Naples. Now through July 26th, they
are having an Exhibition “Celebrating 15 Years
of Collecting” 20th Century Art. The show
features more than 100 works by American,
Mexican and European artists. Admission is
$10 per person. If interested in getting a group
together to attend this exhibit, please email
Carole Smalara at [email protected].
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)
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].
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OPEN GAMES ON THE WEEKEND FOR ALL!
Come on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. in the Main Hall of the Town
Center. This will be every Saturday if there are enough interested
residents.
All women and men who enjoy games. Come with a partner or
come alone. Canasta, bridge, mah jongg, poker, hand & foot,
scrabble, anything else you can think of.
Hopefully, there will be enough participants so that everyone
can find something that interests them or learn something new.
Bring all supplies needed.
Please call Betty Kalliney at 859-338-2688 if you have any
questions.
TENNIS
TENNIS COMMITTEE
JOANN TAYLOR
DON SPILLANE
HAROLD ALLEN
DOUG MACALLISTER
GIL LONG
TENNIS
COMMITEE MEETING
No Commitee Meetings
scheduled through September
VILLAGEWALK BONITA TENNIS LEAGUE SIGN-UP DATES
All who are interested and are not yet signed up for any league are welcome to sign-up for various VillageWalk Bonita Tennis Leagues which compete
against other developments and clubs here in Southwest Florida. It’s a fun and exciting experience with approximately 20+ teams at VillageWalk Bonita,
offering men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles available at various levels of tennis skill.
The Fall League sign-up deadline is August 15, 2015.
The Winter League sign-up deadline is December 15, 2015.
For complete information regarding tennis league play and sign-up, contact Herbert Wormser, VW resident and Teaching Professional, (see contact info below).
Thank you and have fun at the tennis courts!
Doug Macallister, Secretary, VillageWalk Bonita Tennis Committee (VWBTC)
VILLAGE WALK OF BONITA
WOMEN’S TENNIS FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON
Fashions provided by
Thursday September 17th, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. in the Town Center
Cost $20.00
Come and enjoy a wonderful lunch and see what
new exciting clothes are available for the upcoming season.
Prizes and 25% off coupons for clothing!
Outside guests are welcome!
Make your reservations at the HOA office by Friday, September 4th.
TENNIS INSTRUCTOR
TENNIS INSTRUCTOR
USPTA/PTR CERTIFIED LICENSED CARDIO TENNIS PROFESSIONAL
USTA 4.5 RATED, PTR CERTIFIED TENNIS PRO & USTA ADULT TEAM COACH
SPONSORED BY
HERBERT WORMSER
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 Herbert’s tennis
programs and schedules, contact Herbert
at (239) 947-4050, email [email protected],
check the bulletin board at the tennis pavillion, or visit:
www.tenniswalk.com
Lunch provided by
MINDY RASHBAUM
(BRAND NEW AFFILIATION)DEMOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Mindy Rashbaum brings a passion for tennis to the court everyday. Her
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]
GET CRUNCHED!
(SEE BULLETIN BOARD)
12:30 p.m. ON SATURDAYS $15 PER PERSON
CALL MINDY AT 206-0372
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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, July 9th & Thursday, August 13th • 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.
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FITNESS
YOGA FLOW
July & August - Every Friday at 10:00 a.m.
Regular Wed. & Fri. classes resume in September.
$10/class.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
Instructor: Bret Borshell, 1st Degree Black Belt
Affiliation: American Shorin-Ryu Karate Association
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.
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
and stay in shape for the season!
Free class; anyone can join.
There will be no yoga for the
last week in July.
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].
COME PICKLE(BALL) WITH US!
Come out and learn to play
this very popular sport,
a mixture of tennis, ping
pong and badminton. .
No experience is necessary.
Players of all levels are
welcome. The courts are set up on the basketball
court.
Paddles, balls, and nets are stored in the box outside
the gate near the kiddie park. Your gym key opens
the lock.
Contact Alan Horowitz ([email protected] or
609-410-2365) if you are interested in learning the
rules and getting some individual instruction and
practice. Regularly scheduled sessions will resume
in October..
Volunteering
Alan Horowitz, 15010 Lure Trail, 609-410-2365,
[email protected]
Pickleball club; scheduling sessions,
maintaining email list
Clean-up group (Mike Vober)
Hope Malin, 15010 Lure Trail, 609-828-2494,
[email protected]
Pickleball club; scheduling sessions,
maintaining email list
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FITNESS
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.
CLASSES WILL RESUME IN THE FALL.
Please check upcoming issues of the
newsletter for updates.
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!
If you need more information,
please contact:
Danli Neilson
Web: www.danlitaichi.com
Email [email protected]
WATER AEROBICS
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.
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.
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H .O . A . I N F O R M AT I O N
THE BOARD’S CORNER
As you know there has been a fair amount of discussion and advice as it relates to “speeding and driving in
general.” The Board will address the issue on a continuing Safety Basis, but please consider the following:
While signage is “informative” and there needs to be strategically placed signage, it is the driver’s sense of
responsibility that governs their individual behavior.
While we have stop signs at intersections of our roadways as a clear indication of multi-directional traffic, it
has a dedicated purpose for all to stop. It’s not just a suggestion for others.
While we all have places to go and things to do, the small gain in travel time by increased speed will most
assuredly NOT be worth it if you’re involved in an accident.
Signage and rules are for everyone. There is no person or group who is or should feel “entitled” to believe
the rules are meant only for others.
As a small friendly community, let us try to exercise some increased patience and respect for each other
whether we’re driving, “tooling around” in a golf cart, riding a bike, or exercising as a walker or runner.
Basic suggestions proffered:
If you’re driving a car, stay on the roadway. This seems logical.
If you’re a walker, stay on the sidewalk. Best place for your safety. Note the word “walk” in sidewalk.
If you’re a runner, consider the sidewalk and not the roadway in the traffic circles/islands; the line of sight is
reduced.
If you’re driving a golf cart, the posted speed limit of 25 is for cars on the road; NOT for carts on the sidewalks
and going over the bridges.
OLD TOPIC: “The ‘construction gate’ is open, so the signs are for everyone else, but not for me. I’m exempt
because...” WRONG! If there is an accident you have no one to blame. You should not be using the gate.
”Well others do...” Remember Mom saying, “If others jump off the bridge, would you?”
So PLEASE, help us all in these matters. If you’re in the 95% who comply, THANK YOU! If you’ve been in the
other 5% either occasionally or consistently, PLEASE slow down, enjoy the scenery and your neighbors.
LET’S EXERCISE SELF-CONTROL and PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY.
The Alternative = MORE POLICING.
Respectfully,
Michael A. Pace, H.O.A. President
Policy Reminders
• The VillageWalk HOA documents contain a lease minimum requirement of four (4)
months, and all leases must be submitted to the HOA office for approval 21 days prior
to the date the lease begins.
• All exterior décor, plants, shrubs, trees or any alterations, additions or changes to the
exterior of the home must be approved by the ACC committee. Architectural Change
applications are available on the VillageWalk website and are also located to the left of
the HOA window. Please complete the form with a detailed explanation of what you wish to do outside your home:
submit that with all the information needed – plans, drawings, names of plants, example or photo of décor items,
etc.- so the committee is able to make an informed decision. Incomplete applications will automatically be denied.
• Garbage and recycling bins are to be stored out of sight of neighboring units and common areas.
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H . O . A . I N F O R M AT I O N
Hurricane Season began June 1st and ends November 30th!
Shutters may be installed June 1 through November 30th if the home will be unoccupied for the
Hurricane Season. Shutters must be white or painted to match the exterior color of the home.
Reminder all shutters must come down or reopen December 1, no exceptions.
Remember to take stock of what you have on the exterior that needs to be secured during a hurricane:
Potted plants, exterior umbrellas, lanai furniture and exterior art décor all needs to be secured prior to
a hurricane. Any small, loose items can become missiles during these storms, causing a lot of damage to property, screened
cages and unprotected windows.
Check you pool enclosures and lanai cages for rusty or brown or missing bolts and replace any found with new bolts: this
keeps them strongest in high winds.
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.
Save the Date: Farmers Market Coming to VillageWalk!
VillageWalk is going to host the first Farmers Market September 21st, 2015. The tents will be set up in
the parking lot area near the bocce courts, and will feature vegetables, fruits, homemade jams and jellies,
honey and much, much more! More information will be in the September newsletter, so watch for the
article and plan to come out for some great produce and products!
Gate Information and Protocols
The personnel at the gate may not leave the gate. VillageWalk does have a roving guard Monday-Friday 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.,
and Saturday-Sunday 12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.. If you have an issue where you need a guard, during roving hours you may call
the gate and ask for the roving guard to meet you at a specific location at the Town Center or the Amenities. The roving guard
may not come to a home. If you have an incident that requires assistance at your home, please contact the proper authority,
such as the Lee County Sheriff’s Office or 911 for emergency services. Anyone entering through the resident’s side of the gate
must show a photo ID, whether or not you are an Owner. Please have photo ID ready when using the resident gate.
Tree trimming to begin mid-August
VillageWalk will be trimming the palm trees throughout the property beginning in mid-August. If you
have decorations, plants, or pots near or on the palm trees please move them until the trimming has
been completed. Look for Johnson’s Trees to be on property mid-August.
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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
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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.
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Reminder
Important Reminder
from the Post Office
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
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Residents, please be aware of the fact that you
need to pick up your mail regularly.
Any mail remaining in the mailbox after
10 days is returned to sender.
JULY | AUGUST 2015 TALK OF THE WALK~ 21
V I L L A G E WA L K A C T I V I T I E S
Michelle’s Farewell Luncheon
Memorial Day Pool Party
22 ~ TALK OF THE WALK JULY | AUGUST 2015
V I L L A G E WA L K A C T I V I T I E S
Ice Cream Social
Airboat Tour
Mystery Bus Tour
CERT Meet & Greet
JULY | AUGUST 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
Kentucky Derby 2015
24 ~ TALK OF THE WALK JULY | AUGUST 2015