Uniting Your Community - Village Walk at Lake Nona

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Uniting Your Community
JULY 2016
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Table of
Contents
4
Community Matters
5
Florida's Natural Wildlife
Monthly update on HOA related topics
from your community manager.
Coexisting with Alligators
6 Hurricane Season
Important information and helpful tips
8
Voices of VillageWalk
Meet your neighbors the Shenai's
10 Discover Your Lifestyle
Learn about upcoming events and the
current offerings of your lifestyle program
13 Calendar of Activities & Events
Extreme Couponing Class!
14 Save the Date!
July Food Truck Live Music and
Elton John: The Rocket Man!
18 What’s Happening in July?
Comedy Show and Karaoke!
22 Landscaping Update
Keeping the community green is no easy
task. Stay up to date with these updates
28 Get Active in 2016
Swim Classes, HITT and so much more!
32 Important Contacts
Stay in touch!
35 City of Orlando
Orlando United and monthly calendar
36 Advertisements
Special thank you to all of our advertisers
and sponsors.
Join Our Mailing List
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Community
MATTERS
I can't believe this year is half way through
already! I hope everyone is enjoying their summer and
staying cool in these hot days.
We're only a month away from Turnover!
It's been long awaited and I just want to take a final
opportunity to remind everyone of the importance of
attending this meeting in person or via proxy. We need
at least 426 households represented in order to meet
quorum and proceed with the Annual Meeting/Turnover.
If you cannot attend in person, you may either submit
your signed proxy form to HOA Office or assign it to
a neighbor. As previously mentioned, we are requesting
that all proxies be submitted by August 2nd to facilitate
the sign-in process on the night of election and not delay
the meeting.
If you are interested in running for the Board,
please be sure to turn in your Candidate Notice of
Intent and Candidate Information Form. All Candidate
Information forms will be mailed (and emailed) along
with blank proxy forms to all owners on July 12th.
We will host a Candidate Meet & Greet on Friday,
July 29th at 7:00pm in the Ballroom. This will allow all
owners the opportunity to hear from the candidates in
person. Light refreshments will be served. We will also
video record this session and send to all owners via email.
As a reminder, the Annual Meeting of the
Members and BOD Turnover Election will be held in the
Town Center at 6:00pm on Wednesday, August 3rd. Food
Truck Night is also still scheduled for that evening!
On another note, the Board of Directors has
scheduled a Board meeting on Tuesday, July 12th from
6:30-8:30pm. The purpose of this meeting is to update all
members on transition related items. I will also send a
summary of the meeting via email to all shortly following
the meeting. Hope to see you there!
As always, if you have any questions/comments/
concerns, please feel free to contact us at vwinfo@
accessdifference.com, call 407.888.2704 or simply stop by
the office!
Thank you for your continued dedication and
involvement! I hope to see you around.
At your service,
Valerie Velazquez
Your Community Manager
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Coexisting with Florida's
Natural Wildlife:
Alligators
Due to the recent events pertaining to the sightings of
alligators in our water bodies, I would like to make some
key points in reference to their presence in our community
and surrounding areas.
Alligators are an important part of Florida’s landscape
and play a valuable role in the ecology of our state’s
wetlands. They are a fundamental part of Florida’s
wetlands, swamps, rivers, and lakes and are found in all
67 counties. They tend to relocate, especially during the
summer mating season and the alligator population in
and around Florida’s bodies of water continue to grow
at a healthy rate. Alligators are predators and help keep other aquatic animal populations in
balance. The majority of gators one may come across, are less than 6ft in length, but gators in
the 8ft -10ft class are not uncommon. There are gators out there both big and small, but you
stand a better chance of being hit by lightning here in the Sunshine State, than being attacked
by an alligator. The idea of living on or near a body of fresh water in Florida that does not
have alligators is just not that realistic, they are a part of the natural order here and are quite
common. These Florida natives are cold blooded so they tend to come out of the water and bask
in the sun to warm up or to move to areas away from people, but they are most comfortable in
water, not land.
Alligators would prefer to avoid interactions with people altogether. It is rare for a gator to
pursue a human because humans are too large to be suitable prey for these nocturnal predators.
When people witness a gator trapping its jaw and growling, they assume its preparing to attack,
in fact this is a defense pasturing. Gators are unlikely to chase you a long distance on dry
land; they are not likely to attack you at all; they actually have a low endurance and are timid
towards us; they either walk away or swim away when approached by us. But if fed by humans,
they will move towards us and it changes the gator’s behavior, associating food with humans,
possibly causing them to become aggressive. It is not only dangerous to feed an alligator, it is
illegal. A water attack is a worst case scenario because it has a home field advantage, which is
why we urge our residents to stay clear of our aesthetic water bodies, which includes fishing,
swimming, tubing etc.…However, just because they have no natural desire to “eat” us, doesn’t
mean we do not have to be cautious in their presence.
In conclusion, the alligator is a creature to be respected and understood and if you come
across one that does not seem bothered by your presence, stay clear of it, keep children and pets
away from the area and report it to Management at 407.888.2704 or vwinfo@accessdifference.
com. For more information on how we can cohabitate with Florida’s natural wildlife, please visit
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at www.MyFWC.com. State law prohibits
killing, harassing or possessing alligators, even small ones. The state of Florida has a nuisance
alligator program and will respond quickly by sending a licensed trapper to locate and remove
the gator.
At your service,
Carisa Rosado
Resident Services Specialist
Florida hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 31st. The dates indicate hurricane
season for land that touches the Atlantic Ocean,the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea are
included in this time frame as well. We all need to be prepared during this time of year. Use the
checklist below to make sure you and your family have everything you need in case of severe storms.
FOOD AND WATER
One gallon of water per person per day for up to 3
days
Fill bathtubs with water (non-drinking) before the
storm
Extra ice to keep food cool longer & a cooler
Special items for infants, elderly, or disabled family
members
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES
Cooler
Paper cups,plates, and plastic utensils
Manual can opener
Matches (keep in waterproof bag)
Pet care items, including extra food and water
Battery-powered radio and NOAA weather radio
Flashlight
Batteries
Mosquito repellent
Moisture wipes and hand sanitizer
Gas or charcoal grill for outdoor cooking after storm
Full propane tank/charcoal bags
Battery-powered lantern
Full tank of gas in your vehicle(s)
Cash
Cell phone and cell phone charger
MEDICINE/FIRST AID KIT
Important medications(at least a seven-day supply)
First Aid Kit
Manual can opener
Matches (keep in waterproof bag)
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
Driver's license
Medical records
Home Inventory list(for insurance)
Birth and Marriage Certificates
IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Police non-emergency 321.235.5300
Power Outage (OUC) 407.423.9018
Animal Services 407.836.3111
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
NEIGHBORS MATTER
Following a storm and or Hurricane check on your
neighbors. Assist the community of VillageWalk any
way you can!
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With nothing but $208 in his
pocket, two suitcases and a dream of a
better tomorrow, Kam Shenai came to
the United States on Air India Flight 101,
in 1976 in hopes of building a comfortable
life for him and his family. With a heart
full of ambition and a burning desire to
work hard Kam began his journey in the
US.
Despite earning his Bachelor’s
degree in Engineering and Master’s
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Kam
has never worked as an engineer. “I’ve
always liked solving problems for people”
explains Kam, “which brought me to a sales and marketing career.”
In his late-twenties Kam had his first job selling mimeograph machines (also known as ditto machines) to
schools and churches in Buffalo, NY and it was no turning back from there. After a 30 year career with a Fortune
500 corporation that included several senior Management roles, Kam was then appointed to the position of Chief
Client Officer of a leading multi-national company.
In the meantime, Shaila who had a law degree from India got her MBA from the University of Buffalo. And
ended up becoming a Vice President of Marketing for a Fortune 500 corporation. After retiring in 2011, it was a
big change once the family decided to move to Florida. “We sold our house in Pittsford, NY and moved to Lake
Nona” exclaims Kam, “we were thinking, this is it, no snow-birding for us!”
The choice to move to VillageWalk was decided on almost immediately after stepping into the Town Center
and seeing the view of the lake from the Gazebo. “I felt like we were at a resort and we said, if we choose to, we
can live here forever! It was love at first sight!!”
Not being sure what exactly to expect, Kam admits that he was pleasantly surprised at the quality of
the food at the Lake Nona Deli, choosing to eat there at least once a week. He couldn’t help but say wow when
the vastness of the community hit him. “I was wowed by the size and scope of everything from the canals to the
bridges and the walk ways and most importantly the feeling of community.” Says Kam
It will be two years living in VillageWalk this October for Kam and his wife Shaila and they have definitely
noticed a few changes over the years. “Construction is done and the trees look bigger,” says Kam, “and the
activities have much more vibrancy! The events and shows are always great, we’re very pleased.”
Safety, serenity, and tranquility are Kam’s top three favorite aspects of VillageWalk, attributing that
feeling of tranquility as being his earliest memory of the community. Kam describes Shaila as being the glue of
the family and praises his two children for becoming such successful and educated adults but understands that
humility must go hand in hand with success. “The more successful you get, the more humble you need to be”
explains Kam, “Humility helps to not let success get in your head.”
Living his day to day life by the phrase do common things uncommonly well, Kam has a natural instinct
to help people and is always pushing others to do the same. “If saying thank you or saying sorry is a good thing,”
says Kam, “then do it more!”
Fun Fact:
Every year on March 18th at 3:45pm Kam listens to the song "America" by Neil
Diamond. His kids call him every year, at the same time, to acknowledge this life
changing day for both their father and their family.
Would you or your family like to be interviewed for this new monthly feature edition?
Contact us at [email protected]
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After we have been in our
homes for a while, we all begin
to accumulate lots of things.
Here are some suggestions
to help declutter while
recycling or upcycling. I
find that I always feel less
guilty about discarding
items when I find a new
home or new use for them.
Start with old towels;
you know the ones you never want
the guests to see, the ones with the
loose threads, a hole or a stain. Get an
extra feel-good moment when you donate
them to the local animal shelter where they
will be really appreciated. Reclaim some
garage space by taking old cans of paint,
the ones half full or less that you keep for
touch-up. Put them in an empty glass jar or
plastic container with a tight seal that you
were going to recycle. Now they won’t get
that funky film on the top and corrode the
can. Use a permanent Marker to label the
color or the room where used.
Magazines
that
you
have read can be donated to a Dr
Office waiting room, or a shelter.
Donate books the same way.
If you decide to update
a kitchen, don’t let the old
cabinets end up in the dump.
Instead hang the wall cabinets
in the garage to provide extra
storage and get some of the stuff
off of the floor. Base cabinets can
be used as a work space while also
providing extra storage.
Closets, yikes! Go to the local home
store and purchase a few pieces to put in
your closet. They provide the ability to
organize better while sometimes, doubling
the hanging space.
This should also
provide the incentive you need to purge the
things that you have not worn in a year or
more. Don’t forget to donate the clothes to
a good charity!
Declutter
and
Upscale
Décor by Carol Fisher LLC
407-655-8383
decorbycarolfisher.com
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This month we will celebrate the 4th of July! We
hope to see everyone at our July 30th Family BBQ on the
lawn. We will have live music, Fun Zones for the kids and
we do need volunteers to help us grill! Please contact the
Lifestyle department if your interested in volunteering at
[email protected].
Reminder our swim classes start on July 11th
and will end on July 22nd. We did not have enough
families sign up in June and since the instructor is
driving from Clermont, she needs at least 30 VillageWalk
residents signed up so please sign up today! We strive to
bring the best option of classes and events, if you have a
recommendation please let us know.
I would also encourage you to get involved with
our Spirit Team. We meet the second Thursday of every
month at 6:30pm in the Town Center. Can you find the six
blueberry photos hidden in our July Newsletter? Email
us each page you located them on and the first person to
send the correct answer will win two free tickets to our
July Comedy Show. Good Luck!
We have introduced ballet classes, and we will
be bringing karate classes on site as well. We realize
summer is a busy time for vacations however we ask if
you're interested in any classes that you please attend.
We will be continuing these classes in the Fall, only if our
attendance numbers continue to climb.
We will start our Wine Tasting courses in
September. The first class is on pairing your wine &
chocolate, on Saturday September the 17th at 7pm.
Chocolate is the confectionery match to wine. Perhaps
this is because the process of making chocolate is very
simliar to wine. Both cocoa beans and wine are fermented
with the very same type of yeast. No wonder there are
so many wine and chocolate lovers! Purchase your tickets
soon as seating is limited!
We are introducing Karaoke on Thursday
evening July the 14th at 6:30pm, if our residents
particapate we will offer Karaoke every over month.
Numerous residents have requested a monthly event
in our Town Center to meet other residents and enjoy
music and lite bites; this will begin on Thursday,
September 15th at 7pm. We will provide music and
you provide food and your favorite beverage! Our Las
Vegas show Elton John the "Rocketman" will be on
Septermber the 23rd and tickets go on sale starting at
the end of this month.
As our Central Florida community continues
to heal from the Pulse Nightclub tragedy, we have met
with a few of our residents who are working with us
to organize a fundraiser and to remind all of us we
are stronger as one community and we stand united
for the whole of the community! If you'd like to get
involved by helping out with events or volunteering to
assist with activities, please reach out to us by emailing
[email protected].
Every day I drive into the VillageWalk
community I feel so blessed and fortunate to serve
each and every resident.
Wishing you all a
wonderful and safe July
4th and I look forward
to seeing you at one of
our many upcoming
events.
Cheers!
Linnette B.
Cheers,
"The quieter you become the more you can hear" Ram Dass
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COMMUNITY
A great big THANK YOU to all of the families that
came out to our Memorial Day Pool Party! From our Hula
Hoop contests to our Limbo Dance, it's safe to say that
everyone had a great time!
Thank you to Hello Photo
Studio for the fabulous
photos from the
June Comedy Show!
Charla is the proud owner of
the Hello Photo Studio which is
located in VillageWalk Shoppes
and a VW resident! Book your
session with her today by emailing
[email protected].
ACTIVITIES &
EVENTS
HAPPENING
IN
JULY
2016
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.
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Home
Insurance Event
for Lake Nona
Residents!
This is a great opportunity to learn
about the many exclusive benefits and
savings offered by Liberty Mutual.
Tuesday, July 26th at 6:30pm
RSVP
[email protected]
Food
Trucks
Wednesday, July 6th 6pm-9pm
Cousins Maine Lobster
(Fresh Maine Seafood)
Big Bellys
(Samoan,Asian &Spanish Fusion)
Its All Greek To Me
Jamaica Jamaica
Jour de Crepe
Sweet by Holly
(Cupcakes)
Family Movie
Night:
Zootopia
In a city of anthropomorphic animals,
a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con
artist fox must work together to
uncover a conspiracy.
July 22nd @ 7pm
FREE
Parent
Support Group:
Sensory Processing
Disorder
This is a time to provide & recieve
support, engage in group discussions,
receive education & share stores and
resources to support one another.
Saturday, June 16th @ 10am
RSVP
andrea_bourassa@yahoo.
com (407)228 - 4028
Extreme
Couponing Class!
Join us as we learn the best ways to
get your money's worth by couponing!
July 20th
5:30pm "Meet and Eat"
6pm-8pm Workshop/Presentation
RSVP
[email protected]
Trivia
Night
Fast paced game of questions and
great fun with your neighbors!
Wednesday, July 13th
6:00pm-8:30pm
Cost: $5 to play
No food will be served,
pre-order your food from the
Deli!
BYOB!
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SAVE THE DATES
JULY FOOD TRUCK!
LIVE MUSIC
The Rollables are coming and it's going to
be a blast! Andy Costantini, Julian Cee,
and Adam Blanken play good, fun music
from their favorite artists and eras.
Beatles /Motown /Country/ Rhythm
Wednesday, July 6th | 6-9pm
in the Event Lawn behind the Town Center
FREE
Beatles, Motown, Country, and Rhythm and Blues are all present and the love of the
music they play shines through in all their performances. From Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash,
The Temptations, and The Drifters, their song selections are great to dance to or to sit
and listen and feel the timelessness of great recordings.
ELTON JOHN
THE ROCKETMAN
Friday, September 23rd
7:30 - 9:30pm
Live Las Vegas Show
Tickets $30 per person
Tickets go on Sale 6.22.16
Discover the Rich History of
Chocolate & Wine
Saturday, September 17th @ 7pm
Deliciously different. Delightfully fun.
Enjoy an evening of Wine and Chocolate Tasting
$23 per person, Limited Seating Available
Comedy Show
August , 6th
7pm-9pm
Chris Gorges
Chris is originally from Boston, now
lives in Florida and has been a staple on
the comedy scene for over 25 years. His
credits include directing the 2000 "Best of
the Bay" Improv troupe "The Charming
Hooligans" as well as an award winning
Public Access show called "Mongo Like
Candy". He is the host of the "The Double
Special Show", Winner of the "2014 Best
Comedy Podcast" Talkie Award and has
opened for the likes of Dave Chapelle,
Pauly Shore and Bill Bellamy
Chris studied improvisation under Richard
Schaal, Co-Founder of the legendary
Compass Theater Group and The Second
City in Chicago.
High energy, honest and edgy
comedy, set the tone for a show that is
never the same twice. Lots of interaction
and improvisation make for a great
comedy experience. This show is not be
missed.
Tiffany Barbee
Tiffany Barbee is a sweet and
quirky retired pageant kid turned national
touring stand-up comedian, 5th degree
black belt, Bible student, actress, model,
and co-host of an award winning comedy
podcast on iTunes called "The Double
Special Show". Tiffany loves dinosaurs,
Star Wars, and saying “true words” (gets
away with it because she is cute).
Chris and Tiffany tour together,
this show will bring you an evening of fun
and laughs!
Invite your friends and watch for our
next comedy show; we have had requests
from our residents and will be bringing
you a few amazing and talented comics.
We ask that you do not bring children
and that you arrive early for seating.
Reminder print your tickets before hand.
Once again this is an ADULTS ONLY
Show!
Tickets on Sale July the 21st
$12 per person
A New Preschool is Coming to Lake Nona Area
Choosing the RIGHT child care for your little one can be a daunting task especially for
first-time parents. As parents themselves, finding the right fit for their family led Drs. Wisener
and Mia Young to not only dream of the ideal preschool for their daughter Malea, but to build
it from ground up, and they are doing so just minutes away from Medical City. Bright Scholars
Early Learning Academy is a Christian preparatory preschool that promotes academic excellence and fosters an early awareness of God’s unconditional love. Serving infants through age
6, the brand new preschool opens this fall and is accepting enrollments now. Only a 5-minute
drive from Eagle Creek and immediate openings for all age groups, Bright Scholars is prepared
to serve Lake Nona and the surrounding areas.
Drawing upon 17 years of experience in education as a teacher, principal, educational
consultant, and having worked for a nationally recognized educational child care franchise,
Dr. Mia Young using her parental intuition and surveying families in the area, has created a
comprehensive program that offers exceptionally low teacher-student ratios, small class sizes
and all-inclusive tuition.
“We didn’t want to recreate what already exists; we set out to redefine educational
childcare by doing something different and special. We are not a corporate school but a community school where we love our children, families, and employees. As an independently owned
school, we get to do it our way…to create a warm, loving environment where our families feel
like members of our team and not just as ‘customers’.
Bright Scholars isn’t just a business for us. It’s our passion. It’s our ministry to serve
and partner with families to promote scholarship, service and model God’s love.”Bright
Scholars is currently under construction and when completed this fall, it will offer a brand
new secured state-of-the-art academy that has key-pad entrance, biometric fingerprint checkin, online camera access for parental viewing, and a privacy fenced playground equipped
with large canopies for shade, age appropriate play systems and open space for running and
playing.
“We pride ourselves in academic excellence and offer a structured learning environment for success.” Bright Scholars’ educational philosophy is to prepare children for school
readiness using their Blended Learning Model approach that incorporates teacher-directed
learning, child-initiated play, technology integration and S.T.E.A.M academics to capitalize
on the interests and engagement of each child. S.T.E.A.M. academics is an early focus on
science, technology, engineering, art and math.
Dr. Mia Young will work in the academy daily supporting teachers and ensuring quality
childcare and fun learning activities are provided daily.
The school is located at 2580 N. Narcoossee Road, St. Cloud, Florida 34771 and will operate
year-round Monday-Friday 6:30am – 6:30pm.
To learn more and to secure your child’s enrollment, visit www.MyBrightScholar.com or call
Dr. Mia Young at 407.770.7357.
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WHAT’S
HAPPENING IN
JULY
Comedy Night!
Saturday, July 16th
7pm - 9pm
$12 per person / $20 @ the door
BYOB/CUPS & ICE WILL BE
PROVIDED
(*Adults Only)
Rahn Hortman & Kevin White
Rahn credits the earliest influences to his humor to Bill
Cosby and Martin Lawrence. Bill Cosby's ability to
tackle diverse subject matter without uttering a single
curse word, and Martin Lawrence's natural gift of
representing the "ordinary guy" .
Kevin White
July 14th Karaoke
His Stand-Up comedy ranges from every day
buffoonery to the normally absurd, with a couple of
side dishes of the cartoon voices constantly in his head
to his multiple disastrous attempts at marriage.
Thursday, July 14th
6:30pm - 8:30pm
$5 per person
Key West Karaoke Featuring
the Karaoke Twins
Bring your favorite beverage and invite your
friends for a fun evening of singing.
RSVP REQUIRED
Family Fourth of July BBQ!
Saturday, July 30th
1pm-4pm $9 per person
Bring your blankets and chairs and join us on the Event Lawn as we
enjoy Live Music, Food, and Great Vibes!
Interested in volunteering to grill??
Email us at [email protected]
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We start our day early, opening our doors at 10am
Monday-Friday (open at 11am on Sunday) offering
locally roasted coffee and espresso beverages; house
made breakfast breads, artisan pastries, and breakfast
sandwiches (served until 11am).
Why Wait? Order Ahead! 407.271.8371
July Spe cials
1776 Sandwich
Boars head turkey, roast beef, cheddar, swiss,
mustard on old hearth french bread
Comes with chips and a pickle
$7.99
July 9th Family BBQ on the
Lawn
$2 Miller Lite, $2 Bud Light
$2 Cheese Pizza Slices and $2 Hot Dogs
Lake Nona Deli and Market wishes you and your
family a safe and fun fourth of july!
Pre- Order from the deli!
Are you planning on attending the July 16th Comedy Show and/or Trivia Night on July
13th? Then take advantage of pre-ordering your meal from the Deli to avoid the large crowd,
long lines, and interruption of your activity due to a food pickup. The Lake Nona Deli has
their full menu on their website to add efficiency to your food ordering process.
www.lakenonadeliandmarket.com
www.facebook.com/lakenonadeliandmarket
Our menus have been updated and printed! Stop by the Deli to pick up your copy
or visit us online at www.LakeNonaDeliandMarket.com
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LandscapingUpdate
By: Chris Skersick
Summer heat and humidity have definitely arrived in Central Florida! It appears the summer
rain patterns are here as well. While the rain is a welcome sight, it does add to our many challenges this
time of year. Heavy downpours can cause drainage issues, as well as mulch to wash out of the landscape
beds. These types of issues are the responsibility of the individual homeowner. We will be glad to meet
with you, to look at the situation. The HOA only replenishes mulch one time each year. Once again, we
want to thank you in advance for your patience as we work through a very difficult time of the year.
This month we hope to remove the dead palms in the community. Many of these palms have
died to diseases that are chemically uncontrollable. We will look at every situation individually and
try to come up with the best solution for replacement. We are dealing with two primary diseases;
Fusarium Wilt and Ganaderma. Please note that replacing with the same species in the same location is
usually not a good idea, but in some cases there is no alternative. Palm experts whom have visited the
community have also advised to leave as many fronds on the palms as possible. This allows the palms
to generate more food, helping them battle potential problems.
Our maintenance teams will continue the weekly mowing schedule. Your property should receive
a detail visit approx. every three weeks. This time of year brings excessive growth to everything,
including weeds. Rain also can adversely affect herbicide applications, making controlling weed growth
even more difficult. We will do our best to stay on schedule and keep things at an acceptable level.
Our agronomic team will be working their way through the community scouting for insect and
disease issues. We will spot treat as needed. We will also be looking for weed issues in the turf and
treating accordingly.
Our irrigation team certainly welcomes the much needed rain. This system is extremely
complicated. This team battles so many issues on a week to week basis…too many to list. We really
appreciate the homeowners who keep us informed and have been working with us to resolve issues that
arise. When we are receiving adequate rainfall, there are times we shut the system off. When we do this,
any battery packs that have been installed will still operate.
As I write this, I can’t help but to think of the tragedies that occurred in our city this past
month. Many times we get so focused on what affects us in our own little world, that we lose sight of
what is truly important. Please, let us all not forget to tell our family and friends that we love them.
Please, let us all not forget that we need to be tolerant of others, and treat our fellow humans with
kindness and respect. I believe if we all do this, myself included, we will all be much better for it. Bless
all of you who may have been directly affected by any of these recent tragedies.
If you ever have any questions or concerns you can use our customer service system or
contact your HOA and we will do our best to help. We appreciate the opportunity we are
afforded, servicing this beautiful community.
Landscape Service Contact Information
Down2EarthInc.com
[email protected]
844.383.9255 x 0
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“Make Your Eye Color Pop”
It’s hard to believe the 4th of July is
almost here! Have a great holiday, and make it
a safe one!
Big, Beautiful Eyes were the focus for June’s
makeup clinic. Did you know that with just your
eyeliner and mascara you can make your eyes look
bigger…. without being overdone?
How about
adding white eye shadow to the inner corners of
your eyes?
Yes, even your eyebrows can make your eyes look
bigger! We packed a lot of learning and fun into this session.
Please join us for our next make-up clinic where we will
discover the best eye shadow shades for our eyes. “Make
Your Eye Color Pop” will be held on July 20th,
chose
the 11am or 7pm session. The clinics are complimentary,
however, you must register as space is limited to 10 seats per
session.
Village Walk Make-Up Clinics are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11 am and
7pm. Grab a friend, join your neighbors and meet some new friends, I look forward to seeing
you on the 20th!
Please register for the
clinic, the prizes and SWAG bags:
[email protected] or phone/
text at 407.383.1506 No sales pitch,
just great information!
Kim Wenrich
Your Resident
Makeup Junkie!
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SHARE OUR JOY: WE HAVE DONATED
A TOTAL OF 2,000 DRESSES!
Michael Callahan, UCF Administrator
and Salena Houck, a student in the Burnett
Honors Program, spoke to our group about
the Educational/Community Center that the
College has set up near Harrismith, South
Africa. The eight specially chosen students
visit the Center every summer where they
help to educate the local children by sharing
their expertise in their respective fields of
health, history, bio-medicine, etc. As in
the past, our club donated dresses for the
students to deliver to South Africa. This year
our contribution was 250 dresses.
Michael Callahan and Salena Houck display
some of our dresses.
We also had visitor, Lindley Blake from Hosean International Ministries whose
group will be going to their camp in Pignon, Haiti on July 15th. They will be delivering
food, and distributing the dresses that we supplied to them to be given to needy children
in two local communities.
Come visit us anytime at the VillageWalk TownCenter where we meet every Thursday
from 10am - 12pm in the Town Center.
All help is appreciated from sewers and non-sewers!
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Village Walk’s only morning Yoga Class meets from 11am-12pm on
Mondays and is ideal for students from a variety of Yoga backgrounds and abilities. Cultivating
bliss amongst students, well-trainer teacher, Trisha Loubier uses techniques right for students
of mixed-levels and styles. Trisha encourages the best from her varied students as they gain
strength, flexibility and mindfulness/calming skills.
Vinyasa Energy Yoga Level I:
Tuesday's @ 6pm - 7pm
Vinyasa Yoga/Power Yoga Combo Levels 2/3:
Thursday's @ 6pm - 7pm
In the Ballroom
Contact: Trisha Loubier
Little Otter Aquatics Swim Lessons
July 11th - July 22nd
For the month of July classes that are being offered
All lessons run for two weeks Monday, Tuesday,
are Parent & Child Aquatics (6 months-3.5 years),
Wednesday, & Thursday & are approximately
Preschool Aquatics (3.5 - 5years), and Learn to
30 minutes long
Swim (ages 5 & up). The instructor, Angie, is a
certified Red Cross Water Safety instructor that
At the Resort Pool
offers a unique skill set that focuses on
More
question email us at:
safety and utilizes her greater than 10 years
[email protected]
of behavioral training experience.
Pickleball
A fun paddle sport created for all ages and skill levels. Pickleball combines many elements of
tennis, badminton and ping-pong. The game is played using a paddle to keep a plastic ball
going back and forth over a net. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to
learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.
Mondays and Thursdays @ 7:30am
Meet at the basketball courts
Contact: Gerri Jamieson
[email protected]
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SCHOOL OF BALLET & MOVEMENT
Ballet classes for both adults and children. Classes that will be offered are Adult Stretch &
Conditioning, Tiny Tots Creative Movement (3-4yr olds), Adult Beginner Ballet (14- adult),
Introductory Ballet & Tap Combo (5, 6 & 7 yr olds), Ballet 1 (8 - Teen).
Mondays & Tuesdays
@ 1:15pm, 2:30pm, 4:00pm
Wednesday
@ 12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3:00pm
In the Ballroom
More questions email us at
[email protected]
WATER AEROBICS
This is a form of aerobic exercise that requires water-immersed participants. Just like swimming,
water aerobics classes are easy on your joints, yet challenging enough to help you reach new
levels of fitness. The classes focus on aerobic endurance, resistance training, and creating an
enjoyable atmosphere.
Wednesdays & Saturdays
@ 9:00am
At the Resort Pool
Contact:
[email protected]
HIIT
Join us in the Ballroom every Monday and Wednesday for a 60 minute HIIT style workout. HIIT
(High Intensity Interval Training) is a highly effective workout that increases fat burning and
boosts up metabolism by up to 450% during the 24hrs after your the workout. Get a full body
workout and burn up to 500 calories! This is a fun, fast paced, class that will get you closer to
the results you seek. Bring water, a towel, and a friend!
Monday's and Wednesday's @ 6pm
Contact: Mari Milenkovic
[email protected]
PLEASE CONTACT INSTRUCTORS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND PRICING.
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VillageWalk
at Lake Nona
Contact Info
Town Center Hours
Monday - Saturday
9 a.m - 9 p.m.
Sunday
12 -6 p.m.
Gatehouse
407.816.0010
Meet The Staff
Valerie Velazquez - Town Manager
Yen Perez - Assistant Manager
Common Area Maintenance:
Michael Ireland - Maintenance Supervisor
Juan Melendez - Maintenance Tech
Sasha Deleon - Pool Monitor
Lifestyle:
Linnette Boldig - Lifestyle Director
Jamileth Hudson - Lifestyle Assistant
Looking for a
venue for your
next big event?
Then look no further! The VillageWalk Town
Center Ballroom is a multipurpose room
featuring a built-in projector and screen. It is the
perfect setting for business meetings, corporate
conferences, birthday celebrations, graduations,
family reunions, holiday parties, weddings and
receptions. If you are interested in booking
the ballroom for your next event or for more
information, please stop by the Town Center or
email [email protected] for a rental
application and rates.
Resident Services/Concierge:
James Armstrong
Romy Cuevas
Carisa Rosado
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8524 Insular Lane
Orlando, FL 32827
407.888.2704
Fax: 407.888.2948
[email protected]
www.villagewalkatlakenona.com
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July 4, 2016
Fireworks at the Fountain
4 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Lake Eola
Festivities start at 4 p.m. with
activities for children, live music,
food, and beverages available
for purchase. The evening
concludes with spectacular
fireworks display at 9 p.m.
Sunday's
Eola Sunday Market
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lake Eola
This market has gained a reputation
of being one of the best in Central
Florida. The market features fresh
produce, homemade breads, an
assortment of local cuisines, beer and
wine and
a variety of artwork and entertainment.
orlandofarmersmarket.com
Did you know?
Lake Eola has a park-wide
sound system which links the
amphitheater with speakers
surrounding the lake. This project
is funded in part by Orange
County Government through the
Arts & Cultural Affairs Program. The
Orlando Community & Youth Trust
and the Downtown Development
Board/Community Redevelopment
Agency partnered with Orange
County to provide funding.
City of Orlando
District 1 Calendar
City Commissioner
- District 1
Jim Gray 407.246.2001
[email protected]
Aide
Diane Wilhelm 407.246.3011
[email protected]
OPD Liaison Officer
Edgar Malave
407.246.2513
[email protected]
These events are posted as a
courtesy only and could be
subject to change. If you have an
interest in the event, please confirm
before attending. Visit http://www.
cityoforlando.net/district01/recentevents/ for more information.
Office of City Commissioners
400 S. Orange Avenue
P.O. Box 4990
Orlando, FL 32802
Fax:
407.246.3010
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