November 2015

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November 2015

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NOVEMBER 2015
VOLUME 15 ISSUE 11
Reflections | November 2015 |
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REFLECTIONS
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME 15 ISSUE 11
ON THE COVER
“The veterans of our military services have put their lives on the line to protect
the freedoms that we enjoy. They have dedicated their lives to their country
and deserve to be recognized for their commitment.” -- Judd Gregg
See pages 9 and 10 to learn more about Salute Our Veterans Weekend.
VILLAGE CENTER HOURS
Administration
863-427-7100
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Mainscape On-site Representative
Administration Building - 2nd Floor
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am-12pm
Marketplace Bistro
863-427-7157
Daily 8am-8pm
Riviera Spa & Fitness Center
863-427-7130
Monday-Thursday 6:30am-9pm
Friday-Sunday 7am-7pm
Starlite Ballroom
Daily 8am-11pm
Stonegate Pro Shop
863-427-7150 x4710
Daily 7am-6pm
The Grille at Stonegate
863-427-7167
Daily 8am-8pm | Bar Open Until 9pm Daily
The Palms
863-496-1530
Amenity Center
Monday-Sunday 8am-9pm
Kids Pool Hours
Monday-Friday 12pm-4pm
Saturday & Sunday 9am-9pm
Fitness Center
Monday-Thursday 6:30am -9pm
Friday-Sunday 7am-6pm
Waterfront Galleries
Daily 8am-11pm
Wells Fargo Bank
863-421-5448
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
Welcome Center or Model Park
863-427-7000
Monday-Saturday 9:30am -5:30pm
Sunday 11am -5:30pm
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PHONE LIST
General Manager (Club & Association):
863-427-7103
Evergreen Lifestyles Management (For ALL Club & HOA Matters)
24/7: 877-221-6919 or [email protected]
AV Homes Customer Care: 800-858-5933 or
www.avhomesinc.com/owner-care
Architectural Review: 863-427-7022 or Fax: 863-496-4456
Catering & Banquets (Stonegate Golf Club): 863-427-7150 x4720
Communications: 863-427-7137
Concierge : 863-427-7100 or Fax: 863-496-4453
Lifestyles Activities: 863-427-7125
Membership: 863-427-7143
Mainscape Customer Service (work orders): 800-481-0096 x 332 or
[email protected]
Riviera Spa & Fitness Center: 863-427-7130
Security -Bella Viana: 863-427-1268
Security-Main Gate: 863-427-4238
Security-South Gate: 863-496-1473
Security -Venezia: 863-427-2338
Security-West Gate: 863-496-1453
Solivita Sales: 863-427-7000
Stonegate Golf Club Directory: 863-427-7150
The Palms Amenity Center: 863-496-1530 or Fax: 863-496-0914
Violations & Compliance: 863-427-7032
Visitor/Vendor Gate Access Voice Server: 863-496-4464
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS
Do you have a suggestion for Reflections, Channel 732, or SolivitaLive?
Please email inquires or comments to Kristin Whitaker at kwhitaker@
evergreen-LM.com or stop by the Communications Office in
Administration.
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News From AV Homes
By Matt Orosz and Steve Orosz
Division Co-Presidents, AV Homes, Inc.
F
all is definitely in the air and in case it was hard to tell, all you have to do is glance
at the November Solivita Lifestyles events calendar! Community favorites
like the Fall Festival and Salute Our Veterans Weekend set the pace with fun-filled
activities to be enjoyed with fellow residents, family, and friends! Be sure to smile and
wave to the camera because crews will be filming highlights during the Fall Festival
and Salute Our Veterans Weekend capturing the essence of the Solivita lifestyle. With
short videos from several other events earlier this year, like the Solivita Car Show and
the Red, White, and Blue Street Party, these community snippets are great to share
and show off the wonderful place you call home. They can be found on the AV Homes
Florida YouTube channel!
Have you seen all the build-up happening around you? Wow! Staying busy just like our
residents, the Solivita team has gone above and beyond to deliver beautiful new movein ready homes in several new neighborhoods and sections throughout the community.
HOLIDAY HOURS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH
THANKSGIVING DAY
Administration & Lifestyles:
CLOSED
RSF & The Palms Fitness Center:
Close at 12pm
Fitness Classes:
Cancelled
Joining the portfolio of stunning Solivita neighborhoods are the new phases of Treviso,
Portofino, and the Courtyards of Montelena featuring choices from premier fairways and
The Palms Amenity Center & Pool:
peaceful oversized conservation homesites to attached villas and grand estate homes.
Close at 12pm
With so many combinations and options, there’s a new Solivita home waiting for you!
What a wonderful opportunity to look back on the amazing
growth in our little piece of paradise. To date, more than 4,000
new homes have been closed and are now called “home” by
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH
Administration & Lifestyles:
CLOSED
thousands of residents coming from all four corners of the world!
A dazzling community from the beautifully manicured boulevards and vast amenities
Fitness Classes:
to the hundred of clubs and our spirited residents, Solivita is a community that truly
Cancelled
invites you to live life to the fullest!
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Hello Solivita!
By Kraig Carmickle CEO, Evergreen Lifestyles Management
Evergreen Lifestyles Management would like to
payment details and account numbers. As part of the transition,
take this opportunity to introduce ourselves to
your account number may or may not change but the mailing address
you. We are your new community association
for payments will change. Please note, we will not be charging any
management company for Solivita Community
late fees for the November or December assessments because of
Associations & Solivita Club (Avatar Properties, Inc), effective
the transition. Please look forward to receiving a current statement
November 1st. The existing staff on site will remain in place and
of your HOA and Club accounts along with instructions and full
will be supported by me and the Evergreen family. As most of you
details on how to set up auto-pay/direct debit. If you pay through
know, I was the Solivita manager from December 2011 until August
bill-pay with your bank, please remember to update the mailing
2014, prior to moving to Evergreen. I am coming back to you with
address to the below. If your payments were drawn automatically
knowledge and experience of your community and look forward to
by AAM, these will not be processed for November and beyond; a
working with the team to continue to offer great customer service
manual payment will need to be made. If you have already mailed
to all residents.
your payment for November, these payments should be forwarded
to us from the prior management company, so there’s no need to
Evergreen Lifestyles Management is based out of Jacksonville,
worry. Please throw away coupon books used in the past so future
Florida and currently manages over 50 master planned communities
payments are not mailed to the wrong P.O. Box.
throughout Florida. Within Evergreen communities we strive to
foster a culture where neighbors know one another, are comfortable
Copies of the new ACH form, that will need to be completed if
helping each other out, and extend invitations to those new to
you would like your assessments to be taken from your accounts
the community. In order to successfully achieve this end, we first
automatically, are available at the Concierge Desk. We will have staff
demonstrate these community values within our own company.
onsite that will be able to assist you in getting these forms processed
the first week of November.
Communication is the key to any successful relationship. For us,
this old adage rings true from our corporate offices in Jacksonville
For the month of November and December we will be taking
to the neighborhoods of every community we manage by bringing
payments at the Association’s Administration Building to make
together the latest technology with the highest skilled individuals in
things a little easier for you. Please feel free to drop your payments
the industry. We are committed to providing exceptional service to
off, but remember to place each payment for Solivita HOA and
every resident living in the communities we serve.
Solivita Club in separate envelopes and make sure to include your
property address on the checks. New mailing address for payments
Starting November 1st, we ask that Solivita residents direct all
- please make sure to send two separate payments for both the
association related questions, issues, or suggestions to Evergreen
Association and the Club to: Association Name (eg: Solivita HOA
Lifestyles Management Customer Service, who will be working
or Solivita Club), c/o Evergreen Lifestyles Management, P.O. Box
closely with your onsite management team to make the transition
25353, Tampa, FL 33622.
as painless as possible. Evergreen Lifestyles Management Customer
Service is available 24/7 and can be reached at 877-221-6919, with
We will be holding three Coffee Talk sessions, Thursday, November
an experienced call center, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
12th to give you the opportunity to meet your new management
company and learn a little more about us. Please join us at 9am or
We have open communication with your Board of Directors and
11am in the Ballroom or at 6pm in RSF2.
convey information to them via emails, calls, and meetings. The
community website will change and more details will be mailed to
On behalf of the entire Evergreen Lifestyles Management team, we
you with your access login and password over the next month.
look forward to working with you and your community.
We are still in the process of transferring your accounts and will
be sending an additional mailing in the next week or two with new
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Kraig Carmickle 877-221-6919
[email protected]
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Join the Fun!
100+ Artisan & Craft Vendors
Artisan and craft vendors will be selling handcrafted creations along
Village Drive, in the Starlite Ballroom, Art Gallery, and Ceramics
Gallery. There’ll be something for everyone: jewelry, photography,
natural soap creations, country crafts, fine art, paper crafts, live
plants, wood products, books, silk floral arrangements, fiber and
fabric crafts, and much more!
14th Annual
Live Entertainment Throughout the Day
Bistro Stage: Chesley Rolle on the Steel Drum; Solivino
OKTOBERFEST Wine & Cheese Garden: Heidelberg Hotshots Oompah
Band; and Pro Shop Stage: APT9 Band
Fabulous Foods & Beverages
Marketplace Bistro, The Street Grille, Mosaics, Hot Dog Cart, Solivino
OKTOBERFEST Wine & Beer Garden, Festival Bake Shop, Kidz Zone,
and The Grille at Stonegate
FREE Kidz Zone
Along Village Drive
Saturday, November 7th
9:30am-3pm | RAIN OR SHINE
Face Painting • Balloons • Crafts • Popcorn
St. Rose of Lima
Food Pantry Fund Drive
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | FREE ADMISSION
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
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SPEED ENFORCEMENT IN SOLIVITA
The HOA, Security, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office receive multiple complaints of speeding each
week from residents. The Sheriff’s Office has been asked for their assistance in speed enforcement.
Receiving a speeding ticket is not only financially costly, but can lead to much more serious results.
Here are some quick facts on speeding: A driver is six times more likely to have an accident when
traveling at 25% above the posted speed limit. Speeding reduces the amount of available time to avoid
a crash and increases the severity of a crash once it occurs. Speed is a choice over which the driver
has complete control.
By Sheri
Wollschlager
Director of
Lifestyles
Happy Turkey Month everyone! The Lifestyles
Another event you do not want to miss is the Fall Festival on
Activities Team would like to wish everyone
Saturday, November 7th. The Fall Festival Committee has done
a Happy Thanksgiving and to our veterans,
an outstanding job bringing in new vendors and new ideas every
thank you for serving and everything you
year. This year the Kidz Zone is going to be bigger and more fun
do to keep America free. Please do not
for the kids. Also they will be changing the Waterfront Gallery
forget to support our Salute Our Veterans
patio area into an Oktoberfest. Come out and enjoy some of the
weekend
November
flavors of Germany. While you are enjoying a new cold beer, take
11th - Saturday, November 14th with all
a look at all the unique arts and crafts from over 100 arts and craft
the proceeds going to the Camaraderie
vendors. You may even pick up a few extra Christmas presents
Foundation. For more information about the
during the event. Don’t forget your Director of Activities loves
Camaraderie Foundation, please visit www.
the Florida Gators.
from
Wednesday,
camaraderiefoundation.org. See pages 9 and
10 for a full description and schedule of the weekend’s salute.
Don’t forget to purchase your tickets in advance for the All
Sheri Wollschlager 863-427-7125
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American Breakfast and Patriotic Show.
Tha nk You
FRIENDS WHO HAVE LEFT US,
BUT ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
Solivita Friends,
The family of Jerry “Hotdog”
Cash would like to thank all our
Solivita friends for the outpouring
of prayers, love, and support. You
were a blessing to us.
God Bless,
Priscilla Cash and Family
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Jerry “Hotdog”
Cash
Ed Chiampi
Catherine
Dougherty Murray
Al Salvato
“Bicycle Al”
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of
the residents who recently passed away.
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S
ome are started by friends growing produce in a co-op setting, while others
are sponsored by local communities. Okay, let’s drop the mystery….we are
talking about our community’s newest amenity, the soon to be open Solivita
Community Garden.
Located in Freedom Park near the Starlite Ballroom, the Community Garden is
starting out with 30 raised 4’x6’ plots in a fenced and gated area. There will be two
growing seasons, with gardeners agreeing to share in the upkeep of their individual
plots and surrounding area within the Garden. The first growing season will be from
March through August, and the second season from September to February.
The Solivita Community Garden will open sometime in February 2016. Applications
for the first growing season (March through August) will be available with the
Concierge in the Administration Building beginning Monday, November 2nd. The
Garden rules and regulations are available on the SolivitaLive.com Notice Board.
All applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, December 31st. The
30 lucky gardeners will be selected by lottery and notified in January. Payment
will be due once the lottery has taken place. Members of the Garden Trustees will
be available at November and December Lifestyles Event Ticket Sales to hand out
applications and answer questions.
There will be a cost associated with the Solivita Community Garden. A charge of $50
will be collected from each gardener per growing season. At the end of the season
$25 will be refunded to the gardener upon satisfactory cleanup of the planting bed
and return of the gate key.
Applications for the second growing season (September to February) will be made
available to residents in June 2016. A wait list will not be started in advance. Notices
will be published in Reflections, the community website (SolivitaLive.com), and
Community TV Channel (Bright House 732).
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Committee Roundup
Wellness Committee
Solivita Lifestyles Activities Committee (SLAC)
At the last Wellness Committee meeting,
The following clubs, along with Lifestyles, were randomly picked to sell tickets to the
the following items were discussed:
“Back Home Again John Denver Tribute Show” on December 8th: Catholic Families of
possible signage for designated smoking
Solivita, Do Unto Others, Energizing Christian Women’s Connection, HOPE, Shalom
areas at The Palms and RSF, the new
Club, and Veterans Club Scholarship Fund. This show will not only have John Denver
fitness program - Fitness Fast Track
songs but holiday favorites as well. The show will be open to guests of all ages for $15
Program - which will begin in November,
each. Proceeds from this show will be split amongst the six clubs’ worthy charities.
several cosmetic needs at the indoor pool
and The Palms, and the need for a new
SLAC and Lifestyles heard great feedback from the Boys, Beer and Barrels of Laugh
massage therapist at RSF. The Salute
men’s only event this past September. We are debating on whether do this event again
Our Veterans Field Day Expo will be held
(and make it longer next time with informal poker games after the comedy show) or have
on Friday, November 13th from 10am–
a Men’s Only Sports Grille showing several different NFL games in the Ballroom. There
2pm (see page 10 for more details).
would be favorite bar foods, such as chicken wings as well as some comfortable seating.
If you’re interested in being on the
Wellness Committee, send an email to
Question of the Month: For the men’s only event, which of the above events do the men
[email protected]
prefer? Do you have any other suggestions? Email your preference, or anything relating to
by Friday, November 20th. Openings will
the Lifestyles Activities Program, to [email protected]
be filled for January 2016.
by November 20th.
NEWSLETTER DEADLINES
Newsletter submissions should be emailed to:
[email protected].
Wednesday, November 18th
12pm & 3pm
Mosaics
DECEMBER SUBMISSIONS
Calendar submissions and newsletter articles are due
on Thursday, October 29th by 3pm. Inserts are due
by Thursday, November 12th. (All inserts must be
approved by Communications before they are copied.)
JANUARY SUBMISSIONS
on Monday, November 30th by 3pm.
FEBRUARY SUBMISSIONS
on Wednesday, December 30th by 3pm.
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See Page E2 for More Info
Healthy Recipe
By Elizabeth Deckard
Fitness Director
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8TH ANNUAL WALK/RUN FOR
A CURE - SAVE THE DATE!
It’s that time of year again when Tony Handler (ten time cancer
Hello Solivitans and thank you for the
survivor) and his wife Narda (three time cancer survivor),
wonderful support for the Annual Health
along with the Solivita Cancer Support Group invite you to
Fair! I always look forward to this event and
join them on February 20th for the 8th Annual WALK/RUN
the energetic atmosphere it brings with all the vendors and people
FOR A CURE. All contributions (minimum of $15 donation
milling around! I hope you will be as excited for our Veterans
will include a t-shirt for everyone who registers by January
weekend events November 11th-14th. With the flag raising
29th) will go directly to the American Cancer Society to help
ceremonies, the field day and expo, and all the shows, it’s sure to
fund research and programs needed to find a cure for cancer.
be a great time! So stop by the Lifestyles Office or the front desk
The Solivita Fitness and Wellness Department is sponsoring
areas at the fitness centers for brochures and a schedule of events
the event - many thanks to Sheri, Elizabeth, and their staffs
for the weekend.
for making this event possible.
Since fall is my favorite time of year, and soup is a favorite food of
This event is not a race! You can walk two miles (or any
mine, I thought I would share a recent recipe I tried. Of course I
shorter distance that you are comfortable with), run/jog
tweaked it a bit with things I had on hand, but here is the original.
three miles, or just come out to support this good cause and
Hope you enjoy!
cheer on the walkers and runners. Water will be provided on
the course and there will be snacks at the finish line.
Portuguese Kale Soup
Yields: 6 servings, about 1¼ cups each
The registration form is available at the Concierge Desk in
the Administration Building in the Village, at The Palms,
Ingredients:
and also at the Riviera Spa & Fitness Center. This event has
1 tablespoon olive oil
proven to be a community supported gathering of friends,
8 oz turkey kielbasa sausage, sliced
neighbors, and supporters wanting to help in the fight
2 cloves garlic, minced
against cancer. Last year many of the clubs and social groups
2 to 3 medium leeks, chopped, just white and light-green parts
participated, so get your group and friends together and join
1 bunch kale, stems removed and discarded, torn (about 4 cups)
the fun. Don’t hesitate to call Tony or Narda at 863-427-
1 (15-oz) can kidney beans, drained, rinsed
4345 with any questions.
1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes, no added salt
6 cups low-sodium organic chicken (or vegetable) broth
Ground black pepper (to taste - optional)
Preparation:
1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add kielbasa; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes or
until browned.
3. Add garlic, leeks, and kale; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to
4 minutes or until soft.
4. Add kidney beans, tomatoes, broth, and pepper (if desired).
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring
occasionally, for 30 minutes.
Elizabeth Deckard 863-496-3522
[email protected]
FALL FESTIVAL
EVENT ROAD CLOSURE
On Saturday, November 7th, Village Drive (from
the Ballroom to the Pro Shop) will be CLOSED to all
vehicle and golf cart traffic from 7am-4pm, except
to festival vendors, as we setup for this event. See
all the great details that will be happening at the
Fall Festival and more in the advertisement on
page 4 of this month’s newsletter.
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Salute Our Veterans Weekend is designed to celebrate
veterans and their families. We raise money for a select
charity to help improve the lives of the many selfless men
and women who bravely served our nation. The weekend
will be filled with fun, fitness, and music for all ages. Some
festivities between November 11th and November 14th
will be open to the public, so bring your family and friends
to support this wonderful event for a great cause.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH
AT 9AM
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH
AT 7PM
The Veterans Club will start the weekend with a
ceremony saluting our veterans at 9am, at which
time we will pay special honor to the Vietnam
era veterans, taking place in front of Veterans
Memorial in Freedom Park. Following the
Salute you are invited to join us for a traditional
all-American breakfast of eggs, bacon,
potatoes, biscuits, and coffee at Freedom Park.
Tickets will be available in advance for $10 in
the Lifestyles Office. If you wish to purchase
tickets at the event, the cost will be $12. Please
join us for this heartfelt salute and breakfast.
Remember, all proceeds will benefit the
Camaraderie Foundation. Guests of all ages
are welcome.
This will be a day to relax and appreciate our
freedom. We will enjoy the movie MAX, a
story of the bond between a soldier’s son and
his newly inherited U.S. Marine Corps dog.
For a monetary donation, the Purple Flowers
Club will serve popcorn and lemonade. Other
sweet treats will also be available for sale. Join
us in the Ballroom at 7pm to wind down before
tomorrow’s activities. Guests of all ages are
welcome.
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All proceeds will benefit the Camaraderie Foundation.
Their sole purpose is to provide a positive impact on
active duty soldiers, veterans, and the families of military
members by providing support programs to heroes and
their families who struggle after returning home from war.
They strive to provide healing through counseling and
emotional and spiritual support. For more information,
please visit camaraderiefoundation.org.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
FROM 9:30AM-2PM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH
AT 7PM
FIELD DAY! We will start with the raising of the flag
at the Veterans Memorial in Freedom Park. We
will then go right into our fun Field Day activities,
which will be run by Solivita’s recreational clubs.
Join us at the courts to participate in recreational
sports such as softball, horseshoes, bocce,
shuffleboard, pickleball, tennis, and we will even
have a Dragon Boat Demo (I bet you want to
know what that is, but you have to attend to find
out). Even if you’ve never played before but have
an interest in learning, come on out and give it a
try. Along with Field Day activities there will be
food trucks from 10am-2pm as well as a raffle
with donated prizes from vendors. There will
also be a vendor exhibit with various selections
of goods. If you would like to be a vendor at this
fun and exciting event, please fill out the vendor
application (which can be obtained from the
Lifestyles Office) and return it by November
6th. Games will be for residents only, but
guests of all ages are welcome to root on
your favorite player!
Come and enjoy the talent of Legacy! which
is an incredible array of musical performers
of all ages with a magnitude of talent. They’ll
join us in celebrating our veterans on Saturday,
November 14th by performing a patriotic show
in the Starlite Ballroom. Legacy! has performed
a multitude of events, including musicals
throughout Central Florida, so they really
know how to bring down the house! Tickets will
be available for $15 in the Lifestyles Office.
This talented bunch promises to deliver an
all-American tribute to veterans, near and
far, ending the weekend with a star-spangled
salute!
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Turkey Day Kicks Off the Holidays!
By Donnette Burkhalter Community Concierge
HELLO PILGRIMS! It’s that time of year again
sure to capture the holiday
for turkey dinners and fall festivals. It would
spirit when you and your family
be a tough choice to decide which one I like
tour the 20-room, Mediterranean-style
better. I must admit that nothing tastes as
mansion and enjoy your favorite holiday
good as a home cooked turkey dinner with all the trimmings. If
design themes from the past 19 years. Different sponsored
I were a turkey, I would tell you to “Eat More Beef” and then I
designers decorate all of the rooms. Pinewood volunteers, who
would hide around Thanksgiving time or else I would want to
have handcrafted many of the decorations, adorned the hallways,
be a really, really, really skinny turkey so no one would want me
entrances, and other spaces. Event dates are November 27th
on their dinner table. Enough about Thanksgiving dinner and
through January 3rd. Tickets are $20 for adults and prices vary
turkeys; now on to our adventures!
based on the age of the children. The address for Bok Towers is
1151 Tower Boulevard, Lake Wales. For additional information,
To kick off our holiday festivities, our first stop is Dr. Phillips
please call 863-676-1408.
Center for the Performing Arts. If you are a romantic at heart
(like me), you must see Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella.
Before I leave you this month, I wish you all the happiest of
Now, who would not want to be Cinderella or Prince Charming?
Thanksgivings and ask that you please take a little time to give
The show runs from November 10th-15th. This lush production
thanks for all the positive and good things we have in our lives.
features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations,
and all the moments you love in the classic fairy tale plus some
surprising new twists. Be transported back to your childhood
in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone
Donnette Burkhalter 863-427-7100
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who has ever had a wish, a dream...or the desire for a really great
pair of shoes. Now, if you do attend any of the performances,
you must imagine me as Cinderella and Pierce Brosnan as Prince
Charming. We would be perfect for these roles, don’t you
More Holiday Festivities
think? Ticket prices start at $33.75. Performances are nightly at
Snowing in Downtown Celebration: There are nightly
8pm. The navigational address is 445 South Magnolia Avenue,
snowfalls at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm. Photos with Santa,
Orlando, FL 32801, but be sure to go to the Walt Disney Theater.
strolling holiday carolers, an ice rink, entertainment, horse
For additional information, please call 407-839-0019 or the
and carriage rides, train rides, and much more. The event
ticket box office at 844-513-2014.
dates are November 29th-December 31st. There is a
charge for some events but the snowing experience is free.
Next stop is the Haven Holiday Market in Winter Haven. This
For additional information, please call 407-566-4007.
event features arts, crafts, vintage items, book signing, kids art
area, gourmet products, food trucks, live music, and much more.
29th Annual Festival of Trees: The
This will be the perfect venue to do a little holiday shopping. This
Festival of Trees will showcase awe-
is a pet friendly event so you can bring your four-legged friends
inspiring displays of designer decorated
with you. The event date is Saturday, November 21st. This is a free
trees, wreaths, gingerbread creations, and
event and will be held in Central Park on 5th Street NW, Winter
stunning holiday vignettes, which are all
Haven. For additional information, please call 863-258-3561.
available for purchase, plus lots of other
goodies. Event dates: November 14th-
We’re off to our next stop, Pinewood Estate at Bok Tower Gardens.
22nd. Admission fee is $10 for adults. Event location: 2416
Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Holiday Home Tour at
North Mills Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803. For additional
Pinewood Estate is the long-standing highlight of Christmas at
information, please call 407-896-4231.
Bok Tower Garden’s season of holiday-themed events. You are
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Expectations of the Landscape for the Winter Season
By Dr. Stephanie Bledsoe, PhD Plant Medicine Mainscape
As 2015 winds down, the Mainscape team is
warm up in the spring. We receive a lot of requests during this
busy preparing landscape plants for the winter
time to come out and either fertilize or “DO SOMETHING!” to
months. Though Florida is known for its semi-
get the lawn green again. Additional fertilizer will not counteract
tropical climate, shorter day lengths and
the will of Mother Nature. As the plants “go to sleep” during the
cooler temperatures (at or below freezing at times) cause plants
winter months, they are not physiologically active, therefore
to go into a semi-dormant state. Over the next couple months
don’t take up nutrients from the soil. Applying fertilizer at this
the growth of trees, shrubs, and lawns will slow down. Most trees
time can lead to increased leaching of nitrogen into groundwater
and shrubs in the landscape will retain their leaves, however the
supplies or runoff. Florida Friendly Best Management Practices
leaves of a few species will turn yellow and drop.
for the Protection of Water Resources by the Green Industries
is referenced in many Florida fertilizer ordinances and advises
One of the first signs in the lawn that winter is approaching are
against fertilizing during winter for this reason.
brown patchy areas as temperatures near the 50s. These may
be caused by Brown Patch, a common and treatable fungal
Cold weather effects
disease. Any areas infested with crabgrass will also turn brown
on
in cool weather, and is likely the case if there is a stark contrast
may not be desirable;
between brown areas and green grass. After the first dip into the
however,
30s or 40s, it is common to see reddish-purple coloration in the
normal and should
foliage of both grass and shrubs. Subsequent cold fronts cause
be expected going into the winter months. Around mid-March
St. Augustine blades to turn brown variably and in no consistent
into early April next year, the landscape will suddenly wake up
pattern, depending on soil composition, exposure to wind, slope,
and recover from any winter injury that may have occurred. We
competition from tree roots, compaction, or other factors. One
thank you for your patience as we approach the cooler months
lawn may look brown, while the one next-door still looks green.
and appreciate the opportunity to serve you!
December through early March, lawns take on a generalized
yellow-brown appearance and grow very little until temperatures
the
landscape
they
are
Mainscape Customer Service 800-481-0096 x332
[email protected]
Meet Luke - The Therapy Dog
Luke is a Certified Therapy Dog residing here in Solivita with his owner Joyce Colin. Luke and Joyce
moved here to Solivita from PA two years ago. While in PA, Luke spent a great deal of time with
veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan that were suffering from PTSD or traumatic brain
injuries. Luke’s volunteer work here in Florida has centered around non-verbal autistic children at
Celebration Hospital and residents at Heart of Florida Assisted Living facility in Haines City.
Luke would like to offer his cold nose and warm heart to anyone here in Solivita that would like a
visit from him. Whether you are a shut-in, or dealing with an illness or surgery, or just miss the dog
you used to have, please give Joyce a call at 863-496-5587 and she would be happy to bring Luke
to your home for some smiles and tail wagging.
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Articles
A Time to Give
Thanks
By Nick Pezzente
General Manager, Stonegate Golf Club
2016 CALENDAR
SUBMISSIONS
Clubs with recurring weekly or monthly meetings will need
to submit their meeting information in order to be included
It has been one year since my first Reflections
in the Reflections Calendar Insert for the 2016 year. Please
article introducing myself as your new
include the club name, day and date of meeting, time, and
General Manager. I am thankful for the opportunity to work in
location. Groups that made an annual submission for 2015
such a beautiful community and serve the residents of Solivita.
are not automatically carried over into the new year. Send
It is at this time we, as a nation, pause to give thanks.
submissions to [email protected].
From the historic times of the pilgrims, Thanksgiving was not
recognized as the national holiday it is today. President George
Washington issued a proclamation in 1789 to celebrate America’s
first Day of Thanksgiving to God under the new constitution.
Later that year the Protestant Episcopal Church, where George
Washington attended, set the first Thursday in November as the
Golf Course
Maintenance
By Bill Beasley Course Superintendent
annual day for giving thanks.
We’ve had a very busy start to the fall with
Home-schooled student turned teacher Sarah Joseph Buell,
lots of cultural projects taking place on the
moved from New Hampshire to Boston, MA to become
golf courses, like aerification. It’s time to take a deep breath
the editor of Ladies’ Magazine. She also authored children’s
and catch up on some odds and ends that it seems we never
poems including, “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” For thirty years
get to. Currently, we are in the process of overseeding the two
she petitioned many presidents to acknowledge a national
golf courses. This process is done for a couple reasons. By
Thanksgiving Day.
overseeding the greens and tees, we are making sure that we
have a nice green golf course to play on this winter as our base
In 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg resulted in the loss of 60,000
Bermuda grass goes dormant in the cooler weather. Overseeding
American lives. A somber Abraham Lincoln, responding to Sarah
also provides a protective barrier to the dormant Bermuda grass,
Buell’s petition, proclaimed the last Thursday of November as a
so it will survive all of the foot traffic while it is not growing during
national Day of Thanksgiving. Congress permanently established
the winter months. We will also be performing our winter projects
this day in 1941.
of tree trimming and root pruning as well as going through all of
the native plant beds and trimming the plant material.
Chef Dee and his team invite you to spend Thanksgiving Day with
us as they prepare a traditional Thanksgiving feast, including two
turkey-carving stations.
Bill Beasley 863-496-0979
[email protected]
Claude and his team will be hosting the Couples Championship
on November 20th and 21st. Be sure to come by the Pro Shop on
Friday, November 27th for spectacular savings during the Black
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS
Friday Sales Event. Bill and his grounds crew will be over-seeding
the Cypress Course from Monday, November 16th to Wednesday,
November 18th. To all our Solivita residents, have a Blessed Day of
Thanksgiving.
Nick Pezzente 863-427-7150 x4620
DST officially ends on Sunday,
November 1st at 2am. Don’t
forget to set your clocks back
1 hour before you go to bed
Saturday night!
[email protected]
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
DECEMBER REFLECTIONS NEWSLETTER
ASSEMBLY, DELIVERY & PICK-UP
SCHEDULE
REGULARLY
SCHEDULED EVENTS
COFFEE TALKS
Tuesday, November 24th • 9am • Ballroom
Thursday, November 12th • 9am OR 11am in
•
Newsletter assembly volunteers, meet at 9am in the Ballroom
the Ballroom • 6pm in RSF2
on the 24th. Delivery volunteers should arrive between
Come meet your new management company,
9:45am -10am or come to the Concierge Desk from 12pm-5pm.
Evergreen Lifestyles Management, and learn a
IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR NEWSLETTER by
little more about us.
•
Wednesday, November 25th you will need to pick it up at the
Concierge Desk in Administration from 9am-5pm.
Monday, November 23rd • 9am • Ballroom
There have been many questions about why we
should support the American Cancer Society.
ANNUAL HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION MEETING
Where does the money go that’s donated? What
does the American Cancer Society do for cancer
patients and caregivers? Come join Michelle
Stemler, Program Manager of Mission Delivery
Monday, December 7th • 2pm • Ballroom
and Community Manager Caitlin Simmons
The meeting will not be televised live, but will be shown on the
from the American Cancer Society to learn the
Community Channel (Bright House 732). The schedule will be posted
answers to these questions and more.
in the December Reflections. Prior to the meetings, you will receive the
proposed budget for 2016 through the mail. Please bring this with you, as
BJ’S MEMBERSHIP
limited copies will be available in the Ballroom.
Monday, November 2nd • 10am-1pm • ST Lobby
BJ’s is offering extended memberships at a
CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY BOOK &
STUFFED ANIMAL DRIVE!
discounted rate valid for new memberships or
renewals.
SAM’S CLUB MEMBERSHIP
November 1st to December 6th
Monday, November 9th • 10am-1pm •
The season of giving is upon us. The Solivita Book Circle
Ballroom Lobby
and Lifestyles are excited to be co-sponsoring a special
When you join or renew as a Sam’s Club Savings
children’s drive for the holidays! Our goal is 500 books and
Member, you pay $45. When you join or renew
500 stuffed animals. They may be new or “gently-used.”
as a Plus Member, you pay $100.
Several drop-off boxes are located in the Village at the
Riviera Spa & Fitness Center, The Palms, Bistro, Lifestyles, and Concierge
COSTCO MEMBERSHIP
Desk. The books will be given to Kindergarten through 5th graders at
Monday, November 16th • 10am-1pm •
Bethune Academy in Haines City. We hope ALL Solivita residents can help
Ballroom Lobby
us out, either individually or through a club! If you would rather contribute
Receive a $20 Costco Cash Card when you join
cash for us to buy the books, please make a check out to “Solivita Book
Costco as a new Executive Member OR receive
Circle.” Monetary donations are being collected at Lifestyles, the
a $10 Costco Cash Card when you join as a new
Concierge Desk, RSF, and The Palms. For more information, contact
Gold Star Member.
Bonnie Byrne at 863-427-9817 or Mary Ann Greco at 863-438-2643.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
ANNUAL HAIR CUT A THON
Sunday, November 15th • 12pm-5pm • Art Gallery
Sponsored by the Relay For Life Team -
SPECIAL NIGHTS
Team Cannolis. Chrissy and Luis from
Hosted by Stonegate Golf Club
the Capelli Studio and two of our own
Special Nights in Mosaics are events open to residents and their adult
Solivita licensed hairdressers, Colleen
guests, with the exception to Tapas Nights which is open to guests of
and Karen will be volunteering their
all ages. Please bring your Solivita resident or guest ID badge for
time at the event. The theme is Cut
admission to Karaoke and Trivia Night. For Tapas Nights, please
and Cannoli and some other small dessert snacks and
make a reservation by calling 863-427-7162. Some dates will be
coffee will be served. Cost: $9. The proceeds from the
blacked out as we honor previously scheduled commitments. Credit
event will go to the American Cancer Society. This is
cards are accepted at the Mosaics bar.
a haircut only; please have hair shampooed and clean
beforehand. No appointments are necessary. Walk-in
Tapas • Every Tuesday and Thursday in November (except
only. Contact Nancy at 863-427-7323 for any additional
Thursday, November 26th) • 5pm-9pm
questions. Thanks for your support.
Enjoy Chef’s various tapas selections beginning at 5pm and live
entertainment from 6pm-9pm.
Karaoke Wednesday • November 11th and 18th • 6pm-9pm
Sing, dance, and play musical trivia. $20 gift card to top trivia winner.
HOW TO USE A FIRE
EXTINGUISHER CLASS
Come on out to this complimentary jamming evening out with Karaoke
Tuesday, November 17th • 9am-11:30am and 1pm-
DJ Mr. Breezz from 6pm-9pm. Food purchased from The Grille or the
3:30pm • The Palms
Marketplace Bistro can be brought in; however, no other food is permitted.
Just because you have a fire extinguisher doesn’t mean
you know how to use it. Solivita CERT is sponsoring a
Saturday Trivia Nights • November 7th and 21st • 6pm-8pm
FREE class on “How to Use a
Test out your all-around trivia knowledge in teams of 2 or more from
Fire Extinguisher,” taught by
6pm-8pm. A professional trivia host is present and prizes are given to
members of the Polk County
the top 3 teams! On these nights, there will be a menu with a variety
Fire Rescue. There will be
of choices available. Therefore, food is not permitted to be brought
two classes; however, the
in. Doors will open no earlier than 5pm. Coming in to reserve seats
1pm class is now FULL. The
or tables is not permitted. Seating is limited. A $4 cash only non-
class is open to all Solivita
refundable food and beverage ticket will be sold at the door. Ticket
residents.
can be used when paying your final tab.
You will learn about: the
HADASSAH’S ANNUAL FASHION
SHOW AND LUNCHEON
different types of fire extinguishers; which type might be
best for your home; how to care for your fire extinguisher;
and using a fire extinguisher to put out a fire.
Monday, November 9th • 11:30am • Ballroom
You will be given the opportunity to use a real extinguisher
Enjoy a delicious lunch and beautiful fashions by Elonka. If you have
and put out a fire under the guidance of the Polk Fire
specific dietary requirements, please let us know. Tickets: $27. There
Rescue instructor. Each class can accommodate 30
will be fabulous prizes. Call Irene, 863-427-2304; Karen, 863-547-
people, so space is limited. Contact Michael Weitz at
4563; or Barbara, 863-427-6392 for more information.
863-438-2331 or [email protected] to reserve your spot!
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
UPCOMING WELLNESS EVENTS
DATE
ACTIVITY
Estate Planning: Henderson Sachs, P.A. Attorneys at Law. Getting Your Act Together: Estate Planning
steps you can take now to make things easier in the future. This month’s seminar will concentrate on
simple steps residents can take to simplify their lives and make things easier for themselves, family,
Wednesday, November 4th
and friends during incapacity and after their lifetime. Residents will learn about the importance of
2pm • RSF2
titling and beneficiary designations. As always, Attorney Dan Henderson will review the basics on
what wills, living wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and the probate process in Florida mean for you.
RSVP to Elizabeth at 407-850-2500 ext. 107.
Wednesday, November
11th • 10am • RSF2
Golf Cart Safety: Osceola Regional Medical Center, Brandy Hershberger, Trauma Director.
Wednesday, November
11th • 2pm • RSF2
Arthritis, Pain Management & Surgery: Osceola Regional Medical Center. Come for a discussion
with Dr. Karr.
Thursday, November 12th
10am-12pm • The Palms
Medicare Workshop #4: This will be the 4th and final workshop entitled: The Alphabet Soup of
Medicare. It will discuss how to navigate Medicare and the current health insurance system under the
Affordable Care Act and how to find the best coverage for your needs. This is the last 2015 session.
RSVP is required. Please contact the Riviera Spa & Fitness Center at 863-427-7130 to add your
name to the list.
Wednesday, November
18th • 2pm • RSF2
Managing Your Cholesterol, Diet & Healthy Lifestyles: Poinciana Medical Center, Dr. Maria Nina
Concepcion.
Hip & Knee Arthritis: DePuy Orthopedics. “Treatment Options for Hip and Knee Arthritis.” This
seminar will cover both conservative and surgical options used in treating hip and knee arthritis. It
Wednesday, December 2nd will be led by an experienced orthopedic surgeon specially trained in joint replacement and there will
1pm • RSF2
be ample time for questions and discussion. Seats are limited. RSVP today and receive a free gift for
attending! Call 800-256-1146 and mention reservation code 5672F or visit events.jointreplacement.
com. Contact: Tom Lacy, 407-721-0982.
THE SWGA ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF
TOURNAMENT
RELAY FOR LIFE
BOWLING EVENT
Thursday, November 19th • 8:30am Shotgun Start • Oaks Course
Sunday, November 22nd • 1pm • First
Our Charity Tournament this year is supporting the Women’s Resource Center
Frame Bowling Center in Eagle Ridge Mall
in Winter Haven and the Osceola Council on Aging Food
We have all of the lanes, but they will fill up
Bank. The cost is only $50 per person for Stonegate
fast. Make up a “Team of Friends” or “Strikers”
members and $75 for non-Stonegate members. Sign
to have an afternoon of fun! Tickets are $10 for
up for a fun day of activities and lunch. MAKE CHECKS
three games and shoes, if needed. Contact Len
PAYABLE TO SWGA. A sign-up sheet is located in the
Vento at 863-496-0628 or [email protected]
Ladies’ Locker Room Foyer and the Men’s Locker Room
for more information and tickets. All proceeds
Foyer. For additional information, please feel free to call Joanne Burns at 863-
go to the American Cancer Society to help
439-9610 or Pauline Castellucci at 863-496-4699.
FIGHT for the CURE!
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
2016 SOLIVITA OLYMPICS
REGISTRATION
DRAGON BOAT RACE
Mondays • 9am-3pm • RSF
Boats will be on Lake Solivita as part of the Veterans Day celebration
Thursdays • 9am-3pm • The Palms
raising money for the Camaraderie Foundation. Even residents who
Come out and register for the 2016 Solivita Olympics that
are not members of the club can get a ride in the boat or everyone can
will take place from January 21st-28th. Games include
enjoy watching the club members paddle using our newly-acquired
billiards, bridge, cycling, fishing, horseshoes, pickleball,
(and not yet perfected) skills. For more information, call Shirley
poker, power lifting, softball, soulavita line dancing,
Conklin at 510-520-2528.
Friday, November 13th • 10am • Lake Solivita
Sponsored by Lifestyles and Solivita Dragon Boat Club. Two Dragon
swimming, table tennis, tennis, and water volleyball.
Torchbearer nominations are being accepted until
November 15th. Questions? Contact Brenda Lockley
GUYS & DOLLS CONCERT
at 863-438-2808, Kathy Butler at 863-496-1584, or
Friday, December 4th; Saturday, December 5th; and Sunday,
Bernice Dillard at 863-427-4480.
December 6th • 7pm • Ballroom
Don’t miss this opportunity to support the 110 plus residents who will
FIRST JURIED ART EXHIBIT
share their love of singing with you and even give you a chance to sing as
well. They will “kick start” your December festivities with their Holiday
Sunday, November 22nd • 1pm-8pm • Ballroom
Concert featuring pop, show, inspirational, patriotic, and holiday
Sponsored by the Solivita Artisan Guild. Save the date for
music. Partial proceeds from this concert will also benefit the Solivita
the First Juried Art Exhibit in Solivita! The Best in Show
Performing Arts Council Endowment Fund, which supports performing
Award is $100 and sponsored by Daystar Dermatology.
arts programs in the Osceola and Polk County Schools. Tickets are
Second Place is $75 and sponsored by Douglas T.
$15 and will be on sale at Ticket Sales on November 2nd. You may also
Andrews, D.M.D. Third Place is a $25 award sponsored by
purchase tickets from cast members or at our pre-rehearsal times on
Kissimmee Family Dentistry. There will also be a People’s
Monday and Tuesday. Check the Reflections Calendar for locations and
Choice Award for $75, sponsored by Dan Henderson, Esq.
times. Additional ticket sale venues: Farmers Market on Mondays and
of Henderson Sachs, P.A. Attorneys at Law, so come cast
Fridays from 10am-1pm and RSF on Tuesdays from 9am-11am. Contact
your vote! There will be a complimentary wine and hors
Cheryl or Stan at 850-496-3422 or email [email protected].
d’oeuvres reception during the Award Ceremony from
1:30pm-3pm. Complimentary desserts will be served until
8pm. The juror is Bob Hague, a renowned watercolor artist
and teacher from Casselberry, FL. Artists may submit their
work until November 1st. Anyone who needs help with the
entry process, please call Ernie at 941-661-9128.
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT – WARM UP
A CHILD ALL WINTER LONG!
Thursday, December 10th • 6:30pm-8pm • Ballroom
Join the SoFEES for an evening of songs and desserts. “Luminaries”
CHRISTMAS CAROLING
- our candles will illuminate the night and the need for warm clothing
for local children. Drop in for a few minutes, or stay awhile to visit with
Monday, December 21st • 6pm • The Palms
neighbors and enjoy the musical entertainment with spirited singing.
The Solivita Soul Seekers invite you to attend their 2nd
Refreshments will include a dessert buffet, coffee, and apple cider.
annual Christmas Caroling event. Bring your family
Admission: donated sweatshirts, underwear,
and friends to a special night of singing your favorite
socks, and belts (children sizes 5-14).
Christmas carols while enjoying hot chocolate and home
Contact Kathy Griffin, co-chairperson, at
made Christmas treats. For more information, call Bruce
863-353-5315 or Helen Burmaster, co-
Allen at 863-241-8141.
chairperson, at 863-547-8752.
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List
Live
•
•
Club
Day
Time
Room
Contact
Phone
Email
African Heritage Cultural Club
1st Tuesday
10:30am
ST
Keith Eaton
609-472-4826
[email protected]
All Animals Club
-
-
-
Bob Jones
813-789-3318
[email protected]
Amateur Culinary Club of Solivita
2nd Saturday
10am
-
Cheryl Stevens
863-427-9652
[email protected]
Applause Music Mixers Social Club (AMMSC)
2nd Monday
2pm
MO
Shirley Valentine-Attoh
Bernice Dillard
407-538-7039
863-427-4480
[email protected]
[email protected]
Artium Patroni
1st Saturday
3pm
-
Art Mateos
Zynia Rionda
863-496-0807
863-852-9367
[email protected]
[email protected]
•
Big Money Bingo
3rd Sunday
6pm
ST
Susan Schulman
863-427-0443
[email protected]
•
Birders, The
1st Tuesday
8:30am
MSC
Harriet Fitzsimons
863-427-9800
[email protected]
•
Bocce Boyz-Girlz
Mon., Wed., Fri.
8am
FP
Gene Dictor
863-427-1861
[email protected]
Bowling for Fun
Wednesday
12pm
Cypress Lanes,
Winter Haven
Jim Green
Karen Kamin
863-438-4548
863-439-4990
[email protected]
[email protected]
•
Bridge - B ridgers
Wednesday
12:30pm
MSC
Ann Salvato
863-427-3891
-
Bridge - S ol. Bridge Club
Monday
Friday
Sunday
12:30pm
6:30pm
2pm
MSB&MSC
MSB
MSB
Adeline Rosica
Sharlene Tyler
863-427-1865
407-572-4021
[email protected]
•
British Isles Heritage Club
2nd Tuesday
6:30pm
RSF2
Jean Eldredge
863-496-5336
[email protected]
•
Bunco
1st & 3rd Tuesday
2pm
RSF2
Barb Scherr
863-427-2666
[email protected]
[email protected]
•
Canasta
Thursday
10:45am
MSC
Alice Costantini
863-496-0200
Canasta - Florida Canasta
Saturdays
6pm
-
Barbara Rose
201-679-0282
[email protected]
Canasta - Friday Canasta
Friday
11am
MSC
Martha Layton
863-496-4179
[email protected]
Caribbean American Association (CARAMVITA)
1st Wednesday
6:30pm
MSC
Judith Whittingham
863-427-4413
[email protected]
Casual Canasta Club
Monday
1pm
MSA
Eileen Bertuglia
863-438-0066
[email protected]
•
Catholic Families of Solivita (CFS)
2nd Sunday (Odd Mths.)
1pm
PA
Joyce Ardillo
863-496-1126
[email protected]
•
Catholic Families of Solivita
Bible Discussion
Friday
10am
RSF2
Betty Davidson
Bob Gaudioso
863-427-7482
863-427-9071
[email protected]
[email protected]
CCFA Poker Club
1st & 3rd Saturday
-
MSA
Lenny Rubin
863-353-1116
-
•
CERT
1st Monday
7pm
RSF2
Wayne Schoeffel
863-514-6728
[email protected]
•
Citizens Assisted Patrol (CAP)
2nd Tuesday
12:30pm
RSF2
Lynn Scherr
863-427-2666
[email protected]
•
Computer Connection
1st Wednesday
7pm
RSF2
Walter Fair
863-427-3928
[email protected]
Continental Society of Solivita
1st Saturday
10am
VP
Jacquie Jones
863-496-1694
[email protected]
•
Cork & Bottle
3rd Thursday
7pm
-
Stan Maminski
863-427-4749
[email protected]
Couple’s Canasta
Tuesday
6pm
BP
Irwin Goldberg
863-427-0982
[email protected]
Daisy’s Texas Canasta
Monday
11am
VP (1st Mon. BP)
Emilia Heredia
863-427-2427
[email protected]
•
Diamonds Women’s Softball Club, The
Tuesday & Friday
7:30am
FP
Maggie Collins
863-438-2312
[email protected]
•
Disney Cast Members of Solivita
-
-
-
Rich Patrone
863-438-9951
[email protected]
•
Disney Fan Club
-
-
-
Ron Verrico
863-353-1051
[email protected]
Do Unto Others (DUO)
-
-
-
Martha Cusimano
863-496-2749
[email protected]
•
Dominoes Club of Solivita
Wednesday & Thursday
12pm
MSB
Carmen Robinson
863-496-1214
[email protected]
•
Don’t Mess With Texas Canasta
Tuesday
6pm
VP
Leonor San Roman
863-427-1518
[email protected]
•
Energizing Christian Women’s Connection
-
-
-
Blanche Gressett
863-427-3196
[email protected]
•
Euchre
2nd & 4th Wed.
6:45pm
MSC
Helen Rhoades
774-545-0484
[email protected]
Filipinos at Solivita (FAS)
2nd Sunday (Odd Mths.)
3pm
BP
Nady Gutierrez
863-496-4252
[email protected]
•
•
•
•
Forever Young Music
Sundays
3pm
RSF2
Maria Melchiori
407-579-9696
[email protected]
Friday Bridge Connection
Friday
-
-
Elaine Thackston
863-427-0035
[email protected]
Funtime Billiards
Wednesday
5pm
BL
Marybeth Murphy
863-496-1079
[email protected]
Genealogy
3rd Monday
6:30pm
RSF2
Jeff Carlson
863-427-7233
[email protected]
Give Kids the World
-
-
-
Nan Johnston
863-496-4021
[email protected]
Green Thumbs
-
-
-
Deborah Siladie
727-667-4323
[email protected]
Guys & Dolls
-
-
-
Ellen Factor
863-427-3323
[email protected]
Healthy Eating/Active Living Club (HEAL)
-
-
-
Margo Vento
863-496-0628
[email protected]
Hispanic Heritage & Cultural Club (HHCC)
4th Wednesday
6pm
RSF2
Norma Velazquez
863-427-1260
[email protected]
• Club information is also available on SolivitaLive.com. | To update your club’s information on this list, email [email protected].
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Club
Day
Time
Room
Contact
Phone
Email
HOPE
-
-
-
Charlie Phillips
863-438-2398
[email protected]
•
Horseshoes Club of Solivita
Tues., Thur., & Sat.
8am
FP
Vincent Bakle
863-496-4349
[email protected]
•
Indiana Friends
3rd Friday
-
-
John Wolber
407-433-8548
[email protected]
Iowa
4th Tuesday (Quarterly)
-
-
George & Alice Floss
Kathi Hornaday
863-547-4692
863-496-5152
[email protected]
[email protected]
Kapamilya
Last Sunday
3pm
VP
Gonzalo Tejada (Jun)
863-427-3776
-
Korean Friends of Solivita Golf Outing
Ladies Club
Tuesday
2nd Wednesday
12pm
-
John Choi
Lee Choi
201-615-0616
201-638-4600
[email protected]
[email protected]
La Dolce Vita
2nd Monday
7pm
RSF2
Nick Brogna
863-547-4354
[email protected]
La Fe (The Faith) Christian Social Club
1st Tuesday
10am
RSF2
Joe Velazquez
863-427-1260
[email protected]
•
La Vita Bella
-
7pm
ST
Barbara Cilia
863-438-2665
[email protected]
•
Ladies Poker Club
Monday
6:15pm
MSA
Louise Ludden
863-427-2369
[email protected]
•
Long Islander Club, The
4th Tuesday
7pm
RSF2
Joanna Luhrs
863-438-2324
[email protected]
•
•
•
Mahjong
Tuesday
1:30pm
MSC
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-
-
Massachusetts Patriots
-
-
-
Maria Kevgas
863-427-0486
[email protected]
May I
Monday
1:30pm
RSF2
Martha Layton
863-496-4179
[email protected]
Michigan Club
Monday
9am
GR
Ernie Stafford
863-632-0226
[email protected]
New England Club
3rd Wednesday
(every other month)
6:45pm
MSC
Kathi Sanders
Julie Galvin
863-496-4385
802-345-0335
[email protected]
[email protected]
New York City Transit Retirees of FL (NYCTROF)
1st Saturday
1pm
RSF2
Essic Dillard
863-427-1690
-
Odd Fridays Bridge Club
1st, 3rd, & 5th Friday
1:30pm
MG
Donna Monroe
863-427-1199
[email protected]
Ohio Buckeyes
-
-
-
Gary Morningstar
863-496-5830
[email protected]
Oh Scrap!
Fridays
12pm
CR
Regina Vogel
516-998-5224
[email protected]
Oldies But Goodies
-
-
-
Norman Darrer
863-496-1080
[email protected]
Painters Club of Solivita
Monday
Thursday
9am
1pm
AR
AR
Barbara Buschek
863-852-7477
[email protected]
Pennsylvania Club of Solivita
Third Thursday
7pm
PA
Steve Horvath
863-547-4092
[email protected]
Pets Are Loved In Solivita (PALS)
Quarterly
5:30pm
RSF2
Don Martin
919-454-6444
[email protected]
Players Tennis Club, The
Last Thursday
10:30am
VP
Bobbie Stogo
863-427-7242
[email protected]
Playing For Life Club
-
-
-
Dee Flood
Jean Feldman
863-427-4947
863-353-5376
[email protected]
[email protected]
Red Hatters, Classy
3rd Wednesday
-
-
Roe Morreale
863-438-2514
[email protected]
Red Hatters, Crafty
1st Thursday
6:30pm
AR
Bano Carlos
863-427-7443
[email protected]
Red Hatters, FlyBye (Snowbird Chapter)
-
-
-
Jane Adams
508-435-3896
[email protected]
Red Hatters, New Attitude
2nd Wednesday
1pm
-
Clotilde Ogle
863-496-0366
[email protected]
Red Hatters, Roaring
3rd Wednesday
-
-
Kathy MacTavish
863-427-4946
-
•
Red Hatters, Royal
-
-
-
Jane Murawski
863-427-1380
•
Red Hatters, Scarlet Chapeaux
1st Wednesday
9:30am
MSB
Reggie Dolan
863-438-2649
[email protected]
Red Hatters, Scarlet O’Hatters
-
-
-
Dianne Kelly Weir
863-427-3951
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•
Red Hatters, Solivita
-
-
-
Ginger Payne
863-427-9876
[email protected]
Red Hatters, Spicy
Quarterly
11am
Lago Vista
Millie Heredia
863-427-2427
[email protected]
•
Red Hatters, Winners Circle
3rd Tuesday
-
-
Leonor San Roman
863-427-1518
-
•
Republican Club of Solivita
RCS Educational Event
3rd Wednesday (Odd Mths.)
Even Months-TBA
6pm
1:30pm
ST
-
Jim Guth
863-427-1107
[email protected]
•
•
Retired Old Men Eating Out (ROMEOS)
Last Wednesday
12pm
-
Dave Lane
863-427-6939
[email protected]
Rondalla of Central Florida
Saturday (except 1st
Saturday)
2pm
RSF2
Arnie Yabyabin
Carminia Yabyabin
407-780-3637
863-274-5121
[email protected]
Sacred Drum Circle Club
4th Sunday
7pm
FP
Jeannette Montgomery
207-289-9338
[email protected]
Sculptors of Solivita
2nd Friday
4th Friday
9am
9am
CR
CR
Sharlene Tyler
Ernie Stafford
407-572-4021
863-438-2170
[email protected]
[email protected]
Shalom Club
Last Wednesday
7pm
ST
Marilyn Glaser
863-496-1182
[email protected]
Simply Latin Dancing
-
-
-
Herman Velez
863-427-9409
-
Sol. Apple Club
4th Monday
7pm
RSF2
Michael DeVito
863-353-5301
[email protected]
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Phone
Email
•
Sol. Artisan Guild
2nd Monday
10am
RSF2
Sue Hawkins
Matthew Hoffman
863-427-2932
-
[email protected]
Sol. Aviation Club
-
-
-
Rose Kerr
863-547-4175
[email protected]
•
Sol. Bible Study Group (Non-Denominational)
Thursday
10am
RSF2
Felix Andino
407-729-7737
[email protected]
•
Sol. Billiards
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday
4:30pm
BL
Michael Mahoney
863-558-4830
[email protected]
Sol. Bocce
Tues., Thurs., Sat.
9am
FP
Steven Luisi
863-427-2959
[email protected]
•
Sol. Book Circle
-
-
-
Marcia Sorensen
727-204-0704
[email protected]
•
Sol. Bowlers
Tuesday
2pm
First Frame
Bowling
Ann Schneider
Len Vento
863-427-4214
863-496-0628
[email protected]
[email protected]
Sol. Budget Wine Tasting & Popcorn (SBWTP)
-
-
-
Gary Okrepkie
863-852-7141
[email protected]
Sol. Chess Club
Wednesday (except 2nd
Wed. of month)
1pm
MG
Jim
-
[email protected]
•
Sol. Clowns
-
-
-
Jerry Cash
863-496-5120
[email protected]
•
Sol. Cyclists
Saturday
8am
Veterans
Memorial
Bruce Everard
Tony Handler
863-205-2031
863-427-4345
[email protected]
[email protected]
Sol. Cypress Bowling
Thursday
(October to March)
12pm
Cypress
Bowling Lanes
Joyce Ardillo
863-496-1126
[email protected]
•
Sol. Dancing Diehards
-
-
-
Mark Petrycki
863-547-4853
-
•
Sol. Democrats
2nd Wednesday
7pm
ST
Ellis Moose
863-852-7294
[email protected]
Sol. Dragon Boat
-
-
-
Shirley Conklin
510-520-2528
[email protected]
•
•
•
Sol. Fishing Club
2nd Tuesday
7pm
MSB
Terry Cochran
863-496-0713
[email protected]
Sol. Friends of Elementary Education Schools
4th Monday
9:15am
MSB
Rita Katz
407-309-9675
[email protected]
Sol. Funtime Events
-
-
-
Mary Ann Lando
863-852-8412
[email protected]
Sol.
-
-
-
Irene Port
863-427-2304
[email protected]
Sol. Jogging Club
Tuesday
8am
RSF
Tony Handler
863-427-4345
[email protected]
Sol. Older Bikers
SOBs Meet to Ride
4th Tuesday
Tuesday & Thursday
7pm
8:30am
MSB
MB
Gerry Durkee
863-852-9380
[email protected]
Sol. Orchid Enthusiasts
-
-
-
Arthur Katz
Sol. Painters
Monday
Thursday (Except 1st Thurs.)
9am
2:30pm
AR
AR
Barbara Buschek
[email protected]
863-852-7477
[email protected]
•
Sol. Quilters
Friday
1pm
AR
Carol Naples
863-496-0825
-
•
Sol. Racqueteers
-
-
-
Terry Roderick
863-547-4202
[email protected]
•
Sol. RV Club
3rd Wednesday
4:30pm
RSF2
Walter Kraus
703-283-0629
[email protected]
Sol. Scrapanos
1st & 3rd Monday
6:30pm
-
Beth Baumwell
863-427-4282
-
Sol. Scrabble Group
Saturday
11am
MSB
Nancy Vojtasek
407-361-9650
[email protected]
•
Sol. Shuffleboard Club
Mon., Wed. & Sat.
9am
FP
Jack Matusek
Rich Demers
863-438-2565
863-496-4294
[email protected]
[email protected]
•
Sol. Singles Club
1st Sunday
1pm
RSF2
Bob Edwards
Pat Weiss
863-547-8755
863-438-2099
[email protected]
[email protected]
•
Sol. Smashers (Pickleball)
1st Tuesday
6pm
RSF
Paula Castaldo
863-438-0950
[email protected]
•
Sol. Social Club
3rd Tuesday
9am
MG
Neil Riggs
863-427-7281
[email protected]
Sol. Social Dance Club
-
-
-
John Schultz
863-547-4867
-
•
Sol. Softball
Mon., Wed., Thur. & Sat.
8: 4 0am
Softball Field
Ed Steimle
262-705-5122
[email protected]
•
Sol. Sorcerers
3rd Tuesday
6:30pm
MSB
Frank Deignan
863-427-2854
[email protected]
Sol. Soul Seekers
-
-
-
Bruce Allen
863-241-8141
[email protected]
•
Sol. Starliters
-
-
-
Ellen Factor
863-427-3323
[email protected]
Sol. Table Tennis Club
-
-
-
Levi Bowen
863-438-4780
[email protected]
•
Sol. Theatre Group
-
-
-
Peter Stern
863-547-4942
[email protected]
•
Sol. Travel Club
3rd Tuesday
7pm
ST
Judy Riggs
863-427-3040
[email protected]
•
Sol. Wine Club
-
-
-
Marsha Clark
863-852-3484
[email protected]
•
Sol. Writers
1st & 3rd Monday
10am
RSF2
Kathy Glascott
863-427-1761
[email protected]
•
Sol. Zen Meditation Group
Monday
10am
-
Susan Quinn
863-393-8197
[email protected]
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Time
Room
Contact
Phone
Email
SoulaVita Line Dancers
Tuesday
6pm
PA
Deldra Eaton
Michelle Green
856-566-1133
215-720-5590
[email protected]
[email protected]
Stonegate Couples Golf Association
Saturday
8:30am
SGC
Stan Lavine
863-427-4003
[email protected]
•
Stonegate Men’s Golf Association
Wednesday
-
SGC
Wendell Thompson
863-427-2860
[email protected]
•
Stonegate Niners Women’s Golf
Thursday
-
SGC
Karen Vitkus
863-547-4376
[email protected]
•
Stonegate Women’s Golf Association
Thursday
-
SGC
Betty Eglinton
863-438-2325
[email protected]
•
SureShots Camera Club
2nd Wednesday
7pm
RSF2
Dean Yale
863-221-8762
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Texas Canasta
Mon. & Wed.
3rd Monday
7pm
7pm
MSB
MSC
Barb Scherr
863-427-2666
[email protected]
Tuesday Tile Tossers
Tuesday
7pm
MSC
Nancy Bell
863-427-1800
[email protected]
•
Veterans Club of Solivita
4th Wednesday
7pm
ST
Charlie Borchini
407-705-2383
[email protected]
•
Vizcaya Social Club
-
-
-
Leonard Vento
863-496-0628
[email protected]
Widows Club of Solivita
Last Saturday
-
-
Nan Johnston
Glenda Stearns
863-496-4021
863-427-2268
[email protected]
•
Western/Upstate New York Club
-
-
-
Sue Foels
407-288-7992
[email protected]
Yarners
Wednesday
10:30am
MSC
Esta McNamara
863-427-0946
[email protected]
Forever Young
Music
Winners Circle
Red Hatters
Have you ever gone “AAH” when
We celebrated the birthday of
hearing a song you hadn’t heard in the
Pat Wing and we went to the Chocolate
longest time and possibly forgotten
Factory. We had a great time at the
about? Of course you have! In fact, if
restaurant Havana Kiss Cuban Cafe
you attend any of the oldies shows here
in Kissimmee. We also celebrated the
you hear the “AAHs” within seconds of a
birthday of Monserrat Vargas in October.
few notes being played and we applaud.
And why is that? It’s simple – the
memories that flow in our heads from
Filipinos at Solivita (FAS)
those few notes are the best ever. They
We had a full day of fun and cultural rejuvenation as we experienced all
bring back smiles, tears, and reflection.
the things that reminded us of home when we attended the Barrio Fiesta/Santacruzan
That’s what we call the power of music!
2015 at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center in Tampa. Host Joey Omila was so
Come experience it every Sunday at
gracious to our group. He got us introduced and even made FAS members join in when
3pm in RSF2. We guarantee it. Rock On!
he requested the very talented Rudy Julian and Tess Flores to lead the singing of the
National Anthems. The FAS ladies, led by Tessie Gaceta, took the dance floor with their
Solivita Funtime Events
line dancing. The highlight was the pageant procession of sagalas for the Santacruzan.
Our luncheon at Bravo was a success and
we celebrated Judy Smith’s Birthday.
October 9th was our Texas Canasta
Tournament and photos will follow next
month of the winners. In November we
will go on the Victory Casino Cruise and
December is our Holiday Party. Happy
Thanksgiving to all! For questions, call
Mary Ann at 863-852-8412.
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Mahjong
Flora Vista Friends
Mahjong Cards
Karen Schneider, a member of the Flora Vista
It’s time to order your
Friends Team for Solivita Relay For Life, is now
2016
Cards!
selling an assortment of hand made holiday
Prices have not changed: standard is $8
greeting cards, which will benefit the American
and large print is $9. Please call either
Cancer Society. The unique Floridian designs
Justine Cancryn, 860 204-2006 or
are packaged eight for $10. Additionally,
Dianne Weiss, 863 427-4473 to place
Karen continues to paint original designs on
your order. Payment (cash or check
planters for only $20 each and donates all of
payable to Solivita Quilters) is due at
the proceeds to support cancer. She will be
the time of ordering. Mahjong Cards will
at Lifestyles Ticket Sales in November and
be mailed directly to your home during
December and can also be found at The Palms
the first weeks of April 2016.
several afternoons each week. For questions,
Mahjong
contact Karen at 863-496-1445.
African Heritage
Cultural Club (AHCC)
The Hoopsters
Karen Schneider displaying samples of
holiday greeting cards and flower pots to
benefit the 2016 Solivita Relay For Life,
which will be held on April 2, 2016.
AHCC members please remember
Review our club on SolivitaLive.com. We started our skills clinic and had a good
to bring can goods or a donation for our
turnout. Skills included dribbling and shooting. Why don’t you come and have fun on
Thanksgiving Food Drive Campaign. We
the basketball court? Experienced and new players are welcome. Men and women are
will also be taking pictures of members for
invited. We have many planned activities including “Horse,” “Around the World,” and
the AHCC Directory. Upcoming AHCC
pick up basketball. The next skills clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, November 18th
events are the AHCC Holiday Gala on
at 5pm. For more information, call Cee Cee at 863-427-2965. Pick up basketball is
December 18th and the 2016 MLK
Monday-Friday at 9am. Please call Larry at 863-547-4494.
Program on January 18th. Please check
the AHCC club page on SolivitaLive.
com and the AHCC website, ahccsolivita.org. Ongoing events include the
AHCC General Meeting on Tuesday
November 3rd at 10:30am in the Starlite
Ballroom; the “Members Only” Game
Night on Monday, November 16th at
6:30pm in MSB; and the“Page Turners”
meet November 26th at 2pm in RSF2.
Solivita Quilters
We hope you enjoyed the Quilt Show
and Bazaar in October. Thank you for
your generous support! Your purchases
enable us to continue our mission of
providing quilts to worthy causes such as
Solivita Orchid Enthusiasts
veterans’ organizations and shelters. If
The Solivita Orchid Enthusiasts will not be meeting in
you missed the show, look for us at the
November because of scheduling conflicts. Our next
Fall Festival on Saturday, November 7th
scheduled meeting will be in January, with a notice in the
at space #54.
January Reflections.
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Solivita Smashers
Simply Latin
Dancing
My family told me if I moved to a 55+ community I
would just be sitting in my rocking chair on the porch growing old. Tell that to these
As the year winds down
75-year-old plus Smashers that play 2-3 hours a day who just don’t fit that picture. The
we have a Buffet Dinner
activities at Solivita are keeping us all young regardless of actual age. The Smashers in
Dance planned for Saturday, November
this picture are all 75+. Get out of your rocking chair and join us.
28th at 6pm. Member tickets will be $7
and non-member tickets are $15. DJ
music will play and there will be a cash
bar available. Full details will be sent in
an email bulletin to all members and will
also be available on our SolivitaLive.
com webpage. Our sincere thanks go
out to all who have supported Simply
Latin Dancing this year and made it
a fun-filled event every time. Happy
Thanksgiving to all.
From left: Debbie Miller, Jane Bickford, Sandy Ongemach, Levi Bowen, Josi Massa, Christine
Coote, Wale Omawale, Norma Kish, Gary Miller, Bill Kish, and Gerald Cain.
Applause Music
Mixers Social
Club (AMMSC)
The holidays are here! Come join us to
celebrate Thanksgiving, giving thanks
for our friends and family. We would
Solivita Singles
like to thank the fall performers who
Our celebration of US and life in
all gave great performances. They
Solivita with a special tribute to
were the SoulaVita Line Dancers, Mr.
our Octogenarians party was a great success.
Ralph Barrone (who gave us a trip
Many thanks to all who volunteered and
down memory lane with a medley of
attended the event. The Singles calendar
was full with events for October. Included
The Breakfast Gang
oldies but goodies), our guest DJ Mr.
Melvin Attoh, and the Applause Band
was our annual BBQ and the KSC trip. We are finalizing the plans for a meet and greet
played wonderful selections of music.
for new members. We have 60 new members since January. Once again welcome.
We’re looking forward to seeing you
Can’t forget the great dinners to Capital Grille and Maggiano’s. YUM! We have events
November 21st at The Palms at 5pm.
scheduled for November and December and our club is already planning activities for
Members:
2016. We have great members with many ideas.
For more information, contact Renee
$7.
Non-members:
$5.
Mosley at 863-852-7664.
Solivita Travel Club
Welcome back travelers! We had some exciting trips these past few
months. Some felt left out when we saw the pictures, but that’s okay
because we have many new trips planned and some trips with spots left.
So please come see our trip tables at the next meeting. It is, once again, membership
renewal time. The cost is $15 per person. Our members have the first chance to sign
up for our trips; non-members can travel with us, but for an extra fee. The next Solivita
Travel Club meeting will be held on November 17th at 6:30pm in the Ballroom.
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Disney Cast Members of Solivita
Stonegate Niners
In October we again enjoyed our annual Halloween Wagon Ride through
Looking for a day of “par-
Fort Wilderness and dinner at Trail’s End Restaurant. This month we will visit the
fect” golf and fun? Then try
Lakeland Center to see the Cirque Dreams Holidaze show and dinner. We will also host
our league as a guest for two
a breakfast meeting on Sunday, November 8th in Mosaics at 10am. Mark you calendar.
weeks (you pay for 9 holes). We play
Our annual Holiday Party will be on Friday, December 11th in Mosaics at 6pm. As
Thursday mornings - meeting at 8am in
always, all Disney Cast Members (active and retired) are invited to join our active club.
the locker room and tee off at 8:30am.
Ever played night golf? We did at
Orange Lake Legends in October. Fun!
Our lit balls pierced the air like missiles
and you could hear us laughing for a
mile. We’ll do it again. Contact Karen
Vitkus at 863-547-4376 or klvitkus@
yahoo.com for more information. Our
League Holiday Party is scheduled for
December 17th at 5:30pm in Mosaics.
Check the bulletin board for details.
Lunch at Olivia’s at Old Key West Resort
Cork & Bottle
The club took advantage of
Orlando’s
Magical
Dining
Solivita AHCC Educational Fund
month by meeting at Stefano’s Grill
A special thank you to all who attended the Pillars of Our Legacy event, featuring the
on Sunday, September 20th for an
Jones High School Master Singers in concert. What a treat! This month tax-exempt
outstanding meal. The entrées of crab
letters and a small token of our appreciation will be mailed to all who contributed to
cakes, a 20oz Delmonico steak, or a veal
the Solivita AHCC Educational Fund. This year your donations enabled us to give
chop were heartily consumed along with
three $2,000 scholarships and six $500 book awards. It’s not too late to make a tax-
the additional appetizers and desserts. It
deductible contribution. Mail checks to SAHCC Educational Fund, Inc. at P.O. Box
was an outstanding night of camaraderie
580124, Kissimmee, FL 34758. The next board meeting is on November 13th at 1pm
and fun. Dick and Linda Hall hosted our
at the Duncan home.
September Tasting with a selection of
wines from Treasury Wine Estates. It is
Solivita Racqueteers
the parent corporation for many wellknown wines including Stag’s Leap,
On Monday, November 2nd from 6pm-8pm
Beringer, Penfold’s, and others. The
in Freedom Park, Masters Tennis returns to
selection of wines was well received with
Solivita. A USTA representative will assist participants
some outstanding ratings, especially for
in playing this less demanding form of tennis. Lighter-
the reds.
weight racquets will be available for use on the court,
which will be temporarily downsized for this event.
The USTA will provide tennis-related giveaways and
light refreshments will be offered. All interested tennis
players are invited. The Racqueteers Annual General
Meeting and election of officers and representatives
has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 8th at 2pm at The Palms. A powerpoint
presentation also will be shown of 2015 Racqueteer activities.
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Green Thumbs
The Florida’s Edible Wild
New Attitude Red
Hatters
Plants Lecture in September
Happy Thanksgiving Solivita! We
with Peggy Sias Lantz was
are busy selecting our party dresses
outstanding! A field trip to her home
(and of course the accompanying
in Woodsmere will be planned for the
shoes) for the remainder of this
spring of 2016. On November 29th, we
year. We’re lunching at Cheddars
will have a festive Holiday Dance in the
this month and doing some last
Ballroom from 6pm-9pm for members
minute
shopping.
We’re
also
and their spouses. Mike’s DJ Music will
having family over or going to visit family or friends for Thanksgiving. Then it’s at least
provide the entertainment. Plus there
one Christmas Party each week in December. So off we go...party, party, party! We’re
will be a cash bar and door prizes. The
sure we will see you around. Looking forward to all the fun. Until then, take care of you.
deadline to RSVP is November 16th.
Email djsiladie@gmail. On December
Gardens to enjoy a guided tour, lunch,
The Diamonds
Women’s Softball Club
and
Meet The Diamonds
1st, we will be going to Bok Tower
a
wonderful
carillon
concert.
Contact Anita Nelson at anelson504@
Jamaican born Christine Coote is a mother of three
hotmail.com by November 19th.
and has five grandchildren. At the age of 77, Christine
is just hitting her prime. She has been playing on The
Diamonds team for six years and you can usually find
her manning 1st base and sometimes playing at 3rd.
A powerful hitter, she has the outfielders backing
up every time she steps up to home plate. Christine
not only shines as a Diamond, she plays pickleball,
canasta, and dominoes. Goooooo Christine! The Diamonds wish to take this
opportunity to wish all our Solivita fans a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Artium Patroni
Solivita
Dragon Boat
Club
Thank you to all Solivitans who came to watch virtuoso concert pianist Eleonora
Lvov on September 4th at the Starlite Ballroom. Her performance of Chopin, Liszt,
Rachmaninoff, and other Romantic Era compositions earned your enthusiastic
applause. Her wondrous translation
We had a great time at
of orchestral sections of Gershwin’s
the Tampa Bay Dragon
“Rhapsody in Blue” into piano music
Boat Races on October 10th and we are
earned your standing ovation. Her
all excited to get on our own boats now
compelling storytelling as prologue
that we see what this sport looks like.
to each piece gave added meaning to
We will have the chance on November
the evening’s enthralling repertoire.
13th at the Salute Our Veterans
Eleonora
Weekend. You might fall in love with
Solivita as much as we enjoyed
dragon boating. See the Community
having her; she was deeply moved
Events section for more information.
by your warm reception. Artium
Email Shirly Conklin at shirleyconklin@
Patroni will present equally memorable events in Solivita beginning in 2016, featuring
yahoo.com for club information.
professional performing arts talents.
enjoyed
performing
in
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Energizing Christian Women’s Connection (ECWC)
Following the success of the 4th Annual Gathering (with the theme of “For Such a Time As This” - pictured below), we are excited to
share news of the upcoming 11th Annual Conference of the Energizing Christian Women’s Connection. What a celebration it is going
to be! Vicky Morales will be the featured speaker with a paper mache hat fashion show representing groups and individuals. Please plan
on joining us for this gala celebration of faith here in Solivita on Saturday, February 6th. See more details in the December Reflections.
A huge crowd attended and we held a book and jewelry sale along with collection for St. Anne’s food pantry. “Dr.” Debbie Allen did
a fun skit on the difference between men and women’s brains and speaker Linda VanHook spoke on “God’s Greatest Miracles.”
Retired Old
Men Eating Out
(ROMEOs)
Dominoes Club
The Dominoes Club held its third Tournament at the Venezia Amenity
Center on September 24th. Six tables of players (four per table)
This month 50 ROMEOs
participated and the results are as follows: First Place went to the team of
had their luncheon outing at Egg City
George Ramirez and Rafael Sosa; Second Place went to Ernie Montaldo and Gladstone
Restaurant, located next to Manny’s
Huggins; and Third
Chop House on Route 27 in Haines City.
Place went to Bobby
The consensus of the group was that the
French
food was very good, the portions were
Steele.
generous, the service was top notch,
next event will be a
and the price was very reasonable. Egg
Games Day at The
City is only open for breakfast and lunch
Palms on December
so if you like to eat out for those meals,
10th
this is the place to go. Everyone had a
4pm. Breakfast and
wonderful time meeting old friends
lunch will be provided.
and making new ones. Contact Dave
Members: $18. Non-members: $22. For tickets, please contact Carmen Robinson at
Lane for information at 863-427-6939
863-496-1214. HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!
and
The
from
Ray
club’s
10am-
or [email protected] if you’re not
currently a member. We look forward to
hearing from you.
HOPE
HOPE’s charity of choice this year is the Fisher House located on the
grounds of the James A. Haley Veteran’s Hospital in Tampa. Loved
ones of active duty and retired military being treated at the hospital may stay at the
Fisher House for no cost. 100% of our donations are used to provide comfort items to
those in residence such as non-perishable food, laundry supplies, linens, etc. We hold
one fundraising event each year and tickets are now available. See us at Ticket Sales or
the Farmers Market for tickets to our January 29th Dance Party! Or call Randy, 863427-9012 or Charlie, 863-438-2398.
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Solivita Softball Club
CARAMVITA
The 5th Annual Labor Day Co-Ed Game
Fall 2015 brings “business” to the forefront of our club activities.
and Fundraiser for Relay for Life was our
Nominations for our Executive Board were made at our October 4th
most successful ever. We raised over
meeting for November elections. We are asking all members be in attendance for the
$1,000. The stands were full and golf
November 4th meeting, in the Caspian Room, in order to vote for our new officers.
carts lined the field. It was a close game,
All residents interested in joining our club, you are welcome to attend our meetings
but the real winner was Relay for Life.
in order to get a “flavor” of who we are and what we do. Some of our guests DID
After the game we had a great lunch
indeed get the flavor of our club at our “Tropical Fiesta” back on September 18th! As
supplied by Sonny’s. Thanks to everyone
the pictures below show, we do know how to mix business with pleasure!
that came to join us on a beautiful day
and thanks to Al and Susie Quattrochi
and Babs for putting it all together. Our
next event will be the veteran’s game
on November 13th. Call Ed Steimle at
262-705-5122 if you are interested in
joining the club.
Computer Connection of Solivita
The Computer Connection Club will meet on Wednesday, November
4th in RSF2 at 7pm. We will continue to answer questions about
Windows 10 and demonstrate some new operations. Learn about Office 2016, which
has just been released to the general public. Bring your questions to the meeting and
Photo by Leo Rogers
we’ll discuss and answer them. Contacts for the club are Walter A. Fair, 863-4273928 and Wayne Schoeffel, 863-427-1177.
La Dolce Vita
On September 19th La Dolce Vita held a San
Gennaro Feast. All who participated had a good time
and enjoyed the feast. A special thanks to all who donated to the prize baskets and a
very special thanks to our wonderful cooks Alex and Marie Petrosine, Roe Morreale,
Pam Patterson, Vita Carella, Barbara Kledzik, Pat Methven, Joan Minicozzi, Angela
Johns, Rachel Szotak, Joanna Luhrs, Kathy Hannan, Mary Chase, and Nancy Harvey.
Our menu included: eggplant parmesan, chicken cacciatore, sausage and peppers,
ziti, meatballs with sauce, salad, rolls, cannoli, cream puffs, coffee, and a cash bar.
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Hispanic Heritage Cultural Club (HHCC)
Indiana Friends
A day of friendship, companionship, and games will be celebrated by
On
HHCC on November 16th from 10am-5pm. A continental breakfast and
Friends
October
10th,
enjoyed
Indiana
the
cooler
lunch will be served. The day’s events will also feature 2016 club officer elections.
weather with a picnic and bocce ball at
The cost is $15 for members and $25 for non-members. On December 19th the
Freedom Park. The club will finish out
HHCC will reprise its annual Christmas Celebration Dance. Look for Christmas
2015 with a Talent Show on November
Dance cost and details in the November posting. Our thanks and appreciation goes
13th at The Palms and our annual
out to club members and friends who made our October Hispanic Heritage Month
Christmas Party Dinner at Mosaics on
activities successful. For tickets and information, call Norma, 863-427-1260; Olga,
December 13th. Please mark these dates
407-507-7999; or Ester, 954-299-6900.
on your calendars; details will be sent to
the members via email. For information
The National Ensemble of Tiples from Puerto Rico, Luis Davila (white shirt),
Chair of Cultural Events, and Norma Velasquez, President of HHCC.
about joining Indiana Friends, please
contact John and Ann Wolber at
[email protected].
Shalom Club
The club held the always
popular Shabbat Progressive Dinner
on October 23rd. As we approach the
end of 2015 the club will hold its final
meeting of the year on Wednesday,
November 18th at The Palms. At
that time we will hold elections for
2016 officers. On Sunday, December
13th the club presents the Hanukkah
Ball in the Starlite Ballroom featuring
entertainment by Martin Gallagher.
Tickets with special member pricing are
La Vita Bella
available at the meeting or by contacting
Sid or Karen Simon at 863-547-4563.
Our San Gennaro potluck dinner dance included great music from Martin
Gallagher. In October, our bus trip to Treasure Tavern included lunch
and a show. Our October membership meeting featured a Halloween theme and
Ladies Bridge Luncheon
nominations for board positions for 2016. Our next general meeting is November 23rd
A fun day of bridge, gal fellowship, and
for election of 2016 board officers. Our holiday party is at The Knife restaurant on
yummy noshing is just around the corner!
December 15th ($15, members only). Tickets for Gypsy at Osceola Arts on February
Join us on Wednesday, November 4th
28, 2016 may still be available. The cost is $18 for members or $19 for non-members.
at The Palms. Contact Bonnie Byrne at
Call Arnie at 863-547-4833. Tickets will be available at the November Ticket Sales.
863-427-9817 or Judy Rosenblum at
863-496-1618 to pay your $19. Select
your own partner or we will help find you
one. We also need last minute “subs”
for cancellations. All levels of play are
welcome! You must arrive by 10am for
check-in. Save the date for our next
bridge luncheon on February 3rd.
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Bridge Groups
Solivita Bridge Club
The Birders
The Birders are going to Highlands Hammock this month. Highlands Hammock is one
of Florida’s oldest State Parks, covers more than 9,000 acres, and has many thousandyear-old oaks. There is an elevated boardwalk with a catwalk crossing a cypress swamp
Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge
with views of gators, turtles, deer, and other wildlife. Many different birds can be seen
Adeline Rosica: 863-427-1865
in the park including large birds such as owls, hawks, egrets, herons, and a multitude of
Sharlene Tyler: 407-572-4021
small birds. There is also a ranger narrated tram tour through parts of the park restricted
Julie Hillger: 863-205-0585
to public access. Photos below by Leo Rodgers.
Alan McIlwain: 863-313-0202
Join our ACBL Directors in MSB:
•
•
Sunday afternoon at 2pm
Monday afternoon at 12:30pm
Please come 15 minutes early; late
play impacts start time. NOTE:
Friday game has been discontinued
until further notice. No partner
is needed Sunday; directors are
available to play. Monday game will
Red-Bellied
Woodpecker
Black-Crowned
Night-Heron
Juvenile YellowCrowned Night-Heron
have two sections for the winter
months. It is a good opportunity
to sample duplicate playing, since
Home Run Relay for Life
there will be one section with less
The Co-Ed Softball Game and Picnic was a big success! Many thanks to all the
experienced players.
players, fans, helpers and for that finger lickin’ good food! We raised over $1,000 for
Bridgers
the American Cancer Society and had fun doing it! A bowling event is planned for
November 22nd at 1pm. See the Community Events section for more details.
Ann Salvato: 863-427-3891
Agneta Eklund: 863-496-4194
We have an open bridge game every
Wednesday at 12:30pm in MSC.
The cost is $1 per person given back
in prize money. Please come with a
partner and join us for a pleasant
afternoon of bridge.
Party Bridge
We meet on Thursdays in the
Ceramics Gallery from 2pm-5pm.
Ohio Buckeyes
No money, no duplicate, no bidding
We’ll kick off November with the ladies luncheon on the 4th. Call Sue
boxes, no electronic scorers, no
Reed at 863-221-4034 to RSVP. Next on our agenda will be the Buckeye
partners necessary (we take turns),
Breakfast on Wednesday, November 11th. This will be special as we will show a large
and no reservations needed. Stay
map of Ohio and begin “pinning” our old home towns, birth places, etc. Story telling will
awhile or more; all are welcome.
be associated with the placement of each pin. There will be a lot personal experiences
Hope to see you there. If you have
and fun memories shared. All members are encouraged to attend. For December, the
questions, call 863-852-9475.
Ohio Buckeyes will tour the Disney Resorts to view the Christmas decorations. This
activity will be lead by Sam DiPietro on Wednesday, December 9th.
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Solivita Theatre Group
The Solivita Theatre Group is excited
Catholic Families
of Solivita (CFS)
to
November
We will meet at The Palms
Dinner Theatre will perform to sold-
on Sunday, November 8th at 1pm for
out audiences at every show. We would
a potluck dinner. Please bring a dish
like to thank the residents of Solivita for
to pass to feed 8. The committee will
their continued support. We are always
provide dessert. $5 for guests and
looking for new members who want to
members are free. We also collect
be in show business. No dues, just fun.
canned goods and money for the food
We are looking forward to our spring
pantry. The speaker will be Fr. Ron
production in March. If you would like
Mahon from Orlando. The topic will be “Why Catholics Do the Things They Do,” and
to be on our mailing list, please email us
other current Church topics of the day. RSVP to Joyce by Thursday, November 5th.
announce
that
our
at [email protected].
Solivita Starliters
Veterans Club of
Solivita (VCS)
The Solivita Starliters have begun
What is the VCS? We are 319
rehearsals and preparation for their 13th
men and women who served honorably in
annual production. You won’t want to
the United States Armed Forces. There
miss this year’s exciting performances,
are nine WWII veterans, 35 Korean War
which will take place on April 9th, 10th,
vets, 66 Cold War era vets, and 237
and 11th. We are always looking for
Vietnam era vets. We served in Panama,
people with interest or expertise in the
Grenada, Bosnia, Somalia, Gulf War, Iraq,
technical aspects of theatre production,
and Afghanistan. All U.S. Service Branches are represented, including Allied Forces:
backstage work, and costuming, so
British Army, Royal Navy, ARVN, and Belgium Army. Solivita veterans are active in
if you would like to get involved with
the community, leading parades, hosting services on Memorial Day, July 4th, Veterans
this year’s Starliters production please
Day, as well as maintaining the American flags throughout Solivita. Interested in
contact Ellen Factor at 863-427-3323
joining? Contact Wayne at 863-496-2011.
or [email protected].
SoulaVita Line Dancers
New England Club of Solivita
On September 29th many members enjoyed a bus trip to Sarasota to embark
Love Motown music and other music
on the Marina Jack Lunch Cruise followed by shopping at St. Armand’s
from the ‘60s and ‘70s? Don’t worry –
Circle. In October, the club had their annual Clambake with music provided by the
there will also be some “Uptown Funk!”
Solivita Sunjammers. This event is always fun and what New Englander doesn’t enjoy
Join the SoulaVita Line Dancers on Friday,
a lobster! If you haven’t reserved a spot for the November 30th trip for the Stetson
November 13th from 6pm-10pm in the
Mansion Tour, Lunch at Victoria Hills Country Club, and Tour of Kermit’s Key Lime
Ballroom and boogie down! You can also
Factory, check the flyer on SolivitaLive.com for all the details.
enjoy a Lip Sync Contest and vote on your
favorite act. Tickets are $10, there will be
a cash bar, and be sure to bring a snack
for your table. Proceeds will be used to
purchase gift cards to donate to needy
area families for the holidays. Please call
Deldra at 856-566-1133 or Michelle at
215-720-5590. “Be there or be square!”
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Our Commemoration of Queen Elizabeth II’s historic reign as Queen of
Solivita
Democratic Club
Britain was a delightful afternoon featuring ladies in lovely hats and an
Hello fellow Democrats. We
appearance by Queen Elizabeth II (Christine Jeffries). Kudos to Barbara Herman (first
officially kicked off the holiday season
place), Laurie Mach (second place), and Donna McCarty (third place) for winning
a month early with our Appreciation
the “Great British Bake-Off.” Join us at our regular monthly meeting at 6:30pm on
Party and boy did we have a blast.
Tuesday, November 10th in RSF2 when Mike Gray shares his first-hand knowledge of
So many people renewed their dues
Derbyshire, England. Elections for BIHC officers will be held that evening. Renew your
and took advantage of our 24-month
membership for 2016. Call Jean Eldredge at 863-496-5336 for more information.
membership
British Isles Heritage Club (BIHC)
renewal.
Guess
we’re
really preparing for the next election.
Join us this month at our Black & White
Dance on Tuesday, November 10th at
6pm in the Ballroom. Tickets are $10
per person. Bring a snack to share with
Winners of the Bake-off - Donna McCarty,
Laurie Mach, and Barbara Herman.
Ladies in hats - Nancy
Downes and Maureen Smith.
friends at your table. Call Michelle
Green for tickets and/or additional
information at 215-720-5590.
Pets Are Loved In Solivita (PALS)
Solivita Social Club
PALS will host a Pet Wellness Fair on November 2nd at The Palms from
Lou Christie along with Rocky and the
10am-12pm. A veterinary surgeon will discuss routine surgery procedures
Rollers will be appearing November
as well as current and future state-
20th in the Starlite Ballroom. Ticket
of-the-art surgical techniques. A
sales for future shows are on sale at
representative from the Polk County
the Farmers Market on Monday and
Sheriff’s Office will be present to
Friday, as well as prior to the Thursday
answer questions about pets and
night movies (from 6pm-7pm), and at
their needs. DoggiePalooza will be
the monthly Lifestyles Events Ticket
December 5th from 9:30am-12pm
Sales in the Starlite Ballroom. Reserved
between the dog park and softball
tickets are $25 and General Admission
field at Freedom Park. There will
tickets are $20. For tickets, contact Neil
be community information booths,
Riggs at 863-427-7281 or Betty Spence
agility demonstrations, and, of
at 863-427-4992.
course, dogs looking their best for
pictures with Santa! They will get
to tell Santa which “parents” have
Peter McElroy and his 11-year-old therapy dog, Skye,
welcome an 8-month-old new park user also named Skye.
been naughty or nice!
2016 Shows:
•
January 30th – The Letterman
•
March 6th – Jay & the Americans
Solivita Showtime Entertainers
Can you remember dancing to The Twist, The Mashed Potatoes, or The Watusi? Remember Then
when you were So Much in Love or when you or your first love transitioned from Bobby Socks to
Stockings? If You Don’t Know Me by Now, you need to get a New Attitude. When Will I See You Again?
We hope it’s In the Still of the Night on Friday, February 26th in the Ballroom for The Philly Sound - The Sound
of Philadelphia Show. Oh What a Night it’s going to be. For tickets and additional information, call 863-588
7015, e-mail [email protected], or visit solivitashowtimeentertainers.vpweb.com.
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Disney Fan Club
Disney Fan Club members will be enjoying the last appearance of the Osborne
Republican Club of
Solivita
Lights at Hollywood Studios this November. If you haven’t seen them, it’s now or never
There are a lot of happenings in the GOP
folks, so get over to the park when you have a chance and marvel at this wonderful
world, including a trip to St. Augustine,
attraction. You may even catch a snowflake! Our busy holiday schedule this year also
a visit by war hero Brian Mast, and some
includes the Candlelight Processional, a Disney hotels tour to admire the holiday
of us just left on a cruise to the Panama
decorations, and participation in Solivita’s Holiday Parade. Of course, enjoying good
Canal and elsewhere. We are working
food is a requirement, as you can see in these pictures! Have a Magical Month!
on our annual scholarship dinner to be
held November 18th in the Ballroom.
The guest speaker and presenter of
the scholarship is scheduled to be Lt.
Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera. Look
for more information in the club emails.
For more information on the club and
to help rebuild America, contact Jim
Guth at [email protected] or Bill Land
[email protected].
Canadian Club of Solivita
We had another successful event in the spring, an Appetizer Party, with
close to 100 people attending. We’re a fairly new club that formed almost
Oldies But
Goodies Club
a year ago and so far we’ve grown to over 140 members. To kick off the
We had a great season
fall season, we are going to have a Canada Day Picnic at Freedom Park on Saturday,
opening dance last month. DJ Mike
November 21st from 1:30pm-5:30pm with games and a BBQ. For more information,
Mahoney was a hit! He will be the
please contact Lorna Popofski at [email protected]. When looking for club
feature DJ for the November dance. We
information, upcoming events, and photos of events, please check the club webpage
promise to have a rockin’ music time in
on SolivitaLive.com.
the Ballroom just before Thanksgiving
on Tuesday, November 24th from 6pm-
Scarlet Chapeaux
9pm. Tickets: $5 for members. Call
Rosalie at 863-496-5290 or Norm at
The Scarlet Chapeaux were honored guests
863-496-1080. Bring your own snacks.
at Queen Elizabeth’s celebration. The Queen
A cash bar will be available. Details
has become the longest-serving monarch in
will follow regarding the Wednesday,
the UK. Everyone was dressed in their queenly best, hats
December 16th Holiday Dance. We will
and all. Barbara and Donna won first and third prize in the
be accepting 2016 Membership Dues in
Royal Bake-Off Contest. All of the contestants had to
December. Tuesday, January 12th is the
make England’s famous Sponge Cake from scratch. That
date for our Initial Dance.
means no cake mix. All enjoyed the day.
Don’t forget to check
out Club News and
Today’s Events at
SolivitaLive.com.
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Solivita Fishing
Club
Solivita Artisan Guild
We’re proud to celebrate two of our
This month’s newsletter features Phil
members for their artistic achievements.
Maus (past club President) and Terry
Sheila LeQuia, a miniature artist, won first
Cochran (current club President). The
place at the Orlando Miniaturia Show at
reason this is special is because both
Disney World for her scene entitled “Royal
presidents did very well at a recent
Museum.” The show, held over Labor Day
club Bank Tournament. Phil caught the
weekend, featured miniature classes and vendors from
biggest bass at almost 8 pounds and Terry
all over the world. Sheila also taught a class called
caught the second biggest bass at over 4
“Chanel,” which was a miniature scene inside a perfume
pounds – with pictures to prove it. With
bottle purse. Jewelry artist Peggy Tepper won 3rd place
these kinds of fish at your doorstep, why
in the 2015 Bead Society of Central Florida’s Bead
not come check out the Solivita Fishing
Challenge with her Egyptian Collar. The criteria for the
Club. We meet every second Tuesday
bead challenge was to make a piece of wearable art using a scarab in an Egyptian theme.
at 7pm in the Baltic Room. Information
about the club is also available at our
club webpage on SolivitaLive.com.
Purple Flowers Club
Did you get your flowers to celebrate Veterans Day on November 11th?
Phil Maus
Solivita is going to celebrate in a big way. Be a part of the celebration!
Show your appreciation to those who have served and your support of
the men and women who are still serving. Decorate your house, mailbox
post, or golf cart with red, white, and blue flowers or yellow flowers for
those currently deployed. Flowers are available every Monday and Friday
at the Farmers Market and can be displayed until December 1st. Flowers are available for
a donation with the proceeds going to the Camaraderie Foundation.
Terry Cochran
Solivita Hadassah
We are looking forward to our fabulous Fashion Show and Luncheon on
Monday, November 9th. See the Community Events section for more
information. The Nightingale, a fascinating book by award winning author Kristin
Hannah, will be discussed on Monday, November 16th at the Bella Viana Amenity
Center at 1pm. Everyone is invited. Please save the date, Wednesday, January 27th
at 1pm for our Open House Annual Meeting in Mosaics. Come meet and greet new
and old friends. We are fortunate to have Dana Wexler from National as our guest
speaker. On Mondays, January 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th we will hold “Learn How to
Play Mahjong” classes.
Playing for Life
Sail away with us on the Victory Casino Cruise November 16th. Contact: Rudi, 201-213-7251. We’re planning an afternoon bus trip
to Winter Park, which includes a scenic guided boat tour and time to have lunch and shop on December 9th. Contact Rudi, 201213-7251 or Mary, 386-785-3603 to sign up. We’ll be having a poinsettia sale with 6 ½” pots delivered fresh to John Hurd’s Solivita
residence for pick up on November 27th and 28th. They are available in red, white, or pink. Contact: John, 863-852-7398 or Rudi,
201-213-7251. Flyers are posted throughout Solivita with detailed information and we’ll be at November Ticket Sales. All proceeds
go the American Cancer Society.
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Solivita Budget
Wine Tasting &
Popcorn Club
Healthy Eating/Active
Living Club (HEAL)
Our last meeting took place
local
In September, the HEAL Club heard
author
Sandra
Sigur
discuss
at the home of Sharyn and Dave Lane.
many
We began with gourmet jellybean and
approaches to staying healthy without
white cheddar popcorn and several hors
medications. Sandra is a reflexologist
d’oeuvres. Then we had an award winning Penn Shore Diamond white wine that
and an aromatherapist who wrote
was semi-sweet with a fruity character. We added a Wisconsin specialty wine, Old
the book, Healing Groovy: A Realistic
Glory, from Three Lakes Winery that was a combination of semi-sweet cranberry and
Holistic Guide to “Self-Care for Health
blueberry wine. Everyone agreed that this wine was outstanding. Finally, we served
Care.” Several members suggested that
O’Reillys white chocolate wine with whipped cream as a topper. After our pallets were
she return to Solivita to present at one
bursting with flavor, we were served homemade apple pie à la mode, raspberry and
of the Wellness Lectures. The HEAL
peach rugalach, and chocolate brownies.
Club meets monthly from January
topics
concerning
holistic
through May and September through
Continental Society of Solivita
November. Meetings are lectures on
relevant topics, field trips, restaurant
Remember the fun of the 2014 Solivita Olympics? Get ready for more fun. The 2016
outings,
Solivita Olympics will be from January 21st-28th. There will be a parade, a street party
speakers. Call or email Margo Vento for
with music, dancing, and food trucks. Clubs are asked to join the parade. Everyone is
further information at 863-496-0628
encouraged to come out to watch the activities and have fun. If you have any questions,
or [email protected].
or
potluck
dinners
with
please call Brenda Lockley at 863-438-2808, Kathy Butler at 863-496-1584, or
Bernice Dillard at 863-427-4480.
Big Money Bingo
November bingo will be on Monday the
2nd (instead of the usual Wednesday)
and Sunday the 15th. There will not be
bingo in December, but we will have
bingo on New Year’s Day. We’re looking
forward to seeing everyone there and
hope to start the New Year with recordbreaking attendance. Remember outside
beverages are not allowed and don’t
forget your Solivita ID. Congratulations
to our September Big Money Bingo
Winners: Kathleen DeVitt (on left) and
Vaughn Bogucki (on right)!
Solivita Social Dance Club (SSDC)
The next SSDC dance is November 21st. Come dressed in your PJs and
be ready to dance to the music of DJ Mike. Tickets will go on sale for the
Sunday, December 20th Members Only Holiday Dance, on Monday, November 2nd.
John will set up at 8am to sell tickets. The Annual Members Meeting will be held
Tuesday, December 1st. The meeting will be at The Palms at 6:30pm. Please plan to
attend. If you have any questions, feel free to call John at 863-547-4867.
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Solivita Friends
of Elementary
Education
Schools (SoFEES)
Kapamilya
Dance Fever
The Rodrigueras celebrated Benny’s 70th with friends on a memorable Sunday with a
Hawaiian Night Dance Fever in September at The Palms. The evening was energized
Our 4th Annual School Daze Dance
by youngish music and tastefully prepared fare. It ended with a promise of prolonged
was an incredible success thanks to
blessed years.
the wonderful Solivita residents and
DJ Penny. We are now getting ready for
Thanksgiving with extra food bags for the
children. Save the date for “Luminaries”
on December 10th. Why “luminaries?”
We light up the night with candles and
shine a light on children who need warm
clothing. See the Community Events
section for more information. Call Rita
Katz at 215-850-7122 for information
or to volunteer. SoFEES is open to all
residents. Our next official meeting will
be Monday, November 23rd at 9:30am
in the Baltic Room.
Fitness Club of Solivita
At our September meeting, Carl Amato, a Gold Medal
Solivita Book Circle
Winner at the Polk County Games discussed the club’s
Welcome back to all of our summer
sponsorship of the power lifting competition at the
travelers. The Solivita Book Circle has
Solivita Olympics in January 2016. The competition will
some exciting plans for this season.
be open to all Solivita residents. Carl is developing rules
In November, we are partnering with
and age and weight categories for the competition that
Lifestyles to
will be similar to those used for the Polk County Games.
sponsor
a
There will be two categories - bench press and dead lift.
Holiday Book
You can enter either or both events. The event will be
and
held at The Palms. Registration forms are available from the Continental Society of
Stuffed
Animal Drive
to
Solivita, a charitable organization that supports many causes in Polk County.
benefit
Bethune Academy in Haines City. See
the article in the Community Events
Spicy Red Hatters
section. We are also looking forward
From September 7th-11th, the Spicy Red Hatters
to our live author event featuring
enjoyed a wonderful cruise to the Bahamas. Family
Florida
on
and friends (for a total of 28 happy traveling
November 17th. We will continue to
companions) joined us. We participated in a game
provide art lectures with Jan Clanton
day featuring canasta and dominoes, frolicked at
and literature lectures with Professor
the beach, enjoyed dancing salsa, not to mention
Tom Gallagher. New chapters are
shopping, and of course delighted in the culinary
forming. Contact Carole Underwood
options. The cruise was such a positive experience;
at
are
we are already planning another trip early next
interested in joining! Keep up with us
year. We are also in the planning stages of our Christmas party, which we will celebrate
at www.solivitabookcircle.com.
along with the Daisy’s Texas Canasta Club on December 4th at The Palms.
author
Marcia
[email protected]
Meara
if
you
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Stonegate Women’s Golf Association
Wow – where does time go! November is upon us and fall seems to be our busiest time of the year. We just finished
our Member-Member Tournament and now we’re having our 4th major tournament of the year, the “SWGA League
Championship” November 5th and 12th followed by our annual “Charity Tournament” November 19th. It’s not too late to sign up
for the Charity Tournament as a two-some or make your own four-some. For more information, see the Community Events section.
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Roaring Red Hatters
Hello Solivita! The Roaring Red Hatters
were guests of the British Isles Heritage Club at a tribute
luncheon for Queen Elizabeth. She became the longest
reigning British monarch on September 9th. In addition,
we celebrated the birthdays of Rosie Zach and our
Queen, Bernice Astrin. We voted five red hats for a lovely
British themed luncheon at the Ballroom. Last month
we celebrated the birthday of two of our dearest sisters,
Sandi Dunbar and Donna Mangone. We’re visiting Ming
Court in Orlando next and we’ll let you know how it is.
Solivita Bible Study Group
After their exodus from Egypt, the Israelites were at the border of the promise land. Moses chose 12 men to spy the land
and report back to him (Numbers 13 and 14). Of the 12, 10 reported giants, unwilling to give up their land, dominated
the country. But two, Joshua and Caleb, saw a different picture. They told Moses that the land was filled with milk and honey and
with lush terrain and valleys. They remembered God’s promise and put their faith in Him and eventually took the land. We meet every
Thursday in RSF2 at 10am. Contact: Felix and Richetta Andino at 407-729-7747.
Support Groups
Live
Club
Description
Day
Time
Room
Contact
Phone
Email
•
Cancer Support Group
Our group is dedicated to providing emotional support and
education to anyone touched by cancer.
Thursday
10am
MG
Mary Redmond
Barb Herman
Tony Handler
863-427-3727
863-427-0033
863-427-4345
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
•
Grief Support Group
We support one another and we understand each other's
anguish over the loss of a loved one. A bereavement
specialist is always present to conduct the meeting and for
free professional counseling.
3rd Monday
10:30am
MG
Jerry Vazquez
863-427-0980
[email protected]
•
Living Sober in Solivita
A discussion group of Solivita residents who are living in
sobriety, and for those wanting support and information on
how to be alcohol-free themselves.
Sunday
9am
MSB
Kate
Mary
Randy
863-496-0481
863-496-5289
863-496-5078
[email protected]
-
Parkinson's Support
Group
Our group is dedicated to providing emotional support and
education to anyone touched by Parkinson Disease.
1st Thursday
11:45am
RSF2
Jim Greco
863-438-2643
-
Solivita Alzheimer's
Support Group
We provide assistance and support to those whose loved
ones have this disease.
4th Thursday
9:30am
MSB
Nancy
Callahan
863-496-1136
-
Weight Watchers
New members must pre-register. Please contact Karen for
further instructions.
Wednesday
8:30am
CR
Karen Thies
863-496-1935
-
• Club information is also available on SolivitaLive.com
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Grief Support Group
Cancer Support Group
“Grief is in two parts. The first is loss. The second is the remaking of
Although breast cancer can be a devastating disease, the
life” - Anne Roiphe. If you’re grieving over the loss of a loved one,
good news is that nearly all breast cancers are treatable
please join us on November 16th and every third Monday of
if detected early enough. Education is the first step to
the month. Our meetings include free professional counseling
prevention. The Cancer Support Group meets every Thursday at
by Suzy Soliday, a bereavement specialist sponsored by Good
10am in the Magnolia Room. The meetings are for all whose lives
Shepherd Hospice, and the support of fellow grievers. We
have been touched by cancer. Patients, survivors, caregivers,
meet at 10:30am in the Magnolia Room – a few steps from the
friends, and family members are all welcome to attend. For further
Bistro. For more information, please contact Jerry Vazquez at
information, please call Mary Redmond, 863-427-3727; Barbara
863-427-0980 or [email protected].
Herman, 863-427-0033; or Tony Handler, 863-427-4345.
Solivita Alzheimer’s Support Group
We hope your loved ones are enjoying the MP3 players and music distributed by the Alzheimer’s Association. Mark
your calendars for the Alzheimer’s Association Program, “Living with Alzheimer’s: For People with Alzheimer’s
Disease” on November 10th from 12pm-2pm in RSF2; November 12th from 10am-12pm in RSF2; and November 19th from 9:30am11:30am in the Baltic Room. The “Memory Bus” (sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association) will be in Solivita from 12pm-4pm on
Tuesday, December 1st and Wednesday, December 2nd. Please take advantage of this opportunity to check your memory. Call Chris
Wilcox at 863-292-9210 if you plan to be tested. This will tell us the number of technicians needed to provide this service.
A Touch of Class
Beginners Calligraphy
Beginners Calligraphy wants you! Classes are on Saturdays from 12:30pm -1:30pm in the
Debi Garner: 407-414-4599
Magnolia Room. $5 per 1½ hour instruction. Please bring a 12” ruler, 2 pencils, and 1 rubber
band. I provide paper and first pen.
Bridge Classes
Bridge lessons for the true beginner will run on Saturdays from November 7th through December
Donna McIlwain:
12th in the Venezia Amenity Center from 1pm-3:30pm. All are welcome to attend and the first
216-640-9885
class is free. However, class size is limited. This is for people who have never played bridge.
[email protected]
Brush Up 2 classes will be offered Saturday afternoons starting January 9th in the Lago Vista
Amenity Center from 1pm-3:30pm. These classes will cover the Takeout Double, Preempts,
Opening Strong, and Artificial Hands, the Stayman, and Blackwood Conventions. $20 fee
covers lessons and materials for all four weeks. Please contact Donna for further information
or reservations.
Ceramics
Ceramic classes are held every Tuesday from 2pm-5pm in the Ceramics Gallery. There are
Brigitte: 863-427-1288
several ceramic projects you can choose from. Cost is $1 per class (to cover supplies and
firings) plus the cost of the ceramic project you pick to work on.
Dog Obedience &
Agility Classes
Heather Szasz is training agility classes and dog obedience (Canine Good Citizen) classes. She
Heather Szasz: 407-922-0285
training. Call 407-922-0285 or email [email protected], for more information.
will also work one-on-one with you and your dog at your house for behavior and obedience
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A Touch of Class
Greeting Cards
Learn to make your own greeting cards in the Ceramics Gallery on Wednesday evenings.
Sue: 863-427-7463
Class times are 5pm and 6pm and the cost for materials to make two cards is $6. Weekly
project materials are prepared for you in advance, so please call ahead to reserve a place in
the class. Class size is limited.
Multi-Media Artworks
Multi-Media Artworks classes, taught by a New York State Certified Art Teacher, Char Chaim
Charlene Chaim:
meet on the first and third Friday of every month in the Ceramics Gallery from 9am-12pm.
863-427-7312 or
Anyone who enjoys experimenting with mixed materials and techniques are welcome to join
914-980-7591
us. All levels are welcome and the only fee is for materials. For more information or to join our
class, call Char at 914-980-7591.
Pickleball
Learn to play pickleball in three weeks. Our program begins the first Tuesday of each month
Marta Groess:
and includes an introductory class + two clinics. Smashers Club will supply paddles and balls.
[email protected]
We look forward to you becoming a part of our pickleball club and family. For more information
on the classes and the club, see the club section for the Smashers at SolivitaLive.com. Class
is at 10:30am on the courts at The Palms. Please register before attending the class.
Sculpture
Beginners through Advanced Sculpture classes are held Wednesdays from 11am-3pm and
Eloise Ritt: 407-933-4628
Thursdays from 9am-2pm in the Ceramics Gallery. The cost is $10 per session. A variety
of materials, techniques, and methods are explored and projects ranging from abstract to
realistic are produced. If you have ever wanted to try your hand at clay sculpting, this is your
chance. No prior experience is necessary. Class size is limited. Call Eloise to reserve a spot.
Watercolor-Beginners,
Intermediate &
Advanced
Beginner classes are FREE and are held on Wednesdays from 12:30pm -2:30pm. These
Stephanie Sodel: 863-427-9864
classes are held Wednesdays from 10am-12pm and advanced classes are on Tuesdays from
classes start the 2nd Wednesday of each month and run for 4 weeks. You have to bring your
own supplies, and there is a sign up book (with supply list) in the Art Gallery. Intermediate
10am-12pm. There is a $15 fee for these classes. All classes are held in the Art Gallery. These
are ongoing classes - not workshops! Call for more information.
Water Media &
Watercolor Classes
Water Media is for everyone, from the untalented to the experienced artist. Learn in a
Ernestine Vicari Stafford:
acrylic. For more information on classes or to add your name to the list for notification of
941-661-9128
upcoming classes, contact Ernie. The class fee is $15, plus cost of the canvas (unless you
[email protected]
bring your own).
relaxed, informative, step-by-step manner. Water media is a combination of watercolor and
artbyernie.com
If you have never painted before, the Watercolor Class is the class for you. Ernie will take you
step-by-step and you will leave with a finished painting ready for framing. This is a low key,
stress free class. Come and join the fun and learn how to release the creativity that is in all of
us. This is not a drawing class, there is no prerequisite. Call or email if you are interested and
you will be emailed a copy of the class project and supply list. For students who have never
painted before, please let Ernie know and she will provide all your supplies. Class fee is $15.
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