april 2015 volume 15 issue 4

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april 2015 volume 15 issue 4
APRIL 2015
VOLUME 15 ISSUE 4
REFLECTIONS
VILLAGE CENTER HOURS
PHONE LIST
Administration
863-427-7100
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
AAM Customer Service
For ALL Club & HOA Matters
866-516-7424
[email protected]
AAM After Hours Emergency
866-553-8290
Mainscape Onsite Representative
Administration Building
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
9am-12pm
APRIL 2015 VOLUME 15 ISSUE 4
ON THE COVER
The beautiful result of the Fishing
For Trash event, held by the Solivita
Fishing Club to clean up Solivita's
ponds. Learn more on page 4. Photo
by Gene Burch.
Marketplace Bistro
863-427-7157
Daily 8am-8pm
Riviera Spa & Fitness Center
863-427-7130
Monday-Thursday 6:30am-9pm
Friday-Sunday 7am-7pm
advertisement
or claims made by advertisers.
Advertisement in Reflections
does
not
constitute
an
endorsement or approval of
goods or services by Solivita.
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863-427-7150
x4720
(Stonegate Golf Club)
Club & HOA Account Questions 321-332-1877
Starlite Ballroom
Daily 8am-11pm
Lifestyles Activities
863-427-7125
Membership 863-427-7143
Stonegate Pro Shop
863-427-7150 x4710
Daily 7am-6pm
Mainscape Customer
Service (work orders)
Waterfront Galleries
Daily 8am-11pm
does not guarantee any work
Catering & Banquets
863-427-7100
863-496-4453
Fitness Center
Monday-Thursday 6:30am -9pm
Friday-Sunday 7am-6pm
and
863-427-7022
863-427-7093
Concierge Fax
Kid's Pool Hours
Monday-Friday 12pm-4pm
Saturday & Sunday 9am-9pm
refuse
Architectural Review
Fax
863-427-7137
The Palms
863-496-1530
Amenity Center
Monday-Sunday 8am-9pm
Solivita reserves the right to
800-858-5933
www.avhomesinc.com/owner-care
Communications
The Grille at Stonegate
863-427-7167
Daily 8am-8pm
Bar Open Until 9pm Daily
ADVERTISING
POLICY
AV Homes Customer Care
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
800-481-0096 x332
[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
Fax
863-496-1530
863-496-0914
Violations, Compliance &
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Visitor/Vendor Gate
Access Voice Server
863-496-4464
Architectural Review
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS
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AAM Communications, at kwhitaker@
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Office in Administration.
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News From AV Homes
By David Smith Division President, AV Homes, Inc.
S
olivita is feeling the spring season with a great lineup of
modern home designs, Solivita is a must-see destination for
festive events and special nights throughout the entire
premier active-adult living. With great ways to test-drive the
month of April. A fantastic family tradition, hop on over to Village
lifestyle like the Discovery Days program, friends and family who
Drive for the much anticipated annual Spring Parade and Carnival
want to see what Solivita is all about can do just that. Since Jack
where residents deck out their golf carts and their grandchildren
Frost is still hanging around up north longer than usual, I’m sure
with some of the season’s favorites. Ending at Freedom Park, this
they would appreciate the shorts and sandals standard that our
is the place to be for the best Spring Carnival around town with
residents enjoy.
Easter egg hunts, carnival games, food, and live entertainment.
Setting the tone for the community, wonderful events like this
It’s a privilege and a joy to be a part of the Solivita community
enhance the overall Solivita experience.
as we continue to welcome home new residents from across
the country who add character to our
A thriving metropolis, Orlando has recently been featured
community. Defined not so much by the
in several best-buy and top-destination lists. Noted for
world-class amenities, our lifestyle is
characteristics like the favorable year-round weather to the
defined by the wonderful folks who call
variety of leisure opportunities, the greater Orlando lifestyle
Solivita home.
has it all. Nestled within this hot-buy market, Solivita takes
that lifestyle to the next level by creating our very own way of
life within these gates. With charming neighborhoods featuring
David Smith
863-427-7000
WANTED! ARTISAN & CRAFT VENDORS
FOR THE 14TH ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL
Saturday, November 7th from 9:30am-3pm
Rain or Shine | Application Deadline is June 30th
10% Early Registration Discount Deadline is May 29th
Application packets will be mailed out sometime in April. To have your name
added to the mailing list, please call the Lifestyles Office at 863-427-7125 or
send an email to [email protected].
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Fishing For Trash
REDISCOVERING THE BEAUTY
OF SOLIVITA'S PONDS
ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY
GENE BURCH, VICE PRESIDENT OF SOLIVITA FISHING CLUB
Y
Solivita Fish
ing Club Mem
bers
ou do not have to be a fisherman to enjoy the many beautiful
We know the grounds of Solivita are kept very clean, but what
ponds here in Solivita. Did you know that we have around
happens to the trash that makes its way into the ponds? Three
a hundred ponds of various sizes within the gates of Solivita?
years ago while fishing, I saw one of the larger birds with a nylon
Some of the ponds are natural, but most are man made. They
rope twisted around its beak. A few days later the bird was still
serve as storm water retention ponds and as Solivita continues
struggling to remove it. I did not see it after that; I can only hope
to grow, more ponds will be added. These ponds are owned and
the bird was able to get the rope off. After seeing this, the club
maintained by the Poinciana Development District (PCDD).
put together a “Fishing For Trash” event for our members. For
several weeks, club members picked up trash as they fished the
There has never been a formal fish stocking program; however,
ponds. We offered prizes for the biggest “catch.”
almost every Solivita pond is full of fish. Throughout the years,
fisherman have transported fish caught from outside of Solivita
This first event in 2012 gathered 75 pounds of trash, the second
and placed them in our ponds, as well as moved them to ponds
year was 175 pounds, and the third year was 168 pounds. Fishing
with few or no fish. You may have seen many residents fishing
For Trash is now an annual coordinated event that takes place in
along the banks or an occasional boat in the water. Many are
January, February, and March. During the January 2015 event,
members of the Solivita Fishing Club. The club has developed a
eighteen club members (cleaning twenty-three ponds) fished
unique relationship with the ponds.
in over 175 pounds of trash. Trash collected included candy/
food wrappers, styrofoam cups, plastic
The club will
be "Fishing For
Trash" again over
the summer.
bags, paper, and some building debris.
By the end of the March, we cleaned
almost every accessible pond in Solivita
and collected more than 250 pounds of
trash. The Solivita Fishing Club feels that
this is our way to “pay it forward" to the
community. We are fortunate to live in
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pounds
e of the 4 08
of trash colle
cted .
Solivita and enjoy the preservation areas,
the wildlife, and the fishing. The Solivita
Fishing Club is asking for help in this effort.
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Spring is in the air and Easter
is early this year, which means
Mardi Gras was in February.
Sometimes when you make a
joke too often about something,
it backfires on you. I’ve had
several residents ask me, “How
By Sheri
Wollschlager
Director of
Lifestyles
do you always seem to dial
in good weather for outside
events?” In response, I make
the joke, “It does not rain on
Solivita’s parades!”
Well the joke finally backfired on me; this year it
poured. I am REALLY glad we decided to move
Gene Burch and His Pirate Float
the event inside. It was the first time we had to
cancel a parade. I want to thank the Veterans
Club (who was still willing to march in the rain) and all the clubs
This month’s funny comes from my dad about golf. “It takes
and residents who stuck around hoping the rain would stop.
longer to learn good golf than it does brain surgery. On the other
hand, you seldom get to ride around on a golf cart, drink beer,
A special thank you goes to Gene from the Solivita Fishing
and eat hot dogs while performing brain surgery.”
Club who spent 50 hours on his pirate ship for the parade
(pictured). While the event was going on, I heard a golf cart horn
continuously being honked. I went running out of the Ballroom
thinking someone was hurt and there was Gene, performing his
Sheri Wollschlager 863-427-7125
[email protected]
one-man, one-float parade in the rain. Gene, you rock!
Even with the rain, Mardi Gras was a huge success. I was very
proud of how all the clubs came together and were cooperative
with the last minute move inside. Thank you for understanding
and working together to make it happen. I also want to thank all
the residents who came out to support the event. I was amazed
NEWSLETTER DEADLINES
Newsletter submissions should be emailed to:
[email protected].
how many people did not care it was raining; they wanted to
MAY SUBMISSIONS
celebrate Mardi Gras and support the clubs.
Calendar submissions and newsletter articles are due
Wednesday, April 1st by 3pm. Inserts are due by Friday, April
In February, a detective from the Department of Bureau of
17th. (All inserts must be approved by Communications
Special Investigations, Strategic Investigation Analysis Section/
before they are copied.)
Vice Unit with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office spoke at the
Annual Solivita Club President Meeting on the topic of raffles
JUNE SUBMISSIONS
and gambling. He did an outstanding job answering questions,
Calendar submissions and newsletter articles are due on
but because there can be many interpretations of Florida laws I
Friday, May 1st by 3pm.
believe the presentation has brought up even more questions. If
you would like to review the detective’s PowerPoint presentation,
JULY SUBMISSIONS
please email me and I will forward it to you. If you continue to
Calendar submissions and newsletter articles are due on
have questions after reviewing the PowerPoint, please contact
Monday, June 1st by 3pm.
the Investigation Unit at 863-292-3342.
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Committee Roundup
Solivita Advisory Committee (SAC)
Solivita Spring
By Nick Pezzente
General Manager, Stonegate Golf Club
Email SAC with issues, concerns, or questions. Art Jamison:
Spring is a time of renewal, rebirth, and new
[email protected]; Ann Smith: asmith@solivitahoa.
life. As we celebrate the Easter and Passover
com; Bill Land: [email protected]; Barry Spero: bspero@
season, may we be thankful for the many
solivitahoa.com;
Bunny
Weitz:
[email protected];
blessings we enjoy. If you are from one of the colder regions
Dave Daubert: [email protected]; Judy Johnston:
of the country, you always appreciate seeing the first Robin
[email protected]; Kathy Laffee: klaffee@solivitahoa.
on your lawn. You take time to notice the flowers beginning to
com; and Leonard Vento: [email protected]. The minutes
bloom with color. You know that the thaw of winter and the
of the monthly meetings and email addresses are also posted on
warmth of summer is approaching. It is easy to take for granted
SolivitaHOA.com and SolivitaLive.com. We welcome input
the year-round beauty that surrounds us here in Solivita.
from residents.
Wellness Committee
I would like to invite you and your family to Easter Sunday
Brunch in the Starlite Ballroom. We will be offering a made-to-
Recently, the Wellness Committee met at the Riviera Spa &
order waffle station with blueberry and strawberry compote,
Fitness Center. After a tour of the facility, several suggestions
chicken marsala, and pan-seared pollock fish with lemon
were noted concerning areas that need addressing. These
buerre blanc sauce. Visit the carving station and savor our
items were brought to the attention of the Wellness Director
smoked ham with cinnamon and honey glaze and a leg of lamb
and are being looked into. Two new classes were added to the
with rosemary demi and mint sauces. Just save room for some
monthly fitness schedule: Total Body Chair Class (Wednesdays
of Chef’s selected desserts!
at 11:30am at The Palms) and a Yoga Class (Wednesdays at
6pm at The Palms). Information on future Wellness Lectures
Claude Eastwood and his team in the Pro Shop will have the
are now on Channel 732 and SolivitaLive.com as well as in
latest spring and summer apparel available. Come and check
Reflections. Members gave several recommendations for future
out the sales and brighten your golfing wardrobe with the latest
topics. The committee discussed future capital improvements
colors in spring fashion. This is also a great time of year to get
and the need for more facilities as Solivita continues to grow.
with one of the teaching pros and straighten out those hooks
Landscape Committee
and slices. Take a lesson on our short game area and bring your
score down from around the green. This month, Bill Beasley
Concern over stressed or dying oak trees and crape myrtles reach
and his team will start a solid tine and slice aeration with a light
high levels in the summer months. Some residents have voiced
sanded topdressing to greens and tee boxes. They will continue
concern over the Spanish moss, which is not a parasitic plant
grooming to remove over seed growth from the greens to
and does not kill trees. So what’s the problem? For live oaks, root
promote Bermuda grass growth. The grounds crew is lowering
disease fungi such as armillaria, ganoderma, and phytophthora
the height of the tee boxes to thin out the rye grass and continue
are involved, singularly or in combination. Tree death may
general maintenance procedures in spraying for weeds.
occur slowly over months or years with dying trees exhibiting
progressive dieback and crown thinning. Crape myrtles can
Driving around the community, it is good to see so many
suffer from the crapemyrtle aphid and diseases such as powdery
residents participating in the abundance of activities that
mildew, black spot, sooty mold, tip blight, leaf spot, and root
Solivita provides; from golf to tennis, pickleball to softball, and
rot. We are working with Mainscape and UF/IFAS Extension in
walking to bike riding. Come on out and get into spring! I look
Osceola County to identify tests and causes for possible root rot.
forward to seeing you around Solivita.
Different treatments are being applied and the way the trees are
planted is changing. With the coming growing season, we should
see a great improvement in our trees' appearance.
Nick Pezzente 863-427-7150 x4620
[email protected]
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A Colorful Month of Fun
By Donnette Burkhalter Community Concierge
HE’S HERE! YES, HE’S FINALLY HERE. No,
Crazy Cookie Stacking Competition, an Ice Cream
no, it’s not HIM (Pierce Brosnan) but it’s
Eating Competition, Chocolate Brain Games, and
the next best thing….PETER COTTONTAIL
endless other activities. Not to worry about the kids because
hopping down the Solivita Bunny Trail with
they also have “Kids-4-Chocolate” where they can make their
jelly beans, Peeps (these are lethal), and chocolate covered
own chocolate lip balm, mix up some nitrogen chocolate ice
marshmallow eggs. YUM! If you see me bouncing off the walls
cream, launch marshmallows from a catapult, and lots of other
when you come to the Concierge Desk it will be the after effects
fun activities.
of too many Peeps! (Might look a “tad” yellow too!) I have endless
ideas and possibilities when it comes to Easter baskets, so if you
Of course, there will also be lots of chocolate vendors to tempt
need any suggestions, just stop by to see me. After eating all that
your taste buds along with other irresistible sweet confections.
candy I really don’t want to go anywhere, but I know you do, so
MOSI is located at 4801 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33617.
let’s get hopping to our first stop.
The event is on Saturday, April 18th and Sunday, April 19th
from 9am to 6pm on both days. The admission for the festival
I can see April is going to be a very colorful month. We started
is $22.59 for ages 13-59, Seniors (60+) are $20.95 and children
off yellow (from eating too many Peeps) and now we’re going
(2-12) are $18.95 plus additional fees are required for some
to turn blue from all the blueberries we are going to eat at the
events. For more information, please call 813-987-6000 or visit
Florida Blueberry Festival. The festival offers activities for the
www.tampa.festivalofchocolate.com.
whole family. You will enjoy listening to various local musicians
and with 20 assorted food concessionaires and the Fresh
April is indeed a colorful month. I’m turning GREEN now from all
from Florida Market (featuring Florida grown blueberries and
of the Easter candy, blueberries, and CHOCOLATE. When you
produce), there will be plenty of delectable edibles to choose
stop by to see me, you may see a virtual rainbow sitting at the
from. You can wander the streets and take in the car show, the
Concierge Desk.
street entertainers, and a variety of artisans selling their beautiful
creations. In addition, there will be 120 retail exhibitors setup to
entice you. There is also a Kids Zone for the little tikes to explore.
Donnette Burkhalter 863-427-7100
[email protected]
The event is taking place at 201 Howell Avenue, Brooksville, FL
for adults, $5 for children (6-17 years old), and children under 5
TOWN HALL Q & A
are FREE. For additional information, please call 352-754-4173
On January 20th you were invited to ask questions and share
or visit floridablueberryfestival.org.
your suggestions at the Town Hall Meeting hosted by the
34601. Festival dates are April 11th and 12th. Admission is $8
developer, AV Homes. AV Homes and Integrity Golf (CGM)
Oh my goodness, you’re going to love, love, love our next stop. We
were present to hear firsthand your questions and concerns.
are going to the Festival of Chocolate. Yes, I said CHOCOLATE
If your weren't able to attend, please visit SolivitaLive.com to
(ahhhhhhh)! The money is even CHOCOLATE! Double yum! To
review all the questions and/or comments that were brought
purchase anything at this event you will need to exchange your
up at the meeting.
currency for “Chocolate Chip” coins. Coin booths will be located
throughout the festival. The event is being held at MOSI (Museum
Please
remember
that
we
added
the
following
of Science & Industry) located in Tampa. At the festival, you will
for you to use as other forms of communication:
be treated to live chocolate competitions including the Cocoa
[email protected]
Couture Fashion Show presented on the “Yum-Way,” the Best of
and 863-496-3429. This gives you the opportunity to send
Chocolate Indulgence Competition, and a live Cake Decorating
your concerns or comments via email or voicemail, which will
Competition. (I’m in Heaven!) “Adults-4-Chocolate” (hmm, that
be received by AV Homes and Integrity Golf management.
should be a Solivita club) offers activities for adults including a
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The Solivita Golf Maintenance Staff
is continuing to use sound agronomic
practices to produce the best playing
conditions and plant health possible.
FRIENDS WHO HAVE LEFT US, BUT
ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
The winter has been very good, but
spring is here. As we look forward to
the warm temperatures, we can start
By Bill
Beasley
Joseph R.
Patterson
to transition from winter rye grass back
to the base Bermuda grass. During the
Jack Phillips
next few months you will see us doing a
Course
Superintendent lot of different cultural practices to help
with this transition. Some of them will
Patterson
Phillips
be light verticutting of the greens, solid tine aerification,
and slicing of the greens. There will be very little disruption
to the putting surface. Putting quality will not be affected
by these practices. In addition, several types of chemical
Our thoughts are with the families and friends of
the residents who recently passed away.
and fertilizer applications will be applied. As for chemicals,
we have started by applying pre-emergent to all fairways
Irrigation
and rough. We will be putting a fertilizer that is coated
with a pre-emergent on the tee tops as well as applying a
By Jeff Snyder
bulk fertilizer application to all the playing surfaces to kick
Director of Agronomy, Mainscape
start the growing season on turf that has been dormant for
Spring in Florida is one of the most beautiful
several months.
times of the year. Tourists flock from all over the
Bill Beasley 863-496-0979
[email protected]
world to enjoy theme parks, spring training, or
just take in warmth and sunshine. While spring is a delightful time,
it also presents some of the greatest challenges to the landscape.
Increased temperatures cause the landscape to require more water
SPEED ENFORCEMENT
IN SOLIVITA
and little to no rain taxes the irrigation system. Water restrictions
The HOA, Security, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office
Mainscape’s water managers monitor weather conditions daily and
receive multiple complaints of speeding each week from
adjust irrigation run times to meet demand while staying within
residents. The Sheriff’s Office has been asked for their
water restrictions. That means the times your irrigation is on will
assistance in speed enforcement. Receiving a speeding
change throughout the year. Unfortunately due to the complexities
ticket is not only financially costly, but can lead to much
of managing water throughout the community, Mainscape isn’t
more serious results.
able to give a specific time irrigation runs at a home. Mainscape has
further complicate the challenge by limiting irrigation to just twice
per week.
nearly a dozen irrigation technicians working year round to ensure
Here are some quick facts on speeding: A driver is six
the irrigation system is in top shape at all times. These highly
times more likely to have an accident when traveling at
trained, highly skilled team members take great pride in maintaining
25% above the posted speed limit. Speeding reduces the
one of the largest irrigation systems in the country and keeping it in
amount of available time to avoid a crash and increases
a condition that sustains Solivita’s lush beautiful landscape.
the severity of a crash once it occurs. Speed is a choice
over which the driver has complete control.
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Mainscape Customer Service 800-481-0096 x332
[email protected]
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
REGULARLY
SCHEDULED EVENTS
MAY REFLECTIONS NEWSLETTER
ASSEMBLY, DELIVERY & PICK-UP
SCHEDULE
COFFEE TALK
•
Come meet our new General Manager (Solivita
Tuesday, April 28th • 9am • Ballroom
Newsletter assembly volunteers, meet at 9am in the
Ballroom on the 28th. Delivery volunteers should arrive
Monday, April 6th • 9am • Ballroom
Club/HOA), Gary Consorto.
between 9:45am -10am or come to the Concierge Desk
from 12pm-5pm.
BLOOD DRIVE
Monday, April 27th • 10am-3pm • Freedom
•
IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR NEWSLETTER by
Park
Wednesday, April 29th you will need to pick it up at the
Located beside the Farmers Market in the Blood
Concierge Desk in Administration from 9am-5pm.
Mobile. Please bring a picture ID showing your
first and last name.
SPRING ART SHOW
SPECIAL NIGHTS
Saturday, April 18th and Sunday, April 19th •
10am-10pm • Art Gallery
Hosted by Lifestyles and Stonegate Golf Club
The Solivita Artisan Guild invites you to the annual
Special Nights in Mosaics are complimentary events for residents and
Spring Art Show. The show features paintings,
their guests only. Please bring your Solivita resident or guest ID badge
sculptures, mixed media, jewelry, photography, and
for admission. Some dates will be blacked out as we honor previously
more by the many talented residents of Solivita, as well
scheduled commitments. Credit cards are accepted at the Mosaics bar.
as some pieces for sale. Free and open to all residents
Food purchased from the Marketplace Bistro is welcome to be brought in,
and their invited guests. Please stop by!
but no other food is permitted.
Karaoke Wednesdays • April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th • 6pm
Sing your favorite song as it is or make fun new lyrics to your favorite tune.
Either way, it’s a jamming evening out. Just sign your name up with DJ Mr.
Breezz between 6pm-9pm.
Friday Martini Night • April 24th • 4pm
Drink your favorite classic or new martini twists while enjoying great
company at the Mosaics bar from 4pm-8pm.
Saturday Trivia Nights • April 18th and 25th • 6pm
Test your “all around” trivia knowledge in teams of two or more from
6pm-8pm. A professional trivia host is present and prizes are given to the
top three teams!
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
UPCOMING WELLNESS EVENTS
DATE
ACTIVITY
Wednesday, April 1st
10am • RSF2
Basic Diabetes - Food and Nutrition: Poinciana Medical Center, Lora Bird.
Wednesday, April 1st
2pm • RSF2
Don’t Be An April Fool - Estate Planning and Probate for Florida Residents: Henderson Sachs.
This month’s seminar will concentrate on planning for your digital afterlife. Residents will learn how to
provide access to and preplan for the destruction or conservation of their electronic possessions such
as medical records, photos, emails, and social media accounts after their lifetime and during incapacity.
As always, Attorney Dan Henderson will review the basics on what Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney,
and the probate process in Florida mean for you. RSVP to Charlotte at 407-850-2500 x 102.
Wednesday, April 8th
10am • RSF2
Breakfast and Weight Management: Blue Cross Blue Shield Florida, Nelinda Rivera, RN and
Melissa Kincaid. For more information, call 863-291-0140.
Wednesday, April 8th
2pm • RSF2
New Discoveries in Energy Medicine: Haselden Chiropractic Offices. Dr. Phil Haselden will be
teaching simple self-help techniques which work to relax and balance the energy system of the body
and thereby promote our self-healing process. Each attendee will be gifted with two bio-energy tools
that can be used immediately to help the body to help itself. Volunteers will be used to demonstrate
this natural healing method. Dr. Haselden has over 40 years of experience in Central Florida as
a natural health doctor. His expertise is in energy medicine/acupuncture, nutrition, and the new
painless form of computerized chiropractic.
Wednesday, April 15th
10am • RSF2
Aging in Place: Caring Matters. Aging in Place can be used to describe a person living in the residence
of their choice. Most people desire to stay in their homes for the rest of their lives. You do have options.
Wednesday, April 22nd
10am • RSF2
Natural Solutions to Everyday Discomforts: Essential Oils, Janine Wooten. Learn more about
pure essential oils.
Wednesday, April 22nd
2pm • RSF2
Colorectal Cancer: Osceola Medical Center. Dr. Lucrecia Sta.Ana will talk about Colorectal Cancer
and the latest treatments.
Wednesday, April 29th
2pm • RSF2
The Benefits of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine: Osceola Acupuncture and Natural Health.
John Gorsuch will provide an explanation of the benefits of Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology, and
other modalities of Chinese Medicine, such as Tai Chi, nutrition, massage, etc. If you are not sure
how these therapies work, this workshop is perfect!
A CHANGE IS COMING!
Beginning with the June issue, Reflections will no longer be delivered to your mailbox post. We are going to save you a few
steps and you will retrieve Reflections from your driveway. That’s right, from your driveway. With the new policy adopted by the
U.S. Postal Service, newly built houses will no longer have individual mailboxes located in the front of their homes. In order to
standardize the delivery procedure throughout Solivita and make the process a little easier for our delivery volunteers, every
copy of Reflections will be placed in a heavy duty, waterproof bag and thrown onto the driveway. This all begins with the June
issue. If you would like to help deliver Reflections, please come to the Ballroom on Newsletter Assembly Day (Tuesday, April
28th) between 9:45am and 10am. We would really appreciate your assistance!
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[ Solivita
Information ]
COMMUNITY EVENTS
SOLIVITA STARLITERS
PRESENT “ENCORE:
ONE MORE TIME!”
RESCHEDULED TENNIS EXPO
Saturday, April 25th • 10am-2pm • Freedom Park Courts
GAMES & CLINICS: Provided for all levels of tennis from
beginners to advanced players. Bring your tennis racquet and
Saturday, April 18th, Sunday, April 19th,
join the fun. Spare racquets will be available for use. Prizes will be awarded! All
and Monday, April 20th • 7pm • Ballroom
Solivita residents are encouraged to attend.
It is almost showtime! Your friends and
neighbors have been working hard to bring
VENDORS: Sports Authority, Tennis Plaza, E-Tennis, and other vendors will be
you a wonderful evening of entertainment;
displaying racquets, pickleball paddles, sports items, and other products. Demo
so don’t miss this year’s Starliters production.
racquets will be available for use.
“Encore: One More Time!” will take you on a
magical ride through time and space to re-live
GIVEAWAYS: There will be many giveaways during the day, including tennis
memories and have new adventures through
racquets, pickleball paddles, gift certificates, hats, clothing, wristbands, water
five decades of popular music. Tickets are
bottles, and many other tennis related items.
$15 and are available at the following venues:
Farmers Market on Monday and Friday from
FOOD: A variety of food will be available during the event, including pizza,
9:30am-12pm; Riviera Spa & Fitness Center
sandwiches, chicken fingers, chips, and beverages.
on Tuesday from 9am-11am; and The Palms
on Thursday from 9am-11am. You may also
USTA: The United States Tennis Association will be on site doing demonstrations
purchase tickets at the Lifestyles Events
on the Masters Tennis Program, as well as providing instruction to young tennis
Ticket Sales from cast members or at our
players in the area.
pre-rehearsal times (check the Reflections
Calendar Insert for rehearsal locations and
times). For further information, contact Cheryl
or Stan at 850-496-3422 or solstarliters@
HADASSAH SQUARE DANCE
gmail.com. Last year, all three performances
Sunday, April 26th • 7pm • Ballroom
were sold out before production week so plan
Have a great evening when you swing your partner at our Square Dance. Prior
ahead and get your tickets early.
experience is not necessary. Just bring your enthusiasm. Refreshments will be
served. Tickets: $8 per person. Please call Marilyn at 863-496-1182 or Barbara
Block at 863-427-6392.
SHALOM CLUB
CANASTA
TOURNAMENT
"INTO THE WOODS" MUSICAL
Friday, May 15th • 7pm • Ballroom
Tuesday, April 21st • 6pm • The Palms
Poinciana Residents for Smart Change (PRSC) of Solivita
The Shalom Club is sponsoring this Canasta
will be bringing back the kids from New Dimension High
Tournament. All residents are invited to
School to present their version of the Broadway Musical, “Into the Woods.” The
participate. The cost is $10 per person.
show features your favorite fairy tale characters, including Cinderella, Jack and
Refreshments will be served and prizes will
the Beanstalk, and Little Red Riding Hood facing off against the Wicked Witch
be awarded. Please contact Lynne at 863-
and Big Bad Wolf. Tickets are on sale now for $5 in advance or $7 at the door. All
438-2362 or Phyllis at 863-496-7328 for
proceeds will provide a Bistro Pizza Party for cast member before the show. For
reservations or more information.
tickets, please contact Keith Laytham at [email protected] or 863-496-1884.
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[ ClubMeeting]
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)
-
-
-
Ellie Graham
Shirley Valentine-Attoh
863-496-1616
407-538-7039
[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
Carole Siegel
863-438-2810
[email protected]
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
863-427-1224
[email protected]
•
Bunco
1st & 3rd Tuesday
2pm
RSF2
Barb Scherr
863-427-2666
[email protected]
Canadian Club of Solivita
-
-
-
John McFerran
863-496-7420
[email protected]
[email protected]
Canasta
Thursday
10:45am
MSC
Alice Costantini
863-496-0200
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
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
Sam Furrow
863-427-9283
[email protected]
Don't Mess With Texas Canasta
Tuesday
6pm
VP
Leonor San Roman
863-427-1518
[email protected]
Drum Circle Club
On Full Moon
7:30pm
FP
Theresa Wexler
425-829-3838
[email protected]
Energizing 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]
HOPE
-
-
-
Charlie Phillips
863-438-2398
[email protected]
Horseshoes Club of Solivita
Tues., Thur., & Sat.
8am
FP
Charlie Phillips
863-438-2398
[email protected]
•
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Live
•
Club
Day
Time
Room
Contact
Phone
Email
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
-
-
-
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
Third 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
-
-
-
Nan Johnston
863-496-4021
[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]
Pets Are Loved In Solivita (PALS)
Quarterly
5:30pm
RSF2
Paul Cotter
315-952-5770
[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
Sue Reed
863-221-4034
[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
-
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
Friday
4pm
RSF2
Arnie Yabyabin
Carminia Yabyabin
321-333-8698
863-274-5121
[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]
Sol. Apple Club
4th Monday
7pm
RSF2
Jeanne Bazemore
407-791-2981
[email protected]
Sol. Artisan Guild
2nd Monday
10am
RSF2
Sue Hawkins
Matthew Hoffman
863-427-2932
-
[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]
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Live
Club
Day
Time
Room
Contact
Phone
Email
•
Sol. Book Circle
-
-
-
Bonnie Byrne
863-427-9817
[email protected]
•
Sol. Bowlers
Tuesday
2pm
First Frame
Bowling
Ann Schneider
Len Vento
863-427-4214
863-496-0628
[email protected]
[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
Marti Kara
407-417-1973
[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. Hadassah
-
-
-
Irene Port
863-427-2304
[email protected]
Sol. Hand Chime Choir
Saturday
9am
CR
Pam Paulson
863-547-4196
[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
863-427-3973
[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
-
-
-
Fred Fowler
Bruce Allen
206-778-3896
863-241-8141
[email protected]
[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]
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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News ]
Live
Club
Day
Time
Room
Contact
Phone
Email
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]
•
Young and Young at Heart (YaYaH)
1st Monday
7pm
VP
Lucy Cordova
516-459-4183
[email protected]
• Club information is also available on SolivitaLive.com. | To update your club’s information on this list, email [email protected].
New York City Transit
Retirees of Florida
(NYCTROF)
Solivita Budget Wine Tasting & Popcorn Club
(SBWTP)
We had the theme of fruity wines under $7 from Trader Joes. Nero
Our Motown the Musical
D’Avola wine is made from nero d’avola grapes with a flavor of berries
event was a huge success.
and cherries. We had a certified organic cabernet sauvignon by Green Fin, which
We
at
had a bouquet of cherries,
Mosiacs before going to the Dr. Phillips
raspberries, and plums with
Center for the show. We still have seats
a hint of vanilla. We also
available for the Tampa Bay Downs
had a sauvignon blanc from
day at the races trip for Saturday, April
Chile with a flavor of citrus
18th. Please call Micheline Vosges at
and apple. Our chocolate
863-496-0431. Membership is open to
wine
all retirees of NYCTA and MABSTOA.
made with Dutch chocolate
Contact Essic Dillard at 863-427-1690
and red wine served with
or Eddie Richardson at 863-427-0079.
whipped cream. For dessert, we had apple pie, a variety of cheesecakes, a banana-nut
enjoyed
dinner
was
Choco-Vine
SBWTP Club Winoes and Winettes
chocolate cake, and homemade mandel bread.
Playing for Life
Dominoes Club
The proceeds from our events go to
The Dominoes Club enjoyed a tournament day of fun and camaraderie
the American Cancer Society. Thank
at the Bella Viana Amenity Center Thursday, February 19th. We
you for your support. Call 863-427-
kicked off the morning with a potluck breakfast and explained the rules of play to
4297 or 863-353-5387 for tickets/
the players. Penalties, if any, were clarified during questions and answers. Twenty-
information or visit us at Lifestyles
eight players played four games each. The club's computer experts calculated figures
Ticket Sales. In February we sponsored
to determine who the winners were.
a trip to the Victory Casino for the Red
First position went to Angel Treto
Hatters and a good time was had by all.
and Carmen Robinson; second went
Any groups that would like to go to the
to Antonio Medina and Sam Furrow;
Victory Casino, please contact us and
and third went to Christine Coote and
we will arrange it. April 11th is Relay for
Gladstone Huggins. Our next meeting
Life, so put your walking shoes on and
is Thursday, April 2nd and our next
come visit us in The Village. We need
tournament will be Thursday, May
to make this the best Relay ever.
21st at the Venezia Amenity Center.
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The Long
Islander Club
Genealogy Club
We’ve been having such
Monday of each month (October through
a
May) in RSF2 at 6:30pm. Upcoming
great
year,
including
visiting Tampa Bay Downs in February
The Genealogy Club meets on the third
meeting topics are:
and our meetings with Polk County Fire
Department and Duke Energy. If you
•
Planning a Successful Cemetery Trip
and Photographing Headstones
have any questions, please call Joanna
at 863-438-2324. If you are new to
•
Tips for Using Family Search
Solivita, come and join us the fourth
•
Cell Phone Apps for the Genealogist
Tuesday of the month in RSF2 at 7pm.
•
Getting the Most from an Ancestry.com Subscription
Remember, you don't have to be from
•
Organizing and Editing Family Photos with Windows Live Photo Gallery
Long Island to join us!
•
Photo Detective - Dating and Identifying your Family Photos
Solivita RV Club
FlyBye Red Hatters
Excitement grew for this year’s first
The Red Hatters held a combined event this winter onboard a floating casino out of
RV rally at Salt Springs State Park. The
Port Canaveral. Ladies from FlyBye, New Attitude, Royal, Winners Circle, and Spicy
campground was sold out, but many
joined in the fun. Our day began with a bus ride to the Atlantic Ocean. To get everyone
of us got our reservations in on time.
excited about spending time on the boat we played three card bingo and had a 50/50
The rally ran for five days and began
raffle. A casino representative
on Monday, March 16th. It had a bit of
greeted us with vouchers for
everything for everybody with each day
lunch, a drink, and $20 for
culminating around a beautiful campfire.
gambling. Some relaxed with
The club continues growing and, like
a book, some frolicked with
last month, preparations are well under
the live music, and many spent
way for the summer season. The RV life
their day gambling. All involved
offers a sense of freedom not found in
had a wonderful time.
other venues. Happy motoring to all.
Veterans Club of Solivita (VCS)
Thank You For Your Service
They were soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines. They landed on
beaches in Italy, France, and countless islands in the Pacific. They flew
bombing raids into Germany, fought alongside Patton at the Battle of the Bulge, and
dodged submarine torpedoes and enemy fighters in the North Atlantic and Pacific
Oceans. Many enlisted right out of high school,
getting written permission from their mothers to
enlist because they were under eighteen years
old. They answered their country's call to service
to defend the freedoms that we enjoy today.
They are the VCS WWII Life Members that we
have highlighted over the past months. Surely the
“Greatest Generation.”
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Caribbean American Association of Solivita
(CARAMVITA)
Solivita Theatre
Group
Preparations are full speed ahead for two events in the forthcoming
On May 5th at 7pm
months. We’re looking forward to a full house at our Tea Party and Fashion Show on
in the Ballroom, the Solivita Theatre
Sunday, May 3rd in the Ballroom. This event has always been a favorite for many of
Group is proud to present our first
our friends and neighbors, and surely will once again be a crowd pleaser. Tickets will
Playwriters Festival. It will feature
soon be on sale! June is Caribbean Heritage Month and this year, we’ll expose our
several one-act plays that were chosen
community to various aspects of Caribbean life. Each Friday in June will be dedicated
during recent auditions held for Solivita
to a different topic - cuisine, literature, music, and film. Please join us in celebrating
playwriters to present their written
the richness of the Caribbean culture!
works for consideration. The plays will
be performed as staged readings, which
means the actors will be reading from
Disney Cast Members of Solivita
scripts. Tickets are $5 per person. In
addition, dessert, coffee, and tea will be
Recent activities included a great dinner at Red Lobster followed
served. For information, contact Irma or
by the Wizards of Magic Show, our first luncheon meeting of
Mort Schwartz at 863-427-0562.
the year, and the very popular Hoop Dee-Doo Musical Revue
dinner and show at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. This month we will enjoy lunch
at the Swiss Pro Tea Room in Haines City on Friday, April 24th. Our meeting will be
on Saturday, April 11th at The Palms at 10:30am. As always all Solivita Disney Cast
Members, active and retired, are invited to join us.
Oldies But
Goodies Club
Wow! We’ve had three very
successful 2015 dances in January,
February, and March. There will be
no April dance as the Ballroom was
not available to us because of other
previously reserved club and Lifestyles
events throughout the month. However,
there will be a sensational dance on
Tuesday, May 12th with Solivita's own
Red Lobster Dinner and Magic Show
exciting band, Somewhere In Time.
There will be email communications
reminding you how to obtain tickets
or call Rosalie at 863-496-5290 or
Norman at 863-496-1080.
Michigan Club
On
Saturday,
thirty-one
February
members
of
21st,
the
Michigan Club met in Sanford
for a three-hour dinner cruise on
the paddleboat, "Barbara Lee."
Catholic Families of
Solivita (CFS)
There was good food, dancing,
Save
and a scenic cruise down the St.
May 3rd for our next CFS
the
date
Sunday,
Johns River. The Michigan Club
Potluck Meeting at 1pm at
meets at The Grille for breakfast every Monday morning at 9am. Why not join us for
The Palms. It will be our very popular
food, fun, and fellowship?
Meet & Greet the Pastors.
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Solivita Friends of Elementary Education Schools (SoFEES)
Dedicated to assisting Polk County students succeed, SoFEES (a volunteer program) is over 70 people strong. SoFEES
provide weekend food for 130 children; collect school supplies, sweatshirts, and underwear; and collect Box Tops and
Labels for Education. We know “it takes a village to raise a child.” SoFEES members strive to bring hope and a smile to
children who need it. The generosity of the greater Solivita community is that “village.” Thank you to all who donated food on theater
night and at the Car Show. Contact Rita Katz, 407-309-9675, for more information.
Easter Candy Surprise for
Weekend Food Bags
Donations for Eastside
Elementary School
Computer Connection of Solivita
The discussion of the next meeting will be on some of the more basic
Laurel Elementary School Food Packers
(130 Bags in 45 Minutes)
Republican Club
of Solivita
Windows 8.1 techniques in using the operating system. We'll also discuss
Following on the success of
how to initially set up your new computer and the consequences of incorrect setup. Bring
“Rocky Mountain Heist” (attended by a
your questions to the meeting so that you may get a solution from someone in the room
large number of club members), another
that may have had the same problem and how they solved it. Our goal is to be of interest
members-only event is scheduled for
to all levels of computer skills. The meeting is on Wednesday, April 1st at 7pm in RSF2. If
April 14th at 4pm at The Palms (space
you have any questions about the club, please call Walter Fair at 863-427-3928.
is limited) for a Movie + Slice. We
will watch several short videos about
Islam. Learn things about this huge,
Filipinos at Solivita (FAS)
Florida Winter Black and White Party
fast-growing religion. After a short
discussion, pizza and beverages will be
provided. Current members only.
The Filipinos at Solivita celebrated the first themed potluck of the
2015 year by donning black and white outfits. It was a most regal affair wherein its newly
elected officers (President, Nady Gutierrez; Secretary, Boots Julian; and Treasurer, Fe
Espisnosa) were sworn in by outgoing FAS President, Rudy Julian.
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restricted to 100 WORDS
or
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Submissions
that do not meet this
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Solivita Artisan Guild
The Diamonds Women's Softball Club
The Artisan Guild is happy to report that
Diamonds Support the Cure
we raised $150 for the Wounded Warriors
The Diamonds participated in the Walk/Run for a Cure in show
Project at Mardi Gras through the sale of
of support and in memory of our friends
pizelles and beads. Thanks to everyone
and loved ones who have lost the battle
who supported our efforts with purchases
to cancer. We walked the walk and talked
and donations. We had a lot of fun doing
the talk and entertained some of our
it, so look for us again next year! We also
fellow walkers with our Diamond cheers
thank everyone who participated in and
and songs. Any gathering of the Diamonds
attended our Miniatures Show and look
is always a good time, whether it's on the
forward to many exciting new art events
field, marching in parades, in support of a
this year. April is, of course, when we
great cause, or just meeting for drinks. The
“show off” our talents in our Spring Show
Diamonds rock! Goooooooo Diamonds!
– please check the Community Events
page for details.
Give Kids The World Club (GKTW)
Give Kids The World Volunteer Angels
Solivita Give Kids The World volunteers are invited to a special
“sneak peek” of the newly constructed Towne Hall at GKTW
on Thursday, May 14th. Volunteers should plan on meeting
at Freedom Park at 9am and head to GKTW where Solivita
volunteers will be greeted by Towne Hall tour guides. Be the first
from Solivita to see the volunteer dining hall, new food venues,
Sheila LeQuia's exquisite perfectly scaled
creations formed the centerpiece for the
Artisan Guild's Miniatures Show in March.
the character green room, and the large stage area. Please contact Beth Whitmire
of GKTW at 407-396-0770 or [email protected] to reserve your spot. Additional
information will be available in the May Reflections.
New England Club of Solivita
Mardi Gras found the newly elected board, past president, and others serving clam chowder (which sold out) and
apple crisp. Later in February, a group went to the Show Palace Dinner Theatre in
Hudson to see Crazy for You. They enjoyed the show and a buffet dinner. Be sure
to make your reservation for the April 15th Tarpon Springs sightseeing, sponge diving cruise
and lunch. When looking for club information, upcoming events, and photos of events, check
the club webpage on SolivitaLive.com.
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Bridge Groups
Bridgers
Roaring Red Hatters
We celebrated our 10th Anniversary as the Roaring Red Hatters and the
birthdays of our lovely sisters, Sharyn Lane and Ann Carl at Season's 52 in Orlando.
We had a wonderful time, really enjoyed each other's company, and took in some great
Ann Salvato: 863-527-3891
shopping (of course). We award Season's 52 with a 4 out of 5 for great atmosphere,
Agneta Eklund: 863-496-4194
warm service, and a healthy culinary experience. See you next month.
The Bridgers Club will 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.
Solivita Bridge Club
Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge
Adeline Rosica: 863-427-1865
Sharlene Tyler: 407-572-4021
Julie Hillger: 863-205-0585
Alan McIlwain: 216-640-9885
Join our ACBL Directors in MSB:
•
•
•
Sunday afternoon at 2pm
Monday afternoon at 12:30pm
Friday evening at 6:30pm
Ladies Bridge Luncheon
Ladies Bridge Luncheon Winners!
Please come 15 minutes before
Congrats to our February Ladies Bridge Luncheon first place winners! WOO HOO!
game time. All levels are welcome.
Pictured on top row (left to right): Valerie Terk, Jacquie Brunner, Agneta Eklund,
Membership
not
and Vikie Adams. Pictured on bottom row (left to right): Judy Rosenblum, Elaine
required. On Friday and Sunday
Lavine, Elly Goldberg, and Elaine Zuelsdorf. Future dates for our two annual bridge
Directors will be available to play,
luncheons are November 4th and February 3, 2016. Mark your calendars now, so
so come to play with or without a
you won't miss out on the fun!
in
ACBL
is
partner.
Party Bridge
We meet on Thursdays in the
Ceramics Gallery from 2pm-5pm.
No money, no duplicate, no bidding
boxes, no electronic scorers, no
partners necessary (we take turns),
and no reservations needed. Stay
awhile or more; all are welcome.
Hope to see you there. If you have
questions, call 863-852-9475.
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Forever Young Music
Forever Young fans know our lead guitar/lead singer prides himself on
Continental Society of
Solivita
his German heritage. Did you know that the Beatles’ first number 1 hit on the Billboard
Tickets are now on sale for “Dancing
chart, I Want to Hold Your Hand, was also recorded in German? The German title was
Through the Years: ‘20s to the Present”
Komm, gib mir deine Hand
on May 2nd from 7pm to 11pm (doors
(“Come, Give Me Your
open at 6:30pm). Dress to impress
Hand”). Would you agree
in clothing representing your favorite
that it somehow loses a
time period. Prizes will be awarded
little of its flavor between
for the best outfits. For tickets, call
“I want to hold.…” and
Linda at 863-852-8165 or Dianne at
“Give me.…?” Join us every
863-852-8758. We thank those who
Sunday starting at 3pm in
attended our first planning meeting for
RSF2. Perhaps Wolfgang will do the German version! Rock On!
Solivita Olympics 2016. Please mark
your calendars for January 22nd-28th.
Stay tuned for information about future
Hispanic Heritage Cultural Club (HHCC)
meetings. Please contact Brenda at
863-438-2808; Kathy at 863-496-
The lunch and Games Day at The Palms on March 13th was a great success.
1584; or Bernice at 863-427-4480,
HHCC members and friends shared a convivial afternoon of "Amistad"
with any questions.
and relaxation. On April 15th, HHCC members and friends will board
a bus for a day trip to charming downtown Winter Park for lunch, sight seeing, and
SHOPPING. Lunch, for those interested, is planned at Cocina 214, a local favorite and
Solivita
Showtime
Entertainers
popular Tex-Mex restaurant. For reservations, please call Norma at 863-427-1260;
Olga at 407-507-7999; or Ester at 954-299-6900. Additionally, mark your calendars
for the HHCC Mother’s/Father’s Day Dance on Friday, May 8th. Thanks to all for your
At the February Memphis
participation and continued support.
Sound Show, audience members sang
and swayed to the sounds of Country,
Solivita Fishing Club
Blues, and Rock 'n' Roll. AEDs were
also presented to our residents. Mark
This is the crew getting ready for fishing (the next day) on Lake
your calendars for Friday, February
Okeechobee, which is one of several salt water and fresh water fishing
26, 2016 for “Philly Sound” (The
trips planned by the club. Closer to home, our Solivita ponds are full of big bass. If you
Sound of Philadelphia) in the Starlite
are curious, stop by for one of our monthly meetings held in the Baltic Room at 7pm on
Ballroom. Examples include the music
the second Tuesday of each month. Fishing is fun here.
of Hall & Oats, Teddy Pendergrass,
Elton
John,
Frankie
Avalon,
DD
Sharp, the Dovells, Stylistics, and
Barry White. Tickets go on sale in the
late spring. We wish to apologize to
Rosann Carter, Betty Spence, Alan
McIlwain,
Renato
Sumangil,
and
John Robinson, as their contributions
were inadvertently omitted from the
show program. For more information,
email SolivitaShowtimeEntertainers@
gmail.com.
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Solivita Bocce Club
Shalom Club
In the last frame of the second game of the semi-finals (the first
We celebrated Purim at our
tournament of the year), two teams were tied at 8 points each.
March meeting with a skit performed by
Both played a great game and made it very exciting. Congratulations to the winners:
members. Purim marks the escape of the
Sol
Marcia
Jewish people from genocide at the hands
Wark, and Dick Otto! At Mardi Gras we
of the Persians. We also had a matzoh ball
sold meatball subs. Thanks to our members
cook off. Passover begins on the evening
who volunteered and to the residents who
of April 3rd. The club will hold a Passover
purchased our subs, making it a successful
Seder on April 4th. The kosher style event
event. From April 19th-October 25th, we’ll
will take place at Nikki’s Café. April 16th
begin our Sunday Summer Nites. If you
is Holocaust Remembrance Day and the
would like to join us ($5 membership fee),
club will honor it with a ceremony at the
contact Bev Dictor at 863-427-1861 or
Cooperstown Pavilion at 7:30pm. All
Jackie Erickson at 863-427-6440. residents are invited to join us. Contact
Weissman,
Josie
Swantek,
Marilyn Glaser at 863-496-1182 for
more information.
Solivita Funtime Events
Members had a great time on the
March trip to Tampa Bay Downs.
Our upcoming trip to South Florida is
already sold out. Be sure to book early
for the May 14th trip to Cocoa Beach
and the June 26th Victory Cruise –
spaces are filling up fast. The Cocoa
Latest Winners of the Texas
Canasta Tournament
Beach trip includes a wonderful meal
at the Lobster Shanty on the water.
ARTICLE DEADLINES
Reflections deadlines are
published two months in
advance in every issue. Be
sure to check every month, as
deadlines can change due
to holidays. This month the
deadlines appear on page 6.
Contact MaryAnn at 917-622-5414.
Solivita Social Dance Club
Pennsylvania Club
Even though the Pennsylvania Club of
February's dance brought out a Sea of Red on the dance floor. It is always great
Solivita is only a few months old, it has
to see everyone participate in the themes each month. Friday, April 24th will be
already grown to 80 paid members and
our South of the Border dance. Just a reminder, the dances now start at 6:30pm and doors
we think our numbers will continue to
will open at 6pm. On Wednesday, April 1st, John will set up at 8am to sell tickets for the
increase over the next few months. Our
Friday, May 22nd dance. The theme for May is Flower Power. If you have any questions or
March meeting was held at The Palms,
concerns, contact John Schultz at 863-547-4867 or [email protected].
which included a potluck supper. It
was well attended and everyone had a
great time. April’s meeting is scheduled
at The Palms on Thursday, April 16th
at 7pm. If you’re interested in learning
more, please contact Ron Reed at 863221-3237 or [email protected].
Pennsylvanians, come and see what all
the excitement is about!
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Solivita Book
Circle
Solivita Softball Club
The men's Solivita Softball Club sent two teams to the Polk Senior Games
Our annual dinner and
and came in 1st and 3rd Place. We got wet, but a lot of fun was had all. The Solivita
Skype event was on February 23rd
Softball Club has been represented in the Polk Senior Games for six consecutive
with 17 of our 22 chapters present.
years and has often taken home 1st Place. The winning team members are pictured
Tables were festively decorated to
below. Front row: Ralph Varrone, Terry Kelly, Todd Boepple, Bob Flores, Ed Steimle,
showcase their favorites books from
and Terry Wilczek. Back row: Chris Varrone (Coach), Dave Trickett, Bill Brown,
2014. This year, judges came from
Bernie Renwick, Charlie Borchini, Lenny Eisenhauer, and David French (Captain).
within the Solivita community and
We’re always looking for more members. Call Ed Steimle at 262-705-5122.
prizes were awarded for creativity
(Literary Ladies), originality (Happy
Bookers), and best interpretation of
a book (Between the Covers). Each
of the three chapters were awarded a
$25 gift card to the Bistro/The Grille.
The Skype interview (led by Jacquie
Brunner) was with Farahad Zama,
the author of The Marriage Bureau for
Rich People. Farahad came to us via
the internet from London where he
currently lives and works.
Big Money Bingo
Bingo this month will be Wednesday,
Yarners
April 1st and Sunday, April 12th. The
Upon hearing that a class of preschool students in Maryland was suffering
doors open at 5:15pm and close at 6pm.
from the cold weather last winter, a number of Solivita Yarners decided to
Bingo begins at 6:15pm. The price for
provide each student in this year's class with
bingo packets is one for $12 and two for
a hat and scarf. A group of us made the garments, while
$17. There are two free games - both
others donated yarn. The teacher wrote to us, "Thank
given to you when you buy your packets.
you so much for your generous gifts. My students
We’ve been having a huge turnout and
absolutely love their new hats and scarves. It is wonderful
expect it to be even better in the future.
knowing they will be safe and warm this winter thanks
Remember to bring your ID and no
to your generosity. Your kindness and support means so
outside beverages are allowed.
much to my classroom community."
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The Birders
Purple Flowers Club
Birders to Visit Fort De Soto Park
Come get your cannoli! The ever popular cannoli will be at the Purple Flower booth
This month, we will go to one of the best
on Relay Day, Saturday, April 11th in The Village Center. We were a sell out at
places to see colorful backyard birds as
Doggiepalooza and Mardi Gras. Eat them while
they migrate north to their breeding
walking the Relay track or take some home for a
grounds. The mulberry trees with
night snack. Either way, you don’t want to miss
ripe berries attract tanagers, orioles,
out. Proceeds from cannoli sales, as well as purple
cardinals,
memorial flowers and earrings, will be donated to
buntings,
goldfinches,
and
grosbeaks,
hummingbirds.
The
the American Cancer Society. Come join the fun
pelicans fish by diving head first into
and have a tasty, sweet treat while supporting or
the water and the ospreys dive on the
remembering those who have been affected by cancer.
pelicans to chase them from their
fishing areas. Fort De Soto is on Mullet
Key at the entrance of Tampa Bay. The
distance to this island requires an early
Green Thumbs
departure; please call Nancy Latham at
Special thanks to Chef Dee Hatsady from The Grille at Stonegate Golf
863-496-1884 for the date and time of
Club for making the delicious Whiskey Sauce for the Bon Ton’s Bread
departure. Photos by Leo Rodgers.
Pudding our members baked and sold at the Mardi Gras event. We are
currently taking reservations for our members to attend the “Springtime in Solivita”
Indigo Bunting
floral arranging demonstration by Lucia Salamone. There will also be a plant exchange.
There is limited seating and light refreshments will be served. RSVP by April 20th to
Anita Nelson at [email protected]. Cost is $5 per person and is limited to
members only. See the February/March member newsletter for more information.
Summer Tanager
Indiana Friends
At our February meeting, Indiana Friends enjoyed a Games Night with a
lasagna dinner. Some folks were having so much fun that they continued
playing even after dinner was served! On Saturday, March 28th, Indiana
Friends met on the grassy lawn near The Grille for a Croquet Tournament with lunch.
For our April event, we will attend the Solivita Starliters production, “Encore: One More
Time!” on Sunday, April 19th. Members will enjoy coffee and dessert in Mosaics after
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the show. Details for this event have been emailed to members. For information about
joining Indiana Friends, please contact John or Ann Wolber at [email protected].
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Solivita Smashers
Solivita Bowlers
It’s that time of year again
As of the writing of this article,
for the Sadie Hawkins Games. In this tournament, the
we are looking forward to
women ask the men to be their playing partner. Partners are
our
Banquet.
The
winning
encouraged to dress up like their favorite Daisy Mae and Lil'
teams will be announced next month.
Abner characters. This tournament is purely social, so being
The summer league will start on April
a particular skill level is not important. Show up for a day of
14th. It will be two ten-week sessions.
fun, to meet old friends, and make new ones. If you want to
Bowling will start at 1pm. The summer
play in the tournament, please sign up today. If you haven’t
league is less formal. If you can't come
seen the game of pickleball, come down to Freedom Park on
every week, feel free to come when
April 18th at 9am to watch.
you can. This would be a good time for
bowlers who are thinking about bowling
and have not bowled in years. If anyone
Applause Music Mixers Social Club (AMMSC)
Participation at the monthly “Potluck with Music” events continues growing as we
is interested, please call Len at 863496-0628, Patrick at 863-427-4667, or
Ann at 863-427-4212.
welcome over 20 new members to the organization. Members of the Music Team were
busy performing at the club’s activities as well as providing artistic and soulful support
at five other Solivita clubs’ charity/special events. Great job! AMMSC will celebrate our
the music team and featured artists, “Solivita Five,” will perform. Tickets are $8 and a
New Attitude Red
Hatters
cash bar will be available. For tickets, contact Haydee Figueroa at 863-547-4949 or
Last month, we enjoyed Motown the
Victoria Johnson-Taylor at 863-438-2356.
Musical at the new Dr. Phillips Center,
second anniversary on Saturday, April 25th at 7pm in the Ballroom. Join the party where
Solivita's
Showtime
singers,
the
Energizing Christian Women's Gospel
Music Experience in the Ballroom, and
one little visit to the Victory Casino
(shhhh). This month, it’s horseraces.
We’re off to spend a beautiful day at
Tampa Bay Downs with the NYC Transit
Retirees of Florida. Join us Wednesday,
May 13th as we revisit the world renowned
spa at the Warm Mineral Springs in North
Port, FL. We'll rejuvenate ourselves
in this natural spring, enjoy massages,
facials, and lunch. Call Andree at 863353-6388 or Cleo at 863-496-0366 for
Solivita AHCC Educational Fund
reservations and information.
The Solivita African Heritage Cultural Club Educational Fund Scholarship Luncheon will
be held on May 22nd. The winners of the two scholarships for 2015 will be presented at
the luncheon. All who have contributed $40 or more will receive a personal invitation.
Past scholarship recipients will conduct the program. This is our way of showcasing
our scholarship winners. Thanks to the generosity of the Solivita community, we have
awarded over $60,000. It is our hope that this number will increase with this year’s
contributions. The next Board meeting is May 8th at 1pm in the Duncan home.
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Kapamilya
respect for guidelines and guidance, have shaped who we are and how we look at
The Young and
Young at Heart
(YaYaH)
others around us. So it was natural for us to celebrate Valentine's Day together in order
On
The more years we spend together, the more we realize how respect for each other,
to express gratitude to lasting friendships and being part of a caring family.
Valentine’s
Day,
65
YaYaH members enjoyed dinner, along
with belly dancers twirling around the
tables with some of our members at
Opa’s of Orlando. Mardi Gras (despite
the weather) was extremely successful
too. Over 100 dinners were served with
rave reviews, including gourmet Italian
cuisine and desserts. On April 10th,
roll up your sleeves and join us for a fun
evening of bowling, karaoke, and food
at the AMF bowling alley in Kissimmee.
We’ve planned a day at the True Winery
Festival in Davenport on April 18th. We’ll
also pick blueberries at a later date, when
Disney Fan Club
the picking is ripe! For more information,
call Char at 914-980-7591.
Disney Fan Club members are so savvy about Disney parks; the top four teams
participating in our Animal Kingdom Scavenger Hunt were separated by only
one point. Guess we’ve all gotten top honors at our informal “Disney University.” Since the
parks are not our only source of fun events, March activities included a very interesting
tour of Wilderness Lodge followed by a delicious dinner at Whispering Canyon. Our April
22nd Lunch & Bocce event and bi-monthly meeting at The Palms is shaping up nicely. To
learn more, check out our club page at SolivitaLive.com. Have a Magical Month!
Solivita Quilters
We met in February for an all-day Quilt Retreat sewing Christmas tree skirts, lead by Joan
Krauss. It’s never too early to start sewing for Christmas. Everyone enjoyed themselves
very much and some very beautiful and unique tree skirts resulted. There was a lot of
originality and a wide assortment of fabrics. We have several patriotic quilts to raffle. The
Quilters also enjoyed the Skype interview with Marie Bostwick, who is a New York Times
Don’t forget to check
out Club News and
Today’s Events at
SolivitaLive.com.
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Solivita Social Club
Solivita Racqueteers
On November 20th Lou Christie, along
A $300 donation from the Solivita Racqueteers to the Poinciana High
with Rocky and the Rollers will perform.
School tennis team was used to purchase two T-shirts (with logos) for
Songs include Two Faces Have I, Lightning
each player. Blue shirts are worn on Fridays to celebrate Spirit Day at school and white
Strikes,
Rhapsody
shirts are worn during play at all team matches. According to team coach, Nasir Ayoub,
in the Rain, The
six boys and six girls are participating in the program this year. Competition takes place
Gypsy Cried, How
within Osceola County; the schedule in 2015 ran from mid January to April 1st. Club
Many Tear Drops,
President, Terry Roderick (pictured on the far left) enjoyed some tennis camaraderie
and many more.
with six team members and Coach Ayoub.
Tickets are on sale
at Lifestyles Ticket
Sales; Thursday Movies (6pm-7pm);
and at the Monday and Friday Farmers
Market (9am-1pm).
2016 Shows
For tickets, contact Neil at 863-4273973 or Margaret at 863-496-4026.
•
January 30, 2016: The Letterman
•
March 6, 2016: Jay and the
Americans
•
November
18,
2016:
Dennis
Trufano (original lead for the
Buckinghams)
and
the
1910
Fruitgum Company
Stonegate Women's Golf
Association (SWGA)
Fortunately this year, during our President’s
Stonegate
Niners
Cup Golf Tournament, we had decent weather to complete
our two rounds of golf. Pictured is our President’s Cup
winner (right), Mary Jane Raser with a combined net score
What is it about golf that
of 133. This was also a special luncheon honoring our past
keeps women coming back
and present SWGA Presidents (pictured below). Each was
every year? The answer for us is how
given a special rose in appreciation of their dedication to
nothing beats the feel of a well-struck
the association. We welcome new residents who enjoy the
shot, how we find something good in
game of golf to join our association. If your handicap does not exceed 40 you are eligible
every round, get plenty of exercise, get
to join. You will find “new member forms” on the bulletin board in the ladies locker room.
a feeling of accomplishment, and most
importantly, get to laugh and have fun
in the sun. We had fun at our Member
Guest Play and the competition was
fierce. Thank you Claude Eastwood
and the Pro Shop for helping make the
tournament a success. Details of the
Spring Luncheon in April will be posted
in the lounge. Contact: Karen Vitkus at
863-547-4376 or [email protected].
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Left to right: Betty Eglinton, Mary McGillivary, Meg Burkhart,
Nancy Robbins, Jan Smith, Leslie Gordon, and Judy Kelly.
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Solivita Bible Study Group
Solivita Shuffleboard Club
When God created the earth (Genesis
Solivita Shuffleboard Club held it's annual Valentine’s Day Tournament. The top 10
1 and 2), it was a perfect creation -
players won a heart-shaped box of chocolates. The picture shows the club taking a
no sickness, disease, or wars! What
break while they enjoy watching the Solivita barbershop quartet,"Cordially Yours,”
changed? Why do we get sick and
serenade Bill and Beverly King. The tournament ended with refreshments of coffee
suffer; why are there wars? It changed
and heart shaped donuts. If you are interested in playing, stop by the courts at Freedom
when Adam and Eve disobeyed God
Park on Thursdays at 1pm for a brief clinic and a chance to try your skills. For more
and obeyed Satan. That made Satan
information, call Jack Matusek at 863-438-2565.
the god of this age (2 Corinthians 4:34). He brought sin into being and with
that, sickness and disease. God, being
just, honored the transfer of ownership
from Adam to Satan. When Jesus came,
He restored that which was lost (Luke
19:9-10). We meet Thursdays at 10am
in RSF2. Contact Felix and Richetta
Andino, 407-729-7747.
COMMUNITY CHANNEL
Sculptors of Solivita
The Solivita Community TV Channel
Every February, roses and gifts are a way we express love for our
keeps you up-to-date. Tune in and
favorite Valentine, so we decided to create a project based on that theme. We made
see how on Channel 732.
clay roses on wooden plaques and enhanced them with embellishments. The results
were quite pleasing. For
our
Ohio Buckeyes
next
project,
we’ll
be creating collages with
George Vassilakis. There is
In February we went to One Sweet Sista
no charge for this class, as
in Kissimmee for breakfast. The first
everyone will bring their own
Wednesday of each month, the ladies
materials to complete their
meet at The Grille for lunch. Please
project. Anyone interested
contact Sue Reed at 863-221-4034
in attending or joining our
for additional information. The second
club is invited to come on the second and fourth Friday of each month from 9am-12pm.
Wednesday of each month, members
For more information, please contact Char at 914-980-7591.
will meet at 8:30am for breakfast.
Please contact Martie Laner at 863547-4293 for additional information.
April 16th is the road trip to 4 Rivers
Solivita Democratic Club
Smokehouse in Longwood and a visit
Have you attended a Solivita Democratic Club meeting lately? Did you
to Petty’s Meat Market. Please contact
hear our February discussion on the Affordable Care Act and its effect on
Gary Morningstar at 863-427-1339 for
taxes, hospital budgets, and quality of care? Did you attend Polk County's Democratic
additional information. On May 16th we’ll
Executive Committee's Gala or visit their new office in Haines City? If you missed any of
go to Boggy Creek Airboat Rides. Please
this, make sure you visit us online at solivitademocrats.org for all the latest information,
contact Darlene and Dennis Rininger at
new office address, and great pictures. Our next meeting will explore environmental
321-250-9100 for information.
issues. Join us in the Ballroom on Wednesday, April 8th at 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm).
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African Heritage Cultural Club (AHCC)
La Dolce Vita
The AHCC has many events throughout the year and we invite everyone to
Although the rest of the country had
come out and join us. Stay tuned for more info on the AHCC Annual Golf
a cold and snowy February, La Dolce
Outing and Banquet on May 6th. Also note the new start time for the April
Vita warmed up Solivita with the After
General Meeting at 9:30am. Check the club page on SolivitaLive.com and the website,
Valentine’s Day Dance. It featured our
www.ahcc-solivita.org.
club
member’s
appetizers,
favorite
desserts,
a
homemade
little
liquid
AHCC Ongoing Events:
libations, music by DJ Mike Mahoney,
•
General Meeting is on Tuesday, April 7th at 9:30am in the Starlite Ballroom.
and dancing by all who attended. We
•
“Members Only Game Night” is on Monday, April 20th at 6:30pm in MSB.
finished off the month with a fantastic
•
“Page Turners” meet on Thursday, April 23rd at 2pm in RSF2.
Italian cuisine luncheon at L’Incontro
in Lake Wales, a cozy restaurant with a
Cast and Crew of the AHCC “The Music Tree” Production.
warm sunroom that comfortably holds
about 30-40 guests. Yes, it was unusually
cold and rainy here, but we don’t shovel
sunshine or rain.
Solivita Singles
The Solivita Singles Club has activities for all interests. You’re invited if you
are single. In February, a speaker from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office gave
us tips about personal safety. Our monthly dinner destinations included Bonefish
Restaurant (February) and Season’s 52 (March). We also headed to Tampa Bay Downs
with the Solivita Funtime Events Club in March. We have a bi-weekly outing to a movie
on Sunday afternoons. We need to make a correction from January’s article: Board
member Bob Edwards is a Member-at-Large. Contact Pat Weiss at 863-438-2099 for
membership. In Solivita being single does not mean being alone.
La Vita Bella
At our February meeting, three members won the Lucky Lire Door
Prizes. In March, we celebrated St. Joseph’s and St. Patrick’s with our
dinner-dance. Tickets for our Tampa Bay Downs trip on April 12th are $40 for
members and non-members. Tickets can be purchased at the April 1st Lifestyles
Ticket Sales or by calling Barbara at 863-438-2665 or Arnie at 863-547-4833.
The cost includes round trip motorcoach, admission to park, program, and a
buffet lunch with carving station. We are also planning a Bocce Tournament in
Lucky Lire Doorprize Winners
April. Please check our SolivitaLive.com club webpage and Community Bulletin Boards for details.
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Healthy Eating/Active
Living Club (HEAL)
Solivita Hadassah
In late February, members traveled to
Tournament
Our
February
was
Mahjong
a
great
Winter Park for dinner at Ethos Vegan
success and we thank you for your
Kitchen. All food choices on the menu
participation. Kudos to the grand prize
were prepared without meat or dairy
winner Barbara Hoffman and to the
products. Not all members are vegetarians, but all enjoyed the wide variety of meatless
round winners: Barbara Block, Fran
appetizers, entrées, and desserts. Last month our Annual Potluck Dinner was held at The
Ricciani, Barbara Hoffman, and Laurie
Palms. Members brought a healthy, meatless dish to pass and the recipe to share. We’re
Selling. The Book Club will discuss Paper
trying to be healthy and active! The trip to True Blue Winery in Davenport for the Blueberry
Love: Searching for the Girl My Grandfather
Festival is on Saturday, April 18th from 10am to 6pm. For more information, contact Margo
Left Behind, on a date TBA. Join us for an
at [email protected] or 863-496-0628.
evening of fun as "you swing your partner"
at our Square Dance on April 26th. Please
refer to Community Events for details.
We wish you a very Happy Passover!
Flora Vista Friends
Thank you to everyone who supported our February Talent Show. Our collective efforts
raised over $4700 for The American
Solivita Travel Club
Cancer Society. The entertainers
Spring is finally here and the
were outstanding. Solivita is home
Day Trip Table is bursting with
to so many talented residents with
new trips. Haven’t been to the Ponce de
big hearts. Our Flora Vista Friends
Leon Lighthouse and Museum? Or let’s
Relay Team partnered with the
watch baseball as the New York Yankees
Playing For Life Team to sponsor
take on the Tampa Bay Rays. There are
this fundraiser. We wish to thank
so many interesting day trips available;
Roe Morreale, George Vassilakis,
please check with the Day Trip Table at
and Pete and Rachel Szotak for their
the next Solivita Travel Club meeting.
organizational guidance and experience in addition to our team volunteers who baked and
The meeting will be held on Tuesday,
donated our raffle baskets. See you at the Relay on April 11th.
April 21st at 6:30pm in the Ballroom.
Thank you to our team volunteers for their efforts to
implement our 2015 Relay For Life Talent Show.
Hope to see you there.
Scarlet Chapeaux
The Scarlet Chapeaux enjoyed an elegant lunch at Lavender and Lace. The Victorian ambience set the mood for the day. It
is a beautifully restored 1920 cottage and since 1989 it's been home to one of Central Florida's favorite destinations. Our
ladies looked lovely and the food was delicious. There was shopping (of course) at the boutique and The Barn. Last month we went
to The Tavern in Celebration for a St. Patrick's Day celebration.
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Energizing Women’s Connection
A big "THANK YOU" goes out to all who attended our first Gospel
Music Experience (GME). What a great turnout for this event! Proceeds
from the concert went to help purchase additional automated external
defibrillators for Solivita. Those attending enjoyed the instrumental
pieces, the music team of the Applause Music Mixers Social Club, the
Solivita Quartet, and talented vocalists performing memorable songs
including How Great Thou Art and Amazing Grace. People left inspired,
Applause Music Mixers Social Club (AMMSC) Performing
uplifted, and blessed.
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
For adults grieving the loss of a loved one. Free professional
counseling is available to all through this group. Contact Rita
for details.
3rd Monday
10:30am
MG
Rita Azukas
863-496-5116
[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
| To update your club’s information, email [email protected].
Cancer Support Group
Solivita Alzheimer's Support Group
Breast cancer is about 100 times less
Why Join a Support Group?
common among men than women.
According to Today’s Caregiver (the first national magazine
For men, the lifetime risk of getting
dedicated to caregivers), some of the reasons to join include:
breast cancer is about 1 in 1,000.
The American Cancer Society's 2009 estimates
•
Connecting with other caregivers who understand what you are going
through
for male breast cancer in the United States for
2009 indicate that about 1,910 new cases of
•
Sharing common experiences and learning coping strategies
invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed among
•
Exploring and sharing solutions to problems
men. About 40 men will die from breast cancer.
•
Finding emotional outlets and receiving support from peers
We meet Thursdays at 10am in the Magnolia
•
Forming new friendships and discovering a sense of community
Room. Meetings are for all whose lives have been
•
Developing new skills through education
touched by cancer. For further information,
•
Helping others while still helping yourself
call Mary Redmond, 863-427-3727; Barbara
Herman, 863-427-0033; or Tony Handler, 863-
The next meeting is on Thursday, April 23rd at 9:30am in the Baltic Room.
427-4345.
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Living Sober in Solivita
We are an informal support group organized by men and women who have decided that they cannot drink alcohol safely or even
in moderation. We meet weekly to discuss issues we all face or have faced. For example, changing old routines, getting active, and
handling occasions when our friends and families will be drinking but we cannot. The goals are knowledge and support; we are not
intrusive or judgmental with each other. We welcome Solivitans just starting down the road of sobriety as well as those sober who
would simply like conversation with similar people. We “get” how that feels. We meet Sundays from 9am-10am.
A Touch of Class
AARP Driver Safety™
Course
The next AARP Driver Safety™ Course will be held on Tuesday, May 12th and Wednesday,
863-496-1530
days to receive credit for this course. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-
May 13th from 9:30am-12:30pm in The Palms Amenity Center. You must attend both
members, per person for both days. Registrations will be taken in advance at The Palms
Amenity Center Reception Desk along with payment by cash (exact amount please) or
check (payable to AARP).
Beginners Calligraphy
Debi Garner: 407-414-4599
Beginners Calligraphy wants you! Classes are on Saturdays from 12:30pm -1:30pm in the
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 Lessons:
Beginning & Intermediate
Advanced Beginner course on “Declarer Play” will be offered on Wednesdays, April 1st-
Adeline Rosica: 863-427-1865
will help beginners develop their declarer play. The course will cover – Week 1: Counting
Sharlene Tyler: 407-572-4021
winners and watching entries in NT, unblocking, bidding maximum opening hands, and
[email protected]
review of opening leads. Week 2: Counting losers and drawing trump, bidding maximum
29th from 6:30pm-9pm in the Bella Viana Amenity Center. This series of five bridge lessons
responding hands, and opening leads in suit contracts. Week 3: Promoting tricks in suits
and NT contracts. Week 4: Using length in suits and NT and responding to a 1 NT opening
bid. Week 5: The finesse. Cost, including materials, is $30. Class size is limited. Call Donna
McIlwain at 216-640-9885 for enrollment or details about this course.
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 currently training agility classes and dog obedience (Canine Good
Heather Szasz: 407-922-0285
for behavior and obedience training. Call 407-922-0285 or email thinkalphadog@gmail.
Citizen) classes. She will also work one-on-one with you and your dog at your house
com, for more information.
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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
Explore various art forms and techniques and learn from a New York State certified
Charlene Chaim:
art teacher. This class will include, but is not limited to drawing, painting, stained glass
863-427-7312 or
creations, clay sculptures, and various theme workshops throughout the year. All levels are
914-980-7591
welcome. Keep in mind that art should always be your own creative way of expression. It's
simply a way of putting what is on the inside of you...outside!
Pickleball
Learn to play pickleball in three weeks. Our program begins the first Tuesday of each month and
Marta Groess:
includes an introductory class + two clinics. Smashers Club will supply paddles and balls. We
[email protected]
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
Water Media is for everyone, from the untalented to the experienced artist. Learn in a
Ernestine Vicari Stafford:
relaxed, informative, step-by-step manner. In every class we finish a complete painting
941-661-9128
ready for framing. Share the enjoyment and excitement of creating your own work of art.
[email protected]
Water media is a combination of watercolor and acrylic. For more information on classes
artbyernie.com
or to add your name to the list for notification of upcoming classes, contact Ernie. To see
the Water Media projects and class pictures, visit artbyernie.com. The class fee is $15, plus
cost of the canvas (unless you bring your own).
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SOLIVITA PERFORMING
ARTS COUNCIL 2014/2015
ENDOWMENT FUND
GRANTS AWARDED
Tha nk You
Dear Solivita Friends and Family,
The Solivita Performing Arts Council is pleased to
My family and I would like to thank everyone for your outpouring
announce the recipients of SPAC’s arts enrichment
of love, prayers, caring, and support. Your cards and donations
grants for the 2014/2015 school year. These grants are
during Jack's critical illness and his passing were a blessing to us.
awarded through the SPAC Endowment Fund, which
May God bless each of you and may 2015 bring you good health
was established in 2006 for the purpose of providing
and happiness.
monetary assistance to elementary, middle, or high
school students in Solivita’s neighboring communities.
With Much Love,
Since the establishment of the fund, more than $41,000
The Family of Jack Phillips and His Loving Wife, Marlene Phillips
has been awarded to area schools.
This year’s grants (totaling $9,000) were awarded to
WALK/RUN FOR A CURE WAS A BIG SUCCESS
We
would
like
to
thank
all
of
our
friends,
Alta Vista Elementary, Bellalago Academy, Bethune
Academy, Discovery Intermediate School, Gateway
family
High School, Horizons Elementary, Loughman Oaks
and Solivita neighbors for your participation in the 7th annual event
Elementary, New Dimensions High School, Poinciana
on February 21st. Your participation and generous donations are
Academy of Fine Arts, and Sandhill Elementary School.
greatly appreciated. Despite the early cool weather, we had almost
Grant funds will be used to purchase band equipment,
300 brave souls out there helping the American Cancer Society
music, and supplies to sponsor an area music day festival
in the fight against cancer. In addition, thanks go to AAM, Sheri,
and workshops, provide funding for an after school
Elizabeth, their Lifestyles crew, Donnette and Chris for doing the
dance program, fund spring theater productions, and
early registration chores, and all the volunteers that helped make
will make it possible for 60 theater students to attend
this a success. Hope to see you out there next year!
a two-day thespian festival in Melbourne. One school
will use the grant money to purchase materials for art
Thanks again,
students to make decorative pavers to be used in an
Tony and Narda Handler
outdoor art inspiration area at their school.
Funding for the Endowment comes from ticket sales for
SPAC-sponsored performances by Solivita performing
arts groups including the Guys and Dolls, Solivita
Starliters, The Starlites, SoundBurst, and the Classical
Musicians of Solivita. Solivita clubs that have received
SPAC support and assistance for club-sponsored
productions have also contributed to the Endowment
Fund as well as memorial and personal contributions from
individuals. The Council would like to thank everyone
who has contributed to the fund, either directly or by
attending any SPAC-sponsored performances.
Solivita 7th Annual Walk/Run for a Cure
Solivita Street Walkers
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