Giving Thanks

by Mark Gatchell

Giving thanks can be broken down by each word. Giving is an expression of gratitude, or show of appreciation, and to thank is to acknowledge or recognize others ’ kindness. I want to take a moment and give thanks to all of our wonderful Toscana residents who have been so supportive of your HOA staff during the last few, challenging months. We have received several uplifting, and positive emails along with many thank you cards from so many of you, and it is greatly appreciated. Each year at Thanksgiving, when my family is seated at the dinner table, we take the time and go around to each of us to say one thing we are thankful for. I want to bring that tradition to Toscana and ask our residents to email me one thing they are grateful for, and we will send out an email in late November with all of the appropriate “What I’ m Thankful For ” statements. You can remain anonymous, if you wish, and you can email me at mgatchell@toscanaliving.net.

"Trick or Treat" week was a blast! We had so many fantastical costumed creatures come by the Palazzo Centro Office for a special treat bag. We hope you had as much fun as we did seeing all your creative, fun, and spooky outfits.

We sold out on our Spooky Spirits event this month; our new mixology events have become very popular and we are proud to be bringing them back for a fun Friendsgiving twist this month! It’ s a great way to up your cocktail game while spending (virtual) time with your neighbors.

Bingo night was a blast this month. Thank you to everyone who logged in for some fierce card-dotting competition. One of my favorite things about holding trivia and bingo night online is that all our Toscana family that is currently unable to return home can hop online, see their neighbors, and still join in on all the fun!

Thank you again for all of your positive and supportive messages! We will continue to do our best to bring more and more exciting events!