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from Vistas del lago
Newsletter April 2014
Bienvenidos!
New Neighbors @ Vistas
Left to right: Marv & Vicki Lot 13, Conrad & Kris Lot 5
They followed the butterfly!
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Building Progress
Moving Forward
Moving Forward is continued on page 6!
John orchestrates the heavy machinery on Lot 36.
are so grateful for so many Vistas owners coming to visit so far this year! We love having all of you here and look forward to the day all our homes are at Vistas del Lago where we can enjoy our own personal slice of paradise on earth. Two of our Vistas owners this year, both Ed Lot 31 and Dale Lot 16 experienced excellent care at the local hospitals. They both have rave reviews of the doctors’ care as well. We are happy to report they are both feeling better and we pray for a full recovery. It’s a good reminder for us to love and enjoy each day we have together; eat healthy and take care of our bodies. We will be serving up some healthy dishes along with fruit smoothes and juice at the clubhouse when we open. Along with our gym and spa, we recently added yoga classes. And nothing is better than taking in the surrounding beauty of Vistas while listening to the grand piano. We hope you all enjoy the updates. Please let us know if you have any comments or would like us to add news or photos from you. We love hearing from you. Sincerely, Click to send us mail!
Brad & Bev
Brad & Bev Vistas del Lago Owners
1-800-978-LAGO
www.vistasdellago.com
506-2695-3150
Grandparents’ corner “It’s not braggin’ if it’s true.”
qUE pASO
Straight-in Approach We are so lucky to have found a private yoga instructor When he is not playing piano or getting his feet dirty on the farm, our new yoga instructor is busy training us to relax! Relaxation during meditation is like mental hygiene. You wouldn't miss brushing your teeth at least twice a day and you shouldn't miss taking care of your body and mind either.
Here’s the picture we promised last issue of Zetty Lots 47 & 48 and her grandson Luka with her youngest daughter. Congrats Joe & Pat Lot 60 on their new grandbaby born April 1st .... Welcome Henry Lee “Hank”!
Everyone knows if what happens if you don’t brush your teeth. Bad breath, tooth decay and eventually, gum disease. In your body, relaxation prevents decay and dis-ease too. And that's the facts, Jack.
TEAM YOGA says: Never under-estimate the healing power of stillness! Remember the 3Rs Relax, recharge and recover
Got sumthin’ to brag about? Tell us!
Brad and his Grand
& Felicitaciones (congratulations) Special thanks this month to everyone who helped with the relocation of the piano.
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The Piano is in the clubhouse
After a short, slow move the piano is safe Moving a piano is never easy. Moving a piano down our lake road and then into the clubhouse was a task that took many hands.
“20 years later... and I still do!”
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Gratitude is continued on page 6!
All the guys from Vistas and the surrounding neighborhood joined in to help!
Brad and Dave lead the team to lifting neighbor Danillo assists while Bev, Jess and Beaty look on.
“Buenas” “bwen-ahs” = “Good Day/Hello”
Good food, good friends, good fun
Casually, you can use “Buenas” to say hello or to greet those you would like to meet. Por ejemplo (for example), you are passing by your neighbor’s house but don’t have time to stop and talk. You can simply say, “Buenas!” and wave. It doesn’t matter the time of day.
The Vistas ladies (and John) enjoy brunch at Cafe Macadamia on a sunny day. Join the club
Clubhouse Progress The walls are up the roof is on! The clubhouse is coming together all at once it seems. The kitchen is fully functional and ready for Chef David to open up shop. As soon as the bar goes in, our first official piano bar night will have no choice but to happen.
Come for a visit Stay for a lifestyle Are you interested in visiting Vistas Del Lago? If so we can help plan your trip.
FYI: Our rental casitas are $100/ night, special rate $75 for residents
A big THANKS to Marti Lot 51 for all her hard work helping paint the interior walls of the clubhouse. What a pro!
From local tours, to the best accommodations. And if you plan specifically to visit Vistas Del Lago, why not book a reservation at one of our casitas? If you end up as one of our happy buyers your stay is on us! And we promise not to lock you in the neighborhood if you don’t. Send us an e-mail info@vistasdellago.com or call us at 1-800-978-LAGO for details. BOOK NOW!
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Rentals @ Vistas
“We’ve been done a grave disservice being raised to believe that ‘hard work’ is what we do to make ends meet. The hard work has nothing to do with your job and everything to do with quality of life.”
Help house-warm Susan’s new casita 2 more slots available in August! Hi friends! I am putting a trip to Costa Rica Saturday, August 2nd through Saturday, August 9th. I am taking a group of 8-10 people and at this time I have two casitas available. the total cost including airfare from Houston, van rental, gas, and casita is about $1,500pp. I am paying the same cost as everyone else.
—Tony Robbins
The two casitas available have a murphy bed. My place has four staying in it and I have another casita already reserved. We plan to go white water rafting, waterfall rappelling, zip lining, ATV, waterfalls, hiking, hanging bridges and hot springs at Tobacon. (See pics on back page.) Most lunches will be part of our adventures. Evening meals at the casitas which have a full kitchen in each.
It’s the litle things Kayaks @ the clubhouse
Vistas Dia de
Discounts @ The Springs
Apreciación
Coming Soon Work-out room On-site spa services
So far there are 7 of us going and I have room for 2 more. If anyone is interested, please contact me— susans@1scoggins.com
Our gang got together for a day of appreciation for each other, our lives here in Costa Rica and of course - GOOD FOOD! Host and hostess in abscentia Ed & Beaty opened their home up for us while they were away. Flor gave massages and Priscilla relaxing facials as samples of what’s in store for our on-site spa services - COMING SOON.
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T.H.I.N.K. FIRST: Is it Truthful, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary & Kind?
Local! Rare! One of a Kind!
Local News & Events Luis Guillermo Solis is the new president of Costa Rica.
Delena is Engaged!
Custom Teak Cutting Boards by David 8984-8599
Sorry fellas, the once and future Reina Solita de Vistas has found her king! Long-time beau Mike pulled out all the stops to pop the question. Secretly enlisting the support of all Delena’s kids; he rented a limo, sequestered them inside and invited his future fiancee out to dinner. What she thought was going to be a regular dinner date at their favorite restaurant turned out to be another dream come true. As the limo arrived, she wondered what Mike was up to and when the door was opened she knew for sure this wasn’t going to be an average night. It wasn’t until dessert that she found the writing on the wall, so to speak. “Will you marry me?” in frosting and a bottle of champagne to top it all off. Doesn’t that just take the cake?!
Only 7 left !
Creek side trails with abundant wildlife Great neighbors who help you get settled in and enjoy life in the rain forest Healthier living, Costa Rica is named on of the happiest places to live Only seven lots left! Financing available
This newsletter is published by: jessica.manley@jmpublishing.us for Vistas del Lago ©2014 – All rights reserved
*Special Rates for Vistas Residents $35 day pass includes pools, hot springs, Club Rio & animal rescue tour plus restaurants to enjoy a meal between adventures
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We are so blessed! Our Son the DOCTOR
Visit Chef Tyrone for a casual family meal any day except Monday.
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Lot 31, Ed & Beaty’s son Michael’s residency is almost complete. Congrats Dr. Michael! Nephew Colton is in good hands. Mother & Daughter @ THE WEDDING Emily Anne Grantham & Brenda Hill, lot 11 - STUNNING.
More Building Progress
Moving Forward
Conavi Comes Through
We are so excited to announce that the road is being graded - Finally! They say that the road to heaven is paved in gold. We beg to differ. After many, many grueling years, the road to Vistas is being improved and rapidly. Beginning the day after a week-long Semana Santa holiday, we were blessed with the gift of a large construction crew. They began at the turn off from the main road into Tronadora and plan to continue all the way to the crude bridge over Rio Chiquito.
Men @ Work! Planning stages commenced!
Nigel & Diego moving earth
Nigel and Beverley Lot 50 purchased in 2013. This year, Nigel returned to begin moving forward with the building progress. We are so happy he was here to share some pizza with us in the new clubhouse (story in the next edition) and spend some time with future community members. Come back soon, Nigel and bring back Beverley!
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Lot 14 is still available!
Thanks to Delena for the Community Putting Green located on the top of Lot 41. Sharing is caring , we always say!
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Thanks to Susan for sharing her photo adventures and Ed for the beautiful sunrise sunbeams through the clouds. If you would like YOUR pictures to be featured on our back page, click the butterfly to submit or share the love on our facebook page.
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