Jan/Feb 2022
L I FES T Y LE
Contents
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In this issue 3 LETTER FROM THE LIFESTYLE TEAM
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A note on what's coming up
4 TEAM SPOTLIGHT Meet C.J. Hamlin
5 CONCIERGE
Exclusive offerings, just for you
6 PET FEATURE Furry Friends
6 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
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Showcasing your neighbors
7 FEATURED EVENTS
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Taste of Artisan & Vision Board
8 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Recent Events Recap
Esplanade at Artisan Lakes
9 A LOOK AHEAD Upcoming Events
10 GET INVOLVED
Interest Groups & Social Clubs
11 WELLNESS
Comfy Day & Self-Care Recipes
12 SPA
News from the Spa
12 FITNESS
Benefits of Fresh Air Workout
13 ESPLANADE CONNECT Giving Back
13 FEATURED EVENT
Super Bowl & Chili Cook Off
14 CULINARY
Chocolate Lava Cake
15 COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP Wildlife Bird Sightings
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
MEMBER SERVICE
Stasia Voorhees Regional Lifestyle Manager SVoorhees@Evergreen-LM.com
Esplanade@Evergreen-LM.com EsplanadeArtisanLakesLifestyle.com 866-325-0703 Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Catherine Gangloff Community Association Manager CGangloff@Evergreen-LM.com
RESORT AMENITY 10730 Inglenook Terrace Palmetto, FL 34221 941-479-6575
TAYLOR MORRISON Sales Gallery Mon-Tue & Thu-Sat, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wed & Sun, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Eric Von Stein Community Sales Manager EVonStein@TaylorMorrison.com 727-307-5222
Resort Amenity Staffed Hours Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Jessica Sinopoli Community Sales Manager/CSC JSinopoli@TaylorMorrison.com 941-217-8797
Pool Hours: Dawn Until Dusk Fitness Center Hours: 24 Hours, Daily Court Sports & Fire Pit: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m., Daily
Cyndi Lundgren Community Sales Associate CLundgren@TaylorMorrison.com 813-448-5023
Letter From the Lifestyle Team STASIA VOORHEES YOUR REGIONAL LIFESTYLE DIRECTOR
Happy New Year! First and foremost, I’d like to wish everyone the best year yet, filled with tons of happiness, good health, and lots of new friends at Esplanade! I hope everyone had a nice holiday season. We are so excited to welcome back our seasonal Members, just in time for all the fun we have in store these next couple of months. As we work to welcome a new Lifestyle Manager to your community, I will be your temporary acting Lifestyle Manager for the next few weeks. I am the Regional Director of Lifestyle, supporting all Esplanade communities across sunny Florida. I will be working with the amazing team here at Artisan Lakes to continue to deliver an exciting line up of Lifestyle experiences for you to enjoy. Stay tuned to your email, visit your community website (esplanadeartisanlakeslifestyle.com) and be sure to like and follow along on our Esplanade at Artisan Lakes Lifestyle Facebook page (facebook.com/EsplanadeAtArtisanLakesLifestyle) for the latest information regarding upcoming events and Lifestyle programming. We thank you for your patience and kindness! I look forward to seeing you soon!
Stasia JAN/FEB 2022
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TEAM SPOTLIGHT
C.J. Hamlin YOUR NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF LIFESTYLE
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is with great pleasure that we introduce Charles “C.J.” Hamlin, our National Director of Lifestyle as a part of the Esplanade National Team. With the continued growth of the Esplanade brand, Mr. Hamlin will be instrumental in orchestrating new Lifestyle experiences for our Members, as well as helping to support the Lifestyle programming at our Esplanade communities nationwide. Mr. Hamlin has been a leader in the hospitality industry for over 17 years. Regarded as one of the best bottom-line operators in the business, he is known for creating unique and tailored service experiences for Members and guests. His focus on maintaining consistency through product and service delivery creates lifelong customers and brand loyalty. As the National Director of Lifestyle, Mr. Hamlin has overall responsibility for the operations of our Esplanade Lifestyle programs. He also provides oversight for the field staff support functions as well as for brand service standards and promoting the delivery of consistent and memorable service for our Members and guests. In a recent interview, Mr. Hamlin commented, “My two major goals for 2022 are to expand our Esplanade travel program, which will offer exquisite travel experiences not found elsewhere, and continue to elevate our level of service provided to our Members and guests.” Prior to joining Esplanade, Mr. Hamlin was the general manager at the largest airpark community in the nation, home to celebrities and dignitaries, with a 4000-foot runway, over 1,300 luxury homes and 700 hangars. In addition to his club management experience, Mr. Hamlin has fifteen years of experience managing large hotels with Omni Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Hotels & Resorts. Mr. Hamlin is a native of Florida, a member of CMAA, a licensed Community Association Manager, and a “Top 40 Under 40” business professional recipient. His life mission has been to create opportunities for others to be successful. He has written three books on business and leadership and regularly contributes to his local community. He has been married for eighteen years and has three children. He enjoys coaching football for his son’s football team and working with livestock on his ranch.
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CONCIERGE
Exclusive Concierge Offerings Part of the Esplanade Lifestyle is rolling out the red carpet and giving our Members VIP access to exclusive offers and services! We are excited to continue to build and foster these relationships with local organizations and businesses to offer special rates for our community. If you know of a business or organization that would like to partner with Esplanade at Artisan Lakes, please contact your Lifestyle Manager.
HOTELS & RESORTS
ANIMAL CARE
PHOTOGRAPHY
RITZ-CARLTON, SARASOTA Special Room Rates
BAYSIDE PET RESORT, SARASOTA, OSPREY & LAKEWOOD RANCH 10% Off Select Services baysidepetresort.com
CASSIE WEGENG PHOTOGRAPHY $250 private family photo session $150 private pet photo session cassie.w.photo@gmail.com
HYATT REGENCY COCONUT POINT BONITA SPRINGS Special Rates SADDLEBROOK RESORT, TAMPA Special Room & Golf Rates
HOME IMPROVEMENT OPIE’S QUALITY HOME SERVICES 10% Off All Services To view work and services offered, visit Opie’s Quality Home Services Instagram @OpiesQHS opiesqhc@gmail.com
DRYER VENT CLEANING FIREHOUSE DRYER $75 Per House firehousedryer.com contact@firehousedryer.com
CUSTOM CARPENTRY & HOME IMPROVEMENT
CELEBRATION SIGNS
KNOT YET KNOWN INC. 10% Off All Services To view work and services offered, visit Knot Yet Known's Instagram @KnotYetKnown knotyetknown@gmail.com
SIGN DREAMERS OF BRADENTON Preferred Esplanade pricing of $60 for single day sign rental Say you are an Esplanade Member, when you call 941-773-5766
FITNESS, HEALTH & WELLNESS YOGA BARRE LAKEWOOD RANCH With code “AZARIO10” Members can receive 10% off classes or packages. Inquire about private sessions as well. lwryogabarre.com
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PET FEATURE / MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Furry Friends HAVE A Furry FAMILY MEMBER THAT YOU WANT TO FEATURE? Contact your Lifestyle Manager, to be featured in the next edition of the Lifestyle Magazine. Answer a few questions about your furry, feathery, or scaly friend and share a couple pictures. Don’t have a furry family of your own, but know a community Member who does? Nominate them to be the next Featured Furry Friend. Contact the Member to suggest the feature or your Lifestyle Manager to nominate anonymously.
Member Spotlight THE Members OF OUR community ARE TRULY WHAT MAKE THIS A WONDERFUL PLACE TO LIVE. In each Lifestyle Magazine issue, we will spotlight a Member, couple or family to showcase the amazing Members we have living in Esplanade at Artisan Lakes. If you would like to be featured or want to nominate another Member, please contact your Lifestyle Manager.
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Vision Board 2022
CRAFT
TASTE OF ARTISAN
Potluck SOUP & SANDWICH EDITION
January 26
6 p.m. at the Resort Amenity
Monday, January 3 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Resort Amenity
Let’s manifest our best year ever by creating our own vision boards. Join your Lifestyle Team and neighbors for a vision board craft which can include your goals, wishes, dreams and more for the year 2022! Please bring your own blank poster board and old magazines. Your Lifestyle Manager will supply the rest!
Join Esplanade Members for a night of delicious fun! This month will feature your favorite soup and sandwich recipes to share with your friends and neighbors. Please sign up for what sandwich or soup you will be providing at the Front Desk of the Resort Amenity. The deadline to register for this is Saturday, January JAN/FEB 2022event ESPLANADE LIFESTYLE 7 22.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Holiday Themed Events In case you missed some of this past season’s events, here is a look back at our holiday fun!
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e had a wonderful Holiday Season here at Artisan Lakes, packed with great activities and events to get everyone in the festive spirit. On November 28, neighbors gathered for the Hanukkah Menorah Lighting at the Resort Amenity for a special evening where we learned about the history of Hanukkah and lit the first candle on the menorah. Then on December 2, Members came together to help Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee County for a worthy cause, Shoeboxes for Seniors Wrapping Event. Thanks to all who came out!
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The Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony was a blast on December 6th! All enjoyed the live performances from the line dancing group and the holiday sing-a-long. A big shout out to the Social Committee for organizing such a great event and to Pier 22 Catering for the delicious food. The Ornament Painting Workshop on December 7 was also a great success! Members came to the Resort Amenity at 11 a.m. or 7 p.m. to create beautiful and unique ornaments to give to someone as a gift or to bring home to use as a part of their own decorations.
A LOOK AHEAD
Upcoming Events All activities and events are subject to change. For full details and to register for events, please visit esplanadeartisanlakeslifestyle.com/events. 2022 VISION BOARD CRAFT
HAPPY HOUR FRIDAY
Monday, January 3 | 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Resort Amenity
Fridays, January 7 & February 4 | 7 p.m. Resort Amenity
Please bring your own blank poster board and old magazines. Your Lifestyle Manager will supply the rest! See flyer on page 7 for more information.
Join your neighbors for Happy Hour with your favorite beverage to enjoy.
BINGO
Fridays, January 21 & February 18 | 7 p.m. Fire Side Seating Area
Fridays, January 21 & February 18 | 7 p.m. Resort Amenity Enjoy an evening of Bingo hosted by your Lifestyle Team. Please bring your own dabbers if you have them. More information will be posted on website and email blast.
TASTE OF ARTISAN POTLUCK Wednesday, January 26 | 6 p.m. Resort Amenity This month features your favorite soup and sandwich recipes to share. See flyer on page 7 for more information.
FIRE SIDE FRIDAY
Join your neighbors Fire Side with your favorite beverage to enjoy.
SUPER BOWL PARTY & CHILI COOK OFF Sunday, February 13 | 5:30 p.m. Resort Amenity Join your neighbors for an afternoon of Super Bowl fun including a Chili Cook Off! Members can sign up to bring their chili at the Front Desk of the Amenity Center. See flyer on page 13 for more information.
Monthly Member Meetings
COFFEE & CONVERSATION
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
ESPLANADE 101
Thursdays, January 6 & February 3 9:30 a.m. | Resort Amenity & Zoom
Thursdays, January 13 & February 10 9:30 a.m. | Resort Amenity & Zoom
Thursdays, January 13 & February 10 5 p.m. | Resort Amenity
Join us for some coffee and conversation, as we discuss the latest and greatest Lifestyle news in a relaxed and social atmosphere.
Join your Community Association Manager (CAM) for the most current updates about your community.
Join us for new homeowner orientation with the Lifestyle Manager and CAM as we introduce you to everything Esplanade.
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GET INVOLVED
Interest Groups & Social Clubs Did you know that Esplanade at Artisan Lakes has a variety of Member-hosted clubs and interest groups you can be a part of? From culinary-focused clubs to book clubs, to clubs centered around cards and games, there is something for everyone. To learn more about available clubs in the community and to inquire about joining, contact the club chair listed below.
Weekly Member Clubs LADIES PICKLEBALL
BRIDGE CLUB
MAHJONG
BRIDGE CLUB DISCUSSION
SHANGHAI RUMMY
BOCCE CLUB
DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB
LINE DANCING CLUB
Mondays | 8 a.m. Mary Piazza: marypiazza70@gmail.com
Mondays | 12 p.m. Pam Pennetta: pampennetta@gmail.com
Tuesdays (twice a month) | 6:30 p.m. Pam Pennetta: pampennetta@gmail.com
Fridays (twice a month) | 1 p.m. Dorene Mallard: dmallard1750@gmail.com
Monthly Member Clubs SOCIAL FOR SINGLES
RECIPE CLUB
GARDEN BUDS
GOLF CART CLUB
First Monday | 7 p.m. Dottie Achmoody: dottiea77@gmail.com
Second Tuesday | 9:30 a.m. Liz Van Der Laag: lizvanderlaag@gmail.com
Third Tuesday | 6 p.m. Cindy Byno: cbyno@icloud.com
Various Day | 6 p.m. Cindy Byno: cbyno@icloud.com
LADIES’ LUNCHEON
Second Wednesday | 12 p.m. Nancy Schneider: njschneider@tampabay.rr.com
BOOK CLUB
Last Monday | 6 p.m. Sue Barber: barber.sue@gmail.com
BUNCO CLUB
Third Wednesday | 6 p.m. Ann Kilzer: annkilzer1@gmail.com
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New Club Idea? Do you have an idea for a club you would like to start? Contact your Lifestyle Manager for more details!
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 1 p.m. Pete Schneider: pschneider1@tampabay.rr.com
Wednesdays | 1 p.m. Dorene Mallard: dmallard1750@gmail.com
Wednesdays | 9 a.m. Pete Schneider: pschneider1@tampabay.rr.com
Saturdays | 11 a.m. Toby Kelley: tkelley@tampabay.rr.com
WELLNESS
National Comfy Day
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n February 20, National Comfy Day gives us all permission to get comfortable! We all deserve a day to get cozy in our favorite spot and relax. Short for comfortable, comfy is a word we use to describe the places and things that make us the most at ease. At the end of the day, we are all connected by a desire to be comfy. Some are drawn to their favorite blanket. Others define comfy by a sandy beach in the sunshine. Our beloved pets and special sweater add to our comfy satisfaction, too. Combine a little ambiance and take out, and the comfy level improves even more. National Comfy Day is all about achieving the perfect level of comfy and celebrating it to its fullest! Before partaking in National Comfy Day “activities,” here are some natural skincare recipes to get you started.
Mud-Inspired Facial Mask INGREDIENTS » » » » » »
2-3 tbsp. Greek Yogurt 1 tsp. Cocoa Powder 1 tsp. Buttermilk ¼-½ of a Banana, mashed 1 tsp. Honey 1 tsp. Lemon Juice
DIRECTIONS Combine all your ingredients and mix in a blender. Apply a thin layer of the mask to your face. Leave on for 20-30 minutes. Rinse with cool water, followed by a splash of cold water to seal your pores.
Coffee & Brown Sugar Body Scrub INGREDIENTS » » »
¾ cup Coconut Oil 2 cups Brown Sugar, firmly packed 1 cup Dry Coffee Grounds
DIRECTIONS Blend sugar and coffee grounds, using whisk for 2 minutes or until fluffy. Add coconut oil and whip another 1-2 minutes. Use sugar scrub every other day or a couple times a week to exfoliate and moisture your skin. *Always test the mask and scrub on a small portion of the skin first to test for allergic reactions.
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SPA / FITNESS
Relax & Unwind
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e are excited to announce the massage treatment room at Esplanade at Artisan Lakes has officially reopened! Please join us in formally welcoming Emma Tummon, Lead Massage Therapist to our Spa Team! Emma will be available for spa treatments on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, as well as by request the other days of the week. If you are interested in learning more about our spa treatment offerings, call the Resort Amenity directly and speak with a member of your Lifestyle Team. Emma has been developing her skills almost a decade. She uses a variety of deeply and feel more at ease in your tools include Cranial Sacral Therapy
as a massage therapist for modalities to help you relax body. Some of her favorite (with equine and people),
Thai Massage on the table or floor, trigger point therapy, cupping, myofascial release, Feldenkrais Method for the jaw, scar tissue release, and of course, Swedish massage and deep tissue massage. Having worked primarily in a medical setting that treated bodywork as a therapeutic necessity, she is excited to be able to offer Members of Esplanade at Artisan Lakes massage as a self-care practice and opportunity for deep relaxation. She has lived in Sarasota for 10 years in a multi-generational home with her parents, daughter, four guinea pigs, and a Dachsund/ Pomeranian, named Vivienne. In the summer of 2022, she will graduate from Antioch University with a Bachelor Degree in Writing and Communication.
Benefits of a Fresh Air Workout!
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id you know fresh air can aid the body in digesting food more effectively and simultaneously strengthens the immune system? FACT: As your lungs dilate from increased levels of oxygen, the body will release airborne toxins when exhaling. The American Heart Association recommends adults get 150 minutes per week of moderateintensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity. Commit to fit this year and get active!
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ESPLANADE CONNECT / CULINARY
Giving Back Highlighting the most recent charitable efforts in the community.
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e know that our Members are passionate about connecting with the local community through philanthropy opportunities and charitable giving.
SHARE YOUR CAUSE We would love to share the ways you are making our community a more positive place, as well as ways Members can get involved. Whether you’re donating blood or simply picking up the mail for a neighbor, we want to share your kindness! Tell us about it so we may highlight your efforts in future publications. If you would like to share any acts of kindness and philanthropy, big or small, please contact your Lifestyle Manager.
SUPER BOWL PARTY &
Chili
COOK OFF
Sunday, February 13 5:30 p.m. Resort Amenity
Join your neighbors for an afternoon of Super Bowl fun and a chili! More exciting details will be sent directly to you via email. Members can sign up to participate in the cook off at the Front Desk of the Resort Amenity.
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CULINARY
Chocolate LAVA CAKE FOR TWO INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
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1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Butter two 6-ounce ramekins or oven-safe mugs and place on a baking sheet. Set aside. 3. In a medium bowl add in the butter and chocolate. Gently melt in the microwave. 4. Once melted, whisk in the sugar, eggs, vanilla, and coffee until well combined. 5. Lastly, stir in the flour and salt. Mix until just combined. Evenly divide the batter between the two prepared dishes. 6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or just until there is a jiggle in the center and the edges are set. A soft center ensures lovely, lava on the inside. 7. Remove from the oven and allow to stand for one minute before carefully turning out each cake onto a serving dish. Enjoy straight away with some vanilla ice cream.
1/4 cup butter 1/3 cup bittersweet chocolate (chopped) » 1/4 cup granulated sugar » 1 large egg » 1 egg yolk » 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract » 1/4 teaspoon instant coffee powder (optional) » 1/4 cup all-purpose flour » 1/4 teaspoon salt
THE PERFECT
Valentine's DAY DESSERT
COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP
Wildlife Bird Sightings America is privileged with a stunning array of animals, plants, and wild destinations—each with its own incredible story. Get to know the amazing wildlife in your backyard and beyond.
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orth America is home to an incredibly diverse range of birds, from the majestic national icon—the bald eagle— to the remarkably resilient whooping crane. More than
800 bird species occur in the United States. Some live here yearround, others migrate here seasonally, and some just stop in on their migratory routes to other countries. Of these birds, dozens are listed on the U.S. endangered species list, facing threats such as climate change, habitat loss, pollution, and invasive species. The National Wildlife Federation works to defend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which provides protections for more than a thousand species.
have wings, but not all birds use them to fly. Penguins and ostriches, for example, do not fly. What birds have you spotted here in your backyard?
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION Taylor Morrison has teamed up with the National Wildlife Federation to restore and protect wildlife habitat in our communities nationwide! We are applying National Wildlife Federation’s Certified Wildlife Habitat standards to community parks and open spaces to protect natural areas. We are developing Habitat Management Plans for our homeowners’ associations to promote engagement and successful long-term stewardship of these habitats.
Perhaps the easiest way to identify a bird is the presence of feathers—but they share several other characteristics too. Birds
Our partnership advances monarch butterfly recovery efforts by
are vertebrates, meaning they have backbones. All female birds lay
planting and maintaining chemical-free demonstration butterfly
eggs, in which the young develop before hatching. These animals
gardens, planting native milkweed throughout our communities,
are warm-blooded and can regulate their body temperature. All birds
and educating the community!
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