LIFESTYLE Sep/Oct 2022
2 ESPLANADE LIFESTYLE SEP/OCT 2022 Contents LETTER FROM THE LIFESTYLE TEAM A note on what’s coming up PET FEATURE Furry Friends: Cheryl & Charlie COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP National Wildlife Day SIGNATURE EVENT An Esplanade Night’s Dream MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Grant & Jennifer Cox CONCIERGE Exclusive offerings, just for you IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Recent Events Recap FEATURED EVENT Sunset Paella Party A LOOK AHEAD Upcoming Events ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Around Town WELLNESS Water in Motion CULINARY Great American Pot Pie Celebration FEATURED EVENT Bring Your Own “Boos” Mixer GET INVOLVED Interest Groups & Social Clubs FITNESS Yoga ESPLANADE CONNECT Fall Food Drive In this issue 4 Esplanade by the Islands 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 12 13 14 14 10 TAYLOR MORRISON Beth NaplesWarranty@TaylorMorrison.comWarranty239-285-1023YTejeda@TaylorMorrison.comYsabel239-848-6200DSanvidge@TaylorMorrison.comDavid239-633-6527PRuff@TaylorMorrison.comPatrick239-777-6506LMarley@TaylorMorrison.comLynne239-272-5973LGaffney@TaylorMorrison.comLisa239-206-6006BAbraham@TaylorMorrison.comAbrahamGaffneyMarleyRuffSanvidgeTejedaDepartment:855-928-1445PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Carri DPerez@Evergreen-LM.comCommunityDareineCAdam@Evergreen-LM.comLifestyleAdamManagerPerezAssociationManager SALES GALLERY HOURS Monday-Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. MEMBER SERVICE Hours:866-325-0703EsplanadeByTheIslandsLifestyle.comEsplanade@Evergreen-LM.comMon-Fri,8a.m.-6p.m. 46 12 15 8
October brings the start of cooler weather (hopefully) and pumpkin spiced everything! It also brings our Signature Event, An Esplanade Night’s Dream, debuting on Friday, October 21 at the Hyatt House in downtown Naples. We encourage you to attend and experience firsthand why these events are not to be missed. Save the date for our holiday Signature Event, It’s a Wonderful Lifestyle, which will take place on Saturday, December 3 at The Players Club.
Our most recent events had fantastic participation and I look forward to continuing the fun times in the months ahead. Thank you for the warm welcome and I can assure you we are just getting started! As the community continues to grow, it is important that you register in advance on the website (not Facebook) for all events, activities and fitness programming so we can properly prepare (especially for events that involve food). Many events have minimums needed to move forward and some programs could be canceled if we don’t have enough Members registered by the deadline. Once you register, you will be emailed the tickets/confirmation. If you don’t receive an email, check your spam/junk folder. If you can’t find it, please contact me to check that you are correctly registered to attend. If you need training on how to use the website, please stop by the Sales Gallery and I’ll be happy to assist you. We encourage you to try Fresh Catch Fish Company if you haven’t yet, as several Members raved about the quality of the seafood they provide. They will continue to come weekly on Thursday afternoons from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. in the Sales Gallery Parking Lot. They accept both cash and credit/debit cards.
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Letter From the Lifestyle Team CARRI ADAM YOUR LIFESTYLE MANAGER
Let’s Pumpkin Spice Things Up A Bit!
you have never tasted authentic Spanish Paella, you do not want to miss out when Jose from Señor Pepe’s Paella is onsite cooking up his amazing culinary masterpieces!
We hope there is something for everyone coming up in the next few months. We love to see you engaging with your fellow Members, sharing memorable experiences and building new friendships! Let me know if I can do anything to make living here in paradise, even better!
In September, there will be multiple opportunities for Members to mix and mingle including our September 15 Sunset Paella Party and our September 23 National Great American Pot Pie Day Celebration. If
Other notable October gatherings include the annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade and “Bring your own Boos” Halloween Mixer, which will feature Vesuvius Wood Fired Pizza Truck. This pizza is always a huge hit! Lastly, the Ladies Lunch Bunch was so popular in July, that we will be doing it again in both September and October!
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
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Furry Friends Meet Cheryl & Charlie
What are your pets breeds, ages and birthdays? They are both Maltese. Cheryl is 11 1/2 and her birthday is October 6. Charlie (Charles when he’s in trouble) is 8 and his birthday is May 31. What is your pet’s favorite pastime?
Besides their general cuteness, they love to beg for treats. While they do not get human food, they know how to get lots of yummy doggie treats. What do you get reprimanded for the most?
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, Carri Adam at CAdam@Evergreen-LM.com, to nominate anonymously.
National Wildlife Day
LOVED BY HOWARD & KAREN SUSSMAN
N ational Wildlife Day, which occurs annually on September 4, was founded in 2005 by animal behaviorist and philanthropist Colleen Paige. It serves to bring awareness of endangered animals nationally as well as globally, that need to be preserved and rescued from their demise each year. It also acknowledges zoos and outstanding animal sanctuaries globally for everything they do to help preserve this planet’s animals and their efforts to educate the public about conservation, especially to children - our animal’s future caretakers and conservationists.
Everything - they can sometimes be a little mischievous. What are your pets best characteristics? Being sweet and mushy. They are always by mom’s side when she is home. Tell us about the time you welcomed your pet to your home. They are two retired champion show dogs, who were lovingly placed with our family. After we purchased their brother from Bevway Maltese, they quickly became friends with Beverly and Wayne. When we were offered Charlie, we jumped at the chance to bring him home. It worked out so well that we went back and got Cheryl a few months later. You can see us walking around the neighborhood or in our sweet ride (mom’s afraid of the alligators). Stop us and say hello.
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.
Taylor Morrison has teamed up with the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) to restore and protect wildlife habitat in our communities nationwide! We are applying NWF’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.
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AN ESPLANADE Enjoy an enchanting evening and dress to the whimsical theme or don your best party attire if themed costumes aren’t your style. There will be live music, dancing, a delicious buffet of fantasy fare, a cash bar and other surprises! Register by October 9. Friday, October 21 6 - 9 p.m. | Hyatt House Naples | $60 Per Person
The Members of our community are truly what make this a wonderful place to live. In each edition, we will spotlight a Member, couple or family to showcase the amazing people that call our community home. If you would like to be featured or want to nominate another Member, please contact your Lifestyle Manager.
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We moved from Lakeville, Minnesota (southern suburb of the Twin Cities) and chose Naples because of the sunny weather, gorgeous sunsets over the Gulf and just the beauty and charm of Naples and Marco Island. (Plus, no more negative windchill or shoveling snow!) We are full-time Members and are thrilled to live in paradise! What Lifestyle programs are you most interested in? Also, tell us your hobbies We are excited for cooking classes, wine tastings and social gatherings to get to know the other community Members. We enjoy traveling, cooking, cheering for our favorite football teams (the Green Bay Packers for Jen and the Denver Broncos for Grant) and checking out exotic cars.
What is the best advice you have ever received or given? Have the courage to live a life true to yourself, not the life others expect of you. Where is the most exciting place you’ve traveled to and what made it so memorable?
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Why did you choose Naples/Esplanade by the Islands? Is your residency full-time or part-time? If part-time, where else do you spend your time?
fortunate to be able to work remotely.
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Grant & Jennifer Cox
SPOTLIGHT
It’s a toss up between Japan and Banff, Alberta. The trip to Japan was definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience; some of the most memorable parts were the gorgeous cherry blossom trees, the food (even though most of the time we didn’t know what we were eating and had to quickly master the use of chopsticks), the ornate shrines and history, traveling on the bullet train and seeing the memorials and structures impacted by the atomic bomb in Hiroshima. Banff is one of THE MOST beautiful places we’ve been to - from the majestic Rocky Mountains to the teal blue water of Lake Louise and Lake Moraine, the pictures do not do it justice! Anything else you’d like to share? It has been wonderful to get to know our neighbors. Everyone is so friendly and kind! We feel extremely blessed to start this new chapter of our lives in Southwest Florida!
Tell us about your family and current or past professions. Grant’s family lives in Colorado and Jen’s family lives in Minnesota. We do not have any children, but have many nieces, nephews and Godchildren, so we do get our kid fix…plus, we get to spoil them and give them back to their parents! Grant works as a mortgage underwriter and Jen is a project management consultant. Both of us are very
SEP/OCT 2022 ESPLANADE LIFESTYLE 7 CONCIERGE Exclusive Concierge Offerings Part of the Esplanade Lifestyle is rolling out the red carpet and giving our Members VIP access to exclusive deals after closing on your home. MOBILE DETAILING PRO-TECH NAPLES 15% Off All Services Contact: Scott 239-227-1363Corey protechnaples.com PHOTOGRAPHY KATHLEEN D PHOTOGRAPHY 10% Off All Services Contact: Kathleen kathleendphotography@gmail.comBleau facebook.com/Kathleen-D-Photography WATER ACTIVITIES PURE FLORIDA 20% Off All Services (excluding private 239-263-4949charters) purefl.com MOVIE TICKETS PARAGON PAVILION $7.50 per ticket Contact: Carri CAdam@Evergreen-LM.comAdam paragontheaters.com HOTEL RATES Ask your Lifestyle team for informational flyers on discounted rates at any of the following: HYATT REGENCY COCONUT POINT RESORT & SPA PET SERVICES ENDLESS PAWSIBILITIES 20% Off First Spa Package Contact: Megan 866-363-7297London endlesspawsibilities.net TRANSPORTATION CLASSIC TRANSPORTATIONLUXURY 10% Off All Services Contact: Jennifer 239-394-1888Doino classicluxurytransportation.comNAPLESTRANSPORTATION 10% Off All Services Contact: Sherrilyn 239-260-3272Alden naples-transportation.com DRY CLEANING PRISTINE FINE DRY CLEANING 10% Off Dry Cleaning, Tailoring & Alterations Contact: Scott 239-263-3600Boyd bestdrycleaningnaples.com HOME WATCH MODERN CASA HOME WATCH 10% Off Visits for 1 Year Contact: Scott 239-312-3178Grandusky moderncasahw.com
8 ESPLANADE LIFESTYLE SEP/OCT 2022 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
We celebrated National Mac & Cheese Day with a cookoff between our Members. We had ten different versions of Mac & Cheese up for tasting and Valentina Guenther, took the top prize with her Bacon Mac & Cheese recipe! Our second-place finisher was Christine Demer. Thanks to everyone who participated as either a participant chef or taster.
Recent Events
We had our largest turnout to-date at our Fourth of July Event. Big Papa’s BBQ served up a delicious lunch and DJ Randy Ray kept everyone entertained with games and music. As always, thanks to everyone who attended. of July PARTY
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National Mac & Cheese Day CELEBRATION
Thursday, September 15 5:30 - 8 p.m. | Sales Gallery $20 Per Member | $25 Under Contract Registration Required by Friday, September 9 PARTY Sunset Paella Gather with your friends and neighbors - Señor Pepe’s Paella will be onsite preparing a culinary feast right before your very eyes. You can choose between Paella Valencia with Chicken & Spanish Chorizo or Seafood Paella. Vegetable Paella will also be available if we get at least ten requests. Dinner is served with a tossed salad, dinner roll and dessert. All you need to bring is your own favorite beverage.
a tossed salad, dinner roll and dessert. All you
Thursday, October 27 | 12:30 p.m. Sea Salt | 1186 3rd St. South, Naples Chef Aielli’s philosophy is to blend simplicity with the very best fresh ingredients in a menu that changes daily. Join your fellow ladies for a lunch at this exquisite restaurant in historic downtown Naples where you can experience Venetian-inspired ocean-centric cuisine. Transportation is on your own, but feel free to car pool. À la carte lunch menu with separate checks for each attendee. Registration is required by Sunday, October 23.
FRESH - 2:30 p.m. Gallery October
SUNSET PAELLA PARTY
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a culinary feast right before your very eyes. You can choose between Paella Valencia with Chicken and Spanish Chorizo or Seafood Paella. Vegetable Paella will also be available if we get at least 10 requests. Dinner
LADIES LUNCH
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9. All activities/events subject to change. For details and to register, visit esplanadebytheislandslifestyle.com/events.
Parking Lot Fresh Catch Fish Company will be onsite selling fresh seafood, meats and other prepared foods. The vendor takes cash and credit cards. You can pre-order fish for delivery onsite by calling 833559-7676; however, you do not need to pre-order in advance to purchase fish. The vendor will have weekly specials, which will be included in the weekly Lifestyle email. AN ESPLANADE NIGHT’S DREAM Friday, October 21 | 6 - 9 p.m. Hyatt House Naples | 1345 5th Avenue South | $60 Per Member Our Signature Events are back in October and we’ll be heading to the Hyatt House in Downtown Naples as we host “An Esplanade Night’s Dream.” Enjoy an enchanting evening and dress to the whimsical theme or don your best party attire if themed costumes aren’t your style. We will have live music, dancing, a delicious buffet of fantasy fare, a cash bar and other surprises! We ask that Members not bring guests. Outside alcohol, beverages and food is not permitted. Registration required by Sunday,
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| $20 Per Member | $25 Per Under Contract Member Gather with your friends and neighbors at our Sunset Paella Party Member Mingler! Señor Pepe’s Paella will
Wednesday, October 26 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Sales Gallery Patio Dress your precious “pawtner” to impress as they parade in style in front of their fellow neighborhood pets! Everyone is invited to watch the festivities! Best dressed costume prize will be given to our pretty pooches and handsome hounds. Each pet will receive a “HOWL-o-ween” canine goodie bag. Your pet must play well with others to participate. Minimum of 8 participants required to hold event. Registration required by Friday, October 21.
Thursday, September 29 | 12:30 p.m. Dorona Naples | 2110 Tamiami Trail North, Naples Join us for a fun and casual Ladies Lunch at this fantastic restaurant near the center of town. Dorona offers a modern twist on Italian classics and their Low Country Fried Chicken Sandwich is one of the best in this town! Transportation is on your own, but feel free to car pool. À la carte lunch menu with separate checks for each attendee. Registration required by Sunday, September 25.
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HOWL-O-WEEN PET PARADE
CATCH FISH COMPANY ONSITE Every Thursday | 1:30
Thursday, September 15 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Gallery be onsite preparing is served with need to bring is your own favorite beverage. Registration required by Friday, September 9.
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Grand Tasting: a gourmet showcase by local chefs, emerging talent and nationally renowned culinary leaders who mix with patrons in
convivial setting. Indulge in the VIP experience for an hour early admittance into the experience. *Please note this is a local event presented by USA TODAY and not hosted or sponsored by Esplanade in any way. Around Town
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SEP/OCT 2022 ESPLANADE LIFESTYLE 11 All activities/events subject to change. For details and to register, visit esplanadebytheislandslifestyle.com/events. COFFEE & CONVERSATION Tuesdays, September 27 & October 25 11 a.m. | Zoom | Registration Required Join us for some coffee and conversation, as we discuss the latest and greatest Lifestyle news in a relaxed and social atmosphere. NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS Wednesdays, September 7 & October 5 6 p.m. | Zoom | Registration Required Join your Community Association Manager (CAM) for the most current updates about your community. ESPLANADE 101 Tuesdays, September 6 & October 4 2 p.m. | Zoom | Registration Required Join us for new homeowner orientation with the Lifestyle Manager and CAM as we introduce you to everything Esplanade. Monthly Member Meetings A LOOK AHEAD / ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Upcoming Events BRING YOUR OWN “BOOS” HALLOWEEN MIXER Monday, October 31 | 5:30 - 8 p.m. | Sales Gallery $15 Per Member | $18 Per Under Contract Member ($5 additional fee for Gluten Free Crust) Join your neighbors for a thrillingly fun time! Enjoy your own 12” pizza from Vesuvius Wood Fire Pizza Truck baked right here onsite. We’ll accept preorders so we can be prepared upon your arrival, and pickup times will be assigned on a first come, first-serve basis. Wear your best costume to be enrolled in the costume contest! A “spookylicious” prize will be awarded to the winner. Bring a bag of candy to hand out to the neighborhood kids who can trick-or-treat at the model that night. Don’t forget to bring your own favorite beverages, aka “boos” to drink! Dessert will also be provided. Please register by Sunday, October 16. Minimum of 40 participants required to hold event.
Wine & Food Experience creates rich and colorful moments for guests to taste, savor and explore the Naples culinary
7. Cool Down: Cool down by walking or swimming until you feel your heart rate lower. MIXER
National Great American Pot Pie Day celebrates a distinctly American pie, the pot pie. Did you know that Marie Callender’s, the pot pie and frozen food company, created National Great American Pot Pie Day in 2002? The first recipe that was printed for pot pies in the US hails back to 1785. They grew to be a staple in most homes in the 1950’s and are still being enjoyed for generations to come. While the pie can be made from turkey or beef, the most common type in the US is chicken pot pie. Pot pies not only contain meat and sauce, but vegetables like carrots, peas, corn, onions and celery. So this special day calls for a celebration of this delicious national treasure! Who can resist that flaky crust? Come to the Sales Gallery on Friday, September 23 as we serve up individual homemade chicken pot pies from Oakes Market to all attendees along with a salad and dessert bar. We will need at least 20 Members to register to make this event happen. All attendees are asked to bring their own favorite beverage to enjoy during our meal. Registration required by Sunday, September 18.
4. 100 Frog Jumps: Holding your arms straight down in front of you, get into squat position and jump.
Great American Pot Pie Celebration CHICKEN POT PIE
Water in Motion: 7-Step Aqua Workout
Friday, September 23 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Sales Gallery | $12 Per Member | $15 Under Contract Member
1. Run Laps: Run 25 laps around the pool. For more resistance, you can add weighted cuffs.
2. Run Laps: Reverse direction and run another 25 laps.
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3. 5-Minute Cycle: With your back straight against the wall, place your arms up on the wall of pool and bicycle pedal.
ith the opening of our first Satellite Cabana Pool on Zena Way, we’ll be introducing Aqua Fitness Classes into our programming. Did you know working out in water supports the body, putting less stress on your joints and muscles and helps build strength? Check the website calendar for a list of current Fitness Classes being offered and register by the deadline so we meet the minimums required to host these Aqua Classes. In the mean time, try out the aqua workout below on your own!
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5. 3 Laps Walking Lunges: Circle the pool doing alternating lunges 3 times.
6. 5-minute Wall Kicks: Place your arms on the side of the pool. Hold your arms and body in a straight position laying horizontally and kick. You can also use a kick board if you prefer.
Monday, October 31 5:30 - 8 p.m. | Sales Gallery $15 Per Member | $18 Under Contract Registration Required by Sunday, October 16 HALLOWEEN MIXER Bring Your Own Boos Join your neighbors for a thrillingly fun time! Enjoy your own 12” pizza from Vesuvius Wood Fire Pizza Truck baked right here onsite. We’ll accept pre-orders to prepare for your arrival and pickup times will be assigned on a first come, first-serve basis. Wear your best costume to be enrolled in the costume contest! A “spookylicious” prize will be awarded to the winner. Bring a bag of candy to hand out to the neighborhood kids who can trick-or-treat at the model that night. Don’t forget to bring your own favorite beverages, aka “boos” to drink! Dessert will also be provided for all attendees.
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Interest Groups & Social Clubs is called the key to life by many. first step attending or creating a club/group fellow with similar interests by creating or joining an interest group or club! Member wishing to develop an interest group or club should contact their Lifestyle Manager to receive information and an application. Lifestyle Manager will assist in coordinating when and where is available for your club or interest group to meet at the Resort Amenity. groups and clubs must be open to any Member of the community who is interested in joining. For more information about creating a club or interest group, please contact your Lifestyle Manager.
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14 ESPLANADE LIFESTYLE SEP/OCT 2022 Did you know, Yoga can lower stress and improve nerve function, which leads to an increased state of mental health and wellness? Studies show yoga may improve blood glucose levels due to improved muscle mass. Yoga incorporates fluid movements that build flexibility, strength and balance and is helpful for people with a variety of chronic conditions, including diabetes. Please register for our monthly Yoga classes on the website calendar. YOGA CLASSES September 13 & October 11 | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Sales Gallery $8 Per Closed Member | $10 Per Under Contract Member Do you want to improve your strength, balance, and flexibility all while having a little fun? Join us for yoga on the patio! FACT: Yoga is an excellent form of exercise to improving flexibility. In fact, the American College of Physicians recommends yoga as a firstline treatment for chronic lower back pain. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks and beverages to enjoy after the yoga session. Please select your respective ticket upon registration. Registration minimum of 6 participants required. Improve Blood Glucose with Yoga GET INVOLVED / FITNESS
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SEP/OCT 2022 ESPLANADE LIFESTYLE 15 ESPLANADE CONNECT D uring the month of October, we are sponsoring a Food Drive to feed the needy of St. Matthew’s House. They provide emergency and transition housing to more than 400 people and feed more than 600 people every day. As you know, there are many local families struggling to recover from the pandemic and the rising cost of food has put a tremendous amount of pressure on our local food banks. A food bin will be set up in the Sales Gallery to facilitate the process. The list below contains the items St. Matthew’s House is requesting; however, all food donations will be accepted as long as they are non-perishable. » Canned goods » Tuna » Chicken » Salmon » Chef Boyardee or equivalent » Canned fruit » Tomatoes Fall Food Drive » Pinto and black beans » Small peanut butter » Small jams and jellies » Cereal: hot and cold » Dried beans » Pasta sauce » Powdered milk » Rice » Spaghetti » Diapers (size 4-6) » Baby wipes » Coffee » Sugar » Creamer Please bring your donations to the Sales Gallery no later than Sunday, November 13. St. Matthew’s House will pick up the donation the following week. Please be sure to sign the donor sheet when you drop off your donations, as we would like to properly recognize all of our donors. Because Kindness is Non-Perishable!
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