Nov/Dec 2021
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 Patrick Scully
5 FEATURED EVENTS
Events you don't want to miss!
6 PET FEATURE Furry Friends
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6 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Showcasing your neighbors
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7 CONCIERGE
Exclusive offerings, just for you
8 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Esplanade Lake Club
Oktoberfest Celebration
9 CULINARY
COMMUNITY INFO
TAYLOR MORRISON SALES
9 GET INVOLVED
Esplanade Lake Club Homeowners Association 11621 Venetian Lagoon Dr Fort Myers, FL 33913
Sales Gallery Mon-Sat, 10am to 6pm Sun, 12pm to 6pm
Hot Cocoa Recipe
Interest Groups & Social Clubs
10 A LOOK AHEAD
Upcoming & Member Events
12 FITNESS
Holiday Wellness Challenge
13 WELLNESS
Easy Meditation for Beginners
14 SPA
DIY Candy Cane Bath Bombs
15 ESPLANADE CONNECT Giving Joy
15 COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP Gardening in Florida
MEMBER SERVICE Esplanade@Evergreen-LM.com EsplanadeLakeClubLifestyle.com 866-325-0703 Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am to 6pm
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Kaitlyn Aldridge Lifestyle Manager 941-237-0258 KAldridge@Evergreen-LM.com Alexis Perez Community Association Manager APerez@Evergreen-LM.com Andrea Bull South Florida Regional Manager ABull@Evergreen-LM.com
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Berch Gannon: 239-253-4273 BGannon@TaylorMorrison.com Christine Mangano: 239-565-0030 CMangano@TaylorMorrison.com Joanna Ritchie: 239-443-8161 JRitchie@TaylorMorrison.com Krista Edwards: 239-560-6303 KEdwards@TaylorMorrison.com
PULTE SALES Hanna Boisselle: 239-908-5025 Hanna.Boisselle@Pulte.com Cathy Stefanuk: 845-798-5545 Cathy.Stefanuk@Pulte.com
SEAGATE SALES Jeff Garard
JGarard@SeagateDevelopmentGroup.com
Letter From the Lifestyle Team KAITLYN ALDRIDGE YOUR LIFESTYLE MANAGER
Happy Holidays! Your Lifestyle Team would like to take a moment to thank all of you for making this year at Esplanade Lake Club a great one. Esplanade is a special place for Members to call home and a great place to celebrate the holidays. As our community grows, we look forward to all the exciting new amenities that will be completed for each Member to start enjoying. 2022 looks bright and I am excited to share so many new experiences with you! ‘Tis the season for even more great events here at Esplanade. The Lifestyle Team would like to invite all living in the community to our final Signature Event of the year, It’s a Wonderful Lifestyle. Lifestyle. Please join us on Friday, December 3rd for festive food favorites, tasty beverages, dancing, and so much more. The It’s a Wonderful Lifestyle Signature Event is a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season with your neighbors. Please be sure to register to attend on the interactive calendar found on the Esplanade Lake Club website before the 26th of November.
Do you have a particular interest that you would like to share with your friends and neighbors here at Esplanade Lake Club? If so, you could become the newest club leader! All you have to do is share your interest with your Lifestyle Manager and they will assist with getting your club started by getting you the interest group and club packet, assist you with choosing the dates and times that work best for your group, and help promote it to all the Members of the community. The variety of clubs are endless; let’s build a great social program together! As you review the upcoming activities on the interactive calendar, please remember to register for any events or activities you would like to attend. This helps tremendously in making sure all activities are executed flawlessly and all who sign up to attend are accommodated.
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TEAM SPOTLIGHT
Patrick Scully YOUR NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF FOOD, BEVERAGE & CULINARY EXPERIENCE
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is with great pleasure that we introduce Patrick Scully, our National Director of Food, Beverage and Culinary Experience as a part of the Esplanade National Team. With the continued growth of the Esplanade brand, Patrick will be instrumental in orchestrating new culinary experiences for our Members, as well as helping to support the culinary operations at our Esplanade communities nationwide. Patrick has a degree in Hotel & Resort Administration from Georgian College and has worked for over 25 years in food and beverage, holding various positions over the course of his tenure. Patrick was instrumental in opening the first two Culinary Centers for Taylor Morrison at Esplanade Lakewood Ranch and Esplanade Naples. He has also worked for other luxury resorts, including The Diplomat Resort and Spa, Playa Largo Resort and Spa, The W Vieques, The Westin Charlotte, The Westin Harbor Castle, The Sheraton Center and Le Meridien New Orleans. Between the years of 2007 and 2019, Patrick worked diligently to obtain a number of prestigious honors and credentials within his career, including his level 1 certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers and the recognition of earning the highest overall Marriott Food and Beverage Satisfaction and Service rating in North America, while working as Director of Food and Beverage at the Buffalo Marriott Harbor Center. Additionally, the Buffalo Marriott Harbor Center was recognized as the top hotel in North America for overall satisfaction in 2017, 2018 and 2019. When he is not working to grow the world of culinary at Esplanade, he enjoys spending time with his wife Gabriela and his two sons, Connor Patrick Scully (5) and Liam Gabriel Scully (3). Ice hockey and golf are two of his favorite pastimes as well as entertaining and cooking for his friends and family. Patrick is thrilled to be bringing his passion for the fine art of service and food and beverage to this role!
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Friendsgiving DINNER November 18
6 P.M. IN SALES GALLERY
Celebrate all you're thankful for All Members wanting to participate can sign up to bring a side dish or dessert to share. To register for this event, please click the Iink on the interactive calendar, but be sure to list the item you would like to bring when registering. Your Lifestyle team will supply the turkey and ham.
Holiday BOAT
PARADE
December 18 7 P.M. AT THE LAKE
Deck the “hulls” with holiday lights and parade around with your friends and neighbors. Bragging rights go out to the best-decorated boats. More of a spectator than a decorator? Join us at the water’s edge to enjoy the parade and festive music. Feel free to bring your favorite beverage to enjoy. Hot chocolate will be offered by the Lifestyle team.
Friday, December 3 6 - 9 p.m. | De Romos Toast to the wonderful life at Esplanade.
Come and celebrate the season with appetizers, desserts, music, holiday fun, and a cash bar. Festive holiday attire is encouraged, but remember to dress for the weather. Transportation to De Romos for the event will be available.
PET FEATURE / MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Furry Friends MEET Scooter & Outlaw LOVED BY THE EISENBERG FAMILY What are the age and breed of your pets? Scooter (all black) is 3 and an American Guinea Pig. Outlaw (tri-color) is 4 and a Crested Guinea Pig. What are your pets' favorite things to do? Scooter loves to redecorate his home by flipping over his igloo especially late at night, early in the morning, or right after his cage is cleaned. Outlaw loves to take long naps and eat lots of snacks. Tell us one special thing about your pets? Both of them were adopted!
HAVE A FURRY FAMILY MEMBER THAT YOU WANT TO FEATURE?
Anything else you would like to share about your pets? Both boys love cilantro, carrots and peppers the most. They used to be afraid of broccoli, but not anymore!
Contact your Lifestyle Manager, Kaitlyn Aldridge at KAldridge@ Evergreen-LM.com, 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 member 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 Lake Club. If you would like to be featured or want to nominate another Member, please contact your Lifestyle Manager, Kaitlyn Aldridge at KAldridge@Evergreen-LM.com.
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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 deals after closing on your home.
HOTEL RATES HYATT REGENCY COCONUT POINT RESORT & SPA 20% Off Advertised Rates + 10% Off Spa Services
RESTAURANT DOGGIE CONCIERGE
PHOTOGRAPHY
DISTEFANO’S MOBILE PET GROOMING distefanospetgrooming@gmail.com 239-202-6578 distefanosmobilepetgrooming.com
KATHLEEN D PHOTOGRAPHY 10% Off All Services Contact: Kathleen Bleau at 239-595-3748 facebook.com/Kathleen-D-Photography
ALBERTO’S ON FIFTH 20% off regular menu albertosonfifth.com
TRANSPORTATION NAPLES TRANSPORTATION 10% Off All Services Contact: Sherrilyn Alden 239-260-3272 naples-transportation.com
MOVIE TICKETS REGAL HOLLYWOOD $9 per ticket Contact Your Lifestyle Manager
WATER ACTIVITIES PURE FLORIDA 20% Off All Services (excluding private charters) 239-263-4949 purefl.com
BOAT DETAILING & FUELING GULF COAST BOAT CARE 10% Off All Services (pricing may vary depending on vessel) 941-232-1474 GULFSHORE DOCKSIDE Onsite fueling beginning this fall 239-272– 2458 gulfshoredockside.com
FLORIST
MOBILE DETAILING
SOL FLOWERS FLORIDA 10% Off Orders Contact: Katie Owen 239-266-5495 solflowersflorida.com
PRO-TECH NAPLES 15% Off All Services Contact: Scott Corey 239-227-1363 protechnaples.com
DRY CLEANING PRISTINE FINE DRY CLEANING 10% Off Dry Cleaning, Tailoring & Alterations Contact: Scott Boyd 239-263-3600 bestdrycleaningnaples.com
HOME WATCH CONCIERGE HOME WATCH OF FT. MYERS/ ESTERO FL LLC Elliot Rothman, 516-351-7365 elliottrothman7560@gmail.com homewatchofesterofl.com
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Oktoberfest
CELEBRATION This event was a blast and enjoyed by all Members who attended! The social affair included festive music playing, beverages flowing, and delicious German style food brought to us by the Currywurst Food Truck. The extended lanai of the Sales Gallery was transformed into Lake Club's own Oktoberfest celebration. The participation for this event was great and we can only imagine how this event will get bigger and better as the community grows!
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CULINARY / GET INVOLVED
Hot Cocoa Nothing compliments the cooler weather more than a delicious hot cocoa. This year, ditch the prepackaged chocolate mix and make your hot cocoa fresh with these great ingredients! INGREDIENTS » » » » »
4 cups milk (preferably whole or 2%) ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ cup granulated sugar ½ cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS Place milk, cocoa powder and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium to medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until warm (but not boiling). Add chocolate chips and whisk constantly until the chocolate chips melt and distribute evenly into the milk. Whisk in vanilla extract, serve immediately.
Interest Groups & Social Clubs Doing more of what makes us happy is called the key to life by many. Share your passion and take the first step by attending or creating a club/group today.
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eet fellow Members with similar interests by creating or joining an interest group or club! Any Member wishing to develop an interest group or club should contact their Lifestyle Manager to receive information and an application. Your Lifestyle Manager will assist in coordinating when and where is available for your club or interest group to meet at the Resort Amenity. All 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, Kaitlyn Aldridge at KAldridge@Evergreen-LM.com.
Tennis Club Any Member interested in organized or drop in tennis activities, this group is for you! Our tennis group is hoping to field teams in league play for the future as well! If you are interested in being a part of our Esplanade Lake Club Tennis Group, please reach out to Member Joan Zitzke at tomandjoanzitzke@gmail.com.
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A LOOK AHEAD
Upcoming Events Take a peek at the lineup of events we are planning. All events and activities are subject to change. Please visit esplanadelakeclublifestyle.com to see the most up-to-date information on upcoming events.
VINO FOR VETERANS Thursday, November 11 | 6 p.m. Sales Gallery Here at Esplanade Lake Club we salute all veterans. Join us for a Vino for Veterans day celebration! Bring your favorite beverage and your Lifestyle Manager will supply light appetizers for all to enjoy. If you would like to share your stories, we are happy to hear them and learn more about your experiences.
LAKESIDE YOGA Saturday, November 13 | Time TBD Event Lawn Start your day with a rejuvenating yoga class by the lake. More info and full details about this brand-new wellness event are coming soon!
FRIENDSGIVING Thursday, November 18 | 6 p.m. Sales Gallery | See flyer on page 5 for additional details. Join your friends and neighbors for an evening reminiscing on everything we are thankful for. Sign up to bring your favorite side dish or dessert and your Lifestyle Manager will supply the turkey and ham.
TURKEY TROT DOG WALK Monday, November 29 | 9:30 a.m. Sales Gallery Let’s work off those extra Thanksgiving calories with our four-legged friends and neighbors. Meet at the Esplanade Sales Gallery by 9:30 a.m. for a group turkey trot around the neighborhood! Be sure to bring water to stay hydrated.
HOLIDAY CRAFT CLASS Thursday, December 9 | 2 p.m. Sales Gallery | $65 Per Person Need a last-minute gift or just want to create something special for the holidays? Then join us for a holiday craft class. All levels welcome and all instruction and supplies will be provided.
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A LOOK AHEAD
Upcoming Events Take a peek at the lineup of events we are planning. All events and activities are subject to change. Please visit esplanadelakeclublifestyle.com to see the most up-to-date information on upcoming events. Don’t forget about our monthly Member meetings to learn more about lifestyle events and community happenings!
HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE Saturday, December 18 | 7 p.m. Sales Gallery Lanai | See flyer on page 5 for additional details. Decorate your boats with holiday cheer for the first annual parade!
NOON YEAR’S EVE Saturday, January 1 | 11:30 a.m. Sales Gallery Lanai Kick off the New Year with your Esplanade neighbors and friends! Join us for mimosas, bloody Mary’s and a continental breakfast provided by your Lifestyle Team to ring in the new year.
HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHT Thursday, December 16 | 7 p.m. Event Lawn | $8 Per Person Let’s get into the holiday spirit with a holiday classic! Join your neighbors for an evening of movie magic. Feel free to bring your favorite beverage to enjoy and your lawn chairs or golf carts. Your Lifestyle Manager will supply the popcorn and sweets.
Monthly Member Meetings
COFFEE & CONVERSATION
ESPLANADE 101
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Tuesdays, November 9 & December 14 9 a.m. | Zoom
Wednesdays, November 24 & December 29 2 p.m. | Zoom
Wednesdays, November 10 & December 8 12 p.m. | Zoom
Join your Lifestyle Manager for a relaxing and informative meeting over Zoom. Find out what’s happening on the social scene. Bring your questions and suggestions.
New Members can meet with the CAM and Lifestyle Manager to briefly discuss HOA and Lifestyle topics outlined in your Member Handbook. Sign on with your questions.
Join your Community Association Manager and discuss neighborhood happenings in a relaxed and social atmosphere. Please contact your CAM to attend.
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FITNESS
Holiday Wellness Challenge
Do you have what it takes to take the Holiday Wellness Challenge? Join your neighbors for a wellness challenge lasting all holiday season long! Capture yourself completing each day's challenges and send your photos to the Lifestyle Manager. DAY
ACTIVITY
DAY
ACTIVITY
November 26
Walk, run, or jog 1 mile
December 15
Plank for 1 minute
November 27
100 crunches
December 16
Write down three 2022 goals
November 28
50 squats
December 17
Compliment yourself
November 29
10,000 steps
December 18
Try a new workout
November 30
25 lunges
December 19
Walk at least 10,000 steps
December 1
1-minute plank
December 20
Get 7+ hours of sleep
December 2
Declutter your closet
December 21
50 squats
December 3
Donate to charity of choice
December 22
Drink 64 oz of water
December 4
20 minutes of yoga
December 23
20 minutes of yoga
December 5
Call a loved one
December 24
Walk, run, or jog 1 mile
December 6
Try tabata workout
December 25
Enjoy your day!
December 7
Try a new healthy recipe
December 26
Try a new healthy hot drink
December 8
30 minute aerobic workout
December 27
Start a motivational book
December 9
Compliment a stranger
December 28
No processed/refined sugar
December 10
Walk, run, or jog 1 mile
December 29
Create a 2022 vision board
December 11
24 hours of no social media
December 30
1 minute plank, 3x today
December 12
20 push-ups
December 31
Try 30 minutes of meditation
December 13
Eat a veggie with every meal
January 1
Create a healthy meal
December 14
Plank for 1 minute
January 2
Keep it going - pick an activity
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WELLNESS
Easy Meditation for Beginners 5 REASONS WHY MEDITATION IS BENEFICIAL FOR THE BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT 1. Helps one to understand the root causes of body pain and builds coping mechanisms for pain relief 2. Helps to lower stress and increases mindfulness of what triggers stressors in one’s life 3. Helps to connect one with themselves and their surrounding environment 4. Increases focus, promotes better memory and information retention 5. Reduce brain chatter and clears the mind of the added noise of day-to-day life Meditation can be intimidating but what some do not realize is, meditation can be easier than you may think. Follow these basic steps, and start meditating today! First, make sure you’re somewhere where you can relax into this process, set a timer to help keep track of the time you meditate each day.
1) TAKE A SEAT Find a location that is both comfortable and quiet. Be sure to turn off any distractions like your television, smart phones, etc.
2) SET A TIME LIMIT Start off slow, try meditation for 10 minutes and see how you feel.
3) NOTICE YOUR BODY Choose a location that is comfortable for your body. Sitting on the ground is great but using a chair is okay too. Let your body relax and really begin to feel yourself molding into the surface you are sitting on.
4) FEEL YOUR BREATH When breathing, begin to really connect with the feeling of your breath entering and exiting the body. Feel how the oxygen expands your chest. Try to breath slow and steady.
5) NOTICE WHEN YOUR MIND HAS WANDERED It is natural for your mind to try to wander. Once you realize this is happening, begin to think about your breaths again, entering and exiting the body, try to feel each part of your body as you relax into the position that you are sitting. This will become easier with continued practice.
6) BE KIND TO YOUR WANDERING MIND Try not to get discouraged by your wondering thoughts. Simply reset and try again.
7) CLOSE WITH KINDNESS When you feel as though you’re finished with the exercise. Slowly open your eyes and reflect on the experience. Be aware of how you are feeling in that moment, how your body feels, how your mind feels. Are you swimming with emotion or are you calmer and more relaxed than before? Try to appreciate the peace even if it feels only a bit better before the exercise.
Once you become more comfortable with the process, increase your time meditating.
That’s it! That’s the exercise.
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SPA
DIY Candy Cane Bath Bomb Luxury bath and body items are enjoyed by many and can be great holiday gifts but they can also be quite costly. This year, skip the long lines, and relieve some of the financial burden and make your own! These easy to make holiday bath bombs can be enjoyed all year long.
Recipe/Photo: Ruffles & Rain Boots
This recipe will make three (3) 2.2-inch bath bombs or about six (6) 1-inch, depending on the mold used. Grab a whisk if you have one and if not, a fork. INGREDIENTS » 1/2 cup baking soda » 1/4 cup Epsom salt (unscented) » 1/4 cup citric acid » 1/4 cup cornstarch » 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or other oil - jojoba, in liquid form) » 1 tablespoon water » 10-15 drops of peppermint essential oil » 4-5 drops red or pink soap colorant (the mix will lighten, so color accordingly) » 2-3 candy canes, crushed or 10 peppermint candies, crushed » Plastic Christmas ornaments or plastic Christmas ornaments INSTRUCTIONS 1. Crush candy canes in a sealed plastic bag. Set aside until ready to mold.
2. In a large glass or metal bowl, add baking soda, Epsom salt, citric acid, and cornstarch. Whisk or stir with a fork to combine. 3. In a smaller bowl, add coconut oil (liquid), peppermint oil, colorant, and water. Stir well. 4. Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry, working in 3-5 batches to avoid activating the mix. 5. Now this step depends on where you are … Grab the mix in your hand and squeeze it together. If it clumps (like damp sand), move on. If not, add 1 teaspoon of water and mix it in completely. Check for consistency again. 6. Once the mix is ready, place about 2 teaspoons of the crushed candy into each side of your mold. 7. Lightly pack down your mix on top of the candy in each side of the mold. Overfill each side slightly, bring both sides together, and press down tightly to close. 8. Keep the bath bombs in their molds for at least 8 hours, but overnight is best. Remove them by lightly tapping a spoon onto the mold and gently lifting off one side. 9. This Christmas bath bomb recipe is made to dry on the counter for 24 hours (or more) to help them harden and dry completely.
ESPLANADE CONNECT / COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP
Giving Joy Esplanade Members have generous spirits. Help us highlight your servant hearts by sharing your volunteerism within the community and/or philanthropic efforts. What charities are close to your heart?
HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE November 1 – December 9
‘Tis the season of giving! Join us in making spirits bright by bringing unwrapped toys to the Sales Gallery for our annual Toy Drive. All donations will benefit low income children in our local communities. Toys for all ages are welcome. If you’d like to volunteer to spread some cheer and help deliver the toys, please reach out to your Lifestyle Team. Please drop off your donations no later than 2 p.m. on December 9.
Gardening
IN FLORIDA Florida Wildlife Federation strongly supports home gardening projects that provide food, water, and shelter to native species. All species need certain life-sustaining necessities, such as the monarch butterfly needing the milkweed plant. The Florida Wildlife Federation strives to educate others about how they can individually take part in saving the state and the planet in their own backyard. One of the most important ways we can help native plants and animals is by eliminating invasive species in our gardens and public parks. These unwelcome species are a major problem in Florida; they can rapidly run wild, threatening many natural areas by overgrowing native plants. Some of the removal of invasive plants can require using herbicides or machinery and may best be done by professionals. But we can take steps in our own gardens, yards and neighborhoods to prevent the spread of some of these invaders. On the National Wildlife Federation’s website, you can find links to valuable information for gardening in Florida! Including information on how to garden for conservation and what plant species are preferred for our environment and climate. Visit floridawildlifefederation.org/ gardening-in-florida to learn more!
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