Esplanade Lifestyle - Wiregrass | Jan/Feb 2023

LIFESTYLE

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Corrin Godlevske Resort Lifestyle Manager Corrin.Godlevske@TeamEsplanade.com

MEMBER SERVICE

EsplanadeWiregrassLifestyle.com 800-720-0028

Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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Mon-Sat, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun, 12 - 6 p.m.

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Cheryl Steers

Community Sales Manager 813-240-0553

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Xiomara Romanov Community Sales Manager 813-685-3399

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Brianna Pyles

Community Sales Manager BPyles@TaylorMorrison.com

Christina Brice

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Letter From the Lifestyle Team

CORRIN GODLEVSKE YOUR RESORT LIFESTYLE MANAGER

Happy New Year!

I cannot believe it is already 2023; how time flies when you are having fun! With the new year here, I would love to share my top five favorite Esplanade at Wiregrass Ranch moments of 2022 with you all.

The Grand Opening! After all the waiting, our beautiful Resort Amenity Center has arrived. Sometimes you can’t rush perfection. It was an honor to celebrate and dance the night away with you.

Bingo! If you know, you know. We are a competitive group here at Wiregrass Ranch. I will never forget the laughs of the first Bingo Night and the many wrong B-I-N-G-O-S.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace! Esplanade at Wiregrass paired with the local Sleep in Heavenly Peace Chapter and Taylor Morrison to make over 50 beds for local children in need.

Peace, Love and Esplanade! This was the first Signature Event of the year and one of my favorites, featuring a live band, henna, and tarot card reading.

Cooking & Cocktail Series! Who doesn’t love good food, good company, and a great drink? National Manager of Food, Wine and Culinary Experience Patrick Scully is always a treat to host at Wiregrass Ranch. The great news is, we have many more curated culinary experiences coming in the future.

As always, the world is your oyster. Please let me know if you are passionate about a future event or want to see something in the community! The best is yet to come. I look forward to hosting you at our next Inspired Event.

David Lloyd

YOUR HEAD COURT SPORTS PROFESSIONAL

David Lloyd comes to us as a USPTA Certified Elite Tennis Professional and IPTPA Certified Level II Pickleball Professional. With 30 years’ experience as a Director of Tennis & Pickleball, business proprietor, and former collegiate tennis player, David is looking forward to getting out on the courts with Members. With the help of his team at Traveling Tennis Pros, he set up tennis and pickleball lessons and events at 10 Esplanade properties.

David is very excited to now be based here as the full-time Head Court Sports Professional. His first priority is to meet as many Members as possible to get feedback on what their priorities are when it comes to court sports. Once the courts open, David’s goal is to provide something for all tennis and pickleball players regardless of what level they play. If Members are looking for group or private lessons, David plans to be available at times that are most convenient for them. A big priority will also be placed on fun events, mixers with other clubs and intra-club tournaments with the emphasis on fun and being social.

After playing the junior tennis circuit in South Carolina, David was awarded a scholarship to Francis Marion University where he played on the Men’s Tennis Team. With a winning record for the FMU Patriots, David graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration and took a position as Director of Tennis at Birchwood Tennis Centre in Warrington, England. He also continued competing on the Lawn Tennis Association Circuit, where he played LTA tournaments throughout Great Britain for three years.

David got the pickleball bug soon after moving to Florida in 2009. Under the tutelage of Joey Farias, multiple U.S. Open and USAPA Nationals pro medalists and top-10 men’s open player, David earned an IPTPA Level II certification. He soon began conducting private pickleball and group lessons, and large boot camps as well as playing exhibition matches throughout Florida. In addition to managing pickleball instruction through his business Traveling Tennis Pros, David has consulted for other pickleball teaching businesses in New York and the eastern United States.

When David is not working on the courts, he likes to ride his Trek bicycle and explore the off-road trails of Florida, play tennis, golf and pickleball with friends and spend time with his wife, Susan. David will be celebrating his 10th wedding anniversary in December. Another passion of David’s is writing. He has written a handful of novels and novellas. His most successful is Gulf Coast City, which made it to number 21 on the Amazon Best seller list.

David Lloyd can be contacted at 813-767-3458 for private lessons, group clinics, racquet stringing or to purchase pickleball paddles.

Furry Friends Meet Maya

LOVED BY THE BRANCATOS

Maya is a 14-month-old Golden Retriever, and she loves people. Maya loves to eat and her favorite treat is a banana. She is a sweet dog who even gives hugs.

HAVE A furry family MEMBER THAT YOU WANT TO FEATURE?

Contact your Lifestyle Manager, Corrin Godlevske 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.

Around Town

GASPARILLA INVASION, PARADE OF PIRATES & PIRATE FEST

Saturday, January 28 Downtown Tampa At 11:30 a.m. the Jose Gasparilla emerges at the south end of Hillsborough Bay followed by hundreds of boats. The Flotilla then makes its way into Seddon Channel. Amidst a volley of cannon fire, the City is defenseless. When the Jose Gasparilla docks at the Tampa Convention Center (1 p.m.), the Mayor of Tampa surrenders the Key to the City to the Captain of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla. To celebrate their capture of the city, the Captain and his Krewe share their wealth – glittering beads, treasures and doubloons – with a lively, enthusiastic crowd all along the 4.5-mile parade route. “Make way, mateys!” shout Tampa’s original buccaneers as they wind their way down historic Bayshore Blvd and into downtown Tampa – amidst colorful costumes and festive music. The parade will boast over 140 units – including more than 103 elaborate floats, 5 marching bands, over 50 distinct Krewes and, of course, those infamous Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla pirates! An expanded Pirate Fest will feature stages along the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa, presented by Bud Light Seltzer. Pirate Fest will feature stages with live entertainment pre and post parade in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park (Ashley and Twiggs), and MacDill Park (Ashley and Whiting). Entertainment lineup will be announced soon. For more information, visit main.gasparillapiratefest.com

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 Wiregrass Ranch, please contact your Lifestyle Manager.

HOTEL RATES

Ask your Lifestyle Team for more information about special discounts at the following hotels: SADDLEBROOK RESORT TAMPA ALOFT, SARASOTA RITZ-CARLTON, SARASOTA HYATT REGENCY COCONUT POINT, BONITA SPRINGS RITZ CARLTON GOLF RESORT, NAPLES

PETS

PAW WASH PLUS Grooming Services 727-375-7070 pawwashplus.com

K9 ADVENTURE Dog Daycare 10% Off Regular Services 727-375-9995 k9adventurestrinity.com

ACTIVITIES

KAI LANI CATAMARAN

Catamaran Cruise

Esplanade Rate: $45 per person 727-656-7894 kailanicat.com SARAH VANDE BERG TENNIS CENTER MEMBERSHIP No Imitation Fee, 20% Discount on All Membership Fees & 1 Free Salt Session 813-361-6660 svbtenniscenter.com

Joyce & Jack North

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.

Why did you choose Esplanade at Wiregrass Ranch?

QWe moved to Wesley Chapel to be closer to our youngest daughter in Tampa. We have two other children as well. One lives in Chicago and the other lives in San Clemente. We came from Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch and wanted to continue the concept of “active lifestyle and community.” We saw Esplanade at Wiregrass and knew this would be our new home!

What Lifestyle Programming are you most interested in?

What are your hobbies?

Hands down, pickleball! The courts are a thing of beauty!

We fell in love with the sport when we moved here from Ohio - all aspects of it, including competition, strategy, challenges, being outside and, of course, the social aspect! We are excited about where Coach David will take our newly formed group. Jack’s other hobby is biking. Joyce’s other hobbies include running and reading. They are looking forward to the newly formed Dominoes Club.

What is the best advice you’ve ever received or given?

Be your true self and recognize five things every day you have to be grateful for. My best advice is everyone has a story, take the time to listen.

Tell us something that may surprise people.

Jack: I was part of a crew in a sailboat race (32’ catamaran) from Key West to Cuba!

Joyce: I won 1st Place in a lip sync contest on a cruise ship to the great Diana Ross and The Supremes’ song, Stop! In the Name of Love!

Where is the most exciting place you’ve traveled to and what made it so memorable?

For our 25th wedding anniversary we went to Ireland and Florence, Italy. It was wonderful. Joyce had never traveled to Europe, but Jack had. Ireland was a shade of green we had never seen before and everyone was so friendly. In Florence, the food, wine and architecture were magical.

Recent Events

An Esplanades Night Dream SIGNATURE EVENT

On November 19 we celebrated the soft opening of The Venue, your Resort Amenity Center, which hosted this Signature Event!

Fall in Love WITH WELLNESS

Our first annual Health and Wellness Expo was full of fun, meeting with concierge services, dancing, mingling with your on-site team, learning about interest groups, light refreshments and more. Thank you to all who attended that made this event so special.

Movie Night ON THE LAWN

This was the first movie night at our Resort Venue! Members enjoyed a complimentary movie snack provided by the Lifestyle Team while watching a fan favorite – Top Gun, Maverick

Pin Chasers BOWLING NIGHT

Members hit the lanes at Pin Chasers for a night, right up their alley. Thank you all for being “o-pin” to trying new things with your Lifestyle Team! I’ll spare you any more puns, but you are all “gutter” perfection.

Upcoming Events

All events and activities are subject to change. Visit esplanadewiregrasslifestyle.com to see the most up-to-date information. Don’t forget about our monthly Member meetings to learn more about community happenings!

THUNDERSTRUCK BONSAI CREATION CLASS

Wednesday, January 25 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.

The Venue - Resort Amenity Center

Join Thunderstruck Bonsai for the perfect introduction to the art of bonsai. This is a great opportunity to learn a little about bonsai and get some hands-on instruction from the experts.

SOUP SWAP

Monday, January 30 | 6 - 8 p.m.

The Venue - Resort Amenity Center

Cozy up with your favorite soup. Bring your favorite soup recipe and recipe card to share with your neighbors. This will be a great dinner, with a lot of variety.

KARAOKE NIGHT

Thursday, January 12 | 7 - 9 p.m.

The Venue - Resort Amenity Center

The first Karaoke Night at The Venue! Join your neighbors and enjoy a night full of fun and music. Choose from thousands of songs and give your best performance. Everyone is welcome and we recommend you bring a beverage of your choice.

Monthly Member Meetings

BLUE MAN GROUP

Tuesday, February 2 | 5:30 - 11 p.m.

The Venue - Resort Amenity Center

Join your Lifestyle Team and neighbors for Blue Man Group! They will rock your world, blow your mind, and unleash your spirit. As three bald and blue men explore our world, together we’ll discover music, laughter and surprises at every turn.

COFFEE & CONVERSATION

Tuesdays, January 10 & February 7

10 - 11 a.m. | The Venue

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.

ESPLANADE 101

Tuesdays, January 17 & February 14

1 - 2 p.m. | The Venue

New Homeowner orientation for Members who recently closed on their homes. Join your management team and find out everything you need to know about Esplanade.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Tue, January 17 & Wed, February 15

5 - 6 p.m. | The Venue

Meet with your Community Association Manager and discuss community matters. Find out what’s happening around the community.

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.

Meet 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 group, please contact your Lifestyle Manager.

1. DEVELOP

Create the name and purpose of your club or group. Review the guidelines.

2. SUBMIT APPLICATION

Let us know! The Lifestyle Team will help schedule your meeting place and time.

3. GET LISTED

Once approved, your new club will be listed on the website and in the Lifestyle Magazine.

Current Clubs & Interest Groups

ACRYLIC PAINTING

Monthly | 2 - 5 p.m. | The Venue

Gary Bernardo: oldschoolartstudio@yahoo.com

BITES

WITH THE BOYS

Monthly | 11:30 a.m.

See website calendar for dates & locations.

BOOK CLUB

First Thursday | 6 p.m. | The Venue

Erl Piscitelli: ekpiscitelli@aol.com

BRIDGE CLUB

Thursday | 1 p.m. | The Venue

Della Mandel: adela.mandel24@gmail.com

BUNCO

Third Monday | 1:30 p.m. | The Venue

Tammy Barnes: tleeb507@yahoo.com

GENEALOGY CLUB

Last Wednesday | 7 p.m. | The Venue Jane: jane@alkington.com

LADIES LUNCH BUNCH

Monthly | 11:30 a.m.

See website calendar for dates & locations.

MAHJONG

Wednesday | 1 p.m. | The Venue

Roberta Hyde: rshyde@hotmail.com

MUSICIANS GROUP

Tuesday | 8 p.m. | The Venue Bert: hq57swim@yahoo.com

PINOCHLE

Tuesday | 1 p.m. | The Venue

Herb Hyman: herbhyman@hotmail.com

POKER NIGHT

Monthly | 6 p.m. | The Venue

See website calendar for dates.

SINGLES GROUP

Monthly | The Venue

See website calendar for dates & times.

Taffi Stearman: udisstearman@gmail.com

YARN LOVERS

Monthly | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | The Venue

Leslie Urso: leslie.urso@gmail.com

New Year, New You 14-Day Healthy Habit Challenge

Start the New Year off right with this 14-day challenge to jump start your health and wellness goals.

» Day 1: Listen to a podcast about healthy habits.

» Day 2: Create a step goal and achieve it daily (strive for at least 8,000 steps per day).

» Day 3: Commit to 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity.

» Day 4: Identify your vices and abstain.

» Day 5: Drink more water (drink half your weight in ounces).

» Day 6: Meditate for 10 minutes every morning.

» Day 7: Go “screen-free” for at least 1 hour before bed.

» Day 8: Stretch before bed.

» Day 9: Sleep at least 7-9 hours.

» Day 10: Exercise your brain (start a puzzle or complete a crossword).

» Day 11: Avoid grocery shopping on an empty stomach and have a list.

» Day 12: Create a meal plan for the week.

» Day 13: Feast on meals with seasonally inspired fruits and vegetables.

» Day 14: Try a new Fitness Class (see the following page)!

14-Day Self-Care Wellness Challenge

» Day 1: Tell yourself five things you love about yourself (repeat them out loud daily).

» Day 2: Positive affirmations - write them down and say them out loud to yourself!

» Day 3: Start a dream journal.

» Day 4: Create a gratitude list.

» Day 5: Stop comparing yourself to others.

» Day 6: Plan a date with your partner or a friend.

» Day 7: Go to bed one hour early.

» Day 8: Spend a day without social media.

» Day 9: Create a boundary - practice saying no if you cannot fully commit to what others are asking of you.

» Day 10: Treat yourself to a spa treatment.

» Day 11: Treat yourself to your favorite dessert.

» Day 12: No complaining today - look for the positive.

» Day 13: Write down your goals for the next 30 days.

» Day 14: Spend time alone. Find happiness and embrace the quiet.

Rose Water & Its Benefits

If you don’t want to waste the roses from Valentine’s Day, try making rose water! Rose water is exactly as it sounds, roses plus water. It gives you all the benefits of water plus the bonus of the anti-inflammatory and hydrating advantages of rose. Plus, it smells awesome. Some benefits include helping balance the pH of skin, soothing skin irritation, reducing redness (has anti-inflammatory properties), including rosacea and eczema, and it may reduce fine lines and wrinkles!

SOME USES OF ROSE WATER

» Skin Toner: By and far this is the number one way many like to use it. Apple cider vinegar can also be a great skin toner but let’s be real, rose water smells so much better and is just as effective. See recipe to the right.

» In the Bath: Add about a cup to your bath water for extra hydration and relaxation from the scent.

» Natural Perfume: You may be better off using this as a natural fragrance than conventional perfumes.

» Face Refresher/Make-Up Setter: Spray the rose water on your face when you’re at your 3 p.m. slump … it really works

to refresh you! It is also a great way to set your make-up after you apply it.

HOW TO MAKE ROSE WATER

The ingredients are simple - rose petals and distilled water. The process is just as easy!

1. Remove the rose petals from their stems and run them under lukewarm water to remove any leftover residue.

2. Add petals to a large pot and top with enough distilled water to just cover (no more or you’ll dilute your rose water).

3. Over medium-low heat, bring the water to a simmer and cover.

4. Let the water simmer for 20-30 minutes or until petals have lost their color and are a pale pink.

5. Strain the mixture into a large bowl to separate the petals from the water.

6. Discard petals and store the rose water in a clean air tight jar or spray bottle.

7. Rose water can be kept in the fridge for up to six months (in airtight container).

2023 Group Fitness Classes

The class schedule is subject to change. A minimum of 3 participants is required or a class may be canceled. Please visit esplanadewiregrasslifestyle.com to see the most up-to-date information

AQUA-FIT

Mondays & Thursdays | 9 a.m.

This class combines core strengthening, muscle toning, flexibility, and cardio exercises. It innovatively uses unique buoyancy, resistance, and movement of water. Swimmers and non-swimmers alike are encouraged to experience a great aquatic workout.

AQUA ZUMBA

Fridays | 10 a.m.

Classic aqua aerobics with Latin flavor. You perform large muscle movements by reaching your arms and lifting your legs in the water, as well as circling your hips and shoulders. Zero impact for all levels!

Focus on total-body movements, strengthening, balance, and core.

CHAIR ZUMBA

Tuesdays | 8 a.m.

A perfect combination of fun and fitness. This dynamic and exciting class keeps you moving with a variety of energetic music Zumbastyle dance for a total workout, seated or mixed with some standing.

LATIN DANCE

Fridays | 6 p.m.

Latin dance is a great way to improve your cardiovascular health because it is a high-intensity aerobic exercise made for all levels.

LIVING FIT

Fridays | 8 a.m.

Whatever it is that you like to do ... walk, run, play tennis, golf, swim, lift weights, pickleball, etc., functional fitness will help make these activities safer, so you can play and do what you love for a long time. Combining easy-to-perform strength and stretch exercises followed by a powerwalk in our community giving you the tools to move with more confidence.

POWER - FULL BODY

Mondays & Wednesdays | 6 p.m.

This class takes a full-body approach with corrective exercises to lengthen tight muscles and strengthen weaker muscles. Task your body in a different way to receive the most benefit and be more painfree every day.

LOW INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING

Mondays & Wednesdays | 8 a.m.

Low-impact cardio, strength, flexibility to improve skills for daily living. Great for starters who are looking to get in shape and maintain strength to keep you fit for everyday life.

SIT & TRAIN

Tuesdays at 12 p.m. | Fridays at 9 a.m.

A full-body workout while seated in a chair. The class utilizes free weights, resistance bands, range of motion bars, and bodyweight exercises. All exercises are meant to increase overall strength, range of motion, flexibility, and core strength. Standing balance exercises may also be performed to accommodate all fitness levels.

TAI CHI

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6 p.m.

Tai Chi is a practice that involves a series of slow gentle movements and physical postures, a meditative state of mind, and controlled breathing. Improves both upper-body and lower-body strength while also addressing key components of fitness.

WATER WARRIOR

Mondays & Thursdays | 10 a.m.

High energy, water fitness class that will focus on cardiovascular and muscular endurance while toning with the natural resistance of water. This workout will make you feel your body burn and tone without harsh force or impact on your joints. Great for all fitness levels!

ZUMBA GOLD

Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. | Thursdays at 12 p.m.

This class focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility, balance, and is perfect for anyone looking for a modified Zumba® with the moves you love at a lower intensity. Learn easy-to-follow choreography. Come ready to sweat and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong.

Classes are $10 per Member and $15 per guest. Fitness class participants are required to give 24-hour notice to cancel from your class. Participants that cancel 24 hours in advance will not be charged a fee. After two no shows/late cancels in a calendar month, you will be charged a $6 fee for each late-cancel class.

National Bloody Mary Day

National Bloody Mary Day falls on January 1, which is convenient for everyone who may have partied a little too much the night before. Ring in the year by celebrating with the famous cocktail (see the Best Ever Bloody Mary recipe below). We’ll note that while it can alleviate hangover symptoms, it can further dehydrate you, so drink responsibly. Still, a Bloody Mary is the Number 1 brunch cocktail in the U.S. Take that, mimosas.

INGREDIENTS

» 3 cups tomato juice

» 3 tablespoons lemon juice

» 3 tablespoons lime juice

» 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish

» 1 1⁄2 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce

» 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder

» 3⁄4 teaspoon Tabasco Sauce

» 3⁄4 teaspoon celery salt

» 1⁄2 teaspoon coarse black pepper

» 1⁄3 cup pickle juice

» 1 ounce vodka, per drink

DIRECTIONS

1. In a blender combine the tomato juice, lemon juice, lime juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, pickle juice, hot sauce and process until smooth. Transfer to a nonreactive container and add celery salt and black pepper, to taste. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.

2. When ready to serve, fill each glass with ice and add 1 ounce of vodka, then fill the glass with the Bloody Mary mix. Stir well, and garnish each glass with your favorite veggie, pickle, celery, pickled green bean, or a pickled okra.

What’s Your Wildlife Personality?

We invite you to discover which amazing wildlife species channels your inner self by taking the National Wildlife Federation’s wildlife personality quiz with just eight questions. We all have a wild side. What’s yours? Visit blog.nwf.org/2022/06/ quiz-whats-your-wildlife-personality

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