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Communication Methods EMAIL - We send out email notifications periodically in addition to weekly electronic newsletters every Friday. NEWSLETTERS - The weekly electronic and printed quarterly newsletters can be viewed on the website, www.myvictoriapark. com, any time! WEBSITE - Check out www.myvictoriapark.com for tons of great information, including the weekly newsletter, calendar, club and group contacts, and so much more!
Customer Service Evergreen Customer Service 877-221-6919
SOCIAL MEDIA - Follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/ VictoriaParkComm for all the latest info!
Victoria Park Community Management 1431 Orange Camp Rd., Suite 116 DeLand, FL 32724
386-738-2112
Community Manager Michelle Saunders MSaunders@Evergreen-LM.com
Administrative Coordinator Maureen Philips MPhilips@Evergreen-LM.com
Asst. Community Manager Jeff Lucas JLucas@Evergreen-LM.com
Architectural Coordinator Celi Rosario ARosario@Evergreen-LM.com
Operations Manager Dave Benson DBenson@Evergreen-LM.com
Community Standards Steve Ingram SIngram@Evergreen-LM.com
STATEMENTS - Quarterly statements are mailed to all homeowners. If you’re not receiving these, please contact Evergreen Customer Care at 877-221-6919. Please email JTucker@Evergreen-LM.com if you need any assistance with receiving Communications.
Pool Hours Spring/Summer
6:15am - 8:30pm
MAR 1 - AUG 31
Victoria Trails Amenity Center
FALL
525 East Victoria Trails Blvd. DeLand, FL 32724
SEP 1 - OCT 31
386-279-7700
6:45am - 7pm
Pool temperature is maintained at 80 degrees from March 1 - December 31.
Lifestyle Director Justine Tucker JTucker@Evergreen-LM.com
Fitness Room The Commons & Trails: 5:30am - 10:30pm Victoria Gardens: 4:45am - 9pm
Guests must be accompanied by residents at all times (2 per resident). All residents must have their photo ID card with them. 1001 Gardens Club Drive DeLand, FL 32724
386-785-2700
For a full list of the Rules, please see the signs posted in the Fitness Rooms.
Security Main Gate 386-736-6499 Club Manager CJ Hamlin CHamlin@Evergreen-LM.com
Food & Beverage Manager Julie Maurer JMaurer@Evergreen-LM.com
Lifestyle Coordinator Evelyn Rosa ERosa@Evergreen-LM.com
Administrative Assistant Katie Slockett KSlockett@Evergreen-LM.com
Advertising Opportunities For information or details regarding size, cost, and deadlines, please visit www.vppicketfence.com or call 813-501-7220. Email us directly at Info@VPPicketFence.com.
Advertising Policy Victoria Park Community Council, Inc. does not guarantee any work or claims made by advertisers. Advertisements in The Picket Fence do not constitute an endorsement or approval of goods and services by Victoria Park Community Council, Inc.
Victoria Hills Golf Club / Sparrow’s Grille 300 Spalding Way DeLand, FL 32724
386-738-6000
General Manager Matt Payne
Food & Beverage Manager Chad Garcia
MPayne@VictoriaHillsGolf.com
CGarcia@HamptonGolfClubs.com
“Creating Better Communities” www.kolter.com
COMMUNITY MANAGER
M A NAG E M E N T
Community Improvements BY MICHELLE SAUNDERS, LCAM
Victoria Commons Pool Renovations
Maintenance Items
We are happy to announce the completion of the Commons Pool renovations! The renovations included resurfacing the pool, pressure washing the deck and all of the pool furniture, pressure washing, painting and repairing the pergolas as well as cleaning and painting the palm tree water features. We are also in the process of giving the Commons Fitness Center a mini face lift with carpet cleaning and painting.
All street lights in Victoria Park have been cleaned. Many common area sidewalks have been pressure washed as well. Pressure washing of common area sidewalks are in the process of being completed.
Gazebos The gazebos have been replaced and new benches have been installed. We also repaired the brick paver walkway leading to the gazebo by Lake Victoria. Take a walk and enjoy the beautiful scenery in the community!
Conservation and Wildlife Please be mindful of the baby Sandhill Cranes (colts) as you drive throughout Victoria Park. It is currently hatching season and several colts have already been spotted. Gopher Tortoises are protected and cannot be removed from any property without proper oversight and in accordance with state guidelines. If you notice a hole on your property and believe it may be a Gopher Tortoise, feel free to reach out to the community management office. We have wildlife volunteers and conservationists who can confirm and assist in the removal. Please remember that no animals may be hunted or removed from the conservation area. We appreciate your cooperation!
MICHELLE SAUNDERS is the Community Manager for Victoria Park. You can reach her at 386-738-2112, ext. 6 or by email at MSaunders@Evergreen-LM.com.
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M A NAG E M E N T
COMPLIANCE
Covenants Corner BY STEVE INGRAM
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inter is finally behind us, and the weather is getting warmer every day. Now is the time for residents to complete outdoor tasks before the temperature gets much higher. Check your street tree to be sure it is cut 14 feet above the street and 8 feet above the sidewalk. Also trim any branches that could interfere with or block street signs and street lights. How about your lot trees? Do they need to be trimmed or shaped, maybe some bracing to help keep them growing straight?
• Bird houses, bird feeders, birdbaths, water features, benches, and chairs are not permitted in the front or side yards.
Take a look at the house, driveway and sidewalk; do any of these need to be pressure washed? Remember that cleaning up around your house does not require approval from the HOA, but if you are considering changes to the exterior, you must submit plans before you do any of the work.
• Wall art cannot exceed 36” high by 36” wide and the application should include a picture of the piece with the description of where it is to be placed.
Lawn Accessories & Wall Art As a reminder, new policies were implemented last spring in regards to lawn accessories and wall art on houses.
• Accessories must be located within the mulched areas contiguous to the house and be of a natural or neutral color. • Wall art can be placed on entryway and porch walls as long as the wall does not face the street.
Remember, the governing documents are in place to help ensure that the investment you’ve made in your home increases in value and aesthetics. As we take care of our own property and the common areas, we are maintaining the desirable reputation of Victoria Park. Be friendly out there and enjoy the Park life.
Some of the highlights include: • Only 3 items in the front beds no bigger than 18” wide x 18” tall, except for sand hill crane statues which can be 43” tall; no other tall items are permitted.
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STEVE INGRAM is the Community Standards Administrator for Victoria Park. You can reach him at 386-738-2112 or by email at SIngram@Evergreen-LM.com.
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EVENTS
VICTORIA PARK
Fun Around Victoria Park
Magic Show, Laser Tag, Wine Pairing, Yappetizer, Hearts & Build A Pet, and Egg Decorating
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ALL PHOTOS BY REMY PUGH
VICTORIA PARK
EVENTS
Save the Date for Upcoming Events! Dates and events listed are subject to change. Please call 386-279-7700 to RSVP or to obtain more information and details on each event. You can also visit www.myvictoriapark.com for further details. We hope to see you at some of the events!
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MAY
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THU - APR 19
TUE - MAY 1
SAT - JU N 2
Fun with Flowers
Cinco de Mayo - Ladies Night
Summer Kick Off - Margaritaville
S AT - A P R 2 1
FR I - M AY 4
F RI - JU N 8
Boots & Beauties
Dine & Cruise the Lady Dolphin
Tween/Teen Water Tag
T UE - A P R 2 4
S AT - MAY 5
SAT - JU N 16
Improv Comedy Night
Community Yard Sale
Ariel Meet & Greet
FRI - AP R 2 7
S AT - MAY 19
SAT - JU N 30
Build A Pet
Moana & Maui Meet & Greet
Star Spangled Fun
Victoria Park Gives Back! The Girl Scout Troops donated $520 to the Childhood Cancer Foundation from the generous donations received at the Luminaries event this past December. Thank you for your support! To learn more about the Childhood Cancer Foundation, please visit www.childhoodcancerfoundationinc.org.
Countryside at the Park Spring
over to Countryside where Love is in the air (386) 337-7575 The convenient vet around the corner! www.countrysideanimalhospitaldeland.com
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EVENTS
C R E S S W I N D AT V I C T O R I A G A R D E N S
Save the Date! A PR IL 20 21 27
Portofino Harbor Night Bus Trip America’s Sweethearts Show Maifest German Wine Tasting
MAY 5 Cinco Day Mayo Luncheon 11 Karaoke 17 Dolphin Cruise Bus Trip 28 Memorial Day BBQ JUN E
4 Cooking Demo 12 New Resident Orientation 22 Resident Dance Night with Tage 29 Wine Social JULY 4 4th of July Celebration 14 Chill by the Grille 20 Residents Dance Night 26 Dolphin Cruise Bus Trip
Calendar is subject to change. Please contact Resident Services for further details at 386-785-2700.
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SPOTLIGHT
Resident Spotlight: Nanette Carey BY EVA NICOL, DIRECTOR OF LIFEST YLES AND CLUBHOUSE OPERATIONS
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n her early writing career, resident colorist Nanette Carey spent time writing children’s books. She evolved into writing historical and contemporary romance books. Her love and passion for books has recently taken a new fun twist from words to color! About two years ago, Nanette purchased an online coloring therapy app, which allowed her to apply color to pictures through touch of a button. Six months later, she purchased her first coloring book for adults. “I was hooked,” she said. “It takes you back to your childhood. When you are coloring, you aren’t focused on your problems, stress or health issues. It’s a therapy the doctors can’t even prescribe.” Nanette has joined online coloring groups through social media, including Facebook community coloring groups. It’s a way to connect with other colorists who share and comment on each other’s work. Through these groups, she has been connected to coloring book illustrators and publishers, who have asked her to do promotional work after seeing her artwork. The artist supplies her with the black and white or grayscale print and Nanette brings it to life with her creativity and color. Her artwork has been featured on four covers of coloring books. She has been featured on YouTube’s “Top 10 weekly featured coloring items” for three weeks in a row. She has done numerous promotional and advertising pieces for publishers and illustrators, including Ruth Sanderson. Nanette has worked with coloring book authors such as Hester Moult, Renee Davenport, and Ivette Levy. When asked why she started coloring, Nanette said it was just for fun and a way to relax (also she loves bright colors)! She describes coloring as instant gratification; “The minute you put the last color down, it’s out there.” She started by purchasing books from the Dollar Store and has let her collection grow and expand along with her knowledge. She shared that coloring has changed over the years from simple supplies to grey scale photos and high end products. Nanette would like to eventually get a Central Florida conference group of collective artists to grow and learn more about coloring. Currently, she attends the Victoria Garden’s coloring group which meets monthly. Nanette is available to help beginners and encourages others to: “Buy a coloring book that tickles your fancy, start out with an inexpensive set of pencils and be a kid again!”
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M A NAG E M E N T
SPARROW’S
Welcome to the New Grille! BY M AT T PAY N E , P G A
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ictoria Hills Golf Club would like to introduce you to the new Sparrow’s Grille - Victoria Park’s neighborhood place to “eat and meet.” The Club now features a large banquet facility, the Azalea Room, which seats up to 80 guests. The banquet room boasts two 4K large televisions that can also be utilized for meeting presentations and golf tournament scoring. The Grille and dining room have been modified to create an open and modern concept with expanded seating areas, high top tables and increased televisions. The entire Club is open and scenic with panoramic views of the golf course from every angle. Chef Michael has created new menus that contain items from fine cuisine to easy pub fare. The ingredients used are fresh, along with sauces and dressings made from scratch.
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In the upcoming months, look for the return of Pastabilities and Wing Nights, along with new live entertainment evenings, trivia and other seasonal and holiday events. The Grille hours have expanded with lunch every day, dinner Tuesday through Saturday, and the very popular brunch on Sunday. What a great time to enjoy the fine social, dining, and golf experiences that are in your own neighborhood. We look forward to seeing you at the new Sparrow’s Grille!
MATT PAYNE, PGA is the General Manager of the Victoria Hills Golf Club. He can be reached at 386-738-6000 or by email at MPayne@VictoriaHillsGolf.com.
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