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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
Dir. of Operations & Maint. Dave Benson DBenson@Evergreen-LM.com
Architectural Coordinator Celi Rosario ARosario@Evergreen-LM.com
Maintenance Manager Steve Ingram SIngram@Evergreen-LM.com
Community Standards Clara Munoz-Feliciano CMFeliciano@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 Remy Pugh RPugh@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 Jason Farrell
Food & Beverage Manager Michael Morrison
JFarrell@Hampton.Golf
MMorrison@Hampton.Golf
“Creating Better Communities” www.kolter.com
COMMUNITY MANAGER
M A NAG E M E N T
Community Updates BY MICHELLE SAUNDERS, LCAM
Community Management Staff Changes Dave Benson has been promoted from Operations Manager to Director of Operations and Maintenance. Dave will oversee all aspects of operations and maintenance, large capital projects, etc.
Crushed coquina has been refreshed in the picnic areas around Lake Victoria. The final phase of the new gazebo project is complete with new landscaping installed around both gazebos. Check out the photos!
Steve Ingram has been promoted from Community Standards Administrator to Maintenance Manager. Steve will oversee day to day operations of items such as street light installation, pool and facility maintenance, and other special projects. We are very excited to welcome Clara Munoz-Feliciano as the new Community Standards Administrator. Clara comes to us with 20+ years of experience in the real estate and legal industries. Clara’s e-mail is CMFeliciano@Evergreen-LM.com. We are also in the process of hiring a part-time receptionist for the Community Management Office to assist Celi Rosario with resident phone calls, community questions, new resident registrations, etc.
Community Growth Victoria Park surpassed 2,200 homes in June! Rapid growth continues with new home sales in Victoria Gardens, Victoria Hills and Victoria Trails. Victoria Oaks will also break ground sometime this summer.
Community Improvements New mulch has been installed at the Commons and Trails Playgrounds.
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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HOMEOWNER
MAINTENANCE
DIY Fixes & Maintenance Tips Big Tips for Small Fixes Do-it-yourself projects can be immensely rewarding, but even a small repair can turn into a more frustrating and time-consuming job when you encounter unexpected problems. Here are some easy tips for tackling common home hardware problems that will leave you with a sense of accomplishment rather than a sense of frustration: Loose Screws: If a screw is so loose that it’s barely gripping, remove it, wrap its threads with a few strands of steel wool, and screw it back into its old hole. If a screw has been ripped out of its hole entirely and the hole is too big for the threads to gain hold, slide a wooden match into the hole and then replace the screw. Tight Screws: Twisting screws into a bar of soap first makes them easier to insert. A few drops of white vinegar will help remove stubborn screws from a metal surface. Better Grips: Improve your grip by wrapping a thick rubber band around the plastic handle of a screwdriver. This makes tightening and loosening screws less strenuous. Hammer Help: When hammering a small nail, brad or tack, slip the fastener between the teeth of a pocket comb to protect your fingers from the hammer’s blow. Don’t have a comb handy? You can also use a bobby pin, a paper clip or tweezers to hold the nail. When hammering a nail in a tight spot or hard-to-reach corner, a bit of modeling clay or chewing gum will hold the nail in place for the first couple of blows. Rusted Nuts & Bolts: Removing a rusted nut or bolt can be an especially
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frustrating task. Pour hydrogen peroxide, lemon juice or cola over the rusted fastener and wait half an hour. The mild acid will dissolve the rust enough for the nut or bolt to turn freely. Rusted Tools: Working with rusted tools makes any job more difficult. Clean off the rust by rubbing a paste of six parts salt and two parts lemon juice on the rusted areas with a dry cloth, then rinse and dry thoroughly.
A Pain in the Drain? Summer is here, but before you can enjoy those flowers, you need to make sure you’re prepared for the afternoon showers. Start by protecting your homes and buildings against drainage failure. Roofing: At least twice a year, have a qualified service provider remove all leaves and debris from your roofs and gutters. Make sure the water drains properly not only at flat roof drains and scupper drains, but also on sloped roofs, around flashings, and all areas where water is channeled during heavy rains. Windows & Doors: Remember to vacuum your window and slidingdoor tracks periodically. Leaking often occurs at the bottom corner joints of windows and sliding doors when debris gets lodged in the track of a sliding frame or when the built-in weep holes are too small. Stucco/Siding: Seal the openings at any wall openings—hose bibs, light fixtures, windows, and doors, while being careful to leave the release flashing undisturbed. Decking: Keep your deck free of leaves and other debris. Patio-deck drains are typically small, meaning it’s easy for a single large leaf to block the drain.
BACK TO SCHOOL
August 4th • 2-4pm Victoria Trails Lawn
Waterslides, DJ, Face Painters & More! Kona Ice For Purchase Resident ID Required SUMMER 2018 | T H E P I C K E T F E N C E
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EVENTS
VICTORIA PARK
Fun Around Victoria Park
Ariel Meet & Greet, Inflatable Game Night, and Soccer Camp
Margaritaville Summer Kick Off and Kids in the Kitchen 6
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PHOTOS BY KERRI KAISER & EMYANO MAZZOLA
PHOTOS BY KERRI KAISER
VICTORIA PARK
EVENTS
Save the Date for Upcoming Events! Please call 386-279-7700 to RSVP or to obtain more information and details on each event. We hope to see you at some of the events!
EVERY M ON TH
SEP
E VE RY W ED N ES DAY
FR I - S EP 7
Bridge
Stetson Concert
12:30pm-3pm • Trails Amenity Center
FR I - S EP 14 E VE RY F R I DAY
Cards & Games 12:30pm-3pm • Trails Amenity Center
Water Extravaganza THU - SE P 27
Ladies Night
J ULY OCT
T UE - J U L 1 7
Water Tag
FR I - O CT 12
WED - JUL 18
Kids in the Kitchen
Spooky Cookie Decorating FR I - O CT 19
THU - JUL 26
Walk Through Wellness
Spooky Hunt FR I - O CT 26
FRI - JU L 2 7
Summer Tie Dye
Trunk or Treat S AT - O C T 27
AUG S AT - AU G 4
Back to School Luau
Spooktacular Event TUE - O C T 30
Glamour & Gore
T UE - AU G 2 1
Casino Night - Las Vegas
Dates and events listed are subject to change.
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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! JULY 20 Residents Dance Night 26 Dolphin Cruise Bus Trip AUG U ST 05 11 25
Sunday Sundae Sock Hop Chill by the Grille
S E PTEM BE R 03 08 22
Labor Day Luau “The Crew” Big Band Cruise in Car Show
OCTOBE R 13 The American Three Featuring: Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and Neil Diamond 19 Oktoberfest German Dinner & Beer Tasting 20 Cigars and Bourbon 27 Halloween Party
Calendar is subject to change. Please contact Resident Services for further details at 386-785-2700.
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VICTORIA GARDENS & VICTORIA HILLS
SPOTLIGHTS
Resident Spotlight: Myles Smith BY E V E LY N R O S A , L I F E S T Y L E C O O R D I N ATO R
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ay 7th was the 5th Annual Myles Smith Memorial Billiard Tournament. Myles and Helen Smith became Victoria Gardens Residents in 2005 and Myles, no longer able to play golf, became a regular at the Clubhouse Pool Room. Myles played with a great group of guys, who to this day still uses his favorite term “Pocket Speed.” These friends, upon his passing, suggested a Memorial Tournament which has become an annual event attended by Victoria Gardens’ residents, and Myles’ children and extended family. While the 2019 date has not been chosen, Myles’ daughter and Gardens resident, Debbie Hull, ask that you watch the newsletter and consider participating next year.
Meet the New General Manager at Victoria Hills Golf Club! B Y M G O R E N D E R , P R E S I D E N T, H A M P T O N G O L F & 3 3 R D P R E S I D E N T, P G A O F A M E R I C A
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ello Victoria Hills Golf Club Friends and Neighbors! I am pleased to announce Jason Farrell will be taking over the responsibilities of General Manager effective immediately. I have full confidence that Jason will move the Club in the right direction, build on the Club’s recent success, and seek to provide you with the service and experience you expect. Jason was born in West Milford, New Jersey but grew up in Palm Coast, Florida. He joins Victoria Hills from The Palencia Club in St. Augustine, Florida, where he served as Assistant General Manager. His professional golf career began with Hampton Golf in 2004 as 1st Assistant Golf Professional at Grand Haven Golf Club in Palm Coast, Florida. From 2008 to 2017, Jason served as Golf Operations Manager at Hammock Beach Resort, after which he rejoined the Hampton Golf Team as Assistant General Manager of The Palencia Club and Interim General Manager at Eagle Harbor Golf Club in Fleming Island, Florida. He has managed successful operations in public, private and resort sectors and brings with him nearly 15 years of industry experience and expertise.
Jason has a proven track record in the club industry and in all aspects of the operation including agronomy, food and beverage, sports operations as well as financial management. He truly brings a 360 degree understanding to Your Club. We are thrilled to have Jason join the Victoria Hills Golf Club Family. Please stop by to say hello the next time you visit the Club. Jason Farrell
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1431 Orange Camp Road Suite 116 DeLand, FL 32724 386-738-2112 www.myvictoriapark.com
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