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Pool Hours & Rules Spring/Summer - 6:15am - 8:30pm (Mar 1 - Aug 31) Fall - 6:45am - 7pm (Sep 1 - Oct 31)
• Shower before entering the pool. • Guests must be accompanied by residents at all times (limit 2 guests per ID). • All residents must have Resident ID Card with them. • No food or beverages in pool or on pool wet deck. Wet deck is within 4 feet of pool.
Customer Service Evergreen Customer Service 877-221-6919
• In case of pool closure due to contamination, the pool must be evacuated. • Battery powered radios only, no loud music.
Victoria Park Community Management 1431 Orange Camp Rd., Suite 116 DeLand, FL 32724
386-738-2112
• No glass or animals in the fenced pool area (or 50 feet from unfenced pool). • Infants and toddlers under the age of 4 must wear swim diapers.
Community Manager Michelle Saunders MSaunders@Evergreen-LM.com
Covenants Coordinator Christy Pollock CPollock@Evergreen-LM.com
• Any child 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 year of age at all times.
Asst. Community Manager Jeff Lucas JLucas@Evergreen-LM.com
Administrative Coordinator Maureen Philips MPhilips@Evergreen-LM.com
• Keep the pool area clean of debris and properly dispose of trash.
Operations Manager Dave Benson DBenson@Evergreen-LM.com
Architectural Coordinator Celi Rosario ARosario@Evergreen-LM.com
• Proper bathing attire is required. • Do not play with safety equipment. • No diving, running, profanity or horse play is allowed. Please see page 3 for updated pool guidelines. Pool heaters are set at 80 degrees from Mar 1 to Dec 31.
Victoria Trails Amenity Center 525 East Victoria Trails Blvd. DeLand, FL 32724
• Smoking is not permitted in the facility.
386-279-7700
Fitness Room
Lifestyle Director Justine Tucker JTucker@Evergreen-LM.com
5:30am - 10:30pm
Guests must be accompanied by residents at all times (2 per resident). All residents must have their photo ID card with them. Machines are to be wiped down after each use. For a full list of the Rules, please see the signs posted in the Fitness Room. 1001 Gardens Club Drive DeLand, FL 32724
386-785-2700
Security Main Gate 386-736-6499 Director of Lifestyles & Clubhouse Operations Eva Nicol ENicol@Evergreen-LM.com
Food & Beverage Manager Jodi Rubin JRubin@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 / Mulligan’s Tavern & 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 Updates BY MICHELLE SAUNDERS, LCAM
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irst I would like to thank you all for such a warm welcome as your new community manager. The last three months I have focused on getting to know the many aspects of Victoria Park and in May, I also had the pleasure of seeing our beautiful community from the air. (Check out the photo above!) Victoria Park contracts with an environmental consulting agency to assist in maintaining the conservation areas throughout Victoria Park. Their contract includes one aerial survey per year via helicopter and I was lucky enough to get invited. Our community continues to grow and we currently have 1,935 homes in Victoria Park consisting of 110 townhomes and 335 homes in Victoria Commons, 450 homes in Victoria Hills, 278 homes in Victoria Trails, and 762 homes in Victoria Gardens.
are having your system worked on during that time. Also, please check to make sure your rain sensors are working to ensure you are only watering as needed. With the heavy rains we have been experiencing, you may be able to cut back on your irrigation and help conserve water.
Upcoming Community Improvement Projects
Pool Attendants
We are working on proposals to replace the two wooden gazebos located next to Lake Victoria and behind the pool in Victoria Commons. We anticipate this project will be completed in early fall. We recently approved a plan to plant native wetland plants in two ponds as a pilot program. The plants will increase the aesthetics of the ponds and may improve the water quality as well.
Throughout the peak summer months we have pool attendants scheduled at the Trails and Commons pools to oversee and assist in enforcing the pool rules and policies. Please remember to bring your Victoria Park Resident ID when enjoying the pools this summer.
Irrigation Please remember to only run your sprinkler system during your allotted days and times. Maintenance day irrigation should only be used if you
Pool Guest Access As many of you know, the Victoria Park Community Council guest policy recently changed to two guests per Resident ID Card for amenity access and lifestyle events. Please be advised that children living in your home under the age of 14 are not considered guests. All residents 14 years of age and older can obtain a Victoria Park Resident ID from the Community Management Office.
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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COMPLIANCE
Covenants Corner BY CHRISTY POLLOCK
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he below information has been compiled to identify who is responsible for many areas of community living. We hope this information is helpful, but please feel free to contact the Community Management Office at VPHOA@Evergreen-LM.com or 386-738-2112 with any questions.
may close roads or lanes and defer action to HOA if problem is related primarily to ponds maintained by HOA) - DeLand Public Works (386626-7190); 8) Water or sewer problems (not household plumbing or irrigation problems) - DeLand Utility Dept. (386-626-7251).
Kolter Homeowner Association 1) Management of Association finances; 2) Collection of homeowner association assessments; 3) Enforcement of Architectural Design Guidelines and HOA Governing documents; 4) Board, Architectural Review, and Advisory committee meetings; 5) Community events and activities (Lifestyle); 6) Maintenance and operation of association amenities; 7) Resident access to community and amenities; 8) Basic cable and internet service (service and modem issues go to Spectrum); 9) Maintenance of conservation areas; 10) Street light maintenance; 11) Irrigation water; 12) Storm water management; 13) Maintenance of common areas including landscaping, retention ponds, and lakes; 14) Commons, Hills, and Trails - Common area sidewalk maintenance; 15) Alleyway maintenance in Commons; 16) Townhomes - shell insurance (Owner responsible for 1-10-6 policy), maintenance of landscape and irrigation - does not include courtyard landscape and irrigation, LIMITED exterior maintenance of townhomes, and once per year caulk and pressure wash buildings; and 17) Gardens - landscape and irrigation, Gate House management, sidewalk maintenance, and road maintenance.
City of DeLand 1) DeLand Police Dept. (Non-Emergency: 386-626-7400) - enforcement of laws and ordinances: parking, speeding, abandoned, unregistered or disabled vehicles, crime; 2) Emergency responders - 911 for Fire, Police, and Ambulance; 3) Abandoned animals - City Animal Control Officer (386-626-7454); 4) Nuisances - DeLand Code Enforcement (386-6267028); 5) Building Permits - i.e. installation of pools, screen enclosures, fences, or home additions - City Building Dept. Permit Clerk (386-6267007); 6) Garbage and recycling pickup - WCA (386-774-6162); 7) Storm water backup in a public street. (City will investigate all problems, but
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1) Maintenance of empty lots Kolter owns - all other empty lots are maintained by the appropriate builders; 2) Management of Golf Club and golf course; 3) Maintenance of unfinished roads (1’ lift) including street cleaning; 4) Land development.
Builders 1) Maintenance of their model and inventory homes; 2) Mowing of their vacant lots.
Beautification Award Winners: The Westbrooks I’d like to introduce you all to this quarter’s Beautification Award Winners, Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Deborah Westbrooks of 114 Myrtleberry Lane. Their home was chosen based upon a visual inspection that included landscaping and decorations. The Westbrooks have lived in Victoria Park since 2016. With friends in this area, they’ve always loved DeLand. After seeing a billboard advertising a Victoria Park home as winner of the Southern Living Home of the Year, they decided it was time to make the move. They enjoy the small town appeal of DeLand and Victoria Park’s friendly community. They have great neighbors and love that everyone offers a friendly wave and says “hi.” They have several dogs and love the pet friendly environment of the community. Their home has a lovely open floor plan that is great for entertaining. The Westbrooks enjoy people and pet watching from their patio overlooking the pond.
CHRISTY POLLOCK is the Covenants Coordinator for Victoria Park. You can reach her at 386-738-2112, ext. 3 or by email at CPollock@Evergreen-LM.com.
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EVENTS
VICTORIA PARK
Summer Fun in Victoria Park
Independence Day Bash
Victoria Park Rocks, ZOO to You, and Ladies Night - Painting with a Twist 6
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PHOTOS BY KERRI KAISER
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. We hope to see you at some of the events!
J U LY
S E PT E MB ER
FR I - JUL 28
WE D - SE P 13
Build A Pet
Wine Pairing
AU GU S T
THU - SE P 28
Ladies Night
SAT - AU G 5
O C TO B ER
Kids Summer Expo WED - AU G 9
WE D - OCT 18
Summer Slime Craft
Midnight at the Masquerade
FR I - AU G 25
SAT - OCT 28
Stetson Concert
Purchase a Victoria Park Group Exercise card today!
Halloween Town
TUE - AU G 29
Ladies Night - Mason Jar Painting
You can also visit www.myvictoriapark.com for further details.
Club Spotlight: Victoria Gardens Travel Club BY CAROL BLEDSOE, CLUB PRESIDENT
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n May, the Victoria Gardens Travel Club took 30+ travelers on a chartered/private tour of the former Yugoslavia and entered five countries during the 2,000 mile journey in a motor coach, including Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia, Montenegro, and Italy. Led by our excellent tour guides, we quickly fell in love with this region as we delighted in the spectacular scenery along the Adriatic Coast and visited many cities with Roman ruins, cathedrals, castles, and palaces as well as the unique “Sea Organ� that plays music by way of sea waves. The trip culminated with two days in Venice where many experienced their first gondola ride and where we stayed at a former Catholic abbey. Everyone came home tired, but with smiles on our faces after getting to know this beautiful part of the world and each other. A presentation about the trip will be given at the November 15th Travel Club meeting in the Magnolia Ballroom at Victoria Gardens. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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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! LADIES WINE & CRAFT NIGHT
AUG U ST
CINCO DE MAYO
15 Dolphin Dinner River Cruise Day Trip 18 Dance Party Featuring Traces of Gold 27 Chill By The Grille S E PTEM BE R
4 Labor Day Concert featuring The Caribbean Chillers 23 Cruise In Car Show 26 Resident’s Birthday Celebration OCTOBE R 7 Atlantic City Boys Show 13 Oktoberfest German Dinner & Beer Tasting 28 Halloween Costume Party
CINCO DE MAYO
4TH OF JULY
Calendar is subject to change. Please contact Resident Services for further details at 386-785-2700.
4TH OF JULY
KENTUCKY DERBY
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PAINT, PARTY & SIP
MAIFEST GERMAN DINNER AND WINE TASTING
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
EVENTS
Memorial Day at Victoria Gardens With over 200 people in attendance, Memorial Day at Victoria Gardens is one of the largest annual events. Resident Fred Ditmars alongside The VeeGees singing group hosted a program dedicated to our fallen soldiers. The program included a visit from DeLand mayor, Robert
Apgar and recognition of Victoria Gardens resident veterans. Following the program, the Clubhouse team hosted a BBQ cookout with live entertainment on the event lawn.
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Victoria Park 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! SOCIAL MEDIA - Follow us on Facebook at Facebook. com/VictoriaParkComm for all the latest info! STATEMENTS - Quarterly statements are mailed to all homeowners. If you’re not receiving these, please contact Evergreen Customer Care at 877-221-6919. Please contact us if you need any assistance with receiving Communications.
Dinosaurs never went to the vet, Look what happened Preventative care keeps your pet safe. wants to thank the residents of Victoria park for the warm welcome and the outstanding reviews. We have enjoyed meeting you and your pets.
Suite 101 The vet around the corner. 386-337-7575
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REALTOR®, GRI
Your Victoria Gardens Resident Realtor®
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1431 Orange Camp Road Suite 116 DeLand, FL 32724 386-738-2112 www.myvictoriapark.com
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