Solivita Reflections | August 2023 (Limited Version)

REFLECTIONS

VILLAGE CENTER HOURS

Administration: 863-427-7100

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

C3 Wellness Spa: 407-914-9168

Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm

Friday 8am-7pm

K&M Drugs: 863-496-7930

Monday-Friday 9am-6pm

Saturday 9am-1pm and Sunday Closed

Marketplace Bistro: 863-427-7157

Daily 8am-7pm, Breakfast 8am-11am

Mosaics Restaurant

Call 863-427-7150, option 2 for hours

Riviera Spa & Fitness Center: 863-427-7130

Monday-Thursday 6:30am-9pm

Friday 6:30am-7pm, Saturday-Sunday 7am-7pm

Solivita Club Facilities After Hours Emergency

Phone Number: 863-286-8779 (Calls Only/No Texts)

Weekdays 5pm-8pm and Weekends 12pm-5pm

Starlite Ballroom

Daily 8am-11pm

Stonegate Pro Shop: 863-427-7150, option 1

Daily 7am-5pm

The Grille at Stonegate: 863-427-7167

Daily 11am-8pm

Breakfast: Friday-Sunday, 8am-11am

Happy Hour: Monday-Thursday 2pm-5pm

The Palms: 863-496-1530

Amenity Center: Monday-Sunday 8am-9pm

Kids Pool Hours

Monday-Friday 12pm-4pm

Saturday & Sunday 9am-9pm

Fitness Center

Monday-Thursday 6:30am -9pm

Friday 6:30am-7pm

Saturday-Sunday 7am-7pm

Waterfront Galleries

Daily 8am-11pm

Welcome Center: 863-427-7000

Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Saturday 10am -6pm

Wednesday 1pm-6pm, Sunday 12pm -6pm

ON THE COVER

The Palms, our tropical paradise “island” in the middle of Solivita, opened in 2007, seven years after Solivita was built. Enjoy a little R&R around the pool, a workout or recreational activity at The Palms and Happy August Solivita! Photo by John Fusco.

CONTACT LIST

Community Manager (Association) - Rudy Bautista: 863-701-2969 or RBautista@Evergreen-LM.com

Club Manager - Sheri Wollschlager: 863-427-7129 or SWollschlager@Evergreen-LM.com

Director of Security & Safety - Shanise Holmes: 689-220-8777 or ShaniceH@VitalSecurity.com

Communications Coordinator - Wilman De Jesus: 863-427-7137 or SolivitaCommunications@Evergreen-LM.com

Evergreen Lifestyles Management (For HOA Matters) 24/7: 855-4901804 or CustomerService@Evergreen-LM.com

Taylor Morrison Customer Care: 321-397-7247 or OrlandoCustomerCare@TaylorMorrison.com. Warranty Request: taylormorrison.com/warranty/request

Activities: 863-427-7125 or SolivitaActivities@Evergreen-LM.com

Architectural Review: 863-427-7022 or Compliance@SolivitaHOA.com

Catering & Banquets (Stonegate Golf Club): 863-427-7150, option 5

Concierge: 863-427-7100 or Fax: 863-496-4456

Floralawn: 863-225-9565 or floralawn.com (Submit a Work Order)

Floralawn Irrigation Emergency After Hours: 863-225-9565 (Starting at 5pm all calls get routed directly to the on-call manager)

K&M Drugs: 863-496-7930 or Fax: 863-496-7931

Membership: 863-427-7143 or SolivitaMembership@Evergreen-LM.com

Resident to Resident Resource Center: 863-236-9973 or SolivitaR2R@gmail.com

Riviera Spa & Fitness Center: 863-427-7130

Security Gatehouses

Supervisor: 407-989-2417

Bella Viana Gate: 407-603-2422

Main Gate: 407-603-2399

Parkway Gate: 863-286-0329

South Gate (Marigold): 863-496-1473

Venezia Gate: 407-603-2397

West Gate (San Clemente): 863-496-1453

Solivita Sales: 863-427-7000

Stonegate Golf Club Directory: 863-427-7150

The Palms Amenity Center: 863-496-1530 or Fax: 863-496-0914

Violations & Compliance: 863-427-7151, 863-256-2897 or Compliance@SolivitaHOA.com

Visitor/Vendor Gate Access Voice Mail: 863-313-1314

AUGUST TABLE OF CONTENTS

Newsletter Submission & Advertising Info .................... Page 3

Department Articles

Solivita HOA

Community Events

Mosaics Special Nights

Pages 4-13

Pages 6-7

Pages 13-16

Page 14

Wellness Events ................................................................ Page 16

A Touch of Class ..........................................................

Club & Support Group Meeting Lists

Club News

Resident Kudos

Neighborhood Captains News

Advertisements ............................................................

Activities Events (back of calendar)

NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS

Email submissions to Reflections@Evergreen-LM.com

SEPTEMBER SUBMISSIONS

Pages 17-21

Pages 21-26

Pages 26-49

Page 49

Page 50

Pages 50-84

Insert Pages E1-E3

Monthly Calendar (back of Activities Events) Insert

Weekly Fitness Schedule

Calendar Insert

PHOTO RELEASE AGREEMENT

Evergreen Lifestyles Management reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored by ELM and the respective community the event is happening in, without expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. ELM may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted by ELM including but not limited to: brochures, invitations, books, newspapers, magazines, television, websites, etc. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

» SolivitaHOA.com: SolivitaCommunications@ Evergreen-LM.com

» Reflections: Reflections@Evergreen-LM.com

» Channel 732: CommunityChannel@Evergreen-LM.com

» Advertising: SolivitaAdvertising@Evergreen-LM.com

Calendar submissions and newsletter articles are due on Tuesday, August 1st . Club insert copies are due by Tuesday, August 22nd, but must be approved by the Club Manager, Sheri Wollschlager (SWollschlager@ Evergreen-LM.com) or the Communications Coordinator, Wilman De Jesus (SolivitaCommunications@EvergreenLM.com) before they are copied.

OCTOBER SUBMISSIONS

Calendar submissions and newsletter articles are due on Friday, September 1st

ADVERTISING INFO

Solivita reserves the right to refuse advertisement and does not guarantee any work or claims made by advertisers. Advertisement in Reflections does not constitute an endorsement or approval of goods or services by Solivita. For More Info: Visit the advertising website at SolivitaAdvertising.com, call 863-440-0377, or email SolivitaAdvertising@Evergreen-LM.com

REFLECTIONS DELIVERY

If you are leaving Solivita or returning to the community and want to change the status of the Reflections delivery to your home, you can do this on the Gate Website. Log on to the website at websites. vertilinc.com/solivitahoa and click the Reflections button or tab. Change delivery status to YES or NO. Contact Membership for log on information at SolivitaMembership@Evergreen-LM.com.

SOLIVITA ID CARDS

If you’ve lost your ID card, notify Membership at 863427-7143 or SolivitaMembership@Evergreen-LM.com. It will be deactivated until you get a replacement ID.

Dear Solivita Club Members,

Welcome to the Castle Family! Castle Management is delighted to have been selected as your new Club management company. Beginning on August 1, 2023, Castle will be responsible for providing all financial, property, and administrative management services for Solivita Club.

Castle prides itself on catering its services to the custom needs of our communities, while providing unparalleled support to our onsite team. We are equipped with the resources to attend to the distinct needs of each of our communities. Our fundamental goal is to make each member feel important and cared for.

As your new club management team, we are excited to create meaningful connections with our members and to build a culture of community, friendship, professionalism, and fun. Over the coming months, our Castle staff looks forward to welcoming Solivita Club team members to our team to ensure we continue to provide the quality and caring service the Solivita Club members have become accustomed to. We also look forward to meeting the members of Solivita Club, whether it is walking the amenity centers, at the pool, or at one of your club meetings or activities. We welcome member engagement and look forward to becoming partners in the management of your prestigious club.

We will provide membership payment information in the next communication which will be sent out prior to our official start date of August 1st. Due to the transition, the first quarter late fees will be waived.

We understand the importance of timely and relevant communication. We will provide regular updates for your community through email, letters, and your future community website. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your Account Manager, Jeff Daniel at JDaniel@CastleGroup.com.

We thank you for your patience during the transition process and look forward to creating memorable moments together for years to come!

Sincerely,

Castle Management, LLC.

Solivita HOA Report

BY LARRY ANSON PRESIDENT, SOLIVITA HOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Autumn is just around the corner and with it comes seasonal HOA tasks and events. Among them are the 2024 Operating Budget and annual elections for the Board of Directors whose terms are expiring. Proposed Amendments to Governing Documents, the date for the HOA Annual Members Meeting and subsequent Board of Directors Organizational Meeting follows.

The 2024 budgeting process has kicked off with all committees analyzing their 2023 expenses and anticipated 2024 expenses by category. Just like last year’s process, the various committees will submit their recommendations to the Finance Committee for inclusion in the overall Draft Budget. These recommendations will be presented and voted on for approval by the Board at the October 17th Board Meeting.

The Elections Committee is working on updating the electronic voting consent documents and last year’s roster. Any Owner that is not currently enrolled is requested to do so soon to avoid expensive mailing charges. This will also simplify and expedite the voting tally. HOA eblasts will be sent out to further inform the Owners of the process.

The committee will also be providing email messaging regarding the timing of candidate’s declaration of their candidacy, the election of Directors and voting on amendments to our Governing Documents. We will arrange a “Meet the Candidates” program and, in coordination with the Governing Documents Committee, information on the proposed amendments to the HOA governing documents.

The Governing Documents Committee is currently reviewing several proposed amendments to the By-Laws, continuing the revitalization of this document, with the intention of presenting a limited number of proposals to the community for a vote this fall. Proposed amendments to the Master Declarations and Articles of Incorporation and other amendments to the ByLaws will be under consideration in subsequent elections.

The By-Law change to Sub-Section 3.2, which was approved by the Owners and the Board last fall, requires the following process:

“Annual Meetings. The annual meeting of the Members (the “Annual Members Meeting”) for 2023 shall be held in December 2022. The Annual Members Meeting for the year 2024 shall be held between January 1, 2024, and March 31, 2024. Thereafter, the Annual Members Meeting shall be held in the first three (3) months of the following year. The Annual Members Meeting shall be, on a date, at a time and at a place to be determined by the Board. The Annual Members Meeting shall be for the purpose of electing Directors, and for the transaction of other such business as may be required.”

Immediately following the Annual Members Meeting the Board will commence with the seating of the newly elected Directors to be followed by its Organization Meeting. As of this writing, I plan to submit a Motion at the July 18th Board Meeting to establish a date, time and place for the Annual Members and Board Organization Meetings.

Thank you for your continuing support. Continue to enjoy our beautiful summer weather.

HOA CONTACT INFORMATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

» President - Larry Anson: SolivitaHOAPresident@SolivitaHOA.com

» Vice President - Marie Sepe: SolivitaVicePresident@SolivitaHOA.com

» Secretary - Jim Edge: SolivitaSecretary@SolivitaHOA.com

» Treasurer - Glenn Larson: SolivitaTreasurer@SolivitaHOA.com

» Director - Mike Luddy: SolivitaDirector@SolivitaHOA.com

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

» Architectural Review Committee - Yolanda Santiago: Compliance@SolivitaHOA.com

» Communications/IT - Bob Monica: CommunicationsChair@SolivitaHOA.com

» Conservation & Wildlife - Bob Monica: WildlifeChair@SolivitaHOA.com

» Finance - George Muller: FinanceChair@SolivitaHOA.com

» Infrastructure - Jon Cameron: InfrastructureChair@SolivitaHOA.com

» Maintenance - Carl Warren: MaintenanceChair@SolivitaHOA.com

» Landscape - Hank Stuart: LandscapeChair@SolivitaHOA.com

» Neighborhood Captains - Janet Nolan: CaptainProgam.Solivita@gmail.com

» Safety & Security - Clark Zen: SafetySecurityChair@SolivitaHOA.com

» Violations - Grace Chirco: Compliance@SolivitaHOA.com

SPEED ENFORCEMENT

The HOA, Security, and Polk County Sheriff’s Office receive multiple complaints of speeding each week from residents. The Sheriff’s Office has been asked for their assistance in speed enforcement. Receiving a speeding ticket is not only financially costly, but can lead to much more serious results.

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the residents who recently passed away.

FRIENDS WHO HAVE LEFT US, BUT ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

Bernice Astrin

Lee W. Crowell

Leslie Dien

Dwight “Casey” Fenstermaker

Alfred Samudio

The R2R Resource Center is Here for You!

Technology Clinic – Help with the Basics

Wednesday, August 9th

2pm-4pm • Magnolia Room

Bring your device and we’ll help you with your questions. Timeslots are available every half hour between 2pm-4pm.

Register for these events by calling the Resource Center at 863-236-9973 or emailing SolivitaR2R@gmail.com.

Summer Series – Home Before Dark Day Trips: Sanford

Historic Sanford is an adventure; it is one of the most history-oriented locations in the state. The eight-squareblock Historic Downtown has more than 25 buildings that have been restored to the way they looked more than a century ago. Eat, drink, shop, and just stroll and revel in tradition. A stop at the Welcome Center on Palmetto Avenue and First Street will help you get oriented.

The Barbara Lee sternwheeler is a great way to spend a hot summer day. The Barbara Lee has 3 and 4 hour cruises on the St. John’s River (one of the few rivers to flow south to north). The cruise includes lunch or dinner, a table inside (where it’s cool), a knowledgeable narrator and live music. For more information visit www.stjohnsrivershipco.com

Also visit the Sanford Museum which has a unique collection devoted to local history. One of the highlights is a sports exhibit focusing on local legends, including sportscaster Red Barber.

Renowned German restaurant “Ah, Hollerbach’s” is always a treat. It might be because of the eight different schnitzel preparations on the menu. If that’s too much, there is a wealth of options for lighter dining and snacking, including Henry’s Depot Food Hall with choices ranging from fried seafood of every sort, to ice cream at The Greenery Creamery.

If you’re a walker, you can explore Historic Downtown Sanford on foot, but driving around town is simple and parking is convenient. Sanford is also a golf cart friendly community; you can rent a variety of golf carts from Sanford Golf Cart Rentals (407-710-5816).

An easy day trip, Sanford is about a 90-minute drive from Solivita. It’s also a 90-minute ride on SunRail. A plus is a free trolley meets each SunRail train and delivers you to several stops in downtown Sanford, including the Visitors Center. The last train back to Poinciana leaves at 8:16pm.

For a map of historic downtown Sanford, visit www. historicdowntownsanford.com/map-of-historic-downtown-sanford

Sanford is home to the Ritz Theatre, celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. It continues to offer live theater and memorable movies - often with a unique twist. For example, on August 3rd at 7:26 (yes, 7:26) for $5 you can attend a singalong showing of “The Sound of Music.”

Editorial Photo Credits: SR Productions / Shutterstock.com

Photo © : stjohnsrivershipco.com

Yard of the Month

Our choice for this month comes from 145 Torino Lane in Lago Vista, the home of Sun and Tom Kim, snowbirds from Rhode Island. The ‘green thumb’ of the family, Sun tells us she is fascinated with all the subtropical plants she can grow in this winter paradise called Solivita. Tom is happy to do the grunt work. A happy wife is a happy life, and Sun enjoys gardening both here and in the Ocean State. Take a ride around the community to see all the beautiful blooming plants; it really is something to stop and view the beauty.

Applications and payment are due by August 14th. Gardeners are picked by drawing on August 18th.

Your Portrait!

BY SHELLEY DESTEFANO COMMUNITY CONCIERGE

Throughout your life you continue to paint a portrait of yourself. That portrait will forever remain in the hearts of those who have seen its beauty or maybe the beast ... LOL, just kidding! While we are talking about portraits, remember to take pictures at one of the following events that you may be interested in this month.

Museums on Us® by Bank of America

Bank of America offers their cardholders free general admission to several cultural institutions on the first full weekend of every month. All you must do is show your Bank of America Card. Please visit about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/ museums-on-us-partners for more information. On their website, you can see the lists of museums available in our area and other areas if you are interested.

and purchase tickets for upcoming shows if this sort of thing is your cup of tea.

Orlando’s Magical Dining Month

Orlando’s Magical Dining Month starts on August 18th and ends on October 1st. Please visit magicaldining.com to view more than 100 participating restaurants in the Orlando area. They will all have magical dining menus that will feature three course dinner menus to choose from for a fixed price. The price does not include tax & gratuity. Magical Dining month has become extremely popular so making a reservation is not a bad idea.

The Rotary Club of Poinciana

Rotary is a global organization and when people move, if they are Rotarians, they will seek out a new local club. The Rotary Club of Poinciana formed in 2011 and they meet on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month in the Osprey Room, 3rd floor, at HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital (325 Cypress Parkway) across from Solivita. They serve a complimentary breakfast at 7:30am with the meeting starting at 8am and ending at 9am. If you are interested, contact Wendy Farrell at wendyf425@yahoo.com or 407-288-4062 for more information.

Porky’s Comedy Club

Porky’s Comedy Club, located at 4249 13th Street in St. Cloud, is a stand-up comedy club with a full bar and food. Please visit porkyscomedyclub.com or call 407-433-9978 to view their menu

Millers Hunting and Fishing Expo

You can go to Millers Hunting and Fishing Expo on August 25th and August 26th from 9am to 5pm located at 1661 NW 57th Street in Ocala. There will be fishing and hunting related items for sale. There will also be food, a DJ and a raffle for a hunting style shotgun and rifle at this event. The expo is at least a 2-hour drive, but I figured I would mention it since there is no admission or parking fees and John Godwin from Duck Dynasty will be there both days! Please visit millers-marine.com/events for more information.

Some of the events I mentioned are a bit of a drive; however, you can always visit the Concierge webpage on SolivitaHOA. com for more things to do nearby in the area.

You will always be remembered by that portrait you have created and to so many, that image is irreplaceable.

Save the Dates

November 10th-12th

More Information in September’s Reflections

Friday, November 10th Golf Tournament & Awards Luncheon

Saturday, November 11th

Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony & Breakfast

Sunday, November 12th

Foreigners Journey Tribute Show

Tickets will go on sale starting Friday, September 1st at 9am on the SolivitaHOA.com Home Page.

For more information about Salute Our Veterans Weekend, please contact the Activities Office Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm at 863-427-7125.

All proceeds will benefit Bridges for Heroes and K-9 Partners for Patriots.

August Happenings in Solivita

BY BRAD THOMPSON BRANCH MANAGER, FLORALAWN

Happy August, Solivita residents. If you’re amazed that we’re halfway through the year already, join the club. So are we!

All Floralawn crews, whether working on mowing or detail tasks, stay very busy at this time of the year. It’s that season when the grass grows practically as we watch it. Everything does grow very fast in the summer, and we have to hustle to keep ahead of it.

Floralawn Summer Crew Safety

By the way, do you ever wonder how our men and women can keep working all day long in the hot summer sun? It’s grueling, to be sure. Our crews’ safety and well-being are very important to us. We hold training sessions on how to care for yourself in the heat. Measures include hydrating ahead of time, drinking water throughout the day, stopping for breaks in the shade, and being able to recognize the signs of heat sickness.

fast eaters and can move through big patches of grass quickly, leaving it to turn yellow and die. Every year, chinch bugs cause millions of dollars of damage to lawns across Florida.

Whitefly and scale are shrub pests. They are soft-bellied bugs that pierce leaves and suck out the sap, compromising the health of the shrub.

Our crews watch for all these bugs and treat them with pesticides and cultural controls such as proper mowing and watering practices.

Lovebugs are Coming

Lovebug season is around the corner. Be prepared to encounter clouds of these flying bugs throughout September. Unfortunately, they come with the territory in Florida, and we all have to deal with them!

August Coffee Talk

We didn’t have a Coffee Talk in July, but we do have one this month. It’s scheduled for August 18th and will be held at 9am in Mosaics. Come and hang out with us for an hour to hear all the latest Floralawn news. Got questions related to landscaping or Floralawn services? Bring them and we’ll do our best to get your questions answered.

Turf Pest Monitoring

Besides the mowing, detail work, and trimming that our crews do throughout Solivita, they also carry out tasks related to managing turf pest infestations. Sod webworms, chinch bugs, whitefly and scale are several of the turf and shrub pests we watch for.

The sod webworm is actually a caterpillar found in lawns with grasses like St. Augustine, Bermuda, and zoysia. Sod webworm larvae eat the tops off grass blades. Mature webworms eat the entire blade. A population of these can chew down a whole area of turf, leaving it looking like it has been scalped. Chinch bugs suck the juice out of grass blades. They’re voracious,

If you can’t make it to the Coffee Talk, feel free to call us at 863-225-9565 or stop by our office in the Admin building “downtown.” Or email us at hello@floralawn.com. Have a great month and stay cool!

Floralawn 863-225-9565 hello@floralawn.com

Clearing Up Some Confusion About CERT

BY BILL GROSS TEAM LEADER OF SOLIVITA CERT

I wanted to address some issues that have come to my attention recently regarding Solivita’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).

First, CERT is not governed by, or under, the HOA or the Board of Directors. We are supported by them in respect to use of facilities, and the ability to advertise via Reflections, and/ or email blasts, which will be sent by either the HOA or the Resident to Resident Resource Center (R2R).

In addition, we do receive a small amount of funding from the budget, as we provide an important resource to the Solivita community. This is used to purchase First Aid supplies, and other items that could be used during a catastrophic event here. CERT serves under Polk County Fire Rescue, and we follow the guidelines set forth by them. Social Media platforms such as Nextdoor and Facebook are not official forms of communication from CERT and should be disregarded.

Second, CERT does not manage, purchase, or maintain the AED’s. We teach how to use AED’s during our free Check, Call, Compress classes. We also teach how to find the nearest AED using the Pulse Point App. The training we provide for Check, Call, Compress is NOT any part of a Certification process, and

COMMUNITY EVENTS

is for educational purposes only.

Third, CERT does not do much fundraising. The only event we do is our Smoke Detector and Battery replacement program which takes place in the spring. Although we do not actually charge for this service, we ask for a donation to replenish our supply of batteries and other items we need to continue to serve the community.

Speaking of the Smoke Detector Program, registration for that will take place in February 2024. We will let the community know when this will be done. If you have not registered by the deadline (the last day of February) we will not be able to accommodate you and will recommend you hire a handyman to do your replacement.

As always, CERT stands ready to be “immediate responders” along with Citizens Assisted Patrol (CAP) in case of a catastrophic event and will continue to train our team. We appreciate the support we receive from the HOA, the Board of Directors, and Lifestyles. If you are interested in joining CERT, or getting more information, please contact our Membership Chair, Jan Gross, at SolivitaFL.CERT@gmail.com.

“ART IN CINEMA” - LA BOHEME

Thursday, August 17th • 1:30pm • Ballroom

Sponsored by Artium Patroni. La Boheme is Giacomo Puccini’s bittersweet opera about four struggling but high-spirited bohemians in 19th century Paris, centering on the doomed love affair between Rodolfo (the idealistic poet) and Mimi (the consumptive seamstress). Its beautifully designed tableaux of short musical motifs befittingly illustrate the infectious joie de vivre of bohemian youth as well as the tragic waste brought by illness and separation. La Boheme is one of Puccini’s most beloved operas, and has some of the most memorable arias ever composed.

Recorded live from the stage of the San Francisco Opera, Brian Large skillfully adapted Francesca Zambello’s epic opera production into an enthralling video, capturing the artistic connection between soprano Mirella Freni and tenor Luciano Pavarotti as the star-crossed lovers. Gino Quilico sings Marcello, the colorful and moody painter, whose tempestuous relationship with the flirtatious Musetta (sung by Sandra Pacetti) somehow mirrors in a comedic manner the more profound love between Rodolfo and Mimi.

This movie event is open and FREE to all Solivita residents and their guests. No reservations are required. Enjoy the movie with us. Running time: 111 minutes. In Italian, with English subtitles.

SPECIAL NIGHTS

Hosted by Stonegate Golf Club

These events are welcome to residents and their adult guests. Bring your Solivita Resident ID badge for admission to these special events. Food purchased from the Bistro and The Grille only is permitted to Trivia and Karaoke. A cash bar will be available.

TRIVIA MONDAYS

August 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th

7pm-9pm

Test out your all-around trivia knowledge in teams up to eight people. Doors will open 30 minutes before the game starts. A professional trivia host is present, and prizes are given to the top three teams! Participants are limited to attend one Trivia game per advertised day. Price of $7 includes the game fee, one wine, beer or soda, tax, and gratuity.

Online table selecting and payment will start on August 1st at 9am on the SolivitaHOA.com home page. Click on the “Purchase Activities Events Tickets or Solivita University Classes Here” image or scan the QR code using your phone camera or QR scanner app for all August Trivia dates. Walk-ins welcome if Trivia is not sold out. You may input one attendee name per Trivia date.

KARAOKE TUESDAYS

August 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th • 6pm-9pm

Sing and dance while listening to your favorite Solivita singers. Play Musical Trivia on the second Tuesday with prizes for the top two winning teams.

MOSAICS DINING

Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, August 3rd - 31st (except for August 25th)

Enjoy a full menu of seafood, steaks, pasta and more. Bar service will be open from 4pm-8pm. For reservations to any of our dinners, please email MOD@stonegategolf.com.

SEPTEMBER REFLECTIONS ASSEMBLY, DELIVERY & PICK-UP

Tuesday, August 29th • 8:30am • Ballroom

Newsletter assembly volunteers are asked to meet at 8:30am in the Ballroom on Tuesday, August 29th. Delivery volunteers should arrive between 9:45am10am and are asked not to leave the Ballroom until all neighborhoods have been completely assembled If you do not receive your newsletter by Wednesday, August 30th you will need to pick a copy up at the Concierge Desk in the Admin building anytime between 9am-5pm.

SCHOOL SUPPLY COLLECTION

Now through September

Sponsored by SoFEES. SoFEES will be supplying four local elementary schools – Eastside, Bethune, Palmetto and Laurel with their first donation on the first week of August. School begins August 11th. The next collection will be at our Annual SCHOOL DAZE DANCE. Items Needed: Pencils, crayons, erasers, glue sticks, markers, composition books, pocket folders, wide-ruled notebook paper, 1” binders, spiral notebooks (wide-ruled) and backpacks. Drop-Off Locations: Robin - 282 Crystal River (Rainbow Lakes); Nancy - 356 Scripps Ranch (Valencia North); Cathy - 400 Indian Wells (Valencia); Jan - 449 Sorrento Road (Bella Viana); Marcia - 1161 Glendora North (Flora Vista); Vrinda - 759 San Raphael (Portofino); Linda - 159 Marabella (Terra Vista); Ann - 2526 Palm Tree Drive (Courtyards); Moira - 217 Vestrella Drive. For More Information: Janet at 734-486-3451 or Kathy G. 863-242-2238.

THE ELEMENTS OF JAPANESE GARDENS

Wednesday, August 23rd

10:30am-12:30pm • The Palms

Sponsored by Green Thumbs Club. us for a presentation by Arthur Katz on the major elements of Japanese Gardens, their history, meaning, beauty, and culture. Arthur recently returned from his trip to Japan where he visited many of their beautiful gardens. His presentation will include photographs of gardens he has visited in Japan and the United States. Arthur will also touch on the topic of how orchids fit into Japanese culture. The meeting will also feature Orchid SALES by Ritter Orchids & Tropicals in Kissimmee. Reservations are required! Members are $5 and non-members are $10. Call Retha Sellers at 863-427-3317 to register. Drop off payment to 143 Cape Florida Drive. Make checks payable to Green Thumbs Club.

SPAC FUNDRAISING CABARETS

Saturdays, August 26th & September 16th 7pm • The Palms

Sponsored by SPAC, Inc. The Solivita Performing Arts Council, Inc. continues to produce entertaining fundraisers such as cabaret nights, concerts, and dances throughout the year to rebuild the Arts Education Endowment Fund post-pandemic. The fund provides grants to local school Arts programs. On Saturday, August 26th and Saturday, September 16th, a Cabaret featuring vocalists Celeste Lauer Yanke, Maggie Hepworth and Stan Wilson , will be held in The Palms at 7pm. Seating at tables of eight is limited. There is no admission cost; however, donations to SPAC are welcome. Reserve your seat and date preference with an email to yanke2@outlook.com.

FATHER RAY KELLY PERFORMANCE

Monday, September 25th • 3pm & 7pm • Starlite Ballroom

GREASE IS THE WORD DANCE PARTY

Saturday, August 12th • 6pm-9pm • Ballroom

Sponsored by PALS (Pets Are Loved in Solivita). “ Grease is the word ... It’s got groove it’s got meaning; Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion, is the way we are feeling ... We take the pressure, and we throw away; Conventionality belongs to yesterday ...” (lyrics from Grease by Frankie Valli). Get ready for a wild summer night with the Pink Ladies and the T-Birds, hopping the night away to the tunes of Solivita’s Party Band, The Vinyls (pictured). Always a fun night with photo opportunities, free goody bag, free popcorn, and a cash bar for you to get your greased lightnin’. For those hopelessly devoted to having fun, call for easy ticket delivery at 407-414-5750. We accept cash, checks and credit cards.

FILIPINIANA NIGHT: PHILIPPINE VARIETY SHOW

Saturday, September 2nd • 6pm-10pm • Starlite Ballroom

Sponsored by Filipinos at Solivita (FAS). Enjoy a night of music, dance and colorful Filipino costumes. There will be a cash bar and you can also bring your own refreshments. Music by DJ Irwin to get you moving and participate in line dancing. Secure your tickets soon. Ballroom doors open at 5:30pm and the show is at 6pm. For more information, contact Marites at 732-690-3130; Veny at 407-7587958; or Tina at 646-489-5272.

Sponsored by the British Isles Heritage Club (BIHC). Back by popular demand, the British Isles Heritage Club brings you a new concert with Father Ray Kelly. Join us for either a 3pm or 7pm performance. This is Father Ray Kelly’s Hallelujah Day Tour and is not a religious performance He is the “Singing Irish Priest” who surprised a bride and groom by singing Hallelujah at their wedding. He has over 89 million views on YouTube and took 2nd Place on Britain’s Got Talent. The shows are limited to 275 people, and there will be round tables to keep a more intimate experience. A cash bar will be available, but you may bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Tickets are $30. He will be selling CDs at the event. Don’t miss this; his concerts are always sold out. For information or tickets, call Meg MacDonald at 863-313-9870.

BEATLEBEAT CONCERT

Saturday, October 1st (DATE CHANGE FROM OCTOBER 8TH) • 4pm & 7pm • Starlite Ballroom

Sponsored by the British Isles Heritage Club (BIHC). BeatleBeat, a live tribute to The Beatles, is coming to Solivita October 1st. Known as one of the finest in the nation, the band re-creates the look, style and sound of the most famous rock and roll band in the world, The Beatles! A totally self-contained theatrical experience that takes you on a musical and visual trip back to the ‘60s! A full three-costume show performing songs from 1964 to 1970 to represent The Beatles time evolution. BeatleBeat performs at Disney’s Epcot Center and in England to sold-out audiences. Tickets are $35 per person. All seats are good because there will be professional sound equipment used for the concerts. Tickets that were purchased for the October 8th date need to be exchanged for the correct date, October 1st. All tickets will need the October 1st date to enter the show. To exchange your original tickets for the October 1st ticket or purchase tickets, please contact Meg MacDonald at 863 313-9870 or megmacd@verizon.net.

S o FEES ANNUAL SCHOOL DAZE FUNDRAISER DANCE

Wednesday, October 4th • 6pm-9:30pm • Starlite Ballroom

Admission: $15 & School Supply Donation

Sponsored by SoFEES. The proceeds of the dance will help us support the children’s food pantry at Palmetto Elementary School for the coming school year. We pack about 100 weekly food bags for the children. We also provide extra support for families or children who have special needs (e.g. house fires, loss of job, etc). At Christmastime, we provide extra support for one special family at each of the four schools - Bethune, Palmetto, Eastside and Laurel. Come join us for a fun evening! Bring your friends, and reserve your table now! Rock to the music of DJ Irwin and guest singers! There will be door prizes and basket raffles. There will also be a cash bar. You are welcome to bring snacks for your table. Tickets will be sold at the Club Ticket Sales in Mosaics on August 1st and September 1st. You can also get tickets anytime by calling Janet. For more information, contact Janet at 734-486-3451 or jkeyu@yahoo. com or Kathy G. at 863-242-2238.

FUNDRAISER DANCE

UPCOMING WELLNESS EVENTS

DATE ACTIVITY

Wednesday, August 2nd 10am • RSF2

Wednesday, August 9th 10am • RSF2

Cremation and Funeral Service: Baldwin Brothers, Tom Hoffman, Counselor. The seminar’s purpose is to provide information to anyone who feels it is important to relieve their family and loved ones of the burden of having to deal with arrangements at their time of need. RSVP to 407-636-6986.

Hearing Aids & Tinnitus: Walmart Health, Scott Distler. OTC and Prescriptive hearing aids, do you know the difference? Q & A and free 10 minute hearing tests. RSVP to sdistler@lucidhearing. com or 407-375-7268.

Wednesday, August 16th 10am • RSF2

Financial Planning: Edward Jones. Topics that will be discussed include: Income: Are you keeping up with Inflation? Market Questions, where are we in this Market? Is your Legacy/Wealth transfer plan in place? Mutual Funds, ETF’s, REIT’s, CEF’s basics CD’s, Annuities, Long Term Care, Life Insurance Financial Plan, Investments, Strategies. Open forum with questions and answers.