Activities Events (back of calendar) Insert Pages E1-E3
Monthly Calendar (back of Activities Events) Insert
Weekly Fitness Schedule Calendar Insert
ON THE COVER
National Farmer’s Market Week is the first full week of August. We are fortunate in Solivita to have Market Days that include produce and much more every Monday and Friday from 10am-2pm with summer hours of 9am-1pm in the Freedom Park parking lot. An assortment of vendors sell seafood, meat, spice blends, honey, popcorn, meat pies, bread, cannoli’s, pet food and accessories, cuisine foods, resident handmade arts and crafts and so much more. In addition, clubs in Solivita have the opportunity to sell tickets to their upcoming events in this area. If you haven’t been to the Market in a while, there’s so much that’s been added and there’s more considerations being made for the future.
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
NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS
Email submissions to Reflections@SolivitaClub.com
SEPTEMBER SUBMISSIONS
Calendar submissions and club newsletter articles are due on Thursday, August 1st. Club flyer insert copies are due by Thursday, August 22nd, but must be approved by Sheri Wollschlager (Sheri.Wollschlager@ CastleGroup.com) or Wilman De Jesus (Wilman. DeJesus@CastleGroup.com) before they are copied.
OCTOBER SUBMISSIONS
Calendar submissions and newsletter articles are due on Friday, August 30th
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 863-4400377, or email SolivitaAdvertising@SolivitaClub.com
PHOTO RELEASE AGREEMENT
Evergreen Lifestyles Management (ELM) and Castle Group (CG) reserve the right to use any photograph/ video taken at any event sponsored by ELM or CG and the respective community the event is happening in, without expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. ELM or CG may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted by ELM or CG 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.
The Freedom Park Parking Lot Has A Lot Going On!
BY JANA MALIK DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES
Solivita Market
Many of you may not know that the Activities office also oversees the Solivita Market, which is held on Mondays and Fridays from 10am-2pm with summer hours of 9am-1pm. We have recently seen a surge of new vendors interested in selling new specialty foods, craft items and other non-commercial/retail items to our Solivita Market.
Before we accept any new vendors, we make sure interested vendors are not selling the same items as a current vendor, as we have a no-compete rule. We also require they provide copies of their State or Polk Co. Business Tax Receipt, liability insurance, auto insurance and food license, if applicable. In addition, we offer the opportunity for resident clubs to sell tickets to their events. If you haven’t checked out the new offerings available, stop by and support our market vendors so they return week after week.
Solivita’s Ultimate Tailgate Party
A new event is coming up to take place in the parking lot on Saturday, September 28th is called “Solivita’s Ultimate Tailgate Party.” This is not your typical sports centered only tailgate; our tailgate is inclusive to any group such as social clubs, neighborhoods, personal interests, classes, sports or other fans, private groups of friends, etc. We will have a section of tailgate spaces that will include two (2) parking spaces, up to eight (8) attendee entrance tickets, one (1) golf cart entry, one (1) 6-ft. table and eight (8) chairs included. We also will have a bring your own chair general admission area located in close proximity to all of the festivities. Every ticketed attendee will enjoy a DJ, band, games, food trucks, prize opportunities and lots of fun. Get your buddies together and read more details in the Activities Event Pages insert. Photos below by Bill LabitaGTSPhoto.com.
SelectMondays 4pm&7pm Reserve$7»MosaicsYourTable& PurchaseYourLimited DrinkSelection Online Trivia Select Tuesdays 5pm-9pm » Art Gallery $7 General Admission Includes Limited Drink Selection Karaoke
Read more information and who is permitted to attend these events on the back of the monthly newsletter calendar or go to the SolivitaHOA.com Home Page and click on the RSVP or Purchase Ticketed Events icon. For questions, email or call the Activities Department at SolivitaActivities@CastleGroup. com or 863-427-7125.
Wednesday, August 7th 12pm » Ballroom $20
Friday,August23rd 7:30pm»Ballroom EOSS: $30 General Admission: $25 ComedyHypnotistShow
Saturday, August 17th 9:20am » Outside ComplimentaryBallroom Guests of All Ages Welcome GolfRallyCart
Friday, August 30th 7pm »$15Ballroom
OneBlood Drives
Also situated in the parking lot is the OneBlood Drives on the 2nd Monday and last Friday of every month from 10am-2pm. Solivita residents have donated and saved so many lives over the past 20 years. This is truly commendable! If you can donate blood, go to www. oneblood.org and search by sponsor code 10253 or scan the QR code above.
Community Garden
Close by the parking lot is the Solivita Community Garden and the time is near to register for the Fall 2024 Garden season held from September-February.
New gardeners pay $50 which includes a $25 refundable deposit or $25 for renewing gardeners. Planter Box is: 4’ x 6’ x 24” or 32” H.
An online application is available by scanning the QR Reader, on the SolivitaHOA.com Home Page at the Purchase Activities Events Here icon or stop by the Activities Office. Application and payment are due by August 18th. Gardeners are picked by random drawing by August 23rd.
Club Carpooling or Bus Trips and Personal RV & Vehicle Parking*
If your club is planning to carpool or take a bus to a location outside community and are looking to leave cars in the parking lot, whether it is a day or overnight trip, email SolivitaActivities@ CastleGroup.com with the requested date(s), trip location,
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event coordinator name and cell number. If your trip is overnight, we also need one complete list from the trip coordinator of all the cars’ make and model, license plate and owner name and cell number.
If you need to temporarily park your, or your guest’s, RV or personal vehicle for a maximum of four (4) days (semitrucks are not permitted), visit the Concierge Desk in the Administration Building M-F 9am-5pm, except on most major holidays. You will need to bring your vehicle or RV registration and there is a fee of $1 per night for the parking pass payable by cash or check.
*Due to special events, parking passes in the Freedom Park parking lot may be denied.
Monthly Club Ticket Sales
With Mosaics being utilized for F&B Tuesday through Sunday, monthly Club Ticket Sales has moved to the 1st Monday of every month. In August, it will be on Monday, August 5th from 10am-12pm. This will include the 1st Monday in September, which is Labor Day.
Online Activities Ticket Sales Website
We experienced an issue with our new online ticket sales platform, as many of you discovered during the start of the July 1st ticket sales. We reached out to the webmaster to rectify the problem so we do not experience this again. They also fixed where you can print your tickets out from a pdf attachment. We have heard from many and we are trying to see if the event image on the printed ticket can be removed (to save your printer ink). As we continue to build our ticket sales platform from the ground up, we are working diligently behind the scenes with the webmaster to bring us up to the level we are used to. Fortunately with this ticket sales website, we are able to accept credit card as a form of payment. We do not anticipate any slow down at the August 1st 9am ticket sales as they will be monitoring our site very closely. Thank you for your understanding.
Whether in a parking lot or elsewhere in Solivita, Let’s Keep The Party Going!!!
Staff Spotlight: Jonathan Thompson
BY JAMAR EDGE DIRECTOR OF FITNESS & WELLNESS
Allow me the opportunity to introduce our newest Personal Trainer on the FitWell Team, Jonathan Thompson. Please see his introduction below and help me in welcoming Jonathan to the team!.
My name is Jonathan Thompson. I am 29 years old and from New York City. Growing up, I always enjoyed playing sports and being active. I eventually decided to turn my passion into a reality. Since then, I have impacted many lives for the better. Fitness has created a space for me to display my creativity and help those in need. My ultimate goal is to promote longevity and well-being for all. I am looking forward to doing the same at Solivita!
Jamar Edge 863-496-3522
Jamar.Edge@CastleGroup.com
SPEED ENFORCEMENT
The HOA, Security, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office receive multiple complaints of speeding each week from residents within the Solivita community. 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.
The heat is on, so stay cool and take time to chill out. Carry yourself accordingly and make sure you always keep that cool composure. Sometimes it is difficult, especially when you are enjoying the exciting things going on in the area.
Senior Citizen Day is on Wednesday, August 21st. You cannot become a wise owl without the wisdom of your elders. Do not forget to show some respect and lend a helping hand to an elder on this special day to show your appreciation.
Florida’s back to school sales tax holiday is from July 29th through August 11th. Please visit www.floridarevenue.com for more information.
Identity theft is extremely high right now, so if you are looking for a way to protect yourself Aura Protection Services is one way to do that. Please visit buy.aura.com/id- theft/protection for more information. If you decide to get identity protection, reach out via email to mitchell.magleby@aura.com, requesting the “Solivita” discount or call 833-552-2123 and request to speak with Mitch. I arranged a special discount with him for Solivita residents.
The Central Florida Home Expo, located at the Orange County Convention Center’s North Hall (9400 Universal Blvd. in Orlando) will be on August 10th from 10am to 6pm and August 11th from 10am to 5pm. If you are interested in home
improvement, then you will enjoy this free expo. They will also have animal shows and you can meet Chef Caterson. Please visit orlandohomeexpo.com for more information.
Cool Breeze Adventures is a pontoon boat tour through the chain of lakes in Winter Haven with Solivita resident Captain Bill. He is offering Solivita residents $5 off and has several options such as a Picnic Tour, Holistic Tour, Sunset Tour, and Lunch Tours. For more information, please call 407927-5004, email coolbreezeadventures1@gmail.com or visit coolbreezeadventures.cool for more information.
If you are interested in renting a Pontoon Boat you can do so at the Marine Supply located at 717 6th Street SW in Winter Haven. For more information, please visit www.MarineSupplyboats.com or call 863-293-1156 to make a reservation. They charge a $15 fee to book online, so please call instead. They have offered Solivita residents a discount of $50 off for half a day and $75 off for a full day rental. The code to use is SOLIVITA.
Please visit the Concierge page on SolivitaHOA.com for more things to do in the area.
Whether you are screaming with joy or irritated, keep that cool composure. The best of you is yet to come honeybun!
Community Concierge 863-427-7100
Shelley.Destefano@CastleGroup.com
FRIENDS WHO HAVE LEFT US, BUT ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
Marie Sena Kaplan
Robert B. McVicker
Donald Nelson
Our thoughts are with the families and friends of the residents who recently passed away.
Co-Sponsored by the Solivita University Committee and Activities
No studying, tests or exams are given, just enlightening topics to keep your mind energized. All classes are 90 minutes long, unless otherwise noted. Solivita University class calendar and faculty biographies can be found on SolivitaHOA.com under Get Connected. Adult guests welcome. For more information, stop in, call the Activities Office at 863-427-7125, or email SolivitaActivities@CastleGroup.com.
Psychology – Perception
Wednesday, August 14th
The Palms at 2pm
Tuition: Complimentary to the first 100 students in attendance
Professor : Dr. Edward Zenker
Course Description: Do we ever perceive reality? Do we see the same thing differently? A look at how our senses might not be trustworthy and might be the source of our communication difficulties.
Upcoming Courses - Save the Dates
» Beginner’s Spanish Conversation Course – 8 Classes at 9:30am on Mondays, October 14th, 21st, 28th, November 4th and on Tuesdays, October 15th, 22nd, 29th and November 5th
» Encourage Collaboration Through Effective Dialogue – 4 Classes at 1pm on Wednesdays, October 30th, November 6th, 13th and 20th (limited class size)
Dr. Zenker
Neighborhood Captains Program
The Mission Statement of the Neighborhood Captains Program is “to empower and guide neighborhoods that are willing to help themselves become better places to live.”
The Purpose of the Program
» To foster a sense of community and belonging to their neighborhood and the Solivita community.
» To serve as a conduit between the Neighborhood and the Community Association and Solivita Club by attending monthly meetings.
» To assist neighbors in getting to know neighbors to achieve the progression of “Resident to Neighbors to Friends.”
» To achieve these goals through neighborhood events and communication through the neighborhood Gmail system.
Learn more on SolivitaHOA.com > HOA (top menu) > Scroll down to Neighborhood Captains icon. Captains may send in articles and photos to CaptainProgram.Solivita@gmail.com . The content must be about an event, activity or other neighborhood program and will be limited to 100 words.
Venezia South Neighborhood
Venezia South residents got back into the swing of having good times together with various successful events this year, with more fun planned for future gatherings. Among our activities were a Meet and Greet, holiday desserts and sing-along, and our biggest (and tastiest) event – a delicious potluck dinner. We hardly had room for all the wonderful dishes! We finished off spring with a pizza night. Future events for the fall and winter will include an evening of vocal entertainment performed by Julia Wood-Siblis and Keith Outlaw, and an evening being tricked by the Solivita Sorcerers of Magic club.
Versilia Neighborhood
Versilia has had a blast this year so far. One of our newest events was attending a Dr. Phillips Broadway Musical. This year, we attended the 10 Tony Award-winning, including Best Musical, Moulin Rouge. The updated music and fast-paced performance was a hit, with over 25 neighbors in attendance. We have already made plans for next year to see A Beautiful Noise with the music of Neil Diamond. With over 40 neighbors already signed up, this is sure to be a repeat event each year!
Resident Kudos
This section is about accomplishments and achievements of Solivita residents. All submissions should be 100 words or less and can include one to two photos. Articles about a specific resident can only be submitted once per year. Send submissions to Reflections@SolivitaClub.com
CELEBRATING 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Karen and Jack Irion were married 50 years ago on June 22, 1974 in Richardson, Texas. They have two daughters, Cheryl and Kelsey. The Irions moved to Solivita in 2023 after living in New Orleans for 31 years.
RESIDENT CELEBRATES 85
On May 25th, Tony Handler celebrated his 85th birthday with an 85-mile bike ride, which took 7 1/2 hours. That was the 15th birthday ride since starting the ritual at age 70. Also, on April 29th, Tony competed in his 335th triathlon and won first place in his age group.
