Instructor Spotlight

BY JAMAR EDGE DIRECTOR OF FITNESS & WELLNESS

This month, we’re spotlighting one of our Fitness Instructors, Lisa Macalane. She is originally from Connecticut and moved to Florida as a teenager. Lisa attended International Fine Arts College in Miami where she earned a degree in fashion design, which is her first passion. Her other passions include traveling, being a make-up artist, and fitness.

Lisa became interested in fitness when she started playing tennis again, but due to an injury, she had to stop. She then started running and participated in a couple of races, but Lisa felt she needed more of a fitness routine. She was intrigued when she took her first barre class about seven years ago and immediately fell in love with it. It was then that she decided to get certified, not only in barre but also in Pilates as well. Lisa has been teaching for five years and has enjoyed every moment of it.

Solivita Walk/Run for a Cure

Saturday, February 25th

It’s that time of year again when Tony Handler (11-time cancer survivor) and his wife Narda (3-time cancer survivor), along with the Solivita Cancer Support Group, invite you to join them on Saturday, February 25th for the 14th Annual WALK/RUN FOR A CURE . All contributions (minimum of $20 donation) will include a T-shirt for the first 300 participants who register by January 31st. Donations will go directly to the American Cancer Society to help fund the research and programs needed to find a cure for cancer. The event is sponsored by the Solivita Fitness and Wellness Department and the Solivita Cancer Support Group. Many thanks to Jamar, Sheri, and their staff for helping to make this event possible.

This event is not a race! You can either walk 2 miles (or any shorter distance that you are comfortable with), run/jog 3 miles, or just come out to support this good cause and cheer on the walkers and runners. Water will be provided on the course, and there will be snacks at the finish line.

Lisa says she is blessed to also have a traveling heart, noting that she’s been “to a lot of cool places.” She loves learning about different cultures, tasting different foods, and learning about their history.

Lisa belongs to a proud military family. Her oldest son is serving in the Navy, her youngest is getting ready to enlist in the Navy, and her husband is a Navy veteran. Lisa and her husband of 27 years call Auburndale home, “for now,” she said with a smile.

Lisa’s favorite quote is: “Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.”

JEdge@Evergreen-LM.com

To register online, please scan the QR code (on the flyer on page 7) using your phone camera or QR scanner app and follow the link to the online registration page.

Event sign-in and shirt pickup will be between 8am-9am, with the Walk/Run starting at 9am in the Welcome Center courtyard behind the Administration/K&M Building. This event has proven to be a community-supported gathering of friends, neighbors, and supporters wanting to help in the fight against cancer.

Many of our Solivita clubs and social groups participate, so get your group and friends together to join the fun. We are looking forward to another successful event. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jamar at JEdge@Evergreen-LM.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH 3PM & 7PM ART GALLERY $25 PER PERSON

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH 5PM & 7:30PM BALLROOM GENERAL: $20

EOSS: $25

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST

VILLAGE CENTER PARADE, FOOD, DJS, DANCES, CASH BARS AND MORE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD FARMER’S4PM-7PMMARKET AREA IN FREEDOM PARK DJ » CASH SEATINGBAR

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@Evergreen-LM.com or 863-427-7125.