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JANUARY 2017 VOLUME 17 ISSUE 1
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REFLECTIONS JANUARY 2017 VOLUME 17 ISSUE 1
VILLAGE CENTER HOURS Administration: 863-427-7100 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Floralawn On-Site Office (Admin Building) Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Marketplace Bistro: 863-427-7150, ext. 4724 Daily 8am-8pm Riviera Spa & Fitness Center 863-427-7130 Monday-Thursday 6:30am-9pm Friday 6:30am-7pm Saturday-Sunday 7am-7pm
ON THE COVER Want to make new friends or interested in learning more about a club? Plan to join us January 11th from 9am-12pm for the Club Expo! See page E2 for more information.
CONTACT LIST General Manager (Association) - Gary Consorto: 863-427-7103 or gconsorto@evergreen-LM.com Club Manager - Sheri Wollschlager: 863-427-7129 or swollschlager@evergreen-LM.com Safety & Security Director - Joe Murphy: 863-440-7572 or joe.murphy@evergreen-LM.com Evergreen Lifestyles Management (For ALL Club & HOA Matters) 24/7: 877-221-6919 or customerservice@evergreen-LM.com AV Homes Customer Care: 800-858-5933 or www.avhomesinc.com/owner-care Architectural Review: 863-427-7022, Fax: 863-496-4456 or compliance@solivitahoa.com
Starlite Ballroom Daily 8am-11pm
Catering & Banquets (Stonegate Golf Club): 863-427-7150 x4720
Stonegate Pro Shop 863-427-7150 x4710 Daily 7am-6pm
Concierge: 863-427-7100 or Fax: 863-496-4456
The Grille at Stonegate: 863-427-7167 Daily 8am-8pm Bar Open Until 9pm Daily 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-6pm Saturday-Sunday 7am-6pm Waterfront Galleries Daily 8am-11pm Wells Fargo Bank: 863-421-5448 Monday-Friday 9am-4pm Welcome Center or Model Park 863-427-7000 Monday-Saturday 9:30am -5:30pm Sunday 11am -5:30pm
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Communications: 863-427-7137 or croe@evergreen-LM.com
Floralawn: 863-225-9565 or floralawn.com (Submit a Work Order) Lifestyles Activities: 863-427-7125 Membership: 863-427-7143 or solivitamembership@evergreen-LM.com Riviera Spa & Fitness Center: 863-427-7130 Security -Bella Viana: 863-427-1268 Security-Main Gate: 863-427-4238 Security-South Gate: 863-496-1473 Security -Venezia: 863-427-2338 Security-West Gate: 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: 863-427-7032 Visitor/Vendor Gate Access Voice Server: 863-496-4464
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS Do you have a suggestion for Reflections, Channel 732, or SolivitaHOA.com? Please email inquires or comments to Carolyn Roe at croe@evergreen-LM.com or stop by the Communications Office.
When & Who to Call for Help
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By Joe Murphy Director of Security and Safety You
may
have
circumstances, Enforcement
wondered,
when or
to
EMS/Fire
in
certain
assist the residents in improvements, only law enforcement
contact
Law
can conduct traffic stops within the community. State law
Rescue.
You
prohibits Solivita access personnel, supervisors, and patrol
may also ask, “What limitations do security contractors have in the State of Florida?” The following article
from making traffic stops. »»
Loose Domestic Animals - The Polk County Sheriff’s
will detail situations when law enforcement and first responders
Office and/or Osceola County Animal Control can be
should be contacted, as well as shed light on the responsibilities of
reached at 800-226-0344.
the Access Personnel at Solivita.
Law Enforcement The following incidents or concerns should be called in to law enforcement BEFORE calling the gatehouse to report them: »»
EMS/Fire Rescue The following incidents or concerns should be called in to EMS/Fire Rescue BEFORE calling the gatehouse to report them: »»
Any Medical Emergency - We cannot stress enough the
Suspicious People or Vehicles - Law enforcement has
need to call 9-1-1 whenever a medical emergency occurs.
the legal authority and means to conduct traffic stops and
Seconds count. Please do not call the gates to have them call
demand identification, which can then be checked against
9-1-1. The 911 dispatcher will need details on the person
a national data base.
and location that will not be known by the attendant at the
»»
Theft
gatehouse.
»»
Burglary - The unlawful entry of a dwelling (home) and/ or conveyance (motor vehicle, golf cart, shed) to commit
Security companies are bound by Florida law, but they do not have
a crime within.
law enforcement powers. That includes traffic stops, investigative
»»
Criminal Damage - Criminal mischief in Florida.
powers, or detention of a person. Although the Security Supervisor
»»
Domestic Violence and Any Other Violent Altercation
carries an AED in the vehicle, he does not have the authority to
»»
Traffic Crashes - To include damage to mailboxes,
violate traffic laws to get to a scene. This delay can be very costly in
landscaping, and golf carts. In the State of Florida, crashes
a medical emergency, so please call 9-1-1.
that include damage are required to be reported. Minor
»»
damage can be completed on a “driver exchange form.”
Access Personnel
Law enforcement will assist you with crashes.
Security staff should be referred to as Access Personnel and their
Feeding or Molesting Alligators - This is handled by
duties include the following:
Florida Wildlife Commission, known locally as Fish and
»»
accessibility to the community. Assist residents in setting
Game. Contact them at 888-404-3922. »»
Traffic Enforcement Issues - While the association likes to know about traffic issues so they can see patterns and try to
Guests/Visitors - Greet visitors at the gate and verify guest access.
»»
Pool - Inspect, open, and lock neighborhood pool as well as verify guest passes.
»»
Patrol - Tour community to monitor and/or note and report suspicious activity.
»»
Assistance - Provide “assistance only” in crashes, health, or criminal activities.
»»
Light Poles - Look for non-functioning street lights, obtain the address and light pole numbers, and report that information to Duke Energy for repair.
Joe Murphy 863-440-7572 jmurphy@evergreen-LM.com
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Committee Roundup
NEWSLETTER DEADLINES
Solivita Advisory Committee (SAC) The Solivita Advisory Committee has undergone some organizational changes
Newsletter submission email: newsletter@
beginning this month. The terms of members Judy Johnston, Ann Smith,
avcommunities.com.
and Leonard Vento (former chairman) expired at the end of 2016. Through applications and interviews, the new members joining this month for three-year
FEBRUARY SUBMISSIONS
terms are Joyce Colin, Joe Ewing, and Stephen Kane. Hal Smith will be completing
Calendar submissions and newsletter articles
the remainder of Arthur Jameson’s term for two years. Continuing members are
are due on Monday, January 2nd. Inserts are
Kathy Laffee, Bill Land (new chairman), Barry Spero, and Bunny Weitz.
due by Tuesday, January 24th. All inserts must be approved by Club Manager, Sheri Wollschlager (email it to swollschlager@
ROOM RESERVATION REMINDER
evergreen-LM.com) before they are copied.
Solivita club facilities can be scheduled no more than one year in advance from
MARCH SUBMISSIONS
the month the reservation is being requested. For example, you can book any
Calendar
day in January 2018 on any day in January 2017. You do not have to wait, for
articles for March are due on Wednesday,
example, until January 15, 2017 to reserve a room for January 15, 2018.
February 1st.
submissions
and
newsletter
The day the room calendars open is on the second business day of the month in the Lifestyles Office. For example, in January 2017 the room calendars open on January 4th (the second business day of the month as we are closed on January 2nd) and you may book any day in January 2018.
HOLIDAY HOURS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31ST NEW YEAR’S EVE
On the day the room calendars are opened, a Lifestyles Team Member will
RSF: Closed at 12pm
begin to hand out numbers to people lined up outside the Lifestyles Office
The Palms: Closed at 4pm
beginning at 8:30am. When the Lifestyles Office opens at 9am, reservations are accepted in order of the numbers given. The Lifestyles Team will not accept reservations slipped under the door, emailed, or any other delivery method before the numbers are called at 9am and until all numbers have been served.
WOOF, WOOF! SIGN ME UP! It’s time to sign up or renew Fido’s 2017 registration for their enjoyment at the Solivita Dog Park located in Freedom Park, behind the Wimbledon Pavilion.
Waterfront Galleries: Closed Fitness Classes: Cancelled The Grille & Bistro: Closed at 2pm Pro Shop: 7am-12pm
SUNDAY, JANUARY 1ST NEW YEAR’S DAY RSF & The Palms: Open at 12pm Fitness Classes: Cancelled
There are two dog parks, one for small dogs and the other for big dogs. A copy
The Grille & Bistro: Open at 11am
of all of your dog(s) updated vaccinations are required when registering in the
Pro Shop: 7am-5pm
Lifestyles Activities Office. The fee is $15 for the year and $10 for the 2nd and 3rd dog. Reduced seasonal registration fees are also available. Guest passes for
MONDAY, JANUARY 2ND
visiting dogs are also available for $1 per day or $5 for the week. We accept cash,
Administration & Lifestyles: CLOSED
check, or credit card and are open Monday–Friday, 9am-5pm. If you are a current user of the Dog Park, note that the code to enter will change on January 16th. Required Vaccinations: Rabies, DHPP and Bordatella.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 3RD Main Lifestyles Event Ticket Sales: 9am in Ballroom
Preferred/Optional Vaccinations: Leptospirosis and Coronavirus.
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Cosponsored with Solivita Book Circle and Lifestyles Activities Start the New Year with educational brain stimulation, right in your own backyard. Don’t worry, there won’t be any tests at the end of the courses and everyone will pass. A minimum of 15 students is required for a course to be held and pre-registration is required unless noted differently in the course listing. No walk-ins permitted. The month before a class is held, it will be open to Residents Only. If space is available in the month of the class, then it will be open to adult guests. Registration for all classes and the 2017 Annual Pass will be on sale at the Main Ticket Sales in the Ballroom on Tuesday, January 3rd until 10am and then in the Lifestyles Activities Office. For more information about Solivita University or to register with cash, check or credit card, please visit the Lifestyles Activities Office or call 863-427-7125.
2017 ART AND LITERARY LECTURE ANNUAL PASS
understand ASL as a visual-gestural language, not just a series
Beginning in January 2017, residents will be
of handshapes. Students will also learn about the history and
admitted to any of approximately 14 Art and Literary
culture associated with ASL. Classes will introduce new subject
Lectures by purchasing an Annual Pass for $20
matter each week and allow for practice between students.
per person. Lectures will be advertised under the Solivita University article in Reflections. Art classes, presented by
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS
Art Historian Jan Clanton, are on Tuesdays this semester at 1pm
10-Week Course starting on Tuesday, January 10th • 9am-
in the Ballroom. Literary Lectures, taught by resident Professor
11am • Caspian Room • Tuition: $50 per student
Thomas Gallagher, take place this semester on Mondays at 4pm
Instructor: Gloria Muci, Solivita resident
in The Palms. If you choose not to purchase an Annual Pass and
Course Description: Have you ever wanted to learn Spanish?
want to attend a lecture, admission is $5 per lecture at the door.
This is your opportunity to learn from the beginning. Study
You will need to show your pass when entering these lectures.
materials are provided. Class size is limited and fills up fast.
Art and Literary passes are for Art and Literature Lectures only. ART HISTORY LECTURE A LATINA’S VOICE REFLECTS ON LIFE AND WOMEN
JOHN SINGER SARGENT: FOCUS ON CHANGING WEST
Thursdays, January 5th, 12th and 26th • 9:30am • The Palms
Have your 2017 Annual Pass in hand for quick entry!
Tuition: $20 per student
Tuesday, January 10th • 1pm • Starlite
Professor: Rita Katz, Ph D., resident and retired English professor
Ballroom • Tuition: $5 at the door or
Course Description: The House on Mango Street by Sandra
purchase a 2017 Annual Pass for $20
Cisneros will be the basis of the course. Using a combination of
Professor: Jan Clanton
class discussions and presentations, the participants will explore
Course Description: John Singer Sargent
both the “poetic voice” of Latina writing and view the roles of
loved the ruffles and flourishes of the
women as a young girl comes of age.
Gilded Age. He depicted his society matrons with gossamer details that
johnsingersargent.org
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE: BEYOND THE HANDSHAPES
defined Western portraiture. Look closely at his portraits;
6-Week Course starting on Thursday, January 5th, skipping
they paint an image of a culture in transition! Sneak Peak -
February 2nd • 10am-11:30am • Aegean Room • Tuition: $40
Art Lecture: Hokusai and Hiroshige on Tuesday, February 7th.
per student Instructor: Kathy Griffin, a Solivita resident, earned a BA in
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH FOR INTERMEDIATES
American Sign Language Studies from Madonna University.
10-Week Course starting on Thursday, January 12th • 9am-
Course Description: The focus of the course will be to
11am • Baltic Room • January 26th and February 23rd classes
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will be held in Mosaics • Tuition: $50 per student
Protestant leaders were rarely religious in nature, but usually
Instructor: Gloria Muci, Solivita resident
political or economic. He reminds the reader that European
Course Description: For those who have had some Spanish
Christendom once viewed itself as a single united entity under the
classes, this is your opportunity to brush up on your Spanish and
authority of the Catholic Church, each country viewing itself as a
to advance your language skills. Study materials will be provided.
single “province” of the whole. Sneak Peak - Literary Lecture: A Land
Class size is limited and fills up fast.
Remembered by Patrick Smith on Monday, February 27th.
PROTECT AGAINST THEFT, IDENTITY THEFT
MIRACLES OF THE MIND
Thursday, January 19th • 1pm • Ballroom • Tuition:
6-Week Course starting on Friday, February 3rd • 2pm • The
Complimentary entrance. No ticket or registration required.
Palms • Tuition: $40 per student
Instructor: Dr. Betty Thorne, author, researcher and teacher, is
Facilitator: Rita Milios, LCSW, SAP, The Mind Mentor, author,
a Professor of Statistics in the School of Business Administration
psychotherapist and speaker on topics of writing, personal
at Stetson University. She is the winner of Stetson’s McEniry
development and intuitive training.
Award for Excellence in Teaching, the highest honor given to a
Course Description: Would you like to discover untapped
Stetson faculty member and is a recipient of Stetson Business
sources of wisdom, help and guidance from within your own
School’s Outstanding Teacher and Professor of the Year Awards.
mind - to empower you in all that you do, and help you finally
Course Description: Identity theft is one of the fastest growing
reach these goals? During this course you will learn how to access
crimes in the United States. Are you concerned that you might
and utilize “mind tools” including meditation, dreams, intuition,
be the next target of this crime? Dr. Thorne, who was a victim
visualization and affirmations. Our facilitator has taught this
of identity theft and identity fraud, will share tips to help you
unique course to professionals and helped people nationwide
reduce your risk of becoming a victim as well as suggest ways to
for more than twenty years.
assist you in recovery should you or someone you know fall prey to identity theft.
LIFE-WRITING
Disclaimer: This class is taught with the understanding that it is
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES FOR PRESERVING MEMORIES
not meant to offer or replace legal or other professional advice.
Tuesdays, February 14th, 21st and 28th • 10:30am • Aegean
Every situation is unique. “Thus, if legal or financial advice
Room • Tuition: $20 per student
or other expert assistance is required in a specific situation,
Professors: Ginger Allain, MS and Ophelia Gona, PhD, Solivita
the services of a competent professional should be sought
residents, have extensive experience in writing memoirs, exploring
to ensure that the situation has been evaluated carefully and
sources for family history, and publishing. Ginger Allain is a retired
appropriately” (Weisman, Steve. 50 Ways to Protect Your Identity
Librarian, photographer, writer and is published on a number of
in a Digital Age. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.
online venues. Ophelia Gona is a retired university professor,
Publishing as FT Press, 2013. Copyright Page).
photographer and writer. Both have published family memoirs. Course Description: Been procrastinating about writing your life
LITERARY LECTURE
history? Join our Life-Writing course and get started! The course
Have your 2017 Annual Pass in hand for quick entry!
will focus on producing a memoir that you can proudly share with
Book: Characters of the Reformation by Hilaire Belloc • Monday,
your family. Each participant will be expected to create at least
January 23rd • 4pm • The Palms • Tuition: $5 at the door or
one short piece suitable to be used in a memoir. Supplies needed:
purchase an Art and Literary 2017 Annual Pass for $20
One 3-ring letter-size binder with paper and a pen.
Professor: Thomas Gallagher, a Solivita resident, who has
During the three 90-minute sessions, participants will:
taught both literature and law during his career. He is teaching
•
one’s life.
government at Valencia College. Course Description: This collection of sketches of
•
with the events in England. Through each account, Belloc demonstrates that the motives of the
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Examine the mechanics of building a framework to document a life story.
23 famous men and women of the Reformation Period focuses primarily on those figures concerned
Explore techniques for creating a permanent record of
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Identify resources that trigger and supplement memories. Explore options for sharing a life story as a book or some other format.
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New Year, New Places to Visit! From the Concierge Desk
Along with a New Year come new resolutions. Make a resolution this year to visit some place new and different. Here are just a few of the very different events happening this month.
South Florida Fair Visit one of Florida’s oldest and largest community events from Friday, January 13th to Sunday, January 29th. Fair-goers are entertained by first class stage shows, national concert performances, sensational midway rides, unique shopping, and the best of fair food. Visitors experience educational and interactive experiences at historic Yesteryear Village, the award winning Agriplex, and each year are presented with a different
Gasparilla Pirates
themed exposition in the 80,000-square foot Exposition Center located at 9067 Southern Boulevard West Palm Beach. Five
annual re-enactment of Tampa’s historic pirate invasion, the
stages of continuous entertainment await you this year at the
Gasparilla Flotilla. The Flotilla is led by the Jose Gasparilla teeming
2017 South Florida Fair! For more information, call 561-793-
from bow to stern and capstan to crow’s nest with swashbuckling
0333 or visit their website at southfloridafair.com.
pirates. This creates a spectacular sight as she heads up Seddon Channel towards downtown Tampa. When the Jose Gasparilla docks at the Tampa Convention Center (at 1pm), the Mayor will surrender the Key to the City of Tampa into the hands of the Captain of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla. With the Key to the City in their hands, the jolly Krewe will launch their victory celebration in the Parade of the Pirates down Bayshore Boulevard. The Gasparilla Parade of the Pirates will boast over 130 units – including more than 90 elaborate floats, 14 marching bands, over 50 distinct Krewes and, of course, those infamous pirates! The annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest has been invading Tampa Bay for over 100 years now. From the
South Florida Fair
40th Annual Central FL Scottish Highland Games
water invasion, to the street parade, over half a million people will be showered with beads and entertainment of all kinds! Enjoy a pirate party with the dazzling parade featuring bands,
The history and culture of these events are centuries old.
beads, floats, and more. There will be great live entertainment,
Experience traditional highland athletics, dance, art, music,
food, drinks, and much more throughout the Gasparilla Parade.
culture, food and a Gaelic spirit that will awaken your soul on
Gasparilla is a FREE community event. For more information, call
Saturday and Sunday, January 14th and 15th in Central Winds
813-251-8844 or visit their website at gasparillapiratefest.com.
Park, 1000 Central Winds Dr., Winter Springs. The ScottishAmerican Society of Central Florida was founded to carry on the
A New Year is here and the possibilities are endless! May this
Scottish traditions here in the U.S. For more information and the
New Year bring joy, peace and happiness to you and your entire
schedule of events, visit their website at flascot.com.
family!
2017 Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest On Saturday, January 28th from 9am-9pm, enjoy the 101st
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Community Concierge 863-427-7100 phoman@evergreen-lm.com
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REGISTER YOUR CAR! GRAB YOUR CAMERAS... It’s almost time for our annual Solivita Car Show! This year’s show will be held on Saturday, March 18th down Village Drive. Visit the vendor area, enjoy the music, food concessions, live entertainment, and over 125 cool cars, trucks, RVs, and motorcycles. Stick around and see all of the vehicles “Cruise” down Village Drive at the end of the show. If you or someone you know is interested in participating, we award over $1,800 worth of prizes and trophies. All proceeds from this year’s event will benefit Meals On Wheels. Registration is now open by registering online at SolivitaHOA.com or in the Lifestyles Activities Office. Pre-register before March 3rd and you will receive a free Solivita Car Show T-shirt and a great goody bag. For car show and vendor registration information, contact Lifestyles at 863-427-7125.
FRIENDS WHO HAVE LEFT US, BUT ARE NOT FORGOTTEN Irene J. Bates Gerrit W. Gelink Vivien LeBrun Bates
Gelink
Randy Wilkinson
LeBrun
Wilkinson
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