Solivita Reflections - January 2019 Limited Version

JANUARY 2019 VOLUME 19 ISSUE 1

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REFLECTIONS

ON THE COVER From all of us here at Evergreen Lifestyles Management, we want to wish you a warm and Happy New Year!

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VILLAGE CENTER HOURS Administration: 863-427-7100 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

CONTACT LIST

Floralawn On-Site Office (Admin Building) Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Community Manager (Association) - Tyler Heel: 863-427-7103 or theel@evergreen-LM.com

K&M Drugs: 863-496-7930 Monday-Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-1pm and Sunday Closed

Club Manager - Sheri Wollschlager: 863-427-7129 or swollschlager@evergreen-LM.com

Marketplace Bistro: 863-427-7150, ext. 4724 Monday-Saturday 8am-8pm Sunday 8am-5pm

Director of Security & Safety - Steven J. Patrick, II: 863-440-7572 or spatrick@evergreen-LM.com Evergreen Lifestyles Management (For ALL Club & HOA Matters) 24/7: 855-490-1804 or customerservice@evergreen-LM.com

Riviera Spa & Fitness Center: 863-427-7130 Monday-Thursday 6:30am-9pm Friday 6:30am-7pm Saturday-Sunday 7am-7pm

Taylor Morrison Customer Care: 800-858-5933 or www.taylormorrison.com/warranty/request

Solivita Club After Hours Emergency Phone Number: 863-286-8779 Weekdays 5pm-8pm and Weekends 12pm-5pm

Catering & Banquets (Stonegate Golf Club): 863-427-7150 x4720

Starlite Ballroom Daily 8am-11pm Stonegate Pro Shop: 863-427-7150 x4710 Daily 7am-6pm The Grille at Stonegate: 863-427-7167 Monday-Thursday 11am-8pm Friday-Sunday 8am-8pm Bar Open Until 9pm Daily

Architectural Review: 863-427-7022, Fax: 863-496-4456 or compliance@solivitahoa.com

Communications: 863-427-7137 or croe@evergreen-LM.com Concierge: 863-427-7100 or Fax: 863-496-4456 Floralawn: 863-225-9565 or floralawn.com (Submit a Work Order) K&M Drugs: 863-496-7930 or Fax: 863-496-7931 Lifestyles Activities: 863-427-7125 or SolivitaActivities@evergreen-LM.com Membership: 863-427-7143 or solivitamembership@evergreen-LM.com Resident 2 Resident Resource Center: 863-236-9973 or SolivitaR2R@gmail.com

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

Riviera Spa & Fitness Center: 863-427-7130

Waterfront Galleries Daily 8am-11pm

Stonegate Golf Club Directory: 863-427-7150

Welcome Center or Model Park: 863-427-7000 Monday-Saturday 9:30am -5:30pm Sunday 11am -5:30pm

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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

The Palms Amenity Center: 863-496-1530 or Fax: 863-496-0914 Violations & Compliance: 863-427-7032 Visitor/Vendor Gate Access Voice Server: 863-313-1314

Let’s Get the Party Started!

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By Jana Malik Director of Activities

I hope everyone is ready for another amazing year in this beautiful, fun and extraordinary community - Solivita. We have planned some unique events so don’t be timid to try them out so you’re not the one to regret missing out! Have you ever heard of ‘FOMO’? I first heard it at a high school graduation ceremony years ago and it’s something I always truly fear but it never had a name before. It means “Fear Of Missing Out”.

Lifestyles Activities Team Photo by Judie Chiappone

will be a Multi-Generational Communication Course, a Basic Home Decorating Course, a 5 week in-depth Titanic Course and a FREE class about New Electric Vehicles and how we are able to power them all and so much more!

January Main Ticket Sales

Every year, the January Main Ticket Sales in the Ballroom is held on the 2nd or 3rd business day of the month due to the New Year’s Eve Parties requiring immense setup and cleanup.

Therefore, the next Main Ticket Sales Day in the Ballroom will be on Thursday, January 3rd.

Solivita Club After-Hours Emergency Phone Number: 863-286-8779 Effective on weekdays from 5pm-8pm and on weekends from 12pm-5pm

Here are events in the works that you should not miss out on from January through June that are going to knock your socks off. The Silent Disco Dance is going to be the new kind of dance rage here, a delectable 7-course dinner with 3 glasses of wine in Mosaics, the Valentine’s Cinderella Ball will feature a layout with a dance floor placed in the middle of the Ballroom and some lucky residents will be named Prince Charming and Cinderella. Imagine a Night at the Opera Dinner Show, a Murder Mystery Dinner Show (with some surprise resident actors), the “Momologues” Theater Show from Osceola Arts, a Shipwrecked Pool Party, Ladies Hot Latin Night and Howl at the Moon Dueling Piano Party are just a few of the events on the calendar!

We also have new and stimulating Solivita University classes, some of which are technology classes including Basic Email, G Drive, Mac OS X and Learn to Sell on Ebay. In addition, there

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The Solivita Club Emergency phone number is for emergencies in Solivita Club Facilities. Examples to call this number during hours noted above include, but are not limited to: • Water leak (not sprinkler issues) • Power outage • Spill (Wet Floor) • Audio and Visual emergency assistance • Room calendar/reservation conflict (not to make a room reservation) • Housekeeping setup issue. *Please note, additional room setup needs on the day of a club event in the Ballroom, Mosaics or The Palms are to be handled by the club themselves. There is unlocked access to the table and chair storage areas.

This phone number is not for: • Medical emergencies • Solivita restaurant or Stonegate Golf Course issues/ emergencies.

• HOA issues • Landscaping issues This phone number is listed in Solivita Reflections Newsletter on the Contact List page 2 and on Resident Event Request Forms dated February 1, 2018 and on. continued on page 4

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Club Presidents’ Meeting

The mandatory annual Club Presidents’ Meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 27th at 1:30pm in the Ballroom. Save the date for the President or a representative and an additional member to attend. We will be making calls to all clubs this month to check and update clubs’ contact information for our files.

New Food Truck Schedule

The food truck event, known as Curbside Cuisine, will roll into the community on the 4th Monday of the following months annually: JanuaryApril and September-November. This is due to the weather and the lower attendance during the summer months. December is cancelled annually due to the holiday season.

NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS

Email submissions to newsletter@avcommunities.com

FEBRUARY SUBMISSIONS

Calendar submissions and newsletter articles are due on Friday, December 28th. Club inserts are due by Tuesday, January 22nd. All inserts must be approved by Club Manager, Sheri Wollschlager (email to croe@evergreenLM.com and swollschlager@evergreen-LM.com) before they are copied.

MARCH SUBMISSIONS

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

Happy New Year and...Keep The Party Going!!!

Jana Malik 863-427-7125 jmalik@evergreen-LM.com

Is offering a free workshop for all Solivita residents on:

Positive Approaches to Facing Life’s Challenges Friday, January 11th · 10am · The Palms Learn about all the resources that are available to help you cope with illness, injury and the other challenges that face us and our loved ones.

Contact the Resource Center weekdays between 9am-3pm at 863-236-9973 or SolivitaR2R@gmail.com for further information and to reserve your spot.

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.

Residents receive 50% off the 1/8 page at the one-month rate ($115). Starting in the January 2019 Reflections, the resident rate is $57.50 for the 1/8 page only. As a reminder, only one discount is issued per household.

To download the contract and make payment, please visit SolivitaAdvertising.com. For more information on advertising your business in Reflections, please contact the Advertising Administrator, Amanda Wright, at 813501-7220, SolivitaAdvertising@Evergreen-LM.com, or visit the website at SolivitaAdvertising.com.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Do you have a suggestion for Reflections, Channel 732, or SolivitaHOA.com? Email inquiries or comments to Carolyn Roe at croe@evergreen-LM. com or stop by the Communications Office.

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From the World of Fitness & Wellness

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By Jamar Edge Director of Fitness & Wellness WELCOME TO 2019!!!!! If you are like me, you are recovering from the holidays and trying to find your “2019 footing.” Now that we’ve exchanged gifts and indulged to our heart’s content, it’s time to get back to work. Many of us will have our resolutions mapped out and I hope hitting the gym is one of them. For those looking to shed a few of those holiday pounds, our Fitness Program has something for everyone. For you who prefer a class setting, we offer more than 80 classes per week.

We offer classes for those preferring low impact and for those who want to push the limits. If you are more of the one-on-one type, we have personal trainers on staff that will help you get started with your journey into the world of fitness.

Here are a Few Helpful Tips to Get on a Healthy Resolution Track:

• Do not overeat. Eat in smaller portions and make sure vegetables take up the largest percentage.

• Stay hydrated. We all hear from our doctors to make sure we are drinking eight glasses of water per day.

• Eat healthy fats. Avocados, olives, salmon, nuts and seeds are all great ways of providing your body with healthy fats.

• Minimize your processed food intake. Many of these foods contain unhealthy fats.

• Add a little love to your meals. Turn off the TV, silence the phones, put down the tablet/iPad and take time to

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connect with those you love. Create a healthy recipe that can inspire a healthy conversation as well as nourish those you love.

Annual Health Awareness Month

Did you know that January is health awareness month for Cervical Health Awareness and National Family Fitness? Let’s make a difference by encouraging the ladies in our lives to make sure they are screened and let’s encourage our loved ones (especially the little ones) to get out and get active.

FitWell Fast Track

If you are looking to work one-on-one with a trainer, we encourage you to stop by and inquire with Zena or Jonathan.

They will be happy to help you get started in the right direction.

If you aren’t familiar with the Fast Track program, it’s a great way to have a fitness program customized just for you. We offer 4-week and 8-week programs as well as a “Partner Up” option for those of you who want a bit of healthy competition or for those who work better with a partner. For more details, please reach out to myself or one of our FitWell Trainers.

Jamar Edge 863-496-3522 jedge@evergreen-LM.com

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Time and Kindness!

By Shelley Destefano Community Concierge As the end of the year draws closer, I find myself reflecting on life. How exciting it is to have met so many different people from so many different walks of life! I wonder who else will cross my path and what friendships will develop. How will everything fall into place? Sometimes life throws so much at you that you just start putting things together until it all works out. I am raising an eleven-year-old daughter, so I don’t have to explain too much! I find that if you give time and kindness to friends, family, and even people you just met, everything always works out. Now that we are talking about time, let us focus our attention on the different ways that you might want to spend yours. Here is a list of some of the important dates and activities that are coming up this month.

Happy New Year!

January 1st is the start of the New Year! Luckily for me there is a DVR because I am always knocked out before the ball drops.

That’s only because I want to enter the New Year fully rested!

(potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soulcrushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves!

At least the losers get a juice box. The show does contain adult themes, language and humor. Tickets are $28 for adults and $25 for students. For more information, call 863-294-7469 or visit their website at theatrewinterhaven.com.

Winter Music Series

Who doesn’t like wine, cheese and live music? If this interests you, head to the Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards (located at 19239 U.S. 27 North Clermont, Florida 34715) on every Saturday in January from 12pm to 4pm! You can also enjoy complimentary wine tours and tastings. You may also purchase wine, beer, soft drinks and of course food! Free admission for all ages. Please visit www. lakeridgewinery.com or call Jose Cabranes at 800-768-9463 for more information.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 21st is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2019. He was born on January 15, 1929 and sadly, he was assassinated on April 4, 1968. He is honored in this country for his heroic fight for civil rights and equality for all. He is remembered for his iconic speech “I Have a Dream,” in which he envisioned freedom and liberty for everyone regardless of race or creed.

32nd Annual Florida Manatee Festival

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National Popcorn Day

National Popcorn Day is observed on January 19th. Yum! Did someone say movie night? Pop, Pop, Pop!

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Enjoy this musical comedy show from January 3rd-20th at Theatre Winter Haven (located at 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd.

SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880). An eclectic group of six midpubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime.

While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of

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Do you enjoy the outdoors and gentle giants? If so, you won’t want to miss Crystal Rivers Manatee Festival on Saturday, January 19th from 9am to 5pm and Sunday, January 20th from 9am to 4pm located in Historic Downtown Crystal River. There will be live music, local vendors, seafood, a beer garden and boat tours. The cost is $5 per person and kids 12 and under are free.

Parking is located at 1801 NW US Highway 19, Crystal River, FL 34428, which is the mall; however, the festival will run shuttles to Downtown Crystal River from there. For more information, please visit www.gomanateefest.com or call 352-795-3149.

It sounds simple, but the truth is, you never have enough time and can never be too kind. Nothing is easy in life, but we must try. The most important things we do in life are taking the time to share our kindness, so think about that as you start off your New Year!

Community Concierge 863-427-7100 sdestefano@evergreen-LM.com

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Co-Sponsored by the Solivita University Committee and Lifestyles Activities

Pre-registration is required and walk-ins are not permitted, unless otherwise noted.

No studying, tests or exams are given, just enlightening topics to keep your mind energized. All classes are 90 minutes long and require pre-registration, unless otherwise noted. Solivita University classes are also listed in a calendar on SolivitaHOA.com under the Club/Class Directory and then click on Class Directory located on the left.

January courses are available now, while February courses, with a tuition fee, will open for registration starting on Thursday, January 3rd. For more information, to register for a course or to purchase annual passes by cash, check or credit card, please visit the Lifestyles Activities Office or call 863-427-7125.

2019 Art and Literary Lecture Annual Pass This pass will allow residents admittance to any of approximately 13 Art and Literary Lectures starting in January 2019 for $20 per person. Art classes, presented by Art Historian Jan Clanton, are on Tuesdays as scheduled at 1pm in the Ballroom. Literary Lectures, taught by resident Professor Thomas Gallagher, take place as scheduled on Mondays at 4pm in the Gator Room. Lectures will be advertised under the Solivita University article in Reflections.

If you choose not to purchase an Annual Pass and want to attend a lecture, admission is $5 per lecture at the door. Art and Literary passes are for Art and Literature Lectures only and are non-refundable.

Art Lecture – Artists of Estrangement: Edward Hopper

Tuesday, January 15th • Ballroom • 1pm Tuition: 2019 Art and Literary Lecture Pass or $5 at the door Lecturer: Jan Clanton, Art Historian Class Description: No one but Hopper paid closer attention to the buildings, cities and people of modern American life.

His paintings still resonate today and reflect the isolation of congested cities. Who can paint isolation better than the isolated?

Next Lecture: February 12th - Artists of Estrangement: Joan Mitchell & Alice Neel

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Literary Lecture – The Rooster Bar

by John Grisham

Monday, January 28th Gator Room • 4pm Tuition: 2019 Art and Literary Lecture Pass or $5 at the door Professor: Thomas Gallagher, PhD is a Solivita resident who has taught both literature and law during his career. He currently teaches at Valencia College.

Class Description: After borrowing heavily to attend a third-tier, for-profit law school so mediocre that its graduates rarely pass the bar exam, three third-year students plot revenge. Maybe there’s a way to escape their crushing debt, expose the scam, and make a few bucks in the process. But to do so, they will first have to quit school. Leaving law school a few short months short of graduation would be completely crazy, right?

Next Lecture: February 25th - Streets of Mogadishu: Leadership at its Best, Political Correctness at its Worst! by Col. Danny McKnight

2019 Great Decision Discussions Annual Pass Great Decisions (GD) is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. Each year the Foreign Policy

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[ Solivita University] Association produces a study guide with eight of the most critical global issues facing America. Starting in January 2019, Great Decisions will be an annual ticketed pass offering eight discussions that meet monthly January-May and September-November. The discussion of the month is conducted by moderator Thomas Gallagher Ph.D and takes place on a Wednesday afternoon and/or a Tuesday morning.

The 2019 GD Annual Pass is on sale now for $35 (or $40 for two sharing a book). If you choose not to purchase an Annual Pass and want to attend a discussion, admission is $5 per discussion at the door, no book is included.

Next Discussion: Tuesday, January 8th at 11am in the Gator Room and Wednesday, January 23rd at 4pm in The Palms: Refugees and Global Migration.

Regain Your Brain

Different Video Sessions on Thursday, January 10th and 17th RSF2 • 11:45am Tuition: Complimentary class, no registration required.

Host: Dr. Rebecca Bunch, EdD. Doctorate from Florida State University, Dissertation Relates Education & Neuro-psychology, Educator, School Administrator and University instructor for 40 years.

Class Description: This hosted video series featuring prominent neuroscientists, and their latest research on the roles of infections, food sensitivities, inflammation, and blood sugar in developing auto-immune diseases like Diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and MS. The human brain is the control system for all of the activities that occur in the human body. It is crucial to maintain this vital organ. However, there are daily habits that cause harm to the brain.

Beginners Conversational Spanish – TUES. - LIMITED; WED. - CLASS FULL

10-week course on every Tuesday starting on January 15th in the Gator Room at 8:30am OR on every Wednesday starting on January 16th in the Aegean Room at 10:45am Tuition: Sign up is required in Lifestyles Activities office. Cost of $50 is taken at the first class, which will be returned if student attends eight or more classes.

Class Information: Classes are 2 hours long, each week. Class size is limited to 30.

Instructor: Gloria Muci, Solivita resident

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Course Description: Have you ever wanted to learn Spanish?

This is your opportunity to learn conversational Spanish from the beginning. Study materials will be provided.

Multi-Generational Communication

Wednesdays, January 16th and 23rd • Gator Room • 9:30am Tuition: $12 per student Professor: Rita Katz, PhD., resident and retired literature, education and sociology professor.

Class Description: Millennials, Generation X, Matures, Traditionalists, and Baby Boomers – How do they communicate Rita Katz with you? Where do you fit in and how do you communicate with them? Body language is a form of communication. Listening is also a form of communication. Our parents, great grandchildren, grandchildren, and our children are all part of our web of communicators. Salespeople, service people, friends, and associates in business are also part of our web of communicators. Are we getting our meanings across in an appropriate way? How do we handle misunderstandings?

Can we do better? Students in the course will explore how different generations prefer to communicate, how to get our conversational meanings across so others understand what we mean, and how to be better communicators.

Generations Defined Builders 1925-1945 Aged 70s-80s

Baby Boomers 1946-1964 Aged 50s-60s

Generation X 1965-1979 Aged 30s-40s

Generation Y 1980-1994 Aged 20s-30s

Generation Z 1995-2010 Aged Kids-Teens

Continuing Conversational Spanish

10-week course on every Thursday starting on January 17th Aegean Room • 9am-11am Tuition: Sign up is required in Lifestyles Activities office. Cost of $50 is taken at the first class, which will be returned if student attends eight or more classes.

Class Information: Classes are 2 hours long, each week. Class size is limited to 35.

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The FUNdamentals of Improv – LIMITED SPACE

8-week course on Saturdays, January 19th – March 9th Ceramics Gallery • 10am-12pm • March 9th will also be an Improv Showcase in Mosaics in the late afternoon.

Tuition: $50 per student Registration: Limited to 15 students Instructor: Matt Gerva, Master Improviser, has performed for over 15 years covering Improv, stand up and puppeteering. He has taught Improv for 8 years and has received several awards and recognition for his classes and workshops.

Course Description: Whether you are new to Improv comedy or have some previous performance experience, this eightweek class is about having fun and learning a new skill. You will experience some of the essential techniques of Improv including: learning to “Yes And,” supporting your team, being “in the moment,” quick thinking, ad-libbing, along with other exercises.

At the end of the eight-week class, students will participate in an Improv Showcase for an invitation-only audience. This is a fast-paced class with new experiences each week. Fun, laughter, excitement and discovery await you!

Whirlwind Bridge – CLASS FULL

Saturdays, January 19th, 26th and February 2nd Gator Room • 1pm-4pm Tuition: $20 per student, plus $10 for the book to be paid at the first class Instructor: Donna McIlwain is a retired elementary teacher living here in Solivita. She is a Bronze Life Master with ACBL and in 2013 became a certified bridge teacher. She has taught beginner and intermediate level bridge since then. In the summer of 2018 she went to the bridge nationals and took seminars to teach Whirlwind Bridge. Donna enjoys helping people learn this game that is good for your mind, is social, and fun to play.

the mechanics, scoring and basic bidding of bridge to potential bridge players and students. The goal is to provide a fun, quick and stress-free introduction to the game’s basic concepts in three two-hour classes.

Typical students include: • Those who had never played bridge or taken lessons.

• Players from ‘college days’ who never had formal instruction, or have had a long absence from the game.

• Students who have taken beginning bridge classes but feel they need a refresher to cement the basics.

G Drive

Thursdays, January 24th, 31st and February 7th Mosaics • 4pm Tuition: $20 per student Class Requirement: Students should bring a laptop with the Google Chrome web browser installed. While Chrome is not necessary to use the G-Suite, the apps work better with Chrome.

Instructor: Catherine Larson, a Solivita resident, has taught word processing, spreadsheets and database programs for over 20 years. She has taught in public school, adult education, corporate training and private lessons. She makes learning Catherine Larson fun, useful and relatively stress-free!

Class Description: Do you have gmail? Then you have access to the entire G Drive suite. What was formally known as Google Drive and Google Docs. Your G Drive offers great cloud storage, as well as, collaboration apps like docs, sheets, forms, sites, calendar and presentation! Want to create a simple questionnaire?

Need to create a document, but have others collaborate on it with you? Do you want to share photos, videos or documents, but not send them through email? G Drive can help you will all of these things! Even if you do not have a Google account, it is free and easy to create one.

Mac OS X

Class Description: Whirlwind Bridge is designed to introduce

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Tuesdays, February 5th, 12th and 19th Mosaics • 4pm Tuition: $20 per student Class Requirement: Participants should have access and/or bring a Mac laptop to get the most out of this class.

Instructor: Catherine Larson, a Solivita resident, has taught

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Course Description: Whether you have used a Mac computer for years, or are new to this platform, this 3-session class will cover the tools that Apple has put into this operating system and get you on the road to utilizing them! Apps like Mail, Photos, Pages, Numbers, Garage Band, FaceTime, iMessage, iMovie and Safari Apple jam packs all of its computers with enough programs to get you up and running right out of the box! You will learn how to set up a user account in case you want to let visitors use your computer. The Mac computer is a powerful machine that is surprisingly easy to use!

Basic Email Course

Fridays, February 8th and 15th Gator Room • 1pm Tuition: $12 per student Class Requirement: Bring a laptop computer.

Instructor: Catherine Larson, a Solivita resident, has taught word processing, spreadsheets and database programs for over 20 years. She has taught in public school, adult education, corporate training and private lessons.

She makes learning fun, useful and relatively stress-free!

Course Description: Do you feel like a computer novice who is able to send and receive email, but not much more? Do you need to go to the Internet to actually get your email? This class is for you! In two sessions we will cover: Creating folders, preventing spam, adding and saving attachments, mailing pictures, responding to one or all, Cc, Bcc and more! This class will help you to be in control of your email. While some of this is the same for tablets and smartphones, not all aspects can be controlled from a mobile device.

Exploring Contemporary African-American/ Black Literature

Wednesdays, February 13th, 20th and 27th Gator Room • 9:30am Tuition: $20 per student Professor: Rita Katz, PhD., has both a M.Ed. and a PhD in history and literature. As part of her graduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh, Rita was instrumental in helping to found the first graduate Black Studies Department. She also developed and taught multi-cultural literature courses for Penn State and in-service courses for literature and history teachers. Her life-

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long study and love of minority literature led her to revamp the literature selections at her multi-cultural high school to include African-American and Latino Literature.

Course Description: From the beginnings of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950’s through to our 21st Century, much of the writings have been in response to the ‘movement,’ and its results. AfricanAmerican writers speak out in a new ‘voice,’ that has evolved from the Harlem Renaissance themes to the likes of Alice Walker and “The Color Purple” (1982), playwright August Wilson’s exploration of race, Sister hip-hop ghetto novels, ‘spoken-word poetry,’ and other new 21st century writers of all genres. Students will examine, read and share responses to the marvelous and sometimes shocking new literature.

Social Security Basics

Tuesdays, February 19th and 26th Gator Room • 7pm Tuition: $5 per student Professor: Lita Epstein, author of the book “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Social Security and Medicare,” has been writing about Social Security for 17 years. Other books on retirement include: Working After Retirement for Dummies and the “Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Medicare Part D.” Course Description: Should you take Social Security as soon as possible, wait for full retirement or delay it to get higher monthly income? Review of the strategies for when to take Social Security.

Part 1: Overview of the benefits of Social Security and qualifications needed to take Social Security Part 2: Strategies for When to Take Social Security

Living Room ReDesign

Thursdays, February 21st, 28th and March 7th Gator Room • 1pm-3pm Tuition: $20 per student Instructor: Daisy de Arias, ASID Interior Designer is native from New York, 25 years in Miami now retired from the industry shares her professional expertise in home interiors. Member of continued on page 12

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[ Solivita University ] continued from pages 8-11 South Florida Association for Interior Designers and certified in Western Feng Shui decor with over 15 years’ experience in luxury home decor; has worked with the most highest reputable furniture manufacturers in the USA. Daisy currently teaches acrylic painting and floral design.

Course Description: This fantastic class in Living Room Design Basics covers key topics in floorplan layouts, wall color accents, accessorizing, and defining your style in 3 weeks. This is an interactive class and students are encouraged to bring pictures and sketched floor plans of their living room.

Jerusalem Jones and the Dead Sea Scrolls

Fridays, February 22nd, March 1st and 8th Gator Room • 11am Tuition: $20 per student Professor: Dr. Ken “Jerusalem Jones” Hanson has been mesmerizing audiences for years. From Mediterranean lands to Hawaii, and places in between, Ken’s electrifying, witty, and “out of the box” speaking style has made him a frequent commentator on the History Channel (“Banned from the Bible” and “Ancient Aliens”). A master of multi-media presentation, Ken regularly slips into character, to drive home his inspiring and entertaining

messages. A natural storyteller, Dr. Hanson has, through his books, articles, and media appearances, made a rich treasure of ancient texts accessible to everyone.

Course Description: Long ago, pieces of leather, inscribed by learned sages, were rolled into Dr. Ken Hanson scrolls, to be read and studied only by a select few. For reasons still unknown to us, they were hidden in mountainous desert caves. Then, on a fateful day in 1947, when an Arab lad was searching for his lost goat, he stumbled upon what was to become the most important archaeological find of the twentieth century – ancient parchments, depicting the life and hopes of an unknown Judean sect. Follow the adventure saga of Dr. Ken Hanson, as he recounts his odyssey from Chicago, as a wide-eyed undergraduate, to Jerusalem, as an inspired scholar, seeking out the mysteries of the 2,000-yearold Dead Sea Scrolls. Changing costume on stage, he morphs into a host of characters, to bring the Scrolls to life. Experience the continuing journey of discovery!

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Monday, December 31st New Year’s Eve Admin: Closed RSF & The Palms: Close at 12pm Fitness Classes: Cancelled Waterfront Galleries: Closed The Grille: Closed at 2pm Marketplace Bistro: Closed at 2pm Pro Shop: 7am-12pm

RSF & The Palms Fitness: Open at 12pm Fitness Classes: Cancelled The Grille: Open at 11am Marketplace Bistro: Open at 11am Pro Shop: 7am-5pm

Tuesday, January 1st New Year’s Day Admin & Lifestyles: Closed

Thursday, January 3rd Main Ticket Sales: 9am in the Ballroom

Wednesday, January 2nd Lifestyles: Closed

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Outstanding Solivita CERT Members Recognized Submitted by the Solivita CERT Team

Your Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) keeps busy throughout the year with many activities. Often they are aimed at maintaining our response skills. This involves refresher training at our regular monthly meetings and an annual Drill in which we exercise our organizational and response skills. Also, the county sponsors Advanced Training Classes on a monthly basis.

Other activities pertain to loaning medical equipment via the Resident to Resident (R2R) Resource Center, replacing smoke detector batteries for those who cannot, performing crowd management at community parades, presenting the CheckCall-Compress CPR and AED training classes, and hosting the Stop-the-Bleed classes. And new members undergo a nineclass series of basic training sessions, as prescribed by FEMA, to become certified.

The dedicated members of CERT volunteer for all of these! This adds up to a lot of hours—1,995 for Solivita in 2017-2018. In an annual county-wide CERT meeting we acknowledge members from each team and the whole county who have demonstrated extraordinary efforts in support of our CERT aims.

This year the Member of the Year for Solivita CERT is Ellen Millar. She has been a steadfast member for several years and can be counted on to properly lead a field Search and Rescue Team as she regularly does in our local drills. In addition, Ellen is a regular member of our Check-Call-Compress Team and is a certified instructor as well. For our smoke detector battery program in the spring, Ellen handles the appointment Ellen Millar schedule for Solivita West and Portofino. With her husband Charlie (also a CERT member), she manages the battery replacement for those areas. For all this and the fact that she is a positive person and influence on our team, Ellen was awarded the Member of the Year award this year!

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across all the teams and is selected by the county CERT Coordinator as being the most exemplary CERT member in the whole county. This year the award went to Michael Weitz of Solivita! When the county came to CERT a few years ago with the concept of introducing CPR and AED training across the county, they approached CERT because CERT has teams in Michael Weitz many senior communities and seniors are the target audience of such training.

Michael was an immediate supporter of this effort and helped to establish the presentations we use today. Moreover, Michael began organizing the classes for Solivita. We now have nearly 3,000 Solivita residents trained in Check-Call-Compress! If you have taken one of these classes, you probably talked to Michael to sign up and met him at the class. Not only has he worked on all our classes, but he has also arranged to present the training to many other neighborhoods and organizations across the county.

This program has changed the outlook for victims of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), such that in many instances the EMTs arrive on-scene to find residents performing CPR and using AEDs. This is improving the survival rate for SCA in Polk County.

Besides these efforts, Michael also heads our medical unit and has served many years on the Polk County CERT Association Board, some as its president.

Solivita CERT salutes Ellen and Michael for their achievements and award-winning service to their community and Polk County!

If you would like to be a part of this kind of volunteer group, contact CERT using the information in the Club Meeting Listing found in each edition of Reflections, or attend a meeting—they’re open to all residents on the first Monday of the month at 7pm in RSF2.

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Spa Talk: This Home Remedy Balances the Entire Body … Ever Heard of Sole Water?

By Crystal Bethea Owner of Riviera Spa Massage For many years we have been taught that salt is bad for us and has some serious side effects. This is definitely true concerning table salt, which really is bleach processed sodium chloride that’s stripped of minerals.

Even sea salt is becoming compromised due to the toxins building up in our oceans from pollutants. Natural Himalayan salt, however, provides 84 trace minerals that the body needs to maintain homeostasis. Did you know that most ailments and diseases are linked to mineral deficiency? This simple solution combining Himalayan salt and water, pronounced so-lay, is an age old natural remedy that has been passed down for centuries due to its amazing benefits.

For utensils, all you would need is a mason jar/glass container with a plastic lid and a wooden or plastic spoon (NO metal tops/utensils. The solution will oxidize materials). Fill a third of your container with Himalayan salt and fill the rest with fresh water, leaving space at the top. Place the lid on and shake up the container to diffuse. Allow solution to sit for 24 hours or until completely dissolved. Now you have your very own sole water!

Every morning on an empty stomach, take a plastic/wooden teaspoon of your sole water and put it in a glass of water, then drink. Enjoy the benefits of natural wellness with this easy solution.

The Benefits

A unique ionic energy is released when Himalayan salt and water mix, housing scientifically proven benefits that include: Naturally balances the bodies pH, balances hormones no matter what issues you face, detoxifies, improves hydration, improves mineral status of the body, reduces muscle cramps, helps balance blood pressure and blood sugar, improves sleep, supports weight loss, supports thyroid and adrenals, contains necessary electrolytes, improves digestion, improves energy, increased libido, supports bone health …. the list goes on! I would advise you to do your own research on this and ask your doctor before considering this as a daily supplement.

How to Make and Use Sole Water

May I suggest a high quality Himalayan salt and filtered water?

A FRIEND WHO HAS LEFT US, BUT IS NOT FORGOTTEN Wendell Thompson Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the resident who recently passed away.

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Riviera Spa Massage 407-914-9168 info@rivieraspamassage.com

DON’T SEE YOUR CLUB MEETING ON THE CALENDAR INSERT? Here’s why - Solivita Clubs with recurring meetings need to submit their information in order to be included in the Reflections Calendar Insert for the 2019 year. Submit to newsletter@ avcommunities.com. Include the club name, day and date of meeting, time, and location. Groups that made an annual submission for 2018 are NOT automatically carried over.

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[ Solivita Information ]

COMMUNITY EVENTS

UPCOMING WELLNESS EVENTS DATE

ACTIVITY

Tuesday, January 8th 11am • The Palms Wednesday, January 9th 10am • RSF2

Wednesday, January 9th 2pm • RSF2

Wednesday, January 16th 10am • RSF2

Wednesday, January 16th 2pm • RSF2

Wednesday, January 23rd 10am • RSF2

Wednesday, January 23rd 2pm • RSF2 Wednesday, January 30th 10am • RSF2

Wednesday, January 30th 2pm • RSF2

Wednesday, February 6th 10am • RSF2

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Switch & Ditch in the New Year: Riviera Spa Massage. Speaker: Crystal Bethea. Want to hear some solutions to pain relief without negative side effects? Natural solutions for stress relief without prescription drugs? Well, I look forward to sharing some eye opening information that will lead you to wellness. Bring a friend and RSVP to 407-914-9168.

Smart Food Choices for Healthy Aging: Chefs for Seniors. Learn about nutrient dense foods and how to enjoy a “DASHING” lifestyle! What is the DASH diet? It’s a lifestyle, not a diet.

Living With Pets in Florida: Bellalago Veterinary Hospital. Many people from the north aren’t changing their wellness regimes to better match Florida’s needs; stop giving flea and tick preventatives during the winter (the cold weather up north kills many of the fleas and ticks) even though fleas and ticks thrive in Florida year around! We’d also like to bring more awareness to the coccidia issue in the community. It’s such a simple solution, so we’re providing free portable drinking bowls.

Dental Health: Thurston Comprehensive Dental Center. “What would happen if you stopped brushing your teeth today?” This will be a very informative and interactive lecture. Residents will have the opportunity to ask our dentist any dental related questions. Brunch, drinks and raffle prizes will be provided. The first 30 residents will receive a surprise gift. RSVP to 863-967-7548 or info@drthurston.com.

How to Relieve Inflammation, Reduce Aches and Pains While Rejuvenating Your Body: Advanced Regenerative Therapeutics. There has been a ground-breaking discovery that not only helps relieve inflammation but also helps many rejuvenate and energize their body. Ruble Chandy and Dr. Tina Matthews will discuss the benefits and importance of this new breakthrough.

Hypertension: Poinciana Medical Center. Dr. Marygold Fernandez, credentialed Family Medicine Physician at Poinciana Medical Center, will conduct a lecture about hypertension. She will discuss symptoms to be aware of, warning signs to look out for and when to seek further help. After the lecture, she will host an open Q&A. Estate Planning: Henderson Sachs, P.A. Attorney Dan Henderson will explain the purpose of Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney as well as the probate process in Florida. Legal issues regarding Healthcare Surrogates and end of life choices will also be discussed. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session. RSVP to Henderson Sachs at 407-850-2500.

Robotic Knee Surgery: Osceola Regional Medical Center Dr. Alfredo J. Arrojas will speak on the latest innovations in “Robotic Knee Surgery.” RSVP to 800-447-8206.

What You Need to Know About Stem Cells: Healthevolution. In an episode from a docu-series on stem cells we learn how these treatments are used on some of the most serious health issues facing us today such as MS, Alzheimer’s, COPD and heart disease. Dr. Kristen Comella, one of the top five stem cell researchers in the country, will speak about the different sources of stem cells. She will also discuss case histories of some of her patients, as well as her own personal experiences using stem cells.

Eyes Over Time: Medical Eye Associates. Dr. Cartwright will cover all common eye conditions such as Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eyes Macular Degeneration, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

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