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JUNE 2018 VOLUME 18 ISSUE 6
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REFLECTIONS JUNE 2018 VOLUME 18 ISSUE 6
ON THE COVER Summer is in the air! Take a moment to enjoy the beautiful views all across Solivita. The cover photo was submitted by Fred and Joan Sharp.
VILLAGE CENTER HOURS Administration: 863-427-7100 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Floralawn On-Site Office (Admin Building) Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
CONTACT LIST Community Manager (Association) - Tyler Heel: 863-427-7103 or theel@evergreen-LM.com
Marketplace Bistro 863-427-7150, ext. 4724 Monday-Saturday 8am-8pm Sunday 8am-5pm
Club Manager - Sheri Wollschlager: 863-427-7129 or swollschlager@evergreen-LM.com
Riviera Spa & Fitness Center 863-427-7130 Monday-Thursday 6:30am-9pm Friday 6:30am-7pm Saturday-Sunday 7am-7pm
Evergreen Lifestyles Management (For ALL Club & HOA Matters) 24/7: 855-490-1804 or customerservice@evergreen-LM.com
Starlite Ballroom Daily 8am-11pm
Architectural Review: 863-427-7022, Fax: 863-496-4456 or compliance@solivitahoa.com
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 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
Director of Security & Safety - Steven J. Patrick, II: 863-427-7572 or spatrick@evergreen-LM.com
AV Homes Customer Care: 800-858-5933 or www.avhomesinc.com/owner-care
Catering & Banquets (Stonegate Golf Club): 863-427-7150 x4720 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 Membership: 863-427-7143 or solivitamembership@evergreen-LM.com Resident 2 Resident Resource Center: 863-236-9973 or SolivitaR2R@gmail.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
Waterfront Galleries Daily 8am-11pm
Security-West Gate: 863-496-1453
Wells Fargo Bank: 863-421-5448 Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
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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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
Keeping Solivita Looking Beautiful!
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By Sheri Wollschlager Club Manager
This past month we’ve continued to do what the Lifestyles Team likes to call, “Keeping Solivita looking beautiful!” projects. We purchased new chairs for the Art and Ceramics Galleries to replace the Ballroom chairs. Housekeeping is very happy about this because they don’t have to track down chairs anymore when we have sold-out events. We also resurfaced the Art Gallery sound boards. The team has been working with a new vendor to make improvements on our audio-visual (AV) needs. We hope they are making it much easier for residents to use the equipment and the reliability is much better. Of course, you can NEVER count on electronics behaving all the time with all the new electronics coming out and compatible with the older electronics. I am really excited about the AV improvement we are making in Mosaics. I hope by the time you read this we will no long have to use portable systems to do presentations. This summer the Lifestyles Team is embarking on a very large project of giving the Riviera Spa & Fitness Center an interior makeover starting June 11th. To complete this project, we will need to close the center until the week of July 9th. During the closure we are going to: Remodel the RSF2 classroom; Resurface the indoor pool; Repair damaged floor area in aerobic studio; Sand and restain aerobic studio floor; Paint the lobby, aerobic studio, RSF2, and pool areas; and Deep cleaning and refreshing. We’re excited about the improvements and look forward to our reopening. We understand training and exercise has to continue, so during this time we’re challenging our instructors to get creative. We are moving some of the classes to the Ballroom, doubling up on classes at The Palms, and moving water classes outside at the RSF pool. The pool will only be open during class times. You will need to enter the pool from the side gate located beyond the side door, closer to the lake and don’t forget to put sunscreen on. During the summer months, we have less vendors at the Farmer’s Market, which is open from 9am-3:30pm on Mondays and Fridays, but I’d still like to give a few reminders to help keep everyone safe. • Do not park your golf carts or vehicles in the main roadway in the parking lot. Please park in the designated parking spaces. Please see picture on this page. • In the Vendor and Solivita Club areas, do not try to park in this
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area. Clubs and Vendors need to unload and then park their vehicles in a parking space located outside of the vendor area. • Please be careful when crossing the main road ways.
Solivita Clubs do not need advance permission to participate from Lifestyles Activities, but please set up in the designated Club area. We are always looking for new vendors. If you or someone you know may be interested in being a vendor at our Farmer’s Market, please call or stop by the Lifestyles Activities office for requirements and propose your product. This month Mom sent me a cute email entitled, “How grandchildren perceive their grandparents.” I want to share a few with you: After putting her grandchildren to bed, a grandmother changed into old slacks and a droopy blouse and proceeded to wash her hair. As she heard the children getting more and more rambunctious, her patience grew thin. Finally, she threw a towel around her head and stormed into their room, putting them back to bed with stern warnings. As she left the room, she heard the three-year-old say with a trembling voice, “Who was THAT?” A grandmother was telling her little granddaughter what her own childhood was like. “We used to skate outside on a pond. I had a swing made from a tire; it hung from a tree in our front yard. We rode our pony. We picked wild raspberries in the woods.” The little girl was wide-eyed, taking this all in. At last she said, “I sure wish I’d gotten to know you sooner!” I didn’t know if my granddaughter had learned her colors yet, so I decided to test her. I would point out something and ask what color it was. She would tell me and was always correct. It was fun for me, so I continued. At last, she headed for the door, saying, “Grandma, I really think you should try to figure out some of these colors yourself!” Sheri Wollschlager 863-427-7129 swollschlager@evergreen-LM.com
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CERT Assists Solivita Residents Submitted by the Solivita CERT Team
One of Solivita CERT’s goals is to “assist Solivita residents in preparing for a disaster.” There are several ways we try to do this: 1. Monthly “tips” in Reflections. The editors give us latitude in communicating in a timely manner the important information you should know on a variety of preparedness topics (like this). 2. We sponsor an annual Preparedness Talk by Polk County Fire Rescue personnel on hurricanes and what you should know and do about them. 3. We prepare handouts on topics related to preparedness. These handouts (listed below) are available at the Concierge Desk and also on SolivitaHOA.com under Clubs->CERT->Documents. We also often bring them to open events for residents to pick up. a) A list of supplies you should accumulate (water, food, tools, flashlights, etc.). b) A discussion of a wide range of considerations you need to make in preparing for your response to a disaster (like a hurricane). These address going or staying, where to go, whom to tell, what to take, etc. c) A set of Hurricane FAQs (frequently asked questions) that cover the periods before the storm, immediately before the storm, during the storm, and after a storm.
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d) A discussion of Emergency Communications, as employed by your CERT team during a crisis and also for you to use to follow the emerging or past event. 4. We have prepared an overall Neighborhood Preparedness Plan that addresses how we will interact with residents, AV Homes, Evergreen, Security, etc. 5. We can also present a talk on preparedness tailored for your club. 6. In a similar vein, we also sponsor Check-Call-Compress Classes to teach compression-only CPR and the use of AEDs. We assist in the registration of AEDs as they are installed throughout the community. They then appear in the map-based smartphone app called PulsePoint Yellow (or AED) for reference wherever you may be in Solivita. We conduct an annual smoke detector battery replacement program to assist residents in keeping their detectors up-to-date even if they can’t climb ladders to do it themselves. These efforts are all about being prepared. All these activities are to encourage you to BE PREPARED and STAY PREPARED! In our monthly meetings (open to all residents) we work on our own readiness and practice our skills and learn more about disaster response. To learn more, check the calendar in Reflections for our next meeting or contact us through the CERT entry in the Club Meeting List in Reflections.
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Hello Solivita!
By Steven J. Patrick, II Director of Security and Safety I wanted to introduce myself and share a little about myself so you can get to know me better. Born in Michigan and raised in Florida, I attended school in Zephyrhills, Florida. From there I attended University of South Florida in Tampa, studying Computer Engineering and Robotics. After leaving Central Florida and doing some traveling, I ended up in the place of “The World’s Most Beautiful Beaches” – Panama City Beach, Florida. Panama City Beach was home for over 16 years while I followed different career opportunities, finally ending up in the security field. With past opportunities working with Law Enforcement Agencies, I used my experience to help me excel in the field of Security and Safety. I started working High-rise Condominium Security in 2009 where I began as an access control officer moving up the ranks to complete my climb as Operations Director for one of Panama City Beach’s primer security agencies. I also spent several years in Executive Protection working with some of the world’s hottest entertainers and most well-known models. I moved to Central Florida in May of 2013 with my wife and German Shepard. Staying in security, I worked for the same company for 5 years, again starting from the bottom as a security rover working my way back up the ladder to Operations Manager with a top end security agency in Orlando. I started with Evergreen Lifestyles Management on April 30, 2018. I plan to bring a new level of security and safety expertise to the Evergreen family with a strong focus on client satisfaction. From Executive Protection to HOA access control, I have covered many areas of the security industry. I look forward to working with the Solivita Community by providing the best experiences in customer service.
Remembering Henri Landwirth Submitted By Nan Johnston
Give Kids The World Club President Evergreen Lifestyles Management and Solivita Volunteers have participated in many opportunities to serve and support Give Kids The World Village, a nonprofit “storybook” resort in Central Florida where children with life-threatening illnesses and their families are treated to week long, cost-free vacations. Henri Landwirth (March 7, 1927 to April 16, 2018), the beloved founder of Give Kids The World Village, passed away at the age of 91. Henri was a Holocaust survivor, a US Army veteran, a successful hotelier, a father, and philanthropist. You can read more about Henri’s Life and Legacy by going to gktw.org. A testimonial from long-time volunteers regarding Henri’s contribution to Give Kids The World follows: After being introduced to GKTW by Nan Johnston and her late husband Tom 12 years ago, as well as our orientation by Ingrid and Bob Bornstein, my husband Howard and I volunteered for 12 years. Howard and Nan ran a charity event for GKTW and raised $26,700 at Solivita. The Solivita team represented 31% of the volunteers for the extreme village makeover...supported by Carolyn Roe and Elaine Rosenberg. Over 3,000 pictures were taken by Bill Wynn, Lisa Colleymore and Ms. Guitterez. Bill then put together an incredible video that has been shown repeatedly at Solivita. Our grandsons read Henri’s book, “A Gift of Life” and have raised over $4,200 during the GKTW Ice Cream for Breakfast event. RIP...you changed many lives. Susan and Howard Raff
If you have any questions or concerns, I can be reached by calling Customer Service at 855-490-1804, my office phone at 863-427-7572, or via email at spatrick@evergreen-LM.com. Steven J. Patrick, II 863-427-7572 spatrick@evergreen-LM.com
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NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS
Email all submissions to newsletter@avcommunities.com
JULY SUBMISSIONS
Calendar submissions and newsletter articles are due on Wednesday, May 30th. Club inserts are due by Tuesday, June 19th. All inserts must be approved by Club Manager, Sheri Wollschlager (email to croe@evergreen-LM.com and swollschlager@evergreen-LM.com) before they are copied.
AUGUST SUBMISSIONS
Calendar submissions and newsletter articles are due on Friday, June 29th.
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 ($110) for a total cost of $55 per month. Discount on 1/8 page only. 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.
COMMUNITY CHANNEL
Need to post your club event to the Channel? Send your slide info to CommunityChannel@Evergreen-LM.com.
Spa Talk: The Truth About CBD Oil By Crystal Bethea
Owner of Riviera Spa Massage Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is a natural, nonpsychoactive concentrate extracted from the seeds and stalk of the cannabis (hemp) plant. There are over 85 cannabinoids identified so far in the cannabis plant and CBD is the second most common after tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). CBD is a non-psychotropic, unlike THC that causes a euphoric high. Pure CBD hemp oil has a specialized extraction processes used to yield high concentrations of nutritious material used to create dozens of different types of CBD products.
How Does It Work?
We all have an endocannabinoid system that consist of a concentration of CBD receptors, CB1 and CB2. These receptors are located throughout the brain, central and peripheral nervous system, our immune system and digestive system. Quality CBD connects to CB1 and CB2, sending a wake-up call and naturally strengthens the immune system. CBD oil has proven to be a natural alternative treatment for many ailments and illness. I am always an advocate of DIY research and this is worth checking into.
Is CBD Oil Illegal in Florida?
The answer is NO! Along with Florida creating legislation to encourage the use of CBD/hemp, Barack Obama signed a Farm Bill in 2014 allowing for the cultivation of industrial hemp to flourish in the United States. This is allowing the sale of industrial hemp products, like CBD, to be sold across the nation. I have researched many brands and I am more than confident with my decision in the Riviera Spa Massage being certified dealers with Green Roads World. They are the manufacturer of the highest quality CBD Hemp Oils and products that are pharmacist formulated. Feel free to contact us for more information at 407-914-9168.
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QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
Do you have a suggestion for Reflections, Channel 732, or SolivitaHOA.com? Email inquires or comments to Carolyn Roe at croe@evergreen-LM.com or stop by the Communications Office.
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Always Be Safe While Having Fun! By Shelley Destefano Community Concierge
Our hurricane season in Florida starts in June and runs through November 30th. We do, however, get most of our hurricane activity from mid-August through October. Summer also starts on June 21st, so it’s a bitter sweet month for us. While you are swimming and enjoying summer, please keep in mind that Florida is also the lightning capital of the world. If you hear thunder please get out of the pool, beach or any body of water for your safety. Many Solivita residents are in great shape and are very active in general. Please make sure you stay hydrated as many people pass out from lack of hydration during summer. It’s just hard to realize how easy it is to become dehydrated especially in the summer when it’s so hot and you’re enjoying a wonderful sport outside. Finally, sunblock! We are all about the sunshine in Florida and we must protect our skin. Now that you are prepared, let’s move on to some great activities!
8th Annual Titusville Sea Turtle Festival
On June 8th and 9th enjoy this special festival in Downtown Titusville, Florida & Canaveral National Seashore from 4pm to 9pm on Friday and 9am to 4pm on Saturday. This event includes a children’s art competition, local art and photography, Canaveral National Sea Shore educational activities, Turtle Watch at Playalinda Beach and the popular Turtle Crawl! Downtown shops, restaurants, art galleries, boutiques and breweries open their doors to welcome all Sea Turtle lovers. This event also includes a beach clean up to protect our natural habitats! For more information, please visit nbbd.com/festivals/SeaTurtle/ index.html.
Father’s Day
Sunday, June 17th is Father’s Day! Celebrate by going to Bok Tower Gardens. They are offering free admission to all dads on Father’s Day from 8am to 5pm. This year I finally convinced my father to get a pedicure with me at Elite Nails and Spa in Davenport. Although I shouldn’t have, I burst out laughing when it was time for him to put his foot into the bag with the paraffin wax. His foot was too big for the bag and the lady was having a tough time. When this experience was over I asked him if he will come with me next time. He said, “I don’t think so sugar!” But guess what gift certificate he is getting for Father’s Day? We really should appreciate our dads for putting up with us and they are always a great form of entertainment.
StampFest Summer 2018
On June 30th and July 1st, head out to the StampFest at the Park Inn by Radisson Orlando-Celebration (3011 Maingate Lane, Kissimmee). The event runs from 9am-5pm on Saturday and from 10am-3pm on Sunday. Vendors will come from all over showing off the latest in paper crafts, greeting cards and scrapbooking at this event. On both days they will also have Charity Basket Raffles to benefit Hospice of Florida. Ticket prices are $10 for both days! Tickets may be purchased online or at the door. Please visit stampfest.com for more information.
Flag Day
June 14th is Flag Day, which is an important day for all Americans. It is a day set aside to celebrate and show respect for our flag, its designers and makers. Our flag represents our independence and our unity as a nation...one nation, under God, indivisible. Our flag has a proud and glorious history. It has led our troops at every battle fought by Americans. Many brave men and women have died protecting it. It even stands proudly on the surface of the moon. As Americans, we have every right to be proud of our culture, our nation, and our flag. So, raise the flag today and every day with pride!
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Don’t forget that we offer brochures for camping, parks, beaches and other attractions in the area at the Concierge Desk. Apart from the fact that Florida is home to Disney and Universal, there are so many other things to explore. I hope you have an eventful, healthy and safe month! Community Concierge 863-427-7100 sdestefano@evergreen-LM.com
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A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL who came to the event and sponsored Relay For Life throughout the year. Due to the generous donations and support, we raised over $90,000 for the American Cancer Society. A “special thanks” to the many Volunteers, Teams, Sponsors, Solivita Staff, Residents, and the Relay For Life Committee for a fabulous RALLY FOR THE CURE event. YOU really know how to kick cancer! We won’t stop RELAY until cancer stops! Much Gratitude - Susie & Al Quattrochi, Event Leads
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Chinch Bugs 101
By Brad Thompson Branch Manager, Floralawn The topic of our June article is that destructive little critter, the chinch bug. If you’re not from the southeast and haven’t had to manage your own lawn, chances are you don’t know much about this turf pest. Here at Solivita, we’re currently in the middle of applications to manage chinch bugs. I’d like you to be informed about this bug and what we’re doing to keep it under control.
What are Chinch Bugs?
Chinch bugs are small insects that measure about 6 mm long (1/4 inch). Adult chinch bugs are black with white wings. The wings have black tips, making them a fairly distinctive-looking insect. The young ones (nymphs) are reddish brown.
Chinch bugs are a St. Augustine grass pest that are especially active during our hot, humid summers. They cause millions of dollars of expense every year to Florida property owners, whether in insecticide applications or in sod replacement for turf they’ve destroyed. Chinch bugs move in large groups, and they move quickly. They can decimate a yard rapidly. They feed at the bottom of grass blades, sucking the sap out, and when the sap is gone, they move to the next blade. They are always looking for fresh turf and new supplies of sap, so when they’ve exhausted one area, they move
immediately to an adjacent area. Chinch bugs on the move can cover 400 feet in under an hour. The grass that has been left behind turns yellow, withers, and dies.
Identifying an Infestation
How can we tell if we’re dealing with a chinch bug infestation? Discolored turf at this time of year is our first clue, especially if the discoloration progresses rapidly, and if it follows the light green to yellow to brown progression. Sometimes we can see the chinch bugs on the grass blades.
How We Manage Chinch Bugs
The first thing we do to manage chinch bugs is to keep turf as healthy and robust as possible—promoting strong root systems by keeping grass at the right height, fertilizing properly, and watering correctly. If we see an infestation, we treat it aggressively with chemicals that have proven effectiveness. Chinch bugs are a resistant lot, and sometimes we have to treat an area twice to get them under control. If you identify chinch bugs in turf at Solivita, we ask you to let us know rather than try to treat it yourself. It works better if we can implement a comprehensive treatment ourselves. Have a great June!
FRIENDS WHO HAVE LEFT US, BUT ARE NOT FORGOTTEN Esther Feldman Fitzpatrick William Parmentier Ann Marie Pidgeon Fitzpatrick
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Jim Savino
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Co-Sponsored with Solivita Book Circle 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, unless otherwise noted. July courses with a tuition fee will be open for registration starting on June 1st. For more information, to register for a course or to purchase a 2018 Art and Literary Lecture Annual Pass by cash, check or credit card, please visit the Lifestyles Activities Office or call 863-427-7125.
2018 Art and Literary Lecture Annual Pass
This pass will allow residents admittance to any of the six remaining 2018 Art and Literary Lectures for $20 per person. Art classes, presented by Art Historian Jan Clanton, will return on October 16th at 1pm in the Ballroom. Literary Lectures, taught by resident Professor Thomas Gallagher, take place as scheduled on Mondays at 4pm in Mosaics. 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. You will need to show your pass when entering these lectures. Art and Literary passes are for Art and Literary Lectures only and are non-refundable.
Literary Lecture
Have your 2018 Annual Pass in hand for quick entry! Book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen • Monday, June 18th Mosaics • 4pm • Tuition: 2018 Art and Literary Lecture Pass or Pay $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 government at Valencia College. Course Description: Few of us have failed to be charmed by the witty and independent spirit of Elizabeth Bennet in Austen’s beloved classic Pride and Prejudice. In the sparkling comedy of manners that follows, Jane Austen shows us the folly of judging by first impressions and superbly evokes the friendships, gossip and snobberies of provincial middle-class life. Next Lecture is in October 2018.
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UnderFire: The Untold Story of PFC Tony Vaccaro
Wednesday, June 6th • Ballroom • 1pm • Tuition: Complimentary entrance, no pre-registration required Presenter: Solivita resident Sam Tannenbaum Course Description: This 2016 HBO documentary uses photos by PFC Tony Vaccaro during World War II. Tony was a combat infantryman on the front lines and a photographer who took and developed roughly 8,000 photographs of the war. One of those photos became known as “White Death, a Photo Requiem of a Dead Soldier.” Through interviews with Pulitzer Prize-winning photographers, and Vacarro himself, this intimate film delves into issues about witnessing and recording conflict, how photography defines the way wars are perceived by the public, and the sheer difficulty of survival while taking photos in a dangerous war zone. The film will be introduced by Sam Tannenbaum whose father’s death was immortalized in one of the iconic photos.
Beginners Spanish Class (CLASS FULL)
8-Week Course starting on Monday, June 11th • Art Gallery 5:30pm • Tuition: $40 per student Instructor: Solivita resident Rose Rodriguez came from Cuba in 1960 when the Communist Revolution took over the country. She received her education from Barry University and received a Master’s in Education from Nova University, both in Miami, and she is a specialist in Media. She is a Solivita resident, is certified by the State of Florida in ESOL and Spanish and comes with years of teaching experience. Course Description: Learn Spanish to communicate here or while traveling, and have fun in a welcoming environment amongst friends and neighbors.
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Pickleball Newbie Clinic
Ceramics Class Projects
Mixed Media Artworks Class Projects
SoFEES THANK YOU SOLIVITA! It takes a “Solivita Village” to help us feed 150 school children each weekend and during the holidays; to provide backpacks and school supplies to over 300 children in three schools; along with providing warm clothing and underwear. As the school year ends, SoFEES At the Laurel food pantry. is thankful for our Solivita support. Special thanks to the Applause Club, the Spanish Class Instructor, Mira Vista residents, Friday Bible Study Class, Roaring Red Hatters, SoulaVita Line Dancers, Solivita Theatre Group, and many individuals who donated to make our mission possible.
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VETERANS CLUB OF SOLIVITA SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
The Veterans Club of Solivita Scholarship Foundation congratulates the eight scholarship winners for 2018. The Liberty High School recipient is Khadijah McClean. The Celebration High School recipients are Kelly Alksninis, Deanna Guzman, Valentina Leon, Sabrina Lugo McClean Alksninis Guzman Leon Ayala, Ario Montezeri, Zachary Myers, and Liam Yu. The Junior ROTC program they participate in is focused on leadership development and citizenship. All of the graduates have excelled in academics, extra-curricular activities, and as volunteers at multiple events at their schools and community. With the assistance of the Computer Connection Club of Solivita Ayala Montezeri Myers Yu in providing the technology component of the scholarship packages, we are extremely pleased to provide significant assistance in attaining a higher education. We are certain they will become leaders in their chosen fields and contribute to America’s future!
RESIDENT COMPETES IN 300 TRIATHLONS! In 1983, after being diagnosed with a rare form of Pancreatic cancer Tony was told he had two years to live. He said, “That’s a lousy thing to hear when you are 45 and have a wonderful wife and three teenaged sons.” So, after several surgeries, Tony was released from the hospital and decided to fight that two-year prognosis by getting in shape and setting a goal to do an Ironman Triathlon at 60 years old (2.5 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run) and another goal to do 300 triathlons. 16 years later, at age 60, and after about 200 shorter triathlons, Tony did the Ironman and then another one at age 61 to prove to himself that the first one wasn’t
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a fluke. Now after 33 years, five more different cancers, and 21 surgeries, on April 29th, Tony accomplished the second goal of 300 triathlons by placing 3rd in his group (75-79) at an Olympic distance triathlon (1 mile swim, 25 mile bike, 6.2 mile run). The moral of this story is that whether it be fighting cancer battles or athletic accomplishments - NEVER, EVER GIVE UP!!!
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