Solivita Reflections | March 2024 (Limited Version)

REFLECTIONS

VILLAGE CENTER HOURS

Administration: 863-427-7100

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

C3 Wellness Spa: 407-914-9168

Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm

Friday 8am-7pm

K&M Drugs: 863-496-7930

Monday-Friday 9am-6pm

Saturday 9am-1pm and Sunday Closed

Marketplace Bistro: 863-427-7157

Daily 8am-7pm, Breakfast 8am-11am

Mosaics Restaurant

Call 863-427-7150, option 2 for hours

Riviera Spa & Fitness Center: 863-427-7130

Monday-Thursday 6:30am-9pm

Friday 6:30am-7pm, Saturday-Sunday 7am-7pm

Solivita Club Facilities After Hours Emergency

Phone Number: 863-286-8779 (Calls Only/No Texts)

Weekdays 5pm-8pm and Weekends 12pm-5pm

Starlite Ballroom

Daily 8am-11pm

Stonegate Pro Shop: 863-427-7150, option 1

Daily 7am-5pm

The Grille at Stonegate: 863-427-7167

Breakfast: Thursday-Sunday 8am-11am

Lunch: Monday-Sunday 11am-4pm

Dinner: Monday-Thursday 4pm-8pm

Friday-Sunday 4pm-9pm

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

Waterfront Galleries

Daily 8am-11pm

Welcome Center: 863-427-7000

Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Saturday 10am -6pm

Wednesday 1pm-6pm, Sunday 12pm -6pm

ON THE COVER

Sail “the Solivita seas” as you listen to the smooth sounds of soul, jazz, R&B and funk of The Yacht Rock Show when they play for us in the Ballroom on Friday, March 22nd. Enjoy their good vibe harmonies and catchy melodies from the ‘70s and ‘80s. Purchase your ticket in advance on SolivitaHOA.com Home Page or from the Activities Office. Photos by Joe Thomas.

CONTACT LIST

Community Manager (Association) - Rudy Bautista: 863-701-2969 or RBautista@Evergreen-LM.com

Club Manager - Sheri Wollschlager: 863-427-7129 or Sheri.Wollschlager@CastleGroup.com

Director of Security & Safety - Shanise Holmes: 689-220-8777 or ShaniceH@VitalSecurity.com

Activities: 863-427-7125 or SolivitaActivities@CastleGroup.com

Communications Coordinator - Wilman De Jesus: 863-427-7137 or Wilman.DeJesus@CastleGroup.com

Evergreen Lifestyles Management (For HOA Matters) 24/7: 855-4901804 or CustomerService@Evergreen-LM.com

Taylor Morrison Customer Care: 321-397-7247 or OrlandoCustomerCare@TaylorMorrison.com. Warranty Request: taylormorrison.com/warranty/request

Architectural Review: 863-427-7022 or Compliance@SolivitaHOA.com

Catering & Banquets (Stonegate Golf Club): 863-427-7150, option 5

Concierge: 863-427-7100 or Fax: 863-496-4456

Floralawn: 863-225-9565 or floralawn.com (Submit a Work Order)

Floralawn Irrigation Emergency After Hours: 863-225-9565 (Starting at 5pm all calls get routed directly to the on-call manager)

K&M Drugs: 863-496-7930 or Fax: 863-496-7931

Membership: 863-427-7143 or SolivitaMembership@Evergreen-LM.com

Resident to Resident Resource Center: 863-236-9973 or SolivitaR2R@gmail.com

Riviera Spa & Fitness Center: 863-427-7130

Security Gatehouses

Supervisor: 407-989-2417

Bella Viana Gate: 407-603-2422

Main Gate: 407-603-2399

Parkway Gate: 863-286-0329

South Gate (Marigold): 863-496-1473

Venezia Gate: 407-603-2397

West Gate (San Clemente): 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: 863-427-7151, 863-256-2897 or Compliance@SolivitaHOA.com

MARCH TABLE OF CONTENTS

Newsletter Submission & Advertising Info .................... Page 3

Department Articles

Solivita HOA Board Contacts

Community Events

Pages 4-12

Page 10

Pages 12-16

Mosaics Special Nights Page 13

Wellness Events .......................................................

A Touch of Class ..........................................................

Club & Support Group Meeting Lists

Club News

Pages 15-16

Pages 16-20

Pages 21-25

Pages 26-50

Resident Kudos Page 50

Neighborhood Captains News

Advertisements ............................................................

Page 51

Pages 52-84

Activities Events (back of calendar) Insert Pages E1-E3

Monthly Calendar (back of Activities Events) Insert

Weekly Fitness Schedule Calendar Insert

PHOTO RELEASE AGREEMENT

Evergreen Lifestyles Management (ELM) and Castle Group (CG) reserve the right to use any photograph/ video taken at any event sponsored by ELM or CG and the respective community the event is happening in, without expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. ELM or CG may use the photograph/ video in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted by ELM or CG including but not limited to: brochures, invitations, books, newspapers, magazines, television, websites, etc. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

» SolivitaHOA.com: Wilman.DeJesus@CastleGroup.com

» Reflections: Reflections@SolivitaClub.com

» Channel 732: CommunityChannel@SolivitaClub.com

» Advertising: SolivitaAdvertising@SolivitaClub.com

NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS

Email submissions to Reflections@ SolivitaClub.com

APRIL SUBMISSIONS

Calendar submissions and newsletter articles are due on Friday, March 1st. Club flyer insert copies are due by Thursday, March 21st, but must be approved by the Club Manager, Sheri Wollschlager (Sheri.Wollschlager@ CastleGroup.com) or the Communications Coordinator, Wilman De Jesus (Wilman.DeJesus@CastleGroup.com) before they are copied.

MAY SUBMISSIONS

Calendar submissions and newsletter articles are due on Friday, March 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. For More Info: Visit the advertising website at SolivitaAdvertising.com, call 863-4400377, or email SolivitaAdvertising@SolivitaClub.com

REFLECTIONS DELIVERY

If you are leaving Solivita or returning to the community and want to change the status of the Reflections delivery to your home, you can do this on the Gate Website. Log on to the website at websites. vertilinc.com/solivitahoa and click the Reflections button or tab. Change delivery status to YES or NO. Contact Membership for log on information at SolivitaMembership@Evergreen-LM.com.

SOLIVITA ID CARDS

If you’ve lost your ID card, notify Membership at 863427-7143 or SolivitaMembership@Evergreen-LM.com. It will be deactivated until you get a replacement ID.

Events for the Young and the Young at Heart

BY JANA MALIK DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES

The Spring Carnival event is early due to the way the holiday falls this year. If your family and grandkids are visiting, don’t miss out on attending this fun-filled event for little ones to the teens. Every year we see the smiles, laughs, joy and excitement on the faces of the little ones as they play carnival games, ride the rides, eat the carnival food, see the Easter Bunny and find the hidden Easter eggs. Come down to the Village Center on Saturday, March 30th for the 9am parade that leads to the carnival located in Freedom Park.

The young at heart come out for the Solivita Car Show on Saturday, March 16th for tons of eye candy as they view all the beautiful cars, trucks, classic cars and Solivita Motorcycles, in addition to the modular railroad display, the remote control track area and the strolling Pit Crew ladies. There’s this and so much more for all to enjoy; check page 7 for more information.

everyone bonding and enjoying themselves at these community events!

Solivita Volunteer Log Sheet Deadline

Turn in your Volunteer Log Sheets by March 4th for volunteer hours worked assisting Solivita Club Departments. Hours accepted are from March 1, 2023February 29, 2024, to the Activities office to finalize the 2023-2024 season. (Friendly reminder, HOA Committees, Flags Over Solivita, CAP and CERT hours are not accepted unless CAP and CERT is working with a Solivita Club Department).

Spring Parade and Carnival – Looking For...

Saturday, March 30th from 9am-12:30pm

» Clubs to host a carnival game booth or to have a food concession from 9am-12:30pm.

» Individual resident volunteers to man a carnival game for only two (2) hours.

» Parade participants to walk in the parade (clubs, individuals, walkers, etc). No email or registration required.

If interested in helping as a club or individual for either of the first two bullets above, email me at Jana.Malik@CastleGroup.com.

Whether it is these events listed here, Curbside Cuisine, Wine Down Concerts or so much more, it is always so nice to see

Photo by Joe Thomas

Photo by John Fusco

Photos by Joe Thomas

Trivia

Select Mondays 4pm & 7pm » $7

Reserve Your Table & Purchase Your Limited Drink Selection Online

Wine Down Concert

Wednesday, March 6th 6:30pm-8:30pm

By The Grille

Bring Your Own Chair Food Concession & Cash Bar

Karaoke

Select Tuesdays Complimentary 5pm-9pm Cash Bar

Saturday, March 16th 10am-2pm » Open to the Public Awards Ceremony at 2pm Spring Parade &

Carnival

Saturday, March 30th

Farmer’s Market Location in Freedom Park

Wednesdays11am–1pm » To Go Only

Thursday, March 28th 4pm-7pm » DJ » Cash Bar » Seating

RockYachtShow

Friday, March 22nd 5pm & General:Ballroom7:30pm $25

EOSS: $30

9am - Parade Down Village Center 9:30am-12:30pm - Carnival in Freedom Park 10am Egg Hunts in Freedom Park Games, Swings, Juggler, Prizes, Food, Music, Cash Only

Department Articles

Jana’s article continued from page 4

Clubs, Let’s Talk Housekeeping….

1. Please provide your Ballroom, Mosaics or Palms custom room setups (2) weeks, or earlier, before your event to Solivita Activities by emailing or dropping off a diagram of the layout. Last minute revisions can be submitted up to Friday for an upcoming weekend event. We avoid dayof room setup revisions as Housekeeping is setting up multiple events or working on other tasks around the entire community.

2. If you agreed to use the same room setup in the Ballroom, Mosaics or Palms, as an event before or after your event, share this information with others in your club so others are aware of this agreement. Many times other club members enter the room before the person who scheduled them and they get upset with our teams.

3. Do not enter the room before your scheduled room setup time to allow Housekeeping enough time to finish setting up.

4. Room Capacity – If you anticipate a certain number of attendees attending your meeting or event (for example 25) and you request a room that accommodates double the occupancy (50-90), we will either reach out or we’ll place you in an appropriately sized room. Don’t forget to view the Satellite Pools Calendar for the Venezia, Bella Viana and Lago Vista Clubhouses. The card groups seen with a “green rotating arrows” are groups that can be cancelled out for club use with 1-2 weeks advance notice.

Village Drive Road Closing

Saturday, March 16th: Solivita Car Show | 10am-3pm

VILLAGE DRIVE FROM THE BALLROOM TO THE PRO SHOP ROUNDABOUT IS CLOSED TO VEHICLES FROM 6:30AM-4PM, EXCEPT TO CAR SHOW PARTICIPANTS. See page 7 for event information.

Saturday, March 30th: Spring Parade & Carnival | 9am-12:30pm

VILLAGE DRIVE FROM THE BALLROOM TO THE PRO SHOP ROUNDABOUT IS CLOSED FROM 8:30AM-9:30AM FOR THE PARADE. The parade starts at 9am from the Welcome Center Courtyard.

Whether you’re Young or Young at Heart, Let’s Keep The Party Going!!!

Jana Malik 863-427-7125

Jana.Malik@CastleGroup.com

FRIENDS WHO HAVE LEFT US, BUT ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

Our thoughts are with the families and friends of the residents who recently passed away.

Lindsay “Butch” Bazemore Kenneth Kueter

Ann Shimer Len Trushkowsky

2024 Polk Senior Games -Pickleball

Sponsored by Solivita Club - Taylor Morrison, Solivita Smashers and the FitWell Department

This will be the 17th year that Solivita has hosted Pickleball in the Polk Senior Games. It takes a “small” army of volunteers (80+) to pull off this three day event with everyone praying the weather holds out and we get all of the games in.

A Little Solivita PSG Pickleball History

The first PSG pickleball event held at Solivita was in 2007 when people were saying “pickleball, what is pickleball?” They had 24 singles, 62 doubles and 38 mixed doubles. The entries continued to rise with 35 singles, 157 doubles and 88 mixed doubles setting a new high in 2012 for a two-day event making it necessary to drop singles in 2013. Florida Seniors Games made pickleball a “qualifying event” in 2015, making this tournament an attractive means to qualify for the state games. Entries grew again with matches ending in the evening hours testing our abilities to complete the games in two days. In 2018 the event went to three days. Last year, we had 256 doubles and 154 mixed doubles matches.

This year’s event at Solivita is March 4th, 5th and 6th starting with Women’s Doubles on Monday, Men’s Doubles on Tuesday and Mixed Doubles on Wednesday. Come on out and root on your fellow Solivita “pickleballers,” bring a chair, enjoy a cool drink from Jeremiah’s Italian Ice and meet some of your neighbors. The committee who puts this event together invites you to watch as the players “dink it out.”

Committee Roundup

SOLIVITA LIFESTYLES ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE (SLAC)

Please welcome the 2024-2025 SLAC Committee members in order as seen in the picture: Denean Hellebuyck, Brenda Davis, Meg MacDonald, Ken Darby, Linda Carpenter, Antoinette Brown and Sheldon Kossak.

A huge thank you to outgoing 2022-2023 SLAC members: Diahann Hambrick, Cami Van Rossum and Adam Miclette. (From the SLAC 2023-2025 picture they are in order as in picture the 5th, 3rd and last person).

To give feedback, suggestions, ideas or comments on any Activities event or Solivita University class, we’d love to hear from you by sending us an email to JanaMalik@ CastleGroup.com.

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

Spring forward!!! Daylight Saving Time officially begins this month on Sunday, March 10th at 2am. Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night, March 9th!

Are You a Lucky Bunny?

BY SHELLEY DESTEFANO COMMUNITY CONCIERGE

If you’re hopping around with Irish luck, I would certainly assume that you are one lucky bunny. Here are some important dates and things to do in the area that will have you leaping through the month of March.

Important Dates

» Daylight Saving Time Begins: Sunday, March 10th

» St. Patrick’s Day: Sunday, March 17th

» Good Friday: Friday, March 29th

» Easter: Sunday, March 31st

Voting Information

The Presidential Preference Primary is Tuesday, March 19th Due to the growth in Polk County, you will have to vote at your precinct location and that might not be in the Ballroom. Some of you may have to vote at the Poinciana Community Center depending on where your precinct tells you to go. You can always vote early, from March 4th-16th at the Poinciana Community Fitness Center located at 397 Marigold Avenue. We will have voting in the Ballroom on Election Day for those of you with that precinct location noted on your voting card. For more information, please visit www.polkelections.com or call the Supervisor of Elections at 863-534-5888.

LYNX Shuttle Service

If you’re looking for a $2 ride to Walmart to go shopping, you can call the LYNX Shuttle Service at 407-244-0808. They require a two-hour pickup notice, but they can pick you up from your house.

Lake Wales Book Mobile

The Lake Wales Book Mobile is at the Poinciana Community Center from 12:30pm to 4:30pm on the second and fourth Fridays of every month. Please visit cityoflakewales.com/ DocumentCenter/View/2590/2018-Schedule-8x11 for their schedule or call 863-678-4004, extension 230 for more information. They will be removing this book mobile spot if they don’t get more participation. They honor Polk County Library cards, or you can get a new membership at the book mobile.

Daytona Beach Bike Week

Daytona Beach Bike Week will be running from March 1st10th. Please visit officialbikeweek.com for more information.

Calle Ocho Festival

If you’re willing to drive to Miami, you can enjoy the Calle Ocho Festival on March 10th from 11am to 7pm. This is the largest Hispanic Festival in the United States. Please visit carnavalmiami.com/events/calle-ocho for more information.

Around the World in 30 Instruments

You can enjoy Around the World in 30 Instruments, which is an educational multi-cultural concert on Tuesday, March 12th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm located at the Winter Haven Public Library (325 Avenue A NW in Winter Haven). This is a free concert; however, registration is required. Please visit www. mywinterhaven.com for more information.

Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival

The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival will be going on from March 15th through the 17th. Please visit www.wpsaf.org for more information.

Theatre Winter Haven Shows

You can enjoy a tribute to The Beatles on March 19th, or a tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John on March 26th. Both tributes are at Theatre Winter Haven located at 210 Cypress Gardens Boulevard in Winter Haven. Both show tickets are $31.50 per adult. Please visit theatrewinterhaven.com or call 863-294-7469 for more information.

Laughs on the Lake Comedy Show

Laughs on the Lake Comedy Show (located at 799 Johns Avenue in Haines City) is on March 23rd from 7pm to 10pm. This comedy show will be in the Lake Eva Event Center. Please visit www.hainescity.com for more information.

Please visit the Concierge page on SolivitaHOA.com to see more events going on in the area. Don’t be a greedy little bunny eating all the cabbage or you might end up as a corned beef alternative. Do enjoy the green pastures, beautiful skies and just keep hopping along until you find that rainbow leading you to a pot of gold. A month in which both St. Patrick’s Day and Easter fall is a special month, but special months don’t matter unless there are special bunnies enjoying all those special moments.

Community Concierge 863-427-7100

Shelley.Destefano@CastleGroup.com

Solivita University

Co-Sponsored by the Solivita University Committee and Activities

No studying, tests or exams are given, just enlightening topics to keep your mind energized. All classes are 90 minutes long unless otherwise noted. Solivita University class calendar and faculty biographies can be found on SolivitaHOA.com under Get Connected. Adult guests welcome. For more information, call the Activities Office at 863-427-7125 or email SolivitaActivities@CastleGroup.com.

Psychology – The Meaning of Dreams

Tuesday, March 26th | The Palms at 1pm

Tuition: Complimentary, limited seating up to 100 students

Professor: Dr. Edward Zenker

Course Description: The history and science behind interpreting dreams, with guidance that will instruct students in understanding their personal dreams. Questions welcomed.

Psychology – Are You Talking to Me?

Tuesday, April 16th | The Palms at 3pm

Tuition: Complimentary, limited seating up to 100 students

Professor: Dr. Edward Zenker

HOA CONTACT INFORMATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

» President - Larry Anson: SolivitaHOAPresident@SolivitaHOA.com

» Vice President - Marie Sepe: SolivitaVicePresident@SolivitaHOA.com

» Secretary - Jim Edge: SolivitaSecretary@SolivitaHOA.com

» Treasurer - Glenn Larson: SolivitaTreasurer@SolivitaHOA.com

» Director - Mike Luddy: SolivitaDirector@SolivitaHOA.com

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

» Architectural Review Committee - Yolanda Santiago: Compliance@SolivitaHOA.com

» Communications/IT - Bob Monica: CommunicationsChair@SolivitaHOA.com

» Conservation & Wildlife - Bob Monica: WildlifeChair@SolivitaHOA.com

» Finance - George Muller: FinanceChair@SolivitaHOA.com

» Infrastructure - Jon Cameron: InfrastructureChair@SolivitaHOA.com

» Maintenance - Carl Warren: MaintenanceChair@SolivitaHOA.com

» Landscape - Hank Stuart: LandscapeChair@SolivitaHOA.com

» Neighborhood Captains - Janet Nolan: CaptainProgam.Solivita@gmail.com

» Safety & Security - Clark Zen: SafetySecurityChair@SolivitaHOA.com

» Violations - Grace Chirco: Compliance@SolivitaHOA.com

Course Description: Just talking to someone is not communicating. This presentation highlights what is necessary to truly communicate with another individual. The presentation examines various forms of communication and provides an awareness of how culture dictates meaning. Suggestions are offered for dealing with difficult people.

DON’T SEE YOUR CLUB MEETING ON THE CALENDAR INSERT?

Here’s why - Solivita Clubs with recurring meetings need to re-submit their information in order to be included in the Reflections Calendar Insert for the 2024 year to Reflections@SolivitaClub.com. Please include the club name, day and date of meeting, time, and location.

Dr. Zenker

You Need a Disaster Plan

SUBMITTED BY ERIC LARSON TEAM LEADER OF SOLIVITA CERT

As we approach the warmer weather, now is the time to develop your personal/family disaster plan. The 2024 hurricane season is just around the corner. You need to be prepared.

The first step is putting together a disaster kit by answering the following questions:

» What will I eat and drink if power is cut off and access to groceries is cut off?

» How will I know what is going on?

» What tools and supplies will I need to mitigate damage?

» What kinds of information will I need to recover my property and normal life?

» What supplies should I take with me if I am forced to leave my home?

You will need canned, dry goods or non-perishable food that will last at least three days. Make sure these are foods you will eat. Include with the food a manual can opener. Assume you will not have power. Water is very important. Each person will need a gallon of water per day. Make sure you have at least two weeks of your medications. Depending on the disaster, you may not be able to refill your medications.

Make sure you have a battery-operated weather radio. This allows you to keep up with weather forecasts, road conditions, and disaster relief information. Have fresh batteries on hand for your radio.

An emergency tool kit is also a good idea. Items to include are duct tape, garbage bags, at least 100 feet of rope, tarps, a few hand tools such as a hammer, screwdrivers, and a couple of wrenches. Always include enough flashlights for every family member and plenty of fresh batteries. And a don’t ... Don’t use candles. A live flame can cause serious damage.

Have a first aid kit available. With a first aid kit, have your prescriptions medications.

Also gather all your important papers:

» Copies of insurance papers - house, car, life, and medical coverage information.

» List of contacts for all insurance material, friends, and family members.

» List of doctors and medications.

» Legal documents, bank account information, credit card information, normal bills, and passports.

Put all these copies in a water-tight container. Make sure it is available for quick access. Your phone can store much of this, but the phone battery can run down. Have one or two storage batteries, charged up, available for your phone.

Don’t forget your pets if you have them. Have your pet supplies, medications, and papers available in containers as well.

If you have particular medical supply needs, plan now on how you are going to keep them operating or if you are going to use portable ones. You will need suitable containers for these supplies. Don’t overload a container. You may not be able to lift it. Use smaller containers.

If you decide to leave or need to leave because your home is uninhabitable, take all these items with you. Also take blankets and clothing with you for the weather conditions you are heading to. Tip: Smaller containers are easier to pack in your car.

You can gather all these things if you have prior warning, as with a hurricane. However, what if the disaster is a tornado in the middle of the night? You must be prepared and only you can do that. Start your preparation now. Make a plan and work the plan. Do a little each week. Have a check list and keep it up to date. Hurricane season starts June 1st. It’s not that far away.

The R2R Resource Center is Here for You!

Bok Tower Presentation

Tuesday, March 19th • 10am • The Palms

Come learn all about Bok Tower Gardens. Becky Mallison, Volunteer Engagement Manager will be here to talk about:

» History of Bok Tower

» The Singing Tower

» The Garden and Trails

» Upcoming Events

» El Retiro Mansion

COMMUNITY EVENTS

SELF-DEFENSE CLASSES

Friday, March 1st & Friday, April 5th

Two Sessions Each Day: 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm

Sponsored by the Gun Club. The Gold STAR (Safety - Tactics - Awareness - Response) self-defense classes are for those who are 55 years and older. Each class is approximately two hours long. The class consists of a lecture (approximately 15 minutes) and hands-on techniques (at least 45 minutes). Instructors will demonstrate all of the techniques on a body opponent bag (B.O.B.) which we will supply. Attendees will have a chance to practice. We are asking for a $10 donation for the Sheriff’s charity program. Please contact Jolaine Boasi at jolaine424@gmail.com or 863427-7379 to reserve a spot. There are only 25 spaces available for each class. Reserve early as classes fill up fast!

Tech Clinic – Help with Your Devices

Tuesday, March 12th • 2pm-4pm • Gator Room

Bring your device (e.g., computer, smartphone, Apple watch, tablet, etc.) and we’ll help you with your questions.

Please contact the Resource Center at 863-236-9973 or email SolivitaR2R@gmail.com to register for the presentation or the clinic, or if you have any questions.

Upcoming Events in April

» Basic iPhone – April 2nd & 3rd (class is full)

» Shred Day – April 6th

» Tech Help – April 9th

» Basic Android – April 9th & 10th (few slots open)

» Monster Food Drive – April 11th

» Hurricane Preparedness – April 17th

» Earth Day – April 30th

R2R Resource Center 863-236-9973

SolivitaR2R@gmail.com

A SPECIAL EXHIBITION OF SOLIVITA ARTISTS

March 4th-28th • Open Monday - Friday, 10am-3pm

Artists’ Reception: Thursday, March 7th • 5pm-7pm

Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099 State Road 60 East

Sponsored by the Solivita Artisan Guild. We are pleased to invite you to our group exhibition, held at the Michael Crews Gallery in the Lake Wales Arts Center. This event features a range of works from local artists of the guild. It’s an opportunity to appreciate the diversity of styles and techniques within our community. The exhibition offers a peaceful and reflective environment for visitors to engage with the art. Whether you’re familiar with our work or new to the local art scene, we hope you’ll find something that resonates with you. The public is invited to attend the Artists’ Reception on March 7th.

SPECIAL NIGHTS

Hosted by Stonegate Golf Club

These events are welcome to residents and their adult guests. Bring your Solivita Resident ID badge for admission to these special events. Food purchased from the Bistro and The Grille only is permitted to Trivia and Karaoke. A cash bar will be available.

TRIVIA MONDAYS

March 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th

4pm-6pm & 7pm-9pm

Test out your all-around trivia knowledge in teams up to eight people. Doors will open 30 minutes before the game starts. A professional trivia host is present, and prizes are given to the top three teams! Participants are limited to attend one Trivia game per advertised day. Smart watches and phones are to be put away in a place not visible. Price of $7 includes the game fee, one wine, beer or soda, tax, and gratuity.

Online table selecting and payment will start on March 1st at 9am on the SolivitaHOA.com home page. Click on the “Purchase Activities Events Tickets or Solivita University Classes Here” image or scan the QR code using your phone camera or QR scanner app for all March Trivia dates. Walk-ins welcome if Trivia is not sold out. You may input one attendee name per Trivia date.

KARAOKE TUESDAYS

March 5th, 19th & 26th • 5pm-9pm

Sing and dance while listening to your favorite Solivita singers.

MOSAICS DINING

Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, March 1st - 30th (except for March 16th)

Enjoy a full menu of seafood, steaks, pasta and more. Bar service will be open from 4pm-8pm. For reservations to any of our dinners, please email MOD@stonegategolf.com.

APRIL REFLECTIONS ASSEMBLY, DELIVERY & PICK-UP

Thursday, March 28th • 9am • Ballroom

Newsletter assembly volunteers are asked to meet at 9am in the Ballroom on Thursday, March 28th. Delivery volunteers should arrive between 9:45am10am and are asked not to leave the Ballroom until all neighborhoods have been completely assembled If you do not receive your newsletter by Friday, March 29th you will need to pick a copy up at the Concierge Desk in the Admin building anytime between 9am-5pm.

SPRING CLEARANCE SALE

Saturday, March 2nd • 10am-2pm

Art Gallery & Ceramics Gallery

Sponsored by the Solivita Artisan Guild. Join us for the annual spring sale of fine art, jewelry, ceramics, cards, decor, and more - all at specially discounted prices! EVERYTHING MUST GO!

2ND ANNUAL ORCHID SALE

Friday, March 22nd • 10am • Freedom Park

Sponsored by the Veterans Club of Solivita. The Veterans Club of Solivita will be selling 250 gorgeous orchids including Phalaenopsis A plus, Phalaenopsis Variegated, Vanda, Oncidium, and other varieties from a reputable orchid grower in Apopka. Last year’s Orchid Sale sold out in less than one hour, so come early! First come, first served! Help support our Veterans Programs by visiting our display at the Farmer’s Market. Cash and checks accepted (make checks payable to VCS).