Reflections | May 2018 Limited Version

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MAY 2018 VOLUME 18 ISSUE 5

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REFLECTIONS MAY 2018 VOLUME 18 ISSUE 5

VILLAGE CENTER HOURS

ON THE COVER Don’t be late...for a very important date! May 11th is the Mother’s Day Mad Hatter Tea Party at The Palms at 11am. Resident moms come celebrate with your daughters and granddaughters! See page E2 for more information. Photos by Joe Thomas.

Administration: 863-427-7100 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Floralawn On-Site Office (Admin Building) Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Marketplace Bistro 863-427-7150, ext. 4724 Monday-Sunday 8am-8pm Riviera Spa & Fitness Center 863-427-7130 Monday-Thursday 6:30am-9pm Friday 6:30am-7pm Saturday-Sunday 7am-7pm

CONTACT LIST Community Manager (Association) - Tyler Heel: 863-427-7103 or theel@evergreen-LM.com Club Manager - Sheri Wollschlager: 863-427-7129 or swollschlager@evergreen-LM.com Evergreen Lifestyles Management (For ALL Club & HOA Matters) 24/7: 855-490-1804 or customerservice@evergreen-LM.com AV Homes Customer Care: 800-858-5933 or www.avhomesinc.com/owner-care

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

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

The Grille at Stonegate 863-427-7167 Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm Friday-Sunday 8am-9pm 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 Waterfront Galleries Daily 8am-11pm Wells Fargo Bank: 863-421-5448 Monday-Friday 9am-4pm Welcome Center or Model Park 863-427-7000 Monday-Saturday 9:30am -5:30pm Sunday 11am -5:30pm

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Communications: 863-427-7137 or croe@evergreen-LM.com 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 Security-West Gate: 863-496-1453 Solivita Sales: 863-427-7000 Stonegate Golf Club Directory: 863-427-7150 The Palms Amenity Center: 863-496-1530 or Fax: 863-496-0914 Violations & Compliance: 863-427-7032 Visitor/Vendor Gate Access Voice Server: 863-313-1314

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Reminders & Updates

By Sheri Wollschlager Club Manager

In last month’s Reflections I wrote about guest passes. Since we are seeing more and more guests, I want to provide a few reminders and modification to the rules.

Informed Consent Agreement & Waiver Form

Starting May 1st, there will be a new process for purchasing guest passes. Every guest will need to sign an Informed Consent Agreement and Waiver form before they can receive a guest pass. The form is available for viewing or printing in advance on SolivitaHOA.com -> Docs & Info -> Forms. The forms will also be available at Riviera Spa & Fitness Center (RSF) or The Palms where you can purchase guest passes. A resident or adult guest must sign for anyone under the age of 18.

Modification to the Rule about Advance Guest Pass Purchases

Last month I said you would not be able to purchase guest passes in advance, but a resident brought up a good point and therefore we will be modifying this rule. When your guest is present you can purchase the guest pass. For example, if your guest wants to use the facilities on May 3rd but they come in on May 2nd, you can bring them to The Palms or RSF on May 2nd and purchase the passes for May 3rd.

Guest Using Resident’s Home

We’ll also continue the procedure for residents who are giving their guest permission to use their home while they are away. Residents will continue to email Membership, SolivitaMembership@ evergreen-LM.com, granting permission for guests to purchase passes. The guests will need to show identification to verify who they are and sign the waiver before they purchase the guest passes.

Please remember to provide your name, Solivita address, all the names of your guests, indicate which guests are adults or minors, the visitation dates, and if the passes will be purchased at The Palms or RSF.

Adult Guest Passes

Adult guest passes can only be used by guests over 18 years of age. Because age is hard to verify by looking at someone, a staff member may ask your guest for proof of age at any time if they have an adult pass and look younger than 18 years of age. Please have your guest carry proof of age with them at all times.

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Minors

A guest under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by a resident or an adult with a guest pass at all times and are only allowed to use: the recreation complexes at Freedom Park with reservations; all the Satellite pools; and The Palms pool (M-F, 12pm-4pm and all day on Saturday and Sunday). RSF pool is adults only. They are welcome to tour the other Club facilities, but are not allowed to participate in activities in the other facilities (i.e., Billiards, Library or use the computers, unless advertised as an event for all ages).

Residents are responsible for their guests.

Sunday Fundays

Our Sunday Fundays at The Palms have been very popular and we are glad everyone is enjoying the events. To facilitate the events better, the Lifestyles Team has a few reminders and suggestions: • No alcoholic beverages are allowed to be brought in.

• Inside chairs cannot be brought out of the building and used on the pool deck.

• Do not arrive early and save seats. If a resident places towels or items on pool deck chairs to save them they will be asked to remove them.

• Due to limited seating, you may want to bring your own folding chair, but do not block access to the showers, doors or other access areas.

• Sunday Fundays are large events and alcoholic beverages are served during these events, so it is suggested to take younger and active children to one of our other 13 satellite pools.

• Entrance to the event is through the main front doors and not through the pool gates.

Dog Park

I always love taking a break to walk down to the Dog Park to watch our 4-legged residents play. After spending some time down there, I found that I need to provide a few reminders of the park rules: • The gate code for the Dog Park is not to be given out to nonregistered pet owners.

• It is the responsibility of the dog owners to pick up their pet’s waste. continued on page 4

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May I Tell You…

By Jana Malik Director of Activities

Amazing News About Viewing the Room Calendars Online

Coming soon, residents will be able to view all of the Solivita facility room calendars on SolivitaHOA.com! This will help clubs with their event planning by being able to look for a date in advance, without the assistance of the Lifestyles Activities team. Residents will benefit by seeing club meetings, Mosaics Special Nights events, Lifestyles and Fitness event and class location and times. Private events such as birthdays, anniversaries or weddings will be listed as “Private Event.” Please note that residents will not be able to see any notations about any of the scheduled events, such as who booked the room, their phone number or any other special notations. At this time, the calendar is for viewing purposes only. To make a room reservation, you will still continue to come to the Lifestyles Activities Office or fill out the Resident Event Request Form available on SolivitaHOA.com.

This decision was made with assistance from the Solivita Club Presidents when we presented the idea at the Club President Meeting on February 28th. We first had asked all of the Club Presidents their preference and thoughts on which way to list events in the Solivita facility room calendars via an email blast and by a paper survey at the meeting. The question asked was: Should the name of the reserved event/meeting/game be shown or should it be disclosed as “Reserved.” For example, in the Ballroom calendar, you could view the event on May 31st from 5pm-9pm either as “Movie Night” or as “Reserved.” Thank you Club Presidents for all of your thoughts; we appreciate it.

Paper Survey Results 67 said to show the name of the reserved event/meeting/game 7 said to show Reserved for all scheduled event/meeting/game SurveyMonkey Online Results 29 said to show the name of the reserved event/meeting/game 8 said to show Reserved for all scheduled event/meeting/game The Lifestyles Activities team will be working on implementing this viewable facility room calendar through SolivitaHOA.com over the summer. We will announce in Reflections when the room calendars will be ready for viewing and we will host a Talk n’ Chill presentation in the Ballroom to unveil this new SolivitaHOA.com feature.

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About the Solivita Volunteer Program

Solivita is incredibly fortunate to have 313 multi-talented, incredibly reliable and an extremely helpful group of resident volunteers who offer their time to their community whether they help inside or outside the gate! From March 1, 2017 - February 28, 2018, Solivita volunteers have accrued 9,651 hours within Solivita and 14,652 hours with outside charity organizations!

April is National Volunteer Month, but at Solivita we say thanks every year in May with an appreciation event. I can’t give away too many details, but I can tell you that EVERY single volunteer looks forward to the goodies we give and the entertainment that is provided solely by the Solivita team.

Pic tured le Jo e T ho f t: ma s , L ife st yle s Volunte er Photogra pher

Here are a few details to know about the Solivita Rays of Service Volunteer Program: • Residents can register to be a volunteer at any time by

filling out a Volunteer Registration Form at the Lifestyles Activities Office or printing one out from SolivitaHOA. com, clicking on Lifestyles, and then Forms. We have many different volunteer opportunities ranging from newsletter continued on page 7

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Committee Roundup

Jana’s article continued from page 6

assembly/delivery to clerical, setting up a Lifestyles event to teaching, and so much more.

• Volunteers log their hours on a provided log sheet and

are asked to turn them in three OR MORE times a year.

The hours are tallied and totaled annually from March – February by Lifestyles Activities. *Remember to put your name on the Log Sheet; surprisingly, we receive a handful of log sheets with no names on them.

• Volunteering for Solivita Clubs or volunteering with or for a

Solivita Club charity is exempt from the Solivita volunteer program.

Volunteers are the MOST IMPORTANT key component to the amazing Solivita Lifestyles program and we COULD NOT do the amazing things that we do without their help!

Happy Mother’s Day ladies; give yourself some time to be pampered, and everyone remember, Keep The Party Going!!!

The Lifestyles Activities Team at the March 2018 Events

D ay St. Patrick ’s ee t Part y tr Parade & S b ove) (pic tured a

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At the last Wellness Committee meeting, Jamar Edge, the Director of Fitness & Wellness, announced the names of the two new fitness trainers. They are Jonathan Jean-Bart and Jordan Brown. They will be available for personal training, assessments, and assisting in the gyms.

The indoor pool now has new kick boards, weights, and noodles. There is work being done on a tennis court at The Palms that is not draining properly. The softball field warning track is also being addressed for a safety issue.

You may contact us at wellnesscommittee@SolivitaHOA. com with questions, concerns, or suggestions. Members of the committee include Jamar Edge, Susan Sweet (Chair), Russ D’Amato, Dottie Fertig, Joan Kraus, Michael Luddy, Rob Smith, Sheila Smith, and Margo Vento.

SPEED ENFORCEMENT IN SOLIVITA The HOA, Security, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office receive multiple complaints of speeding each week from residents. The Sheriff’s Office has been asked for their assistance in speed enforcement. Receiving a speeding ticket is not only financially costly, but can also lead to much more serious results. Here are some quick facts on speeding: A driver is six times more likely to have an accident when going at 25% above the posted speed limit.

Speeding reduces the amount of available time to avoid a crash and increases the severity of a crash once it occurs.

COMMUNITY CHANNEL

Spring Pa

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

Wellness Committee

Need to post your club event to the Channel? Send your slide rade & C

arnival

info to CommunityChannel@Evergreen-LM.com. Each slide will contain only essential info (as it’s only on screen for 10 seconds) and include no more than 2 contact people.

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Appreciating America!

By Shelley Destefano Community Concierge

Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of the Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. In my opinion, the celebration is all about the guacamole and margaritas and I love both dearly. It’s time to bring on this yummy celebration!

Mother’s Day

County Historical Museum located at 100 E Main St., Bartow, FL 33830. This museum is an old court house that’s beautiful.

As a resident of Polk County, it’s something you should see and it’s totally free! There is also an area dedicated to war. After the museum there are several stores as well as places to eat, so you can really make a day out of this visit. For more information, call 863-534-4386.

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13th so it’s time for us to pamper our mothers! Gift certificates and flowers are always great ways to show appreciation to our mothers. You never know how much you can love another person until you have a child. As you watch them grow, you know that you must let them go slowly, which I hate, but I guess it is part of life. My daughter is 10 going on 11 and suddenly she always wants to do stuff with her friends and I am a little jealous because I used to be number one in her life.

We need a machine that makes them babies again! That would be the best Mother’s Day present. Come on scientists, mothers are depending on you!

Legendary Sirens Mermaid Show

Since that probably won’t happen, you can always visit the annual Baby Owl Shower. How adorable are baby owls? Those eyes are just too precious for words! Located at Audubon Center for Birds of Prey (1101 Audubon Way, Maitland, Florida 32751), bring the family and join them in celebrating spring Mother’s Day weekend on Saturday, May 12th from 10am-2pm.

Another State Park to check out this month would be White Springs as they are having the Florida Folk Festival on May 25th through the 27th. There will be music, crafts, food, and stories; it’s a terrific way to learn about cultural traditions. Please visit floridastateparks.org/folkfest for more information.

Each spring the Center holds its annual Baby Owl Shower to raise funds to offset the increased costs during baby season. Join them for a day of activities plus special visits with the Center’s Ambassador birds. For more information, call 407-644-0190 or visit fl.audubon.org.

Memorial Day

This year Memorial Day is May 28th. There is always a war going on and we might not know everything. What I do know is that I appreciate the families that have lost loved ones and respect the men and women who have died protecting America. This is a well-deserved federal holiday and it’s an honor for me to show my respect. Thanks to all our brave soldiers for making America safe!

Visiting a museum seems like a wonderful thing to do around Memorial Day and we are so lucky to have a nice one - the Polk

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From May 26th-28th, see the Legendary Sirens show that includes performers representing decades from the ‘50s to the ‘70s. Showtimes are 12pm and 2pm. You can get an annual pass for Weeki Wachee Springs State Park for $60 a year that includes all their shows and River Boat Cruises. They are open from 9am to 5:30pm all year! They will turn you away if they meet park capacity, but it’s a great State Park. Please call 352-592-5656 or visit weekiwachee.com for more information. The park is located at 6131 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606.

White Springs

Megacon

From May 24th-27th, the southeast’s largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event, Megacon, will attract over 100,000 fans across four days of comic book stars, cosplay, gaming and more. Guests include Jeff Goldblum, Paul Reubens and Jim Lee. Visit the Orange County Convention Center (9800 International Drive, Orlando ) from 4pm-9pm, Thursday; 10am7pm, Friday and Saturday; 10am-5pm, Sunday. Tickets start at $15. Please visit megaconorlando.com for more information.

After all those special days to celebrate, we should appreciate how and where we live. Our quality of life is a lot better than in most countries. Let’s not waste a minute of our lives and just live it up!

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

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What a wee bit o’fun we had this St. Patrick’s Day! Thank you to everyone who participated in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and all the shenanigans that came after. Dancing under the rainbow in the Village Center with the leprechaun stilt walker was a night to remember. Congrats to the parade winners!

Best Irish Group Solivita Belly Dancers

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Luckiest Lyn Peterson & Friends

O’Funniest Irish Fairy & the Lucky Leprechaun

Most Green (Tied) Mr. & Mrs. White (Not Pictured) and Lois Ryan & Family

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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. June courses with a tuition fee will be open for registration starting on May 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 in October 2018, 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 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: Vanity Fair by William Thackeray • Monday, May 21st 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: Meet brilliant anti-heroine Becky Sharp who will do anything to climb to society’s loftiest heights and couldn’t be more different from her rich, sweet-natured schoolmate, Amelia Sedley. Their parallel lives are marked by love, lust, marriage, fortune and loss, in all their different guises, as they navigate the corrupt circus of upper-class Regency England.

Next Lecture: June 18th - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

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

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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

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.

Summer 2018 Courses

Mark your calendar and see more information on class and registration information in upcoming Reflections newsletters.

• 3-week course starting on Wednesday, July 11th at 9:30am: Exploring Harlem Renaissance Literature • 3-week course starting on Thursday, July 12th at 5pm: The Workings of the U.S. Government • POSTPONED: Astronomy Course and Star Viewing Event

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WANTED! ARTISAN & CRAFT VENDORS FOR THE 17TH ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL Saturday, November 3rd from 10am-4pm Village Drive | Rain or Shine

10% Early Registration Discount Deadline is May 31st Application Deadline is June 29th

Application packets have been mailed out to our mailing list. To email or mail you or a non-Solivita resident an application form, send an email with your name, address, phone number, and email address to solivitafallfestival@gmail.com or call Lifestyles Activities at 863-427-7125. Handmade items are accepted in the festival. Application forms are also available in the Lifestyles Activities Office. Photos by Joe Thomas and Linda Dombchik.

FRIENDS WHO HAVE LEFT US, BUT ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

Baker

Fitzsimons

Krzemien

Marcantonio

Geoffry Baker David L. Fitzsimons Lynne Jones Frank Kasper Wendy Krzemien Mary Marcantonio Lt. Col. Helen M. Meredith (Margy) Allen Schoen Phyllis Williams

Meredith

Jones

Kasper

Schoen

Williams

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

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Updates for Summer

By Megan Bell Banquet Manager, Stonegate Golf Club I really enjoyed this past season after having a full year under my belt, and I want to thank you for helping make my job fun! I’ve established great relationships working with residents and the club leaders to execute your events. I’m looking forward to creating more memories here at Solivita!

The Grille

We do have a few updates for the summer months and wanted to make sure you are informed. I hope you all are having a wonderful spring season; I know I am looking forward to a great summer!

Beginning May 1st we will be serving breakfast only Friday through Sunday from 8am-11am. We will continue to offer our Sunday brunch on the second Sunday of each month with a Special Mother’s Day Brunch in May. If you would like to make a reservation, please contact The Grille host at 863-427-7150, option #2. In an effort to make it an enjoyable dining experience for everyone, the following dress code will apply to you and your guests at The Grille. Gentlemen 17 years old and up may not wear sleeveless shirts. Ladies, bathing suits and/or cover ups are not allowed.

Special Events

Catering Policy Change

To make reservations or for questions, please contact Megan at mbell@hampton.golf.

• Tuesday, May 8th: Join us for Dinner & Dancing in the Ballroom with DJ Irwin and Entertainer William Cintron from 5:30pm-10pm.

• Saturday, May 26th: BBC Jazz Trio and Dinner in Mosaics from 5pm-8pm featuring a Chinese Dinner Buffet for $25 per person.

• Sunday, May 27th: Sunday Funday at The Palms from 12pm-4pm. Limited seating is available so you are welcome to bring your own folding chair.

The Bistro

Beginning May 1st we will start to serve breakfast in the Bistro Monday through Thursday from 8am-11am. If you are looking to have a pizza party for an event on property, please call Briana at 863-427-7150, option #4. She will be glad to assist you with orders from 15-80 people.

The Solivita Community is growing every day. Due to the fact that we have an abundance of daily events, private functions and over 250 Solivita Clubs to accommodate, effective immediately, the Food and Beverage Catering Department will no longer accept any catering or bar requests by phone. ALL FOOD AND BEVERAGE REQUESTS must be contracted IN WRITING, no later than 10 days before your event. Any request after the 10day guideline will be charged an additional Rush Fee of $75 for your request. Please plan your events in advance to eliminate any additional fees and to ensure we can properly staff and accommodate your requests.

Please contact us a month prior to your event so we have plenty of time to work out the details. Please email me at mbell@ hampton.golf for your catering needs. Thank you in advance for your consideration of these new policies and fees.

Megan Bell 863-427-7150, ext. 4720 mbell@stonegategolf.com

A BIG Relay Thank You

Submitted By Sue Quattrochi Relay For Life Event Lead We had our main all-volunteer event, RALLY FOR THE CURE, on April 8th and it was successful in so many ways! On behalf of the Relay committee and teams, I would like to give a personal “thank you” to Jana Malik for all the details of putting together a Grand Main Event for Relay. It’s because of you that everything ran so smoothly. You are more than an Activities Director. Jana, you are always #1 - on top of what we needed to do and then you got the job done! We could not have done so much if it wasn’t for you. Please accept this RALLY Thank You!

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2018 CAR SHOW RECAP

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The Solivita Car Show on March 10th reached several new records!

This year’s Car Show brought 111 pre-registered and 48 day-of newly registered cars. That’s 20 more cars than last year’s show and, believe it or not, they all fit in the Village Center! Another record broken was the number of spectators in attendance: 3,500 up from 2,500 last year.

Thanks to Art’s Golf Cars for sponsoring a six-seater passenger golf cart so we could pick-up spectators throughout the Freedom Park parking lot to the event entrance. The last record broken was the amount of funds raised from car registrations, sponsors, raffles, People’s Choice voting cards, and Car Show t-shirt sales for the Meals on Wheels charity. We were able to raise approximately $8,000 which is $1,400 more than last year’s donation!

Car Show Committee & Meals on Wheels Representatives Front Row (from left to right): Nan Johnston, Carmen Carrasquillo, Jana Malik, Beverly Hougland, Kaylee Febles, and Sheri Wollschlager.

Back Row (from left to right): Mike Staed, Gene Burch, Andy Edlund, Brandon Payne, and Mike Motowidlak.

Not Pictured: Richard Sones, Ron Alvira, and Janice Casler.

The variety of antique, classic, exotic, truck and muscle cars adorning our beautiful Mediterranean Village Center is what makes our show special. We saw everything from a twin engine Cadillac and classic vehicles from the 1920s to today’s muscle cars. The weather was perfect and the crowds enjoyed all of the many Stonegate Golf food choices, music

by DJ JR Goodman, The Rockabilly Girls, raffles and a great variety of vendors. The Solivita RV Club and the SOB Motorcycle Club were a big hit with many visitors checking them out.

The end-of-show parade of all the car show participants driving down Village Drive went off with loud cheers given to the award winners who showed off their plaques to the attendees watching.

Solivita Older Bikers

The show could not go on without the help of Food & Beverage, Security, Maintenance, Housekeeping, Club Communications, judges, volunteers, volunteer photographer Joe Thomas, the Car Show Committee, and the entire Lifestyles Activities staff. THANK YOU to everyone who attended! If you would like to see the amazing cars that were there, you may view all of the photos that Joe Thomas took during the day, including the award winners and parade, at SolivitaHOA.com. Click on the Lifestyles Icon and then Photo Albums.

THANK YOU SPONSORS! Affinity Dental Group; Amalfi Creations Animal Advocates Inc; Art’s Golf Cars; Barkalicious Dog Treats; Cabana Club and Company; Cadwell Wealth Management Group; Cherie Rhodes; Clear Captions; Economy Glass Tinting; Edward Jones Financial; Eye Specialist of Mid-Florida; Florida Cosmetic Center; Hilda Oliveira; Isle of Scents; Mercedes Borges; Moonlight Starter and Generator; Poinciana Medical Center; Ship & Shore Group Tours; Starliters; and State Farm.

THANK YOU RAFFLE SPONSORS! Debbie DiCintio, Solivita New Home Sales Realtor; Don Roque Auto Detailing; Horseshoes Club of Solivita; K&M Drugstore; Moonlight Starter and Generator; Solivita Lifestyles Activities; Stonegate Golf Catering; Stonegate Golf Pro Shop; and Vita Produce.

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Best Classic

Solivita RV Club

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BEST IN SHOW • • •

1st: Victor Walker - 1954 Studebaker Wagon 2nd: John Bradham 1958 Chevy Corvette 3rd: Mark Miner - 1965 Oldsmobile 442

BEST CLASSICS ERA (1972 OR OLDER) • • • • • • • •

BEST MID ERA (1973-2000) • • •

Frank Dreano - 1963 Chevy Corvette Salvidor Santiago - 1970 Mach 1 Jorge Rivera - 1957 Volkswagon Beetle Pete Solzak - 1972 Chevel Dick Wolff - 1967 Pontiac GTO Don Zimmer - 1966 Ford Mustang Jim Lane - 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible Wayne Settlemeyer - 1965 Thunderbird Convertible

1st Place - Best in Show

BEST MODERN ERA (2001-PRESENT)

Best Hot Rod/Custom

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Joe Tucciarone - 2014 Cadillac CTS - V Wagon Bill and Donna Schiefelbein - 2011 Ford Mustang GT Connie Fitzgerald - 2016 Corvette Z06 James Bott - 2017 Corvette Grand Sport John Derring - 2007 Chevy Corvette Clayton Ferguson - 2012 Chevy Camaro Jessica Kemp - 2004 Ford Mustang Keith Boss - 2016 Shelby GT 360

2nd Place - Best in Show

Best Classics Era Group

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Bob Johnson - 1974 Chevy Nova Cecil Rivera - 1993 Ford Mustang Filiberto Santiago - 1977 Chevy Nova Rally

3rd Place - Best in Show

Best Classic & Mid Era Group

Best Exotic

Best Solivita Group

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BEST SOLIVITA VEHICLES • • • • • • • •

Mary Ann Routh - 1967 Pontiac GTO Larry Sigler - 1955 Chevy Bel Air Darcy Stettuer - 1964 Dodge Polara Donald Parker - 1930 Ford Model A Russell Gourley - 1937 Ford Tudor Walter Bones - 1967 Mercedes Benz 250SL Michael Kennedy - 1991 Lotus Elan M100 Herbert Griffith - 2004 Chevy Corvette Roadster

Best Solivita Group

BEST ENGINE BAY

George Poulin - 1972 Cadillac Twin Engine

BEST PAINT JOB

Best Modern Era Group

Bill Moran - 1980 Pontiac Firebird

BEST TRUCK

John Jacobs - 1953 Chevy Pick Up

BEST HOT ROD/CUSTOM

Roger Henderson - 1948 Chevy 3100 Pickup People’s Choice Award

BEST EXOTIC

Rob and Kati Pierce - 2016 Mercedes Maybach

PEOPLE’S CHOICE

Ken and Susan Clonts - 2003 Corvette Z06

SPONSORS CHOICE AWARDS

Sponsors Choice Award Poinciana Medical Center

Sponsors Choice Award Ship & Shore Group Tours

Cadwell Wealth Management Group Joe Rodriguez - 2007 Shelby Mustang Poinciana Medical Center Steven Lascola - 1961 Chevy Pick Up Ship & Shore Group Tours

Frank Sabasdor - 1972 Corvette

Best Engine Bay

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Sponsors Choice Award - Cadwell Wealth

Best Paint Job

Best Truck

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[ Department ] Articles

May Madness

By Brad Thompson Branch Manager, Floralawn It seems like yesterday we were celebrating the holidays and still cleaning up the effects from Hurricane Irma. We are only one month away from the 2018 hurricane season.

2018 Hurricane Season

The 2018 Atlantic hurricane season is an upcoming event in the annual formation of tropical cyclones in the Northern Hemisphere. The season will officially begin on June 1st and end on November 30th. May has us looking ahead to June and the advent of the summer storm season. In preparation for that, we’re inspecting all palms and trees, particularly those close to homes and buildings. Where limbs and fronds are touching walls and roofs, Floralawn crews are trimming them back. Ensuring that trees and palms are not in contact with building surfaces keeps the possibility of damage to a minimum.

Weeding, Pruning & Planting

Early spring saw us digging into weed control protocols and completing scheduled fertilizer applications. We tackled the annual crape myrtle pruning, getting thousands of crape myrtle trees across Solivita pruned and ready for the new year’s growth.

We finished up the native grass pruning and rejuvenational pruning conducted on sparse and leggy plants.

A Complete Team

April also brought the acquisition of new employees, bringing us to a complete team of seven maintenance crews and seven detail crews. Being fully staffed with carefully vetted and thoroughly

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trained grounds people empowers us as a company to give Solivita the best care possible. Does it seem like you’re seeing us around more these days? It’s because last month we moved to weekly mowing of your lawns and the turf around ponds.

On the Look Out - The Southern Chinch Bug

The southern chinch bug is the most important insect pest of St. Augustine grass in Florida, but may also feed on other turfgrasses and weeds. Adults are about 3/16 inch long and are black with white patches on the wings. The young (nymphs) range from 1/16 inch long to nearly adult size. Small nymphs are reddish-orange with a white band across the back, but older nymphs and adults have black bodies. They live in the thatch and suck fluids from the crowns, stems and stolons with their needle-like mouthparts.

Infested grass turns yellow, then a burnt-reddish color, and dies.

Chinch bugs tend to feed in groups, so dead patches of grass appear and seem to get larger as the insects spread through the grass. Severe damage tends to occur from March through November in southern Florida and from April through October in northern Florida. Floralawn and the agronly team are on the move inspecting and treating active sites throughout Solivita. If you think that you may have chinch bugs, please don’t hesitate to contact our office to have the site inspected.

That brings you up to date on our activities as we work every day to keep Solivita beautiful! Our next Coffee Talk is May 18th at 9am in the Gator Room. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our office at 863-225-9565.

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Spa Talk: How Acupuncture & Herbs Benefit You

By Crystal Bethea

Owner of Riviera Spa Massage Acupuncture is an effective form of health care that has evolved into a complete and holistic medical system. This medical system has been used to diagnose and help millions of people get well and stay healthy. Initially, our acupuncturist, Dr. Anthony Felix, examines the client’s full medical history and check pulse and tongue to determine where the Qi has become blocked or imbalanced. He will then ask questions regarding the client’s health and lifestyle. Acupuncture treatment will follow after the exam by placing fine, sterile needles (the size of a cat’s whisker) on specific acupoints on the body. This activates the body’s Qi and promotes natural healing by enhancing recuperative power, immunity, and physical and emotional health.

It is a safe, painless and an effective way to treat a wide variety of medical problems.

Why Recommend Herbs?

Dr. Felix is a certified Herbalist and he understands how herbs can be a powerful adjunct to acupuncture care. They are used to stretch, build and support the body, or to clear it of excess problems like a cold, fever or acute pain. Below are some of the health concerns that acupuncture can help with: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Abdominal pain Facial spasms Stress Polycystic ovary syndrome Osteoarthritis Grief Tennis elbow Stroke Hepatitis B virus carrier status Anxiety Allergic rhinitis Fibromyalgia Depression

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Bell’s Palsy Obesity Cancer pain Hypertension PTSD Nausea Dysmenorrhea Sciatica Insomnia Earache Knee pain Male sexual dysfunction Tobacco dependence Stiff neck

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NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS

Email all submissions to newsletter@avcommunities.com

JUNE SUBMISSIONS

Calendar submissions and newsletter articles are due on Tuesday, May 1st. Club inserts are due by Tuesday, May 22nd. All inserts must be approved by Club Manager, Sheri Wollschlager (email it to croe@evergreen-LM.com and swollschlager@evergreen-LM.com) before they are copied.

JULY SUBMISSIONS

Calendar submissions and newsletter articles are due on Wednesday, May 30th.

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.

HOLIDAY HOURS MONDAY, MAY 28TH: MEMORIAL DAY

Administration & Lifestyles: Closed

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

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

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Communications Office.

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[ Solivita Information ]

COMMUNITY EVENTS JUNE REFLECTIONS

ASSEMBLY, DELIVERY & PICK-UP Tuesday, May 29th • 8:30am • Ballroom Newsletter assembly volunteers are asked to meet at 8:30am in the Ballroom on Tuesday, May 29th. Delivery volunteers should arrive between 9:45am-10am and are asked not to leave the Ballroom until all neighborhoods have been completely assembled.

IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR NEWSLETTER by Wednesday, May 30th you will need to pick it up at the Concierge Desk in Administration anytime between 9am-5pm.

SAM’S CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Monday, May 7th • 10am-1pm • Ballroom Hallway For resident membership specials, please see the on-site representative. The next Sam’s Club membership day is July 9th from 10am-1pm.

COSTCO MEMBERSHIP

Wednesday, May 9th • 10am-1pm • Ballroom Hallway For resident membership specials, please see the on-site representative. The next Costco membership day is August 8th from 10am-1pm.

BJ’S WHOLESALE CLUB MEMBERSHIP Monday, May 14th • 10am-1pm • Ballroom Hallway Join the Inner Circle Membership (basic membership) for $40 or the Perks Rewards Membership for $80. With the Perks Rewards Membership you will also earn 2% back on all spending at BJ’s with the exception of gas, alcohol and tobacco. Both Memberships include 13 months of membership and two membership cards.

Any additional membership cards added to membership will be $25. While supplies last any new memberships will receive a $50 restaurant.com gift card. The next BJ’s membership day is July 16th from 10am-1pm.

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SPECIAL NIGHTS Hosted by Stonegate Golf Club

Special Nights in Mosaics are events welcome to residents and their adult guests. On Karaoke and Trivia Nights, the Mosaics bar is open to all from 4pm-8pm. Some dates will be blacked out as we honor previously scheduled commitments.

TRIVIA MONDAYS May 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th • 7pm-9pm Test out your all-around trivia knowledge in teams of 2 or more from 7pm-9pm. A professional trivia host is present and prizes are given to the top 3 teams!

There will no longer be a menu available to order from Mosaics. Food purchased from The Grille or the Marketplace Bistro can be brought in, however no other food is permitted. Doors will open no earlier than 6pm.

Coming in to reserve seats or tables is not permitted.

Seating is limited. A $5 cash only non-refundable food and beverage ticket will be sold at the door.

KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th • 6pm-9pm Sing, dance, and play DJ Mr. Breezz’s Musical Game Show with cash prizes and more! Enjoy this complimentary evening out. Food purchased from The Grille or the Bistro can be brought in - no other food is permitted.

BAR NIGHTS Fridays, May 4th, 11th and 18th • 3pm-8pm Drink, eat and drink some more at the Mosaics bar. We will have Happy Hour Specials, limited food service on select nights and entertainment only on select Friday nights. Seating is added outside the Mosaics bar or enjoy the ambiance on the patio. Wherever you sit, bartender Manny and the banquet staff will take good care of you.

Bar service will be open from 3pm-8pm; reservations are not needed, just come as you are!

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