SOLIVITA CLUB
Club Manager - Sheri Wollschlager: 863-427-7129 or Sheri.Wollschlager@CastleGroup.com
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
Activities: 863-427-7125 or SolivitaActivities@CastleGroup.com
Communications Coordinator - Wilman De Jesus: 863-427-7137 or Wilman.DeJesus@CastleGroup.com
Concierge: 863-427-7100 or Fax: 407-624-3379
Resident to Resident (R2R) Resource Center : 863-236-9973 or SolivitaR2R@gmail.com
Riviera Spa & Fitness Center: 863-427-7130
The Palms Amenity Center : 863-496-1530 or Fax: 863-496-0914
SOLIVITA HOA
Community Manager (Association) - Rudy Bautista: 863-701-2969 or RBautista@Evergreen-LM.com
Evergreen Lifestyles Management (For HOA Matters) 24/7: 855-490-1804 or CustomerService@Evergreen-LM.com
Membership: 863-427-7143 or SolivitaMembership@Evergreen-LM.com
Compliance Department: Compliance@SolivitaHOA.com
• Community Standards Manager: 863-427-7032
• Compliance Inspectors for Non-Compliance & Violations: 863-427-7151 or 863-256-2897
• Compliance ARC Processor: 863-427-7022
Director of Security & Safety - Shanise Holmes: 689-220-8777 or ShaniceH@VitalSecurity.com
Landscape - RealManage Landscape Manager: 863-330-3897
OTHER CONTACTS
Taylor Morrison Customer Care: 321-397-7247 or OrlandoCustomerCare@TaylorMorrison.com
Warranty Request: taylormorrison.com/warranty/request
Solivita Sales: 863-427-7000
Stonegate Golf Club Directory: 863-427-7150
Catering & Banquets (Stonegate Golf Club): 863-427-7150, option 5
K&M Drugs: 863-496-7930 or Fax: 863-496-7931
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
Visitor/Vendor Gate Access Voice Mail: 863-313-1314
NOVEMBER TABLE OF CONTENTS
Newsletter Submission & Advertising Info Page 3
Department Articles Pages 4-11
Solivita HOA Page 8
Community Events Pages 12-14
Newsletter Assembly Day Page 12
Wellness Events Page 14
A Touch of Class Pages 15-19
Club & Support Group Meeting Lists Pages 19-24
Club News ..................................................................... Pages 24-44
Resident Kudos ..................................................................... Page 44
Neighborhood Captains News ......................................... Page 45
Advertisements Pages 44, 46-80
Activities Events (back of calendar) Insert Pages E1-E3
Monthly Calendar (back of Activities Events) Insert
Weekly Fitness Schedule Calendar Insert
ON THE COVER
Fall is here and that means shopping at Solivita’s Fall Arts and Crafts Festival, now in its 23rd year. We will have 130 arts and crafts vendor booths and several food eateries including the Bake Shoppe. Vote for your favorite resident artwork and listen to a variety of musical entertainment as you walk through the entire Village Center. Bring your grandkids to the Kidz Zone for fun and crafts and be impressed with the strolling Living Butterfly Vine! Join us on Saturday, November 2nd from 10am-4pm. Photos by Joe Thomas.
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. No advertisements containing politics, political affiliations or campaign materials will be accepted. For More Information: Visit the advertising website at SolivitaAdvertising.com, call 863-440-0377, or email SolivitaAdvertising@SolivitaClub. com. Contracts are available to download on the website.
NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS
Email submissions to Reflections@SolivitaClub.com
DECEMBER SUBMISSIONS
Calendar submissions and club newsletter articles are due on Wednesday, October 30th. Club flyer insert copies are due by Monday, November 18th, but must be approved by Sheri Wollschlager (Sheri.Wollschlager@ CastleGroup.com) or Wilman De Jesus (Wilman. DeJesus@CastleGroup.com) before they are copied.
JANUARY SUBMISSIONS
Calendar submissions and newsletter articles are due on Wednesday, November 27th
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
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.
Time Flies When You’re Having Fun!
BY JANA MALIK DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES
Believe it or not, on November 1st of this year, I will be celebrating 20 years of working in the Solivita Activities’ department. I started as an Activities’ Specialist and for the last eight years have been thrilled to be your Director of Activities. I have shared with many residents how blessed I have been to work in the most entertaining and creative outlet job with an incredible group of people, including an amazing and passionate Activities team and supportive managers and co-workers from all Solivita Club departments. I have worked with so many incredible, talented, hardworking volunteers and have had the pleasure of working with many of you on the Solivita Lifestyles Activities Committee. I am appreciative of the Solivita residents who have given my team and I the confidence to provide the most high quality, spectacular and memorable Activities program in all of Central Florida (from what I’ve been told).
Highlights of How Things Have Evolved Over the Years
» When I started working here, I worked for the creator/ builder/developer of Solivita, Avatar Properties Inc. All of the departments worked together as one team including the Welcome Center Sales, HOA, Club, Pro Shop and Golf Maintenance. Now we have transitioned to separate entities managed by different management companies.
» My first office was a in closet located in the Administration building where K&M Drugs is now located. In 2012, our Activities offices moved to the Bistro Café 2nd floor. This has allowed us to be much more efficient as we are closer to our event venues and our supply closets. This means less back and forth, hauling decorations, etc. And, we have much more space to work as a team. If you have been to the office prior to a big event, you know that we need our space.
» I’ve worked for and been mentored by the same manager, Sheri Wollschlager, for my entire career. She has guided me, but also has given me the “wings” to budget, implement, create, market, hire, and detail all aspects of each and every event you attend while I was moving up in my department. This has allowed me to gain the expertise and confidence I have today.
» The Activities Department used to create the Reflections newsletter and also managed the newsletter assembly before the Communications Department was created and before hiring a publisher to take over this extremely lengthy and time-consuming monthly publication.
» Our first events were Ice Cream Socials, un-themed Friday Night Dances and Music by the Riviera Spa & Fitness Center pool.
» Changing from ticket sales being printed on paper from our office and then sold manually in the Ballroom on the 1st business day of the month at 9am to now selling Activities events tickets online was a major transition and accomplishment. Prior to online ticket sales, residents would line up before 5am and wait until 10am to ensure they could obtain tickets to their desired event!
» Changing the Solivita Room Calendars to be visible to all residents so everyone can view availability and request a room more efficiently.
» Being a part of huge events such as the Guinness World
My first day, November 1, 2004 Holiday Gala 2008
Solivita’s 10th Birthday Party 2010
Solivita Luau 2011
Volunteer Holiday Greeting Card 2012
TRIVIA
Select Mondays
4pm & 7pm
$7 » Mosaics
Reserve Your Table & Purchase Your Limited Drink Selection Online
KARAOKE
Select Tuesdays
5pm-9pm » Art Gallery
$7 General Admission Includes Limited Drink Selection
SALUTE OUR VETERANS GOLF TOURNAMENT
Saturday, November 9th
Stonegate Golf Club Oaks Course
8:30am Shotgun Start $70
WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, November 20th
Chess Lawn by The Grille 6:30pm-8:30pm
Bring Your Own Chair Food Concession & Cash Only Bar
SALUTE OUR VETERANS MEMORIAL CEREMONY & BREAKFAST
Monday, November 11th
Ceremony: Veterans Memorial in Freedom Park » 9am » Complimentary Breakfast: Ballroom Following the Service » $15
FALL ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Saturday, November 2nd Village Center » 10am-4pmComplimentary Entrance 130 Vendors, Music, Food, Kidz Zone, People’s Choice Art Contest No Pets or Smoking
SALUTE OUR VETERANS BONKERZ COMEDY SHOW
Sunday, November 10th Ballroom 7pm
$20 General $25 EOSS
Thursday, November 21st 3rd Thursday This Month Freedom DJ4pm-7pmPark » Cash Bar Seating
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Jana’s article continued from page 4
Record events (attempt of the largest Zumba group and making the longest ice cream sundae), the Solivita 10th and 21st Birthday Parties and the 20th Fall Arts and Crafts Festival. Though much preparation went into all of these events it was awesome to be a part of it and be able to host and execute them successfully.
» During the pandemic year of 2020, we pivoted to an extensive virtual Activities program and then progressed to offering unique events that were spread out, outdoors, or offered on a rotation of smaller groups of residents.
» Over the years, I have been recognized by the management companies here for outstanding workmanship and have won various category submissions submitted to the Florida Festival and Event Association Sunsational Awards.
» I have loved creating new events, along with the cooperation of my team, that offer either multiple price points (VIP/ EOSS/General, etc.), varied musical interest in one event (such with Battle of the Decades offering music from the ‘50s - today in multiple rooms), trending events (such as the Solivita Pub Crawl, Laser Light Show and Concert, Silent Dance Parties, Glow in the Dark Dance, etc.) and culturally influenced events for a diverse community (such as Oktoberfest, Carnivale and Lunar New Year, which is coming next year, and much more).
Solivita Lifestyles Activities Committee (SLAC) – VACANT SEATS
The SLAC committee is made up of seven actively involved Solivita residents who assist in advising the Activities Program with the Solivita Activities Team. SLAC members serve a two year term, meeting once a month for two hours. Meeting dates are set by the majority’s calendar and around Activities events, therefore there is no set day or time each month. At this time, four seats will be vacated in January. If you are interested in discussing, brainstorming and bouncing off ideas or thoughts relating to the Activities program, fill out the application form by scanning the QR code and scroll to the Documents section on the bottom of the webpage, pick it up from the Activities office or go to SolivitaHOA.com > Lifestyles > Activities > Committees and return it to the Activities office by November 11th.
To another 20 fun-filled years working at Solivita Activities. Happy Thanksgiving and Keep the Party Going!
Holiday Gala 2016
Toga Street Party 2013
Solivita Woodstock 50 Years 2019
Cinco de Mayo Street Party 2017
Tropical Night 2022
Solivita 15th Anniversary Car Show
Solivita Olympics V
23rd Annual
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
High School Jazz Band,SteelOktoberfest, Saxophonist,Drums,Rick Melvern Band
Strolling Entertainment
Festival FoodEatery in the Welcome Center Courtyard
Hosted by the Fall Arts & Crafts Festival Committee and Solivita Activities
Saturday, November 2nd
10am-4pm Village Center
Rain or Shine
Fund Drive to Benefit Sunshine Foundation Dream Village
130+ Arts & Crafts Booths and Solivita Merchandise Booth
The Village Center will be closed to vehicle traffic from 7am-5pm, except to festival vendors.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FREE ADMISSION PETS & SMOKING ARE NOT PERMITTED IN FESTIVAL AREAS Festival Bake Shoppe + Festival Photo Spot with Art & Craft Props
Free Kidz Zone
Kids Crafts, Face Painting, Popcorn, DJ, Big Drawing Board, Cornhole, Fall Leaf Pile
Choice Voting on Resident Art in the Art Garden
Photos by Gaby Backert, Joe Thomas & Irene Stecher
SOLIVITA CLUB COMMITTEE (SCC) HAS TWO VACANT SEATS OPEN FOR 2025
The SCC is comprised of homeowners who advise and consult the management company on matters about the Solivita Club program and facilities. The Club program includes Activities, Fitness, Recreation, Maintenance, Housekeeping, Pools, all Amenity Rooms, and Resident Clubs. A liaison between the management company and the community, SCC serves to make recommendations and/or provide key information and materials to the management company by representing the sentiments of the community at large.
We are looking for two new committee members to fill spots vacated at the end of the year. If you are interested in being a part of this hard-working, dynamic committee, the deadline to apply is Friday, November 29th. After the deadline, the SCC will review all applications and set up interviews with potential new SCC members. The plan is to finish the interviews before our December meeting and invite the new members to attend and observe the process. New committee members will begin their two-year term in January 2025.
If you’re interested in applying, please scan the QR code or email the Club Manager at Sheri.Wollschlager@CastleGroup.com.
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY HOURS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH & FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH:
» Admin, Activities & R2R Resource Center: Closed
» Riviera Spa & Fitness Center and The Palms Fitness Center: Open at 6:30am and Close at 12pm on Thanksgiving
» Stonegate Golf Courses: Close at 12pm on Thanksgiving
» Stonegate Pro Shop: 7am-12pm on Thanksgiving
» The Grille at Stonegate, Marketplace Bistro & Mosaics: Closed on Thanksgiving
HOA CONTACT INFORMATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
» President - Larry Anson: SolivitaHOAPresident@SolivitaHOA.com
» Vice President - Jim Edge: SolivitaVicePresident@SolivitaHOA.com
» Secretary - Lita Epstein: SolivitaSecretary@SolivitaHOA.com
» Treasurer - Glenn Larson: SolivitaTreasurer@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
» Security - Katherine Souza: SecurityChair@SolivitaHOA.com
» Violations - Grace Chirco: Compliance@SolivitaHOA.com
A
FRIEND
WHO HAS LEFT US, BUT IS NOT FORGOTTEN
Vincent Bailey
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the resident who recently passed away.
November 9th-11th
Salute Our Veterans Weekend is designed to celebrate Veterans and their families. We raise money for a select charity to help improve the lives of the many selfless men and women who bravely served our Nation. This year, all proceeds benefit:
Golf Tournament Scramble at Stonegate Golf Club
Saturday, November 9th · Oaks Course · Shotgun Start 8:30am · Registration 7am-8am
$70 per person or $280 for a foursome ( before October 1st) $75 per person or $300 for a foursome (starting October 1st). Residents and Non-Residents Welcome. Golf Entry Includes: Continental Breakfast, Green & Cart Fee Waived, Range Balls Before Play, On Course Special Events, Raffles, Goody Bags and Prizes (Closest to the Pin, Longest Putt, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place); Lunch and Awards to follow. Register online at SolivitaHOA.com by clicking on the Salute Our Veterans Weekend banner or scan the QR code.
Bonkerz Comedy Show
Sunday, November 10th
Show is at 7pm. Ballroom doors open for Early Open Show Seating (EOSS) 30 minutes before the show and General Admission doors open 25 minutes before the show begins. General Admission is $25 and EOSS is $30 per person. Adult guests welcome.
Gid Pool, Air Force and Army Veteran
Gid Pool served as an E-6 in the Air Force and Army and his family also has a long line of military service. Gid’s father flew B-29s in WW2, his son flew Blackhawks in Iraq, and his grandson is in NATO flight school. Gid has performed his “Gid’s World” Comedy Tour in more than fifty-five countries, at the world’s largest comedy festival in Edinburgh, Scotland and shared the stage with Gladys Knight! His unique look at the state of the world and some crazy relationships has been featured on “Dry Bar Comedy,” “Today Show” and written about in the “Wall Street Journal.”
Scott Orbany, Navy Veteran
Born in the punchline of America…Cleveland, being the youngest of three and the son of a fireman, Scott honed his skills as a smart alec and juvenile delinquent. After driving his parents nuts and barely making it out of high school, he quickly weighed his options and joined the US Navy. For 9 years in the submarine service, he drove his Chief nuts. Eventually getting stationed in Orlando, Scott decided to follow his dream of making bad life decisions by getting married (the first of two failed marriages). Performing across the country, Scott enjoys sharing his observations on his life. One thing is for sure his comedy will leave you saying “Wow! I hope that guy is being monitored.”
Tickets available online at SolivitaHOA.com by clicking on the Salute Our Veterans Weekend banner or scan the QR code.
Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony & Breakfast
Monday, November 11th
$15 per person. Guest of all ages welcome. Veterans Day will begin with a wonderful ceremony presented by the Veterans Club of Solivita at 9am at the Veterans Memorial in Freedom Park. After the ceremony, join us for a delicious breakfast in the Ballroom. The breakfast buffet menu includes fluffy scrambled eggs with cheese; bacon; country style potatoes; warm croissants; self-serve coffee, orange juice, cranberry juice and water.
Tickets available online at SolivitaHOA.com by clicking on the Salute Our Veterans Weekend banner or scan the QR code. A limited number of tickets will also be sold by the Veterans Club.
*Refunds will not be accepted or given for any of the events.*
Are You Grateful?
BY SHELLEY DESTEFANO COMMUNITY CONCIERGE
Be grateful for life and for the special dates, holidays, and events that you can enjoy in the area this month, including Veterans Day on Monday, November 11th, Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 28th and Black Friday on November 29th.
Orlando Japan Festival
The Orlando Japan Festival will be on Sunday, November 10th from 11am to 5pm located at the Kissimmee Lakefront Park (201 Lakeview Drive in Kissimmee). At this event you can enjoy free admission and parking, as well as Japanese culture by enjoying their music, food, dancing, and vendors. Please visit jorlando.org/orlando-japan-festival for more information.
Ice!
Ice! Featuring Elf will be going on from November 15th through January 4th. It is nine degrees inside, and they lend you a jacket to experience 6,700 blocks of ice carved into sculptures. Tickets are $29.99 per adult and $18.99 for children; however, they offered Solivita a 20% discount code (SOLIVITA) for tickets and a 20% overnight stay discount code (L18). Please visit christmasatgaylordpalms.marriott.com for more information and to purchase tickets using our discount codes.
The Festival of Trees
The Festival of Trees will be running from November 16th through the 24th at the Orlando Museum of Art (located at 2416 N. Mills Avenue in Orlando). Parking is $7 and tickets are $20 per adult or $12 for seniors, children, military and first responders. Please visit omart.org/events/festival_of_trees for more information.
MOSAICS VENUE
The Mosaics venue has changed to a restaurant and catering venue Tuesday through Sunday. If your club, neighborhood or you are looking to book a private party, including December holiday parties, you will need to contact the Banquets Department for availability and menus by emailing Banquets@StonegateGolf.com or call 863427-7150, option 5.
German Christmas
Experience a German Christmas event on November 9th from 10am to 10pm located at 4580 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee. You will be able to eat German food, listen to German music and purchase gifts at this event called Weinachtsfest. Please visit krushbraupark.com for more information. They also have other interesting German events on their website.
For more things to do in the area, please visit the Concierge webpage on SolivitaHOA.com
I am most thankful for the roof over my head and the wellbeing of my family just like everyone else. There are many more things I am thankful for, such as my job, what is in the oven, and all the things and people that make us happy in life. Live, love and enjoy your Thanksgiving and may many blessings fall upon each of you!
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
SolivitaHOA.com: Wilman.DeJesus@CastleGroup.com
Reflections: Reflections@SolivitaClub.com
Channel 902: CommunityChannel@SolivitaClub.com
Advertising : SolivitaAdvertising@SolivitaClub.com
Community Concierge 863-427-7100
Shelley.Destefano@CastleGroup.com
