Taylor Morrison Customer Care: 321-397-7247 or OrlandoCustomerCare@TaylorMorrison.com. Warranty Request: taylormorrison.com/warranty/request Activities: 863-427-7125 or SolivitaActivities@Evergreen-LM.com
Community Manager (Association) - Rudy Bautista: 863-701-2969 or RBautista@Evergreen-LM.com
Solivita Club Facilities After Hours Emergency Phone Number: 863-286-8779
Weekdays 5pm-8pm and Weekends 12pm-5pm
K&M Drugs: 863-496-7930 or Fax: 863-496-7931
Waterfront Galleries Daily 8am-11pm
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Evergreen Lifestyles Management (For ALL Club & HOA Matters) 24/7: 855-490-1804 or CustomerService@Evergreen-LM.com
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm C3 Wellness Spa: 407-914-9168
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Club Manager - Sheri Wollschlager: 863-427-7129 or SWollschlager@Evergreen-LM.com
Architectural Review: 863-427-7022 or Compliance@SolivitaHOA.com
Membership: 863-427-7143 or SolivitaMembership@Evergreen-LM.com
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
Visitor/Vendor Gate Access Voice Server: 863-313-1314
Stonegate Pro Shop: 863-427-7150, ext. 4710 Daily 7am-5pm
The Grille at Stonegate: 863-427-7167 Daily Breakfast11am-8pmWednesday-Sunday, 8am-11am Happy Hour Daily 3pm-7pm and All Day on Sundays
Floralawn Irrigation Emergency After Hours: 863-225-9565 (Starting at 5pm all calls get routed directly to the on-call manager)
Breathtaking sunsets, wildlife sightings, lush greenery ... it doesn’t get any better than the beauty of nature in this paradise we call Solivita!
The Palms Amenity Center: 863-496-1530 or Fax: 863-496-0914
Monday-Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-1pm and Sunday Closed Marketplace Bistro: 863-427-7150, ext. 4724 Daily 8am-7pm, Breakfast 8am-11am
Monday-Thursday 6:30am-9pm Friday 6:30am-7pm, Saturday-Sunday 7am-7pm
Venezia Gate: 407-603-2397 West Gate (San Clemente): 863-496-1453
Starlite Ballroom Daily 8am-11pm
Catering & Banquets (Stonegate Golf Club): 863-427-7150, ext. 4720
Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm Friday 8am-7pm
Resident to Resident Resource Center: 863-236-9973 or SolivitaR2R@gmail.com
K&M Drugs: 863-496-7930
The Palms: 863-496-1530
Director of Security & Safety - Paul Mears: 863-440-7572 or PaulM@VitalSecurity.com
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Communications Director - Doug Gilbert: 863-427-7137 or SolivitaCommunications@Evergreen-LM.com
Solivita Sales: 863-427-7000
Administration: 863-427-7100
Mosaics Restaurant Friday & Saturday 4pm-8pm Riviera Spa & Fitness Center: 863-427-7130
Amenity Center: Monday-Sunday 8am-9pm Kids Pool Monday-FridayHours 12pm-4pm Saturday & Sunday 9am-9pm FitnessMonday-ThursdayCenter 6:30am -9pm FridaySaturday-Sunday6:30am-7pm7am-7pm
Welcome Center: 863-427-7000 Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Saturday 10am -6pm Wednesday 1pm-6pm, Sunday 12pm -6pm
Concierge: 863-427-7100 or Fax: 863-496-4456
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Floralawn: 863-225-9565 or floralawn.com (Submit a Work Order)
Violations & Compliance: 863-427-7151, 863-256-2897 or Compliance@SolivitaHOA.com
Stonegate Golf Club Directory: 863-427-7150
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» Planning future projects, including preparing for the 2023 budget.
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I do want to take a moment to thank our newest committee, the Solivita Club Committee (SCC) which started in late 2020. This committee has helped my team continue our success in keeping Solivita a beautiful community. This past year, the SCC has been very beneficial in planning, designing, and advising on several Club projects. Below are a few of the projects that the committee has assisted with over the last year:
Football season is upon us and it’s my favorite time of the year. As most of you may know, I am a University of Florida graduate and football season ticket holder with the Gators. Some people believe I even bleed orange and blue. As much as I am committed to being a true Gators fan, my team and I are even more committed to keeping Solivita the beautiful community everyone is proud to live in. We could not do this without the help of our many volunteers. Thank you to our volunteers for all your time and talents.
Next year we will have a couple openings on the committee. If you are interested in being a part of this hard-working, dynamic committee, please visit SolivitaHOA.com > click on the “Lifestyles” icon > click on the “Solivita Club Committee” icon > download the “Solivita Club Advisory Committee Application” (direct website link: solivitahoa.com/pdf.php?lFileID=76656 ) to complete your application. Applications can be dropped off to the Club Manager, Sheri Wollschlager, or emailed to SCC@ SolivitaHOA.com. The deadline to apply is Monday, October 3rd. 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 in October and invite the new members to the November meeting to get them started in the process. New committee members will begin their two-year term in January, 2023.
» Planning and executing the Tower Mural project ( pictured ).
» Designing the golf cart path behind the Ballroom.
The SCC is comprised of homeowners who advise and consult the management company on matters pertaining to 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.
» Assisting with interior paint selection.
Solivita Club Committee BY SHERI WOLLSCHLAGER CLUB MANAGER
» Selecting replacement pool furniture.
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SPECIAL NIGHTS FARMER’SWEDNESDAYS11AM–1PMMARKETLOCATIONINFREEDOMPARKTOGOONLY Read more information and who is permitted to attend these events on the back of the monthly newsletter calendar or go to SolivitaHOA.com Home Page and click on the RSVP or Purchase Ticketed Events icon. For questions, email or call Activities Department at SolivitaActivities@Evergreen-LM.com or 863-427-7125. Trivia SELECT MONDAYS AT 4PM & 7PM $7 » RESERVE YOUR TABLE & PURCHASE YOUR LIMITED DRINKONLINESELECTION SPECIAL NIGHTS KaraokeSELECT COMPLIMENTARYTUESDAYS6PM-9PMCASHBAR ComedyBonkerzNight FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH BALLROOM » 5PM & 7:30PM $20 GENERAL / $25 EOSS MovieNightTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST7PM » MOVIECOMPLIMENTARYBALLROOMENTRANCE,POPCORN&LEMONADELISTINGISONTHEBACKOFTHECALENDARINSERT EnchantmentUndertheSeaDance FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH BALLROOM7PM»$10 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD AND SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH VILLAGE CENTER 6PM » $50 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND4PM-7PM » FREEDOM PARKDJ » CASH BAR » SEATING PubSolivitaCrawl WineConcertDown WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH 6:30PM-8:30PM » WELCOME CENTER COURTYARD » BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR » FOOD CONCESSION & CASH BAR
• October 3rd and 4th (two-day session) from 9am12pm at The Palms
• October 10th and 11th (two-day session) from 9am-12pm at The Palms,
• October 29th from 10am-12pm at The Palms
History of Polk County Presentation
Tuesday, September 27th • 10am • Ballroom
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• Limited class size - registration required New Dimension Students Help with Technology Questions
Community Shred Day
Upcoming Events in October:
Tuesday, September 20th • 10am-2pm • Freedom Park Shred your paper and electronic devices. Free to all Solivita Paperresidents.
• October 6th from 10am-2pm in Freedom Park
R2R Resource Center
» Basic Android Session
– Clean out all the paperwork clutter in your office and home. Bring your old bills, papers, old check books, and sensitive documents to shred.
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Jayme Jamison, from the Polk County History Center is coming back! She did such a fantastic job last January delivering a presentation about the boom of hotels and tourism in central Florida, we asked her back. This time Jayme will discuss the history of the area, how the communities in Polk County came to be, from homesteads to municipalities. She’ll also discuss how Polk County’s development relied on specific industries and the vast natural resources, as well as the following topics:
» Where can you find relics of a by gone industry while walking in the footsteps of pioneers?
» Why is Haines City not called Clay Cut?
» Basic iPhone Session
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• Limited spots available - registration required Donation Day (collecting clothing, household goods, furniture)
The R2R Resource Center is Here for You!
Electronics - Computers, printers, smartphones, DVD/VCR players, flat screen TVs, and much more are shredded, and all personal data destroyed. Certificate of data destruction is available. Visit Urban E Recycling’s website for a complete list of devices available to recycle,
» What do Haines City and Polk City have in common?
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• October 4th from 6pm-8pm at The Palms
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Reserve your spot by calling the Resource Center at 863-2369973 or email SolivitaR2R@gmail.com.
Veterans Day Memorial Service & Breakfast Friday, November 11th · 9am Freedom Park Veterans Memorial & Ballroom $12 per person. Guest of all ages welcome. Tickets for the Breakfast will go on sale starting Monday, October 3rd at 9am on SolivitaHOA.com Golf Tournament & Awards Luncheon Saturday, November 12th at The Oaks at Stonegate Golf Registration: 7am-8am · Shotgun Start: 8:30am Raffles, Goody Bags and Prizes (4 Closest to the Pin, Hole in One Challenge, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place). 4 Person Scramble. $60/Person or $240/Foursome. Registration for the Golf Tournament ONLY is available NOW on SolivitaHOA.com or scan the QR code. For more information, please contact the Activities Department at 863-427-7125 or email SolivitaActivities@Evergreen-LM.com. The Lovettes Show Sunday, November 13th · 7:30pm · Starlite Ballroom $20 General Admission; $25 Early Open Show Seating (EOSS). To preview The Lovettes Show, scan the QR code. Tickets for The Lovettes Show will go on sale starting Monday, October 3rd at 9am on SolivitaHOA.com Save the Dates November 11th-13th All proceeds will benefit the Tunnel To Towers Foundation
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I do love and respect bees, not only because they pollinate 15 billion dollars’ worth of crops each year and they can tell time, but also because I could not imagine life without honey! I bet you did not know there was a female “Pooh Bear.” It is time to fill that honey jar, so get buzzing and make your time count for something.
The Flip Circus
Labor Day Labor Day is celebrated at separate times of the year in different countries. Most countries celebrate it on May 1st, but Australia, Canada, Bahamas, and a few others vary. We, here in the U.S., do so on the first Monday in September (September 5th). Whatever the date, workers worldwide appreciate that special day set aside for them.
Enjoy $6 burger specials at participating burger restaurants in the area from September 14th-28th. Carry out will be available at most restaurants with a $5 fee per order and a limit of five $6 burger specials, per carry out order. Please visit orlandoburgerweek.com to view participating burger restaurants and for more information.
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Busy Bee! BY SHELLEY DESTEFANO COMMUNITY CONCIERGE
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From the Imagination of Circus Vazquez is born Flip Circus, a world-class show, full of magic, fun and talent. The Flip Circus will set up their tent at the Florida Mall (located at 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando) and will be performing on weekdays only, from September 9th-26th at 7:30pm. Visit goldstar.com to purchase tickets and for more information.
You can attend the Polk Forever Art Exhibit (located at 210 Cypress Gardens Boulevard SW in Winter Haven) September 3rd-23rd to view artwork inspired by Polk County’s nature preserves. Visit polkforever.com to find dates and locations for other free shows. These shows will promote the reinstatement of the environmental lands funding via referendum vote on November 8th.
National Grandparents Day
Orlando Burger Week
Celebrate Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 11th. Grandparents give unconditional love to their grandkids. As their grandkids grow, that love remains. So, today, I hope you are adored and admired for being awesome grandparents.
Grab your favorite floaty and head to one of my favorite nearby beaches, located at 1800 Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach. It’s about 2 hours and 15 minutes away, but totally worth the drive. For more information, visit mymanatee.org , then in the upper right-hand corner search for Coquina Beach. Parking is free, they have outdoor showers, restrooms, and there is a little restaurant on the beach as well. To view the restaurant menu, please visit coquinabeachcafe.com
We are all buzzing around on our missions, but we still cannot flap our wings 11,400 times a minute. You may find yourself tempted to buzz towards one of the things going on in the area this month or maybe you will celebrate one of the important dates.
Yard of the Month BY GREEN THUMBS CLUB
REFLECTIONS | SEPTEMBER 2022 9 Department Articles Our judges visited Volare this month to find our Yard of the Month. After traversing through Bonita Canyon, they located a home with a “muy bonita jardin.” The lovely yard of Ed and GM Fernandez at 1308, transplants from Miami, has unique contrasting colors of plants throughout and it takes a minute or two to really appreciate the work and total palette unless you stop and take it all in. Ed oversaw the Pan American Orchid Society for many years and still has a beautiful assortment. Take a ride and check them out. Our secret judges will be out and about looking for the next gem.
Instructor : Carmen Boos
Course Requirement: You should have LibreOffice installed in your tablet or laptop, www.libreoffice.org , and you will need to bring your device to each class for hands on use.
Instructor : Catherine Larson
Mondays, October 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st in Mosaics
Co-Sponsored by the Solivita University Committee and Activities
Course Description: Has retirement had you questioning your continued subscription to Microsoft Office? There is a free alternative that has been available for many years – LibreOffice. It is available for all platforms – Mac, Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS. LibreOffice evolved from Openoffice and contains a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, database and draw component – all for FREE! This course will focus on how to use the basic tools for the various components.
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This is an annual pass for the Foreign Policy Association who produces a study guide (which comes included in the pass) with nine of the most critical global issues facing America. Great Decisions discussions are moderated in person by Thomas Gallagher Ph.D on select Wednesdays at 4pm and virtually by Mary Ellen Roberts and Len Trushkosky on select Tuesdays at 11am. Check out their discussion at The Palms, no material provided, to see what it is all about at no charge.
Starting on Thursday, September 1st, registration for the October courses will open at 9am by scanning the QR Reader or go to the SolivitaHOA.com Home Page. On the Home Page there is a Purchased Ticketed Event or Class HERE button. 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@Evergreen-LM.com.
» Tuesday, September 13th at 11am over Zoom
Tuition: $25 per student
Gator Room at 1pm
Wednesdays, October 12th, 19th, 26th and November 2nd in Aegean Room • Classes at 9:30am
» Wednesday, September 14th at 4pm in The Palms
2022 Great Decision (GD) Discussions Annual Pass
September Discussion Topic: No End in Sight: A Century of Drug Wars
Tuition: $40 per student
Course Description: Learn the two verbs “To & Be = Ser & Estar” and the rules which govern the use of each through dialogue. These verbs and the interrogatives will also be learned. Assorted vocabulary lists will be provided. Students will be able to request phrases to use for a working vocabulary that will help when speaking to Spanish speakers.
Libre Office 101 Thursdays, September 15th, 22nd, 29th and October 6th
Beginners Conversational Spanish Course
Ins and Outs of the iPhone and iPad
Tuesdays, October 11th, 18th and 25th
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. Check out the stats in previous months airing on Community Channel 732. Receiving a speeding ticket is not only financially costly, but can lead to much more serious results. A driver is six times more likely to have an accident when traveling at 25% above the posted speed limit. Speeding reduces the amount of time to avoid a crash and increases the severity of a crash once it occurs.
Professor : Richard Goldsmith, Ph.D Course Disclaimer : Select videos may include language Course Description: For 94 years, the Academy Awards have honored the best in filmmaking. They have also served as a time capsule reflecting what was going on in the world and/ or in the entertainment industry each year. The first event, on May 16, 1929, was mostly a dinner for 270 people at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood; the ceremony itself lasted only 15 minutes. Most winners simply accepted the trophy, but Warner Bros. executive Darryl F. Zanuck did something radical: he gave a few words of thanks, thus inventing the acceptance speech. Join us as we journey back to earlier times to relive and remember those special films that filled our lives!
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Solivita University Look Back to Oscar’s Memorable Moments
SPEED ENFORCEMENT
Professor : Thomas Gallagher, Ph.D.
Gator Room at 5:30pm
Tuesdays, October 11th, 18th, 25th and November 1st
Understand how to use the various keyboard features and MUCH MORE! This course does not cover Android devices.
Course Description: iPads and iPhones are powerful computers that we carry with us. Learn how to keep your information secure, find your devices or friends, share photos and videos, take photos while videoing! Use iCloud folders, create a hotspot, sync via Bluetooth to your car, speakers, and earbuds.
Thursdays, October 13th, 20th and 27th Gator Room at 4pm
Mosaics at 1:30pm
Tuition: $25 per student Instructor : Catherine Larson Course Requirement : Bring your iPhone and/or iPad to each class for hands on use
Tuition: $20 per student
Course Description: Cases in U.S. Constitutional Law that have had a significant influence on American life will be discussed. The backgrounds of these cases and the results of these Decisions will be examined.
Controversial U.S. Constitutional Cases
Tuition: $20 per student
As of August 2022, eight lives have been saved right here in Solivita. To find out about future classes (or have one set up for your club or neighborhood) please email Bryan Olson at crusher3@usfamily.net.
person who was dead. No pulse. No respirations. No response to stimulus. Having just taken the class, I knew what to do. I felt in control. We continued compressions, and then used the AED as we had learned in the class.
The following is a firsthand account of “Check, Call, Compress” being used to save a life right here in Solivita, shared with us by one of the rescuers. It happens every year. Solivitans are given the free opportunity to learn lifesaving skills. DON’T MISS IT! If you, your friend, or spouse need emergency help, YOU or one of your neighbors will have been trained to save a life. THIS IS IMPORTANT! I had taken advantage of our free Check, Call, Compress (CCC) classes at The Palms. If you think, “I’ve taken CPR in the past, so I’m all set,” then YOU’RE WRONG! Times have changed, techniques have changed, COVID changed a lot in health care, and your skills need to be updated. In the class, which is less than two hours long (not a huge commitment) you will learn from live demonstration, from the instructors, videos, handson practice on the mannequins, doing the actual compressions, and how to use an AED. Two weeks after my class, it happened! I heard someone yell, “Get the AED.” This was just like in the video I had seen earlier that month. Already, some of our educated Solivitans had initiated the most important steps in saving a life - chest compressions. That was reassuring to me because someone else knew what to do (call for help) and someone else knew where the AED was! I joined another resident who was kneeling at the side of a Quick Action Saves a Life BY BILL GROSS TEAM LEADER OF SOLIVITA CERT
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Once the EMTs arrived, they assured us that he was stable enough to be transported to the hospital. Once that happened, I felt exhausted. I felt a mix of euphoria, along with some anxiety. I needed a few days to let this all sink in and mentally, give myself time to emotionally recover. It can still surface in my mind. We cannot stress enough, to all residents, to prepare yourselves for what may happen in front of you next week. Classes are always FREE, and what you learn CAN save a life. It’s good to know some of our neighbors are updated, and I hope if this happens to me, they will be there to possibly save MY life. Please register for a CCC class - be an example to others!
Re-Considering
Our fast-paced, high-tech existence over the last few decades has taken a toll on the civility in civil society. In this hurry-up world, informality has become the norm. A “Sunday Best” outfit may now include flip flops instead of high heels for women and a golf shirt instead of a dress shirt and tie for men. The increasingly informal dress code has been mirrored by an increasing informality in the way that we speak to, and interact with, one another. (When was the last time someone other than a service person called you “Sir” or “Ma’am”?)
The entire month of September is National Courtesy Month ! Pardon me for pointing it out, but we all seem to have gotten less, rather than more, courteous of late. Courtesy is about manners and respect. Courtesy builds rapport and enhances relationship. It greases the wheels of life.
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People seem to be more self-absorbed and less likely to monitor their behaviors to accommodate the needs and wants of others around them. If you’ve seen the ad on TV where the “clueless” young man, nose in his cell phone, first walks past a man on crutches and then goes out the door, letting it slam in the face of the injured one, rather than holding it open for him, then proceeds to walk over spilled mail pieces on the sidewalk, rather than stopping to help the mail carrier collect them. Finally, still absorbed in his phone, walks into the street, directly in front of an oncoming car, you’ll know what I mean. The clueless phone fanatic gives the driver a “what the heck?” gesture and points to his phone, as if to say, “Can’t you see I’m busy here?”– as if his preferences are paramount. This ad makes me laugh every time I see it (it’s promoting the self-braking system on a new car), even though it obviously highlights rudeness. The absurdity of the phone-obsessed man’s behavior points out, in a humorous way, not only the value of having a self-braking car, but also the trend in today’s society to choose self-absorption over courtesy.
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I invite you to join me on Wednesday, September 21st from 2pm-3pm in RSF2, for an honest and respectful group discussion regarding American’s beliefs that rudeness has increased in society over the past 20 years. Share your thoughts about how consciously choosing courtesy, instead, can make a positive difference. Take a “Common Courtesy Quiz” and explore the implications for yourself and others in our Solivita community.
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This trend has been growing for a while. The September 11, 2001, attacks caused people to become more polite…. but for only a brief period; unfortunately, it didn’t last. A 2019 study reported that 93 percent of people polled across the country at that time, felt that uncivil behavior was increasing; 68 percent felt it had become a major problem. the Role of RITA MILIOS HOLISTIC WELLNESS COACH,
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» Decide to behave nicely, even to those who are not being nice to you. » Smile often and share the positive mood that being nice elicits in you. » In your partnership, be willing to sometimes give more than you receive. » Offer to befriend and help people you know who are going through a tough time.
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Why are we experiencing such an uptick in the pervasiveness of discourtesy in American life? Experts say that crowding and the anonymity provided by modern forms of communication, such as email, social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), and the general obsession with cell phones encourages rudeness. The media’s depiction of rudeness as acceptable, and even stylish, also promotes bad behavior. More people than ever before seem to feel “entitled.” Not everyone, of course, follows the trend. Older adults, in general, brought up in a slower, less tech-based world, tend, in general to still value courtesy. Here are some ways you can practice bringing back courtesy, not just in September, National Courtesy Month, but all year long:
Controlling Fungal Turf Diseases
We underwent the year’s first swarm of love bugs in May and will enter the second love bug season in September. A wet dryer sheet should do the trick if you’re trying to remove the bugs from your windshield. Do you have any questions about the services Floralawn offers or about your landscaping in general? Give us a call! Our number is 863-225-9565. You are always welcome to visit our office in the Admin Building to speak with us.
The Return of Love Bugs
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September Happenings BY BRAD THOMPSON BRANCH MANAGER, FLORALAWN
As we all know, the summer heat is still blazing in September, so our tasks for this month are similar to what they have been for the last few. We continue monitoring the weather and adjusting watering schedules as the summer rains abate. Our mowing and detailing crews will still service the community on a weekly basis.
Floralawn is celebrating the completion of our sixth summer providing landscaping and lawn care to the Solivita community. We love what we do because of every Solivita resident who is happy with their landscaping and because we enjoy maintaining the turf, plants, and trees to keep this community looking beautiful. We continue to feel honored to work in this vibrant Likecommunity.everysummer, the focus of this past one was controlling turf and shrub growth. Our hard-working crews stayed on top of mowing and detailing all summer long. We stay attuned to the unpredictability of Florida’s weather to keep your lawns looking great. Grass can be stressed by soggy and dry ground alike, so we adjust our watering based on the forecast. If there are consecutive days of rain, we keep the irrigation turned off and run it during dry periods.
Summer Work
The heat and humidity of Florida summers also contribute to environments in which fungal diseases flourish. We watch out for signs of diseases like Fairy Ring Fungus, Gray Leaf Spot, Take All Root Rot, and Brown Patch, all of which attack the turfgrasses that grow in Solivita. We use both chemical controls (herbicides and fungicides) and cultural controls (appropriate irrigation and mowing practices) to keep these fungal diseases in check.
September To-Dos
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Sunday, September 25th • 2pm • Ballroom Sponsored by Artium Patroni. As part of our 2021-2022 Production Season, we’re pleased to invite you and your guests to our second Annual Matinee Musicale. This is a FREE event to celebrate music and fellowship and to say “Thank You” to the community for its unstinting support of our productions. Members and friends of Artium Patroni will perform instrumental and vocal renditions of classical and popular songs and hymns. To help us prepare for this event, RSVP your attendance by September 15th by texting Yelong Han at 703-304-0519 or Yen Yen Kressel at 407-902-7883. We hope you can celebrate with us!
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No Coffee Talk Until October See you next month at our Floralawn Coffee Talk! Have a wonderful month!
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Community Events
Online table selecting and payment will start September 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 September Trivia dates. Walk-ins welcome if Trivia is not sold out. You may input one attendee name per Trivia date.
MOSAICS Thursdays,DININGFridays & Saturdays, September 1st-30th (Except for September 23rd & 24th) 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 call 863-427-7150, option 2 or email MOD@stonegategolf.com. LEFT US, BUT NOT
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These events are welcome to residents and their adult guests. Bring your Solivita Resident ID badge for admission to these special events. Face coverings are recommended. Food purchased from the Bistro and The Grille only is permitted to Trivia and Karaoke. A cash bar will be
SPECIAL NIGHTS
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SeptemberTRIVIAavailable.MONDAYS12th,19th & 26th • 4pm & 7pm 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 3 teams! Participants are limited to attend one Trivia game per advertised day. Price of $7 includes the game fee, one wine, beer or soda, tax, and gratuity.
KARAOKE TUESDAYS September 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th • 6pm-9pm Sing, dance and play Mr. Breezz’s Musical Game Show for prizes and more!
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