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SEPTEMBER 2017 VOLUME 17 ISSUE 9
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REFLECTIONS SEPTEMBER 2017 VOLUME 17 ISSUE 9
ON THE COVER What a beautiful view of the Village. Solivita sure is a picturesque place to live! The cover photograph was taken by resident Joan Sharp.
VILLAGE CENTER HOURS 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-Saturday 8am-8pm Sunday 8am-3pm Riviera Spa & Fitness Center 863-427-7130 Monday-Thursday 6:30am-9pm Friday 6:30am-7pm Saturday-Sunday 7am-7pm
CONTACT LIST General Manager (Association) - Gary Consorto: 863-427-7103 or gconsorto@evergreen-LM.com Club Manager - Sheri Wollschlager: 863-427-7129 or swollschlager@evergreen-LM.com Safety & Security Director - Joe Murphy: 863-440-7572 or joe.murphy@evergreen-LM.com Evergreen Lifestyles Management (For ALL Club & HOA Matters) 24/7: 877-221-6919 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-8pm Friday-Sunday 8am-8pm Bar Open Until 9pm Daily The Palms 863-496-1530 Amenity Center Monday-Sunday 8am-9pm Kids Pool Hours Monday-Friday 12pm-4pm Saturday & Sunday 9am-9pm Fitness Center Monday-Thursday 6:30am -9pm Friday 6:30am-7pm Saturday-Sunday 7am-7pm Waterfront Galleries Daily 8am-11pm
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
Wells Fargo Bank: 863-421-5448 Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
Stonegate Golf Club Directory: 863-427-7150
Welcome Center or Model Park 863-427-7000 Monday-Saturday 9:30am -5:30pm Sunday 11am -5:30pm
Violations & Compliance: 863-427-7032
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The Palms Amenity Center: 863-496-1530 or Fax: 863-496-0914
Visitor/Vendor Gate Access Voice Server: 863-313-1314
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Labor Day, We Await By Jana Malik Activities Manager
Thank goodness for Labor Day, as the
Directory. You can write about your class or support group, post
Lifestyles Activities Team needs a day of rest
pictures and upload documents such as class supplies, etc. To be
from a very busy summer filled with so many
added as a “webpage manager,” contact Carolyn Roe at croe@
fun events: 50 Shades of Sassy Ladies Night,
evergreen-LM.com or call 863-427-7137.
Red, White and Blue Street Party, Wine & Canvas Painting Party, Golf Cart Rally, The BFD & Johnny Carson Live! Show and more!
Chance for Clubs to Receive Proceeds from Holiday Charity Show For the fifth year, Lifestyles Activities will donate the proceeds of the Holiday Charity Show, which will be held in December 2017. Clubs that fill out the application get a chance to receive a portion of the funds for their charity of choice. Applications are now available in the Lifestyles Activities Office or on SolivitaHOA. com under the “Lifestyles” tab (then select “Lifestyles and Fitness Forms”). Last year, six clubs divided up the tickets and
Don’t worry, after Labor Day, we will be refreshed and ready to
sold the show out to residents and their guests of all ages. Each
shake things up starting with the first Solivita Pub Crawl and the
club received $1,100 to go to their charity! The show information,
Tusk…Tribute to the Fleetwood Mac Show. At the same time, we
along with a video teaser, will be coming soon.
are gearing up for more engaging events coming up in October, such as the RENOWNED Jazz in the Garden event, a Wine &
Criteria in Order to be Considered:
Pumpkin Painting Class, and the Monday, Monday Tribute to The
• The club must be a registered Solivita Club.
Mamas & The Papas Show.
• Donation needs to benefit the greater Poinciana community. • Your club will need to identify how the money will be used
And on the personal side in September, I’m SO HAPPY football season is back! We’ve taught our 22-month-old daughter, Alli, how to say “Touchdown!” and then she throws her hands up in the air. I might try Fantasy Football for the first time. My husband doesn’t like it because you tend to neglect your home team, which for us is the Miami Dolphins! Go Fins!
and to which organization the club plans to donate. • Up to six (6) Solivita Clubs will be randomly picked in a raffle and all proceeds will be divided equally. • A club that was chosen last year is not eligible for this year’s drawing. However, the club will be eligible next year. • The deadline for submitting the application to the Lifestyles Activities Office is September 29, 2017.
Important Notices for All on the Day of the Solivita Pub Crawl Event
Good Luck Odalys
On Friday, September 15th:
Lifestyles Activities is sad to announce that as of August 28th,
• The Marketplace Bistro will close at 2pm as this location will turn into a Wine Bar for ticket holders only. • Village Drive will close for this event only, from the Ballroom to the Pro Shop roundabout, from 4pm-11pm. • All rooms in the Waterfront Galleries and the Mediterranean
Odalys Soca is transferring to another position within the Evergreen Lifestyles Management team at the Central Florida Client and Homeowner Services Department. We wish Odalys all the best in her new journey! By the time you read this, we will have hired a new staff member. Please welcome them if you stop by.
Skyline Rooms will be closed at 5pm. • The Riviera Spa & Fitness Center is open during normal hours.
Keep the party going!
New Section on SolivitaHOA.com A Class Directory and Support Group Directory have been added to the top of SolivitaHOA.com, combined with the Club
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Jana Malik 863-427-7125 jmalik@evergreen-LM.com
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Email Blasts & the Newsletter
HOLIDAY HOURS
Communications Coordinator
Administration & Lifestyles: Closed
By Carolyn Roe
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH: LABOR DAY
I wanted to share some information with you regarding the Solivita email blasts and SolivitaHOA.com. It’s great that we have a way of communicating important information to Solivita residents. That information can
NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS
range from a pool being closed, a gate access announcement, a
Email submissions to: newsletter@avcommunities.com
Lifestyles event or a storm that is headed our way. We currently have 5,241 individuals registered on SolivitaHOA.com. Of that
OCTOBER SUBMISSIONS
number, 4,108 individuals receive the weekly email blasts. 101
Calendar submissions and newsletter articles are due on Friday, September 1st. Inserts are due by Tuesday, September 19th. All inserts must be approved by Club Manager, Sheri Wollschlager (email it to swollschlager@ evergreen-LM.com) before they are copied.
individuals have chosen not to receive the email blasts. The remainder are not registered on SolivitaHOA.com. As a reminder, you will only receive the blasts if you check “YES” to the question “Do you want to be added to the email distribution list?” If you change your mind and would like to receive the email
NOVEMBER SUBMISSIONS
blasts, go to SolivitaHOA.com and click on “MY INFO.” Then
Calendar submissions and newsletter articles are due on Friday, September 29th.
click, “PROFILE,” and on the left side you will see, “Additional Information.” Mark “YES” to receiving community email updates. Remember, the only way you can receive the email blasts is if you are registered on SolivitaHOA.com. Speaking of, you can register by going to www.SolivitaHOA. com. On the home page you can click “REGISTER” in the upper right corner of the white space below the menu items. You will be asked for a confidential password, which is solivita2015. If
ADVERTISING INFO Solivita reserves the right to refuse advertisement and does not guarantee any work or claims made by advertisers. Advertisement in Reflections does not constitute an endorsement or approval of goods or services by Solivita.
for some reason, you see red lettering on your registration page, please stop. Something is incorrect and we need to investigate it in the Membership Office. There you have a short introduction to SolivitaHOA.com and the email blasts. The Communications Office is also responsible for getting Solivita’s monthly newsletter out to you. We have 91 dedicated volunteers who show up in the Ballroom every month to bag,
Residents receive 50% off the 1/8 page ad at the one-month rate, which is $55 per month. To download the contract and make payment, please visit SolivitaAdvertising.com. For more information on advertising in Reflections, please contact the Advertising Administrator, Amanda Wright, at SolivitaAdvertising@Evergreen-LM.com or 813-5017220, or visit the website at SolivitaAdvertising.com.
add inserts, apply labels, organize, and deliver Reflections to you. People who deliver might not be part of the assembly process or vice versa. They all do a great job as part of the very busy team. We would like to increase our team, so if you are interested in assembly or delivery, feel free to come to the Ballroom on Tuesday, September 26th at 8:30am.
Carolyn Roe 863-427-7137 croe@evergreen-LM.com
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QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Do you have a suggestion for Reflections, Channel 732, or SolivitaHOA.com? Email inquires or comments to Carolyn Roe at croe@evergreen-LM.com or stop by the Communications Office.
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From the World of Fitness & Wellness
Articles
By Jamar Edge Fitness & Wellness Director I’m back!!!! And it feels so good to be back. This
industry for almost 20 years and part of the Solivita family for
article is well overdue, but here I am to get you
nearly 15 years. Originally from Portugal,
out of the house and back into the facilities. For
Zena found her way to Florida via Boston,
those of you who may not know me, or missed
Massachusetts. She is multilingual and
Sheri’s original introduction of me, I look forward to meeting and
versed in Portuguese, Spanish and English.
getting to know you. To sum it up quickly, I am returning to Solivita
Zena teaches a number of classes ranging
as your Fitness & Wellness Director. My Solivita story goes back 14
from Kickboxing to Aqua Joint Relief. Zena
years to when I was a Security Officer for this beautiful community.
is also one of our most beloved Personal
Time passed and I found myself working as a Fitness Specialist for
Trainers and staff members. In her personal
a few of the past Directors. I spent time teaching classes, giving
time, she likes to enjoy nature, travel, and of course, working out.
orientations and assessments, training clients, and most of all making friends.
Zena Pina
5 Healthy Tips of the Month 1. Move your body every day of the week. Be active daily.
I’m excited to be back in the community and even more excited
2. Track your food intake. If you are into apps, utilize the
about the direction in which we plan to take the Fitness & Wellness
plethora of apps available as fitness trackers. You can also go
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the extra step and track your intake, sleep, activity, exercise, and weight with a wearable tracking device such as a Fitbit.
Annual Health Fair
3. Make sure to add muscle-building activities to your weekly
Please don’t forget to mark your calendars for this year’s Annual
workout. We have Personal Trainers and a Fast Track program
Health Fair. Scheduled for October 25th, we look to up the ante and
available to help with these gains. Please ask Ron, Zena, and
bring in more vendors and offer a variety of products and services.
Wendy if you have any questions.
We have reached out to nearly 200 different groups, companies,
4. Shop the perimeter of the grocery store. Many of the
vendors, etc. This will be a themed event so wear your best or, as I prefer, scariest Halloween costume.
healthier foods tend to be in this area. 5. Thoughts are extremely powerful. Encourage yourself by thinking positively.
Instructor Spotlight I would like to take this opportunity to spotlight one of our instructors, Zena Pina. Zena has been active in the fitness
Jamar Edge 863-496-3522 jedge@evergreen-LM.com
FRIENDS WHO HAS LEFT US, BUT ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
Greg Chance
Charles Hudson
Marie Petrosino
Norman Sherwood
William “Bill” Stahl
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Saving Valuable Papers Submitted by the Solivita CERT Team
If a severe storm came through, the roof could be taken right off your house. If that happened, would your important papers be there afterwards? Would they be usable or readable? While no one expects these things to happen, they are a reality in Florida during hurricane season and year round if a tornado hits.
The Types of Papers to Consider Include: • • • • • • •
Insurance policies (house, car, life, medical) Bank account information Credit cards and passports Health records (doctors, prescriptions) Bills (and loans) Important online account user names and passwords Contact information for all the above, as well as family and friends
While you may think such paperwork would be right in your lower desk drawer where you file it, what if your desk isn’t even there? The stronger categories of both hurricanes and tornadoes can pick up large vehicles weighing much more than any piece of furniture. If the roof is gone what will the water damage do to your records?
NEW F&B HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday-Thursday Lunch: 11am-4pm Dinner: 4pm-8pm Friday-Sunday Breakfast: 8am-11am Lunch: 11am-4pm Dinner: 4pm-8pm
Monday-Saturday Breakfast: 8am-11am Lunch: 11am-4pm Dinner: 4pm-8pm Sunday Breakfast: 8am-11am Lunch: 11am-3pm
Here’s What You Can Do:
• Make copies of the important pages of these documents; • Put them in zip-lock bags (or other sealable container) and take them with you (in your disaster kit—you have one, don’t you?); • Take photos of the interior of your home showing the furniture, shelves of books or collectibles, as well as the contents of your closets. These photos will be useful to establish a claim with your insurance company.
This knowledge could make recovery from a major household disaster much less traumatic. Don’t rely solely on your smart phone to record the data above—it could be compromised or out of battery when you need the information. Even if you store your information in the “cloud,” internet access may be unavailable for some time. These recommendations are provided by your Solivita Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) to help you be prepared. For more information on CERT, attend one of our monthly meetings (see the calendar in Reflections).
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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 lead to much more serious results. Check out the slide on the Community Channel to see the latest stats from the Sheriff’s Office.
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S
November 9th-11th
alute 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 will benefit the Tampa Fisher House. The weekend will be filled with fun and entertainment. All ticketed and registration events can be purchased in the Lifestyles Activities Office, except from 9am-10:30am on October 2nd, when we will be at the Main Ticket Sales in the Ballroom. These events are welcome to adult guests (except Dinner & The Boss Project Show), but the Veterans Memorial & Breakfast is open to guests of all ages.
TAMPA
**Refunds or Solivita Letters of Credit will not be accepted or given for any of the events.** Lifestyles is now accepting applications for Vendors, Sponsors and the Golf Tournament. Forms are located in the Lifestyles Activities Office or on SolivitaHOA.com under “Lifestyles” and then “Lifestyles & Fitness Forms.” Please SAVE THE DATE for The Boss Project Show & Dinner and the Veterans Day Memorial Service Breakfast. Tickets for these events will go on sale starting on Monday, October 2nd at 9am in the Ballroom.
Movie Night: Megan Leavey Thursday, November 9th at 7pm
Megan Leavey is based on the true life story of a young Marine corporal whose unique discipline and bond with her military combat dog saved many lives during their deployment in Iraq. On October 19th, October 26th, November 2nd, and November 9th, the Purple Flowers Club will have patriotic flowers and the Veterans Club will have popcorn available for donation. Ballroom doors open at 6:15pm on November 9th and the FREE movie begins at 7pm.
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Golf Tournament at Stonegate Golf Club
Friday, November 10th · Shotgun Start at 8:30am · Registration: 7am-8am $60 per Stonegate Golf Club Member OR $240 for a foursome $85 per single Non-Stonegate Golf Club Member OR $340 for a foursome Golf Entry Includes: Continental Breakfast, Green and Cart Fee, Range Balls Before Play, On Course Special Events, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, Goody Bag, Lunch (awards to follow), Raffle Prizes, Mulligans, and much more! Registration deadline is October 30th. Please contact Jennifer Rodriguez at 863-427-7125 or jrodriguez@evergeen-LM.com for more information.
CLOSEST TO THE PIN PRIZE Our Patriot Sponsor, Art’s Golf Cars, INC., will be donating one brand new E-Z-GO TXT or Club Car Onward to the player that hits Closest To The Pin on Hole #12. The winner will be announced at the tournament luncheon and will leave with the keys to their BRAND NEW GOLF CART!
The Boss Project
Friday, November 10th at 7pm This premier Bruce Springsteen tribute band is a fantastic, unstoppable, powerhouse, ball of energy that will bring you to your feet singing, dancing and enjoying every second of it! The 7 group band of guys will transport you back in time playing some of Bruce’s greatest hits: Born in the USA, Thunder Road, Born to Run, Glory Days, My Hometown, and many more. If you are ready to get electrified then you don’t want to miss this show. Ballroom doors open at 6:40pm. Show is at 7pm. $17 per person.
Dinner & The Boss Project Show Friday, November 10th at 5pm
This ticket is an all-in-one dinner, show and 10-minute early QuickPass entrance show seating. Chef’s buffet dinner includes: Tossed salad (carrots, tomato, red onion and hard-boiled egg with ranch or balsamic vinaigrette dressing); dinner rolls; fried chicken; meatloaf; mashed potatoes; green bean casserole, and apple pie for dessert. A cash bar and self-serve coffee, iced tea, and water station will be available. Dinner in Mosaics at 5pm, QuickPass seating in the Ballroom at 6:30pm, and the show begins at 7pm. $44 per person.
Veterans Day Memorial Service, Breakfast & Expo Saturday, November 11th at 9am
Sponsored by Stonegate Golf Catering. Veterans Day will begin with a wonderful ceremony presented by the Veterans Club of Solivita. After the ceremony, stay with us to enjoy breakfast right in Freedom Park. The breakfast buffet menu includes: fluffy scrambled eggs; bacon; country style potatoes; biscuits; and self-serve coffee, orange juice, apple juice and water. Breakfast is open to all residents for $10. Following breakfast, stay to browse/shop the various vendors at the Expo and enjoy the music by DJ Irwin. Located in Freedom Park by the Pickleball Courts.
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Co-Sponsored with Solivita Book Circle and Lifestyles Activities A minimum of 15 students is required for a course to be held and pre-registration is required unless noted differently in the course listing. For more information, to register for a course or to purchase a 2017 Art and Literary Lecture Annual Pass by cash, check or credit card, please visit the Lifestyles Activities Office or call 863-427-7125.
2017 Art and Literary Lecture Annual Pass
If you have not purchased a 2017 Art and Literary Lecture Pass, you still may be admitted to any of the four remaining 2017 lectures by purchasing an Annual Pass for $10 per person from Lifestyles, or $5 per lecture at the door. Lectures will be advertised under the Solivita University article in Reflections. Art classes, presented by Art Historian Jan Clanton on Tuesdays at 1pm in the Ballroom, will return in October. Literary Lectures, taught by resident Professor Thomas Gallagher on Mondays at 4pm in The Palms, will return in October. You will need to show your pass when entering these lectures. Art and Literary passes are for Art and Literary Lectures only.
The FUNdamentals of Improv
8-week course on Saturdays from September 23rd to November 11th • Ceramics Gallery • 10am-12pm • The last class, November 11th, will be an Improv Showcase later that day at The Palms • Tuition: $50 per student • Registration: Limited to 15 students Instructor: Matt Gerva, Master Improviser, has performed for over 15 years covering Improv, standup and puppeteering. He has taught Improv for 8 years and has received several awards and recognition for his classes and workshops. He hosts and performs regularly around central Florida in various venues and festivals. Matt can also be found at the Crayola experience – as a Crayonologist where Matt demonstrates how crayons are made through an interactive experience with guests. Course Description: Whether you are new to Improv comedy or have some previous performance experience, this eight week class is about having fun and learning a new skill. You will experience some of the essential techniques of Improv including: learning to “Yes And,” supporting your team, being “in the moment,” quick thinking, ad-libbing, along with other exercises. At the end of the eight-week class, students will participate in
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an Improv Showcase for an invitation-only audience. This is a fast paced class with new experiences each week. Fun, laughter, excitement and discovery await you!
Titanic...Then and Now
4-week course on Mondays from September 25th to October 16th • Caspian Room • 9:30am • Tuition: $25 per student Presenter: Steve Mattis, a Solivita resident, a teacher of 37 years, and a student of the Titanic for more than 60 years. Many of you may know Steve from the Travel Club where he has escorted dozens of cruises over the past 12 years. Course Description: Titanic was lost on her maiden voyage in April, 1912. Fascination with Titanic and her crew and passengers continues to this day. • Week One: Sail the 100th Anniversary Memorial Cruise which followed the route of Titanic to the site of her sinking 100 years to the hour. Learn passenger stories and history of the ship. • Week Two: Children of Titanic. Women and children first was the order of the evening, but it must be heard with 1912 ears and not our interpretation as to what that means. • Week Three: Cruising Then and Cruising Now. What is the same today as cruising back then and what is different? What happens in an age of no passports and what did people pay for their voyage? Who sailed the millionaire’s suite, which cost $11,000 per night in today’s currency? • Week Four: More Amazing Facts about Titanic. What happened to the 10 dogs on Titanic? Learn about the eight movies made about Titanic, including James Cameron’s famous film which is 20 years old this year! Meet the dead man who walked into his mother’s house three weeks after the sinking...and more!
Latina Voices in Poetry
3-week course on Thursdays from October 12th-26th Venezia Amenity Center • 9:30am • Tuition: $20 per student Professor: Rita S. Katz, PhD has studied and taught both Latino
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and African-American literature. She developed and taught multi-cultural literature courses for Penn State. While teaching in Philadelphia she revamped the literature offerings at her multicultural high school to include Latino and African-American Literature. Her love of multi-cultural literature continues. Course Description: The voice of the Latina woman expresses universal themes, and at the same time comes from a dualcultural background that lends a special and sometimes poignant feeling to that poetry. Using poetry by various Latina writers, students will explore, discuss, and share ideas about the varied themes of culture, dual-identity, and personal relationships presented in the poems. No prior experience is necessary. The instructor will provide all necessary reading materials. Different poets will be presented for each of the three classes.
Literary Lecture
Have your 2017 Annual Pass in hand for quick entry! Book: The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk • Monday, October 16th • The Palms • 4pm • Tuition: Art and Literary 2017 Pass or $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: First published in 1951, Herman Wouk’s boldly dramatic, brilliantly entertaining novel was immediately embraced as one of the first serious works of American fiction to grapple with the moral complexities and the human consequences of World War II. In the intervening half century, The Caine Mutiny became a perennial favorite of readers young and old, has sold millions of copies throughout the world, and has achieved the status of a modern classic. Next Lecture: November 13th – Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott
Art Lecture: The Question of Beauty
Have your 2017 Annual Pass in hand for quick entry! Tuesday, October 17th • Ballroom • 1pm • Tuition: Art and Literary 2017 Pass or $5 at the Door Professor: Jan Clanton, Art Historian. Course Description: Where has it gone? The question of Beauty has always been part of a dialogue on fine art, but where has it gone in the 21st century? Rules have changed. How are we to respond? New directions are needed! Next Lecture: Tuesday, November 21st – Marcel Duchamp: What Makes Art, Art?
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A History of Films Through the Decades, 1900-1920
Thursday, October 19th • Ballroom • 1pm • Tuition: Complimentary. No pre-registration or ticket required. Professor: Richard Goldsmith, PhD was an award winning teacher as well as a high school administrator for over 40 years. During his career, he taught AP United States History, AP European History, Cambridge University Sociology and AP Capstone (critical thinking and college research paper writing). Course Description: Early film history reflected the major social and political issues of the Progressive Era including: birth control, child labor, divorce, immigration, political corruption, poverty, prisons, prostitution, and women’s suffrage. We will explore how early film captured the times in realistic and straightforward ways while adding humor or sentimentality to the many social issues of the day.
Microsoft WORD Essential Training
4-week course on Thursdays from October 19th to November 9th • RSF2 • 1:30pm • Tuition: $25 per student Instructor: Catherine Larson, a Solivita resident, has taught word processing, spreadsheets and database programs for over 20 years. She has taught a wide range of students including public school, adult education, corporate training and private lessons. She strives to make learning fun, useful and relatively stress-free! Course Description: Have you struggled with setting up your MS Word Documents so that they print out as nicely as they appear on the screen? Do you find yourself using the Spacebar and Enter Key to move text? This course is for you! You will learn how to use the formatting tools in Word to create professional looking documents. In addition, you will learn how to create columns, insert graphics, create headers and footers, customize bulleted lists and more. Students need to bring their own laptops (Mac or Windows) to participate as they learn. Word for Mac and Word 2016 will be used to demonstrate; however, all concepts and tools are available on older versions 2007 and higher.
Cuban Literature and Culture-Here and There
3-week course on Fridays from October 20th to November 3rd Aegean Room • 10am • Tuition: $20 per student Professor: Cecilia Rodríguez Milanés, PhD is the author of two collections of short stories about Cubans and Cuban Americans as well as an award-winning poetry chapbook. She teaches writing and literature at the University of Central Florida. continued on page 12
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Spa Talk: Healthy Aging & Skin Care By Crystal Bethea Gloria Muci (popular Spanish teacher in Solivita) will be welcoming residents to her Survival Spanish course on September 12th at 10am in the Aegean Room (above the Bistro). She will be teaching some very basic Spanish words to help us communicate with our neighbors, repairmen, gardeners and vendors by learning some simple Spanish phrases. Please register by calling 863236-9973 (leave a message after 12pm) or email to SolivitaR2R@gmail.com. Space is limited. The R2R Resource Center strives to build a healthier and stronger Solivita community by providing practical information and support through resident to resident contacts, workshops, service providers and volunteers.
Owner, Riviera Spa Massage Health and vitality at any age is one of our core messages and one we believe in passionately here at the Riviera Spa & Fitness Center. Our professionals would agree that the spa is an excellent place to treat the entire body. Massage and exercise improves the appearance and condition of skin, and tones muscle tissue, thanks to improved local circulation. In addition to my clients wanting to remain vital and active in Solivita, I recognized the increasing desire to want to look as young as they feel. This is why we offer minimally invasive procedures to avoid the downtime and drastic changes in appearance associated with plastic surgery. We work to prevent cellular damage, dryness, and wrinkles. To prevent skin cancer, I advise using sunscreen to protect your skin. We completely understand that the seasons of your life will bring yet more changes to your body and skin care needs. With that said, I encourage you to talk to one of our spa and fitness experts to help guide you through
PUBLIC COMPUTER SAFETY REMINDER When using the Computer Gallery, Library or The Palms computers, please keep in mind that everyone in Solivita uses these computers. We do have a great community, but you should always do everything possible to protect your private accounts and documents. Please remember to log out of email accounts or any personal account that you are logged into. In addition, if you’re printing a document and it does not print for some reason, please delete it from the “printing queue” so it does not print later when you’re not there to retrieve it. We do not recommend viewing and printing sensitive information on any public computer, but if you need to do it you should follow these simple steps to help secure your private information.
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those changes and give you proactive self-care steps. Growing older doesn’t have to mean growing old.
Riviera Spa Massage 407-914-9168 info@rivieraspamassage.com
SOLIVITA ROAD SAFETY Our community is not only a golf cart-friendly community, but also one where many residents walk and cycle daily. Please be respectful of all that may be sharing the road with you. Drive safely Solivita! In loving memory of Charles “Chuck” Hudson. Chuck Hudson
Solivita Cyclists
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Making Wonderful Memories in September By Shelley Destefano Community Concierge
With all the remodeling, it has been brought to my attention that several residents don’t know where the Administration and Lifestyles Offices are now located. The Administration Building is located between the K&M Pharmacy and the Wells Fargo Bank directly across the street from the Riviera Spa & Fitness Center. You may access the Admin Office from the parking lot or Village Drive, as we have doors on both sides of the office. The Lifestyles Office, where you would register your dog for the dog park, sign up for garden plots, purchase tickets for Lifestyle events, or reserve a room is located above the Bistro on the second floor. Solivita can be a maze if you don’t know your way around. The first time I got lost in Solivita I was on my way to work at The Palms and the road that I would normally take was closed. This forced me to go through the main gate and wouldn’t have been an issue if it was planned and I had the address for my GPS, but I didn’t! I continued down Village Drive and kept going straight, but it was so foggy that I made the wrong turn and had no clue where I was. Thankfully a resident was heading out at 6:30am. I stopped him and said, “Could you please get me back onto Village Drive because I have no clue where I am!” He was so kind that he directed me all the way to The Palms. I don’t know his name but if you’re reading this, thank you again. Isn’t it nice to have neighbors like this? Getting lost is not a terrible thing if a nice person finds you! Since we all know where we are now, let’s talk about the important date this month.
Labor Day
This holiday falls on Monday, September 4th this year in the U.S., but it is celebrated at various 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. Whatever the date, workers worldwide appreciate that special day set aside for them. Hopefully we can all reflect on the hard workers back in the days when there were no laws to protect them. Thankfully we have come a long way since then.
Orlando’s Magical Dining Month
Magical Dining days are back from now until October 1st at select Orlando restaurants. $1 from each meal will be donated to the
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Freedom Ride and BASE Camp Children’s Cancer Foundation. Please visit www.visitorlando.com/magicaldining to view more than 100 participating restaurants in the Orlando area. They will all have magical dining menus that will feature three course dinner options to choose from for only $35. For more information, call 407-363-5872.
Disney On Ice 2017 - Dare To Dream
Celebrate what’s possible as the adventures of five daring Disney heroines spark the courage inside us all at Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream! Enjoy the adventure at the Amway Center, located on 400 West Church Street in Orlando, FL 32801. Shows are available on Friday, September 8th at 7:30pm; Saturday, September 9th at 11am, 3pm, and 7pm; and Sunday, September 10th at 1pm and 5pm. Depending on your seat, tickets range from $36 all the way up to $75 per person. You may purchase tickets online at amway.centerorlando.com. For more information, visit www.disneyonice.com/dare-to-dream or call 800-854-2196.
Kind people normally leave you with wonderful memories. I am hoping September delivers memories like that for everyone! Community Concierge 863-427-7100 sdestefano@evergreen-LM.com
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Relay For Life
Submitted By Sue Quattrochi Relay For Life Event Lead Many of us living here in Solivita are Cancer Survivors. The moment you hear the words, “You have cancer,” you are a Fighter. As we “Hope for the Cure,” we support each other by supporting Cancer Awareness. The American Cancer Society has designated a ribbon color and a month for different cancers to help bring awareness. September is National Prostate Cancer (light blue), Ovarian Cancer (teal), Leukemia (orange), Lymphoma (lime green), and Gynecologic Cancer (peach) Awareness Month. September is also Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and the ribbon color is gold. No one wants to have cancer. We are all fighting for the cure, not for us alone, but mostly for our grandchildren and greatgrandchildren so they don’t have to hear the words, “You have cancer.” The American Cancer Society research is making great strides towards better treatments and prevention. RELAY FOR LIFE, and the funds we raise, is a big part in a step closer to the CURE! Learn all the colors of cancer, because no one should fight alone!
Steaming into September! By Brad Thompson Branch Manager, Floralawn In Solivita, Floralawn is ending our first summer as your landscape maintenance provider. We’ve stepped up the look of the community with careful manicuring, different trimming protocols, and overall improvements.
Summer Progress
We recently completed turf applications of systemic insecticides. While the insecticide was developed to control a spectrum of pests, we use it primarily to combat chinch bugs. The insecticide goes into grass rhizomes and blades, and when chinch bugs penetrate the blades and consume the sap, they ingest the insecticide and die. With regard to plant replacements, we’ve completed the second list and we’re now working our way through the third. The first, second, and third sod replacement lists will be complete soon. In September, our summer rains will start to drop off. Did you know that in June and July this year we received 22 inches of rain? Plants that don’t like having wet feet (and show their dissatisfaction in yellowed leaves) will dry out and regain their color and vitality.
or transmit diseases and yet are annoying and make a mess of windshields as well as the vehicle’s grill. Rumor has it that love-bugs were bio-engineered in a University of Florida lab as a solution to the mosquito problem; that a pair escaped; and that—having no natural predators—their numbers exploded and they now populate the entire southeast United States. However, it’s just rumor. (Philip Koehler, a UF entomology professor, says it’s impossible. If UF had created them, the bugs would be orange and blue!) The actual origin of the love bug dates to the 1900s when the bugs migrated from Central America. Love bugs can be seen throughout the summer, but the largest populations occur in May and September. Our population this month will probably be substantial due to the amount of summer rain we received, which created a hospitable environment for the eggs to incubate and hatch.
Coffee Talk
My next Coffee Talk is scheduled for Friday, September 29th at 9am in the Starlite Ballroom. Bring your questions! And at any time, feel free to call us at 863-225-9569 or stop by our office in the Admin Building.
Love Those September Bugs
September brings Florida’s second round of love-bugs—those paired black flying versions of the march fly that don’t bite, sting,
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COMMUNITY EVENTS MOSAICS SPECIAL NIGHTS Hosted by Stonegate Golf Club
Special Nights in Mosaics are events open to residents and their adult guests. Please bring your Solivita resident or guest ID badge for admission to Karaoke and Trivia Night. Some dates will be blacked out as we honor previously scheduled commitments. Credit cards are accepted at the Mosaics bar.
TRIVIA MONDAYS September 11th and 25th • 6pm-8pm Test out your all-around trivia knowledge in teams of 2 or more from 6pm-8pm. 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 5pm. Coming in to reserve seats or tables is not permitted. Seating
ART IN CINEMA Thursday, September 28th • 1:30pm • Ballroom Artium Patroni is opening its Art in Cinema 2017/2018 Season with the Operetta, “The Merry Widow.” Susan Stroman’s production was performed at New York’s Metropolitan Opera in 2014, starring Renee Fleming, Nathan Gunn, Kelli O’Hara, Alek Shrader and Sir Thomas Allen. Austrian-Hungarian composer Franz Lehar’s romantic comedy, premiered in Vienna in 1905, represents a most enduringly popular example of the operetta genre, with its delightful score of lush waltzes and beautiful ballads, lively dancing and witty dialogue. Renee Fleming sings the title role of Hanna Glawari, the fabulous woman of the world who sets out to conquer glamorous old Paris. This Met production was also broadcast live in select theatres as a special presentation in January 2015. Free entrance to all Solivita residents and their guests. Expect to be awed and entertained. See you at the movie!
is limited. A $5 cash only non-refundable food and beverage ticket will be sold at the door. Ticket can be used when paying your final tab.
KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS September 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th • 6pm-9pm Sing, dance, and play musical trivia. $20 gift card to top trivia winner. Join Karaoke DJ Mr. Breezz for this complimentary evening out. Food purchased from The Grille or the Marketplace Bistro can be brought in; however, no other food is permitted.
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Protect Your Investments: Regions Private Wealth Management, Christopher Allen. Learn about Wednesday, September 6th protecting your investments from market loss, principle 100% guaranteed, FDIC insured protection, 10am • RSF2 no fee, up to a 300% rate multiplier bonus, and Stock Market upside potential. RSVP to Laura Metilly at laura.metilly@regions.com. Wednesday, September 6th Habits of Happy People: Humana. The presentation will discuss the myths and truths, as well as the 2pm • RSF2 Seven Habits of Happiness and the explanation of why they are important! Wednesday, September 13th • 10am • RSF2
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Breast Cancer Awareness: Poinciana Medical Center, Dr. Owen Kieran.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS UPCOMING WELLNESS EVENTS CONTINUED DATE
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Wednesday, September 13th • 2pm • RSF2
Healthy Cooking: Culinary Coach. The presentation will demonstrate how to eat healthier, alter your diet, make healthier choices, and cook good healthy food. Attendees will also be shown how to meal prep, so you cook one day for the whole week.
Thursday, September 14th 10am-12pm • The Palms
Medicare Workshop #2: This will be the 2nd of 4 identical workshops entitled, “The Alphabet Soup of Medicare.” It will discuss ways to navigate Medicare and the current health insurance system under the Affordable Care Act, and how to find the best coverage for your needs. The same workshop will be presented on October 12th and November 9th for those that cannot make the first two. Due to limited space, we ask that you only attend one session. RSVP is required. Please contact the Riviera Spa at 863-427-7130 by Thursday, September 7th to add your name to the list.
Wednesday, September 20th • 10am • RSF2
Hearing Aids & Dementia: Consulate Healthcare Skilled Nursing Facility will partner with Liberty Hearing to present information on “Hearing Aids and the Correlation to Dementia.” Tony Vazquez, the speaker, will bring STATS and studies done by various agencies and universities. He will also explain practical ways the use of hearing aids helps prevent this disease. Q&A session will follow. If time permits, Tony can offer some screenings.
Wednesday, September 20th • 2pm • RSF2
Body Mechanics for the Caregiver: Clinical Touch. Learn the best way to help your loved one stand up, sit down, and how to help move from laying down to sitting up. We will do our best to demonstrate the simple ways to accomplish these tasks with a loved one.
Wednesday, September 27th • 10am • RSF2
Kinesio Taping Method: Riviera Spa Massage. Calling Solivita’s athletic warriors to our delicate flowers! Tell us about your injury/condition and let us share with you how our therapeutic taping and techniques will not only offer the support you’ve been waiting for, but will also help rehabilitate your affected condition as well. Let the healing begin!
Wednesday, September 27th • 2pm • RSF2
Trusts: Henderson Sachs, P.A. Do I Need a Trust? Revocable Living Trusts are documents that, when used properly can avoid the need for Probate. They also can serve many other purposes. Some circumstances make a Trust the perfect choice, but they’re not appropriate for everyone. Attorney Dan Henderson will explain Trusts, as well as the purposes of Wills and Powers of Attorney. Legal issues regarding Healthcare Surrogates and end of life choices will also be discussed. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session. RSVP: 407-850-2500.
Wednesday, October 4th 10am • RSF2
Juicing: Evelyn’s To Go will present “Juicing–Cutting Edge Health in a Bottle.” The presentation will cover Eating vs. Juicing; Juicing as Medicine; Recommended Fruits and Veggies; Smoothies vs. Juicing; Buying Juice vs. Making Own; Juice Tasting; and Sampling for Attendees.
Wednesday, October 4th 12pm-4pm • RSF2
Skin Cancer Screenings: Daystar Skin & Cancer Center, Dr.Schlauder.
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