VITALIA
VOICE January 2015 | www.VitaliaAtTraditionHOA.com
Vitalia Information hours of operation Captiva Club Amenity Center
Mon-Sat: 6am-10pm
Sunset Beach Pool & The Colony Pool
Sun: 8am-8pm Daily Dawn to Dusk
phone/website list AAM Customer Service
For ALL Club & HOA Matters
866-516-7424 csr@aamfl.com
AAM After Hours Emergency
866-553-8290
AV Homes Customer Care
800-858-5933
AVHomesInc.com/owner-care Captiva Club Front Desk
772-800-2504
Captiva Club Fitness Desk
772-800-2503
HOA Website VitaliaAtTraditionHOA.com HOA Compliance Department
Architectural & Violations
863-427-7032
Fax
863-427-7093
Lifestyles Director: Lisa Naylor
772-800-2506
Security Guardhouse
772-345-4987
Driver’s License Department
772-337-5600
Florida Power and Light
772-462-0555
Home Town Cable Plus
772-345-6000
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
772-461-4000
NUI City Gas
772-871-2551
Port St. Lucie Police Dept.
772-871-5000
Port St. Lucie Utilities
772-873-6400
(Emergency After Hours)
Port St. Lucie Utilities
772-871-5330
(Set Up)
Social Security Administration
800-772-1213
Port St. Lucie County
Medical Center
772-335-4000
Recycle
772-462-5678
Sheriff
772-462-7300
Port St. Lucie Fire Department
772-621-3400
Port St. Lucie West Library
772-873-3309
Tradition Medical Center
772-345-8100
Waste Pro
772-595-9390
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Happy New Year Vitalia at Tradition! With such a wonderful holiday season behind us, let’s keep the good times going with a very unique cooking demo taking place later this month. Amongst the community’s amazing residents emerges a Vitalia top chef who will be demonstrating for fellow neighbors how to prepare and cook a three-course Italian spread. Such a neat concept, this resident-only culinary class is sure to create a buzz around the community. A cause for much celebration, our bustling Tradition neighborhood has achieved new milestones! I am thrilled to announce that Vitalia at Tradition and the stunning Captiva Club have both been announced as finalists in the National Association of Homebuilders 50+ Housing Awards. An illustrious industry award, recognition from this council represents projects of excellence showcasing innovative design and execution. The Vitalia New Home Sales Center has officially made a move to a more spacious facility. As friends and family make their way down to Vitalia to escape their winter blues, plan on making a round by this new neighborhood gem. Flaunting a modern look with Vitalia’s latest portfolio of new home designs on parade, come take a glimpse at this stunning new addition. Rest assured this is just the beginning of the transformations to come that are sure to thrill the community.
Rich with hope and possibility, the inspiration of a new year warms our hearts and ignites our zest for life. After such an impressive year of firsts from regional and national industry awards to the astounding growth within the community, this New Year is like a 365 page book where the possibilities are endless.
David Smith 863-427-7000
anniversaries Leslie & Mildred Ohler Mark & Mary Quigley Patrick & Frances Hennessy James & Roberta Brachfeld Dave & Kathy Pachuta George & Elizabeth Earle Stefan & Lynn Erbeck-Irizarry Barry & Kathie Preville James & Mukda Loughlin Krzysztof & Henrietta Kotlinski Joseph & Jeannine Mccoy Yonnone
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department news
2015 Brings Change & Growth
W Jannell McDonald Community Manager 321-332-1871 jmcdonald@aamfl.com
ith every passing year we take the time to reflect on the goals of the previous years and take a look at what has been accomplished. 2014 brought us the new Captiva Club, a place that brings us so many opportunities for activities, new clubs, and events like shows and dinner dances. Tennis courts, pickleball courts, a gym, and outdoor rec areas were also completed rounding out the lifestyle experience. This growth also brought new roads, beautifully planned common areas, and new residents. 2015 will bring even more new opportunities as we continue to grow. Looking forward, you will see changes in the structure of the Advisory Committees as we redefine their roles. There will be opportunities to join committees such as maintenance and landscaping that will help be the eyes and ears of the community and will report to the main advisory committee.
You will see articles and email blasts with information on how the work order process will proceed. We will bring you information on the contracted scope of work, schedules for pest control treatments, fertilization applications, tree trimming, and mulching. In the first quarter, our Vitalia family will be growing - you will see the addition of an Onsite Maintenance Engineer! The Maintenance Engineer will be able to respond quickly to the needs of the community and will be able to assist the Lifestyles department with both the building upkeep and the common area concerns. From all of us at AAM, LLC and the Captiva Club, Happy New Year!
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Email newsletter and calendar submissions to lnaylor@aamfl.com.
February Submissions Calendar and newsletter submissions are due on Tuesday, December 30th by 3pm.
March Submissions Calendar and newsletter submissions are due on Friday, January 30th by 3pm.
April Submissions Calendar and newsletter submissions are due on Friday, Februay 27th by 3pm.
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department news
Lifestyles Update
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appy New Year! I hope your holidays were everything you dreamed of and I wish you much happiness, joy, and good health for 2015! I want to take this opportunity to share with you some wonderful changes and event ideas that we are working on for this New Year.
Lisa Naylor Lifestyles Director lnaylor@aamfl.com
A few recent additions include construction on the Captiva Club Putting Green! As it emerges, we will be planning a Grand Opening Day with putting instructors and more. Also, The Seashell now has furniture so you can enjoy those cool winter sunsets as you stay warm by the fire pits. You may reserve The Seashell for your next club event or for a private family gathering. A brand new club, the Seashell Sunset Happy Hour Club will now be meeting every Wednesday evening! Our “Meet Your Manager Coffee Talk” format will be changing this year. Your property manager, Jannell McDonald, will moderate some of the Coffee Talks with a different topic each time for discussions. The other monthly meetings will be moderated by the Lifestyles Department. We plan to bring you some fun and informative topics, as well as opportunities to meet and bond with your neighbors. We are planning a Speaker Series where you will learn about local events, classes, offerings, and information on health issues, retirement funds, etc. We are also planning a Community Connection Series where you can participate in bird watching events, follow a master gardener around the community, learn some dog training tips, or learn how to linedance, and more. We have lots of ideas and are always open to your suggestions. Our Lifestyles Team is working hard on several new, fresh ideas and processes to help make your Captiva Club experience a super one! Some Lifestyles event ideas we are working on for 2015 include Karaoke Nights, Cooking Demo Events, Vitalia Follies, Fitness Challenges, Destination Bus Trips, Tennis/Pickleball/Bocce Tournament Days, local outings including Golf Tournaments and Spring Training Day. All of
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these will be in addition to a new Show Lineup, Holiday Parties, and Dance Nights! I invite you to stop in my office with your ideas and suggestions anytime. We are on the search for a few new Social Committee Members; if you would like to volunteer to help plan and coordinate our Lifestyles events, please stop by the reception desk for an application. Applications must be submitted by Monday, February 2nd. The new volunteers will be inducted in March. We are always looking for volunteers that would like to be involved with Lifestyles events to help set-up, decorate, bake, clean up, or whatever the need may be. If you would like to get plugged in and involved with the Captiva Club social events, please stop by and see me.
Lifestyles Staff Focus: Bette McNally Bette was born near Chicago, IL. She lived many years in in Pittsburgh, PA until settling in Port St. Lucie 28 years ago. Bette has two children - her daughter Jaimie (the oldest) and her son Daniel. Her mother and children all live here in Port St. Lucie. Bette takes pride in the fact that in today’s transient society she was fortunate in being able to raise her children surrounded by their grandparents that lived close by. Bette also has two other important girls in her life that live with her - Mo who is a Black Lab mix and Bella a Basenji Whippet mix. They are her little loves. Like Debbie, Bette has been an animal lover all of her life. Bette made a pact with Debbie that if one of them wins the lotto, they would open some kind of shelter or dog related rescue together. Bette enjoys pickleball, crafting, and anything animal related.
fitness news
Vitalia Health & Fitness Challenge
Katie Chubb Personal Trainer
personaltrainerkatie@ gmail.com
Lifestyles has teamed up with the Fitness Center to offer you something new and exciting starting in February. We will be hosting the Vitalia Health and Fitness Challenge, February 1st through March 31st. It is not a diet program or a body building program. It is a program designed to help the Vitalia community become more active and have better wellness awareness, all while having a bit of fun competition. It will also be a great time for new residents to come and enjoy our fantastic classes or sign up with a personal trainer. This could be the start for a new healthier you. There will be no cost for the program and you can win some amazing prizes! We will be having Seminars about nutrition and fitness. We will also be hosting a cooking class with a professional chef who has lost over 50lbs eating healthy and exercising with a Personal Trainer. At Vitalia we are not just focusing on the exercise, but also helping you get some guidance and advice with the nutritional aspect. There will be an exercise seminar with our two personal trainers to see some of their success stories with client’s weight loss. They will also offer some tips and tricks on how to succeed in the competition.
At Vitalia we understand some of you do not wish for your weight to be published. Participants will be assigned a randomly selected number for recording purposes. In order to keep it a competitive environment, scores will be posted in the reception area each week, but names will not be released. If a participant tells others what their number is, it is their decision to do so. You will be assigned points for each workout you complete while in the gym, pool, or fitness studio. You will also get points for loosing, maintaining or in some cases, gaining weight. The personal trainers will set you up with a goal and we will calculate your points at weigh in each week. We will go into the point system in greater detail at our Kick-Off Seminar Friday, January 30th at 9am in the Shoreside Aerobics Studio. To participate in this fun challenge, please sign up at the reception desk by leaving your name, phone number, and email address. Then be ready to sign up on January 30th to get started on the “new you” for the “new year!” Any changes or information will be sent out via eblasts and/or during the Coffee Talks.
News from the Vitalia Social Committee Submitted by Cathy Powers
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et ready for a top of the line January at the Captiva Club! The Beatle Maniacs are coming! They will make you feel fine during this fabulous night of entertainment. The Beatle Maniacs turn imagination into reality bringing the Beatles back together in a fully produced concert experience. The group has rocked audiences around the globe making yesterday come alive in this one-of-a-kind showcase! All you need is a ticket to ride. Are you looking for something different to do? The first ever Indoor Garage Sale at the Captiva Club might be just what you are looking for! Vitalia residents who would like 8 Vitalia Voice | January 2015
to sell items and those who want to browse and buy are invited to participate. Set for the Treasure Coast Ballroom on January 24th, the venue offers an opportunity to add to your treasures. Plan ahead and mark your calendars to take advantage of this unique opportunity! Want more to do? Then be sure to get your tickets for the January Dance Night. Always a time to shine for those who love to dance and enjoy having fun. The night will be a great time to socialize with friends as the DJ spins the music! Get those dancing shoes ready.
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out & about Lifestyles Movie Night - Chef Thursday, January 8th | 7pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
Meet Your Manager Coffee Talk Wednesday, January 14th | 1pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
The Beatle Maniacs Show Friday, January 16th | 8pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
An amazing concert experience, this band captures the excitement, the mood, and the frantic intensity as they perform live on stage in the Captiva Club. A must see and hear experience for all ages!
Trivia Saturday, January 17th | 7pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
Join your friends and neighbors for a friendly game of Trivia. Test your knowledge at a variety of categories. Team captains will be allowed to purchase tickets for the whole table of 8 by way of a printed list of team names and one check (if desired). Team captains, please remember to give your team members their tickets in advance so they may be collected at the door. If you are not currently a part of a team, you may buy individual tickets and the Lifestyles staff will be happy to help you find a table assignment. RESIDENTS ONLY. $5 per person.
Vitalia Indoor Garage Sale Saturday, January 24th | 1pm-4pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
Do you create arts, crafts, or jewelry? Did you just move in to Vitalia and are looking to lighten your belongings? Do you make custom items to order? Then the Indoor Garage Sale is for you! For only $10 you will have a display table to show off and sell your items and/or take orders. FREE to shoppers. Limited to the first 25 vendors. RESIDENTS ONLY.
Vitalia Health & Fitness Challenge Friday, January 30th | 9am Shoreside Aerobics Studio
Lifestyles has teamed up with the Fitness Center to bring you the Vitalia Health and Fitness Challenge from February 1st through March 31st. It is a program designed to help the Vitalia community become more active and 10 Vitalia Voice | January 2015
have better wellness awareness, all while having a bit of fun competition. You may sign up at the reception desk to participate…and maybe even win one of the five prizes that will be handed out after all the results are tallied!
Dance Night with signing DJ Joe Sapienza Friday, January 30th | 7pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
Coffee Talk - Speaker Series Wednesday, February 11th | 1pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
Classic Movie Night - Casablanca Thursday, February 12th | 7pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
FREE. Just BYOB and enjoy the show!
Valentine’s Day Catered Happy Hour & The Savannah Jack Show Friday, February 13th | 5pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
$30 for residents and $40 for guests.
Trivia Saturday, February 21st | 7pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
Dance Night Friday, February 27th | 7pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
The cost is $10. The evening will include a very special return performance by DJ Michael Rapposelli!
Lifestyles Events Ticket Sale Information February tickets go on sale Monday, January 5th at the Captiva Club Reception Desk (including February Trivia - see Trivia event listing for new policy). January event tickets will now be open to guests, unless otherwise noted. Tickets are sold by way of checks ONLY (made payable to Vitalia HOA). All residents will need to present their resident ID badges in order to purchase a ticket. As a reminder, the first month a Lifestyles event goes on sale, tickets are for residents only (unless otherwise specified). After this, if the event is not sold out, adult guests are welcome and residents can purchase any remaining tickets. A Letter of Credit for returning tickets will only be given in the case of hospitalization or a death.
out & about Fitness Classes Current class schedules are posted in the Clubhouse and on the www.VitaliaAtTraditionHOA.com calendar.
H20 Aerobics
Stretch
Monday & Wednesday | 11am Thursdays | 10:15am Sunset Beach Pool
Fridays | 10am Shoreside Aerobics Studio
An excellent cardio and strength workout for people of all levels. Utilizes water weights, aqua gloves, and noodles to achieve a very unique workout. Swimming not required.
Yoga Mondays | 12:15pm Shoreside Aerobics Studio
This class is for all levels including beginners. Men and women are welcome! This class is focused on physical poses, breathing techniques, and stretching exercises. Actively improve balance, flexibility, and strength, manage your aches and pains, and achieve better health. Take time to relax. Leave feeling refreshed, energized, and stress free. Work at your own pace. No matter what your level, you will not be bored in this class. Bring your own mat or use one provided to you in the aerobics room.
Zumba Mondays | 6:30pm Thursdays | 9am Saturdays | 7:45am & 9am Shoreside Aerobics Studio
Zumba is a dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance with a blended balance of cardio and muscle toning benefits.
H20 Pilates Tuesdays | 9:30am & 11am The Colony Pool
Non-impact strengthening and stretching movements that require precise breathing and muscle control. Practicing pilates in the water develops trunk stabilization, enhances muscle strength, helps correct posture, and relieves stress.
Aqua Zumba Tuesdays | 5:30pm & Fridays | 8:30am The Colony Pool
Get your ‘groove on’ as you burn calories with a complete, noimpact workout. This class is for men and women who enjoy having a blast while getting in an aqua-fantastic workout!
This class is for all levels including beginners. Men and women are welcome! Lengthen and strengthen your muscles, increase flexibility, and allow your body the time to relax and rebuild. Relieve back pain and muscle soreness. Stretching helps every health condition, increases endurance, adds strength for daily activities, and prolongs life. A necessary piece to any balanced fitness routine. Bring your own mat or use one provided to you in the aerobics room.
Senior Stretch Fridays | 11:15am Shoreside Aerobics Studio
A 35-minute seated and 10-minute standing stretch class designed to improve overall health and wellness. You may sit or stand and use the chair as your base and work at your own pace! Relieve back, neck, shoulder, and knee pain, increase self-esteem, improve balance and posture, and learn about your body and your health. Reverse the negative cycle and enjoy and improve your movement. All levels are welcome.
Classes Mosaic Mondays | 10am Biscayne Room
This interesting class involves putting together small pieces of tile, glass, and pebbles to create patterns on a variety of surfaces. Create beautiful items for your home or patio. Projects range from $35-$50. RSVP to the Lifestyles Office, as space is limited.
Silk Painting Wednesdays | 9am Biscayne Room
Debbie will be guiding you in creating a one of a kind masterpiece using easy techniques. This surprisingly simple art form has amazingly beautiful results! Projects range from $10-$20. RSVP to the Lifestyles Office.
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out & about Club / Group Bingo Sunday, January 25th | 7pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
For more information, contact Helen Penzel at 772-3454225 or Rick Dixon at rdixion@vitaliaattraditionhoa.com. The cost is $5 per person; exact amount is necessary, as we cannot make change. We will be serving coffee, water, cookies, and snacks. BYOB. Your $5 will cover the cost of refreshments and allow us to give larger prizes and or play more games. Come and have some fun!
Book Club Tuesday, January 13th | 9:30am (2nd Tuesday of the Month) Augustine Room
We'll be discussing the novel, The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriaty. Synopsis: At the heart of "The Husband’s Secret" is a letter that’s not meant to be read. "My darling Cecilia, if you’re reading this, then I’ve died." Imagine that your husband wrote you a letter, to be opened after his death. Imagine, too, that the letter contains his deepest, darkest secret—something with the potential to destroy not just the life you built together, but the lives of others as well. Imagine, then, that you stumble across that letter while your husband is still very much alive. Cecilia Fitzpatrick has achieved it all—she’s an incredibly successful businesswoman, a pillar of her small community, and a devoted wife and mother. Her life is as orderly and spotless as her home. But that letter is about to change everything, and not just for her: Rachel and Tess barely know Cecilia— or each other—but they too are about to feel the earthshattering repercussions of her husband’s secret. The February 10th book is City of Women by David R. Gillham. Please contact Adrian Goetz for more information at 772-345-2294 or gba1255@aol.com.
Bowling Tuesdays | 1:45pm Super Play U.S.A.
Join your Vitalia neighbors for a friendly game of bowling. Informal and fun. No RSVP needed. All skill levels welcome.
Bunco Sunday, January 11th | 7pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
Come join your neighbors for a fun filled few hours. Try your luck at an energetic dice game. Your $5 fee may get 12 Vitalia Voice | January 2015
you a gift card. There are many prizes awarded. We collect on the first business day of each month when Lifestyles is selling their tickets. We ask for cash or a check made out to cash. We are serving coffee, water, cookies, and cake. You can bring snacks if you wish. Please contact Sue Ann at 772-345-2460 if you are not able to buy your ticket on the Monday, January 5th. We hope to see you there.
Car Club Greg Trentacoste and Stanley Reed are starting a club for car guys and ladies. Open to any Vitalia resident. We are still organizing meetings, rallies, car shows, events, and many other car related activities. We are looking for members and ideas. Contact Greg at 732-539-9110 or get300zx@aol.com or Stan at 732-915-4671 or smr1944@ gmail.com.
Club Amici's New Year's Celebration Saturday, January 10th | 6pm-9:30pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
An Italian Feast New Year’s Celebration with Daniela! Come and enjoy Italian and American music and dancing. All residents are invited. If you have an odd numbered address, bring your favorite entrée or appetizer and if you have an even numbered address, bring a veggie or dessert. BYOB. Tickets: $5 per person. Host: Nella Lutrin. RSVP to nellrin05@yahoo.com.
Co-Ed Water Volleyball Wednesdays and Sundays | 9am Thursdays for Beginners | 3pm The Colony Pool
This game is for anyone looking for a little friendly competition. No experience necessary. No RSVP needed.
Cooks Corner Thursday, January 15th | 6pm-8pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
Think you might be interested in joining a culinary club? Is your kitchen a place to be creative and productive? Do you believe that meals are meant to be savored and enjoyed? Are you attracted by the lure of slowly melting shallots and caramelizing pork belly or delusions of Food Network stardom? Or are you just down right obsessed with chasing deliciousness? Since one of our primary missions is to learn and expand our knowledge about a variety of culinary experiences, we will be having a Charcuterie Sharing. Simply bring a single food item appropriate to add
out & about Club / Group to our massive Charcuterie platter. BYOB. Membership fee $10. For more information, pick up a brochure at the Captiva Club front desk or email Pam at thepilotpam@ yahoo.com or Christine at cbianchin@hotmail.com.
Darts Mondays | 7pm Beachside Dart Room
It's FREE and no need to RSVP! Just show up by 6:50pm and have some FUN! No experience necessary. Contact Dave Pachuta at mirage0204@htcplus.net for more information.
Dogs & Cats Forever Club Tuesday, January 6th | 10am Biscayne Room
Thank you to all who donated pet supplies in the donation drive last month. Dogs & Cats Forever shelter appreciated your generosity. The next meeting will be to organize a dinner event to raise funds for Dogs & Cats, that will be held in the spring at Captiva Club. If you are interested in joining our club or would like more information, email Kathy Pachuta at mirage0204@htcplus.net.
Garden Club If you have any questions, feel free to contact Lewis Honig at 772-345-1395 or honiglj@yahoo.com.
Good News Club - Bible Study Wednesdays | 3pm-4:30pm Augustine Room
For more information, contact Geof Hoge at 772-216-7005 or geofhoge@gmail.com.
Gun Club Thursday, January 1st | 10:30am Biscayne Room
This club discusses issues which are important to gun owners. Also, plans are made for an occasional trip to a shooting range. All are welcome; however, no guns or ammunition of any type are allowed in the Amenity Center. Contact Jerry Mastrov at 772-345-0377.
Hand & Foot Thursdays | 1pm-4pm Biscayne Room
Come try your luck at a fun game of cards. Join your neighbors for an afternoon out. If you do not know how to
play, we will gladly teach you. Please contact Bob Goldman at 772-345-2462 for more information.
Juliets Thursday, January 8th | 1pm Tuesday, January 20th | 5pm
All ladies of Vitalia are invited to join the Juliet's for a luncheon at Sailor's Return in Stuart on January 8th. Also this month we are once again scheduling a dinner at the Juno Beach Fish House on January 20th. Contact Carla Mansfield at 772-345-1460 to RSVP for each event as reservations are needed. Join friends and neighbors in good conversation and wonderful food at these popular venues!
Ladies' Golf Thursdays
Players are welcome to join the new 18-hole Ladies Golf Group, which will play at various courses in the area. Contact Jan Flynt at jancflynt@icloud.com.
Ladies of Vitalia (LOVe) Hadassah Tuesday, January 6th | 10:30am-12:30am Biscayne Room
We meet on the first Tuesday of each month. Join us for our guest speaker from Tradition Hospital, who will inform us on what the hospital offers and what is happening as we grow in our community. RSVP to Roberta at 772-345-1166. OUR MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO ALL! We are selling Enjoyment Books, which are discount books for the Treasure Coast at $35 each and are good until November 1st. There are great coupons for almost anything one can think of. Please contact Helene at 772-345-4293. Mahjong cards are available through Sue Ann at 772-3452460. Small cards are $8 and large are $9. Fashion Show & Luncheon Monday, January 19th | 11:30am-4pm PGA Country Club
Tickets are $36. Fashions by Chico’s and Dress Barn. Please contact Melanie at 772-345-3850 or Margie at 954665-6792. Hello Dolly – Preview Performance Wednesday, January 28th | Doors Open at 6:45 pm Port St. Lucie High School, 1201 SE Jaguar Lane
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out & about Club / Group performed by the students of St. Lucie County. If you have trouble walking, there will be a golf cart at the main gate. Tickets are $15 per person. Please make checks payable to HADASSAH and mail them to Sue Schwartz (829 NW San Candido Way, PSL, 34986) or Arlene Schweitzer (7139 Hawks View Trail, PSL, FL 34986). Mahjong, Card & Game Day with Lunch Monday, February 9th | 11:30am–4pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
Play mahjong, cards, or any game you like. Select a scoop of tuna, egg or chicken salad served on a bagel with lettuce, tomato, and pickle. Select a side of cole slaw, macaroni salad, or fresh fruit. Cost per person is $18. Please call Renee Katz at 772-345-2644 or Sandi Breier at 772-3452688 to make your reservation and lunch selection. Bring your game or we can help you create a table for your favorite game.
Mahjong Club Please contact Shelley Deixler at shell842@gmail.com for more information and days/times that the club meets. MALKA'S MAHJONG CORNER - ASK THE EXPERT Q: Must exposures be in card order? A: Experienced players don't need to see exposures to be shown in card order. It's standard practice to put exposures in order made ( first one at player's left, next one to the right of that one, and so on), with spaces between each exposed grouping. In fact, there is a good defensive reason for not putting exposures in card order; while a newbie might wish to have the visual hint, the player who has exposed part of her hand wishes her opponents won't figure out exactly what hand she is making. Sometimes two exposures can be ambiguous and that is an important part of the game. So newbie players just have to "put up" with the fact that exposures are displayed in chronological order rather than card order. Upon completion of the hand (having won), however, it is standard practice to organize the groupings in card order to aid the others in reading your winning hand.
Men's Golf Mondays
Steve Tuckman is leading this group which meets every 14 Vitalia Voice | January 2015
Monday afternoon at different area golf courses. If you’d like to join, please contact Steve at tuck61494@gmail.com.
Men's Water Volleyball Saturdays | 9am The Colony Pool
The men of Vitalia will meet at the pool for a friendly game of volleyball.
Mexican Train Dominoes Fridays, January 9th & 23rd | 1pm Friday, January 16th | 6pm Biscayne Room
Instructions for play are always available to new members. New members are always welcome. Members that have Mexican Train sets should bring them to either session. The club has to standardize the Double Twelve version; numbered tiles are preferred but dots can be used. Please join us for an afternoon or evening of fun. If you have any questions, please call Jack Stawski at 772-345-9042.
Missy Sippy's Club Monday, January 5th | 6pm Seashell Pavilion
Join the ladies of Vitalia at the Seashell Pavilion at 6pm or at your leisure. We meet the first Monday of the month. BYOB. Bring your snacks and join the fun! Contact Shelley Deixler for more information at shell842@gmail.com.
Painters to Gather Club Tuesdays, January 6th and 27th | 10am Biscayne Room
We are a club that meets the first and last Tuesday morning of the month. We each bring our own projects and supplies to create a personal work of art. We paint or draw using acrylics, color pencils, and watercolor, among other supplies. Whatever your medium is, you are welcome to join us for a creative and fun time. If you would like more information, please contact Ricky Stephens at ricky1tom@ gmail.com.
Pickleball Club Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Fridays | 6:45am Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Thursdays | 6pm Thursdays | 7am Pickleball Courts
Come join us for a friendly game of pickleball every week day. Please arrtive at 6:30am. Pickleball beginner lessons
out & about Club / Group will be Wednesdays at 6pm on the Pickleball Courts. Contact Larry Miller at 772-345-2111.
Pinochle Thursdays | 6pm Biscayne Room
Beginner and experienced players welcome. Join your Vitalia neighbors for a fun evening out. Contact Bob Goldman at 772-345-2460 for additional information.
Ping Pong Club Wednesdays | 7pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
If you enjoy ping pong, come join us for a friendly game. All levels welcome. For information, contact Holly Birnel at golda2005@aol.com.
Red Hot Seasons Wednesday, January 21st | 12:30pm Location TBD
We want to thank all of our members who have worked so hard last year planning our calendar of events. We are working on new ideas for this year. Please contact Helen Penzel at 772-345-4225 for more information.
Retreads Remote Control Car Club Thursday, January 8th | 9am Augustine Room
For information, contact Brian Stadtler at 772-345-2772 or bstadtler@gmail.com. Monthly meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month.
Romeos Since the first Friday in January falls right after New Year's Day, we will be skipping Romeos for this month and resume our normal schedule next month. Our next gathering will be held at Duffy's Super Play off of Peacock Road on Friday, February 6th at 12:30pm. Come out so we can meet you. Please contact Rick Dixon for more information at rdixon@vitaliahoa.onmicrosoft.com or 772345-3147. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Seashell Sunset Happy Hour Club Wednesdays | 5pm Seashell Pavilion
Join your neighbors for Happy Hour Wednesdays (weather permitting). We will be celebrating our beautiful Vitalia sunsets, plus other happenings such as birthdays,
anniversaries, and other special member ideas. BYOB and snacks, if desired. For more information and to be included on member email distribution, which will include updates for time changes and special events, please contact Jan Flynt at jancflynt@icloud.com.
Single's Club Saturday, January 3rd | 6:30pm Jan's Steakhouse in Port St. Lucie
Please join the Single's Club for dinner at this local restaurant that is a hidden gem. RSVP to Susan O'Dell at susanannodell@hotmail.com for reservation purposes.
Stickball Sundays | 8am
Come one, come all every Sunday morning at 8am in the parking lot of the Captiva Club. Spectators welcomed!
Sunshine Club Thursday, January 15th | 10:30am Augustine Room
The mission of the club is to provide sympathy and/ or support to each resident by providing a community response to such situations as illness or death. The household fee is $15 per year (July 1st - June 30th). For more information, call Helen Penzel at 772-345-4225.
Texas Hold'em Wednesdays | 6:30pm-10pm Biscayne Room
New players are welcome. For further information contact cookierose827@aol.com.
Vitalia Ladies Bible Study Club Thursday, January 8th | 10:30am Augustine Room
We will be watching and discussing the video series, God is more than Able, by Pastor Tony Evans. Have frustrations of life overwhelmed you? You are not alone! If you are weary and at the end of your rope, Dr. Evans teaches from Psalm 23 that God is more than able to handle our circumstances! Come and join us for this wonderful time of seeking God through His Word, where we find great strength, comfort, wisdom, and encouragement!
out & about Local & Beyond Food Truck Invasion Fridays, January 2nd & 16th | 5pm – 9:30pm Tradition Square, 10489 SW Meeting Street, Port St. Lucie
The first & third Friday of the month, we'll have the food trucks parked at Tradition Square. If it's your first time, here is what you will need to know: This is a huge outdoor picnic where food trucks of different origins, cuisine, and menus prepare food that is cooked to order. It's not fast food and a bunch of these trucks are run by chefs. There is a great deal of fusion cuisine, comfort foods, and sweet treats to choose from. Be sure to bring your folding chairs or blankets to picnic on the lawn in front of Tradition Town Hall.
Pretty Princess Tea Party Wednesday, January 7th | 10am-11:30am Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie
Your grandchildren/children will meet and mingle with real princesses. For ages 2 and older. Cost: $3. Princesses can dress in their favorite royal attire and enjoy the dress-up trunk, story time, “tea time” snacks, sing-alongs and crafts. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the happily ever after. Contact: Jennifer Romberger at 772807-4499.
Hand-Painted Wine Glass Thursday, January 8th | 6pm-8:30pm Elliott Museum, 825 NE Ocean Blvd., Stuart
Come and paint your own wine glass with Megan Roberts; she will show you how to use the special glass paints to create your own design and will give you specific instructions on how to cure your glass in your own home oven. More dates and projects TBA. Have an idea for a Girls' Night Out project? We'd love to hear about it! Girls' Night Out is great for adult birthday! Phone: 772-225-1961.
Every Sunday year round. Vendors, contact Natalie at stuartgreenmarket@yahoo.com or 772-233-0297.
Run for Compassion TC 5K/10K Saturday, January 17th | 8am-10am 201 SW Flagler Ave., Stuart
Flagler Park - Pavillion 1 & 5: Fundraiser for Child Survival Program providing medical care for mothers and babies in Haiti. 5K/10K walk/run through downtown Stuart, beginning and ending at Flagler Park. Contact: Donna Fitzpatrick at 772-214-4777.
Ambassadors of Swing Dancing with the Big Band: Tribute to Benny Goodman Tuesday, January 20th | 7pm (Doors Open at 6:30pm) Civic Center, Emerald Ballroom 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie
Tickets are required and are available for $7 in advance or $9 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at the Civic Center or by calling 772-807-4499. Cash bar and snacks available for sale; outside food and beverages are not permitted.
American Legion Riders Veterans Motorcycle Association Tuesday, January 20th | 6:30pm American Legion Post 62, 6412 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart
We are a Veterans Motorcycle Association that continues to serve and honor our troops. We provide escorts and honor missions when requested and raise funds for troops and veterans at home who are in need of assistance. American Legion members, Sons of the Legion, Legion Ladies Aux Members, spouses, and lady vets are all welcome to ride with us. We have no bike restrictions to join and our crew is all about fun and taking a ride. Rider meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at the post at 6:30pm. Contact: Scott Guntz at 609-287-2378.
Stuart Green Market Sundays
Rock’n Riverwalk
Sunday, January 11th | 9am-1pm City Hall, Annex Parking Lot, 121 SW Flagler Ave., Stuart
Sunday, January 25th | 1pm-4pm Riverwalk Stage, 200 SW St. Lucie Ave., Stuart
The best of fresh produce, cut flowers, plants, shrubs, and small trees. Take home fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, honey, jams, jellies, preserves, eggs, cheese, sauces, plants, organic goods, and much, much more! 16 Vitalia Voice | January 2015
Rock’n Riverwalk FREE concert series on the waterfront in Downtown Stuart on the Riverwalk Stage now through May 2015.
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Welcome Committee
Vitalia Voice Volunteers
Sunday, January 11th | 10am-11:30am Captiva Club Grand Treasure Ballroom
The Welcome Committee would like to invite all new residents that closed between October 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014 to a Meet & Greet. The members of the Welcome Committee will provide coffee, bottled water, bakery items, and fruit. We will be available to answer questions you may have regarding your new neighborhood, such as restaurants, theaters, shopping, events, clubs, and activities. RSVP to Joanne at jorobou@gmail.com or Kathy at mirage0204@htcplus.net, no later than Monday, January 5th. We’re looking forward to meeting you! At the start of our new year, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our neighbors for helping us welcome new residents. Some welcome new residents with an email, some with a phone call, others have taken it upon themselves to stop by and say hi, and some have even had cookouts and organized block parties. You are all truly exceptional volunteers.
A special thank you to all the volunteers who stuff, deliver, and hang the newsletters on each door whether in rain or heat, they brave the weather, traffic, and sand hill cranes to make sure we all receive the monthly newsletter. In 2015 and beyond, we will be looking for more volunteers to welcome new residents and deliver the newsletters, especially in the new sections, which are just now opening up. Thanks to all of you who have spent your valuable time helping our community grow in 2014!
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$50 for 1/8 page ad for residents. Call 813-501-7220 or email vitalia@overflowdesigngroup.com. 18 Vitalia Voice | January 2015
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