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September 2014 | www.VitaliaAtTraditionHOA.com
Vitalia Information hours of operation Captiva Club Amenity Center
Mon-Sat: 6am-10pm
Sunset Beach Pool & Clubhouse Pool Bagel Brothers, Inc.
Sun: 8am-8pm Daily Dawn to Dusk Daily 8am-3pm
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
HOA Website VitaliaAtTraditionHOA.com HOA Compliance Department
Architectural & Violations
Fax
863-427-7032 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
birthdays Ann-Marie Dolbeau Harriet Frasiolas Robert Martinovic Samuel Cubiotti Pam Meason James Donnelly Chuck Ernston Louis Bianchin Keith Mosberger Jack Stawski Larry Giltman Sydelle Kramer Leah Desmet Lu Ann Prudham Lee Silver Ronnie Grossman Edward Pepling Shuley Almaliah Betty Anderson Renee Mastrov Cindy Lyyn Loney Scott Perry Helen Ruggiero Shirley Ruggiero Tina Corrado Larkin Little Faith Kamins Al Kane John Szymula William (Bill) Leone Tom Stephens Richard Galeta Bob Konzelmann Lynette Polo Barbara Rende Veruchka Rouge Lorraine Minsky Leslie Ohler Brian Stadtler Dave Pachuta Diana Reese Paula Smith Steve Province Marilynn Nikolauk Diane Henner
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department news
News from AV Homes By David Smith, Division President of AV Homes, Inc.
W
hat a wonderful performance we had last month when Mark Raisch took to the Grand Treasure Ballroom stage performing classic American and jazz standards. At his grand Vitalia debut, the caliber of performance went above and beyond creating a memorable night on the town. Residents and guests couldn’t get enough of the soulful classic renditions that kept the room grooving all night long. Enjoy all that the Grand Treasure Ballroom at the Captiva Club has to offer with live entertainment taking place right in the neighborhood. The opening of the Captiva Club has allowed room for growth in Vitalia clubs! New and already established clubs are booming with more folks eager to take part in the fun and be more active within the community! Since the grand opening, six new clubs have emerged including the interesting club, Monday Missy Sippy Club. Complementing the active adult lifestyle you seek, the Lifestyles team is here to make Captiva Club your club by
offering a helping hand in bringing to life the resident clubs that become that heart and soul of the community. A very exciting time, we at AV Homes are thrilled to announce three new home designs that will be added to the Vitalia portfolio of homes. These much-anticipated designs are the first addition to the Vitalia collection of homes since the opening of the current model home park. The new Vitalia homes offer two and four-bedroom floorplans featuring charming covered front porches, free-standing kitchen islands, plus flex rooms and studies. As always our Vitalia New Home Sales Center should be your only stop for “heard it here first” news! It is a pleasure to be a part of such a close-knit community and I’m excited for the future of Vitalia as we continue to expand our community.
David Smith 863-427-7000
Advertising Space Now Available! Advertising spaces for residents and local businesses are now available! The addition of the advertising program will help offset the costs involved in creating and printing the newsletter for the community. WE ARE OFFERING DISCOUNTED AD SPACE TO RESIDENTS ONLY! Residents of Vitalia receive a 50% discount off 1/8 page ads at the one-month rate. Contracts for this special rate of $50 per month for the 1/8 page ad may be no longer than 3 months at a time. There are a limited number of spaces available, so contact us today! For more information or details regarding size, cost, and deadlines for the ads, please contact Amanda at 813-501-7220 or vitalia@overflowdesigngroup.com.
Newsletter Deadlines Email newsletter and calendar submissions to lnaylor@aamfl.com.
October Submissions Calendar submissions and newsletter articles are due Wednesday, August 27th by 3pm.
November Submissions Calendar submissions and newsletter articles are due Monday, September 29th by 3pm.
December Submissions Calendar submissions and newsletter articles are due Wednesday, October 29th by 3pm.
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department news
Vitalia's New Lifestyles Director
Jannell McDonald Community Manager 321-332-1871 jmcdonald@aamfl.com
We have a new arrival at the Captiva Club! As many of you know, Jennifer Rodriguez has left our Captiva Club family to return to her home in Kissimmee. We are blessed to be able to have her work in one of the AAM, LLC managed communities in the Kissimmee area. Hopefully, you have all had the chance to meet your new Lifestyles Director, Lisa Naylor. If not, I have asked her to introduce herself here.
A NOTE FROM THE LIFESTYLES DIRECTOR - LISA NAYLOR I would like to thank all the residents of Vitalia for your warm reception upon my arrival on Monday, August 4th. It has been a pleasure meeting so many wonderful Vitalia residents! Everyone has been so gracious! Just to tell you a little about me…I’m originally from Indiana byway of Connecticut and now in Palm City, Florida for over 14 years with my husband Andrew. Lisa Naylor We have four grown children, between the two of us, who are off living their own lives. My background has been in Clubhouse Management, Events Management, and Social Direction for many years now. I thoroughly enjoy what I do! If I haven’t had the occasion to meet you yet, please stop by my office to say hello! I’m looking forward to planning many fun-filled events here at the Captiva Club! See you around the Club! We are all very excited to welcome Lisa into our Captiva Family! You can reach her at lnaylor@aamfl.com or 772-800-2506.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF A WORK ORDER We’ve had numerous inquiries about the work order process for landscape issues. To eliminate any confusion about the process, I will explain how it works. Many residents have become frustrated because they report an issue they are having using the wrong procedure. If you are having an issue with your landscaping, please call AAM customer care at 866-516-7424 and have them issue a work order. You may also email our customer service department at csr@aamaz.com. Once the work order is created, Girard is informed and will come and inspect the problem. If they come to your home and they do not find you there, they will leave a door hanger so you know that they have been out to inspect the property. If you find that you have not had the issue inspected within two business days, please contact me so that we can research the work order and find out where the delay may lie. We have also had many inquiries about who to contact for warranty issues that are within the home. This is not something that you would report to the HOA customer service department. Instead, the contact phone number for AV Homes Customer Care is 800-858-5933. If you prefer to visit the website, there is an electronic web form at AVHomesInc.com/owner-care.
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fitness news
Benefits of Hiring a Personal Trainer
Katie Chubb Personal Trainer
personaltrainerkatie@ gmail.com
There is a reason fifty percent of the population have used personal trainers. When you hire a personal trainer, you’ll see there are many advantages. It is one of the quickest, convenient, and most encouraging ways to improve your fitness and health. Personal trainers help people make lifestyle changes that they couldn’t normally achieve by themselves. So why should you hire a personal trainer? 1. ENHANCE YOUR FITNESS LEVELS. The primary reason to hire a personal trainer is to obtain assistance in improving cardiovascular health, strength, flexibility, endurance, agility, posture, balance, and coordination. Personal trainers monitor your progress and fine-tune your program as you improve. 2. MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT OR BURN BODY FAT. Weight loss can be accelerated with the aid of a personal trainer. We can help you set realistic, timely, and specific goals. As well as design safe workouts, and provide the encouragement you need. We encourage a safe but steady paced weight loss to produce long lasting and maintainable results. 3. STICK TO YOUR PLAN. Sticking with your fitness plan and diet is the biggest challenge you will face. A personal trainer can provide encouragement to develop a fresh new lifestyle that places a renewed priority on personal health and activity. We can help you brainstorm ways to overcome your biggest obstacles to exercise, as well as provide timely support when you need it most. 4. FIND THE RIGHT WORKOUT FOR YOU. Fifty percent of clients have medical issues, such as arthritis, diabetes, or obesity. A personal trainer can help you with these or other issues, including low-back pain,
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rehabilitation from injuries, and overcoming muscle imbalances. We can work with your doctor or physical therapist to provide a safe, efficient program that will assist with your recovery. During training, you will learn the proper way to use equipment, as well as the correct form and technique to prevent injuries from being aggravated. 5. SPEND LESS TIME WORKING OUT. You can get better results in less time with a program designed specifically for you. By knowing how to train more efficiently, you will spend less time at the gym. 6. IMPROVE YOUR SPORTS CAPABILITY. Want to improve your golf swing or better your tennis game? An individualized program can help you develop the skills you need to improve your performance. 7. IMPROVE YOUR MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT. A one-on-one session can act as a personal growth experience. We may help you find new insights about yourself or find potential you did not realize you have. There is no better feeling of fulfillment than setting a goal and smashing it. 8. BE ACCOUNTABLE TO SOMEONE. Making a commitment regularly to meet with a trainer who will provide you with personal attention and support is a great way to stick to your goals.
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San Gennaro Fest Presented by Club Amici Friday, September 19th at 6pm | Grand Treasure Ballroom • Entertainment by International Singer, Shellie Jacobs • Bring an appetizer, entrée, veggie, or dessert • BYOB and $10 per person for entertainment • RSVP to angelam1949@aol.com or 772-345-7607 • More information on page 13
Welcome to the Neighborhood! Fred & Loren Kraft Richard Jove Joanne Boulin & Bill Dunn Louis & Lu Ann Prudham Andrew Guzman & Susan Dunner Guzmann Stanley & Ronni Reed Deborah Speach Barry & Pamela Elisofon Barry & Jill Leeds Joe & Maura Heffernan Celso Fernadez & Hope Hoitt Gayle Deighan Lynn Clarkson Larry & Elizabeth & Adam Hoch Amy Toole Domenick & Mary Aquavilla Richard Schnabolk 8 Vitalia Voice | September 2014
out & about Lifestyles Movie Night - The Railway Man
Dance Night
Thursday, September 11th | 7pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
Friday, October 24th | Doors open at 6:30pm, Dance at 7pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
Trivia Saturday, September 20th | 7pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
Join your friends and neighbors for a friendly game of Trivia. Test your knowledge at a variety of categories. The team captain will be allowed to purchase tickets for the whole table, a total of 8 tickets per team (please make sure to give your team members their tickets in advance, as we collect tickets at the door). If you are currently not part of a team, you are welcome to buy an individual ticket and the staff will help assign you to a table. $5 per person. RESIDENTS ONLY.
Do you hear the music? Come waltz on over for a night of dancing with DJ Joe Sapienza. If you’ve not had a chance to attend any of our dances, now is your chance! You can enjoy mingling and eating with your Vitalia neighbors! BYOB and snacks. $5 per resident. Residents ONLY.
A Spooktacular Day at Captiva Club Friday, October 31st | 3pm-9pm Captiva Club
Join us with your grandkids, if you dare, at Captiva Club for a day of tricks and treats, so creep, float, or crawl on over! The Captiva Club front desk will have a variety of treats for your grandkids and for the adults as well.
Movie Night - The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
Arts & Crafts Show
Thursday, September 25th | 7pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
Saturday, November 8th | 9am-3pm (TENTATIVE DATE) Grand Treasure Ballroom
Dance Night with Joe Sapienza Friday, September 26th | Doors open at 6:30pm, Dance at 7pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
$5 per resident. Residents ONLY. BYOB and snacks.
Comedy Night with Bruce Smirnoff and Darrel Joyce Saturday, October 11th Doors open at 7:30pm, Show starts at 8pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
A comic who worries about everything? You’re kidding right? Not when you’re dealing with Bruce Smirnoff. On stage, Bruce has a way of pulling people from all walks of life into his world where anyone can relate to his trials and tribulations. Think you had enough comedy? Well wait until you meet Darrel Joyce, with numerous television appearances under his belt, Darrel’s hilarious and fastpaced style of comedy whips audiences into a frenzy as his uncanny ability to find common ground with his audiences makes him one of the most sought after comedians. $15 per resident and $25 per guest.
Trivia Saturday, October 18th | 7pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
Tickets will go on sale at the October Ticket Sales.
The 1st Annual Arts & Crafts Show will give residents the opportunity to sell their creations in our Grand Treasure Ballroom before opening it up to vendors. If space is available, we will allow outside vendors. Please look out for more details in the October Vitalia Voice and email blast.
Paul Tanner Show with 5 Piece Band Friday, November 14th | 8pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
Lifestyles Events Ticket Sale Information The main ticket sale will be Tuesday, September 2nd (because of Labor Day) in the Grand Treasure Ballroom for September and October tickets from 9am-11am. Afterwards, tickets will be sold at the Captiva Club front desk. You can pay by check (made payable to Vitalia HOA) or exact cash amount only. At 8am you can pick up a deli ticket from the front desk. Then you can go have breakfast and at 9am, we will call numbers in the Ballroom. This is to avoid you having to stand until a staff member is able to assist you. All residents will need to present their resident ID badges in order to purchase a ticket. 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. Tickets can be returned no less than 5 days prior to the event for a letter of credit. September 2014 | Vitalia Voice 9
out & about Fitness Classes Current class schedules are posted in the Clubhouse and on the www.VitaliaAtTraditionHOA.com calendar.
Aqua Aerobics/Hydro Pilates M – T – W – TH | 11am & Tuesdays | 9:30am Clubhouse Pool
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 | 12pm Shoreside Aerobics Studio
Yoga is designed to actively improve flexibility, strength, and balance, as well as provide a unique physical experience. This class integrates the practice of yoga with passive stretching techniques and is for all levels. Begin where you are and progress at your own pace with repeated practice. No matter what level, you will not be bored in this class.
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.
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.
Club / Group 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: When someone calls a discard and redeems a joker and wins, which tile gave her mahjong?
Aqua Zumba Fridays | 9am Clubhouse 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!
Stretch Fridays | 10am Shoreside Aerobics Studio
A: Which domino rang the bell? The first one you pushed or the last one that actually made the bell go ding? If only one tile can be said to have completed the hand, then it has to be the one that actually physically touched the bell, not the one that initiated the cascade. Once you know which tile filled the last remaining place in the hand, you know who should pay.
This class is for all levels, men and women. Lengthen and strengthen your muscles, increase flexibility, and allow your body the time to relax and rebuild. Bring a yoga mat to class.
WEEKLY EVENTS
Senior Stretch
Pickleball Club
Fridays | 11:15am (45 minute class) Shoreside Aerobics Studio
Daily | 7am
This class is meant for those who would like to stay healthy and strong, but don't want to get on the floor, so all exercises are done while sitting or leaning on a chair. 10 Vitalia Voice | September 2014
We have beautiful courts, so come join us for pickleball every morning. Whether you're an experienced player or a beginner, we have all levels of participation and all are welcome. For those who want to learn, instruction is available.
out & about Club / Group Stickball
Pinochle
Sundays | 8am
Wednesdays | 7pm Biscayne Room
Come one, come all every Sunday morning at 8am in the parking lot of the Captiva Club. Spectators welcomed!
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.
Men's Golf Mondays
Steve Tuckman is leading this group which meets every Monday afternoon at different area golf courses. If you’d like to join, please contact Steve at tuck61494@gmail.com.
Ladies Golf Mondays
The Vitalia Ladies 18 Hole Golf Group plays at various courses throughout St. Lucie County. If you have basic knowledge of the sport and are familiar with golfing etiquette, you are welcome to join. Contact Marianne Martinovic at marianne@htcplus.net.
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.
Good News Club - Bible Study Wednesdays | 3pm Biscayne Room
"Who is like the Lord?" Here is your opportunity to learn of Him. Come join us this month as we discuss the Book of Revelation and how current events relate to it. We also have a time of fellowship and prayer. We pray for Israel. For more information, contact Geof Hoge at 772-216-7005.
We are beginners and experienced players who enjoy an evening out. New players are always welcome to join us. Please contact the Lifestyles Director for additional information.
Texas Hold'em Wednesdays | 7pm Biscayne Room
All are welcome to come and play. For further information contact cookierose827@aol.com.
Ladies Bible Study Thursdays | 10am Biscayne Room
Ladies Bible Study will be meeting weekly on Thursdays at 10am. We will be learning how to become Women of Faith as we study the book of Esther. For more information, contact Diane Harrington at 772-345-9054.
Hand & Foot Thursdays | 1pm-4pm Biscayne Room
If you are a person who wants to have fun and are willing to learn a new card game come join our group of neighbors for Hand & Foot. We are willing to teach you. Please contact the Lifestyles Director for additional information.
Men's Water Volleyball Saturdays | 9am Clubhouse Pool
The men of Vitalia will meet at the pool for a friendly game.
MONTHLY EVENTS Garden Club No meeting in September or October.
Co-Ed Water Volleyball
Ladies of Vitalia (LOVe) Hadassah
Wednesdays and Sundays | 9am Thursdays for Beginners | 3pm Clubhouse Pool
Tuesday, September 2nd | 9:45am Biscayne Room
This game is for anyone looking for a little friendly competition. No experience necessary. No RSVP needed.
Please join us for the start of an exciting year. Our speaker will be Gail Griffith, the Volunteer Recruiter for the St. Lucie County Guardian ad Lidum program. September 2014 | Vitalia Voice 11
out & about Club / Group This program does wonderful work in advocating for and befriending children in need. We're looking for new members and welcoming all that attend. If anyone needs Jewish New Year, Mazel Tov, Congratulations, Get Well, Birthday, and Sympathy cards, we are selling them for the low price of $10 for 13 cards. You can mix and match. Please contact Sue Ann Goldman at 772-345-2460 or bobsue@htcplus.net.
Gun Club Thursday, September 4th | 10:30am Augustine 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 for more information.
Romeos Friday, September 5th | 12:30pm Bob Evans off of St. Lucie West Blvd. (right before Carrabbas)
You may not be aware that on the first Friday of the month we have a men's-only lunch, "ROMEO's" (Retired Old Men Eating Out). This event started in 2008 with a handful of men and has now grown to 20-40 men, depending on the number of snowbirds missing. So, if you would like to join us, we're always listed in the newsletter and on the calendar. If you have a favorite restaurant that can handle our numbers and is not too far away, please give Rick Dixon a call at 772-345-3147. We would especially like to see our new residents join us, so come on out so we can meet you!
J. Bass. Synopsis follows. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, October 14th and the book is The Cairo Affair by Olen Steinhauer. In this impressively researched book about the South Asian crisis that culminated in the birth of Bangladesh in 1971, Gary J. Bass argues the major responsibility for “forgotten genocide” falls on two men—Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger. Bass offers his book as an indictment of the shortsighted decision making that abetted the genocidal murder of hundreds of thousands of Hindus in the final days of East Pakistan
Retreads Remote Control Car Club Thursday, September 11th | 9am Augustine Room
For information, contact Brian Stadtler at 772-3452772 or bstadtler@ gmail.com. Monthly meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month. Drivers pictured above are Rich, Phil, Jack, Brian, Mike, Bill, and Bob.
Juliets Thursday, September 11th | 1pm Nino's Italian Restaurant in Stuart
Missy Sippy Club
Join the Juliet's (Just Us Ladies Interested in Eating Together) for a lovely lunch at Nino's. Please call Carla Mansfield at 772-345-1460 to RSVP. All ladies are invited to enjoy the good food and of course the good company!
Monday, September 8th | 7pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
Bunco
We are a new and exciting club and we will meet on the first Monday of each month. The first meeting will be on September 8th due to Labor Day falling on the 1st Monday. The theme is BYOB and have fun with the Missy Sippy's of Vitalia. All residents are welcome to join!
Book Club Tuesday, September 9th | 9:30am Augustine Room
We'll be discussing the book, The Blood Telegram by Gary 12 Vitalia Voice | September 2014
Sunday, September 14th | 7pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
Bunco is now an official club and no longer run by Lifestyles. Beginning in September, on the first business day of the month, we’ll be collecting money for the monthly club event. The deadline is September 11th. Call Helen Penzel at 772-345-4225 (after the first business day) to pay for this event. Payment needs to be cash or a check written for cash. You will be given a receipt for your payment.
out & about Club / Group Music Lovers Club Tuesday, September 16th | 11am Grand Treasure Ballroom
Contact Lynette Polo at fitz923@aol.com for more information.
Red Hot Seasons Lunch Wednesday, September 17th Sky Dragon in Tradition
We meet on the third Wednesday of each month for lunch and hopefully an adventure. We are always looking for new members. This a low key group that has lots of fun. This meeting is being planned by Renee Mastrov. RSVP to her at 772-345-0377.
Moltzon at angelam1949@aol.com or 772-345-7607. Watch emails for more details. Keep November 7th open for a Club Amici Variety Show! Mary and Vito Blancato will host. We need a variety of presenters, so lets plan ahead. Do you have an experience, a joke, a recipe, a song, play an instrument, Italian expressions, information on Italian history, or a game to share? Bring it on! Also, with the larger amenity center, we are forming a cleanup committee and Rick Dixon will be the supervisor! Please email llldixon@yahoo.com to volunteer. See club pictures at www.facebook.com/groups/440771085968849/.
Sunshine Club
Bingo
Thursday, September 18th | 10:30am Augustine Room
Sunday, September 28th | 7pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
Contact Bonnie Brody at brodybonnie@gmail.com for more information.
Club Amici News & San Gennaro Fest Friday, September 19th | 6pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
Just when we think we can never outdo the Amici Feast, we do it again! We had 20 new attendees, all of whom are fabulous cooks! We love showing guests our new amenity center! Thank you to all who make Club Amici's events the place to come for the MOST tantalizing, mouthwatering, beautiful, gourmet Italian food! It was fun to bring you to my family's villages in Italy. Thank you to Carolyn Fedor and Terri Russo for sharing all the choices we have to explore and experience Italy. We are fortunate to have a new resident in Vitalia who can advise us on our travel interests! Our next event is the San Gennaro Fest on September 19th. Linda Stadtler and Angela Moltzon are our hosts. When you see them, please offer what you may like to do for this exciting event! Shellie Jacobs, an international singer, will be the entertainment. She weaves together songs and messages with authentic ease and her unique gift of transparency enables her to reach out to each person in the audience, creating intimate moments. Bring your favorite appetizer, entrée, veggie, or dessert. BYOB. $10 per person for entertainment. RSVP to Angela
Bingo is now an official club and no longer run by Lifestyles. Beginning in September, on the first business day of the month, we’ll be collecting money for the monthly club event. The deadline is September 25th. Call Helen Penzel at 772345-4225 (after the first business day) to pay for this event. Payment needs to be cash or a check written for cash. You will be given a receipt for your payment.
Ladies of Vitalia (LOVe) Hadassah Tuesday, October 7th | 10:30am Biscayne Room
Please join us for our meeting with representatives Robert Kulas or Joshua Crawford of Kulas Law Firm on Elder Law – Long Term Care and Medicare/ Medicaid planning. Further information will follow. OPEN TO ALL.
Red Hot Seasons Lunch Wednesday, October 15th Diamonds by Terry Tea House in Stuart
Please contact Margie Rosenthal at 954-665-6792 or by email at margielyn104@gmail.com.
Ladies of Vitalia (LOVe) Hadassah Tuesday, November 4th | 10:30am Biscayne Room
If you have a sense of history or curiosity, or any religious or ancestral ties to Eastern Europe, please join us as we welcome Joanne Elizabeth Caras, author of the Holocaust Survivor Cookbook and host of Miracle Meals on JLTV. September 2014 | Vitalia Voice 13
out & about Club / Group LOVe Hadassah continued Ms. Caras will share miraculous stories from Holocaust survivors and treasured recipes collected from them and from families of those who did not escape. These are stories and recipes you will never forget. She will sign books purchased (great holiday gifts)! All proceeds benefit efforts to support aging survivors and various soup kitchens. Please come and bring your friends and neighbors. RSVP to 772-345-9014.
Local & Beyond Jammin Jensen Every Thursday Night | 6pm–9:30pm Jensen Beach Chamber of Commerce
FREE ADMISSION! Stroll the streets of downtown Jensen Beach and see an array of crafts, arts, paintings, and more. For more information, call 772-334-3444.
Casey N Spaz Comedy Saturday, September 6th & 20th Doors open 7:30pm, Show starts at 8:30pm Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie
Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Preferred, up-front seating: $15 per person (sold in advance only). Cash bar and munchies available. Comedian to be announced. For more information, call 772-807-4488!
September 11th Remembrance Service Thursday, September 11th | 8:30am Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie
Anyone who suffered a personal loss on September 11, 2001 because of the terrorist attacks are invited to be seated in a designated area in Village Square to honor their loved ones. The ceremony will include several speakers and a bugler will play taps. After the service, there will be a display of September 11 memorabilia inside where refreshments will be served. There will be the Crary Buchanan 9/11 Blood Drive. Donating blood is a great way to do something special in remembrance of those who lost their lives on that fateful day. Organizers are seeking any photographs or artwork that can be incorporated into the display. Items for the display are currently being accepted and will be on view in the lobby from September 11th-25th. The donated items will be available for pickup after the exhibit closes. Please contact Natalie Neil at nneil@cityofpsl.com or 772-807-4489. 14 Vitalia Voice | September 2014
Local & Beyond Art Gallery Exhibit Opening & Reception Wednesday, September 17th | 6pm-8pm Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie
This exhibition opens with an artists' reception that includes live music, hors d'oeuvres, and beverages. Admission and parking are free. The gallery is open Monday-Friday from 8:15am-4:15pm. Phone: 772-807-4488.
PSL Botanical Gardens Jazz & Blues Night Wednesday, September 24th | 6:30pm-9:30pm 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie
Listen to the wonderful sounds of the Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society indoors at the Gardens every other Wednesday night. Admission is $5 per person. Children 12 and under are free. The Gardens are open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10am-4pm and Sundays from 12pm-4pm. Phone: 772-337-1959.
Solid Gold Dance Band Concert Thursday, September 25th | 7pm-10pm Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie
Get in the groove with the Solid Gold Dance Band "Dance Party." The always popular Solid Gold Dance Band will present a great night of music and dancing to classic rock from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. $5 in advance and $6 at the door. Full liquor cash-bar: $5 well drinks all night and snacks for sale. This event takes place on the last Thursday of every month, except November and December due to the holidays. Phone: 772-807-4488.
Adult Education: A History of American Involvement in Middle Eastern Affairs Wednesdays, October 15th-December 3rd | 10am Temple Beth El Israel, 551 SW Bethany Dr., PSL
The course, presented by Larry I. Giltman, M.D., will consist of 8 one-hour lectures, which will discuss: Reasons for our increasing involvement in the Middle East after the World Wars; How the collapse of the Ottoman Empire created new nations; The creation of the State of Israel; How the US responded to events in the Middle East during the various presidential administrations; The rise of the Taliban and AlQaeda and 9/11; and the Arab Spring and its consequences. Cost for non-members of Temple Beth El Israel: $40 for the entire course. For further information/ reservations, please call 772-336-2424, weekdays 10am-1pm. For any questions on the Adult Education Fall Lecture Series, please call Flo Giltman at 404-918-2901.
September 2014 11899 SW Apple Blossom Trail Port St. Lucie, FL 34987