Vitalia Voice | April 2017 by Overflow

VITALIA

VOICE April 2017 | www.VitaliaAtTraditionHOA.com

Vitalia Information hours of operation Captiva Club Amenity Center

Mon-Sat: 6am-10pm

Sunset Beach Pool & The Colony Pool

Sun: 8am-9pm

AV HOMES

877-221-6919

Email: customerservice@evergreen-LM.com AV Homes Customer Care

Don’t miss out on the rockin’ show scheduled for April 8th at 8pm in the Grand Treasure Ballroom. Rocky and the Rollers will be taking us back in time to the greatest hits of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s! Be there or be square! Tickets ($25 for residents and $30 for guests) are on sale now at the Captiva Club!

Daily Dawn to Dusk

contact list Evergreen Customer Service

ON THE COVER

800-858-5933

AVHomesInc.com/owner-care Captiva Club Front Desk

772-800-2504

Captiva Club Fitness Desk

772-800-2503

AV Homes Customer Care: 800-858-5933 Emergency/After Hours: 407-709-1274 Construction Gate Hours: 6:30am-6pm Onsite Project Manager - Jeff Kauth: j.kauth@avhomesinc.com Please contact Jeff if your new home issues are not being met by the Construction Superintendents or Customer Care.

HOA Website VitaliaAtTraditionHOA.com 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

St. Lucie County

Medical Center

772-335-4000

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/Recycle

772-595-9390

stlucieco.gov/solid_waste/recycling.htm Tradition CDD District 5 (Vitalia) Board Members Cathy Powers: boardmember2@traditioncdd5.com Rick Dixon: boardmember3@tradtioncdd5.com Chris King: boardmember4@traditioncdd5.com Frank Webster: boardmember5@traditioncdd5.com

NEWSLETTER DEADLINES All calendar and newsletter article submissions are due on the first of the month prior to publication (regardless of the day of the week) and should be emailed to vitalia@overflowdg.com with a cc: to Leslie Boehlert, Lifestyles Director, at lboehlert@ evergreen-LM.com. May submissions are due on Saturday, April 1st.

community news

What Do ET and Vitalia Water Management Have in Common?

F Tyler Heel Community Manager theel@ evergreen-LM.com 877-221-6919

ortunately, there is no blockbuster alien invasion. ET is the acronym for evapotranspiration (ET), which is the sum of evaporation and plant transpiration from the earth’s land and ocean surface to the atmosphere. Evaporation accounts for the movement of water to the air from sources such as the soil, canopy interception, and water bodies. Transpiration accounts for the movement of water within a plant and the subsequent loss of water as vapor through stomata in its leaves. Evapotranspiration is an important part of the water cycle. An element (such as a tree) that contributes to evapotranspiration can be called an evapotranspirator.

scheduling for efficient water management. The new sensors will tell us about alarms on the system as components fail, pinpoint flow and water schedule violations. The new system will expedite repairs, as the technicians won’t have to spend man-hours hunting all over the system to find suspected issues anymore.

What Influences ET? Any of the following will cause a change in the evapotranspiration:

• • • •

A change in water availability in the soil. A change in the ability of the plants to keep up with atmospheric demand for water. A change in the ability of the atmosphere to pull water through the plant. In other words, a change in any component of the Soil-Plant-Atmosphere Continuum will influence ET.

After living in Vitalia for a while you’ll experience the demanding variables of the landscape. From poor soil conditions to wind load, our community is challenged and nearly impossible to predict contributing factors from week to week. With the new system in place we’ll soon see the benefits in overall health of the turf, shrubs and trees as well as a long-term financial benefit.

Know Your Documents

Vitalia is now outfitted with state of the art Irrigation Management & Monitoring Software (IMMS) and is centrally controlled and monitored. The new PC-based software package that makes central control of Vitalia’s large-scale irrigation system more affordable, usable, and comprehensible. IMMS software and hardware have been installed at all common area controllers across the community. The software and hardware will utilize ET data gathered from associated weather stations and sensors to create water budgets, which are used to allocate precise

6.27 Satellite Dishes and Antenna. All outside antennas, antenna poles, antenna masts, electronic devises, satellite dish antennas, or antenna towers are subject to the prior written approval of the ARC. The ARC may require that all such items be screened from view and that the installation of the antenna comply with all applicable safety restrictions, including any restrictions as to location and height of antenna as imposed by applicable fire codes, electrical codes, zoning codes, and building codes. One meter satellite dishes may be placed below the roof line in rear of the Home with the prior written approval of the ARC. April 2017 | Vitalia Voice 3

lifestyles news

Submitting Information About Your Club for the Vitalia Voice

S Leslie Boehlert Lifestyles Director lboehlert@ evergreen-LM.com 772-800-2505

tarting in May all newsletter submissions sent in need to be copied to me rather than Melissa Piotter. If your club description/submission remains the same as the previous month, then it will simply roll over into the new month. If you have changes to your club article, such as, ticket sales, meeting location, fundraiser, upcoming event, etc., then a new article/ submission will need to be submitted by the first of the month (regardless of the day of the week). Submission will continue to go to vitalia@overflowdg.com and will now need to be copied to lboehlert@evergreen-LM.com.

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In addition, I appreciate club’s not promoting an event on site prior to having the date and time approved by me. This eliminates double bookings of our space and keeps everyone abreast of what’s happening at the clubhouse. If there is a change in the point of contact for your club, please come by the clubhouse and fill out the one-page paperwork providing me with the name, phone number, and email address. Please let me know if your club no longer needs a set date and time in the clubhouse (minimum number of people is 10), as this will open up space for new ideas and new clubs.

out & about Lifestyles Free Movie Night - Patriots Day

Free Movie Night - Mr. Church

Thursday, April 6th | 7pm | Doors Open 6:30pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

Friday, April 28th | 7pm | Doors Open 6:30pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

No RSVP required. Popcorn provided. Bring your own beverage and snacks and enjoy the show! The movie is Rated R, 130 minutes, and is a drama/suspense film starring Mark Wahlberg, Kevin Bacon, and John Goodman. In 2013, the Boston Marathon erupted into chaos when a bomb exploded along the course. This is the story of what happened that day and how the FBI, local police, state police and local first responders worked together to track, identify and apprehend the suspected bombers.

Rocky and the Rollers ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT! Saturday, April 8th | 8pm | Doors Open at 7:30pm Grand Treasure Ballroom | Residents: $25 | Guests: $30

Rocky and the Rollers have worked with Dick Clark on many of his Rock and Roll shows. They have performed with and played for over 250 of the many great recording artists of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s like Chuck Berry, Fabian, The Drifters, Bo Diddley, The Shirelles, Lou Christie, Jerry Lee Lewis, Freddy “Boom Boom,” Little Peggy March and Del Shannon.

Women & Wine Wednesday, April 12th | 5pm | Seashell Pavilion | $15

Join other Vitalia women for monthly wine tastings complete with nibbles and information about wine pairing from a local wine representative. This event will take place the second Wednesday of each month (move inside if it rains). Open to 30 resident women only.

Trivia - On Two Nights! Friday, April 14th OR Saturday, April 22nd 7pm | Doors Open 6:30pm Grand Treasure Ballroom | $5

Join your friends and neighbors for a friendly game. Test your knowledge at a variety of categories. Team captain will be allowed to purchase tickets for the whole table, a total of 8 per team; however, all names must be given when purchased. Reminder…give your team members their tickets in advance, as they will be collected at the door. You’re welcome to buy an individual ticket. The staff at the front desk will help assign you to a table. Residents only please. Bring your favorite beverage. Note: Residents will be required to select a date (4/14 OR 4/22) to attend Trivia. After one week of ticket sales, IF tickets are still available for Trivia on either evening, they will be open for purchase to all. 6 Vitalia Voice | April 2017

No RSVP required. Popcorn provided. Bring your own beverage and snacks and enjoy the show! The movie is Rated PG-13, 104 minutes, and an drama/comedy film starring Eddie Murphy, Britt Robertson, and Natascha McElhone. When a dying mother and her little girl engage the talented cook Henry Joseph Church, a six-month arrangement extends into a fifteen year one. Mr. Church willingly accepts the responsibility of being the sole bread winner, chef, and teacher of the arts, supporting Charlotte and her mother while creating a genuine loving environment as a member of this unlikely family. Based on a true story.

Mark and Clark Dueling Pianos Friday, May 5th | 7:30pm | Doors Open 7pm | Ballroom Residents: $20 | Guests: $25

A show not to miss! Twin brothers playing on twin pianos. They worked many years in Atlantic City at the Harrah’s and were invited to perform at the Excalibur in Las Vegas. Right when they decided to move to Las Vegas the CEO of Tropicana Hotel and Casino called them back to Atlantic City and offered them a two year contract. When their two years were up they were invited by the head of entertainment of the Mirage in Las Vegas to perform at the MGM Grand, Bellagio and Monte Carlo. In 2007 they moved back to Florida and have been performing at exclusive country clubs, and 55 and better communities ever since. They have an extremely successful reputation. This is the first time for a show like this at Vitalia.

LIFESTYLES EVENTS TICKET SALE INFORMATION The main ticket sale for May Lifestyles Events (excluding Trivia) will be Monday, April 3rd in the Ballroom from 9am-11am. For your convenience, the Ballroom will be used for waiting. Please pick up a deli ticket when you enter the Ballroom; we will start calling numbers promptly at 9am. Tickets will also be sold at the front desk Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm. Payment can be made by check (made payable to Vitalia HOA) OR credit card. Residents will need to present their Vitalia ID badges in order to purchase a ticket. The first two weeks of sales, tickets will be for Vitalia residents only (unless otherwise specified). If the event is not sold out within this time frame, adult guests are welcome and residents can purchase any remaining tickets.

out & about Fitness Classes Current class schedules are available in the lobby and on the website calendar at VitaliaAtTraditionHOA.com. All classes are held in the Shoreside Aerobics Studio, unless otherwise specified.

Abs & More! Thursdays | 10am

30 minutes of abdominal exercise combined with 20 minutes of a different target area each week (i.e.: arms, legs, back). You know you need to exercise your belly, but usually avoid it. So come join this class and check it off of your “to do list.” Core abdominal strength is essential for balance, strength, posture, coordination, and directly supports lower back strength. Participants must be able to get up and down from the floor for this class.

equipment. Group exercise provides a motivating atmosphere that is conducive to working out! Any fitness level is welcome.

H20 Pilates at Sunset Beach Pool Tuesdays | 11am

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.

Aquacise at Sunset Beach Pool

Line Dancing

Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays | 11am

Mondays | 12:15pm Fridays | 10:30am

An excellent cardio and strength workout for all levels by utilizing water weights, aqua gloves and noodles to achieve a very unique workout. Swimming is not required.

Beginner Line Dancing Mondays | 6:30pm

Studies have shown line dancing to be a great help in areas of memory, balance and cardiovascular. Plus it’s fun!

Core Strength Mondays | 10am

A safe yet effective, non-impact exercise class designed to strengthen the CORE muscles of the body while increasing flexibility and range of motion. Improve strength, posture, balance and coordination. A strong foundation is a key component to prevent injury, reduce back pain and enhance your activities of daily living. Modifications will be given to ensure safety and to cater to all levels.

Core & Stretch Fridays | 12pm

A combo class focused on Core Strength and flexibility. Two essential ingredients for a long, happy and healthy life! Build strength and endurance without any negative impact on the body, then top it off with 30 minutes of feel good stretching. All levels are welcome.

Group X Toning Fridays | 8:30am

Take your workout to the next level. This class is designed to strengthen and sculpt every major muscle group utilizing hand weights and/or barbells and other 8 Vitalia Voice | April 2017

Line dance is a choreographed dance with a repeated sequence of steps in which a group of people dance in one or more lines or rows, all facing either each other or in the same direction, and executing the steps at the same time.

Pilates Wednesdays | 5pm

The content of each class is dictated by the bodies that attend it. Want to fix your sciatica; Scoliosis; or Stenosis? Don’t have any injuries and wanna keep it that way? Learn how to stack yourself with integrity (perfect posture) so you can build strength and power wherever you need it.

Sit & Fit Tuesdays | 11:30am | See Online Calendar for Location

Chair exercises effectively assist individuals to exercise and move without putting undo pressure or strain on their bodies. This class builds endurance and develops coordination and balance. A variety of equipment may be used such as bands, balls and other equipment.

Step & Tone Wednesdays | 8am

This is a form of aerobic power distinguished from other types of aerobic exercise by its use of an elevated platform (the step). It helps burn calories, reduce stress, promote restful sleep, and strengthen muscles. Incorporating both upper and lower body movements together will improve your coordination and agility, and the constant push up onto the step will increase leg strength.

out & about Fitness Classes

Local & Beyond

Stretch

The 14th Annual Hibiscus Festival

Wednesdays | 10am & 11:15am

Saturday & Sunday, April 8th & April 9th | 10am | FREE 2036 14th Avenue, Vero Beach

Lengthen and strengthen your muscles, increase flexibility, reduce stress, and allow your body the time to relax and rebuild. Relieve joint pain, muscle soreness, and avoid injury. Stretching improves balance, posture and coordination, increases cardiovascular endurance, adds strength for daily activities, and prolongs life. Modifiers will be given for all levels - chairs can be used for assistance.

Art, music, food and cycling come together to celebrate Historic Downtown. With over 30 different entertainment offerings scheduled, including high profile musical groups, there will be a wide variety of delicious food vendors as well as an expansion of the event to include Hibiscus plants and garden vendors. For more information visit mainstreetverobeach.org or call 772-643-6782.

Yoga Blend

South Florida Wing Fest

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4pm

Saturday & Sunday, April 8th & April 9th | 12pm | $5 Tradition Square, Port St. Lucie

The perfect blend of yoga, yin, and balance to relax your mind and soul.

Yoga Saturdays | 8am

This class promotes balance, relaxation, flexibility, and strength through postures and breathing techniques.

Zumba Thursdays | 9am

Incorporates Latin and international music and dance with a blended balance of cardio and muscle toning.

Zumba Gold Tuesdays | 8am

Introduces easy-to-follow choreography focusing on balance, range of motion, and coordination. A modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves at a lowerintensity.

Swing Dance Classes Begin April 6th!

This is the largest wing festival in South Florida. Over 20 wings vendors to choose from. Are you a beer drinker? For a $25 fee you will receive a custom beer mug and unlimited beer throughout the day. For more information, visit southfloridawingfest.com or call 772-418-5051.

20th Annual Downtown Stuart Craft Fair Saturday & Sunday, April 22nd & April 23rd | 10am | FREE 26 SW Osceola Street, Stuart

The fair is set-up along Osceola Street in Stuart’s historic downtown area. This event brings together some of the best crafters in the nation with paintings, wooden sculptures, ceramics, one-of-a-kind jewelry, handmade baskets and much, much more. An expansive market complements the weekend with plants, orchids, tangy BBQ sauces and homemade soaps. For more information, visit artfestival. com/festivals/stuart-craft-fair or call 561-746-6615.

Arts & Crafts Classes

Thursdays | 6:30pm-7:30pm

Serti Silk Painting

The cost will be $40 per person for 4 classes - 5th class FREE. You don’t need a partner to take classes. Singles and couples are welcome. Fee payable directly to the instructor, Jean Kulhan, who is also a Ballroom Dance Instructor. Jean was a classically trained ballerina and ballroom dancer in NYC with the Arthur Murray Dance Studio, Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Pierre Dulaine Dance Center, the NYC Ballet Company, and the American Ballet Theatre.

April 10th, 11th, 17th and 18th (four class session) 9am-11am | Biscayne Room | $20

Since this has been such a popular class, Debbie is continuing to offer it in April so many more residents have the opportunity to enjoy this fantastic art form! The Serti technique is an easy way of painting on silk fabric. It’s actually a dye so it doesn’t alter the texture of the fabric; you will still feel the lovely softness of the silk. When it’s finished you can use it as a scarf, mount it to a canvas to use as wall art, have it made into a beautiful pillow, etc. There are so many ways to use this fabulous art form! All supplies are included. Class size is limited to 8, so sign up quickly. April 2017 | Vitalia Voice 9

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Get Involved in Vitalia’s Event Planning! Submitted by Cathy Powers, EPC Chairperson Researching musical groups, finding caterers, conducting bus trips, decorating and setting up the Ballroom, along with breaking down of the events have all been part of the Event Planning Committee’s function in conjunction with the Lifestyles Department. Would you like to learn more about how events come to Vitalia? Do you have an idea for a fun one you’d like to have in Vitalia? Are you interested in getting to know how you can be a Vitalia Volunteer working to take part in the great events for our community? Come to our meeting on April 21st at 9am in the clubhouse to learn how to get involved. Can’t make our regularly scheduled daytime meeting on the third Friday of each month? Then plan on attending the Event Planning Committee’s special nighttime meeting on April 19th at 7pm in the Biscayne Room. All are welcome to share their suggestions with committee members.

Coffee Talk

Wednesday, April 12th | 1pm Grand Treasure Ballroom Join us in the Ballroom for coffee and meet your Community Manager, Tyler Heel. Listen to any updates regarding the Vitalia Community and welcome your new neighbors. In addition, Adrian Goetz, Janet Taylor, and Susan O’Dell of the Book Club Chapters and Nicole Toque of the Guardian ad Litem program will also speak.

sunset tiki bar sundays

Come join us every Sunday 1pm at the Tiki Bar by the Sunset Beach Pool. A fun way to socialize with your neighbors, and welcome new residents. Lunch and drinks are provided! Contact Tricia Buonomo tbbuonomo@hotmail. com or Jane Caravan j.caravan@yahoo.com.

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Henry Borowik & Marianne Adams Michael & Dolores Gargiulo Duncan & Jean Ingraham Lewis & Barbara Hoffman John & Diane Krasula Jerome & Angela Licari Marjorie Mathieu Michael & Jennifer Marino Gerald & Patricia Prinkey Jose & Marlene Santos Thomas & Rori Schaffer Luis Torres & Susanne Wuehler Herbert & Caroline Wuehler

out & about Club/Group Meeting & Contact List Club/Group

Day

Time

Room

Contact

Phone

Art Club

Mondays Wednesdays

1:30pm 9:30am

BR BR

Ricky Stephens

sendaheartart@gmail.com

Basketball Club

Mondays Wednesdays

5pm 2pm

Basketball Court

Jim Loughlin

jloughlin44@gmail.com

Bingo

4th Sunday

7pm

GTB

Helen Penzel Rick Dixon

772-345-4225 -

rdixon@vitaliaattraditionhoa.com

Bocce

Saturdays

9am

Courts

Greg

772-345-9267

get300zx@aol.com

Book Club Chapters: More Than a Book Club Mystery Book Club Vitalia Book Club

4th Thursday 1st Thursday 2nd Tuesday

10am 4pm 9:30am

AR AR AR

Janet Taylor Susan O’Dell Adrian Goetz

941-209-2948 860-462-7211 772-345-2294

jct6619@gmail.com susanannodell@hotmail.com gba1255@aol.com

Bowling

Tuesdays

1:30pm

SuperPlay USA

Ronda Sadowsky

ronda.sadowsky@gmail.com

Bridge Club

Thursdays

1pm

Cindy Loney

772-345-3443

clloney50@gmail.com

Bunco

2nd Sunday

6:45pm

GTB

Sue Ann Goldman

772-345-2460

bobsue@htcplus.net

Canasta

Tuesdays

1pm

Mara Dembo Joanna White

maradembo1@gmail.com joannwhite816@gmail.com

Car Club

Greg Chris

732-539-9110 772-345-2304

get300zx@aol.com caemunz2@gmail.com

Club Amici

Carol Ritz

ritzcsp@aol.com

Co-Ed Dart Club

Mondays & Wednesdays

6:45pm

BDR

Brian Stadtler

772-345-2772

bstadtler@gmail.com

Cook’s Corner

cookscornervitalia@gmail.com

Cornhole Club

3rd Sunday

6:30pm

GTB

Gail Gwodz Milly Katzenbach

gwodz@bellsouth.net millynick01@yahoo.com

Dart Club

Tuesdays

7pm

BDR

Mike Mamo

772-345-0561

Dogs & Cats Forever

Kathy Pachuta

772-345-2311

mirage0204@htcplus.net

Friends and Neighbors of Education Club

Cathy Powers

cathy@powersnetwork.com

Genealogy Club

2nd Friday

1pm

Flo Giltman

772-345-9150

lgiltma1@gmail.com

Good News Club Bible Study

Wednesdays

11am

Kathy Simon

finefeather1983@gmail.com

Gun Club

1st Thursday

10:30am

Jerry Mastrov

772-345-0377

jmastrov@aol.com

Hand & Foot

Thursdays

1pm

Bob Goldman

772-345-2460

bobsue@htcplus.net

Juliets

2nd Thursday

1pm

Carla Mansfield Shelley Deixler

cbenz21@aol.com shell842@gmail.com

Investment Club

3rd Tuesday

3pm

Linda Gausten

772-345-6669

lgausten@yahoo.com

Knit One, Crochet Too

Thursdays

7pm

Marjorie Weiss

772-345-9382

weisderr@gmail.com

Ladies of Vitalia (LOVe) Hadassah

1st Tuesday

10:30am

GTB

Ruth Webster

772-345-0464

raisy312@gmail.com

Mahjong Club

Shelley Deixler

shell842@gmail.com

Men’s 8 Ball League of Vitalia

Wednesdays & Thursdays

7pm

BBR

Jerry Warrener Bill Sheehan

610-283-1534 302-841-8664

jdub919@outlook.com bill@sheehan3.com

Men’s Golf

Mondays

Steve Tuckman

tuck61494@gmail.com

Men’s Water Volleyball

T, W & Sat.

9am

Phil Savader

philsavader@aol.com

Music Lovers Club

Mark Rosenbaum Lynette Polo

631-796-7651 -

musicloversclub4u@aol.com

To be included on this list or update your club’s information, email vitalia@overflowdg.com. | See monthly calendar for Room Key

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out & about Club/Group Meeting & Contact List Club/Group

Day

Time

Room

Contact

Phone

Petanque

Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays

5pm 9am 4pm

Courts Courts Courts

Christine

508-816-4632

cbianchin@hotmail.com

Pickleball Club

Daily

6am/4pm

Courts

Jim Nelson

772-345-6275

viking01@bellsouth.net

Pilates Club NOT MEETING IN APRIL

Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays

5:30pm 5:30pm 9:30am

SAS

Deb D’Andrea

720-215-2860

treasurecoastpilates@gmail.com

Ping Pong Club

Wednesdays Fridays

7pm 1pm

GTB GTB

Jim Follin

jimfollin@gmail.com

Pinochle

Fridays

6pm

Bob Goldman

772-345-2460

bobsue@htcplus.net

Red Hot Seasons

Sue Ann Goldman

772-345-2460

bobsue@htcplus.net

Single’s Club

1st Saturday

6pm

Susan O’Dell

susanannodell@hotmail.com

Sports Fans Club

Ron Shandler

540-815-0643

vitalia@ronshandler.com

Stickball

Sundays

8am

Courts

Phil Savader

philsavader@aol.com

Sunset Beach Tiki Bar Sunday

Sundays

1pm

Tricia Buonomo Jane Caravan

tbbuonomo@hotmail.com j.caravan@yahoo.com

Sunshine Club

Susan O’Dell

sunshinevitalia@gmail.com

Tennis Club - Open Play Men’s League

M, W, F, Sat. Sundays Tues./Thurs. M-F Thursdays

7:30am 8am/4pm 7am/8am 8am 4pm

Courts Courts Courts Courts Courts

Bob Memis Gayle Deighan

772-345-5857 561-512-5101

robertmemis@gmail.com tennisgayle@gmail.com

TLC Women’s Bible Study

Thursdays

10:30am

Diane Harrington

772-345-9054

harr2888@gmail.com

Travel Club of Vitalia

Quarterly

11am

GTB

Carolyn Fedor

njflcarolyn@aol.com

Veterans Club

3rd Friday

2pm

Dave Martin

smedley821@gmail.com

Women’s League Women’s Open Play

To be included on this list or update your club’s information, email vitalia@overflowdg.com. | See monthly calendar for Room Key

Art Club Wednesdays | 9:30am-12:30pm | Biscayne Room

We are a group that enjoys being creative. Many of us have never painted before, while some have years of experience. Either way we have fun, make new friends, and learn from each other. We welcome everyone from experienced artists to the beginner. We each work independently in all mediums and help each other to learn or improve on what we already know. There is no instructor and you bring your own supplies. Painting in watercolors is occasionally demonstrated. If you wish to be on our mailing list, please contact Ricky Stephens at sendaheartart@gmail.com or 239682-6532. You will be sent updates and club information. Craft Day Mondays | 1:30pm-5:30pm | Biscayne Room

Please join us to create a craft project. You bring your project, such as jewelry, crafts, mosaics, etc. We have all the supplies you need to do a mosaics project (there is a small 12 Vitalia Voice | April 2017

fee). You just need to bring the item you want to mosaic. If you wish to share your knowledge of a craft, please let us know and we will schedule a teaching session. If you would like to learn a new craft, let us know. We’ll work on getting an instructor. So bring your favorite project and join in or just drop in to see what we’re all about. For questions, contact Polly Lasher at 772-345-9228 or Ricky Stephens at 239-682-6532.

Basketball Club Mondays at 5pm | Wednesdays at 2pm | Basketball Court

The Basketball Club had its first “Basketball Under the Stars” event in late February. The streetlights provided the only illumination, but it was enough for some outstanding free-throw competitions and around the world. Not only was accuracy emphasized, but there was a time aspect as well. For example, how many free throws could a team make in one minute? Look for more events of this nature in the future. Semi-organized activities are held every Monday

out & about Club / Group at 5pm and Wednesday at 2pm. Families are using the basketball area as they visit Vitalia - all are welcome to use the hoop. You can check out a basketball at the front desk; however, please use the cones that are kept in the recycling area to block off the basketball area. The cones alert drivers that people are playing basketball and should be used as a safety precaution.

dilemma that will lead you to question everything you know about privilege, power, and race. Upcoming Books: May - Roman Interlude by Michael Maggiano - come meet the author; June - A Man Call Ove by Fredrik Backman. Contact Janet Taylor at jct6619@gmail.com.

Mystery Book Club Thursday, April 6th | 4pm | Augustine Room

Do you love mysteries? Can’t wait until the end of a book to find out “who did it?” Join the Mystery Book Club! Contact Susan O’Dell at susanannodell@hotmail.com. The book this month is What She Knew by Gilly MacMillan. The book for May is Fool Me Once by Harlan Coben.

Vitalia Book Club Tuesday, April 11th | 9:30am | Augustine Room

Bingo Sunday, April 23rd | 7pm | Grand Treasure Ballroom

Ever dreamt of winning a new car or a fabulous trip to the Caribbean? Then head straight to Vegas! HOWEVER, if you’ll settle for winning a slightly smaller prize, join your friends and neighbors at Bingo! No reservation or tickets needed - just pay $5 per person at the door for the evening. As usual, we will have coffee, tea and snacks for your enjoyment. See you there!

This month the book is The Wedding Gift by Marlen Suyapa Bodden. Book synopsis: In 1852, when prestigious Alabama plantation owner Cornelius Allen gives his daughter Clarissa’s hand in marriage, she takes with her a gift: Sarah—her slave and her half-sister. Raised by an educated mother, Clarissa is not the proper Southern belle she appears to be, with ambitions of loving whom she chooses. Sarah equally hides behind the façade of being a docile house slave as she plots to escape. Upcoming Books: May The Secret Life of Ceecee Wilkes by Diane Chamberlai; June - The Whip by Karen Kondazian. Contact Adrian Goetz at 772-345-2294 or gba1255@aol.com.

Bocce/Petanque

Bridge Club

Bocce: Saturdays at 9am | Petanque: Mondays at 5pm, Tuesdays at 9am, Wednesdays at 4pm

Thursdays | 1pm-4pm | Augustine Room

Bocce is an Italian game played between 2 teams of 4 players max with 8 large balls and 1 small target ball. Petanque is a French game played with metal balls and 1 small ball. The object of both games is to get as close to the small ball as possible. Maximum number of players: 8 per court. Contacts: Greg at get300zx@aol.com or 772-345-9267 for Bocce and Christine at cbianchin@hotmail.com or 508816-4632 for Petanque.

Book Club Chapters

More Than a Book Club Thursday, April 27th | 10am | Augustine Room

This month’s book is Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult. The book is richly layered characters and a gripping moral

Bridge players... join us for Co-ed Party Bridge on Thursdays from 1pm-4pm at the Captiva Club. All levels are welcome! For more information or questions, contact Cindy Loney at 772-345-4333 or clloney50@gmail.com.

Bunco Sunday, April 9th | 6:45pm-9pm | Grand Treasure Ballroom

Join us for a fun night of rolling 3 dice. We are a friendly group of people who like a fun night out. The cost is $5 per person and Publix gift cards are awarded to winners. We collect the 1st Monday of each month in the Clubhouse from 9am-10am. If writing a check, please make check out to cash. We serve coffee and water. Bring snacks if you like. Each month different players provide desserts. Please contact Sue Ann at 772-345-2460 or bobsue@htcplus.net. April 2017 | Vitalia Voice 13

out & about Club / Group Canasta Club Tuesdays | 1pm-4pm | Biscayne Room

Open to beginners and open play. For more information, contact Mara Dembo at maradembo1@gmail.com or Joanna White at joannwhite816@gmail.com.

Car Club Barrett-Jackson Auction | Thursday, April 6th Palm Beach County Fair Grounds

Vitalia residents interested in joining the Car Club to attend this event, please contact Gregory Trentacoste at get300zx@aol.com. We will get a group together to drive to the show. Passengers will contribute $3 towards gas for drivers. If you are interested in being a driver, please let Greg know. We plan on going Thursday, April 6th and the cost is $ 15 if paid in advance online.

Club Amici’s Annual Pizza Party Saturday, May 13th | 6pm | Grand Treasure Ballroom

Club Amici’s annual Pizza Party is Saturday, May 13th at 6pm in the Ballroom. Everyone is invited, but we only have 250 seats. Tickets will be on sale Tuesday, April 4th. All details will follow by email or Facebook: Club Amici at Vitalia. Returning to Amici is J & R with Christina as the evening’s entertainment. For questions, contact Linda Dixon at llldixon@yahoo.com or Roz Vanderhoof at vanderhr@bellsouth.net.

Cook’s Corner Dine Around - Wednesday, April 5th | 6pm

The Dine Around for April will be at LaForchetta in Stuart. The menu will consist of two appetizers “Family Style” Clams & Mussels, and Calamari followed by a choice of a salad or soup, then a choice of entrée - Chicken Francese with Risotto, Veal Saltimbocca over spinach, Herb Roasted Salmon over Spinach, Eggplant Rollatini, or Shrimp and Scallops with Broccoli Rabe. The cost is $38, which includes tax and gratuity. Please contact Susan O’Dell at cookscornervitalia@gmail.com for more information. Chef Demo - Wednesday, April 19th | 6pm

Join us on April 19th when Chef Greg demonstrates recipes for a Spring Brunch. Bloody Marys and Mimosas will be served. The cost is $25 per person and is limited to the first 24 members. If we have sufficient interest we will add a second date. Please contact Susan O’Dell at cookscornervitalia@gmail.com for more information. 14 Vitalia Voice | April 2017

Dogs & Cats Forever: Country Western Hoedown Fundraiser Saturday, April 1st | 6pm-9pm | Grand Treasure Ballroom

Join fellow animal lovers for a fun and feisty evening with pulled pork, chicken and all the fixin’s (BYOB) as well as musical entertainment and plenty of photo ops. Be sure to bring lots of cash for your chances at a gift basket full of gift cards and goodies from local vendors, a bucket full of Fool’s Gold and to bail your neighbors out of the hoosegow! Tickets are $30 for residents and $35 for guests. Proceeds will go to the local no kill animal shelter in Fort Pierce, Dogs & Cats Forever Animal Sanctuary. For more information, contact Kathy Pachuta at mirage0204@ htcplus.net or 772-345-2311.

Genealogy Club Friday, April 14th | 1pm | Augustine Room

The club’s focus is on the study of families and the tracing of lineages and history utilizing historical records, oral information, genetic analysis, computer based tools and software. We assist each other and those new to Genealogy on how to begin their search. Come join us in carving out a place for one’s family in the larger historical picture. Meetings are held the second Friday of every month. If you’re interested in joining or would like information, contact Flo Giltman at lgiltmal@gmail.com.

Good News Bible Study Wednesdays | 11am-12pm | Augustine Room

We’re an interactive Bible-based group studying the Old and New Testaments. Lessons are from Scripture, DVD series, and current events. All are welcome regardless of faith or background. For more information, please contact Kathy Simon at 352-238-5472 or finefeather1983@gmail.com or Doug Farrone at 954-214-2591 or dougfarrone@htcplus.net.

Hand & Foot Thursdays | 1pm-4pm | Biscayne Room

Join us for a fun afternoon. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. Please contact Bob Goldman at 772345-2460 or bobsue@htcplus.net.

Investment Club Tuesday, April 18th | 3pm | Biscayne Room

The Investment Club at Vitalia is a peer-to-peer discussion forum for residents who invest, or are interested in investing, in the stock market. Meetings include discussions on risk, portfolio construction, asset classes, performance,

out & about Club / Group wealth management, annuities, reverse mortgages, and a general analysis and discussion of individual stocks and the economy. You don’t have to be an expert to be part of this club. All Vitalia residents are welcome. Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month at 3pm. For more information, contact Linda Gausten at lgausten@yahoo.com.

Juliets Thursday, April 13th | 1pm Cobbs Landing, Fort Pierce

Come join the Juliets for a fabulous lunch on Thursday, April, 13th at 1pm at Cobbs Landing. The restaurant is located on the waterfront in beautiful Historic Downtown Fort Pierce, overlooking the City Marina. Enjoy their Bourbon Street Gumbo soup or Lobster Crab Bisque. A wide variety of salads and sandwiches are also offered. Ask your lady friends to join us. RSVP to Carla Mansfield at 772-3451460. Shelley and Carla are looking forward to seeing all of you there!

Women’s Seder: Tuesday, April 4th | 10:30am-1pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

Join us as we celebrate biblical women’s accomplishments and all women up to the present and beyond. We will be serving seder plate food and wine plus gefilte fish, chopped liver, dessert, and beverage. RSVP to Sue Ann Goldman at 772-345-2460 by April 1st. Cost: $7 per person. Second Night Passover Seder: Tuesday, April 11th | 6pm St. Lucie Golf Club, 951 Country Club Drive, St. Lucie West

There will be a half hour seder, followed by a full dinner including gefilte fish and chopped liver, brisket and chicken. RSVP to Ruth Webster at 772-345-0464 by April 11th. The cost is $36 per person. Workshop with Harriet Vogel Tuesday, May 2nd | 10:30am-12:30pm | Ballroom

The workshop is based on Ms. Vogel’s book, Sad Is Not Bad. It is an opportunity to learn coping mechanisms for continued healing from loss.

Pickleball Club Open Play Daily | 6am & 4pm Ladies Only on Monday, Thursday & Saturday | 8am

Come join the fun on our beautiful Vitalia Pickleball Courts! If you’ve never picked up a paddle, free private lessons are available from Kevin Schuler (772-345-6216) or LJ Miller (772-345-2111). You can become a member of the club and be added to our mailing list by contacting Dore Handy at 772345-6221 or drbh79@yahoo.com.

Knit One, Crochet Too Club Thursdays | 7pm-8pm | Augustine Room

Anyone who knits, crochets, or does other handcrafts is welcome to join us any week or those who want to learn. We teach people and are there to support you along the way. Conversation is always enjoyable and we learn techniques from seeing each other’s projects. There are also opportunities to make things for charity.

Ladies of Vitalia (LOVe) Hadassah Everybody is welcome to sail away with us on January 27, 2018 aboard THE HARMONY OF THE SEAS. This is a 7-day fundraising cruise to raise money for heart disease research. Look for flyers in the clubhouse. For additional information or flyers regarding upcoming events, visit our website, hadassahlove.wordpress.com.

Pilates Club The Pilates Club will NOT be meeting in the month of April as the Club Chairperson will be out of town. The club plans to resume meetings in May. The purpose of the club is to further wellness and camaraderie between likeminded residents. Pilates helps develop strength, flexibility, posture and enhances mental awareness. Deb D’Andrea, the Club Chairperson, has been active in the Pilates community for 20+ years. For more information, contact Deb at treasurecoastpilates@gmail.com.

Ping Pong Club Wednesdays at 7pm | Fridays at 1pm | Ballroom

The club resumed its inter-community competitions in March with a match against the Savannah Club from Fort Pierce. Matches will resume soon against Kings Isle. If you are interested in high-level competition or just having fun, April 2017 | Vitalia Voice 15

out & about Club / Group we can provide the Table Tennis experience you want. Our games on Wednesdays at 7pm and Fridays at 1pm range from fun to challenging. Most of the time we play doubles, but singles play is also mixed in. For more information, contact Jim Follin at jimfollin@gmail.com.

Pinochle Fridays | 6pm | Demo Kitchen

Join both beginner and experienced players for an evening out playing Pinochle! Contact Bob Goldman at 772-3452460 or bobsue@htcplus.net for further information.

Red Hot Seasons - Vitalia’s Red Hat Group A Red Hot Seasons Lady is a woman who wants to have fun and enjoy friendship with other women. Ladies dress in purple and wear red hats. Dues are $10 per year to cover costs of birthday cards and flowers. If there is money left in the treasury at the end of the year, we use it for our Holiday Party. For information on the group, contact Helen Penzel at 772-345-4225. For more information on the April lunch, contact Linda Abramowitz at 954-507-4645 or brando34987@yahoo.com.

Single’s Club Friday, April 7th | 6pm Mulligan’s - 131 SW Flagler (in the old Spotto’s location)

Join the Single’s Club for monthly activities and make new friends. The goal of the club is for single people to meet, make friends, and do activities together inside and outside of the club. Join us for dinner at Mulligan’s on April 7th. RSVP to Susan O’Dell at susanannodell@hotmail.com for reservation purposes.

Sports Fans of Vitalia Monday, April 10th | 4:30pm | Augustine Room

The April meeting discussion will focus on early season baseball expectations, as well as basketball and hockey playoffs. Coming up: Marlins-Cubs bus trip on June 25th. No matter what sports or teams you follow, join us for our monthly discussion group. Contact Ron Shandler at vitalia@ ronshandler.com for more information.

Sunshine Club Please let Susan O’Dell (sunshineatvitalia@gmail.com) know of any hospitalizations or any deaths of neighbors, or family of neighbors. The club sends out cards for those instances and gift cards if they are members. Membership year is from July 1st - June 30th. 16 Vitalia Voice | April 2017

Tennis Club Check Weekly Calendar in Vitalia Voice For Open Play Times

The Tennis Club at Vitalia was formed with the following objectives: 1) To promote the enjoyment of tennis for all residents of Vitalia; 2) To make recommendations regarding facilities, conditions, accommodations and maintenance for tennis; 3) To make available means for improving tennis skills; and 4) To arrange for tournaments, outings and socials within Vitalia and at other local tennis facilities. We currently have open play, tennis socials, men’s and women’s scheduled play and men’s and women’s teams. If you have any questions or want to join our club, contact Bob Memis at 772-345-5857 or robertmemis@gmail.com or Gayle Deighan at 561-512-5101 or tennisgayle@gmail.com.

TLC Women’s Bible Study Touching Ladies for Christ Thursdays | 10:30am | Augustine Room

You’re welcome to join this non-denominational/interdenominational Bible Study. This group of amazing and loving women are seeking to learn about God, why He created us, and how we can have an awesome personal relationship with His Son, Jesus Christ. Through studying His Word we discover truths that encourage, comfort, and give hope and clear direction for our lives. We also have fun socials planned throughout the year. For more information, please contact Diane Harrington at harr2888@gmail.com, 772-345-9054 (home), or 404-578-0437 (cell).

Veterans Club Friday, April 21st | 2pm | Biscayne Room

The purpose of our club is to promote patriotic events, provide guidance and assistance to veterans in this community, and assist in obtaining needed social and medical attention from proper veteran agencies. We meet on the third Friday of the month. Contact David Martin at smedley821@gmail.com for more information.

Vitalia Players Theatre Club Monday, April 3rd | 7pm-9pm | Augustine Room

Come join the Vitalia Players Theatre Club. There are opportunities to explore all areas of the art, from technical theatre to production and performances. A play is being planned by the Vitalia Players for this fall at the clubhouse and should be a lot of fun. Come join us if you are interested in participating in the club and plays. We meet the first Monday of the month. For questions, contact Karen Beard 317-697-9217 or henkar2@gmail.com.

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