Vitalia Voice | January 2016 by Overflow

VITALIA

VOICE January 2016 | www.VitaliaAtTraditionHOA.com

Vitalia Information

To those celebrating in January

hours of operation Captiva Club Amenity Center

Mon-Sat: 6am-10pm

Sunset Beach Pool & The Colony Pool

Sun: 8am-9pm Daily Dawn to Dusk

phone/website list Evergreen Customer Service

and

877-221-6919

Email: customerservice@evergreen-LM.com 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

Enjoy your day!

VitaliaAtTraditionHOA.com Security Guardhouse

772-345-4987

Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

February Submissions Calendar and newsletter article submissions are due on Monday, January 4th by 3pm to

772-871-5330

vitalia@overflowdesigngroup.com.

800-772-1213

March Submissions

(Set Up)

Social Security Administration

Calendar and newsletter article submissions

St. Lucie County

NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION DEADLINES

Medical Center

772-335-4000

are due on Monday, February 1st by 3pm to vitalia@overflowdesigngroup.com.

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

due on Tuesday, March 1st by 3pm to vitalia@

Waste Pro/Recycle

772-595-9390

overflowdesigngroup.com.

stlucieco.gov/solid_waste/recycling.htm

April Submissions Calendar and newsletter article submissions are

av homes news

Happy New Year! By Matt Orosz and Steve Orosz Division Co-Presidents of AV Homes, Inc.

here was no way to deny the season last month at Vitalia at Tradition! With such a grand display of holiday cheer and a very appropriate Florida twist, Vitalia residents had quite the choice when it came to fun and creative community events to attend. Kicking the New Year right into gear, the putting green tournament taking place later this month is sure to not disappoint. Hosted on Vitalia’s very own record-breaking green, this event is definitely up to par and a hole-in-one hit! No putts about it.

at Tradition welcomed nearly 150 new families into the community.

New home construction in Vitalia at Tradition is on the rise and we’ve had the pleasure of watching new neighborhoods sprout up across the community in addition to welcoming new residents from around the world. Renowned for a one-of-a-kind lifestyle and Tradition’s only 55-plus neighborhood, it’s no wonder that last year alone Vitalia

A neighborhood on the move, for the latest community updates on upcoming special events, future plans and more the Vitalia at Tradition New Home Sales Center has the most current resident and community news. Stop by today for this month’s edition of fresh Vitalia news! The New Year is like a blank canvas with endless possibilities for new adventures. With so many opportunities ahead of us in 2016, we look forward to being a part of this journey as the amazing Vitalia at Tradition legacy begins to unfold!

Coffee Talk

Advertising Space

Wednesday, January 13th | 1pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

Join us for coffee and meet your Community Property Manager, Tyler Heel. Listen to any updates regarding the Vitalia Community and welcome your new neighbors.

WE ARE OFFERING DISCOUNTED AD SPACE TO RESIDENTS ONLY! Residents of Vitalia receive a 50% discount off 1/8 page ads at the onemonth rate! For more information or details regarding size, cost, and deadlines for the ads, visit vitaliaadvertising.com, call 813-5017220, or email vitalia@overflowdesigngroup.com.

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community news

Troubled by Reddish Stains on Your Concrete?

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

you have reddish stains on your pavers and concrete? Are you tired of the eyesore? Have you tried removing the stains yourself, but without success? There’s good news and bad news. The good news is that the stains are removable and your pavers and concrete can look like new. The bad news is that the stain-removal requires commercial chemicals, which are not available to the average homeowner. It raises the stain removal from a do-it-yourself project to a job that requires the service of a professional exterior cleaning company. Red/orange stains usually come from one of three sources: 1.

you should remember to ask: 1. Are they licensed and insured? 2. How do they treat red/orange stains? 3. Is a cleaning of the surrounding area included in the price? 4. Do they have references from past clients? You want to hear that they are licensed and insured. They should describe what produces red/orange stains (this will show that they know what they’re talking about) and that they use a commercial product to remove the stains. And yes, they should clean the surrounding area as part of the price.

Fertilizers used by lawn-care companies. These contain iron. When fertilizer granules land on concrete or pavers and are allowed to sit, the iron leaches out and leaves a red or orange spot.

2. Reclaimed water, often used in irrigation. This also contains iron. If sprinklers overshoot landscaping and spray onto the sides of houses, or runoff water goes across sidewalks or curbs, red/orange stains are left behind. 3. Battery acid. When dripped onto pavers or concrete, this produces an orange flash burn that looks similar to rust stains. Golf carts sitting in driveways are often the culprits of flash burn stains. A professional exterior cleaning company will have the right chemical products to treat iron stains and flash burns and remove them almost completely. Typically, they can treat this kind of staining on concrete, brick, tile, stone, stucco, asphalt, vinyl, and rubber. When you call a cleaning company about treating your stains, there are four questions 4 Vitalia Voice | January 2016

Why is #3 important? Removing the stains will also clean the surface. If the rest of the surface (like a driveway, for example) is not cleaned, you will have a light area next to a dirty area, and it will look odd. The company should clean the rest of the surface (using whatever method is standard for them) so that the whole surface looks consistent at the end of the job.

ONE LAST WORD Stain removal of this sort is not cheap, due to the fact that the necessary products are not cheap. Expect to pay $0.50 to $1.50 per square foot, depending on the type, size, and scope of the stained area, and then an additional standard price for the finish clean of the surrounding area. If you need a recommendation for a quality company that Evergreen has used in the past, feel free to contact me. They can take care of virtually any stain on concrete or pavers.

at the Captiva Club January 23rd at 8pm

March 5th at 8pm

ROCKET MAN TRIBUTE WITH RUSS ANDERSON

JESSICA KIRSON & DIANE DENOBLE

The Rocket man show is a reenactment of an early Elton John concert, featuring gorgeous, exact replica costumes, live instrumentation, and more!

Don’t miss a comic genius, Jessica, and the “Jack of all trades,” Diane for a variety show featuring singing, dancing, and even stunt work!

February 14th at 8pm

April 2nd at 8pm

KAREN GRAINGER

THE BRONX WANDERERS

Karen’s comic impression show uses a variety of props to create a hilarious visual and vocal illusion. Her one women tribute show will leave you wanting more.

One part “oldies,” two parts “rock-n-roll”…The Bronx Wanderers are the perfect musical storm, effortlessly creating an ideal level of synergy between generations.

You’re Invited to Vitalia’s Meet & Greet! Saturday, January 9th | 12pm to 1:30pm | Captiva Club If you closed between October 1st and December 31st, please join the Welcome Committee for a party! Lunch and beverages will be served. Welcome Committee Members will be there to answer all your questions and provide information about activities, restaurants, clubs, shopping, and so much more! We hope to see you there! RSVP no later than Monday, January 4th to Kathy Pachuta at mirage0204@htcplus.net.

lifestyles news

2016 Vision Boards HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE LIFESTYLES DEPARTMENT! There is so much I love about the month of January! It’s full of new starts, resolutions, opportunities to refocus, and set new intentions PLUS the beautiful Florida weather!

Carlyn Hagler Lifestyles Director chagler@ evergreen-LM.com 772-800-2505

Every year, my girlfriends and I gather at my house among stacks of magazines, scissors, glue sticks, paint and other crafty items to create our “vision boards” or “dream boards.” It’s so much fun to create the life you desire in a fun, creative way. Vision Boards should focus on how you want to feel, not just on things that you want. Here’s a sample of a vision board below, but there is no right or wrong way to do one! Just have fun creating it!

So ladies (and men too), I would love for you to join me in creating YOUR 2016 Vision Board. No experience necessary! Only the desire to have fun is required! See below for more information and details! Wishing you good health and all things positive and wonderful for 2016!

Vision Board Creations

Wednesday, January 20th | 1pm–3pm Grand Treasure Ballroom This event is no charge, but RSVP is required so enough supplies can be purchased! Join your friends and neighbors for a fun afternoon of creating your 2016 Vision/Dream Board. No experience necessary. Take a peek on Pinterest for some great ideas and samples! Items supplied: Poster board, markers, glue sticks, some magazines. Items to bring: Magazines that can be cut up and shared, your own scissors, other crafty items you want to use (stencils, glitter glue, tissue paper, favorite phrases, verses, or quotes). Stop by the Captiva Club front lobby desk to reserve your spot or email chagler@evergreen-LM.com.

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out & about Lifestyles Trivia - Two Nights! Friday, January 8th Saturday, January 16th 7pm | Doors Open at 6:30pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

Join your friends and neighbors for a friendly game of Trivia. Test your knowledge at a variety of categories. Team captain will be allowed to purchase tickets for the whole table, a total of 8 tickets per team; however, all names must be given when purchased. Reminder… please make sure to give your team members their tickets in advance, as they will be collected at the door. If you are not currently part of a team, you are welcome to buy an individual ticket. The staff at the front desk will help assign you to a table. Residents only please. $5 per person. BYOB. Note: Residents will be required to select a date (January 8th OR January 16th) 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.

Winter Brunch Thursday, January 14th | 10am-11:30am Augustine Room

Rise and shine Vitalia residents. Our first annual Summer Brunch was such a success we’d like you to come join us at our first annual Winter Brunch. This is a perfect way to meet your neighbors and enjoy some delicious food! A guest speaker from the St. Lucie County Guardian Ad Litem program will be joining us. Check the website for an updated menu. Only $10 per person.

Free Movie Night - Jenny’s Wedding Thursday, January 14th | 7pm | Doors Open 6:30pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

No RSVP required. Popcorn provided. BYOB and snacks and enjoy the show! See ad on page 17 for more information.

Free Movie Night - Time Out of Mind Friday, January 22nd | 7pm | Doors Open 6:30pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

No RSVP required. Popcorn provided. BYOB and snacks and enjoy the show! See ad on page 17 for more information.

Rocket Man – A Tribute to Elton John Saturday, January 23rd | 8pm | Doors Open 7:30pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

Don’t miss out on our country’s #1 full time ‘70s and ‘80s Elton John Tribute! Rocket Man is an exact re-enactment

of an early Elton John concert. You’re sure to enjoy the exact replica costumes, four part harmonies, and 100% live instrumentation including a faux grand piano. With literally thousands of performances to their credit, the Rocket Man Show has performed in a myriad of venues all over the world. Tickets are $25 per person.

Mix and Mingle Friday, January 29th | 4pm-6pm

Come mix and mingle with old and new friends while enjoying light refreshments. RSVP at the front lobby desk or email chagler@evergreen-LM.com.

Valentine’s Day Cupid Cabana Sunday, February 14th | Cocktails: 6pm | Show: 8pm Captiva Club

The Lifestyles Event Planning Committee presents Valentine’s Day Cupid Cabana: “A Night at the Club!” There will be a cocktail hour with serving stations from Bella Roma, with a cash bar, from 6pm-7:30pm. Plus there will be an entertaining show starring Karen Grainger. She is truly an outstanding performer and female impressionist entertainer. (See www.youtube.com/ watch?v=DmNmHNb8qso.) Tickets are $40 per person (tables of 8-10 people).

LIFESTYLES EVENTS TICKET SALE INFORMATION The main ticket sale will be Monday, January 4th in the Grand Treasure Ballroom from 9am-11am for February Lifestyles Events. *Valentine’s Day Cupid Cabana tickets will be sold on Monday, January 11th at 9am in the Demo Kitchen.* After January 4th, tickets for Lifestyles Events are sold at the Captiva Club Front Desk. Payment is accepted by check only and made payable to Vitalia HOA. The first month a Lifestyles Event goes on sale, tickets will be for RESIDENTS ONLY (unless otherwise specified). If the event is not sold out within the month, adult guests are welcome and residents can purchase any remaining tickets. ***Deli tickets will no longer be given out early.*** Deli tickets are available at the time of ticket sales starting at 9am. Club Amici and Bunco tickets will be sold in the Grand Treasure Ballroom on Monday, January 4th. After January 4th, please contact the club coordinator for ticket purchases. All residents will need to present their resident ID badges in order to purchase tickets. January 2016 | Vitalia Voice 7

fitness news

New Year’s Fitness Resolutions

t’s that time again…you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to get in shape! You buy yourself some new workout clothes and show up at the gym with water bottle and towel in hand. “I am ready to go!” Now what?

Terri Cousins Personal Trainer

tlcfitnessonline.com 772-475-1039

You gaze around the gym staring at the exercise machines, perhaps nervous or even intimated. However, you muster up your bravery, and (without warming up or stretching - yikes!) you hop aboard a machine or two, and go full throttle. The “Peter Pan Syndrome” has just kicked in. “I used to do this all the time, I will be just fine.” While inside, you are secretly hoping that you survive the workout without embarrassing yourself and praying that you don’t get injured. As a trainer who has witnessed this scenario for a good 25+ years, I am watching you and thinking exactly the same thing. Fast forward one month. It’s 7:30pm…you’re on the couch watching Wheel of Fortune after just eating a large dinner and icing multiple body parts that hurt from your New Year’s resolution. Now too tired and sore to go to the gym, you say to yourself, “I’ll go tomorrow.” You have already fizzled out and it is not even February! Trying to get in shape (or re-shape) is hard work, intimidating, and can be very overwhelming. So this begs the question, “How do you stop the negative cycle and succeed this year?” Here are some great hints to help you get off to the right start and achieve those goals once and for all: 1.

Rule #1 - Safety first. You will be never hit your goals if you are injured.

2. Get real! Be honest with yourself about your health. How is your breathing, blood pressure, heart rate, balance, cholesterol, 8 Vitalia Voice | January 2016

mood, and muscle pain(s)? Does your quality of life need to improve? Are your activities of daily life limited? Do you like the way you look? 3. Devise a plan of action. You never plan to fail, but you do fail to plan! How are you going to get there? 4. Pace yourself. Write goals and make small steady changes. Drastic changes are doomed to fail and the body doesn’t take kindly to them. Introduce one realistic positive change each week. Reward yourself for your success no matter how small (preferably not with chocolate) then move to the next one and DON’T QUIT. 5. Stop making excuses. Don’t spend more time complaining about the problem than you do to fix it. Note: Do you have injuries or health conditions? You can slap any label you want on it; the magic question still remains...what are you going to DO about it? There is always a way. Don’t let it stop you. 6. Stop the guesswork. Work with a Certified Fitness Professional who can help devise a safe and effective health/ wellness program designed specifically for you that will fit into your way of life. At the very least, sit down for a free consultation to review your plan to make sure you are not doing more harm than good or to gather helpful information to get off to the right start. Make 2016 the year that you finally KEPT that New Year’s resolution! I am here to help, as are our other Vitalia trainers. Feel free to call me with any questions. I am an ISSA Certified Specialist in Exercise Therapy, Personal Trainer, and Group Fitness Instructor and have been working with Vitalia residents for over seven years.

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.

All Level Yoga Authentic Hatha Yoga class with focus on proper alignment with emphasis on breath and meditation. This deeply relaxing class enlivens the body, challenges the mind and soothes the spirit. Please enter the room in silence and bring your own mat, towel, and water in a closed container.

Aquacise Sunset Beach Pool

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.

Aqua Zumba Sunset Beach Pool

Get your ‘groove on’ as you burn calories with a complete, no-impact workout. This class is for all who enjoy having a blast while getting in an aqua-fantastic workout!

Core Strength 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.

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

H20 Pilates Sunset Beach 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.

Line Dancing 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 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.

Step and Tone 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.

Stretch 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, improves your sport, and prolongs life. Modifiers will be given for all levels - chairs can also be used if needed for assistance.

Yin/Restorative Yoga This is passive style using long stretches of 1-20 minutes to work the fascia (connective tissue); we will be holding for 2-8 minutes per pose. Restorative takes the same pose and through the use of blankets, bolsters and/or blocks, allows the person to “melt” into a relaxed state. All work is done on the mat either seated or lying down and may utilize the wall.

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

Zumba Gold Introduces easy-to-follow choreography focusing on balance, range of motion, and coordination. A modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves at a lower-intensity. January 2016 | Vitalia Voice 9

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

Day

Time

Room

Contact

Phone

Art Group

Tuesdays

9:30am

Ricky Stephens

sendaheartart@gmail.com

Baseball Vitalia

2nd Tuesday

4:30pm

Ron Shandler

540-815-0643

baseball@ronshandler.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

2nd Tuesday

9:30am

Adrian Goetz

772-345-2294

gba1255@aol.com

Bowling

Tuesdays

1:30pm

SuperPlay USA

Ronda Sadowsky

ronda.sadowsky@gmail.com

Bunco

2nd Sunday

7pm

GTB

Sue Ann Goldman

772-345-2460

bobsue@htcplus.net

Car Club

Greg Stan

732-539-9110 732-915-4671

get300zx@aol.com smr1944@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

Co-Ed Water Volleyball

T, W, Sat.

9am

Phil Savader

philsavader@aol.com

Cook’s Corner

cookscornervitalia@gmail.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

Good News Club - Bible Study

Wednesdays

3pm

Cathy Simon

finefeather1983@gmail.com

Gun Club

1st Thursday

10:30am

Jerry Mastrov

772-345-0377

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

Ladies of Vitalia (LOVe) Hadassah

1st Tuesday

10:30am

GTB

Sue Ann Goldman

772-345-2460

bobsue@htcplus.net

Ladies Water Volleyball

Thursdays

3pm

Mahjong Club

Shelley Deixler

shell842@gmail.com

Men’s 8 Ball League of Vitalia

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

Saturdays

9am

Phil Savader

philsavader@aol.com

Missy Sippy’s Club

1st Wednesday

6pm

Shelley Deixler

shell842@gmail.com

Music Lovers Club

Mark Rosenbaum Lynette Polo

631-796-7651 -

musicloversclub4u@aol.com

Petanque

Tuesdays Wednesdays

8am 4pm

Courts Courts

Christine

508-816-4632

cbianchin@hotmail.com

Pickleball Club

Daily

6:30am

Courts

Celso Fernandez

770-298-8694

celso.fernandez17@gmail.com

Ping Pong Club

Wednesdays

7pm

GTB

Jill Leads

jilbarry612@aol.com

Pinochle

Fridays

6pm

Bob Goldman

772-345-2460

bobsue@htcplus.net

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

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

Day

Time

Room

Contact

Phone

Red Hot Seasons

Every Other Month

Sue Ann Goldman

772-345-2460

bobsue@htcplus.net

Retreads Remote Control Car Club

2nd Thursday

9am

Car Track

Brian Stadtler

772-345-2772

Seashell Sunset Happy Hour Club

3rd Tuesday

4:30pm

Jan Flynt

jancflynt@icloud.com

Single’s Club

1st Saturday

6pm

Susan O’Dell

susanannodell@hotmail.com

Stickball

Sundays

8am

Courts

Phil Savader

philsavader@aol.com

Sunset Beach Tiki Bar Group

Sundays

1pm

Phil Savader Angela Moltzon

772-345-7607

philsavader@aol.com amoltzon@aol.com

Sunshine Club

sunshinevitalia@gmail.com

Tennis Club

M, W, F, Sat.

7:15am

Courts

Dave Segal Gayle Deighan

772-345-3995 561-512-5101

thedave428@outlook.com -

Travel Club of Vitalia

2nd Tuesday

11am

GTB

info@vitaliatravelclub.com

Vitalia Investment Club

3rd Tuesday

3pm

Linda Gausten

772-345-6669

lgausten@yahoo.com

Vitalia Ladies Bible Study Club

Thursdays

10:30am

Diane Harrington

772-345-9054

harr2888@gmail.com

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

Art Group Tuesdays | 9:30am-12:30pm Biscayne Room

Happy New Year! Does your New Year’s resolution include finding the creative in you? Join our group, as you will definitely find out just how creative you are. ALL are welcome, from experienced to beginners. We work independently in all mediums and help each other to learn or improve on what we already know. There is no instructor. In February we’ll be making Valentine’s Day cards and instructions in watercolor will be given. Stop by or contact Ricky at sendaheartart@gmail.com.

Baseball Vitalia Tuesday, January 5th | 4:30pm Augustine Room

Baseball in January? The National Pastime never sleeps! Whether you are a diehard follower of your home team, love to watch the game at the park or on TV, talk history or trivia, play fantasy, toss dice, or collect memorabilia, join us! For more information, contact Ron Shandler at baseball@ronshandler.com or 540-815-0643.

Bingo Sunday, January 24th | 7pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

It’s a New Year and Bingo is getting bigger and better

than ever! Come on out for an evening of fun and you also may win some money! One change in the process of paying for Bingo: we will no longer be selling tickets on the first Monday of the month. Instead, simply pay your $5 at the door of the Ballroom the night of Bingo. CASH ONLY please. For more information, please contact Helen Penzel at cookierose827@aol.com or Rick Dixon at rdixon@VitaliaAtTraditionHOA.com.

Book Club Tuesday, January 12th | 9:30am Augustine Room

We’ll be discussing The Obituary Writer by Ann Hood. The book is a quiet exploration of womanhood within the confines of damaged relationships. Readers are rocked between eras as they learn about love and grief throughout the novel’s parallel plotlines, which interchange between chapters. Upcoming books: February 9th - The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Philip Sendker; March 8th - The Silent Sister by Diane Chamberlain; April 12th - Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons by Lorna Landvik; May 10th - We Are Not Ourselves by Matthew Thomas. For more information, contact Adrian Goetz at 772-345-2294 or gba1255@aol.com. January 2016 | Vitalia Voice 11

out & about Club / Group Bunco Sunday, January 10th | 7pm-9pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

Join us for an energetic dice game. We meet on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Cost is $5 per person and cash prizes are awarded. We collect on the first Monday of each month in the Clubhouse. We are there from 9am to 10:30am. If writing a check, please make it out to cash. We serve coffee and water. You can bring snacks if you wish. Please contact Sue Ann Goldman at 772-345-2460 or bobsue@htcplus.net.

Club Amici New Year’s Gala Celebration Friday, January 15th | 6pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

Club Amici is excited to announce the New Year’s Gala Celebration with Italian and American music and dancing. Daniela Martino will entertain. Odd address bring entrée or appetizer. Even address bring Martino entrée or veggie. BYOB. Complimentary meat station: Chicken Francaise. Tickets are $8 per person. RSVP to ritzcsp@aol.com.

Cooks Corner Culinary Club Mac & Cheese Event Tuesday, January 5th & Wednesday, January 6th | 6pm Demo Kitchen

If the earth really were made out of macaroni, it would be a happier, gooier, weirder place! Dream on and join Chef Greg to satisfy cravings for pasta tossed with melty cheese and a whole array of savory mix-ins. Cost: $10 per person. RSVP is a must, as space is limited. For further information, email cookscornervitalia@gmail.com. Olive Oil Tasting Monday, January 18th & Tuesday, January 19th | 6pm Demo Kitchen

Who doesn’t love the taste of olive oil? Dip and sip some sensational stuff with fellow Culinary Club members. Learn subtle nuances of what makes these natural oils special. Cost: $10 per person. RSVP, as space is limited. For further information, email cookscornervitalia@gmail.com. 12 Vitalia Voice | January 2016

Chocolate Desserts Tuesday, February 2nd & Wednesday, February 3rd | 6pm Demo Kitchen

What could be more decadent than chocolate? The food of love…come spend the evening with Chef Greg and friends from the Culinary Club. Watch and learn as Chef Greg teaches how to put some love in 3 simple desserts to die for! Cost: $10 per person. RSVP is a must, as space is limited. For further information, email cookscornervitalia@gmail.com.

Corn Hole Club Sunday, January 17th | 6:30pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

Corn hole, bags, bean bag toss - whatever you call it - come and join your neighbors play a few fun-filled rounds the third Sunday of the month. A team of two try their skills against two others. At end of game, each team challenges two other players. We can always use more boards, so if you have one please bring it. Contact Milly Katzenbach at millynick01@yahoo.com or Gail Gwodz at gwodz@bellsouth.net.

Dogs & Cats Forever Club Tuesday, January 12th | 10am-11am Demo Kitchen

We’re hoping all of you had a wonderful holiday season celebrating with family and friends. Now we will start planning for our spring fundraiser - “A Night in New Orleans!” The date is set for Friday, April 15th. Please join me on January 12th from 10am-11am in the Demo Kitchen to “Get This Party Started!” All are welcome. If you would like to become a member or have any questions, contact Kathy Pachuta at mirage0204@htcplus.net.

Garden Club Thursday, January 21st | 10am Biscayne Room

The purpose of the Garden Club is to encourage interest in all phases of home gardening. We look forward to guest speakers, group trips to local botanical gardens and nurseries, and visits to our own residents’ gardens. Assorted specimen plants will be given out. Please contact Lewis Honig at honiglj@yahoo.com or Nan Rothschild at mininan1@htcplus.net.

out & about Club / Group Friends and Neighbors of Education (FAN) Club

floating on a barge. RSVP to Carla at 772-345-1460. Hope to see you all there! All Vitalia ladies are welcome!

A BIG thank you to all the generous Vitalia residents who gave so willingly to the Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign this year. With the wonderful toy donations collected at the Captiva Club many children living in St. Lucie County had a brighter holiday! What a very caring community we are part of in Vitalia! Juliets

Ladies of Vitalia (LOVe) Hadassah Monday, January 11th | 10:30am-12:30pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

Shopping for Toys for Tots

Good News Bible Study Wednesdays | 3pm-4pm Augustine Room

We are an interactive Bible-based group, studying the Old and New Testaments, and share thoughts and ideas as it relates to the study program. Lessons are from Scripture, DVD series, and current events. In January we are studying how the sciences of geology, biology, and astronomy confirm the Bible. 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 954-2142591 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.

Juliets Thursday, January 14th | 1pm Spoto’s Oyster Bar, Stuart

Vitalia ladies, come join the Juliets for another exciting lunch at Spoto’s Oyster Bar in Stuart. You must check out the bar area downstairs while you are there! The water views are breathtaking! You will seem like you are

Barbara Goldstein, Deputy Director of Hadassah Israel, is our guest speaker. Barbara has chaired Youth Aliyah, the National Convention, and the departments of Hadassah Travel and Tourism, Jewish Education, Programming, Aliyah, and Soviet Jewry. Fluent in Hebrew, Barbara is a Yeshiva graduate and holds a B.A. in English Literature. The True Colors meeting is rescheduled for June 7th. Fashion Show & Luncheon | Monday, January 18th | 11:30am-3:30pm | St. Lucie Trails Country Club

Fashions will be supplied by Patchington’s and Lane Bryant. The choice of meal is salmon, chicken marsala, or pasta primavera. RSVP to Ruth Webster, 772-345-0464 or Nancy Bernstein, 772-643-6084. The Little Mermaid | Wednesday, January 27th | 11:30am3:30pm | 1201 SE Jaguar Lane, Port St. Lucie

Hadassah members and their guests will be treated to a preview performance presented by the Port St. Lucie High School Drama Department. Hadassah members will receive Donor Credit for each ticket sold. Tickets are $15 each. Contact Arlene Schweitzer at 772-882-9042. Enjoyment Books & Mahjong Cards

2016 Enjoyment Books are $35. Contact Carla Mansfield at 772-345-1460. 2016 Mahjong Cards are $9 (large) and $8 (small). Covers are $5.75 and $5.25, respectively. Please send checks made out to “Hadassah” to Sue Ann Goldman (11799 SW Mountain Ash Circle, PSL 34987).

Mahjong Club Please contact Shelley Deixler at shell842@gmail.com for more information and days/times that the club meets. January 2016 | Vitalia Voice 13

out & about Club / Group MALKA'S MAHJONG CORNER Q: What is the rule when somebody wants to claim a discarded tile for exposure after the next person has already picked a tile from the wall? A: The “window of opportunity” is that brief moment in time during which a player may claim a discard. When does it open and when does it close? Opening the Window of Opportunity: The tile is “down” the instant a discarded tile is either named...or it touches the table top, whichever happens first. When the tile has been named and placed on the table top and the player has withdrawn her hand, the “window” opens. The discarded tile is available for claiming by another player. (The discarder can no longer change her mind and take it back.)

Missy Sippy's Club Wednesday, January 6th | 6pm Seashell Pavilion

Ladies, come join the Missy Sippy’s on the first Wednesday of each month. We gather at the Captiva Club’s Seashell Pavilion. We will meet on Wednesday, January 6th at 6pm or at your leisure. Bring your favorite drink and snacks and have some Missy Sippy fun! All Vitalia ladies are welcome. Contact Shelley Deixler at shell842@gmail.com.

Music Lovers Club Tuesday, January 26th | 11am Grand Treasure Ballroom

The program will include a tribute to Carole King and James Taylor. New members are always welcome. Please contact our secretary, Lynette Polo at musicloversclub4u@aol.com to confirm your attendance.

Pickleball Club Play Daily at Various Times Pickleball Courts

Welcome to the new sensation sweeping the nation! Pickleball is alive and well right here in Vitalia. It’s played 7 days a week on our 8 beautiful courts. You can play from 6am to 11pm. Free private lessons are available from LJ Miller (772-345-2111). You can become a member and be added to the mailing list by contacting Celso Fernandez at 770-298-8694 or celso.fernandez17@gmail.com. Let’s play! 14 Vitalia Voice | January 2016

Pinochle Fridays | 6pm | Biscayne Room

Join us on Friday nights for Pinochle. Both beginners and experienced players are welcome. Please contact Bob Goldman at 772-345-2460 or at bobsue@htcplus.net.

Red Hot Seasons Wednesday, February 17th Diamonds by Terry, 3868 SE Dixie Hwy, Stuart

Join us for a belated Valentine’s Day lunch at the Tea House. The food is excellent and the company is always fun. RSVP by the 15th to Helen Penzel at 772-345-4225 or cookierose827@aol.com.

Single's Club Saturday, January 2nd | 6pm Stuart Boathouse, 49 SW Seminole St., Stuart

Please join the Single’s Club for dinner at this great restaurant that features seafood. RSVP to Susan O’Dell at susanannodell@hotmail.com for reservation purposes.

Sunshine Club Please consider joining our club. Forms are located in the Captiva Club library. The club supports members that have been hospitalized, have had a death in their family, etc.

Tennis Club Happy New Year to all our current and future players and club members. If you are looking to get into playing, at any level, check the weekly calendar for days and times of our various games. The Tennis Club is also planning special events, social and play. A tennis clinic at both beginner and intermediate/advanced levels is available on Wednesday evenings. If you’re interested in learning or improving your game, contact Gayle Deighan for tennis clinic information. If you’d like more information on joining our club, contact Dave Segal at 772-345-3995 or thedave428@outlook.com or Gayle Deighan at 561-512-5101 or tennisgayle@gmail.com.

Travel Club of Vitalia Tuesday, January 19th | 11am Grand Treasure Ballroom

This meeting will feature new things for the new year including featured trips and our new website. We’ll also have a guest speaker to present on Riverboat Cruising in general and the new ships of Viking River Cruises. Coffee and cake will be served. If you would like to join our Travel Club, please email info@vitaliatravelclub.com.

out & about Local & Beyond The Food Truck Invasion Friday, January 1st and 15th | 5pm-9:30pm 10806 Southwest Meeting Street, Port Saint Lucie

The food trucks will be parked at Tradition Square on the first and third Friday of the month. 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 at Tradition Town Hall. Visit foodtruckinvasion.com for more information.

Save the Chimps Sanctuary Tour Friday, January 8th | 12:15pm-4pm

Tour the Save the Chimps Sanctuary to benefit Friends of Harbor Branch. Space is limited. $60 ticket includes transportation and guided tour by Jen Feuerstin, Sanctuary Director. Call 772-242-2559 for more information.

Historic Trolley and Sunrise Theatre Tour Friday, January 8th | 1:30pm and 2:45pm Saturday, January 16th | 2:15pm Downtown Fort Pierce

Presented by Main Street Fort Pierce. $10 per person. RSVP is required - call 772-466-3880. Visit mainstreetfortpierce.org for more information.

Ambassadors of Swing, Dancing with the Big Band - “Tribute to Tommy Dorsey” Tuesday, January 19th | 7pm Civic Center 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie

Arts & Crafts Classes NEW Arts & Crafts Classes are coming to Vitalia! As the community grows, it’s our effort to provide a wide variety of arts and crafts at different skill levels so everyone can enjoy creating! Some of the new proposed classes are jewelry making, paint by the lake, beading, holiday crafts, chalk painting, etc. We are always open for more crafty ideas, so drop your suggestions in the suggestion box located in the Captiva Club lobby. Questions regarding the Arts & Crafts Classes can be directed to Debbie Chisholm at 772-800-2504 or dchisholm@evergreen-LM.com. *Cost of supplies will be determined for each class and posted.*

Byzantine Jewelry Class 1: Monday, January 4th & Wednesday, January 6th Class 2: Monday, January 11th & Wednesday, January 13th 9am-11am | Biscayne Room

*Maximum of 10 residents per class.* Learn the art of a making a Byzantine bracelet! This is a very pretty chain made out of aluminum jump rings. The bracelet would make a beautiful gift, but you’ll want to keep it for yourself!

Greeting Card Painting Class 3: Monday, January 18th & Wednesday, January 20th Class 4: Monday, January 25th & Wednesday, January 27th 9am–11am | Biscayne Room

*Maximum 8 residents per class.* Try your hand at painting five greeting cards with acrylic paints. These beautiful cards can be sent to a special person in your life or you can frame the art as a keepsake. Envelopes are included with the cards. No painting experience required.

Ticket prices will be $7 in advance or $10 at the door. The doors open at 6:30pm and the band goes on at 7pm. Call 772-807-4488 for more information.

10th Annual Port Salerno Seafood Festival Saturday, January 30th | 10am-8pm Southeast Park Drive, Stuart

It will be an exciting day of live music, arts & crafts vendors, a kid’s Fun Zone, mermaids, pirates, and the very best seafood on the Treasure Coast. Adults are $10 at the gate and $5 in advance. Children 12 and under are free. Call 772-285-1646 or visit portsalernoseafoodfestival.org for more information. 16 Vitalia Voice | January 2016

Join Us for New Arts & Crafts Classes Each Month!

Abe & Linda Bernstein Jerry & Janice (Kay) Blank Albert & Nancy Bruhn Tricia Buonomo Ron & Catherine Cooper Marc & Lori Davis Neil & Mara Dembo Daniel & Mern Di’Renzo Daniel Ellen, Jessica Plaisted & Maria Wehle Larry Hagwood & Anne O. Nourse Philip & Dore Handy Harold & Deborah Knight Connie Lant Fred & Pat Looker James & Peggy Nelson Frank & Norma O’Donnell Andrew & Nancy Passeri Marianne Patala Terry & Maureen Pinnix Daniel & Mary Reilly Gary & Kathy Rein Ron & Lynne Reynolds John Sawyer & Heather Sasse Donald & Barbara Warbufton Michael & Linda Wood

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Vitalia Event Planning Committee Submitted by Cathy Powers, Chairperson

eeking all fans of spectacular music from the ‘70s and ‘80s! Set your sights on a fabulous Elton John Tribute Show scheduled for Saturday, January 23rd in the Grand Treasure Ballroom. The Rocket Man Tribute Show is an intense reenactment of an early Elton John concert complete with gorgeous replica costumes, live instrumentation, and fast tempos. Russ Anderson is the embodiment of the fabulous Elton John with a dynamic stage presence including his delivery of ballads and hard driving rock. The Rocket Man Show will provide you

with an insanely energetic concert as Russ takes you on a musical journey down the yellow brick road! Want to meet more of your neighbors residing in Vitalia? Plans are underway for a Mix & Mingle, which is a friendly and free event taking place on Friday, January 29th from 4pm to 6pm. Take this opportunity to have conversations with other residents as you mix and mingle at the Captiva Club. Light refreshments will be provided.

Thank You Vitalia Volunteers! As the New Year is upon us, please remember to thank all our wonderful 2015 volunteers! These outstanding residents help make Vitalia such a great place to live. Whether they serve on one of our committees, welcome new residents, serve as Discover hosts, pick up trash, or deliver our newsletters, please remember that they are all volunteering their time and services. So when you see them say, “Thanks and have a great day!”

Event Planning Volunteers Needed The Event Planning Committee seeks some “able-bodied volunteers” to help plan the Memorial Day Picnic in May and the grand Woodstock Reunion in August. If you are interested in helping in any capacity, please email Mary Stowasser at marystowasser@gmail.com. We welcome all who are interested! 18 Vitalia Voice | January 2016

Newsletter Delivery Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed to deliver our monthly newsletter on Fernwood, Cypress Wood, Indian Lilac, and Silverberry. The newsletter, calendar, and plastic hanging bags will be delivered to your door prior to the first of the month. Please let us know if you can help! As our neighborhood grows we will need help on all the new streets. Thanks to all our volunteers! For more information or to become a volunteer, contact Rick Dixon at rdixon@ VitaliaAtTraditionHOA.com or 772-345-3147.

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