VITALIA
VOICE May 2016 | www.VitaliaAtTraditionHOA.com
Vitalia Information hours of operation Captiva Club Amenity Center
To those celebrating in May
Mon-Sat: 6am-10pm
Sunset Beach Pool & The Colony Pool
Sun: 8am-9pm Daily Dawn to Dusk
phone/website list Evergreen Customer Service
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 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
June Submissions Calendar and newsletter article submissions are due on Monday, May 2nd by 3pm to vitalia@
772-871-5330
overflowdesigngroup.com.
800-772-1213
July 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 Wednesday, June 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
are due on Friday, July 1st by 3pm to vitalia@
Waste Pro/Recycle
772-595-9390
overflowdesigngroup.com.
stlucieco.gov/solid_waste/recycling.htm
August Submissions Calendar and newsletter article submissions
community news
Water Wise Choosing the right plant for the right place goes a long way towards conserving water. So does grouping plants with similar water needs together and zoning your irrigation system appropriately. Here’s a list of key terms and definitions to help understand the purpose and operation of your irrigation system.
Tyler Heel Community Manager theel@ evergreen-LM.com 877-221-6919
Turf and Water Water is essential for turf growth. It is required for germination, photosynthesis, and as a part of the turf. Most of the water absorbed by turf is transpired through the leaves into the atmosphere. This water moves nutrients from the soil into the plant, but equally important, it eliminates heat buildup from solar radiation. The water applied by an irrigation system will evaporate from the soil and be transpired from plant surfaces. Evaporation and transpiration (evapotranspiration) depend mostly on the climate around the plant; thus, the amount of water used by turf changes with the seasons. Because of this, for a well-managed turf, irrigation frequency (scheduling) should change with the time of year.
The Soil Reservoir Only water that is in contact with the roots can be absorbed by the plant. The volume of soil where water can be stored is as deep as the roots are. Root depth is affected by mowing, fertilizing, and irrigation practices. A wellmanaged turf system will develop most of its roots in the first 12 inches of the soil. Another important property of the soil reservoir is that soils have a limited ability to store water. The larger the pores in the soil, the less water the soil will hold. The soil at Vitalia is dense and stores water close to the surface.
The Irrigation System An irrigation system is a collection of hydraulic devices that deliver water to the turf. The irrigation system at Vitalia consists of a mainline and community or independent zones leading to an elaborate pipe network with pop-up sprinklers
and rotors that deliver irrigation water.
How Sprinklers Work A sprinkler is a device used to produce artificial rainfall (sprinkler precipitation). Its purpose is to apply water as uniformly as possible over a given area. Most sprinklers at Vitalia are gear-driven or stationary spray nozzle types. Nozzles produce a stream of water that is broken up by a pin that protrudes into the flow stream. As the sprinkler operates, it covers a circular area producing a conical water distribution pattern. Since the water applied to the surface of the turf is nearly coneshaped, sprinklers must be spaced so that the areas covered by the sprinklers overlap each other. Sprinklers that are spaced too far apart result in a watering pattern that is not uniform. Properly spaced sprinklers result in a uniform watering pattern. In general, sprinkler overlap should be such that water from a sprinkler should nearly reach the neighboring sprinklers. When the spacing of sprinklers is more than 60% of the diameter of throw of the sprinklers, it’s very likely that the system will not perform well. An exception to this is the stationary spray nozzle sprinkler that is designed to put out uniform precipitation patterns with little or no overlap. It is important that sprinklers are operated at the pressure recommended by the manufacturer. Sprinklers working at low pressure will produce a doughnut pattern around the sprinkler. Sprinklers operating at high pressure will break up the stream, producing excessive small droplets that will cause most of the water to be deposited close to the sprinkler or lost to evaporation and wind drift.
Scheduling Your Irrigation The system at Vitalia is programed with estimations based on climatic records. Past history of climate can be used to estimate how often irrigation should be applied to turf. We
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community news
Water Wise Continued from page 3
also use direct measurement of soil moisture. At this time there are no automated sensors for measuring the amount of available water in the soil connected to any of the Vitalia irrigation system components. Turf requires water to maintain a healthy and uniform appearance; these are our guidelines to work within the Florida Friendly system to reduce watering. Make use of mulched areas, especially in hard-to-reach places. Consider using drought-tolerant plants. Irrigate by demand. Apply water only when the soil has been depleted. Always apply only the amount of water that is required to refill the soil. Change the irrigation frequency not the amount of water applied. Keep track of the time since the last rain or irrigation to determine when the next irrigation is due. Do not apply daily light irrigations (less than 1/4� depth of water). It has been shown that deep irrigations (more than 2/3� depth of water) applied less frequently provide better turf quality. Detailed information and recommendations for turf management in Florida are available from your county Extension office (solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/map).
Know Your Documents 13.6.3 Driveway Easement. Each owner shall be responsible
to maintain and/or replace the driveway which comprises part of a home, including, but not limited to, any damage caused by developer, association or by the holder of any easement over which such driveway is constructed. Such driveway maintenance shall include, but is not limited to, pressure cleaning, herbicide treatment, and removal of weeds growing in joints in driveways and walkways as needed. In making such repairs and maintenance, no changes shall be made to the driveways including, but not limited to, the color, texture, or surface composition thereof without the prior written approval of the ARC. Each owner, by acceptance of a deed to a home, shall be deemed to have agreed to indemnify and hold harmless Association and the holder of any such easement, including without limitation, all applicable utility companies and governmental agencies, their agents, servants, employees and elected officials, from and against any and all actions or claims whatsoever arising out of the use of the Community Property and any easement or the construction and/or maintenance of any driveway in that portion of the Community Property, easement area, or in a public right-of-way between the boundary of such Owner’s Home and the edge of the adjacent paved roadway. Further, each owner agrees to reimburse association any expense incurred in repairing any damage to such driveway in the event that such owner fails to make the required repairs, together with interest at the highest rate allowed by law.
Coffee Talk Wednesday, May 11th | 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.
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lifestyles news
May is Here! This means the humidity is lower, the temperatures are mild and the signs of spring are popping out all over! This is the time of year it’s enjoyable to be outdoors, exercise and breathe in the fresh air. It also means summer is fast approaching and the humidity and heat will rise!
Carlyn Hagler Lifestyles Director chagler@ evergreen-LM.com 772-800-2505
When people are exposed to extreme heat, they can suffer from potentially deadly heatrelated illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat is the leading weather-related killer in the United States, even though most heat-related deaths are preventable through
outreach and intervention. Some of the statistics are staggering! National Heat Awareness Day is May 27th and an educational presentation has been scheduled at the Captiva Club to bring about awareness on the dangers of the summer heat. Come and learn about prevention and the warning signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. The presented information could save your life or the life of a loved one. Be sure to RSVP at the front desk lobby or email me at chagler@evergreen-lm.com.
In recognition of National Heat Awareness Day there will be an educational presentation on the dangers of summer heat. The presentation will take place from 9:30am-10:30am in the Augustine Room. Bagels, coffee and juice will be served.
Newsletter Delivery GOING OUT OF TOWN? If you will be out of town the last week of the month or for an extended period of time and do not want the newsletter hung on your door, please notify Rick Dixon at rdixon@ vitaliaattraditionhoa.com or 772-345-3147. Rick keeps a list of who does not want the newsletter, but please, when you return to Vitalia and wish to begin receiving the newsletter again, let him know. 6 Vitalia Voice | May 2016
fitness news
Meet Tennis Instructor Jonathan Born in Indiana, Jonathan Andrews moved down to Hobe Sound, FL at a young age. After a successful junior tennis career, he then attended Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers and majored in Resort and Hospitality Management. He then became a certified Tennis Professional with the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) at the young age of 19. Once certified, he began playing numerous Pro/ Am Tournaments as well as professional tournaments while learning and teaching at Pelican Sound Golf and River Club in Bonita Springs. Jonathan then felt the need to take a short break from tennis to serve in the United States Army
as a Combat Arms Cavalry Scout during a time of war. Once he completed his service in the military, it was time for him to get back to the courts and pick up right where he left off entering as a tennis professional at the prestigious Shadow Wood Country Club in Bonita Springs. Still playing competitively, he was able to reach as high as 5th in the State of Florida for the USPTA Men’s Open Singles Division in 2014. After learning from two great mentors, Jonathan also became the Director of Tennis at Palmira Golf and Country Club in Naples. In 2015 Jonathan made his way back to Stuart where he not only became the Director of Tennis at the Ocean Club on Hutchinson Island, but was also ranked number 1 in Florida’s USPTA Mixed Open Doubles Division. Jonathan is also a Brand Ambassador of Team Babolat and brings energy and enthusiasm to grow the Tennis Center here at Vitalia.
Vitalia Event Planning Committee Submitted by Cathy Powers, Chairperson
Gear up for summer! Make plans now to join your neighbors at Vitalia events that are planned for your enjoyment. The summer fun starts with Memorial Day on Monday, May 30th. This event at Vitalia will be like none other. With a state fair theme, you will be immersed in the atmosphere of friendship, laughter, and a bit of competition. There will be games of skill and strength along with fair type food and live music. The fun continues! Vitalia is another year older and what better way to celebrate than with an anniversary party coinciding with July 4th. Join in the festivities with neighbors as we celebrate our wonderful lifestyle with food and dancing and a party by the pool. Bring your suntan lotion and your dancing shoes! Remember Woodstock? Well get yourself prepared to show off those memories at the Vitalia Woodstock Reunion planned for August 19th. This will be a party that you’ll want to be here for with your friends. Breakout the wardrobe, then make your way to the event lawn at the Captiva Club for fun, music, and more. 8 Vitalia Voice | May 2016
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! 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.
Aquacise at 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 at 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 at 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. May 2016 | Vitalia Voice 9
out & about Lifestyles Free Movie Night - In the Heart of the Sea Friday, May 6th | 7pm | Doors Open 6:30pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
No RSVP required. Popcorn provided. Bring your own beverage and snacks and enjoy the show! See ad on page 18 for more information about the movie.
Trivia Friday, May 13th | 7pm | Doors Open at 6:30pm Grand Treasure Ballroom | $5 Per Person
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. Bring your favorite beverage. Note: Residents will be required to select a date (5/13 OR 5/21) 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.
2nd Night of Trivia Saturday, May 21st | 7pm | Doors Open at 6:30pm Grand Treasure Ballroom | $5 Per Person
See event description above. Note: Residents will be required to select a date (5/13 OR 5/21) to attend Trivia.
Free Movie Night - Concussion Thursday, May 26th | 7pm | Doors Open 6:30pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
No RSVP required. Popcorn provided. Bring your own beverage and snacks and enjoy the show! See ad on page 18 for more information about the movie.
Friday Night Dance Series with Harold Seay “The Boogie Shoes” Friday, May 27th | 7pm-9:30pm $10 for Residents | $15 for Guests Grand Treasure Ballroom
Formerly with KC & The Sunshine Band, this “One Man Band” is known as a fun, fun artist with great vocals! Come enjoy the music, kick up your shoes, and dance! Bring your own beverages. 10 Vitalia Voice | May 2016
National Heat Awareness Day Educational Presentation Friday, May 27th | 9:30am-10:30am | FREE Augustine Room
In recognition of National Heat Awareness Day there will be an educational presentation on the dangers of summer heat. Bagels, coffee and juice will be served.
Memorial Day Summer Kick Off Party Monday, May 30th | 3pm-7pm $22 for Residents | $25 for Guests Captiva Club Lawn
Join us for a day of outdoor fun in the sun (and shade) to kick off the beginning of the summer season! Food, games, prizes, cotton candy, and popcorn! Plus, music by “The Wild West Duo.”
LIFESTYLES EVENTS TICKET SALE INFORMATION The main ticket sale will be Monday, May 2nd in the Grand Treasure Ballroom for the Memorial Day Event and June Lifestyles Events from 9am-11am. Please pick up a deli ticket inside the Ballroom at 9am and wait for your number to be called. After May 2nd, tickets will be sold at the Captiva Club front desk, Monday–Friday from 8am4pm. Payment is received by check ONLY (made payable to Vitalia HOA). All residents will need to present their resident ID badges in order to purchase a ticket. The first two weeks a Lifestyles Event goes on sale, tickets will be for 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. For club events listed on pages 13-17, please contact the club coordinator.
Vitalia Website Have you been on VitaliaAtTraditionHOA.com? Log on and get access to: Set up your profile and receive weekly email updates; View the calendar and upcoming events; Home Owner Account (CINC) and view your HOA dues, make payments; View committee minutes; View governing documents (CDD, HOA & Master); Landscape Request; and so much more, including fun pictures!
out & about Arts & Crafts Classes Questions regarding the Arts & Crafts Classes can be directed to Debbie Chisholm at 772-800-2504 or dchisholm@evergreen-LM.com.
Silk Painting Class Session 1: Mondays, May 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd Session 2: Wednesdays, May 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th 9am-11am | Biscayne Room
In this class you will learn the Serti (closing or fenced) silk painting technique. Create your design on a 20” x 20” square piece of silk. This art form is simple and has amazingly beautiful results! Six participants per session. Supply fee: $20. Make checks payable to: Vitalia HOA.
Local & Beyond School Supplies for Students: A Project of United Way of St. Lucie County The School Supplies for Students Program helps prepare children to learn. The goal for our 20th year is to provide at least 5,000 under served children with pencils, paper, notebooks, and crayons, so they can be “just like everyone else” when school starts. There are many ways to participate in this community-wide effort. You can:
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Collect general school supplies Fill supplies requests for individual children Adopt-A-School or Adopt-A-School Grade Make a financial contribution Volunteer at a “Stuff-the-Bus” location at one of the WalMart stores (3-hour shifts). Tentative date: Saturday, July 16th from 8am-6pm. Sort and pack supplies at location to be determined. Tentative dates: Saturday, July 23rd, Wednesday, July 27th, and Saturday, July 30th from 9am-3pm.
For further information and volunteer opportunities, contact Cris Adams of United Way of St. Lucie County (4800 S. US 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34982) at cris.adams@unitedwayslc.org.
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Ernesto & Kathy Amador Steven & Susan Benis George & Sandra Benjamin Charles & Melanie Flynn Edward & Sherry Goldberger
Sally Jackson Irwin & Max Lazansky Andrew & Sharon Lisko Stephen & Carol Show John & Cyd Sykes
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out & about Club/Group Meeting & Contact List Club/Group
Day
Time
Room
Contact
Phone
Art Club
Tuesdays Mondays
9:30am 1:30pm
BR BR
Ricky Stephens
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sendaheartart@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
2nd Tuesday
9:30am
AR
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
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Greg Stan
732-539-9110 732-915-4671
get300zx@aol.com smr1944@gmail.com
Club Amici
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Carol Ritz
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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
CP
Phil Savader
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philsavader@aol.com
Cook’s Corner
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cookscornervitalia@gmail.com
Dart Club
Tuesdays
7pm
BDR
Mike Mamo
772-345-0561
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Dogs & Cats Forever
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Kathy Pachuta
772-345-2311
mirage0204@htcplus.net
Friends and Neighbors of Education Club
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Cathy Powers
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cathy@powersnetwork.com
Good News Club Bible Study
Wednesdays
3pm
AR
Cathy Simon
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finefeather1983@gmail.com
Gun Club
1st Thursday
10:30am
BR
Jerry Mastrov
772-345-0377
jmastrov@aol.com
Hand & Foot
Thursdays
1pm
BR
Bob Goldman
772-345-2460
bobsue@htcplus.net
Juliets
2nd Thursday
1pm
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Carla Mansfield Shelley Deixler
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cbenz21@aol.com shell842@gmail.com
Investment Club
3rd Tuesday
3pm
AR
Linda Gausten
772-345-6669
lgausten@yahoo.com
Knit One, Crochet Too
Thursdays
7pm
AR
Marjorie Weiss
772-345-9382
weisderr@gmail.com
Ladies Bible Study Club
Thursdays
10:30am
AR
Diane Harrington
772-345-9054
harr2888@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
CP
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Mahjong Club
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-
Shelley Deixler
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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
-
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Steve Tuckman
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tuck61494@gmail.com
Men’s Water Volleyball
Saturdays
9am
CP
Phil Savader
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philsavader@aol.com
Missy Sippy’s Club
1st Wednesday
6pm
SP
Shelley Deixler
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shell842@gmail.com
Music Lovers Club
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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
To be included on this list or update your club’s information, email chagler@evergreen-LM.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
Ping Pong Club
Wednesdays Fridays
7pm 1pm
GTB GTB
Jim Follin
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jimfollin@gmail.com
Pinochle
Fridays
6pm
BR
Bob Goldman
772-345-2460
bobsue@htcplus.net
Red Hot Seasons
Every Other Month
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-
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
7:15pm
SP
Jan Flynt
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jancflynt@icloud.com
Single’s Club
1st Saturday
6pm
-
Susan O’Dell
-
susanannodell@hotmail.com
Sports Fans Club
2nd Tuesday
4:30pm
BR
Ron Shandler
540-815-0643
vitalia@ronshandler.com
Stickball
Sundays
8am
Courts
Phil Savader
-
philsavader@aol.com
Sunset Beach Tiki Bar Group
Sundays
1pm
SP
Phil Savader Angela Moltzon
772-345-7607
philsavader@aol.com amoltzon@aol.com
Sunshine Club
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-
-
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
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info@vitaliatravelclub.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 Club Tuesdays | 9:30am-12:30pm Biscayne Room
Getting together is so much fun, but getting together to create is divine. Our Art Club is relaxing, satisfying, and fun filled. We create art for our home and keepsakes for our family and friends. We welcome anyone, from experienced to beginners. We work independently in all mediums. We all help each other to learn or improve on what we already know. There is no instructor and you bring your own supplies. Occasionally we demonstrate how to paint in watercolors. Look in the Captiva Club lobby for those times. If you want to get updates and club information, give us your email address and we’ll be happy to include you. Email Ricky at sendaheartart@ gmail.com or call 239-682-6532.
Open Art Day Mondays | 1:30pm-5:30pm Biscayne Room
All are welcome to join us to create an art project. You bring your own project and supplies, such as jewelry making, craft making, or mosaics, etc. If you wish to join us, please contact Polly Lasher at 772-345-9228 or Ricky Stephens at 239-682-6532.
Bingo Sunday, May 22nd | 7pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
Ever dream of winning a new Ferrari or that trip to Italy at your Bingo Parlor? Then you better go to a Vegas Bingo Hall! However, for some fun and camaraderie, join your neighbors at the Captiva Club from 7pm to 9pm for fun and prizes. Pay at the door; $5 per person for the evening. Coffee, tea and snacks are provided. See you there!
Bocce/Petanque Bocce: Saturdays | 9am Petanque: Tuesdays | 9am & Wednesdays | 4pm
Bocce is an Italian game played between 2 teams of 4 players max and with 8 large balls and 1 small target ball. May 2016 | Vitalia Voice 13
out & about Club / Group Petanque is a French game played between 2 teams of various size and with metal balls and 1 small ball. The object of both games is to get as close to the small ball as possible. Bocce is played on Saturdays at 9am and Petanque on Tuesdays at 9am and Wednesdays at 4pm (courts). Contact Greg at get300zx@aol.com or 772-3459267 for Bocce and Christine at cbianchin@hotmail.com or 508-816-4632 for Petanque.
Book Club Tuesday, May 10th | 9:30am Augustine Room
We’ll be discussing We Are Not Ourselves by Matthew Thomas. The book synopsis is below. Born in 1941, Eileen Tumulty is raised by her Irish immigrant parents in Woodside, Queens, in an apartment where the mood swings between heartbreak and hilarity, depending on whether guests are over and how much alcohol has been consumed. When Eileen meets Ed Leary, a scientist whose bearing is nothing like those of the men she grew up with, she thinks she’s found the perfect partner to deliver her to the cosmopolitan world she longs to inhabit. They marry and Eileen quickly discovers Ed doesn’t aspire to the same, ever bigger, stakes in the American Dream. Upcoming books: June 14th - The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman and July 12th - The Paris Time Capsule by Ella Carey. For more information, contact Adrian Goetz at 772-345-2294 or gba1255@aol.com. Directions for Getting Free Books on Your iPad • Make sure you have iBooks and Safari. • Go to Safari and type in the author’s name and the word tuebl. • You should see the listing “Ebook Bike” and then the authors name. Click it and hopefully the book you want should come up. • Then scroll down to under the recommendations and find the word “Download.” Click it and wait until it downloads. • Then look for words “Download Epub.” Click it, and then click that you want to open it in iBooks. 14 Vitalia Voice | May 2016
Bunco Sunday, May 1st | 6:45pm-9pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
NOTE DATE CHANGE. Want to play an energetic dice game? Join us on the first Sunday this month. Our game includes 3 dice, a score sheet, and a lot of fun. Cost is $5 per person. The prizes are gift cards to Publix. We will be playing Bunco before the May Ticket Sales happens this month, so please call Sue Ann and let her know that you will be coming at 772-345-2460. HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL!
Club Amici Pizza Party Saturday, May 14th | 6pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
Pizza and Caesar salad will be served at your table with fabulous Italian dessert and coffee too! BYOB. There will be great music and dancing! Entertainment by Harry G and the Boyz. Tickets are $10 per person. Email Roz at vanderhr@bellsouth.net with any questions.
Dogs & Cats Forever Club Our “Night in New Orleans” fundraiser was a huge success! THANK YOU to all that attended, donated, and volunteered. It was a fantastic evening supporting a great cause. Our next event will be this fall. We will be collecting pet food and supplies to donate to the Dogs & Cats Forever Sanctuary. Details will be posted later this year. Please keep in mind that you can donate clothes, household items, etc. to the Dogs & Cats Forever Thriftstore located at 1762 SW Bayshore Blvd. in Port St. Lucie or you can volunteer your time at the Dogs & Cats Forever Sanctuary located at 4600 Selvitz Rd. in Fort Pierce.
Fishing Club’s 4th Annual Vitalia Fishing Tournament Friday, May 20th | 8:30am-12:30pm Meet at 8am in the Pavilion Behind Captiva Club
The tournament is 8:30am10:30am. Water will be provided during tournament. The Lunch and Award Ceremony will take place in the Grand Treasure Ballroom at the Captiva Club from 10:30am12:30pm. Sandwiches, chips, cookies, and soda will be
out & about Club / Group provided. Awards will be presented! Tickets sales will take place on Monday, May 2nd in the Grand Treasure Ballroom from 9am-11am. Tickets are $18 per person. Residents only. Cash or checks made out to cash. (This is not a Lifestyle Event this year.) For more information, contact Dave Pachuta at mirage0204@htcplus.net.
Friends and Neighbors of Education (FAN) Club Friday, May 13th | 9:30am-10:30am Biscayne Room
Interested in having fun with neighbors while supporting the good cause of early literacy? Come and be part of a great club that helps early childhood professionals provide learning materials for young children in Port St. Lucie. Our meeting this month on May 13th showcases fundraising activities and local childcare centers that can benefit from our efforts. Remember to mark your calendars now for our Copacabana Night on September 24th in the Grand Treasure Ballroom! For more information on the FAN Club activities, please email cathy@powersnetwork.com or call 772-345-2486.
Good News Bible Study Wednesdays | 11am-12pm (NEW TIME!) Augustine Room
Investment Club Tuesday, May 17th | 3pm Augustine Room
The Vitalia Investment Club 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, wealth management, 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 in the Augustine Room. For more information, contact Linda Gausten at lgausten@ yahoo.com.
Juliets Thursday, May 12th | 1pm Bonefish Mac
The summer months are approaching and we have two more months until the Juliets will be taking off for the summer! This month we will be going to Bonefish Mac on Becker Road. Their menu selection should cover everyone’s palette! Come join us for a delightful afternoon with the Juliets. Please invite your neighbors to join us for a delightful lunch with the ladies. RSVP to Carla Mansfield at 772-345-1460. This picture was taken at our March luncheon at the Boathouse. Juliets
We are an interactive Bible-based group, studying the Old and New Testaments. Lessons are from Scripture, DVD series, and current events. In May, we will start the DVD series, “The Way of the Master.” It will instruct us on how to present our faith. We are pleased to see all the new faces! All are welcome regardless of faith or background. For more information, please contact Kathy Simon at 352238-5472 or finefeather1983@gmail.com or Doug Farrone at 954-214-2591 or dougfarrone@htcplus.net.
Hand & Foot
Knit One, Crochet Too Club
Thursdays | 1pm-4pm Biscayne Room
Thursdays | 7pm-8pm Augustine Room
Calling all neighbors: come join us for Hand & Foot on Thursday afternoons. Hand & Foot is similar to Canasta and easy to learn. We will gladly teach you how to play. Please contact Bob Goldman at 772-345-2460 or email him at bobsue@htcplus.net for further information. HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL!
This new club is open to all existing knitters and crocheters as well as those who would like to learn either needle craft while enjoying conversation and making friends. You do not need to attend each week, but come when you can. For more information, contact Margie at weisderr@gmail.com or call 772-345-9382. May 2016 | Vitalia Voice 15
out & about Club / Group Ladies of Vitalia (LOVe) Hadassah
shooting skills. Since the startup of the Men’s 8 Ball League this has been our third Singles Tournament. Previous winners included: 1st Tournament Winner Ken Rende and 2nd Tournament Winner Greg Trentacoste.
Tuesday, May 3rd | 10:30am-12:30pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
A special speaker from the South Florida Regional Office, Alysha Erez, has been invited to speak about Young Women’s Leadership. Grandmothers will have the opportunity to honor their granddaughters with an $18 (or more) suggested donation in her name(s) for which members will receive direct donor credit. Money raised by this honorarium will go to the Young Judea program. Did you know that Young Judea offers a “gap” one-year course during which students can live in Jerusalem or Bat Yam (a beach town), and study in the fields of business, arts, medicine, sounds, sports, outdoor skills, and Jewish texts? Students can earn up to 30 college credits during this year! They can travel to places like Italy, Greece, Morocco, Poland, and Rwanda, Africa. Come join us at the meeting and find out more. RSVP to Ronni Reed at 732-740-9082. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL!
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
At this time the Men’s 8 Ball League is at maximum membership for Thursday night. Wednesday night is open for additional league play, and in order to get started, a total of 10 members (20 member max) would be needed, with 2 members being willing to oversee the club. We would be happy to assist with play schedules and rules needed for startup. If you are interested, please contact Jerry Warrener at jdb919@outlook.com or Bill Sheehan at bill@sheehan3. com, or you can stop any Thursday night at the Beachside Billiards Room to give us your contact information. Once there is enough interest, we will have a Wednesday night meeting to get started. Wednesday night play will be open to new members or any existing Thursday night members wishing to switch nights.
Q: Can I redeem more than one joker in a turn? A: Yes. You are permitted to redeem multiple jokers ( from any number of racks) during your turn (after taking a 14th tile into the hand, either by picking or calling, and before discarding). You can redeem as many as 8 jokers (since there are no more than 8 jokers in the mahjong set) in one turn! It’s legal! Unlikely, perhaps, but permissible. Missy Sippy’s Club
Men’s 8-Ball League of Vitalia Thursdays | 7pm Beachside Billiards Room
On March 10th, the Men’s 8 Ball League held its Single Player, Double Elimination Tournament. Sixteen players engaged in a shoot out to determine who would be the top shooter. The winner was Arthur George, with second place going to Fred Gartner. It was a fun filled night with pizza, wings, beer, and a chance for all to show off their 16 Vitalia Voice | May 2016
Missy Sippy's Club Wednesday, May 4th | 6pm Seashell Pavilion
The Missy Sippy’s meet the first Wednesday of each month. Come join us at the Seashell Pavilion at 6pm (weather permitting) or ladies at your leisure! Meet new neighbors for a fun filled evening! Bring your favorite
out & about Club / Group drink of choice. Contact Shelley Deixler at shell842@ gmail.com for more information.
Music Lovers Club Tuesday, May 17th | 11am Grand Treasure Ballroom
The theme for the meeting will be “1964: The Greatest Top 20 Ever” and will feature music by the Beatles, Supremes, Four Seasons, and other great artists. New members are always welcome. Coffee will be served. Hope to see you there.
Pickleball Club Open Play Daily | 6am & 4pm Ladies Only Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays | 8am Pickleball Courts
Ladies League play has begun! Inter community play is just around the corner. NEWBIE clinics are the first two Tuesdays of the month from 9am-10:30am. Visit www. vitaliapickleball.com to sign up and give LJ Miller a call at 772-345-2111 for a FREE introductory lesson. You do not need any equipment for the introductory lesson from LJ. You can become a member and be added to the club mailing list via our website. Contact Celso Fernandez at 770-298-8694 or celso.fernandez17@gmail.com with any questions. Let’s play!
Ping Pong Club Wednesdays | 7pm Fridays | 1pm Grand Treasure Ballroom
The Ping Pong Club has reformed with about twenty members. We have two tables and scheduled playing times in the Ballroom on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm and Fridays from 1pm to 3pm. Vitalia has started home and away friendly matches against Kings Isle. If you are interested in ping pong (aka table tennis), stop by the Ballroom on Wednesday or Friday, or contact Jim Follin at jimfollin@gmail.com. All levels are welcome. We play both singles and doubles.
Pinochle Fridays | 6pm Biscayne Room
Want to enjoy an evening out playing Pinochle? Join us; both beginner and experienced players are welcome.
Please contact Bob Goldman at 772-345-2460 or email him at bobsue@htcplus.net for further information. HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL!
Red Hot Seasons Wednesday, June 21st
We meet every other month. Our next meeting will be held on June 21st. Information will be in the next edition of the Vitalia Voice for the location and time. If you have any questions, please call Helen Penzel at 772-345-4225. Happy Mother’s Day to all!
Single's Club Saturday, May 6th | 6pm Cobb’s Landing, Ft. Pierce
Are you a member of this fun social club? Please join the Single’s Club for dinner at this waterside restaurant. All singles are welcome. Consider joining the group and make new friends. RSVP to Susan O’Dell at susanannodell@hotmail.com for reservation purposes.
Sunshine Club The Sunshine Club gives support to people that have a death in the family, hospitalization, etc. The email address to let the club know of such an instance is sunshineatvitalia@gmail.com or contact Susan O’Dell at susanannodell@hotmail.com. Even if one isn’t a member, we would still send an appropriate card.
Tennis Club Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays | 7:15am Ladies: Tuesdays | 8:30am Tennis Courts
The Vitalia Tennis Club is in full swing with our monthly round robin socials, weekly clinics, and many days of open play. The Vitalia Voice calendar shows these days and times where you can meet players and make new friends no matter your playing level. We have a new pro on board, Jonathan Andrews, who will be improving the court maintenance and helping form new groups as well as suggesting how to improve your play. For information on joining our club and to be added to the players list, contact Dave Segal at 772-345-3995 or thedave428@ outlook.com or Gayle Deighan at 561-512-5101 or tennisgayle@gmail.com. May 2016 | Vitalia Voice 17
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