february 2015 volume 15 issue 2

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FEBRUARY 2015
VOLUME 15 ISSUE 2
REFLECTIONS
FEBRUARY 2015 VOLUME 15 ISSUE 2
ON THE COVER
The 2015 Solivita Car Show will be
held on Saturday, March 21st. See
pages 5 and 7 for more details. Photo
by Joe Thomas.
HOLIDAY HOURS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16th
PRESIDENTS' DAY
Administration & Lifestyles:
Closed
VILLAGE CENTER HOURS
PHONE LIST
Administration
863-427-7100
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
AAM Customer Service
For ALL Club & HOA Matters
866-516-7424
csr@aamfl.com
AAM After Hours Emergency
866-553-8290
Mainscape Onsite Representative
Administration Building
Marketplace Bistro
863-427-7157
Daily 8am-8pm
Riviera Spa & Fitness Center
863-427-7130
Monday-Thursday 6:30am-9pm
Friday-Sunday 7am-7pm
Starlite Ballroom
Daily 8am-11pm
Stonegate Pro Shop
863-427-7150 x4710
Daily 7am-6pm
AV Homes Customer Care
800-858-5933
www.avhomesinc.com/owner-care
Architectural Review
Fax
863-427-7022
863-427-7093
Catering & Banquets
863-427-7150
x4720
(Stonegate Golf Club)
Club & HOA Account Questions 321-332-1877
Communications
863-427-7137
Concierge Fax
863-427-7100
863-496-4453
Lifestyles Activities
863-427-7125
Membership 863-427-7143
Mainscape Customer
Service (work orders)
800-481-0096
customerservice@mainscape.com
The Grille at Stonegate
863-427-7167
Daily 8am-8pm
Bar Open Until 9pm Daily
Riviera Spa & Fitness Center
863-427-7130
Security -Bella Viana
863-427-1268
Security-Main Gate 863-427-4238
The Palms
863-496-1530
Amenity Center
Monday-Sunday 8am-9pm
Security-South Gate
863-496-1473
Security -Venezia
863-427-2338
Security-West Gate
863-496-1453
Solivita Sales
863-427-7000
Stonegate Golf Club Directory
863-427-7150
The Palms Amenity Center
Fax
863-496-1530
863-496-0914
Violations, Compliance &
863-427-7032
Visitor/Vendor Gate
Access Voice Server
863-496-4464
Kids Pool Hours
Monday-Friday 12pm-4pm
Saturday & Sunday 9am-9pm
Fitness Center
Monday-Thursday 6:30am -9pm
Friday-Sunday 7am-6pm
Waterfront Galleries
Daily 8am-11pm
Wells Fargo Bank
863-421-5448
Welcome Center or Model Park
863-427-7000
Monday-Saturday 9:30am -5:30pm
Sunday 11am -5:30pm
Architectural Review
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS
Do you have a suggestion for Reflections,
Channel 732, or SolivitaLive? Please email
inquires or comments to Kristin Whitaker,
AAM Communications, at kwhitaker@
aamfl.com or stop by the Communications
Office in Administration.
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Reflections | February 2015 |
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News From AV Homes
By David Smith Division President, AV Homes, Inc.
The New Year has just completely taken
intimate neighborhood is almost sold out with less than twenty
off after the busy month we had in January.
homesites left! As your friends up north fight off Old Man
With a whopping 200 plus resident clubs
Winter with their snow boots, shovels, and ice scrapers, send out
within the community, the Solivita Club
the invitation for them to visit sunny Solivita! With our amazing
Expo held last month was the perfect opportunity to see what
Discovery Day program, Solivita guests will have every opportunity
each interest or hobby group is all about! This interactive display
to test out the lifestyle. With breathtaking homesites like those in
of all things fun and exciting at Solivita is the perfect opportunity
Treviso and other neighborhoods going fast, now makes a great time
for new and established residents alike to broaden their horizons
to join the family!
and live out the Solivita lifestyle! With dozens of events, classes
or club meetings each week, the most difficult task is scheduling
These are great times to be a part of such a premier growing
your calendar!
active adult community! Characterized by picturesque vistas,
complimentary home designs, one-of-a-kind events and
As a growing community, new houses are building up each day
exploration opportunities and most importantly remarkable
as we welcome new neighbors to this piece of paradise we call
residents, Solivita is more than a community, it’s a way of life!
home! Last year, we announced the new neighborhood Treviso
featuring some of the last golf course homesites. Today, this
Committee Roundup
Solivita Advisory Committee (SAC)
David Smith
863-427-7000
NEWSLETTER DEADLINES
Submissions should be emailed to: newsletter@
avcommunities.com.
In December, the SAC meeting covered a lot of ground. There have
been a number of personnel changes within AAM and Stonegate
MARCH SUBMISSIONS
Golf Club. Nick Pezzente, Stonegate Golf Club’s new General
Calendar submissions and newsletter articles are due
Manager, attended the meeting and briefed members on his
Friday, January 30th by 3pm. Inserts are due by Friday,
activities over the past six weeks. He also listened to SAC members
February 13th. (All inserts must be approved by
express their point of view about community life. Rudy Bautista
Communications before they are copied.)
reported that landscape problems are finally on the decline, with
the lowest number of service requests (and complaints) since
APRIL SUBMISSIONS
June’s high. Finally, new SAC member applications were reviewed
Calendar submissions and newsletter articles are due
and we referred our top three picks to the board for approval.
on Monday, March 2nd by 3pm.
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Annual Club President Meeting
By Sheri Wollschlager Director of Lifestyles
I still can’t believe we are in 2015. The year
payment when purchasing Lifestyles event tickets. We cannot
just flew by! Now we are in February in the
take American Express for payment, but we accept all other
heart of winter and the month for lovers.
credit cards.
Happy Valentine’s Day Solivita residents! It’s
also time for our Annual Mandatory Club President Meeting.
Now for a cute joke from my mom entitled, Fishing. The rain was
This year it is scheduled on Thursday, February 19th at 2pm in
pouring and there was a big puddle in front of the pub. A ragged
the Ballroom. All club presidents are required to attend. If you
old man was standing there with a rod and hanging a string into
are unable to come, please send someone from your club who
the puddle. A tipsy looking, curious gentleman came over to
can be a spokesperson for your group. If you would like to have
him and asked what he was doing. “Fishing,” the old man said
someone else from your club attend with you, they are welcome
simply. “Poor old fool,” the gentleman thought and he invited
to but please no more than two people per club. During the
the ragged old man to a drink in the pub. He felt he should start
meeting, we will have a presentation to discuss a few new rules
some conversation while they were sipping their whiskey, so the
and then we will have a question and answer session. Lifestyles
gentleman asked, “And how many have you caught?” The old
Activities, Fitness, and Communications will be present along
man answered, “You’re the eighth.”
with Stonegate Golf Club catering and Security. We look forward
to seeing you there. I also wanted to give everyone a friendly
reminder that Lifestyles Activities is accepting credit cards for
Sheri Wollschlager 863-427-7125
swollschlager@aamfl.com
VOLUNTEERS, DON’T
MISS THE DEADLINE!
FRIENDS
WHO HAVE
LEFT US, BUT
ARE NOT
FORGOTTEN
Edward Deneue
Deneue
Matt Mann aka
Buttons the
Clown
Mann
If you are a volunteer and you’d like to
help at the many Lifestyles events, please
stop by the Lifestyles Office for more
information, dates, times, and volunteer
tasks needed that you’d be interested in or
call us at 863-427-7125.
Oswald G.
Mechsner
Setsuko Shimoda
Mechsner
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Our thoughts are
with the families
and friends of
the residents who
recently passed
away.
Solivita Lifestyles volunteers need to turn
in final Volunteer Log Sheets by Friday,
February 27th to the Lifestyles Office.
Volunteer hours will be accepted and
tallied for services rendered from March 1,
2014 through February 27, 2015.
Shimoda
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2015 Solivita Car Show
T
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he 2015 Solivita Car Show on Saturday, March 21st will benefit
two local food banks. St. Rose of Lima and Laurel Elementary
School Food Pantry will receive the food donations collected from
Car Show entrants and Solivita residents, along with the proceeds
from registration fees and vendor donations. Donations to food
banks tend to drop off after the holidays. Food bank representatives
stated, “this has been the worst year yet and spring is typically the
slowest time of the year for donations.”
The first Solivita Car Show was in 2002 with only 22 cars. The show
was on and off for several years and became an annual event in 2012
with 58 cars and 13 motorcycles. Last year the Show attracted over
125 vehicles and 15 vendors. Classics, muscle cars, trucks, and yes,
even a 1964 Mack Pumper Fire Truck could be seen as you strolled
down Village Drive. This year promises to be bigger and better than
ever as word has spread that this is the place where many want to
show off their ride. Thanks go out to the Car Show Committee,
Lifestyles, and the many volunteers who make this event happen
every year.
We are very fortunate to have DJ JR Goodman providing the music
and announcements again this year. JR runs the Muscle Car Network
of Central Florida, also called Florida Cool Cars. JR has a large
following, as he is at every major car show in the area every weekend.
He, along with Mike Steiner, who brings his ’67 Chevelle SS 396 to
the shows put together pictures and articles on the events they
attend. JR and Mike have helped make this show a great success.
New this year is the ability to register online along with the Solivita
Car Show website that they helped set up.
Solivita residents are asked to bring a non-perishable food item that
can be dropped off at stations by the Ballroom and the Golf Pro
Shop. Hungry? Check out the Car Show food items at Mosaics, the
Bistro, and The Grille! Nothing like “Hot Rod” pizza and a “Classic”
cup of coffee! The Car Show and vendor displays start at 10am with
judging and awards at 1pm. The grand finale is the Parade of Cars as
they start their engines and cruise down Village Drive at 2pm to end
the show. This has become a very popular part of the show for both
participants and spectators alike….STICK AROUND!
If you would like to register to participate in the Car Show, you can
register in the Lifestyles Office or online at http://solivitacarshow.
eventbee.com. If you register online, there will be a $3 processing
fee. See ad on page 7. Photos by Joe Thomas.
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Valentine Fun
By Donnette Burkhalter Community Concierge
Did I hear someone say CHOCOLATE? Yes,
sweetie on the ferris wheel! (Pierce Brosnan where are you?)
its official; Valentine’s Day is just around
The event runs from February 13th through February 22nd.
the corner and with that comes the perfect
Gates open Monday through Thursday at 5pm (except Monday,
excuse to eat lots and lots of chocolate. Did you know there are
February 16th - gates open at noon) and Friday, Saturday, and
NO CALORIES in chocolate on this day! Of course ladies, you’ll
Sunday at 12pm. Admission for adults is $5, children 5-12 is $3,
need a little something to go with that chocolate like perfume,
children under 4 are free, and seniors (60+) are $3. The event will
flowers, jewelry, and HANDBAGS! So, gentlemen start your
be held in Osceola Heritage Park (1911 Kissimmee Valley Lane)
engines and get out there and find that special something for the
in Kissimmee. For additional information, please call 321-697-
love in your life.
3050 or visit www.osceolacountyfair.com.
A good place to start would be at the Russell Stover Candies
A trip over to Cocoa Beach and Cocoa Village is always a nice
Factory Outlet in Wildwood. You can purchase assorted
outing and can easily be done all in one day. This place is even
chocolates, gift baskets, Weight Watchers candy, and sugar free
named after CHOCOLATE so how can you lose? There is a little
candy. Since I’m a firm believer that dessert should come FIRST, I
bit of everything there. You can relax on the beach (one of my very
would start the day off here. The outlet is located at 950 Industrial
favorite things to do...with Pierce Brosnan), eat out, and work in a
Drive in Wildwood. Phone number: 352-748-6282.
LITTLE shopping (can’t believe I said a “little” shopping)!
Now, what is better with chocolate than STRAWBERRIES? Yum!
The Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City kicks off on February
26th and runs through March 8th. Did you know that Plant City is
the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World and the festival dates
as far back as 1930? You don’t want to miss this event that offers
something for the entire family including fresh strawberries, newly
created foods, headline entertainment, rides, agriculture, artwork,
exhibitors, and crafts along with free acts throughout the elevenday celebration. The prices vary for the headliner entertainment,
so be sure to check them out online. Also offered are Ride-AThon Days and Moonlight Magic, which features special pricing
for rides. For additional information, please call 813-754-1996
or visit www.flstrawberryfestival.com. Tickets can be purchased
online and at the Amscot Main Ticket Gate (2209 West Oak
Okay, about the calorie-free chocolate - I might have
Avenue in Plant City). Bet you can’t leave without bringing home
EXAGGERATED JUST A BIT! I haven’t done this in a while,
some delicious strawberries. Just imagine strawberries covered in
but my three favorite words for this month are: CHOCOLATE,
Russell Stover chocolate! That could be death by chocolate!
CHOCOLATE, AND CHOCOLATE! HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY
AND HAPPY CUDDLING!
Next stop is the Osceola County Fair. The bright lights of the
midway rides, the sounds of carnival games, and the smell of
Until next time,
funnel cakes bring back some pretty sweet memories. There is
Your Community Concierge
also a kiddieland for the smaller tikes and you’re sure to enjoy
the spectacular shows, along with educational, agricultural, and
livestock exhibits. You might even steal a kiss or two from your
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Donnette Burkhalter 863-427-7100
dburkhalter@aamfl.com
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CHECK-CALL-COMPRESS
FREE CPR CLASS
2015 CALENDAR
SUBMISSIONS
Learn how to save the life of someone who has fallen due
Clubs with recurring weekly or monthly
to sudden cardiac arrest. Solivita CERT, in cooperation
meetings will need to submit their meeting
with Polk County Emergency Response Team and Polk
information in order to be included in the
County Fire Rescue, proudly present a FREE CPR training
Reflections Calendar Insert for the 2015
class. The class will cover chest compression-only CPR and the use of an
year. Please include the club name, day
Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Over 750 of your Solivita neighbors
and date of meeting, time, and location.
have been trained in this life saving skill. The class will be held on Thursday,
Groups that made an annual submission
March 5th at The Palms. Two class times are offered at 10am–12pm OR
for 2014 are not automatically carried
2pm–4pm. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED! To reserve your spot, contact Michael
over into the new year. Send submissions
Weitz at 863-438-2331 or mnwjd@aol.com.
to newsletter@avcommunities.com.
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Welcome to the Team!
By Adam Smith Mainscape Vice President of Central Florida
Mainscape welcomes one of our newest team
Dr. Bledsoe entered the program with 10 years of experience in
members to Solivita, Dr. Stephanie Bledsoe.
the landscape industry, a B.S. in Microbiology and Cell Science,
Over the past several months, Dr. Bledsoe
and a vision of applying her knowledge and skill set towards
has been analyzing several components of
helping professionals in the landscape and golf course industries
the landscape throughout the community, initially targeting
develop lasting solutions to plant and turf grass problems through
the declining street oaks along the boulevards coupled with
accurate diagnostics and sound agronomics.
assessing turf and soil conditions to help formulate a fertilization
program specific to the needs of Solivita. By having someone as
As part of the upcoming Coffee
highly-skilled and qualified as Dr. Bledsoe leading our agronomy
Talks in 2015, Dr. Bledsoe will
team, Mainscape is positioning Solivita’s landscape for future
be sharing some of her vast
successes in long-term plant and turf sustainability. In 2015,
knowledge and experiences with
Dr. Bledsoe plans to implement her recent research and findings
Florida landscaping. So, whether
into a newly formulated application towards turf fertilization and
you have recently moved from a
weed-control suppression, both of which should enhance the
different part of the country or if
overall aesthetic beauty of Solivita.
you have called Florida home for
Dr. Bledsoe
years, you really won’t want to miss
Dr. Stephanie Bledsoe was among the first graduates from the
this great opportunity to hear from
Plant Medicine Program (DPM) at the University of Florida, in
one of the top professionals in the industry.
which she acquired extensive knowledge of plant biology, abiotic
and biotic plant problems and solutions through coursework
Welcome aboard, Stephanie!
and laboratory internships in the disciplines of Plant Pathology,
Entomology, Nematology, Weed Science, Soil and Water
Science, and Environmental Horticulture.
Mainscape Customer Service 800-481-0096
customerservice@mainscape.com
Tree in Lake Toho
Photo by Mark Fisch
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Eagle in Solivita Backyard
Photo by Lori Griffith
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All Donations Will Be Given To
The American Cancer Society
Walk
/
Run
for a
7th Annual
Cure
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST
Sign In 8am-9am • No Pets Please
Event Starts At 9am
$15 MINIMUM DONATION
RETURN THIS FORM WITH A CHECK TO THE
CONCIERGE DESK IN ADMINISTRATION
REGISTRATION FORM
Name:________________________________________________
I Will Participate In The m Walk (2 Miles) m Run (3 Miles)
I Will Not Be Participating But Would Like To Contribute $_________
Telephone:_____________________________________________
Email:________________________________________________
Donation Total: $
(Minimum $15 Donation Per Person)
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Walk
/
Run
for a
7th Annual
Cure
Registration must have been
received by January 30th to
receive a T-shirt. T-shirts will
be given out the morning of
the event at registration from
8am-9am.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL DAY OF EVENT
THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE WITHIN SOLIVITA.
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Get Moving!
By Elizabeth Deckard Fitness Director
February is American Heart Month! Did you
you will be more likely to stick with it. If you’re looking for more ways
know that walking just 20 minutes a day could
to find fun while being active, in addition to joining group exercise
significantly
cardiovascular
classes, doing personal training, walking or riding bikes outdoors,
improve
your
fitness? It doesn’t have to be fast, and even
or joining some of the sports clubs within Solivita, this month only
better than that it doesn’t have to be all at once! It can be broken
you can also participate in the Walk/Run for a Cure. This year it is
down into shorter segments if you are just starting. The point is to
scheduled for Saturday, February 21st and will start at 9am. Sign in
just get up and get moving.
and T-shirt pickup will begin at 8am by the Welcome Center. Bring
your friends and family and come on out. Walkers and runners
Sitting too much (aka physical inactivity) leads to as big of an
alike can join in the fun, all while helping to fund a great cause. The
increase in risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke, among other
walk is approximately 2 miles and the run is 3 miles long. Come join
things, as smoking can. More and more research continues to find
your fellow Solivita residents. Your heart will thank you, your body
proof that inactivity is the smoking habit to kick in the 21st century.
will thank you, and so will your peace of mind.
As the research continues to pour out, more and more are saying
that couches should come with warning labels, not treadmills!
Staying fit doesn’t have to be a chore; make it fun and social, and
Elizabeth Deckard 863-496-3522
edeckard@aamfl.com
COMMUNITY EVENTS
UPCOMING WELLNESS EVENTS
DATE
ACTIVITY
Wednesday, February 4th
10am • RSF2
Trusts, Wills and Estate Planning: Regions Private Wealth Management, Matt Evans J.D., LL.M
Trust Advisor, Regions Bank. Protecting the assets you have accumulated is one of the most important
decisions you make. Join us for a presentation and open discussion to ensure you’re protected and
your legacy is preserved. RSVP to Laura Metilly at 813-639-3407 or laura.metilly@regions.com.
2pm • RSF2
Heart Disease: Vitas Healthcare. Vitas physician presenting heart disease stages and awareness.
10am • RSF2
What Women Should Know About Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Poinciana Medical Center, Dr.
Anthony Gyang.
2pm • RSF2
Hearing & Hearing Instruments: Beltone Hearing. We will discuss how your hearing works, helpful
tips, and hearing instruments. We'll also have free hearing screenings available and will be able to
look in the ear for potential wax or other issues. For more information, contact Sharon Conlon at
863-421-4415.
10am • RSF2
Money Seminar - Reverse Mortgages: RSVP to Angel Vazquez at 407-730-9899.
2pm • RSF2
Lung Cancer Prevention & Screening: Poinciana Medical Center, Dr. Donald Elton.
10am • RSF2
Cataracts: Eye Specialists of Mid Florida, Dr. Damon Welch.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
REGULARLY
SCHEDULED EVENTS
MARCH REFLECTIONS
NEWSLETTER ASSEMBLY, DELIVERY
& PICK-UP SCHEDULE
COFFEE TALKS
Thursday, February 26th • 9am • Ballroom
Monday, February 16th • 9am • Ballroom
•
Newsletter assembly volunteers, meet at 9am in the
Massey Services will be hosting a Coffee Talk
Ballroom on the 26th. Delivery volunteers should arrive
with a presentation on local pest issues in and
between 9:45am -10am or come to the Concierge Desk
around Poinciana, including Solivita. They will be
from 12pm-5pm.
going over breeding habits, three basic needs of
survival, and avenues in which pests use to enter
•
IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR NEWSLETTER by
your home. They will also be bringing specimens
Friday, February 27th you will need to pick it up at the
(not live) so that residents can identify what they
Concierge Desk in Administration from 9am-5pm.
might be finding in or around their homes.
Monday, February 23rd • 9am • Ballroom
Tony Iorio, Vice President of Development with
AV Homes, will be hosting this Coffee Talk to go
over updates of the Poinciana area development.
SPECIAL NIGHTS
Hosted by Lifestyles and Stonegate Golf Club
BLOOD DRIVE
Monday, February 23rd • 10am-3pm •
Special Nights in Mosaics are complimentary events for residents and
Freedom Park
their guests only. Please bring your Solivita resident or guest ID badge
Located beside the Farmers Market in the Blood
for admission. Some dates will be blacked out as we honor previously
Mobile. Please bring a picture ID showing your
scheduled commitments. Credit cards are accepted at the Mosaics bar.
first and last name.
Food purchased from the Marketplace Bistro is welcome to be brought in,
but no other food is permitted.
Karaoke Wednesday • February 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th • 6pm
Sing your favorite song as it is or make fun new lyrics to your favorite tune.
Either way, it’s a jamming evening out. Just sign your name up with DJ Mr.
Breezz between 6pm-9pm.
Friday Martini Nights • February 13th, 20th, and 27th • 4pm
Drink your favorite classic or new martini twists while enjoying great
company at the Mosaics bar from 4pm-8pm. Thursday Martini Nights
have been removed from the schedule.
Saturday Trivia Nights • February 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th • 6pm
Test your “all around” trivia knowledge in teams of two or more from
6pm-8pm. A professional trivia host is present and prizes are given to the
REMINDERS FOR CLUBS
Club articles are restricted to 100 words
or less. Submissions that do not meet
this requirement will be reduced by
Reflections staff.
Reflections deadlines are published two
months in advance in every issue. Be
sure to check every month, as deadlines
can change due to holidays. This month
the deadlines appear on page 3.
top three teams!
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNCOAST MUMMERS STRING BAND CONCERT
Friday, February 6th • 7pm • Ballroom
It's the last few days to purchase tickets for the Veterans Club of
Solivita Scholarship Foundation's presentation of the Suncoast
Mummers String Band. Come enjoy this unique group (more than 40 strong)
as they sing, strum, and dance to many of your favorite tunes. At the same
time you will be directly benefiting the Veterans Club of Solivita Scholarship
Fund to help highly deserving young people further their education after high
school. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by contacting Bud Hoffman at
863-353-8929 (home) or 863-207-3618 (cell) or Steve Orange at 863-4279797 (home) or 734-755-4014 (cell). Also, look for us at Lifestyles Ticket
Sales, Movie Nights, and the Farmers Market.
SOLIVITA TENNIS EXPO
Saturday, February 28th • 10am-2pm • Freedom
Park Tennis Courts
GAMES & CLINICS: Provided for all levels of tennis from
beginners to advanced players. Bring your tennis racquet
HADASSAH MAHJONG
TOURNAMENT &
LUNCHEON
Tuesday, February 24th • 10:30am • Ballroom
and join the fun. Spare racquets will be available for use. Prizes will be awarded!
Join us for an exciting day playing mahjong and
All Solivita residents are encouraged to attend.
enjoying a delicious lunch. Beginners are welcome
and will have their own tables. There will be cash
VENDORS: Sports Authority, Tennis Plaza, and other vendors will be
prizes. Tickets: $25. Please call Irene, 863-427-
displaying racquets, sports items, and other products. Demo racquets will be
2304; Karen, 863-547-4563; or Barbara, 863-427-
available for use.
6392 for more information.
GIVEAWAYS: There will be many giveaways during the day, including tennis
racquets, gift certificates, hats, clothing, wristbands, water bottles, and many
other tennis related items.
FOOD: A variety of food will be available during the event, including
sandwiches, chips, ice cream, and beverages.
INSIDE THE AUTHOR'S
STUDIO WITH LARRY
GROBEL
Sponsored by the Book Circle
USTA: The United States Tennis Association will be on site doing
and Friends • Friday, March 27th
demonstrations on the Masters Tennis Program.
• 10am-12pm • The Palms
Special invitation to Solivita readers
who are prepared to discuss Larry's
Hollywood novel, Begin Again Finnegan (amazon.com),
Don’t forget to check out Club News and
Today’s Events at SolivitaLive.com.
with the author. Finnegan is a tour de force of the culture
of celebrity and all it entails, written in a hard-boiled
noir style by an insider who knows. Larry welcomes
discussion and may just give away Hollywood secrets.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
MEET LARRY GROBEL
Sponsored by the Book Circle and Friends
Thursday, March 26th • 1pm • Ballroom
LITERARY LECTURE BY PROFESSOR
GALLAGHER
Mr. Grobel, dubbed the "Mozart of Interviewers"
Monday, March 2nd • 4pm • The Palms
by Joyce Carol Oates, is a freelance writer and
David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
author of more than 22 books, specializing in
Literary Lectures are sponsored by the Solivita Book Circle and Friends. "Please
celebrity interviews. Larry will share how he
Sir, may I..." David Copperfield is the story of a young man’s adventures on his
became acquainted with the many famous
journey from an unhappy and impoverished childhood to the discovery of his
people he has interviewed. The audience will
vocation as a successful novelist. Among the gloriously vivid cast of characters
enjoy videos of his insightful interviews with
David encounters, his tyrannical stepfather, Mr. Murdstone; his formidable
celebrities such as Truman Capote, Miles Davis,
aunt, Betsey Trotwood; the eternally humble yet treacherous Uriah Heep;
Alex Haley, Norman Mailer, John Huston, Neil
frivolous, enchanting Dora; and the magnificently impecunious Micawber are
Simon, Allen Ginsberg, Joan Collins, Debbie
just a few of so many wonderfully drawn characters. Professor Tom Gallagher
Reynolds, Shelly Winters, Sylvester Stallone, and
will help us look deeper into this classic story and at the historical background
Dudley Moore. Open to all.
used as a canvas for these formidable characters.
HOLIDAY HOUSE LIGHTING CONTEST WINNERS
Congratulations to the winners of the 2014 Solivita Holiday House Lighting Contest.
Photographs were taken by Joe and Trish Serrano.
2nd Place: Tom and Sherry Zaruba
(118 Rancho Mirage Drive)
1st Place: Don and Lynn Swick
(1233 Cambria Bend)
4th Place TIE: Paul and Laurie Reece
(173 Pisa Place)
3rd Place: Len and Margo Vento
(1255 Harbor Ridge Drive)
5th Place: Marty and Diana Sorger
Not Pictured (136 Rancho Mirage Drive)
Tom and Diana Santoro
(812 Barcelona Drive)
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Day
Time
Room
Contact
Phone
Email
African Heritage Cultural Club
1st Tuesday
10:30am
ST
Keith Eaton
609-472-4826
keitheaton522@gmail.com
All Animals Club
-
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Bob Jones
813-789-3318
floridachuffs@aol.com
Amateur Culinary Club of Solivita
2nd Saturday
10am
-
Cheryl Stevens
863-427-9652
solculinary@cfl.rr.com
Applause Music Mixers Social Club (AMMSC)
-
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Ellie Graham
Shirley Valentine-Attoh
863-496-1616
407-538-7039
applausemm.solclub@yahoo.com
applausemm.solclub@yahoo.com
Bella Viana Fun Club
-
-
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Paul Ezersky
863-427-4656
iezersky@aol.com
•
Big Money Bingo
3rd Sunday
6pm
ST
Susan Schulman
863-427-0443
susanschulman@msn.com
•
Birders, The
1st Tuesday
8:30am
MSC
Harriet Fitzsimons
863-427-9800
dfitzsimons@cfl.rr.com
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Bocce Boyz-Girlz
Mon., Wed., Fri.
8am
FP
Gene Dictor
863-427-1861
goodguy58@cfl.rr.com
Bridge - B ridgers
Wednesday
12:30pm
MSC
Carole Siegel
863-438-2810
carole.dave@cfl.rr.com
Bridge - S ol. Bridge Club
Monday
Friday
Sunday
12:30pm
6:30pm
2pm
MSB&MSC
MSB
MSB
Adeline Rosica
Sharlene Tyler
863-427-1865
407-572-4021
tandemst@gmail.com
•
British Isles Heritage Club
2nd Tuesday
6:30pm
RSF2
Kathy Glascott
863-427-1761
kathjoy@verizon.net
•
Bunco
1st & 3rd Tuesday
2pm
RSF2
Barb Scherr
863-427-2666
barbsix@verizon.net
Canasta
Thursday
10:45am
MSC
Alice Costantini
863-496-0200
tonycostantini@aol.com
Canasta - Friday Canasta
Friday
11am
MSC
Martha Layton
863-496-4179
mart1947fl@msn.com
•
Caribbean American Association (CARAMVITA)
1st Wednesday
6:30pm
MSC
Judith Whittingham
863-427-4413
judith.whittingham@yahoo.com
Casual Canasta Club
Monday
1pm
MSA
Eileen Bertuglia
863-438-0066
ebitugs@gmail.com
•
Catholic Families of Solivita
Bible Discussion
Friday
10am
RSF2
Betty Davidson
Bob Gaudioso
863-427-7482
863-427-9071
solivitabetty@verizon.net
sekova2@aol.com
CCFA Poker Club
1st & 3rd Saturday
-
MSA
Lenny Rubin
863-353-1116
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•
CERT
1st Monday
7pm
RSF2
Wayne Schoeffel
863-514-6728
waynendi@cfl.rr.com
•
Citizens Assisted Patrol (CAP)
2nd Tuesday
12:30pm
RSF2
Lynn Scherr
863-427-2666
lynn0113@verizon.net
•
Computer Connection
1st Wednesday
7pm
RSF2
Walter Fair
863-427-3928
walterfair358@gmail.com
Continental Society of Solivita
1st Saturday
10am
VP
Jacquie Jones
863-496-1694
elephantjk@optonline.com
•
Cork & Bottle
3rd Thursday
7pm
-
Stan Maminski
863-427-4749
stanm99@aol.com
Couple's Canasta
Tuesday
6pm
BP
Irwin Goldberg
863-427-0982
igoldber2003@yahoo.com
Daisy's Texas Canasta
Monday
11am
VP (1st Mon. BP)
Emilia Heredia
863-427-2427
milita1111@aol.com
•
Diamonds Women’s Softball Club, The
Tuesday & Friday
7:30am
FP
Maggie Collins
863-438-2312
margaret.collins99@gmail.com
•
Disney Cast Members of Solivita
-
-
-
Rich Patrone
863-438-9951
richp7@aol.com
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Disney Fan Club
-
-
-
Ron Verrico
863-353-1051
soldisneyclub@gmail.com
Do Unto Others (DUO)
-
-
-
Martha Cusimano
863-496-2749
marthacus@aol.com
Dominoes Club of Solivita
Wednesday & Thursday
12pm
MSB
Sam Furrow
863-427-9283
dreamscuba@aol.com
sanroman37@msn.com
Don't Mess With Texas Canasta
Tuesday
6pm
VP
Leonor San Roman
863-427-1518
Drum Circle Club
On Full Moon
7:30pm
FP
Theresa Wexler
425-829-3838
telzapath@gmail.com
Energizing Women's Connection
-
-
-
Blanche Gressett
863-427-3196
bgressett@juno.com
Euchre
2nd & 4th Wed.
6:45pm
MSC
Helen Rhoades
774-545-0484
hrhoades2@cfl.rr.com
Filipinos at Solivita
2nd Sunday (Odd Mths.)
3pm
BP
Rudy Julian
863-852-8491
rjulian4@cfl.rr.com
Forever Young Music
Sundays
3pm
RSF2
Maria Melchiori
407-579-9696
mfmelchiori@gmail.com
Friday Bridge Connection
Friday
-
-
Elaine Thackston
863-427-0035
ethackste@aol.com
Funtime Billiards
Wednesday
5pm
BL
Marybeth Murphy
863-496-1079
perimb@aol.com
Genealogy
3rd Monday
6:30pm
RSF2
Jeff Carlson
863-427-7233
jc7594505@verizon.net
Give Kids the World
-
-
-
Nan Johnston
863-496-4021
nanjohnston196@gmail.com
•
Green Thumbs
-
-
-
Deborah Siladie
727-667-4323
djsiladie@gmail.com
•
Guys & Dolls
-
-
-
Ellen Factor
863-427-3323
efactor50@hotmail.com
Healthy Eating/Active Living Club (HEAL)
-
-
-
Margo Vento
863-496-0628
mlvento@cfl.rr.com
•
Hispanic Heritage & Cultural Club
4th Wednesday
6pm
RSF2
Carmen Aleida
407-600-9858
alebay@yahoo.com
HOPE
-
-
-
Charlie Phillips
863-438-2398
madalyn25@aol.com
•
Horseshoes Club of Solivita
Tues., Thur., & Sat.
8am
FP
Charlie Phillips
863-438-2398
chuchie25@aol.com
•
Indiana Friends
3rd Friday
-
-
John Wolber
407-433-8548
jcwolber@msn.com
• Club information is also available on SolivitaLive.com. | To update your club’s information on this list, email newsletter@avcommunities.com.
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Day
Time
Room
Contact
Phone
Email
Iowa
4th Tuesday (Quarterly)
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George & Alice Floss
Kathi Hornaday
863-547-4692
863-496-5152
afloss@cfl.rr.com
kathispeed@hotmail.com
Kapamilya
Last Sunday
3pm
VP
Gonzalo Tejada (Jun)
863-427-3776
-
Korean Friends of Solivita Golf Outing
Ladies Club
Tuesday
2nd Wednesday
12pm
-
John Choi
Lee Choi
201-615-0616
201-638-4600
johnjchoimd@yahoo.com
leecchoirealtor@yahoo.com
La Dolce Vita
2nd Monday
7pm
RSF2
Nick Brogna
863-547-4354
brognacarol@yahoo.com
La Fe (The Faith) Christian Social Club
1st Tuesday
10am
RSF2
Joe Velazquez
863-427-1260
normavss@yahoo.com
•
La Vita Bella
-
7pm
ST
Barbara Cilia
863-438-2665
bjcilia@aol.com
•
Ladies Poker Club
Monday
6:15pm
MSA
Louise Ludden
863-427-2369
weezyfl@aol.com
•
Long Islander Club, The
4th Tuesday
7pm
RSF2
Joanna Luhrs
863-438-2324
jluhrs9153@aol.com
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Mahjong
Tuesday
1:30pm
MSC
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-
-
Massachusetts Patriots
-
-
-
Maria Kevgas
863-427-0486
sotirios5@aol.com
May I
Monday
1:30pm
RSF2
Martha Layton
863-496-4179
mart1947fl@msn.com
Michigan Club
Monday
9am
GR
Ernie Stafford
863-632-0226
stafford.mike@mac.com
New England Club
Third Wednesday
every other month
6:45pm
MSC
Ron Pizzarelli
863-496-4289
ronaldpizzarelli@gmail.com
New York City Transit Retirees (NYCTR)
1st Saturday
1pm
RSF2
Essic Dillard
863-427-1690
-
Odd Fridays Bridge Club
1st, 3rd, & 5th Friday
1:30pm
MG
Donna Monroe
863-427-1199
dm.monroe@yahoo.com
Ohio Buckeyes
-
-
-
Nan Johnston
863-496-4021
Oh Scrap!
Fridays
12pm
CR
Regina Vogel
516-998-5224
reginaandgirls@me.com
Oldies But Goodies
-
-
-
Norman Darrer
863-496-1080
funinvita@aol.com
Painters Club of Solivita
Monday
Thursday
9am
1pm
AR
AR
Barbara Buschek
863-852-7477
barbbuschek@yahoo.com
Pets Are Loved In Solivita (PALS)
Quarterly
5:30pm
MSB
Paul Cotter
315-952-5770
cotterpaul@aol.com
Players Tennis Club, The
Last Thursday
10:30am
VP
Bobbie Stogo
863-427-7242
dstogo@aol.com
Playng For Life Club
-
-
-
Dee Flood
Jean Feldman
863-427-4947
863-353-5376
msdee863@yahoo.com
feldmanj@aol.com
Red Hatters, Classy
3rd Wednesday
-
-
Roe Morreale
863-438-2514
roee11595@aol.com
Red Hatters, Crafty
1st Thursday
6:30pm
AR
Sue Reed
863-221-4034
ronsuereed@yahoo.com
Red Hatters, FlyBye (Snowbird Chapter)
-
-
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Jane Adams
508-435-3896
janeradams1@comcast.net
Red Hatters, New Attitude
2nd Wednesday
1pm
-
Clotilde Ogle
863-496-0366
motley.barr@verizon.net
Red Hatters, Roaring
3rd Wednesday
-
-
Kathy MacTavish
863-427-4946
-
Red Hatters, Royal
-
-
-
Jane Murawski
863-427-1380
-
Red Hatters, Scarlet Chapeaux
1st Wednesday
9:30am
MSB
Becky Cicatko
863-427-3401
bcicatko@gmail.com
Red Hatters, Scarlet O'Hatters
-
-
-
Dianne Kelly Weir
863-427-3951
-
•
Red Hatters, Solivita
-
-
-
Ginger Payne
863-427-9876
gingerp43@yahoo.com
Red Hatters, Spicy
Quarterly
11am
Lago Vista
Millie Heredia
863-427-2427
milita1111@aol.com
•
Red Hatters, Winners Circle
3rd Tuesday
-
-
Leonor San Roman
863-427-1518
-
•
Republican Club of Solivita
RCS Educational Event
3rd Wednesday (Odd Mths.)
Even Months-TBA
6pm
1:30pm
ST
-
Jim Guth
863-427-1107
jdguth@cfl.rr.com
Retired Old Men Eating Out (ROMEOS)
Last Wednesday
12pm
-
Dave Lane
863-427-6939
dlane73@cfl.rr.com
Rondalla of Central Florida
Friday
4pm
RSF2
Arnie Yabyabin
Carminia Yabyabin
321-333-8698
863-274-5121
rcfdec09a@gmail.com
•
Sculptors of Solivita
2nd Friday
4th Friday
9am
9am
CR
CR
Sharlene Tyler
Ernie Stafford
407-572-4021
863-438-2170
tandemst@gmail.com
vicariart@yahoo.com
•
Shalom Club
Last Wednesday
7pm
ST
Marilyn Glaser
863-496-1182
mglaser0406@gmail.com
Sol. Apple Club
4th Monday
7pm
RSF2
Jeanne Bazemore
407-791-2981
we2aliens@me.com
•
Sol. Artisan Guild
2nd Monday
10am
RSF2
Matthew Hoffman
863-438-9789
mhoffman95@yahoo.com
•
Sol. Bible Study Group (Non-Denominational)
Thursday
10am
RSF2
Felix Andino
407-729-7737
felixandino22@yahoo.com
•
Sol. Billiards
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday
4:30pm
BL
Michael Mahoney
863-558-4830
michael.mahoney@cfl.rr.com
Sol. Bocce
Tues., Thurs., Sat.
9am
FP
Steven Luisi
863-427-2959
violas94@aol.com
•
Sol. Book Circle
-
-
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Bonnie Byrne
863-427-9817
floridabon@verizon.net
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Room
Contact
Phone
Email
Sol. Bowlers
Tuesday
2pm
First Frame
Bowling
Ann Schneider
Len Vento
863-427-4214
863-496-0628
twobluz130@aol.com
lvento@cfl.rr.com
Sol. Chess Club
Wednesday (except 2nd
Wed. of month)
1pm
MG
Jim
-
arthos789@aim.com
•
Sol. Clowns
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-
Jerry Cash
863-496-5120
pjcash107@gmail.com
•
Sol. Cyclists
Saturday
8am
Veterans
Memorial
Bruce Everard
Tony Handler
863-205-2031
863-427-4345
bjebre@verizon.net
nardah99@verizon.net
Sol. Cypress Bowling
Thursday
(October to March)
12pm
Cypress
Bowling Lanes
Joyce Ardillo
863-496-1126
joycea1940@gmail.com
•
Sol. Dancing Diehards
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Mark Petrycki
863-547-4853
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•
Sol. Democrats
2nd Wednesday
7pm
ST
Marti Kara
407-417-1973
solivitademocraticclub@gmail.com
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Sol. Fishing Club
2nd Tuesday
7pm
MSB
Terry Cochran
863-496-0713
tlccllk@yahoo.com
Sol. Friends of Elementary Education Schools
4th Monday
9:15am
MSB
Rita Katz
407-309-9675
rkatz214@gmail.com
Sol. Funtime Events
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-
Mary Ann Lando
863-852-8412
mlando@aol.com
Sol. Hadassah
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Irene Port
863-427-2304
ieport@cfl.rr.com
Sol. Hand Chime Choir
Saturday
9am
CR
Pam Paulson
863-547-4196
pjppaulson@aol.com
Sol. Jogging Club
Tuesday
8am
RSF
Tony Handler
863-427-4345
nardah99@verizon.net
Sol. Older Bikers
SOBs Meet to Ride
4th Tuesday
Tuesday & Thursday
7pm
8:30am
MSB
MB
Gerry Durkee
863-852-9380
jakedf44@aol.com
Sol. Orchid Enthusiasts
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Arthur Katz
Sol. Painters
Monday
Thursday (Except 1st Thurs.)
9am
2:30pm
AR
AR
Barbara Buschek
863-852-7477
barbbuschek@yahoo.com
Sol. Quilters
Friday
1pm
AR
Carol Naples
863-496-0825
-
arthurkatz@me.com
•
Sol. Racqueteers
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-
Terry Roderick
863-547-4202
t.roderick@me.com
•
Sol. RV Club
3rd Wednesday
4pm
RSF2
John Stevens
863-427-9652
solivitarvclub@cfl.rr.com
Sol. Scrapanos
1st & 3rd Monday
6:30pm
-
Beth Baumwell
863-427-4282
-
Sol. Scrabble Group
Saturday
11am
MSB
Nancy Vojtasek
407-361-9650
nvojtasek@yahoo.com
•
Sol. Shuffleboard Club
Mon., Wed. & Sat.
9am
FP
Jack Matusek
Rich Demers
863-438-2565
863-496-4294
jmatusek15@aol.com
2116rich@gmail.com
•
Sol. Singles Club
1st Sunday
1pm
RSF2
Bob Edwards
Pat Weiss
863-547-8755
863-438-2099
fthomasjhawk@hotmail.com
pjpweiss@gmail.com
•
Sol. Smashers (Pickleball)
1st Tuesday
6pm
RSF
Paula Castaldo
863-438-0950
boggp@yahoo.com
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Sol. Social Club
3rd Tuesday
9am
MG
Neil Riggs
863-427-3973
blackcloud402@gmail.com
Sol. Social Dance Club
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John Schultz
863-547-4867
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Sol. Softball
Mon., Wed., Thur. & Sat.
8: 4 0am
Softball Field
Ed Steimle
262-705-5122
edsteimle@yahoo.com
Sol. Sorcerers
3rd Tuesday
6:30pm
MSB
Frank Deignan
863-427-2854
frank.deignan@gmail.com
Sol. Soul Seekers
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-
Fred Fowler
Bruce Allen
206-778-3896
863-241-8141
fredfowler63@gmail.com
nole777@aol.com
Sol. Starliters
-
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Ellen Factor
863-427-3323
efactor50@hotmail.com
Sol. Table Tennis Club
-
-
-
Levi Bowen
863-438-4780
lbowen3388@aol.com
•
Sol. Theatre Group
-
-
-
Peter Stern
863-547-4942
actorpete@aol.com
•
Sol. Travel Club
3rd Tuesday
7pm
ST
Judy Riggs
863-427-3040
jriggs40@gmail.com
•
Sol. Wine Club
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Marsha Clark
863-852-3484
mpaskclark@aol.com
•
Sol. Writers
1st & 3rd Monday
10am
RSF2
Kathy Glascott
863-427-1761
kathjoy@verizon.net
•
Sol. Zen Meditation Group
Monday
10am
-
Susan Quinn
863-393-8197
susanquinn@earthlink.net
SoulaVita Line Dancers
Tuesday
6pm
PA
Deldra Eaton
Michelle Green
856-566-1133
215-720-5590
soulavitalinedancers@gmail.com
soulavitalinedancers@gmail.com
•
Stonegate Couples Golf Association
Saturday
8:30am
SGC
Stan Lavine
863-427-4003
slavine1@verizon.net
Stonegate Men's Golf Association
Wednesday
-
SGC
Wendell Thompson
863-427-2860
wln2thom@aol.com
•
Stonegate Niners Women’s Golf
Thursday
-
SGC
Karen Vitkus
863-547-4376
klvitkus@yahoo.com
•
Stonegate Women’s Golf Association
Thursday
-
SGC
Betty Eglinton
863-438-2325
bettyeglinton@hotmail.com
Support Our Solivita (SOS)
Email Notification
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Howard Raff
863-427-6465
hraff2@gmail.com
SureShots Camera Club
2nd Wednesday
7pm
RSF2
Fred P. Sharp
863-427-2331
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Club
Day
Time
Room
Contact
Phone
Email
Texas Canasta
Mon. & Wed.
3rd Monday
7pm
7pm
MSB
MSC
Barb Scherr
863-427-2666
barbsix@verizon.net
Tuesday Tile Tossers
Tuesday
7pm
MSC
Nancy Bell
863-427-1800
njbrbb@yahoo.com
•
Veterans Club of Solivita
4th Wednesday
7pm
ST
Richard Dorfman
863-427-0452
rdorf772@aol.com
•
Vizcaya Social Club
-
-
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Leonard Vento
863-496-0628
lvento@cfl.rr.com
Widows Club of Solivita
Last Saturday
-
-
Nan Johnston
Glenda Stearns
863-496-4021
863-427-2268
Western/Upstate New York Club
-
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Leonard Vento
863-496-0628
lvento@cfl.rr.com
•
Yarners
Wednesday
10:30am
MSC
Esta McNamara
863-427-0946
yarners@ultimatepink.com
•
Young and Young at Heart (YaYaH)
1st Monday
7pm
VP
Lucy Cordova
516-459-4183
larlorlu@verizon.net
Solivita
Democratic Club
Shalom Club
The Shalom Club celebrated the beginning of Hanukkah on December 16th
Hello Solivita and Happy
by lighting the Solivita menorah. Over 150 people attended. The traditional coffee and
Valentine's Day! What an appropriate
doughnuts were served following the lighting. In February the club will celebrate Purim,
time to discuss heart care. Join us on
which commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia. We will have
Wednesday, February 11th at 7pm in
a Purim skit at our meeting on February 25th. Contact Linda Dombchik at 863-493-
the Ballroom as we discuss healthcare,
1591 if you want to show off your acting ability. Stay tuned for information about the
lowering healthcare costs, and what
“great matzoh ball cook off” coming in March just before Passover.
we can do to improve our chances of
surviving heart health issues. Doors
open
at
6:30pm.
Refreshments
will be served. Visit our website,
solivitademocrats.org, for information
on all the latest issues.
SoulaVita Line Dancers
What a way to end 2014! In November
Hanukkah Ball Committee
we held our first dance, “Soul Train.” It
was a sellout! If that wasn’t enough, in
December, we made our first charitable
donation!
Laura
Choate
from
Hanukkah Ball On December 21st
the
National MS Society was presented
$2,000. Our next dance will be held
on Tuesday, March 24th at 6pm in
the Ballroom. Proceeds will go to the
Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida.
Tickets may be purchased from any
SoulaVita member. If you want to
exercise and have fun doing it, join our
class on Tuesdays from 6pm–7pm at
The Palms.
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Cork & Bottle
Our 2015 program began at our annual January dinner party at Savion’s Place in downtown Kissimmee. Chef Savion
prepared an outstanding four-course meal. Entrées included chorizo and boursin chicken breast, blackened or grilled
salmon, and filet mignon. Inspired desserts included sweet potato cheesecake, guava cheesecake, and key lime pie. We brought our
own favorite wines and the result was a great evening and a good start to the New Year. We thank Chef Savion and his entire staff for
creating this truly special evening.
Cork and Bottle members celebrated in
December at the home of Vicki and Dick
Kellogg for a BYOB event.
Linda Lelli and Pat O’Beirne
admiring our team’s tree at the
December Festival of Trees.
New York
City Transit
Authority
Retirees (NYCTAR)
Kapamilya
As we joyfully and with great pride
blessed we are for the friendship, support, and harmony shared throughout the year.
celebrate Black History Month, we will
It was also a 'despedida' or farewell luncheon to those who will travel to spend their
reflect on many historically famous
Christmas and welcome the New Year with families outside Solivita. This time brings
birthdates
to our hearts a spirit of peace, a vision of hope, and the special joy of giving to the less
as
well
as
historically
commemorative dates in the month
Kapamilya with guests celebrated its annual Thanksgiving luncheon at the Shingles
Creek Restaurant at the Rosen Hotel. This get-together allowed us to express our
gratitude to God (for the many blessings received) and to one another. How truly
fortunate in the midst of decorating, shopping, cooking, and wrapping.
of February. Everyone who has a heart
should celebrate St. Valentines Day;
let us not disappoint cupid. We have
the following events planned: Motown
The Musical at Dr. Phillips Center in
Orlando on March 15th and Tampa Bay
Downs Day at the Races on April 18th.
We have decided to postpone the Jekyll
Island/Savannah, GA trip until further
notice. Contact our travel coordinator,
Mitchelene Vosges, for information
regarding these events. For information
regarding NYCTAR, please contact
Casual Red Hatters
Essic Dillard, 863 427-1690 or Eddie
The Casual Red Hatters from Solivita presented a check to backpack coordinator
Richardson, 863-427-0079.
Kathy Weisheyer at KOA Elementary School.
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Solivita Social Club
Forever Young
Music
The March 6th show is Lenny Welch, Frankie Lymon’s Teenagers,
and Rocky & the Rollers. Two shows at 5pm and 8pm. Ticket sales
But February made me shiver
are Thursday at the Movies from 6pm-7pm and the Farmers Market
With every paper I'd deliver
on Mondays from 9am-1pm.
Bad news on the doorstep
I couldn't take one more step
Future Shows
I can't remember if I cried
•
November 20th: Lou Christie and Rocky & the Rollers. Sales
When I read about his widowed bride
start at the March 6th show and March Lifestyles Ticket Sales.
But something touched me deep inside
•
January 30th: The Lettermen
The day the music died
•
March 6, 2016: Jay and the Americans
•
November 18, 2016: Dennis Trufano (original lead singer of
Don
the Buckinghams) and The 1910 Fruitgum Company
memorialize the deaths of Buddy Holly,
McLean’s
American Pie
lyrics
Ritchie Valens, and J.P. “The Big Bopper”
For tickets, contact Neil at 863-427-3973, Margaret at 863-496-4026, Irwin at 863-
Richardson on February 3, 1959, a sad
427-0982, or Betty at 863-427-4992.
day indeed. However, the memory and
music of these and other music legends
remains very much alive every Sunday
Solivita Showtime Entertainers
afternoon at 3pm in RSF2. Come enjoy
their legacy! Rock ‘On!
Mark your calendar for a night of continuous musical entertainment.
Solivita Showtime Entertainers presents "The Memphis Sound," which
will feature the music of Sun Recording Studios and Staxx Records,
including Rock ‘n Roll, Blues, Country, and Soul. For the most fun and best $10 you
will ever spend, join us Friday, February 27th at 7pm in the Ballroom. Doors open at
6:30pm and tickets are $10. Proceeds fund placement of lifesaving AEDs throughout
Solivita. Contact Linda Buckner at 804-310-6172, Bernice Dillard at 863-3130550, or email solivitashowtimeentertainers@gmail.com.
La Dolce Vita
La Dolce Vita wishes everyone a Healthy and Happy New Year. We celebrated Christmas with music by
DJ Breeze, dinner at Manny’s of Lake Wales, merriment, and dancing. Everyone loved the door prizes
of gift cards to some of our favorite establishments. Thanks to our President Nick Brogna and Vice President Russ D’Amato, everyone
went home with a beautiful commemorative Christmas ornament inscribed with “La Dolce Vita 2014.” A special thanks to Debi Garner
for the wonderful design and calligraphy. We are looking forward to many fun events in 2015!
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Solivita Fishing Club
Congratulations to Phil Maus for winning the FISH-OFF and becoming
Solivita
Racqueteers
the 2014 Bank Fishing Champion. Bank tournaments, leading up to the
Ever
wondered
what
FISH-OFF, are held monthly on the third and forth Tuesdays. Congratulation to Walter
tennis racquets and racehorses might
Kraus for catching the highest total weight of fish caught during club fishing trips and
have in common? Probably not, but if you
becoming the 2014 Angler of the Year. A schedule of planned fishing trips is posted on
attended the January 10th Racqueteers
the SolivitaLive.com Fishing Club webpage. Our monthly club meetings, held on the
10th Anniversary Celebration in the
second Tuesday at 7pm in the Baltic Room, are a great opportunity to get introduced
Ballroom, you found out that you could
to Florida fishing.
have a great time without holding a
racquet in your hand. This gala was
decked out as the “Solivita Derby.” A
special ladies derby hat parade and
contest was conducted, as well as an
exciting, international horse race. Many
special prizes were awarded to winners
in every event. Members attending
enjoyed a fun-filled evening including
a candlelight dinner and dancing to
music provided by local favorite, Martin
Gallagher.
Solivita Social Dance Club
Tickets for the Saturday, March 21st dance will
go on sale at Lifestyles Ticket Sales on Monday,
February 2nd. John will be set up and ready to
sell tickets at 8am. Non-members can purchase tickets after
February 9th. You can reach John at 863-547-4867 to make
arrangements for tickets after Ticket Sales. The officers
Solivita Zen
Meditation
Group
for 2015 are John Schultz, President; Bebe Pomaville, Vice
President; Al Chiaruttini, Treasurer; Karen Haner, Secretary;
Mario Scognamillo, Sergeant-at-Arms; and Shirley Schultz,
Officer-at-Large. Congratulations to Connie Piscetelli who won the $25 birthday gift
We
are
sponsoring
Susan
Quinn,
certificate for December. Connie celebrated her birthday on December 22nd.
accredited teacher of T’ai Chi Chih/
Joy Thru Movement, to teach Part II of
this workshop. It will run on Mondays,
February 16th, 23rd, March 2nd, 9th,
and 16th at The Palms from 4pm5:15pm. Participants are required to have
completed either Part I of this workshop
or have participated in previous TCC/
Joy Thru Movement workshops. No fee.
To register email susanquinn@earthlink.
net or call 863-393-8197.
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Solivita Sorcerers
Home Run Relay for Life
Come join the Sorcerers for
The Home Run Relay for Life Team is planning a
a new year of sensational
Co-Ed Golf Scramble on Thursday, April 9th at
tricks and magic. We are
Kissimmee Golf Club. Call Al Q. at 407-738-2930
planning our 2015 activities of magic
for more information. Our Relay Dance on January
shows, conventions, and trips. If you
31st was a big success. Thanks to Lifestyles
have dabbled or have a serious interest
for providing DJ Penny to keep the party going
in magic, please join us. Our monthly
and helping us to show what Relay is all about.
meeting of the Solivita Sorcerers is held
Remember to save the date, Saturday, April 11th
in the Baltic Room over the Ceramics
from 10am-10pm in The Village. Come out to continue to support Relay For Life and
Gallery on the third Tuesday of every
the fight for a cure. There is HOPE!
month from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Flora Vista Friends
Spicy Red Hatters
The Spicy Red Hatters at their holiday party.
Tickets are on sale for Solivita's 2015
Relay For Life Talent Show to be held on
Tuesday, February 10th at 7pm in the
Ballroom. For a $10 donation you can
enjoy the show and the Silent Auction.
Refreshments and a cash bar will be
available. All proceeds will be donated
to the American Cancer Society. Tickets
will be available at Lifestyles Ticket
Sales or by contacting Ginny Brown at
863-439-6273.
Playing for Life
Thanks everyone for all the support
you have given us in the last few years.
Our number one goal is to raise money
for cancer with hope that one day, they
Veterans Club of Solivita
will have a cure. Our dance in January
Bill Idom entered the Navy in 1944 at
was a huge success and the Somewhere
the age of 17, ranked as EMC 3/c. In the
in Time band was the greatest. Don't
Pacific, he served on the USS Flagler and
miss our Relay for Life Talent Show
USS YO 111. While serving he had a chance meeting
on Tuesday, February 10th at 7pm.
with his brother, whom he had not seen in several
Tickets are going fast. The Victory
years. His brother was stationed in Guam and Bill's
Cruise is Monday, February 23rd and
ship just happened to make port there. Bill survived
on Saturday, February 28th we’ll have
the sinking of his ammunition ship off Okinawa. After
a Bunco Tournament starting at 6pm.
being discharged in 1946, he went to USC on the GI Bill
We will be at Ticket Sales or call 863-
receiving a degree in Electrical Engineering. Bill married
427-4947 for tickets.
Delores in 1949 and lived in Southern California until moving to Solivita in 2005.
Thank you for your
service Bill!
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Green Thumbs
SWAT
Welcome to all of our new
Once again we will be serving pulled pork
members. Our new board
sandwiches at the Mardi Gras Street Party on
is
some
Tuesday, February 17th. Tickets are $5 for two
exciting ideas for this year. We are very
pulled pork sliders, pickle, and coleslaw. Soft drinks
happy to welcome our new President,
and water are $1.
busy
planning
Deborah Siladie; Vice President, Anita
Nelson; Treasurer, Ron Elliot; and
PASS THE PIGS returns Wednesday, March 18th from 12pm–4pm in the Bella Viana
Secretary, Pauline Castellucci as well
Amenity Center. It’s our spin on bunco; instead of rolling dice, you roll three little pigs
as all of our new committee members.
and have lots of laughs. There will be a light lunch, game prizes, and door prizes. You’ll
For membership information, please
have other chances to win with our famous piggy raffle, plus a 50/50. Tickets: $15.
contact Linda Walkowiak at 863-438-
See us at Lifestyles Ticket Sales or call Leslie Gordon at 863-496-0323.
2523 or 47walker@gmail.com.
Our Garden Tea and Fashion Show is
Monday, March 16th. Members: $25.
Non-members: $30. Be sure to get your
tickets early. For more information on
tickets, contact Retha Sellers at 863427-3317 or sellersrj@verizon.net.
Big Money Bingo
Happy New Year! Our New Year's Day
Big Money Bingo was a big success.
Bingo in February is on Wednesday
the 4th and Sunday the 15th. Please
Solivita RV Club
note that we open the doors at 5:15pm
Where has the year gone? It is so difficult to believe that the New Year is in full swing.
and close them at 6pm. Bingo starts at
Anyone interested in joining or renewing your membership in the Solivita RV Club,
6:15pm. Please remember to bring your
dues are payable by the February meeting, which will take place on Wednesday,
Solivita ID and no outside beverages are
February 18th at 4:30pm in RSF2. The Solivita RV Club has a rally planned in March to
allowed. We hope to see you there.
Salt Springs National Park. If you have not already made reservations, please contact
Barbara Peterson for further information at 863-588-0712.
New Year's Winner,
Regina Vogel
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Sculptors of
Solivita
Republican Club
of Solivita
George Vassilakis will be conducting a free open
January was a celebration of
workshop on Friday, February 13th in the Ceramics
the successful election of Republican
Gallery from 9am-12pm. Come have some fun and
majorities in the US Senate and House,
learn how to make a dimensional collage. Collages
as well as Florida's Governor, Cabinet,
can have a theme or just be a collection of odds
and Legislature. The musical group
and ends (shells, spoons, corks, small toys, keys,
Somewhere In Time entertained all
buttons, combs, glasses, etc.). Collect items that
during our wonderful social evening.
are lying around your home! Bring your trinkets and
On Wednesday, February 18th we will
any size canvas board, black paint, and glue. Artists
show an eye opening new documentary,
and observers welcome! For more details, call 863-
Rocky Mountain Heist, revealing how four
427-4533. Not all sculpture is about busts and
Colorado billionaires in league with union
vases. This table art was created by Charlene Chaim
organizers and state Democrat party
for the Solivita Social Dance Club Holiday Party.
activists "flipped" this state in six years,
controlling the legislature, governorship,
and both US Senate seats. Movie
starts at 4pm in The Palms followed by
Roaring Red Hatters
discussion, complimentary Bistro pizza,
The Roaring Red Hatters enjoyed the festivities of the holidays and look forward to a
and beverages. Attendance is limited to
new year full of activities.
club members due to limited seating.
COMMUNITY CHANNEL
The Solivita Community TV Channel
keeps you up-to-date. Tune in and
see how on Channel 732.
Solivita Travel
Club
Disney Cast
Members of
Solivita
Solivita Travel Club. Sharon Gauret took
The
travel
already
season
started
for
has
the
We started the New Year
some of our travelers to Los Angeles
off with a round of mini-golf and a fabulous
for the Rose Bowl Parade. There are
lunch at the Captains Grille in Disney's Yacht
cruises planned for this month and all
Club Resort. This month our meeting will be on
the months to come. The good news is
Saturday, February 7th at The Palms at 10:30am.
that there is still room for you to travel
We will also be attending the Wizards of Magic
with us. Our next general meeting date
Show. Date to be announced. As always, we
has changed to Monday, February 16th
invite all Disney Cast Members, active and
retired, to join the fun.
Santa visits our Holiday Party.
at 6:30pm in the Ballroom. Please come
and see what we have to offer.
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Disney Fan Club
Purple Flowers Club
Disney Fan Club members will be participating in an Animal Kingdom
Save the date! Purple Flowers will be
Scavenger Hunt this month. Prior hunts have included EPCOT, Magic
hosting the 3rd Bizarre Bazaar on
Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios; they are a lot of fun. What’s a Disney Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, March 22nd in the Ballroom
like? Arrangers scour the park looking for big and small clues and fun facts from which
from
questions are crafted. While you need not count the number of spots on a leopard, you
this year's bazaar will be donated to
may discover where “hidden Mickeys” lurk and have a blast in the process. To learn more,
Wounded
check out our club page at SolivitaLive.com. Have a Magical Month!
Humane
12pm-4pm.
Proceeds
Warriors,
Society
of
from
SoFEES,
Polk
The
County,
American Cancer Society, and other
local charities. The event will include
auctions, crock pot cook-off, bake sale,
flea market, Texas Hold'em Poker, café,
and community fun. Come visit with
friends and help support these worthy
charities. If you would like to donate
gently used items for the flea market
or be a volunteer for the event, contact
shariteeple@aol.com or 410-375-1017.
Filipinos at
Solivita (FAS)
The Filipinos at Solivita
celebrated an early Thanksgiving at The
Thanksgiving Party continued when some
Continental Society of
Solivita
members
the
Mark your calendar for the 2016
Thanksgiving Buffet at the Rosen Plaza Hotel
Solivita Olympics! Opening day will be
in Orlando on Thursday, November 27th. It was a great time to start the holidays.
Friday, January 22nd and closing will be
Palms on Wednesday, November 26th. The
(pictured
here)
attended
Thursday, January 28th. Once again,
we will be looking for torchbearers,
event planners, participants, volunteers,
photographers, and sponsors, as well
as spectators. Please check your March
Reflections for the date and location
of the first planning meeting. We are
looking forward to a bigger and better
event. If you have questions, please
contact Brenda Lockley at 863-4382808 or brendagranma@hotmail.com.
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Bridge Groups
La Vita Bella
Ladies Bridge Luncheon
where five lucky members each walked away with a large TV door prize.
We had a wonderful time at the holiday party in December at Capones,
The Ladies Bridge Luncheon will be
We sincerely appreciate Rosemarie Ambrogio, her executive board, and all of the
held at The Palms on Wednesday,
committees. Thank you all for a great year. Congratulations to our new executive
February 4th. Check-in begins at
board, headed by President Barbara Cilia. Barbara can be reached at bjcilia@aol.com or
10am. The cost is $19 plus $1 for
863-438-2665. Annual membership dues continue to be collected. We welcome new
the kitty. The menu will be tossed
members. The La Vita Bella club page on SolivitaLive.com contains more information
green salad, chicken parmesan with
regarding our meeting schedule and future club events.
pasta, vegetable medley, cookies,
iced tea, and coffee. Please contact
Bonnie Byrne at 863-427-9817 or
Judy Rosenblum at 863-496-1618 to
Solivita AHCC Educational Fund
reserve your spot.
Last month began our solicitation for funds for our 2015 Scholarship Drive. If you have
Solivita Bridge Club
given already, thank you. If not, it’s not too late. Let me introduce you to the Members
of the Board of Directors who are doing the soliciting: Levi Bowen, Jerry Carter, Lois
Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge
Duncan, Judy Dunham, Marilyn Gaston, Victoria Johnson-Taylor, Jacquie Jones,
Adeline Rosica: 863-427-1865
Dolores Lipscomb, Jesse Mayes, Alece Morgan, Ruth Patrick, Marilyn Pearls-O’Hara,
Sharlene Tyler: 407-572-4021
Bill Snyder, and Pam Sykes. Without their hard work and diligence this fund would not
Julie Hillger: 863-205-0585
exist. Remember, all of your contributions are tax deductible. The next Board meeting is
Alan McIlwain: 216-640-9885
on Friday, March 13th at 1pm at the Duncan home.
Join our ACBL Directors in MSB:
•
•
•
Sunday afternoon at 2pm
Monday afternoon at 12:30pm
Oldies But Goodies Club
Friday evening at 6:30pm
All games are in MSB. All levels are
Strut your stuff with your Valentine on the dance floor for the February
welcome. Membership in ACBL is
Oldies But Goodies Dance on Wednesday, February 18th at 6pm in
not required. No partner is needed
the Ballroom (where all our OBG dances are)! The music will be by Disc
to join us for a game Friday evening
Jockey Tom Badlam. Bring your own snacks. A cash bar will be available. Price: $5 for
or Sunday afternoon; one of the
members. New members welcome and old members too! For tickets call Rosalie at 863-
directories will be available to play.
496-5290 or Norman at 863-496-1080. Tickets will be available at the February dance
for the March event. Plan ahead for future Oldies But Goodies Dances: Friday, March
27th; No dance in April; and Wednesday, May 13th.
Guys & Dolls
Guys & Dolls is taking a break
Solivita Starliters
from rehearsals until August.
Many of our members will be busy with
Join the Starliters cast and crew for the April 18th, 19th, and 20th
the Starliters’ spring production, Encore:
production, Encore: One More Time! Tickets are $15 and go on sale
One More Time, which will take place on
February 16th at the Farmers Market on Monday and Friday from 9:30am-12pm; the
April 18th, 19th, and 20th. If you enjoy
Riviera Spa & Fitness Center on Tuesdays from 9am-11am; and The Palms on Thursdays
singing and would like to be a part of the
from 9am-11am. You may also purchase tickets from cast members or at our pre-
Guys & Dolls community chorus, look
rehearsal times. Check the Reflections calendar insert for rehearsal locations and times.
for information in future Reflections or
For further information, contact Cheryl or Stan at 850-496-3422 or email solstarliters@
contact Ellen Factor at 863-427-3323 or
gmail.com. Last year, all three performances were sold out, so plan ahead and get your
efactor50@hotmail.com.
tickets early.
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Solivita Bowlers
New Attitude Red Hatters
After our Holiday Party and winter break it
Happy Valentines Day Solivita! Wishing you all the love your hearts can hold. We've
was great to get back to bowling. We were
been busy planning fun outings in 2015. We'll see you this month at AHCC's Music
all refreshed and ready to hit that high
Tree event and Mardi Gras. Then in March, we are traveling with the Solivita Travel
game. We welcomed some new bowlers
Club to the new Dr. Phillips Center to see Motown the Musical. In April, we are visiting
and hope they continue. Any newcomers
Tampa Bay Downs for a day at the races. You know the drill, FUN, FUN, FUN! Visit our
that would like to join us please feel
club webpage on SolivitaLive.com to see our plans for the entire year. Join us.
welcome. It is a handicap league, so your
personal average is all that counts. For
more information, contact Len Vento at
863-496-0628 or Ann at 863-427-4214.
Solivita Singles
The 2015 Board of Directors
consists of Joanne Woodward
(President), Cathy Rores (Vice President),
Paulette Crabtree (Secretary), Niki Dorn
(Treasurer), and Bob Thomas (Member
at Large). We kicked off the New Year
Energizing Women’s Connection
with a display at the Solivita Club Expo on
Attention Gospel music lovers! Tickets are now on sale for “A Joyful Celebration: An
January 14th and dinner out at Rancho
Uplifting Gospel Experience,” which will take place in the Ballroom on Sunday, March
Chico in St. Cloud on January 24th. Our
29th at 6pm. Come enjoy instrumentalists, a Solivita quartet, and other inspiring
Activities Committee is working on some
vocalists performing memorable songs including, Amazing Grace and How Great Thou
very interesting and fun things to do that
Art. For tickets, contact Kris, 863-353-8915 or Bernice, 863-427-4480. We'd like to
entice new members as well as retain the
extend a great big “THANK YOU” to all who attended our 10th Annual Conference.
interest of our current membership.
We hope that it was an inspiring day for you and look forward to having you join us
again next year.
Scarlet Chapeaux
December was an exciting month for the Scarlet Chapeaux of Solivita. Dressed like penguins, we waddled down Solivita
Drive in the Holiday Parade. What fun! We ended the year with our annual Holiday Dinner. It was held in Mosaics, the
food was delicious, the ladies looked lovely and the company was wonderful. The executive committee decorated the
room beautifully; it set the holiday spirit. Regina Dolan will be reigning as our new queen. To kick off the new year, we had a luncheon
in Mosaics on January 7th. We are all looking forward to good times, good health, and good friends!
Queen Regina Dolan,
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Stonegate Women's Golf Association (SWGA)
The Holiday Golf Tournament ended up being lots of fun (even with the 50-minute frost delay)! Santa’s helpers treated
everyone to Bloody Marys and cookies on the forth hole of the Oaks Course! During lunch, Dorothy Florence installed
the 2015 SWGA Board members (pictured). Several teams competed in matching outfits and Gail Halman ended the party with the
'Twas the Night Before Christmas game. Anita Nelson and Jan Diedrich are setting up a tournament computer system for the schedule
this year, which will be competitive and fun. Anyone willing to assist is welcome to join the committee. The first major tournament
will be the President’s Cup on January 22nd-29th.
Solivita Shuffleboard
Solivita Book
Circle
In December, the Solivita Shuffleboard Club
Upcoming Free Events:
held a holiday social. Refreshments were
served and members played several games. The
•
February 2nd, 4pm, The Palms:
feature game was the First Annual Reindeer
Literary Lecture - Jane Eyre by
Race. Shown in the photo is one of the winners,
Charlotte Bronte
Gene Chambers, with his winning reindeer,
•
February 10th, 1pm,
Ballroom:
Dasher. The club opened its 2015 season in
Art Lecture - Impressionists #2 -
January and our meeting times are Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 9am. If you
Claude Monet
would like to join the fun, stop by the courts in Freedom Park for information or call
•
February 23rd, 5pm, Ballroom:
Annual Dinner/Skyped Author:
Jack Matusek at 863-438-2565. Everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary.
Farahad Zama (members only)
•
Literary
New England Club
Come visit us and have some great New England clam chowder at the Mardi
March 2nd, 4pm, The Palms:
Lecture
-
David
Copperfield by Charles Dickens
•
March 17th, 1pm, Ballroom: Art
Gras event on Tuesday, February 17th. Join us on Thursday, February
Lecture - Impressionists #3 -
19th for our Show Palace dinner theater event. Wednesday, March 18th
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
is our next Potluck Club Meeting at 5pm at The Palms. There's always something fun
•
March
26th,
1pm,
Ballroom:
Celebrity Interviewer Larry Grobel
happening with the New England Club!
•
March 27th, 10am, The Palms:
Inside the Author's Studio with
Larry Grobel
Open to all (except the Annual Dinner).
For more information, contact Jacquie
at 863-427-0821.
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Applause Music Mixers Social Club (AMMSC)
AMMSC provides a great variety of music, ample opportunity for audience
British Isles
Heritage Club
participation, dancing, friendly conversation, and delicious food. Consider joining
The Irish Buskers will entertain
($12/year). Our December Holiday Party contained lots of fun and festive fellowship.
at an Irish Pub Night sponsored by The
The club provided several types of meats as the main dish. Special thanks, as always,
British Isles Heritage Club on March
to all who attended and helped make it a special night, especially to our own musicians
7th. Join us at The Palms for a night
for their continued excellence in providing wonderful music at all of our events. We
of Irish music, good company, and
couldn't do it without you! We hope to see you at our next event on Saturday, February
good cheer! The Irish Pub Night starts
21st at 6pm in the Ballroom. Members are free and guests are $5.
at 6:30pm. Cash bar will be available.
Non-catered snacks may be brought in.
Tickets are available from Maureen at
863-496-4888.
Solivita Quilters
The Solivita Quilters will be participating in the Mardi Gras event on February 17th.
Come to our booth for a cup of wonderful chili and delicious cookies and baked breads.
The Birders
On February 6th at 1pm at The Palms, there will be a trunk show and we also invited
On
Carolyn Friedlander, a quilter, to give a lecture. Carolyn grew up in Lake Wales, FL on a
Birders will make their annual trek to
cattle and citrus ranch and is a local quilt celebrity. Finally, at the end of the month the
Blue Springs. Photography is usually
Quilters will enjoy an all day workshop at The Palms.
outstanding. Departure is at 7am from
Tuesday,
February
10th,
The
Freedom Park. If there is a weather
question on the 10th, call Nancy
Hispanic Heritage
Cultural Club (HHCC)
Laytham at 863-496-1884. A boat
tour of bird waters (cost: $20) begins
at 10am. The captain always seems
Mark your calendars! HHCC is proud
to know the location of every bird in
to present, live on stage, Amor Perdido on Sunday,
the area, and we usually see more
February 22nd. A musical comedy production of
than forty species. Look for the Yellow
Teathron Inc., starring Danny Rivera Jr. and a cast
Crowned Night Heron. Blue Springs
of talented singers and actors. The all-Spanish
has a boardwalk providing spectacular
presentation will take you through a nostalgic
views of manatees.
tour of outstanding tropical love songs sure to
take you back to emotional venues unvisited for
many years. The $25 ticket includes the show and
dinner. Starlite Ballroom doors open at 4:30pm
and the show is at 5pm with dinner to follow. For
tickets and information, call Norma Vasquez at 407-346-3718 or Herman Velez at
863-427-9409.
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Photo by Leo Rodgers
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Snowbirds' Club
The Young and Young at Heart (YaYaH)
Monday, March 23rd will be the final
Loosen your tie and experience an unforgettable Valentine’s evening on
event for the Snowbirds’ Club. Join us
February 14th at Opa’s in Orlando. They have excellent
for an evening of singing and dancing
Greek cuisine along with memorable entertainment. You'll
with Martin Gallagher. This time we are
be dazzled with drinks that are known to have you dancing on tables
keeping it simple; everyone bring your
or dancing alongside the belly dancers as everyone twirls their dinner
own snacks! A full bar will be available
napkins in unison to the DJ’s music of the night. Call Char at 914-980-
and we will have a 50/50 raffle with
7591 for more information or tickets.
proceeds going to the local food pantry.
Come join us and bring your friends!
More information to follow.
Caribbean American Association of Solivita
(CARAMVITA)
Sharing the holiday spirit with our friends and neighbors is what we did
Solivita Artisan Guild
on December 20th! Magnificent music, delectable dining, and fantastic fellowship
Here we are 2015 - wow! The January
made this one of the BEST holiday celebrations in the club’s history. During the course
12th luncheon was the election of our
of the evening, our president, Judith Whittingham, presented tokens of appreciation
new board: Sue Hawkins (President),
to members that go above and beyond the call of duty, and Founding President, Ann
Janie
Julie
Branford. Special recognition was given to outgoing board members, Fred Whittingham
Shapiro (Assistant Secretary), Julie
(Treasurer), Yvonne Francis (Events Planner), Jacqueline Trushkowsky (Recording
Manna (Treasurer), and Jean Werner
Secretary), and Len Trushkowsky (President). On Sunday, February 8th join us for "A
(Assistant Treasurer). Vice President
Nostalgic Costume Party." Tickets: $10. For more information, call Yvonne Francis at
to be announced at a later date. For
863-438-9435.
Bickford
(Secretary),
Mardi Gras, the Guild will be selling
Pizzelles (an Italian goodie, yum). Guild
members will have their art displayed
at various areas in Solivita. A very
special "THANK YOU" to our outgoing
President, Matthew Hoffman for four
great years. The Guild is again looking
forward to another wonderful year.
Artisan Guild member Marv Rodgers enjoys a
morning of plein air (outdoor) painting at the
Guild's recent Art in the Park event.
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Solivita Smashers
Solivita Hadassah
The newly elected Smashers board members,
We kicked off the New Year with an
Paula Castaldo, Goldie Steele, Bob Tierney, Marta Groess, Angel Hernandez, Mike
Open House. A new board was installed
Holtzclaw, and Phil Leder, enjoyed their first Smashers Christmas party together. It
and we had the opportunity to listen
would not be right to skip over the names of the volunteers who made the party a
to an inspiring guest speaker, Rhoda
success. The volunteers were Millie Green, Gabby Thomas, Donna Leder, Donna
Dombchik, President of the Northern
Powers, Bonnie Young, Sheila Leva, Janie Bickford, Goldie Steele, Marcia Sorensen,
Seaboard Region. The following week we
Carol Arney, Alana Berry, Paula Castaldo, and Jane Lorrey. Once again this year’s
sharpened our pencils and our minds and
Christmas party dinner/dance spectacular was a sold-out success. The Smashers hope
had a great evening playing Trivial Pursuit.
you had a safe and happy holiday season.
We are looking forward this month to
our annual Mahjong Tournament and
Luncheon (see Community Events). Dosi-do your partner at our Square Dance on
Sunday, April 26th at 7pm. The next book
for our discussion group is The Woman
Who Heard Color by Kelly Jones.
Mira Vista Club
Join us for a delicious meal at Sweet
Tomatoes (Lake Buena Vista on Route
535) on Thursday, February 12th from
Pets Are Loved in Solivita (PALS)
5pm-8pm. 20% of all checks will go
to the American Cancer Society. For
The 2014 Doggiepalooza, sponsored by PALS, on Saturday, December 6th was a huge
more information, contact Leonard
success! The day was beautifully sunny and
Vento at 863-496-0628 or lvento@
warm. We took in over $625 for the Humane
cfl.rr.com. Come out for a fun night
Society of Polk County, including vendor fees,
of bingo on Monday, February 23rd at
monetary donations at the two entrances, sale
6pm at The Palms. Tickets: Donation
of soda and water at the PALS booth, and raffle
of $10 for 10 games (6 cards per game).
ticket sales. A large volume of donated dog
Additional games may be purchased
food in assorted bags and cans was collected at
that night. There will be a 50/50 raffle,
the entrances and was delivered to the Humane
Chinese Auction, and refreshments.
Society by Paul Cotter. (See photo to the right.)
All proceeds benefit Relay for Life
Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped
Mira Vista Neighbors in Honor of Our
make this event a success!
Survivors. To purchase tickets, contact
Margo Vento at 863-496-0628.
Solivita Theatre Group
It’s almost show time! Our actors are learning their lines; sets are being painted; and doors, windows, and even a balcony, are
being built by our multi-talented stage crew. All this is being done in preparation for our March production of Neil Simon’s adult comedy,
“Rumors.” Show times are 7pm on Thursday, March 12th through Saturday, March 14th. We have been selling tickets and, as usual,
our wonderful Solivita community has responded with overwhelming enthusiasm. If tickets are still available, we will be at the February
Lifestyles Ticket Sales in the Ballroom. For information, please contact Irma or Mort Schwartz at 863-427-0562.
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Indiana Friends
The Indiana Friends activity for February will be a cook-off or bake-off theme to be held at The Palms on Sunday, February
8th from 6pm-9pm. Additional information will be emailed to club members. For information about joining Indiana Friends,
please contact John or Ann Wolber at jcwolber@msn.com.
39 Indiana Friends and guests attended our annual
Christmas Party at Mosaics.
Outgoing president Bill Land
assists Magician Christopher
Tracy with his act.
Stonegate Niners
Classy Red Hatters
The
Couple’s
In December the Classy Red Hatters decided to celebrate Christmas at The Grille.
Valentines
Thursday,
One gal even wore her ugly sweater vest and won a prize. Everyone had a great time
February 12th at 2pm. Open to spouses
Tournament
is
socializing and having a good lunch in her best red hat attire. Our group also met in
and/or partners of Stonegate Niners. The
January for a potluck and to plan this year’s fun events.
2pm start time replaces our usual 8:30am
tee time (see the bulletin board for
more information). The Member/Guest
Tournament is Thursday, March 5th
(8:30am tee time). Any member can sign
up a guest to join us. This event is open
to non-members who wish to join us for
the day. Point of contact: Karen Vitkus at
863-547-4376 or klvitkus@yahoo.com.
Sharon and Earnest Dansbury
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Solivita Bible
Study Group
Solivita Funtime Events
A Matter Of Love
as Treasurer and Carmela Furia as Secretary. Annette Pedi and Bill Rivera will remain as
"You shall love the Lord
co Vice Presidents and Charlie Carron and Bill Rivera will share Sergeant at Arms duties!
your God with all your heart, with all
Mary Ann Lando will continue on as President. We want to thank our out-going officers
your soul, and with all your strength"
for their dedication and loyalty these past few years. Let's make 2015 our most exciting
(Deuteronomy 6:5). On Valentine's
year yet! We will have trips to Tampa Bay Downs, Cocoa Beach, museums, casinos, and
Day, those of us who follow Christ know
much more! Join us! For more information, email mlando@aol.com.
2015 started off with our Annual Membership Drive. Our new officers are Joann Carron
the importance of whom we love. When
we obey the greatest commandment
and make God the object of our love,
we can be assured of having a purpose
that
transcends
anything
we
can
imagine or achieve. When our desire for
God dominates our hearts, our minds
will stay focused on Him. We meet
Thursdays in RSF2 at 10am. For more
information, contact Felix and Richetta
Andino at 407-729-7747.
African Heritage
Cultural Club
(AHCC)
Let’s keep the momentum
The Diamonds Women's Softball Club
going and support our AHCC
Members of the Diamonds Women’s Softball Team are spending
Black History Program, “The Music
some time out at the pickleball courts. We wish all our friends,
Tree” (the Influence of African American
families, and fans a wonderful Valentine's Day! We're sending out our hearts to
music) on Tuesday, February 3rd at 6pm
everyone! We're always looking for new players to join us on the field, on the courts,
in the Starlite Ballroom. For tickets,
and all around Solivita. Interested in joining? Contact Maggie at 863-438-2312 or
contact Sherelle Matthews, 678-637-
Annette at 863-427-2965.
8859; Yvonne Barba, 863-496-5175;
Levan Watson, 863-439-9618; or Mair
Phillips,
863-852-7678.
Check
the
club page on SolivitaLive.com and the
website, www.ahcc-solivita.org.
AHCC Ongoing Events:
•
General Meeting is Tuesday, February
3rd at 10:30am in The Palms.
•
“Members Only Game Night” is
Monday, February 16th at 6:30pm
in MSB.
•
“Page
Turners”
meet
Thursday,
February 26th at 2pm in RSF2.
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Horseshoes Club of Solivita
Three members of the Horseshoes Club recently competed in the Florida State Senior
Championship Games in Estero, FL. All three qualified and will be representing the club at
the 2015 National Senior Games on July 3rd-16th in Minneapolis, MN. Next up is the Polk
County Senior Games in February. We would like to invite anyone who has ever thought
about pitching horseshoes to come out from 8am-10am on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday
to give it a try. Club members will be on hand to assist at any level - male or female.
Support Groups
Live
•
•
Club
Description
Day
Time
Room
Contact
Phone
Email
Cancer Support Group
Our group is dedicated to providing emotional support and
education to anyone touched by cancer.
Thursday
10am
MG
Mary Redmond
Barb Herman
Tony Handler
863-427-3727
863-427-0033
863-427-4345
maryredmond@verizon.net
barbherman@verizon.net
ahandle@attglobal.net
Grief Support Group
For adults grieving the loss of a loved one. Free professional
counseling is available to all through this group. Contact Rita
for details.
3rd Monday
10:30am
MG
Rita Azukas
863-496-5116
razukas@cfl.rr.com
Living Sober in Solivita
A discussion group of Solivita residents who are living in
sobriety, and for those wanting support and information on
how to be alcohol-free themselves.
Sunday
9am
MSB
Kate
Mary
David
863-496-0481
863-496-5289
516-637-8692
ksquared1987@yahoo.com
Parkinson's Support
Group
-
1st Thursday
11:45am
RSF2
Pat Turner
863-496-4143
-
Solivita Alzheimer's
Support Group
We provide assistance and support to those whose loved
ones have this disease.
4th Thursday
9:30am
MSB
Nancy
Callahan
863-496-1136
-
Weight Watchers
New members must pre-register. Please contact Karen for
further instructions.
Wednesday
8:30am
CR
Karen Thies
863-496-1935
-
• Club information is also available on SolivitaLive.com
| To update your club’s information, email newsletter@avcommunities.com.
Solivita Alzheimer's Support
Group
Grief Support Group
Currently, there is no treatment that prevents or
16th in the Magnolia Room behind the Computer Gallery. We meet to offer
stops cognitive deterioration from Alzheimer’s
help and support to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Suzy Soliday,
disease. Available medications can only alleviate
a professional grief counselor from Good Shepherd Hospice, leads our meetings
symptoms temporarily. The following are the
and is also available for personal counseling in your home at no cost to you.
medications presently on the market (please note
Contact Rita at 863-496-5116 or razukas@cfl.rr.com for more information.
The next meeting of the Grief Support Group will be held on Monday, February
that only about 30% to 50% of the people taking
them show benefits): Donepezil (Aricept) - most
widely prescribed; Galantamine (Razadyne);
Cancer Support Group
Memantine (Namenda) - for moderate to severe
The American Cancer Society's most recent estimates for cancer of the cervix
symptoms; Rivastigmine (Exelon); and Tacrine
in the United States are from 2009 with 11,270 new cases of invasive cervical
(Cognex) - rarely prescribed because it can
cancer (cancer that has spread beyond the cervix) and 4,070 cases of death
cause severe liver problems. You are encouraged
from cervical cancer. The Cancer Support Group meets every Thursday at
to talk to the doctor of the Alzheimer’s patient
10am in the Magnolia Room. Meetings are for all whose lives have been touched
about these medications. Please join us at our
by cancer. Patients, survivors, caregivers, friends, and family members are all
next meeting on Thursday, February 26th at
welcome to attend. For further information, please call Mary Redmond, 863-
9:30am in the Baltic Room.
427-3727; Barbara Herman, 863-427-0033; or Tony Handler, 863-427 4345.
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A Touch of Class
AARP Driver Safety™
Course
The AARP Driver Safety™ course will be held on Tuesday, March 3rd and Wednesday,
863-496-1530
days to receive credit for this course. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-
March 4th from 9:30am-12:30pm in The Palms Amenity Center. You must attend both
members, per person for both days. Registrations will be taken in advance at The Palms
Amenity Center Reception Desk along with payment by cash (exact amount please) or
check (payable to AARP).
Beginners Calligraphy
Beginners Calligraphy wants you! Classes are on Saturdays from 12:30pm -1:30pm in the
Debi Garner: 407-414-4599
Magnolia Room. $5 per 1½ hour instruction. Please bring a 12" ruler, 2 pencils, and 1
rubber band. I provide paper and first pen.
Beginning
Conversational Spanish
Beginning Conversational Spanish classes started on Tuesday, January 6th. They will meet
Gloria Muci: 863-427-1167
returned if the student attends eight or more classes. Study materials will be provided.
fjmuci@cfl.rr.com
Register in person at the front desk of The Palms. Class size is limited.
Bridge Lessons:
Beginning & Intermediate
Defensive Strategies 2, a two-session intermediate class, will be offered on Thursday,
Adeline Rosica: 863-427-1865
Preregistration is required. Cost: $15. Call or email Sharlene to register for intermediate
Sharlene Tyler: 407-572-4021
classes.
from 9am-11am in the Aegean Room. Cost of the ten-week course is $50, which will be
February 12th and 19th. Class time is 1:30pm-4:30pm at the Venezia Amenity Center.
tandemst@gmail.com
Ceramics
Ceramic classes are held every Tuesday from 2pm-5pm in the Ceramics Gallery. There are
Brigitte: 863-427-1288
several ceramic projects you can choose from. Cost is $1 per class (to cover supplies and
firings) plus the cost of the ceramic project you pick to work on.
Continuing
Conversational Spanish
Continuing Conversational Spanish, for those who have had some Spanish, started on
Gloria Muci: 863-427-1167
ten-week course is $50, which will be returned if the student attends eight or more classes.
fjmuci@cfl.rr.com
Study materials will be provided. Register in person at the front desk of The Palms. Class
Thursday, January 8th. They will meet from 9am-11am in the Aegean Room. Cost of the
size is limited.
Dog Obedience &
Agility Classes
Heather Szasz is currently training agility classes and dog obedience (Canine Good
Heather Szasz: 407-922-0285
for behavior and obedience training. Call 407-922-0285 or email thinkalphadog@gmail.
Citizen) classes. She will also work one-on-one with you and your dog at your house
com, for more information.
Greeting Cards
Learn to make your own greeting cards in the Ceramics Gallery on Wednesday evenings.
Sue: 863-427-7463
Class times are 5pm and 6pm and the cost for materials to make two cards is $6. Weekly
project materials are prepared for you in advance, so please call ahead to reserve a place in
the class. Class size is limited.
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A Touch of Class
Pickleball
Learn to play pickleball in three weeks. Our program begins the first Tuesday of each month
Marta Groess: 952-994-4298
and includes an introductory class + two clinics. Smashers Club will supply paddles and balls.
martagroess@ymail.com
We hope you will enjoy the classes and the game. We look forward to you becoming a part of
our pickleball club and family. For more information on the classes and the club, see the club
section for the Smashers at SolivitaLive.com. Class is at 10:30am on the courts at The Palms.
Sculpture
Beginners through Advanced Sculpture classes are held Wednesdays from 11am-3pm and
Eloise Ritt: 407-933-4628
Thursdays from 9am-2pm in the Ceramics Gallery. The cost is $10 per session. A variety
of materials, techniques, and methods are explored and projects ranging from abstract to
realistic are produced. If you have ever wanted to try your hand at clay sculpting, this is your
chance. No prior experience is necessary. Class size is limited. Call Eloise to reserve a spot.
Watercolor-Beginners,
Intermediate &
Advanced
Beginner classes are FREE and are held on Wednesdays from 12:30pm -2:30pm. These
Stephanie Sodel: 863-427-9864
classes are held Wednesdays from 10am-12pm and advanced classes are on Tuesdays from
classes start the 2nd Wednesday of each month and run for 4 weeks. You have to bring your
own supplies, and there is a sign up book (with supply list) in the Art Gallery. Intermediate
10am-12pm. There is a $15 fee for these classes. All classes are held in the Art Gallery.
These are ongoing classes - not workshops! Call for more information.
Water Media
Water Media, a combination of watercolor and acrylic, is for everyone, from the untalented
Ernestine Vicari Stafford:
to the experienced artist. Learn in a relaxed, informative, step-by-step manner. In every
941-661-9128
class we finish a complete painting ready for framing. Share the enjoyment and excitement
vicariart@yahoo.com
of creating your own work of art. I can't wait to share this wonderful media with all my
artbyernie.com
students. For more information on classes or to add you name to the list for notification of
upcoming classes, contact Ernie. To see the Water Media projects and class pictures, visit
artbyernie.com.
SOLIVITA RESIDENT ACCEPTED
TO THREE ART FESTIVALS
Congratulations to nationally
renowned artist and Solivita
resident,
Merri
Tha nk You
Pattinian
Kudos and thank you to all of the wonderful people in Solivita
on her acceptance to the
who gave their time and talent to bring smiles to the faces of
Mount Dora
Art Festival
the residents of the Heart of Florida Assisted Living Facility.
(on February 7th-8th). Stop
Unfortunately there are too many of you to name, but you
by and say hi! She was also
know who you are. You cannot imagine the joy your talent
accepted into the Naples
brought and how much it was appreciated. From our heart to
National Art Festival (on
your heart, THANK YOU again and may you all have a blessed
February 21st-22nd) and the Winter Park Art Festival (on
New Year. ~ Sunny Depoian, Activity Director
March 20th-22nd).
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CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Stonegate Women’s Golf Association’s annual Charity Golf Tournament
held on November 6th was a win-win for everyone! We had a full field of
A LETTER FROM GIVE
KIDS THE WORLD
144 players and together with a record number of contributing sponsors, the
tournament and luncheon was a huge success. The winning teams from the
December 4, 2014
event are:
Dear Friends,
•
Flight A – Osceola Memory Gardens team of Terry Roberts, Irving
Wilson, Orie Preston, and Tom Hanneken.
As 2014 draws to a close, I wanted to thank
•
Flight B – Bob and Nancy Bong with Bob and Kay Wilcox.
you for the outpouring of love and support
•
Flight C – Judy Franklin, Sue Ann Hollenbeck, Gloria Priolo, and Elaine
you’ve showered upon Give Kids The World
Rizzo.
throughout the year. We’re honored that you’ve
embraced our mission and the special children
The luncheon activities included a silent auction and raffle that netted record
and families who visit our magical Village.
results. In addition, we held a benefit performance by Martin Gallagher and
a wine-tasting social. And the real winners are the Osceola Council on Aging
Solivita’s presence fills the Village and your
and The Women’s Resource Center of Polk County! These charities will share
volunteer Angels are incredible ambassadors
the $15,348 proceeds that the
for our mission. From your work on our Extreme
Stonegate Women’s Golf
Village Makeover, to your Fall Festival, to your
Association is very proud to
Ice Cream For Breakfast fundraiser, you are
have raised.
always there for our wish families. Your caring
spirit – and eager participation in our volunteer
program – helps give seriously ill children
and their families a week away from doctor
appointments, hospital visits, and medical
tests. With your support, they rediscover
the joy of laughing, playing, and simply being
Flight C
together.
It is difficult to imagine a more precious gift.
The mother of a wish child recently put it this
way: “We felt so at home there. The Village is
wonderful. I can’t find the words to say how
lovely the place is.”
Flight
And I can’t find the words to adequately express
B
how grateful we are for your support. Solivita’s
generous commitment to our mission helps
make Give Kids The World the place “Where
Happiness Inspires Hope.” Thank you from
the bottom of my heart for all that you do. Best
wishes for a happy holiday season.
Flight A
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With Love,
Pamela Landwirth, President and CEO
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