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REFLECTIONS SEPTEMBER 2020 VOLUME 20 ISSUE 9
VILLAGE CENTER HOURS
ON THE COVER National Grandparents Day is on the Sunday following Labor Day in September to honor the special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren. Solivita residents love spending time with and showing off their beautiful grandchildren. Around 50 pictures were submitted by Solivita residents, of which many can also be seen on the back of the calendar insert.
CONTACT LIST Community Manager (Association) - Rudy Bautista: 863-701-2969 or rbautista@evergreen-LM.com
Administration: 863-427-7100 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Club Manager - Sheri Wollschlager: 863-427-7129 or swollschlager@evergreen-LM.com
K&M Drugs: 863-496-7930 Monday-Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-1pm and Sunday Closed
Director of Association Site Services for Solivita - Matt McCoy: 863-427-7103 or mmccoy@evergreen-LM.com
Marketplace Bistro: 863-427-7150, ext. 4724 Daily 8am-8pm, Breakfast: 8am-11am Riviera Spa & Fitness Center: 863-427-7130 Temporary Hours Daily 7am-7pm Riviera Spa Massage: 407-914-9168 Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday-Sunday 9am-6pm Solivita Club Facilities After Hours Emergency Phone Number: 863-286-8779 Weekdays 5pm-8pm and Weekends 12pm-5pm Starlite Ballroom Daily 8am-11pm Stonegate Pro Shop: 863-427-7150, ext. 4710 Daily 7am-5pm The Grille at Stonegate: 863-427-7167 Daily 8am-9pm (Breakfast: 8am-11am, Lunch: 11am-4pm and Dinner: 4pm-9pm) Bar: Mon-Sat 11am-10pm (Happy Hour 2pm-5pm) and Sun 11am-9pm (Happy Hour All Day) The Palms: 863-496-1530 Amenity Center Monday-Sunday 8am-9pm Kids Pool Hours Monday-Friday 12pm-4pm Saturday & Sunday 9am-9pm Fitness Center Temporary Hours Daily 7am-7pm Waterfront Galleries Daily 8am-11pm Welcome Center or Model Park: 863-427-7000 Monday-Saturday 9:30am -5:30pm Sunday 11am -5:30pm
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Director of Safety & Security - Madalyn Colon: 863-440-7572 or madalync@vitalsecurity.com Communications Director - Doug Gilbert: 863-427-7137 or solivitacommunications@evergreen-LM.com Evergreen Lifestyles Management (For ALL Club & HOA Matters) 24/7: 855-490-1804 or customerservice@evergreen-LM.com Taylor Morrison Customer Care: 800-858-5933 or www.taylormorrison.com/warranty/request Activities: 863-427-7125 or SolivitaActivities@evergreen-LM.com Architectural Review: 863-427-7022 or compliance@solivitahoa.com Catering & Banquets (Stonegate Golf Club): 863-427-7150, ext. 4720 Concierge: 863-427-7100 or Fax: 863-496-4456 Floralawn: 863-225-9565 or floralawn.com (Submit a Work Order) Floralawn Irrigation Emergency After Hours: 863-225-9565 (Starting at 5pm all calls get routed directly to the on-call manager) K&M Drugs: 863-496-7930 or Fax: 863-496-7931 Membership: 863-427-7143 or solivitamembership@evergreen-LM.com Mosaics Restaurant: 863-427-7150, ext. 4720 or option #5 Resident to Resident Resource Center: 863-236-9973 or SolivitaR2R@gmail.com Riviera Spa Massage: 407-914-9168 or info@rivieraspamassage.com Security Gatehouses Supervisor: 407-989-2417 Bella Viana Gate: 407-603-2422 Main Gate: 407-603-2399 Parkway Gate: 863-286-0329 South Gate (Marigold): 863-496-1473 Venezia Gate: 407-603-2397 West Gate (San Clemente): 863-496-1453 Solivita Sales: 863-427-7000 Stonegate Golf Club Directory: 863-427-7150 The Palms Amenity Center: 863-496-1530 or Fax: 863-496-0914 Violations & Compliance: 863-427-7032 Visitor/Vendor Gate Access Voice Server: 863-313-1314
[ Solivita Information] SEPTEMBER TABLE OF CONTENTS Newsletter Submission & Advertising Info ............................ Page 3 Department Articles .............................................................. Pages 4-20 Solivita University .................................................................. Pages 11-13 Community Events .............................................................. Pages 20-23 Relay For Life Events ....................................................... Pages 20-21 Mosaics Special Nights ........................................................... Page 22 Wellness Events ......................................................................... Page 23 A Touch of Class ................................................................... Pages 24-26 Club & Support Group Meeting Lists ........................... Pages 26-31 Club News ............................................................................... Pages 31-45 Resident Kudos .............................................................................. Page 46 Advertisements ..................................................................... Pages 46-80
NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS Email submissions to reflections@evergreen-LM.com
OCTOBER SUBMISSIONS
Calendar submissions and newsletter articles are due on Tuesday, September 1st. Club insert copies for October are due by Tuesday, September 22nd. All inserts must be approved by Club Manager, Sheri Wollschlager (email to swollschlager@evergreen-LM.com) or Communications Director, Doug Gilbert (email to solivitacommunications@ evergreen-LM.com) before they are copied.
NOVEMBER SUBMISSIONS
Calendar submissions and newsletter articles are due on Thursday, October 1st.
Activities Events (back of calendar) ................ Insert Pages E1-E3 Movies on Channel 732 ........................................ Insert Pages E1-E2 Events You Do Not Want to Miss .............................. Insert Page E3 Monthly Calendar (back of Activities Events) ........................ Insert
HOLIDAY HOURS
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH: LABOR DAY
ADVERTISING INFO
Solivita reserves the right to refuse advertisement and does not guarantee any work or claims made by advertisers. Advertisement in Reflections does not constitute an endorsement or approval of goods or services by Solivita. For more information, visit SolivitaAdvertising. com or contact Amanda Wright at 813-501-7220 or SolivitaAdvertising@Evergreen-LM.com.
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PHOTO RELEASE AGREEMENT FRIENDS WHO HAVE LEFT US, BUT ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
Wilfred (Freddy) Ogle
James J. Rys
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the residents who recently passed away.
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As a reminder, attending any event or class advertised in this publication grants Taylor Morrison, Evergreen Lifestyles Management and Solivita, permission and unconditional rights to use, print, publish or allow to be published, any photographic or videographic image and/or likeness for promotional and/or advertising purposes without compensation, consent, restrictions or limitations whatsoever.
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Do you have a suggestion for Reflections, Channel 732, or SolivitaHOA.com? Email inquiries or comments to Doug Gilbert at SolivitaCommunications@Evergreen-LM.com.
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Happy September Solivita!
By Rudy Bautista, LCAM Solivita Community Association Manager This is the time of year when we all anticipate fall, as it is fast approaching. As you probably do, I too welcome the cooler mornings. Fall brings us nicer weather which in turn allows me to drink a cup of coffee outside on my patio without having to sweat in my chair. I also welcome the beautiful evenings that Central Florida is known for throughout, where we can take our four-legged family member out for longer walks in our neighborhood. Hopefully you too take advantage of this time as much as we do. I would also like to announce that the Solivita Advisory Committee (SAC) is now taking applications! Below is some information regarding the SAC and their important role that they play in Solivita.
new members to replace this year’s exiting members. To apply for the SAC, please complete a Solivita Advisory Committee application and return it to the Administration office or email it to AdvisoryCommittee@SolivitaHOA.com by September 23rd. Applications are available at the Concierge Desk in Administration and online at SolivitaHOA.com. If we are able to, there will be an interview process as the current SAC selects the replacements. Contact Raj Hanooman at 863-4277124 if you have questions or concerns regarding the Solivita Advisory Committee and the application process. Please remember that my door is always open to any of our Solivita residents. For all our new residents, I would like to say, “Welcome,” and please feel free to stop by and say “Hi!”
Solivita Advisory Committee
The SAC is made up of Solivita residents from different neighborhoods in the community. The SAC’s role includes: Acting in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors regarding the quality of life issues of concern to homeowners; and to assist the management company in matters such as reviewing specifications and vendor bids for contracts, evaluating vendor performance on their contracts, and addressing Association business issues. The SAC meets once a month in sessions that can last up to two hours, depending on the number and complexity of matters discussed. Members serve three-year terms which are replaced each year in January. At this time, the committee is recruiting for
Rudy Bautista 863-701-2969 rbautista@evergreen-LM.com
SPEED ENFORCEMENT IN SOLIVITA The HOA, Security, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office receive multiple complaints of speeding each week from residents. The Sheriff’s Office has been asked for their assistance in speed enforcement. Check out what the stats were in previous months, airing on Channel 732. Receiving a speeding ticket is not only financially costly, but can lead to much more serious results. Think about these facts: • A driver is six times more likely to have an accident when traveling at 25% above the posted speed limit. • Speeding reduces the amount of available time to avoid a crash and increases the severity of a crash once it occurs. • Speed is a choice over which the driver has complete control.
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19th Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Festival Saturday, November 7th from 10am-4pm Village Drive | Rain or Shine
We are closely following the recommendations and instructions from Taylor Morrison, Evergreen Lifestyles Management, and our local and state government in regards to COVID-19 and large gatherings. Due to the unforeseen future, we are continuing with event planning in the hopes we are able to host this enormous event again this year. The Festival will continue as planned until we hear otherwise.
RESIDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (2-HOUR SHIFTS) We will not be asking high school students to volunteer at this year’s Festival. All volunteer jobs will be handled by resident volunteers. For this year only, most volunteer jobs have been eliminated or redefined, and new jobs created. Safety guidelines will be provided to volunteers prior to the event via email communication, in-person, or virtual communication. Volunteers are needed as follows: • Vendor Check-In (early morning shift only) • Vendor Assistance (direct vendors, help with tent setup/take down) • Indoor Vendor Room Monitors (tally/limit number of room occupants at one time) • Event Photographers • Inflate Balloons (using helium tank) • Kidz Zone Assistance (hand out take-home crafts and balloons, help with spin art and drawing board, monitor stage area) If you are interested in volunteering at this year’s Fall Festival or need more information, send an email to solivitafallfestival@ gmail.com or call Donna Claussen, Resident Volunteer Coordinator, at 863-496-7459. A Solivita Volunteer T-shirt will be given to volunteers who haven’t received one in the past. Volunteer Orientation and Training is scheduled for Monday, October 26th at 1:30pm in the Ballroom. *Smoking and pets will not be permitted in festival areas. Photos by Linda Dombchik and Joe Thomas.
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September Happenings By Jana Malik Director of Activities
Back to School ... Online Classes
September is the time of year that makes me think of football, the start of the fall season, but also “Back to School.” At Solivita, we are fortunate to have an internally run scholastic program called Solivita University (SU) taught mostly by retired Solivita resident educators and authors. While we normally hold in-person classes with a tuition fee ranging from $5-$50 per student, the SU faculty has worked hard to move their classes online using Zoom or pre-recorded lecture videos for you to enjoy FREE of tuition costs. Find all the interesting course topics coming up in September (Great Decision discussions, art and literary lectures, photography, history and religion) and October (Great Decision discussions, art and literary lectures, history, computer, phone and tablet technology) in this month’s Reflections newsletter on pages 11-13 and also stay tuned to community email blasts for the class registration links.
played and they are working on adding professional video slide transitions to break up a grouping of videos to add interesting visual appeal. There is one last chance to submit your home video of anything you like (tasteful and without solicitation) by Sunday, September 13th to SolivitaActivities@EvergreenLM.com. Every video submission you send (the more, the merrier) gives you multiple chances to win (1) $50 Kohl’s Gift Card. If you have a VHS, either play it on your TV and record it on your cellphone or take it to Walgreens where they will put it on a CD that you can bring to the Solivita Activities office and we can copy it. Or, download it from your cell phone or tablet and share it by email, to the address above (using one of the icons below on your mobile device).
Don’t worry if there are specific parts of your video that you wish could be cut out. We can select the highlights of your video for the final compilation. Every video received will be compiled into the final video that will be broadcasted on Wednesday, September 30th at 6pm on Channel 732. After this day, we will send a YouTube link via the community email blast.
What an Improvement!
Thanks to Brandon Payne, our dedicated Audio/Visual Specialist at Solivita, our video and sound quality on Channel 732 has been upgraded. He changed our TV to computer adapter from VGA to HDMI and directly connected sound from Channel 732 into our computer, bypassing the use of a sound adaptor. If you haven’t
Solivita Home Videos!
Have you ever watched America’s Funniest Home Videos on ABC? They are celebrating their 30th season, having been on air since 1989. Activities is compiling the video submissions from Solivita residents and it is starting to look a lot like that show’s premise. We’ve already received an array of videos from residents playing with their adorable dogs, having fun with their grandkids when they visit Solivita, lip syncing, performing karaoke, or just filming their explorations outside their homes. Activities will also be adding voice overs to provide a quick “synopsis” of the video being
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THIS PROGRAM IS ADVERTISED WEEKLY WITH MORE INFORMATION THROUGH THE ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY EMAIL BLASTS. IF YOU AREN’T SIGNED UP ON SOLIVITAHOA.COM, SIGN UP NOW AND ENTER “EVERGREEN” AS THE FIRST TIME PASSWORD, THEN SELECT “YES” TO RECEIVE COMMUNITY EMAIL UPDATES.
This temporary program may be reduced or discontinued at any time when we are able to return to our normal schedule of events. For questions or Virtual Program suggestions, email SolivitaActivities@Evergreen-LM.com or call 863-427-7125.
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Jana’s article continued from page 6 checked out a movie, fitness class or trivia game on Channel 732 since August 1st, tune in and give Channel 732 another try. Please note, that Solivita club production videos show in Standard definition resolution and we are continuing to see if we can make additional, cost effective improvements to your community channel.
September Reflections Newsletter Cover
Thank you to the 50+ Grandparents picture submissions for the September 2020 Reflections newsletter cover! Since we received so many submissions, we hope you enjoy the photos featured on the cover, as well as those on the back of the tri-fold calendar. Stay tuned to participate in future Reflections newsletter cover ideas soon. Get Back to School and be a Channel 732 TV star to Keep the Party Going!!! Jana Malik 863-427-7125 jmalik@evergreen-LM.com
Flags Over
Solivita
The Veterans Club of Solivita has a project to display the U.S. Flag in front of your home within Solivita to recognize and celebrate five selected National holidays throughout the year. For a $25 yearly contribution, the club will place a 3’ x 5’ U.S. Flag in front of resident homes, on designated holidays in designated locations. Applications can be printed from SolivitaHOA.com (under Veterans Club) or veteransclubofsolivita.com. You can also pick up an application at the Concierge Desk or at The Palms. Applications, along with your $25 check (made out to VCS), can be mailed to: Veterans Club of Solivita, P.O. Box 581770, Poinciana, FL 34758. If you would like to volunteer or you have any questions, email flagsoversolivita@gmail.com or call 863-512-3655.
From the World of Fitness & Wellness By Jamar Edge Director of Fitness & Wellness Greetings to you all! It’s hard to believe we are already nine months into 2020. I just want to take this opportunity to inform you of a few reminders and dates.
FitWell Committee Update
In my July article, I introduced you all to members of your Solivita FitWell team. In this month’s edition of Reflections, you will find information and an application, as we are looking to fill two roles come January 2021. Detailed information is included on pages 9 and 10, but if you have any questions, please email the FitWell Committee at WellnessCommittee@SolivitaHOA. com. Please note that applications are due no later than Friday, September 18th.
FitWell Fast Track
If you are looking to work one-on-one with a trainer, we encourage you to stop by and inquire with Zena, Jonathan, or
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Ruth - our newest FitWell Personal Trainer. They will be happy to help you get started in the right direction. If you aren’t familiar with the Fast Track program, it is a great way of having a fitness program customized just for you. We offer four-week and eight-week programs as well as a “Partner Up” option for those of you who want a bit of healthy competition or for those who work better with a partner. For more details, please reach out to myself or one of our FitWell Trainers. I will leave you with this ... “The first wealth is health” (Ralph Waldo Emerson). Stay safe Solivita! Jamar Edge 863-496-3522 jedge@evergreen-LM.com
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Solivita FitWell Committee (SFC) TYPE OF COMMITTEE: Planning and Advisory Committee whose purpose is to work with Solivita Club Management on Fitness, Wellness and Recreational programs, activities and events. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: a. Members serve two year terms, beginning in January. Each calendar year membership will consist of three 1st year members and three 2nd year members. b. Members must be in good standing in the Community (Club & HOA). c. SFC and Club Management holds full rights to appoint/remove member(s) as necessary. d. Members must commit to attending 80% of the meetings which are held one (1) time per month. Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month (with the exception of July and December). e. Committee members shall not reside on the board of any Recreational Club. Each candidate’s application will be reviewed by the Solivita FitWell Committee and FitWell management and if selected for an interview, the candidate will be contacted by SFC to set an interview time. I understand that I may or may not be selected to serve on the FitWell Committee.
If appointed to the Committee, members agree to the following: I believe that I can make a contribution to the community and business of the Club and I can represent all of the Club members as a committee member. I myself must fully understand the Club documents and must not be in personal violation of any part of them. I understand that the Committee must make its recommendations based on what is in the best interest of the Fitness, Wellness and Recreational community as a whole, not in the interest of any individual Club member and/or Fitness or Recreation Club, and I believe that I can make a contribution in this process. While on the Committee, if a vote doesn’t go my way I will fully support the Committee’s final recommendation. I will not use my position to gain person power or advantages not available to the non-committee Club members. I also understand that the FitWell Committee has NO legal authority or legal rights regarding the operation or management of the Club.
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Solivita FitWell Committee (SFC) Name: ______________________________________ Phone: ________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________ Email: ________________________________________ How long have you lived in Solivita? _____________________________________________________________ Please list a minimum of three FitWell Classes, Lectures and Recreational Activities (softball, Pickleball, bocce ball etc.) that you participate in each month. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ In which Solivita Clubs are you an active member? ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Why do you want to be part of the Solivita FitWell Committee (SFC)? ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________
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[ Solivita University]
Co-Sponsored by the Solivita University Committee and Activities All classes below are being offered virtually and complimentary through Zoom.us while the club facilities are closed. Registration links will be sent through the SolivitaHOA.com community email blast. Classes are recorded upon entering and may be broadcasted through any Solivita communication sources. No studying, tests or exams are given, just enlightening topics to keep your mind energized. All classes are 90 minutes long and require pre-registration, unless otherwise noted. Solivita University class calendar and faculty biographies can be found on SolivitaHOA.com under Get Connected. For more information, call the Activities Office at 863-427-7125 or email SolivitaActivities@Evergreen-LM.com. Commendations from resident students who took classes earlier this year from professors listed below can be read throughout this article.
Great Decisions Discussions
Each year the Foreign Policy Association produces a study guide with eight of the most critical global issues facing America. Two remaining 2020 study guides are available for $39. Great Decisions discussions are moderated virtually by Mary Ellen Roberts and Len Trushkosky. Discussion Topic: China’s Road into Latin America. As the Trump administration continues to withdraw from the world stage, China is looking to fill the void. How does Latin America fit into China’s “One Belt, One Road” plan? How will the relationship with China affect the region? Should the U.S. be concerned about China’s growing “sphere of influence?” » Wednesday, September 23rd at 4pm at The Palms (if the building reopens, it will be moderated by Thomas Gallagher) » Tuesday, September 29th on ZOOM at 11am
Art and Literary Lectures
Art Lectures are presented by Art Historian Jan Clanton and Literary Lectures are taught by Professor Thomas Gallagher. Art Lectures are on Tuesdays at 1pm on Channel 732:
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» September 15th (Postponed from March 17th): The Kimbell Art Museum. We will turn left off of I-95 to see our next museum. You may not have heard of Kay and Velma Kimbell but they demanded only the very best for their collection in Fort Worth.
The Kimbell Art Museum. Editorial credit: Aneese / Shutterstock.com
» October 20th (Postponed from April 7th): The Broad Museum Literary Lectures on Mondays at 5:30pm on Channel 732: » September 21st (Postponed from April 27th): Lights Out by Ted Koppel. In this tour de force of investigative reporting, the author reveals that a major cyberattack on America’s power grid is not only possible, but likely and that it would be devastating. A well-designed attack on just one of the nation’s three electric power grids could
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cripple much of our infrastructure and in the age of cyberwarfare, a laptop has become the only necessary weapon. It is only a question of when this will happen. October 26th: Loving Christy by Kathy J. Glascott
Getting that “WOW” Photo
Wednesdays, September 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th 4pm on ZOOM Instructor: Linda Dombchik Class Info: This course is open to both iPhone and Android smartphone and tablet users. Course Description: Tips and tricks to improve the quality and composition of your photos. Topics include light, people, places and nature. Commendation from an anonymous student: Linda is very knowledgeable and organized her presentation in an easily accessible way. She has an excellent command of the Zoom platform and used it effectively. She was the very model of patience and professionalism and she managed the time effectively, used instructive graphics and really taught us a great deal.
History of the Civil Rights Movement Through Film
Thursdays, September 10th, 17th and 24th 1pm on ZOOM Professor: Richard Goldsmith, PhD Course Description: In this class series, we will examine the historical settings and lives of African Americans through film from slavery through the modern civil rights movement of the 1950’s
and 1960’s. The images are both powerful and disturbing. Through the use of film, music, photographs, and the professor’s narration, the class will undertake a journey as the African American people struggle to Dr. Richard attain freedom and dignity. Goldsmith Disclaimer: This presentation contains violence, brutal images, thematic material and some “language.”
World Religions: Buddhism, Islam and CrossCultural Mysticism
Wednesdays, September 16th, 23rd and 30th 1pm on ZOOM Professor: Joyce E. Salisbury, PhD Course Description: Billions of people around the world follow these world religions, and this course will offer some understanding about their beliefs. We will begin with Buddhism that emerged out of Hinduism in the sixth century BC and spread all over the world in the subsequent centuries. Today, there are about 535 million Buddhists. Then, we will consider Islam that began in AD seventh century with the visions of the prophet Muhammad. Today, Islam is the second largest religion with about 1.8 billion followers. The last lecture will explore religious mysticism, in which some people from all religions looked to experience God directly, instead of working through institutional religious institutions.
History of Love and Romance Through Film
Mondays, October 5th, 12th and 19th 1pm via ZOOM Professor: Dr. Richard Goldsmith Course Description: The most written, talked, thought about subject is without a doubt – LOVE. In this course, we will explore the changing attitudes, “looks,” relationships, and the impact of Romance on film. We will meet the individuals, movie stars, and ordinary people who have made love and romance, an integral part of our lives. August 28, 1963 March on Washington.
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[ Solivita University] Apple iPhones and iPads
Thursdays, October 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th 3pm via ZOOM Instructor: Catherine Larson Class Info: This course is for Apple devices – iPhones and iPads, NOT Android devices - Samsung, LG, Motorola, etc. Participants Catherine are to have their Apple device for hands on Larson learning. Course Description: Take control of your iOS device. iPhones and iPads are powerful computers that we carry with us! Learn how to keep your information secure, find your devices or friends, share photos and videos, take photos while videoing! You will also learn how to use iCloud folders, create a hotspot, sync via Bluetooth to your car, speakers and earbuds. See how to use the various keyboard features and MUCH MORE! Commendation from Lucinda and John Polhemus: Catherine has been an excellent instructor throughout, and I highly recommend that Activities bring her back for more.
Mac Productivity Programs
Fridays, October 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th, and Fridays, November 6th and 13th 2pm via ZOOM Instructor: Catherine Larson Class Info: Participants should have their Mac’s for hands on learning. These programs should already be installed on your Mac computer and if not, there is a free download from the App Store. These programs are available only on Apple Mac’s – MacBook, iMac and iOS devices and they are not available for PC devices. Course Description: Mac (Apple) computers come with three (3) very powerful programs – Pages (Word Processing), Numbers (Spreadsheet) and Keynote (Presentation). These are similar to
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and compatible with Microsoft’s Word, Excel and PowerPoint. In addition, these programs are also available for the iOS devices (iPad & iPhone), with limited functions. Learn how to create documents, save to the cloud, export to the Microsoft programs and much more!
Leave Your Kids the Memories, Not the Mess Friday, October 9th (TBD, more information next month)
Beginners Conversational Spanish
Tuesdays, October 13th, 20th and 27th, and Thursdays, October 15th, 22nd and 29th 1:30pm in Gator Room, if the facilities reopen More information via email blast or in October Reflections newsletter.
Advanced Beginner Bridge
Intro Class on Saturday, October 17th 1pm on Zoom Small coaching sessions, once a week for six weeks, date and time will be chosen by each student, to learn short lessons with emphasis on playing the hands using both Bridge Base Online and Zoom. Instructor: Donna McIlwain Class Pre-Requisite: Beginner 1 Bridge or pre-approval by the instructor. Email or call Donna for any questions at dmc3726@ yahoo.com or 216-640-9885. Course Description: This is a beginner course that advances play and bidding with practice. It will cover using dummy points, opener’s rebids, the takeout double, bidding preemptive hands and finishing with how to deal with very strong hands. Handouts will be provided by email each week to cover everything presented, including a homework sheet with answers provided. This will all be discussed at each coaching session. Commendation from Wale Omawale: I just did an online Bridge class with Donna. It was wonderful and I really hope Activities would have her do another class since COVID-19 prevents us from meeting face to face.
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Sanitized!
By Shelley Destefano Community Concierge Floridians are so resilient that we start getting into the fall season during the peak of hurricane season in hot humid weather. The good thing about a hurricane is that it would pressure wash the State of Florida for us instantly. If only we could wash COVID-19 away! There is one word to describe what this virus has done to my hands “cardboard.” Oh, the ubiquitous hand sanitizer! It will soon come oozing through my pores. Hopefully something more pleasant will come through my pores after this month’s special dates and things to do in the area.
Labor Day: September 7th
Labor Day is celebrated at separate times of the year in different countries. Most countries celebrate it on May 1st, but Australia, Canada, Bahamas and a few others vary. Here in the U.S. we do so on the first Monday in September. Whatever the date, workers worldwide appreciate that special day set aside for them.
National Grandparents Day: September 13th
It is difficult to spend time with your grandchildren due to COVID-19. You may still call them, face time with them, and send them letters. Although letters are not a common form of communication in our technology filled world, kids still love receiving mail. Maybe you could ask them to write you back if they are old enough and teach them about snail mail! When they get older, they will probably remember the first time they sent a letter and to whom it went. Hopefully you are shown all the gratitude you deserve on Grandparents Day!
If you’re comfortable and looking for some places to visit, go to florida-backroads-travel.com to find some day trips that interest you or read on for some more ideas. Due to COVID-19, make sure you call before going anywhere as things change daily.
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We must adapt to this virus like a chameleon changing colors. The difference is that it is very satisfying to watch chameleons change colors, but we can’t see the virus.
Promenade at Sunset Walk
Have you been to the Promenade (located at 3251 Margaritaville Boulevard in Kissimmee)? If not, you might want to check it out. They have several restaurants, stores, live music and my favorite is the Studio Movie Grill (3204 Margaritaville Boulevard). Call 321-333-4450 or visit studiomoviegrill.com. You can enjoy a movie eating food and sitting on leather reclining seats with a button to press for service and mints on the way out. The Island H2O Live! Water Park is also a hit, located at 3230 Inspiration Drive (407-910-1401). They always have things going on and you can visit sunsetwalk.com to find out more.
Hollis Garden
You may visit Hollis Garden located at 702 E. Orange Street in Lakeland (863-834-2280). The Garden is open from 10am6pm, Sunday through Thursday; 10am-4pm on Friday and Saturday; and they are closed on Mondays. The Garden is open to the public and there is no entrance fee.
Sister Junktiques Vintage Market
There is a unique store called Sister Junktiques Vintage Market, located at 31549 US-27 in Haines City, that I really enjoy. There are several different vendor areas in the store, and they put their own style on different items including furniture. In my opinion, its darling! Of course that doesn’t mean everyone will like it, but if you get bored, you should go and check it out. They are open from 10am-4pm, Tuesday through Thursday; 10am-5pm, Friday and Saturday; 11am-4pm on Sunday; and they are closed on Mondays. For more information, please call 863-547-9748. I am pretty sure I have developed a cleaning disorder due to COVID-19. Is this what it means to cleanse the mind, body and soul? On a serious note, hang on to your moral values that keep you pure, good and true to yourself and others. If you can do that, you will be truly sanitized on the inside and we all know the outside is covered! Community Concierge 863-427-7100 sdestefano@evergreen-LM.com
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CERT Tip: Water Treatment (After A Boil Warning) Submitted by the Solivita CERT Team
After a storm when you have used all of your stored water and there are no other reliable clean water sources, it may become necessary in an emergency situation to treat suspicious water. Treat all water of uncertain quality before using it for drinking, food washing or preparation, washing dishes, brushing teeth or making ice. In addition to having a bad odor and taste, contaminated water can contain microorganisms (germs) that cause diseases such as dysentery, cholera, typhoid and hepatitis. There are many ways to treat water. None is perfect. Before treating, let any suspended particles settle to the bottom or strain them through coffee filters or layers of clean cloth. Make sure you have the necessary materials in your disaster supplies kit for the chosen water treatment method described below.
Boiling
Boiling is the safest (and easiest) method of treating water. In a large pot or kettle, bring water to a rolling boil for one full minute, keeping in mind that some water will evaporate. Let the water cool before drinking. Boiled water will taste better if you put oxygen back into it by pouring the water back and forth between two clean containers. This also will improve the taste of stored water.
Chlorination
You can use household liquid bleach to kill microorganisms. Use only regular household liquid bleach that contains 5.25 to 6.0 percent sodium hypochlorite. Do not use scented bleaches, color safe bleaches or bleaches with added cleaners. Because
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the potency of bleach diminishes with time, use bleach from a newly opened or unopened bottle. Add 16 drops (1/8 teaspoon) of bleach per gallon of water, stir and let stand for 30 minutes. The water should have a slight bleach odor. If it doesn’t, then repeat the dosage and let stand another 15 minutes. If it still does not smell of chlorine, discard it and find another source of water. Other chemicals, such as iodine or water treatment products sold in camping or surplus stores that do not contain 5.25 or 6.0 percent sodium hypochlorite as the only active ingredient, are not recommended and should not be used.
Distillation
While boiling and chlorination will kill most microbes in water, distillation will remove microbes (germs) that resist these methods, as well as heavy metals, salts and most other chemicals. Distillation involves boiling water and then collection of only the vapor that condenses. The condensed vapor will not include salt or most other impurities. To distill, fill a pot halfway with water. Tie a cup to the handle on the pot’s lid so that the cup will hang right-side-up when the lid is upside-down (make sure the cup is not dangling into the water) and boil the water for 20 minutes. The water that drips from the lid into the cup is distilled. This obviously is the most labor and time-intensive for any reasonable quantity of water. These recommendations are brought to you by your Solivita Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) team. Be prepared.
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Are You Living with Clutter? In all probability, you have been spending more time in your house in recent months than at any other time in your life. If this has led you to realize that your home is just too cluttered or disorganized, it is a great time to get some order and control back in your life by decluttering. Getting rid of clutter is never easy; it challenges the way we hold on to memories and the role “things” have in our lives. Nonetheless, reducing clutter can often reduce stress and increase our enjoyment of our homes. If you think it’s time to declutter, the Resource Center has detailed guidelines on how to get started ... and find your way to an improved living space. Look for the “Decluttering Guide” on the R2R webpage by clicking on the link or going to: SolivitaHOA.com > Get Connected > R2R Resource Center > Community Information and Services.
problem, start with a specific category. Clean out your collection of shoes or sweaters. You will be exhausted if you try to tackle your whole closet. Know where things will go. The process will be easier if you create a path and decide that clothes you don’t want will go to the Salvation Army, knick-knacks to Habitat for Humanity, old towels and T-shirts to an animal shelter, and family heirlooms to your niece who loves antiques. Set a limit. Decide you will work ten minutes every day or 30 minutes every Monday; or that you will eliminate one, two, or ten items every day. Most decluttering projects fail because people get overwhelmed by the size of the project. Recruit a friend. Find someone who is willing to help. If you’re in doubt about whether to keep or toss something, he or she will likely give you some good advice. Know why you have it. Some items have a place in our lives, but others don’t. No matter how much you love that flowered jacket you bought in France, if it doesn’t go with anything in your closet, it’s time to let go.
Identify the Problem
• Do you have things piled in hallways or on surfaces so that it is difficult to navigate? • Do you have so much of one thing (clothes, dishes, papers, cans of soup) that you can’t find what you really need? • Does your clutter embarrass you or your spouse/companion? • Is your clutter a source of stress? Do you go to bed each night worrying about the “mess?”
Get Started
Start small; be focused. If mountains of clothes are your
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Examine your lifestyle. Most of us moved here from somewhere else and are holding on to things that represent the way we used to live. • If you go north once a year for one week, you don’t need a big collection of boots and heavy sweaters. • If your entertaining is more casual now, you don’t need three sets of good china. • If your house can accommodate only three overnight guests at a time, you don’t need a dozen sets of extra towels and bedding. Improve the way your home functions. Instead of feeling frustrated, you’ll feel triumphant! R2R Resource Center 863-236-9973 SolivitaR2R@gmail.com
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Fall is Almost Back!
By Brad Thompson Branch Manager, Floralawn Can you believe it has been a whole year since we entered autumn and the holiday season? Yet here we are again!
Summer Work
Now that fall is beginning, Floralawn is celebrating the completion of our fourth summer providing landscaping and lawn care to the Solivita community. We love what we do because of every Solivita resident who is happy with their landscaping, and we enjoy maintaining the turf, plants, and trees to keep this community looking beautiful. We learn more every year and are excited to work in this community. Like every summer, the focus of this past one was controlling turf and shrub growth. Our hard-working crews stayed on top of mowing and detailing all summer long. We stay attuned to the unpredictability of Florida’s weather to keep your lawns looking great. Grass can be stressed by soggy and dry ground alike, so we adjust our watering based on the forecast. If there are consecutive days of rain, we keep the irrigation turned off, and we run it during dry periods.
September To-Dos
As we all know, the summer heat is still blazing in September, so our tasks for this month are similar to what they have been for the last few. We continue monitoring the weather and adjusting watering schedules as the summer rains abate. Our mowing and detailing crews will still service the community on a weekly basis.
The Return of Love Bugs
We underwent the year’s first swarm of love bugs in May and will enter the second love bug season in September. A wet dryer sheet should do the trick if you’re trying to remove the bugs from your windshield. Do you have any questions about the services Floralawn offers or about your landscaping in general? Give us a call! Our number is 863-225-9565. You are also always welcome to visit our office in the Administration Building to speak with us. Have a wonderful fall!
Controlling Fungal Turf Diseases
The heat and humidity of Florida summers also contribute to environments in which fungal diseases flourish. We watch out for signs of diseases like Fairy Ring Fungus, Gray Leaf Spot, Take All Root Rot, and Brown Patch, all of which attack the turfgrasses that grow in Solivita. We use both chemical controls (herbicides and fungicides) and cultural controls (appropriate irrigation and mowing practices) to keep these fungal diseases in check.
TAI CHI IN FREEDOM PARK
These Tai Chi enthusiasts would not be deterred by COVID-19! They ensure social distancing between participants, keep masks handy on Saturday mornings and spend some time together with teacher Nan Chen, doing Tai Chi to enhance their overall balance and health. Following a brief meditation and some stretches, the group does the 8, 16 and 24 movements.
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Alina’s Journey
By Susie Quattrochi Relay For Life Event Lead The American Cancer Society recognizes September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. I would like to introduce you to this sweet little girl, Alina, and how her journey with cancer has captured the hearts of so many of us in Solivita. I heard about Solivita resident, Heidi Eisenhauer’s granddaughter, Alina who started her cancer journey before her birth. Inspired and touched by her story, I called Heidi and introduced myself. She agreed to meet and talk about her beautiful granddaughter and the courage displayed by herself, her son Jacob, and her daughter-in-law Natalie. Heidi explained that doctors spotted a cancerous growth while Alina was still in the womb at 38 weeks. At 10 days old, they diagnosed her with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma, removed the tumor and initiated chemotherapy. “The words ‘baby’ and ‘cancer’ should never be in the same sentence,” Heidi says. “The thought of chemo, that poison, going through that little baby’s body was unthinkable. I prayed and prayed.” After learning about Relay For Life and how the American Cancer Society’s fundraising leads to life-saving research for patients, including children, Heidi wanted to help and share Alina’s journey with cancer.
Heidi decided to start a team: “Alina’s Ballerinas.” Before she knew it many of her friends and neighbors wanted to get involved. She was even having T-shirts made with Alina’s picture on them. The support from friends and Solivita residents lent strength to her, Jacob and Natalie. Our 2020 Solivita Relay For Life was set for April and Heidi was to be our “inspirational speaker” sharing Alina’s journey with cancer. Then COVID-19 brought everything to a halt, but little Alina and her family had to keep fighting and praying. “Faith and hope for the final day to the end of this cancer -- that’s what we all waited for,” Heidi said. “That was the focus, an end to this cancer.” We’re happy to announce that doctors have declared little Alina cancer free! Heidi is grateful for the comfort she received from Solivita residents and says God used her friends and the American Cancer Society to help guide them through this cancer journey. She looks forward to reviving her Relay For Life efforts in 2021. I honestly believe that Alina’s smile and her beautiful eyes is what kept everyone positive. Alina knew she was going to win this battle. Happy 1st Birthday Alina (on September 27th) and many more birthdays to celebrate! Thank you to Heidi, Jacob and Natalie for sharing Alina’s journey. September is also Ovarian Cancer Month. To learn more, visit cancer.org/cancer/ovarian-cancer.htm.
To learn more about the American Cancer Society’s efforts in Solivita, contact Susie Quattrochi at susieq429@gmail.com.
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