The Activities Department is excited to announce the return of Tropical Night—bringing three tropical getaways to one incredible evening, right here at the Solivita Village Center. Get ready to experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of the Florida Keys, the Latin Quarter, and the Caribbean Islands—all in one night, just steps away from home and for only $15. Put on your best tropical attire and let your senses come alive with music, dancing, décor, food and more. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of fun with friends!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Newsletter Submission Information Page 3
Club Department Articles Pages 4-14
HOA Department Articles ................................................ Page 15
Resident Club Sponsored Events Pages 16-17
A Touch of Class Pages 18-22
Club & Support Group Meeting Lists ................... Pages 23-27
Activities Events (back of calendar) Insert Pages E1-E3
Monthly Calendar (back of Activities Events) ................ Insert
Weekly Fitness Schedule Calendar Insert
NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS
Email submissions to Reflections@SolivitaClub.com
NOVEMBER SUBMISSIONS
Calendar submissions and newsletter articles are due on Wednesday, October 1st . Club flyer inserts are due by Thursday, October 23rd, but must be approved by Wilman De Jesus before they are sent to the printer. Inquire about new policies for club flyer inserts.
DECEMBER SUBMISSIONS (DUE EARLIER)
Submissions are due on October 27th due to earlier print & delivery schedule in November prior to Thanksgiving holiday.
PHOTO RELEASE AGREEMENT
RealManage (RM) and Castle Group (CG) reserve the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored by RM or CG and the respective community the event is happening in, without expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. RM or CG may use the photograph/ video in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted by RM or CG including but not limited to: brochures, invitations, books, newspapers, magazines, television, websites, etc. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian.
Solivita Volunteers, Log Sheet Are Due
BY JANA MALIK DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES
Turn your Solivita Volunteer Log Sheet into the Activities office by Monday, October 6th. Hours helping a Solivita Club department (Activities, FitWell, R2R, Communications) from March 1 through October 3, 2025 are being accepted. Thank you to all the Solivita volunteers; you are a lifesaver!
Volunteer Opportunities
» Fall Arts and Crafts Festival: Saturday, November 1st • 10am-4pm • Two Hour Shifts • See page 11
» New Year’s Eve Birthday Celebration: Wednesday, December 31st
• Assorted Evening Shift
Times • Help with either Decorating, Event Entrance Check-In, Undecorating, etc. • Email SolivitaActivities@ CastleGroup.com or call 863-427-7125
Freedom Park, Village Center, Restaurant and Building Closings
1. Saturday, October 4th - Community Yard Sale – NEW EVENT SALE TIME
» NEW EVENT SALE TIME: 9am-12pm
» Freedom Park Recreation events are CANCELLED until 1pm
» Village Drive experiences traffic from 6am-12:30pm
2. Friday, October 10th – Tropical Night
» Golf Cart Parking will be closed all day behind the
Bistro Café and along the Village Center from the Ballroom to K&M Drugs for event setup.
» Bistro Café, Mosaics, Waterfront Galleries and the Mediterranean Skyline Rooms will close at 3pm. The Riviera Spa and Fitness Center will close at 4:30pm.
» Village Drive from the Ballroom to the Pro Shop will be closed to vehicles and golf carts from 3pm-10pm.
Serious Competition!
The August 16th Golf Cart Rally event had a record of 86 golf carts and 290 participants. Each golf cart team navigated designated areas of the community in search of clues, was tasked with items to pick up at specific locations, and encountered interesting challenges along the way. Some tasks included blindly pulling each letter in alphabetical order to spell “PALMS,” giving high fives to large purple hands, singing “Ring Around a Rosie” as a group, searching for a specific hidden number inside plastic Easter eggs, carefully navigating a makeshift “Poinciana” traffic line with toy vehicles, and much more! Everyone expressed how much fun they had! If you haven’t participated in this event before, we host it annually in August. Give it a whirl!
Route #1 Winners
» 1st Place - New Friends: Paul and Abigail Navarro, Roy and Amy LaRue (pictured below)
» 2nd Place - Villa Park Youngsters: John and Patti Brinkley, Terry Ertz and Sandy Ertz
» 3rd Place - Team W: Steve and Lynn Williamson, Richard and Lisa Watt
Trivia
Select Mondays
4pm & Mosaics7pm
$5 Online Reserved Table. Beverage ticket not included.
Community Yard Sale
Saturday, October 4th
Freedom Park 9am-12pm (NEW EVENT TIME!)
$5 Vendor Spaces
Bonkerz Comedy Night
Friday, October 24th
Ballroom » 7:30pm » EOSS: $25
General Admission: $20
Karaoke
Select Tuesdays
5pm - 9pm Ceramics Gallery
$5 Online General Admission. Beverage ticket not included.
Wine Down Concert
Wednesday, October 15th
6:30pm - 8:30pm By The Grille
Bring Your Own Chair Food Concession & Cash Bar
Halloween House Frightsof Decorating Contest
Register by October 17th
Judging on October 25th & 26th. Winners Announced on October 31st. Top 3 Winners Receive a Prize!
Tropical Night
Friday, October 10th
FL Keys – Caribbean - Latin Village 6pm-9pmCenter » $15
Curbside Cuisine
Thursday, October 23rd
4pm-7pm » Market Area in Freedom Park
DJ » Cash Bar » Seating Club Ticket Sales
Read more information and who is permitted to attend these events on the back of the monthly newsletter calendar or go to the SolivitaHOA.com Home Page and click on the RSVP or Purchase Ticketed Events icon. For questions, email or call the Activities Department at SolivitaActivities@CastleGroup.com or 863-427-7125.
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NOVEMBER REFLECTIONS
ASSEMBLY, DELIVERY & PICK-UP
Wednesday, October 29th • 8am • Ballroom Newsletter volunteers are needed and will be assisting with: Inserting Flyers (8am); Bagging (8:30am); Labeling (8:45am); and Delivery (Starting at 9:45am). Delivery volunteers are asked not to leave the Ballroom until all neighborhoods have been completely assembled If you do not receive your newsletter by Thursday, October 30th you’ll need to pick a copy up at the Club Concierge Desk in the Admin Building (formerly the Welcome Center) between 9am-5pm.
A FRIEND WHO HAS LEFT US, BUT IS NOT FORGOTTEN
John Kevgas
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the resident who recently passed away.
Route #2 Winners
» 1st Place - Solivita Fire Bs: Arlene King, Yolanda Cornell, Sharon Vaughn, Kat Walker (pictured left)
» 2nd Place - 4 in a Cart: Peggy and Jay Monroe, Greg and Nancy Gray
» 3rd Place - The Hawks: Nancy Picarello, Eddie Stauffer, Nancy Baron, Diane Griffin
Keep The Party Going!!!
Jana Malik 863-427-7125
Jana.Malik@CastleGroup.com
HOW TO CHANGE YOUR REFLECTIONS DELIVERY
If you are leaving Solivita or returning to the community and want to change the status of the Reflections delivery to your home, you can do this on SolivitaHOA.com by navigating to the “Lifestyles” tab > Scroll down and click the “Communications” icon > Scroll down to the “Reflections” icon > Scroll down to the Delivery Form to fill out and submit.
You can also find this form by scanning the QR code or contact Wilman De Jesus, Communications Coordinator via phone at 863-427-7137 or email Wilman at SolivitaCommunications@CastleGroup.com.
SPEED ENFORCEMENT
The HOA, Security, and 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. Receiving a speeding ticket is not only financially costly, but can lead to much more serious results.
November 8th-11th
Salute Our Veterans Weekend is designed to celebrate Veterans and their families. We raise money for a select charity to help improve the lives of the many selfless men and women who bravely served our Nation. This year, all proceeds benefit:
All ticketed events will be available online at SolivitaHOA.com Home Page by clicking on the Salute Our Veterans Weekend banner. REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR GIVEN FOR ANY OF THE EVENTS.
Golf Entry Includes: Continental Breakfast, Green & Cart Fee Waived, Range Balls Before Play, On Course Special Events, Raffles, Goody Bags and Prizes (Closest to the Pin, Longest Putt, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place); Lunch and Awards to follow in Ballroom. $75 per person or $300 for a foursome ( before October 1st) $80 per person or $320 for a foursome (starting October 1st). Residents and Non-Residents Welcome. Registration Deadline is Monday, October 27th.
Honky Tonk Chicks Show
Sunday, November 9th
A powerhouse female vocal trio perform the greatest hits in Country Music! From today’s Top 40 all the way back to country classics. Sing and dance along to the most popular party songs of all time! This trio takes you on a ride through their favorite songs from America’s most loved musical genre. Show is at 7pm. Ballroom doors open for Early Open Show Seating (EOSS) 30 minutes before the show and General Admission doors open 25 minutes before the show begins. General Admission is $25 and EOSS is $30 per person. Adult guests welcome.
Veterans Parade and Festivities
Monday, November 10th
This is a special day to celebrate our veterans! Come on over to enjoy all of the fun and festivities that you surely don’t want to miss while we honor all who have served our country. Parade: Let your creativity shine by dressing up your golf cart, motorcycles, bicycles, dogs, and club members with patriotic decorations to represent the armed forces as you proudly parade down Village Drive and be a part of the parade! Cars are not permitted with the exception of military vehicles. Parade participants are to meet in front of the Welcome Center at 3:30pm (pre-registration is not required). The parade will begin at 4pm down Village Drive starting from the Pro Shop roundabout to the Market Area. After the parade, at the Market Tent Area in Freedom Park will be a live band, market vendors, cash bar and food trucks until 7pm. This event is complimentary and open to guests of all ages from 4pm-7pm. VILLAGE DRIVE FROM THE BALLROOM TO THE PRO SHOP WILL BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC FROM 3:30PM-4:30PM. RAIN OR SHINE.
Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony & Breakfast
Tuesday, November 11th
Veterans Day will begin with a wonderful ceremony presented by the Veterans Club of Solivita at 9am at the Veterans Memorial in Freedom Park. After the ceremony, join us for a delicious breakfast in the Ballroom. The breakfast buffet menu includes fluffy scrambled eggs with cheese; bacon; country style potatoes; warm biscuits; self-serve coffee, orange juice, cranberry juice and water. $15 per person. Guests of all ages welcome. A limited number of tickets will also be sold by the Veterans Club.
Aging in Place: Two Ways to Get There
We talk a lot about “aging in place,” which means staying in our homes as long as possible to enjoy friends, activities and familiar surroundings. However, too often, our own behaviors limit the chance that we will be able to maintain our lifestyle. In the Resource Center, we focus on providing tools, whether mobility equipment or just good advice, that make it easier for residents to stay in their homes. We know that experts agree that certain strategies can make a big difference.
Exercise
If you’re not running on a treadmill for 45 minutes or lifting weights now, you’re probably not going to start. So, focus on things you can easily implement into your daily life.
Morning Stretches: When you wake up, start with 10 or 15 minutes of stretching: rotate your neck, stretch your shoulder muscles and work your way down to rotating your ankles and giving your toes a good wiggle. Concentrate on feeling your muscles respond and take slow deep breaths. You’ll be amazed at how much better you feel when you finally get out of bed and grab the coffee.
Walk : Walk 30 minutes a day and take it easy at first. Walk with a friend (every neighborhood has at least one resident who would love a walking partner). Listen to music or a podcast. Focus on your surroundings: the cranes, the palm trees, the dogs out for a morning trot. Staying acutely aware of all that is around you is a good way to stay mentally healthy.
Balance: Nothing hinders the ability to age in place like a fall. Often falls are caused by nothing more than losing our balance.
Build your balance by standing on one foot for a brief time (maybe only 20 seconds). Keep increasing the time as you become more proficient. Balance only when you are next to a table or something you can lean against or hold onto if you start to topple.
You can practice these exercises in less than an hour a day (maybe the hour you would otherwise be sitting with a bag of chips playing solitaire on your phone). Can you think of a better way to invest your time?
Do a Mini-Declutter
We’re pretty much all on the outer limits of middle age. What do we do? We clutter, collect, keep. Doctors have said that clutter has a negative effect on mental health and on physical well-being (nothing ruins your day like having a box of old bed linens fall on your head from the top shelf of the closet). Many of us should do a real cleanup; but we don’t.
Still, we should all be doing a mini de-clutter. The best way to do this is in stages. Look at the serving bowls in your cabinet. How many do you have? What’s the most you would need at any given time? Select a few that are excess. Put them in a box in the garage and date it. If in six months you haven’t had to retrieve it, it’s clutter. Donate to someone who has no serving bowls.
Do you have clothes clutter? How often have you put on a shirt and then changed because you didn’t like the way it looked? Don’t hang it back in your closet. If it didn’t look good today, it isn’t going to look any better in two months. Give it away and enjoy the extra closet space.
Too many of us are looking for the one big solution that will enable us to stay in our homes for a long, long time. The answer is really just a whole lot of small solutions. If we haven’t come up with something that will help you, stay tuned ... we’ll talk about other techniques in the future.
24th Annual
Saturday, November
Hosted by the Fall Arts & Crafts Festival Committee and Solivita Activities
10am-4pm Village Center Rain or Shine & Open to the Public
Green Thumbs Club supports the Fund Drive to Benefit the Sunshine Foundation Dream Village in Davenport
135 Art, Craft and Solivita Merchandise Booths » Food & Beverage Eateries and Entertainment Throughout » Literary and Theatrical Club Performances » Art Contest » Kidz Zone
Pets, Smoking and Vaping are Not Permitted in Festival Areas
The Village Center will be closed from 7am-5pm, except to festival vendors.
Volunteers Needed Two Hour Shifts
• Merchandise Sales
• Art Contest People’s Choice Voting Booth
• Vendor Booth Sitting
• Photographers
• Attendance Counters
• Balloon Setup
• Kidz Zone Craft Assistance
• Golf Cart Shuttle Service
• Assisting Vendors With Light Unloading And Loading
Free Solivita Volunteer shirt is given! If interested or to inquire more, email Kathy Burns at burnskathy556288@gmail.com or call Solivita Activities at 863-427-7125. Volunteer Orientation Training is scheduled on Wednesday, October 22nd at 4pm in the Ballroom.
Literary & Theatrical Club Performances
• Related clubs may register for a 10 minute-time slot to perform in the Wine, Beer and Art Garden.
• 12’x8’ stage, 2 microphones and amplification speakers provided
• RSVP your time slot between 11:50am -3:10pm by scanning the QR code, clicking on the Activities Events & SU Classes icon on SolivitaHOA.com, or call the Activities Office.
Committee Roundup FITWELL COMMITTEE
We wish Solivita residents, here or away, a safe, healthy fall. Stay hydrated and wear sunscreen daily, even when summer ends. Protect your pets—avoid walking them on hot pavement; if it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws. Runners and cyclists: avoid peak heat hours and wear proper gear, including helmets and closed-toe shoes. A simple fall or sudden stop could cause serious injury. Golf cart drivers, remember sidewalks must be shared. By law, pedestrians have the right of way, followed by cyclists. Let’s all stay smart, respectful, and safe this season.
Co-Sponsored by the Solivita University Committee and Activities
No studying, tests or exams are given, just enlightening topics to keep your mind energized. All classes are 90 minutes long, unless otherwise noted. Solivita University class calendar and faculty biographies can be found on SolivitaHOA.com under Get Connected. Adult guests welcome. For more information, stop in, call 863-427-7125 or email SolivitaActivities@CastleGroup.com.
Writing with Artificial Intelligence
Tuesday, October 14th • Ballroom at 1pm
Tuition: Complimentary entrance; registration is not required
Professor : Dr. Roger Munger
Course Description: Generative AI is everywhere—from composing emails to crafting clever poems—but how do you use it wisely? This course demystifies AI tools like ChatGPT with background, insights, and examples that spark curiosity and build confidence. We’ll explore how to use AI for fun and function, how to protect your privacy, and how to ask better questions to get better results. Think of it as your friendly neighborhood AI bootcamp—no jargon (well, some), just how to boss around the Bot.
Broadway Theatre from Backstage to Center Stage
Wednesday, October 15th • The Palms at 1pm NEW SHOWS WILL BE EXPLORED
Tuition: Complimentary entrance to the first 100 people in attendance; pre-registration is not required
Professor : Dr. Richard Goldsmith
Course Description: Join me as we explore Broadway Theater from Backstage to Center Stage. How are Broadway shows produced? How do they combine so many pieces (script, acting, music) to create the masterpieces we love? The Broadway Theater has given us many memorable shows, from the Ziegfeld Follies to Hamilton.
Willkommen to Germany: An Introduction to the People, Culture and Travel Information
Wednesdays, October 22nd, 29th & November 5th • Gator Room at 7pm
Course Description: This course gives you an easy and practical introduction to German language and culture, whether you plan to travel there now, anytime in the future, or you just want to learn about this beautiful country. See where people go, acquire survival phrases, and discover how to get around. Have fun in exploring a different culture. No previous language experience study is needed.
Beyond the Basics: iPhone and iPad
4 Classes on Thursdays, October 30th, November 6th, 13th and 20th • Gator Room at 9:30am
Tuition and Registration: $25 per student. RSVP your seat at SolivitaHOA.com at the Purchase Activities Events and SU Classes icon, scan the QR code or call the Activities office. Bring cash or check payment to the first class.
Professor : Catherine Larson
Tuition and Registration: $25 per student. RSVP your seat at SolivitaHOA.com at the Purchase Activities Events and SU Classes icon, scan the QR code or call the Activities office. Bring cash or check payment to the first class.
Professor : Annika Blenowe
Course Description: This course is for those already comfortable using the iPhone and/or iPad – navigating between apps, using the control center and accessing the settings. We will explore many of the native apps for both iPad and iPhone including: Notes, Safari, Camera, Photos, iCloud, iMovie, Music, Contacts and Calendar. You will learn how to use the accessibilities features and Siri to assist you in daily tasks and more. It is recommended that you should be using the latest operating system for your device. For many, this would be iOS
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18 or higher. If you have an older device, not everything will pertain, but you can still attend and learn many valuable hints and tricks! If you have questions, email cath.larson@gmail.com.
Upcoming Classes: Save the Dates - More Information Coming Soon
» Conversational German - Wednesdays, January 14th, 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th and 18th at 7pm
» What’s Up NASA? - Wednesday, January 14th at 1:30pm
» The Fun-duh-mentals of Organizing Your HouseholdThursday, January 22nd at 2pm
» NASA’s Artemis Program - Wednesday, February 25th at 2pm
» The Fun-duh-mentals of Decluttering Your HomeThursday, March 19th at 2pm
Central Florida is Officially Haunted—with Fun!
BY SHELLEY DESTEFANO CLUB CONCIERGE
This month is bursting with eerie excitement. From ghostly galas to pumpkin-packed festivals, the calendar is so full it might just rise from the grave.
The Italian restaurant, Mama Romano’s (407-483-5000, mamaromanos.com) located at 3821 Pleasant Hill Road in Kissimmee, has an ongoing offer for residents and clubs.
• Solivita guests will receive a 10% discount on all food and beverage including alcohol, excluding any coupons or daily discounted promotions. This will be for dining in and takeout. Residents must show their Solivita ID.
• They are also offering all Solivita Clubs special deals on their banquet room space. The room holds up to 42 comfortably. Please email Paul at paulpizzi2000@gmail. com if your club is interested.
You can head to 1875 Silver Spur Lane in Kissimmee on October 4th at 7:30pm to experience the Boots, Bulls and Barrels Rodeo. Ticket prices are $25-$35 depending on seating. Please visit www.ohpark.com/events for more information and to purchase tickets.
Celebration’s Rocktoberfest will be on Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th. For more information about this admissionfree festival, please visit www.celebrationtowncenter.com
Halloween is on Friday, October 31st, so grab your broomstick, dust off your costume, and prepare to be spellbound by the spooktacular lineup of events lurking in the shadows of events
beyond Solivita’s gates ...
• Universal Halloween Horror Nights for adults and older teenagers - www.halloweenhorrornights.com
• Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween will be running on select evenings through October 31st from 7pm to midnight - www.disneyworld.disney.go.com.
• Old Town’s Mortemmanor, located at 5770 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee, has an annual haunted house that is open daily with an entrance fee of $21.19 - www.mortemmanor.com
• Harvest Holler, located at 950 Tavares Road in Polk City, is an outdoor event that includes a pumpkin patch and a corn maze. Entry is $17 for adults or $14 for seniors. They are open through November 16th on Fridays from 4pm to 8pm, Saturdays from 12pm to 8pm and Sundays from 12pm to 5pm - www.harvestholler.com
• You can also experience a gravity optical illusion located at Spook Hill in Lake Wales. The hill makes you feel like you are driving up hill while you are actually going downhill.
As October tiptoes toward its chilling finale, remember that you can always find more things to do in the area by visiting the Concierge page on SolivitaHOA.com. The real magic isn’t just in the costumes or cauldrons—it’s in the memories you conjure.
Club Concierge 863-427-7100 Shelley.Destefano@CastleGroup.com
Brag About Your Club - Solivita Generosity Makes A Difference
BY DO UNTO OTHERS CLUB (DUO) & SOLIVITA FRIENDS HELPING THOSE IN NEED
Over 120,000 of our food insecure neighbors receive support annually from two pantries: St. Ann’s in Haines City and St. Rose of Lima in Poinciana/Kissimmee. Solivitans are involved in the operations of both pantries, which are run by volunteers and supported by two Solivita clubs.
Do
Unto Others Club at Solivita (DUO)
St. Rose Food Pantry was founded in 2009 during the Great Recession when needy neighbors knocked on the parish office door asking for help. Located on the campus of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, the pantry distributed food to over 70,000 people in 2024 and contributed over $600,000 to the community: $100,000 for food and expenses and over $500,000 in donated volunteer labor. DUO was founded in 2009 to provide food, funds, friends and volunteers, and has raised over $700,000 to support the pantry.
All efforts of DUO are focused on building the $4.6 million 9,000 square foot Lima Center (render above) to replace the 60-year-old building and 25-year-old freezer/cooler. To contribute, please make check payable to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Lima Center and send to the address below. For DUO, contact Eileen Beltramba at ebeltramba@gmail.com. To volunteer for the St. Rose pantry, contact Jan Trapp at trapperjan723@gmail.com.
Solivita Friends Helping Those in Need
The St. Ann’s Pantry was founded in 1998, joined the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in 2002, is located on the St. Ann’s parish campus and fed 50,000 people in 2024. Other services include
rent and utility assistance, vouchers for furniture to the St. Vincent de Paul store, and home visits to help understand and solve issues. Volunteers donated over $462,000 in donated labor to the community in 2024.
Club members volunteer at the pantry and help with fund and food raising events such as the May Stamp Out Hunger food drive sponsored by the U.S. Postal Service. To join or volunteer, please contact Alida Carpenter at alida827@gmail.com.
The St. Vincent de Paul pantry operates out of an old, 1900 square foot house on St. Ann’s parish property. A capital campaign has started for its relocation to a larger facility to allow additional outreach services to the communities we serve. To donate, please go to svdpstann.org , navigate to “Want To Help Others?”
Both Clubs Participate in the Following Solivita Events:
• Monster Food Drive – Solivita resident-wide fall and spring food drives raise approximately two tons of food for each pantry annually plus donations.
• The Solivita Car Show raised $18,000 in 2025, shared equally between the two pantries.
Donations Welcome
Please make separate checks payable to one or both pantries: St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church Food Pantry (3860 Pleasant Hill Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746); Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Ann Conference (P.O Box 4144, Haines City, FL 33845).
CERT + PulsePoint: Working Together to Save Lives
SUBMITTED BY ERIC LARSON TEAM LEADER OF SOLIVITA CERT
What is CERT?
CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is made up of Solivita volunteers who have been trained by Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) to assist during emergencies.
• Provide first aid, basic search & rescue, and disaster support
• Assist first responders until professional help arrives
• Educate the community about preparedness – hurricane preparedness, Check Call Compress classes, Stop the Bleed and more!
What is PulsePoint Respond?
PulsePoint Respond is a free mobile app that alerts trained citizens when someone nearby is having a cardiac emergency. PCFR subscribes to this service. As soon as a 911 call is made, the information is sent to PulsePoint. Your app can:
• Send immediate alerts when CPR is needed
• Map the closest Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Bridge the gap between the cardiac event and when PCFR arrives
Thank You, Solivita!
When a Cardiac Emergency Happens
1. PulsePoint can alert you if you’re nearby – within walking distance.
2. CERT skills give you the confidence to act quickly –provide quality chest compressions, how and when to use an AED.
3. Together, we can save lives before PCFR arrives
Get Involved
• Join CERT: Learn life-saving skills and be part of your community’s safety network. Contact Eric Larson at solivitafl.cert@gmail.com.
• Take or re-take the Check Call Compress class. Upcoming classes can be located on CERT’s webpage on SolivitaHOA.com
• Download PulsePoint Respond and AED Apps: Get alerted when you can make a difference.
CERT + PulsePoint Respond = Faster Help & More Survivors.
BY ANGEL RIVERA ACCOUNT MANAGER, JUNIPER LANDSCAPING
I want to express how grateful I am to be your account manager for Solivita. This year has come with its share of challenges, but I’m proud of how our team has successfully overcome them. This time of year, we deal with working around Mother Nature to ensure everyone gets mowed. Wet conditions can delay services, as our crews will not mow if the ground is too saturated to avoid damaging the turf. When this happens, we redirect our teams to focus on boulevards and common areas. In the meantime, we’re also taking the opportunity to complete value-added projects throughout the community, continuing to enhance the overall appearance and health of your landscapes. Visit us at www.junipercares.com.
Solivita
The 2025 Flags Over Solivita Project is coming to an end. The final flag placement is set for Veterans Day. Thank you, Solivita, for all your support this past year. Flags over Solivita is now accepting credit card ONLY donations for 2026 starting October 15, 2025. In December, paper applications will be available for residents wishing to donate using cash or checks. The applications will be available at the Concierge Desk. Please email flagsoversolivita@gmail.com or call 863-512-3655 if you have any questions. You can also visit veteransclubofsolivita. com for more information and to donate. Scan the QR code for the 2026 donation form.
