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VOL. 17 NO. 5
Report from Your Master POA FINIS We researched ancient texts for an appropriate term to describe the completion of Phase 1 of the Corkscrew Road construction. This biblical term seems to cover it! It is nice to have it finished (if you are going west). The county will now begin Phase 2 which stretches from Wildcat Run to the Alico intersection. The Village will shortly start work on its Corkscrew pedestrian/bike path which will start around the east end of Grandezza and proceed west to our Publix shopping center. I have noticed that the traffic signals are now timed so you don’t have to stop going west from Ben Hill Griffin through the I 75 intersection (unless you are behind a big gravel truck). Publix just opened a new store and small shopping center on Corkscrew near Ventana, about 6 miles east of Grandezza. This will make grocery shopping much easier for those living east of us. I wonder if we will notice a reduction in shoppers in our Publix! Your Master Association continues to meet monthly on the last Thursday at 5PM. We are pleased to report that everything seems to be moving along in accordance with our 2024 plan. But, of course, the continuation of “peace and quiet” is dependent on the “Big Winds” staying away from Grandezza this year. Mickey Wheeler, our Treasurer reports that we are staying within budget this year…but of course, we have only seen three months of expenses. He mentioned that the generally good economic times result in essentially no residential assessment delinquencies. Speaking of the Big Winds, the annual hurricane predictions are out, and the local newscasters have provided their interpretations of the data. It is apparent that everyone
is expecting a much busier season. They are projecting 8-12 hurricanes (compared to 7 in 2023) with 4-7 “major” storms compared to 3 in 2023. Interestingly they are expecting 4-6 direct US impacts compared to 4 in 2023. Unfortunately, they still avoid projecting what part of the US will experience the direct storm impacts. Apparently, the active 2024 season is a result of the general warming of the Gulf and Atlantic Ocean along with the movement of the Pacific El Nino and La Nina wind systems. We enjoyed a good El Nino system last year which produced wind systems that tended to hamper hurricanes in the Caribbean area that impact the western area of Florida. We recommend that everyone review your personal storm preparations. My wife and I have “ridden out” 2 storms here. It is apparent that our structures can withstand hurricane winds but just in case…… It is interesting that the depth of water off our shores significantly impacts our shoreline storm damage. The Gulf is relatively shallow off our shoreline for many miles compared to the eastern Florida shoreline where the ocean is quite deep up to the shoreline. So, the Atlantic water does not have a long distance to build up large waves and strength which is what provided most to the Ian damage to the SWFL barrier islands. We will hear more about the Hurricane season that doesn’t start until June 1. Of course, we don’t have to worry about any storms that form before June 1…they don’t count since they are out of season! Just a word of congratulations to our United Way Committee under the chairmanship of Pat and Bill Motzer. Our community reported a total collection of $225,000 for 2024. This is excellent support for our greater Lee County area where we notice there are great needs. Fred Thompson
MAY 2024
Grandezza Girlfriends By Cindy Fitzpatrick At our April luncheon, interior designer Richard Metzger shared with us the latest trends in SWFL. A few of this year’s trends include: natural materials, curved shapes, textured wallpaper and light shades of brown. The surprising Pantone color of the year is peach fuzz. Richard gave away a $250 gift card to Clive Daniel. Congrats to lucky winner, Mary Cay Rackers! Carole Ann Levi’s art group had a display in the lobby prior to the luncheon. Many of the paintings were sold and went to new homes in Grandezza. Thank you to Carole Ann, Nancy Rajtik, Cindy Tassio, Judy Cohen, Vickie Baker, Jean Burke, Joanne Oslosky and Sheila Solyom. You are all very talented and each with your own individual style. We celebrated the birthdays of Suzie Anderson, Robin Lesser, Kathy Lewman, RoseAnne Marcin,
A Sense-ational Life By Yvette Bernosky, B.Ms., Director of Fitness & Wellness, The Club at Grandézza Robins Madanes, Executive Business Coach We are sensory beings; our senses are constantly working away in the background, receiving information and interpreting the world around us. It is often our senses, working together, that provide the most meaningful and memorable experiences. Recently, my five human senses – touch, smell, taste, see, and hear – revealed themselves to me in three ways: through supporting creative communication, enriching life’s moments and aiding in managing anxiety. Creatively Communicating In my never-ending quest to learn, I attended a program that taught winning strategies for communicating as a presenter. They discussed how some people achieve success, but don’t know how or why, while others practice repeatedly and strive to strategically understand their presenting “formula,” utilizing the same routine to ensure a positive outcome. It’s easy to think we communicate primarily through words. In actuality, I learned that is a small percentage of how we make conversation. By constantly processing information through our senses, we are determining our experience. Taking this new mindset into practice, while teaching an aqua class, I engaged my participant’s senses, providing a whole sensory experience. Rather than just walking my class through a series of exercises, I arrived wearing bright and vibrant colors, I played music from the participant’s age-level genre and fluctuated the tonality in my voice. I asked them
to notice how the coolness of the pool felt on their bodies. And, when on water breaks, we savored the taste and as we practiced our breathwork, we smelled the fresh air. This multi-sensory learning experience with a combination of sensory functions supported the natural connectivity of our brains, ensuring a wider degree of stimulation. Enriching Life’s Moments Extending on creatively communicating, I also reflected on the experience as the receiver. Years ago, I tried hypnosis. When in the session, I noticed the room was dim and cozy. The couch was soft and plush and I sank right in as I sat down. The therapist’s voice was calm and soothing and I couldn’t help but feel relaxed. However, had the lights been bright, the couch stiff and the therapist’s voice been high-pitched, it would have been a different experience. This made me consider whether my life would be as enriched if I brought awareness to my senses throughout my day rather than only during A Sense-ational Life on page 3
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