I hope your summer is going well. Here at Marbella, our team has been hard at work on projects in maintenance, capital improvements, building resiliency, and staff development. Here’s what’s been happening:
PROJECT UPDATES
Our Project Manager, Robert Dieckmann, has been instrumental in keeping things moving. Here’s where we stand on several key initiatives:
• Lobby Bathroom Door Operators: All four lobby and fitness room restrooms now feature automatic, touchless door openers.
• North Tower Elevator Modernization: The Northwest elevator is nearly complete, with new cab finishes and flooring installed. Final inspections and finishing touches are expected this month before we turn our attention to the South Tower elevators.
• Fire Alarm: Full replacement of the fire alarm panel and related devices is on track to wrap up this month.
• Fire Pump: Replacement is complete, with the final inspection scheduled soon.
• Hallway Air Conditioning: An electrical short required new conduit and wiring from the ground floor to the third floor. While this was an unexpected and costly project, it should provide a long-term fix.
LOBBY UPDATE PROPOSAL
Stage One of the Lobby Update Proposal is finished—the Interior Decorating Committee has finalized a general layout and space plan. Next, we’ll address furniture placement and design selections. Owners will have plenty of opportunities to provide feedback during upcoming meetings. The goal is to present a complete proposal—including renderings, samples, costs, and a funding plan—in early 2026 for a potential vote at the 2026 Annual Meeting.
Be sure to flip through the digital version of the newsletter to see more activity, event, and resident photos!
The link will be on BuildingLink at time of publication.
BUILDING RESILIENCY EFFORTS
Our resiliency work focuses on financial planning and project research:
• Reserve Studies: Both SIRS and non-SIRS reserve studies will be updated to reflect future resiliency goals before being incorporated into the 2026 Budget. These ensure we’re financially prepared for major repairs without relying solely on special assessments.
• Project Research: Recent efforts include engineering evaluations, site visits, and consultations with vendors, Collier County, and neighboring communities.
Potential future projects under consideration include:
• Reinforced flood barriers for garage elevator foyers and equipment rooms
• Relocating the building’s transformer to higher ground
• Installing a second generator to power the entire building
While these are still in the exploratory phase, we’ll present any practical proposals to the Board and, when required, the membership.
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS
If you haven’t reviewed the Marbella Hurricane Preparedness Owners Guide, copies are available at the front desk, the office, and in the BuildingLink Library. Please ensure you have an evacuation plan before a serious storm approaches—as the saying goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
STAFF SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM
Starting in October, On the Boulevard will feature a quarterly Staff Spotlight recognizing a team member who demonstrates outstanding performance and commitment. Honorees will be celebrated in the newsletter, receive a prime parking spot, and have their name added to the “Wall of Fame” in the staff break room. We’re excited to share their stories with you.
I am truly grateful for the privilege of serving this community. Your support and the dedication of our team make Marbella a wonderful place to live and work. If you ever have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly.
Warm regards,
Ethan D. Loschiavo Managing Director 239.593.2313
ethan.loschiavo@guestservices.com
THE MORE YOU KNOW
Management Contact Information
• Ethan Loschiavo: 239.593.2313
CAM Managing Director
• Michelle Woodman: 239.593.2311
CAM General Manager
• Rob Dieckmann: 239.593.2312
Maintenance & Project Manager
Hotwire & BuildingLink Assistance
Please call Hotwire's 24-hour customer service line at 800.355.5668 or email pelicanbay@hotwiremail.com for tech support.
For BuildingLink questions, please stop by the Front Desk or the Executive Office, or call 877.501.7117.
Meeting Schedule Update
In an effort to increase transparency and keep residents informed, we'll post committee meeting schedules. The goal is to maintain a consistent cadence, with meetings ideally occurring on the same day each month. Here’s the current lineup, open for resident attendance and input:
• Media/IT & Communications Committee
1st Wednesday of each month
9:00 AM in the Library
• Building Committee
3rd Wednesday of each month
10:00 AM in the Library
• Food & Beverage Committee
3rd Wednesday of each month
2:30 PM in the Library
• Board Meeting
4th Wednesday of each month
2:00 PM in the Barcelona Room Meeting schedule is subject to change. Official meeting notices will be posted on the mail room bulletin board.
Thank You to the Eaton and Marshall Families for their Donation to The Cove!
Dining Room Reservations
Please make dining room reservations before 10:00 AM for lunch and before 2:00 PM for dinner. Lunch seating is from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM in both the Madeira and Valencia rooms (casual attire for lunch). The dining room closes at 2:00 PM. Dinner seating is from 5:30 to 8:00 PM. Reservations are required for all dining rooms for lunch and dinner to ensure the best possible service. Please call 239.593.2331.
Palliative Care
Have you been experiencing changes in your health? If you or a loved one has a chronic condition or serious illness, it changes everything, but you are not powerless or alone. Palliative care can be instrumental in coping with symptoms, stress, and serious illnesses, short-term or long-term. It offers coordination of your care with all healthcare providers, emotional support for you and your family, spiritual support, open discussion of treatment choices and management, and expert treatment of pain and other symptoms, allowing you the best possible relief. Palliative care encompasses advanced planning, support, remote patient monitoring, and tailored, comprehensive care management. It accepts Medicare, private insurance, and personal funds. For a free private consultation, call Heather Golden at 239.315.1800, or stop by the Palliative Care Open House on Wednesday, September 10, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Grand Salon.
Book Club
The Book Club meets at noon for lunch and discussion. We will discuss The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali on Friday, September 19. Please RSVP to the Dining Room at 239.593.2331.
Get Ready For Season: Housekeeping, Homecoming & Helpful Reminders
• Season is almost upon us! Now is the time to schedule or reinstate housekeeping services. We will clean your unit, lanai, and windows, and turn on the icemaker, open the blinds, and lower the A/C before your arrival—the more notice given, the better availability options. Darci can arrange housekeeping services with our in-house team. Please call her at 239.593.2316 or email darci.kopp@guestservices.com.
• Our Maintenance Team can move furniture back to the lanai before your arrival. Please request on BuildingLink
• Carlos Marin of Dynamix Cleaning Services can clean your upholstery, carpets, and drapes before your arrival. Please contact him at 239.649.0856.
• Upon your arrival, would you like essentials such as fresh flowers, milk, juice, and bread? Publix can customize your request via Instacart, and Whole Foods Market can do the same through Amazon.
• Please call the Front Desk to advise of your arrival/return date.
• Gulfshore Apothecary can deliver prescriptions and medical supplies to your door; call them at 239.262.2222
• Do you need your car cleaned, detailed, or started? Call Parrot Head Detailing at 239.597.8187.
• Transportation services are available via Ron Duncan at 239.404.4111.
• If you need assistance unloading your car, please call the Front Desk in advance at 239.593.2300.
• If you are using someone else’s parking space for the summer, it’s time to move back to your own before their arrival.
• Champion Cleaners picks up and delivers dry cleaning on Tuesdays and Fridays. You will need bags, hangers, and tags. Darci can give you those items if you don’t already have them. Place your dry cleaning out on Monday and Thursday nights before 9:00 PM for pickup.
• The holiday lottery drawing for guest suites is Thursday, September 25 at 2:00 PM in the Grand Salon.
• Mark your calendars for October 23 for our Homecoming Party and dinner with a DJ spinning disco tunes from 5:30 to 8:30 PM.
• It’s never too early to plan your Halloween costume! The party starts at 5:00 PM on October 31
Preparation is key to hurricane safety. Taking proactive steps, such as gathering supplies and evacuating promptly, can save you grief and aggravation. A solid plan protects you and your property while offering peace of mind as the storm approaches. Ensure your plan is complete, your go-bag is ready, and your car is filled with gas or charged. Have maps or directions, non-perishable supplies, emergency contacts, batteries, a radio, and medical supplies on hand. Stay safe, stay informed, and be prepared. Your proactive efforts today will give you peace of mind and a quicker recovery tomorrow.
Be Prepared –Jill & Arlene
SEPTEMBER
PLEASE RSVP
If you plan on attending an event or fitness class, it is essential that you RSVP in the mail room. Thank you!
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove
2:00 PM Yahtzee/Cove
3:30 PM Chat Bridge/Venetian
4:00 PM Bridge/Cove
5:00 PM Happy Hour
Labor Day
Picnic Buffet
11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove
1:00 PM Checkers/Cove
3:30 PM Chat Bridge/Venetian
4:00 PM Bridge/Cove
11:30 AM Brunch
1:00 PM Checkers/Cove 15
LAB (8:30-9:30 AM; $15)
10:00 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
12:00 PM Ladies' Lunch/Cove
1:00 PM Mahjong/Venetian
2:00 PM Checkers/Cove
5:00 PM Sip & Supper/Barcelona
Taco Tuesdays (Lunch & Dinner)
Dr. Khan (By Appointment) 10:00 AM Water Aerobics/Pool 11:00 AM Good Feet Open House/Grand Salon
Beauty Salon (By 11:00 AM Chair Yoga/Cove 11:00 AM Golden 1:00 PM Scrabble/Cove 2:00 PM Board Meeting/Barcelona 5:00 PM Trivia Night/Barcelona 6:00 PM Art After Artis—Naples
Taco Tuesdays (Lunch & Dinner)
Library
Appointment)
Yoga/Cove
Palliative Care Open House/Grand Salon
Golden PAWS/Cove
UNO/Cove
Beauty Salon (By Appointment)
10:00 AM Water Aerobics/Pool
1:00 PM UNO/Cove
5:00 PM Social Hour/Barcelona 3 Appointment) & IT Meeting/ Yoga/Cove Puzzles/Cove Night/Barcelona
8:00 AM Farmer's Market / Galleria Shoppes 10:00 AM Water Aerobics/Pool 2:00 PM Jigsaw Puzzles/Cove
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Fish Fry & Lobster Night
Liz Black offers a variety of massages, facials, spa services and manis/pedis daily (Monday-Friday). Call 239.273.6043 to make an appointment. (License #MA16149)
The Beauty Salon is open Wednesday and Thursday by appointment only (with Roberta) for all things hair. Call 239.248.1702 to make an appointment.
SEPTEMBER ACTIVITIES
Donʻt forget the Valencia Room is open for lunch daily!
Chair Yoga
Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11:00 AM
Cove Solarium
Perform yoga poses while seated or using a chair. RSVP in the mail room.
Bridge
Every Monday 4:00 PM
The Cove
Join us for cards followed by dinner—it’s fun and only costs $1. Meet at 3:30 PM for a quick refresher or intro to the game in the Venetian Room. RSVP in the mail room, or call Roberta at 239.564.1457.
Water Aerobics
Every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 10:00 AM
Pool
Water aerobics offers a low-impact workout, blending cardiovascular exercise with the resistance of water.
SAVE THE DATE
Annual Vendor Fair
Tuesday, October 21
9:00-11:00 AM
Come meet The Marbella’s preferred vendors just in time for season!
Game Night
Wednesday, September 3
4:00 PM
Barcelona Room
Learn and play a variety of card and dice games. Don’t forget to bring some $1 bills! RSVP to dgthornton@me.com or in the mail room.
Social Hour
Thursday, September 4
Thursday, September 11
NY Rhythm
Thursday, September 18
Birthday Social with Marly Johnson
Thursday, September 25
Ricky Howard 5:00 PM
Barcelona Room RSVP in the mail room. Call 239.593.2331 for dinner reservations.
The Good Feet Store Open House
Tuesday, September 9
11:00 AM-1:00 PM Grand Salon
Join us for an informative open house, featuring a live demonstration of arch support inserts, educational insights on foot health, and a Q&A session.
Palliative Care Open House
Wednesday, September 10
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Grand Salon
Learn more about palliative care. Schedule a private consultation in the doctor's office from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM. Please see the article on page 2 for details.
Bocce Ball
Wednesday, September 10 4:00 PM
West Deck
Join us for a casual evening as friends learn, play, and observe bocce. RSVP to mike.nywening @gmail.com, whether you are playing or observing/cheering. If dining with us afterward, please call the dining room.
Poker Night
Wednesday, September 17 4:00 PM
Barcelona Room RSVP in the mail room.
Bingo
Friday, September 19
4:00 PM
The Cove Don’t miss your chance to win big! Buy one card for $10 or three cards for $20. $1 and $5 bills appreciated. RSVP in the mail room.
Livewell Health
Toe Strength Open House Tuesday, September 23 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Grand Salon
Toe strength is a predictor of falls, so how strong are your toes? Come find out! Stop by for a test, snacks and refreshments.
Trivia Night
Wednesday, September 24 5:00 PM
Barcelona Room RSVP to ron599@aol.com.
Resident Birthdays
Sue Kamp – 9/1
Joann Roth – 9/5
Brenda Wilkes – 9/5
Clair Mohn – 9/6
Judy Istock – 9/8
Jackie Hayes – 9/11
George Boujoukos – 9/13
Warren McHale – 9/13
Cec Borgeson – 9/15
Dan Roth – 9/17
Margie Schechinger – 9/18
Verne Istock – 9/20
Mike Nywening – 9/20
Caroline Steele – 9/24
Nancy Colodny – 9/28
Margurite Abdun-Nabi – 9/30
Staff Birthdays
Alexandra Jimenez – 9/2
Edlira Dudushi Braden – 9/3
Rodrigo Delgado – 9/4
Elmitha Atilus – 9/5
Klarita Ivanaj – 9/5
Ashlee Richey – 9/8
Norma Acevedo – 9/14
Olga Perez – 9/14
Susan Campbell – 9/17
Kaileen Ortiz – 9/17
Pablo Hernandez – 9/20
Jennifer Grissom – 9/21
Ingrid Tomas Garcia – 9/23
Michelle Woodman – 9/26
Staff Anniversaries
Dave Coats – 26 Years
Don Eslami-Novin – 26 Years
Jackie Gonzalez – 23 Years
Jenny Vila – 23 Years
Penny Magnuson – 16 Years
Jessica Faiola – 12 Years
David Rondinelli – 12 Years
If you would like to sponsor or co-sponsor a Birthday Social, please contact Eda or Darci for details at least a month in advance—they would be happy to assist!
(1) Nathan, Matty & Lisa. (2) Cheers! (3) Judy with her favorite— James Bond. (4) Wave your hand by sensor to open the new automatic bathroom doors on the lobby level. (5) Gina meets PAWS trainee. (6) BBQ Buffet Night. (7) Gary Kearns entertains.
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Always A Reason To Smile
Mocktail Night
Celebrating Don's 80th birthday
Our resident pianist Judy
Plated To Perfection
DID YOU KNOW?!
TOE STRENGTH IS A PREDICTOR OF FALLS
So how strong are your toes? Come find out!
After your assessment we’ll categorize you as a low, medium or high risk of falls and provide you with helpful insights to reduce your risk.
September 23rd 11:00 am. - 2:00 p.m. in the Grand Salon
Stop by for a test, snacks and refreshments!
For more information contact their office at: (239) 689 - 9605
