Daily Intentions Motivation Monday Transformation Tuesday Wellness Wednesday Thankful Thursday Feel - good Friday Social Saturday Self care Sunday A Monthly Lifestyle Magazine for the Residents of Valencia Lakes Club Spotlight • P. 8 - 9 News & Events • P. 2 - 5 Fitness Calendar • P. 6 - 7 Calendar of Events • P 12 - 13 I S S U E 1 | J a n u a r y 2 0 2 3 Page 1 Voice VL
Architectural Control Buildings Advisory Civic Relations Disaster Preparedness Election Planning Finance Advisory Grounds Advisory Lifestyle Advisory Penalty Review Pond Advisory Villa Advisory SCHEDULE&MENUSONLINE Assistant Property Manager bebeling@castlegroup.com General Manager gplotkin@castlegroup.com Facilities Manager lmoreland@castlegroup com Accounting Administrator lynette castillo@castlegroup com Lifestyle Director Michelle Scott@castlegroup com STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION VALENCIALAKES.US/CASTLE Michelle Scott Lynette Castillo Harold Moreland Gina Plotkin Brittany Ebeling, LCAM Kayla Mullins, Ahmia Ward, Betsy Mejia We are making adjustments to Ensure we are a WiNNING TEAM Please stop by to meet us. Questions? Email the Board: vlpoaboard@gmail.com Front Desk Attendants vl frontdesk@castlegroup com BOARD OF DIRECTORS UPCOMING MEETING Page 2 EVERY THURSDAY 4:30 - 7:30 pm COMMITTEES Guen Gile Executive Administrative Assistant ggile@castlegroup com Doreen Bieryla Michael DeCurtis Chris Hathaway Richard Ruskin George (Geo) Circosta Lex Janizweski Greg Mollman January 13, 2023 | Friday Tanji Hawk Lifestyle Administrative Assistant Thawk@castlegroup com Compliance Coordinator tmosley@castlegroup.com Tywon Mosley New day, same location valencialakesclubhouse 16003 Valencia club drive, wimauma, fl 33598 | 813-634-6800 board of directors
It has been a good and productive year for all of us. We thank the residents who participated in our 55+ Census Survey, we are now in compliance with the Housing for Older Persons Act Please remember that our following quarterly assessment is due on January 01, 2023 Keep in mind that the quarterly assessment fees have increased The staff at Valencia Lakes are sending you wishes for a happy year filled with health, prosperity, love, and loads of fun. Happy and Healthy New Year!
Stay in Shape
Looking for a Group Fitness Class? Whether it’s some heart-pumping Zumba, a Cardio Drumming class or a zen Yoga session, you’ll find what you’re looking for with the SIS program. For $35 you can register for an unlimited number of group fitness classes per month. This will surely help you meet your fitness goals Stop by the VL Cluhouse front desk to get information on how to get a free personal fitness assessment and instruction on how to use our state of the art gym equipment https://www.valencialakes.us/sis/
In December the renovations of the Social were started. The new speaker system will make events in the Social Hall a more enjoyable experience for all and amplify the BIG SHOWS to a new level.
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FROM THE DESK OF THE GENERAL MANAGER Clubhouse Updates
T h e b o d y a c h i e v e s w h a t t h e m i n d b e l i e v e s . ” “ O n c e y o u a r e e x e r c i s i n g r e g u l a r l y , t h e h a r d e s t t h i n g i s t o s t o p i t . ” “ I f y o u d o n ' t m a k e t i m e f o r e x e r c i s e , y o u l l p r o b a b l y h a v e t o m a k e t i m e f o r i l l n e s s .
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show. Holiday Decorations: Decorations to celebrate any religious or national holidays may be installed thirty (30) days prior to the holiday and shall be removed no later than fifteen (15) days after the holiday. Several clubs held charitable events this year and the Valencia Lakes residents showed up and supported the causes Just to name a few ... VL West Womens Club "Walk and Roll for a cure VL Veterans Military Club "Casino Night" VL Quilting Club "Arts and Crafts Fair - Holiday Bazaar VL Sports Charity Club "Charity Event" VL West Womens Club "Angel Tree" (Cancer awareness) Page 4 Valencia Lakes Gives Back Valencia Lake News valencialakes.us castlegroup.com Valencia Lakes 2023 BIG SHOW News It's that time of the year. VL
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Club Presidents only Date: Thursday,January 05, 2023 Time:7:00 PM Cost: $5 00 Location: Social Hall Prizes:Top three BYOB and Snacks Tickets on sale at the valencia lakes box office or online at valencialakes.us/buytix/ Meet the Castle Management team and talk about whats important to the Clubs 2023BigShowsforJanuary Date: Sunday, 15, January 2023 Time: 7:00 PM Doors open at 6:30 PM Location: Social Hall Cost: $40 + tax and fees pp or $35 + tax and fees pp Date: Wed , January 04, 2023 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM Location: Social Hall Free Coffee and Donuts and bring your golf cart if you want to register it Club Presidents Meeting Page 5 JanuaryLifstyleEvents Golf Cart Safety
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Social Hall Cost: $40 + tax and fees pp or $35 + tax and fees pp TheBritins GarthBrooks Impersonator Trivia Night
Date: Wed ,11 January 2023 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Social Hall
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String Theory
Join StringTheory, LLC for a DIY String Art Class. This class is perfect for anyone, from those with fond string art memories to first time stringers! There is no prior knowledge needed to string Price includes all materials, including a hand crafted board pre-nailed with your selected pattern, embroidery string, stringing cheat sheet, and in-person instruction from the StringTheory string artist, Shana Geary. Sign up at the front desk and chose your project.
Date: Sunday,22 January 2023
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Cost: $40.00
Location: Social Hall BYOB and Snacks
Date: Tuesday, 14, February 2023
Time: 7:00 PM Doors open at 6:30 PM
Location: Social Hall
Cost: $40 + tax and fees pp or $35 + tax and fees pp
Date: Wednesday, 22, February 2023
Time: 7:00 PM Doors open at 6:30 PM
Location: Social Hall Cost: $40 + tax and fees pp or $35 + tax and fees pp
Tickets on sale at the valencia lakes box office or online at valencialakes.us/buytix/
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ValenciaLakesClubs Page 7 VALENCIA LAKES CLUBS HTTPS://WWW.VALENCIALAKES.US/CLUBS/ VALENCIA LAKES HAS OVER 70 CLUBS OF VARIED INTEREST. VISIT THE LINK BELOW TO FIND A CLUB THAT INTEREST YOU. Join the club
ValenciaLakesFitness VALENCIA LAKES FITNESS HTTPS://WWW.VALENCIALAKES.US/FITNESS-CLASSES/ VALENCIA LAKES HAS A ROBUST SCHEDULE OF FITNESS CLASSES AND A STATE OF THE ART GYM Page 8
VALENCIA LAKES SPA SERVICES / VALENCIA LAKES OFFERS SPA SERVICES BY APPOINTMENT. TAKE TIME OUT TO PAMPER YOURSELF WITH A MASSAGE OR A FACIAL. REQUEST SERVICES AT THE VALENCIA LAKES FRONT DESK AND SEE THE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS ValenciaLakesSpa Page 9
PRESIDENT - ROBERTA CROWE
PRESIDENT - KAREN CORBIN
PRESIDENT - GEORGE OWENS
PRESIDENT - JOHN DOELLINGER
PRESIDENT - DALE DENAULT
PRESIDENT - GAIL HOPPER
PRESIDENT - RODNEY DAVIS
PRESIDENT - BEN CHENOWETH
PRESIDENT - WILLIAM ROY
PRESIDENT - JOHN DOELLINGER
PRESIDENT - JEFF WILBURN
PRESIDENT - JENNIFER PANDOLFI
PRESIDENT - PAT SLUDER
PRESIDENT - JUDY ISRAEL
PRESIDENT - FRANK CAPOZZI
PRESIDENT - LARRY ZIPIN
PRESIDENT - SHERYL REINISCH
PRESIDENT - DANA GALEN
PRESIDENT - JOSETTE PARESI
PRESIDENT - BARBARA DONNERY
PRESIDENT - PEGGY SCHER
PRESIDENT - JAMES LENTI
PRESIDENT - PATTY CAMPBELL PRESIDENT - JOE LUMIA
PRESIDENT - MICHAEL KLAPP
PRESIDENT - ANN-MARY KAPUSTA
PRESIDENT - ANGEL MUNOZ
PRESIDENT - BILL INGHAM
PRESIDENT - LASKSHMAN SETTY
PRESIDENT - PATTY LAMIELLE
PRESIDENT - ROCHELLE TIMPERIO
PRESIDENT - CURT BLUST
PRESIDENT - ANDY MULLIGAN
PRESIDENT - LENARD LEWIS PRESIDENT - SHEILA MANDL
PRESIDENT - ALAN BEARMAN
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NEWBURGER ART CLUB CLAY CLUB CIGAR CLUB CHESS CLUB BUNCO CLUB BRIDGE CLUB EUCHRE CLUB BICYCLE CLUB CANASTA CLUB CRUISERS CLUB BOCCE BALL CLUB CRAFTY CRAFTERS COUPLES FUN CLUB BACKGAMMON CLUB CONSERVATIVE CLUB CRUMMY RUMMY CLUB 8 BALL BILLARDS LEAGUE COUPLES & MIXED DOUBLES AFRICAN AND LATINO HERITAGE CLUB 100 WHO CARE VALENCIA LAKES CLUB GUITAR CLUB FISHING CLUB GARDEN CLUB ILLINOIS CLUB GOLF CART CLUB MAH JONGG CLUB NEEDLECRAFT CLUB MEXICAN TRAIN CLUB HELPING HANDS CLUB HAND AND FOOT CARDS JEWISH HERITAGE CLUB INDIAN AMERICAN CLUB HISPANIC CULTURE CLUB ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB MILITARY VETERANS CLUB LIQUOR ENTHUSIATS CLUB MEN’S DISCUSSION GROUP FANTASY BASEBALL LEAGUE KINGS AND QUEENS BOWLING Interested in what a Club is currently planning? Visit valencialakes.us/clubs for more information on how you can join a club. Page 10 MEN’S 8 & 9 BALL POOL LEAGUE PRESIDENT - WAYNE SIEVERT
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RV CLUB OHIO CLUB SINGLES CLUB READING CLUB QUILTING CLUB SOFTBALL CLUB PINOCHLE CLUB STICKBALL CLUB NEW YORK CLUB POKEENO GROUP PICKLEBALL CLUB SOCIAL POKER CLUB NEW ENGLAND CLUB PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB POOL WORKOUT BUDDIES ROCK AND ROLL MUSICIANS CLUB TENNIS CLUB TAI CHI CLUB TRAVEL CLUB VL PLAYERS CLUB VALENCIA SINGERS TABLE TENNIS CLUB WATER VOLLEYBALL UKULELE JAM GROUP WEST WOMEN’S CLUB WOODTURNER’S CLUB WOODCARVER’S CLUB WEST HADASSAH CLUB WOMEN'S POOL LEAGUE VALENCIA LAKES CHARITY CLUB
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- JOEL PORT
IRWIN KATZ
VICKY REED
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ROBERT CAMPBELL
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- PHILIP LEGGIO
SUE LOMBARDI
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JERRY TINBERG
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RODNEY DAVIS
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JEANNE LAFFER
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ALAN BEARMAN
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DENISE SUTTON
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MARGARET LOVELL
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JAMES MCCRACKEN
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ELIZABETH TRAUTMAN
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PRESIDENT - BRAD
PRESIDENT - ZAK SHEHADEH
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PRESIDENT - MICHAEL
PRESIDENT - MARK NEUMAN
PRESIDENT - FRANK CAPOZZI
PRESIDENT - BARBARA SILVER
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PRESIDENT - MICHAEL
PRESIDENT - MAUREEN MELTZER
All Club Events and Meetings can be found on the calendar of valencialakes.us Submit a Club Application form :https://www.valencialakes.us/forms/ Page 11 Interested in what a Club is currently planning? Visit valencialakes.us/clubs for more information on how you can join a club
PRESIDENT - JACK ACKROYD
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In 2023 our newsletter will be published by Community Media. Anyone interested in advertising space can contact them at 941-375-3699 Page 13
Did You Know?
Valencia Lakes Stage Crew Resources for your Club Events
Did you know that there are nearly 50 VL resident volunteer "club representatives" who have undergone introductory training on safe operations of our Social Hall A/V equipment? These VL Stage Crew members are authorized to assist VL clubs with microphone use, stage lighting, playing music, projecting slideshow presentations, streaming live TV, showing movies, playing YouTube videos, etc. for your event. For additional information, go to https://www.valencialakes.us/clubs/ then scroll to the bottom, and click on Roster.
Clubhouse amenities to help with your events.
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VALENCIA LAKES WEBSITE
Valencia Lakes is a website exclusive to residents where all information about the community is available.
UPKEEP
Upkeep is a website to request a work order for Davey Tree.
MINDBODY
Mindbody is a website where you can sign up for fitness and art classes. Download the app to your smartphone now.
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