Pembroke Falls Insider Magazine - January/February 2020

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MAGAZINE

January/February 2020

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Downtown Divas Page 12

Money Saving Shopping Apps Page 24

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PEMBROKE FALLS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Bimini Bay • Bonita Bay • Cascades • Clubside • Coral Bay • Crystal Harbour • Edgewater • Harbor Island • Heritage • Heron Cay Island Shores • Laguna Pointe • Majestic Bay • Palm Cove • Pelican Trace • Serenity Bay • The Sanctuary • Tropic Isles

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WHAT’S INSIDE

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Information Page .....................................4 Calendar and Events ...............................6 Social Clubs ............................................8 Bits & Pieces .........................................16 Completed and Ongoing Projects ........18 Resident Photos ....................................20 To Advertise, Call (954) 922-7404

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INFORMATION PAGE Master Board of Directors | 2019 President: J.R. Robbins Vice President: Roy McDonald Treasurer: Mike Tadros Secretary: Cecilia Deidan Director: Parvaneh Safari Director: Gadi Hus Director: Alina Iglesias Director: Hugh Chen Director: Ed Hyatt Director: Sylvia Fishman Director: Miguel Fernandez

Association Staff General Manager: Deborah Lisiewski Property Manager: Jessica Isaacs Project Manager: Luis Arevalo Accounting Coordinator: Christopher Oporta Covenants Coordinator: Reginald Richardson Lifestyle Director: Vivian Williams Front Desk Coordinators: Rosetta Kemp Club Attendants: Michael Hernandez, Marwa Sabry, Zack Visnjic, Jordan Sebag Maintenance: Giancarlo Galdolfi, Vincente Mueses, Fanel Meran Housekeeping: Lilian Castillo, Paul Small

Phase 5 Board of Directors

Phase 1 Board of Directors

(Majestic Bay, Cascade Executive, Cascade Classics)

President: Herbert Vargas Vice President: Treasurer: Lizbeth Abraham Secretary: Mary Dobrinsky Director: Pablo Mila Phase 2 Board of Directors

President: Terri Sciarretti Vice President: Roy McDonald Director: Marilyn Ramdeen Phase 4 Board of Directors

President: J.R. Robbins Vice President: Bruce Hoekenga Treasurer: Fuat Ornarli Secretary: Hugh Chen Director: Miguel Montero

Phase 4A Board of Directors

(Edgewater, Serenity Bay, Palm Cove)

President: Sylvia Fishman Vice President: Mallikarjuna Chitti Treasurer: Jacob Glaser Director: Scott Rosso

Bulk Pick-Up Schedule

Collection is on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month.

2019 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Schedule Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Pines residency.

Waste Pro Facility- 17302 Pines Boulevard Howard Forman Health Park- 1001 Poinciana Drive Pembroke Pines Public Services Compound- 13975 Pembroke Road Please contact WastePro for more information about the 2019 schedule.

For additional information, visit http://www.wasteprousa.com/locations/FL/pembrokepines/

President: Miguel Fernandez Secretary: Yoram Gozlan Director: Eileen Tyson

(Harbor Island, Pelican Trace)

President: Cecilia Deidan Secretary: Gadi Hus Treasurer: Kathy Carl

Garbage collection is on Tuesdays/Fridays. Recycling is on Fridays.

(Sanctuary)

Phase 6 Board of Directors

(Crystal Harbour)

Residential Collection

President: Scott Patterson Vice President: Robert Wilson Secretary: Savy Mathew Director: Dan Kooperman Director: Jayson Maury Phase 5A Board of Directors

(Clubside, Laguna Point, Heritage)

City of Pembroke Pines Waste Disposal

(Coral Bay, Heron Cay, Island Shores, Bonita Bay]

Phase 7 Board of Directors (Tropic Isle, Bimini Bay)

President: Ed Hyatt Vice President: Treasurer: Secretary: Keith Allison Director: Arthur Vannucchi

Important Information and Telephone Numbers Pool Hours: Sunrise to Sunset Gym Hours: 6:00 AM to 10:00PM

Garbage Service / Waste PRO FPL Beautiful Mailbox ADT Cable (Hotwire) Pembroke Pines Water Pembroke Pines Police Gas (TECO)

Clubhouse

Sheridan Gate (Main Gate) Voicemail

800-222-1811 954-583-1830 954-797-5000 954-792-6245 800-878-7806 800-355-5668 954-437-1111 954-431-2200 877-832-6747

954-430-8700 954-436-2221 954-430-7018

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

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20 Seminar Phase 6 AtBoard the Falls Room Meeting 7:00pm 7:00pm

Violation Meeting 6:30pm

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MASTER Board Meeting 7:00pm

Meetings and Events subject to change. Students in need of service hours can receive them by volunteering at community events.

Please contact the Clubhouse for additional Information.

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Due to incredibly LOW INTEREST RATES, Buyers are Buying!

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INVESTMENT CLUB III

2nd Monday from 7:15pm-8:15pm.

Larry Turner: (954) 602-1315

YOUTH OF PEMBROKE FALLS

Mondays 9:00am Zumba with Damaris 6:00pm Karate with Sensei Tony 7:30pm Zumba with Toni Costa

CHINESE CULTURAL SOCIETY

Tuesdays 5:30pm Tae Kwon Do with Grand Master Lee

Teen Residents Providing Peer Tutoring and Service Programs to the Community 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 3:00pm-5:00pm Alina Le: msalinale@gmail.com

Sundays from 9:15am-12:15pm

CULTURAL COUNCIL

Creating a One-World Community Mallik Chitti: (405) 535-8935 Email: chitti4e@gmail.com

POKER CLUB

Contact for Meeting Information Email: tbs0981@gmail.com

ROOTS & SHOOTS

Youth service program with a mission is to foster respect and compassion for all living things, to promote understanding of all cultures and beliefs, and to inspire each individual to take action to make the world a better place for people, other animals, and the environment.

Contact for Meeting Information Claudia Tamayo: (305) 336-8064

Wednesdays 7:00am Power Yoga with Patricia 9:00am Zumba with Damaris 6:00pm Karate with Sensei Tony 7:30pm Zumba with Millie Thursdays 5:30pm Tae Kwon Do with Grand Master Lee Fridays 9:00am Zumba with Damaris Saturdays 11:00am Tae Kwon Do with Grand Master Lee

CLASSIFIEDS TENNIS SOCIAL CLUB

Adriana Dominguez

The club needs people to volunteer to help put on fun social activities, tournaments and trips to the Miami Open.

If you are interested in promoting any particular age group, playing level, or type of play (Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles) or event, please consider taking an active role by contacting Willy Cartagena and let him know what you are interested in. email: d4se@hotmail.com phones: 954-432-0911 / Cell 954-802-3524

What to Do if You Find a Lost Dog

Get the word out immediately by using the social media with a picture of the dog and your phone number.

Check with the clubhouse to see if anyone has called with information. If your dog is lost in the Pembroke Falls area please check with Pooches at 954-431-2200, Website [https://www.poochesinpines.com%20%20-]https://www.poochesinpines.com You can also call the clubhouse 954-430-8700.

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Broward: 954 260-4676 Miami: 305 542-1799 Stuffed Green Peppers

From the Moscoso’s Grandma Cookbook

6 Large Green Peppers 1 Egg

15 Rolls, Ground 1/2 tsp. Pepper 4 Stalks Parsley 1/2 lb. Ground Beef 1/2 lb. Ground Pork 3 Tomatoes

1/2 Cup Olive Oil 1 1/2 Lbs. Red Onions

Cut off the tops of the peppers and remove the seeds.

Make a filling with the pork, beef, bread crumbs, 1 or 2 tbsp. of “refrito”, and egg, and stuff the peppers with this filling. Fry the peppers in hot oil, turning so all sides are cooked. Remove and peel the thick skin. With the rest of the onion, tomatoes and parsley make a “refrito” and pour the this over the peppers. Cover with water and cook for about 25 minutes. Serve with rice.

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AROUND TOWN World of Dance 2019

Since then, the Divas have been performing locally and were recognized by the Mayor of the City of Doral for their outstanding achievement and representing the city of Doral on World of Dance!

They have appeared on: Dance for Peace benefit for UNICEF, Miami Heat Halftime Performance, NBC 6 Grand Family Expo, Telemundo’s “Un Nuevo Dia” morning show, Telemundo’s “Acceso Total”, NBC 6 morning show “Six in the Mix”, the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders final tryouts at Hard Rock Stadium, to name a few! They have been super busy and enjoying every minute of it! They have also been busy at their studio, Dancetown Miami, with competitions and ongoing training!

Pembroke Falls resident since birth, Lauren Beck,

age 15, and her team Dancetown Divas appeared on NBC’s hit dance competition show “World of Dance” Season 3 this spring of 2019. The group has 15 members ages 12-15. They advanced four rounds from Qualifiers to the Divisional Final, and finished in the TOP 3 in their age group!

“World of Dance” Redemption Round - Junior team Dancetown Divas competed against hip-hop group MKAM. For their Redemption Round performance, both teams had to perform to the same song, "Level Up" by Ciara. Dancetown Divas returned to their Latin roots, with an energy-infused routine, while MKAM actually ended up adding in some Latin flavor of their own.

Still, by the end of the show, the Dancetown Divas clearly showed they came to kick a** and take names, even bringing Jennifer Lopez to her feet with a standing ovation. The group danced their way to Redemption victory.

Visit @dancetowndivas on Instagram to follow the Divas’ journey!

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BITS AND PIECES 7. “Third party” This can mean you and your data are being sold to other companies for marketing purposes and you'll ultimately receive unsolicited mail, email and other sales materials. Many free offers are just bait for thirdparty marketing tricks.

IT PAYS TO READ THE FINE PRINT IN CONTRACTS

How to decipher common phrases in contract clauses, terms of agreement and more.

Before you buy 1. “Free” Nothing is free. If you aren't paying for the product, then you are the product — your information is likely being sold to advertisers who will barrage you with online solicitations. Or, maybe it is “free” now, but you are committing to pay later.

2. “Free trial” It's often accompanied by phrases like “We will not charge your credit card [until 30 days from now].”

This enters you into a game of “Will you remember to cancel on the 29th day?” That's a game corporations often win.

3. “For 6 months” Along with the similar “introductory price,” this is a variation of the free trial game. Maybe $39 a month for a cell phone plan sounds good to you in January, but if it's $137 by August, is that really a good deal? Will you remember to cancel in July?

4. “Automatically renews” The zombies of the consumer universe; such clauses mean you keep paying even if you don't realize it or want the service anymore. Sure, if you want the convenience, sign up, but beware if such an arrangement is tucked in the fine print.

5. “Fees” Consumers rarely compare late payment fees and other penalty charges when shopping, but they should. We all eventually screw up; the cost of such a mistake shouldn't be unreasonable.

Paying with your privacy 6. “Opt out” The phrase means companies can use your data however they wish unless you take a step — you “opt out” — to stop it. Their lawyers know most people just accept the default “opt in” setting. If you go with the product or service, opt out if you don't want them to share or sell your information.

8. “Learning more about your interests” This phrase suggests the company is augmenting what you are telling it with outside data in order to know more about you. It might “onboard” real-world data like grocery store loyalty card purchases with your stated “likes,” then targets you with precise advertising.

'I wish I hadn't' 9. "Restocking fee” Sales folks will talk you into taking a product home to try it and promise that you can bring it back for a refund. But restocking fees can be steep — 15 percent for electronics, for example.

10. “Extended warranty” Consumers can find extended

warranty costs snuck into monthly payments. The value of such

warranties is debatable, but consumers should always be fully informed about the cost.

11. “Not covered” Many warranties are full of exclusions that can lead to disappointment. In cars, “wear” parts like brake pads usually aren't covered, for example.

12. “Void the warranty” Sometimes, warranties become useless if consumers break terms that make them “void,” such as getting an electronic gadget wet.

'Legal loopholes' 13. “Mandatory arbitration” If a product injures you or you feel misled, you can't sue in a court of law; you must submit to arbitration.

14. “Class action waiver” If you've been ripped off only a small amount, it's not practical to sue a company. Instead, you might join a class action lawsuit, which combines your gripe with others'. But many contracts force consumers to waive this right.

15. “Liquidated damages” With this phrase, the corporation attempts to cap potential damages you might be able to receive if you do manage to win a courtroom battle.

16. “Limitations for suit” This may shorten your window for potential lawsuits. Check terms and conditions to understand any abbreviation of time period.

17. “Hold harmless and indemnify us” Watch out for this. These words can give corporations the potential to force a consumer (or worker) to pay the company's legal fees in the case of a lawsuit.

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BOARD BITES Cover photo:

Master Board Actions COMPLETED AND ONGOING PROJECTS Clubhouse Roof : The board has entered into a contract to repair and replace the Clubhouse roof. This was done with the hiring of an engineer, so precise specifications could be provided through the formal Request for Proposal process.

Clubhouse Renovations: An interior designer has been hired to upgrade both the women’s and men’s locker rooms which includes the necessary repairs to bring everything functioning to it’s full capacity. The design also includes improvements to the Falls Room and the Clubhouse lobby. This project was combined witth furniture upgrades and flooring replacement needs in these areas.

Tree Removal: Completed removal from Majestic, Cascades, Coral Bay and Clubside. Vendor continues to remove trees from the other communities. These are dead trees or trees causing sidewalks to buckle from root growth. The trees will be replaced with approved trees that do not have an aggressive root growth.

Geisha are Japanese women who entertain through performing the ancient traditions of art, dance and singing, and are distinctively characterized by their wearing of kimono and oshiroi makeup.

Apprentice geisha are called Maiko, literally "Woman of Dance”. The white make-up and elaborate kimono and hair of a maiko is the popular image held of geisha. Usually up to 5 years training is involved before debuting either as a maiko or as a geisha. The maiko pictured above is 20 years old and performs in Kyoto.

Women in the geisha society are some of the most successful businesswomen in Japan. In the geisha society, women run everything, for example they teach and train the new Geisha, they arrange the business to the Geisha as the role of okasan (mother) in the Geisha house. Without the impeccable business skills of the female tea house owners, the world of geisha would cease to exist.

Sidewalks: Damaged sidewalks are being replaced. Raised sidewalks will be shaved to meet ADA standards.

Community Access Control: New ID cards will be issued in 2020. These will have proximity read technology. The current windshield based transponders will be phased out (RFID chips installed in new cars are causing interference). A laser Bar Code Scanning system is being installed. Both systems will work concurrently until the changeover is completed.

Tot Lots: New playground equipment and underlayment was installed in Cascades, Edgwater, Clubhouse, Pelican Trace, and Majestic.

Street Lights: FPL completed the changeout to LED lights throughout the community.

Landscaping: A new landscape company was hired to maintain and improve the common area landscaping.

Coming up: Roadway improv ments. The board is looking at installing a roundabout where Taft and 136 Ave intersect. This will provide for safer driving in the area. Additionally, the main roads will be Ǧ with reflective material to improve visibility.

Find out what is going on by attending either your Phase or Master Board meetings.

The newsmagazine editors invite feedback. Let us know what is on your mind. We encourage submissions, story suggestions, and comments from our community. We are always looking for writers, reporters, artists, and idea people interested in volunteering for this publication. Deadline for submission is the 9th of the month.

How to submit: We can be contacted at: editor@pembrokefalls.org *Free classified ads for residents only, two line maximum, no business ads for free classifieds Pembroke Falls HOA is not responsible for advertisers or their claims. As a community Newsletter, we reserve the right to refuse any submitted article, ad, or content.

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