Esplanade Lifestyle Magazine - Tradition | Jan-Feb 2022

Jan/Feb 2022

L I FES T Y LE

Contents

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In this issue 3 LETTER FROM THE LIFESTYLE TEAM

6

A note on what's coming up

4 TEAM SPOTLIGHT Meet C.J. Hamlin

5 FEATURED EVENTS

Featured events you can't miss!

6 PET FEATURE

Furry Friends: Coco Marie

6 CONCIERGE

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Exclusive offerings, just for you

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7 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Claudine Andola

8 A LOOK AHEAD

Upcoming & Member Events

Esplanade at Tradition

10 GET INVOLVED

Interest Groups & Social Clubs

11 FEATURED EVENTS

Valentine's Brunch & Margarita Day

12 FITNESS

Benefits of a Fresh Air Workout

12 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Around Town

13 WELLNESS / SPA

Comfy Day & Self-Care Recipes

14 CULINARY

Chocolate Lava Cake

15 ESPLANADE CONNECT Giving Back

15 COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP Habitat Plans

COMMUNITY INFO

TAYLOR MORRISON SALES

Esplanade at Tradition Homeowners Association 12753 SW Barelli Ct Port St. Lucie, FL 34987 772-272-9448

Sales Gallery Hours Sun, 12 - 5 p.m.

Mon-Tue, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Wed, 1 - 5 p.m.

Thu-Sat, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

MEMBER SERVICE Esplanade@Evergreen-LM.com EsplanadeTraditionLifestyle.com 866-325-0703 Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Lexi Ringwood Lifestyle Manager 561-503-7373 LRingwood@Evergreen-LM.com Joey Arroyo Community Association Manager JArroyo@Evergreen-LM.com

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Community Sales Managers John Koon 407-902-6084 JKoon@TaylorMorrison.com Deneen Colosi 772-249-9822 DColosi@TaylorMorrison.com Kathleen Lewis 561-503-7373 KLewis@TaylorMorrison.com Robert Williamson 561-723-2662 RWilliamson@TaylorMorrison.com

Letter From the Lifestyle Team LEXI RINGWOOD YOUR LIFESTYLE MANAGER

Happy New Year!

Welcome to 2022! We can’t believe it is the start of the new year. Your Lifestyle Manager and Esplanade team have created a variety of fun events and activities for the upcoming months, giving you the opportunity to connect with and meet your neighbors.

We have recently started our first book club and we look forward to expanding our list of interest groups and social clubs as our community grows! Interest groups and socials clubs are a great way to get involved. If there is a hobby or passion of yours you would like to see represented, please reach out to your Lifestyle Manager, Lexi. She will provide you with additional information regarding how to properly establish your interest group or social club!

Sunset Sips is something we will be trying in January and February as a way to spend quality time with your new neighbors. After a long day, nothing sounds better than a nice cold beverage and a beautiful sunset with great company.

We will also be introducing Adventure Awaits, which is a monthly walk in one of St. Lucie County's local nature preserves.

See the flyer on page 5 for more details. Lastly, we are looking forward to our Valentine’s Brunch as well as our National Margarita Day Fiesta, both happening in February!

As a friendly reminder, please make sure you are registering yourself and any guests for our upcoming events. This allows our team to adequately prepare for your arrival, ensuring you have the most enjoyable experience!

Let’s make this a special year now that you are home at Esplanade at Tradition!

Lexi JAN/FEB 2022

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TEAM SPOTLIGHT

C.J. Hamlin YOUR NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF LIFESTYLE

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is with great pleasure that we introduce Charles “C.J.” Hamlin, our National Director of Lifestyle as a part of the Esplanade National Team. With the continued growth of the Esplanade brand, Mr. Hamlin will be instrumental in orchestrating new Lifestyle experiences for our Members, as well as helping to support the Lifestyle programming at our Esplanade communities nationwide.

Mr. Hamlin has been a leader in the hospitality industry for over 17 years.

Regarded as one of the best bottom-line operators in the business, he is known for creating unique and tailored service experiences for Members and guests. His focus on maintaining consistency through product and service delivery creates lifelong customers and brand loyalty.

As the National Director of Lifestyle, Mr. Hamlin has overall responsibility for the operations of our Esplanade Lifestyle programs. He also provides oversight for the field staff support functions as well as for brand service standards and promoting the delivery of consistent and memorable service for our Members and guests. In a recent interview, Mr. Hamlin commented, “My two major goals for 2022 are to expand our Esplanade travel program, which will offer exquisite travel experiences not found elsewhere, and continue to elevate our level of service provided to our Members and guests.”

Prior to joining Esplanade, Mr. Hamlin was the general manager at the largest airpark community in the nation, home to celebrities and dignitaries, with a 4,000-foot runway, over 1,300 luxury homes and 700 hangars. In addition to his club management experience, Mr. Hamlin has fifteen years of experience managing large hotels with Omni Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Mr. Hamlin is a native of Florida, a member of CMAA, a licensed Community Association Manager, and a “Top 40 Under 40” business professional recipient. His life mission has been to create opportunities for others to be successful. He has written three books on business and leadership and regularly contributes to his local community. He has been married for eighteen years and has three children. He enjoys coaching football for his son’s football team and working with livestock on his ranch.

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Adventure AWAITS

Ice Cream Second Saturday of the Month at 10 a.m.

Social

A monthly meet up to explore St. Lucie’s nature preserves.

Creative GET

WITH ESPLANADE AT TRADITION

Paint & Sip

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19 6 p.m. | Sales Gallery Register by Monday, January 17

SUNDAY, JANUARY 23 3 p.m. | Sales Gallery Join your neighbors for a fun night of painting and mingling.

Come with your favorite beverage and your Lifestyle Manager will provide the rest. Minimum of 3 participants required to host.

Please register by Friday, January 21 at 10 a.m.

Minimum of 3 participants needed to host.

PET FEATURE / CONCIERGE

Furry Friends MEET Coco Marie LOVED BY CLAUDINE ANDOLA What is the age and breed of your pet?

Coco Marie is a three-year-old Cockapoo.

How did you come into each others’ lives?

Claudine discovered Coco Marie’s photo on the internet. Coco Marie is from Virginia and they met half way at a McDonald's. Once they met, it was love at first sight. And don’t worry, they “didn’t get her in the drive thru!”

What is her favorite treat?

Dried jerk chicken strip.

Can she do any fun tricks?

She can sit, lay down, and roll over. We are currently working on catching a frisbee. So make sure to catch her at the dog park!

HAVE A Furry FAMILY MEMBER? Contact your Lifestyle Manager, Lexi Ringwood at LRingwood@ Evergreen-LM.com, to be featured in the next edition of the Lifestyle Magazine. Answer a few questions about your furry, feathery, or scaly friend and share a couple pictures. Don’t have a furry family member of your own, but know a community Member who does? Nominate them to be the next Featured Furry Friend. Contact the Member to suggest the feature or your Lifestyle Manager to nominate anonymously.

Exclusive Concierge Offerings Part of the Esplanade Lifestyle is rolling out the red carpet and giving our Members VIP access to exclusive offers and services! We are excited to build and foster relationships with local organizations and businesses to offer special rates for our community. If you know of one that would like to partner with Esplanade at Tradition, please contact your Lifestyle Manager.

PET SERVICES

FOOD & BEVERAGE

FITNESS

CAMP BOW WOW Members receive 10% off day care and boarding services, and 5% off products.

Contact: Brigid McLaughlin 772-291-6545 3483 SE Lionel Terrace Stuart FL 34997 campbowwow.com/stuart

COOL BEANZ Bakery, Coffee, Ice Cream Members receive 10% off.

Contact: Laurie Pearl 772-924-0900 11200 SW Village Pkwy, Ste 103 Port St. Lucie, FL 34987 coolbeanzfl.com

HEWFITNESS Members have special rate of $125 per month for unlimited classes. One week free trial.

Contact: Kendra Welch, 772-529-0108 464 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd, Ste 101-102 Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 hardexerciseworks.com

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Claudine Andola The Members of our community are truly what make this a wonderful place to live. In each edition, we will spotlight a Member, couple or family to showcase the amazing people that call our community home. If you would like to be featured or want to nominate another Member, please contact your Lifestyle Manager.

What made you pick Esplanade at Tradition to be your new home?

Part of the reason is because it was brand new and I could be one of the first to move in. I liked that I would get to be a part of the beginning and help grow the community.

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What are some of your interests?

I love to read, so I am excited about book club. I also enjoy being outdoors and playing pickleball and tennis.

What is something about Esplanade at Tradition that stood out to you?

I liked that it was an active adult community because there would be neighbors with similar interests to mine. I want to continue to learn more about how to invest later on in life. I also find the overall Wellness aspect of the Esplanade Lifestyle to be very intriguing, and I look forward to attending the wellness seminars that Esplanade at Tradition offers.

Overall, I just love being a part of a community!

What do you do?

I work from home as an attorney for the U.S. Army in Labor Employment Law.

What made you want to do that?

I knew I wanted to get into law after I saw To Kill a Mockingbird as a young girl. I went to law school, then got a job in Tampa practicing and found that it was not a good fit for me. This was supposed to be the pinnacle of my dream come true and now what? So, I researched what I could do. That’s when I decided to become an officer in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps. I served for 19 1/2 years.

Most interesting place you have been to and why?

South Korea, it is mountainous. It can be very cold in the winter and yet very hot in the summer. You can be in the rural country or in a busy downtown city like Seoul. There’s a little bit of everything. Korea was just so different. They are very honorable people that want to serve and please their customers. It was a very interesting to experience the different culture.

Anything else you want your new neighbors to know about you?

I like entertaining and am looking forward to meeting everyone as this community grows. This is going to be a great place to live!

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A LOOK AHEAD

Upcoming Events Take a peek at the lineup of events we are planning. All events and activities are subject to change. Please visit esplanadetraditionlifestyle.com to see the most up-to-date information on upcoming events.

TRIVIA NIGHT Thursday, February 3 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Sales Gallery Come join your Neighbors for a fun night of Trivia. Feel free to bring your favorite beverage. Please register by Tuesday, February 1 at 10 a.m. Minimum of 3 participants needed to host.

WELLNESS WORKSHOP Saturday, February 5 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Outside Sales Gallery Join your neighbors for a morning of physical activity and education about ways to promote personal wellness. More details will be announced soon. Please register by Thursday, February 3 at 10 a.m.

Minimum of 3 participants needed to host.

VALENTINE’S BRUNCH Saturday, February 19 | 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Sales Gallery | See flyer on page 11

PAINT AND SIP Wednesday, January 19 | 6 p.m.

Sales Gallery | See flyer on page 5 Join your neighbors for a fun night of painting and mingling. Come with your favorite beverage, and your Lifestyle Manager will provide the rest. Please register by Monday, January 17 at 10 a.m. Minimum of 3 participants needed to host.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL Sunday, January 23 | 3 p.m.

Sales Gallery | See flyer on page 5 Join your neighbors for a fun Sunday afternoon while enjoying ice cream sundaes. Please register by Friday, January 21 at 10 a.m.

Minimum of 3 participants needed to host.

SUNSET SIPS Friday, January 28 | 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Sales Gallery Bring your own favorite beverage and watch the beautiful Florida sunset. This is a great way to meet your neighbors in a relaxed and social environment. Minimum of 3 participants needed to host.

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Join your neighbors in the Sales Gallery for a Valentine’s Brunch.

Please register by Thursday, February 17 at 10 a.m. Minimum of 5 participants needed to host.

A LOOK AHEAD

Upcoming Events Take a peek at the lineup of events we are planning. All events and activities are subject to change. Please visit esplanadetraditionlifestyle.com to see the most up-to-date information on upcoming events.

YAPPY HOUR Thursday, February 17 | 4 - 5 p.m.

Outside Sales Gallery Bring along your furriest family members and join your Lifestyle Manager for Yappy Hour! Treats and water will be provided for the pups. Please register by Tuesday, February 15 at 10 a.m. Minimum of 3 participants/pups needed to host.

NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY FIESTA Tuesday, February 22 | 4 - 5 p.m.

Sales Gallery | See flyer on page 11 Join your neighbors for great food, margaritas, and music to celebrate National Margarita Day. Please register by Sunday, February 20 at 10 a.m. Minimum of 5 participants needed to host.

FAMILY PHOTOS

HAPPY HOUR

Sunday, February 20 | 2 - 6 p.m. | $30 Per Family Sales Gallery

Thursday, February 24 | 4 - 6 p.m.

Kyle G’s Oyster & Wine Bar 1724 St. Lucie W. Blvd, Port St. Lucie FL 34986 Join your neighbors for happy hour. Please register by Tuesday, February 22 at 10 a.m. Minimum of 3 participants needed to host.

Local photographer Meagan Huggins of Simply Elegant Photography is pleased to offer family photo sessions! (See above for samples of her work.) Make sure to sign up in advance as space is limited. Each session will be 20 minutes and includes 5 edited images.

Monthly Member Meetings

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

ESPLANADE 101

COFFEE & CONVERSATION

Wednesdays, January 12 & February 9 9 a.m. | Sales Gallery & Zoom

Tuesdays, January 18 & February 22 9 a.m. | Sales Gallery & Zoom

Thursdays, January 20 & February 17 9 a.m. | Sales Gallery & Zoom

Join your Community Association Manager and discuss neighborhood happenings in a relaxed and social atmosphere. Please contact your CAM to attend.

New Members can meet with the CAM and Lifestyle Manager to briefly discuss HOA and Lifestyle topics outlined in your Member Handbook. Sign on with your questions.

Join your Lifestyle Manager for a relaxing and informative meeting over Zoom. Find out what’s happening on the social scene.

Bring your questions and suggestions.

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GET INVOLVED

Interest Groups & Social Clubs Doing more of what makes us happy is called the key to life by many. Share your passion and take the first step by attending or creating a club/group today.

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eet fellow Members with similar interests by creating or joining an interest group or club! Any Member wishing to develop an interest group or club should contact their Lifestyle Manager to receive information and an application.

Your Lifestyle Manager will assist in coordinating when and where is available for your club or interest group to meet at the Resort Amenity.

All groups and clubs must be open to any Member of the community who is interested in joining. For more information about creating a club or interest group, please contact your Lifestyle Manager, Lexi Ringwood at LRingwood@Evergreen-LM.com.

New Group & Club Ideas Art Club Boating / Fishing Card Club Chess Club Craft Beer Club

Crafting Cycling Group Gardening Club Golf Club Ladies Lunch Bunch

Mahjong Club Poker Club Veteran's Club Walking Group Wine Club

Current Groups & Clubs BOOK CLUB Thursdays, January 6 & February 3 | 11:30 a.m.

Sales Gallery Our first book for Book Club will be The Guest List by Lucy Foley.

Please have the book finished by our next meeting. If you happen to finish the book early and would like to start the second book, we will be reading Wild by Cheryl Strayed.

ADVENTURE AWAITS Saturdays, January 8 & February 12 | 10 a.m.

Nature Preserve Location to be Announced Introducing Adventure Awaits! Did you know that St. Lucie County is home to 24 different nature perseveres? We will be meeting every second Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at different preserves. This is a great way to get to know your neighbors while being outdoors and getting to know your new surrounding community. See the flyer on page 5.

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Valentines ‘ BRUNCH

Saturday, February 19 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Sales Gallery

Please register by Thursday, February 17 at 10 a.m. Minimum of 5 participants needed to host the event.

Margarita NATIONAL

DAY FIESTA

Tuesday, February 22 4 - 5 p.m.

Sales Gallery

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FITNESS / ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Benefits of a Fresh Air Workout!

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id you know fresh air can aid the body in digesting food more effectively and simultaneously strengthens the immune system? FACT: As your lungs dilate from increased levels of oxygen, the body will release airborne toxins when exhaling.

The American Heart Association recommends adults get 150 minutes per week of moderateintensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity. Commit to fit this year and get active!

Around Town FOOD TRUCKS ON THE SQUARE Fridays, January 7 & 21 and February 4 & 18 | 5 - 9 p.m.

Tradition Square | 10301 SW Innovation Way, Tradition Square Every first and third Friday of the month, Tradition Square hosts a gourmet food truck night. They will prepare their best dishes with a wide variety of cuisines from tacos and seafood to BBQ and dessert.

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy some delicious food.

SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR Friday, January 14 - Sunday, January 30 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

South Florida Fair Grounds | 9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach The 2022 annual Fair will feature “Rockin’ Robots” as the themed exposition: larger-than-life size robots, interactive robotic activities, fun robots, bot battles, and robotics in agriculture, manufacturing, education and science will be showcased throughout the 17 days!

Enjoy carnival food, fair rides, live animals and music. Admission is free for children 10 and younger. Advance Discount Admission tickets are $10 for 11 years and older, valid any one day of the Fair.

Check out the website at southfloridafair.com for more information on ticket sales as well as their calendar for the live music and different entertainment events.

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WELLNESS / SPA

Comfy Day & Self-Care Recipes

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n February 20, National Comfy Day gives us all permission to get comfortable! We all deserve a day to get cozy in our favorite spot and relax. Short for comfortable, comfy is a word we use to describe the places and things that make us the most at ease. At the end of the day, we are all connected by a desire to be comfy. Some are drawn to their favorite blanket. Others define comfy by a sandy beach in the sunshine. Our beloved pets and special sweater add to our comfy satisfaction, too. Combine a little ambiance and take out, and the comfy level improves even more.

National Comfy Day is all about achieving the perfect level of comfy and celebrating it to its fullest! Before partaking in National Comfy Day “activities,” here are some natural skincare recipes to get you started.

Mud-Inspired Facial Mask INGREDIENTS » » » » » »

2-3 tbsp. Greek Yogurt 1 tsp. Cocoa Powder 1 tsp. Buttermilk ¼-½ of a Banana, mashed 1 tsp. Honey 1 tsp. Lemon Juice

DIRECTIONS Combine all your ingredients and mix in a blender. Apply a thin layer of the mask to your face. Leave on for 20-30 minutes.

Rinse with cool water, followed by a splash of cold water to seal your pores.

Coffee & Brown Sugar Body Scrub INGREDIENTS » » »

¾ cup Coconut Oil 2 cups Brown Sugar, firmly packed 1 cup Dry Coffee Grounds

DIRECTIONS Blend sugar and coffee grounds, using whisk for 2 minutes or until fluffy.

Add coconut oil and whip another 1-2 minutes. Use sugar scrub every other day or a couple times a week to exfoliate and moisture your skin. *Always test the mask and scrub on a small portion of the skin first to test for allergic reactions.

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CULINARY

Chocolate LAVA CAKE FOR TWO INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

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1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Butter two 6-ounce ramekins or oven-safe mugs and place on a baking sheet.

Set aside.

3. In a medium bowl add in the butter and chocolate. Gently melt in the microwave.

4. Once melted, whisk in the sugar, eggs, vanilla, and coffee until well combined.

5. Lastly, stir in the flour and salt. Mix until just combined. Evenly divide the batter between the two prepared dishes.

6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or just until there is a jiggle in the center and the edges are set. A soft center ensures lovely, lava on the inside.

7. Remove from the oven and allow to stand for one minute before carefully turning out each cake onto a serving dish. Enjoy straight away with some vanilla ice cream.

1/4 cup butter 1/3 cup bittersweet chocolate (chopped) » 1/4 cup granulated sugar » 1 large egg » 1 egg yolk » 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract » 1/4 teaspoon instant coffee powder (optional) » 1/4 cup all-purpose flour » 1/4 teaspoon salt

THE PERFECT

Valentine's DAY DESSERT

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ESPLANADE CONNECT / COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP

Giving Back Highlighting the most recent charitable efforts in the community.

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e know that our Members are passionate about connecting with the local community through philanthropy opportunities and charitable giving. Check out an upcoming opportunity below to do just that!

DINE TO DONATE Wednesday, February 23 | 4 - 10 p.m.

Texas Roadhouse | 210 NW Peacock Blvd, Port St. Lucie Go out for a nice dinner with your friends and family to the Port St. Lucie Texas Roadhouse, and 10% of the food bill will be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County.

SHARE YOUR CAUSE We would also love to share the ways you are making our community a more positive place, as well as ways Members can get involved. Whether you’re donating blood or simply picking up the mail for a neighbor, we want to share your kindness! Tell us about it so we may highlight your efforts in future publications. If you would like to share any acts of kindness and philanthropy, big or small, please contact your Lifestyle Manager.

Habitat Plans Taylor Morrison has teamed up with the National Wildlife Federation to restore and protect wildlife habitats in our communities nationwide!

We are applying National Wildlife Federation’s Certified Wildlife Habitat standards to community parks and open spaces to protect natural areas.

We are developing Habitat Management Plans for our homeowners’ associations to promote engagement and successful long-term stewardship of these habitats.

DID YOU KNOW? Our partnership advances monarch butterfly recovery efforts by planting and maintaining chemical-free demonstration butterfly gardens, planting native milkweed throughout our communities, and educating the community!

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