Victoria Park - The Picket Fence | Fall 2021

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Communication Methods EMAIL - We send out email notifications periodically in addition to weekly electronic newsletters.

NEWSLETTERS - The weekly electronic and printed quarterly newsletters can be viewed on the website, www.myvictoriapark. com, any time!

Customer Service Evergreen Customer Service 877-221-6919

WEBSITE - Check out www.myvictoriapark.com for tons of great information, including the weekly newsletter, calendar, club and group contacts, and so much more!

SOCIAL MEDIA - Follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/ VictoriaParkComm for all the latest info!

Victoria Park Community Management Victoria Trails Amenity Center 525 East Victoria Trails Blvd.

DeLand, FL 32724

386-738-2112 VPCAM@Evergreen-LM.com

Victoria Oaks Amenity Center 143 Victoria Oaks Blvd.

DeLand, FL 32724

STATEMENTS - We will no longer mail out quarterly statements; you should have received a coupon book. If you haven’t received one, please call Evergreen Customer Care at 877-221-6919.

Please email JTucker@Evergreen-LM.com if you need any assistance with receiving Communications.

Community Manager Melonie Bates MBates@Evergreen-LM.com

Lifestyle Director Justine Tucker JTucker@Evergreen-LM.com

Administrative Coordinator Maureen Philips MPhilips@Evergreen-LM.com

Lifestyle Assistant Claudia Garcia CGarcia@Evergreen-LM.com

Administrative Assistant/ Architectural Coordinator Celi Rosario ARosario@Evergreen-LM.com

Director of Operations & Maintenance Lyle Kimpling LKimpling@Evergreen-LM.com

Community Standards Michael Lemke MLemke@Evergreen-LM.com

Maintenance Manager Steve Ingram SIngram@Evergreen-LM.com

Community Standards Kelly Anbach KAnbach@Evergreen-LM.com

Receptionist Kerrigan Kaiser KKaiser@Evergreen-LM.com

Pool Hours Fall

6:45am - 7pm

SEP 1 - OCT 31

Winter

7:30am - 5:15pm

NOV 1 - FEB 28

The pool heaters are set at 80 degrees from March 1-December 31; however, the Victoria Oaks Pool is not heated.

Fitness Room The Commons, Trails and Oaks: 5:30am - 10:30pm Victoria Gardens: 4:45am - 9pm

All residents must have their photo ID card with them.

Victoria Gardens 1001 Gardens Club Drive DeLand, FL 32724

386-785-2700

For a full list of the Rules, please see the signs posted in the Fitness Rooms.

Security Main Gate 386-736-6499 Clubhouse Hours Monday & Tuesday: 9am-5pm Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 9am-9pm Saturday & Sunday: 10am-5pm The Vine Bar & Bistro at Victoria Gardens Hours Monday & Tuesday - Lunch: 11am-2pm / Dinner: 4:30pm-7pm Wednesday-Friday - Lunch: 11am-2pm / Dinner 4:30pm-8pm Saturday & Sunday - Weekend hours are dependent upon events Clubhouse Manager Julie Maurer JMaurer@Evergreen-LM.com Lifestyle Director Evelyn Rosa ERosa@Evergreen-LM.com

Advertising Policy Victoria Park Community Council, Inc. does not guarantee any work or claims made by advertisers. Advertisements in The Picket Fence do not constitute an endorsement or approval of goods and services by Victoria Park Community Council, Inc.

Food & Beverage Manager Chelsea Sims CSims@Evergreen-LM.com

“Creating Better Communities” www.kolter.com

AWARENESS & SAFET Y

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Blue Pumpkins & Tips for Safe Trick or Treating

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ou may have seen blue or teal pumpkins around lately and wondered, “What does that mean?” You may also find trick-ortreaters on your doorstep on October 31st with blue pumpkin candy buckets. Blue isn’t your typical Halloween color, so there has to be more to it, right?

In recent years, a blue Halloween bucket has become an unofficial signifier for kids with autism and autism awareness. People started posting on Facebook and other forms of social media to bring awareness to the practice as early as 2018.

It’s important to note that some children with autism may be nonverbal.

Because of this, saying “trick or treat!” as soon as the door is opened may not happen, but that doesn’t mean the child doesn’t deserve the best Halloween candy you can buy. Seeing the blue bucket and being aware is the most important step! A little knowledge and kindness will go a long way for these kids and their parents!

Teal pumpkins raise awareness for children with food allergies and food-related medical conditions. It’s an important issue to think about when it comes to passing out candy with potential common allergens like gluten and peanuts, so be sure to ask when you see one.

too-large boots, or other types of shoes often shown with costumes.

Their feet, and most likely you who may end up carrying either the shoes or the child, will be thankful.

3. Costume Sense: Avoid costumes that drag on the ground. While cute initially, costumes that drag can trip up little feet, get caught on bushes, and create a tussle that sometimes results in the child wanting to remove the costume. With the thought of comfort, pick costumes that are bathroom friendly as well.

4. Goody Bag: Think practical over cute when picking a trick or treat goody bag or container. Some of the seemingly fun ones sold in stores are heavy (before any treats are added) and others are too long and will drag on the ground.

5. Light Up the Night: Have each child carry or wear something lit, such as a flashlight, glow bracelet or necklace, or flashing attire for visibility. Light-up shoes are also practical, and ever-so-noticeable on a dark night.

6. Flexible Props: Only carry flexible props, such as knives, swords, ninja items, etc., that can’t cause injury if a kid accidentally falls. No play prop should resemble the real item; consider leaving them at home.

8 Tips for Safe Trick or Treating 1. Plan a Route: Adults should plan out a route in advance and check it during the daylight for such obstacles as broken sidewalks (or no sidewalks), construction timber, or other obstacles that could trip up trick or trickers.

2. Comfortable Shoes: Require well-fitting shoes to be worn, preferably sneakers. Kids should wear sturdy shoes and not the princess high-heel,

7. Keep Hydrated: Be sure kids don’t get over-heated and keep hydrated.

Plan costumes according to weather since temperatures could still be in the 80s in the evening.

8. Walking: Trick or treaters should walk, not run, and should never cut across lawns or driveways. Obstacles could exist that aren’t readily visible in the evening.

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Covenants Corner

BY K E L LY A N B A C H

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e want to welcome all new residents to Victoria Park!

We also want to say, “Thank You!” to the residents that received the friendly reminders with understanding and support in maintaining the beauty of your homes and investments.

Our role in the Community Standards department is to help ensure the community adheres to the covenant standards as set forth in the governing documents. If you receive a letter, the best thing you can do is to contact us so that we can assist in any way possible, or offer timeline extensions if necessary. Our goal is to establish a professional relationship through communication, commitment and caring for our residents.

As we continue to grow there may be violations we miss. In the event there is an issue you would like to report, you may do so by filing a Confidential Incident/Violation Report, which can be obtained online, or at our Community Management Office located at 525 W. Victoria Trails Boulevard. You may also call our office at 386-738-2112.

Welcome to the Team Michael!

I’d like to introduce you all to Michael Lemke. He was brought on to join the Community Standards team.

Michael comes to Victoria Park with over 26 years of experience in corrections in two states and he is a retired warden.

Michael also worked in the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office for a year and

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half in communications (911 dispatch/call taking). He is married to his lovely wife, Melissa and is the proud father to 24-year-old twins, as well as a chihuahua. Michael enjoys traveling and the beach. For any Community Standards questions, please reach out to Michael at MLemke@Evergreen-LM.com.

The following sections are some important reminders that will help us keep Victoria Park a beautiful place to live!

Irrigation Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, November 7th, so make sure to check/change your irrigation clocks. Maintenance days for running your sprinkler systems are every Wednesday from 11am to 2pm and the first and third Saturday of the month from 11am to 2pm.

Garbage and Recycling Tuesdays are pickups for landscaping materials; Fridays are for waste and recycling pickup. Before you put out any large items, make arrangements with GFL Environmental (formerly WCA Waste Management) by calling 1-800-535-9533 or 386-774-6162 and ask for bulk pickup.

As a reminder, on New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas there will be no pickups due to those holidays; regular pickup will be completed one day later.

Pressure Washing Residents in Victoria Gardens are responsible for maintaining a clean

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driveway, driveway apron, exterior of the home and any sidewalk from the driveway to the front doors.

Residents in Victoria Commons, the Hills, the Trails and the Oaks are responsible for maintaining the public sidewalk, driveway, driveway apron, exterior of the home and any other sidewalks on the property.

Vinyl fences or white picket fences in Victoria Commons are required to be pressure washed when dirty/moldy.

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medians and curbs. Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully. Be cautious of your neighbors and street parking due to those having family and friends over during the holidays. Be courteous and as always be safe.

Fall Safety Tips » Drive safely as it gets darker. » Daylight saving time begins at 2am on Sunday, November 7th.

This means that it starts to get dark earlier. As we set our clocks backward by one hour it’s also a great time to check the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. » Update your emergency contacts list, re-stock the cupboards if the weather gets bad, and have the HVAC serviced. » Clean up fallen leaves. » Slow down on wet pavement. » Keep at least a half tank of gas in each car at all times. » Fall Holidays: Watch for children walking on roadways,

KELLY ANBACH is one of the Community Standards Administrators for Victoria Park. You can reach her at 386-738-2112 or via email at KAnbach@Evergreen-LM.com.

Meet Your New Community Manager!

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e are excited to announce the on-boarding of our new Community Manager, Melonie Bates. She comes to Victoria Park with 14 years of HOA Community Management experience. Melonie grew up in Colorado Springs and moved to Florida in 1989. She is a lover of all things outdoors, NASCAR, and she is an active member of the NASCAR Fan Council! She is excited to be part of the community. Please see the message below from Melonie: Hello Victoria Park!

Thank you all for the warm welcome as the new Community Manager. It has been a pleasure to meet residents and hear the many different stories about life in Victoria Park.

MELONIE BATES, LCAM, CMCA MBates@Evergreen-LM.com

I am excited to join the Victoria Park team and look forward to working with the amazing staff to keep this a wonderful place to call home.

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EVENTS

VICTORIA PARK

Dates, events and details listed are subject to change. All events are Residents Only, unless otherwise specified. Please adhere to CDC Guidelines when attending any event. Please visit myvictoriapark.com to RSVP, as we are no longer using ActiveNet to make reservations. If you have questions, please call 386-738-2112 or email Justine at JTucker@Evergreen-LM.com. Event enrollment closes after three days. There is a 72 hour cancellation policy. To keep up with the latest events, please see the e-newsletter emailed out each week.

EVERY WE E K E VE RY W ED N ES DAY

Bridge 12:30pm-3:30pm • Oaks Amenity Center Contact: Kathy Ferris, kferris65@gmail.com

need with the help of the Victoria Gardens Men’s Club. Guests welcome.

M O N-THU - OCT 18-21

Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt

MON - NOV 15

To-Go Cookie Decorating TU E - NOV 16

Trivia

TUE - O C T 19

Wine-O-Ween Tasting

SAT - NOV 20

Tailgating Party

1:30pm-3pm • Oaks Amenity Center Contact: Renee Kristall, rkristall@gmail.com

6pm • Grapevine Wine Bar, 111 Victoria Commons Blvd, Ste 113 RSVP on myvictoriapark.com; $25 per person, limited capacity.

E VE RY F R I DAY

S AT - O C T 23

Bam! Zap! Wham! Calling All Superheroes Halloween Event

SAT - DEC 11

Women’s Bible Group

E VE RY T H U R S DAY

Mahjong

11am • Oaks Amenity Center Contact: Loretta Chudy, chudy@mindspring.com E VE RY F R I DAY

4pm-7pm • Victoria Trails Lawn RSVP on myvictoriapark.com.

Cards & Games

M O N - OCT 25

12:30pm-3:30pm • Trails Amenity Center Contact: Kathy Ferris, kferris65@gmail.com

Week of Spooks NOV

OCT S AT - O C T 1 6

Resident Fall Crafter’s Fair 9am-2pm • Victoria Trails Lawn Come out and support your talented neighbors while enjoying some shopping.

A $5 lunch is also being offered and the proceeds will go to local organizations in

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Breakfast with Santa MON - DEC 13

Santa’s Secret Service THU - DEC 16

Drink Up Grinches – Adult Social

THU - N OV 4

SAT - DEC 18

Ladies Paint Night with Patti

Santa’s Workshop

6:30pm • Victoria Trails Amenity Center RSVP: JTucker@Evergreen-LM.com by Oct 25; $20 per lady, pay at door - cash or check.

JAN

THU - N OV 11

SAT - JAN 22

Veterans Grab & Go Breakfast

Meet Your Neighbors

VICTORIA PARK

SPOTLIGHT

Resident Spotlight: Ashley Sutherland

BY JUSTINE TUCKER, LIFESTYLE DIRECTOR

The first baby in Victoria Park has graduated from high school! Ashley Sutherland graduated from Father Lopez and is now attending Florida Southern College to study Graphic Design. Ashley is the oldest of five girls. One of the most treasured things about my job is watching all of my kids grow. It has been such a blessing to watch Ashley flourish into the young beautiful women she has become. Ashley, we all wish you nothing but great success and happiness in your years to come!

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LIFESTYLES

VICTORIA PARK

Recent Fun in Victoria Park!

PHOTOS BY RESIDENTS & JUSTINE TUCKER

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EVENTS

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Save the Date!

OCT 17 Painting with Patti 19 Activities Fair 21 Trivia 22 Scary-oke 26 Hallowine Trunk or Treat 28 Clubs & Groups Potluck 30 Halloween Dance Party NOV 13 21 29

Jukebox Memories with Jonathan Len Volusia Community Symphony Deck the Halls

D EC 04 Night of Lights at Victoria Gardens 05 Craft and Farmers Market 09-11 Vee Gees Holiday Concert 11 Night of Lights at Victoria Gardens 12 Orange City Orchestra 18 Night of Lights at Victoria Gardens 31 New Year’s Eve “Japanese Theme Cherry Blossoms”

Victoria Gardens events are for Victoria Gardens residents only. Calendar is subject to change. Please contact Resident Services for further details at 386-785-2700.

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525 E. Victoria Trails Blvd.

DeLand, FL 32724 386-738-2112 myvictoriapark.com

FALL IN LOVE WITH VICTORIA PARK

We’re thankful for our residents!

For friends and family who may be looking for a new home here at Victoria Park, Move-In Ready Homes are available now, with even more new home opportunities coming early 2022.

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