Vitalia Voice | June 2015

VITALIA

VOICE June 2015 | www.VitaliaAtTraditionHOA.com

Stay Active this Summer!

Local Events, Clubs, Groups, & Classes PAGES 9-16

HOA Compliance

A Message from Your Community Manager PAGE 4

Recipes

Delicious Dishes to Try PAGE 18

Vitalia Information hours of operation Captiva Club Amenity Center

Mon-Sat: 6am-10pm

Sunset Beach Pool & The Colony Pool

Sun: 8am-8pm Daily Dawn to Dusk

phone/website list Evergreen Customer Service

877-221-6919

Email: customerservice@evergreen-lm.com AV Homes Customer Care

800-858-5933

AVHomesInc.com/owner-care Captiva Club Front Desk

772-800-2504

Captiva Club Fitness Desk

772-800-2503

HOA Website VitaliaAtTraditionHOA.com Security Guardhouse

772-345-4987

Driver’s License Department

772-337-5600

Florida Power and Light

772-462-0555

Home Town Cable Plus

772-345-6000

Lawnwood Regional Medical Center

772-461-4000

NUI City Gas

772-871-2551

Port St. Lucie Police Dept.

772-871-5000

Port St. Lucie Utilities

772-873-6400

(Emergency After Hours)

Port St. Lucie Utilities

772-871-5330

(Set Up)

Social Security Administration

800-772-1213

St. Lucie County

Medical Center

772-335-4000

Sheriff

772-462-7300

Port St. Lucie Fire Department

772-621-3400

Port St. Lucie West Library

772-873-3309

Tradition Medical Center

772-345-8100

Waste Pro/Recycle

772-595-9390

stlucieco.gov/solid_waste/recycling.htm

birthdays Diane Butler Michael Waninger Steven Knoll Joseph Jemioto Jr. Robert Landesmann Suzanne Simeone Ava Kaplan Leonard Koch Celso Fernandez Nancy Kostyo Tom Gill Sandra Greenberg Barbara McKernan Margaret Greenberg Linda Steil Kathie Sullivan Joan DiCola Vincent Ingoglia Jeff Rothschild Rosemary Stainkamp Rose Ramondetta Randy Rossnan Christine Logan Margie Rosenthal Lowel Sisson Paul Wade James Chichericco Ronald Ruel Linda Gausten Joann Leone Robert Goldman Kathryn Landesmann Walter Tarpley William (Bill) Dawson David Honig James Swint Bob Breier Gordon McCord Barbara Parker Sue Barnes Carol Coffman Wendy Hoge Willie Perry Joseph Beltran Fred Gartner Tony Reagan Donnie Coker Bob Wilson Charles Wotruba Henrietta Kotlinski Patti McRae Barbara Kaplan Wendy Richmond

1st 1st 3rd 4th 4th 4th 6th 6th 6th 8th 8th 8th 8th 9th 10th 10th 12th 12th 12th 13th 14th 14th 15th 15th 15th 15th 16th 16th 17th 17th 18th 18th 20th 21st 21st 21st 22nd 22nd 23rd 25th 26th 26th 26th 27th 27th 27th 28th 28th 28th 29th 29th 30th 30th

av homes news

News from AV Homes

By David Smith Division President of AV Homes, Inc.

As

this stunning Treasure Coast community continues to transform and evolve reaching all new heights, with it comes new dreams and aspirations. From the sales office to the field, I’ve had the great fortune to be apart of such a wonderful team where together, with you the residents, we’ve been able to achieve amazing milestones.

In a bigger, better, faster world where two is better than one, Matt and Steve Orosz from our Royal Oak Homes division will continue the amazing momentum as the new Division Co-Presidents. With a legacy in homebuilding, Matt and Steve share similar ambitions and that is delivering a happy homeowner each and every time.

After living in the Jacksonville area for some time now, I’ve taken the liberty of coining myself a local which is why with much passion I am thrilled to take on the new frontier as Jacksonville Division President. When I think back to the first time I visited Vitalia at Tradition, I was overwhelmed with such great vision for this community. As the heart and soul of the community, it was my ambition to re-define Vitalia at Tradition into a place you can be proud to call home with a lifestyle you deserve. From the smiling faces of the residents to the dozens of new homeowners settling into their own little piece of what they call paradise, it’s clear to me that this vision has become a reality.

I’ve been able share so many “firsts” with you all from the grand opening of the Vitalia at Tradition amenity center the Captiva Club to a Best of 50+ Housing Award from the National Association of Homebuilders. With new challenges ahead, I strive to achieve as much success in the Jacksonville area as I been able to achieve here. Thank you all for making this an unforgettable experience with memories that will last a lifetime.

anniversaries Jeffrey & Barbara Deighan James & Patricia Donnelly Mike & Beverly Kirkpatrick Hubert Shand & Ann Martinez Wayne & Sherry Carson Douglas Farrone & Vicki Cantor Robert & Darci Nelson Eliot & Margaret Greenberg Dennis Rehn & Jerrilyn Novak-Rehn Ronald & Barbara Ruel Leonard & Carol Koch Larry & Terry Sealfon Don & Paula Smith Ed & Suzanne Simeone David & Elizabeth Vernon Bob & Sandi Breier Joseph & Helene Paiva Geof & Wendy Hoge Ed & Linda Lyons Lawrence & Constance Orell Robert & Pamela Tropp Robert & Diane Budinsky Alexander & Marilynn Nikolauk

1st 3rd 4th 4th 5th 5th 5th 6th 7th 7th 10th 10th 10th 12th 12th 13th 13th 14th 14th 14th 14th 16th 16th

Robert & Rosemarie Diaz Steve & Cecily Sommer Peter & Jeanne Krebs Jim & Joan Bowser Bill & Bonnie Brody Steve & Arlen Cohen Samuel & Sue Ann Lustgarten Ronald & Nancy Lewayne Joseph & Pamela Caradonna Richard & Lois Rubin Thomas & Sue Serian Rob & Joy Adams Corson Bill & Diana Coutts Jon & Christine Logan Steve & Gloria Rentowitz Daniel & Joyce Scola Randy & Joyce Rossnan Sandy & Connie Costello George Norton & Bill Wallace Steve & Jackie Olster Martin & Susan Alterman Keith & Donna Mosberger David & Marie McElhiney

17th 17th 18th 22nd 22nd 22nd 23rd 24th 25th 25th 25th 26th 26th 26th 26th 26th 27th 28th 28th 28th 29th 29th 30th June 2015 | Vitalia Voice 3

community news

HOA Compliance

T

ime sure is flying by! As I continue to settle in I am impressed by what I see in Vitalia! As always, I have my “list” of projects I am working through with AV Homes and you, the residents of Vitalia. As you know, I have the task of staying on budget, but also meeting the needs of the community.

Tyler Heel Community Manager theel@ evergreen-lm.com 877-221-6919

You will be receiving weekly updates from the landscaper along with updates from our lifestyles director, if not already, very soon.

The putting green grand opening was a big success! As an avid golfer myself, it is my hope to introduce people to the game of golf that have never picked up a club along with reintroducing the game to people that may have been away from it for a while.

One of my least favorite job tasks, but something that is very important to keep home values within Vitalia increasing, is keeping up with compliance. CCRs are created and equitably enforced to help communities such as Vitalia at Tradition continue to support the investment you have in your home and to protect your property. CCRs require universal compliance among all homeowners and residents in Vitalia. I do not create the rules, but I have to enforce them!

CLUB ROOM RESERVATIONS This is a friendly reminder that all room reservations need to made through the Lifestyles Department or with the Lifestyles Director, Carlyn Hagler.

Before sending your club newsletter article in, please be sure to have your room reservation confirmed. Stop by the Captiva Club, call 727-8002505, or email your room request to chagler@evergreen-lm.com to find out availability and book your club meeting!

4 Vitalia Voice | June 2015

Violations and compliance is in full swing.

Just a friendly reminder to get those rooftops power washed and those houses painted!

Houses are to be painted every seven (7) years.

That’s not seven years after you have moved in, that is seven years since it was painted last. I realize you may not know exactly when it was painted last, so we will have to work through that together. I will start violations for paint and power washing this fall when everyone will be back in town. I have eased into sending violations as we got our system up and running.

Please familiarize yourself with the CCRs. Per the Board of Directors, here are a few of the major things I will be looking for: • Does the yard art have approval? Yard art is not supposed to exceed 36” and must color coordinate with the community.

• Are trash cans being used on trash days?

• Commercial vehicles must be kept in the garage.

• Pets must be kept on a leash. (Did you know? The CCRs allow you to have pets on a 20-foot leash; however, St. Lucie County has a leash law of 6 feet. In this case, the County Law trumps our documents. Therefore, pets must be on a 6-foot leash.)

NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION DEADLINES July Submissions Calendar and newsletter article submissions are due on Monday, June 1st by 3pm to vitalia@overflowdesigngroup.com.

August Submissions Calendar and newsletter article submissions are due on Wednesday, July 1st by 3pm to vitalia@overflowdesigngroup.com.

September Submissions Calendar and newsletter article submissions are due on Monday, August 3rd by 3pm to vitalia@overflowdesigngroup.com.

June 2015 | Vitalia Voice 5

lifestyles news

Updates and Reminders from the Lifestyles Director

My Carlyn Hagler Lifestyles Director chagler@ evergreen-lm.com 772-800-2505

first month was a bit of a whirlwind, but I’ve had the pleasure of meeting some wonderful residents.

It’s so interesting to hear the stories of what brought you to this beautiful community!

Thank you to the Music Lover’s Club for inviting Tyler and myself to the Spring Fling Event. We had a lot of fun. It was nice to be given the opportunity to not “talk shop” and simply enjoy your company!

•

• •

It is the club’s responsibility to create and submit their “advertisement” of meeting/event/activity to be placed on the lobby TV and in the newsletter. Be mindful of newsletter deadlines.

All clubs should be open to welcome new residents/participants.

Contact the Lifestyles Department for a Club Guideline Packet if you have a desire to coordinate a club of special interest!

FITNESS My focus is to bring a variety of fitness classes to accommodate the vast array of interest and fitness levels of all the residents. Please know I take every suggestion into careful consideration along with accountability to budgetary guidelines. In the near future, additional classes will be scheduled by utilizing the Fitness on Demand System.

There are multiple exercise programs also available for your personal use. See a Lifestyles Attendant for assistance to get started! Current class schedules are posted at the Captiva Club and on the VitaliaAtTraditionHOA.com calendar.

CLUBS A few reminders of club responsibilities: • Rooms must be left in the original condition.

• Tables and chairs borrowed from other rooms must be returned.

• Trash bags need to be taken out to dumpster (we are working on placing a receptacle closer to the back door).

• Request for coffee pots, ice, etc., must be requested PRIOR to the date of the event. Staff will ensure these items are available, but a club member is responsible for pick up and return.

• Room setups must be submitted with event request.

6 Vitalia Voice | June 2015

I hope everyone has a fun (not too hot) summer! If you’re traveling and vacationing, we would love to hear about your summer adventures!

STAFF FOCUS: DEANNA LUPULIO Deanna was born in Berlin, NH and moved to Port St. Lucie, FL when she was six months old.

Deanna is very familiar with the area, so if you’re looking for good places to eat she knows where to go! Deanna is engaged and they have a daughter named Olivia who just turned a year old.

She enjoys the beach and spends every moment with her family at their favorite location! If she’s not at the beach, you will catch her in the kitchen baking up all kinds of sweets. Baking has been her passion ever since she was a young girl. Deanna ended a ten-year career in banking to seek out a change and to join the Evergreen Lifestyles Management family. Deanna said it has been the best change and she loves working at the Captiva Club and meeting all the residents.

news board

Meet the New Fitness Instructor: Dana Vario Dana Vario is NASM Certified and American Red Cross CPR/ AED and First Aid Certified. She is very positive and passionate about health and wellness. Dana believes at any age, gender, or fitness level, anyone and everyone can always benefit from exercising and making a healthier lifestyle for themselves. Her #1 goal is to encourage others to have fun and enjoy the process of improving their minds, body, and soul. She specializes

in fat loss, muscle gain, rehabilitating exercises, and group exercises. Just like her outgoing personality, she likes to make her client's workouts fun, motivating, and most of all effective. With ten plus years of being involved in fitness, Dana is certified as a Personal and Master Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She hopes to one day own her own fitness facility and to continue to help others gain the knowledge of how to properly maintain a healthy lifestyle throughout their lives!

News from the Vitalia Social Committee Submitted by Cathy Powers

Is

anything happening On the Street Where You Live in June? If you are at the Captiva Club, the answer will be yes. Mark your calendar to take a stroll back in time with the much-anticipated Sock Hop on June 11th.

Get out the poodle skirts, blue jeans, and saddle oxfords as you prepare to have a blast dancing to the sounds of the performing DJ Billy Drysdale. All the way from South Carolina, Billy comes highly celebrated for his vocal talent and bass playing. Join in the fun as you Rock Around the Clock. Remember that Memories are Made of This, so get

your tickets and join in the festivities! Feel like taking in a renowned museum? Then prepare to spend June 25th at the Elliot Museum with your Vitalia neighbors. Lunch will follow at the Twisted Tuna.

Coming in the summer will be the July 4th Party complete with barbeque dinner and our talented DJ providing great music for dancing. Wear your red, white, and blue for this special evening and step outside to see the fireworks as they are set off from Tradition.

COMPUTER CLUB WANTED! The Computer Lab is lonely and is looking for someone to coordinate a Computer Club.

For more information on how to start up a club, contact Carlyn Hagler, Lifestyles Director, at chagler@evergreen-lm.com.

8   Vitalia Voice | June 2015

out & about Lifestyles The Sock Hop Entertainment by Billy Drysdale Thursday, June 11th | 7pm-10pm | Doors Open at 6:30pm $10 Per Person Grand Treasure Ballroom

Join us for a spectacular event of great dance music from the '50s and '60s, including Rock-n-Roll, Motown, Soul, R&B, and Doo Wop. Don’t forget your dancing socks!

Police Department Safety Presentation Thursday, June 18th | 10am Grand Treasure Ballroom

The Port St. Lucie Police Department spokesperson will be at the Captiva Club House to inform and educated Vitalia residents on the latest scams, frauds, and safety issues in our city. Learn how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft and some of the techniques used by the police department in our area to prevent residents from becoming victims of a crime. This is a free event open to all residents.

Movie Night - Jersey Boys Thursday, June 18th | 7pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

FREE. Just BYOB and snacks and enjoy the show! See ad on page 19 for more information on the movie.

Trivia Saturday, June 20th | 7pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

Join your friends and neighbors for a friendly game of Trivia. Test your knowledge at a variety of categories.

Team captain will be allowed to purchase tickets for the whole table, a total of 8 tickets per team ( just a reminder, make sure to give your team members their tickets in advance, as they will be collected at the door). If you're currently not part of a team, you're welcome to buy an individual ticket and the staff at the front desk will help assign you to a table. RESIDENTS ONLY. $5 per person.

BYOB!

Elliot Museum Visit Thursday, June 25th | 10am 825 NE Ocean Blvd., Stuart

This renowned museum features a variety of exhibits which focus on three areas – art, history, and technology.

The highlight of the permanent exhibitions is the auto gallery which features a unique robotic display with

more than 50 classic vehicles. The Museum offers an impressive slate of changing exhibits in its 3,000 square foot exhibition gallery which are designed to entertain and inform patrons. "The Water Colors of Insects” will be an exhibit on display along with numerous local history artifacts. The group rate is $12 per person and coupons can apply. For those wishing to join neighbors for lunch after the Museum visit, reservations for diners will be made at Twisted Tuna restaurant which provides beautiful views of Manatee Pocket. For further information, contact Kathie Sullivan at 772-345-2380.

LIFESTYLES EVENTS TICKET SALE INFORMATION The main ticket sale will be on Monday, June 1st in the Grand Treasure Ballroom for June events at 9am.

Afterwards, tickets will be sold at the Captiva Club Front Desk. Payable by check ONLY (made payable to Vitalia at Tradition HOA).

Please pick up a deli ticket at 7am at the front desk. At 9am numbers will be called in the Ballroom. This is to avoid you having to stand until a staff member is able to assist you. Other event ticket sales will be sold at the front desk as soon as the Captiva Club is open.

Club Amici, Bunco, and Bingo tickets will be sold in Ballroom as well. All residents will need to present their resident ID badges in order to purchase a ticket. The first month a Lifestyles event goes on sale, tickets are for residents only (unless otherwise specified). After this, if the event is not sold out, adult guests are welcome and residents can purchase any remaining tickets. NO CREDIT beginning June 1st. All outstanding credit vouchers will be accepted for 90 days only.

LIBRARY CORNER We are still accepting donations of gently used books and DVDs for the community library! For more information, please contact Helen Penzel at 772-345-4225.

June 2015 | Vitalia Voice 9

out & about Fitness Classes Current class schedules are posted in the Clubhouse and on the www.VitaliaAtTraditionHOA.com calendar.

All Level Yoga Shoreside Aerobics Studio

Authentic Hatha Yoga class with focus on proper alignment with emphasis on breath and meditation. This deeply relaxing class enlivens the body, challenges the mind and soothes the spirit. Please enter the room in silence and bring your own mat, towel, and water in a closed container.

Aquacise Sunset Pool

An excellent cardio and strength workout for all levels by utilizing water weights, aqua gloves and noodles to achieve a very unique workout. Swimming is not required.

Aqua Zumba Sunset Beach Pool

Get your ‘groove on’ as you burn calories with a complete, no-impact workout. This class is for all who enjoy having a blast while getting in an aqua-fantastic workout!

Core Strength Shoreside Aerobics Studio

A safe yet effective, non-impact exercise class designed to strengthen the CORE muscles of the body while increasing flexibility and range of motion. Improve strength, posture, balance and coordination. A strong foundation is a key component to prevent injury, reduce back pain & enhance your activities of daily living. Firm up those trouble zones without applying negative force to the body. It doesn’t have to hurt to get results! All levels are welcome! Modifications will be given to ensure safety & to cater to all levels. No fancy equipment necessary.

Group X Toning Shoreside Aerobics Studio

Take your workout to the next level. This class is designed to strengthen and sculpt every major muscle group utilizing hand weights and/or barbells and other equipment.

Group Exercise provides a motivating atmosphere that is conducive to working out! Any fitness level is welcome and weights are provided.

H20 Pilates Sunset Beach Pool

Non-impact strengthening and stretching movements that require precise breathing and muscle control. Practicing 10 Vitalia Voice | June 2015

Pilates in the water develops trunk stabilization, enhances muscle strength, helps correct posture and relieves stress.

Line Dancing Shoreside Aerobics Studio

Line dance is a choreographed dance with a repeated sequence of steps in which a group of people dance in one or more lines or rows , all facing either each other or in the same direction, and executing the steps at the same time.

Stretch & Balance Shoreside Aerobics Studio

A workout that builds flexibility and strength and leaves you feeling centered and calm. Controlled breathing, concentration and a carefully structured series of stretches, moves and poses to create a holistic workout that brings the body into a state of harmony and balance.

Yin/Restorative Yoga Shoreside Aerobics Studio

Yin yoga is a passive style using long stretches of 1-20 minutes to work the fascia, a type of connective tissue; we will be holding for 2-8 minutes per pose. Restorative takes the same pose and through the use of blankets, bolsters and/ or blocks, allows the person to “melt” into a relaxed state.

All work is done on the mat either seated or lying down and may utilize the wall.

Zumba Shoreside Aerobics Studio

Zumba is a dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance with a blended balance of cardio and muscle toning benefits.

Zumba Gold Shoreside Aerobics Studio

The class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion, and coordination.

This is a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity.

out & about Art Classes Mosaic

Club / Group will be served. BYOB. Your $5 will cover the cost of the refreshments and allow us to give larger prizes and/or play more games. Come and have some fun!

Mondays | 9am Biscayne Room

This interesting class involves putting together small pieces of tile, glass and pebbles to create patterns on a variety of surfaces. Create beautiful items for your home or patio.

Projects range from $35-$50. RSVP to the Lifestyle Office, as space is limited.

Silk Painting Wednesdays | 9am Biscayne Room

Create a one of a kind masterpiece using easy techniques.

This surprisingly simple art form has amazingly beautiful results! Projects range from $10-$20. RSVP to the Lifestyle Office, as space is limited.

Club / Group Art Group Tuesdays | 9:30am-12pm Biscayne Room

We each bring our own projects and supplies to create a personal work of art. We paint or draw using acrylics, color pencils, and watercolor, among other supplies. Whatever your medium is, you are welcome. For more information, contact Ricky Stephens at ricky1tom@gmail.com.

Baseball Vitalia Club Tuesday, June 9th | 4:30pm Biscayne Room

Baseball fans! Whether you are a diehard follower of your home team, love to watch the game at the park or on TV, talk history or trivia, play fantasy, toss dice or collect memorabilia, Baseball Vitalia is where you can connect with other fans of the National Pastime. Each month, we have ballpark outings and get-togethers to watch games at each other's homes. For more information, contact Ron Shandler at baseball@ronshandler.com or 540-815-0643.

Bingo Sunday, June 28th | 6pm | $5 Grand Treasure Ballroom

For more information, contact Helen Penzel at 772-3454225 or Rick Dixon at rdixon@vitaliaattraditionhoa.com.

The cost is $5 per person. Please bring the exact amount of cash, as we cannot make change. Coffee and snacks

Bocce/Petanque Club Bocce: Saturdays | 9am | Courts Petanque: Tuesdays | 9am & Wednesdays | 6pm

Bocce is originally an Italian game played between two teams consisting of a maximum of four players on each team. It is played with eight large colored balls and one small target ball called the Bellini. The object of the game is to get as close to the Bellini as possible. For more information on Bocce and play times, contact Greg at get300zx@aol.com or 772-345-9267.

Petanque is originally a French game played between two teams of various sizes. It is played with metal balls only (two or three) and one small ball called the cochonnet ( jack). The object of the game is to get as close to the cochonnet as possible. For more information on Petanque, contact Christine at cbianchin@hotmail.com or 508-816-4632.

Book Club Tuesday, June 9th | 9:30am Augustine Room

The book we’ll be discussing at our next meeting is Forgiving Maximo Rothman by A.J. Sidransky. The synopsis is below. The upcoming book is Everything I Never Told You, by Celeste Ng for July. For more information, contact Adrian Goetz at 772-345-2294 or gba1255@aol.com.

On a chilly autumn night in New York, the lives of two men born decades and continents apart collide when Max Redmond is found bludgeoned in his Washington Heights apartment. While investigating the crime, Detective Tolya Kurchenko comes across the dead man's diaries, written by Redmond over four decades. He hopes the diaries will lead him to the killer. In fact, they help him sort out the complexities of his own identity. Spanning 65 years and three continents — from Hitler's Europe to the decaying Soviet Empire of the 1970s, and revealing the little-known history of Sosúa, a Jewish settlement in the jungles of the Dominican Republic — A. J. Sidransky's debut novel leads us into worlds long gone, and the lives of people still touched by those memories.

June 2015 | Vitalia Voice 11

out & about Club / Group Bowling

Cooks Corner Culinary Club

Tuesdays | 1:45pm Super Play U.S.A.

Anything but Chardonnay and Cabernet!

Tuesday, June 16th | 7pm-9pm Bistro Demo Kitchen

Join your Vitalia neighbors for a friendly game of bowling.

Informal and fun. No RSVP needed. All skill levels welcome.

Bunco Sunday, June 14th | 6pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

Come join your neighbors for a fun filled few hours at an energetic dice game. Your $5 fee is collected on the first Monday of each month during Lifestyles Ticket Sales.

Cash or check made payable to “cash” only. Coffee, water, cookies, or cake served, or bring your own snacks. Gift cards and prizes awarded. Please see Sue Ann at the Grand Treasure Ballroom on June 1st from 9am to 11am.

Car Club - Meet & Drive Event Wednesday, June 10th | 3pm Captiva Club Parking Lot

Test your driving skills with Parallel Parking and Precision Braking Events. Open to all Vitalia residents with driver’s licenses. Bring your CARS and ideas for club events.

For more information, contact Greg at 732-539-9110 or get300zx@aol.com or Stan at 732-915-4671 or smr1944@ gmail.com.

Co-Ed Water Volleyball Wednesdays and Sundays | 9am The Colony Pool

This game is for anyone looking for a little friendly competition. No experience necessary. No RSVP needed.

Club Amici Friday, July 17th | 6pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

You too can speak Italian! No charge at all!

It’s a special Club Amici event for those who want to learn some basic Italian phrases. Scusi, Come Sta? Sto Bene, Grazie, Arrivederci. A guest instructor will present an Italian Class. What fun to help one another!

We want to hear your favorite Italian expressions and gestures! Menu: Please bring an hors d'oeuvre or dessert, coffee is provided, and BYOB. All meetings are open to all residents and their guests. Host: Carol L. Ritz and Julie DePasquale. RSVP to ritz@carolritz.com.

12 Vitalia Voice | June 2015

Come learn and enjoy an evening of alternatives to the well-known “Go To” wines with fellow Vitalia resident Donnie Coker. The wine market is full of delicious varietals for your tasting pleasure! Wine tastings will be paired with delightful Amuse Bouche – “Tiny Bites.”

Cost for the event is $12. Seating is limited. RSVP to cookscornervitalia@gmail.com.

Dart Club Tuesdays | 7pm Beachside Dart Room

It's FREE and no need to RSVP! The Dart Club is limited to 24 people. Just show up by 6:50pm and have some FUN! No experience necessary. Contact Mike Mamo at 772-345-0561 for more information.

Friends and Neighbors for Education (FAN Club) Friday, June 5th | 5pm Augustine Room

The FAN club is looking for residents interested in supporting local teachers and students in St. Lucie County.

Retired educators and friends of education are invited to join. There will be an organizational meeting on June 5th to discuss fundraising and to schedule events. If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please email Cathy Powers at cathy@powersnetwork.com.

Dogs & Cats Forever Club For more information about the club, please contact Kathy Pachuta at mirage0204@htcplus.net or 772-345-2311.

Golf Cart Club We're looking for golf cart owners who would be interested in getting together for social gatherings and community events such as decorating the carts for holiday parades. Please contact Bob Tropp at rntropp@gmail.com or Barbara Rende at barbrende@bellsouth.net.

Good News Club - Bible Study Wednesdays | 3pm-4:30pm Augustine Room

Contact Geof Hoge at 772-216-7005 or geofhoge@gmail. com, for more information.

out & about Club / Group Gun Club Thursday, June 4th | 10:30am Biscayne Room

Contact Jerry Mastrov at 772-345-0377 for information.

Hand & Foot Thursdays | 1pm-4pm Biscayne Room

Come join us for a fun filled afternoon. If you are a beginner, we will teach you the game; if you already know, that’s great. We are a group of your neighbors who enjoy an afternoon out. Please contact Bob Goldman at 772-3452460 or bobsue@htcplus.net for further information.

simple bead bracelet with Swarovski Crystals! Leave with a finished project and enjoy a petite brunch. RSVP to Ronni Reed at 732-740-9082. The cost of the meeting is $18.

Ladies Water Volleyball Thursdays | 3pm The Colony Pool

The ladies of Vitalia will meet at the pool for a friendly game of volleyball.

Mahjong Club Please contact Shelley Deixler at shell842@gmail.com for more information and days/times that the club meets.

Juliets

MALKA'S MAHJONG CORNER - ASK THE EXPERT

Thursday, June 11th | 1pm Sailor's Return in Stuart

The Vitalia Juliets meet on the second Thursday of each month. This month, we will be going back to the Sailor's Return in Stuart for lunch. There will be beautiful views of the water and delicious salads. RSVP to Carla Mansfield at 772-345-1460.

Juliets at Lunch

Q: It says "2 or 3 suits," but the hand is printed in 3 colors?

A: The parenthetical trumps the color-coding. As the parenthetical says, you can make a three-suit hand or a two-suit hand. See image to the right. These are all legal ways of making this hand: FF DDDD 2015 DDDD (Kong any 2 Dragons, 2 or 3 SUITS).

Men's 8 Ball League of Vitalia Thursdays | 7pm-9:30pm Billiards Room

Ladies Golf Group Thursdays

Players are welcome to join the new 18-hole Ladies Golf Group, which will play at various courses in the area.

Contact Jan Flynt at jancflynt@icloud.com.

Ladies of Vitalia (LOVe) Hadassah Learn, Play and Eat Tuesday, June 2nd | 10am–1pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

Learn the foundations of jewelry making and stringing a

A Men’s 8 Ball League will start on Thursdays. Due to the size of the room, we can only accommodate a total of 16 members (there is currently 10). As interest grows, we will look at options of expanding to more than one night. If you are interested, just show up and join the league. Bring your skill and have some fun. Contact Jerry Warrener at 610-283-1534 or jdub919@outlook.com or Bill Sheehan at 302-841-8664 or bill@sheehan3.com, for more information.

Men's Golf Mondays

Steve Tuckman is leading this group, which meets every Monday afternoon at different area golf courses. If you’d like to join or need more information, please contact Steve at tuck61494@gmail.com.

June 2015 | Vitalia Voice 13

out & about Club / Group Men's Water Volleyball

Pinochle

Saturdays | 9am The Colony Pool

Fridays | 6pm Biscayne Room

The men of Vitalia will meet at the pool for a friendly game of H2O volleyball.

Missy Sippy's Club Monday, June 1st | 6pm Seashell Pavilion

The Missy Sippy's of Vitalia meet around the Seashell Pavilion every first Monday of the month. Ladies come join us for a exciting evening! Bring your own beverage.

For more information, contact Shelley Deixler at shell842@gmail.com.

Join both beginner and experienced players for an enjoyable evening out. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Bob Goldman at 772-345-2460 or bobsue@ htcplus.net for further information.

Retreads Remote Control Car Club Thursday, June 11th | 9am Car Track or Augustine Room

Monthly meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at 9am at the Car Track (located on SW Apple Blossom), weather permitting. Otherwise the meeting will be the in Augustine Room. For more information, contact Brian Stadtler at 772-345-2772

Romeos Friday, June 5th | 12:30pm Bonefish Mac off of Becker Road

Music Lover's Club We meet monthly to share in the enjoyment of all types of music, including videos from concerts, TV shows, and movies and to plan special evening events for the enjoyment of its 300+ members. The meetings are entertaining, informative, and just plain fun! New members are always welcome. Contact Mark Rosenbaum at mark. rosenbaum9850@gmail or 631-796-7651 for information.

Pickleball Club Daily | 6:30am Pickleball Courts

To arrange for playing for beginners or if you need more information, contact Larry (LJ) Miller at 772-345-2111. New players are wanted. Join us to make new friends and to have fun.

Ping Pong Club Wednesdays | 7pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

Come and join the fun every Wednesday in the Ballroom starting at 7pm. For more information, contact Holly Birnel at golda2005@aol.com.

14 Vitalia Voice | June 2015

On the first Friday of the month we have a men's only lunch. RSVP to Rick Dixon at rdixon@ vitaliaattraditionhoa.com or 772-345-3147. We’re looking for a few good men, or at least one, willing to handle our men’s monthly luncheon. The task entails picking the place to eat, putting a small paragraph in each newsletter, and making the reservation a few days before the Friday luncheon. Rick will be taking care of our June lunch at Bonefish Mac, but that will be his last one. Anyone willing to take on the task can contact Rick for more information. As some of our originals know, we have had Romeos since 2008 and we'd hate to see it end.

Seashell Sunset Happy Hour Club Thursdays | 7:30pm Seashell Pavilion

Join your neighbors for Happy Hour Thursday with the Seashell Sunset Happy Hour Club. We will be celebrating our beautiful Vitalia sunsets plus other happenings such as birthdays, anniversaries, and other special member ideas. We will be meeting every Thursday (weather permitting). BYOB and snacks, if desired. For more information and to be included on member email distribution (which will include updates for time changes and special events), please contact Jan Flynt at jancflynt@icloud.com.

out & about Club / Group Single's Club

Texas Hold'em Presents the Seafood Fest

Saturday, June 6th | 6pm Shuckers on the Beach, Jensen Beach

Monday, June 15th | 3pm-6pm Johnny V's Tavern, 790 Port St. Lucie West Blvd.

Please join the single's group for dinner at this popular dining spot. RSVP to Susan O'Dell at susanannodell@ hotmail.com for reservation purposes.

Stickball Sundays | 9am

Come one, come all every Sunday morning at 9am in the parking lot of the Captiva Club. Spectators welcomed!

Sunset Beach Tiki Bar Group Sundays | 1pm-4pm Sunset Beach Pool

Come and to spend a Sunday afternoon meeting up with old friends and neighbors, and to welcome and meet our new neighbors. Joins us for some sun and fun every Sunday!

Sunshine Club The mission of the Sunshine Club is to provide sympathy and/or support to each resident by providing a community response to such situations as illness or death. The club has set up an email address for residents to report any instance(s) that would warrant a card or gift. The email address is sunshineatvitalia@gmail.com. Let us know if a neighbor or friend is sick or has a death in the family via email. The club is in need of committee members, please send an email to the club's email address if you are interested in volunteering for this worthy cause.

Tennis Talk Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays | 7:30am Tennis Courts

New to Vitalia? Tennis Player?

Looking for other players? Come on over to the courts on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings from 7:30am-9am when we have open play round robin games. Feel free to just watch, bring a racquet, or just ask questions. Those playing at that time will be happy to answer your questions and try to help you play with others on your playing level. Any questions, feel free to contact Dave Segal at 772-345-3995 or thedave428@outlook.com or Judy Stallone at 954-6149282 or jstallone65@hotmail.com.

The menu will include clams and mussels steamed in garlic and butter with sliced bread for your dipping pleasure; sliders and wings; and an open bar including red and white wine, domestic beer, and soda. The cost is $30 per person. RSVP by June 5th to Lenny or Helen at 772345-4225, as seating is limited.

Travel Club of Vitalia Tuesday, June 9th | 11am Biscayne Room

Each month we'll have a meeting featuring destination information, new travel industry news, and on occasion guest speakers. We'll also have some fun travel games and trivia. Walk-ins are welcome, but we would appreciate knowing ahead of time for planning purposes. We look forward to meeting you and hearing about your travel experiences. For more information, contact Carolyn Fedor at 772-345-1717 or njflcarolyn@aol.com or Tinamarie Corrado at 732-610-9778 or zee918@live.com.

Vitalia Ladies Bible Study Club Thursdays | 10:30am Augustine Room

You are welcome to join this amazing group of loving women who are seeking to find out more about God, why He created us, and how we can have a personal relationship with His Son, Jesus Christ. We also have fun socials planned throughout the year. For more information, please contact Diane Harrington at harr2888@gmail.com or 772-345-9054.

Local & Beyond Hurricane Preparedness Expo Saturday, June 6th | 10am-2pm | Free Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie

A variety of hurricane preparedness vendors will be available along with government and non-profit organizations to provide information on the season. Be better informed on what to expect and how to respond when and if storms approach by attending this expo.

Hurricane preparedness vendors, raffles and giveaways.

All residents are encouraged to bring their families out to this great event to see what it takes to be prepared June 2015 | Vitalia Voice 15

out & about Local & Beyond Hurricane Preparedness Expo cont. for this hurricane season. Every year, new products and services are introduced that may make you and your family even safer this storm season. Find out what the City of Port St. Lucie and other agencies are doing to prepare this year. Get the latest edition of the hurricane preparedness quick reference guide. Sign up for free services that are available from government and nonprofit agencies. Contact Anna Marie Colonnese at acolonnese@cityofpsl.com or 772-873-6312.

Community Garage Sale Saturday, June 20th | 8am-12pm Minsky Gym, 750 SW Darwin Blvd., Port St. Lucie

Find a bargain at this great monthly event or reserve a parking spot and unload all of your unwanted "treasures."

Event is free to shoppers. Vendors pay only $6.40 per parking spot. Vendors must reserve and pay for space in advance. Contact Demetris Collins at dcollins@cityofpsl. com or 772-344-4142.

Engineering and Design Camp Monday, June 15th-Friday, June 19th | 9am-3:30pm All About Achieving Learning Center 616 SE Central Parkway, Stuart

Teams will work through engineering challenges that increase STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and

Daniel & Jane Bailey Donald & Carolyn Bartholomew Gunny Cohen & Shelley Resnick Ruben & Barbara Cortina Robert & Rosemarie Diaz Patricia Fitzpatrick Marc & Harlene Goldberg Donald Griffin & Diana Steel

Mathematical) experiences using the Elenco SNAP IT! Electronics kits and household devices. E=MC2=Smart Fun! Cost: $189. Contact Jen at 772-341-1400 or visit allaboutachieving.com, for more information.

Baseball Game: St. Lucie Mets vs Palm Beach Cardinals Sunday, June 14th | 1pm Tradition Fields, 525 NW Peacock Blvd., Port St. Lucie

It’s a Family Fun Day at Tradition’s Mets baseball field! Watch the St. Lucie Mets take on the Palm Beach Cardinals. Game begins at 1pm. Enjoy the game with Sunday's promotion of the month - a Family 4 Pack for $24, which includes 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 sodas, and 1 family popcorn. Sunday Brunch Baseball and Brunch for $15 ($12 season ticket holders and $10 for children under 12). Contact the Ticket Office at 772-871-2115.

Free Fishing Clinic for Kids Saturday, June 20th | 8am–10am PAL Building, 2101 SE Tiffany Ave., Port St. Lucie

Free fishing clinic for the grandchildren ages 6 to 14.

Participants will learn the basic techniques of bass fishing, plus the best techniques to use, how to tie knots, and how to use lures. Bring your own rod or borrow one of ours. Trophies and prizes will be awarded. Contact Officer Wilson or Coach Dave at 772-398-9436.

Peter & Jeanne Krebs Lawrence & Geraldine McDonald Tom & Debbie Mohr William & Dolores Quattrocchi Wendy Richardson Michael & Daphne Spizzuco Mark Tiger

To the Neighborhood!

16 Vitalia Voice | June 2015

brain games

Word Search Puzzle: Summer Fun Find and circle all of the summer words that are hidden in the grid. The remaining letters spell an additional summer item. Word Search from Livewire Puzzle.

J

U

N

E

S

T

S

S

S

S

Y

K

S

E

U

L

B

M

U

S

M

E

A

U

Y

E

O

U

H

I

K

I

N

G

S

A

S

M

W

E

E

A

N

L

U

B

N

W

A

S

E

Y

R

E

U

T

W

I

R

R

S

G

I

C

A

B

L

N

A

R

E

R

N

S

H

V

M

T

C

C

L

T

E

A

U

D

T

V

L

C

T

Y

U

G

I

M

Y

S

E

A

D

B

I

R

S

S

K

E

A

G

L

C

I

C

I

R

N

N

S

L

R

R

N

D

N

C

N

R

E

U

L

F

M

N

A

U

O

S

E

A

R

G

I

I

O

E

A

E

J

E

R

S

G

H

S

W

E

A

B

N

R

C

S

E

D

A

L

B

R

E

L

L

O

R

O

S

R

I

P

R

C

N

A

O

F

L

O

G

T

L

T

B

T

E

E

T

S

E

H

G

N

I

H

S

I

F

F

A

E

O

A

E

E

A

H

C

O

R

C

A

M

P

I

N

G

T

W

T

H

B

Z

O

C

C

O

A

C

I

N

C

I

P

A

W

A

S

P

S

E

B

A

O

L

S

F

L

I

E

S

K

M

O

S

Q

U

I

T

O

E

S

T

S

U

G

U

A

S

I

L

L

A

B

E

S

A

B

B

O

G

N

I

N

E

D

R

A

G

S

U

N

S

H

I

N

E

N

ANTS AUGUST BARBECUE BASEBALL BEACH BEES BICYCLE BLUE SKY BOATING BREEZE CAMPING FISHING FLIES FLOWERS GARDENING

GOLF GREEN GRASS HAT HIKING HOLIDAYS HOT ICE CREAM JULY JUNE MOSQUITOES NO SCHOOL PICNIC ROLLER BLADES SANDALS SKATEBOARD

SOCCER SOLSTICE SPRINKLERS SUNBURN SUNGLASSES SUNSCREEN SUNSHINE SUNTAN SWEAT SWIMMING UV RAYS WASPS WATER FIGHTS WATERMELON

recipes

Mint Brownies Ingredients

Recipe from www.food.com

4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate 1 cup unsalted butter 4 large eggs 2 cups granulated sugar 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup flour 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar 4 tablespoons green creme de menthe (or use green food coloring plus a dash of peppermint extract) 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 6 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mist 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray.

2. In double boiler, melt baking chocolate and 1 cup butter over simmering water; cool slightly.

3. Make brownies: In medium mixing bowl, beat eggs with a whisk until blended, then add the 2 cups granulated sugar and continue whisking until mixture is light and fluffy. Add cooled chocolate mixture, salt, vanilla and flour. Keep whisking until thoroughly blended. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 25 minutes. Remove from oven and leave brownies to cool in pan.

4. Make filling: Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the 1/2 cup butter and confectioners' sugar together until well blended. Stir in the creme de menthe and blend well. Spread over cooled brownies. Refrigerate in original baking pan until filling is firm.

5. Make icing: Melt the chocolate chips and 6 tablespoons butter in the top of a double boiler, stirring until smooth. Pour the warm glaze over the filling and tilt pan to distribute the icing evenly. Refrigerate until chocolate hardens.

6. To cut, allow brownies to come to room temperature in the pan so chocolate doesn't crack.

Grilled Citrus Chicken Ingredients 3 pounds chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on, trimmed of excess fat Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup olive oil

1 lemon, zested and juiced 1 orange, zested and juiced 1 lime, zested and juiced Few dashes cayenne pepper 10 sprigs fresh thyme

Instructions 1.

Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper. In a nonreactive baking dish large enough to hold all the chicken to marinate, Recipe & Image from www.foodnetwork.com whisk together the vegetable oil, citrus zests and juices, cayenne pepper and the thyme. Add the chicken thighs and turn to coat. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to a couple hours in the refrigerator.

2. Preheat the grill. Remove the chicken from marinade and let excess drip back into dish. Place chicken on the hot grill, without overcrowding the pieces. Grill until fully cooked through, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes total, depending on how hot your grill is. Serve immediately.

18 Vitalia Voice | June 2015

Advertising Space WE ARE OFFERING DISCOUNTED AD SPACE TO RESIDENTS ONLY! Residents of Vitalia receive a 50% discount off 1/8 page ads at the one-month rate. There are a limited number of spaces available, so contact us today!

For more information or details regarding size, cost, and deadlines for the ads, call 813-501-7220 or email vitalia@ overflowdesigngroup.com.

June 2015 11899 SW Apple Blossom Trail Port St. Lucie, FL 34987