Vitalia Voice - October 2013

VITALIA Community Website Tips Learn about the directory, email blasts, and discussion groups.

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Clubhouse Groundbreaking Planned enhancements and what it means for you.

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Staying Active

Local Events, Clubs, Groups, & Classes PAGE 6

VOICE October 2013 | www.VitaliaAtTraditionHOA.com

Vitalia Information hours of operation Vitalia Lifestyle

Monday-Friday 9am-3pm

Amenity Center

Daily 5am-10pm Daily Sunrise-Sunset

Pool Hours

phone list AAM Customer Service

For ALL Club & HOA Matters

866-516-7424 csr@aamfl.com

AAM After Hours Emergency

866-553-8290

AV Homes Customer Care

800-858-5933

VitaliaHomes.com/owner-care HOA Compliance Department Architectural

863-427-7022

Violations

863-427-7032

Fax

863-427-7093

Vitalia Lifestyle

772-345-4921

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

Port St. Lucie County

Medical Center

772-335-4000

Recycle

772-462-5678

Sheriff

772-462-7300

Port St. Lucie Fire Department

772-621-3400

Port St. Lucie West Library

772-873-3309

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Candi McCord

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Patrica Koch

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Community Website Tips

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italia at Tradition Residents! We hope you enjoy the website service for your Association. Here are a few tips for working with your community’s website www.VitaliaAtTraditionHOA.com

Kraig Carmickle Community Manager 863-427-7103 kcarmickle@aamfl.com

Directory Your community directory can be found in the contacts menu. At first you won’t see many names in the directory. This is because we value your privacy. We let you decide how much of your information to share with your neighbors, if any.

If you wish to display your information in the directory for your neighbors to see, simply click the “My Profile” link in the top right corner of the website and click on the edit button next to your name. Once you are in the edit screen make sure the “Display in Directory” box is checked and hit save.

Email Blast This website is set up to be able to send out email blasts to the community and the best part is you don’t have to do anything to be able to receive them. All we need is your email address, which you provided when you registered. If your email has a lot of filters in place you might wish to add messenger@associationvoice.com to your “safe” list in your email.

Of course, if you don’t want to receive messages from the Association through your email you can opt-out of the email blast by going into your profile and setting your communication preferences to “Mail.” Just remember if you do this, you might miss out on something important.

Discussion Group This website offers a discussion group that is easy to use as the topic with the most recent response will always be listed first. This can be confusing until you get used to the way it works.

Responses are listed conversation style, not in chronological order.

The discussion groups are monitored by the Association management firm who will participate in the discussion if asked a question.

They will also delete or edit any post that contains profanity, name calling or other inappropriate content.

If You Forget Your Password Our webmaster cannot view your password. If you forget your password, use the “Forgot Sign-In Name and/or Password” link on the sign-in page.

It will prompt you for your email address and will send both your username and your password to that email address. If you have a new email address that you forgot to update your profile with, contact webmaster@aamaz.com and they will fix it so you can use your new email address to retrieve your sign-in information.

Remember, if you ever have any questions about the website our Website Team is happy to assist you. Just email them at webmaster@aamaz.com.

This will be a great tool to improve the overall communication within Vitalia at Tradition.

Enjoy the month of October and let me know if you have any questions or concerns!

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news board

Clubhouse Groundbreaking

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Homes has announced that Vitalia at Tradition has broken ground on an expansive 24,000-square-foot clubhouse and is expected to be completed in mid-2014 (pictured above). The new Clubhouse will add to the current amenities residents enjoy including over 25 active clubs, walking paths, exercise room, club room and pool in the current community center.

Upon completion, residents will enjoy a resort-style heated pool and hot tub, outdoor pavilion, state-of-the-art fitness center, billiards and game room, grand ballroom with stage and dance floor, as well as a Cyber Café with a demonstration kitchen. Beyond the walls, a great lawn complete with fire pits offers the perfect location for events, while the two bocce courts, eight pickleball courts, five tennis courts and professionally maintained golf putting green cater to those with more ambitious pursuits.

“AV Homes is committed to providing outstanding lifestyles at each of our communities and Vitalia at Tradition will be another exemplary example that our residents will be proud to call home,” said Executive Vice President Carl Mulac.

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“With fantastic amenities inside the gates, a wealth of retail and restaurant establishments outside the gates and stunning homes designed by an award-winning architect, Vitalia at Tradition is the place to be!”

Vitalia at Tradition is a gated, age-restricted neighborhood planned for 1,200 single-family homes, ranging from 1,400 to approximately 2,500-square-feet of living space. It is ideally located within Tradition, the master-planned residential community that encompasses more than 400 acres of lakes, waterways and neighborhood parks and playgrounds all linked by miles of paved pathways. Learn more at www.VitaliaHomes.com.

AV Homes, Inc. is engaged in homebuilding and community development in Florida and Arizona. Its principal operations are conducted at its active adult communities of Solivita near Orlando, Florida and CantaMia near Phoenix, Arizona.

The company also builds both active adult and traditional communities in the Southeast and Southwest regions of the U.S. AV Homes is publicly held and traded on NASDAQ under the symbol AVHI. www.AVHomesInc.com

department news

Mulch is on the Way!

Keith O'Dell Owner, PROscape AAM Customer Care (Work Orders) 866-516-7424 csr@aamfl.com

Each year as the holiday season approaches we start to put our plan in place for our winter activities out in the landscape. One of the most important and probably the most impactful from a visual standpoint is the annual re-mulching. As we move into the every other week mow schedule in October we will begin the mulch process. This year we hope to begin the mulching at the homes on the week of November 4th. Our goal will be to have the home re-mulching completed by the week of December 25th. We will communicate more about this project through the email blast as we approach the end of October.

We hope that October is a wonderful month for each and every resident and as always please enjoy your beautiful Vitalia landscape!

Thank You Very Much!

Seasons Sunshine Club The Sunshine Club is an organization that supports its members during times of difficulty, specifically, illness and death in the family.

At qualifying times and at their choice, members receive support in the way of flowers, food platters, restaurant or food market gift cards, or charitable donations. The Board consists of volunteers from the community for 1-2 year periods. This is a great opportunity to get involved in your community.

Dues are for a 2-year period

$30 - 2 Person Household

$15 - 1 Person Household

Make all checks payable to: Barbara Digregorio

Contacts:

Helen Penzel - cookierose827@aol.com

Barbara Molinini - barbarooch@gmail.com

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out & about Lifestyle

Local October Fest

Romeos Friday, October 4th | 12:30pm PA Grill, St. Lucie West

Join the gentlemen of Vitalia in a neighborly lunch at PA Grill in St. Lucie West. RSVP.

Friday, October 4th | 5pm Saturday, October 5th | 12pm Port St. Lucie Civic Center

Admission and parking are free.

14th Annual Craft Show

Juliets Thursday, October 10th | 12:30pm West End Grill, St. Lucie West

Join the ladies of Vitalia for a neighborly lunch at West End Grill in St. Lucie West. RSVP.

Bunco Sunday, October 13th | 7pm Clubhouse

Come join the Bunco Club for a fun and energetic dice game.

Are you unsure of how to play Bunco? No worries, the group will be more than happy to teach you how to play. RSVP.

Saturday and Sunday, October 12th and 13th | 10am-5pm Downtown Stuart

100 of the finest crafters.

Community Garage Sale Saturday, October 19th | 8am-12pm Minsky's Gym, 750 SW Darwin Blvd.

Vendor cost is $6.40. Free to shoppers. Contact Demetris Collins at 772-344-4142.

10th Annual Vettes on the Ave. Sunday, October 20th | 8am-3pm

Trivia Saturday, October 19th | 7pm Clubhouse

Come test your memory of random bits of news and trivia. Sign up in groups of 8. RSVPs cannot be taken any earlier than 8am on October 1st. RSVPs are a must. Seating is limited.

Bingo Sunday, October 27th | 7pm Clubhouse

Where can you go on a Sunday night for a couple of hours of fun with your neighbors? Don't know? Bingo. RSVP a voice message to Donna or Debbie at the office.

Local Tresure Coast RC Scale Boat Club Every Sunday | 8am, 11am Tradition’s Eastside Lake

FREE!

Veterans Pancake Breakfast Tuesday, October 1st The Elks of West St. Lucie Lodge #2823 Peacock Blvd. (across from Tradition Field)

West St. Lucie Elks will be honoring Veterans the first Tuesday of each month to thank you for your service. All Veterans eat free. Spouses are also welcome for $3.

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Historic Downtown Melbourne Free Corvette Show.

Brighton Casino & Bingo Wednesday, October 23rd Brighton Casino

The cost is $29 per person. You'll receive a coupon book upon arrival ($5 off $28/$55 Bingo purchase). $10 in bonus chips with $50 poker buy in. Earn free play as you play dollars. $5 Restaurant or Bingo grill. Sign up at the Activities Office.

2nd Annual Taste of the South Saturday, October 26th River Walk Center, Fort Pierce

Music and BBQ.

Mt. Dora Annual Craft Festival Sunday, October 26th Mt. Dora

The cost is $49 per person. Enjoy over 500 of the best crafters in the country. You will arrive early with plenty of time to shop. Sign up at the Activities Office.

Gulfstream Casino & Village Tuesday, October 29th Gulfstream Casino

The cost is $29 per person. $10 free play and $7 food voucher. Two floors of smoke-free casino. Sign up at the Activities Office.

out & about Club / Group WEEKLY EVENTS Stickball Every Sunday | 9am

Meet in the Clubhouse parking lot. This is great way to spend a morning getting exercise and having fun. Play ball!

Darts Every Monday | 7pm

Annual membership dues are $5 per person. Collection of dues will start Monday, October 14th. Please make checks payable to Vitalia Dart Club. Contact Dave Pachuta at mirage0204@htcplus.net or 772-345-2311.

Ladies Golf Every Monday

The Vitalia Ladies 18 Hole Golf Group plays at various courses throughout St. Lucie County. If you have basic knowledge of the sport and are familiar with golfing etiquette, you are welcome to join. Contact Marianne Martinovic at marianne@htcplus.net.

Canasta Every Tuesday through Thursday | 6:30pm-10pm Guardhouse

The club also meets on Monday evenings when there is availability in the Guardhouse.

Bowling Every Tuesday | 1:45pm Superplay U.S.A.

Join your Vitalia neighbors for a friendly game of bowling.

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

Bible Study Every Wednesday | 2pm Guardhouse

Is the Bible a source for trivia questions, or is there more to it than that? Bring your questions as we search for Truth.

Can there be Good News without there first being Bad News? Do you know what it is? Do you want to? Come one time and we think you will be back. Join us as we focus on the Foundation for the Faiths - Genesis! Contact Geof Hoge at 772-216-7005.

Co-Ed Water Volleyball Every Wednesday and Sunday | 9am Every Thursday for Beginners | 3pm Clubhouse Pool

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

9 Hole Co-Ed Golf Vitalia Ladies Golf League "The Birdies"

Men's Golf Every Monday

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

Every Thursday

This is a co-ed golf group open to golfers of all levels. Tee times are made on a week by week basis. Please call or email the Activities Office by Tuesday of each week to be added to that week’s group.

Hand & Foot

Mah Jongg

Every Thursday | 12:30pm-4pm Clubhouse

Every Monday through Thursday | 6:30pm-10pm Clubhouse

Men's Water Volleyball

Poker

Every Saturday | 9am Clubhouse Pool

Every Monday through Thursday | 6:30pm-10pm Clubhouse

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

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out & about Club / Group MONTHLY EVENTS

RED HOT SEASONS EVENTS

Gun Club

Princess for a Day

Tuesday, October 1st | 10:30am Clubhouse

Saturday, October 12th | 11am Eloise Resource Center - 710 Snively Ave., Winter Haven

This club makes plans for a monthly outing to a variety of local shooting ranges. All are welcome; however, no guns or ammunition of any type are allowed in the Clubhouse.

Book Club Tuesday, October 15th | 10am Clubhouse

Book TBA.

Red Hat Luncheon Wednesday, October 16th | 12:30pm Ben's Jewish Delicatessen - Boca Raton

We will be going to lunch and then off to the Festival Flea Market for shopping. We will need drivers and each passenger will pay $5 for the roundtrip. Please RSVP ASAP to Shelley Deixler shell842@gmail.com or 772-345-2682.

T.G.I.F. Friday, October 25th | 6pm-9pm Clubhouse

Formerly Thirsty Thursday. Please join your neighbors at the Clubhouse for food, drink, and music! This is a free event. RSVP at the Activities Office.

Music Lovers Club Meeting Tuesday, October 29th | 10:30am Clubhouse

RSVP to Mark Rosenbaum at suptmr@aol.com.

Music Lovers Club Party Saturday, November 23rd | 7pm

Save the date. More information to follow in October.

Hosted by the Fabulous Floozies. Who doesn't want to be a princess? Most of us already think we're a queen. At this event we are all going to be princesses, so pick your favorite princess and your dress and join us for a "Princess Tea." The menu includes a nice assortment of tea sandwiches, salads, assorted desserts, coffee, iced and hot tea, and punch. There will be games, prizes, 50/50, and entertainment. If your chapter would like to donate a door prize, it would be much appreciated. The cost is $22. Please mail reservations to Susie Mages, 118 Mages Lane, Winter Haven, FL 33880. If you have questions contact Susie at susiehelps@yahoo.com or 772-559-7707.

Witches Howl Thursday, October 31st Sons of Italy - 765 SW Dalton Circle, Port St. Lucie

Hosted by Treasure Coast Royal Queen of Queens. The attire is "Witches in Red and Purple." For questions contact Sandy MacNeil at 772-785-9125 or email rhnana1@aol.com

Thanksgiving Luncheon Monday, November 4th Manero's - Palm City

Hosted by the Dazzling Dames in Red and the Lucie Goosies. There will be door prizes and Red Hat Split (50/50). The menu is turkey with dressing, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, and dessert. The cost is $25. Send checks to Eileen Barrett, 6956 NW Hershy Circle, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983.

For any additional information on the Red Hot Seasons contact Sue Ann Goldman at bobsue@htcplus.net or Helen Penzel at cookierose827@aol.com.

CLUB BANK INFORMATION Any Club that collects funds will need to set up a bank account. You will need the Articles of Incorporation for Vitalia at Tradition. Please contact Zaid or Shannon at Tradition Wells Fargo for a free basic checking account.

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Zaid Iqbal, Personal Banker at Wells Fargo 10330 SW Village Center Dr. Port St. Lucie, FL 34987 772-345-1602 zaid.iqbal@wellsfargo.com

out & about Classes Mosaic Mondays | 9am Guardhouse

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.

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

Aqua Aerobics/Hydro Pilates M – T – W – Th | 11am Clubhouse

Silk Painting

An excellent cardio and strength workout for people of all fitness levels. This class utilizes water weights, aqua gloves and noodles to achieve a very unique workout. Swimming is not required.

Wednesdays | 9am Guardhouse

Yoga

Debbie will be guiding you in creating a one of a kind masterpiece using easy techniques. This surprisingly simple art form has amazingly beautiful results! Projects range from $10-$20. RSVP.

Spanish Wednesdays | 9am Clubhouse

Challenge yourself to a healthier brain! Come learn a second language with your friends and neighbors. The cost is $20 per month. Contact Diana Reese for more information at 772-345-2889.

Mondays | 12pm Clubhouse

This class is for men and women of all levels. The class focuses on physical poses, breathing techniques, and stretching exercises.

Actively improve balance, flexibility, and strength. Manage your aches and pains, achieve better health, and improved spirituality.

Take time to relax. Leave feeling refreshed, energized, and stress free. Work at your own pace. Please bring a mat.

Zumba Thursdays | 9am Saturdays | 7:45am, 9am Clubhouse

Come be part of one of the most popular classes offered at Vitalia! “Exercise in Disguise.” Zumba is a dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance. It offers a blended balance of cardio and muscle toning benefits.

Aqua Zumba Fridays | 9am Clubhouse

Get your ‘groove on’ as you burn calories with a complete, no-impact workout in the pool. This class is for men and women who enjoy having a blast while getting in an AQUAFANTASTIC workout!

Just Stretch Fridays | 10am Clubhouse

Congratulations to Fran Benish for winning the "Name Your Newsletter" Contest! The winning name is Vitalia Voice. Fran won a $100 Gift Card to Macy’s!

This class is for men and women of all levels. Lengthen and strengthen your muscles, increase flexibility, and allow your body the time to relax and rebuild. Relieve back pain and muscle soreness. Stretching helps every health condition, increases endurance, adds strength for daily activities, and prolongs life. A necessary piece to any balanced fitness routine. Please bring a mat.

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entertainment

Hallstrom Planetarium Starlight Series

The Hallstrom Planetarium in located at the Indian River State College Campus in Ft. Pierce. Planetarium shows are recommended for adults and children over the age of four.

Shows are presented on select Fridays at 7pm and 8pm and Saturdays at 1pm and 2pm (unless otherwise noted).

Tickets for most shows are only $3; however, some pricing may be different for some shows. Tickets for Yuletides are $12. You can purchase tickets online, in person, or by phone

using your Visa, Discover, American Express or MasterCard.

If tickets are purchased online there is an extra service fee.

Please note that tickets may also be purchased 30 minutes prior to show times depending on availability.

The Planetarium's air temperature is maintained at 72 degrees. You may wish to bring a sweater or light jacket for comfort. Please call 772-462-4750 for more information.

Vitalia Social Committee's Labor Day Party Pictures

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recipes

Oven Baked Zucchini Chips Prep time

10 minutes

Cook time

30 minutes

Total time

40 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

¼ cup dry whole wheat breadcrumbs

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

¼ cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese

2. Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl stirring

¼ teaspoon seasoned salt

with a whisk.

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

3. Place milk in a shallow bowl. Dip zucchini slices in milk

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

and dredge in breadcrumb mixture.

¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (or skim milk)

4. Place coated slices on an oven proof wire rack coated with

2½ cups (¼-inch-thick) sliced zucchini

cooking spray; place rack on a baking sheet.

Cooking spray

5. Bake for 30 minutes or until browned and crisped.

6. Enjoy!

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