Vitalia Voice | April 2016

VITALIA Spring Events to Keep You Moving PAGE 6

Volunteer Appreciation Month Get Involved!

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Meet the New Instructors Ballroom & Personal Training PAGE 8

VOICE April 2016 | www.VitaliaAtTraditionHOA.com

Vitalia Information hours of operation Captiva Club Amenity Center

To those celebrating in April

Mon-Sat: 6am-10pm

Sunset Beach Pool & The Colony Pool

Sun: 8am-9pm Daily Dawn to Dusk

and

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

NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION DEADLINES May Submissions Calendar and newsletter article submissions are due on Friday, April 1st by 3pm to vitalia@

772-871-5330

overflowdesigngroup.com.

800-772-1213

June Submissions

(Set Up)

Social Security Administration

Calendar and newsletter article submissions are

St. Lucie County

Stay dry, enjoy the flowers and have a fabulous day!

Medical Center

772-335-4000

due on Monday, May 2nd by 3pm to vitalia@ overflowdesigngroup.com.

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

are due on Wednesday, June 1st by 3pm to

Waste Pro/Recycle

772-595-9390

vitalia@overflowdesigngroup.com.

stlucieco.gov/solid_waste/recycling.htm

July Submissions Calendar and newsletter article submissions

community news

Right Plant, Right Place Scott Henry of Girard Environmental Services shares with us the first principle of FloridaFriendly Landscaping™ below.

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

“Right Plant, Right Place” is the easy way to have a healthy, low-maintenance landscape by using plants that are best suited for your community’s natural environment. When following this basic principle and choosing plants that match your site’s soil, light, and water conditions, you will create a landscape that will require minimal irrigation, fertilization, and application of pesticides. Your landscape, if maintained correctly, will require less money, time, and effort on your part, while still looking healthy and beautiful. In addition, you’ll save water and help prevent pollution by lowering the risk of pollutants finding their way into ground or surface waters. Keeping excess nitrogen and phosphorous out of the water improves the health of water bodies and helps preserve Florida’s fragile environment.

Getting started is easy; begin by identifying your happy plants. Plants that thrive through the heat of the summer and the cold winter temperatures are likely the right plant in the right place. Make a note of the conditions surrounding those plants.

Are they in full sun, shade, dry or wet areas?

When you start your research for plants to add to these areas, look for plants that do well in similar conditions. There are hundreds of places to source your landscape plants and trees, plus it’s a lot of fun to visit local nurseries and get even more information and ideas!

Here are a few of my favorite Floridaspecific resources for sunny Florida plant information that I recommend: www.floridayards.org and www. south-florida-plant-guide.com. These searchable plant databases make it easy for you to find plants that match your site conditions. Another site I recommend is www.floridayards.org, where you can find an online copy of the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™

Guide to Plant Selection & Landscape Design, from the Southwest Florida Water Management District, which is a great resource to help you better understand the needs and requirements of landscapes in our diverse Florida climate.

Coming in next month’s article, I will provide information and tips about your irrigation and how to water your landscape more efficiently.

KNOW YOUR DOCUMENTS 13.41 Commercial Activity. Except for normal construction activity, sale, and re-sale of a Home, sale or re-sale of other property owned

by Developer, and administrative offices of Developer, no commercial or business activity shall be conducted in any Home within Vitalia.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, and subject to applicable statutes and ordinances, an Owner may maintain a home business office within a Home for such Owner’s personal use; provided, however, business invitees, customers, and clients shall not be permitted to meet with Owners in Homes unless the Board provides otherwise in the Rules and Regulations. No Owner may actively engage in any solicitations for commercial purposes within Vitalia. No solicitors of a commercial nature shall be allowed within Vitalia, without the prior written consent of Association. No garage or yard sales are permitted except as permitted by Association. No day care center, group babysitting service or day care facility may be operated out of a Home. Prior to the Community Completion Date, Association shall not permit any garage or yard sales without the prior written consent of Developer.

Coffee Talk

Wednesday, April 13th | 1pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

Join us for coffee and meet your Community Property Manager, Tyler Heel. Listen to any updates regarding the Vitalia Community and welcome your new neighbors.

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lifestyles news

April Showers Bring May Flowers!

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

Did you know April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month? President Richard Nixon established National Volunteer Week with an executive order in 1974, as a way to recognize and celebrate the efforts of volunteers. Every sitting U.S. President since Nixon has issued a proclamation during National Volunteer Week (as have many U.S. mayors and governors).

Since then, the original emphasis on celebration has widened; the week has become a nationwide effort to urge people to get out and volunteer in their communities. Every April, charities, hospitals, and communities recognize volunteers and foster a culture of service.

Please join Tyler, Evergreen Lifestyles Management, AV Homes, and myself in thanking all the selfless residents who give of their time to make Vitalia the great community that it is today. The list is endless of what volunteers have accomplished in this community.

Additionally, there are Vitalia residents who

volunteer and give of their time to local non profits, hospitals and schools. The stories warm my heart and makes being part of this community so very special.

Do you know a neighbor who gives his/her time to the community that you would like to be highlighted in a future newsletter? Please submit (in secret) a few words and picture (if possible) to my email, chagler@evergreen-LM.com. All submissions will be entered into a drawing and one person will be randomly chosen each month to appear in the Vitalia Voice.

If you’re looking for volunteer opportunities, contact the local United Way, google local non profits or an area of interest such as foster children, animal shelters or hospitals. Speakers for our quarterly brunches are always from local non profits and are so interesting, so please join in the next brunch!

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” -- Gandhi

Vitalia Website

Volunteer Spotlight

Have you been on the Vitalia website, VitaliaAtTraditionHOA.com? Log on and get access to the following:

Our resident, Book Club facilitator, and retired elementary school teacher, Adrian Goetz, was awarded the Senior Volunteer of the Year in February at our neighborhood school, Palm Pointe. She has been volunteering at this school for the past three years and does lessons in the classroom each week.

Way to go Adrian!

• • • • • • •

Set up your profile and receive weekly email updates View the calendar and upcoming events Home Owner Account (CINC) and view your HOA dues, make payments View committee minutes View governing documents (CDD, HOA & Master) Landscape Request And so much more, including fun pictures!

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out & about Lifestyles Free Movie Night - The Big Short

2nd Night of Trivia

Friday, April 1st | 7pm | Doors Open 6:30pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

Saturday, April 16th | 7pm | Doors Open at 6:30pm Grand Treasure Ballroom | $5 Per Person

No RSVP required. Popcorn provided. BYOB and snacks and enjoy the show! See ad on page 5 for more information.

The Bronx Wanderers Saturday, April 2nd | 8pm | Doors Open 7:30pm | $25 Grand Treasure Ballroom

One part oldies, two parts rock-nroll…The Bronx Wanderers are the perfect musical storm, effortlessly creating an ideal level of synergy between generations and the music, the family and the rockin’ band that pulls it all together. This is a father and two sons that dare to dream.

United by their passion for great music, The Bronx Wanderers deliver a non-stop barrage of hit after hit.

Trivia Friday, April 8th | 7pm | Doors Open at 6:30pm Grand Treasure Ballroom | $5 Per Person

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; however, all names must be given when purchased. Reminder…please make sure to give your team members their tickets in advance, as they will be collected at the door. If you are not currently part of a team, you are welcome to buy an individual ticket. The staff at the front desk will help assign you to a table. Residents only please. Bring your favorite beverage. Note: Residents will be required to select a date (4/8 OR 4/16) to attend Trivia. After one week of ticket sales, IF tickets are still available for Trivia on either evening, they will be open for purchase to all.

Health & Wealth Expo Saturday, April 9th | 9am-1pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

Come and visit the many vendors offering healthcare and financial information and tips. Free giveaways and demonstrations. The Vitalia fitness instructors will also be present for fun, interactive activities! For a schedule of events, check the website for more details. The expo is not open to the public, but friends and family can be invited as your guest.

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See event description under the April 8th Trivia event for more information. Note: Residents will be required to select a date (4/8 OR 4/16) to attend Trivia.

Spring Putting Golf Tournament Thursday, April 21st | 9:30am Vitalia Putting Green

The second Vitalia pairs putting tournament format is alternate shot. January’s tournament consisted of 18 pairs, but this tournament has been expanded to 36 pairs to include a shotgun start. Come put your short game to the test! Sign-ups through April 15th at the front lobby desk or by calling 772-800-2504. Residents only please.

FREE event.

Free Movie Night - The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2 Thursday, April 28th | 7pm | Doors Open 6:30pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

No RSVP required. Popcorn provided. BYOB and snacks and enjoy the show! See ad on page 5 for more information.

Friday Dance Night Friday, April 29th | 7pm | $10 for Residents | $15 for Guests Grand Treasure Ballroom

Join SHEPHERD-N-GREEN and dance the night away with this dynamic husband and wife duo. They are ready to provide a night full of dance favorites. BYOB.

LIFESTYLES EVENTS TICKET SALE INFORMATION The main ticket sale will be Monday, April 4th in the Grand Treasure Ballroom from 9am-11am for May Lifestyles Events. After April 4th, tickets for Lifestyles tickets are sold at the Captiva Club Front Desk, MondayFriday from 8am-4pm. Payment is accepted by check only and made payable to Vitalia HOA. 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 will be for RESIDENTS ONLY (unless otherwise specified). If the event is not sold out within this month, adult guests are welcome and residents can purchase any remaining tickets. For club events listed on pages 13-17, please contact the club coordinator.

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news board

Meet the Ballroom Dance Instructor

New Personal Trainer

Michèle has been teaching ballroom dance since 2001.

She was previously a specialist instructor for the Arthur Murray School of Dance in Syracuse and Latham, NY, as well as the Fred Astaire Studio in Latham, NY, teaching social, competitive, and exhibition ballroom dance. In 2005, she decided to leave the franchises that focus primarily on expensive “competitive” ballroom dancing with costly packages and instead focus on teaching “social” ballroom dancing for couples by way of private instruction. She opened the Albany Ballroom Social Dance Studio in Albany, New York and ran the studio for 10 years until relocating to Florida in 2016 where she has now opened “Ballroom at Tradition” in the master-planned community of Tradition in Port Saint Lucie.

For more information, email ShallWeDanceVitalia@gmail.com.

Grant Broschard, a new personal trainer here at Vitalia, moved to Florida from Philadelphia approximately 4 years ago. He is an ISSA certified personal trainer with a background in sports. Growing up with two brothers fueled his competitive nature. Grant attended the University of Pittsburgh where he discovered his love of fitness and well-being.

He is currently working on a specialization in senior fitness and physical therapy. Grant’s goal for his clients is progressive fitness with an emphasis on physical health. He’s very excited to be with Vitalia and bring his personal training style to the community. Call Grant at 215-806-1390 for your free consultation!

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out & about Fitness Classes Current class schedules are available in the lobby and on the website calendar at VitaliaAtTraditionHOA.com.

All classes are held in the Shoreside Aerobics Studio, unless otherwise specified.

Abs & More!

30 minutes of abdominal exercise combined with 20 minutes of a different target area each week (i.e.: arms, legs, back). You know you need to exercise your belly, but usually avoid it. So come join this class and check it off of your “to do list.” Core abdominal strength is essential for balance, strength, posture, coordination, and directly supports lower back strength. Reducing belly fat is beneficial for all around health and reduces the risk of sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and heart disease ( just to name a few) and makes it easier to put your pants and shoes on!

Participants must be able to get up and down from the floor for this class.

All Level Yoga 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 Beach 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 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 and enhance your activities of daily living. Modifications will be given to ensure safety and to cater to all levels.

Group X Toning 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.

H20 Pilates Sunset Beach Pool

Non-impact strengthening and stretching movements that require precise breathing and muscle control. Practicing Pilates in the water develops trunk stabilization, enhances muscle strength, helps correct posture and relieves stress.

Line Dancing 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.

Pilates The content of each class is dictated by the bodies that attend it. Want to fix your sciatica; Scoliosis; or Stenosis?

Don’t have any injuries and wanna keep it that way? Learn how to stack yourself with integrity (perfect posture) so you can build strength and power wherever you need it.

Step and Tone This is a form of aerobic power distinguished from other types of aerobic exercise by its use of an elevated platform (the step). It helps burn calories, reduce stress, promote restful sleep, and strengthen muscles. Incorporating both upper and lower body movements together will improve your coordination and agility, and the constant push up onto the step will increase leg strength.

Stretch Lengthen and strengthen your muscles, increase flexibility, reduce stress, and allow your body the time to relax and rebuild. Relieve joint pain, muscle soreness, and avoid injury. Stretching improves balance, posture and coordination, increases cardiovascular endurance, adds strength for daily activities, improves your sport, and prolongs life. Modifiers will be given for all levels - chairs can also be used if needed for assistance.

Yin/Restorative Yoga This is passive style using long stretches of 1-20 minutes to April 2016 | Vitalia Voice 9

out & about Fitness Classes work the fascia (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 Incorporates Latin and international music and dance with a blended balance of cardio and muscle toning.

Zumba Gold Introduces easy-to-follow choreography focusing on balance, range of motion, and coordination. A modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves at a lower-intensity.

Arts & Crafts Classes Questions regarding the Arts & Crafts Classes can be directed to Debbie Chisholm at 772-800-2504 or dchisholm@evergreen-LM.com.

Painted Herb Garden Pots Class Session 1: Mondays, April 4th, 11th & 18th Session 2: Wednesdays, April 6th, 13th & 20th 9am-11am | Biscayne Room

Come join us to create lovely pots to decorate your home or patio. Supply Cost: $16.

Welcome Home Neighbors!

Mark & Irene Arvay Ted & Karen Barsell Rick & Diane Duhaime Ann Hanna Tom & Dee Hoffman Hugh & Debi Hoover Sheila Kovalsky Howard & Noelle Rifkin

Stephen & Carol Shippie Henry Simmons & Kim Hadler-Simmons Raymond Szelenyi & Ann Diamondstone Jack & Cindy Turbitt Keith & Lori Tyson

Vitalia Event Planning Committee Submitted by Cathy Powers, Chairperson Get ready for an incredible night with The Bronx Wanderers as they perform their high-octane show in the Grand Treasure Ballroom on April 2nd. Their superlative showmanship will bring you back to a magical era with words you want to hear and music that will keep you moving. Vitalia is pleased to have this much sought after group perform at the Captiva Club. So buckle your seat belts and be prepared for a powerful night filled with incredible moments as The Bronx Wanderers create a memory-making event for all of us.

Do you have questions about available health services in the area? Are you interested in learning about financial strategies? Then the place for you to be is in the Grand 10 Vitalia Voice | April 2016

Treasure Ballroom on April 9th. The Health & Wealth Expo is designed for you to talk with helpful vendors who will share information about programs offered to promote your wellness. This is a wonderful opportunity to become more knowledgeable about local resources and companies that can support your wellness. Come prepared to ask questions and learn more about creating a dynamic lifestyle.

Mark your calendars now to have fun with your neighbors at upcoming main events. Plans are underway for summer happenings. The kickoff starts with the Memorial Day Party, the July 4th Party follows, and plan on a fabulous trip down memory lane with a Woodstock reunion in August. Round off the summer with our super Labor Day festivities.

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out & about Club/Group Meeting & Contact List Club/Group

Day

Time

Room

Contact

Phone

Email

Art Group

Tuesdays

9:30am

BR

Ricky Stephens

-

sendaheartart@gmail.com

Bingo

4th Sunday

7pm

GTB

Helen Penzel Rick Dixon

772-345-4225 -

rdixon@vitaliaattraditionhoa.com

Bocce

Saturdays

9am

Courts

Greg

772-345-9267

get300zx@aol.com

Book Club

2nd Tuesday

9:30am

AR

Adrian Goetz

772-345-2294

gba1255@aol.com

Bowling

Tuesdays

1:30pm

SuperPlay USA

Ronda Sadowsky

-

ronda.sadowsky@gmail.com

Bunco

2nd Sunday

7pm

GTB

Sue Ann Goldman

772-345-2460

bobsue@htcplus.net

Car Club

-

-

-

Greg Stan

732-539-9110 732-915-4671

get300zx@aol.com smr1944@gmail.com

Club Amici

-

-

-

Carol Ritz

-

ritzcsp@aol.com

Co-Ed Dart Club

Mondays & Wednesdays

6:45pm

BDR

Brian Stadtler

772-345-2772

bstadtler@gmail.com

Co-Ed Water Volleyball

T, W, Sat.

9am

CP

Phil Savader

-

philsavader@aol.com

Cook’s Corner

-

-

-

-

-

cookscornervitalia@gmail.com

Dart Club

Tuesdays

7pm

BDR

Mike Mamo

772-345-0561

-

Dogs & Cats Forever

-

-

-

Kathy Pachuta

772-345-2311

mirage0204@htcplus.net

Friends and Neighbors of Education Club

-

-

-

Cathy Powers

-

cathy@powersnetwork.com

Good News Club - Bible Study

Wednesdays

3pm

AR

Cathy Simon

-

finefeather1983@gmail.com

Gun Club

1st Thursday

10:30am

BR

Jerry Mastrov

772-345-0377

jmastrov@aol.com

Hand & Foot

Thursdays

1pm

BR

Bob Goldman

772-345-2460

bobsue@htcplus.net

Juliets

2nd Thursday

1pm

-

Carla Mansfield Shelley Deixler

-

cbenz21@aol.com shell842@gmail.com

Ladies of Vitalia (LOVe) Hadassah

1st Tuesday

10:30am

GTB

Sue Ann Goldman

772-345-2460

bobsue@htcplus.net

Ladies Water Volleyball

Thursdays

3pm

CP

-

-

-

Mahjong Club

-

-

-

Shelley Deixler

-

shell842@gmail.com

Men’s 8 Ball League of Vitalia

Thursdays

7pm

BBR

Jerry Warrener Bill Sheehan

610-283-1534 302-841-8664

jdub919@outlook.com bill@sheehan3.com

Men’s Golf

Mondays

-

-

Steve Tuckman

-

tuck61494@gmail.com

Men’s Water Volleyball

Saturdays

9am

CP

Phil Savader

-

philsavader@aol.com

Missy Sippy’s Club

1st Wednesday

6pm

SP

Shelley Deixler

-

shell842@gmail.com

Music Lovers Club

-

-

-

Mark Rosenbaum Lynette Polo

631-796-7651 -

musicloversclub4u@aol.com

Petanque

Tuesdays Wednesdays

8am 4pm

Courts Courts

Christine

508-816-4632

cbianchin@hotmail.com

Pickleball Club

Daily

6:30am

Courts

Celso Fernandez

770-298-8694

celso.fernandez17@gmail.com

Ping Pong Club

Wednesdays

7pm

GTB

Jill Leads

-

jilbarry612@aol.com

Pinochle

Fridays

6pm

BR

Bob Goldman

772-345-2460

bobsue@htcplus.net

To be included on this list or update your club’s information, email chagler@evergreen-LM.com. | See monthly calendar for Room Key

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out & about Club/Group Meeting & Contact List Club/Group

Day

Time

Room

Contact

Phone

Email

Red Hot Seasons

Every Other Month

-

-

Sue Ann Goldman

772-345-2460

bobsue@htcplus.net

Retreads Remote Control Car Club

2nd Thursday

9am

Car Track

Brian Stadtler

772-345-2772

-

Seashell Sunset Happy Hour Club

3rd Tuesday

7:15pm

SP

Jan Flynt

-

jancflynt@icloud.com

Single’s Club

1st Saturday

6pm

-

Susan O’Dell

-

susanannodell@hotmail.com

Sports Fans Club

2nd Tuesday

4:30pm

BR

Ron Shandler

540-815-0643

vitalia@ronshandler.com

Stickball

Sundays

8am

Courts

Phil Savader

-

philsavader@aol.com

Sunset Beach Tiki Bar Group

Sundays

1pm

SP

Phil Savader Angela Moltzon

772-345-7607

philsavader@aol.com amoltzon@aol.com

Sunshine Club

-

-

-

-

-

sunshinevitalia@gmail.com

Tennis Club

M, W, F, Sat.

7:15am

Courts

Dave Segal Gayle Deighan

772-345-3995 561-512-5101

thedave428@outlook.com -

Travel Club of Vitalia

2nd Tuesday

11am

GTB

-

-

info@vitaliatravelclub.com

Vitalia Investment Club

3rd Tuesday

3pm

AR

Linda Gausten

772-345-6669

lgausten@yahoo.com

Vitalia Ladies Bible Study Club

Thursdays

10:30am

AR

Diane Harrington

772-345-9054

harr2888@gmail.com

To be included on this list or update your club’s information, email chagler@evergreen-LM.com. | See monthly calendar for Room Key

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

Do you ever look at a painting or drawing and say, “I can do that.” Well you probably can. We believe if you really want to create something and you can feel it, then you can. The desire to create is half the battle. Now is the time to stop putting it off and just do it. We welcome everyone, from beginners to experienced artists. We work independently in all mediums. We all help each other to learn or improve on what we already know. There is no instructor and you bring your own supplies.

Occasionally Ricky demonstrates how to paint in watercolors. Look in the Captiva Club lobby for those times. Stop by on Tuesdays or contact Ricky at sendaheartart@gmail.com.

players max and with 8 large balls and 1 small target ball. Petanque is a French game played between 2 teams of various size and with metal balls and 1 small ball.

The object of both games is to get as close to the small ball as possible. Bocce is played on Saturdays at 9am and Petanque on Tuesdays at 9am and Wednesdays at 4pm (courts). Contact Greg at get300zx@aol.com or 772-345-9267 for Bocce and Christine at cbianchin@ hotmail.com or 508-816-4632 for Petanque. Pictured below: Petanque players defy frigid temperatures to fulfill their passion - Roger Gaillard, George Gwodz, Gail Gwodz, Bert Boardman, Pat Serafino, Margaret Nofer, Barbara Boardman, Dave Vernon, Janice Stickles, Beth Vernon, Dave Stickles, Steve Serafino, Christine Bianchin, and Nick Tosto. Picture taken by Kathy Harper.

Bocce/Petanque Bocce: Saturdays | 9am Petanque: Tuesdays | 9am & Wednesdays | 4pm

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out & about Club / Group Book Club Tuesday, April 12th | 9:30am Augustine Room

We’ll be discussing Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons by Lorna Landvik.

Lorna Landvik’s “Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons” is about book clubs -the camaraderie, the friendships and the lifelong bond created among members.

It’s a testament to the power of women, the sisterhood and the support they can give to each other through the joys and terrors of life. The books are a backdrop to the story and the book club intended for book discussions, eating, wining and conversing is fun, but the stories of the five women are what make the story so heartwarming, uplifting, and inspiring.

Upcoming books: May 10th - We Are Not Ourselves

by Matthew Thomas and June 14th - The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman. For more information, contact Adrian Goetz at 772-345-2294 or gba1255@aol.com.

Bunco Sunday, April 10th | 7pm-9pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

Want to play an energetic dice game – join us on the second Sunday of each month. Our game includes 3 dice, a score sheet, and a lot of fun. The cost is $5 per person.

The prizes are gift cards to Publix. We collect on the first Monday of each month at the Captiva Club. We are there from 9am to 10:30am. If writing a check, please make it out to cash. We will have coffee and water. You can bring snacks if you wish. Please contact Sue Ann Goldman at 772-345-2460 or email her at bobsue@htcplus.net.

Car Club Sunday, April 17th | 12pm Captiva Club Parking Lot

The 2nd Car Event on April 17th will again be a Driver Skill Test: Parallel Parking Challenge and Precision Braking Challenge. There will also be a car display for Vitalia residents who wish to show their car. If you have a car that you wish to display, please email Gregory Trentacoste at get300zx@aol.com a bio of your car detailing its features.

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Anyone interested in assisting or joining the Car Club, please contact Greg Trentacoste or Chris Munz at caemunz@gmail.com. We will also have a Car Club meeting at the Captiva Club on Wednesday, April 13th at 10am. Please attend if you are interested in joining the Car Club and/or want to help organize events.

Club Amici Pizza Party Saturday, May 14th | 6pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

Pizza will be served at your table with salad and dessert too! BYOB. There will be great music and dancing! Get your ticket the first Monday in April in the Ballroom at 9am. Email ritzcsp@aol.com with any questions.

Dogs & Cats Forever Club Tuesday, April 5th | 10am-11am | Augustine Room Tuesday, April 12th | 10am-11am | Demo Kitchen

LAST CALL! Don’t miss out on the fundraising event of the season on April 15th! “A Night in New Orleans” will include a live band, Nawlin’s style lite bites, raffles, 50/50, and BYOB (coffee, tea, and water will be provided). Come enjoy a funfilled evening that 100% of profits will go to our “No Kill Shelter” here in Port St. Lucie. Residents: $22. Guests: $25. For tickets, contact Kathy Pachuta at mirage0204@ htcplus.net or 772-345-2311.

If you are unable to attend this event, but would like to donate, checks can be made out to “Dogs & Cats Forever” and can be dropped off at 11343 Mountain Ash Circle.

Please call if you want to hand Kathy the check or there will be a drop box by her front door. Our furry friends thank you for your support!

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

We are an interactive Bible-based group, studying the Old and New Testaments, and share thoughts and ideas as it relates to the study program. Lessons are from Scripture, DVD series, and current events. April will be a continuation of how the sciences of geology, biology, and astronomy confirm the Bible. We are pleased to see all new faces! All are welcome regardless of faith or background.

out & about Club / Group For more information, please contact Kathy Simon at 352238-5472 or finefeather1983@gmail.com or Doug Farrone at 954-214-2591 or dougfarrone@htcplus.net.

Gun Club Thursday, April 7th | 10:30am Biscayne Room

This club discusses issues of importance to gun owners.

New laws, pending laws, and new products are discussed.

Also, plans are made for an occasional trip to a local shooting range. All are welcome; however, no guns or ammunition of any type are allowed in the Amenity Center. Contact Jerry Mastrov at 772-345-0377 or jmastrov@aol.com.

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

This is card game. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. Join us for a fun afternoon. Please contact Bob Goldman at 772-345-2460 or email him at bobsue@ htcplus.net for more information.

Ladies of Vitalia (LOVe) Hadassah Annual Women’s Passover Seder Tuesday, April 5th | 10:30am-12:30pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

Our Annual Women’s Seder will be held in the Grand Treasure Ballroom. The cost of the meeting will be $5 to cover the cost of the food. Please call Ronni Reed at 732740-9082 for your reservation.

Cruise to Eastern Caribbean Sunday, December 4th

Sponsored by Hadassah’s LOVe chapter, but open to everyone, this Celebrity 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise will begin in Ft. Lauderdale and stop in San Juan, St. Thomas, St. Maarten, and return to Ft. Lauderdale.

Contact Brenda Rudowitz at 772-345-2225 or 954-673-7863 (cell) or Renee Katz, LOVe Fundraiser, at 772-345-2644.

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

MALKA'S MAHJONG CORNER: ASK THE EXPERT

Juliets Thursday, April 14th | 1pm Conchy Joe’s Seafood, Jensen Beach

Get ready Vitalia Juliets! We are going back to Conchy Joe’s in Jensen Beach on the Bay, on Thursday, April 14th at 1pm. You will not be disappointed in the various menu selections or the breathtaking views of the water.

All ladies are welcome! Bring your neighbors and enjoy a wonderful lunch. RSVP to Carla Mansfield at 772-3451460. Hope to see all of you there!

Juliets

Q: Should I leave spaces with my tiles? Regarding spaces between groupings in your hand and exposures.

A: In the case of exposures (on the horizontal top of the rack), it’s a matter of etiquette to put spaces between your exposures, so all other players can easily see what your exposures are. The goal is to maximize harmony. Within the hand (on the sloping front of the rack), it’s a matter of strategy to keep your tiles all together, without any spaces.

If you put spaces between your groupings, other players can deduce clues as to what you’re doing and how close you might be to making mahjong.

Missy Sippy's Club Wednesday, April 6th | 6pm Seashell Pavilion

The Missy Sippy ladies meet the first Wednesday of each month. We meet at the Captiva Club’s Seashell Pavilion at 6pm, or ladies at your leisure. Bring your favorite beverage. Get ready Missy Sippy’s for another wonderful night with your neighbors. All ladies are welcome!

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out & about Club / Group Contact Shelley Deixler at shell842@gmail.com for more information about the Missy Sippy’s Club.

enjoyable evening out. Please contact Bob Goldman at 772-345-2460 or email him at bobsue@htcplus.net for further information.

Red Hot Seasons Wednesday, April 20th | 12:30pm Cottage Grill, 8573 S US Highway 1, Port St. Lucie

We meet every other month. Our next outing is at the Cottage Grill. Check their menu out on their website.

RSVP to Helen Penzel at 772-345-4225.

Single's Club Saturday, April 3rd | 12pm Pietro’s On the River, Jensen Beach Missy Sippy’s Club

Pickleball Club Open Play Daily | 6am & 4pm Ladies Only Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays | 8am Pickleball Courts

NEWBIE clinics the first two Tuesdays of the month.

Visit www.vitaliapickleball.com to sign up. If you’ve never held a pickleball paddle, give LJ Miller a call at 772-3452111 for a FREE introductory lesson. You do not need any equipment for the introductory lesson from LJ. Our club continues to grow every day. You can become a member and be added to the club mailing list via our website.

Contact Celso Fernandez at 770-298-8694 or celso. fernandez17@gmail.com with any questions. Let’s play!

Are you a member of this fun social club? Please join the Single’s Club for dinner at this waterside restaurant. All singles are welcome; consider joining the group and make new friends. RSVP to Susan O’Dell at susanannodell@ hotmail.com for reservation purposes.

Sports Fans Club Tuesday, April 5th | 4:30pm Augustine Room

Baseball season is here! Join us for our monthly discussion group and ballpark outings. Contact Ron Shandler at vitalia@ronshandler.com or 540-815-0643 for more information.

Sunshine Club The Sunshine Club gives support to people that have a death in the family, hospitalization, etc. The email address to let the club know of such an instance is sunshineatvitalia@gmail.com or contact Susan O’Dell at susanannodell@hotmail.com. Membership is $15 for a household and $7.50 for a single household; membership forms are located in the Captiva Club Library. Even if one isn’t a member, we would still send an appropriate card.

Travel Club of Vitalia Tuesday, April 19th | 11am Grand Treasure Ballroom Skill Drills 2/25/16

Pinochle Fridays | 6pm Biscayne Room

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This meeting will feature a HOLLAND AMERICA guest speaker to feature new cruise promotions, destinations, and their new ship ms Koningsdam. We will also discuss our new Travel Club trips. This meeting is open to all residents. Coffee and cake will be served. Door prizes too.

If you have any questions or would like to join the email mailing list, please email info@vitaliatravelclub.com.

out & about Club / Group Vitalia Investment Club

Local & Beyond 16th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Taste of St. Lucie

Tuesday, April 19th | 3pm Augustine Room

The Vitalia Investment Club is a peer-to-peer discussion forum for residents who invest, or are interested in investing, in the stock market. Meetings include discussions on risk, portfolio construction, asset classes, performance, wealth management, and a general analysis and discussion of individual stocks and the economy.

You don’t have to be an expert to be part of this club. All Vitalia residents are welcome. Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month at 3pm in the Augustine Room. For more information, contact Linda Gausten at lgausten@ yahoo.com.

Vitalia Tennis Club Here are photos of the Vitalia Tennis Club’s first social round robin held in January. Two more have since been held in February and March. Regardless of your level of play, we have tennis for you. Open tennis play for everyone is listed in the weekly activities on the calendar insert in the Vitalia Voice. We also have a teaching clinic on Wednesday evening. Come join us. For information on joining the club, contact Dave Segal at thedave428@ outlook.com or Gayle Deighan at tennisgayle@gmail.com.

Wednesday, April 13th | 5:30pm-8pm Veterans Memorial Park on Indian River Drive, Ft. Pierce

Imagine being able to sample over 30 of your all-time favorite restaurants, caterers, craft breweries, and local wine and beverage vendors in one fabulous, sunset venue at one tiny price? With live music, a deejay on-site, and wonderful samples ranging from Asian Wonton Tacos to melt in your mouth Mac & Cheese to gourmet cupcakes, local craft brews and wines, you can’t go wrong! It’s just $40 per person and $70 a couple.

We are adding new vendors every day, so check out our website, www.bbbsbigs.org, to find out who will be joining us this year! Each of our community minded vendors donates 100% of their food and beverages to make this event a huge success and a community favorite.

This is truly a party with a purpose as all proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters, one of our area’s premier mentoring programs. For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters or Taste of St. Lucie tickets, visit us online or call 772-466-8535.

Round Robin Players

Senior Corps Retired Volunteers Program One of the Nation’s largest and most recognizable volunteering programs, Senior Corps Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), is now in St. Lucie County.

RSVP provides the opportunity for people age 55 and older to share their time and talent in a wide variety of volunteer activities. Schedules are flexible, too.

Round Robin Champs

Volunteers can choose a location or community project, as well as the number of hours they wish to serve.

RSVP is a lifeline to many nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and faith-based groups who depend on volunteers to help meet the increased demand for services.

If you are interested in volunteering and making a difference in your community, please contact Marsha Jordan via email at marsha_jordan@experienceworks.org or call 772-323-5286.

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The Reagan Team A Family You Can Trust

thereaganteam.com

We Live Here, We Play Here!

Neighbors, My son Ryan and I are dedicated, loyal, and honest real estate professionals. We know that helping you buy or sell your home can be the single most important financial transaction you encounter.

We strive to provide quality service as well as a personal touch for our clients. It is our job to get you from the beginning of a real estate transaction to the closing table with the least possible stress. We enjoy what we do and try our best to make it a pleasant experience for our clients. e Sincerely, Your Hom l el S ll e’ W fficiently!

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Lang Realty $86.5 Million

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The Proof is in the Numbers!

The Market is Hot! Tradition, PGA Village, PGA Verano, and St. Lucie West Keller-Williams $29 Million

Remax Masterpiece $25.8 Million

CB Residential $22.9 Million

CB Affiliates $22.1 Million

Berkshire Hathaway $15.7 Million

Sales in Millions (January - December 2015)

Ryan: 561-308-0807 • r.reagan@langrealty.com | Tony: 772-333-0025 • t.reagan@langrealty.com 8305 Holley Tree Trail • Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

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 onemonth rate! For more information or details regarding size, cost, and deadlines for the ads, visit vitaliaadvertising.com, call 813-5017220, or email vitalia@overflowdesigngroup.com.

Newsletter Submission Guidelines As a reminder, all club and group articles need to be submitted on the first of each month to be included in the following month’s newsletter. Articles need to be 100 words or less and contain fresh content each month.

If your club has more than one event taking place, you will be allotted an additional 100 words per event. Email vitalia@overflowdesigngroup.com for a copy of the Newsletter Guidelines.

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