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Vitalia Food Drive From now until May 13th, we will be collecting non-perishable food in support of Grace Packs and our local school children. The mission and joy of Grace Packs is to provide weekly weekend food for students who lack an ample food supply, relieving the burden these children endure by being hungry.
Leslie Boehlert Lifestyles Director lboehlert@ evergreen-LM.com 772-800-2505
Two residents, Kathy Simon and Judy Costaldo, brought this to my attention and together we are spearheading a Vitalia food drive. Our goal is to collect as much food as possible to sustain children, in our area, throughout the summer months. The boxes will be in the clubhouse lobby until May 13th. Snowbirds, this is a great opportunity for you to clean out your cupboard before going away and give the food to a good home! Please make sure all food has an expiration date no earlier than September 2017. Following
is a list of suggested non-expired items: Juice Pouches; Granola Bars and Cereal Bars; Oatmeal Packs; Applesauce and Fruit Cups; Crackers with Cheese or Peanut Butter; Peanut Butter; Canned Vegetables; Soups and Stews; Canned Tuna and Chicken; Pastas, Macaroni & Cheese, and Rice; Pasta Sauce; and Small Boxes of Cereal. Thank you Vitalia residents for helping with this food drive!
ATTENTION CLUBS Beginning with the June newsletter Vitalia HOA has decided that due to space limitations, all club/group newsletter submissions need to be 100 words or less, regardless of the number of events the club is hosting. We are a growing community, adding new clubs and events each month, so we need to ensure we allot space for everything that needs to be advertised. As a reminder, picture submissions will be printed only if space permits.
Meet Vitalia’s Newest Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer Donna Boydston (pictured on the left) is a personal trainer and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from the University of Massachusetts, and has worked as a personal trainer and fitness instructor in physical therapy, commercial and community center facilities for the past 18 years. She has 10 DONNA BOYDSTON years of management experience & TERRI COUSINS in a community center/boys and girls club, in which she developed and implemented fitness and wellness programs for all ages and populations, from youth to seniors. Her teaching and studies focus on injury prevention, rehabilitation and wellness. She strives to empower clients to improve their health and well-being through safe and effective programming and enhanced body awareness. In 2006, Donna became certified through ACE (American Council on Exercise) as a Medical Exercise 4 Vitalia Voice | May 2017
Specialist, certifying her to create programs for postrehabilitative clients recovering from cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic and musculoskeletal conditions; identifying postural imbalances; and implementing programs that train the body to overcome, and in many instances, prevent conditions from occurring. She continues to expand her knowledge and education through certifications and courses, such as her certification as an ACE-Orthopedic Exercise Specialist and her training as a Yoga Tune Up Ball Practitioner and other myofascial release techniques such as foam rolling. Originally from New Jersey, Donna lived in Western Massachusetts for 14 years and recently moved to Port Saint Lucie with her husband and their 4-year-old Labrador Retriever. She is not only excited to be a part of the Vitalia Community, but also excited to help residents live healthy lifestyles! Personal Training has many benefits, so to schedule your free initial consultation with Donna, contact her at 413-246-5575 or donna@dbfitness.org.