Vitalia Voice | September 2016

VITALIA Fall Activities to Keep You Moving PAGE 7

Mosquito Protection Get the Facts PAGES 3 & 4

Vitalia Committees Learn How You Can Get Involved PAGE 8

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September 2016 | www.VitaliaAtTraditionHOA.com

Vitalia Information hours of operation

NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION DEADLINES October Submissions

Captiva Club Amenity Center

Mon-Sat: 6am-10pm

Sunset Beach Pool & The Colony Pool

Sun: 8am-9pm Daily Dawn to Dusk

Calendar and newsletter article submissions are due on Thursday, September 1st by 3pm to vitalia@overflowdesigngroup.com.

November Submissions Calendar and newsletter article submissions

contact list

are due on Monday, October 3rd by 3pm to vitalia@overflowdesigngroup.com.

Evergreen Customer Service

877-221-6919

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

800-858-5933

December Submissions Calendar and newsletter article submissions are due on Tuesday, November 1st by 3pm to vitalia@overflowdesigngroup.com.

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

To those celebrating in September

772-871-5330

(Set Up)

Social Security Administration

and

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 Tradition CDD District 5 (Vitalia) Board Members Rick Dixon: boardmember3@tradtioncdd5.com Frank Webster: boardmember5@traditioncdd5.com

Enjoy your special day!

community news

Zika Virus and Mosquito Protection

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

Prior to the Olympic Games we heard a lot about Zika and recently Florida has been on the national news for the Zika Virus. Should we be worried about the Zika? Don’t panic. That’s the message the National Pest Management Association shared. “In certain areas of the country it simply won’t be an issue,” says Cindy Mannes, Vice President of Public Affairs for NPMA. Here’s what you should know.

Disease Carriers – Two Types of Mosquitoes: Aedes aegypti (Yellow Fever Mosquito)

Aedes albopictus (Asian Tiger Mosquito)

Dangers include: Zika Virus, West Nile, Encephalitis, Malaria, Yellow and Dengue Fever, Chikungunya Disease, and Vector for Heartworm in dogs and cats.

What is Zika?

Zika is a viral disease spread primarily through the bite of an Aedes species mosquito - such as the yellow fever mosquito and the Asian tiger mosquito - that is infected with the Zika Virus. Aedes mosquitoes are the perfect contractors of diseases like Zika, says Laura Harrington, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Entomology at Cornell University.

“They have a preference for humans and are stealthy biters,” she says. “Their habitats (also)

are typically in close association and contact with humans.” By “stealthy biters,” she means the bites often aren’t felt or anticipated until after the bite. Additionally, people typically associate mosquitoes with evenings and nights, but these guys are daytime feeders. The virus can be transmitted other, less likely ways, such as sexually and through blood transfusions.

Pregnant women or women planning to become pregnant should be most concerned, says Joe Laco from the CDC’s Zika Response Team.

How Do I Know If I Have It? Most people infected with Zika Virus (80%) fight off the virus with no symptoms. The majority of people with symptoms have relatively mild illness with fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (pink eye).

The primary health concern is for women who are pregnant (or might become pregnant) traveling to areas where Zika is currently circulating. Cases are often diagnosed through blood tests. Right now there is no medicine or vaccine that treats the virus. The CDC suggests people treat the symptoms with rest, acetaminophen (to reduce fever and pain), and fluids (to prevent dehydration). The NPMA reminds lawn and pest professionals that they may be an authority on mosquito biology and control, but they are not doctors. See a Medical Doctor if you have, or believe you have the virus.

Can Pest Management Companies Help Prevent It? Unfortunately, pest management professionals cannot eliminate the spread of a disease like Zika, but they can help prevent it. The first and most important step is managing the expectations from a mosquito prevention treatment.

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Mosquitoes...continued difficult to do because when we’re dealing with mosquito control it’s in an outdoor environment,” says Jim Fredricks, Ph.D., Vice President of Technical and Regulatory Affairs for NPMA. “Mosquitoes are mobile and can certainly fly into a yard and bite your client.”

He advises pest management professionals to discuss their ability to reduce mosquito populations and reduce the number of bites they receive on their properties. The biggest thing to look for is standing water, in which Aedes larvae breed. Up to a ½ inch of water (which can be found inside tires, tree holes, pails, plastic jugs, clogged gutters, birdbaths, catch basins, children’s toys, abandoned pools, and flowerpots) can be incubators for Aedes in someone’s yard.

When a potential breeding site is located, check the site to see if larvae are present. Aedes will often rest near the top of the water. If it’s tough to tell if larvae are present in stagnant water, extracting samples of the water with a dropper can help improve the view. “Aedes mosquitoes live near their preferred food source - us,” Jenkins says. “They have adapted to live in our environment, so treatment must focus on the areas where they live and rest.” His company uses “an adulticide with a good residual.” Then when adults land on or attempt to hide in these areas they die.

Our onsite fert and pest company offers mosquito control and can provide a quote for your home if you’re interested. The treatment consists of spraying all harborage areas where mosquitoes hide. Treatments should be done monthly from March to September for best results. Target areas are the underside of leaves of all plants, trees, mulch, ground covers, and hanging baskets.

or rainwater has collected around the outside of your home.

Cover your bare skin and clothing with repellent if you must be outside when mosquitoes are active during the hours of dusk and dawn. The disease carrying mosquitoes are daytime biters and usually don’t fly far from the containers where they spent their immature life stages.

Wear shoes, socks, and long pants/sleeves.

This question and the previous one go hand in hand because mosquito control is a team effort, Jenkins says. “Customer cooperation is vital to the success of the program,” says Jenkins. “Without cooperation, unreasonable expectations will not only cause customer dissatisfaction, it will increase the liability for you and increase the likelihood that diseases will be vectored in the customer’s environment.”

Like the professional, the first thing the homeowner can do is eliminate breeding grounds around his or her property.

It’s not “one and done,” as Jenkins says. Both parties must constantly monitor potential breeding grounds.

Unseen breeding grounds are also less likely to form if the homeowner runs a fan outdoors to keep air moving. The customer’s biggest responsibility is to try not to get bitten.

Aedes mosquitoes typically only travel 100 meters or less, so control is hyper-local.

Jenkins, who supplies clients with a document outlining control suggestions, says to consider wearing long sleeve shirts, long pants, and socks with shoes. Clothing also can be treated with preventive products, such as permethrin spray, which often lasts up to 10 washes. Even DEET mosquito repellents (which are also suggested by the EPA and CDC for reducing mosquito bites) go a long way in the fight to prevent Zika and other mosquito-borne illnesses.

The county currently provides mosquito control here in Vitalia about once a week. The St. Lucie Mosquito Control District can be reached at 772-462-1692.

Know Your Documents

What Can Homeowners Do to Prevent It? Drain standing water from any container where sprinkler 4 Vitalia Voice | September 2016

13.32 No temporary or permanent utility or storage shed, storage building, tent, or other structure or improvement shall be permitted and no other structure or improvement shall be constructed, erected, altered, modified or maintained without the prior approval of the ARC, which approval shall conform to the requirements of this Declaration.

lifestyles news

Happy September!

Did you know National Read A Book Day is observed annually on September 6th? Have you visited the Captiva Club library recently? It is well stocked with a vast array of interest for all book lovers! When the clubhouse opened, the library was set up by a group of volunteers and is kept well organized by resident Helen Penzel. Ellen Waller, another resident volunteer, always jumps in to help Helen when needed.

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

It is time to turn off the television and other electronics and enjoy the relaxation of reading. Reading is very good for improving memory and concentration as well as reducing stress. Reading books is among brain-stimulating activities shown to slow down cognitive decline in old age with people who participated in more mentally stimulating activities over their lifetimes having a slower rate of decline in memory and other mental capacities. Reading is a good way to learn about other times, other places, and many other things and is also a very affordable means of entertainment.

In researching the history of libraries, here’s some tidbits I came across:

• • • • •

The very first books used parchment or vellum (calf skin) for the book pages.

The book covers were made of wood and often covered with leather.

The books were fitted with clasps or straps.

Public libraries appeared in the Middle Ages.

Books in public libraries were often chained to a bookshelf or a desk to prevent theft.

What better way to beat the heat than by reading an enjoyable book! Sit back, relax, and read a book.

Use #ReadABookDay to post on social media.

Vitalia Event Planning Committee Submitted by Cathy Powers, Chairperson What is there to do in Vitalia? How can I meet other residents that have similar interests as I do? What can I plan to do at the clubhouse or at one of our two pools?

Wonder no more. Come to the Vitalia Club Showcase in the Grand Treasure Ballroom on September 9th. Each club operating in Vitalia has been invited to have representatives present to meet and talk with residents about activities and happenings during this showcase event. So, bring your calendars to make your plans as you stroll through the Ballroom and enjoy meeting other residents. You will find out what there is to do and why this is such a great community we live in.

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Make your reservations early to reserve your seat on two super bus trips to Florida’s favorite location, Mount Dora. On October 23rd the bus will be heading out to this charming city for the 32nd Annual Craft Fair. You will marvel at more than 350 crafters from all over the country who will be displaying and selling their creations during the fair.

There will be plenty of time to shop and partake of the local eateries. On December 2nd the bus trip will whisk you away to Mount Dora once again to view the spectacular holiday lighting displays. Enjoy a truly wonderful holiday street party with your Vitalia friends in this splendid locale. Tickets go on sale for both trips starting September 6th.

out & about Lifestyles Free Movie Night - Creed

Mini Health Series

Friday, September 2nd | 7pm | Doors Open 6:30pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

Friday, September 23rd | 9:30am Augustine Room | FREE | RSVP Required

No RSVP required. Popcorn provided. Bring your own beverage and snacks and enjoy the show! See ad on page 5 for more information about the movie.

Vitalia Club Showcase Friday, September 9th | 11am-1pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

Join us for a unique, Vitalia Club showcase! Come and get involved, meet the club representatives, and learn about the club activities offered here at Vitalia.

Trivia Friday, September 9th | 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 (9/9 OR 9/17) 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.

2nd Night of Trivia Saturday, September 17th | 7pm | Doors Open at 6:30pm Grand Treasure Ballroom | $5 Per Person

See event description to the left. Note: Residents will be required to select a date (9/9 OR 9/17) 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.

Free Movie Night - The Jungle Book Thursday, September 22nd | 7pm | Doors Open 6:30pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

No RSVP required. Popcorn provided. Bring your own beverage and snacks and enjoy the show! See ad on page 5 for more information about the movie.

Come join us and hear Pharmacist Dave Wright of Butterfield’s Pharmacy & Medical Supply speak about the important topic, "Medication Safety and Adherence; Preparation for Hurricane Season." This is a free workshop, but RSVP is required at front lobby desk or call 772-800-2504.

Friday Night Dance Series with Collins & Company Friday, September 30th | 7pm-9:30pm $10 for Residents | $15 for Guests Grand Treasure Ballroom

Collins & Company is a classic rock band and is one of southern Florida’s most rockin’ dance party bands. They have been the pit band for many artists that visit South Florida including Kansas, Toto, Three Dog Night, Bad Company, Allman Brothers, Marshall Tucker, and more.

Their ever-growing song list includes classic tunes by The Beatles, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Journey, Al Green and many other classics, as well as modern artists like Pharell Williams, Bruno Mars, Black Eyed Peas, Pearl Jam, and many more!

LIFESTYLES EVENTS TICKET SALE INFORMATION The main ticket sale will be Tuesday, September 6th in the Grand Treasure Ballroom for the October Lifestyles Events from 9am-11am. Exception - Midnight at the Masquerade tickets go on sale September 12th. Please pick up a deli ticket inside the Ballroom at 9am on September 6th and wait for your number to be called. After September 6th, tickets will be sold at the Captiva Club front desk, Monday–Friday from 8am-4pm. Payment is received by check ONLY (made payable to Vitalia HOA).

All residents will need to present their resident ID badges in order to purchase a ticket. The first two weeks a Lifestyles Event goes on sale, tickets will be for RESIDENTS ONLY (unless otherwise specified). If the event is not sold out within this time frame, adult guests are welcome and residents can purchase any remaining tickets.

For club events listed on pages 11-15, please contact the club coordinator.

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Vitalia Committees As of January 1, 2017, the following Vitalia committees are seeking new volunteers to serve our community. Please think about serving on one or more committees. Our Vitalia community needs your input and ideas! Please contact the chair of the committee directly to provide your name and letter of interest by October 1st.

Vitalia Advisory Committee (VAC) Note: The Advisory Committee is comprised of members serving from the chairs and co-chairs of the other committees. The Vitalia Advisory Committee shall work for the enhancement of the community in all areas.

The committee shall work diligently with the Community Manager and help format rules, changes, and/or additions to some of our governing documents. The VAC will, in all cases, represent all residents in an unbiased manner. The Chairperson, appointed by the Community Manager, will take recommendations from sub-committees and residents, creating an agenda for the meetings. The Chairperson will then copy the agenda and disseminate it to the VAC. Afterwards, he/she will create the minutes for placement on the Vitalia website.

Chair: Rick Dixon rdixon@vitaliaattraditionhoa.com

Buildings and Grounds Committee (B&G) The B&G Committee serves at the pleasure of the VAC and the Community Manager and will initially consist of three co-chairs and whatever number of members needed for the smooth operation of the B&G. The B&G is tasked with assisting the Community Manager and Club Director in making recommendations to improve the clubhouse and common grounds. The B&G may develop

a routine inspection of the property and report light outages and other maintenance issues. The B&G is asked to make recommendations to cure maintenance issues by researching variables, pricing, and the like before submitting to the VAC. Chair: Dave Lasher dlasher@vitaliaattraditionhoa.com

Landscape Advisory Committee This committee focuses on the current landscape conditions in Vitalia and meets the first Tuesday of each month. Their goal is to keep homeowners informed about landscaping issues and make recommendations for any landscaping changes to the Advisory Committee/HOA. Chair: Mort Levine mortonlouislevine@gmail.com

Event Planning Committee This committee works with the HOA Lifestyles office to create, organize, and recommend possible events for Vitalia. They meet the 3rd Friday of every month. Their focus is to provide a wide range of social activities to residents to support the active lifestyle of the community.

Chair: Cathy Powers cathy@powersnetwork.com

Finance Advisory Committee This committee generates questions and makes recommendations on financial issues and budgets pertaining to the HOA and the Vitalia community based on a review of the submitted budget.

Co-Chairs: Frank Webster and Harry Kilgore fwebster@vitaliaattraditionhoa.com

Fitness Classes Current class schedules are available in the lobby and on the website calendar at VitaliaAtTraditionHOA.com. Due to space limitations, the Fitness Class descriptions have been omitted from this month's publication. To see descriptions of the classes offered here at Vitalia, please see page 8 the August edition of the Vitalia Voice or visit the Captiva Club for more information.

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

Day

Time

Room

Contact

Phone

Email

Art Club

Tuesdays Mondays

9:30am 1:30pm

BR BR

Ricky Stephens

-

sendaheartart@gmail.com

Basketball Club

-

-

-

Jim Loughlin

-

jloughlin44@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 Chris

732-539-9110 772-345-2304

get300zx@aol.com caemunz2@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

Tues. & Wed.

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

Genealogy Club

2nd Friday

1pm

AR

Flo Giltman

772-345-9150

lgiltma1@gmail.com

Good News Club Bible Study

Wednesdays

11am

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

Investment Club

3rd Tuesday

3pm

AR

Linda Gausten

772-345-6669

lgausten@yahoo.com

Knit One, Crochet Too

Thursdays

7pm

AR

Marjorie Weiss

772-345-9382

weisderr@gmail.com

Ladies Bible Study Club

Thursdays

10:30am

AR

Diane Harrington

772-345-9054

harr2888@gmail.com

Ladies of Vitalia (LOVe) Hadassah

1st Tuesday

10:30am

GTB

Sue Ann Goldman

772-345-2460

bobsue@htcplus.net

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

-

-

-

Shelley Deixler

-

shell842@gmail.com

Music Lovers Club

-

-

-

Mark Rosenbaum Lynette Polo

631-796-7651 -

musicloversclub4u@aol.com

Petanque

Tuesdays Wednesdays

9am 4pm

Courts Courts

Christine

508-816-4632

cbianchin@hotmail.com

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

Pickleball Club

Daily Daily

6:30am 4pm

Courts Courts

Celso Fernandez

770-298-8694

celso.fernandez17@gmail.com

Ping Pong Club

Wednesdays Fridays

7pm 1pm

GTB GTB

Jim Follin

-

jimfollin@gmail.com

Pinochle

Fridays

6pm

BR

Bob Goldman

772-345-2460

bobsue@htcplus.net

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

AR

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

Joseph Veight

-

jwveight@gmail.com

Sunshine Club

-

-

-

-

-

sunshinevitalia@gmail.com

Tennis Club (Open Play)

M, W, F, Sat.

7:15am

Courts

Dave Segal Gayle Deighan

772-345-3995 561-512-5101

thedave428@outlook.com -

Travel Club of Vitalia

Quarterly

11am

GTB

-

-

info@vitaliatravelclub.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 Club

Basketball Club

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

Open Play on Mondays | 7pm | Basketball Court

We are a group that enjoys being creative. Many of us have never painted before, while some have years of experience.

Either way we have fun, make new friends, and learn from each other. We welcome everyone from experienced artists to the beginner. We each work independently in all mediums and 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 clubhouse lobby for those times. We also send out emails. Send your email address if you want to get updates and club information to Ricky Stephens at sendaheartart@gmail.com or call Polly Lasher at 772-345-9228.

Open Art Day Mondays | 1:30pm-5:30pm | Biscayne Room

You're welcome to join us to create an art project. Bring your own project such as jewelry making, craft making, or mosaics, etc. If you wish to share your knowledge of a craft, please let us know and we will schedule a teaching session. If you wish to join us, please contact Polly Lasher at 772-345-9228 or Ricky Stephens at 239-682-6532.

Basketball open play has begun at Vitalia on Monday evenings at 7pm. Everyone is welcome to join us. At any time, a basketball can be checked out from the front desk. Please use the cones kept in the recycle shed to ensure that drivers are aware that the basketball hoop is in use. For more information, contact the Commish, Jim Loughlin at jloughlin44@gmail.com.

Bingo Sunday, September 25th | 7pm | Grand Treasure Ballroom

Please join your friends and neighbors for a friendly game on Sunday, September 25th at 7pm in your clubhouse. Pay at the door - $5 per person. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be served. Hope to see you there!

Bocce/Petanque Bocce: Saturdays | 9am Petanque: Tuesdays | 8am Wednesdays | 6pm

Bocce is an Italian game played between 2 teams of 4 players max and with 8 large balls and 1 small target ball.

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out & about Club / Group 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 8am and Wednesdays at 6pm at the courts. Contact Greg at get300zx@aol.com or 772345-9267 for Bocce and Christine at cbianchin@hotmail. com or 508-816-4632 for Petanque. No equipment needed and beginners are welcome.

Book Club Tuesday, September 13th | 9:30am | Augustine Room

We’ll be discussing Iron House by John Hart. The book synopsis is below.

There was nothing but time at the Iron Mountain Home for Boys, time for two orphans to learn that life is neither painless nor won without a fight. Julian survives only because his older brother, Michael, is both feared and fiercely protective. When an older boy is brutally killed, Michael makes the ultimate sacrifice to protect his brother - he flees the orphanage and takes the blame with him.

For two decades, Michael thrives on the streets of New York, eventually clawing his way to a world of wealth, fear, and respect. But the life he's fought to build unravels when he meets a woman who knows nothing of his past or sins.

He wants a fresh start with Elena, the chance to build a family of his own. But a life in organized crime is not so easily abandoned. With a price on his head and everyone he loves at risk, Michael spirits Elena back to North Carolina, to the brother he'd lost and a thicket of intrigue more dense than he could possibly imagine. In a tour de force narrative of violence, hope, and redemption, the brothers must return to the Iron House of their childhood, to the place that almost broke them, the place it all began.

Upcoming books: October 11th - Saving Sophie by Ronald H. Balson; and November 8th - Trail of Broken Wings by Sejal Badani. Contact: Adrian Goetz, 772-345-2294 or gba1255@aol.com.

Bunco Sunday, September 11th | 6:45pm-9pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

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Club for a fun night of rolling 3 dice. We are a friendly group of people who like a fun night out. The cost is $5 per person and Publix gift cards are awarded to the winners. We will collect at the Lifestyles Ticket Sales on Tuesday, September 6th. If writing a check, please make the check out to cash. We serve coffee and water. Bring snacks if you like. Each month different players provide desserts. Please contact Sue Ann at 772-345-2460 or email her at bobsue@htcplus.net.

Club Amici's San Gennaro Fest Friday, September 16th | 6pm | Grand Treasure Ballroom

Dinner will be served at your table, which will include baked ziti, chicken parmesan, Italian salad, and cookies. BYOB. The cost is $14 per person. As for the entertainment - returning at your request is Harry G and the Boyz! For ticket availability, contact Roz at vanderhr@bellsouth.com and for questions, contact Carol at ritzcsp@aol.com

Cooks Corner The Cooks Corner has a couple of special events planned in the coming month. Come join us as we begin to celebrate fall at Vitalia. If you have a special dish you would like to demonstrate, please contact us. For details on either of the below events or to RSVP, email cookscornervitalia@gmail.com.

Tuesday, August 30th at 6pm: Stuffed Cabbage Demonstration in the Demo Kitchen. Cost: $15 per person.

Tuesday, September 13th at 5:30pm: The Cooks Corner dine-around will be at Courtine's in Stuart. We will have a private room and they will offer their early-bird special to our group, which is a fabulous deal. The meal will consist of a salad, choice of entrée (9 are listed at courtines.com), starch, vegetable, and dessert for $24, which WILL include tax and gratuity. A cash bar will be available.

Corn Hole Club Sunday, September 18th | 7pm | Grand Treasure Ballroom

Please join your neighbors for a nice Sunday night out.

out & about Club / Group Everyone is welcome to participate. It will be a friendly competition and an evening of fun and laughs. We always play on the 3rd Sunday of every month in the Ballroom.

Dogs & Cats Forever Club Tuesday, September 20th | 10am-11am | Augustine Room

At this meeting, we will be discussing our FALL SUPPLY DRIVE and sales of the ENJOYMENT BOOK. Both events will benefit Port St. Lucie's NO KILL shelter, Dogs & Cats Forever! This shelter receives NO government funding and relies only on donations and volunteers to help our furry friends that are down on their luck. Please help us help them.

Everyone is invited to this meeting. For more information or to be added to our email list, contact Kathy Pachuta at mirage0204@htcplus.net.

Friends and Neighbors of Education (FAN) Club Friday, September 23rd | 9:30am | Biscayne Room

A meeting to finalize all plans for the Copacabana Night will be held at 9:30am on September 23rd. The fabulous Copacabana Night is set for September 24th in the Grand Treasure Ballroom! This will be a night with memorable renditions of great songs performed by the Golden Oldies Dance Parties performers. They will bring the famous New York City’s nightclub, The Copacabana, to the Grand Treasure Ballroom. All proceeds from our events benefit early childhood literacy in Port St. Lucie.

For more information on the FAN Club activities and Copacabana Night, please email cathy@powersnetwork. com or contact by phone at 772-345-2486.

Genealogy Club Friday, September 9th | 1pm-2:30pm | Augustine Room

The club's focus is on the study of families and the tracing of lineages and history utilizing historical records, oral information, genetic analysis, computer based tools, and software.

This month’s program will be "Tips and Tricks to Organizing and Preserving your Family Records." There will be an hour presentation followed by a half-hour discussion.

Meetings are held the second Friday of every month in the Augustine Room at the clubhouse. Yearly membership is $10. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Flo Giltman at lgiltma1@gmail.com or 772-345-9150.

Good News Bible Study Wednesdays | 11am-12pm | Augustine Room

The Good News Bible Study Group is an interactive Bible-based group, studying the Old and New Testaments.

Lessons are from Scripture, DVD series, and current events. In September, we will continue the study of The Book of Ephesians. It is believed Paul wrote this letter to the City of Ephesus (now Turkey) while in prison at Rome (A.D. 60). All are welcome regardless of faith or background. For more information, contact Kathy Simon at 352-238-5472 or finefeather1983@gmail.com or Doug Farrone at 954-214-2591 or dougfarrone@htcplus.net.

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

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

Investment Club Tuesday, September 20th | 3pm | Augustine Room

The Investment Club at Vitalia 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, annuities, reverse mortgages, 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.

Juliets Thursday, September 8th | 1pm | Sailor's Return

Get ready Juliets for an exciting luncheon. We will be going to the Sailor's Return in Stuart on Thursday,

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out & about Club / Group September 8th at 1pm. This restaurant is a favorite of the Juliet ladies. The views of the waterways are breathtaking. Vitalia ladies, come join us; this is a great opportunity to meet your neighbors. RSVP to Carla Mansfield at 772-345-1460. Shelley and Carla hope to see you all at the luncheon.

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

You're welcome to join this non-denominational/interdenominational Bible Study. This group of amazing and loving women are seeking to learn about God, why He created us, and how we can have an awesome personal relationship with His Son, Jesus Christ. Through studying His Word we discover truths that encourage, comfort, and give hope and clear direction for our lives. We also have fun socials planned throughout the year. For more information, please contact Diane Harrington at harr2888@gmail.com or 772-345-9054 (home) or 404-578-0437 (cell).

Ladies of Vitalia (LOVe) Hadassah Enjoyment Book Pre-Order Sign-up Tuesday, September 6th | 9am-10:30am | Ballroom

We’ll be taking pre-orders for the 2016-2017 Enjoyment Books (valid 11/1/16 through 11/1/17). The cost of the book is $35. This book has deals for restaurants, sporting events, golf, car washes, dry cleaners, etc., and offers BOGOs and discounts up to 50% off! Please find us at the Hadassah table on Vitalia Ticket Sales days or contact Sue Ann at 772-3452460 or bobsue@htcplus.net to reserve your book. Delivery will be at the clubhouse between the second and third week of October. We'll call you when they are ready for pick-up.

Meeting & Author's Discussion Tuesday, September 6th | 10:30am-12:30pm | Ballroom

Hadassah's guest speaker, Russel Lazega, author of Managing Bubbie, writes a heart-rending story with hilarious family members. He recounts the frequently hectic, ever-exhausting trials of one Jewish family in Miami Beach as they try to oversee the care of an elderly, unmanageable Lea Lazega. As they scramble for an acceptable assisted living facility and struggle to adjust Lea's medications, they discover the difficulties of controlling a woman who time and again eluded catastrophe by refusing to be told what to do.

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hope, and humor that emerged from deepest despair.

Anyone who savors a soft heart with a sharp funny bone will laugh, cry, and commiserate with the confounded family who must manage their beloved, impossible Bubbie. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the discussion.

A suggested donation of $5 would be greatly appreciated.

RSVP to Ronni Reed at 732-740-9082.

Break The Fast, Yom Kippur Wednesday, October 12th | 6pm | Grand Treasure Ballroom

Cost: $18 per person. Menu will include a smoked salmon platter, whitefish salad, herring, a vegetable plate, tuna salad, kugels, assorted bagels, cream cheese, desserts, and beverages. A flyer is located near the Computer Room with details and a reservation slip. The last day for reservations is October 4th. Your check will confirm your reservation. For more information or reservations, call Nancy Bernstein at 772-345-9863 or Faith Kamins at 772-345-9014.

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 Q: Doesn't "racking" mean "bringing the tile behind the rack" or "tapping the tile on the rack?”

A: No. "Racking" a tile means placing it on the sloping front of the rack. Period. This tapping idea probably resulted from a desire to make the game move quickly. Maybe someone who picked a tile, saw it was a joker, but had to put it back because somebody else called the most recent discard, wanted a faster way to "rack" the tile. Racking a tile closes the window of opportunity for another player to claim the current discard - tapping the tile on the rack is not racking it. Standing the tile on one's card is not racking it. Some fast players immediately rack a tile after picking it (I call this practice "pickandrack"). Whatever the reason for engaging in pickandrack, if it's done very quickly after the previous player's discard, it's aggressive and unkind.

Missy Sippy's Club We are still taking a break for the next month. We will be gearing up again on Wednesday, October 5th. Hope you all are having a great summer! See you all in October!

out & about Club / Group Pickleball Club Open Play Daily | 6am & 4pm Ladies Only on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday | 8am

NEWBIE clinics are held the first two Tuesdays of the month. To sign up, check out our website at vitaliapickleball. com and click on Newbie Classes. If you’ve never held a pickleball paddle, call Kevin Schuler at 772-345-6216 or LJ Miller at 772-345-2111 for a FREE introductory lesson.

League play and tournaments coming soon. Club dues are only $10 per person per year. You can become a member and be added to the club mailing list by contacting Dore Handy at 772-345-6221 or drbh79@yahoo.com. Come visit our table at the Vitalia Club Showcase on September 9th!

Ping Pong Club Wednesdays | 7pm / Fridays | 1pm Grand Treasure Ballroom

The Ping Pong (aka Table Tennis) Club continues to hold open singles and doubles play Wednesdays at 7pm and Fridays at 1pm in the Ballroom. Drop-ins are welcome and we see new players almost every week. We have all levels of participants and we look forward to helping you regain your ping pong enthusiasm. Join us for recreational play in air conditioning! Contact Jim Follin at jimfollin@gmail.com for more information.

Pinochle Fridays | 6pm | Demo Kitchen

Want to join us for an evening out playing Pinochle? Join both beginner and experienced players. Please contact Bob Goldman at 772-345-2460 or email him at bobsue@ htcplus.net for further information.

Red Hot Seasons - Vitalia's Red Hat Group Wednesday, September 21st | 12:30pm-2:30pm Sky Dragon Chinese Restaurant in Tradition Square

Join us for lunch and discuss the rest of this year’s plans and what we will be doing for 2017. RSVP to Helen Penzel at 772-345-4225.

Single's Club Saturday, September 10th | 6pm Dolphin Bar and Shrimp House, Jensen Beach

Join the Single's Club for monthly activities and make new friends. The goal of the club is for single people to meet, make new friends, and do activities together even outside of the club. Many started walking, golfing, and going to the movies/dinner together once they became

friends. If you’re interested in joining this group, and attending this month's dinner, email Susan O'Dell at susanannodell@hotmail.com.

Sports Fans of Vitalia Tuesday, September 6th | 4:30pm | Demo Kitchen

Join us for our monthly discussion group. Baseball pennant races, football season, and more! Contact Ron Shandler at vitalia@ronshandler.com for more information.

Sunshine Club The club year runs from July 1st to June 30th. The club gives support to people that have a death in the family, hospitalization, etc. Even if one isn't a member, the club would still send an appropriate card. Let Susan O'Dell know of any instances that would warrant a card(s) at sunshineatvitalia@gmail.com. The membership fee is $10 per household, or if someone lives alone, they only pay $5. Pick up a membership form in the clubhouse library.

All the pertinent information is listed on the form.

Tennis Club Play at Various Days and Times

New resident? Current resident? Advanced or beginner - don’t be shy. No matter your level of play, we have tennis for you. Plus our club also has tennis/social events monthly where you can get to meet new players and make new friends. Jonathan, Vitalia’s Tennis Pro, has regular clinics designed to teach you and help your game. Check the weekly calendar in the Vitalia Voice for open play times for everyone, both mixed and ladies only. If you have any questions or want more information on joining our club and/or be added to the players list, contact Bob Memis at 772-345-5857 or robertmemis@gmail.com or Gayle Deighan at 561-512-5101 or tennisgayle@gmail.com.

Travel Club of Vitalia Saturday, September 10th | 7pm | Ballroom

We're excited to announce that we have a special event, Travel Trivia Fun & Games, planned! This event is open to all residents. You can reserve your space by emailing TravelWithVitalia@gmail.com. Free admission and prizes too! At this meeting we will also have handouts for some future bus trips, cruises, and tours. You can also join the Travel Club by emailing your name and email to info@ vitialiatravelclub.com. Membership is free. Our club is growing and our next regular quarterly meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 20th.

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out & about Arts & Crafts Classes

Local & Beyond Premier Wellness Centers Golf Classic

Flow Paintings

Saturday, September 10th | 8am Shotgun Start St. Lucie Trails Golf Club, 951 Country Club Drive., PSL

1st Session: Mondays, September 12th & 19th 2nd Session: Wednesdays, September 14th & 21st 9am-11am | Biscayne Room

The event benefits the Windsor Community Angels. It is $150 per player, which includes one round of golf, a buffet breakfast, and an awards lunch. It is an 8am shotgun start with a scramble format. To enter the tournament, go to www.premierwellnesscenters.com. For more information, call 772-879-8700.

Treasure Coast Charities Classic Golf Tournament Saturday, October 22nd | Registration: 7am | 8:30am Shotgun Start | St. Lucie Trail Golf Club, 951 SW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie

The event is hosted by the Port St. Lucie Sunset Rotary Club to benefit local charities. Entry includes breakfast, lunch, 18 Hole Scramble, Closest to the Pin prizes, Longest Drive, Putting Contest, and fabulous Hole in One prizes. There will also be a silent auction and raffle. For more information or to register, visit www.treasurecoastcharities.com.

“Flow” paintings are fun and super easy! In the first class we will be creating our “flow” with acrylic paints and a medium. In the second class, we will be taking our “flow creation” and mounting it on a 11x14 canvas to create a beautiful piece. The “flow” paint will take a few days to dry completely so in the second class we will collage it to the canvas. All you need is imagination and you pick the choice of the color combinations! All supplies included.

Supply Cost: $22.

Coffee Talk Wednesday, September 14th | 1pm Join us in the Ballroom for coffee and meet your Community Property Manager, Tyler Heel. Listen to any updates regarding the Vitalia Community and welcome your new neighbors.

Robert & Lynn Blaney

Jim & Linda Harris

Len Romano

Hank Epperson & Teresa Carrick

Lawrence &

Javed & Tehseen Shakoor

Ted & Anita Donaldson

Judith Ann Hogan

Ken & Debbie Shary

Michael & Linda Figliola

Michael &

Wes & Karol Shores

Barry & Simmy Gans

Rose Kohlhagen

Terry & Karen Sutliffe

Donna Gogliucci

John & Anna Malone

Fred & Linda Venazio

Arnold Alpert &

John & Mary Marino

Chris & Darla Woodruff

Vivian (Penny) Gordon

Jory & Barbara Prince

Barry & Carolyn Worline

New Neighbors!

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