The Box Office will be open 90 minutes prior to show, only for theater/concert events. All dance tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets can be purchased by phone, in person at the Box Office, or online at www.sl4recdistrict.com.
In reference of this, or any other SLP4 publications: any vendor, product, or service herein advertised, are the sole responsibility of the advertisers. Sunrise Lakes Phase IV Recreation District does not endorse any particular vendor, product, or service listed, and is not responsible for any content referenced herein.
Dear Residents,
October has arrived, and with it comes a wonderful variety of holidays, entertainment, and community events. From meaningful holiday services to lively shows, dances, and our big Halloween celebration, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this month. Here’s what’s happening in October:
October 1 – Kol Nidre
The solemn Kol Nidre service marks the beginning of Yom Kippur, a time of reflection and spiritual preparation.
October 2 – Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is considered the holiest day in the Jewish calendar — a day set aside for introspection, fasting, and renewal.
October 8 – Health Chat
With JW Healthcare & Sunrise Fire Department • 11:00am
A wellness session featuring JW Healthcare and representatives from the Sunrise Fire Department. Learn valuable health and safety tips for your home and community. Refreshments will be served.
October 9 – Movie Day: Cabrini • 1:00pm & 6:00pm
This inspiring film tells the story of Francesca Cabrini, a courageous Italian immigrant nun who became a champion for the poor and vulnerable in New York.
October 10 – Tarde Latina • 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Sponsored by Absolutely Haven. Enjoy an afternoon of lively Latin music and dancing with your neighbors.
October 11 – The Colors of Jazz Series
7:00pm in the Theater
An elegant night of live jazz music. Tickets are $25 –don’t miss this cultural experience!
October 14 – Muffin Day
Start the day with complimentary muffins and smiles.
October 14 – Tea Dance Party • 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Sponsored by Aetna & Metropolitan
Spend the afternoon dancing and socializing with friends. Light refreshments will be served.
October 15 – Lunch & Learn with Aetna & Metropolitan
An informative afternoon with helpful tips and resources, along with a complimentary lunch.
October 16 – Cash Bingo • New Time: 5pm
Play for fun and the chance to win cash prizes!
October 18 – Hispanidad: Celebrar con Alex V & Club Latino Vallenato Dance • 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an incredible evening of music, dancing, and cultural pride. Alex V will bring the energy with live Latin music, followed by a lively Vallenato dance party. Tickets are $20 – don’t miss this special event!
October 19 – Pool Party with DJ Raul • 5pm to 7pm
Main Clubhouse Pool
Soak up the late summer sun and dance by the pool with DJ Raul. Enjoy great music, drinks, and lite bites.
October 23 – Pizza Bunco • 11:30am
Share pizza and enjoy a fun game of Bunco with friends.
October 23 – Movie Day: Reagan • 1:00pm & 6:00pm
This inspiring biopic explores the life and legacy of President Ronald Reagan.
October 25 – Halloween Dance • 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Our biggest party of the season! Put on your best costume and join us for an evening of music, dancing, and fun. Tickets are $25. Prizes for the most creative costumes!
October 29 – Lunch & Learn
Sponsored by Absolutely Haven
A chance to enjoy lunch while learning valuable information and connecting with neighbors.
October 30 – Arts & Crafts • 1:00pm
Get creative and make your own festive pumpkin candle to take home!
October is filled with opportunities to connect, celebrate, and enjoy time with friends and neighbors. Mark your calendars, grab your tickets early, and make the most of this wonderful month at Sunrise Lakes Phase 4!
REC BOARD NEWS
Hello Residents,
Throughout my professional life, I have worked in companies, rising from the ground floor to executive leadership. My journey began in breweries and eventually led to managing a diverse conglomerate that produced bottle caps, closures, cans, plastics, and industrial coatings—including architectural paint.
Now, “embracing the wisdom of my age,” I find myself overwhelmed by the many responsibilities involved in managing a District. It became clear that the environment needed a transformation—from a somber, quiet space into a vibrant hub of engaging activities. To achieve this, we carefully analyzed the club’s operations to understand how things were being done and how they could be improved for greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness. While it wasn’t feasible to implement all changes at once, we made steady, incremental progress. Today, as we enter our fifth year of operation, we’re proud to have maintained the same membership fees since this Board took office.
With patience and planning, our dedicated team planned and managed the club’s core functions: which included administration, finance, facility maintenance and event coordination.
Despite our progress, the complexity of managing the club remains exhausting. In truth, much of our success is owed to our remarkable team led by Yvonne Helper (Chairperson) and Joe Mallen (District Manager).
While opinions may vary, it would be unjust not to recognize Yvonne’s extraordinary contributions and her spirit of volunteerism. Her dedication has been instrumental in shaping the clubhouse into what it is today.
Jorge Del Pino
SLP4 REC DISTRICT TREASURER
DISTRICT NEWS
Dear Residents,
Fall is quickly upon us and the District starts its new fiscal year. We continue to look for ways to improve our community. Two projects that are underway are the remodeling of our Box Office space and the improvement of the look and function of our theater.
Our Chairperson, Yvonne Hepler, has led the charge to upgrade the lights & sound of our theater and rebrand it. We invite you to visit the new Sunrise Epic Theater website, www.sunriseepictheater.com, where you can look at all the upcoming shows, dances, and performances, as well as purchase tickets. It’s going to be an exciting and busy season!
SLP4
Recreation District Manager
We have been working with Aquagenix/TIGRIS for our fountain and aerator projects. We recently added a big fountain between buildings 196, 197, 198 and 199 and another by buildings 192, 193 and 195 for Residents to enjoy. These will showcase the area nicely as well as improve the health of the lake. The fountains come with LED lights and are on timers scheduled to go off sometime in the evening so as not to disturb Residents.
The golf course has been going through some big changes. It’s been 30 years since the 9-hole course was built, and it was time to replace the greens. We’ve enlisted an experienced company, LANDIRR, “specializing in new construction and the restoration of golf courses.” Their team is replacing our greens and creating a much better experience for all golfers. Weather permitting, we hope to re-open the course in early November.
All of these projects will improve Owner’s property values and improve the enjoyment by everyone. Our Sunrise Lakes Phase IV Clubhouse is a special place that is to be enjoyed by all. Residents with questions or concerns may contact us at the Recreation District’s website, www.sl4recdistrict.com.
Joseph Mallen
YVONNE HEPLER CHAIRPERSON
GLENN STRICKLIN VICE-CHAIR
CHARLIE VENTICINQUE SECRETARY
JORGE DEL PINO TREASURER
LUIS DILONE BOARD SUPERVISOR
CECILIA CARRANZA BOARD SUPERVISOR
ST RICKLIN VENTICINQUE
TRIO DE JANEIRO
A magical, musical experience featuring the beautiful voice of Rose Max, with the genuine Brazilian acoustic guitar of Ramatis Moraes, and accompanied by brilliant multi-percussionist Brian Potts! It’s a perfect mix of the rhythmic and soulful Brazilian music style!
EDDY BALZOLA & ORIENTE!
Cuban born composer/guitarist Eddy Balzola debuted his world fusion band in New Orleans in the mid-90s. Since then they have toured across the USA and to Europe. ORIENTE’s bluesy jazz and soul is rhythmic and melodic, seasoned with Afro-Cuban and Caribbean rhythms.
S.O.U.L. S.O.U.L. Sounds of Universal Love
New York City native LeNora Jaye is a dynamic vocalist along with New York producer, pianist/musician Thierry DeJean. Their duo is a impactful creative team with music ranging from Jazz, R&B, Soul Classics, Neo-Soul, and World Fusion.
Saturday, Oct. 11 • 7pm / $25pp
Presented in the Epic Theater
OCTOBER
October’s name derives from the Latin for “eight” because it was the eighth month in the old Roman calendar, though it’s the tenth month now. It is home to famous events like Halloween and the dedication of the Statue of Liberty, and it is celebrated with various holidays, including Columbus Day, Dia de los Muertos, and this year Yom Kippur. The month also features autumn scenery, with leaves changing color, and is a time for events like Oktoberfest and the announcement of the Nobel Prizes.
St. Luke’s Little Summer
Lovely, summer-like days that occur around October 18 are called Saint Luke’s Little Summer in honor of the saint’s feast day. Around this time, Saint Luke’s feast day, there is a period brief period of calm, dry weather. Of course, it’s difficult to generalize today across the vast continent of North America, but the temperature is usually mild and the leaf colors are turning a gorgeous color. It’s a good time for a brief vacation or visit to a park. In Venice, Italy, they say: “San Luca, El ton va te la zuca” (Pumpkins go stale on St Luke’s Day), but here in North America, pumpkins are enjoying their finest hour. Saint Luke is the patron saint of physicians and surgeons so it seems only fitting that the good doctor give us these calm days. In olden days, St. Luke’s Day did not receive as much attention in the secular world as St. John’s Day (June 24) and Michaelmas (September 29), so it was to keep from being forgotten that St. Luke presented us with some golden days to cherish before the coming of winter, or so the story goes. Some folks call this Indian Summer, but that officially occurs between November 11 and November 20.
PARKING
TARDES
CLUBS
BILLIARD CLUB
Dennis Bader (516) 662-9315
Mon & Wed 6:30pm
CLUB LATINO
Yvonne Munoz Hepler (704) 616-5837
See calendar
FORE GOLF CLUB
Dennis Bader (516) 662-9315
First Wed 9:30am
GROUPS
GAME NIGHT GROUP
David Pope (954) 382-8871
1st & 3rd Wed 6:30pm
MINYAN CLUB
Doug Bengels (954) 729-3576
David Pope (954) 382-8871
Saturdays 9:30am
MULTI-CULTURAL ACTIVITIES CLUB
Carolyn Johnson (267) 735-1000
MUSIC CLUB
Glenn Stricklin (954) 708-7995
Dennis Bader (516) 662-9315
Sundays 6pm
How to Manage Acute Pain Beforeand After Surgery
When parts of your body throb, cramp, or tingle, they may be signs of acute pain. This type of pain could be due to an injury or infection that requires surgery, resulting in discomfort that could last as little as a week or as long as three months. But a new National Council on Aging pain management guide shows why the road to effective pain relief starts before you even go under the knife.
Acute Pain Management: A Guide to Managing Your Pain Before and After a Medical Procedure
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“What type of pain am I in for?”
“How long will my pain last?”
And the guide includes questions you might be asked about your current medications and past experiences with pain relief management, including issues with substance abuse. There are even examples of gentle balance and strength training exercises you can do pre-surgery to help reduce future pain for an easier and smoother recovery.
Because your pain before surgery may feel much different afterward, the guide offers different pain scales to rate your discomfort based on your ability to carry out everyday tasks. After a hospital discharge, you can stay prepared for pain relief at home with a guided checklist that makes sure you don’t leave without:
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The guide also helps you assess next steps with your physician if your pain transitions from acute pain to chronic pain that lasts several months or even longer.
Hola Amigos y Veci y Vecinos nos
• En nombre de la Junta de Supervisores, les anunciamos que, por quinto año consecutivo, la Cuota de Mantenimiento de Recreación no aumentará. La cuota mensual se mantendrá en $106.05. Los cupones aún no se han enviado por correo. Recuerden, tengan o no cupón, que las cuotas vencen el día 10 de cada mes. Los pagos pueden entregarse en la casa club.
• Les traemos más noticias emocionantes. Comienza nuestra temporada de eventos. Este año hemos realizado muchos cambios en los espectáculos de nuestro teatro y salón de baile. Para empezar, el teatro tiene un nuevo nombre: Teatro Sunrise Epic. El salón de baile ahora se llama Salón Copa. Por favor, ayúdennos a apoyar nuestros eventos. Gracias a su patrocinio, podemos mantener la cuota del distrito recreativo al mismo nivel sin aumentos.
• No olviden visitarnos en su hermosa casa club. Hay muchísimas actividades para todos los gustos. Estamos planeando “Noche Copa” para bailar los viernes hasta la 1 a. m. con DJ Carlos y más. Aún no hemos ultimado los detalles; pronto les daremos más información. Esperamos verlos a todos en la casa club. Como recordatorio, ahora ofrecemos transporte a muchos de los eventos que ocurren en la casa club. Llame a la officina para registrarse y obtener más información.
