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.
SUMMER FUN IN FULL SWING!
Dear Residents,
August is here, and the energy at Sunrise Lakes Phase 4 is shining bright! From dance parties and poolside fun to creative workshops and community chats, we’ve packed the month with events that keep us connected, active, and smiling. Mark your calendars and come join the fun!
Health Chat Sponsored by JW Healthcare & Friedman
Wednesday, August 6 – 11am
A wellness session packed with tips, resources, and refreshments.
Labor Day Ticket Distribution
Thursday, August 7 – 9am-11am & 4:30pm-6:30pm
At the Box Office
Movie: Inside Out 2
Friday, August 8 – 1pm ONLY | Clubhouse Theater
Bang Zoom w/Live DJ Dance Party
Saturday, August 9 – 6:30pm | Ballroom
Dance the night away with great music and high energy!
Food available for purchase.
Tea Dance Sponsored by HCA Hospital
Tuesday, August 12 – 1pm–3pm | Main Clubhouse
A classic afternoon of dancing, fun, and refreshments.
Cash Bingo
Thursday, August 14 | 4pm
Same great game, new time! Come try your luck and enjoy an afternoon of excitement and prizes.
Pool Party
Sunday, August 17 – 5pm-7pm | Outdoor Pool
Cool drinks, lite bites, and games by the pool.
Karaoke Night
Tuesday, August 19 – 6pm | Clubhouse
Sing, laugh, and enjoy a musical evening with friends!
New Residents Meet & Greet
Wed, Aug 20 @ 1pm & Thur. August 21 @ 5pm | Clubhouse
For new residents who purchased between Jan 2025 and July 2025. Pizza will be served.
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Pizza Bunco with Sandra Hankin
Thursday, August 21 – 11:30am | Game Room
Come and join a lively dice game with friends.
Movie: Twister
Thursday, August 21 – 1pm & 6pm | Clubhouse Theater
Lunch and Learn Sponsored by Metropolitan Friday, August 22 – 1pm-3pm | Clubhouse
Enjoy a complimentary lunch while learning about valuable health and wellness benefits.
Salsa con Melina Saturday, August 23 – 6:30pm | Ballroom
Don’t miss this electrifying night of salsa music and dancing with the Queen of Salsa!
Health Chat Sponsored by HCA Hospital Wednesday, August 27 – 11am
Enjoy a wellness session offering practical tips, great resources, and tasty refreshments.
Arts & Crafts with Nancy Thursday, August 28 – 11am | Craft Room
Unleash your creativity! $5 per person – all supplies included. Sign up in advance at the box office.
Labor Day Party Sponsored by JW Healthcare & Private Care Solutions Sunday, August 31 – 1pm-4pm | Main Clubhouse
Join us for food, music, fun, and celebration as we welcome September and honor Labor Day.
REC BOARD NEWS
Hello Residents,
Our community clubhouse, a central gathering place for residents, over the past five years has gone through a transformation aimed at improving its functionality and aesthetics, thus enriching community life. The goal was to to focus on transforming the clubhouse into a more comfortable and inviting atmosphere, encouraging greater use by residents, potentially attracting new members and enhancing the value of the properties at Sunrise Lakes Phase 4
Key changes include:
• Modernized Interiors: Outdated aesthetics have been replaced with a contemporary look, featuring new, flooring, lighting, and furniture.
• Improved Amenities: The renovated space now includes enhanced amenities designed to support a wider range of activities, potentially including areas for quiet time, recreational options like the best in local talent theater shows, games, arts and crafts, community dances, pickleball courts and an assortment of exercise classes taught by experienced instructors.
• Focus on Community Interaction: The design prioritized creating spaces that encourage residents to connect, share interests, and build relationships, fostering a stronger sense of community.
These improvements represent an investment in the long-term vitality of our community. By creating a first-class image and enhancing the overall living experience, the renovated clubhouse aims to strengthen the sense of belonging and make our community even more appealing. The modern design and functional enhancements are designed to accommodate the diverse requirements of the community and potentially contribute to increase the engagement of all members.
Keep your eyes open in the magazine and website, we have some exciting new things coming up in the next few months.
Yvonne Hepler
DISTRICT
Dear Residents,
NEWS
I hope everyone is enjoying time with friends and family over the summer months. I wanted to remind Residents that they can contact us at the Recreation District through our website www.sl4recdistrict.com for issues involving the Rec District.
Joseph Mallen SLP4 Recreation District Manager
Some Residents have written us concerned about the lakes and how low they are, and can anything be done. The short answer is no, not much can be done to raise water levels in the lakes. Summer is our “rainy season” and we rely on that rain to keep our lakes full and beautiful. Unfortunately, South Florida has been experiencing drought conditions for some time. According to www.drought.gov this has been the driest January to June on record since 1895. For that period, our precipitation has only been 20.18”, which is down 3.5” from normal. Lake Okeechobee, which supplies most of our water in the region is also down. To further compound things, the Army Corp of Engineers and S Florida Water Management work together to manage and lower lake and canal levels in anticipation of hurricane season.
A lot of information, but we want Residents to know if we could magically raise the water levels in the lakes we would. The water from the lakes is used to irrigate all of the landscaping in Phase 4. We have looked at ways to reduce some of that usage on the golf course and around our District property without damaging the landscaping. The HOA’s are probably looking to do the same. At times we’ve had to turn fountains off because the water level is so low that the fountains begin to pump mud.
I say all of this to let Residents know we are aware of the situation and are looking at ways to manage the situation. Hopefully, Mother Nature will help us out and send some rain our way soon.
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
National Watermelon Day
National Watermelon Day on August 3 celebrates the refreshing summertime treat enjoyed at picnics and fairs! And since watermelon is 92% water, it is very satisfying in the summer heat.
This vine-like flowering plant originated from southern Africa. While the word watermelon refers to both the fruit and the plant to botanists, the plant is a pepo. The pepo is a berry with a thick rind and fleshy center. Interestingly, pepos develop from an inferior ovary. They are also characteristic of the Cucurbitaceae, a scientific term for the gourd family.
While the watermelon fruit is loosely considered a type of melon, unlike other melons, it’s not in the genus Cucumis. The smooth exterior usually produces a dark green rind with stripes or yellow spots. Watermelons produce a juicy, sweet interior flesh ranging from deep red to pink. However, sometimes it comes in orange, yellow, or white. While melon holds plentiful water, wild melons tasted bland and bitter. This clue suggests that desert dwellers likely cultivated the first melon. The seeds and art found in the tombs of Pharaoh’s supply additional clues to the watermelon’s value. tombs of Pharaohs. Over time, cultivation and breeding brought out the better qualities of the sweet and tender fruit we enjoy today.
With proper growing conditions, watermelons grow to enormous sizes. Around the world, competitions award prizes each year for the largest one. The Guinness Book of World Records states that the heaviest watermelon weighed 262 pounds.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL WATERMELON DAY
While you are celebrating the day, spread the joy! Visit a pick-your-own watermelon patch or pick one up from your local farmer’s market. Then, slice it up and invite the neighborhood over to share. Make a fruit salad or cut it into wedges. What are your favorite watermelon memories? Try these other fun ways to celebrate the day, too!
Create a new watermelon recipe
Enjoy watermelon-flavored candies or beverages
Create a frozen watermelon dessert or cocktail
Learn how to pick a ripe watermelon
Complete a watermelon carving – you know, like pumpkins but sweeter!
Intl Music Group 7pm Come share your musical talents
PARKING
SPACES
AVAILABLE FOR RENT at the Main Clubhouse Call Office For Details
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
INTERNATIONAL MUSIC GROUP
Glenn Stricklin (954) 708-7995
Sundays 7pm
HEALTH NEWS
Aging is a part of life
There are many different ways in which a person may experience the aging process, from skin aging to age-related diseases. Many different vitamins, proteins, and compounds can support the aging process, protecting the body from damage caused by age-related diseases, and more. Be sure to consult healthcare providers before starting any supplement regimen.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C, or “L-ascorbic acid,” is a water-soluble vitamin with antioxidant properties. This means it helps protect the body’s cells from free radical damage. As the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Trusted Source explains, free radicals are unstable molecules that may play a role in certain diseases of aging, such as cancer, heart disease, and stroke. Some studies have suggested that vitamin C’s antioxidant effects may also influence markers of cellular aging. For example, it may affect the length of structures called telomeres, which sit at and protect the ends of chromosomes.
A 2023 study of more than 7,000 participants found that higher dietary intake of vitamin C links to an increase in telomere length. Specifically, each increase in vitamin C intake correlated with a modest increase in telomere length, suggesting a potential slowing of cellular aging. However, further research is necessary to confirm this effect.
Curcumin
Curcumin belongs to the group of natural compounds curcuminoids, which primarily derive from the underground stems or “rhizomes” of the turmeric plant. Curcumin may interfere with cell-signalling pathways to disrupt certain hallmarks of cellular aging and cancer development.
According to a 2024 review, evidence suggests that curcumin may alter levels of proteins involved in the natural aging process, thereby helping to slow age-related cellular changes.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is the collective term for a group of fat-soluble compounds with antioxidant properties. Some recent studies suggest that vitamin E may be particularly beneficial for reducing the signs of skin aging, especially when used in combination with other antioxidant supplements.
Collagen
Collagen is a protein that provides structural support to various body tissues, including the skin, bones, muscles, and connective tissues. Collagen production declines with age, leading to visible signs of skin aging, such as wrinkles or sagging skin.
Resveratrol
Resveratrol is a type of plant compound called a “polyphenol.“ It is primarily found in red grapes, red wine, and certain berries. According to a 2021 review, resveratrol may be a safe and effective compound for the prevention and treatment of aging and age-related diseases.
Omega-3 fatty acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fat that the body does not produce naturally. As such, humans must get these fatty acids from dietary sources, such as flaxseeds or fish, or from supplements. Moreover, higher doses of omega-3 link to more significant effects, suggesting a possible causal relationship between omega-3 supplementation and aging support.
NOTICIAS DE LA JUNTA
Hola Vecinos,
La casa club de nuestra comunidad, un lugar de reunión central para los residentes, ha experimentado en los últimos cinco años una transformación destinada a mejorar su funcionalidad y estética, enriqueciendo así la vida de la comunidad. Estas mejoras reflejan la evolución de las necesidades de nuestros residentes y el compromiso de ofrecer un espacio acogedor y atractivo para todos.
El objetivo era centrarse en la transformación de la casa club en un ambiente más cómodo y acogedor, fomentando un mayor uso por parte de los residentes, atrayendo potencialmente a nuevos miembros y mejorando el valor de las propiedades en Sunrise Lakes Fase 4.
Los cambios clave incluyen:
• Interiores modernizados: La estética anticuada se ha sustituido por un aspecto contemporáneo, con nuevos suelos, iluminación y mobiliario.
• Servicios mejorados: El espacio renovado incluye ahora instalaciones mejoradas diseñadas para apoyar una gama más amplia de actividades, incluyendo potencialmente áreas para el tiempo tranquilo, opciones recreativas como los mejores espectáculos de teatro de talento local, juegos, artes y artesanías, bailes, canchas de pickleball y una variedad de clases de ejercicio impartidas por instructores excepcional.
• Interacción con la comunidad: En el diseño se ha dado prioridad a la creación de espacios que animen a los residentes a conectar, compartir intereses y entablar relaciones, fomentando un mayor sentido de comunidad.
Estas mejoras representan una inversión en la vitalidad a largo plazo de nuestra comunidad. Al crear una imagen de primera clase y mejorar la experiencia de vida en general, la casa club renovada pretende reforzar el sentimiento de pertenencia y hacer aún más atractiva nuestra comunidad. El moderno diseño y las mejoras funcionales están pensados para adaptarse a las diversas necesidades de la comunidad y contribuir potencialmente a aumentar el compromiso de todos los miembros. Mantén los ojos abiertos en la revista y el sitio web, tendremos novedades interesantes que llegarán en los próximos meses.
Yvonne Hepler
Y a l l e g ó e l c a l o r d e l v e r a n o , p e r o t e n e m o s a c t i v i d a d e s
Ya llegó el calor del verano, pero tenemos actividades
e m o c i o n a n t e s e n l a c a s a c l u b q u e l o s r e f r e s c a r á n ! emocionantes en la casa club que los refrescarán!
• Los martes por la mañana tenemos nuestra clase de aeróbic acuático de Anna, y si prefieren refrescarse fuera del agua, prueben las clases de yoga de Tony o Josephine los lunes y miércoles.
• Nuestro calendario de agosto está repleto de actividades divertidas. ¿Por qué no probar una o dos? Este mes, además de nuestro famoso Baile del Té y nuestro nuevo baile de Tardes Latinas, presentamos otros dos bailes en nuestro hermoso salón.
• Bang Zoom tocará clásicos del rock el sábado 9 de agosto y La Muñeca de la Salsa, Melina Almodóvar, traerá su hermosa voz a nuestro salón el 23 de agosto. ¡Así que pónganse los zapatos de baile y bailen toda la noche!
• Por último, el personal de la casa club se esfuerza mucho para brindarles a los propietarios el estilo de vida activo que se merecen. Los invitamos a visitarnos pronto. Y gracias por su apoyo.
Como recordatorio, ahora ofrecemos transporte a muchos de los eventos Como recordatorio, ahora ofrecemos transporte a muchos de los eventos que ocurren en la casa club Llame a la oficina para registrarse y obtener que ocurren en la casa club. Llame a la o cina para registrarse y obtener más información más información.
Yvonne Hepler Yvonne Hepler
PRESENTING
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