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TABLE OF CONTENTS | VILLAGEWALK WIRE
4 Discover Your Lifestyle with Val 6 HOA Matters with Kim 8 Gatehouse Update 12 Landscaping 14 Calendar of Events
Town Center 8524 Insular Lane Orlando, FL 32827 www.villagewalkatlakenona.com Phone: (407) 888-2704 Fax: (407) 888-2948 Email: vwinfo@accessyourcommunity.com Town Center Hours Monday - Saturday 9am - 9pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm Gatehouse (407) 816-0010 Meet The Staff Kim Morton
Community Manager
20 Maintenance Report with Joe
Joe Greaves Chief Engineer
Valerie Velazquez
22 Important Community Reminders
Lifestyle Director
Jessie Chatman
Administrative Assistant
25 City of Orlando Happenings 29 Important Contacts
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FREE WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE CLASSES REGISTRATION REQUIRED. TO REGISTER, PLEASE CALL 407.246.2369 OR EMAIL KEA.CHERFRERE@CITYOFORLANDO.NET May 24, 2014, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
June 18, 2014, 6 –8 p.m Englewood Neighborhood Center
604 W. Jackson St.
July 9, 2014 , 6 –8 p.m Dr. James R. Smith Center
May 21, 2014, 6 –8 p.m. Wadeview Community Center 2177 S. Summerlin Ave.
June 4, 2014, 6 –8 p.m Rosemont Community Center
6123 La Costa Dr.
1723 Bruton Blvd.
July 23, 2014, 6 –8 p.m Village Walk at Lake Nona 8524 Insular Ln.
4872 Rose Bay Dr. For more information about National Night Out, contact 407.246.2369. cityoforlando.net/police
LIFESTYLE | A MOMENT WITH VALERIE
Can you believe we are already almost half way through the year!?!
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e’ve had a busy couple of months planning and forecasting events for the remainder of the year and the calendar is shaping up nicely.
I hope you take a moment to take a look at page 17 of this newsletter to check out some of the fun and exciting events we have planned for you this summer! May is already proving to be a busy month and I for one am looking forward to each event we have on the schedule this month. For the kiddos on Saturday, May 10th we will have a special Craft Hour to make gifts and keepsakes for Mom. On Friday the 16th, we will be featuring Disney’s Frozen as our Family Movie and are expected to have a couple special guests drop by, you don’t want to miss this awesome surprise! Back by popular demand are Water Aerobics and the VillageWalk Drum Circle. Please watch for emails with details on both of these activities. We will also be holding another Dinner and a Movie this month featuring “Diana” (starring Naomi Watts as Diana Princess of Wales). Be sure to join us on Saturday, May 24th at 1pm for the Memorial Day BBQ and Neighborhood Block Party open for all residents. Please remember if you would like to join us there is no cost but if you are planning on purchasing a plate of the delicious BBQ we will be serving to please register as it helps us plan accordingly. We will have music, games, and fun for the whole family. Registration will open soon, stay tuned for emails. That being said, I hope everyone has an awesome month and Memorial Day!
Valerie Velazquez Until next month,
Your Lifestyle Director
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Natural Solutions: Make Over Your Medicine Cabinet Thursday, May 15! 7 pm - 8 pm! VillageWalk Town Center’s Ballroom!
Natural Solutions that are safer, cheaper and more effective than traditional remedies. Delve into the wonderful world of essential oils as we take you on a journey to health, wellness and balance. We will look at essential oils to improve your way of life through natural science. These essential oils relieve stress and anxiety, support your digestion, strengthen your immune system, assist with occasional aches and pains, remove impurities from the air and so much more!!
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This workshop is FREE and will be taught by Deanna Snyder, RN and Julie Jacobs, dog specialist and animal healer. We look forward to walking this journey together, as we learn the power and potency of essential oils, and help you replace your medicine cabinet for both you and your pets! !
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RSVP Required.
Free Wild Orange Essential Oil for the ďŹ rst! 15 people (limit one per household).!
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For more information contact:! Deanna Snyder, RN! BeWellEO@gmail.com | 407.252.6386 | BeWellEssentialOils.com
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HOA | MATTERS WITH KIM
Hi Everyone! I hope you all have had another great month! I had fun-filled month of April on working and planning our landscaping and painting projects that will commence THIS MONTH!!! Please be on the look out for notifications of the work being performed pertaining to Phase 1 of the 2014 Painting Project. We will begin at the shared wall between Barletta Drive & Padua Lane. We will then have separate teams working on the Townhomes and Villas around the second week of May. The plan is to start at the locations furthest from the front entrance. We will be sending emails as well as posting notices to each home’s door. We will be removing them from your door a few days later for those that were not already taken off. I have greatly appreciated the hard work and support of the entire Mainscape team and wish them the absolute best. I have had the opportunity to work on creating new relationships with our new landscaping crew from Down To Earth prior to their start date. I look forward to having them work closely with our team to make for a very smooth transition. We have been able to discuss several of our community challenges as it pertains to landscaping as well as setting our VillageWalk expectations! We will be holding a meet & greet this month so everyone has the opportunity to meet the team. Details on that will be announced via email, so please watch your inboxes! Your Community Manager, 6
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GATEHOUSE | A MESSAGE FROM YOUR SECURITY TEAM
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o help in maintaining a secured home and personal environment, one must limit the access to their property. Intruders look for no or very few obstacles blocking quick entrance and exits. Fences, entrance doors, garage doors, etc. prevent burglars from carrying away large items if gates and doors are locked. It is always and “best practice” to keep all doors, gates, etc. locked even when you are home. Ladders and other tools should always be stored in your garage or away from street view; never keep them when they can be used as a burglary tool, or even stolen. It is a little known fact that good exterior lighting is a deterrent to crime. While any lighting will help reduce your risk of becoming a victim, the proper lights, used correctly will be the most effective deterrent to criminal activity. Exterior lights are important, especially near doors, windows and the rear of your home. All sides of your home should be protected be security lighting that is located high and out of reach, and is vandal resistant. Lighting in garages and entryways is critical. For garages, an automatic garage opener with lighting is the best choice. Almost every garage door opener made today has a light that comes on when the opener is activated, lighting the garage interior. In entryways, it is best to leave on, have a light on a timer, or have a light connected to a motion sensor or to a photo cell. If you have any questions please feel free to call the gatehouse at 407.816.0010 8
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COMMUNITY | AWARENESS
Prescription Drug Abuse, Misuse and Disposal of Unused or Unwanted Prescription Drugs • Prescription Drugs (after marijuana and alcohol) is the most commonly abused substance by Americans 14 and older. (NIDA) • 70% of children who abuse prescription drugs admit to getting them from family or friends. (Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration) • Protect your kids and keep your families safe by storing medications securely at home. • Talk to your children about the dangers of taking medications without a prescription. • Unused prescription drugs thrown in the trash can be retrieved and abused or illegally sold. (DEA) • Flushing your medications - waste-water treatment processes cannot remove all the chemicals that are found in some pharmaceuticals which can cause harmful effects on the environment. • Take advantage of the permanent Prescription Drug Return Box at the Orlando Police Headquarters. Here you can deposit all of your unused or expired medications. For more information contact the Neighborhood Watch Unit of the Orlando Police Department at 407.246.2369 or email georgeanna.butler@cityoforlando.net MAY 2014 | VILLAGEWALK WIRE
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Allergies & Your Pets! Achoo! Allergy season is here in full force. Just like humans, our pets also get allergies too!
BY JULIE JACOBS
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o you know the symptoms if your pet is experiencing an allergic reaction? Humans sneeze or get itchy and watery eyes from grass pollen. A pet may experience this too, as well as can get runny noses, coughs, wheezing or ear infections. But typically our pets develop itchy feet that they lick and bite in an attempt to sooth it. Pollen and other allergens often cause an animal to get itchy skin, rashes that may lead to open skin sores from scratching too much, and even loss of hair if excessive. They also can get discoloration (typically a reddish hue) on their fur from the itch or the excessive licking. There are many ways to alleviate the pet’s discomfort, but I have found my most trustworthy solution is to use Certified Pure Therapeutic Essential Oils (CPTG). Certain oils can help relieve and even eliminate the itching and side effects caused by the allergens. In some cases they act to shield a pet from being exposed to the triggers before affecting the pet. Other oils can actually help deter insects from biting your pets. And guess what??? These same oils are super effective on helping humans avoid or soothe bites as well! For several years now I have chosen to protect my dogs, myself, and our well being by only using natural products. I only use essential oils or solutions created with the oils instead of the toxic flea/tick treatments prescribed by our vets and sold at many pet and department stores. It is much safer for the animal, as well as their humans who cuddle and hold them when bathed in these toxic chemicals. If you want to learn more how you can naturally help your pets through allergic reactions, as well as any other health or behavior issues with the proper use of essential oils, please feel free to contact me. I am trained and certified in the use of essential oils on animals, as well as their humans. I only use Certified Pure Therapeutic Essential Oils from dōTerra as only the best should be used on our fur’babies! I can guide you to what oils are safe to use on your pet to make going through allergy season a breeze, not a sneeze! 407-697-5119 or email me at Julie@dogandfriends.com
Note: Proper education is critical before applying any essential oils to your pets. Not all essential oils or types of oils are equal or safe for your pets. Additionally, what is good for a dog, may not be for a cat! Always consult your vet if your pet is experiencing problems or is not feeling well. Do not begin an alternative treatment regime without discussing with a professional first. 10
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Eyelash tinting colors the eyelashes. There are many color choices including auburn, dark brown, light brown, black and blue black.
How is Eyelash Tinting Done?
The lashes are cleansed and all residue is removed. The under part of the eyes are protected with eye pads, so the tint does not go through to dye the skin. The lashes then have the tint applied and an esthetician keeps the tint on the lashes for 10 – 15 minutes. The tint is the removed and you're ready to go. This treatment takes up to 35 minutes, while your lashes are tinting You are treated to a hand massage.
Does it hurt?
There is not usually any discomfort, but if you are nervous, tint can seep into the eye a bit which may cause a slight stinging, and your eyes may look red for a short period of time. It all goes away in a few minutes.
How long does it all last?
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This treatment takes up to 45 minutes. First we attend to your brows - a quick tweezer shape and then tint the brows. We then carry on with the lashes and while the lashes are tinting, the Esthetician performs a hand massage.
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LANDSCAPING | UPDATE
Farewell From Your Mainscape Team
BY CHRIS SKERSICK
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t is with sadness that I write our last communication for your newsletter. Mainscape has not been retained as your landscape company. Our on-site team feels as though we were a part of this community. Our blood, sweat and yes… tears are a part of this soil. We are extremely proud of the service we provided to this beautiful community and want to thank the each one of you and the HOA management team for allowing us the opportunity to do so. We believe we have experienced much success here. I have routinely bragged on the overall “look” of VillageWalk and its landscape. As we part ways we want to be sure you know how much we enjoyed servicing your homes and the community. Our team will miss working with each of you. On behalf of the entire Mainscape team...Farewell!
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Intro to Down To Earth
BY ERIC SONDGEROTH
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own To Earth (DTE) would like to thank the VillageWalk Community for the opportunity to serve them. We look forward to building a great relationship with the VillageWalk residents and the HOA team. DTE will be supplying magnets and business cards to all residences with our contact information and website listed. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email, call or visit our website at http://www. down2earthinc.com/customer-care. Down to Earth will officially start the maintenance of VillageWalk on May 5th. Two of the first projects we have started with the community manager are the VillageWalk annual plant replacements and working with the contracted painters for phase 1 of the Townhomes’ and Villas’ painting project to ensure plants are cut away from your homes as much as possible to help the painting project run smoothly. In addition to the projects above, our crews will be paying special attention to detail items in the landscape throughout the community (weeds, tree clearance, pruning/ trimming of shrubs). Our fertilizer and pest techs will be initiating our IPM (integrated pest management) program and our irrigation tech will be starting irrigation zone checks. We look forward to serving you! Landscape Service Contact Information: customerservice@down2earthinc.com 844-383-9255 www.down2earthinc.com MAY 2014 | VILLAGEWALK WIRE
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he Village Walker’s Lake Nona team for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life did an OUTSTANDING job on April 5th and our community has a lot to be proud of! Our team was led by co-captain’s Pam Gates and Laurie Holmes. Team members included Russ Gates, Chuck Holmes, Lisa & Charley Ryan, Pat & Ellen Burke, Sue Blackburn, Sherry Conemac, Barbara Johnson, Elaine Hudgeons, Darlene Oakerson and Sue Ostrander. Our original team goal was $2,500.00 and our total as of today’s date is $5,700.55! We are currently the #1 fundraising team! Lake Nona’s 2014 Relay For Life total is at $30,480.95 towards their $65,000.00 goal. This amount is determined by the American Cancer Society. All teams have until the end of August to raise their fundraising thermometers. It’s never too late to donate…. Just log on to our fundraising page at: http://www.relayforlife.org/ and look for the Village Walker’s Lake Nona! We’d like to thank Cheryl Rose for the beautiful handmade quilt that she donated for our raffle. The VillageWalk FUNdraising “Car Wash Team”, led by Darlene Torres did another amazing job! We raised $587.00 thanks to their expertise and hard work! We’d also like to thank Charley and Lisa Ryan for creating the VillageWalk Supports Relay For Life t-shirts. Sue Blackburn and Elaine Hudgeons toiled in their gardens and produced home grown cacti and herbs that contributed towards our goal. Once again, we were supported by Pulte and the Lake Nona Marketing/Welcome Center – thank you for your generous donations! We’d like to thank Tijuana Flats for providing the meat for our delicious Walking Tacos which were sold the day of relay and to Chili’s for hosting a Spirit Night on our behalf. Once again, Sweet Mama’s hosted their Annual RFL Bingo Fundraiser and this year they donated 100% of their proceeds to our team! Relay was truly a group effort and for the third year in a row, VillageWalk is once again a “Team of Excellence”! Relay For Life 2015 will have a Team Kick Off Party in the fall and the relay will be held in the spring at Lake Nona High School – dates TBD. We welcome new members and are always open to ideas for FUNdraising activities. If you’d like to organize your own team, help is always available/ Don’t be scared off by the word “relay” – we do not run, although you can! We walk the track and are committed to the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life motto – “Celebrating a World With More Birthdays”. Together, we can make this happen – one lap at a time. If you’re interested please contact Pam Gates at: pjcgates@live.com or Laurie Holmes at: laurieinfla@cfl.rr.com MAY 2014 | VILLAGEWALK WIRE
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ACTIVITIES THIS
MAY MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS @ 9:30 AM BALLROOM
EXERCISE FOR FUN Low-impact exercise guided by a DVD work out video. Please remember to bring your tennis shoes, a bottle of water, and a towel.
Don’t forget to register for events and activities via email or at the Town Center. This will help us in planning all programs. Events & Activities are subject to change. An email blast will be sent out stating any changes.
all fitness levels. COST: first class is free, 8 classes for $56, 4 for $36, or 1 for $10 MORE INFORMATION: Contact Jessica at jessica@waveofwellness. net
COST: free
enhance your athletic performance! COST: first class is free, 8 classes for $56, 4 for $36, or 1 for $10 TO RSVP OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Jessica at jessica@waveofwellness. net
TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS @ 9:30 AM RESORT POOL
WATER AEROBICS
TUESDAYS @ 9:30 AM BALLROOM
YOGA
MONDAYS @ 6:15 PM BALLROOM
PILATES SCULPT & TONE Your body will continue to be challenged, lenthened and strengthened with this Pilates-based class, utilizing a variety of cutting edge exercises and props! Suitable for 16
This lighthearted yoga practice is designed for all experience levels, emphasizing alignment and core stabilization, breath and presence - for space in your joints, freedom in your spine and peach of mind! Strenghten and lengthen muscles, increase flexibility, balance, awareness and focus. Learn techniques for effective functional movement or to
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Low-impact water aerobics exercise class designed for any expertise level. Please bring water and towel. If you have a pool noodle or other equipments, fee free to bring them. COST: free
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 2 PM CARD ROOM
MAHJONGG A fascinating rummylike game played with tiles rather than cards. The game originated in China, dating back to the time of Confucius. A very small amount of time and effort is required to master and become familiar with the elementary principles of the game. Your patience in mastering the fine point of Mahjongg will be repaid many times by the keen enjoyment invariably derived from the game. COST: free
TUESDAYS & THURSDAY @ 6:00PM MEET BY WEST PARKING LOT
WALKERS CLUB
Evening walks will be held each Tuesday and Thursday evening at 6:30pm. We will meet in the west parking lot (basketball court/post office side) of the Town Center. COST: free
TENNIS FREE CLINICS This month we will be offering two free sessions for residents. MAY 1ST @ 6:30-7:30 PM Adults (Men & Women)
pace gets more and more hectic. It’s simple, it’s fun, and it’s a great excuse for a party. Please RSVP and bring a dish to share. TO RSVP: Contact Elaine Hudgeons at elainegenter@yahoo. com
MAY 8TH @ 5:30-6:30 PM Kids (6-10 yrs) TUESDAYS @ 7 PM TOWN CENTER
POKER
Games played: 7 Card Stud, 5 Card Stud, 5 Card Draw, Jacks or Better, Texas Hold’Em. No Card Sharks, please, as this is a friendly/social game.
MAY 8TH @ 6:30-7:30 PM Round Robin Adults (Men & Women) MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Pedro at pluis.estrada@yahoo. com or 407.346.5052
COST: $10.00 buy-in MORE INFORMATION: Contact Chuck at c.capt@yahoo.com or 407.371.3022
THURSDAYS @ 10 AM BALLROOM
DRESSED IN HOPE A charity dedicated to helping those who are impoverished around the world and locally. The Dressed In Hope sewing group helps children by providing them with handmade clothing items. MORE INFORMATION: www.dressedinhope.org
MAY 15TH @ 7:00-8:00 PM TOWN CENTER BALLROOM
MAY 9TH @ 6:30 PM TOWN CENTER BALLROOM
KIDS WII GAME NIGHT Come play some games on the Nintendo Wii and challenge your buddy for the chance to win a gift card to the Deli. COST: free, refreshments served
ESSENTIAL OILS: MEDICINE CABINET MAKEOVER Learn the many uses of Essential Oils and how they can benefit in your life. COST: free MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Deanna Snyder at bewelleo@ gmail.com
MAY 13TH & 27TH @ 7 PM TOWN CENTER MAY 8TH & 29TH @ 6:30 PM TOWN CENTER
BUNCO
Let the party begin! Here’s a classic dice game designed for anywhere from 4 to 12 players. No matter how many people are rolling, the point is always the same: to roll a Bunco (three consecutive rolls in which the number currently in play appears). The Bunco bell sounds, the fuzzy die is passed, and the
WOMEN OF STRENGTH Women of all ages, backgrounds, cultures meet and get to know each other and themselved. This group is focused on uplifting and inspiring women and girls. COST: free MORE INFORMATION: Contact Ivy Moore at womenofstrength777@ gmail.com
MAY 17TH @ 10-2 PM RETAIL AREA
CAR WASH Come support a local charity or cause. This month proceeds will benefit Nemours’ Patient Family Fund. COST: donations only
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EVENTS THIS
MAY MAY 2ND @ 7 PM BALLROOM
COMMUNITY BINGO NIGHT
Don’t forget to register for all activities via email or at the Town Center. This will help us in planning all programs. Events & Activities are subject to change. An email blast will be sent out stating any changes.
MAY 13TH @ 6:00 -7:00 PM
It’s bingo time at the Town Center. Winner of the “blackout” game gets a $25 gift certificate to the Deli. COST: $1 per card, up to 5 cards per person MAY 7TH @ 6-9 PM RETAIL AREA
FOOD TRUCKS Various local food trucks from varying cuisines. Check for emails with list of vendors. COST: Varies by vendor MAY 10TH @ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM TOWN CENTER BALLROOM
TOWN CENTER BALLROOM
HANDS ONLY CPR TRAINING Come learn the life saving measures of CPR taught by the experts of the Orlando Fire Department.
their responses. In the first round, correct answers are each worth one point. The sheets are then collected, the scores tallied and the leaders are announced. More rounds follow with the difficulty levels and point values increasing. Bring your own beverage. COST: $3.00 per person for trivia only, $10 per person for food & trivia MENU: 2 Slices of Pizza, Salad, Garlic Knots and Dessert MAY 16TH @ 7 PM
COST: free MAY 14TH @ 6 PM BALLROOM
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COST: free, light refreshments served
music, TV, science, sports, geography, word jumbles, indentify the pictures, spelling questions and tons more! Teams are given answer sheets to record
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COST: free, light refreshments served MAY 22ND @ 7:00-8:00 PM TOWN CENTER BALLROOM
DRUM CIRCLE Drumming is an invigorating physical, psychological, emotional, and deeply rooted human experience that reconnects us to ourselves and each other. Drum circles are fun and engaging for people of all ages. COST: $10 per person, refreshments served
PIZZA & TRIVIA CRAFT HOUR: I NIGHT TOWN CENTER The game is divided into BALLROOM (HEART) MOM rounds of ten questions GIFT MAKING each. Questions can FAMILY All VillageWalk residents be about anything MOVIE NIGHT: between ages of 3-15 under the sun: movies, FROZEN years old are invited to come and craft a special something for Mom! Watch emails for more details.
find Anna’s sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom in eternal winter.
Fearless optimist Anna teams up with Kristoff in an epic journey, encountering Everestlike conditions, and a hilarious snowman named Olaf in a race to
MAY 24tH @ 1:00-4:00 PM
RESORT POOL
MEMORIAL DAY BBQ &
WANT YOUR EVENT OR ACTIVITY FEATURED HERE? Don’t see an activity that meets your interest? See your Lifestyle Director to find out how you can start a new club or interest group at the Town Center. If your already existing club or group would like to include anything in our calendar and email updates, please inform the Lifestyle Director by the 15th of each month. email: vwlife@accessyourcommunity.com
BLOCK PARTY AT THE POOL Join your family, neighbors, and friends in this fun annual event. Enjoy music, food, games, prizes, and fun for the whole family. COST: $8 per person MORE INFORMATION: Menu TBA via email
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ANNUAL SUMMER LUAU Join us for this fun and enjoyable summer classic! Featuring awesome food and entertainment. Enjoy a family friendly experience and get to know your neighbors. JULY 5TH
INDEPENDENCE DAY POOL PARTY Celebrate Fourth of July with your family, friends, and neighbors with a BBQ and entertainment at the VillageWalk Resort Pool. JULY 19TH
NIGHT UNDER THE STARS WITH MICHAEL BUBLE (TRIBUTE SHOW) Enjoy a night of music from an amazing Michael Buble tribute singer. Light refreshments will be served. Details TBA. AUGUST 5TH MAY 30TH DOORS OPEN @ 6:30 PM TOWN CENTER BALLROOM
DINNER & A MOVIE: DIANA
During the last two years of her life, Princess Diana embarks on a final rite of passage: a secret love affair with Pakistani heart surgeon Hasnat Khan. Starring: Naomi Watts as Diana. COST: $10 per person for dinner, free to attend MORE INFORMATION: Catered menu TBA via email.
FIRST EVER NATIONAL NIGHT OUT NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY Come and enjoy awesome entertainment for the whole family in this Carnival style outdoor event! Special demos from OPD and OFD. Details TBA. AUGUST 16TH
FIRST ANNUAL VILLAGEWALK’S GOT TALENT Got a talent you would like to showcase? Come and show us during our first community Talent competition. Auditions will be held in June, please stay tuned for details. AUGUST 30TH
LABOR DAY BBQ & POOL PARTY School’s back in full swing! Come and join us as you take a dip in the pool to cool of from the summer’s festivities and enjoy some delicious food and fun! MAY 2014 | VILLAGEWALK WIRE
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MAINTENANCE | MONTHLY REPORT Hello everyone, When any deliveries are being made to your home, please have the delivery truck come to our main entrance via the Gatehouse to enter the property. Any and all visitors and vendors, must use the this entrance to gain access into the community. The East and West gate entrances are for residents only and must be used as such. If a visitor is traveling behind you in their vehicle, please guide them to the main entrance for entry. The gates were designed to allow only one vehicle at a time and damage may be caused to the car and/or gate, if a vehicle tries to enter without a barcode.
BY JOE GREAVES
As a reminder, please remember when pulling up to the laser reader to enter the property with your vehicle to stay a minimum of three feet away from the curb so the laser reader can properly read your barcode decal. Please remember that if you are pulling any type of trailer that you must bring it through the main entrance and enter via the Guardgate. For your safety and the safety of others, please observe the stop signs and speed limits posted throughout the community when driving.
Attention Residents! Having trouble finding the correct filter size for your A/C? Thanks to Del-Air you can now conveniently purchase your filters at the Town Center HOA Office! 18” x 20” x 1” = $15 18” x 24” x 1” = $10 18” x 25” x 1” = $13 18” x 30” x 1” = $15 16” x 36” x 1” = $15 All sized come pleated Pleated filters will last 3 months 20
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ImporTant Parking
Please Make Sure That You And Any Of Your Guests Are Properly Parked After Hours In Your Driveways And Off The Street, Not Blocking Any Sidewalks And Not Parallel On The Apron To Avoid The Costly Expense Of Towing. The Hoa Has An Agreement With Airport Towing To Tow For Any Of The Above Mentioned Vilations. Please Refer To Your Governing Documents Or Excess Noise After 10:00pm Please Be Considerate Of Your Fellow Neighbors Contact The Town Center With Any Questions. When Having Gatherings At Your Home. There Have Been Several Complaints About Late Night Trash Cans Excessive Noise And Nuisances. In Accordance Please Store Trash Containers In Your Garage. To The Noise And Vibration Control: The Trash Containers Can Be Put Out No Earlier Than Orange County Noise And Vibration Control 5Pm The Evening Before And Must Be Removed Ordinance, 15-180 Article V, Provides For No Later Than Midnight The Day Of Pick Up. The Mental And Emotional Well Being Of All Trash Containers Must Be Stored In An Area Not Residents In Orange County. Specifically, The Visible From Street View. Failure To Do So Will Ordinance Provides That Noise Levels In Excess Result In Violations. Of 60 Decibels (Db), Between 7 Am And 10 Pm, Violate County Ordinances. Noise Levels Over Driving In Villagewalk 55 Db, Between 10 Pm And 7 Am Also Violate For The Safety Of Our Residents, It Is Very These Regulations. The Orange County Code Important That You Are Mindful Of Your Speed. Provides Penalties For Noise Exceeding These Speed Limit Signs Are Posted Throughout The Levels. The Ordinance Applies To Noise From Neighborhood And Should Be Obeyed. Please Any Source Impacting Residential Land Use Help Keep Our Streets Safe As There Are Children Areas. Playing And Residents Enjoying The Beautiful Community That Villagewalk Is. Please Be Assessments Respectful Of Others For Your Safety And Theirs. Please Keep In Mind That Your Monthly Assessments Are Due On The First Of Every Pets Month. You Have A 15 Day Grace Period To Give Please Be A Courteous Neighbor And Pick Up Time For Mailing. You Have Several Options After Your Furry Friends. There Are Pet Waste For Payment. Mail To The Lock Box In Az, Pay Stations Located Throughout The Community For Online At Www.villagewalkatlakenonacom Or Your Convenience. In Addition, All Dogs Must Be Sign Up For Direct Debit. * See Hoa Office For On A Leash At All Times. More Details. 22
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DESIGN | TIPS FROM YOUR RESIDENT INTERIOR DESIGNER
Paint HELP! BY CAROL FISHER
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receive more calls from clients who need help with choosing a paint color. Color can be a scary decision for some, especially if they have made a bad choice previously. I see people agonizing over paint color in the paint store all the time. Here are a few tips that will help you with choosing a color. First choose a color for a main living area or bedroom that is not to bright or intense. Color sends vibrations and the brighter the color the more vibrations it sends. Bright color is magnificent in small doses. So use it as an accent not on the walls. Try to choose a color that is a bit muddy for the walls. By that I mean that the vibrancy is toned down with a bit of brown or grey. It will be more relaxing and easier to live with. Paint on a builders white wall will always look shocking when you start to apply it. But once the whole room is done, it will seem much less dramatic. Next, consider the finish or sheen you will use. Flat looks best in main living areas, but for those of us with pets or kids, flat is not always the best choice. The glossier the paint, the more durable and washable it is. So go up one finish to eggshell. In wet areas, like the kitchen or bath, consider a satin. Both eggshell and satin are washable. I keep a few of the disposable foam brushes handy and use those all the time to touchup my painted walls. Use a permanent marker and put the room that the paint was used in on the lid of the can so you know which paint goes where. This will save time and trial and error when colors are similar in different rooms. Paint will definitely change the look, feel and mood of a room. When it is right it is fabulous, so go for it! For more information about this and other topics, please feel free to contact me. My contact information is listed on page 19 of this newsletter. Decor By Carol Fisher, LLC MAY 2014 | VILLAGEWALK WIRE
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Save the Date - Meet the new Police Chief Join the City of Orlando’s Police Chief John Mina, Mayor Buddy Dyer, and Commissioner Jim Gray and learn how you can partner with the City to keep Orlando safe. May 19, 2014 at 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Northlake Park Community School, 9055 Northlake Parkway, 32827 Keeping Nona Healthy Community Health Fair May 10, 2014 at 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Valencia College Lake Nona, 12350 Narcoossee Road, Orlando Join your neighbors, friends and family for a day of fun, interactive education, children’s activities and entertainment for the whole family. Admission is free. For more information visit www.KeepingNonaHealthy.com or call 407-207-0825 Movieola coming to Lake Eola Park The City of Orlando invites residents and visitors to Movieola, a free monthly movie series in Lake Eola Park. Beginning this week and continuing on the the last Friday of every month through August, a free, family-friendly movie will be show at 8:00 p.m. on the East Lawn. Events begin at 6:30 p.m. with lawn games, music and food available for purchase. Friday, May 30, 2014 - Thor - the Dark World iLead - Your interactive neighborhood training source The City of Orlando is excited to introduce iLead, an interactive neighborhood training source. This new program enhances the City’s exciting training with new and innovative learning options for neighborhood leaders. Interactive learning is available through guides, videos and webinars. Topics range from effectively holding meetings, to utilizing a variety of communication tools and engaging the next generation of leaders. Visit cityoforlando.net/ ilead to get started! MAY 2014 | VILLAGEWALK WIRE
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Updates from... BY PHYLLIS TANNER
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e at Dressed in Hope are so proud to share this information with the residents of VillageWalk, we now have 250 dresses that are completed and are ready to be shipped!! Their destination has not been determined at this time but we hope to know soon where the need is the greatest. Last month we shipped 50 dresses to the Philippines via Mobile Air Ministries. Their next mission may be to Haiti for the delivery of 100-150 dresses. Dressed in Hope is an organization in which volunteers construct simple dresses and dolls during weekly workshops held every Thursday from 10am to 12pm at the VillageWalk Town Center. Meeting that often is strictly voluntary for our members. Volunteers come weekly or whenever the urge strikes to participate in a worthwhile effort and at the same time, enjoy the social aspect of a group. We want our helpers to feel completely comfortable with their level of commitment whatever that may be! Please consider joining us in this worthwhile project!!! For more information about Dressed In Hope and it’s many missions, please visit: www.dressedinhope.org.
A few of our members making dolls. Don’t sew? Come anyway and help stuff dolls! 26
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VILLAGEWALK SHOPPES HOURS & CONTACT INFO LAKE NONA DELI & MARKET and GAS STATION P: 407.271.8371 Monday - Friday 7am - 10pm Saturday 8am - 10pm Sunday 8am - 8pm
PULTE CUSTOMER SERVICE Home Warranty 866.313.9950 orlandowarranty@pulte.com www.pulte.com GENERAL ELECTRIC Appliances 800.432.2737 www.geappliances.com MAINSCAPE Landscaping 800.481.0096 customerservice@mainscape.com ORLANDO UTILITIES COMMISSION (OUC) Power & Water 407.423.9018 www.ouc.com AT&T Telephone 888.757.6500 www.att.com BRIGHT HOUSE NETWORKS Cable & Internet 866.309.3279 www.brighthouse.com ALL TECH SECURITY Alarm Monitoring 866.779.3960 CITY OF ORLANDO SOLID WASTE Garbage & Recycling 407.246.2314 www.cityoforlando.net/solidwaste USPS Postal Service 10401 Post Office Blvd Orlando, FL 32862
THE SALON AT LAKE NONA P: 407.854.0600 Sunday & Monday - Closed Tuesday - Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 3pm THE NEST BOUTIQUE P: 407.856.5546 Sunday & Monday - Closed Tuesday 9am - 4pm Wednesday 3pm - 9pm Thursday - Saturday 9am - 4pm THE GREEN LEAF SPA P: 407.240.5503 Monday - Closed Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 7pm Sunday 11am - 7pm
Other Important Contacts: Emergency: 9-1-1 Police Non-emergency: (321) 235-5300 Fire Non-emergency: 407-246-2390 Animal Control: 407-254-9140 MAY 2014 | VILLAGEWALK WIRE
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