December 2014

UPCOMING EVENTS

Holiday Show with Jimmy Mazz

DECEMBER

2 Quilting Class 3 Holiday Presentation 3 Tree Lighting 5 Ladies Coffee 5 Holiday Show with Jimmy Mazz 7 Dolphins vs Ravens Football Game 8 Tennis Committee Meeting 10 Jinglebells Tennis Tournament 11 Healthy Joints 12 Cocktails and Conversations 13 Santa’s Arrival 14 Holiday Trolley! 16 Hanukkah Celebration 17 Kids Holiday Party 19 Trivia Night 21 Tampa Bay vs Packers Football Game 26 Deep Sea Fishing Trip 27 Sunset Cruise 31 New Year’s Eve Celebration with the Gatlin Duo

JANUARY 2015

7 Learn to play bocce 7 Tennis tournament 8 Bocce referee clinic 9 Ladies Coffee 11 Pot Luck 13 5 Strategies to slash debt 15 Benefits of being a Florida Resident 16 Mt. Rainer National Park presentation 17 Blood Drive 18 Book of Mormon at Artis-Naples 20 Bee Seminar 22 Compton and Bennet-Assisted Living Show 23 Trivia Night 24 Mystery Bus Trip 25 & 26 Plantation Inn overnight trip 28 Naples Princess Fashion Show & Lunch 28 Annual Meeting 29 Cooking Class 30 Color me Beautiful

Friday, December 5 • 6:15 p.m. Doors Open • 7:00 p.m. Show Begins

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reak out the jingle bells; Jimmy Mazz is coming to town! Everyone loves to be “home for the holidays”, but how about trying something new this year? Let Jimmy Mazz transport you to spectacular Las Vegas to celebrate the Holidays. You’ll travel back to the good ol’e days of variety specials featuring many great classic and contemporary holiday tunes. Enjoy touching classic ballads made famous by Andy Williams, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Mel Torme. Then you’re sure to get into the holiday spirit with rockin’ hit songs from Elvis, Michael Buble’ and Bruce Springsteen to name a few. Join Jimmy for an exciting yet heartwarming evening of melodies and memories Las Vegas Style! This is sure to be an evening you’ll never forget. Tickets for this show are $15 per person and include desserts and coffee. Non-Alcoholic beverages will also be provided. Seating assignment accompanies payment. All reservations must be made by Wednesday, December 3 for planning purposes.

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NEWSLETTER INDEX

he Holidays are upon us! Don’t miss our annual Tree Lighting on Wednesday, December 3 with the Naples Carolers starting at 7:00 p.m. or the Holiday Show on Friday, December 5 with Jimmy Mazz. Santa’s arrival and food drive is on Saturday, December 13 and the Hanukkah dinner is Tuesday, December 16. The children of VillageWalk get to enjoy a special presentation and pictures with Santa on Wednesday, December 17 starting at 6:00 p.m. To round out the month of December we have our annual New Year’s Eve party with the Gatlin Duo on Wednesday, December 31. It’s a busy month and events are filling up fast. Make sure you register at the HOA Office for these and many more listed in this month’s Talk of the Walk!

Important Phone Numbers........................2

Activities Round of Applause: This month we would like to say a special Thank you to the Bocce Committee Barbara Spring, Steve Spring, Jeanne Reicrenbach, Brenda Peters and Terry Peters for all of their hard work and support of this program. They organize 100+ residents on a weekly basis with league play, clinics and special events. Great job everybody!

Fitness Events....................................... 19

Michelle Kithcart Activities Director

Town Center Tenants..............................23

Special Events....................................... 3-4 Events & Excursions............................. 5-7 Bus Trips............................................... 7-8 Seminars & Workshops............................8 Monthly Calendar.....................................9 Clubs................................................. 11-16 Tennis................................................... 17 Theatre Tickets........................................18 Activity Director’s Notes........................20 HOA Information............................ 21-22 Sales Center Info.................................. 23 Community Photos.................................24

I M P O RTA N T P H O N E N U M B E R S Activity Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-9909

Town Center HOA Office Fax. . . . . . . . 947-3880

ADT New Owner Set Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-895-7779 Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-445-0872

Advanced Disposal Services. . . . . . . . . . 334-1224

Bonita Springs Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 992-0711

Wildlife Conservancy (Alligators). . 866-392-4286

Comcast Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . 240-7750

Maintenance • Landscaping . . . . . . . 800-481-0096

DiVosta Customer Service. . . . . . 1-888-898-9712

VillageWalk Sales Center. . . . . . . . . . . . 948-4141

Town Center Tenants

Guard House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-2091

Steven Emerson Hair Studio. . . . . . . . . . 992-8181

Guard House Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-2372

Fifth Third Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-3506

Lee County Domestic Animals. . . . . . . . 432-2083

Serenity Salon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 495-5863

School Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-2544

Post Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-4470

Southwest Property Management. . . . . . 261-3440

Railhead Cafe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221-7093

Town Center HOA Office. . . . . . . . . . . . 949-9909

Tennis & Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 947-6260

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SPECIAL EVENTS VillageWalk Ceremony

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Wednesday, December 3 • 7:00 p.m.

oin us on Wednesday, December 3 at 7:00 p.m. for our Tree Lighting in the Town Center! If you are a new resident and wish to bring an ornament for Resident Tree we would love to add it to our collection. Please feel free to be creative with your ornaments and personalize them as you wish. For all returning residents please bring a themed dessert for the buffet to be shared by all. The Naples Carolers will be leading us in a sing along. You will not want to miss this night of holiday spirit! Coffee, punch, water and diet soda and paper products will be available. Come meet and greet with your neighbors during this wonderful time of year. Please RSVP to the HOA Office by Monday, December 1 for planning purposes.

Kids Holiday Party

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Wednesday, December 17 • 6:00 p.m.

on’t miss out on Santa’s Special Arrival, Pictures with Santa, Sandwiches, Cookies and Milk, Crafts, Goodie bags and much more. $6.00 per child, parents are free. Sign up and payment must be made at the Town Center window by Monday, December 15. Please don’t wait until the last minute we want to make sure we have enough goodies for all of the children. We are looking for a few bakers to make this event a hit for the kids. If you wish to volunteer, please call the Activities Department at 949-9909.

Santa’s Arrival and Food Drive

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Saturday, December 13 • 9:30 a.m.

anta Claus will be visiting each street in our community, handing out candy canes to residents and collecting non-perishable food items which will be donated to the Bonita Springs Assistance Office. Santa will begin his trip at 9:30 a.m. at the main entrance, traveling East on VillageWalk Circle, visiting each street. Make sure you listen for Santa Claus and his elves on your street! Come outside to share in VillageWalk holiday cheer as you help Santa feed the hungry with your generous donation of non-perishable food. Monetary donations are welcome. Please make your check payable to “Bonita Springs Assistance Office”. If you are not planning on being home, please leave your bag of donated food items at the bottom of your driveway on the morning of December 13 for the elves to collect. Please do not leave your items at the Post Office. Get ready because Santa is coming to town!!!

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he mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during the holiday season, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the local community. We will be collecting these unwrapped toys at the Post office and Town Center in the boxes provided. VillageWalk is looking to contribute bigger ticket items for the teenagers this year. It would be wonderful if streets or people or groups of friends could get together and purchase one big item such as a bike or sporting equipment for this age group. If you wish to donate money, please make checks payable to Toys for Tots and drop it off at the HOA Office. All donated items must be received by Friday, December 12.

Hanukkah Dinner Party at VillageWalk Tuesday, December 16 • 6:00 p.m. • 6:30 p.m. Candle Lighting • Dinner to Follow

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his event will be held in the Town Center Ballrooms. Main course will be roasted chicken, stuffed cabbage, brisket and latkes of course! Please bring a dish to share appetizers, salad, vegetable or dessert. We request that in honor of Hanukkah please do not use any recipes with pork or shellfish. Cost is $5.00 per person and a dish to share. You must register at the HOA Office by December 8. 

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SPECIAL EVENTS

LIVE

Pot Luck Sunday, January 11

ENTERTAINMENT

Music of the Night Wednesday, December 31 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at the Town Center

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ou are invited to experience this amazing event filled with romance and intrigue as the Phantom of the Opera comes to VillageWalk! The doors will open at 7:30 p.m. with stationary and passed hors d’oeurves consisting of International cheese display with crackers, fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil display, crab cakes with creole remoulade, spinach & olive oil stromboli. As the music of the famous Gatlin Duo begins you will enjoy your main course which consists of: Prime Rib roast beef via Chef’s Carving Station, Chicken Napoli-Oakwood chicken with goat cheese, roasted peppers in a lemon butter sauce, Shrimp Scampi Pasta, Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes, Cranberry Herb Thyme Green Beans, Italian salad-organic spring salad with purple onion, black olives, peppers, grape tomatoes, mozzarella served with balsamic vinaigrette and Chef’s Bread Assortment. There will be a Petite Dessert Display consisting of Mini cheesecakes, array of Pettiford’s-raspberry, white chocolate, strawberry and black forest tartlets and puff pastries for dessert. Please note:There is a vegetarian alternative for those requesting it in advance only. Dinner will be catered by Frisco’s Catering. After dinner we will celebrate with the Gatlin Duo until 12:30 a.m. They play a wide variety of music and will have you dancing all night long! Tickets for this event are $69.00 per person and guests are permitted to attend. Please remember to BYOB and seating assignment accompanies payment. No refunds for this event. All reservations must be received by Friday, December 19.

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4:30 p.m.

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et to meet you neighbors on Sunday, January 13 at our community pot luck dinner. Appetizers will be out in the Gazebo area starting at 4:30 p.m. and then we’ll move into the ballroom for dinner and dessert. Please remember to BYOB. When registering please let us know what you will be bringing, appetizer, side dish or main entree. Please be prepared to be flexible on dishes to bring as we need to make sure we have plenty of entrees to accommodate the participants. $5.00 per person to cover the cost of dessert, paper products, sternos and non-alcoholic beverages. If you are bringing appetizers please try to arrive a few minutes early so we can display them. All reservations must be in by Friday, January 9 for planning purposes.

Comedy show by Compton and Bennet Show Thursday, January 22 6:00 p.m. Doors Open 7:30 p.m. Show begins

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o you find yourself babysitting the grandkids...a lot? Dentures Slipping? Find yourself looking all over the house for your glasses only to find them atop your head? Then you definitely need to come see this show! You’ll hear songs such as: Help! I’ve fallen for you and I can’t get up, Nobody loves you when you suffer gout, goin’ to the Chapel (and we’re gonna get buried)! This show will have you laughing from beginning to end! The show is $40.00 per person which includes dinner catered by Railhead Cafe, dessert, coffee and non-alcoholic beverages. All reservations must be in by Monday, January 19. So get your friends together, BYOB, and come to the Town Center for a good belly laugh.

EVENTS & EXCURSIONS

Sunset Cruise on the Double Sunshine

NEWCOMERS AND COCKTAILS AND CONVERSATION!

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Friday, December 12 • 7:00 p.m.

ach month on the Second Friday of the Month, VillageWalk residents come together at 7:00PM for an informal get together at the Town Center to socialize and meet new people, and generally have fun. There are no agenda planned activities. Just some old-fashioned conversation and sharing. We would like to especially invite any and all new residents (and others) as well to get to know your neighbors in this amazing community. This is a great way to meet people, find out about things your neighbors have learned, and for you to learn from them as well. No need to RSVP. Just come and enjoy your fellow VillageWalk neighbors for an evening of relaxation. Please bring some kind of snack to share if you wish, what you’d like to drink, and any paper products you might need. Hope to see you there!

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Friday, December 19• 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.• Cost $5 Tickets go on sale Monday, December 1 at 9:00 a.m.

est your knowledge with categories including, but not limited to, sports, geography, entertainment, science and literature. The winners are the team which has, at the end of the night, correctly answered the most number of questions. Teams consist of 10 people. To reserve a full table at time of sign-up, you must pay for all 10 spots no matter how many people are on your team. This will close the table. No cancellations 1 week prior to event. Please come with a team name in mind so we can begin on time! Don’t worry if you don’t have a team, we can match you up! Price is $5.00 per person. Please bring snacks to share with your team at half-time. Non-alcoholic beverages and water will be provided. Get your neighbors together and get registered! We are looking for 4 volunteers to run a second trivia night. Please call Michelle at 239-949-9909.

¾ Day Fishing on the Lady Brett

Friday, December 26 • Depart 7:00 AM Returns 1:30 PM Departs from dock at Tin City in Naples

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t’s a trip designed just with VillageWalk residents in mind! Instead of the standard half day trip, we added some time to make this a fun (but not too long) day on the water.  Cruising at 18 knots, catch: grouper, snapper, king fish, mackerel and cobia. Rod and reel, bait, fishing license, crew assistance and tax are included. Bring a small cooler with beer, soda, or lunch. Comfort facilities available on board. A 7 day cancellation policy applies. RSVP required by Monday, December 22. Cost is $85.00 per person. 10 spots are available. Crew gratuity not included and suggested at $10 per person (crew will fillet your fish upon return to the dock!). Stop down to the HOA Office to make payment today. 

Saturday, December 27 4:30 p.m Departure (Check in 4:00 p.m.)

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sunset cruise departing from Tin City on the Double Sunshine a two-story vessel. Enjoy 1-1/2 hours of narrated fascination, designed especially for those interested in the natural beauty, wildlife and history of Naples. We’ll sail beside mangrove islands inhabited by an abundance of bird life including the bald eagle. Dolphin and manatee may thrill you with a playful appearance. We depart one hour before sunset affording you plenty of time to enjoy the splendor of a Naples sunset, as Mother Nature paints the western sky with flaming colors. Perhaps tonight will be the night that you see the infamous “Green Flash”. Cash bar and restroom facilities available on-board. No coolers are permitted. Cost is $28.00 per person. Transportation is on own. Check in at the Pure Naples Office located under the covered parking area at Tin City (1200 5th Ave. South). RSVP by December 20, 2014 at the HOA Office.

Name that Tune Trivia Night! Friday, January 16 • 6:00 p.m.

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et your teams together and join Nancy and Barry from Name that Tune Trivia Game Show take us on a musical adventure! Here’s how it works: Teams consist of a minimum of 6 maximum of 10 people. If you don’t have a team, don’t worry we will match you up! A snippet of a song will be played (10-25 seconds) and the team’s job is to: 1) Name that tune 2) Name the artist and 3) Supply the next line of the song. 1 point is received for the title, 2 points for the artist and 3 points for the next line resulting in a total of 6 possible points. Each snippet is repeated three times to give ample opportunity for team players to confer and agree. This is done in 2 halves. During half time and following the game, there will be dance music by Nancy and Barry to get you up and going while the scores are being tallied. There will be prizes awarded for the top teams. Price is $10 per person, non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Reservations for this trivia night go on-sale Wednesday, December 3 at 9:00 a.m. at the HOA Office DECEMBER TALK OF THE WALK~ 5

EVENTS/EXCURSIONS

Kayaking with Manatee

Salt Cave

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Monday, January 26

Wednesday, January 21 • 11:00 a.m.

very breath of salty air you take, every precious microelement of salt you inhale in the salt cave is a bit of an irreplaceable, natural therapy beneficial for many health conditions. With the help of a salt generator device and tons of Himalayan crystal salt, we are able to recreate the very special, healing microclimate of the ancient underground salt caves. Join VillageWalk as we head to the salt cave located at 4962 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL on Wednesday, January 21. Please arrive 5 minutes early for check in as we will start on time. $22 per person limited to 12 people. Sign up at the HOA Office today.

MARDI GRAS PARADE OF FLOATS 2015 Saturday, February 28 | 5:00 p.m.

Get your team together now to start planning your float for the parade! Please pick up a team registration form at the HOA Office to get your team registered for the parade. Here are the rules for competing teams: • Teams will consist of 50 people or less. • Your team may consist of residents on your street, a combination of streets or a combination of residents from all different streets. • All participants must be residents. • A team registration form listing and all team member names must be turned into the HOA Office by Friday, February 13, 2015 to participate. • Winning team will receive a FREE BBQ for all names listed on your team registration form. • BBQ for winning team will be hosted in the Town Center on March 15 at 4:00 p.m. We will have complimentary live entertainment and grilled food for purchase in the Gazebo Area after the parade for everyone to come celebrate. Voting will take place in the Gazebo Area 15 minutes after the conclusion of the parade. One vote per person. Tables will be set up alphabetically for easier voting purposes. Only residents may participate in the voting. Voting will be open for 1 hour. Winner will be announced after all votes are accounted for. We are in need of a few more volunteers to make this event a success. Please call Michelle at 949-9909 today. More updates to come on Parade Route and street closings during the parade in upcoming editions of the Talk of the Walk. 6 ~ TALK OF THE WALK DECEMBER 2014



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9:00 am check in • 9:30 Instruction 10 am to 11:30 am Paddle

ack by popular request! Join your Activities Director and our naturalist guides on an incredible journey on the water as we paddle the waters of the Orange River and get up close and personal with an amazing creature…the manatee! This is the time of year when the manatees come in river to keep warm at the water by the power plant and there are so many to see, it truly is an amazing experience! We will be departing from Manatee Park (exit 141 off I-75 Palm Beach Blvd) down the Orange River and back. There will be kayak instruction before we depart; so even if you have never kayaked before, this trip is for you! After the paddle, enjoy a boxed lunch in the park as our guide gives an interesting presentation on the manatee. In the park there are also nature trails, butterfly gardens and a manatee viewing area. Choice of box lunch: Ham and American on White, Turkey and Swiss on Wheat or Veggie Wrap. All served with Chips, Piece of Fruit, Cooke and Bottle Water. Cost is $50 per person. Please indicate your choice of a single or double kayak (limited # of double kayaks are available) with reservation. An RSVP is required by January 16, 2015. A 14 day cancellation policy applies for refund. Gratuity for guide is at your discretion. Transportation is on own and there is a $5 fee for parking paid at the park.

Re-Cap of Event

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he Cancer Support Group wishes to thank all who attended and supported the 2nd Annual High Tea and Fashion Show and made it such a success! Because of your generosity, we raised over $3,000 for Komen for the Cure of Southwest Florida! This donation will be credited to our team, the VillageWalkers of Bonita, for the 2015 Komen Race for the Cure, at Coconut Point on March 7. We hope you will consider joining our team for the one- or three-mile walk. Thanks to all of our sponsors and contributors, and to the hard work and generosity of the Cancer Support Group, and friends, who made this possible: Lynn Amato, Jo Barone, Cindy Burnham, Brigitte Colantonio, Jan Forster, Helen Pertesis, Bonnie Rasmuson, Caryl Rumble, Kelley Short and Michelle Kithcart.

COMPLIMENTARY SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS

Holiday Quilting Class

VIDEO MEMOIRS

December 2, 4, 9, 11

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veryone has a life story to tell. If you have never recorded your life story for your family, this may be your opportunity. Beginning in January, I will be offering to VillageWalk Residents, a 1 hour video recording, including a preliminary short orientation meeting and sample questionnaire to help you prepare for your interview. You will receive an unedited DVD of your oral history. This is a limited, free service. (Additional DVD’s will have a nominal cost of $5. each.) I am a retired History teacher with over 40 years of teaching experience, and have done many oral histories. So, this is a labor of love made available to our friends and neighbors of Village Walk. For additional information or to schedule an appointment, contact Joe Riley at [email protected]

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MEDITATION December 23 • 7:30 pm

Year end meditation to help release physical , emotional and mental stress. Learn how to develop spiritual growth with resident Veena Soi. Class will be held on December 23 at 7:30 p.m. and continue in January on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. If you have any questions please contact Veena at [email protected].

Painting with Lydia Lachance Monday Afternoons 1-4 pm

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ould you like your paintings to have depth, feeling and atmosphere? We will paint still life (but the principles taught can be applied to landscapes and portraits as well). Class includes demonstrations and individual critiques. All levels welcome. Requires 5 students to run class.  $80/month due first class. Call or email: [email protected]/ 802-343-3300 

9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

This is going to be a Sew awesome class! Calling all folks who like to sew (or want to learn).  We are offering a class that will give you the opportunity to make a lovely quilted table runner, and a sweet reversible apron to go with it.  If you have experience making quilt blocks, terrific.  But if you are a newbie and would like to learn, that’s even more awesome.  It will be a fun time for everyone, and you will be thrilled with the results. The class will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-noon at the Town Center in the first two weeks of December (2,4,9,11). Provided are all of the kits necessary for making the table runner and apron.  You’ll have a variety of holiday themed fabric to choose from as well as everyday prints/solids.  Cost for the class is $50 or $25 if you bring your own fabric. Call HOA office for yardage.  If you have taken any sewing/quilting classes, you know that most class fees DO NOT include the fabric kits.  This is a great opportunity to take advantage of. All you need to bring is your smiling face, a sewing machine, scissors, rotary cutters/mats (if you have them), straight pins, seam ripper, measuring tape, snips.  The instructor will provide the thread, irons and ironing boards, cutting mats and rotary cutters. All RSVP’s must be received by Tuesday, November 25 at the HOA Office for planning purposes.

Special Holiday Presentation Wednesday, December 3 • 3:00 p.m.

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oin us for a seasonally appropriate offering featuring stunning winter vistas, magnified snowflakes, holiday imagery and a phantasmagorical assortment of festive mandalas. The sights and sounds of the holidays of December, including foods associated with Hanukkah, Bodi Day, Winter Solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year’s are treated. Traditional and atmospheric music throughout. The presentation ends with a humorous examination of the physics of Santa Claus and an excerpt from a David Sedaris Christmas reading.  Presented by Mr. Steven Valdespino, from HAVE LECTURE WILL TRAVEL. This seminar is complimentary but please RSVP to the HOA Office by Monday, December 1 for planning purposes.   DECEMBER TALK OF THE WALK~ 7

SEMINARS AND WORK SHOP S 5 STRATEGIES TO SLASH YOUR DEBT

Pranic Healing

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Twin Hearts Meditation Circle

win hearts refers to the heart chakra, which is the emotional heart, and the crown chakra, the divine heart.  When the heart chakra is activated, divine energy flows into the divine heart which is known as the crown chakra.  The divine energy then flows through all parts of the body.  When divine energy flows down to the meditator, they are filled with divine Light, Love and Power.  The meditator becomes a channel of this divine energy.  During the meditation, the earth is blessed with this Divine Light, Love and Energy.  The meditation also causes the person to experience a feeling of divine bliss and joy as well as a feeling of oneness with all creation.  Pranic healing is an ancient science and art of healing that utilizes prana or life energy to heal the whole physical body.  This class is hosted by DeAnna Graziano. If you have any questions or would like more information please contact Dianna at 646-341-3669.

MAINTANING HEALTHY JOINTS Thursday, December 11 • 7:00 p.m.

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e perform over 1 million joint replacements in our country annually.   Bone and Joint problems affect more Americans than any other health care problem, occurring in 1 in 2 adults.  Estimated $850 billion a year in health costs.  Learn more on how to keep your joints healthy by attending this informative lecture.  Also those that are considering joint replacement surgery, guidance on preparation and recovery can be provided.    Learn the following, Common Bone and Joint Problems, Nutrition for joint health, Exercise for joint health, When is it time to consider joint replacement surgery and its recovery. Join resident Sue Graziano for this informative seminar. Must RSVP by 12/9 by calling 239-949-9909.

Tuesday, January 13 • 3:00 p.m.

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earn how to slash your debt with four different approaches, and learn the ways to help prevent yourself from getting into debt in the future. Join 5/3 bank for this informative seminar in the Town Center. Must RSVP by 1/9/15.

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Thursday, January 29 • 1:00 p.m.

ith the hectic high season upon us, it’s time to relax a bit over a cup of tea and some delectable nibbles. Join Chef Lynn as she shares stories and recipes from her recent trip to England with a menu modeled after the elegant Afternoon Tea she enjoyed at the Coworth House in Ascot. Of course there will be scones with jam and cream along with an assortment of finger sandwiches and scrumptious sweets. The “proper” way to make a pot of tea will be demonstrated, and some of the  history and health benefits of tea will be discussed. All in all, a very civilized way to spend an afternoon! Bring your favorite tea cup and tea pot if you’d like, but we will have plenty to make our white linencovered tables look beautiful. $29 per person.

BLUES & BOOGIE-WOOGIE PIANO STYLES WORKSHOP

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lay the blues away and have a natural ball! This completely hands-on workshop introduces beginners and experts alike to the uniquely American piano form known as the blues. For beginners it’s a low stress introduction to piano playing. For those who already play traditional piano this will set the stage for learning many different styles including rock, gospel, jazz, boogie-woogie and improvisation. Learn the secrets of the blues’ unique scale, form, rhythm, and improvisation plus free yourself from sheet music. Workshop is January. 20, Tuesday., 5:30 - 9 p.m. at the Town Center. Cost is $60 per person and includes music book (no note reading required), play-along CD, and more. Contact Linda Medsker at 239-949-9940 to register and for more detailed information. Registration deadline is Monday, January 12.

BUS TRIPS

Holiday Trolley

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Sunday, December 14 • 6:00 p.m.

t’s time to get in the Holiday Spirit aboard our 2014 Holiday Trolley! We will be listening and singing all of the famous holiday carols as we travel to Flesher Farms. The Flesher family has been growing their festive display on their five acre property since 1986. This year the family’s Christmas display has some 3 million lights. As we board the bus to leave holiday cookies and beverages will be served. We will continue onto one of the most famous communities in this area, Victoria Park. This neighborhood has classically been known for its large displays of Christmas lights and decorations on nearly every home. Tickets for this event are $25.00 per person. We need a minimum of 15 people to register by Wednesday, December 10. 8 ~ TALK OF THE WALK DECEMBER 2014



BUS TRIPS

Football Games We have purchased tickets to the following football games: Sunday, December 7-Miami vs Baltimore-7:00 a.m. departure-SOLD OUT! Sunday, December 21-Tampa Bay vs Green Bay-7:00 a.m. departure-2 tickets available

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he cost for each game is $149 per person and includes motor coach from/to game, continental breakfast en route, tailgate party at stadium with hot grilled food, sides, dessert, beer, wine, soda and more. Movies on bus, optional football pool, snack and beverage on return route.  All game times are subject to NFL schedule. No refunds for this event. A $5 per person gratuity per person will be collected upon check in.

Bok Tower and Gardens

B W A I T L I S T O N LY Flagler Museum and Street Painting

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Sunday, February 22, 2015 7:45 a.m. Departure from the Town Center

oin us as we travel by motor coach from Bonita Springs to glamorous Palm Beach. There, Henry Flagler built Whitehall, a 70-room, 60,000 square-foot Gilded Age mansion, as a wedding present for his wife. The couple used the home as a winter retreat from 1902 until Flagler’s death in 1913. We will have a guided tour of the mansion, time to visit the 2nd floor as well as the museum store on own. Lunch will be on property at the Flagler Kenan Pavilion, designed in the style of a 19th century Beaux Arts railway palace, housing Henry Flagler’s private railcar, No. 91. Lunch will feature a selection of gourmet tea sandwiches, traditional scones, and sweets complemented by the Flagler Museum’s own Whitehall special Blend tea and served on exquisite Whitehall Collection china. The pavilion provides guests with a spectacular panoramic view of Lake Worth. After lunch we will visit the Annual Lake Worth Street Painting Festival! Watch as over 400 Artists use the pavement as canvas to transform downtown Lake Worth into a temporary outdoor museum of original art and masterpiece reproductions. See the streets come alive as the artists transform the pavement into works of art. Your day includes all of the above, continental breakfast en route and snack and drink on the way home for $79.00 per person. We are limited to 25 seats on the bus as this is a shared event. Driver gratuity is suggested at $3.00 per person or $5.00 per couple. Please stop down to the HOA Office to make payment today! 

Monday, March 9, 2015 • 8:30 a.m. departure

ok Tower Gardens boasts one of the greatest works of famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. The gardens is nearly 50 acres of Olmsted gardens surrounding Pinewood Estate, a 1930’s Mediterranean-style mansion, and the 205-foot art deco and neo-gothic Singing Tower housing one of the world’s finest carillons with 60 bells that ring every half hour during daily concerts. As we arrive on property lunch will be served at the Blue Palmetto Café with a choice of a tropical salad, a turkey and Swiss sandwich, or a vegetarian wrap. All lunches include a fresh baked cookie, coffee, iced tea or soft drinks and free refills. After lunch we have a one-hour docent-led walking tour of the gardens, a self-guided tour of the Pinewood Estate and time at the museum shop. After exploring the gardens we will head over to Parksdale Farms for world famous shortcake and farmers market shopping. Your day includes all of the above, roundtrip motorcoach transportation, continental breakfast enroute, and snack and drink on way home. $65 per person. Driver gratuity is not included but suggested at $3 per person or $5 per couple. All reservations must be made to the HOA Office by Friday, February 27. DECEMBER TALK OF THE WALK~ 9

BUS TRIPS

Mystery Bus Trip Saturday, January 24 | 9:00 a.m.

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oin us for this Mystery Trip aboard Captain Homers bus for the day! We will depart from the Town Center at 9am and go on an adventure for the day returning before 5:00 p.m. Although the details of the day are a secret, I can tell that we will drive at least 100 miles and take you to areas in Southwest Florida that, perhaps, you have never seen.  We will stop for lunch on your own and this Mystery Adventure has limited or no walking involved and frequent stops at rest areas. These Mystery Adventures have become so popular in other communities that many passengers sign up for the next one when leaving his bus! The cost is $30.00 per person for this day of fun. Snacks and beverages are included. We need 20 people Please stop by the HOA Office today to make a reservation.

SAV E T H E DAT ES :

Details to come in the next edition of the Talk of the Walk

Marikami Japanese Gardens Tuesday, April 7

MIAMI OPEN, KEY BISCAYNE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP When:   Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Time:     Departure 7:15 am car wash parking lot, returning the same evening Cost:       $ 85 - price includes bus trip to and from Key Biscayne and a reserved seat for Miami Open Register:  deadline February 28, 2015 Questions: call or email Herbert 239-947-4050, [email protected] 10 ~ TALK OF THE WALK DECEMBER 2014



DECember 2014

SUNDAY

MONDAY 1

4:00 p.m. Fishing Club 7:00 p.m. Bingo

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7:00 a.m. Dolphins vs Ravens

8 4:00 p.m. Tennis Meeting

TUESDAY 2

10:00 a.m. Quilting Class

6:00 p.m. Holiday Trolley

15 7:00 p.m. Bingo

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3:00 p.m. Holiday Presentation

THURSDAY

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7:00 p.m. Hooked on Books II

9:30 a.m. Ladies Coffee

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9:00 a.m. Men’s Coffee

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12:00 p.m. Hooked on Books 5:00 p.m.Tennis Jingleball Mixer

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6:00 p.m. Hanukkah Celebration

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6:00 p.m. Kids Holiday Party

SATURDAY 6

7:00 p.m. Jimmy Mazz Holiday Show

7:00 p.m. Tree Lighting

7:00p.m. Bingo

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3:30 p.m. Activities Committee Meeting

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7:00 p.m. Cocktails & Conversations

9:30 a.m. Santa’s Arrival and Food Drive

7:00 p.m. Healthy Joints

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6:00 p.m. Trivia

6:00 p.m. Dining with Friends

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11:00 a.m. Yoga

7:00 a.m. Tampa bay vs Packers

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7:00 a.m. Deep Sea Fishing

7:30 a.m. Meditation

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11:00 a.m. Yoga 7:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve Party

Mondays: Tuesdays:

Recurring Events

7:45 a.m. Cardio & Strength Aerobics DVD • 8:00 a.m. Men’s Round Robin • 9:00 a.m. Walking DVD Class • 9:30 a.m. Open Studio 10:00 a.m. Zumba • 10:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Cardmaking • 1:00 p.m. Canasta • 6:00 p.m. Yoga • 7:00 p.m. Bingo 8:00 a.m. Women’s Round Robin • 9:00 a.m. Water Aerobics • 2nd & 4th 9:00 a.m. Walking DVD Class • 9:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Men’s Coffee 1:00 p.m. Mah Jongg • 4:00 p.m. Muscle and Conditioning • 6:30 p.m. 3rd Dining with Friends 7:00 p.m. 1st & 3rd Game Night • 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Meditation Wednesdays: 7:45 a.m. Cardio & Strength Aerobics DVD • 8:00 a.m. Men’s Round Robin • 9:00 a.m. Walking DVD Class • 10:00 a.m. Zumba • Pickleball 11:00 a.m. 3rd Garden Club • 1:00 p.m. 1st & 3rd Bridge • 7:00 p.m. Poker Thursdays: 8:00 a.m. Women’s Round Robin • 9:00 a.m. Water Aerobics • 9:00 a.m. Walking DVD Class • 1:00 p.m. 313 Card Game 4:00 p.m. Muscle and Conditioning • 4:30 p.m. Kid’s Tennis • 6:00 p.m. Yoga • 7:00 p.m. Euchre 2nd & 4th Fridays: 7:45 a.m. Cardio & Strength Aerobics DVD • 9:00 a.m. Walking DVD Class • 10:00 a.m. Zumba • 1:00 p.m. Hand and Foot • Ladies Golf 3:30 p.m. Pickleball Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. Mixed Doubles Round Robin 

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BINGO

CASH PRIZES including $100 Coverall  COME CHECK OUT OUR NEW GAMES!

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS Dorothy DeCastro Kathy Ferrante Rosalie Marchesani Ruth Moore Martha Robertson Libby Silak Sara Kearney Tammy Wyka  Frank Kobel Melanie DePorter  Carol Migliore  Gil Long Kathryn Halas

DECEMBER ANNIVERSARY’S Kathy & Nick Ferrante Darlene & Joe Panian If you have a special occasion, birthday, or anniversary, please send an email to Marita Flach at [email protected] . We like sharing these special dates with the community!

Join us for Bingo every Monday night.  Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and play begins at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 for a 6-on Pack (extra 3-on Packs are $5).   2 “Speedy Bingo” Specials can also be purchased for $1 each.  Door prizes and 50/50.  Light refreshments available for purchase.  Must be at least 18 years old and each person must purchase a $10 admission pack for admittance to Bingo.   Celebrate the Holidays with us on December 15 free holiday refreshments and extra jackpots to stuff your stockings! There will be no Bingo on December 22 and December 29.  HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

VILLAGEWALK AMBASSADORS WELCOME OUR NEW RESIDENTS! David & Deborah Allen Patrick & Patricia Duncan Ileana Figueredo Edward & Patricia Gorham Patricia McNary & David Roman Robert Michalson & Rhonda Gross Dale & Peggy Moore John Morgan & Mary McIntire Michael & Germaine Ouimette Michael & Kay Peluse

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John & Shirley Pfleiger Mark & Janet Smith David & Victoria Sprowls Edward & Ellen Steele Mary Stegner William Worcester

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e enourage all of our new residents to join us at cocktails and conversations the second Friday of the month at 7pm in the main lobby. Come mix and mingle with your neighbors! If you have any questions please contact Brenda Peters at [email protected].

CARD MAKING & RUBBERSTAMPING

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oin us at 10:00 a.m. in the Town Center for this hands on class. Each class is $12.00 per person paid directly to the instructor. If you wish to attend, reservations are a must by calling Sue Keys at 239-495-7785 or Ruth Naton at 239-948-3662.

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BIKE CLUB

he Bike club will meet at 9 AM on Tuesday, December 9th at the Bocce Ball Parking area. We then carpool to Sanibel Island for a leisurely tour of the Sanibel Bikeways. Total mileage 16-20 miles.

We plan to eat lunch on the island in a local restaurant. As usual, helmets required, mirrors and audible signal suggested. For more information please call Ray Youmans at 207-837-3985

LADIES BUNCO!

If you are interested in organizing Ladies Bunco this upcoming season, please contact Michelle Kithcart 239-949-9909 or [email protected]

Bridge Night Group!

If you are interested in getting an evening bridge group going, please contact Bill at 404-354-4612 or email [email protected]. We will pick the best day and time that works for the entire group.

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BOCCE

LADIES OPEN BOCCE – 11:00 AM THURSDAYS MEN’S OPEN BOCCE – 10:00 AM FRIDAYS Bocce Courts are in use by the Bocce Club Social League from 3:00 to 8:00PM Monday through Thursday Registration for New Members: email [email protected] for instructions. ($10.00 per person permanent position. $5.00 per person substitute position) Winter New Member Clinic: Wednesday, January 7 (4:30 pm) - Learn to Play Bocce the VillageWalk Way Referee Clinic: Thursday, January 8 (4:30 pm) Winter Social League Season: January 12 through April 23

THE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP The Cancer Support Group meets monthly to provide a forum for those here at Village Walk who have been impacted by cancer—survivors, caregivers and anyone who would like to be involved in the fight. We offer support, information and resources, and sometimes just a few words of encouragement from “someone who has been there.” Please come to a meeting and see what we’re all about. We normally meet on the second Wednesday of the month in the Town Center at 7:00 p.m. Call Caryl Rumble at (239) 390-5032 or email her at rumble1719@ comcast.net, for more information about these events, or about the Cancer Support Group.

Mix-It-Up Social: Sunday, January 25 – Details emailed to members Mix-It-Up Tournament: Sunday, February 8 – Details emailed to members Annual Carlton Lakes Challenge: Tuesday, February 17 (at Carlton Lakes) – Details emailed to members Battle of the Sexes Tournament: Sunday, March 22 – Details emailed to members

BRIDGE SOCIAL CONTRACT

1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAYS AT 1:00 P.M. IN THE GREAT ROOM. CONTACT: LELA 948-0267

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CANADIANS

f you are a Canadian at VillageWalk, be sure to join the Canadian Club to get tax and other tips geared for Canadians living at VillageWalk and to meet other Canadians. Email Frank Kearney at [email protected].  The Canadian Club’s website is www.fgkearney.ca/canadians.html.

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oin us in the Grand Cypress Room on Mondays at 1:00 p.m.  If you are interested, please contact Rita Migliorese at (239)498-3312 or email coastalbreeze1@ embarqmail.com to schedule an instruction session.  Reminder:  Canasta dues are $6.00 and this covers, shufflers, cards, and part of the canasta tournament.  Canasta Tournament will be held on Tuesday, February 3. Details to follow in the next newsletter.

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FISHING CLUB

ur next meeting is on December 1 at 4:00 p.m. in the Town Center. If you have any questions please email Leon Gahwiler at [email protected].



VillageWalk CERT CERT is a group of community volunteers trained by local fire departments to be the first responders in their neighborhoods in an emergency such as a hurricane or tornado. VillageWalk is in need of more members to be better prepared to respond to, and cope with, the aftermath of a disaster in our community. Help us to provide better response in an emergency. Sign up for a CERT course with Bonita Fire and Rescue. If you would like more information or have questions, email [email protected].

SAFETY COMMITEE

REMINDER : It is bear season here in Southwest Florida. Bears will be on the move as they are leaving their den. Now is the time to expect bears to show up looking for food. If they can’t find food they will move on. Please, for your safety and the safety of your neighbor, do not put out your garbage container till the day (morning) of pickup. Remember bears have a very good sense of smell. It is wise to also keep your grill clean. A grill in the lanai is no deterrent, as they will go through the screen as witnessed by a VW resident.

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO PLAY EUCHRE?

Come join us on December 11 at 7:00 pm for our regularly scheduled game. RSVP s to play are required.  There will be no game on December 25 as that is Christmas. If you would like to be on the e-mail distribution list, please contact Jackie Hillen at [email protected]. DECEMBER TALK OF THE WALK~ 13

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Coffee Talk

GAME NIGHT

Every Tuesday 7:00 p.m. in the Great Room et a group together to play Euchre, Pinochle, Rummy Cube or your game of choice. Have a new game to share? Bring it with you.

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MEN’S COFFEE

Men’s Coffee meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the Town Center. The coffee group shares useful home repair information, the names of reliable tradespeople and health care professionals, gets updates on community events and typically can ask questions of our Town Manager, Kathryn Halas, who attends most meetings. Group meetings are always well attended, highly informative and the coffee is always free. For more information or to be added to the Men‘s Coffee mailing list, contact Frank Kearney 239-495-1615 [email protected]. You can also check out the Men’s Coffee website atfgkearney.ca/menscoffee.html. There will be no meeting on December 23.

LADIES’ COFFEE

This month’s coffee will feature a program by Dr. Dale Louis, DDS, & his wife, Mary Ann.  Since selling his private practice in 1996, Dr. Louis has not gone into retirement but has been “redirected” to serving the poorest of the poor around the world.  He has taken close to 80 trips offering free dental clinics to patients where there is no dentist often training local medical staff whenever possible.  The Louises travel several times a year to very remote locations where they are often the first medical professionals any of their patients have encountered.  Just this year they were in Myanmar (Burma) in January, Cameroon in March, Haiti in June, & in Mongolia in September.  They will be showing a short 7 minute movie that highlights their work with question & answer time. Please call Mary Ann at 303-818-8856 to RSVP or if you want more information.

Dining with Friends

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ur group will be meeting this month on Tuesday, December 16th at 6:30.  We get together in individual homes and share a meal.  For those new people in the community, we always welcome you to give us a try.  Everyone makes part of the meal and the cost is equally divided.  You do not have to be a gourmet cook but just be able to read a recipe.  If you have any questions or would like to join us, please call Joan at 239-985-9336. 14 ~ TALK OF THE WALK DECEMBER 2014



Gorgeous Gardens!

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VILLAGEWALK GARDENING CLUB

huge thank you to all who helped make the first Villagewalk Gardening Club plant sale such a resounding success. The money we have raised from the sale will go towards improving the Nature Trail on the south border of the community through the planting of butterfly friendly plants and shrubs. We not only sold plants and raised money but also, as a result of the sale, attracted five new members ! Remember, the Garden Club is open to all, come along and join us ! Next events on our schedule will be a group tour of the Botanical Gardens lined up for Tuesday December 16th at 10:30 am. This will be a great opportunity for people to have a guided tour of the gardens and the impressive new visitors center and facilities. Following that, the ever popular “Light Nights” at the Naples Botanical Gardens originally scheduled for December 14th will now take place on Tuesday 23rd December at 6:00 pm. Enjoy live musical performances, family activities, and thousands of lights throughout the Garden ! All enquiries regarding the Garden Club to frances.mason@hotmail. co.uk or call 239-908-1134

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here will be no Lunch Bunch activity for the month of December because of its proximity to Thanksgiving and Christmas. We will resume in January 2015.​

Mah Jongg

Thursday’s from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Teaching has resumed on Tuesdays 12-1, but please call Linda at 239-390-1485 or Gail 239-390-2151.

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A MEN’S GOLF LEAGUE

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he VillageWalk Men’s Golf League invites you to join the fun. Players are welcome throughout the year. We play in-season at Spanish Wells Country Club on Thursdays from November through April, located west of us on Bonita Beach Road near 41. The Club offers 3 professional nines, which we rotate to play 18 every week. All levels of play are welcome. We play to have fun, enjoy each other and our fantastic Florida weather. Please contact Bruce Barter for details at (239) 949-3007, Cell (636) 795-0575, or email [email protected]. The Summer League operates from May through October and plays various courses throughout our area. Summer is a real opportunity to play the elite courses at reduced rates. Tee times are normally early enough to play comfortably. Please contact Andy DiPalma for details. Call (239) 404-3816 or email [email protected]

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THE LADIES GOLF GROUP MEETS EVERY FRIDAY.

he Ladies Golf group meets every Friday. We are open to all levels of play; our goal is to enjoy the camaraderie of the golf course while we also get some exercise. If you are interested and have not contacted me already, please call Sally Colorusso at 405-8732 or email [email protected] to be included. We welcome all golfers.

Open Stu dio for Artists

9:30-12:30 Every Monday Enjoy a morning of painting with other artists. Bring your own project and have the support and encouragement of others in our artistic endeavors. Contact Chris Hodapp at cghodapp@comcast. net or Lydia LaChance at [email protected] 

regular gathering of up to 12 Village Walk residents, 21 and older, either couples or singles, to taste and enjoy new wines. Each couple or single brings one 750ml bottle of a wine of a specified varietal valued between $15 and $30 for the group to taste. Up to six bottles for the group will be tasted at each gathering that will be held at the Oliynik residence from 7-9pm approximately every other Wednesday beginning January 14 and running through April 22. Wines will be numbered 1 to 6 in a “blind” tasting with the name of each wine being revealed at the end of the evening. Members are asked to bring a dish of their favorite light snacks (e.g. cheese, crackers, nuts, veggies, etc.) to share with the group. One time cost at the start of the season of $5 per person to help defray the cost of cup, plates, napkins, and utensils. This club will start meeting in January but membership is on a first come basis via email to [email protected].

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Hand and Foot

oin in the fun on Friday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. in the Town Center for this takeoff on Canasta.

Hooked on Books DECEMBER 10, 2014

Hooked on Books will meet at 12 noon at the home of Lela Gahwiler for our annual Christmas Party and Yankee Swap. Each member will bring a dish to share and a book or book related gift for exchange. Also, each member is asked to give $3.00 to Marita Flach to help defray the cost of the party. Please email Marge Wisniewski ([email protected]) or Lela( [email protected]) if you will be attending.

Hooked on Books II THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4TH, 2014

Join Hooked on Books II at the Town Center’s Hibiscus Room at 7:00 p.m. There will not be a book discussion this month, since this date is reserved for our 4th ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY!!!! We will also be voting on our books to be read and discussed from January 2015 - May 2015! Existing members, new members and guests of any members or newcomers are welcome! Please RSVP, ASAP, letting us know: If you’ll attend, and what you would like to bring ( hors d’oeuvres, paper goods, snacks, desserts, etc) by Dec 2, otherwise just call to see what we’ll need! We will also be having an OPTIONAL grab bag ( we usually have a “Yankee Swap”) . If you do participate, please bring a wrapped, but untagged gift ( $12-15). ANY QUESTIONS, AND TO RSVP.... PLEASE EMAIL m.cudnik@hotmail. com and/or call: “Michele” at 239-405-7592. DECEMBER TALK OF THE WALK~ 15

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Sunset Social!

here will be no sunset social in December due to the Holidays. Watch for details on the January outing in the next Talk of the Walk.

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Join us on Thursday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. in the Town Center for this fun card game. It’s quick and easy to learn! Call Ada at 239-949-1671 for more information or to join the fun.

RED HATS

lease contact the Queen Mother, Barbara Fortunato for details at (239) 992-8520 or [email protected]. We are looking for new members to join. Contact Barbara to be added to the monthly email blast of events.

VillageWalk Networking Group

Coming in January 2015

Attention VillageWalk Business people and Entrepreneurs

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here are No membership fees, no dues, no “business restrictions”, no mandatory meetings. We will meet once every two weeks, tentatively on a Tuesday; we will meet for breakfast/coffee etc. at the Railhead Café from 8:00-9:30 at the latest. We will have breakfast from a limited menu but must have at least 20 people to confirm participation for the Café to open for us. As breakfast is served and consumed, each person present will have the opportunity to stand up and introduce themselves, giving the name of their business, what they do, and conclude with “the ideal candidate for me is”... or “the persons I’d like to be referred to are..... “This is a network meeting to expand our sphere; it is NOT for the purpose of selling to each other. There are no restrictions on how many from each business discipline we have; the only basic ground rule is polite and positive. Please call Joe Leech, 239-494-4926 if you are interested in attending. He is also seeking 1-2 additional volunteers to assist in running the meeting.

Volleyball In The Pool

Singles group! We are trying to get a singles group started here at VillageWalk! If you are interested in joining this group, please email Bonnie Spilker at [email protected] today!

Starting in January, we will begin playing volley ball in the main pool. We will meet for the first time on Wednesday January 14th, from 2-4 p.m. By using a soft ball and having a “no-spike” rule this will be gang of fun for everyone, and still can be very competitive. Contact Joe or Sue Riley at 610-433-6786.

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any times we would be more than willing to help our neighbors if we only knew they were in need. If you know someone in our community who is ailing or who has lost a loved one, please contact Mary Jane at 221-7160 or email [email protected].

TUESDAY NIGHT POKER If you are interested in playing poker.. traditional poker only (draw and stud, no common cards or wild cards) please call Bo at 239-676-5387 or email [email protected]. Games are held on Tuesday nights from 7:00-9:30 p.m.

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Grandma’s Closet e need your baby stuff! As people move in and out of our community

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it’s important to keep updating our Grandma’s Closet listing. Grandma’s Closet is a community listing of baby and children’s items such as cribs, strollers, play toys etc. that you are willing to share with other homeowners. We all have family who come into town; instead of buying these items why not help someone in need. If you are willing to share or need items to be shared, please contact Margie Lutz at email lmlutz@ embarqmail.com. Don’t forget to mention your name, phone number, the items and if you are seasonal or permanent. We thank you in advance!

TENNIS

TENNIS COMMITTEE

SAVE THE DATES:

KATHY JOZWIAK, Chairwoman

RACQUET DEMO DAY January 10, 2015

SUE KEYS

VILLAGE WALK RESIDENTS CUP   February 1 to 8, 2015

JOANN TAYLOR DON SPILLANE

EXHIBITION MATCH  February 20, 2105

HAROLD ALLEN Wednesday December 10th Annual Jingle Balls fund raiser Round Robin Tennis 5:00-7:00pm Details to Follow

DRAW PARTY FOR DAVIS CUP February 25, 2015  DAVIS CUP March 28, 2015 BUS TRIP TO KEY BISCAYNE,   March 31, 2015--See Bus Trip Page—Miami Open Tennis bus trip (see December newsletter page 10 and flyer at the pavilion)

TENNIS INSTRUCTOR: MINDY RASHBAUM

TENNIS INSTRUCTOR

HERBERT WORMSER USPTA/PTR CERTIFIED LICENSED CARDIO TENNIS PROFESSIONAL

USTA 4.5 RATED, PTR CERTIFIED TENNIS PRO & USTA ADULT TEAM COACH

Services and Consultations: Racquet stringing and re-gripping Sales of Tennis Equipment • Demo Racquets • Gift Certificates Private & semi private lessons $60 per hour, Group and league clinics open or by level $15-$20 pp for 90 minutes. Must register 48 hours in advance. Package prices are available. For complete information about programs, contact Herbert at (239) 947-4050, email [email protected] or check the bulletin board at the tennis pavilion.

TENNIS FUN FOR ALL KIDS

Wednesdays at 4.30 pm 60 minutes of instructions, fun and games. Cost: 5 lessons of 1 hour =  $ 60. (minimum of five kids).

STROKE OF THE WEEK Every Wednesday at  5.30 pm

Fee is $ 10 per person, 60 minutes, minimum of 6 players all levels men and women. Different stroke every week. Please check your weekly emails for details. Sign up by emailing [email protected]



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(BRAND NEW AFFILIATION) DEMOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

indy Rashbaum brings a passion for tennis to the court everyday. Mindy’s enthusiasm is infectious, as she balances a fun energetic game based style with her mission for helping players learn, enjoy, and win. Every session with Mindy is upbeat as she passes along specific techniques, match strategies, and advice to players of all levels. Players looking to improve both their fitness and results will enjoy every minute.        Sundays at 11:30am  90 minutes for $20.00 Pricing: Private ( $60.00 per hour ~ $250.00 5 pack) Group/Clinic ($15.00 per hour) • 239-206-0372 or [email protected] 

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T H E AT R E T I C K E T S

Theatre Events All shows are located at Artis Naples in Naples, Fl. Ticket only. Transportation is on own. The theatre is located at 5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard Naples, FL 33919. There will be no refunds for theatre tickets.

2014-2015 Shows

Date

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Time

Cost

The Book of Mormon

1/18/2015

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2:00 p.m.

$102.00

An American Valentine

2/14/2015

SAT

8:00 p.m.

$77.00

Chicago

2/27/2015

FRI

8:00 p.m.

$92.00

Pippin

3/28/2015

SAT

8:00 p.m.

$92.00

Liszt & Franck

4/11/2015

SAT

8:00 p.m

$77.00

All shows are located at Broadway Dinner Palm Theatre in Fort Myers, Fl. Your event includes Lunch or Dinner Buffet including salad bar, hot entrees, ice cream sundae bar, dessert buffet, taxes, gratuities and ticket to the show. Transportation is on own. The theatre is located at 1380 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers. All reservations must be made 10 days prior to show. There will be no refunds for theatre tickets.

2014-2015 Shows

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Time

Cost

Christmas Carol

12/20/2014

SAT

11:30 a.m.

$46.00

West Side Story

2/20/2015

FRI

5:30 p.m.

$55.00

Sinatra Forever

3/1/2015

SUN

5:30 p.m.

$57.00

Church Basement Ladies

6/11/2015

THUR

11:30 a.m.

$48.00

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Monday - Wednesday - Friday 10am  • $8 Per person  This fun routine features interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body, while burning fat. For more information please contact Valentina Perez [email protected] • (239) 822-7402 No Class December 24 or 31.

COME PICKLE(BALL) WITH US!

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ome out and learn/play this very popular sport, a mix of tennis, badminton and ping pong. No experience necessary. Players of all levels welcome. Paddles, balls, and instruction will be provided. Meet at the basketball court at the following times: Wednesday, 10:00-11:30 a.m. and/or Friday, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Hope Malin and Alan Horowitz, are in the process of developing an active pickleballer email list to facilitate communications. Please contact Alan ([email protected] ) if you wish to be included. Please include first and last name, email address and contact phone number. Feel free to call Hope (cell: 609-828-2494) and/or Alan (cell: 609-410-2365) with any additional questions. Hope to see you there!

WALKING DVD CLASS

Monday - Friday at 9:00 a.m. in the Aerobics Room. Great for all levels, low impact, free class that anyone can join. No Class December 25, 31 or January 1.

CARDIO & STRENGTH DVD CLASS

Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:45 a.m. in the Aerobics Room. Join us for this strenuous DVD tape and stay in shape for the season! Free class, anyone can join. No class on December 31.

Tai-Chi Class

Tusdays 6:00 p.m. Tai chi is a 5,000 year old practice that originated in China. It has been known to improve balance and flexibility, decrease the rise of falls, strengthen muscular strength, relieve join pain, improve quality of sleep, strengthen immune system and much more! Join this class to start improving your life! Classes are $10 walk in or $80 for 10 class session. If you have any questions, please email Danli at [email protected]. Starting in January class will be on Tuesday nights from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.

STRENGTH & BALANCE CLASS If you are interested in this class coming to VillageWalk, Please contact Michelle at 239- 949-9909 

YOGA FLOW

oin Camille, registered yoga teacher, Mondays and Thursdays for a multilevel flow yoga class at 6:00p.m., and every Wednesday at 11:00am-for a gentle yoga class, beginners welcomed. Camille’s yoga style tightens and tones the entire body, enhances balance, improves flexibility and builds core strength by combining traditional fitness training, focused breathing and strength building through yoga poses. The result is a mind-body workout that improves health, athletic performance and mental acuity in people of all ages and fitness levels. It truly is yoga for everybody and everybody. Class $5.00. Contact for more info: mimilleyoga@ yahoo.com. No Class on December 24 or 31 due to Holidays. There will be class on December 23 & 30 instead.

WATER AEROBICS

Free Class run by resident volunteers! Join us on Monday & Wednesday at 10am and Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00 a.m. for these great classes. Monday and Wednesday is geared towards more stretching and toning and the Tuesday/Thursday class will be the same format as it has always been. We ask that residents please be mindful and courteous of these days and times when using the Resort Pool.

“Florida Family Karate Club”

NEW Instructor: Bret Borshell, CLASS! 1st Degree Black Belt, Shorin-Ryu Karate. Affiliation: American Shorin-Ryu Karate Association Wednesday Nights at 6:00 p.m. Beginners are encouraged to join the fun as we learn and grow together! The Florida Family Karate Club will meet Wednesday evenings for 50 minutes. All ages 6 years and older are welcome. The Club is dedicated to teaching the Okinawan arts of karate (unarmed self-defense) while maintaining the highest standards of moral, physical and spiritual development. Please contact Bret to confirm your participation by emailing [email protected]. Comfortable loose clothing is all that is required to start. Spectators are welcome. Please watch for January schedule in the nex Talk of the Walk.

MUSCLE AND CONDITIONING!

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orking all the major muscle groups, using bands, hand weights and stability ball. Build lean muscle, increase bone density, increase flexibility. Please contact Rose Costello at 980-3352 or [email protected] are Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00 p.m. at the Town Center. Cost $5.00 per class. Please pay instructor directly at time of class.

ROSE COSTELLO, PERSONAL TRAINER

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