Saturday, March 19th • 6:00 p.m. - Amazon S3 · 2016-03-01 · MARCH 2016 TALK OF THE WALK~ 3 SPECIAL EVENTS The HypnoLarryous Show Saturday, March 5th • 7:00 p.m. • $10 pp

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 2016

Bingo Monday evenings at 6:15 p.m.French Lessons Friday mornings at 10 a.m.Basket Weaving Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m.Card Making Class 2nd & 4th Mondays at 10 a.m.MARCH1 Mah Jongg Tournament2 Paper Shredding | BOD Meeting3 Watercolor-Paint-a-Long 4 Sarasota Bus Trip 5 HypnoLarryous 8 Men’s Coffee10 iPhone Class | Line Dancing11 Boost your Brain Power 11 KuKu Trolley Progressive Dinner at Ft. Myers

Beach 11 Cocktails & Conversation12 Blood Drive13 Bocee End of Season Banquet 14 Love the Pearls Luncheon 15 Sox vs Yankees Picnic & Game15 Dining with Friends16 Have Lecture Will Travel “Treasure Squandered”16 Annual Meeting 17 St Patrick’s Day - Meet Patrick McKenny!18 Isle of Capri Casino Trip | Trivia with Judy 18 Cutting Edge Knife Sharpening19 Sox vs Cardinals19 End of Season BBQ & Blues 20 Twins vs Yankees | Comedy Cafe 22 Men’s Coffee24 Sox vs Mets | Line Dancing25 Trivia with Terry & Brenda 26 Eggstravaganza27 Sox vs Phillies28 Sox vs Orioles31 Watercolor-Paint-a-Long APRIL1 Gulf Stream Race Park & Casino Trip2 Annual Art Walk5 Miami Spanish Roots Bus Trip 6 Garden Safari 7 Kick-Up Your Heels Country Dance & Potluck8 Cocktails & Conversation 9 VillageWalk Community Garage Sale 10 Comedy Cafe 12 Men’s Coffee15 Trivia with Judy19 Dining with Friends21 iPad Class 26 Men’s Coffee29 Trivia with Joe

Saturday, March 19th • 6:00 p.m.$25 per person

Come enjoy the amazing blues duo Screamin’ & Cryin’and feast on a Hog Roast! BYOB.

Menu:Whole Roasted Split Hog

Parsley Red Skin PotatoesSteaming Outhouse Beans

Cole Slaw • Chilled Chunky ApplesauceRolls & Butter • Assorted Sauces

Dessert • Soft Drinks & Water

Please sign-up at the HOA office no later than 3/14.

2 ~ TALK OF THE WALK MARCH 2016

Don’t forget to view us on-line at www.villagewalkbonita.com!

N E W S L E T T E R I N D E X

I M P O R TA N T P H O N E N U M B E R S

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Special Events �� 3-4

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Enrichment Classes ��5

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Bus Trips & Excursions ��7

Monthly Calendar ��8

Clubs �� 9-13

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Fitness ��15-16

HOA Information �� 17-18

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MESS AGES FROM MINDY

Activity Director ��949-9909

ADTNew Owner Set Up �� 239-770-3628Service ��1-800-878-7806

Bonita Springs Utilities ��992-0711

Comcast Customer Service ��1-800-266-2278

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

Guard House ��949-2091

Guard House Fax ��949-2372

Lee County Domestic Animals ��432-2083

School Transportation ��344-2544

Southwest Property Management ��261-3440

Town Center HOA Office ��949-9909

Town Center HOA Office Fax ��947-3880

Advanced Disposal Services ��334-1224

VillageWalk Sales Center ��948-4141

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

Maintenance / Landscaping��800-481-0096

Town Center Tenants

Steven Emerson Hair Studio ��992-8181

Fifth Third Bank ��992-1695

Post Office ��949-4470

Railhead Cafe ��221-7093

Can you believe it is March already??? Baseball, Baseball, Baseball! We have plenty of tickets available, get them while they last!We have such a great month planned and there is SO much to do! Be sure to get your tickets to “Hypnolarrious” It promises to be a great evening and I had him hypnotize me just to be sure he was legit! The ladies will be having a lovely luncheon with the chance to buy some beautiful pearls at the Pearl Luncheon�

We have a great lecture, “Treasure Squandered,” on the 16th, that you won’t want to miss� On St� Patrick’s Day, we will be taken back in time with Patrick McKenny, a 19th century Irish tavern owner� There is limited availability, so sign up today! We have an amazing End of Season Pig Roast and a Blues Show, “Screamin’ and Cryin” will be belting out the blues� Get the kids signed up for our annual “Eggstravaganza�” There will be plenty of eggs to gather, and the Easter Bunny will be here for photos, along with other fun activities!

See you at the Town Center!

Sincerely,

Mindy

(and after hours emergency on-site number)

MARCH 2016 TALK OF THE WALK~ 3

S P E C I A L E V E N T S

The HypnoLarryous ShowSaturday, March 5th • 7:00 p.m. • $10 pp

Join us for a humorous look into the myths and mysteries surrounding the ancient art of hypnotism. Enjoy a fun and entertaining interactive experience including audience participation with actor/comedian/master hypnotist Larry Silver.Please stop by the HOA office no later than 3/3 to sign-up! Cash or checks to “VillageWalk.”

Actor, Comedian & Master Hypnotist LARRY SILVERNever offensive or embarrassing - Always hysterical!

Our Village Walk team, Village Walkers of Bonita, will be participating in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on March 5, 2016 at Coconut Point Mall at 8:00 a.m. This fun event benefits breast cancer research, treatment and programs. Please consider joining our team or coming to the event to cheer us on!Additional information regarding the race, including how to register to participate and/or to make a donation, is available at komenswfl.org. You may also contact Caryl Rumble at [email protected]

BLOOD DRIVE Saturday, March 12th

Town Center Parking Lot8:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.

Please call the HOA office at 949-9909 to sign-up and choose your time

and receive instructions.



Friday, March 18th with Judy

Friday, March 25th with Terry and Brenda Peters

Arrive at 6:00 p.m. to socialize. • Trivia 6:30 p.m.Tickets go on sale Tuesday, March 1st

$5.00 per person • Cash or check to “Village Walk”Please bring snacks to share with your table. Soft beverages, water, and prizes will be provided. Get your neighbors together and get registered! Test your knowledge with categories including, but not limited to sports, geography, entertainment, science and literature.Don’t worry if you don’t have a team, we can match you up at the time of sign-up with a table that is not full. Please come with a team name in mind so we can begin on time!

NEW Trivia Sign Up RulesTickets go on sale the first Tuesday of each month for any trivia events that month. From 9:30-10am you will get a numbered raffle ticket. At that time, you MUST present a list of the 1-10 people you will be signing up. Any lists with duplicate names will lose their tickets but are able to sign up after everyone else. All tickets will be placed in a container and randomly drawn soon after 10am. Starting with the first ticket drawn, and then proceeding in order, the holder will purchase the number of seats on their list and be assigned a table at the event they chose. If not enough seats remain at one event, they have the option of signing up for the other. After everyone has made their choices, anyone, in order of the drawing, may sign up for the second event if space allows. Please do not arrive any earlier than 9:30 as tickets will not be given out until that time.

RESERVED TICKETS ARE NOW READY FOR PICKUP! THERE ARE STILL TICKETS ON LEFT!

Payment due in full at time of reservation. No cancellations accepted.Cash or checks to “VillageWalk”

HAMMOND STADIUMMinnesota Twins vs. Yankees

SUNDAY, MARCH 20TH • 1:05 P.M. • $30/TICKET (21 seats left)Seats behind third base

JET BLUE PARKBoston Red Sox vs. Yankees

TUESDAY, MARCH 15TH • 6:05 P.M. • 2 SEAT OPTIONSOption 1: Left/Right Field Grandstands $68/ticket (9 seats left) Includes Pre-game picnic buffet, Drink Ticket, Early Entrance to Watch Batting Practice!Option 2: Bleacher Seats $10/ticket (18 seats left)

Boston Red Sox vs. Cardinals SATURDAY, MARCH 19TH • 1:05 P.M. • $30/TICKET • SOLD OUT!

Boston Red Sox vs. MetsTHURSDAY, MARCH 24TH • 1:05 P.M. • $30/TICKET • SOLD OUT!

Boston Red Sox vs. Phillies SUNDAY, MARCH 27TH • 1:05 P.M. • $30/TICKET (26 seats left)

Boston Red Sox vs. Orioles MONDAY, MARCH 28TH • 1:05 P.M. • $30/TICKET (6 seats left)

Take Me

Out to the

Ballgame!

Paper Shredding Truck at VillageWalkWednesday, March 2nd11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.Town Center Bocce parking lotSecured Document Shredding will be on site to assist with your shredding needs. Cash or checks payable that day to “SDS”

$5.00 for up to four boxes • $2.00 per box after that

You can watch the files being shredded in real time via the trucks monitor. A certificate of destruction will be issued upon completion. The shredded paper will then be taken to a certified recycling center. For planning purposes, please stop by the Town Center or call 949-9909.

Comedy CAFEFeaturing

“John Charles & Frank Del Pizzo”

Sunday, March 20th7:00 p.m.

$10.00 per person

Please stop by the HOA office to sign-up.

Cash or checks to “VillageWalk”.Soft drinks and bar snacks

will be served. BYOB.

JOHN CHARLES

FRANK DEL PIZZO


Pearl Gifts - Pearl Prizes - Pearl ShoppingOur guest speaker is a global pearl producer who will deliver this fascinating and informative pearl presentation. There will also be plenty of time to shop the world’s largest selection of pearls, including many new designs at incredible savings direct-from-the-producer.

Our gift for attendees is a pair of classic pearl stud earrings!For reservations please stop by the HOA office no later than 3/11. Come and mingle with friends in a beautiful world of pearls!

$16.00 per personinclusive

Love the Pearls. Ladies Luncheon with Guest SpeakerMonday, March 14th, 201611:30 a.m. Registration • 12:00 p.m. Lunch

Lunch MenuDuet of

Turkey Salad with Almond and Apricot

AND Waldorf Chicken

Salad

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Skewer

Mini Croissant

Dessert

Coffee, Ice Tea

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at VillageWalkWith Patrick McKenny, a 19th century Irish tavern owner

(AKA Joe Riley retired history professor and VillageWalk resident).

Thursday, March 17th • 7:00 p.m. • Town CenterPlease stop by or call the HOA office at 239-949-9909 to sign-up

Travel back in time to 1847, The Black Year of the Great Famine. Tea, coffee and Sue O’Riley’s Irish soda bread will be served. Feel free to bring a wee bit of the whiskey with ye if ye like…

The character you will meet is Patrick McKenny. He is a 48 year old Irish-born tavern owner living in the hard coal regions of Pennsylvania. Born in 1830, he emigrated to America at age 17. He has been a canal worker, coal miner and served in the Union army during the Civil War. The audience must imagine that the time is 1877. Everything Patrick McKenny says is historically true. The story of the Irish in America is very similar to other immigrant groups. Patrick has some very strong opinions that, in some ways, are completely out of touch with the present time. He does not act, talk, think, or behave like a modern man.


VillageWalk EGGstravaganza!Easter Egg Hunt and more!Saturday, March 26th • 10:00 a.m.$10 per childPlease Sign-up NO LATER THAN Thursday March 24thYou will be given a wrist band.NO WRISTBANDS SOLD DAY OF EVENT!

Face Painter • Balloon Maker • Fun Photo Booth1000’s of eggs to find! • Jelly Bean Count Contest

2 Golden Egg Basket Winners per age groupPlease bring a basket for collection.

AGE GROUPSBunnies 0 - 2Chicks 3 - 4Ducks 5 - 7

Rabbits 8 - 10

Please come volunteer to stuff Easter Eggs!

Tuesday, March 8th & Tuesday, March 15th11:00 am – 12:30 p.m.at the Town Center.

Please RSVP to Mindy if you will be coming to

help at 949-9909


The Cancer Support Group of VillageWalk thanks you for helping to finish the fight by supporting the American Cancer Society Daffodil Days Hope By The Bunch program. Because of your generosity, we have ordered 100 fresh-cut bunches of daffodils! VillageWalk’ s $1,400 contribution will help the American Cancer Society save lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back. Members of VillageWalk’s Cancer Support Group will be distributing the daffodils on Wednesday, March 9, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., outside the Post Office. (Please note: this will also serve as the Cancer Support Group’s regular monthly meeting.) If you are not available to pick up your order at that time, please call one of us and we will arrange for personal delivery:

Kelley Short 239-250-6375; Caryl Rumble 239-390-5032; Jan Forster 239-405-7480. Thank you!

Paint The Village Purple!April 1st - 23rd

Help the Village Walkers of Bonita “Paint the Village Purple!”

Join us in the annual event when we adorn VillageWalk with purple bows, the signature color for Relay for Life, the American Cancer

Society’s major fundraising event.We are painting the Village Purple

in support of the Bonita Springs – Estero Relay for Life event being held on April 23rd

& 24th at Estero Community ParkPURPLE BOWS

$5 each • 2 for $8 • 3 for $10Details on where to buy bows to follow.

Lets use the power of purple to Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back.

For more info about Relay for Life, contact Jan Forster at

239-405-7480 or [email protected].

VillageWalk’s 7th Annual

Fine Art ShowSaturday, April 2nd6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Please come out and support the very talentedresidents of VillageWalk!

All paintings on display will be for sale. $25.00 door prize!Finger foods and beverages will be provided.

BYOB and we will supply a bottle opening service.If you are interesting in participating in this event, the show is open to all painting media. Entry applications stating guidelines for entry are available at the Town Center. For any questions please email: [email protected] OR [email protected] OR [email protected]


Cutting Edge Knife Sharpening

Friday, March 18th • Tennis Court Parking LotDrop your knives, scissors and clippers off from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Pick-up that afternoon! Prices start at just 25 cents per inch!Please stop by the Town Center or call 949-9909 to let us know if you will

be dropping off that day. Please pay that day by credit, debit or cash.We are very sorry for the inconvenience to all those who came last month to have their knives sharpened and were not able to get it done. Keith, the sharpener, had

an emergency with a family member and was in the hospital.


ENRICHMENT CL A SSES

French LessonsFridays 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.

VillageWalk Card Room$8.00 per lesson

Please contact Agnes Gallet at [email protected] for more info and to sign-up.

Basket WeavingWednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

VillageWalk Card Room$20 per class plus materials

Please call Natalie to sign-up and for more details at239-390-1990 or 401-862-1141Website: www.nantucketbasketcreations.com

Card Making Classes2nd and 4th Monday of each month 10:00 a.m.

VillageWalk Card Room$12.00 per class (includes materials)

Please contact Ruth Naton at [email protected] for more info and to sign-up.

Pranic Healing- Twin Hearts Meditation Circle1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month7:00 p.m. in the Royal Palm RoomComplimentary Class

Pranic healing is the ancient science and art of Healing that utilizes prana or life energy to heal the whole physical body.

Please contact Deanna at 646-341-3669 for more info and to sign-up.

Guided Meditation2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month7:00 p.m. in the Royal Palm RoomComplimentary Class

NO MEDITATION CLASS ON FEBRUARY 23rd.

Mindful meditation helps release emotional, physical and mental stress working with your subconscious.

Please contact Veena at 239-992-9217 for more info and to sign-up.


SEMINAR S AND WORK SHOPS

Watercolor Paint-a-Long

March 3 & 311:00 to 4:00 p.m. $35.00 / person

per class

Everything you need to create a beautiful work of art is supplied. Each class has a different theme and you will take your masterpiece home with you the same day!Please stop by the office to sign-up one week prior to each class you wish to attend. Cash or checks to “Judith MacLaren.”Judith MacLaren was born and raised in Massachusetts. After her husband retired they moved to sunny Florida and settled in Cape Coral. She has studied art with many famous teachers from around the US and Europe. Her art career began by using oil paint, then went to acrylic and later watercolor. Painting is her love (only after her grandchildren)!

Have Lecture Will Travel: “Treasures Squandered”What We Have, What We Have Done, What We Must Do

Wednesday, March 16th • 1:00 p.m. • $5.00 ppA beautiful but sobering look at the natural treasure here in Southwest Florida with a special emphasis on the Everglades and Big Cypress Swamp. The program is chock full of stunning images of the flora and fauna abound around us, as well as a survey of the problems besetting our magnificent, wild heritage. A wonderful score accompanies the visuals, including wildlife sounds. Please stop by the HOA office to sign-up for this fascinating lecture no later than 3/15.

iPhone ClassThursday, March 10th1:00 -3:30 p.m.$15.00 ppTown Center

Learn cool tips and tricks about your iPhone. Learn how to keep your iPhone up to date and protected. Find free music, games and much more. Please have the newest iOS software installed on your phone before class. If you aren’t sure how to do that, call or text carol Schweigert at 309-825-6235 or email her at [email protected]. Handouts will be provided.

Cash or checks payable to: “Carol Schweigert”

Boost Your Brain Power! with Sunny Wells

Friday, March 11th • 1:00 p.m.

$8.00 per person • Cash or check to Sunny Wells. Please sign-up at the HOA office.

Join us for a class on strategies for keeping your brain sharp! Did you know that your brain does not care how old you are? You have the power to fight memory loss and keep your brain fit at any age! In this session, we will practice some entertaining “mental aerobics” and challenge ourselves to incorporate brain fitness into our daily lives. Paying attention and “being in the moment” are great brain boosters, as are adequate sleep, exercise, and clutter control. The session will include interactive activities that you can practice yourself and share with others. You will be inspired to continue to work on your own brain fitness.

LINE DANCE CLASSESThursday, March 10thThursday, March 24th

6:00 to 7:00 p.m.$5/class per person

Cash or checks to “Lu Carter”

Come have fun and dance with us! Learn the Cha-cha, Mambo, Polka and other popular dances to songs that will be played at our April 7th party,

“KICK UP YOUR HEELS”. No partner needed, everyone is welcome.

For more information, contact Lu Carter at: [email protected]


B U S T R I P S & E X C U R S I O N S

Ft. Myers Beach Trolley Pub Crawl/DinnerFriday, March 11th5:30 p.m. • $32.pp

Join us for a night of fun on the beach! We will start at the Town Center and journey in an open-air trolley to Ft. Myers Beach stopping at three locations for appetizers, dinner, dessert and drinks. Lots of live entertainment along the way! Coolers are welcome on the trolley. Please stop by the HOA office to sign-up no later than 2/24. No refunds but substitutions are welcome.

Make your reservation now!VillageWalk Resident Welcome Back Cruise!

Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the SeasNovember 12-19, 2016

1st deposit: $350 per person to reserve your cabin. Final payment due: August 19, 2015. Rates per person, based on double occupancy and include: 7 night cruise fare, port charges, taxes,

R/T bus, a signature on board cocktail party, games with prizes and lots of FUN! A valid passport is required for this cruise.

Call for details and special pricing!Trendy Travel - 239-438-4222 or 844-887-3639. Tell them you are with VillageWalk!

Be the 1st to cruise the Caribbean on RCCL’s Newest Innovation!Sail from Fort Lauderdale to St. Thomas ~ St. Maarten ~ Nassau

from $999

per person, based on double occupancy

CASINO TRIP TO ISLE OF CAPRI IN POMPANO

Friday, March 18thBus departs Publix parking lot

at 7:00 a.m. sharp!Bus will return to Publix approximately 7:30 p.m.

This is a TOTALLY NON SMOKING CASINO!$49.00 per person

Includes R/T transportation and $10 slot credit.

Please stop by the HOA office to sign-up NO LATER than 3/12.

ONLY 25 seats available!Cash or Checks to “Trendy Tours”

Miami’s Spanish Roots & Little Havana Guided Tour &Lunch at Versailles

Tuesday, April 5thDepart Publix Parking Lot 7:30 a.m. SHARP

Return approximately 7:00 p.m.$89.00 per person

ONLY 10 seats available!

Includes R/T transportation, lunch at the famous Versailles Restaurant in Little Havana, riding and walking tour with a private Miami guide learning about Spanish Culture in Miami including the Freedom Tower, Miami Circle, Domino Park and more!

Sign-up at the HOA office no later than 5/1. Cash or Checks to “Trendy Tours.”

Gulfstream Race ParkLive Thoroughbred Racing

and Casino Action!

Friday, April 1st • $49.00 per personBus departs PUBLIX parking lot 10:00 a.m. SHARP

Returns approximately 9:00 p.m.

This is a LIVE race day! Includes R/T free race seating and lots of fun!Please stop by the HOA office to sign-up NO LATER than 3/12.

ONLY 12 seats available!

Cash or Checks to “Trendy Tours”

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RECURRING EVENTSMondays: 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. Pickleball 10:00 a.m. Zumba • 10:00 a.m. Water Aerobics • 10:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Cardmaking • 1:00 p.m. Canasta • 5:00 p.m. Pickleball • 6:00 p.m. Yoga • 7:00 p.m. Bingo

Tuesdays: 8:00 a.m. Women’s Round Robin • 9:00 a.m. Water Aerobics • 9:00 a.m. Walking DVD Class • 9:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Men’s Coffee • 10:00 a.m. Pickleball 12:30 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 • 7:00 p.m. 2nd & 4th Meditation 7:00 p.m. 1st Corvette Club • 7:00 p.m. 1st & 3rd Pranic Healing

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. Water Aerobics • 10:00 a.m. Pickleball 11:00 a.m. 3rd Garden Club • 10:00 a.m. Zumba • 1:00 p.m. Bridge • 3:30 p.m. Pickleball BEGINNERS • 4:30 p.m. Kid’s Tennis • 5:00 p.m. Pickleball • 7:00 p.m. Poker 7:00 p.m. 2nd & 4th Evening Bridge

Thursdays: 8:00 a.m. Women’s Round Robin • 9:00 a.m. Water Aerobics • 9:00 a.m. Walking DVD Class • 10:00 a.m. Pickleball • 12:30 p.m. Mah Jongg 1:00 p.m. 313 Card Game • 4:00 p.m. Muscle and Conditioning • 4:30 p.m. Singles Social • 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. Water Aerobics • 9:00 a.m. Walking DVD Class • 10:00 a.m. Zumba • 10:00 a.m. Pickleball 1:00 p.m. Hand and Foot • 1:00 p.m. Ladies Golf

Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. Mixed Doubles Round Robin • 10:00 a.m. Pickleball BEGINNERS • 10:00 a.m. Stock Market Investing

Sundays: 8:00 a.m. Pickleball

March 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Isle of Capri Casino Trip

8 amKnife SharpeningDrop off 9-10 am

French Lessons 10 am

Trivia with Judy! 6 pm

Sox vs Cardinals1:05pm

End of Season BBQ & Blues 6pm

Men’s Coffee9 am

Basket Making10:30 am

CERT6 pm

Bingo 6:15 pm

Card Making Class10:00 am

Sox vs Orioles 1:05pmBingo

6:15 pm


1-4 pm


Have Lecture WillTravel “Treasure

Squandered”1 pm

Annual Meeting 6 pm


Lunch Bunch 12 pm

MahJonggTournament

9 am

French Lessons10 am

Sarasota Day Trip7:30 am

Card Making Class10 am

Love the Pearls 12 pmBingo

6:15 pm

iPhone Class 1 pm

Line Dancing6 pm

French Lessons 10 am

Boost your Brain Power1 pm

CDD Meeting 3 pmCocktails & Conversation

7 pmKuKu Trolley Progressive

Dinner 5:30 pm

BocceTournament

& End of SeasonBanquet

Dining with Friends6:30 pm

Sox vs Yankeespicnic & game

6:05 pm

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

“Meet Patrick McKenny”

7 pm

Bingo 6:15 pm Men’s Coffee

9 am

Paper Shredding11 am


BOD Meeting7 pm

HypnoLarryous7 pm

Blood Drive 8 am

Twins vs Yankees1:05 pm

Comedy Café 7 pm

Sox vs Mets 1:05 pmLine Dancing

6 pm

Eggstravaganza10 am



1-4 pm

French Lessons10 am

Trivia with the Peters!6 pm

Sox vs Phillies1:05 pm


CLUBS

VillageWalk CERT Our next meeting is

March 9th at 6:00 p.m.

CERT is a group of community volunteers trained by our local fire department, to be first responders in emergency situations such as hurricanes and tornadoes. The team is activated by Bonita Springs Fire and Rescue during such emergencies. At Village Walk we have meetings the second Wednesday of each month at the Town Center. We discuss plans for emergency situations, refresh our training and enable us to better function as a team. The VillageWalk team always seeks more volunteers to better address emergency events. Residents interested in joining should contact Nicole Hornberger at Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue, (239) 949-6227, [email protected]. The next 2-day training class will be scheduled in September. These training courses are free and quite valuable for responders to emergencies.If you would like more information or have any questions, please email [email protected].

The Cancer Support Group The Annual Susan G.Komen Race for the Cure is being held at the Coconut Point Mall on Saturday,

March 5, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. Please join our team, the Village Walkers of Bonita, and help us in the fight against

breast cancer. This is a wonderful family event which benefits breast cancer research, treatment and programs. More information regarding registration and/or donations is available at komenswfl.org or you may contact Caryl Rumble at [email protected].

Monthly meetings of the Cancer Support Group are held the second Wednesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. in the Town Center.

CANADIANS If 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]. Website: www.fgkearney.ca/canadians.html.

VILLAGEWALK AMBASSADORS WELCOME OUR NEW RESIDENTS

We encourage our new residents to join us for Cocktails & Conversations on the second Friday of the month at 7pm in the main lobby.

The next get together is Friday, March 11th.

Grandma’s ClosetWe need your baby stuff! As people move in and out of our community, 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 email Margie Lutz at [email protected]. Don’t forget to mention your name, phone number, the items and if you are seasonal or permanent. We thank you in advance!

Sunshine CommitteeIf you are aware of one of your neighbors that is ill or has lost a loved one, please contact Mary Jane at 221-7160 or email [email protected] so that she may send out a card.

Cocktails and Conversation!Next get together is Friday, March 11th • 7:00 p.m.

On the second Friday of the month, Village Walk residents come together at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Center to socialize, meet new people, and generally have fun. It’s informal, there is no agenda, and no planned activities. Just some old-fashioned conversation and sharing. We

would especially like to invite all new residents so we can get to know our neighbors in this amazing community. This is a great way to meet people, find out things your neighbors have learned, and for you to learn from them as well. No need to RSVP. Just come and enjoy your fellow

Village Walk neighbors for an evening of relaxation. Please bring a snack to share if you wish, what you’d like to drink, and any paper products you might need. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions please contact Brenda Peters at [email protected]

STOCK MARKET INVESTING CLUBSaturdays 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

in the Town Center

Share ideas on stock trading, charts, market trends, and investing ideas. Open meeting for anyone interested in learning or sharing stock trading experiences. Each week begins with a market review of the previous week, and a view of the week ahead. Contact Dan Byrd at 301-802-2783 or [email protected]


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Join us in the Grand Cypress Room on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. If you are

interested in joining or have any questions, please call Jo Ann Spatzek

at 847-858-5504 or email her [email protected].

Reminder: Canasta dues are $6.00. This covers replacement

shufflers, cards, and other supplies as needed.

BRIDGE SOCIAL CONTRACTWEDNESDAYS at 1:00 P.M. • TOWN CENTER GREAT ROOMThe Village Walk Bridge Group plays every Wednesday. The group meets in the Great Room at the Town Center for play at 1:00 p.m.An e-mail reminder and response will continue to determine players attending. If you are interested in being on the list of players please contact: Lela Gahwiler at 948-0267 or [email protected].

CASH PRIZES including $100 Coverall Join us for a night of fun and a chance

to win cash prizes every Monday night. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and close at 6:55 p.m.

in order to promptly begin play at 7 p.m. (no exceptions!)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.

Please welcome our new Bingo Coordinator, Marci Banks!

Thank you to our volunteers who make this event happen every week!

GAME NIGHTEvery Tuesday • 7:00 p.m. in the Great Room

Get a group together to play Euchre, Pinochle, Rummy Cube or your game of choice. Have a new game to share?

Bring it with you!

Hand and FootJoin in the fun on Friday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. in the

Town Center for this takeoff on Canasta.

Join us on Thursday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. in the Town Center for this fun card game. Its quick and easy to learn. Call Ada at 949-1671 for more information.313TUESDAY NIGHT POKER

Open to all players. Meet at the Town Center from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday night. Straight Poker, no wild cards or common card games.

Mah JonggWe invite you to play with us!Tuesdays & Thursdays • 12:30-3:30 p.m.In the Town Center Hibiscus RoomInterested in taking Mah Jongg lessons?Call Betty Kalliney 859-338-2688 or email [email protected]

THIRD ANNUAL VILLAGE WALKMAH JONGG TOURNAMENT AND LUNCHEON

Tuesday, March 1, 2016 • 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Town Center.

Come join in the fun! All proceeds will go to Relay for Life. Sign up early as slots fill up quickly. There will be prizes, and lots of fun! For information and registration, contact Linda Laughlin at [email protected] or 239-390-1485.

Do you know how to play Euchre?

Join us on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.

VillageWalk Town Center

If you would like to be on the email distribution list, email Amy Swanson at [email protected].


Dining With FriendsWe will meet on Tuesday, March 15th at 6:30 p.m. Each home will host 6-8 people. As always, new people are always

welcome. It’s a great way to make new friends and get to know them in a small group. Each person brings part of the dinner and cost is divided equally with those attending. Also bring your own beverage of choice. Penny Turner is the primary hostess and will be deciding on the menu. If you have any questions, please contact Joan Tassone at 239 985 9336.

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WOMEN’S COFFEE No Women’s Coffee in March. We are in need of a club organizer. If you are interested, call Mindy at 239-949-9909.

MEN’S COFFEEThe Men’s Coffee group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 9:00 am in the Hibiscus Room. In season, 100+ people attend.• On Tuesday March 8th, Kevin Cook, Regional Vice President/

Division Sales Manager of Landcare will talk about their plans for VillageWalk and their observations after two months on site

• On Tuesday March 22nd, Darren Zagarola, CFP, CPA, PFS, an expert on financial planning, will talk about Financial and Retirement Planning, Myths and Essentials. Darren will share his 20 years of experience in this field.

Contact Frank Kearney at [email protected] 239-495-1615 for more information and to be included on the mailing list. You may want to check out the groups compilation of useful information for owners at www.villagewalkbonita.com/menscoffee.htm

Coffee Talk

Come join us at our Singles Social at Railhead on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 4:30 p.m.

If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to contact Bonnie at [email protected].

Singles Group

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016Off to Ridgeway Bar and Grill this month - a favorite on Third Street, Naples. Our reservations are for 12:00 noon. You will enjoy their wonderful menu choices and will puzzle over which one to try (hint,

hint - the chicken and grapes with banana bread is delicious). Of course, separate checks will be given.Ridgeway Bar and Grill is located at 1300 Third St, Naples. There is a parking lot across from the entrance to the restaurant for your convenience.There is a limit of 20 for this outing. Make your reservations with Tammy by Friday, March 18th by 4:00 pm. Please notify Tammy if you find it necessary to cancel those reservations.

Wine ClubA regular gathering of up to 14 Village Walk residents, either couples or singles, to taste and enjoy new wines.

Where: Home of Rob and Debbie Oliynik 28300 Nautica Lane

When: Approximately every other Wednesday from January 6th through March 23rd.

Time: 7:00 – 9:00p.m.

**Open to those 21 yrs of age and older** Each couple or single brings one 750ml bottle of wine, priced at above $20, for the specified varietial of the evening. A maximum of 7 wines will be numbered for a “blind” tasting. Members are asked to bring a light snack to share with the group. A one time cost of $10 per person will be collected to help defray the cost of cups, plates etc. Sample of varietals including: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, French Bordeaux, and more.

INTERESTED? Contact Rob Oliynik via [email protected]


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VILLAGE WALK GARDEN CLUBWe will host Naples Daily News gardening columnist Eileen Ward at our March 15, 2016 meeting. “Good Pruning Practices” will be the theme and Eileen will be available

to answer many of your gardening questions. RSVP to [email protected] by March 14th so that we may prepare seating and refreshments. Our March meeting will be free to members and $5 entry for non-members. Our regular monthly meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month. Membership in the Garden Club is open to all with an interest in gardening regardless of experience. Our $15 annual membership will provide each member with a copy of the 2016 yearbook and priority admission to member events. For meeting RSVP, location and time, please email [email protected]. Mark your calendars for Village Walk’s first annual Tour of Village Walk Gardens, Saturday April 2nd, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ticket presale is available every Friday in March, 10 a.m. to noon at the town center.And like us on Facebook!

LADIES GOLFThank you Sally Colarusso for all your time and effort in organizing Ladies Golf. We will miss your hard work! Please welcome our new ladies golf coordinator, Janet Bryd. Janet can be reached at [email protected]. Ladies golf is open to all levels of play, the goal is to enjoy camaraderie on the golf course while also getting some exercise. We welcome all golfers.

MEN’S GOLF LEAGUEThe 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’s company and our fantastic Florida weather. Please contact Bruce Barter for details at (239) 949-3007, Cell (636) 795- 0575, or email [email protected].

FISHING CLUBThe Fishing Club of VillageWalk met at Bass Pro

Shop on February 1st. Our speaker, Vito was terrific! He introduced us to much new equipment and showed us how

to use it. After the lecture, we retired to the restaurant. We all had a wonderful lunch. We then did some shopping for gear before heading home. Thanks to Tom Jackson for a great job in setting up this fine day! The next meeting will be Monday, March 7th at 4:00 p.m. in the Town Center.~President, Leon J. Gahwiler

Our March bike ride will start at Village Walk at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 8th. We will meet at Bocce Courts, ride up Bonita Beach Road to Livingston to Mercato Shopping center in Naples. We will have lunch in one of the many restaurants and take some time to shop and then head back to Village Walk.Many of us in the bike club group will be doing a charity ride March 12th for Miracle Limbs. If interested in signing up, contact Diana Mayette for more information.This is not a fast paced group; we seldom exceed 12mph. Surfaces will be sidewalks. Helmets are required ,mirrors and visible clothing are strongly suggested. Please RSVP to Diana Mayette 239-405-8248 or [email protected] so we don’t leave anyone behind.

BIKE CLUB

Open Studio for Artists9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Every MondayDue to the Canasta Tournament - there will be NO class on Monday, Feb 22. Bring your own project and have the support and encouragement of others in our artistic endeavors. Contact Chris Hodapp at [email protected] or Charlotte Henning at [email protected]

ATTENTION CORVETTE OWNERSPlease bring your Club ideas and join us on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Town

Center. Any questions call John Carter at 630-542-7735


MUSEUM ExplorERSOur March 24 exploration (that’s a Thursday) will take us to the Collier

County Historical Museum in Naples where we will. . .“Stalk prehistoric mastodons with Florida’s first big-game hunters, or travel even further back in time, when colossal sharks cruised the warm tropical seas that once covered Southwest Florida.See ancient tools and ceremonial masks and dig up the facts about the Calusa Indian civilization that flourished here centuries before European explorers first set foot on the Gulf coast.Trace America’s little-known wars in South Florida, the heroic journey of the Seminole people, and the origins behind traditional crafts like patchwork, once laboriously stitched together on hand-cranked sewing machines.Experience the daily lives - and utter isolation - of the first settlers and their families as they arrived on this watery frontier a hundred years ago, and share in the vision of a self-made multi-millionaire who dreamed of taming a wilderness swampland the size of Delaware. Along the way, we’ll introduce you to the cattlemen, clam diggers, trail blazers, plume hunters, hermits, loggers, railroaders, rum runners, Crackers and Indian traders who wrote the pioneer history of Collier County.The exhibits include native gardens, restored Naples cottages, the archaeology lab, Seminole village and a Calusa Indian camp.”After lunch in Naples, if time permits, we will visit the Naples Depot Museum.As always we will carpool from the bocce court parking lot at 10:00 AM. To join the fun send, an email to [email protected].

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BOCCE CLUBMen’s Open Bocce – Fridays 10 a.m.No Open Bocce March 11The Bocce Club Board plans with the VillageWalk staff for improvements and maintenance to the courts, so please respect the amenities in the area and the other players.Please no lobbing. The courts are suffering from all the balls being released above the waist and those being tossed up in the air as they are released.Spectators please use the benches along the sides. During play the benches and umbrellas at the ends of the courts are for the comfort of the players.

Bocce ClubThe Evening Social Leagues continue through April 21. The Battle of the Sexes and the Banquet will be March 13, registration details will be emailed to members. All permanent positions on the Evening Social Leagues are filled. Substitutes are needed and can register by emailing JoAnn Spatzek at [email protected].

Bocce Courts UseEvening Social Leagues: Mondays through Thursdays 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Bocce Club Travel Teams: March 11 & 14 from 8:30 to11:30 a.m.; every Thursday 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

COME PICKLE(BALL) WITH US! Come out and learn to play this very popular sport. No experience is necessary.Players of all levels are welcome. Paddles, balls, and instruction will be provided. Meet at the basketball court at the following times:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. • Sunday: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Wednesday: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. BEGINNERS ONLYSaturday: 10:00 a.m.: BEGINNERS ONLYBeginners: Contact Alan Horowitz ([email protected]) if you need to learn the rules and want some individual instruction.A pickleball club is being established. Please contact Alan if you wish to be a club member. Suggest players familiar with the game schedule sessions on their own. Equipment is in the box outside the gate which is opened by your gym key. Please call Hope (cell: 609-828-2494) and/or Alan (cell: 609-410-2365) with any questions.

HOOKED ON BOOKSWEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2016We will meet at 1:00 p.m. in the Town Center. The book is “Change of Heart” by Jodi Picoult. Marita Flach will be our discussion leader.

A spellbinding tale of a mother’s tragic loss and one man’s last chance at gaining salvation. Can we save ourselves, or do we rely on others to do it? Is what we believe always the truth? Would you give up vengeance against someone you hate if it meant saving someone you love? Would you want your dreams to come true if it meant granting your enemy’s dying wish? Hooked on Books I has a waiting list for those who want to join the group. When a slot is open, they will be asked to join. Please call Dorothy at 390-9417 or email [email protected] if you want to be put on our waiting list.

HOOKED ON BOOKS II THURSDAY, MARCH 3RD, 2016Our group will meet in the Town Center’s Hibiscus Room at 7:00 p.m. Our optional “Preface” starts at 6:15 p.m. We will be discussing ORPHAN #8, led by Linda Zaino: “In this stunning new historical novel, Kim van Alkemade tells the fascinating story of a woman who must choose between revenge and mercy when she encounters the Doctor who subjected her to dangerous medical experiments in a NYC orphanage years before.Inspired by true events, ORPHAN #8 is a powerful novel about the human capacity to harm, and to love.”Hooked on Books II has a small waiting list for those who wish to join the group. Please contact Michele Cudnik at: [email protected] to RSVP for members, and also for those who would like to be put on the waiting list.


T E N N I S

TENNIS COMMITTEEGIL LONG

ANNE ALBERTIRAY DOBBINSBOB IVERSON

JAN LOSEHOPE MALIN

VIVIAN PASSUELLO

TENNIS COMMITEE MEETINGMONDAY, FEBRUARY 8th at 4:00 p.m.

HERBERT WORMSERUSPTA/PTR CERTIFIED, LICENSED CARDIO TENNIS PROFESSIONAL

Services and Consultation: Racquet stringing and re-gripping

Sales of Tennis Equipment • Free Demo Racquets Gift Certificates • Video Tape Analysis Available

Private & semi private lessons, Group clinics, League clinics by level. Must register 48 hours in advance.

For complete information about Herbert’s tennis programs and schedules, contact Herbert at (239) 947-4050, email [email protected], or visit:

www.tenniswalk .com/instruction

With HomeCourt, making and managing your tennis court reservations at VillageWalk Bonita just got a lot more convenient.Tennis court reservations in VillageWalk have transitioned from the former paper sign-up book to an online computer system called HomeCourt. The system started accepting reservations in early January and was fully operational on January 11, 2016.

While the HomeCourt system is extremely easy to use, the members of the current and former Tennis Committees and John Thawley will do everything possible to make this transition as simple and painless as possible. Effective immediately, you may access the system, create your user account and make reservations. Step by step instructions and tutorials are posted on the HomeCourt web site.

Homecourt is only a technology change. It does not affect any of our existing VillageWalk tennis rules. Whatever you did in the paper sign-up book will remain the same online. Please use the following link: http://www.tenniswalk.com and click on the Reservations link at the top left to request a user account. Once you have received a confirmation e-mail, read and agree to the rules to access the registration process. We think you’ll find the system is simple and very user friendly. If you encounter problems or want to understand how to use the system, you can view the online tutorial at http://www.tenniswalk.com/tutorial.

* Please note, while HomeCourt is accessible and functional from most smartphones and mobile devices, the screen presentation is limited and you may find some features cumbersome. This is the nature of mobile apps. Given that, we strongly recommend that you use a desktop of laptop computer when accessing HomeCourt.

March 26th, 2016Davis Cup

Details to follow by email and online.


F I T N E S S

GENTLE YOGA

Wednesdays and Fridaysat 11:00 a.m.

Multilevel flow yoga Mondays and Thursdays

at 6:00 p.m.

$5.00/classCamille’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 an mental acuity in people of all ages and fitness levels. It truly is Yoga for everybody and all bodies. For any questions please contact Camille at [email protected].

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY at 10:00 a.m.$10/class. 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.

None Barre class MONDAY 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

$5/class. Ballet base workout that helps participants improve balance and get the core, glutes

and lower back stronger. (Bring a yoga mat.)

For more information, please contact: Valentina Perez

[email protected](239) 822-7402

DVD CLASSESWALKINGMonday - Friday at 9:00 a.m. in the Aerobics Room. Great for all levels. Low impact, free class that anyone can join. If you have borrowed any of the Walking DVD tapes, please return to the HOA Office ASAP. Many of these exercise tapes are individually owned.

CARDIO & STRENGTHMonday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:45 a.m. in the Royal Palm Room. Join us for this strenuous DVD workout and stay in shape for the season! Free class; anyone can join.

WATER AEROBICS MON. & WED. at 10:00 a.m.

TUES., THURS., FRI. at 9:00 a.m.Free Class run by resident volunteers! Monday and Wednesday is geared towards more stretching and toning and the Tuesday/Thursday class will be the regular water aerobics. We ask that residents please be mindful and courteous of these days and times when using the Resort Pool.

MUSCLE AND CONDITIONING!Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.

Work all the major muscle groups, using bands, hand weights and stability ball. Build lean muscle, increase

bone density, increase flexibility. Contact Rose Costello at 980-3352 or [email protected]. Please bring weights, ball and mat or towel. Cost is $5.00 per class. Please pay instructor directly at time of class.

ROSE COSTELLO, PERSONAL TRAINER

Fitness Orientations or Personal Exercise Programs

>>>PACKAGES AVAILABLE<<<(239) 980-3352 or [email protected]

BS in Vocational Rehabilitation Education from Pennsylvania State University. Degree in Fitness and Nutrition.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no indoor morning exercise classes Tuesday, March 1st.


H .O . A . I N F O R M AT I O N

BOD Meeting Wednesday, March 2nd7:00 p.m.

CERT MeetingWednesday,

March 9th6:00 p.m.

CDD MeetingFriday,

March 11th3:00 p.m.

Safety MeetingWednesday, March 16th

3:30 p.m.

Annual MeetingWednesday, March 16th

6:00 p.m.

March 2016 - Safety Tip of The MonthDid you know that DRIVERS MUST YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS IN ALL CROSSWALKS even on Latitude Drive? Florida State Statute 316.130 states:

(7) (b) The driver of a vehicle at any crosswalk where signage so indicates shall stop and remain stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross a roadway when the pedestrian is in the crosswalk or steps into the crosswalk and is upon the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger.

(c) When traffic control signals are not in place or in operation and there is no signage indicating otherwise, the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way, slowing down or stopping if need be to so yield, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is upon the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger

~ Mike Vober, Safety Committee Chair

Annual Meeting Tuesday March 16th, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town CenterThe Association is electing 3 members to the Board of Directors and the winners of the election will be announced later in the meeting. Ballots will not be accepted once the meeting is called to order so PLEASE GET YOUR VOTES IN EARLY! Remember, only street representatives need to sign in unless your street is without a street rep. All other owners may simply sit down.

Ballots, ballot envelopes and return envelopes are available in the Town Center. If you wish to change your vote, or have not received or have misplaced your voting materials, please stop by the HOA office to pick up replacement materials.

Ten additional volunteers to be counters and tellers are still needed. Ballot counting will begin as soon as the annual meeting is called to order. Seats will be saved for the counters and tellers to be able to join the annual meeting once all ballots have been counted and recorded. Please email [email protected] if you are able to help with this important task.

Bike ConcernsPlease do not park bikes on the walkways around the Town Center. Many people are leaving bikes outside the Town Center, in front of and behind the Town Center and around Fitness, the Post Office, Café etc. Please use the bike racks or park them temporarily closest to the bike racks if racks are full.

The walkways are for pedestrian use only. We have many people who use wheelchairs, walkers, push toddlers, and walk the sidewalks. Bikes parked on these walkways are obstructions for our pedestrian residents. Please follow the posted signs: do not ride bikes, use skateboards or roller skates or drive golf carts on the Town Center sidewalks and keep our community safe.

Let’s commit to protecting our community and all the people in it!Our streets are busy with many more vehicles, bicyclists, walkers and joggers on our streets. PLEASE remember:

• The speed limit throughout the community is 25 miles per hour.

• Use extra care to watch out for our pet walkers, children, cyclists and joggers.

• Joggers, cyclists: please use reflective gear when on the streets: now that it gets dark earlier, drivers may not see you. Use caution when out at dusk or after dark. Be aware it is against the law to run, jog or walk in the streets when sidewalks are available for use.

• Bicycles are, by law, considered vehicles that share the road with all other vehicles and are required to obey all traffic signs, including stop signs.

• Please slow down when entering the community at the gate. Some drivers fly into the community and do not fully stop at the stop sign. Prevent an accident and obey the speed limit and all traffic signs.

• Do NOT tail gate into the community: if you damage your vehicle and/or the gate due to tailgating the cost to repair is yours. The gate arm is programmed to close after each vehicle: please wait your turn.


H .O . A . I N F O R M AT I O N

Community Reminders for the Pools• No food or drink is allowed

in the pool or on the pool deck. No glass is permitted past the gates leading into the pool area. Do not bring food or beverages into the pool. All food and drink must remain under the covered portion of the pool where several eating tables are placed for that purpose. Please remember to pick up your trash when you leave the pool area. If chips or other food items fall on the pavers, please use the broom and dust pan provided to help keep the pool area free of ants and vermin.

• These rules are per the Florida Health Department and are posted on the sign at the pool. Anyone found to be in violation will be asked to leave the pool area. Please contact the guard house to report violators: the roving guard will respond to pool violations.

• NO SMOKING allowed in either resort or lap pool areas.

Board CornerIn an effort to accommodate the community, to dispel misinformation and to hear community concerns and comments, the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m., and the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., owners are invited to stop by the HOA Board meeting room for “coffee with Mike”. This will also provide opportunity for individual discussion concerning both the vision and the management of our HOA.~Michael Pace, President

Our Community Is CompleteThe last house closed February 26th! VillageWalk is now completely built out, and work has begun to finish VillageWalk Circle in preparation for the final construction of the perimeter wall and finish landscaping on Bonita Beach Road.

Work is expected to begin on the wall before the end of the second quarter.

Upland Buffer Plant Beds: This information has been published many times.The upland buffer plant beds installed along the lake banks are trimmed once per year and are meant to look natural. Installing, trimming or removing plant material is prohibited in these beds. The lake banks are common area and are owned and under the supervision of the CDD and regulated by Southwest Florida Water Management District. Planting on the banks is prohibited.

The VillageWalk Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions: ARTICLE XXII, states: “No Owner shall (i) undertake or perform any activity in preserves (and the) upland buffers to wetlands. Prohibited activities within such areas include removal of native vegetation (by dredging, application of herbicide or cutting); excavation; placement or dumping of soil, trash, land clearing or landscaping debris; and construction or maintenance of any building, residence, or structure. It shall be the responsibility of all Owners to comply with the construction plans for the surface water management system approved by the applicable permitting agencies.”

All plant material installed in these areas must be removed immediately. The HOA management is inspecting these areas, and owners who have installed plants will receive a violation letter with the requirement to remove homeowner installed plants.

HOA FeesThe Finance Committee is asking all VillageWalk homeowners to pay their HOA fees by automatic debit. This will end the need for coupon books and reduce postage, paper and envelope costs. Hence, you and the HOA will both save money and you will no longer have to take the time to write a check each quarter.

If you are already paying your HOA fees this way, thank you; if you are not, it is simple to switch to automatic payment:

• get a copy of the Maintenance Fee Electronic Payment Authorization Form at the Town Center

• fill it out and attach a blank voided check

• mail the form (with your void check) to the HOA or drop it off at the Town Center


V I L L A G E WA L K S A L E S

STEVEN EMERSON HAIR STUDIOOPEN MONDAY–SATURDAY 10:00 A.M.

TELEPHONE: (239) 992-8181

KITCHEN OPEN 11AM-8PM • BAR OPEN 11AM-CLOSE Breakfast Sunday 9 am-12 noon.

Happy Hour 4 pm-6 pm AND 9 [email protected] • www.Railheadtogo.com

Tel: 221-7093

HOURS OF OPERATION Monday - Friday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

CLOSED TUESDAYS239-992-1695 • Fax 239-002-2461

www.53.com

WALK-INS WELCOME!

www.stevenemersonhairstudio.com

E-MAIL DISTRIBUTION LISTIf you would like to receive community update with activities and HOA information, or wish to have the newsletter, please visit: http://www.villagewalkbonita.com/activities.asp

TERVIS TUMBLERSVillageWalk Tervis Tumblers are now only $16.00 each! Purchase one at the HOA Office. There are a limited number of cups, so grab yours before they are gone!

REGAL CINEMAS Now available at the HOA office window are Regal Cinemas discounted movie tickets! Premiere Super Saver movie tickets are only $8.50. These tickets are accepted anytime and never expire. Limit 10 tickets per request.

MIROMAR OUTLETSTo receive your free VIP coupon booklet which contains hundreds of dollars of savings, simply pick up a referral card at the Town Center and bring it to Miromar Outlets. This is a great benefit for VillageWalk as Miromar will be giving back money to our property with every referral card turned in. We can use these gift cards for prizes at our upcoming functions! So grab a whole bunch and pass them out to your friends and neighbors. It’s a win-win for everyone.

ONLY $16

Theatre Events

Payment by cash or check to “VillageWalk.” No refunds but substitutions allowed.

Ladies Luncheon at Broadway Palm “MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL”! Wednesday, May 25th, 2016 • 11:45 a.m.$49.00 per person. Includes lunch buffet, show, tax and gratuity. Please stop by the HOA office to sign-up no later than 5/8. Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common except a black lace bra... AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, and more. The hilarious Celebration of Women and “The Change” is set to classic tunes form the

60’s, 70’s and 80’s that will have you laughing and dancing in the aisles!

Due to the high volume of activities and for more efficient tracking purposes, payment is required with all reservations. There will be a 72-hour window for residents who are out of town. Thank you in advance for helping us to improve our overall accounting records for the activities at VillageWalk. For special events, including dinner dances, there will be a full refund for cancellations made up to 7 days prior to the event. For day trips, the minimum cancellation is 15 days prior to the trip. For tickets purchased, such as theatre, sporting events, and other special events as specified, ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Cancellations after these dates for any reason, including medical or family concerns, are subject to forfeiture of the entire cost unless the event is re-sold, in which case a refund will be issued. For all activities reservations, please see Tammy at the HOA Office window. Please keep in mind that seating charts for events are a GUIDELINE. In some cases the room layout will change or we will not sell out, forcing us to alter the layout. We will try to follow the chart as close as possible.

SWEET TOOTH PARLOR IS NOW OPEN!

Available for sale will be: Hershey’s ice cream, coffee, tea, breakfast sandwiches,

donuts, bagels, and convenience store items.

Lottery should be available in about 3 weeks. Stop in for a treat and say

hello to Candy and Phil!


VillageWalk Watercolor Class

Spring Training Baseball Tickets Sale Day

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!

Birthdays Anniversaries

Beverly BlackCarol MisianoCynthia Zagarella

Elizabeth KisbacTony CavallroRobin Burke

Kelley ShortEllen HintzSue Keller

Dick EicherAmy ValentineTom Costin

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

V I L L A G E WA L K A C T I V I T I E S



VillageWalk Healthy Living Fair

Basket Making Class

VillageWalk Miami Trip



Brian Roman & Chris Dallo Night



Brian Roman & Chris Dallo Night

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Saturday, March 19th • 6:00 p.m. - Amazon S3 · 2016-03-01 · MARCH 2016 TALK OF THE WALK~ 3 SPECIAL EVENTS The HypnoLarryous Show Saturday, March 5th • 7:00 p.m. • $10 pp