EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA JOIN THE FUN!

UPCOMING EVENTS

April 2017

Bingo Every Monday at 6:15 p.m.4/1 Casino Night4/2 Majority Rules4/4 Ladies Coffee4/5 HOB III4/6 Watercolor Paint Along | HOB II4/7 iPhone Class 4/8 Health Fair4/9 Comedy Café4/10 Girls Getaway at Waterside Shops4/10 Finance Committee Meeting4/11 Men’s Coffee | BOD Meeting 4/12 Drownproofing | HOB I | CERT Meeting 4/13 Museum Explorers | Comcast Meeting4/14 Cocktails and Conversation4/15 Easter Eggstravaganza4/18 Garden Club Presentation4/18 CDD Meeting | Dinner with Friends4/19 Safety Committee Meeting 4/21 Trivia Night with Judy 4/25 Men’s Coffee4/26 Lunch Bunch 4/28 Butterfly Garden Tour4/28 Ku Ku Trolley Trip to Naples 4/29 Name That Tune with Barry & Nancy 4/30 Outdoor Concert with DAZ5/3 Design Your Gift, Lunch and Victoria’s5/5 Majority Rules5/6 Kentucky Derby Party 5/7 Comedy Café5/9 Men’s Coffee5/11 Quarter Auction 5/15 Monday Morning Muffin Madness5/16 Ladies Coffee5/17 Pontoon Boat Picnic5/19 Trivia Night with Judy 5/23 Mystery Trip5/26 Last Day of School5/28 Movie Night on the Green5/29 Memorial Day BBQ Potluck

Please stop by the HOA office no later than 2/8 to sign-up!Cash or checks to “VillageWalk”

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZASaturday, April 15

9:00 a.m. Check in • 9:30 a.m. Hunt Starts

AGE GROUPS: 0-3 • 4-6 • 7 & UP

JOIN THE FUN! MAGIC SHOW • BALLOON TWISTING FACE PAINTING • EASTER EGG HUNT

JELLY BEAN COUNT CONTEST

Bring your basket for collecting eggs! Check in begins at 9:00 a.m. and the Easter Egg hunt will go one age group at a time. Each child will walk away with a prize and of course as many eggs as they can collect. Continental Breakfast will be served.

Please call Noelle at 949-9909 if you would like to volunteer for the event. All reservations for this event must be received by Thursday, April 13 for planning purposes. Tickets are $10.00 per child. Parents please register your child early to avoid disappointment. No wrist bands will be sold on the day of the event.

2 ~ TALK OF THE WALK APRIL 2017

N E W S L E T T E R I N D E XNEWS FROM NOELLE

It has been a great Season of fun. My first two months at VillageWalk have been amazing and everyone has been so welcoming. I appreciate all the volunteers who worked to make our events run so smoothly. Thank you to the residents who supported all the activities and events. I

will soon be planning our Summer events and next Season’s dances, shows and trips. I welcome your input and suggestions. I will be forming an Activities Advisory Committee this Summer. If you are interested in volunteering for upcoming events please email me at [email protected] or stop by my office.

Sincerely,

Noelle

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

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

Important Phone Numbers 2

Special Events 3-6

Classes & Workshops 6-8

Trips & Tours 9

Monthly Calendar 10

Clubs 11-16

Tennis 17

Fitness 18

HOA Information 19-20

Birthdays, Event Photos 21-24

Activity Director 949-9909

ADT 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

Lee County Domestic Animals 432-2083

School Transportation 344-2544

Southwest Property Management 261-3440(after hours emergency on-site number)

Town Center HOA Office 949-9909

Town Center HOA Office Fax 947-3880

Advanced Disposal Services 334-1224

Nuisance Alligator Program 866-392-4286

TOWN CENTER TENANTSSteven Emerson Hair Studio 992-8181

Post Office 949-4470

Railhead Cafe 221-7093

Sweet Tooth Parlor 221-3347

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

$30 PER

PERSONSaturday, April 16:45 p.m.-Doors Open7:00-Gaming will beginCalling all of you who love to gamble!! You will not want to miss out as professional equipment and trained casino dealers will be at VillageWalk on this special night. Available gaming tables for this event as follows: blackjack, craps, roulette and poker. There will be 1 sit-down blackjack table and 2 sit-down poker tables. Participants will be given “play money” to gamble with to win fabulous prizes at the end of the evening. Upon check in, you will receive 1 black chip worth $5,000. You may bring this gaming chip to any of the casino tables to start gambling at 7:00 p.m. At the end of the evening, turn in your “play money” for raffle tickets. For every $1,000 you have, you will receive one raffle ticket to put into the bucket of the prize you wish to win. Additional chips will be available for purchase until 9pm. You must be present to win all raffle prizes.

Please remember to BYOB. Light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Registration is required for this event as we are limited to 175 people for this function. Tickets may be

purchased at the HOA Office today.

Sunday, April 2nd • Friday, May 5th Friday, June 30th

Come play VillageWalk’s new game craze! Maybe you played this on your last cruise? It’s like Trivia but with

NO wrong answers and much easier questions. Hosted by Rick and Janet!

Arrive at 6:00 p.m. to socialize.Game Begins at 6:30 p.m.

$5 per person Cash or check to “Village Walk”

Please bring snacks to share with your table. Soft beverages, water, and prizes will be provided!

Tickets on Sale at the HOA desk now!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.

MAJORITY RULES!

VILL AGE WALK A N N U A L HEALTH FAIR

Saturday, April 8th9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

VillageWalk Town Center

Free Health Screenings • ConsultationsHealth & Wellness Education

Door Prizes and Raffles

featuring Marc “Skippy” Price Legend of Sitcom Tour

Sunday, April 9th • 7:00 p.m.$10.00 per person

Marc Price is best known for his role in the 80’s sitcom, Family Ties, with Michael J. Fox. He has been a comic since the age of 14 and is still making audiences laugh around the country.

Please stop by the HOA office to sign-up no later than 4/7.Cash or checks to “VillageWalk”

Soft drinks and bar snacks will be served. BYOB.



Friday, April 21st with Judy (ON SALE April 4th)

Friday, May 19th with Judy (ON SALE MAY 2nd)

Friday, June 16th with Judy (ON SALE JUNE 6th)

Arrive at 6:00 p.m. • Trivia 6:30 p.m.$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 register! Test your knowledge of sports, geography, entertainment, science, literature and more! 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!

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. All tickets will be placed in a container and randomly drawn 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 another. 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.

Saturday, April 29th • 6:00 p.m.$10 per person

VillageWalk’s favorites, Barry and Nancy are back to test our brains, make us laugh and dance between our seats!

Please bring a snack for your table.Soft drinks and water will be provided.

Cash or checks to “VillageWalk”.Sign-up at the office no later than 4/27.

OUTDOOR CONCERT WITH DAZ Sunday, April 30th • 4-6:00 p.m.

VillageWalk Gazebo

Bring a lawn chair and your favorite snacks and beverages while you enjoy one of SW Florida’s most versatile Duos.

Don and Zannlyrae are an amazing vocal duo that will keep you singing and make you want to get up and dance.

This event will happen rain or shine. We will move indoors in case of rain. Sign-up at the office no later than 4/27.

Ladies Day Out in Bonita

Jewelry Making, Lunch, Shopping & Dessert!

Wednesday, May 3rd • 10:00 am 3431 Bonita Beach Rd. Bonita Springs

Your day begins at Design Your Gift with designing

your own earrings ($15), stretchy bracelet ($15) or something special (prices vary)!

At Noon we will have lunch at Komoon’s (Thai, Sushi, Ceviche Restaurant—Dutch Treat)

Followed by Dessert and Shopping at Victoria’s Place. Sign-up no later than 4/28 at the HOA office.

Limited to 12 people .

FREE!



Ladies Quarter Auction Thursday, May 11th, 2017

$10 Per Person, Town Center Arrival & Refreshments 1:00 pm

Auction at 2:00 pm

Your admission fee includes one (1) paddle and refreshments *Additional paddles can be purchased for $3 each at the door*

Bring 2 rolls of quarters to the auction for your bids

How it works: The auctioneer will show the item up for bid with its description and value. She will announce how many quarters you will need to bid on the item. You will hold up your paddle and your bid (quarters) will be collected. Once all the bids are collected the auctioneer will draw the paddle number of who has won the auction. Vendors items include jewelry, handbags, cosmetics, home goods and more…

Cash or checks to “VillageWalk”. Sign-up at the office no later than 5/1.

Sunday, May 28 • 7:30 pm Gazebo Area

Movie begins at Sunset “Mary Poppins”

Enjoy this Family Movie Classic. Join us for some interactive movie fun!!

Free popcorn, movie candy and soft drinks.Bring your own lawn chairs and spirits

Sign-up no later than 5/22 at the HOA officeso we have enough refreshments for everyone.

Brian T. Shirley appeared in the independent movie " After Hours" (which he also received writing credits for). He has worked with such acts as Jimmie " JJ " Walker,

Tommy Chong, John Reep, Micheal Winslow (of "Police Academy" movies), Darryl Rhoades, Tim Wilson, Jerry Faber, Manny Olivera, The Rev. Bob Levy, Grandma Lee, Billy Gardell...just to name a few.

Please stop by the HOA office to sign-up no later than 5/5.

Cash or checks to “VillageWalk”Soft drinks and bar snacks will be served. BYOB.

$5.00 PPHAT CONTEST

HORSE RACING

KENTUCKY DERBY PARTYSaturday, May 5th • 4:30 p.m.

You are cordially invited to join us for our annual Run for the Roses Kentucky Derby Party!

Please bring a snack or appetizer to share. BYOB. Soft drinks provided.

Come root for your favorite horse, or be a horse yourself in our almost famous “VillageWalk Derby”

Cash or checks to “VillageWalk”. Sign-up no later than 5/1 at the HOA office.Please bring cash for incidentals.

featuring Brian T. ShirleySunday, May 7th • 7:00 p.m.

$10.00 per person

MONDAY MORNING MUFFIN MADNESS

Monday, May 15th • 9:00-10:00 a.m. Join us for a fresh muffin and a hot cup of java or tea. Chat with the Activities Director about upcoming activities and events. You must sign

up at the Town Center so we have enough seating and muffins. Sign-up no later than 5/12 at the HOA office.

Join us at the bus drop off area after school is dismissed. A snack table will be hosted by Activities Department.Friday, May 26

FREE FREE


PRANIC HEALINGTWIN HEARTS MEDITATION CIRCLE

1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month7:30 p.m.

Royal Palm RoomPranic healing is an 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 month

7:30 p.m.Royal Palm Room

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.

FREE MEDITATION CLASSES


CL A SSES & WORK SHOPSHANDMADE CARDS: 2nd & 4th Mondays • 10:00 a.m.$12 per class (includes materials)Please call Ruth to sign up and for more details at [email protected].

BASKET WEAVING: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.$30 per class (plus materials)Please call Natalie to sign-up and for more details at 239-390-1990 or 401-862-1141. www.nantucketbasketcreations.com

LINE DANCING WITH LU: Wednesdays, 6:00–7:00 p.m. • April 5 & 12$5.00/class. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Cash or checks to “Lu Carter” Learn the Cha-cha, Mambo, Polka and other popular dances. No partner needed, everyone is welcome. For more details and to RSVP, contact Lu Carter at: [email protected]

SPANISH LESSONS • Fridays, 11:00 a.m.$5.00 per class. Learn basic conversational Spanish in a relaxing and friendly environment at the Town Center. Please contact Irlanda to sign-up and for more details at [email protected] or 914-351-8712Private Spanish tutoring lessons are available based on your specifics needs such as: learning Spanish for travel or business, improving Spanish communication or grammar, help with your academic work or just learning the language. Irlanda Ruiz is a VillageWalk Resident with a Master Degree in Education and is a Native Spanish Speaker.

Memorial Day BBQ & Potluck Lunch Monday May 29, Noon-2:30 p.m.in the Town CenterDoors open at 11:30 am $5.00 Per Person—Open Seating

Hamburgers & Hotdogs with all the fixins Iced Tea, Lemonade and Food will be served at noonby VillageWalk Volunteers

You will either bring a side or dessert to pass and your favorite beverage or soda. Last name begins with A-L bring a side dish • Last name begins with M-Z bring a dessert (Food will be served in the Town Center and wristbands are required. You may eat indoors or by the pool)

MUSIC, POOL GAMES & CRAB RACES BY THE POOL

12:30 PM—2:30 PM WITH DANSAN

ENTERTAINMENT


WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE DROWNPROOF?

Class at the Town Center Pool

April 12th • May 10th • June 14th at 11:00 a.m.

Drownproofing is a technique adopted by the United States Marine Corps that allows anyone to stay afloat for an extended period of time while expending almost no energy! This technique can be learned and mastered in about one hour and just might save your life! Classes will be taught by Mr. Joseph Scarlott, a former Marine and VillageWalk resident.

This is a complimentary class. Please stop by the HOA office or call 949-9909 to sign-up.Reservations only!

Fridays at the Town CenterWeigh-in 8:00 a.m.Meeting 8:30 a.m.

If you are interested in Weight Watchers,please contact Carol at

[email protected] or 239-948-9334.

CL A SSES & WORK SHOPS

Watercolor Paint-a-Long Thursday, April 6th • 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Everything you need to create a beautiful work of art is supplied. Each class will have a different theme. You will take your masterpiece home with you the same day!

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)!

$35.00 pp per class. Cash or checks to “Judith MacLaren”

Please stop by the office to sign-up one week prior to each class you wish to attend.

iPad/iPhone Classes1:00 - 3:30 P.M. in the Town Center

iPad - With the iPad you can do it all: read books, watch movies & TV, listen to free music, play games, surf the web, email , text messages, make phone calls, take pictures, create business docs, etc. Learn cool tips and tricks about all of these plus how to keep your iPad safe.

iPhone - 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 soft wear installed on your iPhone and iPad before the beginning of each class. Call Carol Schweigert at 309-825-6235 if you are not sure how to do this.

Sign-up at the HOA office no later than one week before each class. $15.00 PER PERSON PER CLASS.

Cash or checks payable to “Carol Schweigert.”

4/7/17 - iPhone


TRIPS AND TOUR S

Ku-Ku-Ku-Nu-Ku Trolley Pub Crawl in Naples!

Friday, April 28th • 4:30-10:30 p.m. $32.pp (transportation fee)

We will start out at the VillageWalk Clubhouse and journey in an open-air trolley to Naples. We will be stopping in three different locations: drinks & appetizers at the Mercato, Dinner at Brio Tuscan Grille and dessert and dancing at Vergina’s and Shea’s near 5 th Avenue.

There will be lots of live entertainment along the way so wear your dancing shoes and get as Ku-Ku as you like!! Coolers are welcome on the trolley.

Please stop by the HOA office to sign-up no later than 4/21. Cash or checks to “VillageWalk.” No refunds but substitutions are welcome.

Girls Getaway at Waterside ShopsMonday, April 10 • $25 pp

Bus Departs at 8:30 am

A fabulous day of shopping and fun is back by popular demand! Your day includes Mimosas as you board the mini bus, private wardrobe party at Chico’s (before Waterside Shops is open to the public), light refreshments, and

a minimum of 10% off your purchase and drawings, a complimentary lunch at Brio’s (gratuity not included) and opportunities to schedule a makeover at Nordstrom’s.

Cash or checks to “VillageWalk. ”No refunds but substitutions are welcome.

WAITLIST ONLY

Pontoon PicnicWednesday, May 17 • 12:30 pm-4:30 pm$25 pp • 10 person maximum per boat

VillageWalk has 2 boats reserved. We need two volunteer Captain/Drivers. VillageWalk can book more than two boats, but we need 10 people per boat to book additional pontoon boats, and we need one volunteer Captain/driver for each boat.

We will depart from the car wash parking lot at 11:45 am; a map and directions will be distributed for Bonita Boat Rentals located at 26395 Hickory Boulevard, Bonita Springs 34134 (239-992-2137).

Bring your own sack lunch or small cooler for this pontoon picnic. The boat ride will be approximately 3 hours. Wear casual clothes and shoes. We will be stopping at Lover’s Key beach area for shelling.

Please stop by the HOA office to sign-up no later than 5/10. Cash or checks to “VillageWalk.” No refunds but substitutions are welcome.

Mystery bus Trip

Tuesday, May 23 | $65 ppCheck-in 7:45 a.m. • Depart 8:00 a.m.

Join us for this Mystery Trip aboard Captain Homer’s bus! We will depart from the Town Center at 9:00 a.m. and go on a day trip returning before 5:00 p.m. Although the details of

the day are a secret, I can say 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 which is included in the ticket price. This Mystery Adventure has limited walking involved and frequent stops at rest areas. The cost is $65.00 per person for this day of fun and includes 2 paid admissions. Continental breakfast, snacks in the afternoon and beverages are included. Maximum of 24 people. Stop by today before it’s sold out!Please stop by the HOA office to sign-up no later than 5/9. Cash or checks to “VillageWalk.” No refunds but substitutions are welcome.

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Casino Night6-9 pm

Fishing Club 4 pmLadies Coffee

10:30 amHOB III 1 pm

Line Dancing 6 pm

Watercolor Paint-a-Long 1 pm

HOB II 6 pm

Weight Watchers 8 am

iPhone Class 1 pm

Health Fair 9 am– Noon

Davis Cup Social 6 pm

Comedy Café7pm

Girls Getaway at Waterside 8:30 am Finance Committee

3:30 pm Men’s Coffee

9 am

BOD Meeting4 pm

Drown Proofing 11 am

HOB I 1 pm

CERT Meeting 6 pm

Museum Explorers Trip 9:45 am

Comcast Meeting 1 pm

Weight Watchers 8 am

Cocktails & Conversation 7pm

Easter Eggstravaganza 9 am

Fishing Club Meeting 4 pm

Garden Club 11 am CDD Meeting 3 pm Dinner with Friends

6:30 pm

Safety Committee Meeting 3:30 pm

Weight Watchers 8 amTrivia Night with

Judy 6 pm

Men’s Coffee 9 am

Lunch Bunch 12:00 pm Butterfly Garden Tour10 am

Ku Ku Trolley Trip to Naples 4:30 pm

Name That Tune 6 pm

Sunset Social 7:58 pm

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• 9:30 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 • 4:00 p.m. 1st Fishing Club • 5:00 p.m. Pickleball 6:00 p.m. Multilevel 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 • 9:30 a.m. Pickleball 11:00 a.m. 3rd Garden Club •12:30 p.m. Mah Jongg • 4:00 p.m. Strength & Conditioning • 6:30 p.m. 3rd Dining with Friends • 6:45 pm Hand & Foot 7:00 p.m. 1st & 3rd Game Night • 7:00 p.m. 1st Corvette Club • 7:00 p.m. 1st & 3rd Pranic Healing • 7:00 p.m. Poker

Wednesdays: 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. Pickleball •10:00 a.m. Water Aerobics 10:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga •10:00 a.m. Zumba • 12:30 p.m. Bridge • 3:30 p.m. 3rd Safety Committee • 3:30 p.m. Pickleball BEGINNERS • 4:00 p.m. 2nd Cancer Support Group 4:30 p.m. Kid’s Tennis • 5:00 p.m. Pickleball • 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 • 9:30 a.m. Pickleball • 12:30 p.m. Mah Jongg • 1:00 p.m. Ladies Golf 1:00 p.m. 313 Cards • 4:00 p.m. Strength & Conditioning • 4:30 p.m. Singles Social • 5:00 p.m. Mixed Round Robin • 6:00 p.m. Multilevel Yoga 7:00 p.m. Euchre 2nd & 4th • 7:00 p.m. 2nd Girls Night Out

Fridays: 7:45 a.m. Cardio & Strength Aerobics DVD • 8:00 a.m. Men’s Round Robin • 9:00 a.m. Water Aerobics • 9:00 a.m. Walking DVD Class • 9:30 a.m. Pickleball 10:00 a.m. Zumba • 11:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga • 1:00 p.m. Hand and Foot • 1:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge

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 • 1:00 p.m. Mah Jongg

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Outdoor Concert4-6 pm

MAJORITY RULES!


CLUBS

VillageWalk CERT Our next meeting is

April 12, 20176:00 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 meet the second Wednesday of each month at the Town Center. We discuss plans for emergency situations and refresh our training to enable us to better function as a team. We always seek 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]. If you would like more information or have any questions, please email [email protected].

The Cancer Support Group Thanks to all who joined and supported our team, the Village Walkers of Bonita, at the annual Komen Race for the Cure at Coconut

Point on March 4. We were very happy to have raised over $9800 through our High Tea and Fashion Show last November as well as through fundraising by individual team members, their families and friends. This money will be used for breast cancer programs and research.We sincerely thank the generous residents of Village Walk for supporting Paint the Village Purple by purchasing purple bows and tribute cards in honor of / in memory of those with cancer. The funds raised will be donated to the American Cancer Society for programs and research directed at all cancers.The Cancer Support Group meets monthly to provide a forum for those 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.” Our meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of the month at 4:00 PM in the Town Center. For more information, you may contact Caryl Rumble at 239-390-5032 or [email protected]

CANADIANSIf you are a Canadian and wish to meet with

other Canadians at VillageWalk, email Frank Kearney at [email protected] to be included in future mailings and

notified of future events. You may also wish to visit http://www.villagewalkbonita.com/canada.htm to learn more

about the immigration and tax issues that may affect you.

Grandma’s ClosetThank you to our new Grandma’s Closet volunteer, Wendy DeSantis. You can reach Wendy at 440-477-8786 or [email protected]. 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 have any items you would like to lend, please contact Wendy .

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.

STOCK MARKET INVESTING CLUBON HIATUS UNTIL FALL

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]

Cocktails and Conversation! Friday, April 14th • 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 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

new residents so we can get to know our neighbors in this amazing community. This is a great way to meet people and share information. 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]


CLUBS

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 protected].

Reminder: Canasta dues are $6.00. This covers replacement shufflers, cards, and other supplies as needed.

HAND AND FOOT

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

The Tuesday night Hand and Foot Card Group meets every Tuesday night at 6:45pm in the Town Center. You MUST let me know each week, if you would like to play. The deadline each week is Monday at noon. We need to know so we can have enough tables. If you just show up, we may not be able to accommodate you.

Please call Linda Barter at 636-675-3871 if you are interested in joining us, or want more information.

TUESDAY NIGHT POKEROpen 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.Sundays 1:00-4:00 p.m. • Town Center Hibiscus RoomLessons can be arranged by contacting Betty Kalliney at 859-338-2688 or email [email protected]

DO YOU PLAY EUCHRE?The Euchre club meets/plays on the second and fourth Thursdays of the

month at 7:00pm. If you want to join the fun contact Amy Swanson at

[email protected]

EVERY MONDAY NIGHT!HUGE CASH PRIZES!

Last prize of the night will $250! 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.Bingo is searching for a new co-leader! Please call

Marci, if you can assist her at (516) 398-3711.URGENT: SELLER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

NEW!! DUPLICATE BRIDGEFriday afternoons at the Town Center at 1:00 p.m.

Please call Kathy Peppard if you are interested704-650-7832 or email [email protected]

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.313

BRIDGE SOCIAL CONTRACT EVERY WEDNESDAY at 12:30 P.M. • TOWN CENTER GREAT ROOM

If you interested, please contact our Group Leaders: Margaret Little-- Phone 239-405-7743 and

June Paul--Phone 217-494-9521.


Dining With FriendsApril is the month that we join together in the Town Center for our annual social before some of you will be heading to places unknown for the summer. Hope you can plan on joining us on Tuesday, April 18th at 6:30. Everyone is asked to bring a hearty appetizer to share. Desert tea and coffee will be provided. It is always fun to have an opportunity to be together as a group. Of course, it is BYO as always. Please R.S.V.P. to Jean Reichenbach by April 9th.

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LADIES COFFEE & CONVERSATION Tuesday, April 4 • 10:30 a.m.

Speaker: Zawi Borsa, General Manager of Shangri La Springs, Bonita Springs!

She will be speaking about the hotel, restaurant and spa. Shangri La offers many events and activities.

Please RSVP to Stephanie Morales at [email protected] if you plan to attend. If you have any questions, please call Stephanie at

917-837-4886May Ladies Coffee: Tuesday, May 16 LUNCHEON CELEBRATING MOTHER’S DAY

RSVP BY MAY 6.

MEN’S COFFEENext meeting April 11th

With Bonita Springs Mayor, Peter SimmonsMen’s Coffee meets the second Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m. in the Town Center. The group shares useful community information, home repair information, names of reliable tradespeople and health care professionals, updates on community events and typically can ask questions of our Town Manager, Dennis White, who attends many meetings.

Group meetings are always well attended, highly informative and the coffee is always free. For more information or to be added to the mailing list, please contact the Activities Director.

Coffee Talk

Come join us at our Singles Social at

Railhead on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 4:30 p.m.

Singles Group

April 26, 2017 Pate’s Island Club is the destination for the Lunch Bunch in April. This Naples restaurant is tucked away in a secluded setting at the Park Shore Resort. Choose from their delicious menu of appetizers,

entrees, salads and sandwiches. Hoping to see you there! The address is 600 Neapolitan Way, Naples and our reservations are for 12:00 noon. We are limited – first 20 to respond will enjoy our monthly luncheon Please make your reservations with Tammy by 4:30p.m. on April 21st. Please notify Tammy if you find it necessary to cancel those reservations.

ON HIATUS AND WILL RESUME NEXT JANUARY

Wine ClubATTENTION 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. If you have any questions,

call John Carter at 630-542-7735.


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Sunset on April 28th will be at 7:58 pm.

Join VillageWalk residents as we socialize and watch a beautiful sunset at Barefoot Beach. We meet in front of the large restroom/shower building (go through both guard gates to the first parking lot on the right within Barefoot Beach Preserve). If you don’t have a Collier County beach parking sticker, there is a parking fee if you go into the park before 5:45 p.m. Feel free to come early to socialize.

There will be a large yellow flag on the beach marking the VillageWalk location. Bring your own everything: BUG SPRAY, chairs, towels, umbrella, cooler, drinks, snacks, etc... DO NOT bring glass of any kind. Feel free to bring anything else that you may be interested in doing (games, etc). If you have any questions, email Linda at [email protected] or call her at 920-279-7102 or 239-949-9940.

BOCCE CLUB

The club organizes social events, competitive tournaments and the Evening Social Leagues for its members. All Evening Social Leagues are assigned and consist of 24 permanent and unlimited substitute players. There are currently a handful of permanent slots available as well as substitute slots. If you’re interested in joining, please contact [email protected].

Bocce Courts are Reserved (not available for public play):Evening Social Leagues: Mondays 3-6 p.m., Tuesdays 3:45-6:45 p.m.,Wednesdays and Thursdays 3-7:30 p.m.

Travel Teams: select Thursdays 10-11 a.m., select Mondays and Fridays 9 a.m. to noon (posted on the Bocce Club Bulletin Board)

Men’s Open Bocce: Fridays 10-12 p.m. (when not used by Travel Teams)

Please respect your fellow players and do not attempt to use the courts during these reserved times. Spectators, please use the benches along the sides. During play, the benches, canopy and umbrellas at the ends of the courts are for the comfort of the players.

The Mix-It-Up Tournament was held on February 12th. The proud winners were: Maria Apalakis, Tom Bennie, Carmine Lengua, JoAnn Spatzek and runners-up were: Janice Antolini, Sharon DiGiovine, Hope Malin, Brenda Peters.

The Battle of the Sexes Tournament was Sunday, March 12th.

Bocce Annual Banquet On Saturday, April 8th, at 11 a.m. we will hold the first ever “Super Bowl of Bocce Tournament” featuring league vs. league play. The winning league gets bragging rights for a whole year! Information has been sent to members and League Captains.

Pre-Registration for the 2017-18 bocce season, for current Bocce Club members only, ends April 6th. Members have been notified by email and by their League Captains. New member registration will be held at a later date, to be determined.

The Club has purchased three ball retrievers for use by players who have difficulty bending over to pick up balls. Please let your Captain know if you would like to use one during play.

Sunset Social

FISHING CLUBIf you love to fish, check the fishing club, the members meet on the 1st

& 3rd Mondays of every month from November thru May at the Town Center, 4:00 p.m. For More

Info Contact Stan Kucaba at 817-542-2785.

Open Studio for Artists

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Every MondayBring your own project and have the support and encouragement of others in our artistic endeavors.

Please contact Chris Hodapp at [email protected] or Charlotte Henning at [email protected].

Battle of the Sexes Winners: Dan Downing, Dave Tanner, Jack Silk, Pete Mullin


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LADIES GOLF THURSDAYS

Please contact ladies golf coordinator, Janet Byrd, at [email protected] for more information.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 LEAGUEWe now have two courses to play! The VillageWalk

Men’s Golf League invites you to join the fun. Players are welcome throughout the year. We play in-season at Stoneybrook Golf Club on Tuesdays and Spanish Wells on Thursdays from November through April. 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 at (239) 949-3007, (636) 795-0575 cell, or email [email protected]. We operate a Summer League from May through October

and we play various courses throughout our area. Summer is a real opportunity to play the elite courses at very reduced rates. Tee times are normally early enough to play comfortably.

Our April bike ride will be on April 18th starting at 9:00 am at Cocount Point shopping center. We will meet near the Trek Bike store and then take a new route on Williams Road and Three Oaks Pkwy up to Alico Road. This will be about 15 miles round trip. We can stop at Gulf Shore for lunch and return or return and have lunch at Coconut Point; we can decide that day.

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 at 239-405-8248 or [email protected] so we don’t leave anyone behind.

BIKE CLUB

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 and balls are provided in the equipment box opened by your gym key. Proper footwear is required.

Contact Alan at [email protected] if you need to learn the rules or want some individual instruction. Meet at the basketball court at the following times:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:30 - 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 ONLY

Saturday: 10:00 a.m.: BEGINNERS HAVE COURT PREFERENCE.

Suggest players familiar with the game schedule sessions on their own. Please contact Alan if you wish to become a pickleball club member or if you would like to participate on a winter traveling team. A tool to adjust net height will be in the box. Please call Hope (cell: 609-828-2494) and/or Alan (cell: 609-410-2365) with any questions.


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HOOKED ON BOOKSWEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017 We will meet at 1 pm in the Hibiscus Room at the Town Center to discuss “Commonwealth” by Ann Patchett.

One Sunday afternoon in Southern California, Bert Cousins shows up at Franny Keating’s christening party uninvited. Before evening falls, he has kissed Franny’s mother, Beverly—thus setting in motion the dissolution of their marriages and the joining of two families. Spanning five decades, Commonwealth explores how this chance encounter reverberates through the lives of the four parents and six children involved. Spending summers together in Virginia, the Keating and Cousins children forge a lasting bond that is based on a shared disillusionment with their parents and the strange and genuine affection that grows up between them.Hooked on Books I has a waiting list for those who want to join. When a slot is open, you 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, APRIL 6, 2017We will meet at the Town Center’s Hibiscus Room at 6:15 pm for our optional “Preface” get together. Our regular meeting will start promptly right afterwards at 7 pm. Linda Zaino will lead our discussion of Anna Quindlen’s MILLER VALLEY. “An exceptional story of intricately entwined family lives, ending with a very interesting twist.”HOB II has a waiting list for those who wish to join an evening book club. If you wish to be placed on the wait list, to RSVP, or if you have any questions, please contact Michele Cudnik at [email protected] PLEASE NOTE: IT IS IMPORTANT TO RSVP FOR SEATING PURPOSES

HOOKED ON BOOKS IIIWEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017We will be meeting at 1pm to discuss Anna Quindlen’s book “Miller’s Valley” in the Hibiscus Room of the Town Center. Our discussion will be led by Allyson Lutz this month.It is important that we each of us take time to RSVP prior to our meetings by emailing [email protected]. Our Activities Director, Noelle, needs to have a head count in order to set up the room for us properly.We meet the first Wednesday of each month at 1 pm. Please attend as we have our selections made for the upcoming months and want to ensure your input was given! Each of us has such great ideas and provide such lovely insights!

MUSEUM ExplorERS

On Thursday, April 13th, our destination will be Naples Botanical Gardens (www.naplesgarden.org). There we will see more of the origami we marveled at while visiting the Baker as well as the beautiful gardens. The entrance fee is $14.95. Lunch, conversation and laughter will follow at the Fogg Cafe (on-site). We will meet at the bocce courts at 9:30 a.m.

Please email [email protected] to register, indicating whether you will be joining us for lunch or not and if you are willing to drive. Call Nora Daly at 203-521-0470 if you have any questions.The deadline for registration is Friday, April 7th.

VILLAGE WALK GARDEN CLUB

April 18, 2017 11:00AM - General MeetingOur regular meetings are the third Tuesday of each month at 11:00am. “Color in the Garden” is the topic of our meeting. Lee County Master Gardener, Kathy White, will talk about what various garden color combinations say about a person.

Friday, April 28, 2017 - 10:00am TourSpecial Walk Thru of VillageWalk Butterfly Gardens

Doug Caldwell, Commercial Landscape Extension Educator in Collier County, a certified arborist, and an entomologist, will tour our gardens and discuss Integrated Pest Management for our gardens. He will diagnose any plant problems present and those brought to him. A $5.00 donation will be charged

Annual membership is $20.00 for an individual and $35 for couples residing at the same address. Guests pay $5.00 for each monthly program. Membership in the Garden Club is open to all that are interested in gardening regardless of experience level. Annual membership provides each member with a copy of the 2017 yearbook and priority admission to member events. Our dues and fundraisers are used to support the 11 VillageWalk Butterfly Gardens as well as speakers for our monthly programs.

Please check our Facebook page for more information: facebook.com/villagewalkgardenclub. You may also contact us at [email protected]. Cheryl Gedris, [email protected]

New C h a m p i o n s C row n e d… O l d C h a m p i o n s C row n e d Ag a i nThe 2017 Resident’s Cup ended with four great finals and a stunning junior’s exhibition match. Resident’s Cup is a format where your performance determines how far you climb. After the first day, based on results, the “bracket” creates an organic split and establishes two tournaments in one; The Silver Challenge for 2.5 - 3.0 level players and the Resident’s Cup for the more advanced players. By the second Sunday, the event is crowning four new Champions; Ladies Silver Challenge, Men’s Silver Challenge, Ladies Resident’s Cup and Men’s Residents Cup. All winner’s received beautiful 16” Silver Plates and the runners-up, a smaller version. All Champions have their name added to the perpetual trophy, The Resident’s Cup.

For the Ladies Silver Challenge, Jane Spillane and Cheryl Glenn were staring down a very determined Hope Malin and Vera Stec. It was a see-saw battle up to late stages of the first set. In the end, the will to win favored Malin and Stec. Next up was the highly anticipated Men’s Silver Challenge. Jim Massey and Don Spillane were thought to have a slight edge over Doug Jarvis and his partner Jerry Daly. Not so fast…Jarvis and Daly were crowned 2017 Silver Challenge Champions.

Next up were four elite junior athletes from Gomez Tennis Academy in Naples. In mixed doubles pairings, Mayuka Aikawa (17), from Yokohama, Japan, took the court with VillageWalk’s own Marlon Omdahl (14). They would take on Blu Baker (15) of Portsmouth, England, and Vered Vasilyev (17) from Tel Aviv, Israel. Meeting for an exhibition set, the teams agreed on “no ad” scoring with any game points being served/received, girl/girl or boy/boy. When the two teams hit 6-6, the team’s petitioned the officials to allow them to play out the deuce points…at the urging of the crowd, the petition was granted. After a couple of back and forth deuce points, and with Marlon serving add-in, all four players turned the match point into a doubles clinic. It’s safe to say, no one wanted it to end. But end it did with Marlon and Mayuka taking the win.

It was back to business with the Ladies finals for the Resident Cup. Defending Champions, Barb Hess and Betty Zink were back and in great form. Looking across the net, Barb Fortunato and Joan Dilkey were determined to dethrone the current champs. In the end, the current champions were able to hold on to grab the title, 2017 Ladies Resident’s Cup Champions.

The Men’s Title defending champions, Walt Peckinpaugh and Mike Smart came in as favorites. Having survived Saturday’s

semis, Peckinpaugh and Smart would meet their rivals from 2016, David Bushey and Steve Mulloy. Held to just one game in the second set, Bushey and Mulloy would again congratulate Mike Smart and Walt Peckinpaugh as VillageWalk’s 2017 Men’s Resident’s Cup Champions.

T E N N I S

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

STROKE OF THE WEEKWednesdays @ 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Cost: $15 per person60 minutes, minimum of 4 players, all levels

Please check your weekly emails

TENNIS FUN FOR ALL KIDSFor more info about kids lessons contact

Herbert at [email protected] or call 239-947-4050

Randy Van Alstine, Chairman 3 year term ends December 31, 2019Jim Massey 2 year term ends December 31, 2018Cynthia Scariati 2 year term ends December 31, 2018Vera Stec1 year term ends December 31, 2017George Worden 3 year term ends December 31, 2019

TENNIS COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Tennis committee meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each

month at 4:00 PM in the Town Center meeting room.

10TH ANNUAL DAVIS CUPSATURDAY, APRIL 8

On April 8th, four teams of 32 men & 32 women are competing for their countries. Matches start at 9:30am,

followed by lunch on the lawn. Awards ceremony will be at 6:00pm in the Town Center followed by dinner. Please come

out and cheer for the teams.


F I T N E S S

GENTLE YOGA

Wednesdays & Fridays at 11:00 a.m.

Multilevel flow yoga Mondays and Thursdays

at 6:00 p.m.

$5.00/class

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 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].

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridaysat 10:00 a.m.

$10/class. This fun routine features interval training where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training

are combined to tone and sculpt your body, while burning fat.

NON BARRE CLASS Monday, 11:00 a.m.

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

and lower back stronger. Bring a yoga mat.

For more information or to sign up, 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!On hiatus until further notice.

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

>ON HIATUS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE<(239) 980-3352 or [email protected]

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


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

BOD MEETINGTuesday, April 11

4:00 p.m.

CERT MEETINGWednesday, April 12

6:00 p.m.

CDD MEETINGTuesday, April 18

3:00 p.m.

SAFETY MEETINGWednesday, April 19

3:30 p.m.

The Board of Directors and HOA management staff wish each of you a Happy EASTER!

Happy Easter!

Note from the HOA PresidentDear VillageWalk Residents:

As Chairman of our transition and HOA President, I want to thank you for all your support and confidence in my leadership over the past 4 years. We have a special community. I step down with a continued willingness to work in the community’s best interest.

Sincerely,

Michael Pace

New Telephone Guest Call in SystemWe are very excited to present to you our new proposed telephone guest call in system. Please note, it does not replace our current system. You will still have the ability to add guests by computer. It will not allow you to remove or restrict guests. It is strictly to call in temporary guests that will arrive within 48 hours. It’s very simple to use and will eliminate unanswered calls to the guardhouse or worrying that they won’t hear your message.

The telephone number for the new voice feature to log in guests for Dwelling Live is 239-309-7174. The owner calls that number from a phone number listed on their profile. The system recognizes the number and asks the caller if they wish to enter a guest for today and prompts them to press 1, or for tomorrow, press 2. The system then asks if they wish to enter a guest using first and last name or by business name. Again, you will be prompted to press 1 or 2. If entering a guest by first and last name, the system prompts the caller to enter first name followed by # and then last name followed by #. The request is entered and the system disconnects the call. The system automatically recognizes your registered phone number and assigns your guest to your profile. This adds another level of safety by not allowing strangers to call and have guests entered without authorization.

It appears to have difficulty recognizing some names (maybe it’s my southern accent). I am told that it learns (like Siri or Dragon Software) and gets better with time. It also creates a wave or MP4 file that is saved to your profile so if the name isn’t recognized, the guard can press play and hear the name of the guest as you recorded it.

Alligators ARE in the LakesGators are found in all bodies of water throughout Florida and our lake system is no

different. They are a natural part of Florida and a benefit to Florida’s ecosystem. Some of our gators are quite large, others are not.

Naturally shy and afraid of human beings, alligators will avoid contact with people. Feeding alligators will alter their behavior and natural fear of people. Never feed the alligators. Not only is it against the law ($500 fine), but they will associate YOU with FOOD. They will return to your bank looking for that free handout again. They might even come up to your home and demand a handout. At that point the alligator is dangerous and must be destroyed, and is a direct result of this interference with Nature.

The water levels are low this time of year and alligators naturally like to sun on the banks. Pets should always be on a leash but pay special attention when walking your pets close to the water. Also, we love to have visitors however, you should educate them on safe habits near the water. Do not let young children near the water without adult supervision.

If you see someone feeding the alligators and wish to report it, please call the Wildlife Conservancy at 866-392-4286. Changing an alligator’s behavior through feeding creates a danger for everyone. If someone suspects a gator has been altered and is a danger, again contact the Wildlife Conservancy. They have a special program that deals with nuisance alligators and will assist you promptly.


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Reminders• Golf carts and bicycle riders MUST give an audible warning when approaching pedestrians. Please SLOW down and pass with care.

• Pedestrians have the absolute right of way at CROSSWALKS. Vehicles must STOP when anyone is within a crosswalk. We have many that have no signs. Be prepared to suddenly stop.

• Please come to a complete STOP at Stop signs. That applies to bicycle riders too, who must obey ALL traffic laws.

• All Golf Carts must be registered with the HOA office, insured and only driven by licensed drivers over the age of 16.

• WILD LIFE- Please do not feed ANY animals. Do not place trash out any earlier than the morning of pick up…it attracts animals.

• Use Caution while kayaking and canoeing in our waterways. Remember, swimming is not allowed.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Comcast Town Hall information sessions on March 8th and March 22nd. The presentation has been posted on the secure section of our website at: http://www.villagewalkbonita.com. Click on Committee Reports in the lower left column, enter your phone number and password and click on Committee Reports. Click on Cable Presentation, and then select Town Hall Presentation March 8 2017 for Website Publication. Please remember that this

information is not to be shared outside of VillageWalk as our contract contains a confidentiality clause.

Due to the delay in our budget to finalize our landscaping contract, the cable team was able to move up the installation timeline from January 2018 to June 2017 in order to bring the savings to you sooner. Most of you will find that the savings you realize in your Comcast retail bill will significantly offset this year’s increase in HOA fees due to cable, landscaping, irrigation and mulch. Comcast will review all of our retail accounts beginning June 1st and apply credits for equipment and services covered under the new bulk agreement retroactive to June 1st regardless of when your equipment is installed. Keep in mind that it could take up to 2 billing cycles for you to see the credit.

You will be able to call Comcast beginning June 1st to schedule your appointment for installation. Please keep in mind that appointments cannot be scheduled prior to this date per our contractual agreement. If you prefer assistance in person, Comcast personnel will be in the Town Center June 5th through June 9th from 11AM to 3PM to schedule your appointment. Remember – the technician will bring all of your needed equipment and remove the old equipment and return it for you. No need for you to return anything at the Xfinity store!

Seasonal Residents:When you leave for the season, put your Comcast account on seasonal hold as you normally do. When Comcast reviews your account beginning June 1st, they will remove the seasonal hold on equipment and services under our bulk contract. Comcast has also advised us that you should not unplug any of their equipment as you will miss important updates that they send. Comcast will replace any of their equipment damaged by lightning strikes. But don’t forget to unplug your televisions and computers as these are not covered by Comcast. One month prior to your return to VillageWalk, contact Comcast at 1-800-XFINITY to schedule your installation. You will not be able to schedule your appointment more than one month in advance.

Last Chance Informational SessionApril 13, 2017 • 1PM Town Center

In case you missed the prior meetings, there will be one last session. This is your chance to learn about the details of the new Comcast agreement as well as getting your questions answered.

From Town Manager: I would like to thank all of the volunteers that helped with the drinks and snacks at the election and annual meeting on the 15th. I would also like to thank the Election Committee for countless hours of volunteered time and all of the counters. It was an absolute success thanks to all of you!

Dennis White, Town Manager


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

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

TELEPHONE: (239) 992-8181

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!KITCHEN OPEN 11AM-8PM

BAR OPEN 11AM-CLOSE Breakfast Sunday 9 am-12 noon

Happy Hour 4 pm-6 pm AND 9 pm-CloseEmail: [email protected]

Web: www.Railheadtogo.com

Phone: 221-7093

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

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 ParlorOPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!

Hours: 7 am-7 pmPhone: 239-221-3347

Hershey’s ice cream, coffee, tea, breakfast sandwiches, donuts, bagels, and

convenience store items.

Stop in for a treat and say hello to Candy and Phil!

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!

Nancy AtkinsonJim HawkinsKathleen HawkinsSandy GibbonsJoe Migliorese

Ellen StarkCarol FaubertGina MetzTerry PetersSteve Sterio

Steve CushingJack SilkToni Long Joan NegroniJean Parker

Joe MoralesLinda HortAnn Margaret Willey

APRIL BIRTHDAYS

Birthdays & AnniversariesJulie Fortunato turns 100 Years on April 23! Ann & Joe Alberta - 50th

Lee & Margie LutzDavid & Alice RiveraDavid & Brenda KlaiberCarol & Joe MigliorePhilip & Marilyn Mitchell - 30th

APRIL ANNIVERSARIES



Bocce Battle of the Sexes

Quiet Water Way Ladies Lunch

Tree of Hope



Reef Lane Street Party

Just Dance with Sol Knopf



Joey & Maria’s Italian Wedding



St. Patrick’s Day

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA JOIN THE FUN!

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