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March 2017

UPCOMING EVENTS Bingo Every Monday at 6:15 p.m. 3/1 HOB III You Are Invited to Attend 3/2 Watercolor Class | HOB II 3/3 Night With Joe 3/4 Just Dance with Sol Knopf 3/5 Comedy Night 3/7 Ladies Coffee & Potluck Lunch 3/8 HOB I | Comcast Meeting 3/9 Girls @ Railhead Café 3/10 iPad Class | & Conversation 3/11 Joey and Maria’s Italian Wedding 3/13 Essential Oils Class 3/14 Men’s Coffee Saturday, March 11th 3/15 Drown Proofing Course 3/15 Annual HOA Meeting VillageWalk Town Center $49 per person 3/16 Watercolor Class For an additional $20 per couple you 3/16 Have Lecture Will Travel “1968” Arrival 6:00 p.m. • Dinner 6:30 p.m. may have your vows renewed by the 3/17 St. Patrick’s Day Party Resident Group Vow Renewal 7:30 p.m. Reverend Richard Steele, complete 3/18 | Garage Sale Dinner Show & Dancing 8:00 p.m 3/18 Trivia with Judy with a certificate! 3/21 Day Trip – Marina Jack’s (Sarasota) 3/22 “Pursuit of Happiness” Seminar Its like going to a real Italian wedding and YOU’RE part of “The with Sunny Wells Family!” You’ll meet “The Godfather,” “Mama Nonna” and all the 3/23 Majority Rules wacky members of Joey and Maria’s two zany families. Mangia, 3/24 Art Show Set Up 1 pm mingle, dance the night away and sing-a-long to “That’s Amore!” 3/25 Art Show You might even catch the bouquet! 3/27 Day Trip - Miami South Beach 3/28 Men’s Coffee Please stop by the HOA office to sign-up no later than 3/3. 3/28 Lunch and Learn “Retirement Cash or checks to “VillageWalk” Planning” with Amerilife Vow Renewal Checks to “Richard Steele” 3/29 Mah Jongg Tournament & Lunch Complete spelling of both names required for Vow renewal. 3/30 Collage Art Class 4/1 4/8 Health Fair Menu Catered by “Southern Accents” 4/9 Comedy Café Antipasti • Rolls and Butter • Salad 4/10 Girls Getaway at Waterside Shops 4/15 Easter Eggstravaganzaq Chicken Saltimbocca over Pasta • Italian Green Beans 4/28 Ku Ku Trolley Trip to Naples Please stop by the HOAWedding office noCake later than 2/8 to sign-up! 4/29 Name That Tune! ChampagneCash or Toast checks • to Soft “VillageWalk” Drinks and Coffee NEWS FROM NOELLE NEWSLETTER INDEX

Season is in full swing and the Town Important Phone Numbers 2 Center is a flurry of activities. Be sure to sign up for your favorite activities and Special Events 3-6 events as soon as they are announced. Many events are selling out quickly. It Classes & Workshops 6-8 won’t be long before we are starting to plan for the Summer events and next Trips & Tours 9 Season’s entertainment. I welcome your recommendations and Monthly Calendar 10 suggestions. If you are interested in volunteering for upcoming events please email me at [email protected] or stop Clubs 11-16 by my office and let’s chat. I hope you are enjoying this Season’s activities and I look forward to sharing in the fun with all of you. Tennis 17

Sincerely, Fitness 18

Noelle HOA Information 19-20

Birthdays, Event Photos 21-24

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Activity Director 949-9909 Town Center HOA Office 949-9909

ADT 1-800-878-7806 Town Center HOA Office Fax 947-3880

Bonita Springs Utilities 992-0711 Advanced Disposal Services 334-1224

Comcast Customer Service 1-800-266-2278 Nuisance Alligator Program 866-392-4286

DiVosta Customer Service 1-888-898-9712

Guard House 949-2091 TOWN CENTER TENANTS Lee County Domestic Animals 432-2083 Steven Emerson Hair Studio 992-8181

School Transportation 344-2544 Post Office 949-4470

Southwest Property Management 261-3440 Railhead Cafe 221-7093 ( emergency on-site number) Sweet Tooth Parlor 221-3347

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

2 ~ TALK OF THE WALK MARCH 2017 SPECIAL EVENTS

Friday, March 3rd with Joe Saturday, March 18th with Judy Friday, April 2nd with Judy Arrive at 6:00 p.m. • Trivia 6:30 p.m. Tickets on sale Tuesday, March 7th for 3/17 & 4/21 Trivia Dates $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 Rules Tickets 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. with “Sol Knopf” $8 pp Saturday, March 4th • 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. Register 6:00 p.m. • Dance 6:30 p.m. Sol Knopf is an American singer/songwriter best known for his distinctive baritone voice and timeless original songs. His slice of Americana has been described as “comfort food for the soul”, and is a throwback to 70’s popular music, with dashes of rock and country mixed in. Sol performs over 200 shows a year in the Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York and Southwest Florida regions. However, his loyal fan base now spans the globe. Please bring a snack or appetizer for your table. Soft drinks and water will be provided. BYOB. Please sign-up at the HOA office no later than 3/1. Cash or checks to “VillageWalk”

Bob DiBuono has established himself as one of the most dynamic acts on stage. With a sarcastic and edgy wit coupled with a high energy and animated delivery, he exposes the absurdities in Featuring Nancy Francis life, his family and the social conscious. The versatility of being Headliner Bob DiBuono able to go in and out of original characters along with dead- Sunday, March 5th • 7:00 p.m. on impersonations heightens this unique act!! Bob DiBuono $10.00 per person just appeared on GOTHAM LIVE ON AXS TV and has also been seen on MTV, E!, CNN, FOX’S RED EYE, GOOD DAY NY, OPIE AND ANTHONY and BOB AND TOM radio. He was a regular on the JIM Please stop by the HOA office to sign-up BREUER Show on SIRIUS and has been seen in numerous TV no later than 3/3. $7.00 per person. Cash or checks to “VillageWalk.”commercials. Bob currently is based out of NYC and headlines CashPlease or checkssign-up to at “VillageWalk”the HOA office no later than 1/5 Soft drinksPlease and bar bring snacks a snack will or be appetizer served. for BYOB. your table.around the country. Soft drinks and water will be provided. BYOB.

MARCH 2017 TALK OF THE WALK~ 3 SPECIAL EVENTS

St. Patrick’s Day Party $8 Friday, March 17 • 7 -10 pm per person with DJ Danny Jackson from Dansan Entertainment Please bring a snack or appetizer for your table. Soft drinks and water will be provided. BYOB. Please sign-up at the HOA office no later than 3/15 Cash or checks to “VillageWalk”

SATURDAY March 18th, 2017 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Please email Tammy at [email protected] to register your address! BLOOD DRIVE You are responsible for your unsold items, Saturday, March 18th no truck will be around to pick them up 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Town Center parking lot Paint the Village Purple & Decorate our Tree of Hope! March 10-21, 2017 From March 10-21, please help us “Paint the Village Purple!” We will adorn VillageWalk with purple bows, the signature color for Relay For Life, the American Cancer Society’s major fundraising event. Members of VillageWalk’s own team, “The Village Walkers of Bonita,” will be selling large purple bows to adorn your front doors, outdoor lamps, palm trees, etc. And new this year, pay tribute to those we remember and love by hanging a sun or moon card on our “Tree of Hope” in honor of, in memory of, or in support of, someone Thursday, March 23rd • Sunday, April 2nd touched by cancer. Our Tree of Hope, covered with your Friday, May 5th • Friday, June 30th tribute cards, will be in the Town Center Lobby from March 10-21. The cards will then be taken and displayed Come play VillageWalk’s new game craze! Maybe you on illuminated bags lining the track at the Bonita Springs/ played this on your last cruise? It’s like Trivia but with Estero Relay For Life on March 25. NO wrong answers and much easier questions. Bows and Cards are $5 each or 3/$10 and will be sold at various Town Center Hosted by Rick and Janet! events and locations during March. Arrive at 6:00 p.m. to socialize. Relay For Life of Bonita Springs/Estero Game Begins at 6:30 p.m. March 25th, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. at Estero Community Park $5 per person Relay for Life is the nation’s most successful campaign to raise for the Cash or check to “Village Walk” fight against cancer. This life-changing event celebrates the lives of those who Please bring snacks to share with your table. have battled cancer, remembers loved ones lost, and empowers individuals Soft beverages, water, and prizes will be provided! and communities to fight back against a disease that takes too much from too Tickets on Sale at the HOA desk now! many. You will be moved and inspired. Please consider joining our team or Don’t worry if you don’t have a team, we can match you up at the supporting us any way you can. time of sign-up with a table that is not full. For more information about Relay For Life, contact Jan Forster, 239-405-7480, [email protected], or visit www.relayforlife.org/bonitaspringsesterofl.

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VILLAGEWALK’S 8TH ANNUAL VILLAGEWALK ANNUAL Saturday,Fine March Art 25th • 6:00 Show - 8:30 p.m. HEALTH FAIR Please come out and support the very talented residents of VillageWalk! Saturday, April 8th All paintings on display will be for sale. Choose an original painting for your home, or give one as a 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. personal gift! Meet the artists and enjoy a lovely evening. VillageWalk Town Center Light Refreshments will be served. Free Health Screenings • Consultations Health & Wellness Education Door Prizes and Raffles

Headliner Marc “Skippy” Price Legend of Sitcom Tour Sunday, April 9th • 7:00 p.m. $30 PER $10.00 per person Saturday, April 1 PERSON 6:45 p.m.-Doors Open 7:00-Gaming will begin Calling 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 Marc Price is best known for his role in the worth $5,000. You may bring this gaming chip to any of the casino 80’s sitcom, Family Ties, with Michael J. Fox. tables to start gambling at 7:00 p.m. At the end of the evening, turn Marc has been a comic since the age of 14 in your “play money” for raffle tickets. For every $1,000 you have, and is still making audiences laugh around you will receive one raffle ticket to put into the bucket of the prize the country. you wish to win. Additional chips will be available for purchase until 9pm. You must be present to win all raffle prizes. Please stop by the HOA office to sign-up no later than 4/7. Please remember to BYOB. Light snacks and non-alcoholic Cash or checks to “VillageWalk” beverages will be provided. Registration is required for this event Soft drinks and bar snacks will be served. as we are limited to 175 people for this function. Tickets may be BYOB purchased at the HOA Office today.

MARCH 2017 TALK OF THE WALK~ 5 SPECIAL EVENTS EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA Saturday, April 15 AGE GROUPS: 0-3 • 4-6 • 7 & UP 9:00 a.m. Check in 9:30 a.m.- Hunt Starts Bring your basket for collecting eggs! Check in begins at 9:00 a.m. and the Egg hunt will go one age group at a time. Each child will walk away with a prize and of course as many Saturday, April 29th • 6:00 p.m. eggs as they can collect. Continental Breakfast $10 per person will be served. JOIN THE FUN! VillageWalk’s favorites, Barry and Please call Noelle at 949-9909 if you would like Nancy are back to test our brains, make to volunteer for the event. All reservations for MAGIC SHOW us laugh and dance between our seats! this event must be received by Thursday, April BALLOON TWISTING Please bring a snack for your table. 13 for planning purposes. Tickets are $10.00 FACE PAINTING Soft drinks and water will be provided. per child. Parents please register your child EASTER EGG HUNT Cash or checks to “VillageWalk”. early to avoid disappointment. No wrist bands Sign-up at no later than 4/27. will be sold on the day of the event. JELLY BEAN COUNT CONTEST

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

HANDMADE 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. • March 1 & 22 • 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 Please contact Irlanda to sign-up and for more details at [email protected] or 914-351-8712

PRANIC HEALING FREE MEDITATION GUIDED MEDITATION TWIN HEARTS MEDITATION CIRCLE 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month CLASSES 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Royal Palm Room Royal Palm Room Mindful meditation helps Pranic healing is an ancient science and art of release emotional, physical healing that utilizes prana or life energy to heal and mental stress working with your the whole physical body. subconscious. Please contact Deanna at 646-341-3669 Please contact Veena at 239-992-9217 for more info and to sign-up. for more info and to sign-up.

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Watercolor Paint-a-Long WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE Thursdays 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. DROWNPROOF? March 2 & 16 • April 6 Class at the Town Center Pool Everything you need to create a beautiful Wednesday, March 15th at 11:00 a.m. work of art is supplied. Each class will Drownproofing is a technique adopted by the United have a different theme. You will take your States Marine Corps that allows anyone to stay afloat masterpiece home with you the same day! for an extended period of time while expending almost Judith MacLaren was born and raised in no energy! This technique can be learned and mastered Massachusetts. After her husband retired they moved to sunny Florida in about one hour and just might save your life! Classes and settled in Cape Coral She has studied art with many famous teachers will be taught by Mr. Joseph Scarlott, a former Marine from around the US and Europe. Her art career began by using oil paint, and VillageWalk resident. then went to acrylic and later watercolor. Painting is her love (only after her grandchildren)! This is a complimentary class. Please stop by the HOA office or call 949-9909 to sign-up. $35.00 pp per class. Cash or checks to “Judith MacLaren” Reservations only! Please stop by the office to sign-up one week prior to each class you wish to attend.

iPad/iPhone Classes 1:00 - 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! 3/10/17 - iPad 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. 4/7/17 - iPhone 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.”

Have Lecture will Travel! Thursday, March 16 • 1:00 p.m. “1968” $7.00 pp WHAT A YEAR! We begin in January and go around the calendar. This show will be a favorite. So many memories and so recent! Vietnam, music, protests, sports, assassinations, politics, Fridays at the Town Center technology, popular culture and more. This is the kind of Weigh-in 8:00 a.m. presentation which keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. You Meeting 8:30 a.m. don’t want to miss this! If you are interested in Weight Watchers, please contact Carol at Please stop by the HOA office to sign-up for this fascinating [email protected] or 239-948-9334. lecture no later than 3/10. Cash or checks to “VillageWalk.”

MARCH 2017 TALK OF THE WALK~ 7 CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

The Pursuit of Happiness Instructor: Sunny Wells Monday, March 13th • 1:00 p.m. March 22nd • 1:00 p.m. Essential Oils Class $8.00 per person Who among us does not want to be happy? Being happy “Do It Yourself” Spa Essentials can help you live a healthier, more fulfilled life, but it’s also Learn how to make your own bath salts, something that most of us have to work at. Studies have shown foot scrubs and lotions! that happiness and positivity are two things that we can control. Cost for product range between $5 - $10 each In this session, we will talk about ways to do this reviewing Please bring cash at the event to pay for your product the five key happiness skills, known as S,T.A.G.E-Savor, Thank, Instructor: Suzanne Crough Aspire, Give and Empathize. Please stop by the HOA office to sign-up no later than 2/21. Cash or check to Sunny Wells Please sign-up at the HOA office by 3/15

LUNCH AND LEARNING Retirement Planning with Fixed Annuities and Bond Alternatives FREE Presented by Patrick Jeffers of AmeriLife SEMINAR! Tuesday, March 28 Presentation 11:30 am • Lunch 12:30 pm

Please stop by or call the office at 239-949-9909 to register for this complimentary seminar by 3/21. You must RSVP since lunch is included so that we may get a correct count.

Join Patrick Jeffers, author of the best selling book, “The Objective Guide to Fixed and Indexed Annuities,” for a conversation about retirement planning utilizing annuities and bond replacement strategies. Each attendee will receive a personalized copy of the book.

Collage Art Classes Thursday, March 30 • 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. $30 per person (materials provided) Instructor: Amy Genzlinger Join us and create a beautiful and totally personal art collage! Each guest gets a 12X12 canvas and then makes selections from a huge variety of patterned paper, images, sayings, quotes, buttons and string to use in their art collage. You will be guided step by step through the project, offered assistance with layout, design and technique as needed. The only thing you need to bring is an open mind and a desire to create! You may bring additional photos if you would like to add personal pictures to your collage.

Please sign-up at the HOA office no later than 3/23. Cash or checks made out to “Amy Genzlinger”

8 ~ TALK OF THE WALK MARCH 2017 TRIPS AND TOURS

WAITLIST ONLY “Marina Jack’s” Lunch Cruise on Sarasota Bay PLUS St. Armand’s Circle Tuesday, March 21st • $89 pp Includes: R/T transportation, sightseeing cruise on Sarasota Bay with delicious buffet lunch, shopping time on St Armand’s Circle, a mini “Museum without Walls” tour, stop at Der Dutchman Amish Bakery. Ku-Ku-Ku-Nu-Ku Trolley Pick up 9:00 am at Bonita Grande Crossing at Pub Crawl in Naples! 12900 Trade Way 4 (just East of I-75) Friday, April 28th • 4:30-10:30 p.m. Make Checks Payable to: Trendy Tours 10 seats available - Sign up no later than 3/7 $32.pp (transportation fee)

We will start out at the VillageWalk Clubhouse Original Miami and journey in an open-air trolley to Naples. We will be stopping in three different locations: South Beach Tour drinks & appetizers at the Mercato, Dinner at Brio Tuscan Grille and dessert and dancing at Vergina’s and Shea’s near 5 th Avenue. Monday, March 27 • $79 pp There will be lots of live entertainment along Includes: R/T transportation, guided walking and riding tour of the the way so wear your dancing shoes and get historic Art Deco District, lunch (on own) and looking around time on as Ku-Ku as you like!! Coolers are welcome on Lincoln Road, guided sightseeing boat cruise around Biscayne Bay. the trolley. Pick up 7:00 am at Bonita Grande Crossing at Please stop by the HOA office to sign-up no later 12900 Trade Way 4 (just East of I-75) than 4/21. Cash or checks to “VillageWalk.” No Make Checks Payable to: Trendy Tours refunds but substitutions are welcome. 10 seats available - Sign up no later than 3/13

Monday,Girls April 10 Getaway• $25 pp at Waterside Shops 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. Please stop by the HOA office to sign-up no later than 3/31. Cash or checks to “VillageWalk. ”No refunds but substitutions are welcome.

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Watercolor Weight Watchers 8 am Paint-A-Long 1 pm Just Dance with HOB III 1 pm Trivia with Joe “Sol Knopf” 6 pm HOB II 6 pm 6 pm Line Dancing 6 pm

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Fishing Club 4 pm HOB 1 pm Weight Watchers 8 am Ladies Coffee iPad Class 1 pm 10:30 am Comcast Meeting Comedy Café 2 pm & 6 pm Cocktails & 7 pm Girls Night Out Conversation 7 pm @ Railhead 7 pm 6 pm

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Drown Proofing Garage Sale Essential Oils Class 8 am - 1 pm 1 pm 11 am Have Lecture will Travel Weight Watchers 8 am Men’s Coffee “1968” 1 pm Safety Meeting St. Patrick’s Day Party Blood Drive 8 am Bocce Banquet 9 am 3:30 pm Watercolor 7 pm Annual HOA Meeting Paint-A-Long 1 pm Trivia w/ Judy 6 pm 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Day Trip to Marina Jacks “Pursuit of Happiness” Majority Rules Weight Watchers 8 am Fishing Club Meeting (Sarasota) 9 am Seminar with 6 pm 4 pm Sunny Wells 1 pm Set up for art show 8th Annual Art Show Garden Club 11am No classes in the 6:00-8:30 pm CDD Meeting 3 pm Lunch Bunch 12 noon Ballroom Dinner With Line Dancing 6 pm Sunset Social 7:40 pm 6:30 pm 26 27 28 29 30 31 Day Trip to Miami Men’s Coffee 9 am South Beach 7 am Collage Art Class Lunch & Learning 1 pm Retirement Planning W/ Amerilife 11:30 am

RECURRING EVENTS Mondays: 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 • 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 • 1:30 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 CLUBS

CANADIANS VillageWalk CERT If you are a Canadian and wish to meet with Our next meeting is other Canadians at VillageWalk, email Frank Kearney April 12, 2017 at [email protected] to be included in future mailings and 6:00 p.m. notified of future events. You may also wish to visit http://www.villagewalkbonita.com/canada.htm to learn more CERT is a group of community volunteers trained by our local about the immigration and tax issues that may affect you. 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]. Grandma’s Closet Thank you to our new Grandma’s Closet volunteer, Wendy DeSantis. The Cancer You can reach Wendy at 440-477-8786 or [email protected]. Grandma’s Closet is a community listing of baby and children’s Support Group items such as cribs, strollers, play toys, etc. that you are willing to The Cancer Support Group share with other homeowners. We all have family who come into meets monthly to provide a town; instead of buying these items why not help someone in need. forum for those who have been If you have any items you would like to lend, please contact Wendy . impacted by cancer–survivors, caregivers and anyone who would like to be involved in . We offer support, information and resources, and sometimes just a Sunshine Committee few words of encouragement from “someone who has been there”. If you are aware of one of your neighbors that is ill or has Our meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of the month lost a loved one, please contact Mary Jane at 221-7160 or email [email protected] so that she may send out a card. at 4:00 PM in the Town Center. Please consider joining our team, The Village Walkers of Bonita, for the Susan Komen Race for the Cure on Saturday, March 4, 2017 STOCK MARKET INVESTING CLUB at Coconut Point Mall. Saturday Mornings at 10am For more information, you may contact Caryl Rumble at 239-390- Share ideas on stock trading, charts, market trends, and 5032 or at [email protected]. investing ideas. Open meeting for anyone interested in learning or sharing stock trading experiences. Each week begins with a market Also in March, help us “Paint the Village Purple” and decorate review of the previous week, and a view of the week ahead. Contact Dan Byrd our “Tree of Hope” to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay at 301-802-2783 or [email protected] for Life. Details are in this issue of Talk of The Walk.

Cocktails and Conversation! Friday, March 10th • 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]

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NEW!! DUPLICATE BRIDGE Friday afternoons at the Town Center at 1:00 p.m. Please call Kathy Peppard if you are interested EVERY MONDAY NIGHT! 704-650-7832 or email [email protected] HUGE CASH PRIZES! Join us in the Grand Cypress Room Last prize of the night will $250! on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. Join us for a night of fun and a chance to win cash If you are interested in joining prizes every Monday night. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. or have any questions, please call and close at 6:55 p.m. in order to promptly begin play Jo Ann Spatzek at 847-858-5504 or [email protected]. at 7 p.m. (no exceptions!) Reminder: Canasta dues are $6.00. This covers replacement Admission is $10 for a 6-on Pack shufflers, cards, and other supplies as needed. (extra 3-on Packs are $5). 2 “Speedy Bingo” Specials can also Mah Jongg be purchased for $1 each. We invite you to play with us! Door prizes and 50/50. Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:30-3:30 p.m. Light refreshments available for purchase. Sundays 1:00-4:00 p.m. • Town Center Hibiscus Room Must be at least 18 years old and each person must Lessons can be arranged by contacting Betty Kalliney at 859- purchase a $10 admission pack for admittance to Bingo. 338-2688 or email [email protected] Bingo is searching for a new co-leader! Please call WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2017 Marci, if you can assist her at (516) 398-3711. Join us for the Annual VillageWalk Mah Jongg Luncheon and Tournament for Relay for Life. $30 per person includes Mah Jongg, URGENT: SELLER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Chinese Auction and Door Prizes. To register, contact: Linda Laughlin at [email protected] or 239-390-1485, Susan Scarlott at [email protected] or 757-646-1176 DO YOU PLAY EUCHRE? or Betty Kalliney at [email protected] or 859-338-2688. Deadline to register is March 16th. The Euchre club meets/plays on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 7:00pm. If you want to join Join us on Thursday afternoons at 1:00 the fun contact Amy Swanson at p.m. in the Town Center for this fun card [email protected] game. Its quick and easy to learn. Call Ada at 949-1671 for more information. GAME NIGHT 313 Every Tuesday • 7:00 p.m. in the Great Room Get a group together to play Euchre, HAND AND FOOT Pinochle, Rummy Cube or your game Join in the fun on Friday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. in the of choice. Have a new game to share? Town Center for this takeoff on Canasta. Bring it with you! The Tuesday night Hand and Foot Card Group meets every Tuesday night at 6:45pm. We meet in Town Center. You MUST TUESDAY NIGHT POKER 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 Open to all players. Meet at the Town Center from have enough tables. If you just show up, we may not be able to 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday night. accommodate you. Please call Linda Barter at 636-675-3871 if Straight Poker, no wild cards or common card games. you are interested in joining us, or want more information.

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BRIDGE SOCIAL CONTRACT EVERY WEDNESDAY at 1:30 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.

March 22 • 11:45 a.m. Dining With Friends On March 22nd, Lunch Bunch will meet As always, this group meets in homes within the community, at 11:45 am to enjoy delightful dining at sharing a meal. We start with appetizers, then have a lovely Alexander’s. A lovely restaurant tucked meal and end with a great desert. All this and good company to away in Park Shore area of Naples, Alexander’s has been in business for over share the evening with! Members are giving all the recipes and 20 years. I’m sure you will be pleased that you have joined us for each person prepares part of the food. Cost is shared equally by this luncheon. those attending. Everyone brings their beverage of choice. We will be meeting on Tuesday, March The address is 4077 Tamiami Trail N. in Naples. 21st at 6:30 p.m. R.S.V.P is due by Tammy must have your reservations by March 20th. We are limited March 10th. For more information, to 18 this month so get your reservations in early. please call Joan at 239.985.9336 or email at [email protected].

Come join us at our Singles Social at Railhead on the 3rd Coffee Singles Thursday of every month at 4:30 p.m. MEN’S COFFEE Talk GroupIf you have any questions or would like more Men’s Coffee meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the information, contact Bonnie at month at 9:00 am in the Town Center. The group shares useful [email protected]. community information, home repair information, the names of reliable tradespeople and professionals, gets updates on community events and typically can ask questions of our Town Manager, Dennis White, who attends many meetings. Contact Frank Kearney at [email protected] or 239-495-1615 A regular gathering of up to 14 Village Walk residents, either for more information and to be included on the mailing list. couples orWine singles, to taste and enjoyClub new wines. You may want to check out the groups compilation of useful Where: Home of Rob and Debbie Oliynik information for owners at: 28300 Nautica Lane www.villagewalkbonita.com/menscoffee.htm When: Approximately every other Wednesday from January 11th through March 29th. LADIES COFFEE & CONVERSATION Time: 7:00 – 9:00pm Tuesday, April 4 • 10:30 a.m. Speaker: Zawi Borsa, General Manager of OPEN TO THOSE 21 YRS OF AGE AND OLDER. Each couple or single Shangri La Springs, Bonita Springs! brings one 750ml bottle of wine, priced at above $20, for the specified varietal of the evening. A maximum of 7 wines will She will be speaking about the hotel, restaurant and spa. be numbered for a “blind” tasting. Members are asked to Shangri La offers many events and activities. 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 to include: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, French Bordeaux, and more. Please RSVP to Stephanie Morales at [email protected] if INTERESTED? Contact Rob Oliynik via email you plan to attend. If you have any questions, please call [email protected] Stephanie at 917-837-4886

MARCH 2017 TALK OF THE WALK~ 13 CLUBS Sunset Social! BOCCE CLUB Sunset on March 24th The club organizes social events, competitive tournaments and the Evening Social Leagues for its members. All Evening Social Leagues will be at 7:40 pm. are assigned and consist of 24 permanent and unlimited substitute Join VillageWalk residents as we socialize and watch players. There are currently a handful of permanent slots available as a beautiful sunset at Barefoot Beach. We meet in well as substitute slots. If you’re interested in joining, please contact front of the large restroom/shower building (go [email protected]. through both guard gates to the first parking lot Bocce Courts are Reserved: Evening Social Leagues: Mondays 3-6 p.m., on the right within Barefoot Beach Preserve). If you Tuesdays 3:45-6:45 p.m.,Wednesdays and Thursdays 3-7:30 p.m. don’t have a Collier County beach parking sticker, Travel Teams: select Thursdays 10-11 a.m., select Mondays and there is a parking fee if you go into the park before Fridays 9 a.m. to noon (posted on the Bocce Club Bulletin Board) 5:45 p.m. Feel free to come early to socialize. Men’s Open Bocce: Fridays 10-12 p.m. There will be a large yellow flag on the beach (when not used by Travel Teams) marking the VillageWalk location. Bring your own Please respect your fellow players and do not attempt to use the courts everything: BUG SPRAY, chairs, towels, umbrella, during these reserved times. Spectators, please use the benches along cooler, drinks, snacks, etc... DO NOT bring glass of any the sides. During play, the benches, canopy and umbrellas at the ends of the courts are for the comfort of the players. kind. Feel free to bring anything else that you may be interested in doing (games, etc). If you have any The Mix-It-Up Tournament was held on February 12th. The proud winners were: Maria Apalakis, Tom Bennie, Carmine Lengua, JoAnn questions, email Linda at [email protected] Spatzek and runners-up or call her at 920-279-7102 or 239-949-9940. were: Janice Antolini, Sharon DiGiovine, Hope Malin, Brenda Peters. The Battle of the Sexes Tournament and Annual Banquet will be held on Sunday, March 12th. Details and registration information has been sent to Bocce Club members via email. Information is also available in the slot next to the Bocce Box, across from the Activities Director’s office. Pre-Registration for the 2017-18 bocce season will be held, for current Bocce Club members only, from March 27-April 6. Watch your email for registration information and forms this month. (New member CALLING ALL VILLAGEWALK LADIES! registration will be held at a later date, to be determined.) Thursday, March 16th The One-On-One Tournament previously planned is being replaced at The Rail Head Café with a new, “Super Bowl of Bocce Tournament” featuring league vs. league play. Winner gets bragging rights for a whole year! More 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. information to come, but save the date: Saturday, April 8th. If you have a guest (female) please bring her. The Club has purchased three ball retrievers for use by players who have For more information please contact difficulty bending over to pick up balls. Please let your Captain know if Claire: [email protected] or you would like to use one during play. Judy: [email protected]

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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 MEN’S GOLF LEAGUE box opened by your gym key. Proper We now have two courses to play! The VillageWalk footwear is required. Contact Alan at [email protected] if Men’s Golf League invites you to join the fun. you need to learn the rules or want some individual instruction. Players are welcome throughout the year. We Meet at the court at the following times: play in-season at Stoneybrook Golf Club on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Spanish Wells on Thursdays from November through April. All levels Monday, Wednesday: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. • Sunday: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. of play are welcome. We play to have fun, Wednesday: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. BEGINNERS ONLY enjoy each other’s company and our fantastic Florida weather. Please contact Bruce Barter Saturday: 10:00 a.m.: BEGINNERS HAVE COURT PREFERENCE. at (239) 949-3007, (636) 795-0575 cell, or Suggest players familiar with the game schedule sessions on their email [email protected]. We operate a own. Please contact Alan if you wish to become a pickleball club Summer League from May through October member or if you would like to participate on a winter traveling and we play various courses throughout our area. team. A tool to adjust net height will be in the box. Please call Summer is a real opportunity to play the elite courses Hope (cell: 609-828-2494) and/or Alan (cell: 609-410-2365) with at very reduced rates. Tee times are normally any questions. early enough to play comfortably.

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! BIKE Our March bike ride will start CLUB at Village Walk at 10 a.m. on FISHING CLUB Tuesday, March 21st. We will If you love to fish, come check out the meet at Bocce Courts, you can Fishing Club. Members meet on the ride up Bonita Beach Road to Imperial and meet up with 1st & 3rd Mondays of every month from November anyone who wants a shorter ride to Mercato Shopping thru May at the Town Center, 4:00 p.m. For more info, center in Naples. We will have lunch in one of the many contact Stan Kucaba at 817-542-2785 restaurants and take some time to window shop and then head back to Village Walk. This is not a fast paced group; ATTENTION we seldom exceed 12mph. Surfaces will be sidewalks or bike CORVETTE OWNERS lanes. Helmets are required ,mirrors and visible clothing are Please bring your Club strongly suggested. Please RSVP to Diana Mayette 239-405- ideas and join us on the 8248 or [email protected]. first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Center. Any questions call John Carter at 630-542-7735.

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HOOKED ON BOOKS VILLAGE WALK GARDEN CLUB March 21, 2017 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2017 Our regular meetings are the third Tuesday of We will meet at 1 p.m. in the Hibiscus Room at the Town each month at 11:00 am at the Town Center. Center to discuss “The Japanese Lover” by Isabel Allende. “Florida Panther Project” is the topic for March. In 1939, as Poland falls under the shadow of the Nazis, young Alma Learn about Florida’s Panther from David Shindle, a Certified Wildlife Belasco’s parents send her away to live in safety with an aunt and uncle Biologist and Florida Panther Coordinator for FWS. Presently, there are in their opulent mansion in San Francisco. There, as the rest of the world between 100 to 160 big cats, Puma concolor, living in the wilds of South goes to war, she encounters Ichimei Fukuda, the quiet and gentle son of the Florida. These animals are dangerously close to extinction. Efforts family’s Japanese gardener. to protect the Florida panther have been led by David Shindle. Come Hooked on Books I has a waiting list for those who want to join. When a learn the challenges facing the animal and what we as individuals and slot is open, you will be asked to join. Please call Dorothy at 390-9417 or gardeners can do to ensure the continued success of the panther by email [email protected] if you want to be put on our waiting list. preserving its habitat. HOOKED ON BOOKS II Wednesday, March 29, 2017-Lakes Park Botanical Gardens THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2017 Guided walking tour of the 18 acre garden within the park. The area Members will meet at the Town Center’s Hibiscus Room at 6:15 pm for our includes a succulent collection, ginger garden, butterfly garden, optional “Preface” get together with meeting starting promptly at 7 p.m. heritage rose garden, vertical garden, bromeliad garden, water garden, and wedding gazebo. Come enjoy nature and be inspired. Penny Wallberg and Michele Cudnik will lead the discussion of Amy Walking tour 1 1/2-2hrs $5/person+ $5/car. Reichert’s “The Coincidence of Coconut Cake.” We will also be discussing book suggestions for the months of May, September and October. 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers Tour 10 am, carpool 9am at bocce courts 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 Annual membership is $20.00 for an individual and $35 for couples questions, please contact Michele Cudnik at [email protected] residing at the same address. Guests pay $5.00 for each monthly program. Membership in the Garden Club is open to all that are PLEASE NOTE: IT IS IMPORTANT TO RSVP FOR SEATING PURPOSES interested in gardening regardless of experience level. Annual HOOKED ON BOOKS III membership provides each member with a copy of the 2017 yearbook WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2017 and priority admission to member events. Our dues and fundraisers We will be meeting in the Town Center’s Hibiscus Room at 1 PM to discuss are used to support the 11 VillageWalk Butterfly Gardens as well as our March selection “The Coincidence of Coconut Cake” by Amy Reichert. speakers for our monthly programs. Our discussion will be led by Eileen Cohen. Thank you for volunteering Please check our Facebook page for more information: to lead and for Gail Brinley to offer to collect dues payable at our March facebook.com/villagewalkgardenclub meeting. The April selection is Miller’s Valley by Anna Quinlen. You may also contact us at [email protected]. Please RSVP to ensure seating preparations by email to Susie Uresti at: [email protected]

MUSEUM ExplorERS On Thursday, March 9th, we will meet at the bocce courts to carpool. We will take the “Downtown Landmarks” tour offered through the Bonita Springs Historical Society. Walk through historic downtown with your local guides to learn about people and places that once were at the center of Bonita Springs along the Tamiami Trail and Imperial River. Features the Liles Hotel History Center, Artist Cottages, Riverside Park, the Banyan Tree, Savannah’s, Engels Bike Shop, Bensons Groceries, CGT Kayaks Inc, the Reality Building, Shear Unity Spa, First Baptist Church, the Historical Society’s 1915 McSwain Home, and more. Learn about the Tin Canners, the Home of the Tiger Snook, and lost buildings like Doc Baird’s Camp, Eagle Hotel, Bonita Court, the Pavilion and Community Center, the Wayside Inn, Post Office, Lawhon’s Grocery, etc. The walk starts/ends at Liles Hotel History Center in Riverside Park. Total walk distance is about 1 mile and tour duration of 2 hours. The cost is $20 per person. After the tour we will enjoy an organic lunch at the historic Shangri-La. Cost of Lunch is not included in the $20. Please email [email protected] to register and give your check for $20/person payable to Calusa Ghost Tours to Tammy at the Town Center by Friday, March 3rd. Please let us know if you are willing to drive. If you have any questions email or call Nora Daly at 239-221-3763. Mark your calendars for our April 13th visit to the Naples Botanical Gardens where we will view more of the origami we marveled at while visiting the Baker along with the beautiful gardens.

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Every Monday OpenBring your own Studio project and have thefor support Artists and encouragement of others in our artistic endeavors. Please contact Chris Hodapp [email protected] or Charlotte Henning [email protected].

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STROKE OF THE WEEK Wednesdays @ 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. HERBERT WORMSER Cost: $15 per person 60 minutes, minimum of 4 players, all levels USPTA/PTR CERTIFIED, LICENSED CARDIO TENNIS PROFESSIONAL Please check your weekly emails Services and Consultation: Racquet stringing and re-gripping TENNIS FUN FOR ALL KIDS Sales of Tennis Equipment • Free Demo Racquets For more info about kids lessons contact Herbert at [email protected] or Gift Certificates • Video Tape Analysis Available call 239-947-4050 Private & semi private lessons, Group clinics, League clinics by level. Must register 48 hours in advance. SAVE THE DATE! March 2, Register for Davis Cup For complete information about Herbert’s tennis programs and schedules, March 9, Draw Party for Davis Cup contact Herbert at (239) 947-4050, email [email protected], or visit: March 27, Bus Trip to Miami Open www.tenniswalk.com/instruction April 8, Davis Cup Tournament

CLASH ON THE CLAY DRAWS RECORD CROWD The first ever VillageWalk "Clash on the Clay" all attendance records as the Naples Pro League put on an exclusive exhibition match for The Players at VillageWalk. Over 100 people participated in the evenings activities. The weather couldn’t have been better as friends and neighbors dined under a chalet styled tent, set up especially for the event. After dinner, attendees lined court one and witnessed a level of tennis that can only be described as spectacular. Representing the four teams and sponsors of the Pro League were Roddy Cantey and Ben Berven for ProAm Tennis, Jose Pastrello and Kevin Swank for Yamron Jewelers, Tyler and Eric Manring for Boston Retirement Advisors and Tim Keegan with Jerome Moenter representing Samotin Orthopaedics.With ProAm and Yamron kicking off the first round, The Players guests immediately realized they were in for a treat. While the level of play was off the charts, the fun and banter among the players allowed the spectators to be part of the action. Cantey and Berven pushed their way past Pastrello and Swank, though not without a lot of pushing back from the Yamron duo. When the match hit 8-8, the decision was left to a tie-break ending in ProAm's favor. Next up it was the Manring brothers, Tyler and Eric, against Jerome Moenter and Tim Keegan. Again, the match was a showcase of fast and furious action highlighted by a ridiculous showdown of overhead slams. In the end, Keegan and Moenter came out on top, 8-5. With the final showdown set between ProAm Tennis and Samotin Orthopaedics, the crowd seemed to move in a little closer. Cantey and Berven had been sitting on the sidelines for an hour. Taking a few minutes to warm up, the ProAm partners focused on at hand. But the hot hand was with Moenter and Keegan. Still fired up from the win over Eric and Tyler Manring, they proved too tough to tame. Cantey and Berven would have to settle for second place on the night as Moenter and Keegan took the win 8 games to 3. Thanks to everyone who came out and made this evening special, especially the players from the Naples Pro League. The matches were highly competitive with an incredible level of play. You can find out more about the Naples Pro League at http://www.naplesproleague.com A special thank you to volunteers: Karen Macallister, Doug Macallister, David Bushey, Vera Stec, Barbara Wormser, Herbert Wormser, Steve Mulloy, Gail Mulloy. VillageWalk residents and tennis players alike, can find out more about tennis and The Players club at http://www.tenniswalk.com. TENNIS COMMITTEE MEMBERS Randy Van Alstine, Chairman Cynthia Scariati George Worden 3 year term ends December 31, 2019 2 year term ending December 31, 2018 3 year term ending December 31, 2019 Jim Massey Vera Stec 2 year term ending December 31, 2018 1 year term ending December 31, 2017

Tennis committee meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4:00 PM in the Town Center meeting room. FITNESS 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. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 10:00 a.m. DVD CLASSES $10/class. This fun routine features interval training WALKING where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training Monday - Friday at 9:00 a.m. in the Aerobics Room. Great are combined to tone and sculpt your body, for all levels. Low impact, free class that anyone can join. while burning fat. If you have borrowed any of the Walking DVD tapes, please return to the HOA Office ASAP. Many of these exercise tapes NON BARRE CLASS are individually owned. Monday, 11:00 a.m. CARDIO & STRENGTH $5 per class Ballet base workout that helps the Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:45 a.m. in the Royal Palm participants improve balance and get the core, glutes Room. Join us for this strenuous DVD workout and stay in and lower back stronger. Bring a yoga mat. shape for the season! Free class; anyone can join.

For more information or to sign up, please contact: Valentina Perez ROSE COSTELLO, [email protected] PERSONAL TRAINER (239) 822-7402 Fitness Orientations or Personal Exercise Programs GENTLE YOGA >ON HIATUS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE< (239) 980-3352 or [email protected] Wednesdays & Fridays at 11:00 a.m. BS in Vocational Rehabilitation Education from Pennsylvania State University. Degree in Fitness and Nutrition. Multilevel flow yoga Mondays and Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. MUSCLE AND CONDITIONING! On hiatus until further notice. $5.00/class Work all the major muscle groups, using bands, Camille’s yoga style tightens and tones the entire body, hand weights and stability ball. Build lean muscle, enhances balance, improves flexibility and builds core strength increase bone density, increase flexibility. by combining traditional fitness training focused breathing and Contact Rose Costello at 980-3352 or [email protected]. strength building through yoga poses. The result is a mind-body Please bring weights, ball and mat or towel. Cost is workout that improves health, athletic performance an mental $5.00 per class. Please pay instructor directly at time acuity in people of all ages and fitness levels. It truly is Yoga of class. for everybody and all bodies. For any questions please contact Camille at [email protected].

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CERT MEETING ANNUAL HOA MEETING SAFETY MEETING CDD MEETING Wednesday, April 12 Tuesday, March 15 Wednesday, March 15 Tuesday, March 21 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

The Board of Directors and HOA management staff wish each of you a Happy Patrick’s Day!

Annual Meeting Tuesday March 15th, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Center We are electing 2 members to the Board of Directors and the winners of the election will be announced later in . 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. We are currently seeking additional volunteers to be counters and tellers. 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.

Golf Cart Concerns Community Reminders for the Pools Please do not park golf carts on the walkways around the Town • No food or drink allowed in the pool or within on the pool deck. No Center. Many people are leaving golf carts outside the Town glass is permitted past the gates leading into the pool area. Do not Center, in front of and behind the Town Center and around bring food or beverages into the pool. All food and drink must remain Fitness, the Post Office, Café etc. Please use the parking spaces under the covered portion of the pool where several eating tables are provided or use the spaces in the parking lot to park your golf placed for that purpose. Please remember to pick up your trash when cart. you leave the pool area. If chips or other food items fall on the pavers, The walkways are for pedestrian use only. We have many please use the broom and dust pan provided to keep the pool area ant people who use wheelchairs, walkers, push toddlers, and walk and vermin free. the sidewalks. Golf carts or bikes parked on these walkways • These rules are per the Florida Health Department and are posted on are obstructions for our pedestrian residents. Please follow the the sign at the pool. Anyone found to be in violation will be asked to posted signs: do not ride bikes, use skateboards or roller skates leave the pool area. Please contact the guard house to report violators: or drive golf carts on the Town Center sidewalks and keep our the roving guard will respond to pool violations. community safe. • NO SMOKING allowed in either resort or lap pool areas.

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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.

Comcast Contract Is Signed!

VillageWalk and Comcast have reached agreement on a new contract effective March 3, 2017 to provide TV and Internet service to all residents. The rollout will occur in 2 phases: Phase 1 is equipment and service becoming available beginning in June 2017, followed by Phase 2 installation of the Fiber Optic infrastructure beginning in 2018. The following will be included under Bulk Services and billed through your HOA quarterly fees: • 1 X1 DVR with voice remote • 2 X1 Companion boxes with voice remotes • 2 HD receivers with standard remote • HD technology fee and Rebroadcast fee included • 8 courtesy video outlets in common areas of Town Center • 2 Community channels (channel 195) • Blast tier Internet (currently 75/10, Comcast may increase speed at their discretion) • W1 Wireless Gateway (once fiber optic infrastructure is completed, each home will be re-connected using fiber optic up to a new Wireless Gateway • No data caps, traffic throttling, or tiered pricing during contract term. • 8 Courtesy Outlets in common areas of Town Center. • Wi-Fi Hot Spots (Xfinitywifi) – 5 access points. Any additional equipment or service is available at retail cost and is the resident’s responsibility. Comcast has agreed to extend a retail promotional offer for Digital Voice Unlimited phone service at $25/month for residents who wish to purchase this service. Residents will be contacted when appointment scheduling is available for installation and will have 1 year to complete free installation. Regardless of installation date, all residents will receive a credit on their retail bill for equipment and services that you currently purchase from Comcast at retail pricing, but are now covered under the Bulk Agreement. It will take 1-2 billing cycles for the credit to appear on your bill, but it will be backdated to June 2017.

Comcast Town Hall Meetings – March 8 2PM and 6PM in the Town Center Come and learn more about our new services at the Town Hall Meetings. More information will be provided about the equipment and service, and Comcast will host a demo of the X1 box features

20 ~ TALK OF THE WALK MARCH 2017 VILLAGEWALK ACTIVITIES Birthdays & Anniversaries MARCH BIRTHDAYS Beverly Black Elizabeth Kisbac Ellen Hintz Amy Valentine Carol Misiano Robin Burke Sue Keller Tom Costin Cynthia Zagasrella Kelley Short Dick Eicher Nancy Farkas

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!

E-MAIL DISTRIBUTION LIST REGAL CINEMAS If you would like to receive community update with Now available at the HOA office window are Regal Cinemas discounted movie tickets! activities and HOA information, or wish to have the Premiere Super Saver movie tickets are only $8.50. These tickets are accepted newsletter, please visit: anytime and never expire. Limit 10 tickets per request. http://www.villagewalkbonita.com/activities.asp MIROMAR OUTLETS TERVIS TUMBLERS To receive your free VIP coupon booklet which contains hundreds of dollars of savings, simply pick up a VillageWalk Tervis Tumblers are referral card at the Town Center and bring it to Miromar Outlets. This is a great benefit for VillageWalk as now only $16.00 each! Purchase Miromar will be giving back money to our property with every referral card turned in. We can use these gift one at the HOA Office. There are cards for prizes at our upcoming functions! So grab a whole bunch and pass them out to your friends and a limited number of cups, so grab ONLY neighbors. It’s a win-win for everyone. yours before they are gone! $16

Due to the high volume of activities and for more Sweet Tooth Parlor STEVEN EMERSON HAIR STUDIO efficient tracking purposes, payment is required OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! OPEN MONDAY–SATURDAY 10:00 A.M. with all reservations. There will be a 72-hour TELEPHONE: (239) 992-8181 Hours: 7 am-7 pm window for residents who are out of town. Thank you in advance for helping us to improve our overall Phone: 239-221-3347 WALK-INS WELCOME! accounting records for the activities at VillageWalk. Hershey’s ice cream, coffee, tea, For special events, including dinner dances, there breakfast sandwiches, donuts, bagels, and will be a full refund for cancellations made up to 7 convenience store items. days prior to the event. For day trips, the minimum Stop in for a treat and say hello cancellation is 15 days prior to the trip. For tickets to Candy and Phil! www.stevenemersonhairstudio.com purchased, such as theatre, sporting events, and other special events as specified, ALL SALES ARE Phone: 221-7093 FINAL. Cancellations after these dates for any reason, including medical or family concerns, are OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! subject to forfeiture of the entire cost unless the KITCHEN OPEN 11AM-8PM event is re-sold, in which case a refund will be BAR OPEN 11AM-CLOSE issued. For all activities reservations, please see Breakfast Sunday 9 am-12 noon Tammy at the HOA Office window. Please keep in 4 pm-6 pm AND 9 pm-Close mind that seating charts for events are a GUIDELINE. Email: [email protected] In some cases the room layout will change or we Web: www.Railheadtogo.com will not sell out, forcing us to alter the layout. We will try to follow the chart as close as possible.

MARCH 2017 TALK OF THE WALK~ 21 VILLAGEWALK ACTIVITIES HypnoLarryous Show

Bocce Mix It Up Tournament

Trolley Pub Crawl

22 ~ TALK OF THE WALK MARCH 2017 VILLAGEWALK ACTIVITIES Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance

MARCH 2017 TALK OF THE WALK~ 23 VILLAGEWALK ACTIVITIES Deb & the Dynamics Dance

Jazz on the Green with Rebecca Richardson Jazz Quartet

24 ~ TALK OF THE WALK MARCH 2017

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