SEASONAL 2019 CALENDAR 2020 WELCOME TO VICTORY We are so glad you’ve come to visit Victory. We are thrilled to share Victory’s 2019 - 2020 Season Experiences calendar. This calendar provides a glimpse into life at Victory. It’s packed full of opportunities for neighbors and friends to come together to enjoy lifelong passions and also to try something new. We encourage you to take a peek at the incredible and fun events and activities happening in The Victory Club and across our community throughout the upcoming season. We hope you decide to join our community and make Victory your new home. And when you do, we can’t wait to see you at some of these events. The Victory Team EVENTS BY SEP OCT NOV MONTH Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 DEC JAN FEB Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 - 12 MAR APR MAY Page 14 - 15 Page 16 Page 17 All events are color-coded by different types of events: CLUB EXPERIENCE TOTAL WELLNESS EXPERIENCE ARTS & CRAFTS DEMOS & DINING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES 3 IT’S TIME TO ENJOY VICTORY 4 CLUB EXPERIENCE TOTAL WELLNESS EXPERIENCE ARTS & CRAFT DEMOS & DINING SEPTEMBER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COMMUNITY EVENT 5 12 26 PACKERS VS BEARS CREATIONS & LIBATIONS: PHYSICAL THERAPY WATCH PARTY HALLOWEEN WREATH SEMINAR: BACK & SPINE It’ll be the Cheeseheads and Da’ Bears Bring your own variety of 1/2’ – 1 1/2“ Join Dr. Mitas of Empower Physical kicking off the 100th season of the NFL. ribbons (15 rolls needed) and sharp Therapy as she shares her view on back Light snacks served, but grab your scissors. All other supplies provided. pain and spine care. beverages from The Vic. 14 LIFE’S SO SAVORY NEW NEW HAMSTRING TRAINERS Expand your cookbook with easy- DEMO 28 to-follow recipes shared amongst WATERCOLOR CLASS: neighbors. Discover tips and tricks on how to effectively use this equipment. VINEYARD PAINTING September theme: Fall Favorites Expand your creativity into watercolors with neighbor, Jo Ella Allen. Beginner and 7 NEW experienced artists welcome; ESSENTRICS DEMO 19 all supplies provided. Come try this class and share your MIXOLOGY CLASS feedback for a potential addition in fall. Learn how to create five variations of the Mule taught by Victory’s mixologist, Neil Zelenski 11 SEMINAR 23 Join fitness manager, Jeannette MEDICARE 101 & FITNESS Dale, for a detailed walk through ELIGIBILITY on using new scheduling software. Bring your cell phone or tablet. Join Penny Nikel as she explains Medicare parts A,B,C and D as well as Medigap plans. Fitness will explain Silver Sneakers program eligibility, too. 5 CLUB EXPERIENCE TOTAL WELLNESS EXPERIENCE ARTS & CRAFT DEMOS & DINING OCTOBER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COMMUNITY EVENT 1-7 24 ACTIVE AGING WEEK 12 FITNESS CENTER A week of activities designed to create CRUSH SEASON OPENER awareness of the importance of brain Our fourth annual CRUSH brings Victory members and invited guests Meet your fitness staff, discover events, health, proper nutrition, and preventative together to celebrate our community and our vineyard with scrumptious food, classes, and programs offered, and stay medicine. delectable wine, and live music. Advance registration required by Oct. 5. for some free giveaways! 3 27 LIFE’S SO SAVORY 14 17 CPR/AED/FIRST AID Expand your cookbook with easy- UN’WINED DETOX PHYSICAL THERAPY CERTIFICATION to-follow recipes shared amongst YOGA FLOW SEMINAR: DIZZINESS & Upon completion of this 4-hour class neighbors. We’ll be detoxing from CRUSH as we BALANCE you’ll receive your 2-year certification. September theme: Fall Favorites stretch, twist and breathe to remove Discover possible causes of balance physical and emotional impurities. problems, and learn how physical therapy can address these symptoms and conditions. 29 5 ESSENTRICS DEMO SOLAR SEMINAR 16 Come try this tai-chi/ballet fusion class Join neighbor, Robert Wittstock, to learn DLC SEMINAR: and share your feedback for a potential all the intricate details regarding solar IRRIGATION AND 21 addition in fall. purchases, leases and integration with VICTORY TRIP: APS programs. RENOVATION Experts share tips on irrigation, how BOARD & BRUSH renovating helps maintain plant health, Enjoy a drink and socializing with friends 31 and more. while painting a customized wood DIY MUSCLE & WINE COSTUME DAY project. Join in on a fun-filled hour as we curl, Attend any scheduled fitness center press, and toast our way to stronger MINDBODY “HOW-TO” class in costume for free or earn a free muscles, then relaxing our minds with a future class. bottle of wine. SEMINAR 22 Join fitness manager, Jeannette Dale, HAPPIER HOUR for a detailed walk through on using Mix and mingle with neighbors. We’ll be new scheduling software. Bring your cell collecting candy donations for the Candy phone or tablet. Train on Oct. 31. 6 CLUB EXPERIENCE TOTAL WELLNESS EXPERIENCE ARTS & CRAFT DEMOS & DINING NOVEMBER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COMMUNITY EVENT 2 4 VICTORY DISTRICT 19 OSTEOPOROSIS SEMINAR CLUB CONNECTIONS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF HAPPIER HOUR: Join trainer, Kristen Robinson, as she New to the community? Visit with DIRECTORS MEETING GIFTS OFF OF THE explains our upcoming small group Community Life staff and discover all All residents are encouraged to attend GIVING TREE™ and discusses the importance of the ways to get involved in your new the 4th quarter VDA meeting. Select a tag from The Giving Tree, strength training. community. purchase the wish from the child’s list, and bring it with you to donate to the 13 Joy of Giving celebration. 7 BUCKEYE HISTORY NEW MEN’S FITNESS LIFE’S SO SAVORY Buckeye’s first lady, Verlyne Meck, will SEMINAR Expand your cookbook with easy- share the rich history and fun facts about 28 Our male trainer, Stacey Hubbard, to-follow recipes shared amongst the City of Buckeye. RUN TURKEY RUN will explain our upcoming Small neighbors. Kick-start Thanksgiving morning with Group Training program designed November theme: Veggies & sides a 5k or 1-mile run/walk right here in specifically for men. Full series Verrado. Proceeds benefit S.E.E.D, a begins Nov 12. MINDBODY “HOW-TO” SEMINAR non-profit partner of The Giving Tree. 8 Join fitness manager, Jeannette Dale, NEIGHBORHOOD PARK for a detailed walk through on using COMMUNITY-WIDE new scheduling software. Bring your cell PUB CRAWL NEW 29 GARAGE SALE phone or tablet. Walk or crawl to 4 homes in your park BLACK FRIDAY Out with the old, and in with the new. Get neighborhood as you enjoy cocktails FITNESS SALE rid of unwanted goods and make a little and great conversation. Your park will be Save big on all things fitness during extra dough in time for the holidays. assigned a theme and the rest is up to 13-14 this yearly holiday shopping season you. Each stop lasts 45 minutes. NAIL STRING ART CLASS kick-off sale. Follow along as Bobbi Adler teaches you ILLINOIS PARK PARTY NEW how to nail, knot, glue, and criss-cross Join your fellow Illinoisans for a bring- 12 embroidery floss on a wooden plank to your-own chair, beverage & appetizer to create a blooming cactus. NEW share party. CREATIONS & LIBATIONS: CARD MAKING Create holiday cards at a Stamp-A- Stack with Pat. Make 15 cards, including 17 envelopes, to send over the holiday PROGRESSIVE DINNER season. Save the date and stay tuned for more details about the fall dining experience. 7 THESE ARE THE CELEBRATION YEARS 8 CLUB EXPERIENCE TOTAL WELLNESS EXPERIENCE ARTS & CRAFT DEMOS & DINING DECEMBER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COMMUNITY EVENT 5 LIFE’S SO SAVORY Expand your cookbook with easy- to-follow recipes shared amongst neighbors. December theme: Bring your appetizer to share 8 JOY OF GIVING We’ll keep you posted as details for this heart-warming event unfold. 8-14 LAST MINUTE HOLIDAY 12 17 FITNESS SALE CREATIONS & LIBATIONS: 16TH ANNUAL TREE UGLY SWEAT-ER DAY Check all of the gifts off your list during FLORAL CENTERPIECES LIGHTING CELEBRATION Wear your most festive holiday workout apparel and attend class for free. this week-long savings extravaganza. Arrange your very own show-stopping Feel the spirit of the holiday season with holiday centerpiece that’ll be perfect for charming traditions, festive music, food all your jolly occasions. trucks and the lighting of Verrado’s tree. 10 22 JINGLE & MINGLE CHASING SANTA 5K & UGLY SWEATER, 1 MILE FUN RUN Dine on light hors d’oeuvres as we gather CRAPPY CAROLS & in the beautiful mountain setting to 14 Bundle up and hustle through the streets RD celebrate the season. Bring an ornament 3 ANNUAL MAIN REINDEER GAMES of Verrado while taking in the light to represent your family to add to the STREET LIGHT PARADE We’re having a party and things are displays and décor. Victory Family Tree. going to get ugly. Wear a ho-ho-horrible Buckle up for a community holiday sweater and be ready to laugh parade that will brighten your your Santa-belly off with fun and games. night. Decorate your side-by-side or be a bystander, but be ready to be wowed! 9 CLUB EXPERIENCE TOTAL WELLNESS EXPERIENCE ARTS & CRAFT DEMOS & DINING JANUARY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COMMUNITY EVENT Saturdays 24-26 HEALTH TALK SUPPLEMENT SALE SEMINAR SERIES FITNESS CENTER Certified Health Coaches, Heather Sunderland and Pam Sutton join us to share expertise on Neurological Health, Inflammation, Gut Health & 26 Managing Emotions. MINDFUL TRIATHLON Not your traditional triathlon! Featuring 3 mindful activities that include walking, yoga and meditation at your very own 22 Victory Club. Participate in 1, 2 or all 3 MEET & GREET WITH activities. YOUR VICTORY LIFESTYLE MANAGER Two opportunities to meet and 27 discuss what you like, what you CLUB CONNECTIONS would like to see and gain a better New to the community? Join us to understanding of where Victory learn about all things Victory.