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(Click the BLUE titles to view the corresponding flyer)
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Feb 26 Crime Prevention Talk
April 9 Museum Series
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Virtual Comment Box:
Suggestions?
Feedback?
Ideas for great entertainment?
Happy Thoughts?
Share them with us!
Click here to view our virtual comment box.
This is for Clubhouse, Café and Lifestyle comments. We'd love to hear from you!
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Latest Resident
Comment Submissions
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"I love reading nature articles by John Serrao.
Wish they were longer.
Thanks, John!"
"Veterans Day breakfast and ceremony was handled very well. The staff worked very hard as usual and we are very pleased about the way things in general are being presented at the clubhouse."
"Regarding the Divas Through the Decades: Great show last night!"
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The Picket Fence
Fall 2017 Edition
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Victoria Park Wildlife Corner
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WILDLIFE OF VICTORIA PARK
by John Serrao
Roseate Spoonbill
One of Florida's (and our country's) most spectacular birds doesn't really reside in Victoria Park, but it occasionally stops to feed at our ponds. If you want to get a look at some of these unforgettable birds, just drive an hour to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (near Titusville) or Orlando Wetlands (near Christmas). I was there last week and took the photo below of the beautiful Roseate Spoonbill.
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There will be no Line Dancing for the Holiday months. Class will resume on Thursday, January 4th.
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Fitness Class Friendly Reminder: there will be no Fitness Classes on the following days, due to the Holidays:
**Monday, December 25th
(Christmas Day) **
Sunday, December 31st
(New Year's Eve)
**Monday, January 1st
(New Year's Day)
**Patty will not have fitness classes from 12/26/17-1/1/18
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Event Calendars
Click here to view the December 2017 Event Calendar.
Click here to view the December 2017 Fitness Calendar.
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Click
here
for the December Cafe Calendar.
Click
here for the Café webpage to view the lunch menu & dinner specials.
To make reservations, please call 386.785.2700 and press 1 for the Resident Services Desk.
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Water Volleyball Schedule
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Water Volleyball is held Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m.
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Click
here for Bocce Ball Scheduled Play.
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Book Club Reading List 2017
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Please click
here
for the Book Club reading list.
Updated 12/06/17
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Click
here
for Pickleball Scheduled Play.
Updated 11/07/2017
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Travel Club Upcoming Trips
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The travel club has numerous upcoming trips planned and invites all residents to join them. You can view the upcoming
trip
s
by
clicking here
. For more information on the trips, please contact the person indicated for each trip with your interest or questions.
Updated 12/04/2017
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THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at 3 p.m. in the Arts and Crafts Room. REMINDER: All applications for architectural review must be submitted no later than one week prior to the meeting.
Due to the Holidays, the December Architectural Review meeting will be held on Thursday, December 14th. All submissions need to be in by Thursday, December 7th.
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Contacts
THE CLUB AT
VICTORIA GARDENS
1001 Garden Club Drive
DeLand, Fl 32724
Phone 386.785.2700
Fax 386.734.9048
COMMUNITY
MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Open Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
386.738.2112
(Also use for after-hours emergencies.)
EVERGREEN
CUSTOMER SERVICE
877.221.6919
If you have any suspicious incidents that are non-emergency related, please dial 386-626-7400 which is a non-emergency number with the Deland police department. Please remember to always lock your car.
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- Tuesday, December 19th is the last day to order Christmas To Go Dinner Packages.
- There will be no Bag Toss for Tuesday, December 26th.
Café updates:
Please note the following updates for the Café starting in January:
- Reservations will be limited to 12 people per table maximum.
- A la carte breakfast will change to a breakfast buffet. More details to come.
*Please note the Fitness Class updates on the left side of the newsletter in yellow.
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Please help keep our community clean by using the provided waste bags and pick up after your dog(s).
Thank You!
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Please be advised, the landscape schedule has been adjusted to not have the crews mowing the week of Christmas. There will be no mowing this week. Mowing will be completed community wide next week. Please contact the community management office if you have any questions.
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Weekly Events (12.13.17-12.19.17)
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Architectural Review Committee Meeting
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14
3 - 5 p.m. | Craft Room
Submissions were due December 7
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"MISTLETOE, HOLLY AND BERRIES"
Saturday, December 16
10:00 a.m.
Meet in front of Clubhouse
The trails are drying out! I could walk all the South Trail past the map display with only some mud on my shoes. In another week and a half we should see lots of improvement. (May even be able to walk the North Trail!)
John will lead a walk to look for our native hollies and other berries, plus the parasitic mistletoe. Join us as the weather becomes cooler and more inviting for outdoor activities.
Happy Trails and Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays,
Margaret Goldschneider
John Serrao
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Hanukkah Dinner
Monday, December 18
6 PM | Cafe
The dinner is $15.00 all inclusive. The menu is as follows:
-Matzoh Ball soup or salad
-Brisket, Potato Latkes, Green Beans, Dessert
-Chicken, Potato Latkes, Green Beans, Dessert (You must specify white or dark chicken when you make your reservation)
-Blackened Salmon, Potato Latkes, Green Beans, Dessert
*If you need a vegetarian option please let Renee know*
Once again, we will have our White Elephant Exchange
Each
COUPLE
will bring an item (wrapped) that they no longer want. Gifts you hate or cannot use, useless bric a brac,unwanted chotzkies, etc.
A couple of rules:
No clothing unless it still has tags, no shoes of any kind, no undies, and nothing really expensive. We will take turns choosing a gift and you can exchange your gift
two (2)
times and then it's yours. This is always a lot of fun and gets us all interacting...
We are looking forward to seeing you there.
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Click on the flyer to view more information on each event.
You must be registered on the website to enroll in any event online.
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This is in place of regular Friday Night
dinner.
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Order your dinner(s) today at the Resident Service Desk! |
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| NYE 2017: Midnight in Paris |
| There are seats available to attend the dinner and dance party. Due to the large increase in the number of seating options, the Cafe is offering an elegant buffet style dinner featuring a carving table. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will start promptly at 7 p.m. Tables for dinner will be released in order starting with Table 1. |
As a general reminder and with the holidays here, please take a moment to read this message for your safety.
Remember not to leave personal items in your car, or if you must, put them out of sight. Park in a well lit area that is well traveled. Lock your cars and be mindful of your surroundings when parking and leaving stores. Do not leave your purse accessible in a shopping cart. Avoid putting wallets and cell phones on the counter at the register. Make sure your money, wallet, and receipts are put away before leaving any store OR ATM MACHINES. If you are uncomfortable leaving a store alone, kindly ask an employee to walk with you. Make sure to have your keys ready before exiting stores and not to fumble with bags/packages while walking. Cell phones can be a major distraction especially holding a conversation or texting while shopping and/or walking to and from the car.
Street Safety: Please be mindful of where you are walking and use the sidewalks when available. Keep an eye out for vehicles. When you are crossing the street, make sure to make eye contact with any drivers nearby before doing so.
Wishing everyone a safe holiday season!
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Advisory Committee Applications
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The VICTORIA GARDENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE will be accepting applications for the following vacancies: two (2) regular members to serve a two-year term and two (2) alternate members to serve oneyear terms, all beginning April 1, 2018. The ADVISORY COMMITTEE is also assembling an AD HOC FINANCIAL REVIEW COMMITTEE to review the monthly budget and financials. If your talent/background is in finance, please consider volunteering.
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| Women's Club Warm Clothing Drive |
Warm Clothing Drive
One more week to donate! Drive ends December 18th
Once again, our Victoria Gardens Women's Club is sponsoring a warm clothing drive to benefit the homeless and those in need in the DeLand area community. Boxes for donations are in the Multipurpose Room KITCHEN.
Items needed for both men and women include:
Jackets, hoodies, sweatshirts, sweatpants,
jeans, flannel shirts, tennis shoes,
boots, scarves and gloves,
socks, and blankets (not throws or comforters)
This ministry is provided by First UMC's "Mercy Hour," and we will distribute your contributions toward the end of December. They will be greatly appreciated!
If you have any questions, contact Ellie Freund at 386-736-1203.
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History Book Club
Monday, January 8th
2:00 p.m. | Library
The book discussion will be on:
Cleopatra: A Life
by Stacy Schiff
The discussion will be presented by Rosemary Plane.
Submitted by:
Mike Kisiel
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Please check the Bulletin Board For The Article Regarding Our Donation To Toys For Tots.
There is no Potluck for the Month of December. Our next scheduled Potluck is
Thursday, January 25, 2018.
Our hosts for the evening are:
Bob and Sharon Maybury
Dick and Joan Walter.
We look forward to seeing everyone. The Multipurpose Room has a capacity to seat 80 People. So, let's see if we can fill it!
The sign up sheet for the January Potluck will be in the Activity Book the First Week of January.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year To All.
Carolyn H. Smith, Potluck Chairman.
Maggie Scatchard, Assistant Potluck Chairman.
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| Singles 'n Friends: Upcoming Trip |
If interested, please call the number(s) listed on the flyer.
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Banquet rentals are a part of the Victoria Gardens Clubhouse operating income. The generated income benefits the residents by helping to offset some of the homeowners association fees. The Clubhouse team tries to accommodate resident programs and activities as scheduled. However, there may be some adjustments to the location of the activity/fitness class etc. As those changes occur, we will keep you posted via the weekly newsletter so you can prepare properly.
Upcoming private rentals:
Saturday, December 16th: Magnolia Ballroom.
Saturday, January 13th: Multipurpose Room
Sunday, January 14th: Multipurpose room
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5TH Annual First Responder Appreciation Breakfast
The community will once again gather to honor and thank our first responders on Saturday, Jan 20, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church of Deland (115 E Howry). Breakfast will be served starting at 8:30 AM. First Responders will be our guests for the event. All others will pay $10. Our speaker will be Kelly Burke, who retired from the Tallahassee Police Department after 25 years of service and held command positions throughout the agency including SWAT and Special Operations. He now works with Billy Graham's Rapid Response Team.
To plan food, reservations are required by emailing Terry Medlin at [email protected]
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