Weekly Newsletter
March 4, 2020
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The team at the Victoria Gardens Clubhouse loves to bring you enjoyable events, as well as activities provided by Clubs & Groups, made up of our residents. To stay informed, please view all information provided throughout the newsletter.
To view Clubs & Groups events, see the bottom half of the newsletter.
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Upcoming Live Performances
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Tickets Available on
Monday, March 9 at 9 am.
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Tickets Available on
Tuesday, March 10 at 9 am.
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This Week at Victoria Gardens
Mar 4 - Mar 10
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(Click the
BLUE
titles to view the corresponding flyer)
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Mar 18 Book Club
Mar 19 Architectural Review Committee Meeting
Mar 21 Nature Walk: Annual Bird Count
Mar 23 Museum Series
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Mar 24 Bag Toss Tournament
Mar 25 Travel Club Meeting
Mar 26 Resident's Potluck
Mar 27 Coffee Connections
Mar 28 Wine Dinner
Mar 30 Mediterranean Buffet
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WILDLIFE OF
VICTORIA PARK
by John Serrao
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Click
here
to view the new Self Guiding
Nature Trail booklet.
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Preserve Trail System:
The new access point from Kolter Phase 6 development is now open. The grass is a bit high but will be mowed again in September before the monthly trail walks hosted by Margaret Goldschneider & John Serrao.
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Victoria Gardens Conservations/Wildlife Info
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Did you know that you can find Trail Maps, Environmental Reports, Wildlife Sightings and much more on the Victoria Gardens Association Living section
Residents John Serrao and Marg Goldschnider both work together to bring you wildlife information and update the VG Conservation/Wildlife Info regularly on our website.
You can find updated trail maps, recent wildlife sighting and much more by clicking the link or visiting our website. In addition, there is an updated Photo Gallery where you can view photos of beautiful wildlife you can spot right here in the community.
Discover past and upcoming Nature Walks including photos of trails and other sightings during the walks as well.
Click
here
to take a look for yourself!
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Upcoming Events
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Restaurant Hours
Open for Lunch:
Monday - Friday |11 am - 2 pm
Open for Dinner:
Wednesday - Friday | 5 pm - 9 pm
Open for Breakfast:
1st & 3rd Saturday | 8 am - 11 am
To make reservations, visit the Resident Service Desk or call 386.785.2700, Opt. 1.
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This Weeks Dinner Specials!
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Banquet Rentals
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 is here 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.
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Community & Clubhouse Announcements
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Board of Directors Meeting
Join the Board of Directors every 2nd and 4th Monday at 3 pm for the month of March. .
See below for upcoming meeting dates:
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Attention Pickle Ball &
Tennis Players
Below are a few reminders taken from the Victoria Gardens Clubhouse Rules & Regulations:
Court hours are from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The tennis facilities may be closed when necessary for maintenance operations or when dictated by safety considerations as determined by Club Management.
Courts should be swept and lined when play is over.
Food, glass containers, chewing gum, tobacco products, coolers, chairs, spectators, skateboards, bicycles, roller skates, etc., are not permitted on the courts at any time. Sports drinks and water bottles in non-glass containers are permitted on the courts.
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Conservation/Preserve Maintenance
Please remember the conservation/ preserve areas are not part of homeowner property and any clearing, mowing, planting, etc. is strictly prohibited. We will soon begin our annual spring maintenance of the conservation/ preserve areas and we will send additional information once dates are confirmed.
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Trivia Announcement
If you are interested in attending Trivia Night, you must sign up in the Activities Binder located at the Clubhouse. If you do not sign up, you cannot attend this event.
The maximum number of teams who can participate are 21 teams of 8.
It is prohibited to cross out teams or names if the sign up page is full.
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NEW!
Resident Copy Procedure
We're happy to provide an easy, affordable, and convenient way for the residents of
Victoria Gardens to make copies without leaving the community.
Black and white copies can be made for just $0.10 per page! We also offer colored copies for $0.50 per page. If you're looking to print on heavier paper such as our premium card stock, we are happy to accommodate for just $0.10 more.
To learn more about how you can make copies, visit the Administrative Office located at the clubhouse.
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Fitness Center Rules & Regulations
The team at Victoria Gardens is dedicated to keeping you safe while working out in the Fitness Center. While you're getting fit, it is important to keep in mind that safety is first. A great way to protect yourself while working out is to always wear closed-toe rubber-soled shoes such as sneakers for proper workouts. Flip flops or sandals are never a good idea when working out. Below are a few rules and regulations to remember when working out:
- When using gym equipment always sanitize the equipment after each use. This will control germs and other bacteria from spreading.
- Sports drinks and plastic water bottles are permitted provided they are sealed or capped.
- Casual workout attire must be worn at all times in the Fitness Center. Upper body garments are required at all times.
To view all Fitness Center Rules, click
here
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Sanitizing Equipment
We want you to stay healthy and the best way to do this while utilizing the Fitness Center is to sanitize and wipe down all machines and equipment before and after each use.
This will not only keep the equipment clean, but it will also stop the spreading of germs and other bacteria that could make you sick.
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Fitness Class Updates
F
itness classes are occasionally relocated, changed or cancelled.
To keep you informed, we will update any fitness class changes here.
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- Mary O'Shaunessy will be instructing Pilates on Monday, March 9th.
- Cardio Lite is cancelled on March 6th.
- There will be no Strength Core & More until further notice.
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Landscape Services
The BrightView Welcome Portal is your one stop destination for submitting and tracking requests for landscape services.
To get started, visit
BrightView Hoa Connect
and register using the unique community code sent to your private email address.
In addition to submitting requests using the BrightView Welcome Portal, we also encourage all residents to use the BrightView kiosk located inside the Clubhouse.
For additional information click
here.
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Covenants Friendly Reminders
The Covenants Corner is here to bring you information on the do's and don'ts of Victoria Gardens. Reminders are posted each month to keep you informed!
- Click here to view Septembers Covenants Reminders.
Pet Reminders
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lease be advised that continuous barking is considered a noise nuisance which prevents quiet enjoyment, comfort or serenity in the community. Notices will be issued to homeowners for non-compliance. Dogs and Cats must be on a leash when outside of the home. No animal is permitted to roam around the community without their owners. You must clean up after your pets when walking throughout the community and on your lots.
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Home Rental Reminders
Please remember the governing documents have specific leasing requirements. If you are going to lease your home please review the documents prior to leasing. These requirements include but are not limited to the following:
All leases shall be in writing and shall have a term of at least seven (7) months. Homes may not be leased for short term or vacation rentals.
No more than two (2) leases may be entered into in any one year.
Within ten (10) days of a lease being signed, an Owner shall notify and supply the Community Management Office with a copy of the lease
The owner must give the tenant a copy of the governing documents
Any questions regarding leases should be directed to the Community Management Office.
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Guardhouse Procedures
Gatehouse Information Reminder
All permanent changes or updates to homeowners’ guests lists may be made by contacting Maureen Philips at the Community Management Office at (386) 738-2112
x 101 or via email,
mphilips@evergreen-lm.com
. Temporary guests or vendors may be entered by the homeowner by dialing the voice line at (386) 736-4772.
Click here
more information on the Guard House System.
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Notice a Good Deed?
Spotlight a Team Member
If a staff member has given you exceptional service please visit
www.evergreen-lm.com
and share your feedback.
Just click
‘Good Deeds’
on the toolbar.
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Collecting Can Tabs for Charity
We are collecting can tabs at the Resident Service Desk to help charitable organizations such as The Shriner's Children Hospital.
Tabs can be from soda, vegetable, and soup cans. These tabs are recycled and all money raised goes directly to supporting The Shriner's Children Hospital.
For more information please contact the clubhouse.
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Drop off Your Old Flag
The clubhouse will now be accepting old and tattered flags. Drop off your flag and we will give it the
proper retirement.
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Victoria Gardens Clubs & Groups
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Victoria Gardens Camera Club
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Chavurah Dinnner
Our Chaverah Dinner will be held on Monday, April 6th at 6:00 PM.
The cost is $18.00 per person, tax and gratuity included.
The menu is as follows:
Soup/Salad (choose one)
Brisket
Roasted Potatoes
Green Beens
Dessert
Coffee/Tea
Roasted Chicken (choose white or dark meat)
RoastedPotatoes
Green Beans
Dessert
Coffee/Tea
Salmon (grilled or blackened, choose one)
Roasted Potatoes
Green Beens
Dessert
Coffee/Tea
Vegan Option
Dessert
Coffee/Tea
Sign up at the Resident Services Desk.
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Victoria Gardens Book Club
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Victoria Gardens Wranglers
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BENEFITS OF LINE DANCING
Here is a list of some of the health benefits you will enjoy if you line
dance on a regular basis:
*Cardiovascular and muscular strength and flexibility become
better.
* High blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and high triglyceride levels,
as well as high blood sugar levels can all improve.
* Coordination improves as you work through the different movements.
* Lung capacity can increase.
* Bone strength can increase; bone loss can be stopped or slowed down.
* Help with weight control - half an hour of continuous line dancing can burn
an average of 300 calories OR MORE PLUS 3000 - 4000 STEPS!
* The social aspects of line dancing are obvious. Your sense of well-being
and the camaraderie you have with the other dancers is wonderful for your
health.
PLUS YOU DO NOT NEED A PARTNER!
LINE DANCING CLASSES THURSDAY, 3 PM - BUT ALL ARE WELCOME!
EVERYBODY (GUYS & GALS) CAN DO LINE DANCING CLASSES EVEN IF YOU HAVE 2 LEFT FEET. SO GUYS & GALS COME JOIN THE FUN AND LINE DANCE.
THERE ARE SO MANY HEALTH BENEFITS... MEMORY, EXERCISE, MUSCLE STRENGTH AND MANY MORE.
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Victoria Gardens Men's Club
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Sew & Sews
Attention Victoria Gardens Residents!
Do you like to quilt/sew/knit/crochet? Then come & join the Sew & Sews any Wednesday morning (9am-12pm) in the craft room at the clubhouse. We also go out for lunch on the 1st Wednesday of each month. Pictured are some members of the group enjoying a weekend quilting retreat in the multi-purpose room.
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Library Volunteer Committee
Our library volunteers recently completed the yearly clean up and reorganization of the library. We have moved some things around, and hope this won't make it too difficult to find the type of books you're looking for. We are working on getting some new signs made, so please be patient with us.
One of our residents recently donated 8 leather bound editions of Agatha Christie mysteries. They are currently featured on the chess table. You will notice that they are in pristine condition, and we hope we all can enjoy, while taking care to protect them.
Further, in an effort to keep the library as a quiet enjoyment environment, the management team is working to find alternate locations for non-library related activities. This will help keep our library as intended. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Victoria Gardens Library Committee
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BOOK DRIVE FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN
SPONSORED BY THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
The DAR promotes the love of reading and the joy of owning books. But many parents of children in DeLand don't have funds to buy books for their children, and we're asking that our Victoria Gardens residents help. There are nine schools in DeLand with Kindergarten through Fifth Grade, and we hope to acquire books for these K-5 children to take home and have good reading material for the summer months and onward.
So between now and May 1, bring new or gently-used books to the Craft Room where there will be a box labeled "Book Drive for K-5 Children".
You will also see a notice about this Book Drive in the Victoria Park Newsletter. If you have any questions, contact Ruth Ann Fay, a VG resident, at 386-738-3563 or
RFAY4@cfl.rr.com
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Victoria Gardens Women's Club
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MUSIC AT THE GARDENS
Do you enjoy singing, being part of a musical production or playing an instrument in a small group? Maybe you’d like to try and have some fun! There are several opportunities that are available right now.
VeeGees
Singers are always welcome for small groups or the larger choral group which perform for special events and a holiday concert. Production help is needed in the areas of lighting (particularly spotlight), stage manager and crew. Piano accompanists are always welcome.
Instrumental Group
A new instrumental group is being formed. Brush the dust off your instrument! There is a need for a drummer, a string bass player and trumpet player.
If any of these opportunities spark an interest and you would like more information, please contact Deane Booth, Director of Music for the VeeGees at boothmusic@cfl.rr.com.
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LEARN TO PLAY PICKLEBALL!
Pickleball instruction for beginners and those who would like to review rules and play strategies is available.
Paddles and balls are available at the courts, or use your own paddle. Comfortable court shoes that will not leave marks on the court are very important and you may want to wear a hat, visor and/or sunscreen.
Why pickleball? A sport for all ages. Easy to learn. Great recreational sport. Fun way to exercise. Get in shape. Meet great people.
For further information or questions or to arrange an instruction time, contact Ed Pritchett at 386-626-3378 or
epritchett@cfl.rr.com.
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COME PLAY DUPLICATE
BRIDGE!
Wednesday | 1 p.m.
Seeking new and experienced players to join us. For those new to duplicate, the same hands are played at each table and scoring is based on relative performance. In this way, every hand, whether strong or weak, is played in competition with others playing identical cards, and the element of skill is heightened while that of chance is reduced . In other words, if you get a good or bad hand, so do the other players. It is fun to compare how others played the same hand.
Stop by (usually in the multi-purpose room) any Wednesday between 1 and 4 p.m. to meet the players and sign up to be called when players are needed. You are invited to join us!
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Hand, Knee & Foot Card Games
Come and join us in the
Card Room
for a fun and interesting card game, which is very similar to Canasta.
On
Mondays
at 1:30 pm we welcome all levels of players. If you would like to learn how to play, we will teach you!
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
at 1 pm we welcome all experienced players who are able to Open, Close, Score and Strategize. Please arrive 15 minutes early so that teams can be chosen using “marble” selection.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Gin Rummy Players Wanted:
Tom Johnson is searching for Gin players who are looking for an afternoon or evening for fun camaraderie Gin games.
Please sign up in the Activities Binder.
Once Tom has an appropriate amount of players interested, there will be a meeting to determine the best day and time to play.
Contact Tom Johnson with questions or concerns.
Tom Johnson - TJ2721@Aol.com
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Pinochle
Every Friday
1 p.m. | Multipurpose Room
Interested in playing Pinochle? Stop by the Clubhouse and join in!
-All are Welcome-
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Bridge
Every Friday
Beginners/Refresher
1 p.m. | Library
For more information contact
Martha Shanahan: mmshans@aol.com
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Poker
& Texas Hold'em
New Schedule
Poker is held on Monday's at 2 pm and Tuesday's at 6:30 pm.
Texas Hold'em can be played on Wednesday's and Thursday's at 6 pm. There will be a table available both days to play Poker beginning at 6:30 pm.
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Victoria Park Events
Contact Lifestyle Director Justine Tucker to sign up!
Email: JTucker@Evergreen-LM.com
Phone:
386.738.2112
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