Weekly Newsletter
January 15, 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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Cloud 9 Valentine's Day Dinner & Show
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Tickets on Sale Friday, January 17 at 9 am
at the Resident Service Desk.
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This Week at Victoria Gardens
Jan 15 - Jan 21
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(Click the
BLUE
titles to view the corresponding flyer)
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Jan 15 VGHOA Meet the Candidate Night - Begins at 5 pm
Jan 20 Poker
Jan 20 Table Tennis
Jan 21 Bag Toss
Jan 21 German Language Class
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Jan 27 Poker
Jan 27 Table Tennis
Jan 28 Bag Toss
Jan 28 German Language Class
Feb 3 Cooking Demo
Feb 18 Hard Rock Casino Trip
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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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Mamma Mia!
The Musical
Wayne Densch Theatre
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Interested in attending Mamma Mia!
The Musical?
If you're interested in attending Mamma Mia at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center on
Sunday, March 15 at 3 pm
please visit the Resident Service Desk to sign up!
Once we have enough people wanting to go, you will be contacted and charged for this events.
The price for this show is $35 and included price of the tickets and transportation.
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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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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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Coffee Connections
New Manager's Meeting
Beginning January 2020
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Community & Clubhouse Announcements
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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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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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- There will be no Strength Core & More until further notice.
- Patti will be substituting for Low Impact Aerobics on Friday, January 17th.
- Jenn Roland will be substituting for both Boot Camp and Low Impact Aerobics on Monday, January 20th.
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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.
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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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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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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
We wanted to again welcome all our new residents, and to thank ALL our residents for their support of our library. We can tell by the books on the return cart, that our neighbors and friends are definitely taking advantage of having the convenience of our library. We have added some newly donated books to our shelves, and we would like to thank the donors wholeheartedly. Others will enjoy their generosity.
Just a reminder though, to please check the copyright dates in your prospective donations, as we cannot keep books with a copyright older than 2011. Magazines should be the current or no more than one month old. Our space is limited and we try and do our best to keep things looking good and having a current selection to choose from.
Again, thank you for your support and enjoyment of the library.
Victoria Gardens Library Committee
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Victoria Gardens Women's Club
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Victoria Gardens Women's Club
Me Strong DeLand 5k Run/Walk
E. Indiana Avenue, DeLand
- February 1,2020 - Saturday
- 8 am Prompt Start
- Fee $35.00 Plus Registration Fee of $3.25
- Register under Victoria Gardens Women's Club
- Password: vgwc2020
- Indicate T-shirt Size
- Meet at E. Indiana Ave at 7:45 am
- Try to wear pink
- This event is open to all members and residents
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WOMEN'S CLUB WARM CLOTHING DRIVE - THANK YOU! -
Your generous and bountiful donations to the recent Women's Club warm clothing drive have been distributed to over 100 DeLand-area men and women by the Mercy Hour ministry at First United Methodist Church.
Ellie Freund reports that they were received with excitement and gratitude by these folks who are either homeless and living outside, or who are in need and living on extremely low funds. So please know that your contributions to this effort are deeply appreciated, and we thank you!
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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 Lessons
Welcome all new residents to a fun and interesting card game. Monday at 1:30 PM is the time for teaching anyone who wants to learn how to play.
Regular game times are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1 PM in the card room. Please try to come at least 15 minutes before 1 PM so we can make certain how many players will be participating.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you all.
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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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