VILLAGEWALK WIREJULY 2014

Town Center 8524 Insular Lane Orlando, FL 32827

www.villagewalkatlakenona.com Phone: (407) 888-2704

Fax: (407) 888-2948 Email: vwinfo@accessyourcommunity.com

Town Center Hours Monday - Saturday 9am - 9pm

Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Gatehouse (407) 816-0010

Meet The Staff Kim Morton

Community Manager

Joe Greaves Chief Engineer

Valerie Velazquez Lifestyle Director

Jessie Chatman Administrative Assistant

FB: villagewalkatlakenonaresidents

4 Discover Your Lifestyle with Val

6 HOA Matters with Kim

8 Gatehouse Update

14 Calendar of Events

22 Important Community Reminders

25 City of Orlando Happenings

29 Important Contacts

TABLE OF CONTENTS | VILLAGEWALK WIRE

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Absolute Urgent Care is a new, state of the art medical facility located in Lake Nona. We strive to provide the best healthcare in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. Our

goal is to have you in and out in less than an hour.

Our Services include the following:Injuries, Illness, Diagnostic Testing,

Physicals, Vaccinations and Occupational Medicine

Walk Ins Are Always Welcome

Hours of OperationMon – Sat 10am – 6pm

Closed on Sundays

LIFESTYLE | A MOMENT WITH VALERIE

Happy 4th of July!!!

July is gearing up to be another busy but FUN month! The team and I have been working very hard to come up with new ways to improve upon or introduce new events and activities for all. I would like to think that we’ve been doing a great job

of that so far this year. Our Kids Craft Corners have proven to be wildly successful, creative, and fun for all ages! This month we will be adding a third date to our Exercise For Fun series on Thurday evenings due to requests from interested residents like YOU. That being said, this month we are also introducing another fitness program the “Fit Club”. Offering FREE weekly trainings by certified Beachbody trainers, the classes will include P90X, Turbo Fire, and more. Please arrive early to sign a waiver and be sure to bring a bottle of water and towel, if desired. This month we are featuring a special tribute concert on Saturday, July 19th of Michael Buble performed by a very talented impersonator. But first, don’t miss this month’s 4th of July Pool Party & BBQ by the pool on Saturday, July 5th at 12pm. The Lake Nona Deli and Market will be serving up some delicious food while you dance and swim to the tunes of a DJ. Registration for food is required; the deadline is on Tuesday, July 1st. Additionally, our friend and neighbor, Michael Sterner, will be teaching us about cooking easy and healthy dishes and the benefits of such. Join us on Sunday, July 20th for the first lesson of the series and support your “Local Chef ”. For more information on this event, watch for emails. We are working diligently to continue to bring you free and/or low cost activities such as the Women’s Self Defense class to be held later this month and CPR certifications. We are also continuing to improve on ideas and plans for upcoming events such as National Night Out and the Annual Summer Luau, both of which will come to a Town Center and Resort Pool near you next month in August! In closing, I would once again like to thank everyone who submitted their feedback via the Lifestyle Survey. Your input and opinions are highly valued and help us tremendeously when planning events and activities to suit all residents! We take your ideas into serious consideration and at times it may take a little longer to implement a program, but we are definitely working on it!

I hope everyone has an wonderful and safe holiday & month!!!

Until next month

,Valerie VelazquezYour Lifestyle Director

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HOA | MATTERS WITH KIM

Hi VillageWalkers!

Another challenging but extremely productive month. If it was easy and boring, I couldn’t do it! While I enjoy the sunshine on my weekends so that I can hang out and play with my kiddos at the pools, I am so grateful for every drop of rain we received during this past month. As we all know, the water levels of our beautiful lakes evaporate and dramatically decrease during the dry months of the year. Thankfully, as the skies open up and pour down, our community reaps the benefits in many ways. Our lakes begin to fill and the grass begins to green up. This is also a time of growth for our plants and lawns. Unfortunately, the unwanted grows as well! WEEDS! Our new landscaping crew has transitioned into the community during a very challenging time of growth. We are working with them closely to help keep them on schedule and meet the demand of our enormous unique community. I, along with my team here, meet every week without miss with our landscaping, painting and gate attendant leads. We have a very structured routine and agenda tied to accountability and deadlines. This has proven so beneficial in my time here to help us become ONE team. As I mentioned at the recent Board of Directors meeting, the landscaping team has a very specific scope of work to complete. There are a few things I’d like to remind the community of. If you have or intend to install additional landscaping material, install statues, fountains, etc, this must be approved by the Architectural Review Committee first. If approved, the maintenance of this plant material is the sole responsibility

of the homeowner. Personal gardening such as balling schillings, boxing shrubs or similar is out of the normal scope and would need to be handled outside of the HOA landscaping maintenance. I am aware that when the community was much much smaller Mainscape and Greenbrier may have made the time to do some of these things, however it is out of the scope of work under our landscaping contract. Unfortunately, we are not budgeted for Edward Scissorhands. On a more serious note, we understand the frustration and patience involved from each and every one of you of starting over with the transition. Eric, our landscape team lead has situated his crew into quadrants so that each crew gets very familiar with their own little piece of VillageWalk and takes ownership and accountability of it. It is our hope that this will help them get to know each of you faster and learn that Mrs. Smith likes her shrubs higher around her screen enclosure for privacy and Mr. Doe likes his shrubs cut clean and lower. Even with quadrants that is over 300 homes or personal preferences, if they are lucky enough that the Mr. and Mrs. in one household agree, for 5 men to get to know as well as many other miscellaneous surprises that may be in everyone’s yards (approved or not approved). You all have been amazing and patient, so I appreciate you greatly to work with us through the process! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday celebrating Independence Day with your loved ones and neighbors!

Warmest Regards,

Kim MortonYour Community Manager

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Whenourcommunitywasdeveloped,thedeveloperfiledwiththestateaseries of documents designed to uphold the integrity of our community and spell outthedutiesofourassociation,andtheresponsibilitiesofeachofus,theowners.Thosedocuments,oftenreferredtoasthegoverningdocuments,aremadeupoftheArticlesofIncorporation,theBylaws,andtheCC&R's(Conditions,Covenants&Restrictions). TheArticlesof Incorporationareaone-pagedocumentthatmustbefiledwiththeSecretaryofState. Itsimplystatesthatanon-profitcorporationisbeingformed (our community association). TheBylawsdictate thepowers anddutiesof theBoardofDirectors (whenmeetingsoccur,howtheBoard iselected,etc.)TheCC&R'sdictatethepowersanddutiesofthecorporationandregulateboththephysicalcharacteristicsofourdevelopmentandthelifestylesofourresidents. Of all of the governing documents, the CC&R's are often the least understood but inarguably the mostimportant.Inordertocloseescrowonyourhome,yousignedaseriesofpapers,oneofwhichstatedthatyouhadreadtheCC&R'sandagreetoabidebythem.Whenescrowclosed,youenteredintoacontractualagreementwiththeotherownersinourcommunitytoconformtothedictatesofthoseCC&R's.Thisiswheresomeownersgetconfused.Theconfusion,however,iseasilycleareduponcetheCC&R'sareread,orre-readasthecasemaybe.Afterall,howmanyofyouactuallyreadandunderstoodtheCC&R'sbeforeclosingescrow?Thosethatdidaretobeapplauded.Therestofushavehadtotakeacrash-courseontheCC&R'sthroughtrialanderror. Oftenwe have found out that we are in non-compliance to the CC&R's or Rules & Regulations throughcorrespondence receivedbyourmanagement company. So,wedustoff thatold copyof theCC&R's (it tookmehalfadaytorememberwhereitwas)and,sureenough,thereitisinblackandwhite,theexactrestrictionthatwecompletelyforgotabout.Beingresponsibleownerswecorrectthesituationand,armedwithanew-foundknowledgeofourCC&R's,wecontinuewithour lives,undisturbed (that is,untilwe"forget" somethingelseandhave togothroughtheprocessonceagain).Oftenwefocusonthe"painintheneck"aspectofourCC&R's,butbydoingsowemisstherealbeautyoftheirpurpose.TheCC&R'sprovideastructuralframeworktohelpresidentsofdifferentbackgrounds,ideals,andperceptionstolivetogetherinharmonyandbydoingso,thecommunityandourpropertyvaluesbenefit.Ifwehadnoarchitecturalcontrols(asspelledoutintheCC&R's)ornoabilitytocorrectviolationsof theRules&Regulations (alsospelledout in theCC&R's), thentherewouldbenoharmonyandultimatelyourcommunityandourpropertyvalueswouldsuffer. Inotherwords,theCC&R'saregoodbusiness...theyhelpensurethatourpropertyvaluesaremaintainedandourinvestmentsprotected.Example:Whatwouldtheimpactonyourpropertyvaluesbeifyourneighbordecidedtorepairautomobilesinhisparkingareaasapart-timejobanddecidedtoadvertisewithabigsignhenailedtotheroofofhisbuilding?Furthermore,inordertoattractattentiontothesign,hepaintedhisbuildingbrightred.Thisexamplemaybealittleoverthetop,butitappliesequallytotheneighborwhodoesn'tmaintainhis/herlivingarea.Thebottomlineisthatyourpropertyvalueswouldsuffer.Noonewouldwanttobuyyourhomeandhavetolivenexttosuch"chaos".Sincemarketvaluesareaffectedbythelawofsupplyanddemand,ifthedemand(orattractiveness)ofyourcommunityispoor,thenthesupply(orcost)isreduced.Whenthedemandishigh(thecommunityisaestheticallyattractive)thenthesupply(orpropertyvalues)areincreased. TheCC&R'spromoteconformity,whichencouragesharmony,whichhasapositive impacton thevalueofourcommunity.So,thenexttimeyougetanotefromthemanagementcompanyexplainingwhyyouareinnon-compliancewiththeCC&R'sortheRules&Regulations,takeamomenttorememberwhatthespiritoftheCC&R'sembrace(protectionofyourinvestment)andbethankfulthatourBoardofDirectorsaretakingtheirjobseriouslyandareworkingtoprotect,preserveandenhanceourpropertyvalues.

This and more articles like it about homeowners associations can be found at myhoa.com.

What Are CC&Rs Anyway???

Dear Valued Residents,

During this time of year, when many residents have guests come to visit, the gatehouse can get a little busier than usual. In order to ensure that your guests are quickly allowed access into the community, please remember to call in permission for them to enter prior to their arrival. For guests who will be staying for extended amounts of time, simply let us know and we will issue a guest pass to make it easy for them to enter each time they return during their visit. Additionally, please check with the HOA office to ensure that your contact information is accurate in the event the gatehouse needs to reach you to allow access to a guest or vendor. If a resident should see a suspicious vehicle, they should contact the police immediately, then the HOA staff at the Town Center, followed by the guards at the gatehouse. This way the HOA and the guards can keep a record of it and monitor the gates for exit and/or entry. When reporting the vehicle please provide as much detailed information as possible (i.e. note the type of vehicle, make, model and color, and any distinguishable markings or signs).

Please have a happy and safe summer…from the gatehouse!

If you have any questions please feel free tocall the Gatehouse at 407.816.0010or the Town Center at 407.888.2704

GATEHOUSE | A MESSAGE FROM YOUR SECURITY TEAM

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm First Aid SuppliesImage courtesy of pinellascounty.org

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- Should a tropical storm or hurricane threaten your area you should check your first aid supplies. Below is what is recommended to have on hand to cover an injury.- Various sizes of sterile, adhesive bandages, gauze pads and roller bandages in a variety of sizes and hypoallergenic adhesive tape- Bars of soap in plastic zip-lock bags- Hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, iodine, antiseptic spray and anti-biotic ointments for burns and cuts- Aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen (Tylenol/Aleve), and antacids- Scissors, tweezers, sewing needles, thermometer and latex gloves- Be sure to have sufficient prescription medicines on hand should a storm linger- Be sure to keep all medicines in a safe place, away from children and pets

Other Items You Should Have In Case Of A Tropical Storm or Hurricane

- Water: One gallon/3.8 liters per person/per day. Be sure to make or purchase extra ice prior to the storm- Food: At least 3 to 7 days of non-perishable packaged or canned food, snack items and juices. Be sure you do not keep a lot of frozen foods, in case of a prolonged power outage, unless you have a generator- Non-electric can opener, cooking fuel, paper plates, and plastic utensils- Toiletries, hygiene items, moisture wipes, and the first aid supplies mention above- Flashlights and extra batteries, battery operated NOAA weather radio- Rain gear, toys, books and games- Should you need to leave your home in a hurry have the following items packed:- Extra shoes, comfortable clothing, blankets, pillows, specialty items for infants and the elderly, a tool set, vehicle fuel tank full, proper IDs, extra cash, important documents in a waterproof container, insurance, medical records, computer passwords, cell-phone charger, etc., pet needs- It is also good to have a video of all valuable items in your home

IF YOU HAVE STORM SHUTTERS AND WOULD LIKE A FREE TUTORIAL ON HOW TO INSTALL THEM CONTACT Dex at 850-766-2615 cell, or

407-286-3889 home or jed08c@my.fsu.edu

BY JULIE JACOBS

The Fourth of July arouses patriotism for many Americans. However, fireworks can turn an otherwise normal evening into a warzone for pets, activating their flight instinct. They get disoriented, stressed and will do anything to flee the chaos.

Did you know the busiest day at the shelter is July 5th? So many pets flee from the frightening, disorienting effects of fireworks & get lost or hurt.

Be smart! Keep your dog or cat in a comfortable locked room with windows and doors closed. Give them some ‘white noise’ such as music or TV playing, a comfy bed and some of their favorite toys and treats. Perhaps put on a Thundershirt that swaddles them like a baby so helps with anxiety will help your pets. Also Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Lavender or Serenity essential oil will calm them and alleviate stress. Just let them

sniff some on your hands, then pet them. Should you like a sample to try, please contact me at the email or number below.

Never bring your pets to any firework displays. Some get so scared, they will snap the leash and flee. And the sounds are deafening to their sensitive ears. Same goes for your back yard. In their panic, they may injure themselves especially if tied up.

Make sure your pets are wearing ID tags on collars, a safety practice to always follow. Micro-chipped pups have a much better chance of being returned if they run away.

And if you are leaving town for the holiday or have guests over, make sure to review all the above with them.

If you love your pets, be responsible and cautious.

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Pet Safety This Fourth of July

• Take stock of the contents of the room. Be sure that the scale (size) of the pieces are correct and relate appropriately to each other. Varying the scale is key to creating interest and keeping the eye moving around the room.• Make sure the room is balanced. Too many big pieces on one side will make the room feel lopsided. Balance size, weight and height; if you have a large seating group on one side, an armoire, built-ins, and entertainment unit, weighty painting or collage will add balance. A grouping of a rug, 2 chairs and a table will also do the trick• Add texture; let opposites attract. Pairing smooth and rough, shiny and matte, sleek and nubby will add visual interest. Put a shaggy rug on a smooth floor; fill a shiny silver compote with rough pine cones or pods. Mix it up; choose nubby textures for a soothing casual feel and lots of shine for high energy.• Patterns can add pow to an otherwise unexciting batch of solid textiles. You can mix patterns, as long as, there is a common element tying them together.• Color is the go to element that adds punch to a space. Color will change the mood and feel of a room. Bright colors add energy, while soft colors will be soothing and relaxing. It is important to balance the color in a room with lights and brights to prevent it from feeling too heavy or too light.• Accessorize with art, throws, rugs, pillows and don’t forget the window treatments, even if they are purely decorative. They do not need to be functional.

DESIGN | INTERIOR DECOR

6 Ways to Take a Room From Drab to Fab!BY CAROL FISHER

Here the credenza and mirror with the horse scupture balance the weight and height of the entertainment center.Notice the mix of patterns, colors and textures.

Lots of different patterns that all relate and across the room is an entertainment center waiting for the TV to balance the room. The accessories have shiny and

matte, the throw nubby, the rug shaggy mixed with smooth

floors, lamps and tables.

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Join us on Monday, July 21st at 7:00pm in the Town Center Card Room for an

Inspirational Club Meeting

Come meet Said from Moroccoand Ali from Trinidad

If you are planning on attending or for more information, please contact Nancy at

407.443.7720

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ComejoinusattheLakeNonaDeliandMarketforourWednesdayWineTasting.Wewillbefeaturingaselectionofwines,meats,andcheeses!Bringguests,friends,andfamilyforthisrelaxingevening.

Wednesday, July 30, 20147:00 - 9:00 pm$12 per person$20 per couple

Wine AroundThe World

Don’tMissThisMonth’sSandwich Of The Month:

The 1776Turkey,RoastBeef,CheddarCheese,andSwissCheesewithmustardon

FrenchBread$7.99(comeswithchipsandapickle)

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Food Truck Night

First Wednesday of Every Month!

Wednesday, July 2nd6:00 - 9:00 pm

Town Center Basketball Court Parking Lot

Kona DogChillin ‘N GrillinEl Cactus Azul

Belly Full Food TruckSweet City Gelato

MONDAY: • Reinventing Your Healthcare • My 10 “Must Have’s”: EO’s for Moms • Living A Toxic Free Lifestyle • Beautiful Skin from the Inside Out • How to Prevent the “C” word

TUESDAY: • Achieve Your Ideal Body Weight • Reinventing Healthcare-Spanish • The Endocrine System • Dr. Hill’s Top 5 Favorites • Sound Asleep

WEDNESDAY • First Aid for the Skin • Reverse Symptoms of Depression • Deep Cleanse: Detox • Pre & Post Surgery Using EO’s • Essential Oil’s from Seed to Bottle

THURSDAY • The Baby Whisperer • Natural Pet Care • DIY with Essential Oils • The 90 Day Health Plan • 10 Daily Deposits

FRIDAY • Macrobiotic Health • Supplement Your Fitness Success • Stimulate Your Innate Healing • Life Long Vitality • How to Achieve Super Vitality

SATURDAY • From Western Medicine to EO’s • Managing Behaviors with EO’s • How to Restore Adrenal Health • Men’s Health • The Essential Oil Revolution

Preregistration cost $99 ! Learn  from  the  industry’s  BEST  ! Over  20  hours  of  amazing  education  ! From  the  comfort  of  your  own  home    ! Chance  to  win  some  incredibly  cool  natural  

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information  and  to  view  the  complete  list  of  speakers  log  on  to  NaturalSolutionsHealthSummit.com  

 Contact  me  for  your  FREE  Promo  Code    and  access  to  this  amazing  Summit!  

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July 14 - 19, 2014 Online Webinars

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MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS @ 9:30 AM BALLROOM

EXERCISE FOR FUNLow-impact exercise guided by a DVD work out video. Please remember to bring your tennis shoes, a bottle of water, and a towel.

COST: free

MONDAYS @ 6:15 PM BALLROOM

PILATES SCULPT & TONEYour body will continue

to be challenged, lenthened and strengthened with this Pilates-based class, utilizing a variety of cutting edge exercises and props! Suitable for all fitness levels.

COST: first class is free, 8 classes for $56, 4 for $36, or 1 for $10 MORE INFORMATION: Contact Jessica at jessica@waveofwellness.net

TUESDAYS @ 9:30 AM BALLROOM

YOGAThis lighthearted yoga practice is designed for all experience levels, emphasizing alignment and core stabilization, breath and presence - for space in your joints, freedom in your spine and peach of mind! Strenghten and lengthen muscles, increase flexibility, balance, awareness and focus. Learn techniques for effective functional movement or to enhance your athletic performance!

COST: first class is free, 8 classes for $56, 4 for $36, or 1 for $10 TO RSVP OR FOR MORE

INFORMATION: Contact Jessica at jessica@waveofwellness.net

TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS @ 9 AM RESORT POOL

WATER AEROBICSLow-impact water aerobics exercise class designed for any expertise level. Please bring water and towel. If you have a pool noodle or other equipments, fee free to bring them.

COST: free

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 1:30 PM CARD ROOM

MAHJONGGA fascinating rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards.

The game originated in China, dating back to the time of Confucius. A very small amount of time and effort is required to master and become familiar with the elementary principles of the game. Your patience in mastering the fine point of Mahjongg will be repaid many times by the keen enjoyment invariably derived from the game.

COST: free

STARTING JULY 8TH TUESDAYS 6:30PM TOWN CENTER BALLROOM

FIT CLUBFree weekly trainings (P90X, Turbo Fire, Hip-hop abs, etc.)

COST: free

TUESDAYS @ 7 PM TOWN CENTER

POKERGames played: 7 Card Stud, 5 Card Stud, 5 Card Draw, Jacks or Better, Texas Hold’Em. No Card Sharks, please, as this is

Don’t forget to register for events and activities via email or at the Town Center. This will help us in planning all programs.

Events & Activities are subject to change. An email blast will be sent out stating any

changes.

ACTIVITIES THISJULY

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a friendly/social game.

COST: $10.00 buy-in MORE INFORMATION: Contact Chuck at c.capt@yahoo.com or 407.371.3022

THURSDAYS @ 10 AM BALLROOM

DRESSED IN HOPEA charity dedicated to helping those who are impoverished around the world and locally. The Dressed In Hope sewing group helps children by providing them with handmade clothing items.

MORE INFORMATION: www.dressedinhope.org

NOW ON THURSDAYS @ 6:30 PM BALLROOM

EXERCISE FOR FUNLow-impact exercise guided by a DVD work out video. Please remember to bring your tennis shoes, a bottle of water, and a towel.

COST: free

JULY 2ND @ 6-9 PM RETAIL AREA

FOOD TRUCKSVarious local food trucks from varying cuisines. Check for emails with list of vendors.

COST: Varies by vendor

JULY 8TH & 22ND @ 7 PM TOWN CENTER

WOMEN OF STRENGTHWomen of all ages, backgrounds, cultures meet and get to know each other and themselved. This group is focused on uplifting and inspiring women and girls.

COST: free MORE INFORMATION: Contact Ivy Moore at womenofstrength777@gmail.com

TENNIS FREE CLINICSThis month we will be offering two free sessions for residents.

JULY 8TH @ 7-8 PM Adults (Men & Women)

JULY 10TH @ 6-7 PM Kids (6-12 yrs)

JULY 10TH @ 7-8 PM Round Robin Adults (Men & Women)

MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Pedro at pluis.estrada@yahoo.com or 407.346.5052

JULY 10TH & 24TH @ 6:30 PM TOWN CENTER

BUNCOLet the party begin! Here’s a classic dice game designed for anywhere from 4 to 12 players. No matter how many people are rolling, the point is always the same: to roll a Bunco (three consecutive rolls in which the number currently in play appears). The Bunco bell sounds, the fuzzy die is passed, and the pace gets more and more hectic. It’s simple, it’s fun, and it’s a great excuse for a party. Please RSVP and bring a dish to share.

TO RSVP: Contact Elaine Hudgeons at elainegenter@yahoo.com

JULY 17TH & 31ST @ 3:30 PM - 5 PM TOWN CENTER BALLROOM

KIDS CRAFT SUMMER CORNERAll VillageWalk residents between ages of 3-18

years old are invited to come and craft a special something for Mom! Watch emails for more details.

COST: free

JULY 25TH @ 6:30 PM TOWN CENTER BALLROOM

KIDS WII GAME NIGHTCome play some games on the Nintendo Wii and challenge your buddies.

COST: free, refreshments served

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JULY 9TH @ 6 PM BALLROOM

ITALIAN & TRIVIA NIGHTThe game is divided into rounds of ten questions each. Questions can be about anything under the sun: movies, music, TV, science, sports, geography, word jumbles, indentify the pictures, spelling questions and tons more! Teams are given answer sheets to record their responses. In the first round, correct answers are each worth one point. The sheets are then collected, the scores tallied and the leaders are announced. More rounds follow with the difficulty levels and point values increasing. Bring your own beverage.

COST: $3.00 per person for trivia only, $10 per person for food & trivia MENU: Ziti, Meatballs, Salad, Garlic Knots and Dessert

JULY 12TH @ 6 PM TOWN CENTER BALLROOM

POTLUCK & A MOVIE

NIGHT: THE MONUMENTS MENAn unlikely World War II platoon is tasked to rescue art masterpieces from Nazi thieves and return them to their owners. Starring: George Clooney, Matt Damon, Bill Murray, and Cate Blanchett.

Potluck style dinner! Bring a dish to share. BYOB

COST: free, just bring a dish to share,

JULY 18TH @ 7 PM TOWN CENTER BALLROOM

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: DISNEY’S PLANESA crop dusting plane with a fear of heights lives his dream of competing in a famous around-the-world aerial

race.

COST: free

JULY 19TH DOORS OPEN @ 6:30PM SHOW STARTS @ 7PM TOWN CENTER BALLROOM

MICHAEL BUBLE TRIBUTE SHOWJoin us for a memorable

night in concert by the best Michael Buble Tribute Impersonator around! He will be performing (2) 45-minute sets.

COST: $13 per person for admission, BYOB

JULY 20TH 3-4:30PM TOWN CENTER BALLROOM

ADULT COOKING

CLASSJoin us as we learn how to cook nutritional and easy dishes the whole family will love. Lectured

by the talented Local Chef, Michael Sterner.

COST: $30 per person

Don’t forget to register for all activities via email or at the Town Center. This will help

us in planning all programs.

Events & Activities are subject to change. An email blast will be sent out stating any

changes.

EVENTS THISJULY

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No-Bake Cheesecake Star PopsYield: 6 servingsIngredients: • 1 envelope (2 1/4 teaspoons) unflavored gelatin• 1/4 cup granulated sugar• 3/4 cup boiling water• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract• 1/8 teaspoon salt• 1 bag (12 ounces) royal blue Candy Melts candy• Lollipop SticksDirections:1. Prepare 6-cavity Mini Star Silicone Mold with vegetable pan spray.2. In small bowl, combine gelatin, sugar and water; whisk until completely dissolved.3. In large bowl, beat cream cheese, vanilla and salt with electric mixer until smooth.4. Gradually add gelatin mixture, beating well.5. Scrape bottom and sides of bowl. Continue beating until fully combined.6. Pour into prepared pan.7. Refrigerate 2 hours or until completely set.8. Carefully unmold cheesecakes onto cookie pan.9. Melt small amount of Candy Melts candy.10. Dip lollipop stick in melted candy and insert 3/4 way into cheese cake stars.11. Freeze 30 minutes or until firm.12. In large bowl, melt remaining Candy Melts according to package directions.13. Drizzle or pipe candy over cheesecake stars as desired.14. Refrigerate 10 minutes or until set. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

*Note: Some cream cheeses are firmer than others. Firm is best for this recipe. Choose a brand name, full fat cream cheese for best results.

For this and more 4th of July recipes visit http://www.orlandofamilymagazine.com/family-fun/sweet-tips-for-4th-of-july/.

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Dave Wenrich & Co. Inc.

Attention Residents!

Having trouble finding the correct filter size for your A/C?Thanks to Del-Air you can now conveniently purchase your filters at the

Town Center HOA Office!18” x 20” x 1” = $1518” x 24” x 1” = $1018” x 25” x 1” = $1318” x 30” x 1” = $1516” x 36” x 1” = $15

All sized come pleatedPleated filters will last 3 months

Advertisements in the HOA’s publications or postings on its bulletin boards are not intended and should not be construed as a recommendation, endorsement or certification of any business, private party, service or product. The HOA strongly encourages all consumers to use their own due diligence before utilizing any business, private party, product or service. The HOA is not responsible for any loss incurred by users of advertised, published or posted products or services.

FOR ADVERTISING & EVENT SPONSORSHIP INFO:CONTACT VALERIE AT (407) 888-2704

vwlife@accessyourcommunity.com

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Contact Davemobile 407-383-1540office 407-695-1956

dwenrichinc@yahoo.com

FREE ESTIMATESAdd value and beauty to your home with stone!

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Class Name: Intro to Nutritional Cooking by The Local Chef LLC

Class Timeline: (1-1.5 hrs)-Class Welcoming and course description-Overview of The Local Chef LLC with Bio of Chef included-Keys to changing eating habits and learning how to eat healthier.-Cooking Demo of 3 Dishes (3 dishes are TBD)-Conclusion with a short pitch for my services. Students complete survey.-Q & A

Intro to Nutritional Cookingby The Local Chef LLC

Sunday, July 20th3-4:30pm

Town Center Ballroom

Come learn the joys of cooking and eating easy, healthy, and beneficial recipes from your talented neighbor and The Local Chef Michael Sterner. We will be learning how to prepare 3 dishes this

afternoon.

$30 per personRegistration is required by Tuesday, July 15th.

RSVP via email to vwlife@accessyourcommunity.com or online.Minimum of 10 participants required for class.

Checks only, made payable to “The Local Chef, LLC”.

Parking Please Make Sure That You And Any Of Your Guests Are Properly Parked After Hours In Your Driveways And Off The Street, Not Blocking Any Sidewalks And Not Parallel On The Apron To Avoid The Costly Expense Of Towing. The Hoa Has An Agreement With Airport Towing To Tow For Any Of The Above Mentioned Vilations. Please Refer To Your Governing Documents Or Contact The Town Center With Any Questions.

Trash CansPlease Store Trash Containers In Your Garage. Trash Containers Can Be Put Out No Earlier Than 5Pm The Evening Before And Must Be Removed No Later Than Midnight The Day Of Pick Up. Trash Containers Must Be Stored In An Area Not Visible From Street View. Failure To Do So Will Result In Violations.

Driving In VillagewalkFor The Safety Of Our Residents, It Is Very Important That You Are Mindful Of Your Speed. Speed Limit Signs Are Posted Throughout The Neighborhood And Should Be Obeyed. Please Help Keep Our Streets Safe As There Are Children Playing And Residents Enjoying The Beautiful Community That Villagewalk Is. Please Be Respectful Of Others For Your Safety And Theirs.

Pets Please Be A Courteous Neighbor And Pick Up After Your Furry Friends. There Are Pet Waste Stations Located Throughout The Community For Your Convenience. In Addition, All Dogs Must Be On A Leash At All Times.

Excess Noise After 10:00pmPlease Be Considerate Of Your Fellow Neighbors When Having Gatherings At Your Home. There Have Been Several Complaints About Late Night Excessive Noise And Nuisances. In Accordance To The Noise And Vibration Control: The Orange County Noise And Vibration Control Ordinance, 15-180 Article V, Provides For The Mental And Emotional Well Being Of All Residents In Orange County. Specifically, The Ordinance Provides That Noise Levels In Excess Of 60 Decibels (Db), Between 7 Am And 10 Pm, Violate County Ordinances. Noise Levels Over 55 Db, Between 10 Pm And 7 Am Also Violate These Regulations. The Orange County Code Provides Penalties For Noise Exceeding These Levels. The Ordinance Applies To Noise From Any Source Impacting Residential Land Use Areas.

Assessments Please Keep In Mind That Your Monthly Assessments Are Due On The First Of Every Month. You Have A 15 Day Grace Period To Give Time For Mailing. You Have Several Options For Payment. Mail To The Lock Box In Az, Pay Online At Www.villagewalkatlakenonacom Or Sign Up For Direct Debit. * See Hoa Office For More Details.

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Summer’s here. But before you hit the outdoors, don’t forget about sun protection. The danger is not just in the rays you can see. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a damaging energy source that comes from everyday sun exposure. While UVs are invisible, they can cause permanent damage to your immune system, skin and even your eyes. The rays permeate and can alter skin cells even through windows. That’s why many people have sun spots on the left side of their faces – from sun exposure through the car window as they drive. Exposure to ultraviolet light is the leading cause of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, killing at least one person every hour. Subtropical states like Florida have much higher degrees of ultraviolet light than other areas. So how can you enjoy the sun while avoiding its damaging effects? The Center for Disease Control offers these helpful tips:

* Always apply sunscreen 30 minutes before you plan on being in the sun. This gives the lotion a chance to absorb into your skin. * UV’s are the most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Use enough sunscreen to generously coat all skill that will not be covered by clothing. If you’re swimming or engaging in activities that make you sweat, reapply sunscreen every 15 to 30 minutes. * Choose a sunscreen with a minimum sun protection factor (SPF) of 15. * Don’t forget to cover your ears and feet. * Use sunscreen even on cloudy days. Up to 80% of the sun’s harmful UV rays can penetrate your skin through clouds. * Makeup is not a sun protector. Apply sunscreen to your face before foundation or consider switching to a tinted facial sunscreen.

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one out of every five Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer at some point in their lives, and a higher percentage of people have suffered from skin cancer than all other cancers combined. Applying sun protection religiously can help protect you from those statistics. Want another plus? Sun exposure causes wrinkles, so protection helps keep your skin looking young. And who doesn’t want that?

For more Free Health Tips visit http://med.ucf.edu/health-tips/

SAFE SUN FUN

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10% VILLAGE WALK NEIGHBOR DISCOUNT

A message from the desk of Commissioner

Jim Gray

City Hall Holiday Hours

PleasenotethatCityHallwillbeclosedonFriday,July4,inobservanceofIndependenceDay.TheSolidWasteManagementDivisionofficesandphoneswillalsobeclosed;however,residentialgarbageandrecyclingcollectionwilloccurasscheduled.Itisimportantforresidentstohavetheirgarbageandrecyclingoutbefore6:00a.m.toensurepickup.

Orlando’s Emergency Radio Station

1650AMistheCityofOrlando’semergencyradiostationandoperatesfromtheOrlandoOperationsCenter.Thisserviceprovidesemergencyinformationtocitizensbefore,duringandafteradisaster.Whentherearenoemergencies,informationsuchasroadclosures,parkinginformationorplannedeventswillbebroadcast.

Alternatives Public Meeting for the Osceola Parkway Extension

ThisAlternativesPublicMeetingisbeingconductedasanopportunityforthepublictoprovideinputregardingtheprojectalternatives.ThisprojectistheOsceolaParkwayExtensionfromWestofBoggyCreekRoadtotheProposedNortheastConnectorExpressway,andBoggyCreekRoad/SR417AccessRoad.FormoreinformationpleasecontacttheConsultantProjectManager,PaulCherry,at561-840-0803 or paul.cherry@kimley-horn.com

Thursday,July10,20145:30p.m.-OpenHouse6:30p.m.-FormalPresentation&PublicComments

OsceolaHeritageParkExhibitionBuilding1901ChiefOsceolaTrailKissimmee,FL34744

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HAPPENINGS | CITY OF ORLANDO

Greetings VillageWalk residents! We are in need of mailing tubes. Other sewing groups request master patterns from us and the tubes will enable us to easily mail the patterns to them. These groups in turn send their completed dresses to us to be included with our shipments. Please help us by recycling your old mailing tubes—preferably 3” diameter. For your convenience, they can be dropped off at the Town Center. As always, thank you for your support in our worthy project! We construct our dresses here during our weekly workshops. When they are completed, our dresses are hand-delivered around the world by mission and humanitarian groups to where they are most needed. Kathy Krieger (pictured below), one member of our group, holding a pattern. Kathy, like many of our other members, does not live in VillageWalk but graciously gives her time and efforts to our cause. We meet every Thursday from 10am to 12pm. We always welcome new volunteers and non-sewers, since we always have work to be done that doesn’t require sewing skills. Hope to see you next Thursday!!!

For more information about Dressed In Hope and it’s many missions,

please visit: www.dressedinhope.org.

Our Wish ListBY PHYLLIS TANNER

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PULTE CUSTOMER SERVICE Home Warranty

866.313.9950 orlandowarranty@pulte.com

www.pulte.comGENERAL ELECTRIC

Appliances 800.432.2737

www.geappliances.comDOWN TO EARTH

Landscaping 844.383.9255 X 0

customerservice@down2earthinc.comORLANDO UTILITIES COMMISSION (OUC)

Power & Water 407.423.9018 www.ouc.com

AT&T Telephone

888.757.6500 www.att.com

BRIGHT HOUSE NETWORKS Cable & Internet

866.309.3279 www.brighthouse.com

ALL TECH SECURITY Alarm Monitoring

866.779.3960CITY OF ORLANDO SOLID WASTE

Garbage & Recycling 407.246.2314

www.cityoforlando.net/solidwasteUSPS

Postal Service 10401 Post Office Blvd

Orlando, FL 32862

VILLAGEWALK SHOPPESHOURS & CONTACT INFO

LAKE NONA DELI & MARKET and GAS STATIONP: 407.271.8371Monday - Friday 7am - 11pmSaturday 8am - 11pmSunday 8am - 8pm

THE SALON AT LAKE NONAP: 407.854.0600

Tuesday - Friday 10am - 5pmSaturday 9am - 3pm

THE NEST BOUTIQUEP: 407.856.5546Tuesday 9am - 4pmWednesday 3pm - 9pmThursday - Saturday 9am - 4pm

THE GREEN LEAF SPAP: 407.240.5503

Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 7pmSunday 11am - 7pm

Other Important Contacts:Emergency: 9-1-1

Police Non-emergency: (321) 235-5300Fire Non-emergency: 407-246-2390

Animal Control: 407-254-9140

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