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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

11 Landscaping

14 Calendar of Events

16 Maintenance Report with Joe

18 Important Community Reminders

21 City of Orlando Happenings

25 Important Contacts

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LIFESTYLE | A MOMENT WITH VALERIE

We have been working hard the past few months to plan hugely fun and successful events for the remainder of

the year and the planning is coming along nicely. We have quite a few fun and exciting events coming up in the next few months. This month we’ll be holding our annual Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 12th. Also this month we will be featuring a Movie on the Lawn for the kids and Dinner & a Movie for the adults. Please check the calendar and emails for details on each. Some events to look forward to during

the year are a Drum Circle and our Memorial Day BBQ & Pool Party in May, the annual VillageWalk Luau, National Night Out, Casino Night, Trunk or Treat and many many more! I’m delighted to announce that in August we will hold our First Ever VillageWalk Talent Showcase. All residents, of all ages and all expertise levels are invited to audition for time slots and a chance to win a special grand prize! We anticipate to start auditions in early June, so keep an eye out for more information regarding this awesome event as summer nears. Although the majority of the year’s events have been scheduled and/or planned out, we are still looking for ideas for some events and activities and encourage residents to please voice their opinions during our monthly Social Committee meetings. This month’s meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 16th at 7pm in the Town Center Great Room/Lobby. Come ready to share your thoughts and ideas for events and activities that would benefit the VillageWalk community and its residents. If you or someone you know would like to advertise your business in our newsletter or help to make successful events by sponsoring them please don’t hesitate to contact me via email at vwlife@accessyourcommunity.com for more information. Event sponsorship is an excellent way for businesses to gain outreach to current or new potential customers they may not have been able to reach through other means. I’m looking forward to what the remaining of 2014 has to offer us and can’t wait to have fun at all of the upcoming events and activities with all of you.4 VILLAGEWALK WIRE | APRIL 2014

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HOA | MATTERS WITH KIM

Hi Everyone! I hope you are all well. This year continues to be a very busy and productive one for the VillageWalk Community. Our Architectural Review Committee has been coming along and doing a great job, and I would like to thank them for their devoted time and attention to reviewing these monthly applications and working hard to keep VillageWalk a beautiful place to call home. We are so excited to have Tom Rose involved, he has become our very first VillageWalk homeowner board member. As you can all imagine, that is not an easy place to be. It takes a lot of patience, understanding, dedication and commitment. Our HOA Matters Workshops meeting attendance continues to grow. Please continue to encourage your neighbors to join us for each of the HOA Matters Workshops. The future success and productivity of the VillageWalk community depends on your involvement. We must continue to build and increase these attendance numbers. As our board president, Carlos Gregory, pointed out it can be very hard to meet quorum to hold meetings without it. Our HOA workshops have a purpose; it’s all about preparing VillageWalk for tomorrow and to be a beautiful, well maintained and sustainable community. I really enjoy interacting with all of you and doing these workshops to have everyone working together and woven into the process of successfully running this beautiful community. Below, I would like to provide you a few updates on special projects we have going on this year and where we are with them:

• 2014 Phase I – Preventative Maintenance of Townhomes & Villas – We held the pre-bid meeting in the month of March with potential painting contractors. During this meeting we went over the particular VillageWalk specs that we have worked on for the past 6 months. We had many experts involved in this process to ensure that the very best practices are defined in our specs. The board should tentatively select the best contractor for this job by the second week of April. We anticipate work to start between final week of April and Mid-May. Please keep your eyes out for updates via email as well as notices on your door with special instructions. Of course, this is a large project with occupied homes, so we ask for your patience through the process. We will be creating a specific email address to send any concerns once the project commences. Please keep in mind, with this being a large project, individual attention would greatly halt the

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process and therefore is unfortunately not possible. We need everyone to work with the schedules we will be sending out.• 2014 Landscape Replacement Program – I will be once again starting to work closely with Chris Skersick during the first week of April. We will be walking around every home and look for dead plant material or to replace material that was removed this past year. As you can see on our adopted community budget, we have a very limited set amount of money for this annual process. We must stick to dead or completely lost plant materials only. Just like last year, this process with no interruptions takes approximately 24 total hours out in the Florida sun. Thank you for those of you who have previously emailed your concerns to make sure that you are not missed. This helps out greatly as, again, unfortunately we cannot stop to discuss specific concerns with residents as we would never get through it in a timely manner. I truly value everyone’s concerns and welcome you to email us what you would like us to pay special attention to prior to the inspection. Without stopping, we are able to stay on schedule and pay close attention on how to spend the funds wisely and stay within the budget.• Truncated Domes – also known as Alert Tiles – Joe and I have mapped out the alert tiles that are broken and will be collecting proposals to have these replaced. This is something the community has been putting money away for into the reserve accounts per our reserve study and annual budgets. As well as some concrete and street repairs in certain phases of the community.• Reserve Update – We are scheduled to update our reserve study this year. We are targeting to have it completed in time for our 2015 budget preparation. This is the absolute best tool we have for budget preparation when it comes to our reserve accounts.• The Lake Nona Life Project – VillageWalk has been invited to join the Lake Nona community to be a part of something BIGGER & GREATER! Check out this link and

consider if you would like to be a part of the team to lead this project for our community! We have to come strong and represent the VillageWalk community in this project! https://www.jnj.com/our-news-center/multimedia/The-Lake-Nona-Life-Project I know this month’s article is a mouth full! I told you, 2014 is off to a very busy and productive start. I will keep everyone updated as we progress. It’s been a great year for me getting to know all of you and I am so happy to have the support of the HOA team members to help all of these projects come together. While I am running around counting the plants the team keeps everything smoothly sailing! Have a great month everyone.

Your Community Manager,

Kim Morton

HOA | MATTERS WITH KIM

Hello, VillageWalk residents! Spring has arrived in Central Florida and with

it wonderful occasions for friends and families to visit. Please remember

to call in any guests you may be expecting to the Gatehouse for ease of

access. If you would like to add or remove anyone from your permanent visitors list

please contact the Town Center at 407.888.2704 or stop by.

Please be sure to update your contact information at the Town Center so that

when visitors come to visit we have a reliable form of communication to ask for

permission to enter. Guests will be denied entrance if no contact can be made or if

we were not previously notified to expect said person(s).

If you have any questions please feel free to call the gatehouse at 407.816.0010

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GATEHOUSE | A MESSAGE FROM YOUR SECURITY TEAM

BY OFFICER DEVIN MARTINEZ

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Feral cats are a common occurrence throughout Florida, and for that matter the entire country. Everywhere, every community including our Villagewalk at some point in time has experienced colonies that seem to manifest in size. Although many residents are frustrated seeing the cats around the community, there are many residents who love seeing them, happy to co-exist with them in our community. Eliminating colonies is not an easy thing. Despite many efforts, no one has been able to develop a successful program to fully eliminate the cats from any community. As cats are removed, new ones move in to take advantage of the food sources used from the previous cats that were removed. And homeowners who let their cats roam outdoors or they abandon them as they no longer want them as pets, add to the cycle and increase in the colony’s size. TNR or “trap, neuter & release” has been found to be the best and pretty much the only successful and humane program to manage feral cat populations. Prior to TNR removal of cats or ignoring the situation only resulted into the current overpopulation crisis nationwide. Trap and remove programs fail and are ineffective. Trying to socialize and adopt out a feral cat is usually an impossible situation sadly leading to euthanasia for the cat. Plus if all the cats are not caught, which usually occurs, the ones who are left behind breed never alleviating the population level or the problem. TNR stops the breeding cycle preventing reproduction. It is the true only way to control the population and even decrease it over time. Villagewalk has been implementing TNR for some time now. In comparison to most communities, our colony is relatively small in size due to this success of our program. In time, with continued implementation of the TNR program we could possibly see a decrease in colony size, but it takes time. On a positive side, feral cats are a great way to keep vermin under control. Many areas welcome cat colonies as it minimizes mice, rats and similar unwanted critters from roaming our community.

To learn more you can go to these websites:http://www.neighborhoodcats.org/HOW_TO_WHAT_IS_TNRhttp://www.alleycat.org/casefortnrhttp://www.aspca.org/adopt/feral-cats-faq

Any questions, please feel free to ask our management team.

COMMUNITY | AWARENESS

!Spring is here! Daylight savings has started and many of us are still searching for that extra hour of sleep and running on empty.

Essential Oils are perfect for helping soothe and calm the mind and body at the end of a stressful day. Unlike synthetic sleep aids that can have unwanted side effects, pure essential oils are a natural way to help the mind and body relax.

Soothing Essential Oils: Lavender, Serenity, Ylang Ylang, Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Orange, Citrus Bliss, Vetiver, Geranium, Melissa, Sandalwood, Bergamot and Rose.

Tips to feel calm and relaxed before going to sleep:

• Diffuse soothing essential oils or blends

• Apply soothing essential oils to the bottoms of your feet

• Place a drop or two of soothing essential oils on your pillow or stuffed animal

• Make a soothing linen spray by mixing 5-6 drops of soothing essential oils with 1 ounce of water in a small spray bottle. Shake and spray on bedding and into the air.

• Mix 1-3 drops of a soothing essential oil with bath salts or directly in warm bathwater

Essential oils can also help invigorate and energize the body in the morning or anytime you feel tired - without the addictive rise/crash cycle of energy drinks, caffeine or other stimulants.

Invigorating Essential Oils: Peppermint, Eucalyptus, White Fir, Lemon, Basil, Wintergreen, Thyme.

Tips to energize naturally:

• Diffuse an invigorating essential oil in the morning and wake up naturally (I love peppermint and wild orange)

• Apply a drop of peppermint in the palm of your hand, rub together, cup your hands together and breath in the aroma

• Add a few drops of peppermint, lemon, or orange to water, a fresh fruit/vegetable smoothie or another healthy beverage.

• Place a few drops of an energizing essential oil or blend on the floor of a shower, bath or shower gel for an invigorating shower.

Essential oils are gifts from the earth. At dōTERRA we pride ourselves in offering only Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils that are free from fillers, synthetics, herbicides, pesticides and other harmful ingredients. They are pure, chemical-free and toxin-free. We are the fastest growing essential oil company on the market.

Join me next month, as we focus on more essential oils and their therapeutic effects. Contact me for more great tips for cleaning your home naturally, pure and safe!

Be well, balanced and happy, de ☺ Deanna Snyder, RN

BeWellEO@gmail.com | 407.252.6386 | BeWellEssentialOils.com

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Spring has definitely arrived in Central Florida! Those of us who live here year around and have family up north usually see our share of company this time of year. It seems like there are "Spring Breakers" everywhere right now.

The grass and shrubs have all received their springtime feeding. The broadleaf weeds in the grass have also been treated. By this time the grass should be greening up and the weeds should be turning yellow. Weed control is a continuous battle. Most times it takes several applications to gain control. We will be following up with another application of herbicide this month. Eliiminating weeds is nearly impossible, however we should be able to reduce them with our applications. If you are planting flowers now is a good time to change from the winter varieties to ones which will be more tolerant of warmer temperatures. We rotate the community's flowers every three months to ensure the quality of the beds. We will be reviewing the entire community with the Homeowner's Association very soon in preparation for the yearly plant replacement project. During this review, we look for plants which may have died and for varieties that have not performed well. This community is too large for us to replace everything that does not look good, therefore we must prioritize to stay within budget. Mainscape manages many communitieis and only a small percentage of them do this. This is just another example of this community's commitment to keeping this property looking its very best. If you have been advised that palms or plants have been put on the replacement list this is the time that we finalize this list and prepare for replacement. We thank you for your patience. We want to wish all of you the best of health and happiness during this wonderful time of year. We appreciate the opportunity we are given to provide service to this beautiful community. If you ever have questions or concerns please contact the Town Center or use our customer service system and we will be happy to assist you.

LANDSCAPING | UPDATE FROM MAINSCAPE

BY CHRIS SKERSICK

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The Pup SaverA Safer Way To Travel With Your Pup.

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Driving safety for your pets is as important as safety for their humans. Harnesses, crates and booster seats are not the safest options for small dogs, since they offer no impact protection

in case of accidents or short stops. So many dogs are seriously hurt in driving accidents or short stops, even with a harness. These so-called “safety” products are really designed with only one safety principle in mind: restraint. Restraint systems help keep dogs from becoming projectile objects in case of a crash. A new, safer alternative has just been introduced to the market – THE PUPSAVER. Created so small dogs, could ride safer in a seat comparable to a human baby’s car seat! PupSavers can be used in the front or back seat and with dogs up to 30 lbs. It attaches to the seatbelt system in your car using a 5 Point Attachment System. This secures the PupSaver (and your dog) in place and locks the unit into the optimal position for impact, in case of an accident or short stop. Similar in protection to a rear-facing infant carseat. The PupSaver acts like a giant catcher’s mitt, using your dog’s weight and forward momentum to “catch” and hold your pup safely at that brutal moment of impact or even against the force of a hard stop. Your car’s own seatbelt retractor and pretensioner systems will supply the needed mechanism to hold the PupSaver against the seat back - which is the ideal place for them to be in a crash scenario. The soft, yet sturdy, material will absorb the impact and offer protection. And the PupSaver has passed crash testing in the U.S., for dogs under 30 lbs. at 30 mph in a frontal impact crash simulation test. PupSavers come in several colors, patterns and fabrics. They are easy to carry, via 2 carrying handles. Have a larger dog, larger seats are in the midst of a design process and should be on the market in the future.

If you would like more information or to view my seat, please contact me.Mention this article and receive a 10% discount should you purchase one for your pup.

Visit www.pupsaver.com for more information, vet endorsements, testimonials and to read the inspiring story as to why these were created with pet safety in mind.

The PupSaver provides a safer riding alternative for your small dog …and peace of mind for you!

My dogs love their PupSaver– yours will too!

BY JULIE JACOBS

407-697-5119 or email me at Julie@dogandfriends.com

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

YOGA

This 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 & THURSDAYS @ 2 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

TUESDAYS & THURSDAY @ 6:00PM MEET BY WEST PARKING LOT

WALKERS CLUBEvening walks will be held each Tuesday and Thursday evening at 6:30pm. We will meet in the west parking lot (basketball court/post office side) of the Town Center.

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 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

APRIL 2ND @ 6-9 PM RETAIL AREA

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

COST: varies per vendor

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

APRIL 3RD @ 6:30-7:30 PM Adults (Men & Women)

APRIL 10TH @ 5:30-6:30 PM Kids (6-10 yrs)

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

APRIL 4TH @ 6:30 PM BALLROOM

TEEN MOVIE NIGHT: THE BOOK THIEFWhile subjected to the horrors of World War II Germany, young Liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. In the basement of her home, a Jewish refugee is being sheltered by her

featured event

APRIL 12TH @ 11A-1PM - TOWN CENTER BALLROOM

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZALittle ones enjoy crafts and easter games with a fun egg hunt and a special visit from the Easter Bunny!

COST: free, light refreshments will be served.

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.

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adoptive parents.

COST: free, refreshments served

APRIL 8TH @ 7:00PM APRIL 22ND @ 9:00AM FITNESS CENTER

INTRO TO WEIGHT TRAININGLearn how to best utilize the equipment in the Fitness Center to tone and get the most effective workout possible.

COST: free

APRIL 8TH & 22ND @ 7 PM TOWN CENTER BALLROOM

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

APRIL 9TH @ 6 PM BALLROOM

TACOS & TRIVIA NIGHTTeam trivia at its finest! The 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: Beef tacos and all the fixings, Salad, and Dessert

APRIL 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

APRIL 11TH @ 7 PM BALLROOM

COMMUNITY BINGO NIGHTIt’s bingo time at the Town Center. Winner of the “blackout” game gets a $25 gift certificate to the Deli.

COST: $1 per card, up to 5 cards per person

APRIL 16TH @ 7 PM TOWN CENTER

SOCIAL COMMITTEEThe social committee meets every month to develop new ideas for upcoming events. Any resident wishing to voice their ideas and/or lend a hand by volunteering are welcome to join.

MORE INFORMATION: vwlife@accessyourcommunity.com

APRIL 17TH @ 7 PM BALLROOM

HOA MATTERS WORKSHOPMonthly meetings to help familiarize residents with HOA matters. Emails to follow with details.

COST: free

APRIL 18TH @ 6:30 PM TOWN CENTER BALLROOM

KIDS WII GAME

NIGHTCome play some games on the Nintendo Wii and challenge your buddy for the chance to win a gift card to the Deli.

COST: free, refreshments served

APRIL 19TH @ 10-2 PM RETAIL AREA

CAR WASHCome support a local charity or cause. This month proceeds will benefit Dressed In Hope.

COST: donations only

APRIL 19TH @ 7:45 PM EVENT LAWN BEHIND TOWN CENTER

MOVIE ON THE LAWN:

PERCY JACKSON AND THE SEA OF MONSTERSIn order to restore their dying safe haven, the son of Poseidon and his friends embark on a quest to the Sea of Monsters to find the mythical Golden Fleece while trying to stop an ancient evil from rising.

COST: free, refreshments served

WANT YOUR EVENT OR ACTIVITY FEATURED HERE?

Don’t see an activity that meets your interest? See your Lifestyle Director to find out how you can start a new club or interest group at the Town Center. If your already existing club or group would like to include anything in our calendar and email updates, please inform the Lifestyle Director by the 15th of each month.

email: vwlife@accessyourcommunity.com

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APRIL 25TH @ 6:45PM - TOWN CENTER BALLROOM

DINNER & A MOVIE: GRAVITYMovie description: A medical engineer and an astronaut work together to survive after a catastrophe destroys their shuttle and leaves them adrift in orbit.

Meal will be provided by Carrabba’s Italian Grill.

COST: $13 per person

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The topic for the month of April is the doggie stations here at VillageWalk at

Lake Nona. We have a total of twenty-one doggie stations on our property. Each doggie station is fully serviced each Sunday.

We have noticed lately that some of the doggie stations are being used for other types of garbage which is filling up the doggie stations waste bins much faster. When walking your dog, please use the provided litter pick up bags and dispose

your dogs waste in the trash can located at the doggie station you are nearest. If you happen to notice a station throughout the week that needs service please notify the

Town Center.

MAINTENANCE | MONTHLY REPORT

BY JOE GREAVES

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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

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OSCEOLA PET NANNIES

Loving care...When you’re not there!Chris McCready

P: (407) 348-1435 C: (407) 791-4842casalon@cfl.rr.com

We’d like to send a specialThank You to our advertisers!

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

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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Sometimes a room just doesn’t feel right. What is wrong? Is the room just too small for your furniture? Is it too much furniture? Is the scale wrong? Are the furniture styles not in harmony? Maybe it’s the color. Trial and error is a good way to learn,

however applying the principles of design from text books, along with studying the successful designs of others prove to be a never fail approach to achieving stellar results. Today I will share a few tips that may be helpful to your room solution. In a small room, keep walls the same color as the primary upholstered furniture. The room will seem twice the size. You can put oversize furniture in small spaces, but too much small furniture in a small room can make the space feel cluttered and full. Instead, buy fewer, larger pieces to make a small space feel roomier. Break up a room of matchy-matchy wood furniture with one painted piece. It doesn’t have to be a bold color. I like to combine natural wood tones with black or creamy white with a chocolate glaze. White brightens whatever it’s with, but it can also be harsh. Try off-white instead, especially on the walls or ceiling. When you put a warm white next to a color, it will still look bright and crisp. When choosing color for a room, think about proportion. If you’re using three colors, try the recommended 70/20/10 distribution: Use the lightest color for 70 percent of the room’s decor, the second lightest for 20 percent, and the boldest for 10 percent. For two colors, go with approximately 70/30. Think about the big picture to give a home flow. Weave the same colors throughout main spaces, but make the dominant color in one room an accent in another. You’ll be surprised at how different the rooms will look, yet how easily they flow. It is all about continuity! Patterns don’t have to match, they just need to coordinate. Put geometric patterns with florals. Mix modern designs with traditional. The key: Make sure they share a common color.

DESIGN | TIPS FROM YOUR RESIDENT INTERIOR DESIGNER

Design TipsBY CAROL FISHER

Dave Wenrich & Co. Inc.

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

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A message from the desk of Commissioner

Jim Gray

Hispanic Citizen Police Academy

The Orlando Police Department’s Hispanic Citizen Police Academy begins on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and is free of charge. The program includes information on law enforcement operations as well as field trips to the Orlando International Airport, the 33rd Street Jail, and a ride-a-long with a uniformed patrol officer. The curriculum is taught entirely in Spanish through Spanish speaking instructors or translators. For more information please go to http://www.cityoforlando.net/police/citizen_info/cpa.htm

HBIF Workshop - Successful Strategies For New Business

Wednesday, April 9, 2014 - 6 - 7:30 p.m. Valencia Community College, Lake Nona Campus The workshop will be presented by the Hispanic Business Initiative Fund (HBIF) and conducted in Spanish. Entrance is free-of-charge. HBIF is the leading Hispanic non-for-profit economic development organization in Florida specializing in bilingual business development to Hispanic entrepreneurs trying to establish or expand their business. For more details and to RSVP contact Juan Pulido at 407-428-5872 or JPulido@hbifflorida.org.

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HAPPENINGS | CITY OF ORLANDO

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Dressed in Hope is an organization in which volunteers construct simple dresses and dolls during weekly workshops held every Thursday from 10 to 12 here at

VillageWalk. Meeting that often is strictly voluntary for our members. Volunteers come weekly or whenever the urge strikes to participate in a worthwhile effort and at the same time, enjoy the social aspect of a group endeavor. We want our workers to feel completely comfortable with their level of commitment whatever that may be! At our last workshop, our youngest “volunteer” posed for us holding a DIH doll and wearing one of our dresses. We also enlist the aid of volunteer non-sewers, since we always have work to be done that doesn’t require sewing skills. Want to make dolls? We need your help stuffing the dolls or attaching hair! Prefer to work at home? Several members of our group come in on Thursday to deliver whatever work they have completed and to pick up supplies to work on at their own leisure at home.

Please consider joining us in this worthwhile project!!!

Updates from...BY PHYLLIS TANNER

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Did you know that your Lake Nona Deli & Market is open each weekday at 7:00 a.m and weekend morning at 8:00 a.m.? Stop in for a fresh brewed coffee, light breakfast, or the morning newspaper. Assorted breakfast sandwiches are made on delicious artisan breads from Olde Hearth Bread company with eggs your choice of cheese, and bacon,

ham or veggies. If you are an early riser, be sure to come in from 7:00-8:00 a.m. for $1.00 coffee or $1.00

bagel with cream cheese.

We look forward to serving you!

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Stress: Making It A Positive Force In Your Life Imagine your life without stress. As ideal as it sounds, a stress-free life would be a life without change and boring indeed. One way of defining stress is simply as any change to which we have to adapt. If you have been juggling the complexities of working in or running a business, maintaining important relationships and trying to have some leisure time enjoyment, you are very familiar with the tug of war that stress plays in our daily routines. When the adjustments inherent in our daily lives become too frustrating or prolonged, the harmful effects of stress can occur. We may become less efficient on our jobs, less tolerant of others and even experience physical consequences such as headaches, high blood pressure or sleep disturbance. These physical changes are red flags, a signal that we are pushing our bodies too far. They are not meant to be ignored. Because stress cannot be eliminated from our lives, it is useful to be aware of ways that we can use stress positively or reduce some of its negative impact. Here are some suggestions to begin the process. You may want to start by making a personal appraisal of your stress level. Major life changes such as a move, job change or divorce are by nature stressful and can make it harder to cope with smaller stresses. Daily hassles, like the inconsiderate driver, the forgotten wallet, and the surprise work deadline, are stressors which can and do add up. The result often is a sense of limited control over our time, our relationships and our personal priorities. As you consider your current lifestyle, note the physical and emotional reactions that are part of your personal response to stress as well as some of the tools that you have used to weather the storms of stress in the past. You probably already have many useful techniques at your disposal but here are some ideas that have been found to be helpful and which are recommended to those wanting to improve their stress coping skills.

Physical Activity: While regular exercise helps to reduce the negative effects of stress, a short walk during a harried day offers immense benefits as well. Removing yourself from a stressful environment allows you to regroup both emotionally and mentally.Prioritize: Write down and review what is most important each day. Check off and congratulate yourself on your accomplishments rather than berating yourself for what you were not able to do.Be Good to Yourself: Get appropriate sleep and nutrition. Nurture yourself through your relationships with others and through your spiritual life. Laughter and fun are great stress relievers. Allow yourself to share your stress with others.Would You Rather Be Happy Or Right?: Recognize that you can't handle every situation perfectly and may not have all of the answers. Heated disagreements with others can raise our stress levels and accomplish little. Look for compromises, take a time-out from confrontations and recognize that things eventually do work out.

At times, the assistance of a mental health professional is useful when the changesin our lives are too overwhelming. However, a few simple changes can often turn stress into a more positive force in our lives.PUBLISHED BY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION PUBLISHING SERVICES

PULTE CUSTOMER SERVICE Home Warranty

866.313.9950 orlandowarranty@pulte.com

www.pulte.comGENERAL ELECTRIC

Appliances 800.432.2737

www.geappliances.comMAINSCAPE Landscaping 800.481.0096

customerservice@mainscape.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 - 10pmSaturday 8am - 10pmSunday 8am - 8pm

THE SALON AT LAKE NONAP: 407.854.0600

Sunday & Monday - ClosedTuesday - Friday 10am - 5pm

Saturday 9am - 3pm

THE NEST BOUTIQUEP: 407.856.5546Sunday & Monday - ClosedTuesday 9am - 4pmWednesday 3pm - 9pmThursday - Saturday 9am - 4pm

THE GREEN LEAF SPAP: 407.240.5503

Monday - ClosedTuesday - Saturday 10am - 7pm

Sunday 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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