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Inside This Issue:Empowered LivingPersonal Training Fitness ProgramsSocial Programs Youth ProgramsCalendar of Events
February 2020 www.connerton.com VOLUME 7 • ISSUE 2
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Club Connerton Contact Information
Front Desk:Phone: (813) 996-5800
Jessica Ricks, Lifestyle Director:Office: (813) 996-5800
Greg Svendgard, General ManagerOffice: (813) 996-5800Cell: (813) 909-3649
Hours of OperationMonday– Friday: 9:00am-8:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am-8:00pmSunday: 10:00am-7:00pm
Super Pool Every day: Dawn-Dusk
Water Park Monday-Friday 12pm-Dusk
Saturday: 12pm-DuskSunday: 12pm-7pm
Fob Access: 7 days a week5am-10pm
Basketball & Tennis CourtsFob Access • Dawn-10pm
County & State ContactsFlorida Fish & Wildlife (Alligator Control)
(866) 392-4286Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce
(813) 996-5522 Trash Collection Waste Express
(727) 841-7511 *Trash pick-up is Tuesday & Friday**Recycling Pick-up is first and third
Wednesday of the month*Tax Collector
Driver’s License, Motor Vehicle Registration, Hunting & Fishing License
(813) 235-6076 Clerk of Circuit Court
Document Recording, Marriage Licenses, Passports, Official Records Search
(727) 847-2411 Pasco County Sheriff ’s Department
(813) 996-6982Pasco County School Board
(813) 794-2000Pasco County Animal Services
(813) 929-1212Pasco County Fire & Rescue
(813) 929-1250Property Appraiser-
Homestead Exemption (813) 929-1280
Mailbox Repair/Purchase(727) 934-9781
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I Love You from the Bottom of My … Brain? The Neuroscience of Love. Love can be intoxicating. Understanding this mysterious effect from a perspective of science may help us navigate relationships with a little more clarity. There are biological factors that can easily override even the most level-headed person. Love is a complex phenomenon, relying on trust, belief, pleasure and reward activities within the brain. These processes critically involve oxy-tocin, vasopressin, dopamine, and serotonergic signaling. Major players in this chemical drama include testosterone and estrogen, which relate to sex-drive; dopamine which has to do with plea-sure, addiction, and reward; oxytocin which is most commonly called the “love hormone” as it is associated with attachment and bonding – while (along with vasopressin) playing an important role in mate preference. OK, that will suffice for the geek speak, for now. Love is beautiful, but it can also be addictive, causing us to do and say some crazy things, such as “flipping out” in a moment of passion. (Think Carrie Underwood Before He Cheats). We have a special part of our brain to thank for this. It is called the amygdala. It has the ability to hijack our brain into a fight or flight mode. It comes from our pre-historic past when we were preyed upon in the wild and required instantaneous response to survive in life-or-death situations. So, the amygda-la was given the special power to override or bypass the more reasonable parts of ourself. When we are emotionally “triggered” it is the result of our amygdala perceiving some sort of danger. The ability to recognize this, pause and breathe, can do wonders in terms of helping us return to sanity during heated moments. So now we see just how complex and unpredictable love can be. The gift within this is the abil-ity to begin distinguishing which needs/ biological responses are being triggered. When things go wrong in our love life, we can still learn a lesson. This can be an opportunity to bring us back to the basic spiritual principles and practices of letting go, forgiveness, and compassion along with unconditional love for self and other. Sometimes even a break-up with someone you love can be a powerful and transformative part of your personal growth and empowered living. So Happy Val-entine’s! Let’s spread some love!
Mat PilatesTuesday Mornings: 9:30am-10:30amThursday Evenings: 6:30pm-7:30pm$40 for 6 weeks or $8 drop in rate Pilates is a system of controlled exercises that engage the mind and condition the total body. The blend of strength and flexibility training improves posture, reduces stress and creates long, lean muscles without bulking up. Pilates takes a balanced approach so that no muscle group is overworked, and the body moves as an
Fitness Programs
efficient, holistic system in sport and daily activity. Be sure to bring your own mat or use one of ours. Please remember we do not accept cash, we will gladly take MasterCard, Visa, Club Cards or Checks made payable to: Connerton Community Association.
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Tennis ClassesYouth classes Mondays & Wednesdays (Peewee 4:15pm-5pm/ Junior beginner 5:15pm-6:15pm Junior intermediate 6:15pm-7:15pm)Adult classes 17+ Tuesdays & Thursdays (Beginners 6pm-7pm/ intermedi-ate 7pm-8pm) • All levels are 3-week sessions (6 classes total)Pee Wee (Ages 6-9) Residents $120.00 /Non-Residents $130.00 Per session • Junior (Ages 10-16) Residents $140.00 / Non-Residents $150.00/session• Adults (17 and older) Residents $150.00/ Non-Residents $160.00/session
Slammer Tennis World in collaboration with Connerton Community Association presents
Pee Wee, Junior and Adult Tennis Lessons for Beginners & Intermediate at Connerton Community Tennis Courts.
Pee Wee, Juniors and Adults will learn the basics of tennis in a fun-filled at-mosphere. The lessons will not only cover the basics strokes (groundstrokes, volleys, overheads and serves) but will also incorporate some light exercise and footwork drills to build stamina and agility. Lessons will be taught by coach Marvin Tyler, a PTR certified tennis teaching professional
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YogaFriday Mornings 8:30am-9:30am$35 for 4 weeks • All Levels Welcome!!This class will be a blend of Hatha Yoga and Vinyasa Flow accessible to all levels of yoga student. We will move the body and calm the breath finding a little sweat and a lot of serenity. A perfect way to start your day and focus your mind!
Private and semi-private tennis lessons available with Coach Marvin at Connerton! Please call 1-866-423-8343 or email [email protected] to schedule a private tennis lesson.
PRICInG: Private: $60.00 per hour Semi-Private (2 players): $35.00 per person per hourWe require 24 hours’ notice for cancellations; no-shows will be charged the entire lesson fee.
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/ Personal training provides you with a pro-gram designed to meet your individual needs. Our nationally certified personal trainer will create a fitness program based on your specific goals. Per-sonal training takes you a step beyond your typical exercise regimen and helps you to eliminate any guess work. Personal training will also provide you with the:Variety • Support • ConsistencyGuidance • Education • MotivationTo help you exceed your personal expectations! We have a variety of packages to meet your individual needs. Please Call Club Connerton at 813-996-5800 for more information.
Personal Training
Meet Certified Personal Trainer Shawna Buchman Shawna is a wife and mommy of 3 boys, so she understands firsthand how difficult it can be to squeeze fitness into your daily routine. She has always been passionate about fitness and decided personal training would be a great fit for her a few years ago. Shawna holds a personal training cer-tification through AFAA. She has received great reviews from her participants of the new Transfor-mation Station Class she teaches. Shawna can cus-tomize a fitness plan that works for you and your lifestyle and help you get into the best shape of your life!
Personal Training PackagesGet fit with these fantastic Personal Training Specials:
Private (one on one)3 -60 minute sessions: $150 (Savings of $30)6 - 60 minute sessions: $300 (Savings of $40)
Private Express (one on one)3 - 30 minute sessions: $90 (Savings of $30)6 - 30 minute sessions: $200 (Savings of $40)
Semi-Private (2 people, 1 trainer)Train with a friend or family member and you both save money! 3 - 60 minute sessions: $210 for 2 people (Savings of $30)6 - 60 minute sessions: $440 for 2 people (Savings of $40)
Regular PT Rates:Private 60 minute session: $60Private Express 30 minutes session: $30Semi-Private 60 minutes session: $80 (2 people)idents $130.00 Per session
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Connerton YAH - YAH 55+ Club This Club Meets twice a month on the 1st and 4th Wednesday of the month. The 1st Wednesday of the month is their meeting, which starts at 6:30pm. The 4th Wednesday of the month is Game night starting at 6pm. Any Connerton resident over the age of 55 is welcome to join anytime.
Connerton Monthly MarketSunday, February 9th • 10am-2pmCome down to the clubhouse and do some shopping we will have Local vendors, handmade goods and prepared foods
Saturday, February 15th10am-11am
Veteran Residents are invited to have Coffee with your Congressman.
Please RSVP with the front Desk Staff
Pre-Valentines Craft Night with The Happy Paint BrushThursday, February 6th • 6:30pm-8:30pm • $35.00 per person
We will be using a 12x10 piece of wood to create a beautiful sentimental piece of you and your sweetheart or your family. You must RSVP and prepay for this event.
Friday, February 21st7pm-10pm$5.00 Per personJoin us for Latin night at the Clubhouse! Come dance the night away to Salsa, Merengue and some old school Freestyle.
Beer and wine will be provided. Music by DJ SeavoThis event will be indoors.
Youth Programs
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Every Friday at Connerton with Miss Rachel’s Dance Academy$50.00 per 4 week sessionMini Movers 10am ages 18 months – 3yrs (with a caregiver)Princess Ballet 11am ages 3-5Level 1 Ballet 5pm kinder/first gradeLevel 2 Ballet 5:45 2nd- 5th Grade
Crafty KidsSaturday, February 1st • 10am • Free Event
Join us in the cafe for crafty kids! We will have a variety of crafts for you to choose from. Parent participation is re-quired. As always, dress for a mess! RSVP REQUIRED! It is very important for you to RSVP to this program to ensure there are enough supplies!
Come show off on Saturday, February 8th for our annual POLAR BEAR PLUnGE! Let’s see who can take the icy plunge into the Super Pool! Parents are welcome to jump in with their children. We will be serving hot cocoa to warm you up after your leap of faith! This is not a drop off program parents must remain onsite. Must RSVP for this Event!
Saturday, February 8th11amFree Event Friday, February 7th • 7pm-9pm
Ages 5-12 $5.00 Per Family
Join us for a Parent and me Valentine’s Day Dance!!
We will have a DJ & some fun activities! Snacks and beverages will be provided.
*Parent participation required*
Please RSVP and pre-pay no later than Wednesday, Feb 5th
Parents Night OutFriday, February 28th • 6:30pm-10pm Ages 3-12 • $10.00 Per ChildParents, why not enjoy a night out? The activities staff will keep the kids busy with games, crafts and a movie. Pizza dinner and beverages are provided. All participants must pre-register and pre-pay. PLEASE nOTE: This program fills up extremely fast and payment is due at the time you register your child. Please understand that we do not hold spots.
Fitness BuddiesMondays & Wednesdays • 6pm-8pm • 1 year+ (no exceptions)Parents, come up to Club Connerton and take a fitness class, work out in the gym, enjoy swimming, tennis or relax on the covered patio. This program allows you to come to the Clubhouse and utilize the amenities while your child plays in the Kidz Zone with one of our CPR & First Aid Certified Lifestyle Team members. Parents must remain onsite. Rates are $5 per child, per session OR $15 per child for unlimited monthly sessions. Staff members are not permitted to change diapers, should your child need assistance, we will come and find you.
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Looking Great! Tips and Tricks to Look Your Best! by Jill Beckstedt, Connerton Resident
Choosing Your Best Hairstyle Let’s face it. Hairstyling can be a challenge in Florida. Since the humidity normally re-turns in March, now it is a good time to assess what hairstyle will work for at least the next six months. It can be scary to change styles, but then, nothing ventured, nothing gained! The right cut can take off more than just length... it can create an optical illusion of tak-ing off years and even pounds! It can either cre-ate an up-to-date, sharp or trendy image, or it can scream out the decade of your high school graduation. (God forbid, it was the 80’s!) Some have settled for the “I barely have time to wash it and it’s still wet now” look. But should you opt for a fresh, fashion-forward chop? Do your part to get a great outcome. Sched-ule a consultation with your stylist, and take a few pictures with you! Your stylist wants to please you, but she is not a mind reader! Some cosmetic companies have a Virtual Makeover that lets you “try on” different hairstyles and col-ors and will even save your creations or let you email your favorites to friends for feedback! I save mine on my iPad to show her. I have also snapped pictures of women on TV whose styles matched my taste! It is important to take into consideration the volume, texture, curl or straightness, as well as styling time and upkeep. Listen to your stylist’s advice; if you are really attracted to a certain style but your hair is unlikely to cooperate, a compromise may be in order. You will want to take into consideration your face shape. Here are some tips for the most complimentary style:
Diamond-Shaped face: An angular cut can emphasize good cheekbones. Bangs or fullness can add width to a slightly narrow forehead.
Square face: Asymmetric or geometric cuts are quite flattering. Fullness on top can lengthen face and an off-center part or bangs are suggested. (By the way, this shape face “ages” best!)
Rectangular face: Asymmetric or geometric cuts; shorten the appearance of face with bangs and styles with nO fullness on top. An off-center part will help.
Round face: Soft style with curves; add height with fullness on top. This is my daughter’s face. She looks GREAT with long hair… not so good with shorter.
Oblong face: Emphasize the soft smooth lines. You may wish to add bangs and a style with no height to shorten the effect, adding an off-center part. This is me, but I will nOT do bangs with my super oily skin!
Pear-shaped face: Emphasize soft curves. You can add full-ness across the forehead with soft curls to bal-ance the narrow forehead with fuller cheeks. Hair brought onto cheeks will soften and di-minish cheek width.
One last tip. Ask your stylist to turn you TOWARDS the mirror while she styles your hair. Ask if you can video her with your phone. Just focus it on the mirror! Talk to her about how YOU will work with it after you leave her chair! Purchase the right styling products and tools. If you think the ones at the salon or over-priced, just snap a pic or write down the name of the product, the brand, product genre (styling gel, cream, or mousse, heat prep/pro-tector, volumizer, etc.,) and shop the discount stores, beauty supply, and online to look for a better deal. Be brave! Your BEST LOOK could be a snip away! See you at the Salon! For questions or future topic suggestions, please email [email protected].
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BLACK BEAN & MANGO
SaladinGreDients:1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups diced mango 1 cup diced sweet red bell pepper 6 green onions, thinly sliced 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 seeded jalapeno pepper, minced salt to taste
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You’ve tried diets, but you always gain the weight back. What can you do? Focus on health, not diets. Diets are hard to maintain and usually do not work in the long run. It is very hard to stay with a diet that includes lots of big changes in your eating habits. Instead of a diet, focus on lifestyle changes that will improve your health and achieve the right balance of energy and calories. To lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you take in. You can do it by eating healthy foods in reason-able amounts and becoming more active. And you need to do it every day. Little steps mean a lot. Losing just 10 lb can make a difference in your health. Most people have more success when they make small changes, one step at a time. For example, you might eat an extra piece of fruit, walk 10 minutes more, add more vegetables to your meals or drink water instead of soda. Studies show that people who keep track of what they eat are better at losing weight. Keep a note-book where you can write down everything you eat and drink each day. You may be surprised to see how much you are eating. Use a calorie counter to add up your calories. (You can find calorie counters online and at bookstores.) You may want to write down the amount of physical activity you’ve had each day and compare the calories you burned to those you took in. You can see how many calories you burn through daily activities. (You can find calories to burn calculators online.)
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Community InformationConnerton Community Association (HOA):
4131 Gunn Highway • Tampa, FL 33618 • (813) 600-1100 Kathleen Pecor, Accounting • ext. 126
Mike Spall, Community Manager • ext. [email protected] • www.greenacreproperties.com
(813) 235-6076Connerton Community
Development District West (CDD):c/o Rizzetta & Co., Inc.
9428 Camden Field Parkway • Riverview FL 33578(813) 533-2950
ContactGreg Cox, District Manager
[email protected] Developer Hayman Woods, LLC:
Specific questions about the development of the community may be directed to: [email protected]
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