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June/July 2013

June5 Mix Masters

7 ButterflyEstatesandlunch

13 PsychicLuncheon

14 Cocktails&Conversations

15 Orchidsfeedinganddisease

16 Father’sDayDeepSeaFishing

18 DinnerCruise

19 TriviaNight

21 BOGOSunsetCruise

27 MatineeMovie

29 BigMCasino

July 4 FireworksCruise

6 DolphinExplorer

9 DinnerCruiseonNaplesPrincess

12 DeepSeaFishing

12 CocktailsandConversations

14 SleepingBeauty

17 BuildASaladLuncheon

18 TriviaNight

23 MovieMatinee

26 BigMCasinoTrip

27 JetBoatRide

31 LunchCruiseNaplesPrincess

Thursday, July 4th • Boarding 7 PM Depart 7:30 PM Return Following Fireworks

Enjoy the Naples 4th of July Fireworks from the best view possible...on the water on the two story Double Sunshine!

Your trip includes: cruise, two drink tickets, light hors d’oeuvres and, of course, the beautiful Naples Fireworks Show launched from the Naples Pier. Cost is $65.00 per person and seating is limited. This boat sells out every year and VillageWalk has 33 spots booked. All reserva-

tions must be received by June 21st. If we don’t sell all of our spots by Friday, June 21 we must give them back to Pure Naples. Don’t delay, sign up today for this amazing trip!!

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Important Phone Numbers ..................................................................................2

Special Events ................................................................................................. 3-7

Day Trips ............................................................................................................8

Workshops & Classes .........................................................................................8

Monthly Calendar ........................................................................................Insert

Clubs ............................................................................................................. 9-13

HOA Information ....................................................................................... 13-14

Tennis ...........................................................................................................15

Fitness Events ...................................................................................................16

Activity Director’s Notes/Theatre Tickets .................................................. 17-18

Sales Center Info ..............................................................................................19

Town Center Tenants ........................................................................................19

Community Photos............................................................................................20

Activity Director .................................................... 949-9909

ADT New Owner Set up .........................................239-895-7779 Service ..........................................................1-800-445-0872

Bonita Springs utilities .......................................... 992-0711

Comcast Customer Service .................................... 280-1964

DiVosta Customer Service ...........................1-888-898-9712

Guard House .......................................................... 949-2091

Guard House Fax ................................................... 949-2372

lee County Domestic Animals .............................. 432-2083

School Transportation ............................................ 344-2544

Southwest Property Management .......................... 261-3440

Town Center HOA Office ...................................... 949-9909

Town Center HOA Office Fax ............................... 947-3880

Veolia (Trash Pick-up) ........................................... 334-1224

VillageWalk Sales Center ...................................... 948-4141

Wildlife Conservancy (Alligators) ..................866-392-4286

Town Center Tenants

Steven Emerson Hair Studio .................................. 992-8181

Fifth Third Bank .................................................... 992-1695

Serenity Salon ........................................................ 495-5863

Post Office .............................................................. 949-4470

Railhead Cafe ......................................................... 221-7093

Tennis & Travel ..................................................... 947-6260

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Painting Glasses at Masterpiece MixersWednesday, June 5th 10:00 a.m.-Noon

A morning of fun and creativity! “It’s Fun Art, Not Fine Art!” Masterpiece Mixers presents this fun and social class where you will choose your own designs, patterns and colors to cre-ate two pieces of artistic glassware. An assortment of stencils will be available or you may paint your own creative design on your choice of two wine glasses or beer mugs. Instruction will be given throughout the class showing various techniques and tips. All glass-ware to be painted and art materials are provided.

Written instructions will be given on how to “cure“ the glassware at home so that it can be washed and used for years to come. (It’s a very simple process!)

Cost is $25.00 per person with a minimum of 10. Food and beverage is permitted and so is BYOB. RSVP to the HOA Office by June 3.

Butterfly estates tour, lunch & Butterfly releasefriday, June 7th 11 aM tour noon lunch/1:30 PM Butterfly release

A wonderful day in the heart of Summer! Surround yourself with thousands of butterflies as we tour the gar-dens of the Butterfly Estates in downtown Ft. Myers! The day begins with a butterfly presentation in the Butterfly Conservatory featuring 3,614 square feet of glazed glass complete with cascading wa-terfalls, lush tropical plants and butterflies that astound guests with their beauty. Next, our outdoor adventure starts in the butterfly gar-dens. Gardeners are on hand to provide information and to answer questions. After our tour, we visit Flutterby’s Café for lunch. After lunch you may return to the gar-dens or visit Caterpillars, a gift shop with an ice cream and fudge factory! The finale is the butterfly release at 1:30 PM in the conservatory! Cost is $29.00 per person and your entrée selection is required with your reserva-tion. Menu descriptions available at the HOA Office, also includes beverage. RSVP required by June 3. See the HOA Office for reservations. The gardens are located at 1815 Fowler Street, Fort Myers, Fl 33901. Please arrive at 10:45 a.m. for check in.

Psychic Luncheon Thursday, June 13 • 12:00 noon • Town Center

We will have a short lecture followed by a question and answer period with Mrs. louise Woods. She will be offering mini readings from your personal photos if you choose to bring one. Mrs. Woods will get to as many people as she can in the time

allotted. This is a fun, light afternoon and, if you wish to share, bring your photos or just learn and observe. If you wish to ask questions but don’t feel comfortable sharing personal information with the group, you may write your question down on a piece of paper and she will answer them throughout the luncheon. The cost for the lun-cheon and reading is $18.00 per person. Get your friends together and get ready to be intrigued! Please RSVP for this luncheon by Monday, June 10.

Big M Casino VillageWalk residents and their guests

are invited to play aboard the Big M Casino boat on Saturday, June 29 for $20.00 per person! Step aboard SOuTHWEST FlORIDA’S ONlY luXuRIOuS 162’ Gambling Ship! Enjoy blackjack, roulette, let- it-ride, 3 card poker, video poker, wheel of fortune, and various slot ma-chines. All casino gambling cruises have a superb All You Can Eat Buffet. For this special night cruise tickets for boarding and buffet are only $20.00 per person! Don’t miss the live entertainment on the top deck! Please RSVP for this trip at least 7 days prior. No excep-tions on the RSVP date please. When registering please leave your name, address and a cell phone number. The Big M Casino Cruise goes out from 6:00-11:45 p.m. for this night trip. The boat will be leaving from Moss Ma-rina which is located at 450 Harbor Court, Fort Myers Beach. Check in and boarding with photo ID will begin 45 minutes prior to departure time. Although there is a casual dress code, please keep in mind gentlemen no cut off sleeves or tank tops allowed. Directions are available at the HOA Office. You must be checked in and board-ed on the boat 15 minutes prior to departure. Please call the HOA Office today to register at 949-9909.

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Cocktails and ConversationsPlease join us at the Town Center for these socials

on Friday, June 14 and Friday, July 12 at 7:00 p.m. All residents are invited to attend these low key get-togethers in the main lobby of the Town Center. Please BYOB and any paper products you might need for the evening. No reservations needed, just show up for great conversation with your neighbors!

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Prime rib Buffet at railhead cafeSaturday, June 8th 5:30 pmSalad Bar, Baked Potato Bar, Chef’s select fresh steamed vegetables, Chicken Franchaise, Seafood Newburg, Prime rib of beef slow roasted, hand carved and served with au jus and horseradish sauce, and for dessert Apple Cobbler with Ice Cream. $16.95 per person call 239-221-7093 for reservations.

Day of DanceSaturday, June 15 • 9:30-12:30Hyatt Regency Coconut Point

NCH Healthcare System invites you to bring your friends and family to dance. Hear from physicians and staff on ways to prevent cardiovascular disease and promote good joint health.. Please wear comfortable clothes to dance and move in! Activities include zumba, hip hop, Tai Chi, presentations by Sue Graziano and David Axline and much more! This event is free but please call 239-552-7554 to register.

Naples Princess Dinner Cruise with EntertainmentTuesday, June 18-Steel Pan Sounds of J RobertTuesday, July 9- Joe MarinoBoarding at 6:30p.m. Cruise from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

The Naples Princess Sunset Dinner Cruise is a local favorite and one of the best things to do in Naples! Each cruise includes a narrated tour of Naples Bay, Port Royal and Royal Harbor. We’ll cruise out through Gordon’s Pass into the beautiful Gulf of Mexico where you’ll enjoy the peaceful beauty as the sun descends slowly into the distant horizon. On these special nights enjoy the sounds of Steel Pan of J Robert or the Rockin’ tunes of Joe Marino while relaxing on the water.

The Sunset Dinner Cruise menu features something appealing for everyone! The double-entree offering changes each evening - you’ll enjoy a chef-selected main entree of either roast beef, pork loin, barbecue ribs, veal roast, prime rib or beef tenderloin. Accompa-nying one of those selections will be an equally appeal-ing chicken or fish entree. Each guest receives both entrees, plus the following sides: Caesar salad, Fresh rolls, Potatoes, Vegetable medley and an assortment of desserts! Price for this evening including tax and gratuity is $50.00 per per-son. All reservations to the HOA Office one week prior to the event.

father’s Day half Day Deep sea fishing on the lady BrettSunday, June 16th 1 PM to 5:30 PM

Celebrate the special man in your life and take him fishing on the Lady Brett. Today’s trip includes complimentary beverage and snack on return.

Enjoy the day on the Gulf of Mexico, a great way to spend the day! Departing from Tin City for a half day of deep sea fishing. Cruising at 18 knots, catch: grouper, snapper, kingfish, mackerel and cobia. Rod and reel, bait, fishing license and tax are included. Bring a small cooler with beer, soda, or lunch. Comfort facilities available on board. Cost is $52 per person, check payable to VillageWalk Activities. 7 day cancellation policy applies. A minimum of 10 and a maximum 20 for this trip. RSVP by Monday, June 10th.

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Trivia NighTWednesday, June 19 & thursday, July 186:00-8:00 p.m.

Come test your knowledge! Trivia nights are informal, fun competitions where teams battle to see who has the greatest knowledge of matters trivial. Test your knowledge with categories including, but not limited to, sports, geography, enter-tainment, science and literature. The winners are the team which, at the end of the night, have correctly an-swered the most number of questions. Teams consist of 8 people. To reserve a full table at time of sign-up, you must pay for all 8 spots no matter how many people are on your team. This will close the table. Please come with a team name in mind so we can begin on time! Don’t worry if you don’t have a team, we can match you up! Price is $5.00 per person. Please bring snacks to share with your team at half-time. Non-alcoholic beverages and water will be provided. Get your neigh-bors together and get registered!

BOGO Sunset CruiseFriday, June 21 • 7:15 p.m. (Check in at 6:45 p.m.)

Sunsets to the west over the Gulf of Mexico are spectacular when viewed from the Gordon Pass or near Coastal Naples. To end, or BEGIN an evening, the 1.5 hour Sunset Cruise on-board the M/V Double Sunshine includes the popular sights of wildlife, mansions and stories of Naples’ colorful history, evening lights of the river plus you can enjoy a drink on board. Tickets for this sunset cruise are buy one get one free! $32.00 per couple or $16.00 per person. Pure Naples is located at 1200 Fifth Avenue South (uS 41 E) Naples, Florida USA 34102. Please see the HOA Office for reserva-tions. 20 spots available!

Italian Buffet at railhead cafeSaturday, June 22 • 5:30pmSaladBar,Anti-pastasalad-Assort-

edmeatsandcheesesserved,mari-natedvegetables,GrilledVegetabletray,BakedLasagna,Makeyourpastawithtri-coloredtortellini,pennepasta,saucesavailablearemarinara,Alfredo,pestoaccompaniedwithas-sortedtoppingsandcheeses,ChickenPiccata,BakedFishArreganato,Swaifishbakedwithoregano,lemon,whitewineandoliveoil,DessertBuffet.$14.95++ call 239-221-7093 for reservations

Matinee Movie and Pizza!Enjoy this free movie and, if you would like for $3.00

per person, you will receive one slice of pizza, popcorn and beverage. The food is optional, the movie is FREE for all residents and guests. If you are opting in for the food all reservations must be received 72 hours before the event for planning purposes. Please RSVP to the HOA Office today!

The Guilt TripThursday, June 27 • 2:00 p.m.Rated-PG -13 • Run Time - 95 minutes

Barbra Streisand and Seth Rogen are the perfect comedy duo as they embark on one mother of a road trip! The plan for a quick stop at Mom’s takes a sudden turn when an impulse com-pels Andy (Seth Rogen) to invite his mother, Joyce (Barbra Streisand), on an 8-day, 3,000 mile, journey across the country. But the farther they go, the closer they get and Andy may realize that they have more in common than he ever imagined.

Safe HavenTuesday, July 23 • 2:00 p.m.Rated- PG-13 • Run Time - 120 minutes

Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough star in this spellbinding romantic dra-ma based on the novel by best-selling author Nicholas Sparks (The Note-book). When a mysterious, beautiful woman named Katie (Hough), moves to Southport, North Carolina, she sparks the interest of the locals, espe-cially Alex (Duhamel), a handsome widower. Although she is attracted to Alex, Katie is reluctant to trust him - that is, until a new friend (Cobie Smulders) convinces her to give Alex a chance. But before long, a dark secret from Katie’s past threatens her happiness in this thrilling romance directed by lasse Hallstr”m (Dear John).

attentIon all resIDents!!Breakfast at WIMBleDonSunday, July 7th, 2013 • 9:00 a.m. (Doors open 8:30 a.m.) • $15.p/pEnjoy a delicious hot breakfast featuring Waffle Station, Eggs with toppings, Bacon, Sausage, Quiche, Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, fresh fruit bowl, muffins and more. Also included are the Wimbledon tradition-al Strawberries and Cream, free Mimosa’s and Bloody Marys all while watching the men’s finals of Wimbledon on the big screen in the Town Center. Please don’t be Gobsmacked and miss a great breakfast and great fun!!! Please RSVP to the HOA Office by Monday, July 1, 2013

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Jazz on the GulfThese summer concerts are featured at the Naples

Beach Hotel located at 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples, Fl 34102. You may call the hotel directly for more information by dialing (239) 261-2222

Saturday, June 15th Alan Darcy GroupSaturday, July 20th – Late Nite BrassSaturday, August 24th VodkanautsSaturday, September 21 – Betty FoxConcerts begin at 7 PM. Free trolley service from lau-

dermilk Park every 20 minutes. Bring your own seating. No coolers permitted. Food & Beverage for sale at event.

Dolphin explorerDiscovery, Adventure & LearningMeet the Bottlenose Dolphin of naples & Marco Island on saturday, July 6th

To-date, more than 140 area dolphins have been photo-identified, cataloged and named by resi-dents and visitors to our area. Meet Captain Hook, Baby Hilton, See-You-Jimmy, Oscar, Nibbles, Jason and many more …Find who they hang out with and how they sleep. Learn about “yoyo flips”, “play dates”, “shadowing” and “aunties”. Weinviteyoutojoinustolearnmoreaboutyouraquaticneighbors.This3hourexperienceisjust$40.00perpersonwitha20personminimum,or$55.00personregularprice.Childrenare½price.ReservationsmustbemadebyFriday,June28th.CheckinattheMarcoRiverMarinalocatedat951BaldEagleDrive,MarcoIslandat8:45a.m.,departingpromptlyat9:00a.m.We’llstopfor30minutesofshelling,andgratuityisnotinclud-ed.PleaseseetheHOAOfficeforreservations.

Pig Roast Buffet at Railhead CaféJuly 20th 2012• 5:30pm

Whole Roasted PigSalad bar includes Potato Salad, pasta salad, Cole slaw, house salad and fresh fruit salad

Corn Bread Muffins, Sliced Watermelon, BBQ Chicken , Fried Fish, Black eyed peas and gravy, Corn On The Cobb, Herb and Garlic Roasted Potatoes, Des-

sert Station - including pies, cookies and brownies.$13.95pp. call for reservations 221-7093

Sunset Socials!Friday, June 28 & Friday, July 26

Join VillageWalk residents the 4th Friday of the month at Barefoot Beach to enjoy the sunset. We will meet at the North Entrance of the park at 6:15 p.m., just look for the colorful wind sock. Please BYOB and everything you might need. If you have questions, please contact Kim at kbenthusen@gmail.com.

Christmas In JulyFood Drive and Social!

Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 12 VillageWalk of Bonita will be hosting a food drive for the Bonita Springs Assistance Office. The Summer months are the slowest for the food pantry and many times the shelves are empty in the summer months. Please drop off non-perishable items to the Post Office or the Town Center during this week to help our local community. On Saturday, July 13 we will celebrate with a Christmas in July social at the Town Center from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Christmas Cookies and Non-Alcoholic beverages will be provided. Karaoke the night away to Christmas music and much more. Feel free to come in holiday attire if you wish to get into the spirit. The social is free but we are asking that each individual bring a bag of canned goods to the event for the Assistance Office. All reservations must be made by Thursday, July 11 for planning purposes. Call the HOA office to register 949-9909. We are looking for a small Karaoke Machine to be used for the evening. If you have one the Town Center could use for the evening of giving, please call Michelle at 949-9909.

BIG M Casino Trip Friday, July 26

Step aboard SOuTHWEST FlORIDA’S ONlY luXuRIOuS 162’ Gam-bling Ship! Enjoy blackjack, roulette, let- it-ride, 3 card poker, video poker, wheel of fortune, and various slot ma-chines. All casino gambling cruises have a superb All You Can Eat Buffet. For this special day cruise tickets for boarding and buffet are only $15.00 per person! Please RSVP for this trip at least 7 days prior. No exceptions on the RSVP date please. When regis-tering please leave your name, address and a cell phone number. The Big M Casino Cruise goes out from 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for this day trip. The boat will be leaving from Moss Marina which is located at 450 Harbor Court, Fort Myers Beach. Check in and boarding with photo ID will begin 45 minutes prior to departure time. As there is a casual dress code, please keep in mind gentlemen no cut off sleeves or tank tops allowed. Directions are available at the HOA Office. You must be checked in and boarded on the boat 15 minutes prior to departure. Please call the HOA Office today to register at 949-9909.

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Half Day Deep Sea Fishingon the Lady BrettFriday, July 12 • 7:30 a.m. Departure

Enjoy the afternoon on the Gulf of Mexico, a great way to spend the day! Departing from Tin City for a half day of deep sea fishing. Cruising at 18 knots, catch: grouper, snapper, kingfish, mackerel and cobia. Rod and reel, bait, fishing license and tax are included. Bring a small cooler with beer, soda and/or lunch. Comfort facilities available on board. Cost is $55.00 per person. 7 day cancellation policy applies. A minimum of 10 with a maximum of 20 for this trip. Please stop into the HOA Office by Friday, July 5 for reservations.

Building a Salad Luncheon!Wednesday, July 17

It’s something new and dif-ferent for VillageWalk! Join us for a fun social to get to know your neighbors! Here is how it works...Tables will consist of 8 people. There are sign up sheets at the HOA Office with items that need to be purchased to create an amazing salad! This is an informal afternoon of fun and socializing. At the end, stay and play a variety of games, bunco, euchre, Canasta; just make sure to bring your own gaming supplies!

Each table of 8 will sign up to bring all the fixings for a mouth watering salad!

(see HOA Office to sign up). Person 1) lettuce and SpinachPerson 2) Tomatoes & 1 Bottle of DressingPerson 3 Celery & OnionsPerson 4) Croutons & 1 bottle of Salad DressingPerson 5) Shredded Cheese & Topping of ChoicePerson 6) Carrots & WalnutsPerson 7) Broccoli & MushroomsPerson 8) Bacon Bits & Cranberries

Cost is only $3 per person and includes: Special bread, Iced Tea, dessert, water, cups, plates and all silverware.

All other beverages are BYOB. Sign up for a full table or meet new people. Please RSVP to the HOA Office by Friday, July 12. If this takes off we will try different theme nights/days throughout the summer months!

High Speed Jet Boat ExcursionSaturday, July 27th 11:00 a.m. (check in 10:45 a.m.)

Join us as we hop on the latest addition to Pure Na-ples…their Jet Boat…Odin! Cruising through Naples Bay by Keewaydin Island and into the Gulf of Mexico. This fun high speed activity is not for young children or anyone with heart or back issues. Please be advised, you will be required to sign a medical release prior to boarding. Maximum of 10! Cost is $24 per person.

A 7 day cancellation policy applies. RSVP to the HOA Office by Monday, July 22nd.

Naples Princess Lunch Cruise!Special Pricing for VillageWalk ResidentsWednesday, July 31Boarding at 12noon, Cruise 12:30-2:00 p.m.

Enjoy a Sea Breeze lunch Buffet while we cruise the waters of Naples Bay and the Gulf of Mexico in air-conditioned comfort and luxury. You’ll also enjoy our narrated tour of the Port Royal and Royal Harbor waterfronts, and view local wildlife including eagles, playful dolphins, herons, pelicans and more. The Sea Breeze lunch Buffet menu features a delicious variety of culinary delights offering something appealing for everyone! upscale sliced deli meats, assorted premium cheeses, Fresh bakery buns, breads & rolls, Pasta salads of various selections, as-sorted chips, homemade cookies, and more! This cruise is normally $46.64 per person but VillageWalk resi-dents and guests cruise for only $28.00 inclusive of tax and gratuity! All reservations must be made at the HOA Office by Monday, July 29.

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Football Games

Are you ready for some foot-ball? Get ready to show your team spirit. Break out your team jerseys and hats and let’s get ready for football season!

This year features some terrific teams and the competition will be fierce!

TICKETS ON SALE Monday, June 17th at 9 AM at the HOA Office. Tickets will be open to

guests on Monday, July 1.

Sunday, October 13 Philadelphia Eagles VS Tampa Bay Buccaneers

1:00p.m.Game•RaymondJamesStadiumDepartsVillageWalk7:15AM(checkin7:00AM)

$149perperson.Bonus:$10foodorbeveragevouchertobeusedinstadium!

Sunday, December 15New England Patriots VS Miami Dolphins

1:00p.m.Game•SunlifeStadiumVillageWalkDeparts7:15AM(checkin7AM)LowerEndzoneSeating•$159perperson

Your trip includes: round trip motor coach transporta-tion, continental breakfast en route and snack on return, ticket to game and full tailgate party at stadium including: hot grilled food, sides, beer, wine, soda and water. There will be movies on the bus, a football pool and more. Please bring your own chair for seating at tailgate party. Special needs seating can be accommodated upon request at time of purchase. All games are subject to change due to NFl schedule. Cost is as listed above. A $5.00 per person gratuity for driver will be collected at check in.

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Orchid care 101–disease ManageMent Saturday, June 15 • 11:00 a.m.

Growing Orchids in SWFl is easy and very rewarding. If you attended the Orchid 101 lec-ture in April then you know that growing orchids does not need a horticultural license, degree or diploma….just a semi green thumb and a love of beauty!

However, there are some basic items that one must always keep in mind when growing orchids: to water, to feed and watch for diseases. In the second 101 series we will discuss how to identify orchids which need attention for disease management and their treatments. We will also discuss watering techniques, and then when to feed and when to allow your orchids to sleep.

Class is $10 per person with a minimum of 10 people registered by Tuesday, June 11. Register with the HOA Office and bring your plants that day that you think need an Orchid Doctor!

Isle of Capri Casino, PompanoThursday, July 25NON-Smoking Casino!

This facility is recog-nized by the American lung Association as a smoke-free facility! Your trip includes roundtrip transportation, $15.00 slot voucher, $4.00 toward buf-fet. Pick up at the Bonita Grande Crossing plaza located at 12900 Bonita Beach Road SW at 8:30 a.m. Please call Trendy Tours at 239-449-5065 to make your reservations!

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JUNE BIRTHDAYSAnnMarie Cappadona • Marita Flach

John Flach • Carol MiglioresJane Varrano • Gerri Burke

Jeannie Ensminger • Bill HedgesDonald Cordes

JUNE ANNIVERSARIESSandy & Dick Button

Rosanne & Bob SonnerBill & Jane Hedges John & liz Kisbac

Tony & Rita Cavallro

JULY BIRTHDAYSLoretta Cook • Joyce DePigianNice Ferrante • Tom Hubbell

Sheila Kelley • Lynn Muro • Brenda PetersBarbara Tamborino • Julie Smith

JULY ANNIVERSARYDonald & Peg Cordes

If you have a special occasion, birthday or anniversary, please send an email to Marita at mlflach@aol.com.

We like sharing these special dates with the community!

all OccasiONs

VIllage Walk aMBassaDors/ WelcoMIng coMMIttee

VillageWalk Bonita has 4 receptions per year........February, May, August, November. All VW residents are welcome to attend any of these Socials. Coffee and cookies will be provided. If you have any questions, you may contact Joyce Buckler at 239-949-3301 or e-mail her at mjloretta@aol.com. If you would like to volunteer, please e-mail Joyce Buckler at mjloretta@aol.com.

Bike cluBAssemble at the Bocce Parking

Area, Thursday, June 6th at 9 AM. Carpool to Marco Island. Ride this picturesque barrier island, to include a side trip to Goodland. We plan to have lunch at one of the local restaurants. Some may wish to extend the ride to include a shopping adventure.

As usual helmets are required, mirrors suggested. For further information call Ray Youmans, 207-837-3985. After June our next gathering will be in the fall. Check the Talk of the Walk for details.

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BiNgOSUMMER SCHEDULE – 1st and 3rd Monday of the month June 3 & 17, July 1 & 15, August 5 & 19 • Doors open at 6:15 p.m.Play begins at 7 p.m.

Admission is $10 for a 6-on Pack (extra 3-on Packs are $5) + 2 “Speedy Bingo” Specials can be purchased for $1 each. Door prizes and 50/50. Join us and bring a friend! BINGO FREE FOOD SPECIALS (with your paid admission)

June 3 - FREE Meatball SandwichJuly 1 - FREE Hot DogDoors open early at 6PM on these special nights.

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BOCCE CLUBopen Play will continue through the yearladies play Wednesdays at 10aMMen Play fridays at 10aMeveryone can play! come out and join the fun, learn the game if you’ve never played and meet people!!

Village Walk Ladies Travel Teams (from left to right)MarieAntonucci,BarbaraSpring,LilaRuggioMariaApalakis,BrendaPeters,RoseGervasi

JanForester,MaryMcGurk(MissingfromthephotoMaureenMullinandAdaMariconda)

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BrIDge socIal contract1st & 3Rd Wednesdays at 1:00 P.m. in the

GReat Room. ContaCt: LeLa 948-0267

BuNcO!Will return in the Fall. Look for updates in future issues of talk of the Walk.

ladies eveNiNg BuNcO!Will return in the Fall. Look for updates in future issues of talk of the Walk.

CanadiansIf you are a Canadian at Vil-

lageWalk, be sure to join the Ca-nadian Club to get tax and other tips geared for Canadians living at VillageWalk and to meet other Canadians. E-mail Frank Kear-ney at frank@fgkearney.ca The Canadian Club’s website is at http://www.fgkearney.ca/canadians.html

Tuesday NighT POker

Open To all Players. Meet at the Town Center from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday night. If interested please call lynne Covey at 288-4917 or email bolandll@aol.com.

CanastaJoin us in the Hibiscus Room on Mon-

days at 1:00 p.m. and Tuesday nights in the main lobby at 7:00 p.m. for this card game. If you are interested, please contact Rita Migliorese at 239-498-3312 or email coastalbreeze1@embarqmail.com to schedule an instructional session.

carD MakIng & ruBBerstaMPIngJoin us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at

10:00 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. in the Town Center for this class. Each class is $12.00 per person paid directly to the in-structor. If you wish to attend, reservations are a must by calling Sue Keys at 495-7785 or Ruth Naton 948-3662.

villageWalk cerTCERT is a group of community

volunteers trained by local fire de-partments to be the first responders in their neighborhoods in an emergency such as a hurri-cane or tornado. VillageWalk is in need of more mem-bers to be better prepared to respond to and cope with the aftermath of a disaster in our community. Help us to provide better response in an emergency. Sign up for a CERT course with Bonita Fire and Rescue. If you would like more information or have questions, email VWCERTbonita@gmail.com.

men’s CoFFeeMeets the second and fourth

Tuesday of the month at 9:00 am in the Town Center. The coffee group shares useful home repair information, the names of reliable tradespeople and health care professionals, gets updates on commu-nity events and gossip and typically can ask questions of our Town Manager, Kathryn Halas, who attends most meetings.

Group meetings are always well attended, highly informative and the coffee is always free. For more information or to be added to the Men ‘s Coffee mail-ing list, contact Frank Kearney (519) 471-6154 frank@fgkearney.ca. You can also check out the Men’s Coffee website at www.fgkearney.ca/menscoffee.html

The caNcer suPPOrT grOuP Please note the Breast Cancer Sup-

port Group has changed its name to denote a wider reach to all cancer sur-vivors, caregivers and their supporters. Our next meeting is on Wednesday, June 12 at 7:00p.m. All are wel-come. Please RSVP to Gail Wright, gwright43@gmail.com, for planning purposes.

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Dining with FrienDsDining with friends will con-

tinue to meet in the summer months even though some of our members may be gone for some of the time. If you have not tried this group but think it might be something you would enjoy give us a try. We always welcome new people. Sara will be gone until November. If you have any questions you can call me. I will be the contact person until she returns. We will meet in our homes with a main hostess and helping hostesses June through No-vember. Mark your calendar for June 18th and July 16th. I am in need of hostesses for the summer season so if you haven’t hosted for a while, it would be greatly appreciated. Joan Tassone 239- 985- 9336.

DIgItal PhotograPhy cluB shoWMeet once a month to shoot different locations

and objects! For information or to attend, please call leonard Weinberg 215-570-9909.

FishiNg cluBnext Meeting Monday, June 3 & Monday July 1 at 9:00 a.m. in the town center.

euchreDo you know how to play Euchre? If you are inter-

ested in playing, come to the Town Center at 6:45 PM on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month to secure your chair at a table. We play 4 to a table; it is first-come, first-play. We start promptly at 7 PM. If you have questions, please e-mail Joyce Buckler at mjloretta@aol.com.

game night1st & 3rd Tuesday • 7 p.m. in the Great Room

Get a group together to play Euchre, Pinochle, Rummy Cube, or your game of choice. Have a new game to share? Bring it with you.

Grandma’s ClosetWe need your baby stuff! As

people move in and out of our community it’s important to keep updating our Grandma’s Closet listing. Grandma’s Closet is a community listing of baby and children’s items such as cribs, strollers, play toys etc. that you are willing to share with other homeowners. We all have family who come into town; instead of buying these items why not help someone in need. If you are willing to share or need items to be shared, please contact Margie lutz at 390-9305 or email lmlutz@embarqmail.com. Don’t forget to mention your name, phone number, the items and if you are seasonal or permanent. We thank you in advance!

Would you like to help With a community healing shawl?

Contact linda Rosen at 947-0900 or email her at wondlin@embarqmail.com.

Hand and FootJoin in the fun on Friday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. in

the Town Center for this takeoff on Canasta.

helPiNg haNdsHelping Hands is a group of VillageWalk volunteers

who are available to provide short-term assistance to VillageWalk residents who have medical needs. This might include driving to doctors’ appointments, gro-cery shopping, providing a meal during illness, or other support. If you or someone you know needs a “helping hand,” please contact one of the following:

linda at 494-5082 (lgjohnson2@gmail.com) Suzanne at 948-4309 (kileysuzannea@aol.com)

red haTs Please contact the Queen Mother, Barbara Fortunato

for details at 239-992-8520.

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hooked on Books June 12, 2013

Hooked on Books will meet on June 12, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Town Center. We will be discussing “The Aviator’s Wife” by Melanie Benjamin with Joan Tassone leading the discussion.

Drawing on the rich history of the twentieth century – from the late twenties to the mid sixties - The Avia-tor’s Wife is a vividly imagined novel of a complicated marriage; revealing both its dizzying highs and its devastating lows.

July 10, 2013The book under discussion in July is “Wild. A Pacific

Journey” by Cheryl Strayed. lela Gahweiler will lead our discussion as we meet at 1 p.m. in the Town Center.

After the shock of her mother’s unexpected death, 22 year old Cheryl Strayed became totally lost in the world: her family splintered, her young marriage col-lapsed. In this moving memoir, the author describes how she attempts to find herself again by hiking 1100 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail.

Please email Marge Wisniewski (margewise@gmail.com) or call (948-3930) if you will be attending these meetings.

hooked on Books iiOur evening Bookclub meetings will be resuming

after the summer, on Thursday, Oct. 3rd, at 7 pm at the Town Center’s Hibiscus Room. Any questions, please call or email Michele Cudnik (239) 405-7592 / m.cudnik@ hotmail.com

laDIes’ coffeeladies coffee will resume in the fall.

We are looking for volunteers to host each month. Please contact Michelle at 949-9909 if you are interested in volunteering.

Lunch BunchJUNE 26, 2013

The lunch Bunch group will meet at 12:00 noon at Ridgway Bar and Grill on 3rd Street, Naples. We will enjoy lunch on their air-conditioned patio overlooking the garden. They offer a large variety of lunch specials and, of course, separate checks will be issued.

The address for Ridgway Bar and Grill is 1300 Third St. South. Naples. Tammy will accept your reservations until Monday June 24th at 4:00 p.m.JULY 24, 2013

We are heading to the beach in July – Ft. Myers Beach, that is. Our noon reservations are at the Parrot Key at the end of Main Street, Ft. Myers Beach. Their 3 page menu ranges from Soup and Salads to Treasures and Tradition – something for everyone.

The address is 2500 Main Street. Travel on San Carlos Boulevard and then turn left on Main Street at the foot of the Matanzas Bridge. Parrot Key is at the end of Main Street. Tammy will have a map for you when you make a reservation. Reservations must be in by 4:00 p.m. on July 17th (one week before the event). We hope you will join us for these fun events!

mah Jonggevery Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in the hibiscus room. come

on out and learn how to play!

ladies gOlFThe ladies Golf group meets every

Friday. We are open to all levels of play; our goal is to enjoy the camara-derie of the golf course, to have a good time and get some exercise. If you are interested and have not contacted me already, please call Marge at 948-3930 or email margewise@gmail.com to be included. We welcome all golfers.

Sunshine CommitteeMany times we would be more than willing to

help our neighbors if we only knew they were in need. If you know some-one in our community who is ailing or who has lost a loved one, please con-tact Mary Jane at 221-7160 or email mjolie1900@gmail.com.

lunch & a MoVIeTo find out information about the next outing please email Elaine Hubbell at hubbell70@msn.com.

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VIllageWalk Men’s golf leagueThe VillageWalk Men’s Golf league invites

you to come join the In-Season fun. league Players and Substitutes are welcome through-out the year. We currently play at Span-ish Wells Country Club on Thursdays from November through April, located west of us on Bonita Beach Road near 41. The Club offers 3 professional nines, which we rotate to play 18

every week. All levels of play are welcome; we play to have fun, enjoy each other and our fantastic Florida weather. CONTACT INFORMATIONlen Yanazzo Phone: 239-495-3690 Cell: 518-281-3804 E Mail: lyanazzo@mac.comAndy DiPalma Phone: 239-405-7145 Cell: 239-404-3816 E Mail: Adipalma13@gmail.comTheSummerLeagueoperatesfromMaythroughOc-

toberandplaysvariouscoursesthroughoutourarea.AndyDiPalmaschedulesplayonaweeklybasis.Thisisarealopportunitytoplaytheelitecoursesatveryreducedrates.Teetimesarenormallyearlyenoughtoplaycomfortably.PleasecontactAndyfordetails.

attention: all senior softball PlayersCollier County Senior Softball (CCSS) is looking for

slow-pitch softball players, age 50 and up, Tuesdays and Thursdays, April-December. Play is informal and teams are selected prior to games. If interested, be there Tuesday and Thursday beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Veteran’s Park off Immokalee Road approximately 2 miles west of I-75. For more information contact Bob Schreyer at 239-947-2174 or visit HTTP://CollierCoun-tySeniorSoftball.org.

expanDing horizonsTo find out what is new and upcoming please

contact Rosalie at roeteach@aol.com.

313Join us Thursday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. in the Town Center for this fun card game. It’s quick and easy to learn! Call Ada at 949-1671 for more information or to join the fun.

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New Stop Signs and Speed Limit Signs

The HOA will be install-ing 2 more stop signs at the west intersection of latitude Drive and VillageWalk Circle, making that intersec-tion a 3 way-All Way stop. Speed limit signs are to be added throughout the com-munity to remind drivers the speed limit in VillageWalk is 25 mph. The lee County Sheriff’s Office will be pa-trolling this intersection and the rest of the community and will issue citations to those drivers who do not stop at the stop signs or who exceed the posted speed limit.

Fitness Center KnowledgeThe abduc-

tor and adductor fitness equipment is not designed to be used when standing. The proper use of this fitness equipment is in the seated position as it is designed. The Life Fitness bikes in the fitness center are not designed to be used while standing on the bikes. Some fitness bikes are designed for that type of use but those in our fitness center are not. Standing on the bikes in this way has caused damage to both the bikes, which the HOA has repaired. Please know the treadmills are not designed to be used without turning on the motor or to be forced in a backwards motion. using the tread-mills without the power on will damage the motor, and forcing the treads in the opposite direction of their instal-lation causes damage to the belts and motor. Improper use of fitness center equipment becomes a safety and li-ability issue for the Homeowners Association along with extra costs to the homeowners to repair this equipment. Please use the fitness center equipment as it was de-signed to be used by the manufacturer. Anyone caught misusing the equipment per manufacturer’s instructions of proper use may be banned from the fitness center and assessed the cost of repairs to the machines.

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RemindeR: hoa Fees aRe dUe JULy 1st.

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HAVE A LANDSCAPING iSSuE OR CONCERN?

Simply call the Town Center at 949-9909 and speak with Tammy. Tammy will add your name, address and landscap-ing concerns to be inspected at the next landscape Review. Please include the location where plants or trees are either dead or looking stressed. Typically Reviews are done every Friday, with the Manager, landscape Manager and Irrigation Supervi-sor visiting your home to look for cause and resolution. Please contact the HOA if you have plants that have died or look to be doing poorly.

Saturday and Sunday Guard Services

The Homeown-ers Association added guard service on Saturdays and Sundays between 12 noon and 6 p.m. The guard is to patrol the Town Center and the Pool areas during that time. If a resident or homeowner believes there is a problem at a pool with either unsafe or discourteous behavior, or suspects there are visitors at the pool who are not residents or homeowners, or simply sees something that does not look right, please find the guard on duty and report the issue. The guards have access to owner and resident information and have the authority to handle the problem.

hurricane season Begins June 1 through november 30.

We all hope this year will be a quiet year for hurricanes. Shutters may be installed June 1 through November

30th if the home will be unoccupied for the Hurricane Season. Reminder: all shutters must come down or reopen December 1, no exceptions.

Remember to secure all items (potted plants, exterior umbrellas, lanai furniture and exterior art décor) on the exterior during a hurricane or while you are away. Any small, loose items can become missiles during these storms, causing a lot of damage to property, screened cages and unprotected windows.

Check you pool enclosures and lanai cages for rusty or brown or missing bolts and replace any found with new bolts: this keeps them strongest in high winds.

Just a reMInDer: Must haVe’s In your reaDy-to-go eMergency kIt: • 1 gallon of drinking water per day per person

• Non-perishable ready-to-eat- food (canned foods/milk, peanut butter, energy or granola bars, instant coffee and other drinks, etc.) and manual can opener

• Two week supply of medications (w/ list of dosage, amount, doctors to contact for emergency medical treatment)

• Analog phone (no battery or electricity needed)

• First aid kit, bug spray, sunscreen and extra batter-ies, baby or sanitary wipes

• Battery operated radio (extra batteries) and NOAA or other radio

• Flashlight (extra batteries)

• Cash/credit cards and important documents (DL, So-cial Security card, insurance policies, medical cards, etc) in sealed plastic bags to keep dry

• Extra bleach for disinfecting water

• Work or gardening gloves, sturdy shoes, hat.

• Check on line for Lee County’s Hurricane Prepara-tion Plan for more information.

architectural change approval neededNo matter what you are placing outside, if it is in

view of the neighbors, from the streets or walkways, it needs to be approved before you may place it outside. Plants may not be removed or installed without prior approval either. All physical changes to the exterior of the home must receive approval prior to any changes being made. Fences are not permitted.

happy Fourth of July to all Residents!STAY SAFE EVERYONE, AND ENJOY THE FiREWORkS!

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Women’s 3.0 55+ Usta ChampsCongratulations

to Women’s 3.0 55+ uSTA Champions, they will represent Collier county in the Florida Section Championship held in Daytona the week-end of June 21st. Pictured are seated Rosanne Sonner, Kathy Jozwiak (caption) Diana Gilman (co-captain) Donna Cox. Standing are Joann Taylor, Terry OGrady, Sue Solomon Jane Handworth and Susan Kavanaugh.

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tennIs InstructorsherBert WorMser Ptr certIfIeD

BarBara WorMser usPta certIfIeDseRviCes and ConsULtations:

Racquet stRinging and Re-gRipping • sales of tennis equipment • demo Racquets • gift ceRtificates

PRivate & semi PRivate Lessons $ 59 PeR hoURGRoUP and LeaGUe CLiniCs oPen oR By LeveL $ 15-$ 20 P.P.

FoR 90 minUtes. PaCKaGe PRiCes aRe avaiLaBLeFor complete information about all our programs and signing

up please contact Herbert at 239-947-4050 or email wormserb@aol.com or check the bulletin board at the tennis pavilion and our

Tennis Pro Shop at the Town Center.

Practice & Play on Thursdays at 5.30 pmClinic for all levels, 45 min. practicing strokes/doubles drills

45 min. coached playtime, minimum of 5 playersCost: $18 for 90 minutes, package price $ 80 for 5 sessions

Tennis Fun for All kidsThursdays at 4.30 pm for kids age 7 years and older5 lessons of 60 minutes is $ 55, minimum of 5 kids.

tennis Committee meetinGMeetIngs WIll resuMe In the fall.

sUmmer mixthUrsDaY 11:00-12:30

3.0/3.5 ComBo CrUnCh CLiniC

Tennis instructor : Mindy rashbaumUSTA 4.5 RATeD, PTR CeRTifieD TenniS PRo & USTA ADUlT TeAm CoACh

only certIfIeD teaM PrInce elIte Instructor anD aMBassaDor In collIer/lee county

Services include: Private instruction for (technical stroke production, tactical and strategic play)

Semi-Private/Group instruction simulating live point playing.Prince racquet demos

Pricing: Private ( $60.00 per hour ~ $250.00 5 pack) Group/Clinic ($15.00 per hour) • 239-206-0372 or mindigogirl@mac.com

x-Fit tennis (crossfit training)$65.00 per hour. A customized training program incorporating ten-nis stroke production, agility and fitness. This approach enhances muscle memory for your strokes. Footwork and agility develop-ment for fast twitch muscle movement. For additional information please call Mindy at 206-0372.

(see BulletIn BoarD) 12:30 P.m. on SATURDAyS $15

Per Person call MInDy at 206-0372

tennis CommitteeKathy JozWiaK -ChaiRWoman

sUe Keys - Joann tayLoR - don sPiLLane - haRoLd aLLen

ATTENTION!! ALL TENNIS PLAyERSBREAkFAST AT WIMBLEDONSunday, July 7th, 2013 • 9:00 a.m. (Doors open 8:30 a.m.) • $15.p/pEnjoy a delicious hot breakfast featur-ing Waffle Station, Eggs with toppings, Bacon, Sausage, Quiche, Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, fresh fruit bowl, muffins and more. Also included are the Wimbledon tra-ditional Strawberries and Cream, free Mimosa’s and Bloody Marys all while watching the men’s finals of Wimbledon on the big screen in the Town Center. Please don’t be Gobsmacked and miss a great breakfast and great fun!!! Please RSVP to the HOA Office by Monday, July 1, 2013

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muscle and Conditioning!NOTE TIME CHANGE!!!

If you are interested in participating in a muscle conditioning class (using hand weights, ball, body weight, etc), please con-tact Rose Costello at 980-3352 or Botrose@aol.com. We have class on Tuesdays and Thurs-days at 3:00 p.m. Must provide own weights, ball and mat or towel. Cost $5.00 per class.

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WaTer aerOBics Free class run by a volunteer resident! Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Resort Pool. This is a great class for all fitness levels and abilities. No need to sign up, just show up! If you have any questions please contact Marita at mlflach@aol.com.

carDIo & strength DVD classMonday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:45 a.m. in the Aerobics Room. Join us for this strenuous DVD tape and stay in shape for the

season! Free class, anyone can join.

Yoga FLowwith Camille on mondays & thursdays at 6pm

Camille’s yoga style tightens and tones the entire body, enhances balance, improves flexibility and builds core strength by combining traditional fitness training, focused breathing and strength building through yoga poses. The result is a mind-body workout that im-proves health, athletic performance and mental acuity in people of all ages and fitness levels. It truly is yoga for everybody and everybody. Class $5.00. Contact for more info: mimilleyoga@yahoo.com

HATHA YOGA / PILATES CLASS Come join my stretch, balance, tone YOGA/

PILATES class. This discipline concentrates on full body awareness….

MiNd BOdy aNd sPiriTThis one hour class is conducted to regain

your energy after a busy day. You will ac-quire strength, better balance, lose inches and have FUN. I am a certified Yoga, Pilates and Tai-Chi instructor with over 30 years experience. Come join me at the Town Center every Wednesday night at 6:30. $6.00 per class. Call 239-495-3313 or email sgam1956@hotmail.com for additional information. Thank you, Mary Ann Sundin - 28132 Goby Trail - VillageWalk

WalkIng DVD classMonday - Friday at 9:00 a.m. in the

Aerobics Room. Great for all levels, low impact, free class that anyone can join. If you have borrowed any of the Walking DVD tapes, please return to the HOA Office ASAP. Many of these exercise tapes are individually owned. We thank you in advance.

rose costello, Personal traIner239-980-3352 or Botrose@aol.com. BS in Vocational

Rehabilitation Education from Pennsylvania State university. Degree in Fitness and Nutrition.

Fridays at 10:00 a.m. in the Ballroom $8.00 per class

This routine features interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body, while burning fat. For more information please call Valentina at 822-7402 or email valenenid@hotmail.com.

thomics (for kids)Saturday, June 1 at 2:00 p.m.

$8 per kid or $14 for 2 kids in the same household. Please email Valentina at valenenid@hotmail.com. Minimum of 10 kids requested to make class a go!

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e-mail distribution listIf you would like to receive updates for the community with Activities and HOA informa-tion or wish to have the news-letter please visit http://visitor.con-stantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=0015wAefDSEiwlNHB51vgSwhg or stop in the Town Center and fill out a form.

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regaL Cinemas Now available at the HOA Office window are Regal Cinemas discounted movie tickets! Choose between the VIP Super Saver for only $7.00, a restricted ticket that cannot be used during the first 12 days of selected new release films, or the Premiere Super Saver movie tickets which are only $8.00. These tickets are accepted anytime and never expire. limit 10 tickets per request.

miromar oUtLets To receive your free VIP coupon booklet which con-tains hundreds of dollars of savings, simply pick up a referral card at the Town Center and bring it to Miro-mar Outlets. This is a great benefit for VillageWalk as Miromar will be giving back money to our property with every referral card turned in. We can use these gift cards for prizes at our upcoming functions! So grab a whole bunch and pass them out to your friends and neighbors. It’s a win-win for everyone.

Activities/DecorAting committee meetingthursDay, June 13 at 3:30 P.M., no MeetIng In July

CommUnitY CookBook!

Pick up your copy from the HOA Of-fice for $15.00 each! All proceeds will be split between The Bonita Springs Assis-tance Office and VillageWalk Activities.

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PayMent/cancellatIon PolIcyDue to the high volume of activities and for more efficient tracking purposes, payment is required with reservations for all activities. There will only be a 72-hour window for residents who are out of town. We thank you in advance for helping us make this smooth transition to improve our overall accounting records for the activities here at VillageWalk. For Special events including dinner dances, there will be a full refund for cancellations made up to 7 days prior to the event date. For day trips the minimum cancellation is 15 days prior to the trip date. For tickets purchased such as theatre, sporting events, and other special events as specified All SAlES ARE FINAl. Cancellations after these dates for any reason including medical or family are subject to forfeiture of the entire cost unless the event is re-sold, in which case a refund will be issued. For all Activities Reservations, please see Tammy at the H.O.A. Office window.

holIDay PoPs saturday, December 21

at 8pm 20 tickets $80

West sIDe story December 29 at 2pm

20 tickets $92 the gershWIns’

Porgy & Bess Saturday, January 25 at 8pm

30 tickets $92

philharmonic tickEts (all sales final)

raDIo Days saturday, february 1 at 8pm

20 tickets $77Jersey Boys

Saturday, march 15 at 8pm 30 tickets $92

eVIta sunday, april 6 at 7pm

30 tickets $92

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war horsethursday, march 13, 2014 • 7:30 p.m.A heart-warming tale of loyalty and friendship, and winner of FIVE 2011 Tony Awards®, WAR HORSE tells the story of young Albert and his beloved horse Joey.

When Joey is sold to the cavalry and shipped from England to France, he is soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man’s land. But Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home.

Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, is a show of phenom-enal inventiveness that is currently playing to packed houses in london and around the world. At its heart are astonishing life-sized puppets created by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company that bring to life breathing, galloping, charging horses strong enough for men to ride.

We are looking to contract tickets with Barbara B Mann for this show. They are very strict with their payment policy and VillageWalk does not want to get stuck with extra tickets. If you are interested in this show please call the HOA Office today at 949-9909. If we have 20 people interested in tickets we will go ahead with our group contract.

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shrek the musical!friday, august 2 • 4:30 p.m. departure from town centerWe will board the bus and head for the Broadway Dinner Palm theatre for this hilarious story of ev-eryone’s favorite GREEN ogre, Shrek. Things get ugly when an unseemly ogre shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a villain with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen oth-er fairytale misfits, and you’ve got a mess that calls for a real hero…Shrek. Shrek The Musical is part romance, part twisted fairytale and all irreverent fun for every-one! Your evening includes roundtrip transportation to/from VillageWalk, Buffet Dinner, taxes and gratuities and ticket to the show. $75.00 per person. Gratuity for the driver is not included and is suggested at $5 per couple or $3 per person. We must have 20 people for this group rate. If we fall below 20 transportation will be on own and ticket price will be reduced to reflect the change. All reservations must be received by Monday, June 10.

Disney’s sleeping Beautysunday, July 14 • 12:00 p.m. lunch • 1:00 p.m. showA sleeping princess, a spell-bound Prince and fairies are all part of this musical adaptation of the popular tale. Join us as we head to The Broadway Dinner Palm Theatre in Fort Myers for this beloved fairy tale. After each show, the cast stays on stage to answer questions from the audience. You will also get to meet the cast when they sign autographs and have pictures taken in the lobby immediately following the show. All tickets for this show are $17.00 per person which includes : ticket to the show and the chef’s buffet - children’s favorites like pizza, chicken nuggets, pasta, french fries , a salad bar with yogurt, jello, fruit, salad greens, assorted vegetables and chocolate and vanilla cake. Please make your reservations by Monday, July 8. Please Note: Strollers are not permitted in the theatre. There are a limited number of booster seats available through the theatre, please indicate at time of reservation if one is needed.

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