January - Village Walk of Bonita Springs

Neighborhood Photo GalleryAutumn HazeHolly Jolly Holiday2 ~ Talk of the walk January 2008

Dinner Party Friends3rd Tuesday of each month beginning February 19.Organizational Meeting Jan. 15. If you enjoycooking and eating good food with friends andneighbors, Dinner Party Friends is the group for you.And you don’t have to be a gourmet cook to join!How does it work?All members will host at least twice a year and plana menu and provide recipes at least once a year.When you receive the menu and recipes, you phonethe host with the dish you wish to prepare. It’s thatsimple. The host couple provides wine, beer ormixed drinks before dinner. After dinner, the cost ofthe ingredients purchased, including the dinner wineis divided equally among the couples.Sample menu:Appetizers: Dates with Bacon Mushroom EdisonSalad: Fanned Pear Salad Baguettes and ButterEntrée: Chicken MarbellaCouscousMoroccan CarrotsDessert: Decadent Triple Layer Mud PieWine: Monkey Bay Sauvignon BlancAnd the best news is that the cost of this dinner wasless than $15 per person!We encourage you to attend an organizationalmeeting to be held Tuesday, January 15 at 6:30 PMin the Great Room at the Town Center. If you can’tattend, but wish to join, Contact: Kate Kennedy at495-6860 or Diane Glasser at 391-9361.Garage SaleBon appetit!Saturday, February 2, 8am – 12pm $3 per homeDid you bring too much stuff with you when you moved in?Now is the chance to sell all those items. Remember “OneMan’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure”. Register yourhouse and make your payment for the community garagesale with Tammy at the Town Center Window by 4 pm onThursday. Please pay January 31. Balloons will mark thestreets where residents are participating and will be put outearly on that Saturday morning. No Early Birds, Please!SPECIAL EVENTS (cont.)“Group Therapy”A Perfect Reason to Wine4th Tuesday (January 22) 6pm $10ppWine Styles of Naples will be coming to VillageWalk withall kinds of wonderful wines. These wines are $10 a bottleand the flavors are exceptional. Come on up to the TownCenter Great Room and enjoy this evening trying differentwines and socializing with your neighbors. Res/Paymentsmust be made at the Town Center by Jan. 18.Kids TennisKids group tennis lessons are on Thursdays at 5.30 pm forall levels, 4 years of age and older.Anyone interested please contact Herbert or BarbaraWormser at 947-4050 or wormserb@aol.com.KidsZone: CetaceansSaturday, February 2, 10am-Noon $5ppGlenn Shuart has traveled the oceans studying cetaceans(whales & dolphins). He brings along a projector anddisplays for educating children on the fascinating world ofwhales & dolphins. Hot dogs, chips & soda will be provided.Card RoomReservations/Payment at the Town Center window must bemade by 4pm Tuesday, January 29.Lunch BunchWednesday, January 30 8:30am – 4pm $25ppCost Covers: Round Trip Transportation & Boat Ride“A Day on Useppa Island”The Collier Inn Courtyard on Useppa IslandCasual Resort/Island Attire8:30am Sharp. Transportation provided. Departing fromthe Bocce Courts Parking Lot. Boat departsfrom Bocilla Marina at 10am.2:30pm Boat departs the Useppa Island Marina forthe mainland.Lunch on Own but need to pre-order.Choice:Roasted Turkey SandwichThin slices of Deli Style Breast with Garlic Mayo, RoastedPeppers and Swiss Cheese on a Toasted Foccacia Roll withLettuce, Tomato and Bermuda Onion$ 9.95Erastus Foote Grouper SandwichA local Favorite; your choice of Fried, Grilled or Blackened$ 12.95Make lunch selection at time of reservation.Reservations/Payment with Tammy at the Town Centerwindow must be made by 4pm Friday, January 25 January 2008 Talk of the walk~ 5

SPECIAL EVENTS (cont.)Metropolitan Opera H-DLive BroadcastsBonita Springs Regal Cinema is offering free ofcharge these wonderful presentations once monthly.Tuesday, January 1, 1pm Hanzel & GretelSaturday, January 12, 1:30pm Macbeth.Nordic Pole WalkingTuesday, January 15 8:30am FreeNordic Walking is regular walking made up to 40% moreeffective by the use of specifically designed hand-heldNordic Walker® poles. With the correct Nordic Walker®technique, you can... Burn up to 40% more calories thanregular walking! Strengthen your upper body! Reducethe stress on the joints!Instructor: HeidiBocce Courts Parking Lot Limited SpaceMust register with Elaine activities@villagewalkbonita.comby 3pm Friday, January 11.Reverse MortgagesWhat Are Reverse Mortgages? .... What Today’s InformedSenior Needs To Know?We convert your lifetime treasure into a lifetime of income.Come and learn how we pay you!Instructor: John Young VillageWalk ResidentTuesday, January 8, 6pmGreat RoomMust register with Elaine activities@villagewalkbonita.comby 3pm Friday, January 4.Taste of HomeWednesday, January 2, 10am $8ppCooking Class with Ada MaricondaPasta Fasule (Pasta & Bean Soup)Ada Mariconda will be teaching a new cooking class eachmonth in the Grand Cypress Room at the Town Center.Ada is a remarkable cook, as many can attest. Join us onthe first Wednesday of each month as we learn many newrecipes with an Italian flair. After the class, sit down andenjoy your creation for lunch. Registration/Payment withTammy at the Town Center window by 4pm Monday,December 31Grand Cypress RoomVillageWalk’s Got TalentMarch 1, 2008 7pmAll of you have heard of and surely watched allthe reality shows on television. American Idol,Dancing with the Stars, America’s Got Talent. OnSaturday, March 1st we are having our 1st annualtalent (or not so talented) show. We are looking forresidents who can sing, dance, play instruments, orare comedians. Maybe there is a juggler out there.Anything that will entertain us or make us laugh iswelcome. You can get a group of friends, or someneighbors together and do a skit. Maybe there is anElvis impersonator among us!!!! Is there a Sinatrain the crowd? What ever it is it will be a fun night.So get your act together and e-mail Rosanne atroziegal@hotmail.com or call 239-498-1386 orCarol at camig2000@aol.com with your act so wecan set up a program. You will provide your owncostumes if needed and props. We will have a dressrehearsal February 28th or 29th. Let’s make thisa huge success.VillageWalk “Year-Rounders”Organizational Meeting Thursday, January 17, 6:30pmLooking to meet other residents from the community in the25yrs. – 50yrs. age bracket? Working people, stay at homemoms, etc. let’s get together and plan some socials.Great RoomYa Ya SisterhoodWednesday, January 23 $5ppEncore Encore with Rusty BrownRusty Brown returns with her new show. 11:45pm in theHibiscus Room. Coffee & Dessert to Follow PerformanceReservations/Payment with Tammy at the Town Centerwindow must be made by 4pm Tuesday, January 22.6 ~ Talk of the walk January 2008

Activities & ClassesIf interested in participating in any of the groups listed below, you need to contact the person whose name is listed.Payment is made directly to the instructor. Please note the number of participants needed to conduct the class.If minimum is not attained the class may be cancelled.One Stroke:Quick & Easy PaintingTuesday, January 15 12 – 2pm $10ppInstructor: Sondra Slone 272-7706Card RoomLearn how to paint with one stroke of the brush.Make personalized gifts. It’s easy to learn and fun to do.Please bring either 4 wine glasses or 1 glass serving dishwith you to class.Basic Beading3rd Thursday 10am $25ppCost includes Lesson & Supplies to create a piece of jewelry.Instructor: Jeanne 495-2773Grand Cypress RoomBible Study2nd Thursday 7pmInstructor: Rev. Dr. Josh Peralta & Rev. Judith Peralta398-0433Great RoomNon-Denominational. Bring the bible of your choice.Bridge – Social Contract1st & 3rd Wednesdays 1:30pmContact: Lela 948-0267Great RoomBridge, is a trick-taking card game of skill and chance.The game consists of the bidding and play, after which thehand is scored.Bunco1st & 3rd Tuesday 10amContact: Marin Hardy 948 - 0267Great RoomBunco is a confidence game; a swindle in which anunsuspecting player is cheated. A parlor game played inteams with three dice. A winning throw with three of a kindof a specified number. Strictly speaking, bunco is a game ofdice, played in rounds.CanastaMondays 1pm and Tuesdays 6:30pmGreat RoomCanasta is a matching card game in which the object is tocreate melds (seven matching cards, with or without wildcards, worth points) of cards of the same rank and then goout by playing or discarding all the cards in your hand.Play in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.Card Making &Rubberstamping2nd and 4th Tuesdays 10:30am2nd Tuesday 6:30pm Class & Supplies $10ppInstructors: Chris Hodapp & Ruth Naton. Email Chrisat cghodapp@comcast.net.Card Making is an Art Form. It is as personalized as youand me. Make the card that has the exact look you want,expressing your ideas and feelings, the special card thatsays it all with a glance. Residents have made severalwonderful projects at each class. Samples may be found ondisplay at the Post Office.Wednesday, January 9 10am $10ppInstructor: Christine Capasso 992-0970In the Library in Town CenterLearn Basic Computer Skills: E-mail & InternetBrowsing, etc.Game Night1st & 3rd Tuesday, 6:30pmGreat RoomGet a group together to play: Euchre, Pinochle, RummyCube, or your game of choice. Have a new game to share?Bring it with you on the last Tuesday of each month. January 2008 Talk of the walk~ 7

Activities & Classes (cont.)Knitting2nd Thursday 10am $5ppInstructor: Lauren Mitchell 992-7716Please bring #11 Knitting Needles & 1 Skein of Yarn.Great Room.Line DancingThursdays 6:30pm $5ppInstructor: Mary Ann CarneyRoyal Palm RoomIt’s not just country western, anymore. This is a fun way toexercise, learn new dance steps and socialize at the same time.Mah Jongg PlayersFridays, 1pmContact: Dolores 390-2920Card RoomAncient Chinese game played with special tiles.Experienced MahJongg players only, please.PokerWednesdays 7pmGreat RoomQuilting2nd Thursday 7pm.Contact: Anne McKenzie 595-4104Card RoomBring your quilting project with you. Socialize whileworking on your project.Mah Jongg2 Day Instruction1:30pm $5pp/2 daysTuesday, January 8Thursday, January 10Great RoomLearn how to play Mah Jongg. Game Tiles willbe available at the Town Center. You will need topurchase a playing card. These are available at theFlamingo Flea Market (Fri., Sat., & Sun.)Spanish Class2nd Thursday 6pm $10ppInstructor: Dr. Josh Peralta 398-0433Beginners class to be held in the Great Room.8 ~ Talk of the walk January 2008

Clubs & GroupsIf interested in participating in any for the groups listed below,you need to contact the person whose name is listed or Elaine at activities@villagewalkbonita.comBeach BoundClam PassThursday, January 3 9:30am – 12:30pmAs remote as local beaches with car access can get, ClamPass is at the intersection of Seagate Drive and CraytonRoad just south of the Pelican Bay development with lotsof beach space and a three-quarter mile elevated boardwalkthrough a coastal tree canopy. The county provides ashuttle to the beach from the parking lot.Parking: Parking is $6 a day or free with a Collier Countyor Naples City beach parking sticker.Entrance Fee: FreeDepart: Bocce Courts Parking Lot 9:30am.Contact Elaine activities@villagewalkbonita.com ifplanning to attend.Men’s Monthly Coffeeat Villagewalk Café2nd Tuesday of the Month 9amContact: Frank Kearney 495-1615Meetings are informal – typically the group talksabout individual experiences (where to buy this &that, reliable contractors, good golf courses, birdwatching, etc.). As spin offs, members of the groupoften arrange other activities amongst themselves.This is a great way to meet others in the community.Coffee will be provided free of charge.Hooked On BooksVillageWalk Book ClubWednesday, January 9, 1pmDiscussion Leader: Rosalie MarchesaniHostess: Nancy AtkinsonCall Marge Wisniewski if you are planning to attend: 948-3930 or wiseme@embarqmail.com“A Thousand Splendid Suns” by Khaled HosseiniA follow-up to the “Kite Runner” does not disappoint. Setlike its predecessor, in war-torn Afghanistan, “A ThousandSplendid Suns” tumultuous backdrop to render the heroicplight of two women of different generations married to thesame savagely abusive male.Lunch BunchWednesday, January 30The Collier Inn on Useppa IslandSee Write-up on page 5Nature AdventureThursday, January 31 $25ppA Guided Walking Tour of the Fakahatchie Strand /Big Cypress Preserve. The Fakahatchie Strand PreserveState Park, “the Amazon of North America” is the homeof the rare orchid flower found in the book, “The OrchidThief.” Jim Sernovitz is a Master Naturalist and his insightand humor will make for a very interesting trip. Afterwards,we head over to Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery. Inthe same mold as Ansel Adams, Clyde’s photography isvery impressive in black & white.8am Transportation provided. Depart from the BocceCourts Parking Lot. Choice of Turkey or Ham Wrap BoxLunch. Make choice at time of reservation. Return duringthe early afternoon. Reservations/Payment with Tammy atthe Town Center window by 4pm Friday, January 18. January 2008 Talk of the walk~ 9

Clubs & Groups (cont.)Neighborhood WatchWANTED: A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMENBlock Captains are a vital part of the Neighborhood WatchDuties of Block Captains:The Block Captains have one of the most importantfunctions in the Neighborhood Watch program: supervisingthe actual citizen participants who join NeighborhoodWatch in their Communities. The block captain isresponsible for a designated territory and is expected to:1. Encourage neighborhood participation in the program.2. Welcome new neighbors to your community andencourage their joining Neighborhood Watch.3. Compile a list on all persons in their designatedterritory who wish to participate in the program aswell as their addresses and phone numbers.4. Assist in formation and maintenance of the telephonenotification system.5. Assist the coordinator in scheduling the neighborhoodmeetings, which must be held at least twice a year.6. Inform all members of Neighborhood Watchtechniques: i.e. how to observe suspicious activities,how to utilize Operation I.D., etc.7. Provide incentive for the community to continue theircrime prevention efforts.Note:The duties of the block captain will offer verylittle change in lifestyle for the person involved.Rather, the job will provide a means for meetingyour neighbors, as well as a vehicle for makingyour community a safer place to live.Block Captains Still Needed for The Following Streets:Cetation WayDorado DriveFantail CourtGoby TrailIslet TrailJeneva WayKoi WayLaughing Gull LaneOrlanda DriveRemora DriveScrub Jay LaneTrevally WayUpwind DriveVillageWalk Blvd.VillageWalk CircleWelcome to Rose Ciani 390-9112 Herring Way, thenewest member of the Neighborhood Watch!Contact Tom Gibbons 949-1887Photography ClubTuesday, January 8 $10pp per classJoin Jim Sernovitz as we explore the fun ofDigital PhotographyPhotographic Composition: Learn the “rules” ofcomposition that will dramatically improve yourphotography virtually overnight. This class will domore to improve your photography than any otherinstruction you will ever receive. Reservations/Payment with Tammy at the Town Center windowby 4pm Friday, January 4.Red Hat Society“Just Us Babes”January 16, 12pmOld Naples Pub255 13th Ave.Naples, Fl. 649-8200Directions: US41 South, Rt. on 8th Ave. So.,Lt. on 3rd Ave. So, Rt. on 13th Ave. So.Depart Bocce Courts parking lot 11:30am.Contact Elaine activities@villagewalkbonita.com ifplanning to attend.10 ~ Talk of the walk January 2008

Tennis InstructorsHerbert Wormser (USPTR) CertifiedBarbara Wormser (USPTA) CertifiedTel. 947-4050 wormserb@aol.comFor private and group lessons please call or email to sign up.Group Tennis InstructionsBeginner clinics: Mondays 9:30 am and Thursdays at 4pm.Practice & Play clinicsAdvanced & Intermediate: on Mondays at 7 pm.For all levels: Thursdays at 9.30 am & 6.30 pm.Cardio TennisIt’s a non-instructional fitness class on the tennis court, notonly for tennis players.It is an exercise class conducted on the tennis court.Mondays & Fridays at 8am.Women’s Team PracticeWednesdays at 8:30 am.Free Demo RacquetsCall Herbert to take advantage of the newest Wilsontennis racquets.“Joker/Handicap”TournamentWhen: January 12, 2008Time: 9:30 am - followed by snacks/lunch in theTown CenterFormat: “Joker/Handicap” TournamentCost: $ 5 /person, cost covers balls and refreshments(BYOB and snacks)Register: Deadline January 9, 2008Sign up and pay at Town Center Office.Questions: Call Herbert 947-4050 or emailwormserb@aol.com.League PlayAnyone interested in league play (USTA, CTA etc.) pleasecontact Herbert, 947-4050 or wormserb@aol.com for signup and information.TennisMixed Doubles TournamentWhen: February 16, 2008Time: 9:30 am - followed by lunchFormat: Mixed doubles (you can sign up with a partner,or a partner will be assigned)Cost: $ 10/person, for balls, refreshments and lunchRegister: Deadline February 11, 2008Sign up and pay at Town Center Office.Questions: Call Herbert 947-4050 or emailwormserb@aol.com.Captain’s Draw Party forDavis Cup TournamentFebruary 29 at 7:00 pm at the Town CenterFor this party BYOB and snacks to shareMarch 15, 2008First Annual Davis CupTournamentTournament to be followed by Awards Dinner at theTown CenterCost: $ 15 /player, $12 for non-playersor guestsFormat: 64 players, men and womenRegister: Deadline: February 15Sign up at Town Center.Anyone interested in serving as a captain shouldcontact Herbert Wormser at 947-4050 or emailwormserb@aol.com.Tennis TeamsTuesdays, Men @ 11am.Fridays, Women @ 10am.Come out and cheer for our first VillageWalk Men andWomen Tennis Teams. Check Tennis Bulletin Board forhome and away games.Round Robin ScheduleMen – Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays at 8 amWomen - Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8 amMixed - Saturdays at 8 amNo sign up necessary, just show up, play and have fun. January 2008 Talk of the walk~ 11

Villagewalk Monthly CSun Mon Tues We1 2HappyNewYear!8am Men’s R8am Villag9am Video10am10am Taste of Hom1:30pm5pm Bocce M6:30pm Bocce M6:30pm7pm P6 7 8 92pm Volleyball Lap Pool8am Men’s Round Robin8am Cardio Tennis8am VillageWalkers9am Women’s Bocce9am Video Jazzercise9am Fishing Club9:30am Tennis Beginners Clinic10am Mah Jongg Instruction1pm Canasta7pm BINGO8am Women’s Round Robin9am Water Aerobics9am Men’s Monthly Coffee10:30am Cardmaking11am Men’s League Play6:30pm Photography:Photographic Composition6:30pm Yogilates6:30pm Cardmaking6:30pm Reverse Mortgage Seminar8am Men’s R8am Villag9am Video10am Mah Jon12pm Bo5pm Bocce M630pm Bocce M6:30pm7pm P13 14 15 16Sarasota Art Fest20 21 22 2327 28 29 30VillageFestSee Pg. 2 for ScheduledList of Events8am Men’s Round Robin8am Cardio Tennis8am VillageWalkers9am Video Jazzercise9:30am Tennis Beginners Clinic1pm Canasta7pm BINGO8am Men’s Round Robin8am Cardio Tennis8am VillageWalkers9am Video Jazzercise9:30am Tennis Beginners Clinic1pm Canasta7pm BINGO8am Men’s Round Robin8am Cardio Tennis8am VillageWalkers9am Video Jazzercise9:30am Tennis Beginners Clinic1pm Canasta7pm BINGO8am Women’s Round Robin8:30am Nordic Pole Walking9am Water Aerobics10am Bunco11am Men’s League Play12pm One Stroke Painting6:30pm Dinner PartyFriends Org. Mtg.6:30pm Yogilates7pm Game Night8am Women’s Round Robin9am Water Aerobics10:30am Cardmaking11am Men’s League Play6pm Group Therapy Wine Tasting6:30pm Yogilates8am Women’s Round Robin9am Water Aerobics10am CPR/AED Class11am Men’s League Play6:30pm Yogilates8am Men’s R8am Villag9am Video12pm Red H1:30pm5pm Bocce M6:30pm Bocce M6:30pm7pm P8am Men’s R8am Villag9am Video11:45 Ya YaEncore5pm Bocce M6:30pm Bocce M6:30pm7pm P8am Men’s R8am Villag8am Lunch Bunc9am Video5pm Bocce M630pm Bocce M6:30pm7pm P12 ~ Talk of the walk January 2008

alendar - January 2008d Thurs Fri Satound RobineWalkersAerobicsYogae Cooking ClassBridgeixed Doublesixed DoublesCanastaoker3 4 58am Women’s Round Robin9am Water Aerobics9:30am Beach Bound - Clam Pass5:30pm Kids Tennis6:30pm Line Dancing6:30pm NIA Fitness8am Men’s Round Robin8am VillageWalkers10am Men’s Bocce10am Women’s League Play1pm Mah Jongg8am Mixed Doubles Round Robinound RobineWalkersAerobicsgg Instructionok Clubixed Doublesixed DoublesCanastaokeround RobineWalkersAerobicsat LuncheonBridgeixed Doublesixed DoublesCanastaoker10 11 128am Women’s Round Robin9am Water Aerobics10am Knitting Class5:30pm Kids Tennis6pm Spanish Class6:30pm Line Dancing6:30pm NIA Fitness7pm Quilting7pm Bible Study17 18 198am Women’s Round Robin9am Water Aerobics10am Basic BeadingNoon ACC Meeting5:30pm Kids Tennis6:30pm “Year-Rounders”6:30pm Line Dancing6:30pm NIA Fitness8am Men’s Round Robin8am VillageWalkers10am Men’s Bocce10am Women’s League Play1pm Mah Jongg6pm Let’s Go To The HopDinner Dance8am Men’s Round Robin8am VillageWalkers10am Men’s Bocce10am Women’s League Play1pm Mah Jongg8am Mixed Doubles Round Robin10am – 12pm VillageWalkCountry Store8am Mixed Doubles Round Robin7pm Karaoke for a Songound RobineWalkersAerobicsSisterhoodEncoreixed Doublesixed DoublesCanastaoker24 25 268am Women’s Round Robin9am Water Aerobics1pm Identity Theft Seminar5:30pm Kids Tennis6:30pm Line Dancing6:30pm NIA Fitness8am Men’s Round Robin8am VillageWalkers10am Digital PhotoScavenger Hunt Begins10am Men’s Bocce10am Women’s League Play1pm Mah Jongg7pm VillageFest Kick-off Dancew/ Manhattan ConnectionVillageFestSee Pg. 2 for ScheduledList of Eventsound RobineWalkersh Useppa IslandAerobicsixed Doublesixed DoublesCanastaoker318am Fakahatchee StrandGuided Tour8am Women’s Round Robin8am Tarpon Springs Tour9am Water Aerobics5:30pm Kids Tennis6:30pm Line Dancing6:30pm NIA Fitness January 2008 Talk of the walk~ 13

Tennis & Sports (cont.)Crunch TimeThe patented Long Island Crunch featuring East Hampton& West Hampton Olympics is more fun on a tennis courtthan ever imagined.Mindy Rashbaum USPTR Certified 206-0372Detailed information on Instruction & Crunch Time:Tennis Bulletin Board. With first lesson receive a wellnessconsultation from Suzanne Graziano. Wholistic NursePractitioner, MSN, RN, ONC, CNA-BC to discussnutrition, health, fitness and general wellness assessmentfor yourself or family member.Tennis InstructionsPhilip & Rheannon Ketover 935 – 5522Developed the P.E.W. MethodBonita10s@yahoo.comBocceThose interested in playing BocceBocce Chairs: Tom & Carol McCormick csgarriott@aol.comBocce Balls available at the Town CenterMonday – Friday 8am – 12pm or 1pm - 5pmWomenMondays9amMixed Doubles Wednesdays 5pmMixed Doubles Wednesdays 6:30pmMenFridays10amMany people brought the Bocce Ball Sets from Costcothat are just like the Town Center sets. One of our setsis missing from the chest at the Bocce Courts. If youpicked up our set by accident, please bring it with youwhen you come to play. Thanks.Fishing Club1st Monday 9amThe club is composed of men & women who share an interestin fishing in SW Florida, as well as, other areas. (Saltwater &Fresh Water Fishing) The club sponsors fishing trips (charters& party boats) & educational speakers. ContactTony Cavallaro 498-8723Volleyball – Lap Pool1st Sunday 2pmJoin a fun afternoon of Volleyball in the Lap Pool.If you wish to join a team, contact Elaineactivities@villagewalkbonita.com.Fitness ClassesTen participants are needed for an instructor to conduct aclass. Pre-registration is mandatory to ensure the minimumnumber of participants Classes without the required numberof participants will be cancelled. Make Reservations/Payment directly with the instructor.Personal TrainersHolly Bacon: 390 - 1715Rose Costello: 390 – 1947Janet Chow: 947 – 4017Katie Etchison: 287 - 8404JazzerciseMondays 9am No ChargeUsing a video, join your neighbors for a fun & healthy class.Royal Palm RooNIAThursdays 6:30pm $5ppInstructor: Mary Ann SundinBlending martial arts, healing arts, dance and spiritual selfhealingto create a high powered, synergistic workout that noisolated exercise technique can match.Hibiscus RoomVideo Fitness ClassWednesdays 8am No ChargeUsing a video, join your neighbors for a fun & healthy class.Royal Palm RoomYogaMondays & Wednesdays 10am $5ppInstructor: Jeanie Williamson 495-2773Yoga began more than 3,000 years ago in India. The wordyoga comes from the Sanskirt, and it means to “yoke” or bringtogether the mind, body and spirit. Beginners welcome.Hibiscus RoomYogilates: Combination ofYoga & PilatesTuesdays 6:30pm $5ppInstructor: Mary Ann Sundin 495-3313Pilates involves full body participation with all movementsoriginating from the core. Yoga is characterized by slow,deliberate movements and precise postures, all integratedwith extended breathing. Hibiscus Room.14 ~ Talk of the walk January 2008

Fitness Classes (cont.)VillageWalkersMondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 8am No ChargeExercising is more fun & we tend to stay with it longer, whendoing it with others. Meet in front of the Town Center andwalk the perimeters of VillageWalk. Exercise & Socialize.Water AerobicsTuesdays & Thursdays 9am No ChargeResident Run: Marita Flach 949-7203Water Aerobics not only enhances your cardiovascularfitness, but it also can improve your muscular enduranceand overall strength.Resort Pool - Town CenterTheaterNaples PhilharmonicThe Drowsy ChaperoneFriday, Feb. 1 2pmAnyone Interested In Attending This Production??????Get ready to be transported to a magical, wonderful world!A world where the critics are in awe, the audiences are inheaven and the neighborhood is buzzing with excitement.Welcome to The Drowsy Chaperone, the new musicalcomedy that is swooping into Naples with tons of laughsand the most 2006 Tony® Awards of any musical onBroadway! It all begins when a die-hard musical fan playshis favorite cast album, a 1928 smash hit called “TheDrowsy Chaperone,” and the show magically bursts to life.We are instantly immersed in the glamorous, hilarious tale ofa celebrity bride and her uproarious wedding day, completewith thrills and surprises that take both the cast (literally)and the audience (metaphorically) soaring into the rafters.Contact Elaine in Activities.Barbara B MannCirque Dreams 1pm Sunday, February 10 $55ppOrchestra Seating Left Side Aisle Seats Rows 18 - 21In the ongoing tradition of spectacular touring productions,Neil Goldberg and Cirque Productions have once againreinvented the circus with European flair, imaginativetheatrics and world-class acrobatics. CIRQUE DREAMSJungle Fantasy is an all-new adventure that takes audiencessoaring into a magical forest through the air and on stage.An international cast of graceful aerialists, spine bendingcontortionists, vine swinging characters, strong menand balancers bring this jungle dream to life in a lush,Broadway setting filled with wildly unpredictable designs,special effects, inventive choreography, puppeteering anddazzling costumes. CIRQUE DREAMS Jungle Fantasy isan exhilarating journey the entire family can experiencetogether. Reserve and pay at Town Center.Movin OutTheater2pm Sunday, March 16 $63ppOrchestra Seating CenterMovin Out is Broadway’s new, fresh, and extremelydifferent musical with music by Billy Joel and directedand choreographed by Twyla Tharp. Since December 2005Movin Out become the longest performing dance musicalon Broadway. Audiences are talking everywhere about thisdistinguishably creative musical in which none of the actorssing. Movin Out is described as a dance show as an actedout narrative to the vocals that are performed by the bandand pianist that are displayed above the stage on a platform.This intriguing theater production tells a story that takesplace in the 1960’s in Long Island, New York where agroup of young American boys act out their experiencewith life and the Vietnam War. Yet, Movin Out isn’t a storyabout high school romance and being shipped off to war,it includes drug addictions, depression, and many otherrealistic characteristics people faced during the confusionsof the 60’s. With classic Billy Joel songs such as “UptownGirl,” “For the Longest Time,” and “We Didn’t Start theFire,” audiences everywhere are singing along and makingpersonal connections to this new, fresh theatre creation.Reserve and pay at the Town Center.Tampa Bay Center for thePerforming ArtsJersey Boys 2pm Sunday, March 2Orchestra Seating $135Front Row Gallery Seating $98Includes Transportation, Box Lunch & Snacksfor Return Trip.In the early ‘60s just before The Beatles’ invasion,four blue-collar guys from New Jersey turnedstreet-corner harmonies and a fragile falsetto intomillions of best-selling records. Winner of four TonyAwards, Jersey Boys is the untold story of FrankieValli and the Four Seasons. The hit Broadway show,still playing to sold-out houses in NYC, and freshfrom record-breaking runs in San Francisco, LAand Chicago, now comes to Tampa in an exclusiveFlorida engagement. You remember the songs– “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Dawn (GoAway),” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” – butnow experience all the group’s drama offstage alongwith the infectious excitement of note for note inshowconcerts of The Four Seasons’ greatest hits.Reserve and pay at the Town Center. January 2008 Talk of the walk~ 15

C.I. Travel Day Trips649-7791January 13th – SundaySarasota Arts Festival in Downtown Sarasota - $49. ppIncludes: R/T transportation, admission bracelet for allArts venues for this annual festival.January 23rd – WednesdayAltar Boyz at The Actor’s Playhouse, Miami - $89.ppIncludes: R/T transportation, reserved Orchestra seat to the2:00 matinee show at this restored.Art Deco theater in Coral Gables, lunch before the show.January 31st – ThursdayTarpon Springs “A Day In Greece” - $69. ppIncludes: R/T motor coach transportation, authentic Greeklunch, sponge boat tour.Tours & TripsBus Trip to Sony EricssonOpen Tennis Tournament inKey BiscayneThe world’s best tennis players - Federer, Roddick, Henin,Sharapova - are competing in the second largest tennistournament in the US.When: Tuesday, April 1, 2008Time:Departure at 7.30 am at Bocce CourtsParking Lot, returning the same evening.Cost: $ 58 pp by Dec. 31 - will be $ 62 after Dec. 31For a reserved seat at the tennis stadium andbus trip to Key Biscayne.Register: Deadline February 29, 2008Make check payable to: Herbert Wormser and pay directlyor drop of check at the Activity OfficeFebruary 4th – WednesdaySarasota Ringling Museum & St. Armand’s Circle$59. ppIncludes: R/T transportation, admission to RinglingMuseum grounds including the home “Ca d’Zan” and thenew circus museum, and shopping and lunch time (DutchTreat) at St. Armand’s Circle.February 13th – WednesdayMorikami Japanese Garden Museum & Gardens w/Lunch - $79. ppIncludes: R/T transportation, delicious authentic lunch,guided tour of the museum, garden walk.February 16th – SaturdayEdison Light Festival Parade & Fireworks - $69. ppIncludes: R/T transportation, reserved stadium seat for theparade, dinner before the show.February 19th – TuesdayStarlite Princess Riverboat Cruise w/1940’sEntertainment - $69. ppIncludes: R/T transportation, delicious sit-down lunch(choice of 6 entrees), and live “Swing-Era” 1940’s musicand dance onboard this authentic Paddlewheel Riverboat.February 22nd – FridayMiami South Beach - $65. ppIncludes: R/T transportation, guided South Beach walkingand riding tour, shopping and lunch time (on own) atLincoln Road South Beach, and guided boat cruise aroundBiscayne Bay including the “Stars” homes.November 2, 2008Pada 7 Night CaribbeanCruise On The Crown PrincessFabulous Itinerary & Terrific Pricing!Sunday, November 2ndMonday, November 3rdTuesday, November 4thWednesday, November 5thThursday, November 6thFriday, November 7thSaturday, November 8thSunday, November 9thFt. Lauderdale Depart 5 PMPrincess Cay, Bahamasat SeaSt. Maarten, Netherlands, AntillesSt. Thomas, US Virgin IslandsGrand Turk, Turks & Caicosat SeaReturn to Fort LauderdalePricing Includes: Cruise, Port Charges, Taxes and MotorCoach, On-Board Cocktail Party & A Special Surprise!Interior (JJ) $699 ppdo Balcony (BB) $1089 ppdoObstructed (F) $779 ppdo Balcony (BA) $1129 ppdoOceanview (EE) $829 ppdo Balcony/Mini Suite $1219 ppdoBalcony (BD) $999 ppdoHow Do I Reserve And Book My Group?That’s the easiest part! Just call CI Travel at 597-6700ask for Suzanne and tell her you are part of the PADACruise Group.16 ~ Talk of the walk January 2008

Town Center TenantsIsland NailsManicures • Pedicures • Artificial NailsFor Appointments, Please Call: 239 -495 -5863Tuesday – Friday 10am - 6pmSaturday 9:30am – 3pmClosed Sundays & Mondays$5.00 Off on any Servicewith Danielle.Bring coupon with youfor this special.Fifth Third BankMondays – Fridays 10am – 3pm 239-992-1695Ca r l i s a Ha i r De s i g n Sa l o nCarlo and Lisa MiglioreAppointments: 239 – 992 - 8181In t r o d u c t o r y Of f e rHair Cuts (Men & Children) $15(Offer does not include shampoo or style)Women’s Wash, Cut & Blow Dry $30 Reg. $40Color & Cut $60 Reg. $70Perm & Cut $70 Reg. $75Full Highlight, Cut & Blow Dry $100 Reg. $140Partial Highlight, Color, Cut & Blow Dry $120 Reg. $160(up to shoulder length)Walk-ins are Welcome!Tuesday & Friday 9am - 6pmWednesday & Thursday 9am - 8pmSaturday9am - 3pmC.I. TravelMonday – Friday 9am – 5pmCome join us January 26 in the Holland America MooseMobile for ajourney to Alaska . This specially designed motorcoach will be hereat VillageWalk to show and tell the beauty of Alaska with videos,displays and experts on Alaska explaining the great cruises and cruisetours available for the summer of 2008 .Also call us about out Las Vegas Special March 3- 7 for 4 nightsat Imperial Palace including air from Ft. Myers for $ 629.29ppdouble occupancy.All of us at C I Travel wouldlike to wish everyone hereVillageWalk a Happy NewYear! We can help with anyor your travel needs such asCruises, Tours, Airline Tickets,Groups or Bus Tours.Zair Fernandez 239-649 -7791Welcome to Zair, the newC.I. Travel representative withmore than 18yrs.experience inthe Travel Industry.“Th e Vi l l a g e Ca f é”This grill style Café features a wide variety of menu itemsincluding tantalizing daily specials with an Italian flare.Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.Hours: Monday – Saturday 8am – 10pm Sunday8am – 3pm. 239-498-7100Happy Hour 3pm – 6pm Well Drinks $4 Beer $2.50Thursdays Ladies Night 3pm – 6pm Drinks 2 for 1Starting January 15Monday – FridayBreakfast Special $3.99: 2 eggs, bacon, home fries & ToastOmelets $4.99BINGO Night Special Mondays 5:30pm – 6:30pmLarge Pizza – 2 Toppings & 2 Soft Drinks $13.99Happy New Yearfrom your localVillageWalk Café StaffBring this coupon with you for $10.00 offyour dinner entrée. Dine In OnlyOne Coupon Valid Per VisitExpires 1/31/200818 ~ Talk of the walk January 2008

Activities Director NotesVillageWalk Website:www.villagewalkbonita.comPre-registrationPre-registration is a must for all activities, classes, dances,socials & events. Reservations/Payments must be made withTammy at the Town Center window by the date listed underthe activity, class or event. First come/ first served. You maymake reservations for an entire table which will be labeledwith the name of the person who makes the reservation.Reservations/Payments are accepted for guests of VillageWalkresidents beginning on the second week of the each month.Our VillageWalk Ambassadors, Marge Wisniewski and hercommittee will be on hand to welcome newcomers to our events.Payment InformationSign-up early and pay by check. Please watch forsign-up deadlines.Make checks payable to VillageWalk Activities. Those still upnorth, may mail in their reservation to:VillageWalk 15291 Latitude Drive, Suite 100,Bonita Springs, Fl. 34135If you would like to advertise your business at the Post Office, youneed to drop off your business card to Elaine at the Activity Officeor at the Town Center Manager’s Office.VillageWalk Residents DirectoryWe will be taking appointments for the LifeTouch PhotoDirectory on Saturday, January 26, from 12pm – 2pm in theTown Center. LifeTouch requires appointments for 1/3 of acommunity before they will come out to create a directory. Weneed 267 appointments to get this free offer. Please make a pointto stop by the sign-up table on Saturday, January 26. Photos willbe taken Tuesday, March 11 – Saturday, March 15.Magnetic Name BadgesNow AvailableInstead of wearing sticky-backed paper name badges at ourevents, you may order a magnetic backed gold name badge withblack lettering for $7. A great way for residents to learn eachothers names. These can be ordered at the Town Center HOA oractivities offices.Volunteers NeededTo help with The VillageFest (January 25 – 27)& A Big Deal Casino Night (February 16)Please contact Elaine for the VillageFestPlease contact Sandi Buttonsandibutton@globalvirtualassist.com or Barbara Tamborinosnoopy14922@comcast.net for the Casino Night.Registration: Activities, Clubs, Groups, Special Events, Theatre & TripsMake checks payable to VillageWalk ActivitiesPlease fill out and return to the Activities Office.Name:Phone Number:E-mail Address:Activity/Class:Clubs/Groups:Theatre:Trips:Trips:Total:Payment if Required$_________$_________$_________$_________$_________ January 2008 Talk of the walk~ 19

Homeowner’s Association UpdateHappyNew Year!!From the entire staff at the HOA office,we wish you and yours a happy and healthy New Year.Neighborhood ElectionMeetingsAll Meetings will be held in Town Center. The dates areas follows:Moray Drive 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2008Nautica Lane 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2008Please make plans to be in attendance or give a proxyto an Owner on your street that can vote for you in yourabsence. The meeting cannot be held without a quorumof 33% of the homes on your street represented in personor by proxy.ReminderAll hurricane shutters must be removed from all homesuntil the next hurricane season begins (June 1, 2008).No exceptions.Water ShortageWe are all aware that we are lacking rain this time ofyear and we are in a critical time as no relief is in sight.We irrigate our homes and common areas with the lakesand the lake levels are very low. We may have to reduceour irrigation times to once weekly as mandated by theState of Florida, County and the South Florida WaterManagement District. Therefore, I request everyone’spatience as we may stop all planting and we may loosesome turf and plants.Keep in MindNo trees may be removed or installed without approval bythe Architectural Control Committee.MailWhen you begin to reside and receive mail withinVillageWalk, please notify Southwest PropertyManagement so that we may change your mailing address.The same would apply when you return to your northernhomes. Please call Michele 261-3440 ext. 25 and she willbe happy to update your contact information.2008 Annual MembersMeetingMark your calendars. The Annual Meeting of themembers is 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2008.The meeting will be held in the Town Center Ballroom.Formal notification will be mailed.Holiday LightingAll Holiday lighting should have been removed byJanuary 10, 2008. Any and all other exterior lightingmust be approved by the Architectural Control Committeeprior to installation.Street LightingIf you notice a street lamp out, please write down thenumber on the pole the adjacent address and street. Thencontact the HOA office at 239-949-9909 so that we maycontact FPL. FPL typically takes 7-10 business days tomake repairs.Brinks SecurityThe VillageWalk account with Brinks for your homeis for monitoring ONLY. If you wish to add additionalservices or require repairs, please contact them directly bycalling 239-275-5085. They will bill you separately foradditional services.Neighborhood CommitteesAs stated in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditionsand Restrictions, every Unit shall be located within aNeighborhood. These neighborhoods are determinedby streets. Therefore, each street is considered aneighborhood. The Neighborhood Committee membersfrom each street shall be elected on an annual basis after20 ~ Talk of the walk January 2008

Homeowner’s Association Update (cont.)the first election scheduled by The Board of Directors. Thenumber of Committee members will be determined by theamount of residents represented at the meeting either inperson or by proxy. If 30% of the residents are present,then there shall be three (3) representatives elected ifthere are 50% of the homes represented then there shallbe five (5) members elected. The members within theNeighborhood will have one Voting Member for every 50homes. The individuals with the highest number of votes toserve on to serve as a Representative will act as the VotingMember. The Voting Members will vote on all Associationmatters requiring a Membership vote.The Importance of the Neighborhood Committee:Each Homeowner is entitled to vote for the Board ofDirectors and on any amendments to the Declarationof Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. Allother voting is done by the Voting Members of theNeighborhood Committees. For example, suppose theBoard of Directors proposed to special assess for a largeunbudgeted item. The Voting Members would representyour Street in voting on the matter. In addition, theCommittee will assist in deciding if your street wouldlike to pay for additional services. For example if youare on a cul-de-sac and would like to install a fountainin the lake or would like to collectively clean your roofs,you would vote, if the majority approve bring the matterto the Board of Directors and it would be reviewed andsubsequently approved or denied by the Board.Mailings will be sent to each Owner notifying you ofthe dates, times and location of the meetings. If you areinterested in serving as a Committee member simplynotify the Association office in writing. Nominationswill be accepted from the floor on the day of the meetingwhen the voting is done. Keep in mind, if you are unableto attend, you may assign a proxy holder to vote in yourabsence. The proxy holder must be present in person.PetsThe Declaration of Covenants, Conditions andRestrictions for Villagewalk states each Owner mustclean up after his or her pet, (we suggest you make yourmeans of cleanup visible so there are no questions) nodog is to be in common areas unless under a leash and theOwner may be required to dispose of the pet if the animalbecomes obnoxious to other Unit Owners.Important Phone NumbersActivity Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-9909Carlisa Hair Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 992-8181C.I. Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 649-7791Comcast Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-1104Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390-0323Fifth Third Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 992-1695Guard House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-2091Guard House Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-2372Island Nails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 495-5863Lee County Domestic Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432-2083Post Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-4470School Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-2544Southwest Property Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261-3440Town Center HOA Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-9909Town Center HOA Office Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 947-3880Veolia (Trash Pick-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-1224VillageWalk Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 498-7100Wildlife Conservancy (Alligators) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .866-392-4286 January 2008 Talk of the walk~ 21

Looking Ahead1 February - Everglades Seafood Fest$12pp for transportationGreat Seafood, Over 150 Arts & Crafts Booths,Local Indian Arts & Food. State of the artattractions. National & local performers.2 February - Community Garage Sale8am – 12pm $3ppA chance to sell all those items you brought withyou, but no longer need. Registration/Paymentwith Tammy at the Town Center window by 4pmWednesday, January 303 February - Super Bowl Pot Luck Party$20ppGrab your favorite football shirt and get ready tocheer your team to the Super Bowl Championship.Watch the game on our 9’ X 7’ Screen For the PotLuck: Bring football party food – Chicken Wings,Chili, Subs, etc/ Please let Elaine know what youwill be bringing. activites@villagewalkbonita.com7 February - Red Reef State Park,Boca Raton Florida$20ppBeginner snorkeling is great. The water is chest high(or less). Areas of man made rock are host to a greatassortment of fish: snook, a baby barracuda, schoolsof sergeant majors, scores of grunts and other fish,and the odd crab. And all of this is walking distancefrom the beach (30 feet or less!). This is a greatplace. Very clean, very well maintained. They alsohave an environmental center called Gumbo Limbonearby!8 February I’d Choose You, Again LuauMusic by Hot TopicCommitment Ceremony 5:30pmLuau Dinner 6pmDance 7pm – 10pm9 February - Country StoreGrand Ballroom10 February - BB Mann Cirque Dreams1pm $55ppOrchestra Seating Left Side Aisle Seats Rows18 – 2112 February - PhotographyAfter the Photo is Taken$10pp15 February - Everblades Gameat Germain Arena$10ppLet’s get a group together and cheer on the local team.16 February - “A Big Deal” Casino Night$35ppVarious Casino Games, Music by Made in Brooklyn,Raffles.21 February - ArmChair TravelAlaska and the Klondike Gold Rush$7.50pp 7pmRelive the excitement of the Klondike Gold Rushof 1898. Hike the famous Chilkoot Trail and saildown the mighty Yukon River to the richest goldfields ever found. See how things were a century agoand how they are today. Ride on the famous WhitePass and Yukon Railroad. BYOB Snacks will beprovided. Sit back and enjoy the show.23 February - Key West$60pp 8am – 9:30pmSpend the day in the Keys.Round Trip Transportation to the Marina.Round Trip Boat Ride to the Keys.26 February - CPR / AED Class$25pp 10am – 12pmThis is something everyone should know how to do.The life you save could be someone dear to you.27 February - Lunch BunchSharkey’s on Venice BeachWe will travel together on a bus to visit thiswonderful restaurant right on the beach. This littlerestaurant has received rave reviews.1 March - VillageWalk’s Got TalentLooking for residents who can sing, dance, playinstruments, do comedy, etc.22 ~ Talk of the walk January 2008

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