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Montecito Clubhouse 500 Del Webb Blvd. Davenport, FL 33837 863-424-5050 Montecito Clubhouse 500 Del Webb Blvd. Davenport, FL 33837 863-424-5050 Montecito Clubhouse 500 Del Webb Blvd. Davenport, FL 33837 863-424-5050

Kentucky Derby Party/

Food Truck Eat to the

Beat Pool Deck Parties

2

Memorial Day Palooza

Pool Party/Nick Paul -

A Different Kind of

Magician

3

Discover Your Lifestyle

& Alex’s Corner

4 & 5

Welcome New

Residents

7

Community News 8-10

Club News 12-13

May Lifestyle

Calendar

14-15

May Program

Description Guide

22-23

Inside this issue:

May 2015

Margarita Nights

With the weather being as hot as it has been lately, it feels like the Summer Season is coming early this year. What a better way to welcome in this warm weather, than was a cool margarita in hand and listening to the sounds of Summer. On Saturday, April 25

th the residents of Del Webb Orlando were certainly

in a “margarita state of mind” courtesy of the Margarita Boys. The Margarita Boys are a six-piece band fronted by Rick Erickson on acoustic guitar and vocals. Other instruments include electric guitar, banjo, keyboards, bass and drums. Their rich harmonies combined with a unique blend of acoustic and electric sounds have been heard at Central Florida's most famous venues -- Disney, House of Blues and perform weekly at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville at Universal’s City Walk. Rick explains, “We usually just kinda

read the crowd while we’re performing”. “It’s fun, interactive, high energy with a lot of audience participation. When we play we throw in a mixture of fun, upbeat, festive party music.” From tropical to rock, top 40 to country hits ...the Margarita Boys never stray

far from the sand and surf and had our residents swaying to the sounds of Jimmy Buffett to Johnny Cash. The margaritas were certainly flowing all throughout the evening as residents of Del Webb Orlando had the opportunity to participate in the Margarita Bar. With options of salt to no salt, there was something pleasing for all our margarita tasters. This SOLD OUT event was the

perfect way to celebrate the sunset while enjoying the sounds of The Margarita Boys.

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With the Summer Season fast approaching we are gearing up for a “fantastic” Q2 Lifestyle Program! To some extent, any community-wide event touches everyone who lives here whether you choose to participate or not. In that respect, in the coming weeks, I’ll be making available the 2015 Lifestyle Survey. Over the past few years, this yearly survey allows residents to provide feedback on the overall Lifestyle Program. Questions are typically tailored towards Lifestyle and have started off very broad in scope, though each year we’ve narrowed our

question fields to provide the Association more useful data. The answers from these questions will provide the Association a snapshot as to how the lifestyle program is being evaluated by residents and how we can consistently improve the lifestyle program. This survey will be made available to residents via email and for those residents who prefer the “old fashion” hard copy surveys to fill out, those will be made available to pick up at the Resident Services Desk.

I would like to direct your attention to the Summer Upcoming Lifestyle Poster that has been inserted below. I’ve gone ahead and laid out the entire summer schedule for lifestyle events up through the month of August. The summer schedule will have a mix of entertainment shows, club cookouts by the Tailgaters Club and community gathering events with fellow residents. So we are a little ahead of the game somewhat, but I would like to emphasize the importance of registering early for events. We have some fantastic shows coming up throughout the Summer months and these events tend to sell out early.

I’m excited to announce our Eat to the Beat: Pool Deck Parties that we’ve scheduled throughout the Summer season kicking off on Sunday, May 3rd from 11 AM to 3 PM featuring Monsta Lobsta Food Truck and music by Tom Evans, Solo Guitarist. This Summer Season, the pool deck comes alive showcasing different types of live music, which will keep your feet moving whether you’re in the water or not. Paired alongside the music, is a variety of food trucks that we’ve scheduled to come out this season. Each pool deck party will showcase a different food truck and prices for food are very reasonable.

Here’s to a fun and fantastic SUMMER!!

Best Regards,

Eric Baker - Lifestyle Director

Discover your Lifestyle with Eric Baker

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I would like to say thank you for the many warm welcomes I have received from both the community and the team since becoming part of Del Webb Orlando. While I have been working diligently to learn all of the key aspects of how the community thrives, simple reminders keep surfacing which could aid in strengthening our dynamic relationships and improve future opportunities for success: 1. Be Generous 2. Volunteer 3. Be Aware 4. Be Considerate 5. Get Involved 6. Communicate With the month of April showers coming to a close (both literally and figuratively) I think we can expect to see many new flowers blooming soon. Growth and change can be challenging...yet I think we all can agree that given time; it can also be rewarding. That being said, there are several projects pending completion with several more being suggested. I look forward to seeing all of them through to their respective revelations of rewards. Del Webb in Review has been a great avenue for communicating what has happened in the past; and also what is to come in the future. The month of May will bring Del Webb in Review back to life with a different name - All Aboard with Alex. The content will be useful in our journey as we work together to keep the community on the right track. The iconic steam whistle will symbolize my monthly meetings in the life-style calendar as we are all aboard moving together to making this community a better place to live.

Since we had to cancel last week’s meeting due to an unexpected pop-up meeting that required my attend-ance, I’ve gone ahead and scheduled a make-up meeting for Monday, May 11th at

10 AM.

Alex Burnett

Sincerely, Alex Burnett—Community Association Manager for Del Webb Orlando

Alex’s Corner

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(863) 424-5033 fax

MONTECITO CLUBHOUSE HOURS:

Monday: 6am-9pm Tuesday: 7am-9pm

Wednesday: 6am-8pm Thursday: 7am-9pm

Friday: 6am-9pm Saturday: 8am-9pm Sunday: 10am-7pm

Lifestyle Director: Eric Baker 863-424-5050 ext.303 [email protected] Community Association Manager:

Alex Burnett 863-424-5050 ext.304 [email protected]

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mailto:[email protected]

Wow, I cannot believe we have been on the property for one

month. I guess it is true what they say, time flies when you are having

fun! We have met many great residents this past month and look

forward to meeting everyone else. Thank you for working with us as we get to know the community.

It does not look like we are going to get much of a spring this year as the temperatures are already hovering in the 90’s.

With the higher temperatures and the afternoon rains the turf and plant material is growing rapidly. It also brings out

many weeds. We are working to control them systematically, as we work through our detail cycles. Your property should

be detailed approximately every 3 weeks.

If you ever have any questions or concerns you can use our customer service system or contact your HOA and we will

do our best to help. We appreciate the opportunity we are afforded, servicing this beautiful community.

www.ackmanbroslandscaping.com [email protected] 407.401.3930

On the Lawn with Ackman Bros.

A Message from Resident Board Member: Mary Weber

On April 1, 2015 at the Del Webb Orlando Annual Meeting, it was announced that a

homeowner in the community named Mary Weber was appointed to serve as the first home-

owner HOA Board Member. Needless to say, the days leading up to this announcement

were exhilarating ones for me personally.

To back up a bit, as you may recall, a request went out in January to all of the DWO

community members to consider applying for the HOA Board Member position. I decided to proceed and filled out an

application, submitted a resume and then received an offer to interview for the appointment. During that interview there

were four main points that I attempted to make: First, we have an outstanding community filled with wonderful people

and that it is important to preserve what we have into the long range future by making fiscally responsible decisions.

Second, we as residents of a 55 plus community have many wonderful talents, experiences and wisdom that can and

should be tapped into as a resource. Third, let’s collaboratively work to enhance communication to all parties. Finally,

as the potential first HOA Board Member it would be my intention to serve as a historian for the process, i.e. Remember-

ing and perhaps recording/documenting the rationale for the critical decisions made over the years for future reference.

Several days after the interview I received a call from the President of the HOA, Carlos Gregory, with the invita-

tion to join the HOA Board. I accepted this honor and have now begun the journey.

There is much to learn and understand. At this point in time I have begun the process of learning what each

member of our management team’s role and responsibilities are. Understanding the operational side of our community I

think is critical. I have also appreciated listening to the thoughts and ideas and concerns of our residents. As mentioned

earlier, there are many talents in this community that can only contribute and enhance creative problem solving to a bet-

ter end.

As this journey continues, I look forward to sharing information with you through a monthly Message From Mary

column. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact me personally. Your thoughts, ideas and contributions can

only serve to help us collaborate on maintaining and enhancing Del Webb Orlando as a phenomenal community in which

to live. With much respect.

Mary K. Weber

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http://www.ackmanbroslandscaping.com


Resident Photo Directory: Launching Monday, May 4th

This new resident photo directory allows residents to view the faces of their community neighbors, along with their contact information. Please visit the community portal and check to make sure you are part of it. If you are not featured, you may contact the Photo Directory Committee beginning Monday, May 4th by emailing them at [email protected] They will be happy to arrange to take your photo or make any updates of your current information.

For new residents, a photographer will be present at the monthly Welcome Club New Resident Socials held on the third Tuesday of each month. This

month’s social is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19th at 6:30 PM in the ballroom.

The information listed next to your name is your address, one home phone number, mobile numbers and e-mail addresses. To the right is an example of the standard format.

They are very excited to offer this new and improved opportunity to get in touch with your neighbors and connect the faces with the names.

Thank You to the Sharpshooters Photo Club. The photographers involved are Victor Onchi, John and Phyllis Davis, Maureen and Ken Frahm, Vicky and Jerry Fuqua, Richard & Karen Ratchman, Mike &

Linda Yatsko, and Joost Keesing. Assistants are Lucero Onchi, Terry Grosek and Janet Fisher.

**The current version of the Resident Directory will be discontinued on Sunday, May 17th.


Another month of fresh new

faces!

Please help us welcome:

Luis & Jacqueline Guzman

Fred & Jacqueline Kungl

Alan & Peggy Perry

Mickey and Leslie Smith

Welcome to your new homes

and we look forward to seeing

you out in the community!

May Social for

New Residents!

Tuesday, May 19

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Montecito Clubhouse

Ballroom Kitchen Side

Meet fellow residents in a small group,

friendly, relaxed setting. The special

topic this month will be Restaurants in

our area!

Snacks will be provided. Please RSVP

if this is your first time or your sixth time

so we can plan for you.

(This is a BYOB event) RSVP to

Linda Bisson at

to [email protected]

Del Webb Orlando is where it’s happening! April has turned out to be a crazy month… I guess folks are really wanting to avoid this next winter.

Our old model park neighborhood is down to just 3 old models and 2 available home sites, while the latest phase (2A) is more than half way through! These new plans are starting to take off, and why wouldn’t they?!? They are Consumer Inspired® and Life Tested ®. We are down to just the final one home site in Vista Grande and around a dozen spots in Vista Alta.

As most of you know, the Fed is finally saying that rates will be going up in the coming months, and pricing for new homes is still slowly increasing. No bet-ter time to purchase a home than now. Hopefully all of our visitors will see that and take advantage of these great opportunities.

If you know anyone that would like to taste the Del Webb lifestyle here at our community, we are still offering great stay and play rates. Do you have any friends or family that could benefit from living at Del Webb? Have them give us a call and we’ll set them right up. They can book a 5 night stay here on premise and really see if for themselves, for the price of only 4 nights. We’re now booking Ex-plore Del Webb stays into early summer 2015. AND… as some of you know, if your referral turns into a future resident, we will donate $250 to your club of choice!

Thanks again for being great Del Webb residents, you truly make this a great place to be!

Carlos Puente - DWO Selling Sales Manger

Hi! We are John & Sandy McAllister. We coordinate the Explore Del Webb (EDW) program and also the Resident Ambassador Team here at Del Webb Orlando (DWO). You can often find us in the Montecito Clubhouse – checking guests in, giving tours, walking back & forth through the exercise room to our office, or just having fun. In 2011 Pulte decided to build several small houses that would be dedicated to the use of guests visiting our community. The Explore Del Webb Program provides an opportunity for people who are thinking about retiring to a 55+ community in FL to stay here, immerse themselves for several days in the lifestyle we enjoy every day, meet some of our amazing residents, and participate in as many of our lifestyle activities as their time permits. In addition, they may choose to go to dinner with a Resident Ambassador where they have the opportunity to enjoy that one-on-one contact, make friends, and get the answers to lots of their lifestyle related questions. If you think you might like to be a Resident Ambassador, we will be taking applications this summer for the year 9/15-8/16. Watch for more information. When the Explore Del Webb Program began here in late 2011, we were asked to be the coordinators. Since that time we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming approximately 400 people a year to Del Webb Orlando. When guests return for a second or occasionally even a third visit, we are always delighted to see them again. The nicest thing is that some of our EDW guests become our DWO neighbors and our friends! We truly believe DWO is the best place we have ever lived. This is a caring and compassionate community. While we certainly don’t all agree on everything, our residents are gracious, accepting, and forgiving. It’s the people here that set this community apart, and we welcome both our visitors and our newcomers to share in what we already have and to help us become even better. Thank you DWO!

Explore Del Webb with our Resident Ambassadors

Sales Blitz

Spirit to America with Gary Mckenchie Saturday, May 9 (2:30 pm) Location: Ballroom Cost: Free to Attend Deadline to register/cancel to attend this event is Thursday, May 7th A former stand-up comedian and improv actor, McKechnie's easy humor and natural curiosity enhances intriguing and inspiring presentations that introduce guests to America and its unique citizenry: Americans. This work is the follow-up to his award-winning book, Great American Motorcycle Tours, for which he traveled more than 30,000 miles across the country to create 25 back roads tours that highlight charming towns, historic sites, intriguing attractions, and wonderful restaurants.

Intro to Tai Chi with Kevin Tuesday, May 5,12,19 and 26 (10:15 am) Location: Aerobic Studio Cost: $5.00 per person (max 10 people per class) Deadline to register/cancel is one day prior to each scheduled class by 5 PM Ever want to experience what Tai Chi is all about? Well now you can! Tai Chi is moving meditation where the body moves slowly and gently while breathing deeply. There are many different styles, but all involve slow, relaxed, graceful movements, each flowing into the next. Intro to Tai Chi can be done standing or sitting. Benefits of the class include improved range of motion, increased lung capacity, better circulation, and, for those who stand, improved balance.

Dog Training and Behavior Seminar Thursday, May 14 (7:00 pm) Location: Ballroom Cost: Free Training 101 basics for your pet. Learn the basic obedience, learn to train your dog from the undesired behaviors such as chewing and barking and different methods for training on behavior. Deadline to register/cancel is one day prior to each scheduled class by 5 PM

Friday Night Movie: The Hobbit; The Battle of the Five Armies Friday, May 15 (7:00 pm) Location: Ballroom Cost: Free (free pop-corn provided)

Bilbo and Company are forced to engage in a war against an array of combatants and keep the Lonely Mountain from falling into the hands of a rising darkness.

Eat to the Beat Pool Deck Party Sunday, May 16 (11:00 am– 3:00 pm) Location: Outdoor Pool/ Clubhouse Parking Lot Cost: Free to attend the live music at the Outdoor Pool. If you choose to participate in the Food Truck, you will pay them directly. Music: Drummin’ Dave Yoder Food Truck: Philly’s Best Food Truck Menu: A variety of Cheesesteaks, Philly Favorites & French Fries

Friday Night Movie: American Sniper Friday, May 22 (7:00 pm) Location: Ballroom Cost: Free (free pop-corn provided) Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle's pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home to his wife and kids after four tours of duty, however, Chris finds that it is the war he can't leave behind.

Friday Night Movie: Selma Friday, 29 (7:00 pm) Location: Ballroom Cost: Free (free pop-corn provided) A chronicle of Martin Luther King's campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1965.

May Lifestyle Program Guide continued

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Circuit Training with Kevin Beginner Class

Beginner: Tuesday, May 5,12,19 and 26 (9:00 am –10:00 am) Beginner: Thursday, May 7,14,21,28 (9:00 am –10:00 am) Location: Fitness Center Cost: $5.00 per person Deadline to register/cancel is one day prior to each scheduled class

Intermediate Class Intermediate: Monday, May 4,11 and 18 (10:15 am –11:15 am) Intermediate: Friday, May 1,8,15,22 and 29 (10:15 am –11:15 am) Location: Fitness Center Cost: $5.00 per person Deadline to register/cancel is one day prior to each scheduled class Circuit Training is easy to follow and targets strength building as well as muscular endurance. An

exercise "circuit" is one completion of all prescribed exercises in the program. When one circuit is

complete, one begins the first exercise again for another circuit. Traditionally, the time between

exercises in circuit training is short, often with rapid movement to the next exercise.

Friday Night Movie: Interstellar Friday, May 1 (7:00 pm) Location: Ballroom Cost: Free (free popcorn provided)

A team of explorers travel through a wormhole in an attempt to ensure humanity's survival.

Kentucky Derby sponsored by the Tailgaters Club Saturday, May 2 (3:30-7pm) Location: Ballroom Cost: $9.00 per person (max 10 people per class) Menu includes: wings, hotdogs, potato salad, snacks, nachos, and Dessert. Non-Alcoholic mint juleps will be served. Bring your own whiskey. Deadline to register/cancel has passed for this event. (April 29) Before the actual Kentucky Derby Race begins, DWO Tailgaters Club will be hosting their own Del Webb Orlando Races, where residents mimic actual race horses. With a quick roll of dice, resident’s cheer on their resident, while others are betting on who will win, place and show. If you would like to participate in the modest betting, cash is needed. Please bring one and five dollar bills to place a bet.

Eat to the Beat Pool Deck Party Sunday, May 3 (11:00 am– 3:00 pm) Location: Outdoor Pool/ Clubhouse Parking Lot Cost: Free to attend the live music at the Outdoor Pool. If you choose to participate in the Food Truck, you will pay them directly. Music: Solo Guitarist - Tom Evans Food Truck: Monsta Lobsta Food Truck Menu: A variety of high quality lobster rolls

Meet and Greet Breakfast sponsored by the Vets4Vets Club Saturday, May 9 (9:00 am) Location: Ballroom Cost: $5.00 per person

Deadline to register/cancel is Wednesday, May 6th

Includes: Pancakes with warm butter and syrup, sausage, coffee, juice and water

Meet and Greet old and new residents while indulging the a breakfast prepared by the Vets4Vets Club.

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“Spirit of America” Featuring Gary McKechnie (Speaking Event)

Gary McKechnie has spent a lifetime following in the footsteps of legend-

ary reporter Charles Kuralt. One of America’s leading travel writers and passion-

ate speakers, he is the author of two of the nation’s most ambitious travel guides:

Great American Motorcycle Tours, which remains the best-selling motorcycle

guidebook in the nation; and National Geographic’s USA 101, an in-depth look at

101 quintessentially American places, events, and festivals. And whether he’s on

the road from Maine to Washington or California to the Florida Keys, his unique

voice keeps readers and audiences entertained and inspired with incredible sto-

ries of American innovation, imagination, and perseverance. Using his experi-

ence as a stand-up comedian and improv actor, Gary connects with groups and

condenses decades of exploration into intriguing presentations that have the power to enlighten audiences, pique their

curiosity, and fire their imagination with the magic of possibility and American ingenuity.

Combined with the scope of his travels and research, his affiliation with leading brands such as Harley-

Davidson, Cunard, Disney, AAA, and National Geographic generates interest from local media. As a comedian, em-

cee, and frequent guest, Gary understands how to deliver stories that are guaranteed to please both talent coordina-

tors and audiences. Whether the topic is travel, the business of history, motivating people to embrace life, or instilling

a sense of pride in the United States, his appearances and presentations are engaging, enlightening, and inspiring.

Saturday, May 9th (2:30 PM)

Cost: Free to Attend Location: Ballroom

Door Prize!!!! Don’t’ miss out on your chance to win a sign copy of his book “USA 101”

The Spirit of America

Motivation through Inspiration

In heart-pounding and unforgettable detail, this collection of stories reveals that throughout American history the fortitude, imagination, and bravery of ordinary citizens led to events that literally changed the world. From the

amazing tales of citizen soldiers crossing the Delaware to the gutsy decision of immigrants to leave their nation and make America their home, your group will learn that our American heritage is blessed with an unparalleled

degree of tenacity.

http://www.motorcycleamerica.com

http://www.seetheusa101.com

Community Service Club The Community Service Club has had a busy late March and early April. Two projects have been undertaken and completed while two ongoing projects had important events occur during this timeframe. The first project undertaken and completed was the EASTER CANDY COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION. Under the direction of Melanie McElvany, Easter candy was collected and placed inside treat bags for distribution to approximately 140 area elementary school children. We hear the distribution went well and more importantly many area elementary children enjoyed some sweet treats, put-ting a huge smile on their faces. Thanks to all DWO resi-dents who contributed candy or volunteered their time with the bagging and distribution of the candy. The second project undertaken and concluded was a BAKE SALE held in conjunction with the April 15 Farmer’s Market. A goal of raising enough proceeds to feed an elementary school child for the 2015-2016 school year through the Green Bag Project was reached. The Club appreciates the support of our friends and neighbors. BRANDYWINE NURSING HOME, an ongoing project of the Community Service Club saw 12 volunteers journey to the Brandywine Nursing Home on April 13 to conduct Wheel Chair Horse Racing with the residents. The residents were engaged and excited during the competition and enjoyed snacks at the conclusion of the event. The next function at Brandywine will occur in July at which patri-otic songs will be sung and enjoyed by all. THE GREEN BAG PROJECT, another ongoing project of the Community Service club held a Sandwich and More Event on March 31. The event was a great suc-cess with over 60 persons attending. Angela P., the repre-sentative from Horizons Elementary, did an amazing job of speaking to the attendees. Currently 40 children are being fed on the weekends with the goal of expanding to feeding 50 children for the 2015-2016 school year. The Green Bag Project Steering Committee is enthused by the DWO resi-dents’ strong supportive response to addressing childhood hunger. During the past month members indicated that 93 hours of service to the greater area community was provid-ed in Community Service activities. As a club we are pleased to share that during the first four months of 2015, 382 hours of service to the greater area community has been provided. Phenomenal! The Community Service Club meets the third Tues-day of each month at 9:00 a.m. inside the Montecito Club-house with new members always welcome. Help the Com-munity Service Club continue to make a difference in the Polk County area. For more information or to get involved, contact any club officer: Jerry Fuqua, Mary Weber, Maureen Dodd or Gay Yannuzzelli. Submitted by Mary K. Weber

Computer Club The DWO Computer Club will be meeting Thurs-day, May 7th this month at the Clubhouse Ballroom, Movie Screen/Kitchen side at 11 am. Linda Yatsko, Vice President of the DWO Sharp Shooters Photography Club, will be giving a presentation on PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS for your computers and digi-tal photos. Photoshop Elements is a photo graphics edi-tor for hobbyists and consumers. It contains most of the features of the professional Photoshop version, but with fewer and simpler options. The program allows users to create, edit, organize and share images/photos. For those interested in Photoshop Elements as a photo editing tool for their desktop computer and/or laptops, and for those who have Photoshop Elements and want to learn more about it (bring your laptops), and for those who just would like to see how it works, this Computer Club presen-tation is for you. Anyone at DWO can attend, the first 2 Computer Club meetings are free. If you would like to join the DWO Computer Club, the cost is $10 per household per year. Hope to see you there! Ken Lyons, 2015 President, [email protected]

Submitted by Ken Lyons

Creative Minds Quilting and Crafts

Come and join us every Thursday from 9:00 to 4:00 to work on old or new projects you want to finish. Come for a morning, afternoon or just drop in to enjoy the company of other Del Webbers that are interested in quilt-ing and crafts. 1

st Thursday, May 7th is a Work Day. Bring in unfin-

ished projects to work on. 2

nd Thursday, May 14th will be our block of the month

(Maple Leaf). The class starts at 10:00 and goes to 12:00. You will need 1 dark or medium fabric and 1 light fabric. Fat Quarters of each color would be fine or use your stash. 3

rd Thursday, May 21st is a Work Day

4

th Thursday, May 28th is Craft Day. This class goes

from 10:00 to 12:00. Kathi and I will be demonstrating clay pot painting. We will supply acrylic paint, brushes and a little stick to label your plant. You can use these for flowers, herbs or just as a container to put things in. You supply the size pots you want to use. This project is $2.00 for Mem-bers. Others may join for $12.00. Please notify Kathi or me if you’re attending the class. Check out our glass case in the clubhouse to view our pro-jects for May. Marsha Moulton 863-424-5159 [email protected] Kathi Keesing 863-420-8577 [email protected] Submitted by Marsha Molton

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Gameopoly This month Gameopoly is on Wednesday , May 13th. Games will be trivial pursuit, golf (card game), Cha-rades and What's Yours Like? Come join us for a lot of fun bring your own drinks and snacks. The fun starts at 6:30pm at the clubhouse Submitted by Marlene Roth

Pennsylvania Club We are starting the process of chartering at DWO a Pennsylvania Club, similarly modeled on the DWO Wisconsin Club. In order to get a good feel for the number of residents who would be interested in join-ing a Pennsylvania Club, we would like to get initial feedback from potential members. The club would be open to all residents of DWO who came from PA, have lived in PA sometime in their life, have worked in PA, have relatives in PA, or who just enjoy visit-ing or being with Keystoners (maybe you live in NJ but root for the Phillies, or live in West Virginia and root for the

Steelers, or visit the Civil War monuments at Gettysburg from Maryland and Virginia, or your children went to college in PA). Anyone at Del Webb Orlando with a passion and love for PA are welcome. If you are interested in being in a Pennsylvania Club, please e-mail me at [email protected]. Then we can start the chartering process. Many thanks and hope to hear from all you DWO Keystoners and friends of Keystoners! Respectfully, Ken Lyons (from Muhlenberg Township outside of Reading, PA in Berks County) Submitted by Ken Lyons

Retired Educators Everyone interested in raising funds for our schol-arships for Ridge High School Seniors is welcome. Basical-ly, we do 2-3 events a year that our fun and raise money. Our next money raiser will be in Nov. with the Craft Fair bake sale. We are also going to raffle baskets off at the Craft Fair. I am letting you know, so you can be on the look out for a bargain that might make an interesting basket for the raffle. Baskets seem to the biggest seller. Our meetings are monthly on the second Wed. at 10:00 in the craft room. Please take the time to join the club so I can send out emails through the club site. Doris Moss [email protected] 717-713-7951

Submitted by Ken Lyons

Community News continued

Sharing Stitches Club

Sharing Stitches members meet weekly to make various items donated to local hospitals and animal shelters. Linda Carman is one of our most industrious stitchers, crocheting approximately 30 items per month. The members tease her that she must crochet in her sleep. Once, during a meeting, she was challenged to crochet a baby cap in one hour, and she was successful! Linda says she learned to crochet early in her nursing career. She worked at a hospital where her mother was also a nurse, and she would often donate crocheted baby items to the Nuns at the hospital to raffle or sell for their various charities. She shared that it made her mother nervous that she was crocheting baby items and was skeptical thinking that they were really for the Nuns. Her favorite items to crochet are baby hats because they are quick to do and cute, and baby blankets. She usually crochets while watching TV. Thanks Linda, for sharing your time and talent. Submitted by Linda Overfield

Recipleasers Food and travel go together like love and marriage;

You can’t have one without the other! Food and travel enables one to learn about different coun-tries, regions and areas around the world and to experi-ence their culture. This leads to a greater understanding and respect among people. After all: “Food is a central activity of mankind and one of the single most significant trademarks of a cul-ture.” (Mark Kurlansky) Although each region has its own distinctive culture and cuisine, people still have their preferences.

French Cuisine French cooking is considered the ‘”crème de la crème” of the culinary world. It has its roots in the Middle Ages and became popular during the French Revolution. Good pas-tries, cheese, bread and wine are its specialty. Neverthe-less from my traveling experiences, food presentation and size of the portions are what makes this cuisine tops. Full course dinners are served, but the portions are small. Thus one is satisfied but not stuffed!

Italian Cuisine Known for its famous Parmigiana Reggiano and 300 types of sausage, Italian cuisine is ancient. Its roots stretch back to the 4

th Century B.C. The discovery of the New World

introduced different ingredients to the Italian diet. Unlike French cooking, Italian cuisine serves large portions for its

many dishes per course. Again from my travels beware of how much you eat when dining in Italy! Other cuisines, Chinese, Spanish, Mexican, Greek, Thai, etc., all have their own food history and tastes. Reci-pleasers and their guests will be “traveling around the world” learning about different cultures and experiencing various foods on Friday, May 8

th, the evening for Interna-

tional Dishes. Everyone will surely enjoy this tasting event with excellent traditional dishes and good conversation among friends.

Remember Travel and food go together

However “Food is our common ground, a universal experience.”

Submitted by Amy Setaro

Tri-State Group

On Sunday April 19, the Tri-State Group met for a delicious Brunch and some fun activi-ties. Over 60 New and old resi-dents got a chance to meet and get to know one another! Bocce, Blongo, wiffleball , Corn Hole and Kan Jam kept many folks busy, along with other

surprise games. Thanks to all those who brought food and other items and to those who helped cleanup and setup. Tri-State is for anyone who lives in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut! We try to meet every 3 months and are look-ing for volunteers to run the

summer meeting. It can be held at Del Webb or off premis-es. Please contact Judy Buccine if interested in being a

coordinator or sharing with someone.

Submitted by Marlene Roth

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at 863-242-7630 or [email protected] so we can get the group started. Whatever form of camping fits you is good - - - tents, pop-ups, trailers, 5th wheels, Class C, Class A . . . . whatever !!! As a group we can then organize and decide what works for all of us.

Sequence Card Group Every Wednesday at 4 PM in the Craft Room II, there’s a group of residents who are playing Sequence. The object of the game is to get a "sequence," meaning a row of five poker-like chips on the game board. For more information, please contact Jin Lyons

Tennis Group Our Tennis residents had a well-attended organizational meeting and have decided to go forward with applying for a charter. Antoinette Zervoulis and Mick McGuire have volunteered to handle the administration and organizational aspects of the program. We are very fortunate to have a resident Del Webber, Grant Karcher, who’s a tennis professional, volunteer to coordinate our instructional, and playing time. It doesn’t get any better than this. The group decided to meet for instruction and play every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 12:00 PM. Come on over and enjoy the instruction, exercise and camaraderie. For more information please contact Mick McGuire or Antoinette

Zervoulis

Total Toning Group We meet every weekday morning from 8:30-9:30 am in the upstairs exercise room. Open to anyone from the community that includes you gentlemen. No experience needed.– participate at your own level for a good cardiac workout. Each weekday we use a different DVD session and often these sessions use bands and weights to enhance the aerobic experience. Monday, Wednesday and Friday is given to aerobic exercise. On Tuesday and Thursday we use the popular Zumba series which incorporates Latin styles music and moves. For more information please contact Becky Delprato.

YOGA EXERCISE CLASSES

We have begun YOGA on a regular basis in the aerobic studio. If you are interested in learning this type of exercise, or want to refresh your skills, you are welcome to join in on one of the sessions being held on WEDS. 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. and SAT. 10 – 11 a.m. These sessions are at no cost, and we use tapes that have been specifically tested for beginners by our leader resident, Alice Candler who is a certified “Silver Sneaker” instructor. Yoga helps in reducing heart rate and lowering blood pressure as well as building strength, improving balance and promoting a sense of calm and well being. As with any exercise program, it is best to consult with your physician if you have any concerns/questions.

Tri-State Group January 25 event was a huge success. We had over 80 people attend. The Tri-State Group of Del Webb Orlando consists of any DWO resident who was born in or has resided at one time in any of the states of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The group puts on fun picnic/events 3-4 times per year with themes relevant to one of, or all, the three states. Anyone at Del Webb Orlando who is interested in being on our email list and getting more information on our Tri-State Club please email co-chair Judy

Buccine at [email protected]. Get to meet all your friends

at DWO from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut

Wiffle Ball Group Wiffleball for Del Webb Orlando residents (and visiting friends/relatives) is played every Sunday at 10:00 am at Lago Loop Park here at DWO. No glove or bat needed. Wiffleball is played with plastic wiffleballs and a plastic bat. Like baseball you bat and catch the balls. However, there is no running (no bases). Hits are determined by how far the ball travels. Pitches are underhand, high and easy like slow pitch softball. Games are 5 innings with 6 outs per inning, and with a 5-run limit per inning. Anyone who loves playing baseball is invited to play. New teams picked every Sunday. Competitive but not really. More fun than anything. For more information, contact Ken Lyons at [email protected]. See you at the park!

Wizard Card Group Several new folks have come out for the Thursday afternoon fun. The game can be played with 3, 4, 5 or 6 players at a table and all are welcome. We will teach you how to play and soon you'll be enjoying the game and the friendship. For additional information on the group, contact Judy Buccine or come to the Craft Room on Thursdays at 4 PM.

Women’s Bible Study Group Women's Bible study will be held weekly on Fridays at 2:00 PM. Please check at the front desk each time regarding the meeting room as it does change. We are studying various books of the Old and New Testaments. Bring your Bibles and if no Bible, one will be provided. For more information, please contact Judy Schlegel [email protected] or (863)424-2075.

Woodworking Group The Woodworking Group will NOT meet in May or June due to many vacationing members. We will meet again the last

Tuesday in July. Hope to see you then. If you are interested in joining the woodworking group at Del Webb Orlando, we meet at 11:00-12:00 p.m. on the last Tuesday of every month. This month we will meet on May 26th. Please contact for more information call or email John at 863 424 6945 email [email protected].

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Wisconsin Club The Wisconsin Club did it again. Two fun filled get togethers in the month of April. The first was on April 12th. Our Wisconsin Club Birthday Bash celebrated our second birthday by having a pot-luck lunch with many foods that re-minded us of our beloved state. There was also the always enjoyable White Elephant gift exchange. Plenty of laughs and good times to go around. Our second event, on April 21st, was a pontoon boat cruise leaving from Walt Disney's Contemporary Re-

sort Marina. Eighteen of us were cruising so we had two pon-toon boats skippered by our very own members. We had a Skipper, a Professor, a Millionaire and his wife... so there was some con-cern. Luckily, it wasn't a three hour cruise.

Leaving the Marina we first cruised Bay Lake, go-ing past the now vacant Discovery Island on way to Fort Wilderness Resort area. We then circled back and on to Seven Seas Lagoon. There we cruised over the roadway by Walt Disney's Contemporary Resort and then to the area in front of the Magic Kingdom. Many picture opportunities throughout the cruise, but there is something special about the waterway in front of the Magic Kingdom - all sorts of boats are cruising about you, and the sights and sounds of the monorail, railroad station and castle. Then we ventured on and cruised past the Grand Floridian and Polynesian Resorts, including right past the new Bungalows situated in the waters by the Polynesian Resort. The cruise portion concluded with another trip around Discovery Island and then back to the Marina. But it doesn't end there.... Seems like most of our events have food involved, so we headed up to the Con-tempo Cafe of the Contemporary Resort for a quick lunch. But it wasn't a quick lunch as we were having such a good time enjoying each other's company. Thanks to all of you Wisconsin Club Members that were able to participate in the above events. You made our club events fun, exciting and special. Submitted by Dick Grosek

Snakes In the DWO area and Ridgewood Lakes in general,

you will be pleased to learn that the range maps say we have 25 species of snakes: 4 venomous and 21 non-venomous. The venomous snakes are the eastern dia-mondback rattlesnake, dusky pygmy rattlesnake, cotton-mouth (water moccasin), and coral snake. Shy and secre-tive, they are not common. During my repeated walks through the conservation area here in the last 4 years, I

have seen very few snakes. The black racer and the yellow rat snake (corn snake) are 2 of the most com-mon snakes here. Altogether, Flori-da has 44 species of snakes—6 venomous and 38 non-venomous—compared to Wisconsin, for exam-ple, which has 2 venomous and 19 non-venomous species. Getting bitten by a non-venomous snake is not so bad. But a venomous snake will send you to the hospital, and right quick. A snake can strike about half its body length and recoil in ¼ second.

The diamondback can get 8 ft long, the non-poisonous indigo snake and eastern coachwhip, 8.5 ft long. Most of these snakes are less than 4 ft long. The exotic Burmese python in the Everglades? A big beauty—12 ft

long or longer—highly invasive as it cleans out various species of wildlife, released by some dumb-bells who owned them as “pets,” allowed by dumbbells in govern-ment. Now there’s a big problem as these pythons spread north-ward, interfere with the ecosys-

tem, and alarm humans. Snakes are reptiles, and the only land critters with-

out legs. Thus, their movement is fascinating. Snakes seem to glide and move fast, but they can’t; a human can outrun them easily. Put a snake on a glass table, and it can’t move off. They use several methods to move. The most common is the S-shaped curve used by applying pressure against irregularities on the ground, causing a snake to move almost magically as it converts side-to-side motion to forward movement. A snake also can move by first anchoring its front body scales on a rough surface, bunching up loose skin, anchoring its rear scales, and then sliding its body forward within its skin—a slower movement pattern but useful for stalking and climbing trees. Some snakes can move with a back-to-front rippling motion like a caterpillar. The hognose snake here and the desert side-winder rattlesnake in the West have their own unusual movement pattern to negotiate soft sand. All snakes can swim, with an S-shaped undulation.

A snake can take fairly large prey relative to its body size because the lower jaw comes unhinged to facili-tate swallowing. Some snakes simply grab the prey and begin swallowing it. Others use poison to incapacitate the prey first. Still others are constrictors and grab their prey, curl around it, then squeeze it to suffocation. Snakes help keep the rodent population in control. Lots of things prey on snakes: hawks, herons, egrets, alligators, bobcats, other snakes (kingsnakes in particular).

Submitted by Neil Payne




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All Hands on Deck Hand & Foot Card Club Gather your friends, choose partners, and have four times the fun with Hand & Foot! - a great twist on your favorite game! Hand and Foot is perfect for four players, although it can be played by any even-number of players. The goal is to get rid of your cards from your hand, then your foot, by laying them down in rows. The team with the highest score at the end of the game wins. This club meets every Monday from 1-3 PM in the Ballroom. If you would like to become a member of this club, please contact the club officers: Alice Candler, Cathy Scripo, and Terrie Kleckner.

Are You Serious?! Coffee Discussion Club Do you have an opinion on an important topic? Express yourself at the Are You Serious?! Coffee Discussion Club. In addition to breaking news stories we discuss a variety of subjects ranging from religion to politics to what is going on at Del Webb Orlando. Recent topics have included: Executive Orders, Obamacare, Race Relations, CIA Reports, Terrorism and more. Come join us and discuss what is right and what is wrong with the world. There are no dues, the coffee is free and the government listens to us (Are You Serious?!). A word from George Patterson: After almost four years the club has grown from three members to over forty. It has been my sincere honor to moderate the discussions for those years. Now it is time for me to pass the torch to Ken Lyons (407) 607-0840.

Buncoroos Club Club will meet Friday, May 8 ; Note time change to 10 AM **This will be the last meeting until October 2015 Let the party begin! Here's a classic dice game designed for anywhere from 4 to 24 players. The point is always the same: to roll a Bunco (three consecutive numbers in which the number is currently in play appears). The Bunco bell sounds, the fuzzy die is passed, and the next round begins. It's simple, it's fun, and it's a great excuse for a party. We meet on the second Friday of each month. New members and couples are welcome to visit twice before committing to a $3.00 lifetime fee. We have an optional $5.00 kitty. The Please contact Frank Shutts, (518) 396-6877 [email protected]

Boot Scooters Club **We are going to take the summer months off and start again in Sept. Boot Scooters invites everyone to come dance in the upstairs dance studio. All levels welcome. Contact: Doris Moss 717-713-7951

Community Service Club This club provides an opportunity for residents to get involved in volunteering activities, philanthropic endeavors, and charitable projects throughout the community and local Orlando area. If you would like to learn more about this club and the projects, please contact the club officers: Jerry Fuqua, Mary Weber, Gay Yannuzzelli and Maureen Dodd.

Creative Minds Quilters and Crafters Club “Creative Minds Quilting and Crafts Club” will be meeting on Thursday’s in the Craft Room from 9:00 to 4:00. This will be a time to get together with others interested in learning and sharing quilting, sewing and crafts The 1st and 3rd Thursdays will be open to work on any unfinished quilting or craft projects. The 2nd Thursday we will have a Block of the Month to teach quilt techniques starting at 10:00. The 4th Thursday we will have a craft that will be fun to learn. This is also a good time to drop in and out as you have time. If you plan on working the whole time bring a sack lunch and enjoy the company of other quilters and crafter. New members are welcome. Dues will be $10.00 for the year. Come and be part of the fun. Marsha Moulton 863-424-5159 [email protected] Kathi Keesing 863-420-8577 [email protected]

Del Webb Chorus Club The Del Webb Community Chorus rehearses in the Ballroom every Thursday from 3:00 to 5:00. If you enjoy singing, please come and join us in four-part harmony. It is said that singing in a group improves memory and fitness, and increases happiness. We also invite residents to join Friends of the Chorus, non –singing participants who enjoy helping the chorus behind the scenes. For more information, please contact Nicole Saban

at 863 424 6945, or [email protected].

The Del Webb Chorus will provide baked goods for sale at the Wednesday Farmer's Market on May 6. Thanks for supporting your Chorus!

Dominos Club Interested in learning a new game? Look no further than Mexican Train Dominos. The object of the game is for a player to play all the dominoes from her hand onto one or more chains, or "trains", emanating from a central hub or "station". The game's most popular name comes from a special optional train that belongs to all players. This club meets every Tuesday from 1-3 PM in ballroom. To find out more information please contact club officers: Diane Radvikus, Carolyn Kowalkowski, Celia O’Melia

DWO Computer Club The DWO Computer Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at 11am in the Clubhouse Ballroom. The club is made up of members from the DWO community sharing computer, cell phone, tablet, eReader and other digital product knowledge with fellow members. The Club also offers hands-on demonstrations, member and vendor seminars, question and answer sessions, and other programs of interest to members and the DWO community at large. Anyone with a computer, cell phone, tablet and/or eReader, or other personal communications/digital devices, would enjoy and benefit from being in the computer club or attending the monthly meetings/programs. Please come join us! For more information contact Ken Lyons, President, at [email protected] or 352-562-0805, Rick Woodard, Vice

President, at [email protected]

DWO “Sharp Shooters” Photography Club The DWO Photography Club is open to all residents of Del Webb who enjoy using their cell phone, tablet or digital cameras, and also want to learn how to take better pictures. On the 3rd Saturday of each month the DWO Photography Club gets together at the ballroom at the Clubhouse at 10am to both learn

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Special Interest Group News

Basketball Shoot-Around Group Basketball Shoot-around plays Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 am. Shoot baskets at the Basketball Court between the Pickle Ball Courts and the Dog Park. Whether you played school ball, wanted to play school ball, or just have fun on the playgrounds, everyone is invited to come and participate. Shoot-around games include H-O-R-S-E, Round the World, 21 and other playground and school yard basketball games. Basketballs can be borrowed at the front desk or bring your own. Hope to see you there! For more information, please contact Ken Lyons at

[email protected] or 325-562-0805.

Couples Cooking Group This will be a great opportunity for you to prepare hands on meals with your mate/lover or a neighbor. That's correct, you'll be preparing your very own creations with a DWO instructor as your guide. The second Monday of each month from 4 to 6 PM will be the primary session. Sign up on the web portal. Space is limited. See you in the kitchen, Susan Holdread (574) 834-3823 Email: [email protected]

DWO Catholic Group We are a Catholic group that is gathering for FUN, FOOD and FELLOWSHIP on the First Friday of each month. Looking for participants who cherish Catholic traditions. For further information simply email Muriel: [email protected] or Terrie: [email protected]

Financial Education Group A community group of peers hosted by residents, Walt Roth and Ralph Blythe, where the opportunities to discuss and share free financial tips that can help save money and alerts to events and resources that can help you become or stay financially fit. Also, looking for your advice and success stories to highlight regarding financial topics, this is the group for you. Remember the Financial Information Group is for our residents only and no one will ever try to sell you anything. We will be meeting in the ballroom on the 3rd Friday of every month at 10 am. We have had over 70 attend each meeting lately and there are no dues. If you have any questions or suggestions for new meetings please let us know. For more information, please reach out to Walt Roth: [email protected] and/or Ralph Blythe: [email protected]

Foods with Friends Does the idea of a casual dinner with friends, old and new, appeal to you? Come and join Food with Friends and make a dish that follows our theme for the month. We meet the third Friday of each month in the ballroom. Please sign up to join the group by emailing Maureen Frahm at [email protected].

Hands on Cooking Class 101 Increase your cooking skills! This is a class where you will actually prepare an item(s). Examples: entrees, one pot meals, salads, appetizers, dips, chutney, sauces, cutting mangos and avocados and introducing new spices to your dish. On the fourth Wednesday of the month, join us in the club house kitchen from 4 to 6. We will have one or more of our very own DWO residents be our instructor. At the end of the class, you will be able to take the item home and grill, bake, freeze or serve it. This is NOT a gourmet cooking class. It is a class to learn or re-learn cooking at home or give your cooking a new lift. Space is limited to 12 cooks, and we will have a waitlist. Sign up is

required each month on the Web Portal. For more information, call or email - Susan Holdread 574-528-0429 - [email protected]

Kumihimo Jewelry Get Together Group For those interested in getting together to continue making jewelry and sharing new ideas please join us on the second Monday of each month from 1:00 - 3:00 pm or on the third Wednesday of each month from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. You many choose to come to any of the sessions. It will be a great way to meet new friends and learn a fun technique that you can use to make beautiful one of a kind bracelets or necklaces. For those of you who did not take a recent class but would like to learn this process we would be glad to show you. If you would like more information contact Maureen

Frahm.

Ladies Wednesday 9-Hole Golf Group Since Ridgewood Lakes Golf is under new management there is no signup sheet. DWO Ladies interested in playing 9 or 18 holes will email their interest in joining our group. In turn all members receive a weekly notification from me asking availability to golf 9 or 18 holes. Tee times vary between 8 and 10 a.m. depending on weather and tee time availability. Please email Jo Guarino at [email protected].

Literary Webbers Group Are you a would-be or were you a pre-DWO writer, editor, illustrator or book reviewer for fiction, non-fiction, or children's books, magazine or technical journals? Then this intimate group is for you. On the second Wednesday of each month we meet to discuss topics of interest to the literary world. How to get started. How to know you are finished. How to get a job (paid or volunteer) in this field. We share efforts, our frustrations, our successes. Webbers Literary Group---Contract Judithh Berkey: [email protected], (863) 424-7630 or Larry Tuller:

[email protected] (863) 424-0891.

Rosary Group All are invited to be a part of the Rosary Group. We meet on Tuesday 3:30-4:30pm at the Montecito to pray the rosary in thanksgiving for the many blessings God has poured out on us and for special intentions for those we love, for our community, and for our country. The prayers (found on pamphlets that we have available for sharing) are simple and repetitive. You do not need to be Catholic to attend and pray with us. Rosary prayer focuses on various events in the life of Jesus Christ leading to our salvation and is prayed to God through the intercession of our blessed mother, Mary. We hope you will join us; but whether you choose to participate or not, if you have special needs or people you would like us to include in prayer simply email [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected] . All intentions are kept confidential within the group. We believe that there can never be too much prayer.

RVers Group Some of our residents own RVs and enjoy camping - anyone interested in being part of a start-up group of campers? Any method of camping is encouraged - we're thinking of starting out by visiting Florida State Parks where 'seniors' get in for half-price and we get to explore this great state and experience a different form of socializing but can also be open to spending time at private campgrounds as well, as the State Parks are difficult to get in to most times. We just spent 3 nights at Wekiwa State Park outside Apopka and it was a lovely spot with 72 degree spring waters for swimming, full hook-ups and canoe and kayak rentals - who knew ?). Contact Bob (434-247-9793) or Judy Buccine

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Royal Flushers Poker Club If you enjoy the game of Poker then join the Royal Flushers Poker Club. This group of residents meet weekly on Tuesday evening from 6:15 to 9:00 PM in the Rivera Ballroom to play poker. Contact the club officers: Frank Ritchie, Jo Guarino, and Jeff Simon for more information.

Sharing Stitches Club Do you have the desire to share your love of “stitching” with others? Or, do you have the desire to learn how to “stitch” to provide others with happiness? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, you have found the club for you! The Sharing Stitches Club meets on Weds 2-4 pm. We primarily knit, crochet and loom various easy creations that are donated to those who are in the most need for them. To name a few….Our newborn hats and blankets are given to hospitals. Our chemotherapy hats and heart pillows are given to cancer and heart patients. Our cat “snuggles” and dog blankets are given to the No Kill Humane Society. Check out our beautiful display case in the hallway for the various ongoing projects we are so proud of. We have donated over 2,500 items to date! Many members help teach stitching techniques and you can work on projects at home or while traveling. Come and join in this fun and kind spirited group of residents any Weds. That you find yourself “twiddling your thumbs” with nothing to do!

Steppin’ Out Club Hate to pack! Dislike driving! Up for one day of good old fashion fun! Join us for one day trips to points of interest in the area. Our bus trip is under three hours and takes you to a place of interest where you can control what you do for the day. Suggestions for the day are made but you do what you and your friends want to do without worrying about doing the driving, finding a parking space, watching what you eat/drink…just have a good time. Our meetings are the third Wed. of the month, every even month beginning April 15th at 12:00. See you there, bring ideas and prices for places to go that will appeal to men and women. Our next trip is with Victory Casino Cruise on Thur. May 14th. The cost is $42 for the bus, lunch, entertainment, and $20 money credit for casino. Can’t beat that deal! Payment for the trip must be made by the April 15th meeting (12:00 in the ballroom).

Contact Tracey O'Brien (863)424-0260

Sun Shine Splashers Club Come enjoy the water and a great water aerobics workout on Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00-11:00 AM. This workout is great for burning calories, toning and balance. Grab a noodle and some water weight bells from the indoor pool area or bring your own and come on in. No special equipment is necessary. The water's glorious and we have a great time getting fit. On Monday and Friday at 11:15 join Jerry in the Deep Water Boot Camp for an intense cardio workout. You may want to get a flotation belt for this one, but you can challenge yourself and do this without a belt. For further info call either Bobbie Westman at 863-353-1188 or Jerry Melton at 863-424-2571. Come on in, the WATER'S FINE!!

Tailgaters Club Come and join the Tailgater’s Club as we have fun providing our exceptional culinary skills at various gala community events. Our Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, and Italian Pasta Night food extravaganzas have received rave reviews for serving delicious food while providing a venue for just a plain ole community good

time. All proceeds from these events serve to directly benefit your community experience. For more information about the Tailgaters Club, please contact Frank Ritchie via email at [email protected]

Trumpsters Bridge Club Bridge is a challenging card game played by four players in competing partnerships. Our Trumpsters Club is a group of novice to intermediate level players who gather each week to have a good time playing “party bridge”. It is our objective to be friendly and welcoming, so if you have any familiarity with the game of bridge, we invite you to join us. There is no need to have a partner, but at this time, we cannot offer lessons for beginners. The Trumpsters Bridge Club meets every Monday evening from 6:30 to 8:45 in the Arts & Crafts Room. For more information please contact Barbara Kleiman or Karen Ratchman.

Vets4Vets Club Vets 4 Vets Club has been established to promote fellowship among the service veterans of our community and those who support our fellow veterans. Our club is comprised of veterans that have served from any country around the world and are currently a resident of Del Webb Orlando, along with nonveteran residents who support our fellow veteran’s commitment and sacrifice for freedom along with their love for the United States of America. Our goal is to promote the ideals of community service, instill the concepts of charity for veterans and promote our Nation and love of country, patriotism and respect for our National flag. We are “Veterans for Veterans”. Please contact Tom Guarino for

more information.

Wandering Webbers Travel Club Join fellow friends & neighbors for travel experiences you will remember for a lifetime. Whether you want to take a trip to one of Florida’s historical cities, or enjoy a weekend getaway on either coast, or possibly visit a European city you've been dreaming about, then join the Del Webb Orlando Travel Club and start traveling today!Please contact club officers: Maureen Frahm, Barbara Kleiman, Nicole Saban, John and Phylis Davis for more information. **Please note, Wandering Webbers Travel Club will not meet in May. Meetings will resume in June.

Wisconsin Club The Wisconsin Club was formed for those that are from Wisconsin, have roots in Wisconsin or just like hanging out with Cheeseheads. For more information please contact Dick Grosek or Maureen Frahm.

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more about picture taking, editing and storing from knowledgeable members, or by excellent video instruction, and get valuable “tips” on becoming a “Sharpshooter”. Then we have a slideshow of members’ pictures taken while on one of the photo field trips to scenic and interesting places here in Polk County and in other areas of Florida planned for that month. The slideshow is for fun and enjoyment only, and to show-off your favorite or best pictures (thus becoming a real “Sharp Shooter”). The DWO Photography Club also supports the entire Del Webb Community by documenting monthly events at Del Webb and creating a photo journal for the viewing enjoyment and pleasure of the entire DWO community. Dues are $10 per member or $15 per household for an entire year. Two club meetings are free to all residents to come to and check-out and meet the current members, and for you to consider if you would like to join. So come to the DWO “Sharp Shooters” Photography Club and see about bringing out the creative genius in you – or just have fun learning about photography and taking pictures. For further information please contact club officers Ken Lyons, President at [email protected] or Beth McTigue, Secretary/Treasurer at [email protected] and Linda Yatsko. See you at the next meeting!

DWO Welcome Club The goal of Welcome Club is to welcome new residents and help them feel at home in Del Webb Orlando by providing an opportunity to meet other residents, learn about our community, and have their questions answered about the community. To facilitate this we have New Resident Socials which are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM. The next social will be April 21st at 6:30PM in the ballroom. Finger snacks will be provided. The socials are BYOB events. New residents can attend the socials for up to one year from when they move into their home. It is important to RSVP if you plan to attend the Social if this will be your first time or your tenth time as we need to know the amount of snacks to provide. If you would like to RSVP or get further information about the Welcome Club contact Linda Bisson at [email protected], Susan Holdread, Beth McTigue,

Beth Hofmann

Fairwayers Golf Club One of the many joys of living in Florida: throw a dart in any direction and you’re bound to hit a golf course! The Fairwayers Golf Club makes it easy for you to explore a variety of courses within a short commute that are also gentle on your golf budget. We take care of the bookings (up to 8 events per month) - just sign up and grab your clubs! The Fairwayers welcome everyone who loves to golf, singles and couples alike. For more

information please contact us at [email protected]

Mah Jong Club LET’S PLAY MAH JONGG !!! Confucius say: Learn new game in 2015! Many people have played the matching tile game of Mah Jongg on a computer. However, there is a different way to play this game, derived from ancient China. The DWO Mah Jongg Club plays by the rules set by the National Mah Jongg League in 1937. Each year, the league changes the playing card slightly to add more interest to the game that is played by millions throughout the world. We use the 152 tile set. The tiles are divided into four groups: Winds, Dragons, Suits, Flowers and then of course, Jokers too! If this sounds fascinating to you…read on… A few sessions of playing at the beginner level will provide the experience needed to play at regular sessions in our clubhouse.

The regular play sessions are held on Mondays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and Tuesday evenings 6:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Come and join in learning a new skill this year on Fridays 1 – 3 p.m. Contact Mary Peters (trainer) at [email protected] with any questions about the beginner sessions.

Pickled Webbers Pickle Ball Club Would you like to take part in the nation’s fastest-growing sport — a cross between tennis and Ping-Pong? If the answer to this is yes, then the Pickled Webbers Pickleball Club of Del Webb Orlando is the place you want to be. What is Pickleball you ask? Pickleball is a fun game that is played on a badminton court with the net lowered to 34 inches at the center. It is played with a perforated plastic baseball (similar to a whiffle ball) and wood or composite paddles. It is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. Here at Del Webb Orlando the club plays 7 days a week on 4 beautiful lighted courts that were built specifically for Pickleball. At this time the club also has the capability of providing two addition courts on the tennis courts with the use of portable nets. So if you are a beginner to Pickleball, we will teach you. If you are a seasoned veteran, we may beat you. But no matter what your level of play, you are sure to have fun as a member of the Pickled Webbers. Come find out for yourself why so many Del Webb Orlando residents are taking part in America's fastest growing sport. For more information please contact club officers: Tom Guarino, Dennis Borowicz, Charlie Pirrello.

Pottery Club

This club explores the use of molds and free forms to produce novelty, decorative art items. No prior experience with clay is needed but those with prior experience may use this as an opportunity to explore new art forms with ceramics. Clay, molds and art are useful items for your home. Working with clay as the club will demonstrate re-quires no artistic ability only the willingness to follow care-fully described procedures. The important feature is for the fun of participation. The club meets every Friday from 1-3 PM in the Craft Room. If you’re interested in joining the club, please reach out the following residents who will be chairing the club: Robert Saunders, Diane Mansuy, Susan Landrigan or Morris Fanelli.

Recipleasers Club Recipleasers is a club where members and their guests get together with new and old friends to have a tasting event every other month. Each tasting event has a different theme, thus we experience a variety of foods each time. Each member receives a Recipe Booklet consisting of the evening’s recipes for you to make at home. In addition, you and your guest (spouse, neighbor, etc.) spend a wonderful evening with friends and neighbors. Please contact the club officers: Tracy O'Brien (863)424-0260, Doris Moss, Denise Hicks, and Amy Setaro for more information.

Retired Educators Club

Retired Educators Club: Our goal is to raise money for scholarships that will be given to HS seniors interested in going into the field of education. Our meetings are the second Wed. of the month at 10:00 in the craft room. Join us in May on the 12th. Doris Moss 717-713-7951

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY

8 AM Pickled Webbers Club

10 AM Wiffleball

1-4 PM Water Volleyball

11-3 PM Eat to the Beat Pool Deck Party

Featuring Monsta Lobsta Food Truck and Tom

Evans Solo Guitarist

7:12-7:21 AM DWO Fairwayers tee time at Orange

County National Panther Lake Course

8 AM Pickled Webbers Club (All)

8:30-9:30 AM Aerobics - Total Toning Group

9:07-9:26 AM DWO Fairwayers tee time at Orange

County National Panther Lake Course

10:15 AM Sun Shine Splashers - Aqua Bootcamp / Deep

Water

10:15-11:15 AM Circuit Training with Kevin

Intermediate Class ◙

10:30-12:30 PM Mah Jong Club

1-3 PM All Hands on Deck: Hand & Foot Club

3-5 PM Ping Pong Group

5-9 PM Pickled Webbers Club

6:30-9 PM Trumpsters Bridge Club


8:30-9:30 AM Zumba-Total Toning Group

9-10 AM Are You Serious Coffee Discussion Club

9-10 AM Circuit Training with Kevin - Beginner Class ◙

9-12 PM Tennis Group

10:30-11:30 AM Basketball Shoot Around Group

10-11 AM Sunshine Splashers Water Aerobics

10:15AM Intro to Tai Chi Class with Kevin ◙

1-3 PM Dominoes Club

3:30-4:30 PM Rosary Group


6- 9 PM Royal Flushers Poker Club


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10 AM Wiffle Ball




10 AM All Aboard with Alex Community Meeting

(Makeup Meeting from April)

10:15 AM Sun Shine Splashers -

Aqua Bootcamp / Deep Water





3 PM Vets4Vets Auxiliary Organization Club Meeting


4-6 PM Couples Cooking Group ◙


6:00 PM Vets4Vets Club-Veterans Organization Meeting




8:30-9:02 AM DWO Fairwayers tee time at Champi-

onsGate Golf Course









4 PM Welcome Club Committee Meeting




8 AM

8 AM

8:30

9 AM

9:30 AM Architectural Review Committee

Meeting

9:30

9:30

10 AM

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6:30 PM


10 AM Wiffle Ball


TBD Ballroom Dancing ◙



9:30-9:56 AM DWO Fairwayers tee time at West

Orange Country Club

10:15 AM Sun Shine Splashers - Aqua Bootcamp/Deep

Water










9 AM Community Service Meeting












6:30 PM Welcome Club Social for recent New Residents

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8 AM

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10 AM Wiffle Ball




10 AM Wiffle Ball



9 AM Memorial Day Service hosted by the Veterans

and Auxiliary Organizations of the Vets4Vets Club

12-1:30 PM Memorial Day Palooza Pool Party

Sponsored by the Tailgaters Club ◙














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8 AM

8:30

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Highlands Reserve Golf Course

9 AM


Meeting

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9:30

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WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY



10:15 AM Sun Shine Splashers - Aqua Bootcamp/

Deep Water

10:15-11:15 AM Circuit Training with Kevin -


1-3 PM Beginner Mah Jong

1-3 PM Pottery Club

2 PM Women’s Bible Study Group


7 PM Movie Night: Interstellar

8 AM Bocce Ball Group



10-11 AM Yoga - Total Toning Group

3:30 - 7 PM Kentucky Derby Sponsored by

the Tailgaters Club ◙




9 AM Ladies Wednesday Golf Group

9:30-10:30 AM Yoga - Total Toning Group

9:30-1:30 PM Farmer’s Market


2-4 PM Sharing Stiches Club

4 PM Sequence Car d Gr oup


6 PM Bing-O-Rama

DEADLINE FOR ARC SUBMITTAL



9:07-9:26 AM DWO Fairwayers tee time at

Providence Golf Course

9-10 AM Are You Serious Coffee Dis. Club



9-4 PM Creative Minds Quilting and Crafts Club



11 AM Computer Club Meeting

4-6 PM Wizard Card Game

3-5 PM Chorus Club Rehearsal


6 PM Food with Friends Group

6-9 PM Cigar Group

6:30-9 PM All Hands on Deck: Hand & Foot Club



10 AM Buncoroos Club


Deep Water




1-3 PM Pottery Club


3 PM Searchers Committee Meeting


5:30-9 PM Recipleasers Club Tasting Event



9 AM Meet & Greet Lifestyle Meeting

Sponsored by the Veterans and Auxiliary

Organizations of the Vets4Vets Club ◙



2:30 PM “Spir it of America” Featuring Gary

McKechnie (Speaking Event) ◙






Meeting



10 AM Retired Educators Club Meeting





6:30 PM Gameopoly

8 AM Stepp’n Out Club Trip– Victory Casino Cruise












6-9 PM Cigar Group


7 PM Dog Training & Behavior Seminar with

Toni Stevenson from Canines on Cue ◙



10 AM Financial Education Meeting

10:15 AM Sun Shine Splashers - Aqua Boot camp/

Deep Water




1-3 PM Pottery Club Meeting



7 PM Movie Night: The Hobbit: The Battle of the

Five Armies




10 AM DWO Sharp Shooters Photography

Club


11-3 PM Eat to the Beat Pool Deck Party

Featuring Philly’s Best Food Truck and music

by Drummin’ Dave Yoder










DEADLINE FOR ARC SUBMITTAL



9:10-9:34 AM DWO Fairwayers tee time at

Ridgewood Lakes Golf Course










6-9 PM Cigar Group




10 AM All Aboard with Alex Community Meeting

10:15 AM Sun Shine Splashers -

Aqua Bootcamp/Deep Water

10:15 AM Circuit Training with

Kevin - Intermediate Class ◙





7 PM Movie Night: American Sniper








9-9:24 AM DWO Fairwayers tee time at

Highlands Reserve Golf Course



Meeting






4-6 PM Hands on Cooking Class 101 ◙












6-9 PM Cigar Group





Deep Water

10:15 AM Circuit Training with Kevin - Intermedi-

ate Class ◙





7 PM Movie Night: Selma





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