Photo by Joost Keesing —Photography Club

February 2020 Edition In this Issue: • Discover Your Lifestyle • HOA & Committee Updates • Community News • Save Your Sweethearts • Anniversary Dance Party • Valentine’s Tea • Cliff Erickson • Titanic Lecture 5: More Interesting Facts • Club and Group Expo • Cliff Erickson • Broadway at the Movies • What’s New in the Tavern • February Program Description Guide • Charter Club & Special Interest Groups Info.

February 2020

Del Webb Orlando Breeze

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

Lifestyle

3 Broadway at the Movies

3 Cliff Erickson, Guitarist & Singer

4 Discover Your Lifestyle

6-7 Main Events Coming to DWO

9 2020 Save the Dates

11 March Lifestyle Social Info

26 Lifestyle Programming Guide

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In this Issue

HOA

5 A Message from Your Manager

10 Committee Contributions

Transition and La Tapenade Tavern Committee

10 Welcome New Residents!

10 Staff Contact Info (UPDATED)

29 Del Webb Orlando Important Information

Tavern

30 Tavern Event Schedule

30 Volunteer Info

Broadway at the Movies 2/29

Clubs & Groups

6 Tailgaters Super Bowl Party

7 Free Spirits Anniversary Dance Party

11 BIG Bowling League

13 Cultural Club of India Movie Night

14, 17, 43, 50 Wandering Webber Destinations

16 Community News

18 Fun Dancers Dance Workshop

23 Club and Group Expo

44 Charter Club/ Interest Group Info

Titanic Lecture 5: More Interesting Facts 2/11

Club & Group Expo 2/22

Movie Night 2/22

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Lovely February Del Webb! January flew by and now were in to the shortest month of the year! Thank the world we have an extra day because with the upcoming schedule we’re going to need it! Every weekend in February (and plenty of week days) is filled with fun and exciting things to do! We kick things off with Save Your Sweethearts raising money for We Care of Polk County through ticket sales and plenty of great auction items up for grabs. THE VERY NEXT DAY Tailgaters are throwing the annual Super Bowl party at the clubhouse. We’ll be dropping the big screen and cheering on the teams/ watching expensive commercials until the end.

Just a few days later on February 8th the Dream Class Band will be playing live for the annual Free Spirit Anniversary Dance Party. Bring your dancing shoes and some snacks, and stay for a great time. Thank you to the Boohers and Bobbie Westman for organizing such a great event for the community. Our popular Titanic lecture series is now coming to an end. The fifth and final lecture it titled More Interesting Facts About the Titanic and I’m sure our Titanic Historian Steve Mattis is full of them. Thank you to Joost for introducing him to Del Webb Orlando and bringing his expertise on board (get it?). On the 15th, Annette Jensen has organized a Valentine’s Tea. I personally love tea, and am eager to see the undoubted creativity she and the table hosts will bring to the event. A few days later on February 19th Cliff Erickson will be hopping off a Celebrity Cruise Ship and joining us for an evening of music, audience participation and song. After 30 years performing around the world, Cliff has established himself as one of the premiere cruise entertainers performing for hundreds. We are lucky he visits on an annual basis here on property. As an aside, I may try and bribe Stephanie to get up and sing a little for us. The Club and Group Expo is February 22nd! Every year the gathering is bigger and better than the last. The Welcome Club does a great job providing this opportunity for clubs and groups to show off, and for residents to see what’s new and join in on the fun! Broadway at the Movies joins us on the 29th to share some Broadway musical magic with a Hollywood flair with the community. Starring Broadway veterans Josh Young and Kirsten Scott, the show highlights some of the best of Broadway and Hollywood. Don’t forget to register for the DWO Mobile Escape Room and secure a time to try your luck. We’ll be bringing a food truck out that day so you can snack while you strategize and wait for your time slot to come. Last but definitely not least, our third ever Lifestyle Social is here on March 6th! Join me for fun and games (ever played Human Bingo?) and enjoy pizza sponsored by AmeriLife. Registration for the event begins on Monday, February 10th at 10 AM and is limited to 150 due to space capacity in the ballroom. I hope to see you there! Have a beautiful month! All the Best!

Annalise Proctor—Lifestyle Director Email: annalise.proctor@fsresidential.com

Discover your Lifestyle with Annalise Proctor

”The February sunshine steeps your boughs and tints the buds and swells the leaves within.

- William Cullen Bryant

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MONTECITO CLUBHOUSE HOURS: Monday: 6am-9pm Tuesday: 7am-9pm

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HOA Manager Kortney Price 863-424-5050 ext.304 Kortney.price@fsresidential.com

Assistant Manager Stephanie Ackley-Taylor Stephanie.taylor@fsresidential.com

Lifestyle Director Annalise Proctor Annalise.proctor@fsresidential.com

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HOA Update with Stephanie Taylor

Happy February Del Webbers! I truly cannot believe that January is already over! We have had a very busy month for sure with no signs of slowing down just yet! I hope most of you are ready for Superbowl Sunday! Whether you are rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs or the San Francisco 49ers, or are just watching for the commercials, we hope you eat lots of yummy Superbowl snacks with friends, family and neighbors. Its fine, I have heard that calories don’t count on this day!

We have accomplished a lot this past month and have a lot of great projects coming up. The Clubhouse exterior painting project has been completed and looks great. We are also about to get a huge face lift in the ballrooms and the gym with brand new carpeting and new ballroom chairs. We realize that a lot of residents have questions on how to utilize the FirstService Residential Connect Portal. Kortney, your Community Manager is going to host two classes (so all can attend) this month to help you become more familiar. The classes will be held on Thursday, February 13th at 11:00am and Wednesday, February 26th at 6:30pm. If you join for the class on the 26th there will also be a meet and greet with Kortney afterwards. She will be going over all the features that Connect offers, such as accessing your resident profile, account and ledger information and logging maintenance and landscaping requests. We hope to see most of you there! We hope you have a great February. I know it is going to be a good month for us, as we have been given a whole extra day….happy leap year!

Stephanie Taylor, LCAM Assistant Community Manager Del Webb Orlando Homeowners Association, Inc. 500 Del Webb Blvd., Davenport, FL 33837 Phone: (863) 424-5050 E-mail: stephanie.taylor@fsreseidential.com

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Committee Articles

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DWO Transition Committee The recent news from Pulte that they have closed 90% of the 937 planned home sites in DWO (sooner than originally anticipated) brings us into the transition period – an exciting milestone for the community! Which brings up the question: “What should you expect to see happen within the period from the notification on January 21 until turnover of the HOA from Developer to Homeowner control within a 90 day time period?“ Over the coming weeks there will be a lot of communication about the election process for our Resident controlled Board of Directors, eligibility requirements and deadlines for individuals who aspire for a Board position should follow, an opportunity for residents to meet the candidates, the Board meeting where the election will be held and how ballots will be counted resulting in the announcement of our new Resident Board members. Meanwhile, the Transition Committee is continuing to receive data, and now that we are officially in the transition period there are several documents that Pulte should be delivering as per State of FL Statutes. The committee members continue to analyze all the data, including relevant observations submitted by community residents. We have been collating the results of this analysis into a list to be provided to the Board members. The Committee’s list of both common element and operational items will be Categorized into 4 distinct areas: Issue = something that is currently happening Risk = something that has the potential to happen Liability = something that bears legal implications to DWO HOA Observation = something that is neither an issue nor risk but wanted to make BoD aware of Each item will be designated with an impact, priority, and a recommendation for the Board. We appreciate all the insights that have been provided by community residents as this expands the oversight ability of the 23 committee members. In January, the Committee received Part 2 of the independent engineering review of DWO. These items were annotated as ‘construction’ items, as opposed to the items in Part 1 which were annotated as ‘maintenance’ items. A Part 3 study will be conducted for Vista Bella once all the homes are completed. The Committee has been working collaboratively with Management to prioritize the items, with a ‘safety-first’ view. All maintenance items have been categorized into responsibility bins for addressing by on-site maintenance team, outside vendor, or the developer. All items have been added to First Services’ Connect system for tracking to ensure everything catalogued is corrected. As a reminder we are happy to accept your input through the Transition Committee email at DWO.Transition@gmail.com. If you have a concern with a maintenance issue in the community, we need you to report it via a work order ticket using the FSR portal: https://delwebborlando.connectresident.com. Barb Demers, Chair DWO Transition Advisory Committee

La Tapenade Tavern Committee

First a great big THANK YOU to all DWO residents that continue to support our neighborhood tavern!!! Would not be the success it is without your coming out to share fun, food, drink, and music. We started out 2020 with a successful vista night for our newest neighbors in Vista Bella! As your committee, we strive to give you a great, comfortable place to visit with current friends and meet many new friends. La Tapenade is one of the best places to accomplish this. February promises to continue events to enhance our socializing with all DWO residents. EVENTS for FEBRUARY: 5TH-OLD SCHOOL BINGO; EVERY THURSDAY TAP TV; 7TH-LIVE MUSIC WITH PETE DESTASIO; 12TH-HOT - DOG SPECIAL AND DWO BINGO(in ballroom); 14TH-DJ CHRIS WILL BE PLAYING YOUR REQUESTED LOVE SONGS FOR VALENTINES; 15TH- KARAOKE WITH DAWN AND ED; 21ST-KARAOKE WITH GREG; 22ND-VISTA ALTA & CATALINA NIGHT(20% off tap drinks for those residents) JACK & BESS WILL BE PLAYING; 26TH-TEAM TRIVIA WITH ROB; and 28TH- REGULAR TAVERN NIGHT(no special activities). We are always hoping for new volunteers. No experience needed other than friendliness and desire to meet new people. Contact Val Nassar for orientation date. Review of tavern hours: Wednesday,Thursday,Saturday- 12-8; Friday 12-10; Sunday 12-6. Look forward to seeing all of you at LA TAPENADE TAVERN!!!!! Thank you patrons and volunteers for your continued support.

Monthly Resident FAQ

If you would like to submit a question to the Communications Advisory Committee you can find the form

at the clubhouse or a fillable version on the portal under the Resident Resources tab. You are also

welcome to email CAC at DWOCAC@gmail.com any time!

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So much is coming to DWO it can get overwhelming, here’s a short list of registration dates to help you take advantage of all the great activities and

events happening on property!

George Casey King of Blarney 3/14: Registration Opens February 1st

Mobile Escape Room 3/21: Registration Opens February 1st

Community Block Party 3/28: Registration Opens February 10th

Spring Craft Fair 4/4: Registration Opens February 10th

Taste of DWO Event 4/11: Registration Opens March 2nd

• Summer Concerts • Food Truck Schedule

Stay tuned for dates for

2020 Save the Date!

Sales Blitz

Contact List

GENERAL INQUIRY dwo.info@fsresidential.com STAFF CONTACTS Kortney Price (kortney.price@fsresidential.com) Community Association Manager Annalise Proctor(annalise.proctor@fsresidential.com) Lifestyle Director Stephanie Taylor (stephanie.taylor@fsresidential.com) Assistant Manager Alexis Cressey (alexis.cressey@fsresidential.com) Admin Assistant Lori Blake (lori.blake1@fsresidential.com) Resident Services Crystal King (crystal.king@fsresidential.com) Resident Services Cristina Pineres—Tavern Jose Rodriguez & Louis Szatmari - Maintenance Down2Earth (delwebborlando@down2earthinc.com) Landscaping Concerns for Vista Grande, Vista Bella & Common Areas PULTE WARRANTY www.delwebb.com For any concerns with your new home VESTA PROPERTIES Ridgewood Lakes Master Association Millie Mercado (mmercado@vestapropertyservices.com)

William & Deborah Schenck

Doug & Martha Belush Fred & Jacqueline Kungl David & Joyce Zupofska

Peter Crus Cody Seidler

Stephen & Janet Lacey Eric & Linda Donnelly David & Kathy Mytnik

Mary Jo Holmes Manuel Teixeira

Napoleon & Etheyl Outlaw Charles & Lova Harris

Welcome Club Social for New Residents!

Tuesday, February 17th 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Montecito Clubhouse Ballroom Kitchen Side

New to the community? Come and meet your

neighbors, enjoy some light snacks at the

Welcome Club Social! This is a BYOB event.

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Welcome to The Neighborhood!

You are ALWAYS Welcome to come play Florida Trivia at the February Welcome Social on Feb 18th. It is going to be a night to remember for all residents, no matter how long you have lived here! The staff from the Central Florida Visitor's Center are coming over to run a fun night of trivia so we can learn a little more about our community and our state. It will be a great way to get together, work as a team and earn some prizes. Bring a few friends and BYOB. We supply the cookies. That's right, no need to get your glasses. You read that correctly. All residents are ALWAYS welcome to come to the Welcome Socials on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm. Whether you lived here 8 years or 8 months, you are welcome. We'll be in the ballroom with cookies and the opportunity to meet new friends. Wouldn't it be nice to go to the pool and say "Hey, I know you!" Try networking at the next meeting. It all starts at the Welcome Socials. See you on February 18th at 6:30pm. And I did mention prizes, right? There will be some great prizes! - Submitted by Jean Morgan on behalf of the Welcome Club

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From the 8 Ball Billiard Club we would like to invite anyone (male or female) who might be interested, in checking out our club. Show up on any Tuesday or Thursday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We are a group of fellow Del Webbers, that enjoy getting together up stairs and having a good time, sharing a laugh or even learning how to play or improving their game. If you are a woman (who might feel intimidated by playing with men) I would invite you to talk with us and maybe we could start a women’s group. We do not play for blood, only enjoyment, the social factor and to meet others that share our interest. If you have never played before, we can help there too. We would be more than happy to meet, either one on one or with small groups, to help you learn or improve. No equipment needed, all is supplied. We are one of the newest Del Web clubs, and with your help and support, we can make it a fun place to be Tuesdays and Thursdays. We hope to see you there!!! Look for our booth at the Club and Group EXPO. Feb. 22.

Birds Take a Hit

A recent study determined that since 1970, bird populations in the United States and Canada have declined 30%! That’s a loss of 3 billion birds. That’s going to have a huge economic and social impact on bird watching—the fastest growing outdoor activity in North America! Birders maintain life lists of birds seen, and travel to remote locations just to add one more bird still unseen. Some 650 species of birds nest in North America north of Mexico.

Grassland birds are down more than 50%; the meadowlark is down 75%. Bobwhite quail are down 80%. Weather radar, bird surveys going back to 1970, and computer modeling were used in the study. Causes are mostly

(1) habitat loss, (2) pesticides, (3) windows, (4) cats, and (5) oil spills. (1) Any development project eliminates a field or woods and thus its wildlife inhabitants, such as here at Del Webb. Habitat fragmentation for roads, housing, and other reasons leaves songbirds in remaining islands of habitat with less food available. Birds simply do not crowd into remaining habitat because of its limited carrying capacity to support them. They die. Survivors are susceptible to nest parasitism by cowbirds. Cowbirds do not build a nest; they lay an egg in the nest of other birds. Their chick hatches and grows faster which deprives host chicks food and space. The increased edge effect of habitat fragments also causes increased predation by birds and mammals. Moreover, tropical rain forests are being destroyed for agriculture,

such as the Amazon rain forest in Brazil that houses many of our winter migrants. This inexorable destruction at current rates seems likely to reduce or even eliminate many of our migrating bird species. And that involves 57 species! (2) Pesticides eliminate insects many birds depend on. (3) Untreated home windows cause birds to break their necks when crashing into them because they reflect the sky and trees. (4) Radio-telemetry studies of house cats left to roam reveal that they kill an unbelievable number of birds. (5) A recurring sight on television news programs is dedicated naturalists trying to save birds contaminated with oil

from oil tankers or accidental spills. (E.g., the largest oil spill in history in the Gulf of Mexico, in 2010, killed more than 1,000,000 birds, among other things.) Marine birds—pelicans, ducks,

grebes, loons, murres, puffins, razorbills, auklets, gulls, and shorebirds—die from oil-contaminated feathers and ingestion. It seems that here at Del Webb we do not see or hear many songbirds. Birds are critters that make our lives more pleasant. Many homeowners have bird feeders in the backyard. Birds are, in fact, an important component of the ecosystem on which human society absolutely depends, as environmentally-aware folks know. Being aware of what is occurring to our birds is the first step in correcting the problem. –Neil Payne

Bocce Ball Club The DWO Bocce Club continues to enjoy a membership growth which now boasts more than 250 players who regularly enjoy this ancient Roman game. It’s a game that everyone can enjoy whether you are a new or experienced player, and it’s a great way to meet new people. One of our courts has been modified for homeowners who may need to use a walker, scooter or wheelchair. Membership is always open to all. Clinics are scheduled several times a year for all residents who want to learn the game or brush up on the rules. Can’t wait to see you on the courts!

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Community Service Club Happy New Year. The Community Service Club would like to remind you that we appreciate all who have donated aluminum cans, which we take to a company that gives us money for the aluminum, please WASH OR RINSE the cans out. It is very much appreciated by those who have to bag the cans up before taking them to the aluminum collection site. Thank You. Please attend our February meeting on February 10, 2020 as we hope to have an representative from Polk County Meals on Wheels speak to the meeting. Reminder for the food, clothing and can collection will be February 4th, and February 20th at the clubhouse, 9:00 to 12:00. Please come visit our table at the Club Expo on February 22, 2020. Thank you .Anna Slevin, Vice President, Community Service Club

Cultural Club of India

The Cultural Club of India invites you to join us for some fun and exciting programs planned for 2020. We are starting out 2020 with a showing of the movie “The Hundred-Foot Journey” on Wednesday, February 5th from 6-8PM. This comedy-drama features Helen Mirren and is the story of an Indian family that has opened an Indian restaurant in a French village and a rival French haute cuisine restaurant across the street. The movie is free of charge and open to all. Popcorn and light snacks will be provided.

Our next event is planned for April 15th and will be fun and exhilarating. Please join us for a Bhangra workout! For those of you that are not familiar with Bhangra, it is an Indian cardio fitness program designed for people of all ages and levels. Bhangra combines folk dance from Punjab with the moves of Bollywood. It is easy to follow and fun to participate. Last year we held events for Holi and Diwali which were met with much enthusiasm but we decided to try something different for 2020. We are planning to celebrate with a large cultural event in October, so please hold a spot on your calendars! Stay tuned for more details in the coming months. With your continued support and enthusiasm, we are excited about the upcoming events and hope you will participate. Please remember that there is no membership fee to belong and all are welcome to sign up through the portal and attend events. Officers for 2020 are: Pradeep Mehta - President Nirmala Chari - Vice President Claudia Innes - Secretary/ Treasurer We look forward to seeing you!

Food w/ Friends The theme for the January Food with Friends dinner on January 17th was "Back to the Future!" -- a flashback event of the 80’s movie. We enjoyed many delicious dishes provided by each family. We enjoyed playing a fun dice game then racing to dressing up as

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Professor Brown! The winner won a bag of candy (some tables just shared the bag—we are a friendly group). Our next dinner will be on February 14th with hostesses Lois Bavlish, Barbara Weisman and Christine Manzo. The theme for the evening is Valentine’s Day. Come join the fun and get to know your friends a little better. Wear your Valentine colors--reds, pinks and purple. If you are interested in joining us, contact Christine Manzo via cmanzo@hotmail.com

Great Lakes Club

The Great Lakes Club is planning many fun outings for 2020. Among the offerings are:

• A foodie Tour in Lakeland, February 25

• Contact person: Linda Overfield

• Spring Training Game, Tigers vs. Pirates, March 24 Contact person: Bruce Hill hillbruce127@gmail.com In the planning stages are a Theater Evening in Winter Haven in April, Cinco de Mayo celebration in May, YBor City Walking Tour and Bok Tower outing. Also look for our “Pop Ups” like free ice cream at Sha Booms and our popular Monorail Crawl, visiting pubs in the Disney Hotels. If you would like to be a member of the Great Lakes Club you can register on the portal. Annual dues are $5. Board Members for 2020: Sharon Bolden – President Lyn Jankowski – V. President Lynn Hill – Secretary RoseAnne Kakos- Treasurer Our motto is “Let’s Eat, Drink and be Merry”! Join us for some fun get-togethers in 2020.

Pickled Webbers Happy 2020 everyone! What a perfect time of year to explore new opportunities within our community. As we all try to be more active for the new years health resolutions, let’s try to make it fun and active at the same time. Consider joining our pickleball groups for more Fun and activities. We have daily groups in the mornings 8am to 11am and in the evenings 4pm to 7pm. If you are new to the community, or just want to have some fun and increase your activity stop by. We have South Central Florida Pickleball League play on our courts at 10 am the following dates: Women’s Jan 28th • Best 8 Jan 29 or 30th

• Best 8 Feb 6th

• Best 8 Feb 12th • Women’s Feb 25th

• Best 8. Mar 14th Come out and cheer our pickler’s on. Come enjoy the fun. Stay tuned for New Pickler’s Clinics to be announced.

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Resident MIDEO

Presentation At the Institute on Healthcare Directives you and your family are our primary concern. Utilizing technology known as MIDEO (My Informed Decision on Video), we strive to make sure YOUR VOICE, as the PATIENT is RECOGNIZED, RESPECTED, and that the medical care is right for you. Our medical practice approach is unique. At the Institute on Healthcare Directives we perform Advance Care Planning services that are unique, full service and keep you safe as you navigate the complex healthcare system. • First--we perform medical evaluations with

you personally.

• Second--we educate you with respect to Emergency vs. End of Life Advance Care Planning. This is extremely important as all advance care planning is not the same and focuses on end of life care. This places you at risk when others come in contact with your documents or medical care.

• Third--we create a Advance Care Plan that encompasses State of the Art Technology called MIDEO to ensure you are safely and effectively cared for when critically ill. We utilize and create a POLST (Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment) versus a living will after you are stratified for risk. It's our processes that are unique, state of the art and keep you and your family safe.

The cost for this physician led healthcare planning process and MIDEO is $349 per person (Medicare and other insurances cover at least part of this cost). In addition, there is an annual maintenance fee of $49.99 per couple. Specific costs after insurance will be determined with the individual at the meeting with the physician. The Institute will ensure that all eligible insurances will be deducted from the $349--we don't want the cost to be prohibitive from getting MIDEO. To find out more about MIDEO for you and your family please attend an informational session on Thursday, February 20 at 10am in the Clubhouse Ballroom--kitchen side. I will be conducting the session for Dr. Ferdinando Mirarchi (Fred), Chief Medical and Scientific Officer, who is licensed to practice medicine in many states including Florida. Looking forward to seeing you on the 20th. Ken Lindberg Advance Care Planning Coordinator Institute on Healthcare Directives

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than black it will be a mild winter. Unfortunately, scientists have found the colors of their band are due to last year’s weather, not to the upcoming winter. Who do you choose, Phil or the Wooly Bear Caterpillar? Regardless, of their prediction, we always have good weather here at Del Webb Orlando. Furthermore, we don’t have to rely on the forecast to have a good time with friends at Recipleasers. Submitted by Amy Setaro February 2020 Come and join us! For more information, contact Amy at Ajsetaro2@gmail.com

Sharing Stitches Club

Happy 2020 to all from Sharing Stitches Club! We are a group of residents who knit, chrochet and loom items such as hats, blankets, toys and stuffed animals for babies and chemo hats and lap blankets for adult patients, for donation to local hospitals and other health facilities. At present we have over 50 members. We meet every Wednesday 2- 4 PM, share the fellowship and our creative ideas with each other. The club has organized donation schedules on a monthly basis with special themes each month. For example, we are currently working on red hats and blankets for February donation celebrating the Valentine's day month. The club donated 2147 chrochet and knitted items to area hospitals in 2019. Check out the beautiful display of some of our lovely creations in the display case outside the craft room! If you have the desire to share your chrochet and knitting expertise, this club is your place! If you are new to these creative arts but you want to learn and create your own projects, you can join the chrochet, knitting and loom classes offered by our club. This year classes will begin in February. Our club officers for 2020 are: President Sandi Cisler, Vice President Christy Nevarez, Secretary Vasantha Narasimhan and Treasurer Candy Maroney. Need more information?? You can contact one of the club officers, you can visit our booth in the "Clubs and Groups Expo" on Saturday February 22, you can drop an email to dwosharingstitches@gmail.com OR simply drop by and see "creativity in action" any Wednesday 2-4 PM in the craft room!!!

The Tailgaters Club The Tailgaters Club would like to thank all the residents who continue to support us. As many of our residents know, all profits from our events are used to enhance our community. We have been very busy over the past years. Along with our BBQ"s and other events we have enhanced the community in many ways. The screening of the Sunset Pavilion. the purchase and installation of three 1,000 watt LED lights at the outdoor pool for residential use of the pool area until closing, the purchase of two Flying Insect traps, organizing CPR classes and Backboard Training at the pool for residents at no cost. the purchase of 5 benches that have been installed around the community. rebuilding the Tree of Life bench. purchasing a new Pop Com machine, the purchase of Cool Grips for

Recipleasers What’s the Forecast?

Will Spring be early? According to legend, the Groundhog will tell us on February 2nd. He is the predictor! When the groundhog emerges from his burrow after a long winter sleep, he either sees his shadow or doesn’t. If it is a sunny day, his shadow appears, thus Spring

will come soon. However, if it is cloudy, there is no shadow. The result? We will have six more weeks of winter. How did this belief start? Falling between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, February 2nd is an important day in ancient and modern Christianity. This day in ancient times came to be known as Candlemas. The clergy would bless and distribute candles that were needed for winter. The candles represented how long and cold the winter would be. As Christianity spread throughout the world, the Germans expanded the concept. For them only the hedgehog or other small animals could predict the coming of Spring. When coming to America, many Germans settled in Pennsylvania. They continued this tradition, but they substituted the native animal, the groundhog, for the hedgehog, to predict the weather. The first official Groundhog Day celebration occurred on February 2nd, 1887 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The newspaper editor of the Punxsutawney Spirit Newspaper, Clymer Frias, convinced a group of businessmen and groundhog hunters, known as the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, from the local Elks Lodge, to hold an official Groundhog Day Celebration. Gobbler’s Knob was chosen as the official site to watch for the Punxutawney groundhog, named Phil, to make his appearance. The Elk Lodge offered groundhog meat on its menu. However, this item was discontinued due to lack of interest in this delicacy. Today the Punxsutawney Groundhog Day Celebration is directed by a group of local dignitaries, known as The Inner Circle. The men wear top hats and conduct the ceremony in the Pennsylvania Dutch dialect. They claim to speak to Phil in “Groundhogese. Happy Birthday Phil! He is 132 years “young”. On February 2nd, the number of people in Punxsutawney swells from 6,000 to 40,000. What a massive event! In reality, the groundhogs hibernate in the late fall. In early February they emerge from their burrows to search for a mate, not to predict the weather. They then return to their burrows until March. While sleeping underground, groundhogs can lose as much as 30% of their body weight. What a painless way to lose weight! In addition, their heartbeat slows from 80 to 5 beats per minute. They certainly conserve energy! Although Groundhog Phil is famous, he may have a challenger! For the last 30 years the residents of Vermillion, Illinois believe that the Wooly Bear Caterpillar can forecast the weather. According to the legend, if the caterpillar has more orange colorings

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the outdoor pool, purchase and installation of a new bike rack, the screening of the Rear Portico, the purchase and installation of a Bird Cage behind the Lago Room. and the purchase of furniture for the Bird Cage. We also have purchased two new grills for use during our events as well as 4 coolers and 10 six foot tables. The coolers and tables are available for all residents to use. Just oontact an officer of the d ub. We had the opportunity to thank the Polk County Fire and Rescue for providing the CPR and Backboard Training Classes for our residents. Several years ago we had a 9-11 Remembrance Service with a group of our local First Responders in attendance. We had the opportunity to meet and talk to them during a luncheon afterwards. The following is a list of events for the coming year. We will be hosting Super Bowl and Kentucky Derby Parties. and serving lunch at the Community Expo. We will have BBQ"s for The Ides of March. Memorial Day. Fourth of July. Labor Day and the End of Summer. To conclude the year we will be having our annual Pasta Night Please look in The Breeze for these events. As we look ahead to 2020, we will continue working to improve our community. We can not do this without your support Thank you for attending our events and making all of this possible. If you are interested in joining our Club, join us at our meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 3:00 PM or contact Frank Ritchie via email at flrbatt13@yahoo.com Sincerely, The Tailgaters Club

Tri-State Club On Saturday January 11, 2020 the Tri-State and Shalom clubs had a joint club event. Seventeen members enjoyed an afternoon Aretha " the queen of soul " tribute at the Bob Carr theater in Orlando. Lois Rowe, a member of both clubs coordinated the event. Thank You Lois for a job well done! On January 22, 2020 we had our annual organizational meeting, a base event calendar for 2020 was created. Hopefully, the details of the meeting have been posted on the portal for review. We had a successful meeting with many events planned for 2020 and some additional suggestions came in after the meeting. Of course, impromptu events are added throughout the year, all events are open to Tri-STATE MEMBERS so to get invited to the many social opportunities throughout 2020 just join the club. ITS FREE! No dues, one meeting, but lots of activities to choose from. 2020 planned events are listed, but remember you must join the Tri-State club to participate (No Dues and you will receive email notifications of future events). January meeting - build base calendar for 2020 date January 22, 2020 10 AM Ballroom. January / February • Harborside Restaurant Pontoon boat ride. Pat

Tergesen • January 11th Aretha Franklin Tribute. Grant and Lois

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• February 22nd. Havana Nights. Grant and Lois Rowe**

March. • Airboat ride Christmas,Fl Pat Tergesen

• Spring Training Game. Terry Miller

• Sun n Fun air show. Ted Lange April 25th. • Bocce competition w/ Pennsylvania, club. Pete

Piantanida /Sam Ciroalo (Pennsylvania Club) May. • Open Bowling. Linda Cramer June.

• Kobe Steakhouse. Ed and Susan Cramer July.

• Pizza Pool Party. Jim Setaro August. • Mangos Tropical Café. Barbara Lang and Edi Gerber October. • Universal Harbor Nights. Mimi Mika

• Beach Getaway. Pete Piantanida December. • Southern Dunes Brunch. Pat Tergesen

• Clubhouse " pot luck" breakfast Marlene Roth / Edi Gerber **

Months yet to be assigned: • Cirque Du Soleil. Dianne Giannetto

• Windermere by Electric Bike. Shirl Jackson

• Winter Park by train. Marlene Roth and Shelly

• Rays / Yankees Skybox. Pete Piantanida

• Rodeo. Pete Piantanida

• Top Golf. Sue Wiseman ** In partnership with the Shalom Club Impromptu events can always be added (and they are) ,but you must be a Tri-State member to receive Email event reminders. Please remember, if you wish to participate in any Tri-State events you must be a member of the club, fortunately, that's very easy. Once in the Tri-State page, just join. (NO DUES) and any DWO resident, regardless, of where they lived is eligible to join. Equally important to membership are the coordinator volunteers. They make the club what it is! We are always seeking new event ideas and folks to coordinate them. This might be of particular interest to our working residents and snowbirds. If you volunteer to coordinate an event you get to pick the event and date of the group outing. The Tri- State officers will be happy to assist you when you coordinate an event. Remember, the dynamics and success of our club is directly attributable to our terrific members Please note, that being a trip coordinator is not as difficult as you might think. The club officers will help with portal setup, payment methods and general advertising of the event. Your task is essentially, to work out a date / time for the event, and if possible try to secure a group discount. Most venues are very receptive to having 30 - 50 people visit their establishment. Remember, events don't only have to be dinner or shows, anything where a group of people can get together and have fun will probably work. If you have any questions or events you would be interested in (and willing to coordinate) please contact any of our officers.

Don’t Forget the Club & Group Expo!

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Wandering Webbers Wandering Webbers enjoyed a fantastic presentation by Oceania Cruises in January, and reviewed the current slate of trips on the agenda for 2020. Trips that are still open for more members for travel for 2020 include Savannah and Charleston, the Balkans, a land tour of the British Isles, the Northwest Pacific Coast, America’s Magnificent National Parks, and Spain and Portugal. Cheryl Miller presented the new trips being developed by the Searchers Committee for 2021. These potential destinations are Switzerland, Eastern Canada, Greek Islands, Norwegian Fjords, Peru and Chile, French Polynesia, and San Antonio. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 4th at 4 pm where we will have a presentation by Globus! Why not come to our Wandering Webbers’ meeting and learn about all the fabulous trips being offered! We always have a great time on our adventures! Dues for first time members are $10. Dues for renewing members are only $1 per year which is due by the March meeting.

Valentine’s Tea You are cordially invited to Afternoon Tea! Join us in the ballroom on Saturday, Feb. 15 and enjoy high tea and fun conversation, and maybe even learn a little about the history of tea. Each attendee will sign up to bring one dozen finger sandwiches, scones, or tea cakes (homemade or store bought). Beverages will be provided and will include hot tea, iced tea, lemonade,

and water. Tea attire admired but not required. We are looking for 6-8 table hostesses. Each table hostess will decorate one table with linen, table service, napkins, and a centerpiece or decorations. Hostesses will not be required to contribute food. Attendees will vote on their favorite

table and prizes will be awarded! Contact Annette Jensen at dwoannette@gmail.com to volunteer to be a table hostess. Each attendee will draw a number when they arrive to determine which table they will sit at. Outside guests can be registered for the event and will be seated with the person who invited them. Registration ends February 8, 2020.

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Circuit Training with Kevin ALL classes must be registered and paid for on the Portal 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. All Levels: Wednesday, February 5, 12, 19 & 26 (10:15 AM)

• Beginner Class Beginner: Tuesday, February 4, 11, 18 & 25 (8:00 am) & (9:00 AM) Beginner: Thursday, February 6, 13, 20 & 27 (8:00 am) & (9:00 AM) Location: Fitness Center. Cost: $5.00 per person You Must be registered on the portal to attend. NO CASH PAYMENTS

• Intermediate Class Intermediate: Monday, February 3, 10, 17 & 24 (10:15 AM) Intermediate: Friday, February 7, 14, 21 & 28 (10:15 AM) Location: Fitness Center Cost: $5.00 per person You Must be registered on the portal to attend. NO CASH PAYMENTS Yoga Yoga does more than burn calories and tone muscles. It's a total mind-body workout that combines strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation or relaxation.

• Beginner Class Beginner: Tuesday, February 4, 11, 18 & 25 (9:30-10:30 AM)

• Intermediate Intermediate: Thursday, February 6, 13, 20 & 27 (9:30 AM) Location: Valerio Room. Cost: $5 per person You Must be registered on the portal to attend these fitness classes. NO CASH PAYMENTS Wellness Club Walk Saturday, February 1st (9 AM) Location: Meet at the Clubhouse Cost: FREE to attend Join the Wellness Group for another informal Walk through the neighborhoods to continue our year-long wellness trend and the Five Being Habits for a better life and better you! Bring your fitness buddy, your friends and neighbors, whoever will help keep you motivated!

Save Your Sweethearts Fundraising Event Saturday, February 1st (5 PM) Location: Montecito Clubhouse Cost: $45 per person

Tailgaters Super Bowl Party Sunday, February 2nd (5:30 PM) Location: Montecito Clubhouse Cost: $10 on the portal

Henderson Sachs Financial Planning Seminar Wednesday, February 5th (2 PM) Location: Montecito Clubhouse Cost: FREE to attend

Free Spirits Anniversary Party Saturday, February 8th (6-9 PM) Location: Montecito Clubhouse Cost: FREE to attend 6-9 PM, Band at 7-9 PM. Social and Food 6-7 PM. Since many frequently bring goodies to share with friends and neighbors at these parties, we are asking you to bring some finger food of your choice to share. Cake will be served. BYOB

Shoulder Pain Seminar with Advent Health Monday, February 10th (9:30 AM) Location: Montecito Clubhouse Cost: FREE to attend

Resident Directors Town Hall Meeting Monday, February 10th (10 AM) Location: Ballroom

Titanic Lecture Series #5: More Amazing Facts About the Titanic Date: Tuesday, February 11th (7 PM) Location: Ballroom Cost: $5 per person Join Steve Mattis, Titanic Historian, for the 5th and final lecture in the series.

Bingo Rama! Date: Wednesday, February 12th (6-8 PM) Location: Ballroom Cost: $5.00 per person entry fee includes 3 Bingo cards for each game (15 games per night). CASH ONLY!! This Event will sell out. Please arrive early. Prizes start at $10 and increase during the evening. The final game, “BLACKOUT”, pays the balance in the pot. All proceeds are paid out as prize money each night. Bring your own snacks or favorite dish for your table. As a Reminder there are NO raffles. Also, due to Florida Law: DWO Residents only. Valentine’s Tea Saturday, February 15th (2:30 PM) Location: Montecito Clubhouse Cost: $3 to attend You are cordially invited to Afternoon Tea! Join us in the ballroom on Saturday, Feb. 15 and enjoy high tea and fun conversation, and maybe even learn a little about the history of tea. Each attendee will sign up to bring one dozen finger sandwiches, scones, or tea cakes (homemade or store bought). Beverages will be provided and will include hot tea, iced tea, lemonade, and water. Cliff Erickson Guitarist Wednesday, February 19th (7 PM) Location: Montecito Clubhouse Cost: $10 to attend From cruise ships in the Greek Isles to venues across the U.S. and Canada, Cliff has electrified audiences for over 30 years. He sang the national anthem for the Detroit Tigers, the Toronto Blue Jays, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and others. He regularly performs at universities, conventions, and corporate gatherings. Loyal fans commonly travel long distances and through international crossings to experience Cliff’s performances. MIDEO (My Informed Decision on Video) Information Session Thursday, February 20th (10 AM) Location: Montecito Clubhouse Cost: FREE to attend 2020 Club and Group Expo Saturday, February 22nd (10 AM) Location: Montecito Clubhouse Cost: FREE to attend New to Del Webb and don’t know where to start? Have you been here a while but want to find out what’s new? This is your opportunity to come enjoy complimentary coffee and see what all the clubs and groups have to offer! Saturday Night Movie: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Saturday, February 22nd (7 PM) Location: Ballroom Cost: FREE to attend (popcorn provided, bring a small bowl from home) Malia Financial Fitness Seminar Tuesday, February 25th (5 PM) Location: Montecito Clubhouse Cost: FREE to attend Sonny’s BBQ provided for Attendees All Attendees Receive a Complimentary Ticket to the George Casey Show on March 14th Event and Meal Are Free but Must Register by February 24th to Attend. Trends in Hip and Knee Surgery Seminar Wednesday, February 26th (4 PM) Location: Montecito Clubhouse Cost: FREE to attend Broadway at the Movies Saturday, February 29th (8 PM) Location: Montecito Clubhouse Cost: $26 to attend Take one touch of Broadway musical magic. Add a pinch of Hollywood glamour. Take a spoonful of real onstage chemistry and clever banter. The result is Broadway at the Movies. Starring Broadway veterans Josh Young and Kirsten Scott, the show highlights some of the best of Broadway and Hollywood.

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Del Webb Orlando Important Contact Information Below you will find important contact information and various links which may be of use to you now or in the near future, so please keep them handy!

Our Webpage

www.delwebborlandoinfo.com

Stop by this webpage to check out all the upcoming Lifestyle Events, register for the ones you want to attend, view upcoming Tavern Events, view the Resident Photo Directory, look up Association Information and Documents, inquire about various Clubs and Interest Groups.

Try our new “Contact Us” tab for quick access info

First Service Residential – Connect Resident Portal

https://delwebborlando.connectresident.com

Visit this webpage to update your Resident Profile and contact information, view your account balance, submit a Maintenance Work Order for common area repairs, irrigation, landscaping, etc., view Association Forms and Documents.

*Please make sure to create a login by clicking the “Login” button in the upper right corner of the screen; then click “Not Registered.”

**We are continuing to improve the items available on the Connect Resident Portal

ClickPay

www.clickpay.com OR access this through the Connect Resident Portal

Come here to make a payment on your Association Account for Maintenance Fees or set up a recurring ACH so you don’t have to remember to send in a check each month.

• To submit a Maintenance Work Order for a Common Area repair, Irrigation, Landscaping, Electrical, Safety, etc.: Visit the Connect Resident Portal

To report a Violation, send an e-mail to: dwo.info@fsresidential.com

For General Inquiries, send an e-mail to: dwo.info@fsresidential.com OR call First Service Customer Care (available 24/7/365) at (866) 378-1099

What’s New In the Tavern?!

• Bud Light • Landshark • Yuengling • Corona • Sam Adams

Thursday Night Trivia 5th—Old School Bingo

26th—Live Trivia Night w/

Rob

15th - Karaoke with Ed and Dawn 22nd - Vista Alta and Catalina. Music with Jack and Bess

Are You Having a Good Time in the Tavern?

Enjoy the Benefits of Volunteering! Volunteer Socials

Rewards Program

Meet Your Neighbors

And Make New Friends

Attend a Volunteer Orientation

Learn what we’re about with no obligation to join

Contact one of us for

more information Rob McGraw

Val Nassar

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Charter Club Advisory Committee: CCAC The committee was created to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors, Lifestyle Director, and the Community Association Manager. The purpose of this committee is to

provide oversight to the Del Webb Charter Clubs and to the various Special Interest Groups. We hold a monthly meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 2 PM, which is open to the community to attend and listen.

DWO Clubs All Hands on Deck Hand & Foot Card Club Hand & foot is a card game similar to Canasta ,Ideally it is played at a table of 4, with partners, but can be played with 3, 5, or 6 at a table. Partners are randomly picked each time we play. Come play cards, meet new neighbors and hopefully make a few new friends. We are always willing to teach new players. We do play with D.W.O rules but very easy to learn. We play every Monday from 1:00-3:00 and every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 (try to show at least 15 minutes early). Come join us and have some fun. For any questions, contact DAN LITTLEFIELD @ 901-825-7974 or show up at one of our sessions.

Are You Serious?! Coffee Discussion Club Like to drink coffee and discuss current events? Come by ARE YOU SERIOUS! For 2020 we are introducing a NEW FORMAT: Rotating Moderators, so that many different topics will be presented and discussed. The club is looking for a wider diversity of opinions. Whether you are Liberal or Conservative, For or Against - whatever topic, come by and join in – even volunteer to moderate the discussion. We meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 9AM to 10AM in the first Ballroom. And, of course the coffee (and talk) is free. Questions? Contact: Charlie Schultz (863) 353-9237, George Patterson (863) 258-6336, or Jim Douglas (407) 924-3450.

Bunco: A Dice Game Club 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 third Wednesday 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. Please contact Mary Scott, cookiescott14541@gmail.com.

Canasta Club Come and join us for a challenging, but fun, game of canasta. If you're new to the game or haven't played in years, we'll happily teach you Del Webb rules. Please sign up on the Portal and download a copy of the game rules. We meet Fridays at 1:00 p.m. and have just added Mondays at 6:30. We usually meet in the Sonata Ballroom. Everyone is welcome. Look forward to seeing you! For more information, contact Ruth Snyder, Melodye Leis, or Susan Haley

Cultural Club of India The main goal of Cultural Club of India is to provide

better understanding of the rich and diverse Indian culture, food, major festivals, languages, ethnic dances of different regions, through various games, and organizing group activities like trips and potluck lunch/dinners just to name a few. The club is open to all who are interested to know more about Indian history and culture and those who are already familiar with and have travelled to India, and those who want to join the fun activities of the Club! Please become a member of the club by signing up through the portal, there is no membership fee for 2020. If you have any questions, please contact one of the officers of the club: Pradeep Mehta, Claudia Innes, or Nirmala Chari.

Community Service Club The Community Service Club meets the third Monday of each month at 9:00 a.m. inside the Montecito Clubhouse with new members always welcome. Help the Community Service Club continue to make a difference in the Polk County area. For more information or to get involved, contact President, Gwenn Malowitz, Vice President, Anna Slevin, Secretary, Dot Elwood, and Treasurer, Ruth Snyder.

Computer & Home Tech Made Easy Club We’re now Computers & Home Tech Made Easy. We help you take control of all of that rambunctious home tech that has become so much a part of our lives!!! We meet the 1st Wednesday of each month at 11AM in the Ballroom. You’ll hear practical info and have questions answered on how to make better use of all of your home tech… computers, cell phones, tablets, eReaders, digital assistants, printers, smart TVs… and more. We sponsor FREE seminars and schedule FREE 1-1 tech support with the Geek Squad right here at DWO. Please stop in… We can relieve some of that tech stress in your life and help you get more benefit from the tech you’re paying for! For more information contact Jim Douglas jedouglas01@gmail.com

Creative Minds Quilting and Crafts Club The Creative Minds Crafting and Quilt Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 2-4pm for crafting. This part of our club is a group effort with members bringing ideas and leading crafting projects. We also meet every Thursday from 10-4pm for sewing. We try to plan at least one sewing or quilting project each month focusing on learning a new skill. Otherwise we have open sewing days for you to come and work on your own projects and enjoy the company of the group. Our club has several sewing machines for use by our members as well as other necessary supplies and equipment to support the club activities. Membership dues for new members is $10 and for those renewing it is $5.

DWO Chorus Club The Del Webb Community Chorus rehearses in the Ballroom on Thursday afternoons from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. If you enjoy singing in four-part harmony, please come and join us. You do not need to be able to read music. We also invite residents to join Friends of the Chorus, non-singing participants who enjoy helping the chorus behind the scenes. Annual dues for both are $10/year. The Chorus performs twice each year – the first week in December to usher in the holiday season and again in early Spring. For more information on joining the Chorus, please

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contact Karen Ratchman, President of the Chorus, Jan Payne, Music Director, or any member of the Chorus. Dominoes 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 their 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 and Sunday from 3-5 PM in ballroom. To find out more information please contact club officers: Annmarie Hammond, Marguerite Hofmann or Barbara Lang

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 fairwayers@yahoo.com

Food with Friends Club We are a casual dinner group that meets on the third Friday of each month in the Montecito Clubhouse to enjoy good food, fun and fellowship with friends both old and new. We each bring a dish to share based on the theme chosen by the club hostesses for the month. Our emphasis is on casual, so everyone brings their own dinnerware, utensils and beverages. There are no dues. If you are interested in joining, please contact one of the club officers: president Candy Maroney crmnxs@gmail.com, vice president Marcia Law kevinmarcia52@gmail.com, or secretary Chris Manzo cmanzo@hotmail.com.

Fun Dancers Club Dance the night away! Fun dancers will teach you to dance in a friendly supportive atmosphere. We offer workshops, private lessons and practice sessions right here at Del Webb. The workshops and private lessons are taught by a certified instructor. Practice sessions help you to master the dance steps which you learn. So get ready to enjoy the great opportunities to dance at social events here at Del Webb Orlando. Join us for the fun. To get more information, Contact: Amy Setaro ajsetaro2@gmail.com

Garden Club Would you like to try to grow your own vegetables or herbs? Come join us at 10:00 AM on the first Wednesday of most months (5:30 pm on the first Thursday on announced months) to get gardening tips from fellow DWO neighbors as well as from Certified Master Gardener, Richard Palazzo.

Great Lakes Club Come from a state or province that borders one of the Great Lakes or just wish you did? Know someone who lives in a Great Lakes State or Province or ever driven through one? The Great Lakes Club is a social club with four or five events or activities throughout the year. Our events are all within the immediate Orlando/Lakeland area, easily within driving distance for an afternoon or evening social event. You can become a member of the Great Lakes Club on the DWO portal under the Clubs

and Interest Groups. For additional information on the group, please contact Lynn Hill at lynnh9858@gmail.com. We look forward to meeting our fellow Great Lakes DWO residents! Line Dancing Club Get your dancing shoes on because we are ready to kick up our heels and dance for fun and fitness. Come on up to the second floor Aerobics Room to get your “groove” on to a variety of music and dances. No partner is necessary. Currently, you have two options for lessons. If you have never line danced, then think about coming on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. to learn basic steps. This time is available to get you started so the instruction and dances are geared for beginners. The other option is Thursday at 1:00 p.m. This time works for people that have some knowledge of line dancing. You can start on the Sunday lessons then spread your wings on the Thursday 1:00 p.m. class when you are ready. We just want to have a good time. Contact: Bonnie Jacobs

Mah Jongg Club Many people have played the matching 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 five groups: Winds, Dragons, Suits (Bam, Crak & Dot), Flowers and Jokers. Interested in learning how to play? Please contact Carol Overdahl (norcarover@gmail.com), who organizes teaching groups. Or, come by during regular play times and observe us, see if Mah Jongg is something that interests you. We play in the Lago Room on Mondays from 10:30 - 12:30, Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:45 and Thursdays 1:30 - 3:30. Any questions? Contact Melodye Leis (leisfam349@gmail.com).

New England Club The New England Club is open to all residents of DWO who moved here from one of the New England states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont. We also welcome those who have lived, worked, or have relatives in one of the states. With so much to offer from the beauty of the mountains to the sandy beaches, perhaps New England is a favorite vacation spot for you. Yes, you are also welcome to join. Everyone at Del Webb Orlando with enthusiasm and excitement for New England, come join us. We look forward to meeting you. For more information please contact Mel Boyadjian, Christine Riha or Ericka Fongealla.

Pennsylvania Club Have you ever lived, worked or gone to school in Pennsylvania? Have you ever wished that you lived in Pennsylvania? Do you like Pennsylvania? Have you ever driven through Pennsylvania? Then, we may be the club for you. We are the home state of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles, the Pirates and the Phillies, the Penguins and the Flyers. We are the home state of Hershey Chocolates, Wise Potato Chips, Utz Pretzels, the Philly Cheesesteak, Primanti Brothers, Quaker Steak and Lube and the list goes on! We are currently meeting bi-monthly on the third Thursday of the month at 5:00 in The Riviera Room. For more information contact club officers: George Cujas,

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Photography Club Want to share your photos with others? You know, those photos on your phone, or on memory cards, or stored on your laptops. One way to share your photos is through the Photography Club. We display shared photos in the display case at the the Clubhouse for the whole community to see. Join us at one of our Photography Club meetings held the 3rd Saturday every month at 10 am in the ballroom of the Clubhouse. We gather to share helpful information, offer suggestions, and sometimes some critiquing about taking photos. Each month we concentrate on a particular theme and we are always impressed with the variety of photos and unique perspectives that are captured for these themes. Open to all residents of DWO and new members are always welcome. For further information please contact; Joost Keesing at joost.keesing@gmail.com, Joe Obrin at joeobrin@me.com, or Anna Slevin at mamaslevin7@gmail.com Pickled Webbers Pickleball Club Pickleball is one of America’s fastest growing sports. Membership, here at DWO, has doubled in just the last two years. Why? Come out during scheduled play, listed on the community calendar and see why over 125 members enjoy the game. Pickleball is fun, challenging, involves exercise and a great way to meet fellow residents. Clinics for new and entry level players are held several times during the year. For more info, contact dickgrosek@yahoo.com

Pottery Club The Pottery group is always ready to greet prospective new members who visit us Fridays from 1 – 3 pm in the Craft Room. In creating your first masterpiece, you can choose from our many molds to pour a ceramic piece or create an original pottery piece from clay. The creativity and design will give you such relaxation and satisfaction. If you have been interested in artistic creation, but were always too busy to pursue that interest, now’s the time to give it a try! For membership information, please contact Dot Hash, Marie Semitekol or Susan Cramer.

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. Want to attend a tasting dinner? Need additional information about Recipleasers? Contact Amy Setaro at ajsetaro2@gmail.com Hope to see you soon at a Recipleasers Tasting.

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 6:00 to 9:00 PM in the Rivera Ballroom to play poker. Contact the club officers: Frank Ritchie, Helene Morrissey, and Jeff Simon for more information.

Scrap Paper Scissors Club Join us on Tuesdays for a chance to learn or enhance your paper crafting skills! Each week, an instructor will lead you through a project (usually greeting cards, small 3D items, candy favors, etc). Most supplies are included in the small fee you will pay at each session. We also have a short list of tools and supplies for you to purchase to bring to each class. We send out an email each week that highlights the upcoming project and each member who wants to attend is asked to RSVP so we have enough materials kits for everyone. We meet every Tuesday afternoon from 2:00-5:00 pm, with a different project every week. We also host a crafting day on the first Saturday of every month (except January) for members to work on their own projects. We will also start offering a Tuesday NIGHT class on the first Tuesday of each month for those people who cannot attend a daytime class. If you are new to paper crafting, plan to attend our "Basics of Paper Crafting" classes on the first Saturday of every month, at 10:00. We invite beginners and prospective members to stop by on Tuesdays to see what we are doing! If you decide to join us, dues are just $5.00. For more information, contact Annette Jensen at dwoannette@gmail.com.

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 Wednesdays from 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. Check out our beautiful display case in the hallway for the various ongoing projects. We have donated over 11,000 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 Wednesday that you find yourself “twiddling your thumbs” with nothing to do! For more information please contact Sharing Stitches Email: dwosharingstitches@gmail.com.

Shalom Club Social Club gathering to promote fellowship, fun, food, education and discovery of Jewish culture. For more information, please contact president Edie Gerber at beegerb@topline.net

Stepp'n Out Club New to the area or looking for something new to experience? Join us for a bus day trip to various points of interest in Central Florida. NO DRIVING! NO PARKING! We have a great time touring with our neighbors and would love to have you join us. Attend our next meeting on Wednesday, February 19th at 12 Noon in the Ballroom. For further information or questions, please contact Ken Overfield.

Sunshine Splashers/ Deep Water Aerobics Club Sunshine Splashers meet Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00-11:00. This lively group enjoys burning calories, toning and gaining balance through a workout designed for the active adult. Weights used here. Deep water aerobics meets on Monday and Friday at 10:00-11:00. Low impact and a focus on cardio makes this good for those who have knee or other joint issues. Floatation

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members bring their dues ($10.00 Check) at that time or send your dues to Richard Palazzo, our Club Treasurer. The next Vets Social will be in early March (Date TBD). On November 9th we had the Patriots Ball at the Club and again it was a sellout. A good time was had by all and I would like to thank all our volunteers who worked hard to make this Ball the best so far. Next year we will again work to make this a premiere event for DWO. Thanks to all the community for their support too. Jim McTigue did a superb presentation on the Battle of Leyte Gulf as part of our Military History series. The next presentation will be at the end of February on the Battle of Chickamauga, the second largest battle of the Civil War by Bill Spencer. I would personally like to welcome all new Vets to DWO. Please come to one of our meetings if you like – we have a lot of activities. If you do not want to join the Vets 4 Vets, but are a Veteran, please contact Frank Comunale (201-286-1780) to get your name on the Veterans Wall Plaque in the Clubhouse. Please contact Bill Spencer at 540-717-0195 if you have any questions pertaining to the Club. Thank you!

Wandering Webbers Travel Club The Wandering Webbers Travel Club is comprised of residents who like to travel with fellow DWO neighbors. Whether you like to explore our own local area or anywhere in the world, our club is here to help make that happen. Our opportunities range from daytrips to a few days to several weeks. All of our trip ideas and decisions on where to go come from our membership. Do you have an idea for a great trip? What destination is on your Bucket List? Come to our meeting and share it with us all. We have a committee which researches members' ideas. There are quite a few exciting trips being considered this year and beyond. We use professional travel experts to make sure all the details are taken care of properly. The club meets the first Tuesday of every month, except Holidays, at 4:00 PM in the Montecito Ballroom. Initial dues to join is only $10.00 per person for the first year, and $1.00 per year thereafter. Please feel free to contact any of our officers if you have questions- Marcia Law, Ken Lindberg, Candy Maroney, or Bill Maier. Welcome Club New to Florida or just to Del Webb? We would love to give you a proper Welcome to the Neighborhood. Meet your neighbors from all over the development at our monthly socials; and learn fabulous tips and tricks to living in Florida. Topics covered include dining, shopping, beaches, hurricanes and more! During your first twelve months of living here, please, join us as often as you want on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm in the Ballroom. We serve light refreshments and ice water but you can bring your own beverage of choice. Posted on the DWO portal is a Welcome Packet to help you get started. Want to be part of the Welcome Committee? Join us from 5-6 pm on the same 3rd Tuesday. For more information contact Jean Morgan at 571-277-0221 or jmorgan65@aol.com. Wellness Group The purpose of the club is to enhance the health, wellness and fitness of our community with a variety of programs and activities. Programs to include the 5 Being habits, Base on little lifestyle changes also weigh loss and weight management. Activities; Low impact exercise such as Walking Group’s, Stretching, and so much more. We meet at the Clubhouse on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 6-8p.m. All are welcome to join. For more information contact Bill Ferguson at fergie177@msn.com Rick Madill romadill@msn.com Alice Candler geepoppop@gmail.com

belts used here. Deep water boot camp meets on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11:15-12:15. This workout is a very seriously focused cardio workout. Floatation belts and weights for this one. Grab some weights from the indoor pool and join the class that is the best fit for you. The water and weather are glorious! Come join us and feel great! Any questions call Bobbie Westman 863-353-1188. Tailgaters Club Come and join the Tailgater’s Club as we have fun providing our exceptional culinary skills at various gala community events. 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 flrbatt13@yahoo.com Tennis Club The DWO Tennis Club plays tennis on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in the morning. Come and join us as we have experienced competitive players and social recreational players. If you decide to join the club our annual dues are $10 per person. Tennis balls are provided for all club play so just bring your racket. Please feel free to contact any of our officers if you have any questions. Roland Gary Rogers, Barbara Tafro and Debbie Grabb. Tri-State Club The Tri-State Club promotes camaraderie among Del Webb residents that have lived or worked in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut or those that may have some other tie to our states, whether you have relatives there or have driven through on your way to another destination. We welcome any Del Webb resident that is interested in participating in any of our events. Trumpsters Bridge Club Bridge is a challenging card game played by four people in competing partnerships. The object of the game is for partners to bid the highest contract, based on the suit and the number of tricks to be taken, and then make that contract during play. Points are awarded to partners based on the number of tricks taken and whether or not they make their contract. The Club is made up of players of varying skill levels who play each week to have fun, socialize and improve their skills. We meet each week in the Lago Room on Mondays from 6:30 to 9:00 pm and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. We play a form of bridge called Chicago Bridge where players rotate between partners every 4 hands and total scores are accumulated by players to determine the night’s winner. On Saturdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon in the Lago Room, there is a beginner‘s class for those who want to learn more about the game or improve their skills. Participants in the beginner’s class are asked each week to confirm their attendance via email. The club has an annual dues of $5 to cover the purchase of new cards. If you have any familiarity with the game, please come and join us. There is no need to bring a partner. For additional information, please contact Barry Schlegel (schlegba@gmail.com) or Karen Ratchman. Vets4Vets Club The Vets4Vets Club meets the first Monday of the month for Veterans and anyone who wants to support our Veterans. Our next meeting will be at 7 PM on the 6th of January 2020 at the Clubhouse Ball Room (front half). The Meeting for December has been cancelled. We request that all perspective

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Charter Club Info Cont.

Wisconsin Club The Wisconsin Club was developed with one goal in mind….to enjoy the company of other Wisconsinites or any other Del Webb residents who would like to join us. And of course if you are a fan of the Packers, Badgers or Brewers or love cheese, brats and beer, well that is definitely a plus! Whether we gather at the clubhouse, a member’s home, or any of the other many nearby venues in the area we always have a good time. If you are interested in hearing more about our great club you many contact one of our club officers, Dick Grosek, Ken Frahm, Bob Hofmann.

Special Interest Groups

Bible Study Group Bible study will be held weekly on Tuesdays at 11AM. 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 judala3@gmail.com B.I.G. (Bowling Interest Group) We are B.I.G.!!! We are a Special Interest Group for anyone interested in Bowling. Join your Friends and Neighbors with a FUN indoor sport/activity. We are hosting Bowling Parties for casual bowling with an exciting friendly party atmosphere. We are working on creating a Bowling League for Del Webb possibly Winter and Summer if enough people are interested. Any skill level is encouraged to participate. We Bowl at Cypress Lanes 2010 Dundee Road, Winter Haven, FL 33884. Your B.I.G. Hosts are Mickey & Minnie Baus. For more information please contact Mickey or Minnie at 407-970-6425 or Mickey@MickeysHome.com Euchre Interest Group Euchre is a fun, fast-paced, card game that is easy to learn and a joy to play. Brought to the US by the Pennsylvania Dutch in the 1800’s the game has grown in popularity all over North America. If you have never played, that’s OK. We will teach you. If you are seasoned veteran, then we can use your help and want to meet you. We meet once a month for our group get together but that’s not the only reason this group exists. We also encourage Home social play amongst friends. The Euchre Interest Group was started to help players of all levels of play to get together to find others who also play the game. If you are new to DWO check out our page in the Del Webb Orlando website under Clubs and Interest Groups. We have our rules that we use to play the game here, and a listing of players who are always interested in playing and may be your next-door neighbor. Come have fun with us. Financial Education Group The financial education group is presented by two of our residents for the benefit of our residents. Walt Roth and Ralph Blythe have over 60 years experience in the financial markets. What is so special about our group is no one will ever try to sell you anything! What a pleasant change of events that is. We are there to offer you a second opinion on all things

financial, Medicare, Insurance, bonds, stocks, banking etc. But remember there is never any costs to listen. We generally have a group of about 50 and any and all questions are answered. So please come and check it out for yourself, and meet your neighbors. You don’t have to sign up or pay any dues, so plan on being There the third Friday of every month at 10am in the ballroom. For more information, please reach out to Walt Roth: wroth42547@aol.com and/or Ralph Blythe: deskpotato@verizon.net Free Spirits Dance Party Group This FREE monthly party is a great way to get to know new people, reunite with friends and neighbors and enjoy some great music and, if you are so inclined, dance the night away. Free Spirits are going on their third year of fun times with great music. Pinochle Group Pinochle meets weekly on Wednesdays from 1-3 PM in the Lago room or Sonata room. All levels of players are welcome to include new players. What: Double Deck Pinochle Interest Group Where: DWO Clubhouse Lago Room Who: All are invited. Any level of player. Many players who have shown interest are new to the game. Why: Pinochle is a fun card game. Point of Contact: Mark Manzo: mark.manzo@me.com, phone 412-888-7927 Chris Manzo: cmanzo@hotmail.com, phone 412-888-7927 Note: DWO Double deck rules have been established. The group was formed with double deck. Rosary Group The Rosary Group gathers weekly in residents homes for sharing, reciting the rosary, offering prayers and praise per requests from residents, as well as fellowship. In 2020 the Rosary Group will be meeting every Monday at 3 pm in the Lago Room at the Clubhouse. All prayers are provided, as well as rosaries (if needed). All community residents are welcome to attend. No dues or fees. Please contact Terry Grosek or Carolyn Kowalkowski to find out where the next gathering will be, to get your name on our contact list, with any requests for prayers or thanksgiving (no names are needed & requests will be kept confidential if requested), or for questions you may have about the Rosary Group. Terry Grosek dickgrosek@yahoo.com Carolyn Kowalkowski ckowalkowski@verizon.net Senior Adventures in Learning (SAIL) S.A.I.L. (Senior Adventures in Learning) is a group that meets on Thursday mornings at 11 a.m. in the Lago Room to view and discuss DVDs of lectures on exciting and stimulating topics from respected professors who are experts in their fields. Subjects include everything from medicine to art to mechanical engineering! There is no membership required to attend. Come join us and open your mind to new ideas without the stress of homework and tests. Keep an eye on your email each week to discover which topic we will be discussing. For information contact Linda Yatsko at LP.Yatsko2012@gmail.com.

Shuttling Webbers The Shuttling Webbers Badminton Group invites all interested Del Webb residents to join us for scheduled play on Monday evenings at 6:00 o’clock at the Tennis Courts. The Group is enjoying the opportunity to again play a game we are familiar with from our “younger days”. The shuttlecocks (or “birdies”) have been

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donated by Group Members and loaner racquets are available for use, so participants do not have to purchase equipment to try out the sport. Make sure that you wear appropriate sports footwear – NO sandals, “flip-flops”, “Crocs”, stilettos, or the like - PLEASE! Additional play time can be arranged, but all members are reminded to respect the reserved Court times for the Pickled Webbers which appear on your monthly DWO calendar and changed seasonally. If you have any questions, please text them to Peter Deschenes at (860) 919-6260. 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 Sharon Conti.

• Basic Yoga The only workout you will ever need. Yoga reduces blood pressure, strengthens, increases balance and flexibility ,and relaxes and sets the tone for the day we begin with a warm up then move to a series

of yoga poses and breathing. Mats are available. The room temperature is between 65-66 degrees. Classes are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 9:30-10:30 For more information call Alice Candler 863-547-8364 Wizard Card Group All are invited to join us for Thursday afternoon fun, playing a very easy-to-learn but challenging card game. The object is to correctly bid how many tricks you think you can take in a round. Bid correctly and you earn points, but beware: taking too few or too many tricks and you lose points. We play at tables of 3-6 players, and there is always room for YOU. For more information, simply come to the Lago Room any Thursday at 4:00 PM.

Membership shall be open to all Association members in good standing without discrimination as to race, color, sex, age, religion, national and ethnic origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or

expression, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class under applicable law.

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