December - Village Walk of Bonita Springs

December 2009UpcomingEventsDecember1 Annual Tree Trimming2 Holiday Stress4 Billie Dean and Dawn Holiday Party6 Living Tree7 Bocce Meeting9 Book Club10 Children’s Holiday Party11 Tennis Fun Challenge12 Kids Ornament Decorating13 Jets vs. Tampa Bay14 Cookie Exchange16 Festival of Lights20 Sunset Cruise on Cocohatchee22 Fishing Trip23 Segway Tour30 High Tea at the Ritz31 New Year’s Eve!H a l l o w e e n 2009JAnuary3 Miami vs. Steelers10 Progressive Dinner with Magician15 Singles Wine Tasting16 Carmen the Opera17 Segway Tour17 Jason Alexander20 Nutrition Talk23 Dinner Show with Valerie Sneade24 Kayak Trip at Manatee Park26 Shelby Gardens Bus Trip28 Chihuly Tour at the Philharmonic30 Sunset Cruise on the Pirate Ship!31 Pro Bowl Bus Trip“Turning Houses into Homes and Customers into Homeowners for Life.”

Special Events2 nd AnnualTree Trimming Party!Join us on Tuesday, December 1 from 7:00-8:00p.m. for our second annual Tree Trimming Partyin the Town Center! Holiday music, coffee anddessert will be free for all residents in attendance.For admission, we ask that you bring an ornamentfor our community tree. Pleasefeel free to be creative with yourornaments and personalize themas you wish. We are hoping torecreate this tradition year afteryear. We are in need of somebakers and volunteers tomake this event a success.If you are interested,please contact Michelle at949-9909 today! Let’sget into the spirit of theholiday right here inour own backyard!Cookie ExchangeJoin us in the Town Center on Monday, December14 at 7:00 p.m. for our Community CookieExchange! Each attendee should bring 3 dozen (36treats) of one type of home-made holiday cookie orcandy (please nothing requiring refrigeration). Thisis a wonderful way to meet your neighbors, get somegreat recipes, and impress your friends and familywith a delightful assortment of holiday treats! $2.00per person to cover the cost of light refreshmentsand snacks. Remember to bring a container to placeyour new cookies in! If we have 36 people sign up,then everyone receives 3 of each Holiday Cookie.Please remember to bring your recipe and we canmake copies for everyone. Please sign up by callingthe Town Center at 949-9909.Holiday Dinner DanceJoin us on Friday, December 4 from 6:30-10:00 p.m. in the Town Center for our Holiday Party!Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Dinner will be served at6:30 p.m. Don’t miss out on the famous Billie Deanand Dawn performing live on our stage. Dinner willbe catered by Southern Accents featuring the HolidayFeast which includes Roast Turkey with Gravy,Baked Pit Ham, Whipped Potatoes, CornbreadStuffing, Peas and Onions, Garden Salad, CranberrySauce, Rolls and Butter, and a themed dessert. Enjoydinner, dancing and a whole lot of holiday cheer.Join in the fun! Limited Seating is available $25.00per person. Guests of VillageWalk residents are nowallowed to register. Please remember to BYOB, andseating assignments accompany payment. Last datefor reservations is Wednesday, December 2. 50/50raffle will take place, so bring those dollar bills andyour lucky charm!Hanukkah Lighting!Join us on Friday, December 11 at 5:15 p.m. to light theMenorah. We will gather in the Town Center main lobby forthis special occasion. No entry fee, but we doask that you bring a themed dish or dessertto share. Small plates, napkins, water andcoffee will be provided. Please RSVP to theTown Center by Thursday, December 10 forplanning purposes.Festival of LightsJoin Expanding Horizons on Wednesday, December 16 as wetake a trolley ride to the Edison Estates Holiday Nights! ThisHistoric site prides itself on recreating the holiday tradition inthe days of the Edison and Ford families and their hundredsof visitors. The historic buildings, porches, interior rooms andthe gardens are all seasonally decorated. This year, there is anew spin - the lights will be brilliantly colored which was thefashion and original design of the 1920’s. Even if you have seenthe Edison Home in the past, this year is going to be even moreamazing! Upon arrival back at the Town Center join us for aholiday social. Please BYOB and any snacks/holiday cookiesyou may wish to munch on! The trolley will depart from theBocce Courts at 6:30 p.m. Please arrive at 6:15 p.m. to check in.This evening out is only $25.00 per person. Space is limited soplease register at the HOA Office early. Only a few sapces left!2 ~ Talk of the walk December 2009

Important Phone NumbersActivity Director 949-9909Bonita Springs Utilities 992-0711Veolia (Trash Pick-up) 334-1224Wildlife Conservancy (Alligators) 866-392-4286Comcast Customer Service 598-1104DiVosta Customer ServiceBeatrice Waldeck 495-4818Guard House 949-2091Guard House Fax 949-2372Lee County Domestic Animals 432-2083School Transportation 344-2544Southwest Property Management 261-3440Town Center HOA Office 949-9909Town Center HOA Office Fax 947-3880Town Center TenantsSteven Emerson Hair Studio 992-8181Fifth Third Bank 992-1695Island Nails 495-5863Post Office 949-4470Table 82 405-8592World Travel Services 390-2052Don’t forget to view us on-line at www.villagewalkbonita.com!Newsletter IndexArticlesPage NumberSpecial Events 2, 4-7Important Phone Numbers 3Bus Trips 8Kids Activities 9Classes & Workshops 10-11Monthly Calendar 12-13Clubs 14-16Fitness Events 17Activities Director Notes 18Theater Tickets 19Tennis Talk 20Travel 21HOA Information 21Town Center Tenants 22Community Photos 23 December 2009 Talk of the walk~ 3

Special EventsLadies Christmas TeaJoin us on Wednesday, December 2 from 1:30-4:00 p.m. for this holiday event. You will be greetedwith a champagne reception in a beautiful, formalholiday environment and have the opportunity to shopboth before and after a delicious,traditional tea presentation.This tea benefits theJamaican OutreachProgram.For more information orto reserve your seatplease call MaureenEhrmentraut at585-733-5523 today!Sunset Cruiseon the CocohatcheeEnjoy a romantic evening out on the water whilewatching the sun set in the distance. Join us onSunday, December 20 as we set sail aboard theCocohatchee Nature Centers sunset cruise. Horsd’oeuvres on the patio deck will begin at 4:15p.m. Cruise departs at 4:30 p.m. and returns at6:00 p.m. $24.00 per person for the Sunset Cruisewhich includes tax and gratuity. Please sign up atthe HOA Office window by Thursday, December17 to reserve your seat. You may BYOB on boardthe sunset cruise. Directions to the nature center areavailable at the HOA Office window.New Year’s Eve2009-2010Putting on the RitzJoin us on Thursday, December 31 for thiselegant evening at the Town Center to ring inthe New Year! Get dolled up and come readyto be pampered, because this is going to be theaffair of the year. Be prepared to dance thenight away as DJ Joe Subin will be keeping theparty going until 1:00 a.m.Your evening will begin at 8:00 p.m. withpassed Hors D’oeuvres; marinated grilledGulf shrimp, chicken salad stuffed baby bells,artichoke and spinach stuffed mushroom caps,and a display of assorted cheeses, crudités,crackers and dip.Next we will move into the ballrooms for aplated dinner which consists of baby spinachsalad with mangos, macadamia nuts and driedcranberries with rolls and butter. You will enjoya dual entree consisting of Beef Brochette (kabobof tenderloin tips with peppers, onions, andcherry tomatoes) and bronzed Mahi-Mahi withMango Chutney, Rosemary roasted red blisspotatoes and Christian’s famous green beans.To follow throughout the evening is dessert(a Coupe Maison [French berries with raspberrypuree and French vanilla cream sauce]), coffeeservice, assorted petit-fours, chocolate dippedstrawberries for each table, and a champagne toast.Please note: There is a vegetarian alternative forthose requesting it in advance only.Doors open at 7:45 p.m. and close at 1:00 a.m.Tickets for this event are $71.00 per personand are on sale now for VillageWalk Residents only.Guests of residents are permitted to sign up. If youare out of town please phone in your reservation.You will have 72 hours to mail your check tohold your spot. Seating assignment accompaniespayment. No refunds for this event. All reservationsmust be received by Wednesday, December 16no exceptions.4 ~ Talk of the walk DECember 2009

Special Events (cont.)Living Christmas TreeJoin us on Sunday, December 6 at 7:00 p.m. forthis year’s presentation called, “The Christmas Post”.Week after week, year after year, decade into decade,The Saturday Evening Post found its way intoAmerican homes and hearts. The corner barbershop,the pediatrician’s waiting room, the lobby of thelocal bank—the magazine was simply everywhere,a part of the national decor. And gracing the cover,issue after issue, was the wonderful world ofNorman Rockwell. In singular moments of triumph,whimsy and heartache, Norman Rockwell capturedthe American spirit on canvas. The postman, thesales girl, the soldier, the kid next door—he paintedus all—everyday Americans. Each picture was astory about folks we knew and people we caredabout—a story so vivid you could practically see itcome to life right there on the cover of the SaturdayEvening Post. So...What if it did come to life? Whatif you could just walk into the magical world of aRockwell painting? The Christmas Post does justthat. From the moment the lights come up on HattieMcGee’s tiny news hut on a snowy Christmas Evein 1947, until the curtain falls late that afternoon onthe exhausted Alice Garfield in the toy departmentof Herzog’s Department Store, The Christmas Posttakes us into a world of ordinary Americans who,just like people today, need to rediscover their faithin Jesus and be reminded of what Christmas is reallyall about. Tickets are on-sale now for $8.50 each.Limited number of seats available. Once they aregone, they are gone!Angel/Shoe TreeCome support our local charities this holidayseason. VillageWalk will be hosting an angel treefor two important local charities, the Shoe thatFits and the Salvation Army. The tree is centrallylocated in the Town Center and is full of childrenin need. Please pick a child from the tree andpurchase a gift for them for theholidays. All gifts should bereceived no later than Monday,December 14 by 4:00 p.m. Pleasedrop your gifts off to the HOAor the Activities Office with thechild’s information attached. Allgifts should be unwrapped.If you have any questionsplease contact Michelle at949-9909 today!Lady Brett All Day DeepSea FishingTuesday, December 22ndDepart 7:45 AM Return 3:45 PMDeparting from Tin City for a full day of deepsea fishing. Cruising at 18 knots, catch grouper,snapper, king fish, mackerel and cobia. Rod andreel, bait and fishing license are included. Bring asmall cooler with beer, soda, or lunch. Restroomon board. Cost is $110 per person, check payableto VillageWalk Activities. 7 day cancellation. Allreservations must be in by Friday, December 18. December 2009 Talk of the walk~ 5

Progressive Dinner/Magician table-side show!Get to meet your neighbors on Sunday, January 10 at ourprogressive dinner. Appetizers will be outin the Gazebo area starting at 4:30 p.m. and then we’ll moveinto the ballroom for dinner and dessert. Tables in the ballroomwill be designated by States. Please remember to BYOB.When registering, please let us know what you will be bringing-- appetizer, side dish or main entree. Please be prepared to beflexible on dishes to bring as we need to make sure we haveplenty of entrees to accommodate the participants. Whenregistering, please let us know what state you come fromfor table setup purposes. $7.00 per person to cover the costsof magician, paper products, non-alcoholic beverages anddessert. If you are bringing appetizers, please try to arrive a fewminutes early so we can display them. All reservations must bein by Friday, January 8 for planning purposes.Singles Wine TastingJoin VIllageWalk and VeronaWalk singles on Friday, January15 at Table 82 for a singles social! We will be sampling a fewreds and a few whites. Come meet other singles with in theDiVosta family from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The price for this event is$15.00 per person which includes the wine and hors d’ oeuvres.Please register by Tuesday, January 12 by contacting the HOAOffice at 949-9909!Save the Date: FundraisersSaturday, February 27- Casino Fundraiser for LifeJackets for Kids - Terminally Ill Children of SWFLMore details to come in the next Talk of the WalkSaturday, March 6-Play for Blue Tennis Tournament-To benefit Prostate CancerVillage Walk, Bonita will be hosting the third annualPlay For Blue Tennis Tournament on Saturday March6, 2010. The tournament is a fund raiser for the ProstateCancer Foundation. Although prostate cancer is a cancerthat only attacks men, it affects everyone in the family withthe resulting issues. Therefore, like all the breast cancerfund raisers like “Play for Pink” tennis tournaments andthe Susan G. Komen events welcomes men to participate,Play For Blue encourages women to participate also. The“PFB” committee is looking for volunteers for help withthe tournament. Please call Steve Slone at 239-992-4045 ore-mail steveslone@aol.com.Saturday, March 13-Susan G Komen Race for the CureCoconut Point Shopping MallLet’s get a team together this year to benefit BreastCancer! More details in the next Talk of the Walk on howyou can get involved!6 ~ Talk of the walk DECember 2009 Special Events (cont.)Segway Tour ofFt. Myers Beach!Wednesday, December 23rd 12:30 & 3:00 p.m.The Ft. Myers Beach guided Segway tourcombines the coolest personal transportationdevice with beautiful vistas of Estero and SanCarlos Islands. Your Segway adventure begins atthe Yucatan Beach Stand Bar and Grill locatedone half block from Times Square on Ft. MyersBeach. Following basic operational and safetyinstructions, riders are allowed to “warm up”(aprox.5 mins.) prior to departure. The tourleaves the Yucatan and proceeds down to TimesSquare. The group then travels on sidewalks andquiet side streets to Bowditch Park located at theextreme north end of Estero Island. The tour thenbacktracks to the Matanzas bridge. The tour thensafely proceeds down the Matanzas Bridge andheads south towards Shrimp Boat Lane and the Ft.Myers Beach shrimping fleet. The tour then headsup Main Street to Bonita Bills waterfront Bar &Grill. Refreshments (beer, wine, soft drinks) areprovided to tour patrons free of charge. The groupthen leaves Bonita renegotiates the Mantazasbridge and returns to the Yucatan.Specifics• Learning Curve - 1 minute (if you can stand youcan glide) Tour duration - approximately 2 hrs.• Demographic - ages 6-96, families, couples, outof town guests• Requirements - sense of humor, comfortable shoes,camera• Cost $60pp.• Value 10/10• Fun factor 10/10Groups of 5. Departure times are 12:30 &3:00 p.m. To make your reservation call byFriday, December 18 by calling 949-9909.Cash or check payable to Pete Beauchamprequired with reservation.

Special Events (cont.)Dinner Showwith Valerie SneadeGet ready to be dazzled on Saturday, January 23 aswe enjoy a full theatre experience. We will startoff the evening with Dinner at 6:30 p.m. cateredby Dinners by Design which will include: Spinachsalad with mandarin orange, almonds, sundriedcherries, tomatoes, citrus vinaigrette, roasted andsliced pork loin with herb caper cream sauce, panseared chicken with marsala wine sauce, mashedpotatoes, vegetable medley, rolls, butter andlemon bars and brownie bites for dessert.Then we will enjoy the unforgettable sounds ofValerie Sneade. She is the recipient of the 2002Independent Reviewers of New England Award(IRNE) for best cabaret show for her performancein “Will & Company.” She was also nominatedfor a 2004 IRNE for her performance of “TheStreisand Songbook.” “The Streisand Songbook”was also voted one of Boston’s 10 best showsby Boston cabaret critic John Amodeo. Mostrecently, she was voted one of the ten best acts inBoston by Edge Magazine (Boston, MA)! Criticshave raved about her “powerhouse pipes andbeaming stage personality.”On this special evening Valerie will be payinga tribute to the silver screen. “A Tribute To TheSilver Screen” is an array of songs from classicHollywood musicals such as “The King andI”, “Mary Poppins”, “Meet Me In St. Louis”,“Funny Girl” and many more. Highlightsinclude songs originally sung by legends suchas Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby,Doris Day, Barbara Streisand, Liza Minelli,Frank Sinatra, and many more!This event is $27.00 per person which includesdinner, show, non-alcoholic beverages, dessertand a great evening out. If you don’t like thedances then this is the event for you!All reservations must be received byWednesday, January 20 for catering purposes.Tickets for this event go on sale Tuesday,December 1 and are open toguests of VillageWalk residents onMonday, December 14.Ya Ya Sisterhood-Chihuly Tourat The Naples Museum on ArtDale Chihuly is one of the most important artists in thecontemporary art glass movement and among the mostbeloved of all artists in the world. This artist’s work returnsto the Philharmonic for the NMA’s 10 th Anniversary seasonin the exhibition Chihuly: Recent Work. Join us for aunforgettable tour on Thursday, January 28 at 10:30 a.m.We will carpool from the Bocce Courts leaving at 9:45 a.m.The tour is $12.00 per person and reservations must bemade by Friday, January 22.Pirate Sunset Cruise!We all love the Florida sunsets, so let’s make it exciting andjoin the Pieces of Eight in their themed pirate sunset cruise!All aboard on Saturday, January 30 as we set sail at 4:45 p.m.out of Fort Myers Beach. This ship was custom-designed andtook 16 months to build. The ship is steel hull and 64’-10” inlength, with a 23’ beam and 5’.0 draft.The captains are all U.S. Coast Guard-licensed. The crewwill be in full costume and ready tomake your experience the best Floridahas to offer. There is a full salon onboard, including alcoholic/non-alcoholicbeverages, ice cream, pretzels, popcornand more. Please no food and beverageof your own on board. The cost of thistrip is $25.00 per person, whichincludes tax. Gratuity is on yourown. All reservations must be madeby Friday, January 22 by contactingthe HOA Office at 949-9909. Checkscan be made payable to VillageWalk.Kayaking at Manatee ParkJoin in the fun on Sunday, January 24 as we hit the watersof South West Florida in search of some exercise, birds,dolphin and manatees! We will be Kayaking from ManateePark in Fort Myers down the Orange River and back. Therewill be a kayak instruction before we depart; so even if youhave never kayaked before this trip is for you! Enjoy lunchin the park after the trip choice of turkey on wheat or hamon rye. Lunch comes with drink and dessert. $39.00 perperson for this day of fun, so don’t miss out. We will leavefrom VillageWalk tennis courts at 7:45 a.m. and returnafter lunch. Please sign up at the HOA Office by Monday,January 18. Parking is $1.00 an hour or $5.00 for the dayof, payable at the park entrance. December 2009 Talk of the walk~ 7

Bus TripsAre you ready forsome Football?Get your colors out because football season is here!Your trip to each one of these games will includecontinental breakfast, ticket to game, tailgate partyat stadium including hot grilled food, sides, dessert,beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, snack onreturn route, movies on bus, football pool, roundtrip transportation, and so much fun! Please bring acamping chair for the tailgate party.Sunday, December 13-NY Jets vs. Tampa BayBuccaneers-Raymond James Stadium- 1pmGame- $152 per person-Level 200 Seating! -7:15 a.m. departure2 Tickets Available!Sunday, January 3- Pittsburg Steelers vs MiamiDolphins-Dolphin Stadium-1pm Game-Sold Out, Wait list only - 7:00 a.m. departureSold OutTickets are on-sale and open to guests ofVillageWalk residents. They are goingfast, so get your reservations in to avoiddisappointment.*Special-needs seating can be accommodatedwith appropriate notification. All Games aresubject to change due to NFL schedule. Ticketsare non-refundable. A $5.00 gratuity per personwill be collected upon pick up.Selby GardensJoin us on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 as we takea trip up to Sarasota to visit Selby Gardens andSt. Armand’s Circle! Selby Gardens is the hometo ever-changing botanical art and photographyexhibits. The garden is home to 20,000 plants,seven greenhouses, stunning orchid display houses,a colorful Koi Pond, an outdoor butterfly garden,world-class exhibitions and much more. Fromthere we will head to the famous St. Armand’sCircle where we will enjoy lunch on our own andsome time for shopping! Superb exclusive shops,galleries, exotic boutiques, sophisticated restaurantsare all located in St. Armand’s Circle. We departVillageWalk at 8:15 a.m. and return home around5:30 p.m. The cost for this trip is $57.00 per person.Checks can be made payable to TRA Tours. We arein need of 32 people to make this trip a go by theend of the year. Please RSVP with the HOA Officeby calling 949-9909 today!Opa! Tarpon SpringsJoin CI Travel for a day in Greece on Thursday, January21. Your day includes roundtrip transportation to and fromBonita Springs, a visit to St. Nicholas Cathedral, authenticGreek lunch at Hella’s and sponge-diving boat tour withexhibition. To find out more about this trip, please callCI Travel at 597-2967.Immokalee Casino!Hop on the bus on Thursday, January 14 for this day ofpressing your luck! We will head to the Immokalee Casinodeparting from the Bocce courts at 9:00 a.m. and returningaround 3:00 p.m. The cost is $20.00 per person and you willreceive $30.00 in free play and a $5.00 food voucher. PhotoID is required and driver gratuity is not included. Weneed a minimum of 15 people registered to makethis trip a go. Please RSVP to the HOA Officeby Thursday, January 7. Checkscan be made payable toDolphin Transportation.Guests of VillageWalkresidents arewelcome to attend!Pro-Bowl Tickets!Are you ready for some Pro Bowl Football! The ProBowl is being held in the mainland for the first time in30 years and it’s in Miami! Join 86 of the NFL’s brighteststars at the Land Shark (Miami Dolphins) Stadium. Thecost of the trip would be $95.00 per person, on Sunday,January 31 and would include: transportation to and fromVillageWalk, Tailgate Party at stadium featuring hotgrilled food, sandwiches, sides, dessert, beer, wine, nonalcoholicbeverages, snack on return route, movies onbus, football pool and loads of fun!The seats are locatedin the Upper End Zone. We will depart from VillageWalkat 2:00 p.m., Game Time is at 7:30 p.m. and we willreturn immediately following the conclusion of the game.Tickets are for residents only at this time. A $5.00 perperson gratuity will be collected at check in for driver.Once they are gone, they are gone! 2 tickets are available.8 ~ Talk of the walk DECember 2009

Kids ActivitiesChildren’s HolidayAffairJoin us in the Town Center on Thursday,December 10 at 6:30 p.m. Don’t miss out onSanta’s Special Arrival, Pictures with Santa,Cookies and Milk, ColoringContest and much more.$6.00 per child, parents andguests are free. Sign up andpayment must be madeat the Town Centerwindow by Tuesday,December 8. Pleasedon’t wait until the lastminute. We want tomake sure we haveenough goodiesfor all of the children.We are looking for afew bakers to makethis event a hit for thekids. If you wish tovolunteer, pleasecall Michelle at949-9909.Tennis Fun for KidsThursdays at 5:00 PMCost is $13 for 60 minutes of instructions,fun and challenging games. $52 for apackage of 5 sessions, 60 minutes each.Any questions or in order to sign up, pleasecontact Herbert or Barbara Wormser947-4050 or wormserb@aol.comKids Holiday Art!Decorative OrnamentsMasterpiece Series(2hr) - Saturday, December 12 th• (Session 1)• (Session 2)10:00a.m. – 12:00 p.m.4:00p.m. – 6:00 p.m.• $15/per child advance, includes supplies,materials and light snack• Class size: (min 4 child/ max 10 children)(Space is limited)• Ages: (4 – 6 yrs) and (7 – 9 yrs) and (10 – 16 yrs)Make a set of (6) keep-sake holiday ornaments!Sculpt and decorate. Keep to display and admireor give as gifts!Professional instruction.• (Session 1)• (Session 2)Chocolate PaintingMasterpiece Series(1.5hr) - Saturday, December 12 th12:30 – 2:00 p.m.6:30 – 8:00 p.m.• $15/per child advance, includes supplies andmaterials• Class size: (min 4 child/ max 10 children)(Space is limited)• Ages: (4 – 6 yrs) and (7 – 9 yrs) and (10 – 16 yrs)Edible Art! Yes, the whole painting is edible!Keep to display and eat for the holidaysor give as a gift!Professional instruction. December 2009 Talk of the walk~ 9

Classes and WorkshopsPainting on Glass!Unleash your creative powers by learning howto paint on glass! No experience is required,only your presence is required. This is a classthat anyone can participate in and achieveartistic results. All you need to have is a desireto try. Classes are held Wednesday’s at 10:00a.m. in the Town Center. The cost is $108 perperson for a 6 week session class, to be paidprior to class. Please RSVP with Sondra Slonedirectly by dialing 239-272-7706 two days priorto class.Fibromaliga SeminarJoin Dr. Mark Harrington D.C. on Tuesday, January19 at 3:00 p.m. for this informational free lecture. PleaseRSVP to the Town Center by Monday, January 18 bydialing 949-9909. There is a minimum of five participantsto run class.Basic BeadingLearn how to make unique and beautiful jewelry.Discover the art of wire-wrapping to createnecklaces, bracelets and earrings. Beginning inJanuary this class will run on the 3 rd Thursday ofthe month at 10:00 a.m. The cost for the class is$25.00 per person. All reservations must be in48 hours prior to class for preparation purposes.Please call Jeanne to register at 495-2773.Holiday StressJoin Dr. Mark Harrington D.C. for thisinformative seminar everyone should attend!The holidays are the most stressful time of yearfor all individuals, don’t let it affect your healththis year. Become informed on Wednesday,December 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Center. Weneed 5 people registered for this FREE seminarby Tuesday, December 1 to make it a go. PleaseRSVP with the Town Center by calling949-9909.Just for the Health of It!Join health nut Nicole Roy on Wednesday,January 20 at 3:00 p.m. for this freeinformational workshop on nutrition andhealth. Accomplished Nutritional Consultant,motivational speaker, and food expert, NicoleRoy is holding a seminar designed to improveyour energy levels and overall health and wellbeingthrough nutrition with nothing other thannatural foods. Learn secrets on how to keep yourmetabolism from going up and down and havingenergy throughout the day. Also, you will havea clear and easy understanding of food portionsand measurements. There IS a science to eatingthe proper ratio of nutrients to achieve yourgoals, whether it is to lose weight, gain weight,or lower your blood pressure, blood sugar,LDL, and cholesterol levels. Sign up for yourNutrition Epiphany today! Please make yourreservation by Tuesday, January 19 by dialing949-9909. A minimum of ten people registeredis needed to hold the seminar.10 ~ Talk of the walk DECember 2009

Classes and Workshops (cont.)Learn to BlogVillage Walk presents local blogger JeanieWilliamson for a hands-on, how-to workshopthat will result in not only a blog that you can callyour own, but also a way to attract visitors andmanage content without feeling overwhelmed.What is a blog?A blog is a Website that functions as a journal,or a diary or a place to post your thoughts andopinions pertaining to a particular subject matter.In addition to text entries, a blog may containpictures, video, and/or audio clips.This workshop is limited to 10 participants.If you’re interested, please contact JeanieWilliamson for more information. There is a feeof $20 per person to attend this workshop.If you can’t wait till this workshop to startblogging then you can always call me and we’lltry to get something sooner.Call Jeanie at 495-2773. You can see one of herblogs at www.villagewalkofbonita.wordpress.com Jeanie says, “This is mostly a photo blog ofeverything I see in VillageWalk. Check out thepictures of the Halloween decorations”.PLEASE NOTE: you will need to bring your ownlaptop with WiFi capabilities: the town centerhas free wireless. If you’ve been thinking ofdipping your toe into the blogging pool, whetherprofessionally or just as a hobby, this three-hourworkshop will undoubtedly be the smartest, fastestand most enjoyable way to get out of the chair andonto the shore!Oil PaintingMonday Mornings: 9:30 – 12:00Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28$65.00 per personAll levels welcome. Work from the set up still life orbring in your own painting project. Suggested materialslist provided upon request. Payment for month duefirst class. Make up classes in the January sessionavailable. Minimum 5 students. Sign up via email atlydlachance@gmail.com or phone Lydia at 498-6333.Creative Cuisine BringsYou Festive Foods For AllOccasions!Karen Maihofer of Creative Cuisine is returningto Village Walk Bonita for the second year to bringyou some exciting and tasty cooking classes andluncheons. The dates are as follows:Thursday, February 11- A Lovely ValentineLuncheon and Thursday, March 25, Lighten Up-Eating Well and Loving It.All classes will be held at the Town Center from10:30-1:00 p.m. Doors will open at 10:15 a.m.Karen is a certified member of the InternationalAssoc. of Culinary Professionals and has owned andoperated her own cooking school in Milwaukee, WIfor 35 years and has taught in over 50 communitiesin Florida for the past 17 years.After a short cookingdemo, Karen will serve a buffet of the foodsprepared which will include:February 11-A Lovely Valentine LuncheonDecorated Cheese and Sauerkraut “Heart” MoldAppetizer (don’t be put off by this one, it is fabulous!),Queen of “Hearts” Salad with Parmesan Dressing,Chicken Stuffed with Asparagus in a Lemon LeekSauce, Couscous, Mushroom and Brown Rice, CurrantPilaf, Chocolate Brownie Torte with Chocolate CoveredStrawberries and a White and Dark Chocolate GlazeMarch 25-Lighten Up-Eating Well and Loving ItHerbed Cherry Tomatoes Surrounded by Dilled CheeseStuffed Pea Pods, Caramelized Onion and MushroomSoup, Pork Tenderloin with a Blackberry Mustard HoneySauce and Fresh Blackberries, Wild Rice, Asparagus andHerb Salad with Lemon Dressing, Swirled Chocolate andCoffee Cheesecake - only 153 cal and 5 g. fatThe cost of each class which includes printedrecipes, luncheon, ice tea, water and coffee is$25.00. You must register at the HOA Office atleast 72 hours before each class date by dialing949-9909 . No refunds may be given after thatdate. We are limited as to the number of guests,so please register early. Guests of VillageWalkresidents are allowed to attend space permitting. December 2009 Talk of the walk~ 11

VillageWalk Monthly CaSun Mon Tues We1 27:00 p.m.Holiday Tree Trimming Party!7:00 p.m,Holiday Stress and h6 7 8 97:00 p.m.Living Tree13 14 15 167:15 a.m.Jets vs. Tampa Bay Football Game9:00 a.m. Fishing Club Meeting7:00 p.m.Bocce Conference Meeting& Holiday Bingo!9:00 a.m.Men’s Coffee9:00 a.m.Men’s Coffee6:30 p.m.Dining with Friends12:00 p.m.Hooked on Books12:00 p.m.Red Hats7:00 p.m.Cookie Exchange6:00 p.m.Festival Of Lights20 21 22 234:15 p.m.Sunset Cruise on Cocohatchee7:45 a.m.Fishing Trip on Lady Brett9:00 a.m.Men’s Coffee12:30 & 3:00 p.m.Segway Tours on Fo27 28 29 309:00 a.m.Men’s Coffee2:30 p.m.High Tea at the Ritz12 ~ Talk of the walk DECember 2009 RecurrinWednesdays: 8:00 a.m. Men & Women Round Robin • 8:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga• 1:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Bridge • 5:00 p.m. - 6:30Mondays: 8:00 a.m. Men & Women Round Robin/Cardio Tennis • 9:00 a.m. Women’s Bocce • 9:30 a.m. Tennis AdvancTuesdays: 9:00 a.m. Water Aerobics • 9:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Men’s Coffee • 10:00 a.m. 2nd Cardmaking • 1:00 p.m. Mah Jp.m. 3rd Dining with Friends7:00 p.m. Canasta, 1st & 3rd Game NightThursdays: 9:00 a.m. Water Aerobics • 1:00 p.m. 313 • 4:00 p.m. Muscle and Conditioning • 5:30 p.m. Kid’s Tennis • 6:30 pFridays 8:00 a.m. Men’s & Women’s Round Robin • 10:00 a.m. Men’s Bocce • 10:00 a.m. 1st Women’s Coffee • 1:00Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. Mixed Doubles Round Robin

lendar - December 2009d Thurs Fri Sat3 4 5ow it affects you3:30 p.m.Decorating Committee Meeting10 11 123:30 p.m.Activities Committee Meeting10:00 a.m.Women’s Coffee6:00-10:00 p.m.Holiday Party with Billie Dean andDawn5:15 p.m.Hanukkah Lighting10:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.Kids Holiday Art-Ornaments6:30 p.m.Children’s Holiday Party6:00 p.m.Tennis Fun Challenge12:30 & 6:30 p.m.Kids holiday art-Chocolate painting!17 18 1924 25 26rt Myers BeachHOA OFFICE CLOSEDMerry Christmas!Carlton318:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.New Year’s Eve Party!Happy New Year!HOA OFFICE CLOSEDg Eventsed Beginners Clinic • 1:00 p.m. Canasta 6:30 p.m. Zumbaongg • 4:00 p.m. Muscle & Conditioning • 6:30 p.m. Bocce League • 6:30 p.m. Yogilates • 6:30 p.m. 4th Cardmaking • 6:30p.m. Bocce League • 7:00 p.m. Poker • 10:00 a.m. 2nd Computer Class.m. Bocce League • 6:30 p.m. Practice and Play Clinic 7:00 p.m. 2nd Quiltingp.m. Hand and Foot December 2009 Talk of the walk~ 13

ClubsAll Occasions!We are putting together a celebrations section in theupcoming editions of the Talk of the Walk. If you orsomeone you know has recently had a birth, anniversary,passing in the family or any other occasion please emailMarita Flach at mlflach@earthlink.net.Village Walk AmbassadorsWelcome New ResidentsOur Goal is to help you to become an active, happyresident of this great community. Please call on anycommittee member for information on the many activitiesat Village Walk. The best way to get to know yourneighbors is to volunteer for an activity or committee. TheAmbassadors will be getting together on Monday, January11 at 3:30 p.m. to discuss the next new resident welcome. Ifyou can attend please contact Dorothy at 390-9417.Dorothy DeCastro (390-9417)dot@redmill.comSandy Gibbons (949-1887)Sondra.gibbons@gmail.comCanastaJoin us in the Hibiscus Room on Mondays at 1:00 p.m.and Tuesday nights in the main lobby at 7:00 p.m. for thiscard game. The first Monday of the month at 12:00 noonwe will be giving instruction on playing Canasta. If youare interested please contact Sandy Gibbons at 949-1887,Marge Wisniewski at 948-3930 or Margie Lutz at 390-9305to schedule an instructional session.BocceSouthwest Florida Bocce LeagueVillageWalk is one of 12 communities in the SouthwestFlorida Bocce Conference. The 2010 season for conferenceplay is Friday or Saturday mornings beginning January 8through March 26. There will be an organizational meetingin the Town Center on December 7, 2009 at 7:00 pm foranyone interested in being on the VillageWalk team. Itis requested that anyone interested in participating on theVillageWalk team be willing to commit to the time andtravel for each week’s game and any scheduled practices.Please contact Steve Spring at srspring715@embarqmail.com or 239-498-2332There will be no Bocce the week of Dec 21-Jan 1.Bocce will resume the week of Jan 4, 2010- April 30, 2010.Enjoy the Holidays!Bridge - Social Contract1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 1:30pm in the Great Room.Contact: Lela 948-0267Bike ClubOn Wednesday, December 9 bike the “Bridges ofVIllageWalk,” Southwest Florida’s equivalent to MountEverest. You can do it! Come out round robin tennisplayers and water aerobic divas. Bridge, canasta and pokerplayers, biking beats sitting on a couch. This is the greatcross training right in your own back yard! 10:30 a.m.Group one will go to Palmira and each Bonita Beach Road.This trip is eight miles. 11:15 a.m. group one and twowill bike the bridges of VillageWalk. Please contact FredHodapp at 495-2499 to register and state which group youwill be joining. Helmets are mandatory. Please meet in theBocce courts five minutes before departure time.Card Making & RubberstampingJoin us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 10:00a.m. or 6:30 p.m. in the Town Center for this class. Eachclass is $10.00 per person paid directly to the instructor. Ifyou wish to attend, reservations are a must by calling SueKeys at 495-7785 or Ruth Naton 948-3662.Computer Class2nd Wednesday 10am $10pp Min./Max.5Payment made directly to instructor: Christine Capasso992-0970. Please make reservation with Christine, ifplanning on attending. Learn Basic Computer Skills.Library in Town Center.Dining with Friends!If you enjoy casual dining with friends and can prepareone or two dishes from provided recipes (not gourmet), join“Dining with Friends.” Dinners are held at 6:30 p.m. on thethird Tuesday of the month (Tuesday, December 15) Costs areshared. If you are interested in joining, please contact JackieHillen at jackieanddon@juno.com or call 947-4032 today!Game Night1st & 3rd Tuesday7pm in the Great RoomGet a group together to play: Euchre, Pinochle,Rummy Cube, or your game of choice. Have a new gameto share? Bring it with you.14 ~ Talk of the walk DECember 2009

Fishing ClubJoin us on our next meeting on Monday, December 7 at9:00 a.m. Next trip on Tuesday, December 22 please seepage 5 or full details.Hand and FootJoin in the fun on Friday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. in theTown Center for this takeoff of canasta. If you are interestedin joining the group, email Meryl at msmwade@comcast.netWould you like to help with acommunity healing shawl?Come knit a few rows 1-10 or whatever you have timeto spare. Stop by the HOA Office before cards, aftercards whatever your schedule allows, and help us create acommunity healing shawl. These shawls will be given tofamilies in need right here in our community. If you haveany questions or know someone who might be in need of ahealing shawl, please contact Linda Rosen at 947-0900 oremail her at wondlin@embarqmail.com.Hooked on BooksWednesday December 9, 2009 at 12:00 p.m.Hooked on Books will hold their Christmas Luncheonand Yankee Swap on Wed. Dec. 9th at the home of LelaGahweiler. All members are invited and will be expectedto bring a dish for the luncheon. There is a charge of $4.00to defray the costs incurred by our hostess. Please giveyour money to Marita Flach before the day of the luncheon.Also, please let Lela know if you will be attending andwhat dish you would like to contribute to the luncheon.There will be no book discussion on that day.Hooked on Books is open to all VillageWalk residents.Please call Marge Wisniewski at 948-3930 (or emailmargewise@gmail.com) if you are planning to attendthe lunch and meeting.Lunch BunchHigh Tea at the Ritz in Naples!Join lunch bunch on Wednesday, December 30 at 2:30 p.m.for this fabulous Holiday Tea and much more. It’s Teddy Bearhigh tea week at the Ritz Carlton of Naples. Not only will weenjoy our afternoon of tea, finger food and dessert, but we willreceive our own personalized teddy bears. The servers will bedressed like elves and will take care of everything for us. Wewill carpool from the Town Center leaving from the BocceCourts at 1:30 p.m. This afternoon Holiday tea is $38.00, andchecks can be made payable to VillageWalk. All reservationsmust be in by Wednesday, December 23 to receive yourpersonalized Teddy Bear. Please stop by the HOA Office todayto make your reservation!Clubs (cont.)Grandma’s ClosetIf you have baby and young children’s items such ascribs, strollers, play toys etc. and are willing to share theseitems with other homeowners, please contact Margie Lutz at390-9305 or email her at lmlutz@embarqmail.com. Pleaseleave a list of items you are willing to share, your contactinformation, and if you are a seasonal or full-time resident.Men’s Golf LeagueThe second year, “2009-2010’” of the VillageWalkMen’s Golf League has commenced with play onThursday November 5, 2009 at the “Spanish Wells Golf& Country Club” (SWGCC) located approximately 6miles west of VillageWalk off Bonita Beach Rd.Thus far, the league has 24 regular golfers (hacker’s)and 11 substitutes. the league plays every Thursday atSWGCC, starting tee time begins at 12:00 noon. Withfollowing tee times every 8 minutes there after.The league is made-up of golfer’s with a golf handicapof between 10 (semi-pro) to 30 (hacker’s). It is afun league, which encourages getting to know yourVillageWalk friends & neighbor’s in a fun and relaxing(no pressure) game of golf every week.The league started to play golf on Thursday November5, 2009 and will end on Thursday April 29, 2010.(22-week’s of league play). The league will not play onthanksgiving day, November 26, 2009 and will suspendleague play on December 10th, 17th & 31st, 2009, for theChristmas holiday season. The league will resume play onThursday January 7, 2010 and continue league play everyThursday, until April 29, 2010.Come join your friends & neighbor’s (still not too lateto join the league) in a friendly, fun and relaxed game ofgolf at SWGCC.Applications are available at the VillageWalk ActivitiesOffice, see Michelle Kithcart, the Activities Director.Fill -out the application with a $ 50.00 fee which coversa $ 17.50 charge to maintain your individual and leaguehandicap, the balance of the fee going to support a finalleague play golf & luncheon.The best part of the deal is, the cost of weekly play atSWGCC, it’s only $47.10 plus sales tax per golfer for thegreen’s fee & electric golf cart rental. A real bargain inSouthwestern Florida.For more information and/or any questions and/orconcern’s you may have, contact either, Dick Rutkowski,Chairman of the VW Men’s Golf League at(239) 498-0474 or E-mail dianedickrutko@aol.com orContact Bruce Seaman at (239) 947-6451 or E-mail atseamanbruce@yahoo.com. December 2009 Talk of the walk~ 15

Clubs (cont.)Ladies’ Coffee KlatchJoin us on Friday, December 4 at 10:00 a.m.Susan Aluna from the Literacy Council in willbe speaking on programs offered and how to getinvolved. This is a great opportunity to find outmore about how you can help out our community!Men’s CoffeeTuesday, December 8 and December 22 at 9:00a.m. in the Grand Cypress RoomMeetings are informal; typically the grouptalks about individual experiences (where tobuy this & that, reliable contractors, good golfcourses, bird watching, etc.).Jam SessionHoliday Bingo!This month Bingo will be held on Monday,December 7 at 7:00 p.m. Enjoy free coffee anddessert for this Holiday Bingo! Doors will open at6:30 p.m. and games will start promptly at7:00 p.m. Please be on time! Packets are $10.00 andyou may purchase daubers for $1.00 each. If youare interested in volunteering for Bingo this season,please contact Barbara Fortunato at 992-8520. Winbig before the holidays!If you are interested in getting together for a jamsession, please contact Larry at 992-6140. This is forexperienced musicians only who enjoy improvising onblues, rock and jazz tunes.Mah JonggEvery Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in the Hibiscus Room.We encourage first time players to come out and learn thebasics. It’s fun and a great way to meet people.Red HatsRed Hat Ladies will be going to Bayside inNaples for lunch on December 16. We will bedoing a Red/Purple Yankee Swap. (Red Hatexchange of gift minimum of $10) Please callMarge Wiesniewski at 948-3930 for reservationsby Monday, December 14. We will depart theBocce Ball Courts at 11:45 a.m. for carpooling.New members or guests are welcome to join us.Any questions, please feel free to call the QueenMother, Barbara Fortunato at 992-8520.Singles!We have a standing dinner every Wednesday at Table 82 andnew singles are always welcome!Meet in the bar area/cocktails 6-6:45 then we have dinner –if nothing else, come out and say hello. If you would like tojoin in the singles group, please call Carmen at 248-229-1661.Don’t forget, we have a table at the upcoming dinner dances.Come join us!Sunshine CommitteeMany times we would be more than willing to help ourneighbors if we only knew they were in need. If you knowsomeone in our community who is ailing or who has lost aloved one please contact Mary Jane at 221-7160.Talent Show Anyone?Is anyone interested in putting together a talent showfor the 2010 season? If so please contact Michelle at949-9909 today!QuiltingThis is a great club to socialize while you work! Join inthe fun on the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. inthe card room. Please call Ann McKenzie at 595-4104 andbring your project with you.313Join us Thursday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. in the Town Centerfor this fun card game. It’s quick and easy to learn! Call Ada at949-1671 for more information or to join the fun.16 ~ Talk of the walk DECember 2009

Theater ticketsIt’s another fabulous season of Broadway performances at Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Center and The PhilharmonicCenter. Get your tickets early as VillageWalk will have great seats again this season! There are no refunds on theatre tickets. Alltickets include tax and handling charges. VillageWalk is able to secure group seating before tickets go on sale to the public.Barbara B MannJersey BoysThe story of Frankie Valli and the Four SeasonsSunday, February 28 6:30 p.m.$100.00 per ticket - Wait list onlyThis is a story of how four blue-collar kids becameone of the greatest successes in pop music history.They wrote their own songs, invented their ownsounds and sold175 millioncopies beforethey were 30.Enjoy popularsongs such as“Sherry,” “BigGirls Don’t Cry,”“Rag Doll,” “OhWhat a Night”and “Can’t TakeMy Eyes OffYou.” Please notethis play doesinvolve strongadult language.Cirque Dreams IlluminationSunday, March 21 2:00 p.m. $60 per ticketCirque Dreams Illumination is a bustling city of incredibledreamers set in a landscape of towering buildings and infinitepossibilities. Ablaze with lights and activities, objects andshapes transform intowindows and stairwaysthat lead beyondimagination. CirqueDreams Illumination willsurpass its “jaw dropping,family friendly spectacle”proclamation by theLos Angeles Times andexhilarate audiencesof all ages!Broadway at the NaplesPhilharmonic Center for the Arts!Jason AlexanderSaturday, January 178:00 p.m.$72.00A Chorus LineSunday, January 31, 2009 2:00 p.m.$75.00Michael FeinsteinSaturday, February 138:00 p.m.$62.00Chubby Checker & Lou ChristieTuesday, March 2 8:00 p.m.$57.00Little House on the Prairiewith Melissa GilbertSunday, March 14 2:00 p.m.$72.00In the HeightsThursday, April 1 at 8:00 p.m.Winner of four 2008 Tony Awards!$75.00 December 2009 Talk of the walk~ 19

Tennis talkTennis InstructorsHerbert Wormser ( USPTR ) CertifiedBarbara Wormser ( USPTA) CertifiedServices/Consultation:Private/Group lessonsGift CertificatesCardio TennisLeague PlayDemo RacquetsRacquet Restringing & RegrippingPlease call or email to sign up.Tel. 947-4050 • wormserb@aol.comPractice & Play clinicMondays at 9:30 a.m.90 minutes practice and play - 45 minutes practicingstrokes, drills, doubles strategy and 45 minutes coachedplaytime. Minimum of 5 players.In order to sign up call Herbert 947-4050 or emailwormserb@aol.comTennis Fun ChallengeFriday, December 11 at 6:00 p.m.Cost $3 pp. Social Fun mixer by level, every level iswelcome. BYOB for social following play. Reservations/payments must be made with Herbert Wormser 947-4050.Beginner ClinicsStarting again in January 2010. Call Herbert for schedule.League PlayTeam Practice with Herbert2.5 & 3.0 women and 2.5 & 3.0 menFor schedule please contact your captains.If you are interested in playing on one of our teams pleasecontact Herbert at 947-4050.Tennis Community MeetingOur next meeting will be Tuesday, December 14at 4pm in the Town Center.Bus Trip toSony Ericsson OpenKey Biscayne (Tennis Tournament)w h e n : Tuesday, March 30, 2010t i m e: Departure at 7.30 AM at Car WashParking Lot returning the same evening(approx. 9.00 PM )c o s t: $63 pp by Dec. 31, 2009, will be $ 68 afterJan. 1, 2010. Price incl. bus trip to and from KeyBiscayne and a reserved seat for the day session.r e g i s t e r: Deadline Feb. 28, 2010 - make checkpayable to Herbertq u e s t i o n s: Call Herbert 947-4050Video Tape AnalysisAvailable with Herbert Wormser and John Thawley (ourown local sports photographer ). For more info contactHerbert 947-4050Home MatchesLook up the dates at the tennis pavilion and cheeron our teams!Mindy RashbaumPTR Certified Instructor239-206-0372mindigogirl@mac.comServices/Consultation:Racquet Stringing, Re-gripping, Demos/ GearGift Certificates, Video Tape AnalysisBeginner Clinic 15.00 per person for 1.5 hoursIntermediate Clinic 15.00 per person for 1.5 hoursPrivate/Group lessons (individual or 5pk pricing)Doubles Strategy ClinicsCrunchtime (See bulletin board or call foradditional information)League Play: Call for information on Adult, Senior,SuperSenior play. (USTA, CTA, Tournaments)I am personally coaching a 3.0 Ladies team,call if interested.20 ~ Talk of the walk DECember 2009

TravelHOA Information14-day Inca DiscoveryStarting from $2399 per personJanuary 13, 2010Fares Include Air!Ft. Lauderdale to Callao (Lima)Overnight on board in Fuerte Amador(Panama City)Savor the pristine waters and brilliant coral reefsof Grand Turk and the eco-wonders of CostaRica. Transit the magnificent Panama Canal, andexperience quaint, historic villages of Ecuador and thearchaeological treasures of Machu Picchu, a UNESCOWorld Heritage Site, on a post-cruise tour from Callao(Lima). Enjoy an array of exciting onboard activitiesand special gifts left on your pillow.Celebrate a magicalNew Year’s Eve in Paris7-night cruise & 4 nights ParisStarting from $1999 per personDecember 21 to January 1, 2010This is an outstanding 7-night cruise fromNuremberg to Trier along the Main, Rhine andMosel rivers. Along the way, spend time at themagical Christmas Markets, and enjoy specialfestivities onboard. Then travel to Paris, whereyou will experience a mesmerizing New Year’sEve in the City of Lights, celebrating the 120thanniversary of the Eiffel Tower. On New Year’sEve, you will be escorted to the world-famousPlace du Trocadero, as you toast the New Year withchampagne and enjoy breathtaking fireworks.Sneak peak at the Eiffel Tower’s fireworks:http://www.tour-eiffel.fr/teiffel/uk/Pre-land program in Prague available– ask for details!For more information call SusanneWORLD TRAVEL SERVICES INC.(239) 692-9601Another Hurricane SeasonSafely PassedWith hurricane season over, shutters were tohave been removed December 1. Please removehurricane shutters if they are still up.Happy Holidays to ourHomeowners!The Town Center Office staff would like to wisheveryone a happy and healthy holiday season with wishesfor a Happy New Year! Most of you know holidaylights and decorations may go up Thanksgiving weekendand must be removed by January 10. Please do not putdecorations in the lawn areas where they will interfere withlawn maintenance.HOLIDAY HOURSThe Homeowners Association Office will be closedThursday December 24 th and Friday December 25 th .We will also be closed January 1 st , 2010.In the event of an emergency, Southwest PropertyManagement can be reached at 239-261-3440.Yellow Fin NeighborhoodRepresentative MeetingNeighborhood Representative elections will take placeon Thursday, January 14 th in the Town Center at 6:00 pm.It is important that Yellow Fin Homeowners make plans toattend or return proxy in order to attain a quorum. This isan opportunity to become familiar with the NeighborhoodRepresentative’s duties and to elect those who willrepresent your neighborhood. Notice of meeting & proxieswill be mailed out in December.IMPORTANT NOTE: YOUR ALARMEffective December 1, 2009, if your maintenance feesare more than 30 days in arrears, your monitoring of yourhouse alarm will no longer be active.Remember your quarterly fees are due January 1, April 1,July 1 and October 1 respectively. If your fee is received 15days late or later, late fees will apply and you are subject toyour account being sent to the attorney for collection and legalcosts will incur. December 2009 Talk of the walk~ 21

Trunk or TreatContest Winners1st Place2nd PlaceMad Scientist Table! December 2009 Talk of the walk ~ 23

Jack O’ Lantern JamboreeContest Winners1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place