Victoria Gardens Newsletter                                 11/25/2015
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Save the Date!
Nov 25 Wine Social
Nov 26 Happy Thanksgiving! Clubhouse closed
Nov 30 "Deck the Halls" Decorating Party
Dec 1 Master Gardener Series
Dec 2 Health Talk with Dr. Lavoie
Dec 2 Men's Club Meeting
Dec 8 Singing Carols with Kathy
Dec 9 VG Board of Directors Meeting
Dec 11 Mystery Dinner Show
Dec 13 VPCC: Singing Christmas Trees
Dec 15 VeeGee's Christmas Concert
Dec 16 Women's Club Christmas Luncheon
Dec 17 VeeGee's Christmas Concert
Dec 19 Dynamic Duvals: A Night On Broadway
Jan 1 Clubhouse Closed
Jan 8 Bingo
Jan 15 Resident's Dance
Jan 19 Q & A With Your Community
Jan 31 Assisted Living: The Musical
Feb 14 Valentine's Day Dance feat. The Sweethearts of Branson
Feb 27 Orlando Big Band Show
Mar 11 The Rocketman Show: An Elton John Tribute
Caf� Corner
LUNCH MENU
Click here for updated menu.

DINNER MENU

To make reservations, please call 386.785.2700 and press 1 for the Resident Services Desk.
Please note: We always provide full table service at the Caf during lunch and dinner hours.

If you have any suspicious incidents that are non-emergency related, please dial 386-626-7400 which is a non-emergency number with the DeLand police department. Please remember to always lock your car. 

Calendars
Covenants Corner
By Kelly Latham, Covenants Coordinator
 
Solicitation: to plead with our ask somebody for something
Our communities are posted as "No Soliciting" so why do we have people coming to our doors asking us to purchase some product or service?
Good question. To find out more, continue reading here.
 
Committee Meetings


THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at 3 p.m. in the Arts and Crafts Room. REMINDER: All applications for architectural review must be submitted no later than one week prior to the meeting.
Hours of Operation

Clubhouse
MON     9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
TUES    9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
WED     9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
THURS  9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
FRI       9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
SAT     10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SUN     10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Caf� Hours
MON-FRI   Lunch and Bar
             11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WED       Dinner
              5 to 8 p.m.

FRI         Dinner
              5 to 8 p.m.

FITNESS CENTER   
Daily     5 a.m. to 9 p.m.

POOL/SPA   
Daily     Dawn to Dusk

Contacts

THE CLUB AT
VICTORIA GARDENS
1001 Garden Club Drive
DeLand, Fl 32724
Phone 386.785.2700
Fax 386.734.9048
COMMUNITY
MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Open Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
386.738.2112
(Also use for after-hours emergencies.)

EVERGREEN
CUSTOMER SERVICE

877.221.6919

Victoria Hills
Golf Club




Mulligan's Pastabilities Dinner - Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday!

Mulligan's is open for dinner every Saturday!

 

Enjoy a resident happy hour Saturdays from 4-6 p.m. with appetizer and drink specials.

 

Resident Golf Special:
Fridays before 9 a.m. - $35+tax includes a draft or non-alcoholic beverage after the round 

Golf Clinic Information
Click here for info!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable holiday.

 

The Gardens Clubhouse will be closed on Thursday, November 26 so the staff may spend time with their families for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Clubhouse hours on Friday, November 27 are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lunch will be served on Friday.

 

Your access card will provide you with full access to the pool area and gym on those days. 
 

No Bingo In December

Bingo will not be held in December. The next Bingo is scheduled for Friday, January 8.  


 

 

The Beach Boys Tribute Concert

Thank you to those who attended The Beach Boys Tribute Concert. Please take a moment to rate your experience by clicking here.


Wine Social - Nov 25
                 
New Year's Eve Party- Tickets Go On Sale  Nov 30!
                 
Deck The Hall Holiday Decorating:  Nov 30
Calling all volunteers! Please join us as we decorate the Clubhouse in holiday d�cor. Bring your creativity and neighbors! Please feel free to bring any additional holiday d�cor you'd like to see displayed at the Clubhouse this season!
                 
Master Gardener Series- Dec 1
                 
iPhone/iMac User Group- Dec 1
Join resident, John Pearson, at 7 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room to learn more about your iPhone or iMac product.
                  
Health Talk with Dr. Lavoie - Dec 2
                 
Angel Card Making With Le- Dec 2
1:30 p.m.
Craft Room
$1-$2 per card
 
Join Le as she teaches how to make beautiful holiday angel cards. Sign up in the Activities Book. Space is limited!  
 
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Men's Club Meeting- Dec 2
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Magnolia Ballroom
Open to all residents
 
The December Men's Club Meeting promise to be exciting and informative. If you've been wondering what there is to do in Deland and Volusia County, now is the time to find out. The speaker for the upcoming meeting is the Manager of Volusia County Parks, Recreation and Culture. Come learn about all of the cultural opportunities, historical sites and collections, parks, trails and attractions all within our reach. Plan to come early and bring your spouse, significant other, friends and neighbors!
 
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SunRail Trip: Christmas In The Park - Dec 3
 For more information, visit: http://www.morsemuseum.org/programs-events/christmas-in-the-park                       
Trivia in the Ballroom- Dec 3

Magnolia Ballroom
Food Available at 5 p.m.
Trivia Starts at 6:30 p.m.
 Sign up in the activities book at the Clubhouse.
 
Please remember to pre-register for your entr�e selection by 12 p.m. on the day of trivia if you plan to dine with us.

Trivia entree choices include: Flatbread pizza, grilled chicken sandwich, island salad, Ruben, hamburger, fish wrap (basa) and chicken Caesar salad.

VPCC: Martinis & Mistletoe - Dec 4
                 
Brunch Buffet - Dec 5
                 
Cooking Demo featuring Vegetable Strudel - Dec 7
                 
Holiday Sing Along With Kathy Harn  - December 8
                 
VGHOA Board Meeting- Dec 9
3 P.M.
Magnolia Ballroom
          
Hanukkah Dinner - December 9
A Hanukkah decoration against a white background
This year's Hanukkah dinner will be held on Wednesday, December 9,2015. Once again we will have our "white elephant" gift exchange.  Please bring (one per couple) a wrapped gift that is ugly, funny,something you want to get rid of, (PLEASE no clothes, underwear, shoes, etc. unless they are in their original, unopened package) or just a gag gift.
 
Please register at the Resident Services desk in the clubhouse by Wed. Dec 2, 2015. You will choose your meal and prepay $13.99 (includes tax and gratuity)  The menu is as follows:
 
Choice of Matzoh Ball soup or Salad
 
Beef Brisket w/root vegetables and green beans, potato pancakes and applesauce
or
Herb roasted Chicken quarters (specify white or dark meat), green beans and potato pancakes and applesauce
or
Salmon in puff pastry, celery and carrots, potato pancakes and applesauce
Dessert
 
Looking forward to seeing you there!
          
Ladies Wine & Craft Night - Dec 10
                     
Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Dec 11
For full menu, click here.
                 
Luminaries - Dec 12
Light up Victoria Park "Claus Town" believe it or not is right around the corner. December 5 and 6 the Girls Scouts will deliver the luminaries between the hours of 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. If you DO NOT want a luminary kit delivered to your home please email [email protected] stating your name and address and that you wish to not be on the distribution list. Luminaries will be lit at 5:45 p.m. on Dec 12.  Happy Holidays!
          
VPCC: The Singing Christmas Tree-  Dec 13
                 
Museum Series: The Grand Dames- The Historic Hotels of Florida  - Dec 14
    
Click here for a larger version of this flyer.                  
Vee Gees Holiday Concert - Dec 15 & Dec 17
     
The Dynamite Duvals and Company - December 19
                 
Fitness Update
Starting December 1-
 
Make the Move Class (New Class!) on Fridays with Lourdes
     This class is about improving functional fitness. This class is designed for those who have limited mobility, arthritis, weak joints or any other mobility concerns.
 
Make the Move on Mondays has been cancelled.
 
Workout Express (New Class!) on Wednesdays with Cindy.
 
Gardens Club & Group Info
Victoria Gardens Clubs & Groups
View a complete listing of Clubs & Groups at Victoria Gardens on our website by clicking here.
 iPhone/iPad User Group
December 1
7 PM  I Multipurpose Room
 
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 Women's Club
A NOTE FROM THE WOMEN'S CLUB PRESIDENT:
 
I am happy to report that both Good Samaritan Free Clinic and Family Renew Community in DeLand will be receiving $6.435.   All of this money will be used to help the people of DeLand who need our assistance.  Thank you to everyone who supported our Chinese Auction and I hope that everyone who attend the event had a wonderful time. 
 
Yours truly,
 Linda Woods, 
Victoria Gardens Women's Club President
 
SAVE THE DATE:
Women's Club Christmas Luncheon
Wednesday, December 16
12 PM
Magnolia Ballroom
$15 per person
Register at the Resident Service Desk
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Book Club

The Book Club meetings will resume in January.

The Book Club meets every third Wednesday of the month from 4 to 5 p.m in the library. Click here for schedule and book details.
  
Everyone is welcome to join our discussions!


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Genealogy Club
 
 
Click here for Ancestry web location.
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 Bocce Ball
 
The Bocce Ball Grand Opening was a huge Success!   The turnout was great and we had the chance to share the game with several dozen residents new to the sport. Thank you to everyone that helped make this event a success!

After going through the signup sheets, new days and times for play will be added.  More times will be added as needed.
This schedule will start  the 1st week in December.  Another reminder e-mail will be sent as this date comes closer.
 
Sunday: 9 a.m.
Monday: 9 a.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. (NEW DAY AND TIME)
Thursday: 3 p.m.  (NEW DAY AND TIME)

These are the most popularly requested times, the equipment is in the cabinet by the Courts so feel free to enjoy a game any time with family and friends!

Our goal is to have lighted Courts, in the future, which will give more opportunity for afternoon and evening games.
 
For rules of the Game click on this  hyperlink.
Bocce is pretty easy to learn, but  Monday at 9 a.m. is the best time to come if you would like some instruction.
 
Should you have any questions, feel free to contact Greg Humbel ([email protected]) or 734-780-4465
 
 
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Travel Club 

Do you enjoy cruising, day trips, domestic travel, or other types of travel? If so, consider joining the Victoria Gardens Travel Club. We meet the 4th Wednesday every other month at 3:30 p.m. to share travel experiences, travel resources and "deals," talk about trips we'd like to take, and book trips together when there is mutual interest.  

Contact Carol Bledsoe at [email protected] or 386-624-7109 for more information.

 

The travel club has numerous upcoming trips planned and invites all residents to join them. You can view the upcoming trips by clicking here. For more information on the trips, please contact the person indicated for each trip with your interest or questions

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History Book Club
Tuesday, Dec 7
10 AM
Multipurpose Room

Several of us met and formed a book club that would focus on history books that cover U.S. history as well as history world-wide.  This may also include biographies of famous (or infamous) historical figures.  We would meet once a month, excluding summers.  If you are interested in participating, please email George at [email protected]
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Coffee and Sports Talk
Tuesdays
10 a.m.  I   Caf�
 
Stop by the caf� and talk sports over coffee every Tuesday. Everyone is welcome! 
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Pickleball
 
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America!  It's benefits include aerobic exercise, hand-eye coordination, help with weight loss, teamwork and social interaction with friendly players.  Join your neighbors in the Gardens who are already playing this easy-to-learn and fun sport.

Click here for the Pickleball schedule and information. 
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Victoria Gardens Neighborhood Watch 
 
Find out how you can help keep your neighborhood and the Gardens a safe place to live by clicking here.

Click here for our Neighborhood Watch Survey.
From the survey results, your Neighborhood Watch program and the DeLand Police Department will conduct meetings to address the issues identified by Victoria Gardens residents.
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Other Events
"Off The Beaten Path" Studio Tour- 12/5 & 12/6

 

Check out Greta Hummerstone's pottery at 2533 W. Lake Drive, DeLand FL. Click here for attached flyer for details. Flyers are available at the Clubhouse for more information.   


 
DELAND EVENTS 
 Click here to view local events in DeLand.
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