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The Bay WaTchCOMMUNITY NEWSLETTER FOR VALENCIA BAY HOMEOWNERS | JAN/FEB 2018

VALENCIA BAY ACTIVITY GROUPS

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ThE BAY WATChJanuary / February 2018 issueLifestyle Office OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Shawn Esposito, Lifestyle Director Phone: 561-336-2665Email: VBaysocial@Langmanagement.com

PROPERTY MANAGEMENTLang Management CompanyCorporate Office: 561-750-8800790 Park of Commerce Blvd. Suite 200Boca Raton, FL 33487Lisa Littman, Property ManagerCrystal Woodman, Administrative Assistant: ext. 204

Management office is staffed for Homeowners’ inquiries pertaining to HOA issues or concerns.

Lang Customer Service*561-750-1477 service@langmanagement.com

*Use to call in work orders that concern landscaping (mowing & beds), and irrigation. OR, go to the Homeowners’ website at:www.valenciabayhoa.com

CONNECT WITh US www.valenciabayhoa.com

Shawn

Valencia Bay, 12802 Whitehorn WayBoynton Beach, FL 33473, 561-738-5100Models Open Daily 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.www.glhomes.com

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A NOTE FROM YOURLIFESTYLE dIRECTORThe new year is upon us and we are very busy making preparations for the much anticipated opening of the Valencia Bay Clubhouse during the first qaurter of 2018. The opening of the Clubhouse will give us the ability to expand our lifestyle program to include top notch shows and entertainment, comprehensive fitness programs and classes, pool parties, lecture series, educational classess, happy hours, social mixers and so much more! We have enjoyed many events here in The Bay and look forward to many more to come. As always, remember to sign up early for the events…you don’t want to miss out! It’s a great day in The Bay!

Shawn Esposito, Lifestyle Director

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NAME YOUR CAFE CONTESTIn the November / December issue of the Bay Watch Newsletter, we asked residents to submit their suggestions for our Café.

Thank you to everyone that took the time to send in their suggestions. It was a difficult choice to make with over 80 great suggestions submitted by residents!!

Congratulations to the following Valencia Bay residents whose suggestion was selected by the Lifestyle Committee as the name for the Café: Gil Hirschberg, Candy Kramer and George Hansel!

We are very pleased to announce the Valencia Bay Café will be named “THE BAY CAFÉ.”

THE BAY WATCH

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NEW RESIdENT ORIENTATION MEETINGSNew residents are invited to join me on the following Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m: January 3, January 24February 7February 21 These interactive meetings will take approximately 30 minutes.

We will review a variety of communication tools available to help access the latest community information.

We will cover the Newsletter, website registration information and a review of the sign-up process for activities and events.

This time will allow us to get to know each other, and help me to match your interest with activities and events that may appeal to you.

If you would like to attend one of the New Resident Orientation meetings, please email your R.S.V.P. to: vbaysocial@langmanagement.com.

hELPFUL INFORMATION FOR RESIdENTS OF VALENCIA BAY

Lang Staff: Regional Vice President/Property Manager: Lisa Littman, LCAMAdministrate Assistant: Crystal Woodman

Frequently Used Lang Telephone NumbersCustomer Service Requests: 561-750-147724 Hour Emergency Service: 561-750-8800Lang Corporate: 561-750-8800Fax: 561-750-4528Administrate Assistant: 561-780-8800 ext. 204Accounting/Address Change: 561-750-8800 ext. 141

Lang Customer Service Should you have a maintenance issue with landscaping, irrigation, lawn pest control or common ground please visit the Valencia Bay website at www.valenciabayhoa.com to submit a work order or you may contact the Lang Service Center at (561) 750-1477 or by email at service@langmanagement.com. Valencia Bay HOA does not replace dead plants or trees after the warranty period. Replacement of dead plants and trees is a homeowner’s responsibility.

After Hours Emergency Calls/Service Orders The following are a list of what constitutes an afterhours emergency call or service orders:Emergencies are defined as fire, flooding, irrigation running for over an hour, main line irrigation breaks and access control issues (gate arms broken or not functioning, bar code system or telephone entry inoperable). Non-emergency maintenance related service orders will be addressed the next business day by submitting a work order through the association website www.valenciabayhoa.com or calling Lang Customer Service.Office hours: 8:00 – 5:30 p.m.Emergency Services Hours: 24 hours/7 days a week

GL Warranty If you purchased your home from GL Homes, your plants, shrubs and hedges are warrantied for 30 days and your trees are warrantied for 90 days through GL Homes. If you feel that you have a warranty issue with your landscaping, please call GL Homes Customer Service first at 866-979-2424 or by emailing GL at www.GLHomes.com

Accounting Should you have any questions regarding an accounting issue (assessments and maintenance coupons), please contact the Lang Accounting Department at 561-750-8800 x 141.

Community WebsitePlease log on and register on the Valencia Bay Homeowners’ Association website. This is the only authorized communication. This is a great line of communication regarding upcoming events and important notices. Log on to: www.valenciabayhoa.com.

ACC Submission Any exterior changes to your lot or home requires an ACC application to be submitted and approved. You can obtain an Arc application by visiting the association website. Please note, application process can take up to 45 days.

WEBSITE REGISTRATION FOR VALENCIA BAY PROPERTY OWNERSYour community’s website address is: www.valenciabayhoa.com

The community website is the link to your personal Association financial profile, work order history, forms, community information, and documents. For security purposes, some areas are restricted to property owner use only. Property owners will be able to fully utilize the available features once they complete the registration process as outlined below. To Register:1. Go to www.valenciabayhoa.com2. Click on SIGN IN (upper righthand corner)3. On the next screen, on the righthand side, click on New User? Sign Up Today4. The registration screen will appear. In order to facilitate the registration process, please use the official legal information on your property, as reflected on your deed. Each property owner will be able to sign up their own account with their own user name and password.5. Upon successful registration, you will be taken to your personalized home page.6. When you return to the website, please enter your sign-in name and password. Be sure to keep your sign in name and password in a safe place. If you forget your sign-in name or password, you can simply click on “Forgotten sign in and Password” and the system will email to the address it has on record your sign-in name and reset password. You may also email webmaster@langmanagement.com for assistance.

Updating Your Profile:1.You can update your profile and edit your sign in name and password at any time by visiting MY HOME PAGE and selecting PROFILE tab.2. You can choose to display your listing within the directory. If you wish to make your name, telephone number, email address information available to Valencia Bay owners, simply check the box. ( ) Check this box for Public or you can uncheck the box to make your information private.

To receive Community Updates from the website:Under Communications Preferences, make sure your email address is correct and that you have noted that you want to receive email communications. To ensure you receive all emails from the website, please add Messenger@AssociationVoice.com to your address book.

To view your Account Information online:At MY Home Page, click on Financials and Payments. The first time you try to view your accounting information, the website will ask that you enter an access code. Please click on “Send me my Access Code,” which will be sent accordingly. Once you have your access code, simply type it into the screen and click save. This is the only time you will have to enter it. You will now have access to your account information.

For further assistance in navigating within the website, please email: webmaster@langmanagement.com.

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JANUARY

Saturday, January 6MEET & GREET(WITH CONTINENTAL BREAkFAST) Time: 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.Price per person: $10.00Closed residents are welcome to join us for a Meet & Greet. You will meet your friends and neighbors, as well as be introduced to your Lifestyle staff. Continental breakfast will include: Bagels, danishes, muffins, fresh fruit, coffee and juice. A great way to start the day!

Thursday, January 11 WINE & CHEESE MIXERTime: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Price per person: $30.00Our Sommelier, Denise Righetti, returns to The Bay! Let’s get together for a fun, casual evening as we enjoy samplings of 6 different wines from around the globe and discover different types of cheeses that accompany those wines. Register early to secure your spot!

Tuesday January 16 V BAY HAPPY HOUR & NOSHTime: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.Price per person: $ 15.00

Residents are invited to join us for this casual happy hour event.

Residents can BYOB and we will supply the “Nosh”. Let’s get together and have some fun!

Thursday January 25 CLUB FORMATION TUTORIALTime: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.Anyone interested in learning more about “How-to Start a Club” is invited to join us for this tutorial. We will discussthe hows and whys ofstarting a club.

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FEBRUARY

Tuesday, February 6MEET & GREET(WITH CONTINENTAL BREAkFAST)Time: 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.Price per person: $10.00Closed residents are welcome to join us for a Meet & Greet. You will meet your friends and neighbors, as well as be introduced to your Lifestyle staff. Continental breakfast will include: Bagels, danishes, muffins, fresh fruit, coffee and juice. A great way to start the day!

Wednesday February 14VALENTINE’S DAY PREFIX DINNER Price per person: $TBASkip the wait, join us enjoy an amazing evening with your Valentine. Stay tuned for details.

LADIES NIGHT OUTTuesday February 27 Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.Ladies are invited to meet for a night out together. Drink specials and appetizers. Join us for this fun evening of Ladies only!

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!Bridge7:00 p.m.Pickleball7:00 p.m.

Open TennisClinics 9:30 a.m.Bocce 9:30 a.m.Mah Jongg1:00 p.m.Poker 7:00 p.m.

New ResidentOrientation9:30 a.m.Pickleball7:00 p.m.

Bocce 9:30 a.m.V Bay Stitchers10:00 a.m.Mah Jongg1:00 p.m.Gin Rummy 7:00 p.m.Men’s Canasta 7:00 p.m.

Tennis Round Robin 8:30 a.m Canasta 12:30 p.m.Ping Pong 1:00 p.m.

Meet & Greet9:30–11:00 a.m.

Pickleball8:30 a.m.

Bridge7:00 p.m.Pickleball7:00 p.m.

Open TennisClinics 9:30 a.m.Bocce 9:30 a.m.Mah Jongg1:00 p.m.Poker 7:00 p.m.

VBAY Book Club10:00 a.m. Pickleball7:00 p.m.

Bocce 9:30 a.m.V Bay Stitchers10:00 a.m.Mah Jongg1:00 p.m.Wine & Cheese6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Gin Rummy7:00 p.m.Men’s Canasta 7:00 p.m.

Tennis Round Robin 8:30 a.m Canasta 12:30 p.m.Ping Pong 1:00 p.m.

Pickleball8:30 a.m.

MARTINLUTHERKING, JR. DAYBridge7:00 p.m.Pickleball7:00 p.m..

Open TennisClinics 9:30 a.m.Bocce 9:30 a.m.Mah Jongg1:00 p.m.V Bay Happy Hour & Nosh4:00 – 6:00 p.m.Poker 7:00 p.m.

Pickleball7:00 p.m.

Bocce 9:30 a.m.V Bay Stitchers10:00 a.m.Mah Jongg1:00 p.m.Gin Rummy 7:00 p.m.Men’s Canasta 7:00 p.m.

Tennis Round Robin 8:30 a.m.Canasta 12:30 p.m.Ping Pong 1:00 p.m.

Pickleball8:30 a.m.

Bridge7:00 p.m.Pickleball7:00 p.m.

Open TennisClinics 9:30 a.m.Bocce 9:30 a.m.Mah Jongg1:00 p.m.Poker 7:00 p.m.

New ResidentOrientation9:30 a.m.Pickleball7:00 p.m.

Bocce 9:30 a.m.Mah JonggV Bay Stitchers10:00 a.m.Mah Jongg 1:00 p.m.Club Formation Tutorial3:00 – 5:00 p.m.Gin Rummy7:00 p.m.Men’s Canasta 7:00 p.m.

Tennis Round Robin 8:30 a.m Canasta 12:30 p.m.Ping Pong 1:00 p.m.

Pickleball8:30 a.m.

Bridge7:00 p.m.Pickleball7:00 p.m.

Open TennisClinics 9:30 a.m.Bocce 9:30 a.m.Mah Jongg1:00 p.m.Poker 7:00 p.m.

Pickleball7:00 p.m.

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Bocce 9:30 a.m.V Bay Stitchers10:00 a.m.Mah Jongg1:00 p.m.Gin Rummy 7:00 p.m.Men’s Canasta 7:00 p.m..

Tennis Round Robin 8:30 a.m Canasta 12:30 p.m.Ping Pong 1:00 p.m.

Pickleball8:30 a.m.

Bridge7:00 p.m.Pickleball7:00 p.m.

Open TennisClinics 9:30 a.m.Bocce 9:30 a.m.Meet & Greet9:30–11:00 a.m.Mah Jongg1:00 p.m.Poker 7:00 p.m.

New ResidentOrientation9:30 a.m. Pickleball7:00 p.m.

Bocce 9:30 a.m.V Bay Stitchers10:00 a.m.Mah Jongg1:00 p.m.Gin Rummy 7:00 p.m.Men’s Canasta 7:00 p.m..

Tennis Round Robin 8:30 a.m.Canasta 12:30 p.m.Ping Pong1:00 p.m.

Pickleball8:30 a.m.

Bridge7:00 p.m.Pickleball7:00 p.m..

Open TennisClinics 9:30 a.m.Bocce 9:30 a.m.Mah Jongg1:00 p.m.Poker 7:00 p.m.

VALENTINE’S DAYPickleball7:00 p.m.

Bocce 9:30 a.m.V Bay Stitchers10:00 a.m.Mah Jongg1:00 p.m.Gin Rummy 7:00 p.m.Men’s Canasta 7:00 p.m.

Tennis Round Robin 8:30 a.m Canasta 12:30 p.m.Ping Pong 1:00 p.m.

Pickleball8:30 a.m.

PRESIDENTS DAYBridge7:00 p.m.Pickleball7:00 p.m.

Open TennisClinics 9:30 a.m.Bocce 9:30 a.m.Mah Jongg1:00 p.m.Poker 7:00 p.m.

New ResidentOrientation9:30 a.m. VBAY Book Club10:00 a.m. Pickleball7:00 p.m.

Bocce 9:30 a.m.V Bay Stitchers10:00 a.m.Mah Jongg1:00 p.m.Gin Rummy 7:00 p.m.Men’s Canasta 7:00 p.m.

Tennis Round Robin 8:30 a.m Canasta 12:30 p.m.Ping Pong 1:00 p.m.

Pickleball8:30 a.m

Bridge7:00 p.m.Pickleball7:00 p.m.

Open TennisClinics 9:30 a.m.Bocce 9:30 a.m.Mah Jongg1:00 p.m.Poker 7:00 p.m.Ladies Night Out6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Pickleball7:00 p.m.

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VALENCIA BAY RACQUET CENTER

Phil FlanaganTennis Director & USPTA Elite Professionaloffice: 561-767-8837cell: 561-702-3380vbaytennis@gmail.com

Jamie RubloffPro Shop Manageroffice: 561-767-8837

SERVICES AVAILABLE

• Tennis & Pickleball Lessons

• League Program Development

& Coaching

• String & Grip Services

• Pro Shop Sales

• Court Maintenance & Grooming

Greetings Valencia Bay, Happy New Year, 2018 will see many changes and improvements to the tennis and pickleball program.

TENNIS On Friday, January 19, 2018, I will host a Progressive Doubles Challenge Round Robin and Pizza Party, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. $20 per person, all levels welcome, and the registration fee includes the round robin, tennis balls, a dinner of pizza, salad, and refreshments. Let’s make this an evening to remember!

In February I would like to invite you to attend the Delray Open professional tennis tournament February 16-February 25, 2018. There is the Grand Slam Tennis Dinner on Tuesday, February 19, 2018. The details are still in the works but I promise you that you will enjoy great food and great tennis right in our own back yard!

The Miami Open in Key Biscayne, Florida, another fantastic professional event takes place March 19- April 1, 2018. I am organizing a bus trip for Valencia Bay. There are several ticket packages available and as soon as I have all the details I will forward that information to you. The package price includes round trip transportation to Key Biscayne, stadium seat, and snacks and refreshments on the bus.

PICKLEBALL I am pleased with the growth of the pickleball group and in November I hosted two pickleball evaluation sessions. There is a need to identify the different levels of play in order to properly promote and accommodate new players moving into Valencia Bay, league play, and instructional programs. I have enlisted the assistance of Keith Kovach, a certified pickleball instructor and pickleball provider, to assist me with the pickleball program. Additional evaluation sessions are forthcoming as well as clinics for new players to advanced players. If you have not tried the game, please stop by the pro shop for additional information and we will gladly get you started.

Valencia Bay has entered a mixed team in the Palm Beach County Pickleball league. Play begins in January and I am excited to have a team entered in our first year! The matches are scheduled for Saturday morning beginning mid-January, 2018, so come on out and cheer on your neighbors!

Regards,Phil Flanagan, Sports Director

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BOCCEOn Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m., we are asking those interested in playing bocce to come to the courts to meet, socialize, and of course have some fun. Mark your calendar for these weekly events. Interested residents, please email Frank for more information at: fmr12@aol.com.

VALENCIA BAY BOOk LOVERS Book Lovers are meeting at 10:00 a.m. on the following Wednesdays: January 10 and February 21. Interested residents, please email Janice for more information at: jblitz52@hotmail.com.

BRIDGE If anyone is interested in starting a Bridge game, Monday and Wednesday evenings are available.

CANASTAIf you are interested in playing in a game, please contact your fellow Valencia Bay residents to organize your games. We are currently looking at Friday 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. as a day for beginner / intermediate players to get together. Bring your game supplies and let’s start playing!

GIN RUMMYResident Irwin Cohen has started a Thursday night Gin Rummy Game. Residents who are looking to join in on the fun, please email Irwin Cohen for more information at: icohencpa@gmail.com.

GOLF – NEW GROUPOur Valencia Bay Golfers met on Tuesday December 5 at the Community Center. Interested players got together to begin organizing game play and discuss the possibility of beginning their group. If interested in joining, please email Arlene Miller at: jwlgrl9@gmail.com

HADDASSAH – NEW GROUPA new group of dedicated ladies met for the first time on Monday December 4 at the Community Center. Thank you, Pam Brown, for organizing the meeting and we look forward to all the great things to come. For more information, please email Pam Brown at pambrow@aol.com

MAH JONGMah Jongg players meet on Tuesday and Thursday, from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Get your game together and join us for a great time! Reminder, please bring your own supplies.

PICkLEBALLMeet us Sunday and Friday at 8:30 a.m. or Monday’s and Wednesday’s at 7:00 p.m. on the Pickleball courts. Anyone interested in playing Pickleball is invited to come to the courts to meet, socialize and enjoy some friendly competition. All levels of play, beginner to advanced, are invited. The courts are available to anyone for open play during the posted hours. Mark your calendars for this weekly activity. Interested residents, please email Frank for more information at: fmr12@aol.com

PING PONGJoin us every Friday from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. for some fun and friendly competition. All players are welcome, let’s get together and have some fun! For more information, please email Barbara at: msmorgy@aol.com

POkERTuesday nights at 7:00 p.m. Join us for a great evening with your friends and neighbors, let’s see your poker face! SOCIAL PLANNINGWe are looking for residents who are interested in idea sharing. Do you have ideas about events and fun things you and your friends would like to do? Let’s get together and talk about it. If you are interested, please email me at: vbaysocial@langmanagement.com.

V BAY STITCHERS – NEW GROUPThis new group has started and is meeting each Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. Residents who enjoy needlework of any kind are invited to attend. Meet new friends and share ideas while enjoying what you love! Knitters and crocheters worldwide are making tiny red hats for the American Heart Association’s “Little Hats, Big Hearts” campaign, which raises awareness of babies born with heart defects. The V Bay Stitchers have created and donated over 40 little red hats to Jupiter Hospital in support of this program. Every baby born during the month of February in that hospital will receive a little red hat.

Currently, the V Bay Stitchers are creating small sweaters for the Comfort Bear program, sponsored by Sheep Thrills, a yarn store in Lauderhill. The store donates stuffed bears to the police department, to give to children who are in distress. They like the bears to be dressed, so they ask for volunteers to knit and crochet small bear sweaters. The V Bay Stitchers are happy to participate. For more information, please email Robin Barbera at: rbarb6156@aol.com or Stef Weiss at: swmay16@yahoo.com

ACTIVITY GROUPSIf anyone is interested in starting their own club, please stop by the office during business hours to discuss your ideas.

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Our residents have been very busy since our last publication of The Bay Watch. We have had a great response to the many events we have shared both off site and at our Community Center! Here are some highlights from the events we have shared together.

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SANTORINI BLOCk PARTYResidents of our Santorini Section got together and had a block party, everyone brought a little something to share, and enjoyed a beautiful Sunday getting to know each other and having some fun!

hOWL -O- WEEN PARTY 2017Our first Annual Valencia Bay Howl – o- ween Party was held at the Racquet Center on Tuesday October 31. Residents dressed their pets to impress, and three lucky pets took home the prizes for Best Dressed, Most Original, and Scariest Costumes. Congratulations to all!

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Stay tuned, you never know what we will do next!

WACkY BINGO AT ThE BAY A night of relaxed fun and games was held in the Community Center on Wednesday November 8. Residents came out to enjoy some games of Wacky Bingo and Did You Know? Trivia. The house was packed and everyone had a great time!

PAINTING PARTY On November 17, local artist Sophia Vigne returned to host our second painting party. Friends and neighbors gathered for a wonderful art lesson and discovered the joy of painting. Sophia lead the group in a two and-a-half hour class and gave us a relaxing evening of fun, food and entertainment, while teaching us there is a little bit of an artist in all of us.

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NY ISLANdERS VS. FLORIdA PANThERSOn December 4, Valencia Bay residents traveled to the BB&T Center in Sunrise to watch The Florida Panthers take on the New York Islanders. Residents enjoyed a great evening out with their friends and neighbors and witnessed some amazing game action from the Club Level seats. Everyone had a wonderful time spending an evening together celebrating Jewish Heritage Night at the game and residents received a free T-shirt courtesy of the Florida Panthers.

hOLIdAY PARTYA casual Holiday party was held at the Community Center on December 16. By far our largest event to date. The party was enjoyed by 140 Valencia Bay Residents. Music, dancing, great food, and holiday cheer had everyone in a festive mood!