December Newsletter 2013

Event Highlights

New Year’s Eve Party

Holiday Tree Trimming & Cookie Exchange Wednesday, December 4 4:00pm Holiday music provided by Vicki Lei

(or $10 per person if you attend New Year’s Eve dinner at Destinations or the Golf Club) Dance the night away with entertainment provided by Kip Sweeney & Band. Stay the entire night or drop in and enjoy the entertainment and cash bar with your friends. Fee includes entertainment, party favors, snacks, champagne toast at midnight and balloon drop. Reservations are required and may be made on the Residents website calendar for the party. If you wish to make reservations for New Year’s Eve Dinner, you must call Destinations or the Golf Club. Please see the Destinations section of this newsletter for full details on the New Year’s Eve Dinner being held at Destinations and the Golf Club (Golf Members only).

‘Rockin Around the Christmas Tree’ Holiday Dinner Dance Thursday, December 12 6:00-9:00pm • Magnolia Room $21++

Live entertainment provided by the Sound Check Band. Reservations are necessary by December 9 and may be made online or at the front desk of Soleil. Table requests accepted (form available online). Please choose one person in your party to fill out the table request form. All names must be listed on form when submitted. Festive attire is suggested.

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Magnolia Room at the Town Center 8:00pm-12:30am $15 per person

Join us outside Destinations as we decorate the Town Center Christmas Tree with ornaments donated by Residents through the years. Donate an ornament to add to the ever growing collection. Bring your favorite holiday cookies to share at the Holiday Cookie Table. Complimentary eggnog will be served while you enjoy holiday music from Vicki Lei, who will continue the night’s festivities into Wild Wednesday. Calling all Acapelicans to help sing Christmas carols. If you are interested in joining the group, please email [email protected].

Mini croissants and French bread served at the tables Pear and pomegranate salad Mixed green salad with cranberries and walnuts Balsamic and citrus vinaigrette Maple glazed Scottish salmon with jasmine rice Chef carved prime rib with au jus and horseradish Roasted acorn squash, Goat cheese whipped potatoes Roasted cauliflower with cranberries Holiday cookies, mini desserts, Yule log

From the Administrative Office Security at Pelican Preserve

Securitas will be checking Residents and guests for wristband and ID cards on a more frequent basis. Please remember to bring your Resident wristbands or ID cards with you to the outdoor pool and various areas at the Town Center. If you are in need of a wristband, please inquire with the Staff at Soleil. Guest wristbands can be picked up at the Fitness Center as well.

Keep Your Information Up to Date

Don’t forget to update your information with Debbie Bill in the Administrative Office! Debbie can be reached at (239) 985-1770 or via email at debbiebill@wcicommunities. com. You may also log in to the Resident website to update your information which is automatically routed to the Administrative Office upon update! Please be sure to update: • Address and Phone Numbers • Birthday so you can be a part of the Birthday Club at Destinations • Emergency Contact Form (which can be updated by filling out a form at Soleil). The emergency contact information is kept on file in the event we need to contact someone for you. Pelican Preserve Vehicle Storage Lot All vehicles parked in the Pelican Preserve storage lot must be registered with the Town Center Administrative Office. To register your vehicle, please contact Debbie Bill in the Town Center Administrative Office at (239) 985-1770. Any unregistered vehicle in the Pelican Preserve storage lot will be towed at the owner’s expense. Residents returning from the North who are planning to store vehicles and trailers in the storage lot over the winter should contact Debbie Bill in the Town Center Administrative Office so she may update the storage lot records. Friendly Reminders: • All guests must check in at the Fitness Center to obtain temporary wristbands before using the outdoor pool. Guests using the Fitness Center must check in at the Front Desk and pay a guest fee. • Please refrain from smoking in the outdoor pool area and the eating area by Frescos. Smoking areas are located

outside the pool fence. • No glass containers are allowed in the pool areas. • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa per the Lee County Health Department. • During inclement weather please alert the staff in the Fitness Center to lower umbrellas at the Outdoor Pool to prevent damage. • Please adhere to posted speed limits throughout Pelican Preserve and yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. • Golf course and cart paths are for golfers only. Please do not use the golf course or cart paths to jog, run, walk or walk your dog. This includes early morning and evening hours. • For safety reasons, please do not walk/run in the middle of the streets.

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While Out and About at Pelican Preserve:

Alligators have been seen along the sidewalk near the hedges on Pelican Preserve Boulevard and will be active over the next several months as they roam from pond to pond. Please use caution when walking in the dark and bring a flashlight with you when walking at night.

• Please do not ride bikes on the sidewalks. Use the bike lanes on Pelican Preserve Boulevard. When riding on the road, ride with the flow of traffic, not against it. Don’t forget your helmet! • When walking in the community, please use the sidewalks. • Help us maintain the beauty in our natural areas and please properly dispose of dog waste. Do not throw waste bags in the Preserve area. • Please do not feed the wildlife in the Preserve or in your neighborhoods. This includes birds and alligators. • For safety reasons, please do not walk/run in the middle of the streets. Pelican Preserve Website For questions about the website or information on how to log in, please contact Stacy Logue at (239) 985-1755 or email [email protected]. Channel 195 Please make sure to reference Channel 195 on your Comcast cable network for all the latest Pelican Preserve news and information. Enjoy new slides and graphics while staying informed on what is going on this summer.

For your convenience, a Fort Myers NewsPress newspaper stand is now located in the Town Center across from the dog park.

Pelican Preserve Name Tags

We encourage Pelican Preserve Residents to wear name tags to Pelican Preserve events, functions and get-togethers. Now is a great time to order a name tag! To order your name tag, please contact Beverly Hoffmann at (239) 313-6332 or via email at ronbevhoffmann@ comcast.net or Mary Jo Nardello at (239) 225-6733 or via email at [email protected]. Your name and neighborhood will be printed on the name tag. The color of your name tag will be specific to your neighborhood. The cost for each name tag is $8.50 and payment is due at the time of ordering.

Wildlife at Pelican Preserve

Don’t have email? Want to know what is happening in Pelican Preserve? There are now paper copies of all the Residents Alliance and Town Center emails in a binder in the Pelican Lounge. Please leave binder in Lounge so all have access to the information.

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Pelican Preserve Update NEW! 2014 Pelican Preserve Dog Tags Now Available If you are interested in utilizing the dog park, you must register your dog at the Town Center’s Administrative Office. Once your dog is registered, we will issue a special tag for your dog and provide you with the gate code. You are welcome to complete the required forms at home and bring them to the Office. Forms may be found in the Administrative Office and on the Pelican Preserve website under Forms and Documents. Please note that the Dog Park will be closed the first Monday of every month for routine maintenance.

New Payment Address for Pelican Preserve Town Center All payments to Pelican Preserve Town Center should be mailed to: Pelican Preserve Town Center, Dept# 3301, P.O. Box 310754, Boca Raton, FL 334310754. This change is for the Pelican Preserve Town Center only, not Pelican Preserve Golf Club. If you are using bill pay through your bank, please advise your bank of the new address to ensure your payments go to the correct address. New remittance envelopes are enclosed with your statements if you wish to pay by check. If you are currently paying online through the Town Center website, no changes need to be made.

State of the Club for the Town Center and Golf Club are available online. Log in to the Residents and/ or Golf Members websites and click on State of the Club under the Welcome section.

2013 WCI Angel Tree Benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of America Help WCI Communities and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America make this holiday season special for many children! WCI and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America have teamed up to brighten the holiday season for local children by supporting the Angel Tree Program. Angel Trees are located at Soleil Health & Fitness and the clubhouse. Participating is easy! 1. Select a child’s ornament tag from the Angel Tree. 2. Note your tag # on the sign-up sheet. 3. Purchase an appropriate gift using the guidelines on the ornament tag. 4. Return the unwrapped gift and tag by Friday, December 6. Your local Boys & Girls Club will give the gifts to Santa to be left underneath each child’s Christmas tree! You may also make a monetary donation! Enter to win a complimentary foursome of golf by making a secure monetary donation via PayPal by Friday, December 6 at www.wcigolf.com/angeltree. Please visit www.WCIGolf.com/ AngelTreeDrawing for Official Drawing Rules.

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Member Night Out

Tuesday, December 3 from 5:00-7:00pm Entertainment provided by DJ Randy Ray. Happy hour and bar menu available. Please RSVP by calling (239) 985-1795.

Pelican Preserve Golf Club’s New Year’s Eve Dinner

Tuesday, December 31 from 5:00-7:00pm Five-course dinner Dinner fills quickly, so please call (239) 985-1795 for reservations. Please indicate your choice of entrée when making your reservation. Appetizer

Lobster & Scallops in Pastry Sautéed sweet lobster, scallops, mushrooms and fennel with a shellfish saffron bisque. Served in a flaky puff pastry shell. Salad

New Years Eve Caprese Salad Baby lettuce bouquetiere, Belgium endive heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella and basil stack truffle red wine vinaigrette. Intermezzo

Strawberry Prosecco Sorbet Choice of Entrée

please indicate choice when making your reservations

Surf & Turf $60++ Grilled filet mignon and crab stuffed jumbo shrimp Smoked garlic mashed potatoes Chianti sauce and champagne beurre blanc, roasted baby vegetables Osso Buco Milanese $55++ Slow-braised veal shanks in a savory vegetable white wine stock Creamy risotto Milanese, gremolata topping Roasted baby vegetables

Roasted White Marble Farms Pork Loin $53++ Roasted and sliced premium bone-in pork loin Sherry-Chanterelle mushroom sauce, crispy onions Smoked garlic mashed potatoes, roasted baby vegetables Dessert

Chocolate Raspberry Marquis, Mirror Glaze

Herb Crusted Chilean Sea Bass $60++ Pan roasted fresh sea bass, herbed panko crust Red pepper-coriander jus Creamy risotto Milanese, roasted baby vegetables

G O L F C L U B H O U R S O F O P E R AT I O N Golf Club will be closed on Wednesday, December 25 for Christmas. Golf Shop 7:00am-5:00pm Daily Practice Facilities 7:15am-4:00pm Closed at 2:00pm Tuesday and Thursday

Dining Spoonbills Golf Club Snack Shop Open to All Residents Daily 7:00am-6:00pm Full Menu Available Breakfast 9:00-11:00am Lunch 11:00am - 3:00pm Loons Member Dining 11:00am-6:00pm Daily

Food Service 11:00am-3:00pm Happy Hour 3:00-6:00pm Monday - Friday Loons Little Bites Menu 3:00-5:00pm Friday Dinner 5:00-8:00pm

GolfNet Handicap System The Golf Shop hopes many of you have used, or shown how to use, our new version of GolfNet. Starting November 1, all tournament entries will be processed either online at the new website (www.gafgolf.org), at the handicap posting stations located in Loons Bar, or across from the fitness center on the first floor of the clubhouse. For those Members who have not tried the new GolfNet handicap system, here are a few tips to get started: • The new version of GolfNet is at www.gafgolf.org. Please make sure to bookmark this new web address. • If you logged in to GolfNet before the update, your username and password remain the same.

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If you’ve never logged in to GolfNet • The default username is: PPGC then your golf number with either a 1 or 2 at the end. The primary member is 1 and the secondary member is 2. • Your password is your last name in all capital letters. Upon login, look for the green header labeled “Events.” Move your curser over this text and you will see another line appear. Select “Club Signup and Results.” To sign up for an event look below the tee times and results and you will see “Sign Up.” All the events eligible for registration are listed. Just click on the event you want to play and click on the submit button.

Golf Lessons and Clinics

Weekly clinics and private lessons available. Private lessons can be made by appointment with any one of our Golf Professional Staff.

Golf Clinics

Saturday 10:00am Monday 10:30am Wednesday and Friday 10:00am No registration necessary. Please check in at the Golf Shop upon your arrival.

Congratulations Pelican Preserve Golf Members for your Hole-in-One Paul Mayer Heron 3 141 yards with 8 iron Shirley Hankis – Heron 6 5 rescue – 114 yards Art Van Veld - Egret 3

LGA December Events InterClub at Worthington Monday, December 9 8:00am shotgun Sign up in locker room.

Tuesday, December 3 Individual low gross/low net (by flight), 9 holers - low net Thursday, December 5 Only the even holes count Pelican Cup Tuesday, December 10 Tee times 1 best ball of 2, low net/low gross winners (by flight) Pelican Cup Finals Thursday, December 12 8:30am shotgun followed by lunch 1 best ball of 2 Tuesday, December 17 Individual low gross/low net (by flight), 9 holers - low net

Thursday, December 19 Individual low putts (by flight) Tuesday, December 24 – No LGA Play Thursday, December 26 Red Ball (by flight) 2 best balls of 4, lost ball eliminated Tuesday, December 31 Individual low gross/low net (by flight), 9 holers - low net

SAVE THE DATE: Pelican Cup December 10 and 12

Choose your own partner for this fun two-day event, or the Golf Shop will help you find a partner. Additionally, in conjunction with the Pelican Cup tournament, we ask all of our LGA ladies to bring one or more canned goods to the luncheon on Thursday to be be donated to the CCMI Soup Kitchen.

Join the Ladies Golf Association Make new friends while enjoying friendly competition. Some events match players of like abilities and other events mix it up pairing high and low handicaps together. All are great fun! Contact Sharon Presutti for membership details at (239) 245-8799 or email [email protected]. If you have not yet paid your LGA dues for this season, you may place your check for $40 payable to Pelican Preserve LGA, in the box on the white table behind the desk outside the ladies’ locker room, or mail your check to: Sharon Presutti, 10531 Carena Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33913. Call Sharon if you have any questions.

Congratulations to our 2013 MGA Match Play Champion, Pat Burrows! Upcoming MGA Events Super Wednesday December 4 8:30am shotgun Regular events scheduled December 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, and 28.

Results as follows: 1st flight........................Terry Rogers 9th flight.......................Bob Nelson 8th flight.......................Mike Savarese 6th flight.......................Barry Herring 7th flight.......................Ron Frykholm 2nd flight......................Tug Miller 3rd flight.......................John Cardwell 5th flight.......................Bill Cheely 4th flight.......................Mike Mills

Ball Machine Club Members To keep the ball machine in top condition, please do not use it in the rain or extremely humid conditions.

Tennis Anyone? Tennis Hours of Operation

Monday through Thursday 7:00am-5:00pm Friday 7:00am-3:00pm Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm For questions or to register for tennis clinics, please call (239) 985-1761 or (239) 985-1762.

Round Robin - All levels

Tennis Clinics

8:30-10:30am Wednesday Must have basic tennis skills, including putting a serve into play and the ability to keep score. Competitive Doubles – Matched by ability 8:30-10:30am Thursday.

Tuesday Tuesday

8:00 - 9:30am 9:30 - 11:00am

2.5-3.0 3.0-3.5

Pre-registration required for all clinics. A minimum of four per clinic. Cost is $12 per person to participate. Call Carol to register at (239) 985-1762.

Men’s Day (All Levels)

1:00pm Friday (October through May) Registration is required. Residents and owners may sign up 48 hours in advance. Renters and guests may sign up 24 hours in advance.

Open Play

8:00-11:00am Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Round Robin Play

8:00-10:00am Tuesday 10:00am-12:00pm Tuesday

Open Play – Beginner (skill level 2.0 and below) Thursday 8:00-11:00am No sign-up required.

All other Pickleball court reservations may be scheduled two days in advance for two-hour time slots. The court reservation sheet is in the bulletin board outside the Tennis Casita. Court/tennis shoes are required to play. Please see Carol or Bob in the Tennis Shop for information and questions (239) 985-1762.

Soleil Health & Fitness Monday through Friday 7:00am - 7:00pm

Saturday 8:00am - 3:00pm

Sunday 9:00am - 3:00pm

Group Exercise Schedule – December 2013

Fitness Center Holiday Hours December 24: Closed for Christmas Eve December 25: Closed for Christmas December 31: Fitness Center will close at 3:00pm January 1: Closed New Year’s Day

Watch for a modified Group Exercise Schedule during the Holiday week. Time 7:00am

Monday

Tuesday

Rise & Shine PB

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Rise & Shine PB

7:45am 8:00am

Yogilates PB Pilates Plus PB

8:30am 9:00am

Total Body TL

Total Body TL

Circuit EM

Aqua Boot Camp EM

Aqua Belts, Bars & Bands SL

Aqua Belts, Bars & Bands HS

10:00am

Fun & Fit TL Water Aerobics EM

11:00am

Yoga CH

12:15pm 1:00pm 2:00pm

Core Strength & Stretch CH Interval Overdrive EM

*Yoga DG Aqua Intervals EM

Pilates Plus PB

Step It Up TL Water Aerobics SL Yoga CH

First Step to Fitness CH Breathe, Stretch & Relax PB Line Dancing PB

Core Strength & Stretch CH Interval Overdrive PB

*Yoga DG Zumba PB Aqua Core and Strength Water Aerobics HS CH First Step to Fitness CH

On The Ball PB TRX Training Class CH

TRX Training Class CH

Aqua Jocks SL

*Yoga Class Punch cards available at the following prices: Price per Class - $10 5 Classes - $45 10 Classes - $80 20 Classes - $140 Monthly Unlimited Yoga - $50 Aqua Jocks Men’s-only water fitness class Monday at 2:00pm

TRX Training Class Tuesday and Thursday at 2:00pm Participants must have an orientation to the TRX straps before attending class. See the Fitness Staff for information. Wellness Series Program Sharing Healthy Habits Wednesday, December 11 at 2:00pm Pelican Lounge Join us for a casual monthly get-together to share recipes, experiences and advice on healthy living. This support group opens discuss on healthy lifestyle skills and practices.

Soleil Spa Pick up a spa menu of services at the Front Desk of Soleil! Gift cards available for any denomination and may be used towards spa services, personal training and merchandise. See the Front Desk Staff at Soleil for information. Also, don’t forget about our Spa Club at Soleil.Purchase and receive six services and get the 7th service free. Inquire with the Staff at the Front desk to get your Spa Club card.

Thank You for Supporting the Blood Drive – From Bob & Carol Levine Thank you to all our friends for supporting the blood drive held in November in honor or our grandson, Gabe. The cards, gifts, food and prayers you all have given have touched our hearts. A total of 31 units were donated in Gabe’s name. We were absolutely amazed and overwhelmed by the turnout. In the past, the most units donated at Pelican Preserve was 14. Gabe continues to battle the leukemia and has good and bad days. However, we continue to pray and are thankful for each day! Again, thank you! To see how Gabe is coming along, visit www.carepages.com and search for Gabe Kagan.

Lee County American Heart Walk Centennial Park - Downtown Fort Myers Saturday, December 14 8:00am Registration • 9:00am Walk Let’s get a Pelican Preserve team together! Please see the front desk of Soleil for more information and to sign up. Visit www.leecountyheartwalk.kintera.org to register online and get more information. Pilates Class Reminder Pilates has to be a commitment - not just an occasional drop in. Join the class after learning the concept and the exercises in a private or semi-private lesson with Patti Barre. Learn more by contacting Patti in the Fitness Center or call (239) 985-1750. Line Dancing Monday at 2:00pm Fee: $3.00 paid directly to Patti

Pelican Preserve Streetwalkers

Monday, Wednesday, Friday All are welcome to meet at 7:00am, 7:30am and 7:45am outside the fitness center.

Guest Waiver Reminder All guests of Residents are required to complete a Guest Waiver at the Front Desk of Soleil before working out. This includes participating in any classes. A daily $5 guest fee will be charged to the Resident account or guests can pay cash when checking in. Yoga guest fees $10. Equipment Sign Out Croquet, badminton, basketballs, volleyballs, playground balls and bats are available for sign out. Horseshoes and lawn bowling equipment are located in the storage box out on the green. Please sign out equipment in the book located in the Aquatics Office and sign it back in when you are finished using it. Intro to Step and TRX classes coming in January. Watch for details.

Destinations will be closed Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25.

Make reservations by calling (239) 985-1688 or log in to the Residents website and make your reservation online by clicking Online Dining Reservations

Destinations Wild Wednesdays 5:00-8:00pm Wednesday 5:00-7:00pm Food available Half-priced drinks and buffet available

Resident Appreciation Night Thursday, December 26 All Residents receive 20% off their food bill during dinner.

Entertainment scheduled for: December 4 Vicki Lei along with Christmas carolers December 11 Bob Cox December 18 Taylor Stokes (three-hour special) December 25 Closed for Christmas

Special Sunday Brunch December 1 from 9:30am-1:30pm $18++ Make your reservations by calling Destinations at (239) 985-1688 or log in to the website and click on Dining Reservations. Enjoy bacon, sausage, corned beef hash, breakfast potatoes, eggs Benedict, raw bar which includes oysters on a half shell and peeln-eat shrimp, carving stations, desserts and more!

Dinner Service 4:30-8:00pm Thursday and Saturday 4:30-6:00pm Happy Hour



Frescos Poolside Dining Tuesday through Sunday 11:00am-3:00pm Closed Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25

New Year’s Eve Dinner at Destinations and the Golf Club Tuesday, December 31 • 5:00-8:00pm • Five-course dinner Dinner fills quickly so please make your reservations early by calling (239) 985-1688 for Destinations, or (239) 985-1795 for the Golf Club. Please indicate your choice of entrée when making your reservation. Appetizer

Lobster & Scallops in Pastry Sautéed sweet lobster, scallops, mushrooms and fennel with a shellfish saffron bisque. Served in a flaky puff pastry shell. Salad

New Years Eve Caprese Salad Baby lettuce bouquetiere, Belgium endive heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella and basil stack truffle red wine vinaigrette. Intermezzo

Strawberry Prosecco Sorbet Choice of Entrée

please indicate choice when making your reservations

Surf & Turf $60++ Grilled filet mignon and crab stuffed jumbo shrimp Smoked garlic mashed potatoes Chianti sauce and champagne beurre blanc, roasted baby vegetables Osso Buco Milanese $55++ Slow-braised veal shanks in a savory vegetable white wine stock Creamy risotto Milanese, gremolata topping Roasted baby vegetables Herb Crusted Chilean Sea Bass $60++ Pan roasted fresh sea bass, herbed panko crust Red pepper-coriander jus Creamy risotto Milanese, roasted baby vegetables

Roasted White Marble Farms Pork Loin $53++ Roasted and sliced premium bone-in pork loin Sherry-Chanterelle mushroom sauce, crispy onions Smoked garlic mashed potatoes, roasted baby vegetables Dessert

Chocolate Raspberry Marquis, Mirror Glaze

Wednesday Night Movies return in January! This series is beginning its 11th season and is presented through the efforts of four Resident volunteer couples! The Wednesday Night Movies, which feature critically-acclaimed, independent and documentary films will return on January 8, 2014, and will continue each Wednesday (except event nights) through the season at 4:00pm and 7:00pm. These films, which often receive major awards from organizations such as the Academy Awards, the Sundance Film Festival, the Golden Globes and numerous foreign film festivals are often limited in release to major cities such as New York and Los Angeles and are rarely shown in Florida. This year’s features will range from comedies to serious dramas to riveting documentaries. In addition, most presentations will include a short from the golden age of American animation of the 1940’s. Enjoy them each Wednesday right here in Pelican Preserve.

Popular films, recent releases Showtimes are at 4:00pm & 7:00pm

Seating for movies is on first-come, first serve basis with doors opening 30 minutes prior to showtime. Your Town Center cards/green wristbands are required for admittance to the movies. Guests must be accompanied by Resident.

Special Event

Opera in the Theater

December 6 – The Last Stand

Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a border town sheriff who’s taken up his post after tragic events brought an end to his tenure with the LAPD. But his quiet life is interrupted when a drug boss escapes FBI custody and flees straight toward his town. Rated R – For strong bloody violence throughout and language – 107 minutes

December 13 – Safe Haven

Tuesday, December 10 at 3:00pm La Boheme, an opera composed by Giacomo Puccini

This adaptation of the novel by Nicholas Sparks centers on a mysterious woman who arrives in a small North Carolina town and begins a new life but remains haunted by the terrifying secret that prompted her to travel across the country. Rated PG-13 – For thematic material involving threatening behavior, and for violence and sexuality – 105 minutes

December 20 – Life of Pi

Based on Yann Martel’s best-selling novel, this coming-of-age tale recounts the adventures of Pi, an Indian boy who is the sole survivor of a shipwreck. Pi finds himself on a lifeboat with only some zoo animals for company. Rated PG- For emotional thematic content throughout, and some scary action sequences and peril – 127 minutes

Special Holiday Presentation – The Polar Express December 23 at 4:00pm in the Theater A young boy’s faith in the holiday spirit is revived after he makes his way by train to the North Pole on Christmas Eve in this warm-hearted computer-animated tale inspired by Chris Van Allsburg’s awardwinning children’s book. Bring the grandkids and enjoy Christmas cookies and hot chocolate with marshmallows. Of course it will be only for those who truly BELIEVE! Rated G - 99 minutes

December 27 – Oz The Great and Powerful

In this Wizard of Oz prequel, circus magician Oscar Diggs is magically transported to the Land of Oz, where he deals with three witches and uses his illusionist skills and resourcefulness to become the wizard the residents have been hoping for. Rated PG – For sequences of action and scary images, and brief mild language – 130 minutes

Picture Day at Soleil – Get your picture taken and enjoy a FREE cookie Monday, December 16 As we update the profiles on our point of sale system at the Town Center we ask Residents to stop by Soleil Health & Fitness so we may take your picture. This helps Staff to properly identify Residents and ensure accounts are charged correctly. If you have already had your picture taken, it is not necessary to have it taken again. Not sure if you’ve had your picture taken? Contact the Fitness Staff to verify. We will continue to have monthly “Picture Days” throughout the year to make sure we get pictures of all Residents. Pelican Preserve Model Open House Friday, December 6 2:00-4:00pm Residents and guests, come celebrate the holidays with us! Enjoy a holiday party in the beautifullydecorated Boretto model. Holiday sundaes, eggnog and coffee will be served. Pelican University – Offered by Have a Lecture Will Travel Mt. Rainier National Park Program Wednesday, December 11 at 3:00pm in the Theater $5 per person A beautiful tour of this spectacular national treasure, complete with music and sounds from nature. Get a feel for the flora, fauna, trails and even night sky of this amazing park. A sidebar discusses the lurking volcanic menace of the geological area. Mr. Steven Valdespino M.A., Brown University, author and teacher for 25 years and founder of Have Lecture Will Travel. His programs promise energy, enthusiasm and erudition! Intellectual stimulation has never been so much fun! Please make your reservations to attend any of the Pelican University lectures by clicking on the Club Calendar on the Pelican Preserve website or call Soleil at (239) 985-1751. DATE ADDED! Holiday Lights Limo Bus Tour Thursday, December 19 $20 per person Limited to 24 people on a first-come, first served basis! Bring your own beverage Join us for a limo bus tour to Fleshers Farm in Bonita Springs and Victoria Park in Naples. Fleshers Farm will light up the night with over 3.5 million lights and decorations. The Victoria Park neighborhood, in Naples, features a spectacular display of holiday decorations and

lights throughout the entire community. Limo bus will leave Pelican Preserve at 5:30pm and return around 8:30pm to finish the tour with a drive through Pelican Preserve Toscana neighborhood and Verona neighborhood. If there are any other neighborhoods that would like to be a part of the tour, please contact Terri at [email protected]. Please make your reservations to join us by stopping by Soleil or call the Soleil Front Desk (239)985-1751. 7th Annual Winter Solstice Party Helping those in need who are enrolled in the Head Start Program of Lee County Monday, December 9 Potluck dinner at 5:45pm in Magnolia Room Grab an ornament, shop, bring the gifts and enjoy a wonderful evening. Pelican Preserve Residents are again asked to participate in creating pleasant holiday memories for 35 of the neediest families (chosen by the program staff) of the Head Start Program in Lee County. A tree of wishes will be placed in Soleil Health & Fitness filled with ornaments containing the wishes and needs of kids’ and parents’. Please take one or more ornaments from the tree, purchase the gift and bring the gift to the Potluck Dinner in the Magnolia Room on December 9 starting at 5:45pm. Thank you to those who have helped in the past and we look forward to meeting new participants this year! Please contact Judy Weil at [email protected] if you have any questions. Teddy Bear Fundraiser Benefiting Local Organizations and Children in Need. Visit the front desk of Soleil to make a minimum $5 donation and choose a bear or stuffed animal to donate along with your monetary donation. All proceeds will benefit the organization of your choice: Humane Society, Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, the Fort Myers Police Department or the Fort Myers Fire Department. All bears will be donated to a child in a difficult situation who is in need of comfort. All bears were donated by Dan Ridgeway in memory of his wife, Rebecca. BUNCO Tuesday, December 17 3:00-5:00pm – Destinations $5 Come play this fun dice game. Don’t know how to play? No problem, this game is easy to learn and lots of fun! Prizes awarded. Please register by calling Soleil (239) 985-1751 or log in to the

Pelican Preserve website and click on the Club Calendar. Computer Classes with instructor Paul Kielmeyer Tuesday 1:00-4:00pm in the Computer Room $15 per class (pay by the class or for the entire course) Reserve your spot by emailing Paul directly at [email protected]. Beginning Windows (8 week class) Tuesday at 1:00pm Intermediate Windows (8 week class) Tuesday at 2:00pm Advanced Windows (8 week class) Tuesday at 3:00pm iPad/iPhone (4 week class) Wednesday at 1:00pm Dance Lessons in January – Watch for details coming soon! Michael Dressler has been dancing since the age of three studying ballet, jazz, and modern dance. He was introduced to ballroom dancing at the age of 16 and has been teaching ballroom and social dancing for the last 23 years. He has studied, performed and taught in the United States and Europe, in addition to competing pro-am with his students, as well as professionally in international standard, Latin American and theatre arts. Michael is also a full member of the North American Dance Teachers Association. Leslie Steinau Educational Series Affordable Healthcare - Role of Innovative Biomaterials Technologies, Socio-Economic and Ethical Issues presented by Pelican Preserve Resident Larry Hench Monday, December 16 at 7:00pm Theater Affordable healthcare for an aging society will not be achieved by legislation and taxation. Ever increasing desires cannot be met by ever decreasing resources. The only viable solution to the rising costs of healthcare is to achieve a revolution in healthcare technology, distribution, expectations and priorities. This lecture addresses the past, present and future revolutions in healthcare and outlines the potential for innovative technologies in various forms to provide the scientific and industrial foundation for these revolutionary changes. The socio—economic barriers and ethical issues associated with implementing such fundamental and controversial changes in the U.S. healthcare system are also addressed.

Investment and Estate Planning Workshop Monday, December 16 3:00-4:00pm in Theater Hosted by Robert DiMaria, Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management; and Barbara M. Pizzolato, P.A., Estate Planning and Trust Administration Learn ways to plan and strategically invest in today’s market and when is it time to service your estate plan? Please register to attend by calling Soleil Health & Fitness at (239) 985-1751 or log in to the Pelican Preserve Residents website and click on the Club Calendar. Fort Myers History Tour Thursday, December 19 Interested in learning about the history of Fort Myers? Let Pelican Preserve Resident Midge Magstadt take you back in time on a walking tour of the downtown area. Lasting approximately two hours, there is no cost but donations to the SWFL Museum of History are appreciated. Tours begin at 9:45am. Please meet at the museum at 9:30am. Call Midge to make a reservation and get directions to the museum if needed at (239) 288-6112. Additional tours will be offered January 9 and January 23. Guided Slough Walk at Six Mile Slough Thursday, December 19 Join Resident volunteer naturalist and Slough guide, Brian Hogan, in a ¾-mile guided walk on the boardwalk of Six Mile Slough every third Thursday of the month through April 2014. Walk is limited to 10 participants. Group will meet at 9:45am at the covered picnic table area in the park with walks beginning at 10:00am. A $5 donation per person is required at the time of reservation to help provide funding to “Friends of Six Mile Slough”, a non-profit advocacy group. Parking passes provided the day of the walk. Reservations can be made by calling Brian Hogan at (239) 561-7479. Veterans Committee Meeting All Pelican Preserve Veterans are invited to a meeting in the Magnolia Room at the Town Center at 1600 hours (4:00PM) on Tuesday, December 3. Agenda will include: after-action thoughts on Veterans Day, planning start date for Memorial Day, color guard participation and future, discussion on becoming an active organization, organizing and establishing responsibilities, and taking on community projects.

Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall

All tickets are Star Orchestra seating. Payment is due at the time of reservations and can be charged to your Town Center Account. Limited Seating Available. All ticket prices include tax and service fee. Reservations can be made by calling or stopping by the Front Desk of Soleil or by logging on to www. pelicanpreservelifestyles.com and click on Activities & Events tab.

The Wizard of Oz

Sunday, January 26, 2014 at 1:00pm - $69

“We’re off to see...”The most magical adventure of them all. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new production of The Wizard of Oz is an enchanting adaptation of the all-time classic, totally reconceived for the stage. Developed from the ever popular MGM screenplay, this new production contains all the beloved songs from the Oscar®-winning movie score, all the favorite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way, including new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Click your heels together and join Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Dorothy and her little dog Toto, as they journey through the magical Land of Oz to meet the Wizard and obtain their hearts’ desires. Watch out for the Wicked Witch of the West and her winged monkeys as you rediscover the real story of Oz in this fantastic musical treat for all the family.

Once

Friday, February 21, 2014 at 8:00pm - $81 Sunday, February 23, 2014 at 1:00pm - $74 Winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Once is a truly original Broadway experience. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments on stage, Once tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who’s about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. As the chemistry between them grows, his music soars to powerful new heights... but their unlikely connection turns out to be deeper and more complex than your everyday romance. Emotionally captivating and theatrically breathtaking, Once draws you in from the very first note and never lets go. It’s an unforgettable story about going for your dreams... not living in fear... and the power of music to connect all of us.

War Horse

Friday, March 14, 2014 at 8:00pm - $81 Sunday, March 16, 2014 at 1:00pm - $74 A heart-warming tale of loyalty and friendship, and winner of five 2011 Tony Awards®, War

Horse tells the story of young Albert and his beloved horse Joey. When Joey is sold to the cavalry and shipped from England to France, he is soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man’s land. But Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home. Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, is a show of phenomenal inventiveness that is currently playing to packed houses in London and around the world. At its heart are astonishing life-sized puppets created by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, that bring to life breathing, galloping, charging horses strong enough for men to ride.

Million Dollar Quartet

Friday, April 4, 2014 at 8:00pm - $76 Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 1:00pm - $69

Million Dollar Quartet is the Tony Award winning Broadway musical, inspired by the electrifying true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians were gathered together by Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ’n’ Roll” at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations featuring timeless hits including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “That’s All Right,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “I Walk the Line,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Matchbox,” “Folsom

Prison Blues,” “Hound Dog” and more. This thrilling musical brings you inside the recording studio with four major talents who came together as a red-hot rock ‘n’ roll band for one unforgettable night. Don’t miss your chance to be a fly on the wall of fame... at Million Dollar Quartet!

Please register for Art Classes by logging in to the Pelican Preserve Residents website and clicking on Club Calendar or call (239) 985-1751. All classes must be prepaid. Participants cannot charge fees to their Town Center accounts. Open Water Color Painting Class Instructor: Janet McCormack Tuesday at 1:00pm Fee: $5 Painting with Suzanne Instructor: Suzanne Mikulka Monday, December 2 from 1:00-3:30pm Clothespin Santa’s – $14 fee and includes two surfaces Thursday, December 5 from 1:00-3:30pm Glass painting – $10 fee. Please bring four glasses of your choice. Arts & Crafts Instructor: Marge Saida Wednesday 1:00-3:00pm Classes will resume in January.

Woodshop Club Friendly Reminder Please pick up after your dogs in the dog park. Waste bags and disposal bins are available in the park. Lawn Bowling on the Green Sunday, December 8 at 1:00pm HO! HO! HO! Wear your best Santa or Elf hat and join us on the Lawn Bowling green. If you don’t have a hat, come anyway and join in the fun of the first lawn bowling event of the season. If you are new to Pelican Preserve and have no experience, this event is for you as your skills will be just like those who have been trying for five years! Please sign-up with Gary Brun via email at [email protected]. Limited to 72 bowlers, so if you are interested in becoming a “Santa Helper” or a “Rudolph Playmate,” please contact Gary ASAP. A table of goodies will be available to share your Christmas cookies. Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair and refreshments.

Sewing Pelicans Monday in the Sewing Studio 1:30-3:30pm The Sewing Pelicans meet all year long creating lap quilts, hats, bags and other items for charitable causes. All sewing levels are welcome to join. Fabric donations are always accepted! Knit Witz 10:00am-12:00pm Wednesday & Friday Card Room “Knitting season” is November 1 - April 30. If you are a knitter/ crochet-er, join us! Come and share your knowledge, projects, and ideas. This is a fun group of needle-ers. Donations of yarn (old and new) are appreciated. Thank you to all who donated of yarn and knitting accessories over the summer. The knitters appreciate it very much.

Bike Club Meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00am – Town Center parking lot Meet other bikers at Pelican Preserve and plan rides with a group. Weekly rides schedules for different levels of riders. If you have questions regarding the bike rides, you may email Alan Josephson at [email protected]. Men’s Softball Practice Tuesday at 2:00pm All are welcome. Contact Steve Foster if you have any questions at (937) 423-5195. Woodshop Club Woodshop Classes Monday – 1:00-4:00pm Share techniques and experiences with fellow woodworkers. Woodshop Policies and Procedures Update The woodshop will now be staffed by Resident volunteers on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am5:00pm. Additional hours will be posted on the woodshop door. Admittance to the woodshop will only be allowed

if it is staffed. All Residents must sign a new Woodshop Release and Waiver prior to using the woodshop. The release form is available online under Forms & Documents on the Pelican Preserve Residents website and at the front desk of Soleil Health & Fitness. Once the waiver signed and submitted to the Fitness Center, a woodshop user card will be issued. You must show your woodshop user card to the Resident volunteer on staff upon entrance to the woodshop. It will be necessary to sign in and out at the woodshop. Dinner Group Group meets approximately once a month rotating through Dinner Group members homes. Members are assigned to different groups each month with a goal of meeting new people. The hostess is responsible for selecting the menu. Each attendee brings one dish to share. There are eight people per house. If you are interested in participating, please contact Gloria Rittenberg at [email protected] or Marcia Schwartz at Marciaftmyers@aol. com.

Dining Off Campus Tuesday, December 17 at 6:00pm Stillwater Grill Please contact Linda Barrette at (239) 768-2483 or ljbar@ comcast.net to make reservations. Ladies Luncheon - Luncheons will return in January Billiard Room 9-Ball Leagues Monday and Friday 10:30am Tuesday and Thursday 2:00pm New players welcome. Sign up on the dry erase board in the Billiard Room. Ping Pong Table in the Sewing Room Please remember that guests of Residents, especially children under the age of 16, are not permitted in the Sewing Room without supervision.

Men’s Poker Wednesday – 7:00pm Card Room Looking for a Friendly Game of Poker? Due to the holidays, the next game will be held the last Saturday in January. Anyone interested in playing a friendly game of poker is welcome to join us. Contact Linda and Fred Tepper by calling (239) 768-9108 or email [email protected]. Duplicate Bridge Thursday – 6:30pm Contact Herb Freese by email at [email protected]. Sunday Night Party Bridge Everyone Welcome 6:30pm • Card room Ladies Party Bridge Group Wednesday - 1:00pm A ladies social and fun group that plays contract party bridge. Regular and substitute players are welcome. Please contact CC Carpenter if you are interested in playing (239) 791-8106 or email [email protected]. Participants must sign up ahead of time.

Book Club Holiday Lunch Monday, December 9 at 12:00pm at home of Marcia Schwarz Please bring a dish to pass and a book to be donated to the women’s prison. Please contact Marcia if you plan to attend at [email protected] or (239) 454-0370. Book Club meets the second Monday of the month at the homes of Book Club members from May through September and in the Pelican Lounge October through April. A new list of books for the upcoming year is available online under Social Clubs. If you have questions or would like to be added to the Book Club email list, please contact Trisha Zuckerman via email at tz1920@gmail. com or Trish Kyser at [email protected].

Men’s Party Bridge Group Wednesday - 1:00pm A men’s social and fun group that plays contract party bridge. If you are interested in playing, call Dave Carpenter at (239) 7918106 or email [email protected]. Substitutes and regular players welcome. Must sign up ahead of time.

Chess Club – All Levels Thursday from 1:00-3:00pm Town Center Promenade Drop in, no need to sign up!

Pinochle Club Monday - 7:00pm in Card Room Five tables are available. For more information, contact John and Carolyn Smith via email at [email protected]. Sheepshead Card Players Needed Thursday - 6:00pm Call Steve or Jan at (715) 499-0331 or email [email protected].

Euchre – All Are Welcome Monday at 7:00pm in the Card Room Lady Poker Players Tuesday at 7:00pm No need to call, just come and play. Contact Harriet Herman by calling (239) 313-5772 or email [email protected] for more information. No-Limit Texas Hold’Em Tuesday - 7:00pm in the Card Room Contact Jim Richardson at (239) 454-6655 for more information.

Mah Jongg Monday at 1:00pm Tuesday at 7:00pm Friday at 1:00pm Card Room No need to call, just come and play. Contact Harriet Herman if you need more information [email protected] or call (239) 313-5772. Mah Jongg Lessons December 2, 9 and 16 from 1:00-3:00pm Card Room Contact Harriet Herman by email [email protected] or call (239) 313-5772.

Town Center Hours of Operation Destinations Dinner Service Thursday & Saturday 5:00 - 8:00pm Town Center - Directory Administrative Office Billiard Parlor Card Room Destinations Restaurant Soleil Health & Fitness Studio I Studio II Tennis Casita Woodshop

Administration Joe Smith Debbie Bill Food & Beverage Michael Fallacara Jay Herman Joee Hauck Scott Ortiz Soleil Health & Fitness Terri Lollio Bob Green Carol Green Stacy Logue Golf Club Golf Club Russell Clement David Startzel Chris Pilgrim GeeGee DeLeon Security Gatehouse Property Manager Marybeth Goldman

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Wild Wednesday every week with entertainment 5:00 - 8:00pm Fitness Center Monday through Friday 7:00am - 7:00pm Saturday 8:00am -3:00pm Sunday 9:00am - 3:00pm Frescos Poolside Dining Tuesday – Sunday 11:00am-3:00pm Pelican Lounge - Computer Room Hours Monday - Friday 7:00am - 9:00pm Sunday & Saturday 9:00am - 9:00pm

General Manager Resident Services

(239) 985-1780 (239) 985-1770

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Executive Chef Destinations Chef Banquet Manager Director of Food & Beverage

(239) 985-1687 (239) 985-1687 (239) 985-1706 (239) 985-1734

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Fitness & Activities Director Director of Tennis Tennis Shop Merchandise Coordinator Club Communications

(239) 985-1749 (239) 985-1761 (239) 985-1762

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Golf Course Superintendent Head Golf Professional Golf Membership Director Golf Member Services

(239) 985-1718 (239) 985-1703 (239) 985-1742 (239) 985-1647

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