Valencia coVe • 12275 laguna Valley Terrace • BoynTon Beach • Florida • 33473 • 561.877.8631

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For this event, a minimum of 250 people are necessary and a maximum number of 392 can be accommodated. Residents who are out of town may mail their checks to the attention of Karyn Hargrove, at the Valencia Cove Lifestyle Center, 12275 Laguna Valley Terrace, Boynton Beach, FL 33473. Residents may submit checks for reservations beginning on October 1 at the Lifestyle Center. There is a maximum of two tickets per household. If you would like to attend, please make sure your check arrives prior to Thursday, October 15 at 4 p.m. Each check must include an email address for confirmation purposes. Reservations for the event will be drawn and assigned on a lottery basis. After reservations are confirmed, requests will be accepted for tables of eight. All seating will be assigned for the event.

Valencia Cove HOA Proudly Presents

Ring in the New! 2015 New Year’s Eve Gala*

Thursday, December 31Valencia Cove Grand Ballroom8:30 p.m. until the New Year arrives

Only $80 per person includes an array of appetizers, decadent desserts, entertainment and dancing, non-alcoholic mixers, photos, party favors and champagne toast at midnight! The

event is B.Y.O.B. (for spirits besides champagne).

You are cordially invited to “Ring in the New” in the elegant Grand Ballroom of the Valencia Cove Clubhouse! This spectacular evening will feature

appetizer stations, passed hot hors d’oeuvres, prime rib and turkey carving stations, and a large raw

bar, including an exceptional carved ice sculpture. Decadent dessert and stations will satisfy even the

most discriminating dessert elitists.

• Dancing the night away with our high-energy DJ Chris from Elite Entertainment! • Capture the memorable moments by stepping into our technologically advanced photo studio! • Enjoy a champagne toast and watch the ball drop in Times Square on the super-sized screen!

liFesTyle updaTe From your social direcTor

As we roll into the home stretch of 2015, there will be a lot of activity going on at Valencia Cove. I am going to drop a little hint here, and before the end of the year residents are going to experience some grand events that will be available for all to enjoy.

The New Year’s Eve “Ring in the New” Celebration will be held in the Clubhouse Grand Ballroom. If you plan on attending, please make sure your check arrives to my attention at the Lifestyle Center Management Office prior to Thursday, October 15, by

4 p.m. At that time, reservations for the event will be drawn and assigned on a lottery basis. After reservations are confirmed, requests will be accepted for tables of eight. All seating will be assigned for this event.

For your entertainment pleasure, I am happy to announce the 2016 Show Entertainment Line-Up, and the fact that ticket purchases may be made conveniently online through the HOA website at www.valenciacovehoa.com. See the full-color brochure for more details! There is also a full-page on the website dedicated to show information where you may view performers’ videos and see just how great the line-up promises to be.

Please do not forget the importance of advance registration for all events. Valencia Cove is a lively community and when an event is announced, and you want to attend, sign up immediately in order to have the best chance of being accommodated.

If you are interested in starting a club, contact me at karyn.hargrove@glhomes.com with your request to become a club leader. I am here to assist you in setting up the club, scheduling meetings and publicizing your events.

Karyn Hargrove, Social Director

liFesTyle cenTerLocated next to the temporary mail facility in the Sonoma Neighborhood at 12275 Laguna Valley Terrace.

Open seven days a week 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Visit the website at www.valenciacovehoa.com for information on entering the Lifestyle Center.

Office phone number: 561-877-8631

Team memBersClaire Nadell, Property ManagerLang Management vcovepm@langmanagement.com Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1 – 4 p.m.

Crystaly Mirabel,Operations ManagerLang Managementvcovefield@langmanagement.com

Erica Hansen, Office CoordinatorLang Managementvcoveadmin@langmanagement.com Monday – Friday from 1:30 – 4 p.m.

Karyn Hargrove, Social Directorkaryn.hargrove@glhomes.com Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 1 – 4 p.m.

* On-site event limited to owner participation of residents that have already closed on their home.

** Off-site event that is open to participation of all interested; even if homeowner has not closed on their home.

newsleTTer Block capTains neededAttention newly closed residents! We are growing! Block captains will be needed for neighborhoods now being settled. Residents who volunteer will act as liaisons between their neighborhood and the Lifestyle team. Each neighborhood needs a number of volunteers. This is a great way to meet new friends. If interested, please send your name to karyn.hargrove@glhomes.com.

announcemenTsAre you celebrating a birthday or anniversary or do you have a joyous event that you would like to share? Write down the details and drop it by the Lifestyle Center by the first of the current month so it can appear in the next issue of the newsletter.

hoa new resident reception & mixer* Wednesday, November 11 3:30 p.m. at the Lifestyle Center

Owners that have closed on their homes after August 20, 2015 or new owners who have not had the opportunity to attend a prior welcome reception are invited. Social Director Karyn Hargrove will help you embrace the fabulous Valencia Cove lifestyle. Learn how to form a club or how to get into a game. Mix and mingle with your neighbors.

Refreshments will be served. There is no cost for this event, but reservations are required. Please sign up via email at karyn.hargrove@glhomes.com. eorientation for newly closed homeowners!Every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.

Newly closed owners are invited to the Lifestyle Center for an informal, small get-together. It is your opportunity to ask any questions you may have regarding the Active Adult Lifestyle available to you at Valencia Cove. The Lifestyle Team will help you ease into Cove living and help match your interests with activities and events that appeal to you.

The interactive meeting will take approximately one hour. Your time will be well spent, as it allows us to get to know you, and you will meet new neighbors closing around the same time. All we ask for is a R.S.V.P. to Karyn.hargrove@glhomes.com no later than the Tuesday before, by 4 p.m.

a night of dinner & dancing to the oldies with Joey dale atpavilion grille in Boca ratonFriday, october 9 at 6 p.m.** At 6 p.m., a cash bar will be available for cocktails, wine and beer purchases. Happy hour pricing is available until 7 p.m. Music and dancing start at 8 p.m.

Dinner will include a house salad of mixed greens with tomato, cucumber and red onions. You will have a choice of one entrée: Herb- Roasted Sliced New York Sirloin served with a Cabernet Sauvignon Demi-Glaze; Chicken Française served with a Lemon, Butter and Wine Sauce; or Pan-Seared Filet of Salmon with an Orange Beurre Blanc Sauce. All entrées are served with garlic mashed potatoes and a vegetable medley. Dessert will be a NY Style Cheesecake with seasonal berries. Coffee, tea and soft drinks are included.

The cost is $38 per person. To attend, drop checks made payable to VCHOA, to Karyn at the Lifestyle Center. A minimum of 15 reservations are needed and a maximum of 80 will be accepted. Transportation is on your own. The Valencia Cove group will be seated together. The Pavilion Grille is located at 301 Yamato Road, Boca Raton.

educational seminar on Valencia cove lake & wetlandsThursday, October 22 at 2 p.m. South County Civic CenterSpeaker: Brian Fischer, President of Lake & Wetland Management, Inc.

The mission of Lake & Wetland Management is to provide its customers the absolute highest level of service and green solutions to environmental problems. Their goal is to create clean, healthy lakes, wetlands and natural areas to improve the quality of our water and provide a healthy environment for all.

Learn about various aspects of the surrounding lakes inside of Valencia Cove, including: • AlgaeControl• AquaticWeedControl• InvasivePlantManagementandRemoval• Large-ScaleInvasiveExoticPlantRemoval• LakeManagementServices• WetlandMitigationManagementServices• NativePlantNurseryandNativePlantInstallation

RSVP to Karyn Hargrove via email at karyn.hargrove@glhomes.com or stop by the Lifestyle Center to hold your reservation.

dine out at Vikings steak, seafood & sushi Buffet Monday, November 2 at 6 p.m.

Join fellow “Covers” for a casual Monday night dinner buffet. You will enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet, including hot and cold appetizers, soups and salads, sushi and sashimi, Hibachi Grill, both cold and hot entrees, desserts and a non-alcoholic beverage.

The cost is $18.50 per person. A minimum of 20 reservations are needed and a maximum of 100 will be accepted. Drop off checks madepayabletoValenciaCoveHOAtotheLifestyleCenterOffice.Reservations close Wednesday, October 28.

Valencia coVe cluB connecTionClubs are the cornerstone of active-adult communities. Valencia Cove residents are encouraged to contact Social Director Karyn Hargrove with any ideas or clubs that you would like to see get off the ground in our community. Karyn will be more than happy to meet with you and get the foundation of a club underway. We are currently building many clubs that would be attractive to residents who share common interests. Please email Karyn at Karyn.hargrove@glhomes.com.

The following clubs have been suggested, but need chairs: Biking, Color War, Cooking, Dining, Gardening, Mah Jongg, Men’s Club, Players Acting Group, Rummikub, Scrabble, Sports Outings, Stock, Theater, Travel, and Women’s Club. If you are interested in starting one of these clubs or would like to add a suggestion to the list, contact your Social Director.

Bunco cluB ~ Members ONLY are invited to play this fun game! There is no skill necessary, as it is an easy game to play. The game is limited to how many can play. Therefore, walk-ins cannot be accommodated. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Doreen Brandes at divadoreen48@aol.com or 561-739-3944.

Bridge cluB ~ NEW! The club’s goal is to provide a place for Cove residents, of all Bridge play levels, to meet and play bridge, improve their skills, and make new friends. The club plays every Monday at 1 p.m. in the Lifestyle Center (until our Clubhouse is finished). Please join us or contact Debbie Kaiser (debbielkaiser@gmail.com) or Jeri Watson (cotojeri@cox.net) with any questions.

coVe camera cluB ~ We “focus” on the art of photography and techniques to improve the quality of your photographs. For more information on how to join the Camera Club, or information on future events, contact Marcy Gever at marcygever@comcast.net or Scott Berger at smb816@aol.com.

cinema cluB ~ The Cinema Club’s mission is to feature a variety of carefully selected films that are known to be thought provoking and critically acclaimed. Films are to be featured in the Social Hall upon the completion of the Clubhouse. There will be a variety of art films that have not been played in the United States, and commercial/art film classics that will never become dated and bear repeating. Each presentation will open with an introduction by a speaker and, at the conclusion of a film, there will be a more thorough discussion among attendees and the facilitator. The first organizational meeting is not yet scheduled, however, stay tuned for details that will be announced here, via e mail blast and in the next newsletter. If you are interested in becoming a member of the club, please sign up in the Club Interest binder located in the kitchen of the Lifestyle Center. If you require additional information, please contact Michael Kominsky at mckominsky@gmail.com.

car cluB ~ This club is now forming. Events may include visiting and hosting car shows, car discussions and other fun activities of interest to car enthusiasts. If interested in joining, please contact Allen Schanman at alschan@comcast.net.

currenT eVenTs cluB ~ Participants present their diverse views on various topics in an intelligent, insightful and respectful manner. Meetings are scheduled in the Lifestyle Center at 1 p.m. on Thursdays, October 8 and 22, and November 8. Please contact co-founders of the club, Neil Newman at susaneil@aol.com or Andy Rosenberg at andy0634@aol.com, for any questions.

dog loVers’ cluB ~ This club is for members to have fun with dogs, to learn more about the dogs we love, and to help more dogs have a good life. Members who join this club are not required to currently have dogs. All dog lovers are welcome! Our organizational membership meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20 in the Lifestyle Center at 7 p.m. This will be the first meeting to discuss the foundation of the club and topics of interest. The club has planned a “HALLOWEEN CANINE COSTUME PARTY” open to all Valencia Cove dogs and their parents on Saturday, October 31 at 1 p.m. at the Tennis Center and Parking Lot area. The entry fee is $5 per dog. All dogs must register by October 16. There will be prizes for best costumes, doggie treats and refreshments for humans too! Sign up now! Flyers are located in the Lifestyle Center or contact Ronnie Roitman at rsr4@cox.net.

Jewish adopTion and FosTer care opTions (JaFco) ~ We are a non-profit organization providing services to abused and neglected children in South Florida. For more information on how to become involved with the Valencia Cove Chapter, call Dona Weinraub at 954-295-3691 or by email at donakatie@aol.com.

golda meir oF Valencia coVe hadassah ~ Our next general meeting will be held on Monday, October 19 at 7 p.m. in the Lifestyle Center. If you are interested in joining our chapter, Hadassah is offering a special membership program. Between now and December 31, any Lifetime member can offer an annual gift membership to new members. This is a wonderful opportunity to come meet new friends and neighbors while supporting a great cause. Please contact Michele Blashka at 516-428-2541 or micheleblashka@yahoo.com.

Valencia coVe ladies’ golF cluB ~ We are looking for ladies interested in golfing on Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings at golf courses in the area. The goal is to make new friends that golf, so we can improve our games together. The possibility of different days during the week will be considered if the interested members want to play on different days. For more information, please contact Sandy Patz at 561-733-3278 or smpceo@bellsouth.net.

men’s golF cluB ~ This club is open to all residents that have purchased a home at The Cove. The officers for 2015 are Reuben Rosenthal (President), Allan Zerulik (Vice President), Jeff Hessel (Vice President/Treasurer), and Jeff Sucoff (Tournament Director). We have been playing once or twice a week at a variety of courses around Palm Beach County. After we play, many of us have lunch at the various courses or area restaurants. We continue to add new members to our roster, as people move to the area and the community. Snowbirds, snowflakes and those living in the area, but not yet closed, are encouraged to join. High and low handicappers are welcome, as we play from multiple tee boxes. Current dues for the balance of 2015 are $25. Dues for 2016 will be $50, payable in January 2016. The VCMGC anticipates that its membership will exceed 100 homeowners by the end of the year. Our club has an online golf management system that allows members to sign up for various rounds and alerts them to future events and tournaments. To find out more about the Golf Club, please contact Reuben Rosenthal reubenmr@aol.com or Jeff Hessel jeff.hessel100@gmail.com.

new england cluB ~ This is a social club for all past and present New Englanders. Our first event was a Super Bowl Party at the home of Nancy and Randy Feld. We look forward to getting together for events such as Red Sox or Patriots games when they are in town. If you are interested in becoming part of the club, contact either Nancy or Randy Feld at nancyfeld@yahoo.com.

painTing cluB For mixed media ~ Join us for a Mix and Mingle Meeting on Tuesday, November 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Lifestyle Center. Light refreshments will be served. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Diane by November 6. This club will get together to paint, exchange ideas and socialize. The club is currently looking for residents who paint at any level in watercolor and acrylics. When the Arts & Crafts Studio is open, we will look forward to weekly recurring studio time to gather and paint. In addition, the club may consider hosting guest artists to demonstrate techniques or hold workshops. For more information, please contact Diane Heidrich at 561-336-2363 or drheidrich@hotmail.com.

pap corps – The coVe chapTer oF The pap corps ~ NEW! This club is now forming. Our “Getting to Know You” meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lifestyle Center. Space is limited! The Pap Corps, Champions for Cancer Research, is one of the largest grass roots fundraising organizations in South Florida. More than 45 chapters and 21,000 members are dedicated to supporting research for all types of cancer at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, the only academic hospital in South Florida. Since 1952, The Pap Corps has donated more than $50 million, because research matters. Our Mission is to enable and support, through the funds we raise, the vital research programs at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Our Vision is to imagine, and help create, a world without cancer. To learn more, visit www.papcorps.org and see what’s new in the “Recent News” section or check out a few videos. Act now and be part of the solution in finding a cure for all forms of cancer, while you enjoy yourself and meet your new neighbors. Please contact Linda Ushkowitz at 561-738-5717, or Jeanette Hyman at 561-739-3455 to arrange to attend one of our small “Get to know us” meetings. If you are an existing member from another chapter, please speak to Jeanette regarding having your membership transferred to the new Cove Chapter.

pickleBall cluB ~ This is a social club with a focus on playing Pickleball. It is open to all Valencia Cove residents to join. October 28, at 7:00 p.m. the Pickleball Club at the courts will be hosting a wine and cheese get-together for club members and those residents that are interested in joining the club. Dues are $40 per year for a “family membership.” Contact Tom Hyman at 561-739-3455 or thyman22@gmail.com, or Kenneth Kaplan at 561-336-4555 or fecs@earthlink.com for more details on joining or future club events.

singles’ cluB ~ This club was formed to create a way for both men and women to get together and enjoy social activities. Are you a single resident in Valencia Cove? No need to go it alone. Join our singles’ group for good company, new friendships, outings, meals on the town and other special events. We are a small, intimate group, but are growing strong! For more details, please contact Lillian Rose at 561-739-3249 or sctch7@aol.com or Barbara Robbins at 561-739-3468 or taffyrobb@aol.com.

wine cluB ~ NEW! The club will be meeting on Wednesday, October 7 at 7 p.m. in the Lifestyle Center. Reservations are required and walk-ins will NOT be accepted. If you are interested in becoming a member or would like more details, please contact Marc Bernstein at 561-734-4173 or marcandjoyce@yahoo.com.

computer 101 classes For “silver surfers”Tuesdays and Thursdays, November 3, 5, 10, 12, 17 & 19 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Lifestyle Center

Instructor Estee Gelman is the premier concierge for interactive technology for individuals age 55 and above. She eliminates the reluctance to use today’s technological devices by providing the tools toempowerstudentstofeelconfidentandsafewhilenavigatingtheinternet.

Each class is designed to help students engage and stay connected with family and friends via various Internet platforms. Tutorials include learning how to use chat, email and social media, while implementing general internet safety procedures.

Learninasmallclassroomgroup.Classsizeislimitedtofivestudentsto provide “hands-on” assistance. The small class size allows for individualized attention for every student. Classes are an hour and a half in length, providing enough time to be thorough without being overwhelming. Classes are geared toward teaching transferable skills, so students feel comfortable using their own devices.

The fee for the six-week session of classes is $90 per person. Please make checks payable to Estee Gelman, and drop them at the Lifestyle CenterManagementOfficetotheattentionofKarynHargrove.Oncethemaximum amount of students has been reached, registration will close.

sporTsPro Shop InformationPro: USPTA Elite Professional Phil FlanaganHours: Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Phone: 561-735-9002

If you are interested in tennis or pickleball, taking lessons or clinics, or getting on a team, Phil Flanagan, our fantastic pro, is the person to help! Contact him at 561-735-9002 or 561-702-3380 or at valenciacovetennis@gmail.com.

welcome Tennis pro maTT spiegelPhil Flanagan is proud to announce the addition of Staff Professional Mathew S. Spiegel at Valencia Cove. Matt has an extensive background in tennis as a nationally-ranked junior and world-ranked doubles player, having played on the ATP world tour from 1992 – 1993.

A 1992 graduate of George Washington University in Washington, DC, as a four-year

scholarship athlete, Mathew’s professional career began with severalyearsinthefinanceandinvestmentarenas,movingintothetennis business in 2005. He has worked at several prestigious elite tennis academies, including the Harold Solomon Tennis Institute in Ft. Lauderdale, and he was the Junior Development Director at WoodfieldCountryClubinBocaRaton.Since2008,hehasbeenthe President and Owner of the M & M Tennis Academy, offering programs for juniors and adults, from amateur to professional levels.

Mathew will be working along with Phil to manage the league program and develop an evening private lesson and clinic program.

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Tennis clinics*Join Phil for one of our weekly tennis clinics, to improve (or brush up) on your skills! The cost is $15 per clinic. Each clinic is limited to six players, so you will receive individual attention. Register with Phil Flanagan in the Pro Shop.

• Every Monday at 8:30 a.m. for Beginner/Intermediate Ladies

• Every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. for Intermediate/Advanced Ladies

• Every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. for a Men’s Open Clinic for all levels

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ocToBerTuesday, October 6 7 p.m. Mah Jongg Lessons *LC

Wednesday October 7 7 p.m. Wine Club Meeting* LC

Friday, October 9 6 p.m. Pavilion Grill Dinner & Dance** Where: Pavilion Grille, 301 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, FL

Tuesday, October. 13 7 p.m. Mah Jongg Lessons* LC

Monday, October 19 7 p.m. Hadassah General Membership Meeting* LC

Tuesday, October 20 7 p.m. Mah Jongg Lessons* LC

Wednesday, October 21 7:30 p.m. PAP Getting to Know You!* LC

Thursday, October 22 1 p.m. Current Events* LC 2 p.m. HOA Lake & Wetlands Seminar** – Off Site Where: South County Civic Center, 16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach

Tuesday, October 27 7 p.m. Mah Jongg Lessons* LC

noVemBer 2015Monday, November 2 6 p.m. Dine Out at Vikings Steak, Seafood & Sushi Bar Where: 5040 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach

Tuesday, November 3 10 a.m. Computer 101 Class* LC

Thursday, November 5 10 a.m. Computer 101 Class*LC

Tuesday, November 10 10 a.m. Computer 101 Class*LC

Thursday, November 12 10 a.m. Computer 101 Class* LC

Monday, November 16 7 p.m. Hadassah General Membership Meeting* LC

Tuesday, November 17 10 a.m. Computer 101 Class* LC

Wednesday, November 18 7:30 p.m. PAP Getting to Know You! Coffee & Dessert* LC

Thursday, November 19 10 a.m. Computer 101 Class* LC

Thursday, November 26 Happy Thanksgiving!

margariTa mixer! Friday, November 6, 2015 at 5 p.m. Join us for an open play, mixed doubles round robin, followed by margaritas and fun. Register with Phil and make checks payable to PAF Tennis, Inc. The registration deadline is Wednesday, November 7 at 1 p.m. The cost is $30, which includes play, margaritas, refreshments and lite bites.

ThanksgiVing Turkey Bowl Tennis round roBin and pizza parTy Friday, November 20 at 5 p.m. Play target tennis for prizes. The grand prize is a turkey! Join us for an open play round robin, followed by pizza and fun. Register with Phil and make checks payable to PAF Tennis, Inc. The registration deadline is Wednesday, November 18 at 1 p.m. The cost is $20, which includes pizza and refreshments.

8 – 9:30 a.m. Mixed Doubles Round Robin & Continental Breakfast Join us for an open-play round robin, followed by a continental breakfast! Register with Phil and make checks payable to PAF Tennis, Inc. The registration deadline is Wednesday, October 14 at 1 p.m. The cost is $20 per person. For breakfast only, the cost is $15 per person.

11 a.m. Pickleball Demonstration & Open Play Round Robin Join us for this fun event that is open to players of all skill levels. It is a great chance to meet fellow Valencia Cove pickleball players. Register with Phil Flanagan at the Pro Shop between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Please make checks payable to PAF Tennis, Inc. The registration deadline is Wednesday, October 14 at 1 p.m.

11 a.m. The Hot Dog King will be at the Tennis Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Phil is now accepting lunch reservations! For $4 (prepaid in advance), you will get a Kosher hot dog, bag of chips and a soda. For those who don’t prepay, lunch may be purchased for $5 onsite. To purchase in advance, see Phil and make checks payable to PAF Tennis, Inc. or pay by credit card. Advance purchases will be accepted until Wednesday, October 14 at 1 p.m. 1 p.m. Bocce Ball Demonstration and Play Join us on the bocce courts to learn more about the rules of the game. No skills are required. If you would like to be part of the bocce play, please sign up at the Tennis Center prior to Wednesday, October 14 at 1 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Basketball – Game of Horse Now seeking interested basketball players to meet at the court to shoot some hoops. Please sign up at the Tennis Center prior to Wednesday, October 14 at 1 p.m.

Saturday, October 17At this Octoberfest themed sports day, participants will enjoy tennis,

pickleball, bocce, basketball, round robins and demonstrations. All residents are encouraged to come out and see what’s happening at the

Valencia Cove Tennis Center.

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pickleBall schedule oF play

Join us on the courts for open play on the following days of the week. Men and women of all skill levels are encouraged to attend.

• Sundays at 8:30 a.m.

• Mondays at 7 p.m.

• Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m.

• Fridays at 8:30 a.m.

laBor day BarBecueClose to 200 residents came out to the Valencia Cove Tennis Center and enjoyed a Labor Day BBQ and Celebration. The delicious barbecued food was plentiful and served fresh off the grill. The crowd mixed and mingled, with everyone making new friends and meeting new neighbors. DJ/Entertainer Billy Krankel sang along to the music, and one resident said he was so good she thought it was a record. Everyone had fun and was glad they came!

Valencia coVe game days aT The liFesTyle home* Are you looking for a mah jongg, canasta, poker, bridge, scrabble or gin rummy game? Well, you are in luck, because Cove residents of all levels are looking for games too! If you are interested in suggesting a date and time for residents to meet in the Lifestyle Center to play, please email karyn.hargrove@glhomes.com. Future dates, times and games will be added to the website. Don’t forget to bring your table cover and game supplies.

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Bridge*Mondays at 1 p.m. Bridge Club has reserved the Master Room for play. See club for details.

Canasta* Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.

Gin Rummy Mondays at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 1 p.m.

Mah Jongg* Fridays at 12:30 p.m.

Poker* Thursdays at 7 p.m.

Scrabble Tuesdays at 1 p.m.Fridays at 1 p.m.