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PAGE 2 | LEFE LIFE | DECEMBER 2023 | WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB FEATURED IN DECEMBER 2023:3 News from MPOA General Manager, Susan Greene4 Upcoming Board & Committee Meetings5 MPOA Board News: Annual Meeting Information6 Events Calendar At-A-Glance7 Lost & Found at The River Club8 Amenity Information & Fitness Class Schedule10 Member Benefits & Special Programs: Waterlefe WanderersG.M. / Board News & Helpful Resources12 CAM Update: Parking Reminders, Season of Sparkle Contest16 Financial Update17 Committee Updates: DRBMPOA Business19 River Club Dining Management Update20 Event Re-Caps: Fashion Show, Trivia Winners, Art Show28 This Month's Dining OpportunitiesRiver Club Dining & Entertainment35 Committee Updates37 Safety Tip-of-the-Month: Fishing in WaterlefeCDD & Golf Club Updates40 In the Spotlight: Jean & Dick Schmidt42 News from the Heart: Philanthropic Shoutouts, Photos Neighbors, Member Anniversaries, and MoreAround the Community46 Boating Community News 47 Kayaking Community / Pointe Paddlers News48 Literary Society News49 Group DirectoryOrganizations & Activities Groups Updates
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | DECEMBER 2023 | PAGE 3 Susan Greene | MPOA General Manager/COO
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PAGE 8 | LEFE LIFE | DECEMBER 2023 | WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB Amenity InformationRIVER CLUB atRiver Club DiningMAIN DINING ROOMWednesday & Friday | 5pm-9pmA La Carte DiningThursday | 5pm-9pmRotating Specialty / Themed EventsSaturday | 5pm-9pmA La Carte Dining & Special EventsSunday Brunch | 10am-1pmBuffet-Style DiningBISTRO ROOM & BARWednesday-Friday:4pm-6pm Happy Hour Drinks at the Bar5pm-9pm Dining AvailableSaturday | 5pm-9pmExcept Special Event Nights POOLSIDE TIKI BARSaturday & Sunday | 12pm-5pm When it Rains, We Pour at the Bar Indoors!Menu Also Available for Take-OutCURBSIDE TAKE-OUTWednesday-Friday | 5pm-9pm Club Signature Wings, Signature Pizzas, and/or Correlating Nightly Menu (Excludes Buffets)Saturday12pm-5pm Tiki Bar Menu5pm-9pm Club Signature Wings, Signature Pizzas, and/or Correlating Nightly Menu (Excludes Special Events)Sunday | 12pm-5pm Tiki Bar MenuFor Reservations & Take-Out Contact:RCDining@WaterlefeFL.com941-253-LEFE(5333) 941-744-9881 | WaterlefeMembers.com Thank You for Your Membership.MPOA OfficeMonday | 8am-3pmTuesday-Friday | 8am-4pm941-747-6898 | MPOA@WaterlefeFL.comLocated Downstairs at the River ClubAppointments Recommended:Community Association Management • AccountingFacilities Management • General Manager/COOOther AmenitiesFITNESS CENTER24/7 Access Waiver Required for Use | Card/Fob Required for Entry Weekly Classes Offered | JanaFit.comCOMMUNITY POOLOpen Daily | Dawn to DuskCard/Fob Required for EntryPlease Follow All Posted Rules COMMUNITY LIBRARYTuesday & Sunday | 10am-4pmWednesday-Saturday | 10am-9pmBOAT LIFTOpen Daily | Dawn to DuskTraining and Key Required for Use GOLF CLUB & GRILLE ROOMOpen Daily | 7am-6pm941-744-0393WaterlefeGolfAndRiverClub.comLocated on the S.W. Corner of the Parking Lot from the River ClubManaged/Operated by the CDDPLEASE NOTE THESE CHANGES FOR DECEMBER 2023:Monday 12/25/23 - MPOA OFFICE & RIVER CLUB CLOSED for Christmas. No Waste Pick-Up.Tuesday 12/26/23 - Trash & Recycling Pick-Up moves to today (holiday schedule).2pm
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | DECEMBER 2023 | PAGE 9 Fitness Class ScheduleRIVER CLUB atMondays9am | Strong Body, Strong Bones10:15am | TRX & Core with Kristine* Reserve your spot by text: 941-408-3593Tuesdays7:15am | TRX with Jana* Reserve your spot by text: 941-524-86879am | Yoga10am | AquaFit Wednesdays9am | ZumbaLive class only. Space is limited.10:15am | TRX & Core with Kristine* Reserve your spot by text: 941-408-3593 Thursdays7:15am | TRX with Jana* Reserve your spot by text: 941-524-8687 9am | Abs & Back Conditioning (ABC)10am | AquaFitFridays9am | Strong Body, Strong Bones10:15am | TRX & Core with Kristine* Reserve your spot by text: 941-408-3593Fitness Center / Weight Room Open 24/7!Thank You for Your Membership.Most classes are included with your Membership!Card/Fob Required for Entry. Waiver Required for Use.*TRX Suspension TrainingJoin us in the studio for Total Resistance Exercise classes! Space is limited and advance reservations are required. Classes are $12 each,payable by cash or check.We are proudly partnered with:www.JanaFit.comJana DunsonKristine ReisReis Whole Body FitnessPLEASE NOTE THESE CHANGES FOR DECEMBER 2023:TRX/CORE WITH KRISTINE CANCELLED: 12/8, 12/25, 12/27, 12/29, 1/1ALL CLASSES WITH JANA CANCELLED: 12/25-1/1 (Normal schedule resumes 1/2/24)
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WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | DECEMBER 2023 | PAGE 11 MPOA UPDATES
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PAGE 16 | LEFE LIFE | DECEMBER 2023 | WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB Valerie Funk | Comptroller
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WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | DECEMBER 2023 | PAGE 19 Dan Adkins | River Club Dining Manager
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WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | DECEMBER 2023 | PAGE 23 17th Annual Art & Cra Show & Sale The 17th Annual Art & Cra Show/Sale on Saturday, November 11 was a rousing success with over 600 aendees… an all me record! In addion to over 30 Waterlefe resident arst’s exhibits, students from Freedom Elementary and Haile Middle Schools displayed their creaons. Their enthusiasm and art added a whole new dimension of excitement to this event. In the evening, aer a quick change to dinner seang, The River Club provided an outstanding meal with fabulous service as rae winners and door prize winners were announced. The Arsts Guild wants to thank everyone that had a hand in making this event so memorable and the River Club sta, our nancial sponsors and the local businesses and friends of MRAG that make the rae possible. Keep Art Alive
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WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | DECEMBER 2023 | PAGE 25 2023 Arsts Guild Financial Sponsors & Rae Donors Keep Art AliveFinancial SponsorsAim Craers ArsTree Carol & John Wilson Detwiler’sͲPalmeo Fresh MarketͲUTC Jo Ann Catolos Lucy & Bill Power Manhaan Liquors OC2 Pressure Wash Panera BreadͲRT 70 Darlene & Paul Gauthier PublixͲWhite Eagle Sand Crane Garage Sale Steve Slocum Susan SauermilchRae & Door Prize DonorsApothicare Pharmacy Atria Bread & Coee Butch & Joanne Marmo Darlene & Paul Gauthier Fantasy FlowersͲLWR Fish Hole Mini GolfͲLWR Gilly Girl’s ShopͲLWR Granary Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant Loaded Cannon Disllery LuxͲArt Silks Manatee Performing Arts Center Manhaan Liquors Mary Fiorini McGrath’s Irish Ale House Morrone’s of Arthur Avenue Michelangelo Pizzeria CucinaͲLWR Oce Depot Pinch A Penny Sarasota Opera Skillets Skyline Chili Sophia’s RestaurantͲLWR SRQ Diet Center Steve & Peggy Slocum Troo Organic Hair & Wellness Studio Waterlefe Golf Club Waterlefe River Club Wae House
PAGE 26 | LEFE LIFE | DECEMBER 2023 | WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB Dine & Delight at The River Club.
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | DECEMBER 2023 | PAGE 27 Where every event is a special event.
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WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | DECEMBER 2023 | PAGE 33 INTRODUCING AN UPDATED MENU THIS MONTH!
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PAGE 38 | LEFE LIFE | DECEMBER 2023 | WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB If you witness anyone potential non-residents fishing or anyone suspicious please follow the below guidelines. If someone is on your property: • If an emergency call 911, otherwise use the Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line of (941) 747-3011 • Do not engage with the individual(s) or attempt to confront them • As the homeowner you have the ability to trespass the individual(s) without the assistance of the CDD If you suspect a non-resident is fishing on CDD common grounds or the Golf Course: • During the hours of 7am to 6pm o Report individual(s) to the Golf Shop at (941) 744-9771 • During the hours of 6pm to 7am o If an emergency call 911, otherwise use the Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line of (941) 747-3011 o Report the incident to the Gate House at (941) 708-6866 so we have a record of it and can follow up with the Sheriff’s Office if needed. The Sheriff’s Office has provided assurance more than once that a resident can call in for the CDD property and an officer should respond. If this does not happen please notify Steve Dietz at sdietz@waterlefefl.com or (941) 718-4842 so it can be addressed with the Sheriff’s Office.
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WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | DECEMBER 2023 | PAGE 39 AROUND THE COMMUNITY
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WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | DECEMBER 2023 | PAGE 43 Celebrating Waterlefe WildlifeSubmitted by Member / Resident / Neighbor, Bob Cameron
PAGE 44 | LEFE LIFE | DECEMBER 2023 | WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB Dan Adkins | River Club Dining Manager
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | DECEMBER 2023 | PAGE 45 ORGANIZATIONS & ACTIVITIES GROUPSDan Adkins | River Club Dining Manager
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WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | DECEMBER 2023 | PAGE 47 The Pointe Paddlers Calling all kayakers! Join us for our next oung: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 | 9:00am Meet at the Pointe. No RSVP needed—just show up! Kayaking Group Leader: Denny Meskill | DMeskill48@GMail.com Check out all the fun we’ve been having: Other Kayaking News… Enjoyed a fun trip in November through the canals of The Islands across the river from the Waterlefe launch and exited by Ft. Hamer !
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PAGE 52 | LEFE LIFE | OCTOBER 2023 | WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB Want to get involved or share feedback on this publication?Contact The MPOA / River Club Communications DepartmentLKotik@WaterlefeFL.comUntil the next edition, watch for our regularweekly/daily emails on what’s new in Waterlefe:LEFE LITE | Weekly MPOA News & Updates - All Happenings | MondaysRIVER CLUB CURRENT | Upcoming Events Reminders & Updates | TuesdaysTODAY AT THE RIVER CLUB | Important Day-Of Notices, Reminders, Dining & More | Wed.-Sun.Thank you for reading.