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LEFE LIFE May 2021 A Waterlefe Monthly Newsletter

COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT The May flowers are certainly in bloom around The Lefe For those of you heading to your summer digs safe travels and we look forward to your return in the fall I hope everyone was able to enjoy gatherings again in smaller numbers to fellowship and in some cases say Farewell for now Thank you all for your support of both the River Club and Golf Club this season Our year rounders will be pleased to hear we are open and ready to play Wine Dinners Chef s Tables and a new summer menu are just a few of the delicious options Dan and Chef Tod have on the horizon All mailboxes are being repaired and repainted and The Pointe is finally receiving much needed TLC You will also find valuable information about alligators hurricane safety Waterlefe CERT and volunteer opportunities We hope you enjoy getting to know residents Pat and Mary Luna in Jack Ritchie s popular article In the Spotlight as well as our Facilities Manager Jeff Warfel in the staff feature Please enjoy our May edition of Lefe Life Jen Milne MPOA General Manager COO 2 Lefe Life May 2021 Excitement is in the air as we prepare for the outdoor renovations to the Golf Club and putting green This work includes renovating the putting green and introducing a patio area for outdoor dining or cocktails by the new fire pit Construction began Monday May 3rd and will last roughly four to six weeks The grow in stage of the putting green will follow construction and will last until August We will have a detour to the 1st and 10th tees during the construction period Access to the 1st tee will now come from the cart path to the north of the Golf Club off of Fish Hook Cove When leaving the 9th green going to the 10th tee golfers will need to use Fish Hook Cove and take the first right at the main circle A diagram of the new traffic pattern to the 10th tee will be posted in all of the Club s golf carts Once we are done with the heavy machinery we will work our quickest to re open the cart path along the driving range We thank you in advance for your cooperation during this exciting time Steve Dietz CDD General Manager Community Management 3

COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT The May flowers are certainly in bloom around The Lefe For those of you heading to your summer digs safe travels and we look forward to your return in the fall I hope everyone was able to enjoy gatherings again in smaller numbers to fellowship and in some cases say Farewell for now Thank you all for your support of both the River Club and Golf Club this season Our year rounders will be pleased to hear we are open and ready to play Wine Dinners Chef s Tables and a new summer menu are just a few of the delicious options Dan and Chef Tod have on the horizon All mailboxes are being repaired and repainted and The Pointe is finally receiving much needed TLC You will also find valuable information about alligators hurricane safety Waterlefe CERT and volunteer opportunities We hope you enjoy getting to know residents Pat and Mary Luna in Jack Ritchie s popular article In the Spotlight as well as our Facilities Manager Jeff Warfel in the staff feature Please enjoy our May edition of Lefe Life Jen Milne MPOA General Manager COO 2 Lefe Life May 2021 Excitement is in the air as we prepare for the outdoor renovations to the Golf Club and putting green This work includes renovating the putting green and introducing a patio area for outdoor dining or cocktails by the new fire pit Construction began Monday May 3rd and will last roughly four to six weeks The grow in stage of the putting green will follow construction and will last until August We will have a detour to the 1st and 10th tees during the construction period Access to the 1st tee will now come from the cart path to the north of the Golf Club off of Fish Hook Cove When leaving the 9th green going to the 10th tee golfers will need to use Fish Hook Cove and take the first right at the main circle A diagram of the new traffic pattern to the 10th tee will be posted in all of the Club s golf carts Once we are done with the heavy machinery we will work our quickest to re open the cart path along the driving range We thank you in advance for your cooperation during this exciting time Steve Dietz CDD General Manager Community Management 3

FINANCE REPORT MPOA Updates I have had many inquiries regarding when your quarterly MPOA assessments are due The assessments are due on the 1st at the beginning of each quarter which are January 1st April 1st July 1st and October 1st Invoices for the quarterly assessments are emailed out one month in advance of the due date River Club payments are also due on the first of each month for charges incurred 30 days before We do not send out invoices or statements for any River Club charges Each member is responsible for checking their statements online through the Waterlefe website If you pay by check late fees and interest are assessed after the 10th of each month if the check is not received in the Property Management office by that date If you are on Pre Authorized Payments PAP your payments are automatically taken on the 1st of each month Interest and late fees will never be charged if you are on Pre Authorized Payments Please feel free to contact Property Management if you are interested in signing up for PAP Again thank you all for your prompt payments and care for our great community Bob Davis Comptroller CFO 4 Lefe Life May 2021 MPOA Updates 5

FINANCE REPORT MPOA Updates I have had many inquiries regarding when your quarterly MPOA assessments are due The assessments are due on the 1st at the beginning of each quarter which are January 1st April 1st July 1st and October 1st Invoices for the quarterly assessments are emailed out one month in advance of the due date River Club payments are also due on the first of each month for charges incurred 30 days before We do not send out invoices or statements for any River Club charges Each member is responsible for checking their statements online through the Waterlefe website If you pay by check late fees and interest are assessed after the 10th of each month if the check is not received in the Property Management office by that date If you are on Pre Authorized Payments PAP your payments are automatically taken on the 1st of each month Interest and late fees will never be charged if you are on Pre Authorized Payments Please feel free to contact Property Management if you are interested in signing up for PAP Again thank you all for your prompt payments and care for our great community Bob Davis Comptroller CFO 4 Lefe Life May 2021 MPOA Updates 5

PM REPORT April showers bring May flowers but what do Mayflowers bring Pilgrims When driving through the community you cannot help but be in awe the colorful blooms and lush green lawns of the homes look beautiful and inviting Many homeowners have been busy with outside projects such as landscaping renovations house painting front door replacements new driveway and even a few pool additions Please remember all exterior changes require an Application for Residential Change to be submitted to Property Management Here are some additional ways to continue keeping Waterlefe beautiful Keep garage doors shut when not in use Store trash cans out of sight in the garage Tree trimming Removing replacing old dying plants shrubs CRE 9 6 Lot Landscaping Fresh coat of paint Waterlefe Approved Color Schemes Pressure washing roof and home exterior It s Gator Season When you think of Florida you probably think alligators Living with alligators is just another fun part of living in Florida As temperatures rise reptiles metabolisms increase and they become more energetic traveling further in search of food and mates Most alligator mating takes place in May and June with nesting in late June and July Despite about a third of nests being destroyed by predators alligators live in healthy numbers with about 1 3 million statewide Although alligators can be more aggressive during mating season and human encounters are more likely the threat remains relatively low There have been 26 recorded human fatalities involving alligators since records began in 1948 and 433 incidents of bites ranging from minor to serious Never feed an alligator and keep your distance if you see one Feeding is not only dangerous it is also illegal Swim only in designated swimming areas Do not swim at night Most active dusk to dawn Keep pets on a leash and away from the water and embankments Run in a zig zag pattern if chased or followed You may be asking What do I do when I spot an alligator Please call Property Management at 941 747 6898 ext 2 or report to jhannan waterlefefl com 6 Lefe Life May 2021 The state runs a nuisance alligator hotline and a network of freelance trappers Waterlefe Golf River Club is permitted as a Target Harvest Area This allows us Property Management to work directly with State approved trappers to remove any nuisance alligators Most alligators removed are killed humanely and sold for meat and their hides For more information on coexisting with gators Click Here Water Restrictions Conservation With summer months upon us it is important to have a properly functioning irrigation system and know your watering days Manatee County has a very robust conservation program designed to help residents conserve water to prolong the availability of one of our most vital natural resources IRRIGATION HOURS RESTRICTIONS Irrigation of existing lawns and landscaping is limited to once a day two times per week Irrigation is only allowed before 10 a m or after 4 p m on approved days Restrictions apply to all potable drinking water and all irrigation waters that come from wells surface water sources including retention ponds rivers lakes etc Violations of this directive carry fines up to 10 000 as provided for under Florida Statute 373 129 5 WATERING DAYS BY ADDRESS EVEN addresses last digit is 0 2 4 6 or 8 may only irrigate Thursday AND OR Sunday ODD addresses last digit is 1 3 5 7 or 9 may only irrigate Wednesday AND OR Saturday Hand watering and micro irrigation or drip irrigation of plants shrubs and trees lawn areas excluded can be done on any day of the week and at any time of the day For additional water restriction information please refer to Manatee County Utility Department Did you know that your irrigation and landscape improvements not only save you money in the long run but can put money back in your pockets through rebates Check out Manatee County s Water Conservation Rebate Programs to see if your home is eligible by clicking here Jackie Hannan LCAM Property Manager MPOA Updates 7

PM REPORT April showers bring May flowers but what do Mayflowers bring Pilgrims When driving through the community you cannot help but be in awe the colorful blooms and lush green lawns of the homes look beautiful and inviting Many homeowners have been busy with outside projects such as landscaping renovations house painting front door replacements new driveway and even a few pool additions Please remember all exterior changes require an Application for Residential Change to be submitted to Property Management Here are some additional ways to continue keeping Waterlefe beautiful Keep garage doors shut when not in use Store trash cans out of sight in the garage Tree trimming Removing replacing old dying plants shrubs CRE 9 6 Lot Landscaping Fresh coat of paint Waterlefe Approved Color Schemes Pressure washing roof and home exterior It s Gator Season When you think of Florida you probably think alligators Living with alligators is just another fun part of living in Florida As temperatures rise reptiles metabolisms increase and they become more energetic traveling further in search of food and mates Most alligator mating takes place in May and June with nesting in late June and July Despite about a third of nests being destroyed by predators alligators live in healthy numbers with about 1 3 million statewide Although alligators can be more aggressive during mating season and human encounters are more likely the threat remains relatively low There have been 26 recorded human fatalities involving alligators since records began in 1948 and 433 incidents of bites ranging from minor to serious Never feed an alligator and keep your distance if you see one Feeding is not only dangerous it is also illegal Swim only in designated swimming areas Do not swim at night Most active dusk to dawn Keep pets on a leash and away from the water and embankments Run in a zig zag pattern if chased or followed You may be asking What do I do when I spot an alligator Please call Property Management at 941 747 6898 ext 2 or report to jhannan waterlefefl com 6 Lefe Life May 2021 The state runs a nuisance alligator hotline and a network of freelance trappers Waterlefe Golf River Club is permitted as a Target Harvest Area This allows us Property Management to work directly with State approved trappers to remove any nuisance alligators Most alligators removed are killed humanely and sold for meat and their hides For more information on coexisting with gators Click Here Water Restrictions Conservation With summer months upon us it is important to have a properly functioning irrigation system and know your watering days Manatee County has a very robust conservation program designed to help residents conserve water to prolong the availability of one of our most vital natural resources IRRIGATION HOURS RESTRICTIONS Irrigation of existing lawns and landscaping is limited to once a day two times per week Irrigation is only allowed before 10 a m or after 4 p m on approved days Restrictions apply to all potable drinking water and all irrigation waters that come from wells surface water sources including retention ponds rivers lakes etc Violations of this directive carry fines up to 10 000 as provided for under Florida Statute 373 129 5 WATERING DAYS BY ADDRESS EVEN addresses last digit is 0 2 4 6 or 8 may only irrigate Thursday AND OR Sunday ODD addresses last digit is 1 3 5 7 or 9 may only irrigate Wednesday AND OR Saturday Hand watering and micro irrigation or drip irrigation of plants shrubs and trees lawn areas excluded can be done on any day of the week and at any time of the day For additional water restriction information please refer to Manatee County Utility Department Did you know that your irrigation and landscape improvements not only save you money in the long run but can put money back in your pockets through rebates Check out Manatee County s Water Conservation Rebate Programs to see if your home is eligible by clicking here Jackie Hannan LCAM Property Manager MPOA Updates 7

MPOA BOARD MEETING APRIL SUMMARY The MPOA Board of Directors Meeting was held on Wednesday April 28th at 2pm The Directors and Management Staff met in person and homeowners were welcomed via our new Live Stream platform on YouTube We are pleased to invite up to 12 homeowners to attend the May meeting in person To ensure availability seats will be by reservation please email MPOA waterlefefl com to reserve your seats for May 26th at 2pm in the River Club Motions Boatlift repairs for 10 295 were approved At the time of publishing one bay is out of order Please utilize the remaining bay for in out bound traffic Property Management will keep the boating community updated as repairs commence The Board also passed a motion to register with BeckerBallot com to provide online voting This feature is an opt in enhancement to association members voting choices More information on how to register to vote online will be forthcoming If you prefer to continue to vote for MPOA Directors and proposed covenant amendments the traditional way no further action is required The Sound Garage Front Door Painting temporarily on hold Next Board tentatively scheduled for late May 2021 The Watch Next Board meeting TBD The Watch II Next Board meeting Tuesday May 18 2021 at 10am Work Orders and Trends February Work Orders Received Villas Landscape and Irrigation 74 Work Orders a 164 increase in volume over April 2020 Property Management is working with ArtisTree to determine the source of the increase Facilities and Sub Association Maintenance 72 Work Orders a 100 increase over April 2020 most are part of the community wide mailbox repair repaint project The Committee Charter and Policy Statement updates continue The Board was presented with a new Civility Policy the DRB Charter Finance Committee Charter and Strategic Planning Charter The revised Strategic Planning Charter was unanimously approved and the other documents will be reviewed and placed on the May agenda for approval The River Club and Capital Projects Committees are recruiting new members See their ads on the next page Design Review There are 28 approved applications for residential change pending completion Sub Associations Update The Shores The Shores roads are private Per Supplement 20 of Waterlefe s Declaration of CRE s these roads are to be maintained by the MPOA Paving proposals are under MPOA Board review The Shores HOA welcomed a new Shores Board member David Craighead 8 Lefe Life May 2021 MPOA Updates 9

MPOA BOARD MEETING APRIL SUMMARY The MPOA Board of Directors Meeting was held on Wednesday April 28th at 2pm The Directors and Management Staff met in person and homeowners were welcomed via our new Live Stream platform on YouTube We are pleased to invite up to 12 homeowners to attend the May meeting in person To ensure availability seats will be by reservation please email MPOA waterlefefl com to reserve your seats for May 26th at 2pm in the River Club Motions Boatlift repairs for 10 295 were approved At the time of publishing one bay is out of order Please utilize the remaining bay for in out bound traffic Property Management will keep the boating community updated as repairs commence The Board also passed a motion to register with BeckerBallot com to provide online voting This feature is an opt in enhancement to association members voting choices More information on how to register to vote online will be forthcoming If you prefer to continue to vote for MPOA Directors and proposed covenant amendments the traditional way no further action is required The Sound Garage Front Door Painting temporarily on hold Next Board tentatively scheduled for late May 2021 The Watch Next Board meeting TBD The Watch II Next Board meeting Tuesday May 18 2021 at 10am Work Orders and Trends February Work Orders Received Villas Landscape and Irrigation 74 Work Orders a 164 increase in volume over April 2020 Property Management is working with ArtisTree to determine the source of the increase Facilities and Sub Association Maintenance 72 Work Orders a 100 increase over April 2020 most are part of the community wide mailbox repair repaint project The Committee Charter and Policy Statement updates continue The Board was presented with a new Civility Policy the DRB Charter Finance Committee Charter and Strategic Planning Charter The revised Strategic Planning Charter was unanimously approved and the other documents will be reviewed and placed on the May agenda for approval The River Club and Capital Projects Committees are recruiting new members See their ads on the next page Design Review There are 28 approved applications for residential change pending completion Sub Associations Update The Shores The Shores roads are private Per Supplement 20 of Waterlefe s Declaration of CRE s these roads are to be maintained by the MPOA Paving proposals are under MPOA Board review The Shores HOA welcomed a new Shores Board member David Craighead 8 Lefe Life May 2021 MPOA Updates 9

CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE VACANCY The first Capital Projects Committee meeting was held on April 26th 2021 In attendance were members Ken Kutska Mike Jacobs Bob Griswold and General Manager Jen Milne Member introductions were followed by a discussion of the new charter and its desired outputs The next meeting of the Strategic Planning Committee will be held on Monday May 24 2021 at 2 00 PM The committee is seeking up to two additional committee members who will add an increased neighborhood representation to the committee Good candidates for this committee will have the ability to visualize and plan for change develop creditable costs and notional schedules for these tasks and present these plans to the MPOA Board staff and membership Interested homeowners should forward their desire to be considered for the committee to Bob Griswold via MPOAPresident waterlefefl com with a summary of your expertise in any of the identified areas 10 Lefe Life May 2021 RIVER CLUB COMMITTEE VACANCY This committee will be chaired by the MPOA Director for RC Operations Jeff Brand and will consist of 5 7 committee members The initial plan will be to meet monthly The committee will focus on strategic improvements to the facility as a whole The dining room fitness center pool and the Pointe will be included for committee consideration It will not be a decision making committee The intent is to work with the Capital Projects Committee and the Finance Committee to make recommendations to the MPOA Board that are in line with Waterlefe s overall strategic plan We would like to capture representatives across a broad range of resident groups including users from the dining room fitness center pool and the Pointe This will ensure we are adequately hearing from all parties within Waterlefe Interested homeowners should forward their desire to be considered for the committee to Jeff Brand via MPOADirectorRC waterlefefl com with a summary of your expertise in any of the identified areas MPOA Updates 11

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CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE VACANCY The first Capital Projects Committee meeting was held on April 26th 2021 In attendance were members Ken Kutska Mike Jacobs Bob Griswold and General Manager Jen Milne Member introductions were followed by a discussion of the new charter and its desired outputs The next meeting of the Strategic Planning Committee will be held on Monday May 24 2021 at 2 00 PM The committee is seeking up to two additional committee members who will add an increased neighborhood representation to the committee Good candidates for this committee will have the ability to visualize and plan for change develop creditable costs and notional schedules for these tasks and present these plans to the MPOA Board staff and membership Interested homeowners should forward their desire to be considered for the committee to Bob Griswold via MPOAPresident waterlefefl com with a summary of your expertise in any of the identified areas 10 Lefe Life May 2021 RIVER CLUB COMMITTEE VACANCY This committee will be chaired by the MPOA Director for RC Operations Jeff Brand and will consist of 5 7 committee members The initial plan will be to meet monthly The committee will focus on strategic improvements to the facility as a whole The dining room fitness center pool and the Pointe will be included for committee consideration It will not be a decision making committee The intent is to work with the Capital Projects Committee and the Finance Committee to make recommendations to the MPOA Board that are in line with Waterlefe s overall strategic plan We would like to capture representatives across a broad range of resident groups including users from the dining room fitness center pool and the Pointe This will ensure we are adequately hearing from all parties within Waterlefe Interested homeowners should forward their desire to be considered for the committee to Jeff Brand via MPOADirectorRC waterlefefl com with a summary of your expertise in any of the identified areas MPOA Updates 11

DRB UPDATE WRITTEN BY MICHAELA VALLETTA DRB CHAIRPERSON Spring is here and summer is around the corner With that said many exterior projects will take place Remember an Application For Residential Change is always required along with DRB approval One important note to remember is when your Application For Residential Change is approved you have sixty 60 days to complete your project FAILED VOTE At the January 2021 Waterlefe MPOA Annual Meeting homeowners did not approve an amendment to change the way we count votes Currently our covenants require approval by 2 3 of all 617 homeowners in order to change our legal documents A total of 269 homeowners failed to vote and they were all counted as no The proposed update was to change from 2 3 of all homeowners to 2 3 of all homeowners who vote The homeowner association has launched a year long effort to update our covenants This effort is strongly recommended by our lawyers to remove obsolete language and update to current Florida law These updates must be approved by Waterlefe homeowners The proposed voting change will reduce the possibility of decision gridlock while maintaining a robust voting process for homeowner protection January 2021 Voting Results Total Homeowners 100 617 Yes Votes 54 336 No Votes 2 12 Non Votes 44 269 2 3 Yes Needed 66 7 412 Please let Property Management know when your project is completed In the event you need more time for completion just let Property Management know The proposed January amendment failed by 76 votes with 269 homeowners not voting and being counted as automatic No votes Enjoy this beautiful weather and happy spring 12 Lefe Life May 2021 MPOA Updates 13

DRB UPDATE WRITTEN BY MICHAELA VALLETTA DRB CHAIRPERSON Spring is here and summer is around the corner With that said many exterior projects will take place Remember an Application For Residential Change is always required along with DRB approval One important note to remember is when your Application For Residential Change is approved you have sixty 60 days to complete your project FAILED VOTE At the January 2021 Waterlefe MPOA Annual Meeting homeowners did not approve an amendment to change the way we count votes Currently our covenants require approval by 2 3 of all 617 homeowners in order to change our legal documents A total of 269 homeowners failed to vote and they were all counted as no The proposed update was to change from 2 3 of all homeowners to 2 3 of all homeowners who vote The homeowner association has launched a year long effort to update our covenants This effort is strongly recommended by our lawyers to remove obsolete language and update to current Florida law These updates must be approved by Waterlefe homeowners The proposed voting change will reduce the possibility of decision gridlock while maintaining a robust voting process for homeowner protection January 2021 Voting Results Total Homeowners 100 617 Yes Votes 54 336 No Votes 2 12 Non Votes 44 269 2 3 Yes Needed 66 7 412 Please let Property Management know when your project is completed In the event you need more time for completion just let Property Management know The proposed January amendment failed by 76 votes with 269 homeowners not voting and being counted as automatic No votes Enjoy this beautiful weather and happy spring 12 Lefe Life May 2021 MPOA Updates 13

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CERT UPDATE The Waterlefe Community Emergency Response Team CERT wants to remind you to be prepared during this hurricane season which begins June 1 2021 We are one year into the COVID pandemic Many of our neighbors have received the vaccine but there are many in the community that have not It is hard to tell whether this will impact your ability to get supplies this year We always recommend getting your supplies early If you have any left over supplies from last season that you don t plan on using consider donating them to your nearest food shelter You might wonder what is CERT CERT members are your neighbors who have volunteered to assist residents until emergency responders can get to Waterlefe CERT volunteers will perform LIGHT rescue work and provide BASIC first aid as needed IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to prepare you your family and your home in the event of a hurricane or tropical storm Be proactive and be prepared Are you ready Think about these items issues in advance Will you stay or evacuate Where will you go Think about a route or location in advance If you are staying do you have a generator Do you want a generator If so purchase BEFORE there is a hurricane on the horizon Learn how to use it and test it periodically Keep a copy of the manual in your emergency kit Prepare an emergency supply kit in advance See the supply kit list in the Manatee County Disaster Planning Guide Prepare a list of the important financial insurance and other records you will take with you Better yet make duplicates in advance and put them in your emergency kit Do you have hurricane shutters Do you have all supplies for quick installation Do you have a list of vendors who can help you with installation Have phone numbers handy and make arrangements WELL IN ADVANCE of severe weather Do you have a plan for your pets 14 Lefe Life May 2021 The following supplies are recommended by the Manatee County Emergency Center The 7 Day Essential Emergency Supplies Kit Seven 7 gallons of water per person Non perishable food can opener and utensils Do not forget your pets First aid kit Flashlight and extra batteries Radio with extra batteries Medication prescription and over the counter Cash and important documents in a waterproof container Change of clothes and shoes Sanitation and hygiene products Comfort Items Bedding blanket sleeping bag pillow etc Extra set of car home and safe deposit box keys Emergency telephone numbers Pens pencils paper Toys crayons books playing cards board games Camping stove or grill cooking utensils fuel pots pans foil paper cups plates plastic utensils Portable toilet bucket toilet paper and plastic bags Food Supplies Select non perishable foods foods that are compact and lightweight Foods that require no refrigeration and can be easily prepared Water 7 gallons per person for 7 days Ready to eat canned meats fruit and veggies per person for 7 days Canned juices High energy foods peanut butter crackers granola bars trail mix etc Heat and serve soups Comfort stress foods in small amounts cookies hard candies sweetened cereals instant coffee tea bags etc Manual can opener Disposable utensils Resealing plastic bags and or plastic wrap MPOA Updates 15

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CERT UPDATE The Waterlefe Community Emergency Response Team CERT wants to remind you to be prepared during this hurricane season which begins June 1 2021 We are one year into the COVID pandemic Many of our neighbors have received the vaccine but there are many in the community that have not It is hard to tell whether this will impact your ability to get supplies this year We always recommend getting your supplies early If you have any left over supplies from last season that you don t plan on using consider donating them to your nearest food shelter You might wonder what is CERT CERT members are your neighbors who have volunteered to assist residents until emergency responders can get to Waterlefe CERT volunteers will perform LIGHT rescue work and provide BASIC first aid as needed IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to prepare you your family and your home in the event of a hurricane or tropical storm Be proactive and be prepared Are you ready Think about these items issues in advance Will you stay or evacuate Where will you go Think about a route or location in advance If you are staying do you have a generator Do you want a generator If so purchase BEFORE there is a hurricane on the horizon Learn how to use it and test it periodically Keep a copy of the manual in your emergency kit Prepare an emergency supply kit in advance See the supply kit list in the Manatee County Disaster Planning Guide Prepare a list of the important financial insurance and other records you will take with you Better yet make duplicates in advance and put them in your emergency kit Do you have hurricane shutters Do you have all supplies for quick installation Do you have a list of vendors who can help you with installation Have phone numbers handy and make arrangements WELL IN ADVANCE of severe weather Do you have a plan for your pets 14 Lefe Life May 2021 The following supplies are recommended by the Manatee County Emergency Center The 7 Day Essential Emergency Supplies Kit Seven 7 gallons of water per person Non perishable food can opener and utensils Do not forget your pets First aid kit Flashlight and extra batteries Radio with extra batteries Medication prescription and over the counter Cash and important documents in a waterproof container Change of clothes and shoes Sanitation and hygiene products Comfort Items Bedding blanket sleeping bag pillow etc Extra set of car home and safe deposit box keys Emergency telephone numbers Pens pencils paper Toys crayons books playing cards board games Camping stove or grill cooking utensils fuel pots pans foil paper cups plates plastic utensils Portable toilet bucket toilet paper and plastic bags Food Supplies Select non perishable foods foods that are compact and lightweight Foods that require no refrigeration and can be easily prepared Water 7 gallons per person for 7 days Ready to eat canned meats fruit and veggies per person for 7 days Canned juices High energy foods peanut butter crackers granola bars trail mix etc Heat and serve soups Comfort stress foods in small amounts cookies hard candies sweetened cereals instant coffee tea bags etc Manual can opener Disposable utensils Resealing plastic bags and or plastic wrap MPOA Updates 15

STAFF FEATURE This month s Staff Feature highlights our Facilities Manager Jeff Warfel Jeff was born and raised in Lancaster Pennsylvania As a young kid his dream was to be a firefighter and almost every day after school he found himself running to the fire station hoping to catch a glimpse of the firefighters preparing their trucks for a call When he was 13 Jeff made a goal to be a Chief in the Fire Department and in that same year drafted a plan for a new program At 14 he became the first junior firefighter to start a new program in his town Until he was 18 Jeff was Chief of the juniors and quickly moved up the ranks to hold positions of Lieutenant Assistant Chief and Deputy Chief After 23 years Jeff decided to hang it up and move on to other things His time in the fire department was fulfilling and an experience he will never forget but his priority is his family and loved ones and a life fighting fires is a dangerous one Jeff went to school for Electrical Occupations and has worked in various forms of construction and maintenance He loves to fix things that are broken and loves to envision and build things that make everyday life easier For fun Jeff enjoys hunting and fishing but had to give up hunting to fish in Florida He also enjoys camping and pretty much anything outdoors He is a huge Ice Hockey fan and has been a long time Flyers fan He played a couple of years of Ice hockey for fun but says he s too old for that now Jeff has been employed at Waterlefe since August 2017 One of his favorite things about his job is having the opportunity to build and repair things and to help the Waterlefe community be a beautiful place to live and play He s always here to lend a helping hand Today Jeff is happily married with 3 children They moved to Florida in 2015 to be closer to family and escape the cold and they have been here ever since His wife is a triple threat a nurse hysterical and Colombian He is a happy husband As for his children all 3 have moved away from home working in their careers His son Cameron manages the sales of a small local business in their hometown in Lancaster Pennsylvania His oldest daughter Carolina is a traveling nurse who plans on specializing in Dermatology after she s done fighting this pandemic In the meantime she works in the Pittsburgh area and always reminds Jeff that the brand name Claritin is no better for allergies than the generic version just more expensive In fact she would say they are actually the same exact thing His youngest daughter Natalia is a paralegal for the Federal Defenders and intends on studying law 16 Lefe Life May 2021 CDD Updates 17

STAFF FEATURE This month s Staff Feature highlights our Facilities Manager Jeff Warfel Jeff was born and raised in Lancaster Pennsylvania As a young kid his dream was to be a firefighter and almost every day after school he found himself running to the fire station hoping to catch a glimpse of the firefighters preparing their trucks for a call When he was 13 Jeff made a goal to be a Chief in the Fire Department and in that same year drafted a plan for a new program At 14 he became the first junior firefighter to start a new program in his town Until he was 18 Jeff was Chief of the juniors and quickly moved up the ranks to hold positions of Lieutenant Assistant Chief and Deputy Chief After 23 years Jeff decided to hang it up and move on to other things His time in the fire department was fulfilling and an experience he will never forget but his priority is his family and loved ones and a life fighting fires is a dangerous one Jeff went to school for Electrical Occupations and has worked in various forms of construction and maintenance He loves to fix things that are broken and loves to envision and build things that make everyday life easier For fun Jeff enjoys hunting and fishing but had to give up hunting to fish in Florida He also enjoys camping and pretty much anything outdoors He is a huge Ice Hockey fan and has been a long time Flyers fan He played a couple of years of Ice hockey for fun but says he s too old for that now Jeff has been employed at Waterlefe since August 2017 One of his favorite things about his job is having the opportunity to build and repair things and to help the Waterlefe community be a beautiful place to live and play He s always here to lend a helping hand Today Jeff is happily married with 3 children They moved to Florida in 2015 to be closer to family and escape the cold and they have been here ever since His wife is a triple threat a nurse hysterical and Colombian He is a happy husband As for his children all 3 have moved away from home working in their careers His son Cameron manages the sales of a small local business in their hometown in Lancaster Pennsylvania His oldest daughter Carolina is a traveling nurse who plans on specializing in Dermatology after she s done fighting this pandemic In the meantime she works in the Pittsburgh area and always reminds Jeff that the brand name Claritin is no better for allergies than the generic version just more expensive In fact she would say they are actually the same exact thing His youngest daughter Natalia is a paralegal for the Federal Defenders and intends on studying law 16 Lefe Life May 2021 CDD Updates 17

CALL FOR PAINT BOOKS The Property Management office has Waterlefe approved paint scheme books available for Homeowners to utilize when going through the Application for Residential Change process Many homeowners have borrowed the color books to flip through the potential choices and decide their new paint color As a result of excited homeowners eager to select their new home color some paint books have not been returned CDD Golf Club Updates Click here to view the May 2021 edition of Golfer s Glance If you currently have one of the paint books Property Management kindly asks that you return the book at your earliest convenience so other homeowners may look through the resources available to the community You can also find these Waterlefe approved paint color schemes available online by clicking here 18 Lefe Life May 2021 CDD Updates 19

CALL FOR PAINT BOOKS The Property Management office has Waterlefe approved paint scheme books available for Homeowners to utilize when going through the Application for Residential Change process Many homeowners have borrowed the color books to flip through the potential choices and decide their new paint color As a result of excited homeowners eager to select their new home color some paint books have not been returned CDD Golf Club Updates Click here to view the May 2021 edition of Golfer s Glance If you currently have one of the paint books Property Management kindly asks that you return the book at your earliest convenience so other homeowners may look through the resources available to the community You can also find these Waterlefe approved paint color schemes available online by clicking here 18 Lefe Life May 2021 CDD Updates 19

SUN GLARE SAFETY ISSUE River Club We have resident drivers voicing concern about sun glare making it difficult to see pedestrians walking in the roadway instead of using the sidewalks We all love our beautiful Florida weather but many times in the morning like 7 8am and evening like 5 6pm the extremely bright sun makes it difficult for drivers to see clearly even with sunglasses on and visors lowered With a significant number of walkers enjoying the outdoors please remember that walking in the street is dramatically more dangerous than walking on the sidewalks especially in the brightest morning and evening sun when it s truly difficult to see clearly Every driver at one time or another has experienced serious sun glare that has impaired their driving vision Stopping to chat with friends in the street adds another level of danger Cyclists who ride side by side on the streets should also be aware of the danger from sun glare impairing drivers ability to see them and maneuver around Cyclists who stop to chat in the intersections or from roads to residents on the sidewalk are as hard to see as road walkers For your safety please stay aware as you enjoy the nature of Waterlefe and the friendship of neighbors outdoors 20 Lefe Life May 2021 River Club 21

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SUN GLARE SAFETY ISSUE River Club We have resident drivers voicing concern about sun glare making it difficult to see pedestrians walking in the roadway instead of using the sidewalks We all love our beautiful Florida weather but many times in the morning like 7 8am and evening like 5 6pm the extremely bright sun makes it difficult for drivers to see clearly even with sunglasses on and visors lowered With a significant number of walkers enjoying the outdoors please remember that walking in the street is dramatically more dangerous than walking on the sidewalks especially in the brightest morning and evening sun when it s truly difficult to see clearly Every driver at one time or another has experienced serious sun glare that has impaired their driving vision Stopping to chat with friends in the street adds another level of danger Cyclists who ride side by side on the streets should also be aware of the danger from sun glare impairing drivers ability to see them and maneuver around Cyclists who stop to chat in the intersections or from roads to residents on the sidewalk are as hard to see as road walkers For your safety please stay aware as you enjoy the nature of Waterlefe and the friendship of neighbors outdoors 20 Lefe Life May 2021 River Club 21

MANAGER LETTER With May upon us it is time to bid farewell to our seasonal residents as they begin the annual migration back north DERBY DAY RECAP With the exciting arrival of our new Executive Chef Chef Tod we are looking to add some personality back into the kitchen We are planning a Chef s Table for Chef Tod to showcase some of his signature dishes as well as a cooking demo this summer Be on the lookout for the dates of these events to be announced soon If you weren t at the River Club this past Saturday night you missed a heck of a good time not to mention a very good meal by new Chef Todd s crew and plenty of mint juleps As you can see here the wives dressed for the occasion with their summer dresses and colorful wide brim hats while both the men and ladies all did their share of betting on the big Derby s outcome Jack Ritchie and Tom Werner organized and ran the resident controlled betting which resulted in screaming fans at the finish line Overall it was a great way to start our summer season with constant loud laughter while making new friends Because of this event s popularity don t forget to sign up next year for Waterlefe s version of the Kentucky Derby dinner party Chef Tod will be rolling out completely new ala carte and Bistro menus starting this June I have been able to sneak a peek at what he is planning and we are in for a treat As we slowly return to normal be on the lookout for announcements for other fun social events at your River Club This upcoming fall if everything continues to improve we look forward to the end of COVID season and the return of Waterlefe season We are excitedly planning some Waterlefe favorite events with live entertainment buffets and new offerings for the return of season For our year round residents let s have some fun this summer Pictured Michaela Valletta and Zohreh Ambrose Our Female Tastemakers from Around the World wine dinner is waitlist only and we cannot wait to bring this experience to homeowners Chef Tod my old friend Hal and I tasted the wines and food we will be showcasing and it is going to be spectacular Looking forward to seeing you at the club Dan Adkins River Club Manager 22 Lefe Life May 2021 River Club 23

MANAGER LETTER With May upon us it is time to bid farewell to our seasonal residents as they begin the annual migration back north DERBY DAY RECAP With the exciting arrival of our new Executive Chef Chef Tod we are looking to add some personality back into the kitchen We are planning a Chef s Table for Chef Tod to showcase some of his signature dishes as well as a cooking demo this summer Be on the lookout for the dates of these events to be announced soon If you weren t at the River Club this past Saturday night you missed a heck of a good time not to mention a very good meal by new Chef Todd s crew and plenty of mint juleps As you can see here the wives dressed for the occasion with their summer dresses and colorful wide brim hats while both the men and ladies all did their share of betting on the big Derby s outcome Jack Ritchie and Tom Werner organized and ran the resident controlled betting which resulted in screaming fans at the finish line Overall it was a great way to start our summer season with constant loud laughter while making new friends Because of this event s popularity don t forget to sign up next year for Waterlefe s version of the Kentucky Derby dinner party Chef Tod will be rolling out completely new ala carte and Bistro menus starting this June I have been able to sneak a peek at what he is planning and we are in for a treat As we slowly return to normal be on the lookout for announcements for other fun social events at your River Club This upcoming fall if everything continues to improve we look forward to the end of COVID season and the return of Waterlefe season We are excitedly planning some Waterlefe favorite events with live entertainment buffets and new offerings for the return of season For our year round residents let s have some fun this summer Pictured Michaela Valletta and Zohreh Ambrose Our Female Tastemakers from Around the World wine dinner is waitlist only and we cannot wait to bring this experience to homeowners Chef Tod my old friend Hal and I tasted the wines and food we will be showcasing and it is going to be spectacular Looking forward to seeing you at the club Dan Adkins River Club Manager 22 Lefe Life May 2021 River Club 23

WINE DINNER WAITLIST ONLY Saturday May 29th 6 00 PM 9 00 PM A Chef Inspired Five Course Meal Paired with Specialty Wine 1 Terra D Oro Chenin Blanc Viognier 2019 paired with Cast Iron Seared Diver Scallop Served with a Sweet Corn Puree Calibra Pepper Coulis Rainbow Micro Greens Around the Neighborhood 2 Angove Family Crest Chardonnay 2019 paired with Grilled Vegetable Napoleon Served with Creamy Goat Cheese Fresh Herbs Balsamic Lemon Caper Vinaigrette 3 Complicated Grenache Syrah 2018 paired with Reversed Seared Duck Breast Served with Wok Fried Haricot Vert Pomegranate Molasses 4 San Polo Rosso di Montalcino 2018 paired with 48 Hour Angus Beef Short Rib Served with Wild Mushroom Risotto Pickled Shallots Gremolata 5 Ziata Pinot Noir 2017 paired with Chocolate Ganache Tart Served with Salted Caramel Fresh Berries Grand Marnier Creme Reservations Required 941 253 5333 rcdining waterlefefl com 24 Lefe Life May 2021 90 00 per Person 76 50 w Member Discount Around the Neighborhood 25

WINE DINNER WAITLIST ONLY Saturday May 29th 6 00 PM 9 00 PM A Chef Inspired Five Course Meal Paired with Specialty Wine 1 Terra D Oro Chenin Blanc Viognier 2019 paired with Cast Iron Seared Diver Scallop Served with a Sweet Corn Puree Calibra Pepper Coulis Rainbow Micro Greens Around the Neighborhood 2 Angove Family Crest Chardonnay 2019 paired with Grilled Vegetable Napoleon Served with Creamy Goat Cheese Fresh Herbs Balsamic Lemon Caper Vinaigrette 3 Complicated Grenache Syrah 2018 paired with Reversed Seared Duck Breast Served with Wok Fried Haricot Vert Pomegranate Molasses 4 San Polo Rosso di Montalcino 2018 paired with 48 Hour Angus Beef Short Rib Served with Wild Mushroom Risotto Pickled Shallots Gremolata 5 Ziata Pinot Noir 2017 paired with Chocolate Ganache Tart Served with Salted Caramel Fresh Berries Grand Marnier Creme Reservations Required 941 253 5333 rcdining waterlefefl com 24 Lefe Life May 2021 90 00 per Person 76 50 w Member Discount Around the Neighborhood 25

FEATURING PAT MARY LUNA WRITTEN BY JACK RITCHIE IN THE SPOTLIGHT Pat and Mary have lived in Waterlefe on Winding Stream Way for almost 20 years and have been married for almost 45 years Pat and Mary met in Madrid Spain during Pat s first overseas assignment while in the United States Air Force Mary was a young nursing student and Pat was a wide eyed kid from New Jersey that tried to convince Mary s parents that he would take care of their daughter and would be a good provider even though he had nothing but a lot of ideas They were married in Madrid in 1976 and now have two daughters and four grandchildren Their oldest daughter Christine was born in Pordenone Italy while on their second overseas assignment Christine is an Electrical Engineer like her dad and has two boys Their youngest daughter Jackie is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and was born in Colorado Springs CO at the U S Air Force Academy She has a boy and a girl Pat and Mary describe their Air Force life as the best and simplest years of their life together They had five stateside assignments and two overseas assignments together Pat spent most of his Air Force career working with Space systems Although many of his programs were classified he did have a couple of unclassified assignments He was on the original development team for the GPS program yes you can thank him for helping the people of the world find their way He was the program manager for the largest Space Launch Complex in the world at the time at Cape Canaveral Florida Pat retired from the Air Force after 20 years via in Bradenton While at Wachovia Mary s branch was recognized as the best branch in Southwest Florida Mary retired from Community Bank of Manatee as Vice President and Branch Mgr Pat retired from Raytheon in 2015 as Director for Ground Surveillance and Targeting Systems Pat s team designed developed produced and delivered over a thousand high powered airborne sensors for our Military and Government Agencies Some of these sensors have made it into Hollywood movies on Predator and Reaper Drones Pat and Mary love to travel play golf dance stay fit and entertain They have visited 40 countries on six continents they have been to 45 U S States and one territory and have driven on every major interstate Pat and Mary play golf several times a week and walk up to 10 miles per day a few times per week Mary enjoys being the Vice President of the Waterlefe Women s Golf Association WWGA home decorating and sewing stuff for their girls Pat enjoys photography and classical guitar The most fun has been spending time with their grandchildren they certainly keep you young Mary says Pat and Mary love living in Waterlefe Pat and Mary say We have never lived anywhere longer than Waterlefe We love the community the amenities the location and the people This is home for us After retiring from the Air Force Pat accepted a Senior Program Manager position with Lockheed Martin at Cape Canaveral Florida and Mary was working her way up through the banking industry in Cocoa Beach FL After 9 years with Lockheed Martin Pat accepted a senior position with the Raytheon Company in St Petersburg Florida and Mary accepted a Branch Manager position at Wacho 26 Lefe Life May 2021 Around the Neighborhood 27

FEATURING PAT MARY LUNA WRITTEN BY JACK RITCHIE IN THE SPOTLIGHT Pat and Mary have lived in Waterlefe on Winding Stream Way for almost 20 years and have been married for almost 45 years Pat and Mary met in Madrid Spain during Pat s first overseas assignment while in the United States Air Force Mary was a young nursing student and Pat was a wide eyed kid from New Jersey that tried to convince Mary s parents that he would take care of their daughter and would be a good provider even though he had nothing but a lot of ideas They were married in Madrid in 1976 and now have two daughters and four grandchildren Their oldest daughter Christine was born in Pordenone Italy while on their second overseas assignment Christine is an Electrical Engineer like her dad and has two boys Their youngest daughter Jackie is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and was born in Colorado Springs CO at the U S Air Force Academy She has a boy and a girl Pat and Mary describe their Air Force life as the best and simplest years of their life together They had five stateside assignments and two overseas assignments together Pat spent most of his Air Force career working with Space systems Although many of his programs were classified he did have a couple of unclassified assignments He was on the original development team for the GPS program yes you can thank him for helping the people of the world find their way He was the program manager for the largest Space Launch Complex in the world at the time at Cape Canaveral Florida Pat retired from the Air Force after 20 years via in Bradenton While at Wachovia Mary s branch was recognized as the best branch in Southwest Florida Mary retired from Community Bank of Manatee as Vice President and Branch Mgr Pat retired from Raytheon in 2015 as Director for Ground Surveillance and Targeting Systems Pat s team designed developed produced and delivered over a thousand high powered airborne sensors for our Military and Government Agencies Some of these sensors have made it into Hollywood movies on Predator and Reaper Drones Pat and Mary love to travel play golf dance stay fit and entertain They have visited 40 countries on six continents they have been to 45 U S States and one territory and have driven on every major interstate Pat and Mary play golf several times a week and walk up to 10 miles per day a few times per week Mary enjoys being the Vice President of the Waterlefe Women s Golf Association WWGA home decorating and sewing stuff for their girls Pat enjoys photography and classical guitar The most fun has been spending time with their grandchildren they certainly keep you young Mary says Pat and Mary love living in Waterlefe Pat and Mary say We have never lived anywhere longer than Waterlefe We love the community the amenities the location and the people This is home for us After retiring from the Air Force Pat accepted a Senior Program Manager position with Lockheed Martin at Cape Canaveral Florida and Mary was working her way up through the banking industry in Cocoa Beach FL After 9 years with Lockheed Martin Pat accepted a senior position with the Raytheon Company in St Petersburg Florida and Mary accepted a Branch Manager position at Wacho 26 Lefe Life May 2021 Around the Neighborhood 27

FOOD DRIVE On Wednesday May 12th from 9am 11 30am Colleen and Carl Busch will be coordinating a final food drive for the summer season supporting Meals on Wheels of Manatee County Many residents who will be returning to the North for the summer have asked if they could donate the food they will not be able to take with them The need is greater than ever going into summer as school supported meal programs will be ending until the Fall The bins will once again be set up at the River Club in the driveway under the canopy Colleen and Carl will be there to assist residents so they don t have to get out of their vehicles TRASH CANS The MPOA has received multiple complaints of some members placing their garbage specifically pet waste in their neighbors garbage cans The MPOA appreciates members making the effort to pick up after their pets but kindly asks that they hold onto their pet waste until they return home to dispose of the garbage in their own can There has also been an increasing number of members experiencing racoons digging holes in trash bags outside of homes while waiting for pick up The MPOA urges members to place any garbage bags in proper receptables rather than leaving bags out overnight Trash bags are easy targets for pests to get into and cause unneeded mess for members The items of critical need are canned fruits meat vegetables soups mac cheese PB J boxed rice pasta juices breakfast bars oatmeal powdered milk apple sauce dried beans trail mix baby cereal and baby formula PLEASE NO SODA OR GLASS CONTAINERS Colleen and Carl will not be accepting monetary donations but you may do so at Mealsonwheelsplus org or by calling 941 747 4655 If you have any questions please contact cpryce06 gmail com Thank you for your continued support 28 Lefe Life May 2021 Around the Neighborhood 29

FOOD DRIVE On Wednesday May 12th from 9am 11 30am Colleen and Carl Busch will be coordinating a final food drive for the summer season supporting Meals on Wheels of Manatee County Many residents who will be returning to the North for the summer have asked if they could donate the food they will not be able to take with them The need is greater than ever going into summer as school supported meal programs will be ending until the Fall The bins will once again be set up at the River Club in the driveway under the canopy Colleen and Carl will be there to assist residents so they don t have to get out of their vehicles TRASH CANS The MPOA has received multiple complaints of some members placing their garbage specifically pet waste in their neighbors garbage cans The MPOA appreciates members making the effort to pick up after their pets but kindly asks that they hold onto their pet waste until they return home to dispose of the garbage in their own can There has also been an increasing number of members experiencing racoons digging holes in trash bags outside of homes while waiting for pick up The MPOA urges members to place any garbage bags in proper receptables rather than leaving bags out overnight Trash bags are easy targets for pests to get into and cause unneeded mess for members The items of critical need are canned fruits meat vegetables soups mac cheese PB J boxed rice pasta juices breakfast bars oatmeal powdered milk apple sauce dried beans trail mix baby cereal and baby formula PLEASE NO SODA OR GLASS CONTAINERS Colleen and Carl will not be accepting monetary donations but you may do so at Mealsonwheelsplus org or by calling 941 747 4655 If you have any questions please contact cpryce06 gmail com Thank you for your continued support 28 Lefe Life May 2021 Around the Neighborhood 29

ARTISTS GUILD Organizations I have always been a pencil Henri de Toulouse Lautrec The quote from the famous late 19C French painter illustrator seems simple but it is true some people are almost physical extensions of their art Our May artist pours herself into her exceptional work often in colored pencil but here digitally with clever elements of typography helping to identify her subjects You can easily see the pop art and manga influences but the artistic result is totally Janine Hoffman CLICK HERE to browse through Janine s gallery To view Janine Hoffman s May Art Exhibit CLICK HERE If you missed the last two exhibits click on the links below To view Patsy Kline Hall s April Art Exhibit CLICK HERE To view Kathleen Vyborny s March Art Exhibit CLICK HERE New to Waterlefe or interested in artistic endeavors Join the Waterlefe Artists Guild Contact Patsy Hall at patsy dhall com or Judy Kovaleski Swartz at judyks1013 gmail com or 941 251 7395 30 Lefe Life May 2021 Organizations 31

ARTISTS GUILD Organizations I have always been a pencil Henri de Toulouse Lautrec The quote from the famous late 19C French painter illustrator seems simple but it is true some people are almost physical extensions of their art Our May artist pours herself into her exceptional work often in colored pencil but here digitally with clever elements of typography helping to identify her subjects You can easily see the pop art and manga influences but the artistic result is totally Janine Hoffman CLICK HERE to browse through Janine s gallery To view Janine Hoffman s May Art Exhibit CLICK HERE If you missed the last two exhibits click on the links below To view Patsy Kline Hall s April Art Exhibit CLICK HERE To view Kathleen Vyborny s March Art Exhibit CLICK HERE New to Waterlefe or interested in artistic endeavors Join the Waterlefe Artists Guild Contact Patsy Hall at patsy dhall com or Judy Kovaleski Swartz at judyks1013 gmail com or 941 251 7395 30 Lefe Life May 2021 Organizations 31

ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY Organizations may not currently be active due to COVID 19 Please check with organization contacts for more information Artists Guild Ladies Out to Lunch Bunch The Waterlefe Artists Guild WAG is composed of full and part time residents who create original art in various media Artists explore new mediums through member led classes present their work to the community virtually and in annual shows WAG strives to Keep Art Alive by supporting our local schools creative arts programs Contact Patsy Hall patsy dhall com Boating Community Group The Waterlefe Boating Community Group is a social group for Waterlefe residents to promote water recreation share valued information and grow friendships among boaters anglers kayakers and paddlers Contact Jim Manning jpmanning880 gmail com Cars Coffee Cars Coffee is a talk group for residents to connect with one another over their mutual enthusiasm for cars of all kinds and the car industry in general Meetings are held one morning every month and the future schedule will be announced Contact John Valletta john johnvalletta com Community Emergency Response Team CERT is the Community Emergency Response Team that is funded and trained by the county to step in and assist the community in case of an emergency that first responders are unavailable for No specific skills are needed to become a member Contact Jeff Brand jeffreybrand gmail com Tom Kalousek tkalousek1000 gmail com Hangar Talk Hangar Talk welcomes aviation enthusiasts of all kinds Casual monthly lunch gathering outings and sharing of aviation experiences and opportunities both past and current Contact Terry Lee terrancejlee48 gmail com 32 Lefe Life May 2021 The Ladies Out to Lunch Bunch is a group for women to enjoy each other s company over lunch at some of the best restaurants Bradenton has to offer With get togethers held 2 3 times a month there are plenty of opportunities to join this bunch Contact Roz Warner rozwarner619 gmail com Literary Society of Waterlefe The Literary Society of Waterlefe is an organization for members looking to engage in thoughtful conversations about a wide range of pre selected books from month to month These gatherings are in a casual setting which allows residents to connect and converse about important and exciting pieces of literature Contact Rosalynn Kiefer rkiefer2 gmail com Sensational Singles Sensational Singles is a social group for single Waterlefe members widowed divorced and everyone else to participate in various outings to connect with one another and create meaningful friendships through casual get togethers Contact Roz Warner rozwarner619 gmail com Watering Hole Watering Hole is a social group for people especially newcomers to Waterlefe to meet their neighbors and feel involved in their community Whether you are new to the community or have been here for years we welcome you enjoy a fun evening with your neighbors at one of these no fuss events Contact Miriam Martin mmartin952 comcast net Barbie Brand barbiegbrand gmail com Organizations 33

ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY Organizations may not currently be active due to COVID 19 Please check with organization contacts for more information Artists Guild Ladies Out to Lunch Bunch The Waterlefe Artists Guild WAG is composed of full and part time residents who create original art in various media Artists explore new mediums through member led classes present their work to the community virtually and in annual shows WAG strives to Keep Art Alive by supporting our local schools creative arts programs Contact Patsy Hall patsy dhall com Boating Community Group The Waterlefe Boating Community Group is a social group for Waterlefe residents to promote water recreation share valued information and grow friendships among boaters anglers kayakers and paddlers Contact Jim Manning jpmanning880 gmail com Cars Coffee Cars Coffee is a talk group for residents to connect with one another over their mutual enthusiasm for cars of all kinds and the car industry in general Meetings are held one morning every month and the future schedule will be announced Contact John Valletta john johnvalletta com Community Emergency Response Team CERT is the Community Emergency Response Team that is funded and trained by the county to step in and assist the community in case of an emergency that first responders are unavailable for No specific skills are needed to become a member Contact Jeff Brand jeffreybrand gmail com Tom Kalousek tkalousek1000 gmail com Hangar Talk Hangar Talk welcomes aviation enthusiasts of all kinds Casual monthly lunch gathering outings and sharing of aviation experiences and opportunities both past and current Contact Terry Lee terrancejlee48 gmail com 32 Lefe Life May 2021 The Ladies Out to Lunch Bunch is a group for women to enjoy each other s company over lunch at some of the best restaurants Bradenton has to offer With get togethers held 2 3 times a month there are plenty of opportunities to join this bunch Contact Roz Warner rozwarner619 gmail com Literary Society of Waterlefe The Literary Society of Waterlefe is an organization for members looking to engage in thoughtful conversations about a wide range of pre selected books from month to month These gatherings are in a casual setting which allows residents to connect and converse about important and exciting pieces of literature Contact Rosalynn Kiefer rkiefer2 gmail com Sensational Singles Sensational Singles is a social group for single Waterlefe members widowed divorced and everyone else to participate in various outings to connect with one another and create meaningful friendships through casual get togethers Contact Roz Warner rozwarner619 gmail com Watering Hole Watering Hole is a social group for people especially newcomers to Waterlefe to meet their neighbors and feel involved in their community Whether you are new to the community or have been here for years we welcome you enjoy a fun evening with your neighbors at one of these no fuss events Contact Miriam Martin mmartin952 comcast net Barbie Brand barbiegbrand gmail com Organizations 33

ACTIVITY DIRECTORY Activities may not currently be active due to COVID 19 Please check with activity contacts for more information Fitness Center Classes Programs Contact Jana Dunson Martin jana janafit com Men s Golf Association Contact Tom Tosi tomtosi aol com Kayaking Canoeing Contact Jackie Hannan jhannan waterlefefl com Mixed Bridge Contact Judy Werner allwern aol com Ladies Bunco Contact Peggy Slocum spslocum msn com Mixed Euchre Card Group Contact Sue Bryant sbee287 aol com Ladies Hand Foot Cards Contact Audrey Bilotti audalb1 me com Purls Chains Contact Lisa Hantverk lisah826 hotmail com Ladies Mah Jongg Contact Sue McCarty sue herbandsue com Women s Niners 9 Hole Golf Contact Mary Lou Kovac MLFlorida45 outlook com Kristine Reis wholebodyfitness hotmail com Debbie Murphy debdenmurphy me com Ladies Shanghai Rummy Contact Audrey Bilotti audalb1 me com 34 Lefe Life May 2021 Organizations 35

ACTIVITY DIRECTORY Activities may not currently be active due to COVID 19 Please check with activity contacts for more information Fitness Center Classes Programs Contact Jana Dunson Martin jana janafit com Men s Golf Association Contact Tom Tosi tomtosi aol com Kayaking Canoeing Contact Jackie Hannan jhannan waterlefefl com Mixed Bridge Contact Judy Werner allwern aol com Ladies Bunco Contact Peggy Slocum spslocum msn com Mixed Euchre Card Group Contact Sue Bryant sbee287 aol com Ladies Hand Foot Cards Contact Audrey Bilotti audalb1 me com Purls Chains Contact Lisa Hantverk lisah826 hotmail com Ladies Mah Jongg Contact Sue McCarty sue herbandsue com Women s Niners 9 Hole Golf Contact Mary Lou Kovac MLFlorida45 outlook com Kristine Reis wholebodyfitness hotmail com Debbie Murphy debdenmurphy me com Ladies Shanghai Rummy Contact Audrey Bilotti audalb1 me com 34 Lefe Life May 2021 Organizations 35

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THIS MONTH S LEFE LIFE CONTRIBUTORS Jack Ritchie Michaela Valletta MAY 2021 LEFE LIFE

Ruth Harenchar