Monday, December 10, 2012
December 2012 Lifestyle Calendar
December 2012
Lifestyle Calendar
“How did it get so late so soon?
It’s night before it’s afternoon.
DECEMBER is here before it’s June.
My goodness, how the time has flewn.
How did it get so late so soon?”
~Dr. Seuss
The Grand Dominion Association Staff would like to wish you and your family a safe and happy
Holiday Season!
PLEASE NOTE:
Hours for the Lakeside Lodge will be
adjusted for the following days:
Monday, December 24th: 6AM-12PM
Tuesday, December 25th: CLOSED ALL DAY
Monday, December 31st: 6AM-3PM
Tuesday, January 1st: CLOSED ALL DAY
LAKESIDE LODGE
3555 Grand Dominion Circle, Mundelein, IL 60060
Phone: 847-566-2403
Fax: 847-566-0796
LODGE HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday-Thursday, 6:00am-9:00pm
Friday, 6:00am-7:00pm
Saturday, 7:00am-7:00pm
Sunday, 9:00am-6:00pm
FAMILY/CHILDREN SWIM HOURS
Monday-Thursday, 3:00-5:00pm
Friday, 4:00-7:00pm
Saturday & Sunday, 1:00-4:00pm
Property Manager: Kevin Green, granddpm@fosterpremier.com
Lifestyle Director:
ASSOCIATION EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER
Phone: (630) 462-3144
SALES OFFICE
Phone: 847-949-0033
PULTE CUSTOMER SERVICE
24 Hour Answering Service: 847-639-6038
Warranty Service-Email Requests Only: www.delwebb.com, “Owners Entry”
COMPLETE INFORMATION CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE COMMUNITY DOCUMENTS SECTION OF THE WEB PORTAL.
ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mike Rhoads – Developer Board Member & Association President
Jerrold Orloff – Resident Board Member & Vice President
Joanne Bowers – Developer Board Member & Association Treasurer
Bruce Campbell – Resident Board Member & Assistant Treasurer
Peter Tremulis – Developer Board Member & Association Secretary
2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 1:00pm
LAKESIDE LODGE/FITNESS CENTER ORIENTATIONS
It is required that all new Grand Dominion residents participate in a fitness center/lodge orientation at Lakeside Lodge before utilizing any fitness equipment or participating in any community activities. Lodge access cards will be issued after the completion of this session. Residents who have recently closed on their homes should contact the Lifestyle Director, to schedule an orientation session.
Additional fitness room instruction for usage of the cardiovascular machines and the circuit training equipment is available at the monthly “Fitness Center 101” sessions which are free for residents.
FREE! “FITNESS CENTER 101”
Taught by Karen Schroeder, Certified Personal Trainer and Grand Dominion Fitness Instructor, Peak Form Personal Training
Saturday, December 1st, 9:00-10:00am – NO COST
This is a CAN’T MISS FOR NEW RESIDENTS but ALL RESIDENTS CAN ATTEND!!! Attend this informational and instructional session to learn how to use the strength and cardio equipment in the Lakeside Lodge Fitness Center the RIGHT WAY! By using the proper form, technique and the appropriate amount of weight, you will increase metabolism, form and function of muscles. Join Personal Trainer and Fitness Specialist, Karen Schroeder, as she guides you through an equipment orientation session that will help you understand the right way, and the wrong way of lifting weights and using the fitness equipment.
All levels are welcome. No Registration required. No cost.
GRAND DOMINION FITNESS
The Grand Dominion Fitness Class Program operates under a Fitness Class Punch Card System that works as follows:
Cards will be sold at the front desk - $45.00 for 10 classes (or punches)
Punch cards can be used for any class type and combination with the exception of the S.T.A.B.L.E. Balance Classes.
Cards are non-transferable and can be used by only one resident.
At this time, expiration dates are not applicable.
Residents without a punch card can attend any class for a $5.00 drop-in fee.
No Pre-Registration will be necessary for residents using a punch card or paying the $5 drop-in fee.
The Front desk will no longer take any money or handle any registration – Registration will be done by the instructors in each class - they will take attendance, punch the cards and take any money for the drop-in fee of $5.
Classes will be held regardless of number of participants. Classes will be held as scheduled unless advance notification has been made or emergency purposes dictate cancellation.
SAMPLE A FITNESS CLASS FOR FREE!!!
If you’re new to the community or just new to the fitness program – here’s your chance to sample the Grand Dominion Fitness Classes! You can take a class for FREE! Just pick up a FREE FITNESS CLASS TICKET from the Front Desk. You can try any of the current classes one time and we’ll promise you’ll be hooked!
One ticket per class, per resident
No registration necessary
Present ticket to instructor at time of class
Participation for future classes must be paid with a fitness class punch card which can be purchased at front desk
OR daily drop-in fee of $5 per class
PICK UP A COPY OF THE MONTHLY FITNESS CLASS SCHEDULES AT LAKESIDE LODGE FOR CLASS CANCELLATIONS OR CHANGES!!!
SPECIAL DECEMBER FITNESS PROGRAMS - FREE!!!
FREE! “FITNESS CENTER 101” - Taught by Karen Schroeder, Certified Personal Trainer and Grand Dominion Fitness Instructor, Peak Form Personal Training
Saturday, December 1st – 9:00am-10:00am – NO COST
This is a CAN’T MISS FOR NEW RESIDENTS but ALL RESIDENTS CAN ATTEND!!! Attend this informational and instructional session to learn how to use the strength and cardio equipment in the Lakeside Lodge Fitness Center the RIGHT WAY! By using the proper form, technique and the appropriate amount of weight, you will increase metabolism, form and function of muscles. Join Personal Trainer and Fitness Specialist, Karen Schroeder, as she guides you through an equipment orientation session that will help you understand the right way, and the wrong way of lifting weights and using the fitness equipment. All levels are welcome. No Registration required. No cost.
FREE! FITNESS CONSULTATIONS by Mark Guthrie, Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Consultant, Five Point Fitness
Saturday, December 8th, 8:00-11:00am – ½ Hour Consultations – NO COST
HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO GET IN SHAPE! Register for one of these fitness counseling sessions to discuss exercise motivations, goals, obstacles, and unique circumstances such as time, medications, injuries, and illnesses. You will be given advice and a plan on how to get started, how to keep your momentum going and how to reach your goals.
Register at front desk. No Cost.
HERE ARE THE FITNESS CLASSES CURRENTLY BEING OFFERED:
Aqua Aerobics – 20/20/20 - Lakeside Lodge Indoor Pool
Wednesdays, 10:30am-11:30am
Taught by Pat Mell
Hit the water for this all-around workout – 20 minutes of cardio, 20 minutes of muscle strengthening and 20 minutes of stretching and a cool down. You’ll be refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to go!
Forever Fit – Lakeside Lodge Maple Room
Alternates on Mondays with Step & Strength, 5:15-6:15pm
Taught by Nancy Buhr
The first half of the class consists of an easy to follow, low impact weight bearing aerobics routine. The second half includes muscular strength training using hand weights and a resistance band, ending with abdominal, stretching and balancing exercises.
Movin’ EZ – Lakeside Lodge Maple Room
Wednesdays, 10:00-10:45am
Taught by Karen Schroeder
What’s the most fun you can have while improving your strength, posture, balance and flexibility? Easy! Movin’ EZ is a whole body workout, designed for all fitness levels. Utilizing resistance bands, weights, tubing and a chair, you’ll stay challenged and engaged with a variety of invigorating exercises.
S.T.A.B.L.E – Balance Class – Presented by Grayslake Rehabilitation
Lakeside Lodge Oak & Hickory Rooms
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:15-11:00am
NO CLASS ON TUESAY, DECEMEBER 18TH & THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20TH
Cost is $1 per class – WHAT A DEAL!
THIS CLASS IS NOT PART OF THE FITNESS CLASS PUNCH CARD SYSTEM – CLASSES ARE $1 PER CLASS – NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY – PAY INSTRUCTORS DIRECTLY AT CLASS TIME.
STABLE – Strength, Training, And Balance, Leverage, Education – that’s what this class is designed to do for you! Grayslake Rehabilitation presents a multi-dimensional exercise class designed and taught by a licensed physical therapist with YOU in mind! This dynamic class involves a combination of STRENGTH training exercises using resistive bands and weights for the arms and legs, combined with many levels of BALANCE training to help you remain on your feet! The class will vary each week focusing on different aspects of your health from flexibility and posture to strength and balance and what YOU CAN DO TO IMPROVE your health and remain active!
Step & Strength – Lakeside Lodge Maple Room
Mondays, 5:15-6:15pm – ALTERNATES WITH FOREVER FIT ON MONDAYS
Taught by Nancy Buhr
The first half of the class consists of a great, healthy heart rate raising step workout. The second half includes great muscular strength training moves using hand weights and a resistance band, ending with abdominal, stretching and balancing exercises.
Suspended Deep Water Aerobics – Lakeside Lodge Indoor Pool
Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am
Taught by Pat Mell
Try this aquatic class – a low impact aerobic, strength and conditioning aquatic class that will utilize deeper water depths. Taught by Pat Mell, this class will be adjusted and adapted to residents’ needs and requests.
Tai Chi for Health & Wellbeing – Lakeside Lodge Oak & Hickory Rooms
Saturdays, 10:30-11:30am
Taught by Allison Deputy
Experience the healing movements of Tai Chi first hand from Allison Deputy, a 20-year veteran of this ancient exercise. Tai Chi has been medically proven to improve blood pressure, balance, bone density, digestion and immunity. It is also very effective in reducing pain, anxiety and depression. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and flat-soled shoes. Be ready for a fun, relaxing, and invigorating workout.
Total Body Conditioning – Lakeside Lodge Maple Room
Thursdays, 5:15-6:15pm
Taught by Nancy Buhr
Boost your metabolism through a great muscle training and cardio workout, using handheld weights, tubing and stability ball.
Yoga – Lakeside Lodge Hickory Room
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, 9:00-10:00am
Taught by Resident Kit Semkus
This slow paced hatha yoga style class emphasizes breathing, body awareness, gentle stretching and relaxation.
ZUMBA – Lakeside Lodge Maple Room
Mondays & Saturdays, 9:00-10:00am
NO CLASS ON SAT. NOVEMBER 3RD
Taught by Carol Specht - Saturdays & Laura Tiernan - Mondays
Zumba is one of the world's largest and most successful dance-fitness programs! It is a fun, easy-to follow, Latin-inspired, dance fitness class. Anyone can do it and no dance background is necessary! When you come to a Zumba class, you will find high energy Latin-inspired music with easy to follow steps. There’s no other fitness class like a Zumba Fitness-Party. It’s easy to do, effective, totally exhilarating, and is geared to all fitness levels. Come join us for an hour of high-calorie burning fun!
TAKE PART IN THE GRAND DOMINION FITNESS PROGRAM
AND REMEMBER…
If you work for it… IT will work for YOU!!!
*DECEMBER 2012 ACTIVITIES*
PAINTING CLUB CLASSES – Lakeside Lodge Maple Room
Thursdays, 9:00am-12:00pm
Cost is $5.00 per class – Fees collected by instruction at time of class.
Participate in this instructional painting class. All levels are welcome – find your inner artist! Cost is $5.00 per person plus materials. This class is taught by one of Grand Dominion’s very own residents, Susan Kronowitz! No Registration required.
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS – Lakeside Lodge
Every 1st Tuesday of month, 1:30-2:30pm & 1st Thursday of month, 6:30-7:30pm
Tuesday, December 4th, 1:30-2:30pm & Thursday, December 6th, 6:30-7:30pm - NO COST
Mundelein’s finest – the Mundelein Fire Dept., will be on hand for Free Blood Pressure Checks. This activity takes place the first Tuesday and the first Thursday of every month. PLEAST NOTE: IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT MAY HAVE TO ADJUST TIME OR RESCHEDULE DATE.
DECEMBER MARKET DAY – Lakeside Lodge
Saturday, December 1st – LATER TIME THIS MONTH ONLY - 9:00-10:00am – Please arrive at 8:30am to help with orders.
We know the Lifestyle Program keeps residents super busy at Grand Dominion so why not make your life easier with this great food option! Market Day is a fundraiser program for the Grand Dominion community, offering over 160 convenient and high quality food products, many of which are individually wrapped and easy to prepare. Best of all, a percentage of your order will be returned to our community each month to help us raise funds for various Lifestyle activities! And you can deduct 10% of your orders on your income taxes! Special thanks to the resident volunteers that help to make this food co-op program a success! Order sheets for the December sale are available at Lakeside Lodge or you can visit www.marketday.com for more information and to order online. There are great clearance items available to order online as well! Start planning your menus today!
Order sheets are available at Lakeside Lodge and should be in on Wednesday, November 28th by 4PM.
Grand Dominion BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING – Lakeside Lodge
Tuesday, December 4th, 1:00pm – NOTE – AFTERNOON MEETING TIME
All residents are invited to this quarterly board meeting for the Grand Dominion Association. There will be a Question & Answer period at the conclusion of this business meeting.
No Registration Required.
DECEMBER MOVIES at the Lakeside Lodge
Attendance for all movies is open to Grand Dominion residents – No Registration necessary. No Cost for Film Club Members, $1 Fee for Non-Film Club Members – proceeds will help subsidize film license. No registration – money collected at door.
MOVIE NIGHT
Wednesday, December 5th, 6:30pm – “Searching for Sugarman”
Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock ‘n’ roller, Rodriguez.
OPERA MOVIES AT THE LODGE
Wednesday, December 19th, 6:00pm – FILM TITLE TBD
GRAND DOMINION FILM CLUB MOVIE NIGHT
Wednesday, December 26th, 6:30pm – “Charlie Wilson’s War”
A drama based on Texas congressman Charlie Wilson’s covert dealings in Afghanistan, where his efforts to assist rebels in their war with the Soviets have some unforeseen and long reaching effects.
GOLD & SILVER BUYING EVENT – Presented by PGS Gold Buyers - Lakeside Lodge
Wednesday, December 12th, 10:00am-2:00pm – NO COST
Come to this gold buying event sponsored by PGS Gold Buyers, who guarantees TOP DOLLAR CASH in exchange for: broken chains, earrings, bracelets and charms, gold and silver coins, watches, class rings, gold chains – they buy it all! This is a FREE, NO OBLIGATION, GOLD APPRAISAL event – gold, jewelry, silver, diamonds, coins. The average guest receives $200-$500! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Community Bulletin Board
The Community Bulletin Boardis a communication tool for YOU, Grand Dominion!
If you have a news item relating to community business, clubs, committees, neighborhoods or other areas of community interest, submit a short paragraph to the Lifestyle Director. If the item is appropriate for this publication, it will be printed in the next Lifestyle Calendar. Deadline for submissions is the first day of every month for the following month’s calendar.
BILLIARDS CLUB TO BEGIN PLAY FOR FALL SEASON!
BILLIARDS, ANYONE? Play will take place on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays and Wednesdays each month at 2:00pm. Players will meet at the Lakeside Lodge and the group will decide on a location.
Contact Alan Hahn for more information, 224-475-0179.
Do You Have A Suggestion for a Community Enhancement? THE LIFESTYLE & COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR INPUT!
The Lifestyle & Community Enhancement Committee has been formed to make recommendations to the Board of Directors for community enhancements, improvements and expenditures to benefit the lifestyle needs and desires of the community and residents as a whole. If you have a suggestion for an expenditure, please submit a form that is available at the Lakeside Lodge near the bulletin board area. For more information or questions, please contact the Lifestyle Director.
Are you “TECH-CHALLENGED?”
Attend Fremont Public Library’s TECHNOLOGY TUESDAYS, 6:00PM
The Fremont Library, located at 1170 N. Midlothian Road, offers this technology workshop every Tuesday evening for assistance with the latest technology like reader kindles, Ipods, and more. There is also help available on Wednesday mornings at 9:00am. For more information, contact the library, 847-566-8702 or visit the website at www.fremontlibrary.org.
Mundelein Economic Development Commission Seeking Volunteers
The Mundelein Economic Development Commission is seeking volunteers to become members on this commission, with the purpose of bringing businesses to the Mundelein area. The commission meets once and sometimes twice a month. If you are interested, contact resident Gerry Brin by portal email or 847-566-5467.
GRAND DOMINION COMMUNITY WEB PORTAL
Stay Connected!
Del Webb Live, our private community web portal is of vital importance to the communication flow at Grand Dominion. The web portal offers a variety of helpful resources for residents to access information, keep up to date and stay connected! Please be aware that all information and updates about community clubs, activities and events as well as all property management information, will be submitted via the www.ourgranddominion.net website. All residents have access to this important information tool, wherever they can connect to the internet and are encouraged to log on to the portal on a regular basis. Please remember to check for daily updates in the Community Calendar, News Pages, Alerts Section and your Personal Email for daily updates and additions. The portal site can be easily managed through the usage of the blue Navigation bar at the top of the site page. For the convenience of all residents, you may also use the two resident computers at the Lakeside Lodge. If you need assistance with your password or any other other portal information, please contact the Lifestyle Director.
CHARTER CLUBS & INTEREST GROUPS
The club system at Grand Dominion nurtures and supports the pursuit of a hobby or the recreational, social or cultural interest of a group. The Grand Dominion Charter Club Rules & Procedures Manual is available for those interested in starting a new group, subject to the procedures and parameters of the Association. Club leaders should contact the Lifestyle Director for meeting space and reservations. All groups are subject to room rental fees for special or after-hours events.
Refer to the Grand Dominion Facility Use Guidelines for these fee structures.
Here is a list of Established Clubs & Groups at Grand Dominion with Meeting Times and Contact Information. All group meeting dates and times are listed on the web portal Community Calendar and in the Club Book at the front desk of Lakeside Lodge. Please contact all group leaders through portal email. If any information is incorrect, please contact the Lifestyle Director.
GRAND DOMINION CHARTER CLUBS:
Bocce Ball
Seasonal
Leader: Steve Kaplan
Bookworms
Periodic Mondays, 1pm
Leader: Sallie Hamm, Susan Schlitt
Bridge
Tuesdays, 6:30pm - Duplicate
Wednesdays, 1pm – Non-Duplicate
Fridays, 9am – Advanced-Intermediate
Leader: Maxine Dicker, Mary Ann Kever
Bunco
1st Tuesday of each month, 7pm
Leader: Laurie Leff
Current Events
2nd Wednesday of each month, 7pm
Leader: Leon Stein
Film Discussion
4th Wednesday of each month, evening
Leader: Stan Finer
Genealogy
1st Monday of each month, 7pm
Leader: Barbara Schober
Grand Dominion Singers Choral Club
Periodic Mondays or Thursdays
Leader: Martha Swan
Ladies Golf
Seasonal – Tuesdays
Leader: Susan Schlitt
Mens Golf
Seasonal – Wednesdays
Leader: Bill Smith
Mexican Train
Tuesdays, 1pm
Leader: Joy Gaftman, Judy Nierman
Music Appreciation
2nd Tuesday of each month, 7pm
Leader: Lee Bassett, John Kivlehan
Painting
Thursdays, 9am
Leader: Susan Kronowitz
Pan
2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month, 1pm
Pickleball
Seasonal
Leader: Sam & Kay Ritchie
Ping Pong
Fridays & Saturdays, 10am
Leader: Richard Golden
Poker
Wednesdays, 12:30pm & Thursdays, 5:30pm
Leader: Jerry Orloff
Poker Pals
Tuesdays, 7pm
Quilting
2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month, 1:30pm
Leader: Jane Velander
Readers Book Discussion
Periodic Wednesdays, 3:30pm
Leader: Janice Borg
Singles
Periodic events, monthly
Leader: Laurie Leff
Tennis
Al Cheung
Seasonal
GRAND DOMINION INTEREST GROUPS:
Biking
Seasonal - Saturdays, 8:30am
Leader: David Schnitzer
Billiards
Sundays and Wednesdays, 2pm
Leader: Alan Hahn
Bowling Buddies
Seasonal – Mondays, 12:30pm
Leader: Richard Deddo
Garden Club
1st Monday of each month, 1pm
Leader: Joan Jones
Gin Rummy
Mondays, 6:30pm
Leader: Gil Linderman
Hand & Foot Cards
Mondays, 1pm
Leader: Lois Gaffke
Helping Hands
Periodic
Leader: Diane Schultz
Knitting
Wednesdays, 7pm
Leader: Sheila Linderman
Ladies Canasta
Wednesdays, 9am
Leader: Priscilla Mortland
Ladies Lunch
2nd Friday of each month, 12pm
Leader: Joan Jones
Mah Jongg
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 1pm
Tuesdays, 6:30pm
Pinochle
Mondays, 1pm
Leader: Carol Huber
Rummikub
Mondays, 6:30pm
Scrabble
Thursdays, 1pm
Leader: Rita Kompare
Women’s Thursday Poker
3rd Thursday of each month, 6:30pm
Leader: Sharron Rosenthal
HELPING HANDS
Do YOU need a helping hand? Maybe Helping Hands can help!
Helping Hands is a group of residents who want to lend their “hands” to other residents within the community who may need assistance of some kind. This may take the form of:
• A social phone call or get well wish
• Help around the home in time of sickness or healing
• A ride to an appointment, a store, pharmacy, physical therapy on a limited or occasional basis
• A wellness visit
• A hospitality visit
• Card recognition for illness or loss of a loved one
• Community information dissemination
• Local resource materials
• Web portal training
The group’s purpose and function is based solely on the need for assistance and will maintain the utmost sense of privacy and respect at all times. The members will rely on requests by residents ONLY and all assistance will be given on a confidential basis unless otherwise requested by a resident.
If you are in need of assistance by the group or have permission by someone to make a request on their behalf, please contact the person in Helping Hands from your neighborhood listed below.
For Helping Hands Assistance, contact:
NH 1 – Mary Shifley, 847-949-8838
NH 2 – Peggie McQueen, 224-475-0096
NH 3 – Diane Whittier, 847-566-6960, Heidi Coagan, 224-475-0252,
Carolyn Maxwell, 847-393-7892
NH 4 – Kay Ritchie, 847-393-7443, Wendy Siegel, 224-475-0151
NH 5 – Linda Dasso, 847-393-7085, Sharon Smith, 847-393-7379,
Kathie Carr, 224-475-0192
NH 7 – Angel Nettles, 224-778-5002, Jill & Richard Schwartz, 224-475-0193
NH 8 – Terry Mabus, 847-740-6594
NH 9 – Nancy Noyer, 847-903-9078, Sally Foss, 847-566-0839
NH 10 – Diane Schultz, 847-651-7841, Steve Wagner, 847-393-7655
*IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN REPRESENTING YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ON BEHALF OF THE HELPING HANDS GROUP, PLEASE CONTACT DIANE SCHULTZ, 847-651-7841 – WE WOULD LIKE AT LEAST THREE RESIDENTS FROM EACH NEIGHBORHOOD.
NEIGHBORHOOD REPRESENTATIVES
Do you know who YOUR neighborhood representative is? Each of Grand Dominion’s 10 neighborhoods has up to 3 resident representatives who act on a volunteer basis to represent their neighborhood with the Board of Directors. They conduct periodic neighborhood meetings to communicate information to the residents and meet monthly with the Board of Directors to discuss and resolve community issues and business. All reps can be reached through the portal email system or by the contact information listed in the Resident Directory. Here are the current representatives:
NH 1 Chuck Hall, Daniel Sladek, Florence Meyer
NH 2 Sid Lewis Clark, Martin Swan
NH 3 Linda Oliver, Judy Nierman
NH 4 Douglas McArthur, Harvey Loochtan, Sam Ritchie
NH 5 Neville Carr, Sandy Prieur, Stewart Posternack
NH 7 Stuart Margolis, Kathyrn Jordan
NH 8 Dan Ceglarek, Terry Mabus, Judy Waitz
NH 9 Stan Finer, Linda Gryziecki, Nicolette Podosek
NH 10 Stuart Isaacson, Al Rosenberg, Steven Wagner
*CHECK OUT THE COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD AREA!
EACH NEIGHBORHOOD REPRESENTATIVE WILL PROVIDE INFORMATIONAL FLYERS FOR RESIDENTS IN NEW CIRCULAR FLYER RACK!
GRAND DOMINION COMMITTEES
The Grand Dominion community is fortunate to have several working committees to assist in many functions of the Association. These volunteer positions are vital to the operation of our community and these committee members should be commended for their time and commitment. If you are interested in serving in some capacity, please contact our Community Manager, Kevin Green. Here are the current committees and members:
COMPLIANCE: Marv Rosenthal, Beth Vecchie, Diane Whittier, Harold Mayer, Judy Hays, Helene Stein, Rowan Harris
FINANCE: Martin Swan, Bruce Campbell, Alan Hahn, Richard Prieur, John Bruick, Fred Weinberg
MODIFICATIONS: Sid Clark, Pete Himpelmann, Joanne McArthur, Joan Jones, Sam Ritchie, Don Parmelee, Arnold Krinski
SOCIAL: Sandee Dabransky, Bobbi Ezell, Vicki Siegel, Charlene Bayerle, Carmela Ryan, Judy Feldman, Esther Sineni, Sharron Rosenthal, Rosely Kaiser, Nancy Noyer, Carol Hall, Joyce Fusello, Gloria Berman, Barbara Long, Florence Meyer, Debbie Rosenberg, Gayle Katz, Karen Eldrup
PROPERTY & GROUNDS: Mort Wallace, Sallie Hamm, Doug McArthur, Michael Sidell, Judy Sidell, Jerrold Orloff, Tom Sashko, Lee Bassett, Anne Cunningham
WETLAND: Mort Wallace, Kathryn Jordan, Jeff Covert, Tom Baumann, James Lake, William McCarty, James Borg, Jerrold Orloff, Sallie Hamm, Larry Shifley
LIFESTYLE & COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT: Al Rosenberg, Judi Marino, Charlene Bayerle, Rose Marie Clark, Myrna Goldman, Stan Finer, Pam Navarre, Carol Hall
COMMUNITY DIRECTORY: Bill McNulty, Marv Rosenthal, Sam Ritchie, Maggie Westley, Earl Polisky
LAKESIDE LODGE ACCESS CARDS
Residents are required to use their access cards for entry into the Lakeside Lodge during hours of operation. Please have your access card with you at all times when visiting the lodge. Access card lanyards are now available for purchase. Access cards are issued to all residents after completion of a New Resident Orientation session. A maximum of two access cards are issued for each household. Additional residents, 19 years or older, who reside in the home for more than 6 months in a calendar year, may purchase an additional card for a fee of $500.00 per year. Lost card fee replacement is $20.00.
Access cards are non-transferrable and to be used only by the resident to which it was issued.
GUEST POLICY
Guests may be sponsored by a resident for usage of the facilities in the Lakeside Lodge for a fee of $2.00 per guest, per visit, with a limit of 4 guests per household. For your convenience, Punch Cards may be purchased for guest visits – 10 visits for $20.00 or 20 visits for $40.00. Guests aged 19 and over may use the fitness center and pools during all hours of operation while accompanied by the resident. Guests under 19 years of age may only use the pool areas during the hours of Family/Children Swim.
Guests must be accompanied by a resident at all times at the Lakeside Lodge facilities.
FAMILY SWIM HOURS
FAMILY SWIM / CHILDREN POOL HOURS
For Children Under 19 years of age:
Monday-Thursday: 3pm – 5pm
Friday: 4pm-7pm
Saturday & Sunday: 1pm – 4pm
Limit 4 guests per household - $2.00 per guest
ROOM RENTALS AT LAKESIDE LODGE
Celebrate your next event at Grand Dominion! The Lakeside Lodge Multi-purpose rooms are available for private use rental for Grand Dominion residents. Show your friends and relatives the fantastic facilities at your next party, get-together or meeting. It’s convenient, affordable and in your own backyard!
The details and rates are outlined in the Facility Use Guidelines, which can be accessed from
the web portal in the “Community Documents” section.
Contact the Lifestyle Director for questions or to book your next event!
GRAND DOMINION LIFESTYLE…
LIVE IT, FEEL IT, LOVE IT!
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
NOVEMBER 2012 LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
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NOVEMBER 2012 LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
by: Tracy Citrano
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November 2012
Lifestyle Calendar
”Even if something is left undone,
everyone must take time to sit still to
watch the leaves turn.”
~Elizabeth Lawrence
“SHARE THE HARVEST THANKSGIVING DINNER”
Fremont Township Food Drive
Looking to make the Thanksgiving holiday extra special for someone less fortunate?
Make a donation to this Fremont Township program!
Purchase groceries to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner.
Non
perishable items may include: stuffing, potatoes, vegetables, gravy,
rolls, dessert, other food items or a gift card to purchase a turkey or
any other food items.
Dinners for seniors, small and large families are needed.
All food donations and gift cards may be dropped off at the Lakeside Lodge until
Friday, November 16, 2012.
2013 Proposed Association Budget Review and Question & Answer Session
Monday, November 12th, 7:00pm
The
2013 Proposed Budget is scheduled to be mailed to each resident for
review prior to the Board of Directors formally approving it at the
Board of Directors meeting on December 4,2012. The Finance Committee
will be holding a 2013 budget review and question and answer session on
November 12, 2012 at 7:00pm.
We look forward to seeing you there!
NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY
LAKESIDE LODGE
3555 Grand Dominion Circle, Mundelein, IL 60060
Phone: 847-566-2403
Fax: 847-566-0796
LODGE HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday-Thursday, 6:00am-9:00pm
Friday, 6:00am-7:00pm
Saturday, 7:00am-7:00pm
Sunday, 9:00am-6:00pm
FAMILY/CHILDREN SWIM HOURS
Monday-Thursday, 3:00-5:00pm
Friday, 4:00-7:00pm
Saturday & Sunday, 1:00-4:00pm
Property Manager: Kevin Green, granddpm@fosterpremier.com
Lifestyle Director: Tracy Citrano, tcitrano@fosterpremier.com
ASSOCIATION EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER
Phone: (630) 462-3144
SALES OFFICE
Phone: 847-949-0033
PULTE CUSTOMER SERVICE
24 Hour Answering Service: 847-639-6038
Warranty Service-Email Requests Only: www.delwebb.com, “Owners Entry”
COMPLETE INFORMATION CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE COMMUNITY DOCUMENTS SECTION OF THE WEB PORTAL.
ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mike Rhoads – Developer Board Member & Association President
Jerrold Orloff – Resident Board Member & Vice President
Joanne Bowers – Developer Board Member & Association Treasurer
Bruce Campbell – Resident Board Member & Assistant Treasurer
Peter Tremulis – Developer Board Member & Association Secretary
2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 1:00pm
LAKESIDE LODGE/FITNESS CENTER ORIENTATIONS
It
is required that all new Grand Dominion residents participate in a
fitness center/lodge orientation at Lakeside Lodge before utilizing any
fitness equipment or participating in any community activities. Lodge access cards will be issued after the completion of this session. Residents
who have recently closed on their homes should contact Tracy Citrano,
the Lifestyle Director, to schedule an orientation session.
Additional
fitness room instruction for usage of the cardiovascular machines and
the circuit training equipment is available at the monthly “Fitness
Center 101” sessions which are free for residents.
FREE! “FITNESS CENTER 101”
Taught by Karen Schroeder, Certified Personal Trainer and Grand Dominion Fitness Instructor, Peak Form Personal Training
Saturday, November 3rd, 9:00-10:00am – NO COST
This is a CAN’T MISS FOR NEW RESIDENTS but ALL RESIDENTS CAN ATTEND!!! Attend
this informational and instructional session to learn how to use the
strength and cardio equipment in the Lakeside Lodge Fitness Center the
RIGHT WAY! By using the proper
form, technique and the appropriate amount of weight, you will increase
metabolism, form and function of muscles. Join
Personal Trainer and Fitness Specialist, Karen Schroeder, as she guides
you through an equipment orientation session that will help you
understand the right way, and the wrong way of lifting weights and using
the fitness equipment.
All levels are welcome. No Registration required. No cost.
LIFESTYLE ACTIVITIES, EVENTS & DAY TRIPS
Ø Please register and make payments for all activities, trips and events at the Front Desk of Lakeside Lodge.
Ø Registration will not be taken without payment.
Ø Advance Registration is very important and the scheduling of activities often depends on a minimum number of participants. If
at all possible, please check your calendars and make every effort to
register and pay for all activities to avoid their cancellation.
Ø For all activities, outings and events that require payment, refunds will only be given prior to RSVP date. After
the registration deadline, no money will be returned unless you find a
replacement or that spot is filled from an existing waiting list. This
policy is necessary to insure that the Association is not responsible
for payments for tickets, catering services, or any other event costs.
Ø If you have any questions, please contact Tracy Citrano.
A NEW COMMITTEE IS FORMING AT GRAND DOMINION!!!
We are looking for volunteers to be part of a committee to help plan, research and coordinate
DAY TRIPS, OUTINGS AND SHORT TERM TRAVEL.
If you are interested in hearing more and have time to devote to this committee, please come to the:
INFORMATIONAL MEETING on Wednesday, November 7th, 11:00am
at the Lakeside Lodge.
No Registration Necessary. For more information, contact Tracy Citrano.
*NOVEMBER 2012 ACTIVITIES*
PAINTING CLUB CLASSES – Lakeside Lodge Maple Room
Thursdays, 9:00am-12:00pm
Cost is $5.00 per class – Fees collected by instruction at time of class.
Participate in this instructional painting class. All levels are welcome – find your inner artist! Cost is $5.00 per person plus materials. This class is taught by one of Grand Dominion’s very own residents, Susan Kronowitz! No Registration required.
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS – Lakeside Lodge
Every 1st Tuesday of month, 1:30-2:30pm & 1st Thursday of month, 6:30-7:30pm
Tuesday, November 6th, 1:30-2:30pm & Thursday, November 8th, 6:30-7:30pm - NO COST
Mundelein’s finest – the Mundelein Fire Dept., will be on hand for Free Blood Pressure Checks. This activity takes place the first Tuesday and the first Thursday of every month. PLEAST NOTE: IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT MAY HAVE TO ADJUST TIME OR RESCHEDULE DATE.
NOVEMBER MARKET DAY – Lakeside Lodge
Saturday, November 3rd – LATER TIME THIS MONTH ONLY - 10:00-11:00am – Please arrive at 9:30am to help with orders.
We know the Lifestyle Program keeps residents super busy at Grand Dominion so why not make your life easier with this great food option! Market
Day is a fundraiser program for the Grand Dominion community, offering
over 160 convenient and high quality food products, many of which are
individually wrapped and easy to prepare. Best
of all, a percentage of your order will be returned to our community
each month to help us raise funds for various Lifestyle activities! And you can deduct 10% of your orders on your income taxes! Special thanks to the resident volunteers that help to make this food co-op program a success! Order sheets for the November sale are available at Lakeside Lodge or you can visit www.marketday.com for more information and to order online. There are great clearance items available to order online as well! Start planning your menus today!
Order sheets are available at Lakeside Lodge and should be turned in to the front desk by Tuesday,
October 30th, 5pm.
NOVEMBER MOVIES at the Lakeside Lodge
Attendance for all movies is open to Grand Dominion residents – No Registration necessary. No Cost for Film Club Members, $1 Fee for Non-Film Club Members – proceeds will help subsidize film license. No registration – money collected at door.
MOVIE NIGHT
Wednesday, November 7th, 6:30pm – FILM TITLE TBD.
OPERA MOVIES AT THE LODGE
Wednesday, November 21st, 6:30pm – FILM TITLE TBD
GRAND DOMINION FILM CLUB MOVIE NIGHT
Wednesday, November 28th, 6:30pm – FILM TITLE TBD
3RD ANNUAL EVENING OF FINE ART – An Art Exhibit Presented by the Thursday Morning Painting Club – Lakeside Lodge Sunroom
Friday, November 2nd, 6:30-8:30pm – NO COST
A
presentation of fine art executed by the members of this Grand Dominion
painting club will be on exhibit on this Friday evening in November. Don’t miss this tremendous display of talent from your fellow residents!
Resident, Leon Stein will be lending his musical pianist talents for our entertainment.
Refreshments will be served.
No registration necessary. No Cost.
“How to Handle and Manage Dental Issues” – A Presentation by TEAM DENTAL
Tuesday, November 6th, 6:30pm – NO COST
Have you noticed your oral health changing? Dentist,
Chris Quick, D.D.S. will present how to prevent and manage the
following: dry mouth, increased cavity patterns, periodontal disease and
implants and supported dentures. A question and answer period will follow the presentation.
Register at front desk. No Cost.
POTOWATOMI CASINO TRIP – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Friday, November 9th, 9:00am-6:00pm, approx. return to Lodge (Bus will depart casino at 3pm)
Ø Cost is $25.00 per person
Ø Includes bus transportation, driver tip, $10 Food & Beverage Voucher, $10 Cash Play.
Ø PLEASE
NOTE – The Casino adjusted the Buffet Lunch price – the Food &
Beverage voucher will only cover $10 of buffet price - $2 additional fee
must be paid by each guest for buffet.
Ø THIS OUTING IS OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS AND GUESTS – 1ST COME, 1ST SERVED – SO REGISTER TODAY!
Calling all high rollers! Get out your lucky rabbit’s foot and join this trip for some gambling fun! You can’t beat this price! These trips are enjoyed by all! We need a minimum of 35 people and a maximum of 54 people. If there is enough interest, a 2nd bus will be added.
THIS OUTING IS OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS AND GUESTS – 1ST COME, 1ST SERVED.
Register with payment at front desk by Wednesday, October 31st.
“BINGO NIGHT”
Saturday, November 10th, 7:00pm – Cost is $5 per person – Includes coffee, snacks and dessert.
Bingo returns to Grand Dominion! Bring your lucky charms and join us for a great night of FREE BINGO & PRIZES. Coffee, snacks and light dessert will be provided.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT AT FRONT DESK BY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH.
2013 PROPOSED ASSOCIATION BUDGET REVIEW AND QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION – Lakeside Lodge
Monday, November 12th, 7:00pm
The
2013 Proposed Budget is scheduled to be mailed to each resident for
review prior to the Board of Directors formally approving it at the
Board of Directors meeting on December 4, 2012. The Finance Committee
will be holding a 2013 budget review and question and answer session on
November 12, 2012 at 7:00pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY.
"Protecting Your Most Important Asset - Your Family" - A Presentation by Edward Jones Investments - Lakeside Lodge
Tuesday, November 13th, 6:30pm - NO COST - Refreshments will be served
Join
Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Brian Olson and John Hancock's Regional
Wholesaler, Bobbi Foster, for this educational seminar, where you will
learn what to avoid, and how to design a Long Term Care Plan
Register at front desk - No Cost
GOLD & SILVER BUYING EVENT – Presented by PGS Gold Buyers - Lakeside Lodge
Wednesday, November 14th, 10:00am-2:00pm – NO COST
Come
to this gold buying event sponsored by PGS Gold Buyers, who guarantees
TOP DOLLAR CASH in exchange for: broken chains, earrings, bracelets and
charms, gold and silver coins, watches, class rings, gold chains – they
buy it all! This is a FREE, NO OBLIGATION, GOLD APPRAISAL event – gold, jewelry, silver, diamonds, coins. The average guest receives $200-$500! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
COMEDY NIGHT w/ MARK KLEIN
Friday, November 16th,
Doors Open at 6:30pm, Show, 7:00-8:00pm, Reception following show -
Cost is $9.00 per person - Includes admission, coffee and light dessert
following performance. Cash & Concessions bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and snacks available before and after show. Guests Welcome.
He talks - YOU LAUGH! Mark
Klein is a stand-up comedian, whose clean, unique comedy has been
entertaining at comedy venues, events and cruise ships around the world
for over 30 years! Join us for an evening of laughter and good friends!
Register at front desk. Cost is $9 per person. Guests welcome.
TEXAS HOLD ‘EM TOURNAMENT – Lakeside Lodge
Saturday, November 24th – Noon
Entry
Fee is $35.00 per person – CHECKS PAYABLE TO GIL LINDERMAN –
REGISTRATION FORMS AND PAYMENT MAY BE LEFT AT FRONT DESK OR MAILED TO
GIL LINDERMAN, 2941 RAVINIA CIRCLE, MUNDELEIN.
Try your luck at one of the popular games! Prizes will be awarded based on the number of players. A portion of the registration fee will be donated to the Disabled American Veterans. Tournament begins at 12pm, sharp. All entries must be submitted no later than 15 minutes before the tournament begins.
Space is limited so EARLY REGISTRATION IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED. Entry Fee is $35.00 per person. CHECKS
PAYABLE TO GIL LINDERMAN – REGISTRATION FORMS AND PAYMENT MAY BE LEFT
AT FRONT DESK OR MAILED TO GIL LINDERMAN, 2941 RAVINIA CIRCLE,
MUNDELEIN.
For more information, contact Gil Linderman, 224-475-0241.
“Mistletoe & Holly” CONCERT – Presented by the Grand Dominion Singers
Friday, November 30th, 7:00pm – Cost is $5 in advance, $6 at door
Amazing
to think about, but it’s already time to get ready for the Grand
Dominion Singer’s Holiday concert, “Mistletoe and Holly”. This year’s
musical celebration will be held on Friday, November 30th (NOT
Thanksgiving weekend!) at 7 pm at the Lakeside Lodge. Seating is first
come, first serve, however, no one will be allowed to enter before 6:30
pm. Please put the date on your calendar now, so you will be available
to join the group with Christmas and Hanukkah music as well as a general
sing-along which everyone has enjoyed in the last few years. Come see
your friends and neighbors perform in this ever-growing chorus. All the
members love music and want you to enjoy their efforts and dedication.
“Mistletoe and Holly” is the perfect way to begin your Holiday festivities. Enjoy favorites like “We Need A Little Christmas”, “Go Tell It On the Mountain”, and “Chanukah Prayer”, as well as three Alfred Burt Carols and many fun new songs to tickle your spirits. Tickets will be $5 in advance at the Lodge desk beginning Thursday, November 1st or $6 the day of the concert. We will also have tickets available at a lobby table prior to the Bingo party on Saturday, November 10 at 5 pm for those who would like to purchase then. We accept cash or checks made out to “Grand Dominion Singers”. This is normally a sell out crowd so don’t wait too long to get your tickets. Space is limited. Bring your friends and family to enjoy this wonderful evening. Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the concert.
FIRE & ICE WINTER GALA – Hawthorne Woods Country Club
Saturday, December 1st, 6:00-11:00pm - COST IS $54.00 PER PERSON, OR $52 PER PERSON FOR EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION OCT. 11th thru NOV. 10TH. ALL REGISTRATIONS DUE BY NOV. 21ST. CASH BAR
Join the Grand Dominion community for one of the highlights of the 2012 Lifestyle Program! This
elegant off-site location has been chosen to provide an evening of
dining, dancing, musical entertainment, fun and good times! The admission price of $54 per person (Early Bird Registration is $52 – Oct. 11th thru Nov. 10th)
and includes passed appetizers, plated dinner service with salad,
entrée combo of chicken and sliced sirloin, rolls, dessert, coffee, tea
and soda service, coat check, gratuity and entertainment by the fabulous
The Sam Savage Band.
Tables of 8 or less can be reserved in advance with ALL PAYMENTS due at time of registration. Tables of less than 8 will be put together by the committee. Single residents may invite one paid guest. Don’t miss this exciting event!
CHECKS ONLY, PAYABLE TO GRAND DOMINION.
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT IS DUE BY WED. NOVEMBER 21st.
NO REFUNDS AFTER NOVEMBER 21st.
REGISTRATION FORMS AVAILABLE AT LAKESIDE LODGE.
“SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN” – Theatre Outing at the Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook
Thursday, December 20th, 10:00am-6:00pm (Return time approximate)
Cost is $66.00 per person – Includes reserved theatre ticket, lunch, tax, gratuity, coach transportation, driver tip. Choice of lunch – Roast Sirloin of Beef or Baked Salmon.
Maximum
of 49 people – THIS IS AN ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE OUTING – NO THEATRE
TICKETS WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION AND ENTIRE PACKAGE.
Based
on the 1954 film classic starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds, many
film critics call this play, “the happiest movie musical ever made!” Exhilarating
dance numbers, a toe-tapping score and an effervescent love story
create a delightful stage production that leaves audiences with a
“glorious feeling,” wishing for a downpour just so they can go singin’
and dancin’ in the rain! Don’t miss this entertaining theatre outing! Coach bus transportation will be included, as well as a full lunch at the theatre, with your choice of Roast sirloin of Beef or Baked Salmon.
Maximum
of 49 people – THIS IS AN ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE OUTING – NO THEATRE
TICKETS WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION AND ENTIRE PACKAGE.
THIS OUTING IS OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS AND GUESTS – 1ST COME, 1ST SERVED BASIS.
Register with payment at front desk by Monday, November 26th.
“The Book of Mormon” THEATRE OUTING – Bank of America Theatre, Chicago
Sunday, April 14, 2013, 2:00pm Matinee – FULL DETAILS AND ALL TICKET INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE LAKESIDE LODGE OR ON THE WEB PORTAL. ALL REGISTRATIONS SHOULD MADE AT THE LAKESIDE LODGE.
GRAND DOMINION FITNESS
The Grand Dominion Fitness Class Program operates under a Fitness Class Punch Card System that works as follows:
Ø Cards will be sold at the front desk - $45.00 for 10 classes (or punches)
Ø Punch cards can be used for any class type and combination with the exception of the S.T.A.B.L.E. Balance Classes.
Ø Cards are non-transferable and can be used by only one resident.
Ø At this time, expiration dates are not applicable.
Ø Residents without a punch card can attend any class for a $5.00 drop-in fee.
Ø No Pre-Registration will be necessary for residents using a punch card or paying the $5 drop-in fee.
Ø The
Front desk will no longer take any money or handle any registration –
Registration will be done by the instructors in each class - they will
take attendance, punch the cards and take any money for the drop-in fee
of $5.
Ø Classes will be held regardless of number of participants. Classes will be held as scheduled unless advance notification has been made or emergency purposes dictate cancellation.
SAMPLE A FITNESS CLASS FOR FREE!!!
If
you’re new to the community or just new to the fitness program – here’s
your chance to sample the Grand Dominion Fitness Classes! You can take a class for FREE! Just pick up a FREE FITNESS CLASS TICKET from Tracy Citrano, the Lifestyle Director. You can try any of the current classes one time and we’ll promise you’ll be hooked!
Ø One ticket per class, per resident
Ø No registration necessary
Ø Present ticket to instructor at time of class
Ø Participation for future classes must be paid with a fitness class punch card which can be purchased at front desk
Ø OR daily drop-in fee of $5 per class
PICK UP A COPY OF THE MONTHLY FITNESS CLASS SCHEDULES AT LAKESIDE LODGE FOR CLASS CANCELLATIONS OR CHANGES!!!
SPECIAL NOVEMBER FITNESS PROGRAMS - FREE!!!
FREE! “FITNESS
CENTER 101” - Taught by Karen Schroeder, Certified Personal Trainer and
Grand Dominion Fitness Instructor, Peak Form Personal Training
Saturday, November 3rd – 9:00am-10:00am – NO COST
This is a CAN’T MISS FOR NEW RESIDENTS but ALL RESIDENTS CAN ATTEND!!! Attend
this informational and instructional session to learn how to use the
strength and cardio equipment in the Lakeside Lodge Fitness Center the
RIGHT WAY! By using the proper
form, technique and the appropriate amount of weight, you will increase
metabolism, form and function of muscles. Join
Personal Trainer and Fitness Specialist, Karen Schroeder, as she guides
you through an equipment orientation session that will help you
understand the right way, and the wrong way of lifting weights and using
the fitness equipment. All levels are welcome. No Registration required. No cost.
FREE! FITNESS CONSULTATIONS by Mark Guthrie, Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Consultant, Five Point Fitness
Saturday, November 10th, 8:00-11:00am – ½ Hour Consultations – NO COST
HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO GET IN SHAPE! Register
for one of these fitness counseling sessions to discuss exercise
motivations, goals, obstacles, and unique circumstances such as time,
medications, injuries, and illnesses. You will be given advice and a plan on how to get started, how to keep your momentum going and how to reach your goals.
Register at front desk. No Cost.
HERE ARE THE FITNESS CLASSES CURRENTLY BEING OFFERED:
Aqua Aerobics – 20/20/20 - Lakeside Lodge Indoor Pool
Wednesdays, 10:30am-11:30am
Taught by Pat Mell
Hit
the water for this all-around workout – 20 minutes of cardio, 20
minutes of muscle strengthening and 20 minutes of stretching and a cool
down. You’ll be refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to go!
Forever Fit – Lakeside Lodge Maple Room
Alternates on Mondays with Step & Strength, 5:15-6:15pm
Taught by Nancy Buhr
The first half of the class consists of an easy to follow, low impact weight bearing aerobics routine. The
second half includes muscular strength training using hand weights and a
resistance band, ending with abdominal, stretching and balancing
exercises.
Movin’ EZ – Lakeside Lodge Maple Room
Wednesdays, 10:00-10:45am
Taught by Karen Schroeder
What’s the most fun you can have while improving your strength, posture, balance and flexibility? Easy! Movin’ EZ is a whole body workout, designed for all fitness levels. Utilizing
resistance bands, weights, tubing and a chair, you’ll stay challenged
and engaged with a variety of invigorating exercises.
S.T.A.B.L.E – Balance Class – Presented by Grayslake Rehabilitation
Lakeside Lodge Oak & Hickory Rooms
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:15-11:00am
NO CLASS ON TUESAY, NOVEMBER 20TH & THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND
Cost is $1 per class – WHAT A DEAL!
THIS
CLASS IS NOT PART OF THE FITNESS CLASS PUNCH CARD SYSTEM – CLASSES ARE
$1 PER CLASS – NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY – PAY INSTRUCTORS DIRECTLY AT
CLASS TIME.
STABLE – Strength, Training, And Balance, Leverage, Education – that’s what this class is designed to do for you! Grayslake Rehabilitation presents a multi-dimensional exercise class designed and taught by a licensed physical therapist with YOU in mind! This dynamic class involves a combination of STRENGTH training exercises using resistive bands and weights for the arms and legs, combined with many levels of BALANCE training to help you remain on your feet! The
class will vary each week focusing on different aspects of your health
from flexibility and posture to strength and balance and what YOU CAN DO TO IMPROVE your health and remain active!
Step & Strength – Lakeside Lodge Maple Room
Mondays, 5:15-6:15pm – ALTERNATES WITH FOREVER FIT ON MONDAYS
Taught by Nancy Buhr
The first half of the class consists of a great, healthy heart rate raising step workout. The
second half includes great muscular strength training moves using hand
weights and a resistance band, ending with abdominal, stretching and
balancing exercises.
Suspended Deep Water Aerobics – Lakeside Lodge Indoor Pool
Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am
Taught by Pat Mell
Try this aquatic class – a low impact aerobic, strength and conditioning aquatic class that will utilize deeper water depths. Taught by Pat Mell, this class will be adjusted and adapted to residents’ needs and requests.
Tai Chi for Health & Wellbeing – Lakeside Lodge Oak & Hickory Rooms
Saturdays, 10:30-11:30am
Taught by Allison Deputy
Experience the healing movements of Tai Chi first hand from Allison Deputy, a 20-year veteran of this ancient exercise. Tai Chi has been medically proven to improve blood pressure, balance, bone density, digestion and immunity. It is also very effective in reducing pain, anxiety and depression. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and flat-soled shoes. Be ready for a fun, relaxing, and invigorating workout.
Total Body Conditioning – Lakeside Lodge Maple Room
Thursdays, 5:15-6:15pm
Taught by Nancy Buhr
Boost your metabolism through a great muscle training and cardio workout, using handheld weights, tubing and stability ball.
Yoga – Lakeside Lodge Hickory Room
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, 9:00-10:00am
Taught by Resident Kit Semkus
This slow paced hatha yoga style class emphasizes breathing, body awareness, gentle stretching and relaxation.
ZUMBA – Lakeside Lodge Maple Room
Mondays & Saturdays, 9:00-10:00am
NO CLASS ON SAT. NOVEMBER 3RD
Taught by Carol Specht - Saturdays & Laura Tiernan - Mondays
Zumba is one of the world's largest and most successful dance-fitness programs! It is a fun, easy-to follow, Latin-inspired, dance fitness class. Anyone can do it and no dance background is necessary! When you come to a Zumba class, you will find high energy Latin-inspired music with easy to follow steps. There’s
no other fitness class like a Zumba Fitness-Party. It’s easy to do,
effective, totally exhilarating, and is geared to all fitness levels. Come join us for an hour of high-calorie burning fun!
TAKE PART IN THE GRAND DOMINION FITNESS PROGRAM
AND REMEMBER…
If you work for it… IT will work for YOU!!!
Community Bulletin Board
ü The Community Bulletin Board is a communication tool for YOU, Grand Dominion!
If
you have a news item relating to community business, clubs, committees,
neighborhoods or other areas of community interest, submit a short
paragraph to the Lifestyle Director. If
the item is appropriate for this publication, it will be printed in the
next Lifestyle Calendar. Deadline for submissions is the first day of
every month for the following month’s calendar.
ü A NEW COMMITTEE IS FORMING AT GRAND DOMINION!!!
We are looking for volunteers to be part of a committee to help plan, research and coordinate DAY TRIPS, OUTINGS AND SHORT TERM TRAVEL. If you are interested in hearing more and have time to devote to this committee, please come to the:
INFORMATIONAL MEETING on Wednesday, November 7th, 11:00am
at the Lakeside Lodge.
No Registration Necessary. For more information, contact Tracy Citrano.
ü BILLIARDS CLUB TO BEGIN PLAY FOR FALL SEASON!
BILLIARDS, ANYONE? The Billiards Club is set to begin their fall season. Play will take place on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays and Wednesdays each month at 2:00pm. Players will meet at the Lakeside Lodge and the group will decide on a location.
Contact Alan Hahn for more information, 224-475-0179.
ü Do You Have A Suggestion for a Community Enhancement? THE LIFESTYLE & COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR INPUT!
The
Lifestyle & Community Enhancement Committee has been formed to make
recommendations to the Board of Directors for community enhancements,
improvements and expenditures to benefit the lifestyle needs and desires
of the community and residents as a whole. If
you have a suggestion for an expenditure, please submit a form that is
available at the Lakeside Lodge near the bulletin board area. For more information or questions, please contact Tracy Citrano.
ü Are you “TECH-CHALLENGED?”
Attend Fremont Public Library’s TECHNOLOGY TUESDAYS, 6:00PM
The
Fremont Library, located at 1170 N. Midlothian Road, offers this
technology workshop every Tuesday evening for assistance with the latest
technology like reader kindles, Ipods, and more. There is also help available on Wednesday mornings at 9:00am. For more information, contact the library, 847-566-8702 or visit the website at www.fremontlibrary.org.
ü Mundelein Economic Development Commission Seeking Volunteers
The
Mundelein Economic Development Commission is seeking volunteers to
become members on this commission, with the purpose of bringing
businesses to the Mundelein area. The commission meets once and
sometimes twice a month. If you are interested, contact resident Gerry
Brin by portal email or 847-566-5467.
GRAND DOMINION COMMUNITY WEB PORTAL
Stay Connected!
Del Webb Live, our private community web portal is of vital importance to the communication flow at Grand Dominion. The web portal offers a variety of helpful resources for residents to access information, keep up to date and stay connected! Please
be aware that all information and updates about community clubs,
activities and events as well as all property management information,
will be submitted via the www.ourgranddominion.net website. All
residents have access to this important information tool, wherever they
can connect to the internet and are encouraged to log on to the portal
on a regular basis. Please
remember to check for daily updates in the Community Calendar, News
Pages, Alerts Section and your Personal Email for daily updates and
additions. The portal site can be easily managed through the usage of the blue Navigation bar at the top of the site page. For the convenience of all residents, you may also use the two resident computers at the Lakeside Lodge. If you need assistance with your password or any other other portal information, please contact the Lifestyle Director.
CHARTER CLUBS & INTEREST GROUPS
The
club system at Grand Dominion nurtures and supports the pursuit of a
hobby or the recreational, social or cultural interest of a group. The Grand Dominion Charter Club Rules & Procedures Manual is available for those interested in starting a new group, subject to the procedures and parameters of the Association. Club leaders should contact the Lifestyle Director for meeting space and reservations. All groups are subject to room rental fees for special or after-hours events.
Refer to the Grand Dominion Facility Use Guidelines for these fee structures.
Here
is a list of Established Clubs & Groups at Grand Dominion with
Meeting Times and Contact Information. All group meeting dates and times
are listed on the web portal Community Calendar and in the Club Book at
the front desk of Lakeside Lodge. Please contact all group leaders through portal email. If any information is incorrect, please contact Tracy Citrano.
GRAND DOMINION CHARTER CLUBS:
Bocce Ball
Seasonal
Leader: Steve Kaplan
Bookworms
Periodic Mondays, 1pm
Leader: Sallie Hamm, Susan Schlitt
Bridge
Tuesdays, 6:30pm - Duplicate
Wednesdays, 1pm – Non-Duplicate
Fridays, 9am – Advanced-Intermediate
Leader: Maxine Dicker, Mary Ann Kever
Bunco
1st Tuesday of each month, 7pm
Leader: Laurie Leff
Current Events
2nd Wednesday of each month, 7pm
Leader: Leon Stein
Film Discussion
4th Wednesday of each month, evening
Leader: Stan Finer
Genealogy
1st Monday of each month, 7pm
Leader: Barbara Schober
Grand Dominion Singers Choral Club
Periodic Mondays or Thursdays
Leader: Martha Swan
Ladies Golf
Seasonal – Tuesdays
Leader: Susan Schlitt
Mens Golf
Seasonal – Wednesdays
Leader: Bill Smith
Mexican Train
Tuesdays, 1pm
Leader: Joy Gaftman, Judy Nierman
Music Appreciation
2nd Tuesday of each month, 7pm
Leader: Lee Bassett, John Kivlehan
Painting
Thursdays, 9am
Leader: Susan Kronowitz
Pan
2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month, 1pm
Pickleball
Seasonal
Leader: Sam & Kay Ritchie
Ping Pong
Fridays & Saturdays, 10am
Leader: Richard Golden
Poker
Wednesdays, 12:30pm & Thursdays, 5:30pm
Leader: Jerry Orloff
Poker Pals
Tuesdays, 7pm
Quilting
2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month, 1:30pm
Leader: Jane Velander
Readers Book Discussion
Periodic Wednesdays, 3:30pm
Leader: Janice Borg
Singles
Periodic events, monthly
Leader: Laurie Leff
Tennis
Al Cheung
Seasonal
GRAND DOMINION INTEREST GROUPS:
Biking
Seasonal - Saturdays, 8:30am
Leader: David Schnitzer
Billiards
Sundays and Wednesdays, 2pm
Leader: Alan Hahn
Bowling Buddies
Seasonal – Mondays, 12:30pm
Leader: Richard Deddo
Garden Club
1st Monday of each month, 1pm
Leader: Joan Jones
Gin Rummy
Mondays, 6:30pm
Leader: Gil Linderman
Hand & Foot Cards
Mondays, 1pm
Leader: Lois Gaffke
Helping Hands
Periodic
Leader: Diane Schultz
Knitting
Wednesdays, 7pm
Leader: Sheila Linderman
Ladies Canasta
Wednesdays, 9am
Leader: Priscilla Mortland
Ladies Lunch
2nd Friday of each month, 12pm
Leader: Joan Jones
Mah Jongg
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 1pm
Tuesdays, 6:30pm
Pinochle
Mondays, 1pm
Leader: Carol Huber
Rummikub
Mondays, 6:30pm
Scrabble
Thursdays, 1pm
Leader: Rita Kompare
Women’s Thursday Poker
3rd Thursday of each month, 6:30pm
Leader: Sharron Rosenthal
HELPING HANDS
Do YOU need a helping hand? Maybe Helping Hands can help!
Helping Hands
is a group of residents who want to lend their “hands” to other
residents within the community who may need assistance of some kind. This may take the form of:
· A social phone call or get well wish
· Help around the home in time of sickness or healing
· A ride to an appointment, a store, pharmacy, physical therapy on a limited or occasional basis
· A wellness visit
· A hospitality visit
· Card recognition for illness or loss of a loved one
· Community information dissemination
· Local resource materials
· Web portal training
The
group’s purpose and function is based solely on the need for assistance
and will maintain the utmost sense of privacy and respect at all times. The
members will rely on requests by residents ONLY and all assistance will
be given on a confidential basis unless otherwise requested by a
resident.
If
you are in need of assistance by the group or have permission by
someone to make a request on their behalf, please contact the person in
Helping Hands from your neighborhood listed below.
For Helping Hands Assistance, contact:
NH 1 – Mary Shifley, 847-949-8838
NH 2 – Peggie McQueen, 224-475-0096
NH 3 – Diane Whittier, 847-566-6960, Heidi Coagan, 224-475-0252,
Carolyn Maxwell, 847-393-7892
NH 4 – Kay Ritchie, 847-393-7443, Wendy Siegel, 224-475-0151
NH 5 – Linda Dasso, 847-393-7085, Sharon Smith, 847-393-7379,
Kathie Carr, 224-475-0192
NH 7 – Angel Nettles, 224-778-5002, Jill & Richard Schwartz, 224-475-0193
NH 8 – Terry Mabus, 847-740-6594
NH 9 – Nancy Noyer, 847-903-9078, Sally Foss, 847-566-0839
NH 10 – Diane Schultz, 847-651-7841, Steve Wagner, 847-393-7655
*IF
YOU ARE INTERESTED IN REPRESENTING YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ON BEHALF OF THE
HELPING HANDS GROUP, PLEASE CONTACT DIANE SCHULTZ, 847-651-7841 – WE
WOULD LIKE AT LEAST THREE RESIDENTS FROM EACH NEIGHBORHOOD.
NEIGHBORHOOD REPRESENTATIVES
Do you know who YOUR neighborhood representative is? Each
of Grand Dominion’s 10 neighborhoods has up to 3 resident
representatives who act on a volunteer basis to represent their
neighborhood with the Board of Directors. They
conduct periodic neighborhood meetings to communicate information to
the residents and meet monthly with the Board of Directors to discuss
and resolve community issues and business. All reps can be reached through the portal email system or by the contact information listed in the Resident Directory. Here are the current representatives:
NH 1 Chuck Hall, Daniel Sladek, Florence Meyer
NH 2 Sid Lewis Clark, Martin Swan
NH 3 Linda Oliver, Judy Nierman
NH 4 Douglas McArthur, Harvey Loochtan, Sam Ritchie
NH 5 Neville Carr, Sandy Prieur, Stewart Posternack
NH 7 Stuart Margolis, Kathyrn Jordan
NH 8 Dan Ceglarek, Terry Mabus, Judy Waitz
NH 9 Stan Finer, Linda Gryziecki, Nicolette Podosek
NH 10 Stuart Isaacson, Al Rosenberg, Steven Wagner
*CHECK OUT THE COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD AREA!
EACH NEIGHBORHOOD REPRESENTATIVE WILL PROVIDE INFORMATIONAL FLYERS FOR RESIDENTS IN NEW CIRCULAR FLYER RACK!
GRAND DOMINION COMMITTEES
The Grand Dominion community is fortunate to have several working committees to assist in many functions of the Association. These
volunteer positions are vital to the operation of our community and
these committee members should be commended for their time and
commitment. If you are interested in serving in some capacity, please contact our Community Manager, Kevin Green. Here are the current committees and members:
COMPLIANCE: Marv Rosenthal, Beth Vecchie, Diane Whittier, Harold Mayer, Judy Hays, Helene Stein, Rowan Harris
FINANCE: Martin Swan, Bruce Campbell, Alan Hahn, Richard Prieur, John Bruick, Fred Weinberg
MODIFICATIONS: Sid Clark, Pete Himpelmann, Joanne McArthur, Joan Jones, Sam Ritchie, Don Parmelee, Arnold Krinski
SOCIAL: Sandee
Dabransky, Bobbi Ezell, Vicki Siegel, Charlene Bayerle, Carmela Ryan,
Judy Feldman, Esther Sineni, Sharron Rosenthal, Rosely Kaiser, Nancy
Noyer, Carol Hall, Joyce Fusello, Gloria Berman, Barbara Long, Florence
Meyer, Debbie Rosenberg, Gayle Katz, Karen Eldrup
PROPERTY & GROUNDS: Mort Wallace, Sallie Hamm, Doug McArthur, Michael Sidell, Judy Sidell, Jerrold Orloff, Tom Sashko, Lee Bassett, Anne Cunningham
WETLAND: Mort
Wallace, Kathryn Jordan, Jeff Covert, Tom Baumann, James Lake, William
McCarty, James Borg, Jerrold Orloff, Sallie Hamm, Larry Shifley
LIFESTYLE & COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT: Al Rosenberg, Judi Marino, Charlene Bayerle, Rose Marie Clark, Myrna Goldman, Stan Finer, Pam Navarre, Carol Hall
COMMUNITY DIRECTORY: Bill McNulty, Marv Rosenthal, Sam Ritchie, Maggie Westley, Earl Polisky
LAKESIDE LODGE ACCESS CARDS
Residents are required to use their access cards for entry into the Lakeside Lodge during hours of operation. Please have your access card with you at all times when visiting the lodge. Access card lanyards are now available for purchase. Access cards are issued to all residents after completion of a New Resident Orientation session. A maximum of two access cards are issued for each household. Additional
residents, 19 years or older, who reside in the home for more than 6
months in a calendar year, may purchase an additional card for a fee of
$500.00 per year. Lost card fee replacement is $20.00.
Access cards are non-transferrable and to be used only by the resident to which it was issued.
GUEST POLICY
Guests
may be sponsored by a resident for usage of the facilities in the
Lakeside Lodge for a fee of $2.00 per guest, per visit, with a limit of 4
guests per household. For your convenience, Punch Cards may be purchased for guest visits – 10 visits for $20.00 or 20 visits for $40.00. Guests aged 19 and over may use the fitness center and pools during all hours of operation while accompanied by the resident. Guests under 19 years of age may only use the pool areas during the hours of Family/Children Swim.
Guests must be accompanied by a resident at all times at the Lakeside Lodge facilities.
FAMILY SWIM HOURS
FAMILY SWIM / CHILDREN POOL HOURS
For Children Under 19 years of age:
Monday-Thursday: 3pm – 5pm
Friday: 4pm-7pm
Saturday & Sunday: 1pm – 4pm
Limit 4 guests per household - $2.00 per guest
ROOM RENTALS AT LAKESIDE LODGE
Celebrate your next event at Grand Dominion! The
Lakeside Lodge Multi-purpose rooms are available for private use rental
for Grand Dominion residents. Show your friends and relatives the
fantastic facilities at your next party, get-together or meeting. It’s convenient, affordable and in your own backyard!
The details and rates are outlined in the Facility Use Guidelines, which can be accessed from
the web portal in the “Community Documents” section.
Contact the Lifestyle Director for questions or to book your next event!
GRAND DOMINION LIFESTYLE…
LIVE IT, FEEL IT, LOVE IT!
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