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1 March 2016 Newsletter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 26th 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Durbin South

2 Contact List Interest Groups Vendor Fair Recap Town Hall Recap Did you know? Durbin Crossing Pond Press Movie Night Easter Egg Hunt Fine Dining Fridays Tuesday Tastings Swim Team Registration Patriot Oaks Academy Tennis Spring Basketball South Calendar North Calendar Pool Reminders Sunrise / Sunset calendar Lifeguards needed Stroller Fit Mary Time Music Yoga Zumba Advertisement Program Advertisements

3 Durbin Crossing Community Contact List CDD District Manager Governmental Management Services Dave denagy ext W. Town Place Suite 114 St. Augustine, Florida Amenity Staff General Manager Margaret Alfano Field Operations Manager Steve Howell Amenities Manager Leah Tincher CDD Board of Supervisors Peter Pollicino - Chairman Tim Brownlee - Vice Chairman Sarah Hall - Assistant Secretary Leonard Rucker - Assistant Secretary Jason Harrah - Assistant Secretary HOA Property Manager Floridian Property Management Kyle Meagher Kyle@fpm.company Old Hard Road Suite 502 Fleming Island, Florida 32003

4 Book Club meets at the South Amenity Center on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM. Bring a snack to share. Chess club enthusiasts come meet at the South Amenity center every Wednesday at 6:00 PM. All ages and skill levels welcome. Senior Ladies card group meets at the South Amenity Center every Thursday at 10:30 AM. Various card games are played while they enjoy each other s company. Senior Men s group meets at the South Amenity Center every Tuesday at 10:30 AM. The Senior Men discuss many topics while they enjoy coffee and treats. Yoga meets every Monday at the North Amenity Center at 7:30 PM.. The cost of each class is ONLY $ Zumba meets every Tuesday at the North Amenity Center at 7:30 PM. The cost of each class is ONLY $5.00. FITastic meets every Wednesday at the North Amenity Center at 9:30AM & 6:30 PM. The classes are free. Each week a new video is played including different exercises like P90X, T25, Turbo Fire, Les Mills Combat, PiYO and 21 Day Fix. Senior Ladies Luncheon is held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 12:30 PM at the South Amenity Center. Bring a dish to share. If you are interested in starting an interest group, please the Amenity Staff at amenities@durbincrossing.com

6 A very special thank you to St Johns County Commissioner Jimmy Johns for coming out to our Town Hall Meeting on February 25th. Commissioner Johns has a busy schedule and we appreciate him taking time for this helpful and informative question and answer session.

Did you know? Big news! The pool lighting project for the South Amenity Center has begun!

The addition of the pool lighting will allow us to remain open for extended swim hours on weekends and holidays

We appreciate your patience while this area is under construction.

7 Did you know? Big news! The pool lighting project for the South Amenity Center has begun! This project is scheduled to be completed prior to March 15. The addition of the pool lighting will allow us to remain open for extended swim hours on weekends and holidays this summer. The pool will remain open, during this process, for those cold water swimmers, brrrrrr. We appreciate your patience while this area is under construction. Improvements at Durbin North The pool at Durbin North will be closed from March 8 March 11 so we can spruce up the play feature. This painting project will be complete and the feature ready for you to come and enjoy during Spring Break.

DURBIN CROSSING POND PRESS Please help us WELCOME our newest residents to Durbin Crossing, all 550 of them. At the end of February, Charles Aquatics delivered 550 grass carp to our community.

.. Triploid grass carp, a non-native fish which can be genetically sterilized by a number of means and, therefore, cannot breed, have a preference to feed on certain noxious aquatic weeds.

widely recognized safe and ideal method of aquatic weed control.

of Florida both as to the number of carp which can be placed in a waterway and to a requirement for the installation of fish barriers specially designed barriers which ensure that the carp remain

While some of the world s population consume species of carp as a food source, (a practice which is somewhat questionable by U.S. tastes since carp are full of bones!

8 DURBIN CROSSING POND PRESS Please help us WELCOME our newest residents to Durbin Crossing, all 550 of them. At the end of February, Charles Aquatics delivered 550 grass carp to our community. The fish have been divided and now reside in 14 of our ponds with the most vegetation to be devoured. For details on how grass carp benefit a pond, please read on... Triploid grass carp, a non-native fish which can be genetically sterilized by a number of means and, therefore, cannot breed, have a preference to feed on certain noxious aquatic weeds. Many submersed aquatic weeds, can be controlled by the introduction of a limited and State permitted number of those fish into retention ponds, lakes, canals and waterways to subsequently provide a widely recognized safe and ideal method of aquatic weed control. While the stocking of triploid grass carp ( triploid is a term referring to a modification in the genetic structure of the fish which makes them unable to breed), is strictly controlled by the State of Florida both as to the number of carp which can be placed in a waterway and to a requirement for the installation of fish barriers specially designed barriers which ensure that the carp remain within the stocked waterway. Both of those strict mandates are always met by Charles Aquatics, Inc. prior to stocking triploid grass carp in waterways. While some of the world s population consume species of carp as a food source, (a practice which is somewhat questionable by U.S. tastes since carp are full of bones!), it is nevertheless a violation of Florida law to catch or in any other way disturb stocked triploid grass carp. Removal of or the destruction of the required triploid carp fish barriers is also a violation of Florida law. Removal of grass carp should be a no brainer for residents and property owners along waterways since the fish have been stocked for the sole purpose of controlling undesirable aquatic weeds. These fish can be effective to control noxious aquatic weeds only if the fish are left to work unmolested. Property owners and residents may rest assured that their waterways will continue to be maintained in an environmentally safe and cost effective manner by Charles Aquatics, Inc. to ensure that their ponds, canals and lakes will have an esthetically attractive appearance.

9 Movie Night in the Park South Amenity Center Movie will begin at Sunset Friday March 25th FOOD TRUCKS TOO!!

Saturday, March 26, 2016 10:00AM - 12:30PM EGG HUNT

5-7 year: 11:30-11:45 8 & up: 12:00-12:15 You MUST

10 Saturday, March 26, :00AM - 12:30PM EGG HUNT TIMES 2 & under: 10:00-10: years: 10:45-11: year: 11:30-11:45 8 & up: 12:00-12:15 You MUST be there for your age group time in order to participate.

11 Fine Dining Fridays Durbin Crossing is proud to announce our newest event; Fine Dining Fridays. Resident, Chef Matt will be truly pleasing your palates the first Friday of April and May. Each evening will have a choice of appetizer, salad, choice of entree and dessert. The cost for all of this fine cuisine is only $35 per person plus tax/processing. There will be one seating at 7:30pm,. Please see website to register: Please register by March 28th Childcare is available for $10 per child for the evening, until 9:30pm. Food and entertainment included. Must have a reservation! No drop-ins will be accepted. Parent MUST be attending Fine Dining Friday. A minimum of 10 children are required and children must be potty trained. Friday April 1, 2016 Tastes from The Sea Appetizer (choose 1) *Key West Shrimp Cocktail with island slaw and key lime remoulade *Crab Stuffed Mushrooms baked with hollandaise *Oyster Rockefeller Salad Smoked Salmon and Cucumber salad with dill yogurt dressing Entrée (choose 1) Served with julienne vegetable medley *Salmon Florentine- Wild-caught salmon stuffed with spinach and mozzarella cheese baked in flaky puff pastry basket, served with fennel cream. *Bay Scallop Gratin baked in creamy mushroom mornay with whipped potato. *Shrimp Francaise- Gulf shrimp sautéed with garlic, tomato, white wine and lemon. Served over angel hair pasta. *Hoisin Seared Mahi-Mahi served with pineapple sticky rice, mango coulis, and scallion butter. Dessert Chocolate Walnut Bread Pudding

Tuesday Tastings With Chef Matt Cooking Demonstrations Classes begin April 4 7-9PM $25 Per class OR $90 for 4 class package 10 person minimum to hold class All classes include specially prepared

Foolproof techniques that eliminate the chemicals associated with canned and jarred sauces.

12 Tuesday Tastings With Chef Matt Cooking Demonstrations Classes begin April 4 7-9PM $25 Per class OR $90 for 4 class package 10 person minimum to hold class All classes include specially prepared tasting courses that utilize each of the products that we will be creating. Please note any allergies. April 4: The Essential Sauces Learn the basics to make virtually any sauce imaginable. Foolproof techniques that eliminate the chemicals associated with canned and jarred sauces. April 12: Making Fresh Pasta Discover the simplicity and superior flavor that comes from making you own pasta. Flat, stuffed and potato pastas are prepared as well as techniques for coloring and storing. April 19: Hors d ouevers and Tapas Techniques for making impressive an flavorful treats that enhance any party and are a great way to use up leftovers. Techniques for using puff pastry and phyllo dough. April 26: Classic French Cuisine Learn the old and new methods in French cooking. For questions or to register, please go to the website:

13 WHO ARE WE? The Dolphins swim team was established in 2014, and is open to families living in Durbin Crossing. We are members of the St. John s Summer Swim League (SJSSL) which serves the close-knit communities in Saint Johns County. In our first season we registered 141 swimmers from our community, which made us the third largest team in the league. We made quite a splash last summer and hope to continue to grow and improve our team this year. DON T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR THE WHAT ARE THE COSTS INVOLVED? Registration Fee Swim Suit (not to exceed) Girl / Boy 1 st Child: $200 $60/$40 2 nd Child: $180 $60/$40 3 rd + Children: $160 $60/$ PRACTICE AND MEET SCHEDULE 2016 DOLPHINS SUMMER SWIM TEAM!! Registration will be open February 24- March 15 to the first 150 swimmers to register at Practices will begin in April with a day of swimmer evaluations on Aprill 27 & 28. New swimmers who sign up on our website will be ed their evaluation time. Returning swimmers, who wish to request an evaluation can us at durbincrossingswimming@gmail.com and we will assign you a time slot. Regular practices will begin 04/30/2016. The specific practice groups and schedule will be posted on the website. Meets will begin June 4 and will be held at various amenity centers around Saint Johns County. The season will end with our Championship meet on July at Cecil Field Aquatic Center. Specific meet dates will be available on our website once they are finalized. Visit our website for answers to additional questions about practice schedule, meet schedules and more! Parents of registered swimmers will be required to attend a parent meeting on March 12 th at the South Amenities Center, times will be posted on our website. At this meeting we will discuss changes in the upcoming season as well as collecting fees and swimmer forms on that date and fit your child(ren) for suits if you are 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS General questions durbincrossingswimming@gmail.com President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Head Coach Terry Davis Stephanie Towns McLeod Meredith Connell Dawn Beeson Gabba Kowal

CLINICS: Four courts will be reserved at the South Amenity Center from

14 Patriot Oaks Academy Tennis Beginning March 3rd, four courts will be reserved for matches on Tuesdays from 3:30 6pm. CLINICS: Four courts will be reserved at the South Amenity Center from 3:30-5:30 pm for clinics on Thursdays. MATCHES: beginning the week of March 3rd March 3, 10, 17 & 31 April 7, 14, 21 & 28 May 5

16 March 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Stroller Fit 9:15am 2 Chess Club 6pm 3 Senior Ladies Group 10:30am 4 Stroller Fit 9:15am 5 Senior Men s Group 10:30am Book Club 7:30pm Fine Dining Friday 7:30pm 6 7 Pool Closed 8 Stroller Fit 9:15am 9 Senior Ladies Luncheon 12:30 10 Senior Ladies Group 10:30am 11 Stroller Fit 9:15am 12 Senior Men s Group 10:30am Chess Club 6pm 13 Daylight Savings begins. Set your clocks ahead 1 hour 14 Pool Closed 15 Stroller Fit 9:15am Senior Men s Group 10:30am 16 Chess Club 6pm 17 Senior Ladies Group 10:30am 18 Stroller Fit 9:15am Spring Break Pool Closed Spring Break 22 Stroller Fit 9:15am Senior Men s Group 10:30am Spring Break 23 Chess Club 6pm Spring Break 24 Senior Ladies Group 10:30am Spring Break 25 Spring Break 26 Egg Hunt 10 am-12:30pm Pool Closed 29 Stroller Fit 9:15am 30 Chess Club 6pm 31 Senior Ladies Group 10:30am Senior Men s Group 10:30am SOUTH

17 March 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Pool Closed Mary Time Music 9:45am & 10:35am & 5:30-6:15pm (under 2 years) 2 FITastic 9:30am & 6:30pm 3 Zumba 7:30pm 4 Mary Time Music 10:00am Yoga 7:00pm 8 Pool Closed Mary Time Music 9:45am & 10:35am & 5:30-6:15pm ( 2 years +) 9 Pool Play Feature Closed FITastic 9:30am & 6:30pm 10 Pool Play FeatureClosed Zumba 7:30pm 11 Pool Play Feature Closed Mary Time Music 10:00am Daylight Savings begins. Set your clocks ahead 1 hour 14 Yoga 7:00pm 15 Pool Closed Mary Time Music 9:45am & 10:35am & 5:30-6:15 pm (2 years +) 16 FITastic 9:30am & 6:30pm 17 Zumba 7:30pm Yoga 7:00pm 22 Pool Closed 23 FITastic 9:30am & 6:30pm 24 Zumba 7:30pm Yoga 7:00pm 29 Pool Closed Mary Time Music 9:45am & 10:35am 30 FITastic 9:30am & 6:30pm 31 Zumba 7:30pm NORTH

Access Cards Please remember, anytime you are using the amenities your access card is required for entry at ALL TIMES. If you are headed our way be sure to grab that card before you go.

18 Access Cards Please remember, anytime you are using the amenities your access card is required for entry at ALL TIMES. If you are headed our way be sure to grab that card before you go. Guest Passes Each household will receive 24 free guest passes from Spring Break-Labor Day. After the 24 guest passes have been used the cost per guest is $5.00 per visit. Please remember that there is a 5 guest limit per visit to either pool. Also, you are to remain with your guest(s) at all times and are responsible for them and their actions. Age Restrictions Children (14) years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult at least (18) years of age. The children s pool and water play feature are limited to children 13 years and under. Toys The following items are generally allowed: noodles, kick boards, water wings, soft foam balls and dive sticks. The only inflatable items allowed are those for infant flotation, with foot holes. Also, please note that any regulation sporting equipment, i.e. footballs, soccer balls, etc. not made for water play will not be allowed for the safety of others. General Rules IMPORTANT POOL REMINDERS... As high season at our pools approaches we wanted to highlight some of the policies to remember while using your beautiful amenities. Swim diapers are required for any child who is not properly toilet trained. Please keep children off of the lane ropes and out of the lap lanes unless lap swimming. Children must be 40 inches or taller and able to swim to the side unassisted. No flotation devices or water wings are allowed on the giant slide. Swim Hours Operating swim hours: opening 30 minutes after sunrise and closing 30 minutes prior to sunset. Guarded swim hours: a schedule will be posted in the April edition of the newsletter for your reference. Please note that the giant water slide at the South Amenity Center is only open during guarded hours. We will work hard to make sure you are informed and do our best to make the 2016 swim season the best one yet!

19 South Pool Closed Mondays March Pool Closing Times as per the FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Rule# 64E Saint Augustine, Florida, USA Lat: Lon: Timezone: GMT-5 North Pool Closed Tuesdays Date Sunrise AM Pools Open Sunset PM Pools Close Tuesday 1-Mar-16 6:51 AM 7:21 AM 6:24 PM 5:54 PM Wednesday 2-Mar-16 6:50 AM 7:20 AM 6:25 PM 5:55 PM Thursday 3-Mar-16 6:49 AM 7:19 AM 6:25 PM 5:55 PM Friday 4-Mar-16 6:48 AM 7:18 AM 6:26 PM 5:56 PM Saturday 5-Mar-16 6:47 AM 7:17 AM 6:27 PM 5:57 PM Sunday 6-Mar-16 6:46 AM 7:16 AM 6:28 PM 5:58 PM Monday 7-Mar-16 6:44 AM 7:14 AM 6:28 PM 5:58 PM Tuesday 8-Mar-16 6:43 AM 7:13 AM 6:29 PM 5:59 PM Wednesday 9-Mar-16 6:42 AM 7:12 AM 6:29 PM 5:59 PM Thursday 10-Mar-16 6:41 AM 7:11 AM 6:30 PM 6:00 PM Friday 11-Mar-16 6:40 AM 7:10 AM 6:31 PM 6:01 PM Saturday 12-Mar-16 6:39 AM 7:09 AM 6:31 PM 6:01 PM Sunday 13-Mar-16 7:37 AM 8:07 AM 7:32 PM 7:02 PM Monday 14-Mar-16 7:36 AM 8:06 AM 7:33 PM 7:03 PM Tuesday 15-Mar-16 7:35 AM 8:05 AM 7:33 PM 7:03 PM Wednesday 16-Mar-16 7:34 AM 8:04 AM 7:34 PM 7:04 PM Thursday 17-Mar-16 7:33 AM 8:03 AM 7:35 PM 7:05 PM Friday 18-Mar-16 7:31 AM 8:01 AM 7:35 PM 7:05 PM Saturday 19-Mar-16 7:30 AM 8:00 AM 7:36 PM 7:06 PM Sunday 20-Mar-16 7:29 AM 7:59 AM 7:36 PM 7:06 PM Monday 21-Mar-16 7:28 AM 7:58 AM 7:37 PM 7:07 PM Tuesday 22-Mar-16 7:27 AM 7:57 AM 7:38 PM 7:08 PM Wednesday 23-Mar-16 7:25 AM 7:55 AM 7:38 PM 7:08 PM Thursday 24-Mar-16 7:24 AM 7:54 AM 7:39 PM 7:09 PM Friday 25-Mar-16 7:23 AM 7:53 AM 7:39 AM 7:09 AM Saturday 26-Mar-16 7:22 AM 7:52 AM 7:40 PM 7:10 PM Sunday 27-Mar-16 7:21 AM 7:51 AM 7:41 PM 7:11 PM Monday 28-Mar-16 7:19 AM 7:49 AM 7:41 PM 7:11 PM Tuesday 29-Mar-16 7:18 AM 7:48 AM 7:42 PM 7:12 PM Wednesday 30-Mar-16 7:17 AM 7:47 AM 7:42 PM 7:12 PM Thursday 31-Mar-16 7:16 AM 7:46 AM 7:43 PM 7:13 PM

Excellent people skills Please contact the Amenity Center to apply.

20 LIFEGUARDS NEEDED Apply now for the 2016 Lifeguard Season Must be at least 16 years of age Mature Good work ethic Reliable transportation Positive attitude Excellent people skills Please contact the Amenity Center to apply. 145 South Durbin Parkway Closed on Monday Apply now, training begins soon.

21 M O M S G E T F I T

23 DURBIN CROSSING YOGA Life is all about BALANCE! Monday s 7:00PM-8:15PM Cost: $10 drop-in Location: North Amenity Center Join us in a soothing, mindful yoga class which will focus on stress reduction, release of chronic tensions, and increased personal strength and flexibility. We will practice gentle warm-ups, simple postures, and breath awareness and conclude with an integrating relaxation. Beginners and all levels are welcome. Dress comfortably & bring a yoga mat and small blanket or sweater for comfort during relaxation, if desired. Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher Cheryl Steven For information: cherylsteven97@yahoo.com

Did you make a resolution to work out more?

Well, stop looking for excuses and come join the party!

So, break out of those work out blues and get moving!

24 Did you make a resolution to work out more? Are you dreading those long walks or trips to the gym? Well, stop looking for excuses and come join the party!! Zumba is not your normal workout - it s FUN! So, break out of those work out blues and get moving! Join us at the North Amenity Center EVERY Thursday at 7:30PM. Classes are ONLY $5 each. WARNING: YOU MAY HAVE FUN!!!

25 DURBIN CROSSING Business Advertisement Program Providing local businesses a connection with our residents through affordable advertising. PACKAGE: $90 for a 3 month advertising program. Monthly full page advertisement listed in the Durbin Crossing Newsletter. Note: Must receive AD copy for the Newsletter by the 20th of each month to be included in next month s Newsletter. Advertisers are responsible for supplying all advertising information and electronic publications. Advertisements are purchased for a 3 month time period. Spaces are limited and on a first come first serve basis. To reserve your spot in the Durbin Crossing Newsletter visit the South Amenity Center Tuesday Sunday from 10am- 6pm 145 South Durbin Parkway St. Johns, FL amenities@durbincrossing.com

Designing the idea l ga rden for you Imagine enjoying the pleasures of your ideal garden: entertaining in style; spending time with your friends and family in surroundings that really express your

28 Designing the idea l ga rden for you Imagine enjoying the pleasures of your ideal garden: entertaining in style; spending time with your friends and family in surroundings that really express your taste; seeing younger family members enjoy the outdoors; just relaxing in your own private sanctuary; perhaps growing fresh food for your table. Great bespoke gardens give year-round pleasure, work for your lifestyle and add living space and value to your home. You may have ideas about what you want, but not the time, knowledge, experience or contacts to turn then into reality. Talking to the right garden designer is crucial. It can help you crystallise your ideas, and give you advice and support through the planning, planting and management processes that will turn those ideas into reality. Get in touch and let our Landscape Designer and Horticulturist show you how. Design Consultation Project Management Installation Residential Commercial Structural Soil Cells Porous Pave UrbanScape Technologies UrbanScape is a landscape design company dedicated to the transformation of outdoor spaces, large and small

29 Bob s Irrigation Services, Inc. Sprinkler Maintenance & Repair Special! Excellent workmanship & competitive pricing Locally owned and operated Durbin Crossing Resident $59* *Checking system and fine tuning heads, checking clock and times, cleaning clogged heads *Repairs extending beyond first hour will be charged $60 per/hr, parts extra CALL: (904)

May 2016 Newsletter. In This Issue CONTACT INFORMATION CALENDAR SUNSET CALENDAR CDD CORNER BREW BUS RECAP MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND LUAU

May 2016 Newsletter. In This Issue CONTACT INFORMATION CALENDAR SUNSET CALENDAR CDD CORNER BREW BUS RECAP MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND LUAU In This Issue CONTACT INFORMATION CALENDAR SUNSET CALENDAR CDD CORNER BREW BUS RECAP MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND LUAU COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES COFFEE CLUB STORY TIME ZUMBA YOGA AMENITY HOURS May 2016 Newsletter HOA