Durbin Crossing Chronicle February 2019 The time is always right to do what is right. -- Martin Luther King Jr. In honor of Black History Month. Inside This Issue: Contact Listing Pond Press Parking lot update Parking lot renderings Stay Connected Durbin Interest Groups Chick-fil-A Thursdays Food Truck Fridays Recipe Corner Upcoming Events Wildlife Seminar CPR/AED Course Resident Appreciation Day Blood Drive Academy Awards Party Book Club Trivia Night Vendors Needed Yard Sales Baking Class Coming Soon / Spring Break South / North Calendar Sunrise / Sunset Calendar Swim Team Lifeguards Wanted Mary Time Music Ballet Sports & Fitness 5k Run Basketball Tournament Soccer Sign Up Tai Chi Buti Yoga Zumba Morning Zumba Ad Program / Advertising www.durbincrossingliving.com 1
Durbin Crossing Amenity Staff General Manager Margaret Alfano malfano@vestapropertyservices.com Field Operations Manager Steve Howell showell@vestapropertyservices.com Amenities Manager Danelle DeMarco ddemarco@vestapropertyservices.com durbinamenities@gmail.com South Amenity Center: 904-230-2011 Our next scheduled CDD meeting is Monday, February 28, 2019 at 6pm. HOA Property Manager Floridian Property Management Darryl Anderson Darryl@fpm.company 904-592-4090 414 Old Hard Road CDD Board of Supervisors CDD District Manager Governmental Management Services Daniel Laughlin dlaughlin@gmsnf.com 904-940-5850 ext. 401 475 W. Town Place, Suite 114 St. Augustine, Florida 32092 Peter Pollicino - Chairman Tim Brownlee - Vice Chairman Jason Harrah - Assistant Secretary Sarah Hall - Assistant Secretary Debbie Driscoll - Assistant Secretary www.durbincrossingliving.com 2
DURBIN CROSSING POND PRESS Happy February Durbin Crossing! We field a lot of questions about birds in stormwater ponds: are they good for the ponds, are they bad for the ponds, can we feed them? My answers are usually: not really, not really, and probably shouldn t. If you re confused, allow me to explain. I won t bore you with scientific names, but the water birds in our ponds could fall within two categories: semidomesticated and wild. I consider the former to be the more problematic of the two. Canada Geese are the most common semi-domesticated birds we see, and are known for being numerous, territorial, and filthy (I don t think there s anyone in our company who hasn t been chased by them). Theoretically, based on the present population and the size of the pond, the waste products from geese can influence nutrient levels and spur algae growth. Additionally, many geese have found North Florida such a cozy environment that they ve thrown off the snow bird moniker and remain here all year long, which makes their presence (and excretions) a concern come summer. Geese are mostly herbivorous; they will gladly feed on aquatic vegetation, and they have an annoying habit of digging into pond banks and exacerbating erosion. They also have the tendency to become dependent on human feeding. Ducks have similar problems, mostly from non-migratory species like the Muscovy, which tend to form large familial groups. Wild species like mallards, mottled, whistling, and wood ducks are more likely to be found in small, roving groups. The problem with feeding birds like Canada Geese and Muscovy Ducks, is that they often become dependent on the human food-source. This can keep them living in an area with low-quality wild nutrition, being fed low-quality human food. When they are young, unlimited high protein, high carbohydrate food (like bread) can lead to a condition where the wings develop improperly, and they can become deformed to the point the bird cannot fly- a condition called angel wings. Human-based feed and it s general lack of proper nutrition can also hinder their immune systems, which makes the birds more likely to succumb to natural illnesses or diseases. Wild birds are usually far more reclusive and less interested in human offerings, and so don t usually become a problem around ponds. The most common wild birds I see around Florida ponds include blue herons, anhinga, wood storks, white Ibis, killdeer, and snowy egrets (and many, many more). They each have their own specific diets that may or may not be sustained by our stormwater ponds, so they tend to rove from pond to pond, much like the wild duck species. These shy denizens of our stormwater ponds are best enjoyed at a distance, which will make them more likely to return for future appreciation. --Katie Cabanillas - Aquatic Systems, Accounts Representative/Biologist Jacksonville Division
No matter how you get the news, make sure to keep up with all the latest in Durbin Crossing! South Amenity Center Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00am-6:00pm *Closed Mondays Durbin Gym Hours: Daily 5:00am-10:00pm South Pool: Open, refer to sunrise/sunset calendar * Closed Mondays North Pool: Open, refer to sunrise/sunset calendar * Closed Tuesdays Room Rentals: Please contact the South office for reservation information. Community Website: Durbincrossingliving.com Durbin Crossing Facebook Page: @DurbinCrossing For consistent updates, set us to see first under your following tab for our Durbin Crossing page. Follow us on Twitter: @dcamenities For all the latest pool information; hours, water temps, closures & more * Please note, any photos taken at Durbin Crossing events may be seen in our newsletters and/or on our website. www.durbincrossingliving.com 6
Durbin Interest Groups Mahjong Our club will meet every Monday morning, 10:00am at North Durbin. You do not need to be an experienced player. Come on out have fun and meet new neighbors. A new game, new friends you can t lose! Senior Men s Group Senior Men s group meets at South Durbin every Tuesday at 10:30am. The Senior Men discuss many topics while they enjoy coffee and treats. Senior Ladies Luncheon Senior Ladies Luncheon is held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 11:30am at South Durbin. Bring a dish to share. Ladies Pinochle Day Join us monthly on the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Wednesdays at 10:30am. St Johns Small Business Alliance St Johns Small Business Alliance: connecting, supporting and empowering small business owners and entrepreneurs. Thursdays 9:00am - 10:00am at South Durbin. Senior Ladies Card Group / Canasta Senior Ladies card group meets at South Durbin every Thursday at 10:30am. Various card games are played while they enjoy each other s company. Ladies Lunch and Game Day Join us at South Durbin the last Friday of every month at 10:30am. Please bring a brunch item to share. No experience required but be prepared for FUN! **If you are interested in starting an interest group, please email the Amenity Staff at durbinamenities@ gmail.com. www.durbincrossingliving.com 7
TO GO EVERY Thursday That s right, Chick-fil-A will be visiting us EVERY THURSDAY from 5:30pm-6:30pm at South Durbin. Come on down and take some great Chick-fil-A treats home with you! Choose from the catering menu below. Please note they accept cash, credit and debit cards. They are unable to accept Chick-fil-A gift cards. See you Thursday! *To order Chicken Nugget Trays, please contact the restaurant 4-6 hours in advance at 904-269-2210. Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich 440 Calories $3.79 Chick-fil-A Spicy Chicken Sandwich 490 Calories $4.09 Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap 340 Calories $6.29 Grilled Market Salad 200 Calories $8.69 Side Salad 80 Calories $3.55 Fruit Cup (small) 30 Calories $2.45 Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich Pkg. Meal 980-1060 Cal $6.98 * Package meal includes Chips and Chocolate Chunk Cookie Chocolate Chunk Cookie 330 Calories $1.39 Chips 210 Calories $1.80 Drinks, See options below $1.85 Dasani Water/0 Calories, Iced Tea, Sweet/90-220 Calories, Lemonade, regular/170-340 Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Additional nutrition information available upon request or at chick-fil-a.com www.durbincrossingliving.com 118
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY Mark your calendars EVERY Friday night because it is FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY! Cancel all plans to cook and come to South Durbin between 5:00pm and 8:00pm. *Take out is always available too! www.durbincrossingliving.com 9
Romantic Filet Mignon with rich Balsamic Glaze Directions 1. Sprinkle freshly ground pepper over both sides of each steak, and sprinkle with salt to taste. 2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place steaks in hot pan, and cook for 1 minute on each side, or until browned. Reduce heat to medium-low, and add balsamic vinegar and red wine. Cover, and cook for 4 minutes on each side, basting with sauce when you turn the meat over. 3. Remove steaks to two warmed plates, spoon one tablespoon of glaze over each, and serve. Ingredients 2 (4 ounce) Filet Mignon steaks 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste Salt to taste 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar www.durbincrossingliving.com 10 9
BLOOD DRIVE GIVING = LIVING Did you know that one pint of blood can save up to THREE lives? At our last Durbin Crossing Blood Drive we had 17 donors and that means we could have helped up to 51 lives! Please mark your calendars for Friday, February 15th from 9am-11am at the South Amenity Center. To register please visit: https://www.oneblood.org donate-now/donation-centers-list-select-time.stml driveid=809895 www.durbincrossingliving.com 15
Are you a licensed contractor? Professional designer? Licensed and Insured painter? Install hardwood flooring, remodel kitchens or baths, outdoor kitchens, screen room enclosures? Well, we need you! Are you interested in becoming a vendor at our first Durbin Crossing Home Improvement Show? We are hoping to have lots of options for our residents to explore. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! This event will be held Home Saturday March 9th 3-6pm Improvement at the North Amenity Center. Show If interested, email us at durbinamenities@gmail.com www.durbincrossingliving.com 19
Baking History Information......please contact: Yifat Winkler at yifat30@gmail.com. www.durbincrossingliving.com 21
SOUTH May 2016 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Food Truck Fri 5-8pm 2 Cupcake Class 2-4pm 4 POOL CLOSED ** DON T FORGET TO PURCHASE YOUR ACADEMY AWARD NIGHT! 5 Senior Men s Group 10:30am Baking Class 4:30-6:30pm 6 Ladies Cards 10:30am Baking Class 7-9pm 7 St Johns Small Bus Alliance 9am Senior Ladies Group 10:30am Chick-fil-a 5:30pm Baking Class 6-8pm 8 Food Truck Fri 5-8pm Wild Life Seminar 7:00pm 9 CPR Class 9am-12pm 11 POOL CLOSED Resident Appreciation Day - 6:30am- 7:30am, while supplies last. 12 Senior Men s Group 10:30am Baking Class 4:30-6:30pm 13 Ladies Luncheon 11:30am 14 St Johns Small Bus Alliance 9am Senior Ladies Group 10:30am Chick-fil-a 5:30pm 15 Food Truck Fri 5-8pm Blood Drive 9-11am 16 18 POOL CLOSED 19 Senior Men s Group 10:30am Baking Class 4:30-6:30pm 20 Ladies Cards 10:30am DON T FORGET TO PURCHASE YOUR TRIVIA TICKETS! 21 St Johns Small Bus Alliance 9am Senior Ladies Group 10:30am Chick-fil-a 5:30pm 22 Food Truck Fri 5-8pm Ladies Cards 10:30am 23 Academy Awards Party 7pm 25 POOL CLOSED CDD MEETING 6pm 26 Senior Men s Group 10:30am Baking Class 4:30-6:30pm 27 Ladies Cards 10:30am Book Club 7:00pm 28 St Johns Small Bus Alliance 9am Senior Ladies Group 10:30am Chick-fil-a 5:30pm 31 Senior Men s Group 10:30am www.durbincrossingliving.com 23
NORTH Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Mary Time Music 2 10:15am 4 Mahjong 10am Zumba 7pm 5 Mary Time Music 9:15am Ballet 4-4:45pm Buti Yoga 7:00pm 6 Mary Time Fitness 10:45am Zumba 7pm 7 Mary Time Zumba 8:45am 8 Mary Time Music 10:15am 9 POOL CLOSED 11 Mahjong 10am Tai Chi 1:30pm 12 Mary Time Music 9:15am Ballet 4-4:45pm Buti Yoga 7:00pm 13 Mary Time Fitness 10:45am Zumba 7pm 14 Mary Time Zumba 8:45am 15 Mary Time Music 10:15am 16 Zumba 7pm POOL CLOSED 18 Mahjong 10am Tai Chi 1:30pm 19 Mary Time Music 9:15am Ballet 4-4:45pm Buti Yoga 7:00pm 20 Mary Time Fitness 10:45am Zumba 7pm 21 Mary Time Zumba 8:45am 22 Mary Time Music 10:15am 23 Zumba 7pm POOL CLOSED 25 Mahjong 10am Tai Chi 1:30pm 26 Mary Time Music 9:15am Ballet 4-4:45pm Buti Yoga 7:00pm 27 Mary Time Fitness 10:45am Zumba 7pm 28 Mary Time Zumba 8:45am Zumba 7pm POOL CLOSED www.durbincrossingliving.com 24
February Pool Hours Listing As per the Florida Department of Health Rule# 64E-9.008 Saint Augustine, Florida, USA 122012 Lat: 29.9583 Lon: -81.3383 Time zone: GMT-5 Please note: South pool closed Mondays & North pool closed Tuesdays. DAY DATE SUNRISE POOL OPEN SUNSET POOL CLOSE Friday 1-Feb-19 7:18 AM 7:48 AM 6:02 PM 5:32 PM Saturday 2-Feb-19 7:17 AM 7:47 AM 6:03 PM 5:33 PM Sunday 3-Feb-19 7:17 AM 7:47 AM 6:04 PM 5:34 PM Monday 4-Feb-19 7:16 AM 7:46 AM 6:05 PM 5:35 PM Tuesday 5-Feb-19 7:15 AM 7:45 AM 6:06 PM 5:36 PM Wednesday 6-Feb-19 7:15 AM 7:45 AM 6:07 PM 5:37 PM Thursday 7-Feb-19 7:14 AM 7:44 AM 6:07 PM 5:37 PM Friday 8-Feb-19 7:13 AM 7:43 AM 6:08 PM 5:38 PM Saturday 9-Feb-19 7:12 AM 7:42 AM 6:09 PM 5:39 PM Sunday 10-Feb-19 7:12 AM 7:42 AM 6:10 PM 5:40 PM Monday 11-Feb-19 7:11 AM 7:41 AM 6:11 PM 5:41 PM Tuesday 12-Feb-19 7:10 AM 7:40 AM 6:12 PM 5:42 PM Wednesday 13-Feb-19 7:09 AM 7:39 AM 6:12 PM 5:42 PM Thursday 14-Feb-19 7:08 AM 7:38 AM 6:13 PM 5:43 PM Friday 15-Feb-19 7:07 AM 7:37 AM 6:14 PM 5:44 PM Saturday 16-Feb-19 7:07 AM 7:37 AM 6:15 PM 5:45 PM Sunday 17-Feb-19 7:06 AM 7:36 AM 6:16 PM 5:46 PM Monday 18-Feb-19 7:05 AM 7:35 AM 6:16 PM 5:46 PM Tuesday 19-Feb-19 7:04 AM 7:34 AM 6:17 PM 5:47 PM Wednesday 20-Feb-19 7:03 AM 7:33 AM 6:18 PM 5:48 PM Thursday 21-Feb-19 7:02 AM 7:32 AM 6:19 PM 5:49 PM Friday 22-Feb-19 7:01 AM 7:31 AM 6:20 PM 5:50 PM Saturday 23-Feb-19 7:00 AM 7:30 AM 6:20 PM 5:50 PM Sunday 24-Feb-19 6:59 AM 7:29 AM 6:21 PM 5:51 PM Monday 25-Feb-19 6:58 AM 7:28 AM 6:22 PM 5:52 PM Tuesday 26-Feb-19 6:57 AM 7:27 AM 6:22 PM 5:52 PM Wednesday 27-Feb-19 6:56 AM 7:26 AM 6:23 PM 5:53 PM Thursday 28-Feb-19 6:55 AM 7:25 AM 6:24 PM 5:54 PM
The Gift of Dance at Durbin Crossing Ballet classes will be held in the North Amenity Center in Durbin Crossing on Tuesdays, from 4:00PM-4:45pm. The Spring Session will begin on Tuesday, February 5th and go through Tuesday, April 30th. Our last class will be open house style, so parents can see all that we've learned over the session. COST: $160 OR 3 Payments of $60 This class is geared for children ages 3-6. Students will be introduced to basic ballet positions & vocabulary. We focus on balance, coordination, and building on the natural talent of each dancer, all while having fun! ***Space is limited to 10 students. For more information, Contact Cristina Duncan at crisduncan08@gmail.com OR Call 904-434-5607 Website: giftofdance.net www.durbincrossingliving.com 29
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Mondays 1:30pm - 2:30pm North Durbin Amenity Center Ron Cullum, Instructor $10 per resident, per class Resident guests, $15 per class Benefits: Increased energy and stamina, improved flexibility, balance & agility improved muscle strength & definition, reduced stress, anxiety & depression, improved mood and improved aerobic capacity - come join the fun! For more information on the benefits of Tai Chi: https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-health-benefits-of-tai-chi https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/tai-chi/art -20045184?pg=2 www.durbincrossingliving.com 33
February BOGO Special! Bring a friend or family member for FREE! Cost $12 per class.
Classes are held at North every Mon. & Wed. at 7pm. Cost is ONLY $5 per class. www.durbincrossingliving.com 35
Durbin Crossing is a community that cares! Providing local businesses a connection with our residents through affordable advertising. Package: Our advertising package is a three month program, for $90.00. The package includes a full page advertisement in our monthly Durbin Crossing Chronicle Newsletter. Note: We must receive your ad by the 20th of each month to be included in the next month s newsletter. Advertisers are responsible for supplying all advertising information and electronic publications, JPEG. Advertisements are purchased in a three (3) month package. Spaces are limited, don t delay get your ad in today! Sign up at the Durbin Crossing South Amenity Center Tuesday - Sunday from 10:00am - 6:00pm 145 South Durbin Parkway St. Johns, FL. 32259 904.230.2011 Durbinamenities@gmail.com