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DID YOU KNOW? 

If you bought your home directly from Power Corporation, and it has been less than a year since you closed, everything is under warranty and covered by Power.   This applies mostly to the homes on Addison Shore and Jared’s Landing that were recently sold.  The year deadline is quickly approaching for many.  A word to the wise:  go over your home inside and out with a fine-toothed comb, or pop for a professional home inspection.   Once the year passes, the warranty expires, and any corrective measures or repairs will be the responsibility of the homeowner.  

WILLKOMEN, BIENVENUE, WELCOME

Calling all new residents.  Mark your calendars!  Another welcome reception and short orientation is planned prior to the April board meeting, which will take place on April 13 starting at 9am.  Come grab a donut, coffee, meet some neighbors, and hear about what’s offered to residents of Lakeside Landings.  This program will be done only if we have enough residents who RSVP yes.  Look for invites to go out soon.  Also, if you were among those who couldn’t make it to the last orientation, you are welcome to come to this one.  RSVP or send any questions to heybattaswing@yahoo.com

 

ERIN GO BRAGH

Faith and begorrah, it’s St Patrick’s Day Cabana Night!????Saturday, March, 16th, 5:00-7:00! 

Potluck, bring dish to share!
Thank you Bill Ball for grilling Hamburgers $5.00
Hotdog & Chips $3.00
Italian Sausage $5.00 

50/50 raffle
Irish Music

 

Until next time, see you around the neighborhood.

 

????SATURDAY NIGHT’S ALRIGHT FOR BLOGGING????

 

ENCLAVE HAPPENINGS

The monthly Enclave Board meeting took place this morning, and a good piece of news that was shared with us is that Power Corporation has agreed to pick up the entire cost of installing a 4th well in the community!  They were originally going to split the cost with us,  so this is a welcome development that will result in a $25,000-30,000 savings to our association.  The location of the new well will be in the easement between Golden Eagle and Sandpiper.  More info on scheduled start dates, etc as it becomes available.  

 

DO YOU NEED TO SHRED?

No, I’m not talking about skating, surfing, or guitar riffs, but paper shredding.  The Enclave will be holding a combination shredding event and hot dog cookout on April 20 at the Mailbox parking lot.  BYOB and a side dish to share.  More details to come as we get closer.  Come for the shredding, stay for a hot dog!  

 

TECHNICALLY SPEAKING 

Another topic of discussion at the past two board meetings has been how we communicate and disseminate community information.   A few complaints were voiced that those who don’t use computers, email, or the internet are missing out.  The Board announced that residents who don’t want to use a computer are responsible for informing themselves about community happenings.  Many residents didn’t know that there are bulletin boards outside the clubhouse entrance and at the Enclave mailboxes where important information about meetings and events are printed and posted.   There are also occasional classes and seminars lead by community residents that are held at the clubhouse to help those who are still intimidated by a keyboard.   I get it.  Technology can be intimidating for those of us who were raised with pen and paper, but email and texts are the main ways the world communicates.  It’s not going to change, and I applaud the board for not allowing the “tail to wag the dog” on this issue.  

LANDSCAPE CONCERNS AND PLANS

It was announced that the irrigation schedule has changed again.  We’ve all been encouraged to pay attention to our watering days and report to clem@enclavelsl.com if any issues are noticed.  The schedules are posted on the Enclave website, enclavelsl.com.  Some asked how we’d know if our sprinklers were coming on if they were scheduled overnight.  That’s a good question, but I think there’s a relatively simple solution that doesn’t involve staying up all night:  put out a bucket or bin and see if you have accumulated any water the next morning.  It’s not perfect, but it gets the job done.   We’re coming out of the dormant season and into the hotter and hopefully wet growing season.   Our lawns should start greening up soon.   Some lawns were core soil tested and a chemical imbalance was found that is causing some to stay brown and crunchy.  Juniper is correcting as discovered.  
Please don’t wait until your grass is nearly dead before you report an irrigation issue!  Also, note that as we head into the hot weather, the weeds will be growing very quickly.  We get monthly spraying, which really doesn’t contain the problem.  Another suggestion is that residents do their own spraying between the Juniper treatments.    I have to remind everyone that the landscapers are not anyone’s personal gardeners.  They will try to accommodate us, but they might not always have the same crews here, and custom trim and special requests are not guaranteed.  It is preferred that residents don’t disturb the landscapers unless there is an outlier situation that needs their immediate attention.  We have all been told that this is a “maintenance-free” community, but in truth, we are more low maintenance.  Landscaping is our biggest expense, and biggest source of complaints.  We all have to be partners with our landscapers to keep the community looking well maintained.  

FOUR YEARS AGO THIS WEEK….

We are approaching the infamous anniversary of a world lockdown from COVID.   Two weeks to stop the spread turned into two years of the world being upside down, learning losses for our youth, job losses for our adults, growing mistrust among friends, families, and neighbors, growing mistrust of our government institutions, and demonization of those who did or did not want to get vaccinated.  In many ways, I still don’t think we’ve fully recovered.  Something else we celebrate this upcoming week is St. Patrick’s Day.  Everyone’s a wee bit Irish in March, so say a prayer thanking God that you made it through those dark days, say a prayer for those who didn’t, have a green beer or two, and be kind to each other.  

QUOTES WORTH QUOTING

Be a good person, but don’t waste time to prove it.  Author unknown

 

Until next time, I’ll see you around the neighborhood.

 

It’s February, and with apologies to Tennyson, spring is in the air, and a young man’s fancy turns to…….mulch?

You heard that right, folks.  The Enclave will be doing annual mulching the first week of March.  It has been suggested that homeowners apply weed killer before the mulch is put down.  If you have a particularly bad weed problem right now that Juniper needs to address, please email Clem@enclavelsl.com.  Also be aware that homeowners should move any pots or garden art from the flower beds.  Neither the Enclave Association nor the mulching company will assume responsibility for any damage to these items.  Finally, beds with rocks will not be mulched, and if, for whatever reason, you choose not to have your beds mulched, no extra bags will be left at your property.   If you have questions, please email board@enclavelsl.com

????AT THE LAKESIDE, LAKESIDE CABANA????

January’s Cabana night was a week ago, but it’s worth mentioning.  I hadn’t been to a Cabana Night in probably a year, and forgot how much fun they can be.  There was a huge crowd on hand, the bar was completely filled with tasty treats, and the entertainer kept the mood festive.   Another thank you to the ROLL Committee for hosting and providing the fried chicken. 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Next weekend will be busy at Lakeside.  

February 9.   BOOZY BINGO
February 10.  ENCLAVE BOARD MEETING
February 10.   VALENTINE DANCE
February 11.   SUPERBOWL WATCH PARTY

All events will take place at the clubhouse.  See online calendar, Community Facebook pages, and clubhouse advertisements for details.  

“CAN WE TALK…”

Looking for some feedback.  Do you find these blog entries valuable?  Are there any subjects you would like to see discussed in this space?  Send your cards and letters to heybattaswing@yahoo.com

FINAL THOUGHTS

A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything.  
Irish Proverb

 

Welcome to the inaugural blog post of the brand-spanking new Enclave website!  I am honored and grateful to have been asked to contribute my missives to this space.  I have no idea where this is going to go, but I invite you to buckle up and join me for the ride!  

 

The high drama and gnashing of teeth that marked this Master HOA election season is over.  For those who don’t know, the Master Board will have the exact same people holding the exact same positions as before.  I offer my congratulations to all, and a hope that the healing to which everyone refers can now be front and center, both in this holiday season and as we march into 2024.

Speaking of board meetings, the Enclave BOD conducted an informative meeting this morning.  The first order of business was killing a rumor that the Enclave was about to initiate an $850 special assessment.  Like most rumors, this one took off and made rounds before the truth even got out of bed.  Its fake news, misinformation, disinformation, and flat out false.  All board members are easily accessible through a variety of avenues, and they welcome your questions.   Feel free to contact any one of them for the real tea when you hear things of a dubious nature.  

Another point of discussion this morning was about increasing resident involvement in the community, particularly among new residents.  How do we do that?  Is there some type of activity or event that residents want?  The ROLL Committee is always looking for suggestions, and so is the Enclave.  Lets hear them!

 

In the meantime, I’d like to suggest the Enclave Board coordinate with the office when welcome packets are sent out and host a monthly/quarterly orientation for new residents.  I did this in the community we lived in prior to Lakeside, and it was very well-received.  Food for thought.

Be sure to spread the word about our new website, and wishing everyone a joyous Christmas and happy Hanukkah.