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FIRSTSERVICE RESIDENTIAL
5295 HOLLISTER ROAD
HOUSTON TX 77040-6205
[email protected]
WWW.TUSCANLAKES.COM
February 2015
IN YOUR
BACKYARD
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS IN TUSCAN LAKES
Friday, February 20th: Tuscan Lakes Edible Delights Adults Mixer
Saturday, March 28th: Tuscan Lakes Superhero 5K & Villain Scramble
Saturday, April 18th: Tuscan Lakes Wildlife Expo
Saturday, May 9th: Tuscan Lakes Kayak on the Lake
Saturday, May 16th: Tuscan Lakes Community Garage Sale
Nature
A Night of Edible Delights
Join us for a night of sweet temptations! We dare you to resist our delicious selection of scrumptious desserts. You
are invited to Tuscan Lakes Edible Delights Adult Mixer on February 20th at 6:30 pm. Enjoy an evening of delicious
desserts, sweet give-a-ways and great conversation.
Friday, February, 20th
6:30 pm-8:00 pm
Tuscan Lakes Information Center
*Must be 21 years of age or older.
R.S.V.P is required for the Edible Delights event;
please email [email protected].
Sightings
What type of wildlife have you seen in Tuscan Lakes? Share your story at [email protected].
GREEN ANOLE
This lizard possesses the ability to change colors: dorsal ground color ranges from bright green to dark
brown.
Anolis carolinensis is a diurnal lizard with a small territory, but this territory is aggressively
defended. If an intruder approaches, the male will compress its body, extend the dewlap, and bob
Green Anole
its head. Male green anoles will engage in combat with other males or chase them
away. Color changes are brought on by temperature and light. Anoles feed on various insects and spiders. This
lizard also sheds its skin several times a year.
Anolis carolinensis is an arboreal lizard mostly seen in trees, shrubs, vines, as well as on fences and buildings.
In Texas, Anolis carolinensis is found across much of central and eastern Texas as well as in portions of the
lower Rio Grande Valley.
Source: http://www.herpsoftexas.org/content/green-anole
TO GET INVOLVED IN TUSCAN LAKES COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, CALL ROBIN MITCHELL
281.332.5450 x111
[email protected]
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Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, the
Official Tuscan Lakes Facebook is a
great source for community information,
fitness information, event photos, and
more.
What’s Inside
Important Numbers
2
Superhero Race
2
Fun in Tuscan Lakes
3
HOA reminders
4
Nature Sightings
8
IMPORTANT NUMBERS:
Community Manager
FirstService Residential
Warren Buehler
[email protected]
(713) 932-1122
www.fsresidential.com
Onsite Tuscan Lakes HOA Manager
Rebecca Henke
[email protected]
(281) 332-0555
Tuscan Lakes Lifestyle
Director,
Robin Mitchell
[email protected]
TUSCAN LAKES FAMILY
SUPERHERO 5K RACE & VILLAIN
SCRAMBLE
The bad guys will tremble on Saturday, March 28th, 2015 as superheroes
descend in Tuscan Lakes for the coolest 5k in town. We will “run, walk or fly”
along the beautiful lake in our best superhero costumes!
Are you up for the challenge? Do you have a little super hero in your house?
Do you know of a super hero in your life?
Have you ever wanted to be a super
hero yourself? This is your chance!! Start
training now for the Tuscan Lakes Family
(281) 332-5450 x111
Superhero 5k Race
Mosquito Control
Galveston County
(281) 534-2726
Everyone is invited to participate in the 5K
Street Lights
Texas-New Mexico Power
888-866-7456
Gas
(713) 659-2111
or 1-800-752-8036
and for those 10 years old and younger,
help us catch the bad guy by running in
our Villain Scramble – a half mile trek to
capture the villain.
Registration is now open!!!
h t t p s : / / w w w. e v e n t b r i t e . c o m / e /
Trash - Republic Waste Services
1-800-942-9332
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CITY OF LEAGUE CITY
This event is fun for all ages
Animal Control
(281) 554-1377
Code Enforcements/City Hall
(281) 554-1000
Fire Marshall
(281) 554-1290
Water
(281) 554-1335
Police
(281) 332-2566 LCPD
To Advertise in this newsletter,
contact David Smith at
Pamela Printing:
281-240-1313
tickets-15424034703
Volunteers
We are in need of volunteers to help on race day. Volunteers will help at water
stations, direct runners along the route, set-up and tear-down and more! If you’re
available to help, please email Robin at [email protected] for
more information and to sign up!
Weather policy
Tuscan Lakes Family Superhero 5k Race & Villain Scramble is a rain or shine
event! After all, superheroes have to use their superpowers rain or shine!
[email protected]
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FUN AT TUSCAN LAKES
Books, Movies,
Museums!
Join the
Tuscan Lakes
PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB
Need a break from your ordinary routine? Then,
come read with us! Join in a lively literary discussion
with the Tuscan Lakes Page Turners Book Club. Group
members are required to provide their own copies of
the book, and can attend every month, or as often
as you like. And, the Tuscan Lakes Book Club is more
than just books. The club participates in field trips to
the movies and various museums to compliment the
book of the month.
February’s Book
Cold Sassy Tree by Olive Ann
Burns
March’s Book
“A BIOGRAPHY OR
AUTOBIOGRAPHY” of your
choice, each member will
CHOOSE A DIFFERENT
BOOK. At the Meeting we
will each give a brief review to share with the group.
You can find a Biography/AutoBiography at www.
Goodreads.com or google Biography/AutoBiography
online and pick one of interest to you.
Meeting Date: March 17th at 10:00 am
Place: THE EGG AND I on Bay Area Blvd.
April’s Book
Mean Streak by Sandra Brown
Date: TBA
For more information, e-mail Lynn Smith at jelissa4@
gmail.com.
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COUCH TO 5K:
TUSCAN LAKES’
RUNNING &
WALKING CLUB
Still thinking about joining the Tuscan Lakes Running &
Walking Group? Stop thinking and get moving with us.
Members of the Running & Walking Club are strutting
their stuff along the one mile trail and surrounding areas
around Tuscan Lakes. So, dust off those sneakers and
get moving with us as we prepare to walk and run in the
upcoming Superhero 5k race in March
WHEN: Wednesday Evenings at 5:30 pm
WHERE: Meet at the Cypress Point Recreation Center
For more information or if you are interested in
becoming a group leader for the Running & Walking
Club, please e-mail: [email protected].
LEAGUE CITY’S FISHING
EXTRAVAGANZA
Try your luck at catching catfish
Saturday, February 28th 2015.
The pool will be stocked with
approximately 2,000 pounds of
catfish. The League City Parks
Recreation Department is excited to
offer this unique opportunity to individuals of all ages and
abilities. This event promotes fishing as a lifetime sport as
well as a wholesome family event. Fishing licenses are not
required since this is a controlled site and a private stocking.
So, bring your fishing poles and let’s go fishing!
Place: Municipal Pool, 450 W. Walker
Date: Saturday, February 28th 2015
For more information: 281.554.1180
Online registration: leaguecity.com/parks.
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TUSCAN LAKES RESIDENTS!
Are you an expert with astronomy? Do you have gardening tips? Is photography your
profession? If you have a unique expertise that you would be willing to share with your
fellow neighbors, consider starting a club or holding an educational class!
Please contact Robin at [email protected] to set it up.
RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT
WE LOVE TO
FEATURE YOU AS OUR
“RESIDENTS SPOTLIGHT”!
Do you know a resident with an interesting or inspiring story? Do
you have a unique hobby or have you recently received special recognition
for a career or community service activity? If so, we want to shine the SPOT LIGHT on
you! You or your neighbor could be featured in an upcoming issue of the Tuscan Lakes newsletter.
Send your ideas to [email protected] today!
YOUR COULD
AD BE HERE
HOA FRIENDLY REMINDER:
VIDEO CAMERA AND
SURVEILLANCE POLICY
We would like to reach out with a friendly
reminder on our community video camera
and surveillance policy. While we encourage
all homeowners wanting to take additional
safety measures, we have implemented a few
necessary procedures to keep your community
comfortable and beautifully maintained.
Please note that per your Community’s
Architectural Guidelines, a homeowner wishing
to install a video surveillance camera(s) or
closed circuit television camera must first submit
a request for approval by filling out an ARC
application. These can be obtained through
your community management company by
calling 713.932.1122 or emailing Rebecca.
[email protected].
NFC AMENITY MANAGEMENT
The Tuscan Lakes Community Association has partnered with NFC Amenity
Management, a national renowned provider of residential lifestyle and
amenity services, employing more than 1,000 service oriented team
members. NFC has been brought on board to create a sense of community
through their signature social events and activity programming for our
Tuscan Lakes residents and their guests to enjoy an active, fulfilled lifestyle
with a calendar full of things to do! They are committed to a simple formula
for success; client driven excellence in service while providing industry
trending and first-class lifestyle programs for of all ages and interests. We
are looking forward to 2015 and introducing a social calendar filled with
events, live entertainment and more!
TO ADVERTISE IN THIS NEWSLETTER,
CALL DAVID SMITH AT PAMELA PRINTING
[email protected]
550 JULIE RIVERS DRIVE, STE 310
SUGAR LAND, TEXAS 77478
DID YOU KNOW TUSCAN LAKES IS A JOHNSON DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY?
The Johnson Development Corp. is an award-winning residential and commercial land development company involved in premier projects including master-planned communities such as Sienna
Plantation, Fall Creek, Riverstone, Woodforest, Tuscan Lakes, Edgewater, Cross Creek Ranch, Imperial, Harmony and Silverlake in Houston, Texas, and Towne Lake, BridgeMill and Lake Arrowhead
in Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 1975, known for innovative master planning and today one of the largest and most successful land developers in both Houston and Atlanta, The Johnson
Development Corp. has cultivated a strong reputation for vibrant, responsible development, with impeccably designed communities. For more information, visit www.johnsondevelopment.com.
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