June 2011 Text - Highland Creek Community Association

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HIGHLAND CREEK
News
June 2011
UPCOMING
EVENTS:
June
5
Pool Party
11
Movie in the Park
Tennis Social
13
Summer Camps Begin
Swim Lessons Begin
14
Photography Classes
Begin
Water Aerobics Begin
20
Kids Fun Bus
21
Tween & Teen
Scavenger Hunt
JUNE
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Please check on the Upcoming Activities and Sports pages for more
information on any of these events.
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Yoga
Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
4th of July Parade
Tween Luau Social
Kids Bingo
Adult Bingo
Tween & Teen Bingo
August
2
National Night Out
6
Book Swap
12
Flick n’ Float
17
Kids Cooking
6
12
Summer Pool Party @
Christenbury Rain Date
13
7
19
20
8
Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
Golden Girls
9
10
Yoga
Book Club
FIT Boot Camp
Zumba Fitness
Activities Calendar
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Community Phone Numbers
Recipes
Welcome Neighbors
2
3
3
4
6
Classifieds
Upcoming Activities
Sports
Summer Camps
Activities Update
14
Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
15
Youth & Adult
Photography Classes
HIGHLAND CREEK NEWS..........JUNE 2011
Clubs
Manager’s Corner
Pools
30
36
37-38
www.highlandcreek.com
www.highl
g andcreek.com
Zumba Fitness
Movie in the Park
16
17
Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
Zumba Fitness
18
Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
Zumba Fitness
Couples Golf
21
Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
Kid’s Fun Bus at PP
26
27
22
Tween & Teen
Scavenger Hunt
Photography Classes
28
Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
23
FIT Boot Camp
Zumba Fitness
24
Yoga
25
Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
Zumba Fitness
Couples Golf
29
30
Yoga
Youth & Adult
Photography Classes
The Sports Club office & Fitness Room are open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. and closed on Sunday.
Sports Club office - 704-766-0045
JULY
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
Saturday
2
Zumba Fitness
Couples Golf
Newsletter Deadline
3
4
5
6
7
Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
July 4th Parade
10
11
17
18
25
Youth & Adult
Photography Classes
Yoga
14
FIT Boot Camp
Zumba Fitness
20
15
21
27
FIT Boot Camp
Zumba Fitness
Tween & Teen Bingo
9
Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
Couples Golf
Yoga
Tween Luau Social
FIT Boot Camp
Zumba Fitness
Kids Bingo
Youth & Adult
Photography Classes
26
31
13
Youth & Adult
Photography Classes
19
Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
8
FIT Boot Camp
Zumba Fitness
12
Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
6
8-9
9-10
12-13
18-21
11
Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
Couples Golf
24
Contents
Zumba Fitness
Couples Golf
5
Summer Pool Party @
Christenbury
1
July
4
14
20
22
27
Saturday
4
16
Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
Couples Golf
Zumba Fitness
Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
Couples Golf
Adult Bingo
30
29
Yoga
Zumba Fitness
Movie in the Park
Raindate
23
22
Yoga
28
Zumba Fitness
Movie in the Park
Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
Couples Golf
Zumba Fitness
Photo IDs are taken Monday-Friday 10-8pm & Saturday 10-4pm at the Sports Club.
HIGHLAND CREEK NEWS.......JUNE 2011 2
COMMUNITY PHONE NUMBERS
Hawthorne Management
H.C. Sports Club Office
H. C. Activities Office
Sports/Aquatics Director
Highland Creek Newsletter
Highland Creek Golf Club
Security
The Haven
The Laurels
The Player’s Grille
Univ. Child Dev. Center
Highland Creek Website
HOURS FOR PHOTO IDS
704-377-0114
704-766-0045
704-948-5475
Bridget Sprinkle
704-766-0052
[email protected]
704-766-0045
Jeff Thomas
704-875-9000
704-609-0569
704-992-1560
704-947-8050
704-875-8599
704-875-3338
If you don’t have a Highland Creek ID yet,
or need a replacement card, now is the time
to get it!
Please note the following:
•
IDs are taken at the Highland Creek
Sports Club office Monday – Friday
10-8pm and Saturday 10-4pm.
•
Everyone two years and older needs to
have an ID card.
•
You must bring your closing papers
or rental agreement and a picture ID
when coming for your first ID card.
•
If you move from one house to another
within Highland Creek, you must have
new cards made for your new address.
You will need to bring closing papers
for the new house.
COMMUNITY CLUBS/SPORTS GROUPS
Book Club
Karen McHugh
704-608-4389
[email protected]
[email protected]
Boating Club
Couples Golf
Tim Huber
Women’s Dinner Group
Rita Healy
704-274-5291
Lori Dvorak
704-875-8596
Phyllis Smith
704-948-9548
Jessica Neilsen
704-604-8391
Mike Richardson
704-634-0813
Lee Atkinson
704-875-8063
[email protected]
Ray Smith
704-519-6602
Golden Girls
HC Business Group
Men’s Golf
Senior’s Golf
Swim Team
Tennis Lessons/Pro
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
June
July
6
7
9
10
21
23
23
30
2
7
10
11
15
20
26
27
28
30
31
Kari Ramirez
Gerald Lee
Jace Ramirez
Phyllis Smith
Rick Pearce
Conrad Knisley
Maci Kosh
Lorraine Gould
Esther Granade
Ed Moore
Kay Atkinson
Rishi Sandrana
Genaro Mirand
Kris Kleiber
Jake Branhan
Marie Pettit
Janet Sirhan
Kathy Mulhern
Jan Sydorick
Al Smith
Bill Sorvillo
704-947-0414
•
If you lose your ID and need a
replacement, you will need a picture
ID and proof of residency such as a
utility bill. There is a $5.00 charge for
replacement cards.
•
Cards do not need to be updated unless
you move. If you want to update your
child’s card there will be a $5.00 charge
until such time as they are able to go to
the pool on their own (12 yrs. old).
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
June 1
4
11
15
17
17
21
26
27
30
July 2
10
13
26
...
RECIPES TO SHARE
The Luebkemanns
The Ramirezs
The Pearces
The Angebrandts
The Moellers
The Burdettes
The Granades
The Bradburys
The Spickers
The Teagues
The Lucidos
The Wagners
The Richs
The Gradys
The Mulherns
The Thorpes
•
Your ID card is valid only if Association
assessments are paid and up to date.
•
Highland Creek Security has the
authority to ask to see proof of
residence. Please carry your Highland
Creek ID badge
with you when
using any of the
amenities.
by Terri Montgomery
SALADS FOR A WARM SUMMER DINNER
TORTELLINI SUN DRIED TOMATO SALAD
8 oz Sun Dried Tomatoes undrained
1/3 cup Olive Oil
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 Cloves of minced garlic
1 Tbsp. pepper
½ tsp salt
8 oz marinated artichoke hearts drained
4 oz whole cashews
1 pk. dried cheese filled tortellini cooked, drained
and cooled
Drain tomatoes; reserve 1 Tbsp. of oil; chop
tomatoes. Combine reserved oil, olive oil, and
next four ingredients. Mix tomatoes, artichokes,
and cooled tortellini. You may serve as is or
you may add cooked chicken breasts chopped.
Add cashews before you serve. Let set at room
temperature or chill overnight.
WILD RICE-SHRIMP SALAD
6 cups water
1 ½ pounds, medium-size fresh shrimp
1 (6 oz) package long-grain wild rice mix
1 (7oz) jar marinated artichoke quarters
4 green onions, sliced
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
12 ripe olives, sliced
1/3 cup mayonnaise
¾ tsp curry powder
Leaf lettuce
Bring water to a boil; add shrimp and cook 3
to 5 minutes or until shrimp is pink. Drain and
rinse with cold water. Peel 16 shrimp, leaving
tails on; set aside. Peel remaining shrimp; devein if desired and chop. Cook rice according
to package. Drain artichokes, reserving 3 Tbsp.
liquid. Stir together reserved artichoke liquid,
mayonnaise, and curry powder; toss with rice.
Cover and chill 5 hours. Serve on lettuce. Top
each with 4 whole shrimp. Serves 4
FRESH FRUIT SALAD
2 small bananas, sliced
2 small apples, diced
1 (8oz) can pineapple chunks, drained
½ cup seedless red grapes
½ cup seedless green grapes
¼ cup sugar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
½ cup water
3 Tbsp. orange juice
1 ½ Tbsp. lemon juice
Combine first 5 ingredients in large bowl; set
aside. Combine sugar and cornstarch in a small
saucepan; gradually whisk in water and juices
until blended. Bring sugar mixture to a boil
whisking constantly over medium heat for 1
minute. Pour over
fruit tossing gently
to coat and chill 4
hours. Serves 4-6
Please let us know if you care to remember your family or
friends’ special dates in our bi-monthly listing. The next deadline is
July 1st for the August publication. Call 704-766-0045.
3 HIGHLAND CREEK NEWS..........JUNE 2011
WELCOME
NEIGHBORS
Lee Ann & Jeramiah Gibbs
9604 Aragorn Lane (Dominion
Grove)
Children:
Noah - 3 weeks
Lee Ann and Jeramiah are
originally from Vermont and
Upstate New York.
Robb & Marisa Heidelmeier
9270 Meadowmont View Drive
(Meadowmont)
704-675-5770
Robb & Marisa are originally
from Jupiter, FL and moved to
Highland Creek from Davidson.
2010-2011
BOARD MEMBERS
Linda Carino President
[email protected]
Terri Edmiston Vice President
[email protected]
Janet Sirhan Treasurer
CLASSIFIEDS
For Sale: Lexmark Prospect Pro205 Multifunction Printer. Brand new,
out-of-the-box. $60 (On-line price $109). Attaches via USB or Wireless
to any computer. Print from a computer, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth
device. Supports Duplex printing. Copy documents – b/w and color.
Scan from flat bed scanner or automatic document feeder. Multipage
Faxing. Photo printing from a computer, direct from a digital memory
card or USB flash drive. Includes all user guides and reference guides,
software, power cord and ink cartridges (ink cartridges not new). Call
704-992-1405.
For Sale: Nikon Cool pix Camera, 10 megapixels wide 15x zoom, case
and memory card. Great condition. $190; Diaper bag, black canvas by
Skip Hop, shoulder strap and plenty of pockets for storage- $20; Little
Tikes Cozy Coupe play car- $20; Girls play kitchen set, light pink and
purple - $20; Boys clothes 3 months up through 2 years; only $.20 cents
a piece. Contact: angela@tntgetfit.com.
For Sale: The Horizon E70 elliptical machine. We paid $549.00 4 years
ago. Hardly Used. Asking $300.00. You can see information here: http://
www.treadmillscentral.com/horizon_e_70_elliptical_trainer.html. Call
704 766-0090.
Dan & Pam Mooha
10039 Falmouth Lane (Dominion
Grove)
704-464-1495
Dan is in sales and Pam is a
Quality Assurance Manager for
Food Lion. They are originally
from the Chicago area and moved
to Highland Creek from Salisbury,
NC.
Ellen & Ted Valoria
6202 Hickory Cove
(Brookside)
704-912-3080
Lane
[email protected]
Jill Huse Secretary
[email protected]
Jeff Bennett jeff@bennettresources.com
Kelly St. Clair [email protected]
Charles Lechner charles.a.lechner@
bankofamerica.com
If you are new to
Highland Creek
and would like to be
included in the next
Welcome Neighbors,
stop by the Sports
Club and fill out a
form.
Brian Souders Brian.Souders@
mycovenantmortgage.com
Robert Valencia [email protected]
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Summer Pool Parties
4th of July Parade
Book Swap
Sunday, June 5th & Sunday, August 21st
(rain dates: 6/12 and 8/28), 12 noon – 5 pm @
Christenbury Swimming Pool
Monday, July 4th, 9:00 am to 10:30 am @
Prosperity Park
Saturday, August 6, 9–11am at
the Sports Club
Decorate your bike, tricycle or wagon and ride
alongside a Fire truck! Parade line-up begins
promptly at 9:00 AM and will depart at 9:15
AM
Judging and prizes will begin once the entire
Parade returns to Prosperity Park. Prizes will
be awarded to “Best in Show”, “Most Patriotic”,
“Most Original” and “Best Decorated Pet”.
Register to reserve your space online at
highlandcreek.com. **Acceptable Items: new or
gently used books (for all ages). Not accepted:
Encyclopedias, Magazines, or damaged items.**
Registrants are asked to bring between 25
– 50 books to the swap. You may swap as
many or as few books as you would like. Any
books remaining will be donated to Charlotte
Mecklenburg Library.
Adult BINGO
Flick n’ Float
Friday, July 22nd, 7 pm – 9 pm at the Player’s
Grille at Highland Creek Golf Club
Cost is $1 per card for ages 21 and up
Highland Creek Residents only
Must bring HC badge to purchase playing cards
Come early and enjoy free appetizers while they
last. Beverages are available for purchase. Seats
are available first come, first serve. Many great
prizes and gift certificates to win!
Friday, August 12th, 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm at
Prosperity Park Swimming Pool
Rising 6th to 9th graders are invited to come
and enjoy a movie while they swim! Movie title
will be voted on by all participants. Cost for this
event is $5 per child. Pizza, drink and snacks
will be available at no additional charge.
Bring the whole family to enjoy free music and
games during two exciting days this summer!
Don’t worry about packing a cooler, as food &
beverages will be available for purchase from
IMG Mobile Chef. Highland Creek Activities
is seeking sponsors for games & giveaways for
each pool party. Please call 704-948-5475 for
sponsorship information. June 5th Pool Party
Sponsors: Consuelo Souders, Keller Williams
Realty & Brian Souders, Covenant Mortgage.
August 21st Pool Party Sponsor:
Renee
Haywood, Keller Williams Realty.
Movies in the Park for 2011
All movies begin at dark, free popcorn will be
served. One per person, please.
June 11th (rain date: 6/18)
Showing:
DESPICABLE ME; Universal
Pictures; Directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris
Renaud; Animated Feature, Voices by: Steve
Carell, Jason Segel, Kristin Wiig
Rated PG; 95 minutes; 2010
In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded
by white picket fences sits a black house with
a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbors,
hidden deep beneath this home is a vast secret
hideout. Surrounded by an army of tireless, little
yellow minions, we discover Gru planning the
biggest heist in the history of the world. He
is going to steal the moon. Gru delights in all
things wicked. Armed with his arsenal of shrink
rays, freeze rays and battle-ready vehicles for
land and air, he vanquishes all who stand in his
way. Until the day he encounters the immense
will of three orphaned girls who look at him and
see something that no one else has ever seen: a
potential Dad.
Next movie is July 9th (rain date: 7/16).
Youth & Adult Photography Classes
Tuesdays, June 14, 21, & 28, July 12, 19 & 26
Youth (Ages 8 & up) from 6 pm – 7 pm
Adults from 7 pm – 8 pm at Prosperity Park
Clubhouse
Highland Creek Resident Lisa Crates of Lisa
Crates Photography will be having Youth &
Adult Photography Classes Tuesday evenings at
Prosperity Park Clubhouse. The cost is $15 per
class. Sign up for as many classes as you want!
Bring your own camera and learn how to use it
better and learn some new ways to take pictures
of your family/children, sports, pets, flowers,
travel, etc. Call 704-948-5475 to register.
Register online by 8/8/11 at highlandcreek.com
Open to Highland Creek Residents Only.
Limited space available. Pool closes at 6 p.m.
for this event.
H.C. Holiday Bazaar, “Shop the Creek”
Saturday, November 12th, 11 am – 2 pm at
Cox Mill Elementary School
National Night Out
Tuesday, August 2nd, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at
Prosperity Park
Dunk Tank, Ultimate Race Obstacle and
Pit Crew Challenge!
Complimentary
Vitamin Water and food while supplies last.
Kids Fingerprinting ID kits sponsored by
O’Connor Insurance Associates.
National Night Out is an annual event designed
to strengthen our neighborhoods through
police-community partnerships. The goal is to
heighten crime and drug prevention awareness,
build support in local anti-crime programs and,
most importantly, send a message to criminals
that our neighborhoods are organized and
fighting back. It’s also the perfect opportunity
to get to know your neighbors even better. See
you there!
Registration ONE DAY ONLY ~ SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 10th from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
$15 non-refundable fee due upon registration.
Registration forms will be available at the
Sports Club and online at highlandcreek.com
beginning September 1st, 2011.
*Please note, spaces will be available on a first
come, first serve basis. Only ONE vendor
per direct sales entity will be allotted a selling
space. For example, the first Pampered Chef
Representative to register will be given the
selling space. All others will be put on the
wait list in order of receipt. Selling spaces are
open to Highland Creek Residents only on day
of registration. Vendor registration for nonresidents will begin Monday, September 12th by
calling 704-948-5475. Shopping is open to the
public, please help spread the word!
Turn on your porch lights and join us for
an evening of music, fun and community
awareness.
**More details to follow in the July flyer &
highlandcreek.com**
Events & Activities are for Highland Creek Residents only.
SPORTS CONTINUED
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
CREEK KIDS EVENTS
Registration is required for all Creek Kids Events
at www.highlandcreek.com. Registrations will
close one-week prior to each activity or when
spaces are full. To join the wait list for any
Creek Kids activity call 704-948-5475.
You must be a HC resident to participate ~ limited
spaces available ~All Creek Kids activities are free
unless otherwise noted.
Kids FUNBUS
event, please call Activities at 704-948-5475 if
interested.
Kids BINGO
Tween & Teen….BINGO
Wednesday, July 27th, 7pm – 8pm (Ages 11+) at
Prosperity Park Clubhouse
Fit Boot Camp
This event is full. Call Activities at 704-9485475 to be added to the wait list.
Tween & Teen Scavenger Hunt
Kids Cooking
11 am – 12 noon at
Wednesday, June 21st, 9:30 am – 11:30 am
(Ages 11+) at Prosperity Park. Cost is $5 per
person.
Participants are divided into small teams, given
a list of hunt items, and sent on their way around
the park and clubhouse to find them. Teams are
faced with obstacles to complete during the
hunt. The top three teams win prizes, and the
others don’t leave empty handed!
Tween Luau Social
Thursday, July 14th, 7pm – 10pm (For rising and
current Middle School Students) at Prosperity
Park Pool. Cost is $5 per
person. The pool will close
at 6 p.m. for this event.
Register your rising or
current Middle School child
for this fun and exciting
dance! Pizza & sodas will be
provided, a DJ playing their
favorite songs, and swimming
at the pool. Fun pool games will be played,
along with a limbo contest. Top winners/teams
will be awarded with prizes!
We are looking for adult supervisors for this
Yoga
Monday Evenings 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday Evenings 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday Mornings 9:15am- 10:45am at the
Highland Creek Sports Club. Cost is $10 per
class. Bring you, yoga mat, and water.
Wednesday, July 20th, 4:30 pm- 5:30 pm (Ages
5 to 10) at Prosperity Park Clubhouse. There will
be fun prizes to win. Limited spaces available.
Looking for something to do on a weeknight during the summer? Come join fellow
“tweens & teens” for an hour-packed evening of
BINGO! There are many great prizes & gift
certificates to win!
Monday, June 20th,
Prosperity Park
SPORTS
Wednesday, August 17th, 3pm – 4pm (ages 4 +)
at Prosperity Park Clubhouse
Have you child come out and learn some cooking
techniques, make a healthy snack, and leave with
some fun prizes.
Online Registrations
Highland Creek Activities is utilizing an online
registration process to make registering for
upcoming events and activities a little easier
for its residents. Many of the activities allow
residents to pay online through Pay Pal. **Should
a resident register and pay online then cancel
their attendance for the activity, a 4% processing
fee will be deducted from the refund.**
Events & Activities are for Highland Creek
Residents only!
ATTENTION REGARDING HIGHLAND
CREEK NAME BADGES…
Strength training, cardiovascular, core and
flexibility. All ages and levels! Cost is $10.00
per class.
Classes are held Monday, Wednesday & Friday
mornings 6am-7am at the Christenbury Park
shelter and outside at the Sports Club Monday
and Wednesday evenings 5:30 - 6pm (Basics)
and 6-7p.m.
* All classes are held outside, so please make sure
to dress appropriately for the weather*
Zumba Fitness
Classes are held Wednesdays, 6-7 pm and
Saturdays 9-10 am at the Highland Creek
Sports Club. Cost is $5 per class.
Run with a Group!
Join RunStrong - all fitness levels and paces.
Times & Locations:
Monday-Run for Your Life University at 7 pm
Wednesday - HC Golf Clubhouse or Ridge
Road Middle School track at 7 pm
Thursday - HC Golf Clubhouse at 7 pm
Visit www.meetup.com/runstrong for more
information. Please contact Eddie David at
[email protected] if you have any quesitons.
Please wear your HC Badge to all future
events & activities.
**HOA Dues must be current in order to
register for future
Highland Creek Activities.**
Want to Meet People that Play Tennis?
Join your neighbors for an afternoon of tennis
with a Highland Creek Pro. There will be warm
ups, drills, and round robin play. The next
tennis social will be June 11th, 3-5:30 p.m. at
Prosperity Park tennis courts. Cost is $15 per
couple/$8 Individual. To register/questions:
email [email protected] or call
704-766-0052.
Please bring your own drinks and a small
snack!
Flag Football
Season Dates are:
September 25th- November 13th
Sundays 1:00pm-4:00pm
Cost is $15 Individually or $80 for team
Questions? Or to Sign Up... Email Cindy
Williams at waterfi[email protected].
Times:
9:00am-9:30am
10:00am-10:30am
Swim Lessons
Swordfish
We are offering a variety of classes from beginner
to advanced. This program is designed for people
of all ages. The ratio of instructor to student is
1:6. The group lessons last 30 minutes.
Students will be introduced to rotary breathing
and deeper water. Students will be able to swim
a consecutive lap of front crawl. Also be able to
swim backstroke and breaststroke for 15 yards.
Session Dates
June 13th– June 24th
June 27th– July 8th
(No Class July 4th, Make up July 8th)
July 11th– July 22nd
July25th– August 5th
To register contact Bridget Sprinkle at 704-7660052 or [email protected].
•
Deadline to register is September 4th.
•
•
•
Water Aerobics
Jellyfish
Join your neighbors and an experienced, certified
water fitness instructor for an hour of cardio
and strength training in the pool! You can look
forward to kickboxing, partner drills, interval
training and targeted toning exercises. You do
not want to miss this class! There’s nothing like
outdoor fitness with friends!
Session Packages (classes can be used any time
throughout the summer)
Times:
9:30-10:00am
Whale
Make up classes will be held on Fridays due
to inclement weather or an uncontrollable
pool related issue.
We will not provide
make up classes for
being out of town.
Classes are held at
Clarke Creek Pool.
Class times are the
same for each session
Contact Bridget Sprinkle at 704-766-0052 or
[email protected].
June 14 - August 18
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00-8:00pm at
Prosperity Park Pool
Students will start to develop confidence by
floating on front and back alone. Students will
start treading water in shallow water. They will
also start to develop stroke work on front and
back.
If you do not enjoy the first class you attend, you
will be refunded in full.
*If you sign up as a team you must have all 8
players*
Football Referees Needed
Great Pay, Flexible hours
Seal
$65 for 8 classes
$85 for 12 classes
$100 for 16 classes
Minimum 10 participants required
Students will start to learn basic swimming skills,
from introduction of breath control, floating on
back and on front with support.
Times:
9:00am-9:30am
9:30am-10:00am
Students will be introduced to all four
competitive strokes as well as sidestroke and
elementary back stroke. They will also be
introduced to diving.
Times:
9:30am– 10:00am
Cost of Classes
Group Lessons $60
Private Session $20 per session
Semi Private $10 per session per child
(2 or more children)
50% deposit required at registration.
Private and Semi Private
Private and Semi Private lessons are also
available to those students who may need oneon-one attention. These classes are 30 minutes
and are scheduled between the instructor and
student.
For questions or private lessons, call 704-7660052 or email [email protected].
Registration forms are available at the Sports
Club office or at www.highlandcreek.com.
SUMMER CAMPS
Fashion Design Camp
Mad Science Nasa Camp
Lotsa Art Watercolor Painting Camp
Hosted by Nicole Sinclair, Style Sanctum
June 27th – July 1st
Ages 7 to 14
9 am – 12 noon
$130 per camper
($65.00 deposit due at registration)
15% sibling discount
Becoming a fashion designer takes lots of work,
and in this class we will look at how designers
create a pattern for the look he or she chooses to
send down the runway. Camp includes: drawing
the fashion figure, making clothes directly on
the (child sized) mannequin, and using drafting
rulers & tools to create a fabulous t-shirt pattern
in our custom size! Participants will leave
with a pattern, designed to fit their individual
measurements!
July 18th – 22nd
Ages 7 – 12
1 pm – 4 pm
$140 per camper
10% sibling discount OR registering by 5/1
From our Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches
of our solar system, this hands-on program sends
children on a quest for exploration! Comets,
planets, stars and more are all waiting to be
discovered. Learn about the four forces of flight,
the challenges of space travel, and participate in
a rocket launch!
Hosted by Donna Cignatta, Lotsa Art
August 1st – 5th
Ages 5 – 8
9 am – 11 am
$100 per camper
$25 sibling discount
Use Watercolors as a medium to journey into
your greatest inner artist. We will explore various
drawing and painting techniques which we will
apply to our projects. Come with enthusiasm
and see where it can lead! All materials will be
provided.
Mad Science Secret Agent Lab
Youth Photography Camp
July 11th – 15th
Ages 6 to 11
9 am – 4 pm (ALL DAY CAMP!)
$190 per camper
Become a super sleuth and learn clever ways of
performing tasks in this hands-on view of the
science that spies use. From decoding messages
to metal detectors and night vision, campers
will have the opportunity to check out spy
equipment, and discover the technological tools
of detection! Each day will have a theme from
“At the Scene of the Crime” to “CSI”.
Hosted by Lisa Crates, Lisa Crates Photography
July 25th – 29th
Ages 7 – 12
9 am – 12 noon
$100 per camper
Bring your camera to learn all the settings and
how to take amazing pictures right in your back
yard. We will have a fashion day, underwater
camera day and more. I can also show you how
to make a book to show off your pictures!
Mad Science Earth Explorations
July 18th – 22nd
Ages 4 – 6
9 am – 12 noon
$120 per camper
Discover the world around us, from oceans to
mountains & volcanoes to earthquakes. Have
fun sifting for “gemstones” and uncovering
dinosaur bones. Take-home projects are created
each day as we let imaginations soar with topics
such as Minerals, Dinosaurs, Ocean Animals,
Volcanoes and Earthquakes.
All Mad Science Camps Hosted by Mad Science
Organization. For more information, visit www.
madscience.org/charlotte
Lotsa Art Fantasy Treehouse Camp
Hosted by Donna Cignatta, Lotsa Art
August 1st – 5th
Ages 9 – 12
12 noon – 2:30 pm
$100 per camper
Who wouldn’t want their own dream treehouse
in their backyard? Now we all can make this
dream come to fruition... Design and build a
scaled down version of your fantasy fort! Along
with learning construction techniques every
child can see their idea become a reality. Using
branches, wood pieces, and recycled items, the
sky is the only limit here as to what can be done!
Come and realize your perfect hideaway in the
trees!! All materials will be provided.
Math Enrichment Camp
Teen Photography Camp
Hosted by Lisa Crates, Lisa Crates Photography
July 25th – 29th
Ages 13 & up
1 pm – 4 pm
$100 per camper
Bring your camera to learn all the settings and
how to take amazing pictures right in your back
yard. We will have a fashion day, underwater
camera day and more. I can also show you how
to make a book to show off all of your pictures!
Hosted by Beverly Hammonds-Bolds, Math &
Psychology Teacher and Donna Stoeling, Math &
Technology Teacher
August 8th – 12th
Ages: rising 3rd – 6th graders 9 am – 1 pm
$100 per camper
iTECH! iMATH! iNNOVATE!
This camp will expose kids to the various uses of
technology, while enriching math skills for the
upcoming school year. Students will create a flyer,
newsletter, presentation & even a webpage about
themselves. Also improve math skills through
the use of manipulatives & creative problems to
promote critical-thinking & problem solving in
a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
SUMMER CAMPS CONTINUED
SWIM TEAM HOME MEETS
Cheerleading Camp
Youth Football
Soccer For Tots
Co-Sponsored by the Carolina Odyssey All Stars
June 13th – 17th
Ages 5 – 10
9 am – 12 noon & 1 pm – 4 pm
$80 half day or $160 full day
(if registered by 5/25)
$90 half day or $180 full day
(if registered after 5/25)
($15 non-refundable deposit due at reg.)
This is the 7th year for Odyssey Athletics to cosponsor the cheerleading camp! We maintain a
ratio of 6-8 campers per coach. Components of
the camp include cheer skills, dance, tumbling
and lots of fun! Each camper will receive an
Odyssey Athletics cheer tee.
Conducted by Ethan Horton, President, Youth
Development Football League
Former LA Raider and NFL Pro Bowler
Game Analyst for the Carolina Panthers & cohost of The Point After with Delano Little on
WBTV 3
July 11th – 14th
Ages 6 – 13
9 am – 1 pm
$100 per camper
Campers will play games, agility drills, learn
proper tackling, receiving, blocking and passing
drills. Prizes will be awarded for participation.
Campers will receive a free camp t-shirt.
Hosted by Mike Raymond
July 25th – 29th
Ages 3 – 5
6 pm – 7:30 pm
$65 per camper
($32.50 deposit due at reg.)
Get your child use to playing with a soccer
ball! We will teach dribbling, juggling, kicking,
throw-ins & more. Fun, interactive games
will emphasize basic skills. Parents bring your
sneakers, you may be asked to participate.
Tennis Camps
Hosted by Ray and Tina Smith
June 13th–17th, July 18th-22nd or July 25th– 29th
Ages 7 – 15
9 am – 12 noon
$125 per camper
($62.50 non-refundable deposit due at reg.)
Camp includes tennis and swim. Campers will
learn the basics and fundamentals of the game,
i.e. forehand, backhand, volley, serve, etc…
scoring, movement and etiquette. Campers
will be divided based on age and skill level.
Tennis camp provides a fun and educational
environment in which to learn the game.
Youth Cheerleading
Basketball Camp
Flag Football Camp
Hosted by Fit Kids Sports, Coach Doug
Deffenbaugh
June 20th – 24th
9 am – 12 noon (ages 5 - 12) $100 per camper
9 am – 3 pm (ages 7 – 12) $150 per camper
(50% non-refundable deposit due at
registration)
Campers will learn the fundamentals of
basketball, including, dribbling, passing &
shooting. The camp focuses on teaching the core
fundamentals including balance & coordination
while developing gross motor skills. Group
games are used to teach sportsmanship and
coordination. Full day campers will have an
hour of pool basketball as well (must be able to
swim).
Deffenbaugh & staff
July 18th – 22nd
9am – 12 noon (ages 5-12), $100 per camper
9am – 3 pm (ages 7-12), $150 per camper
This camp will introduce students to the basics of
throwing & catching a football, along with route
running & flag pulling. Advanced concepts
including offense & defense skills will also be
covered. Multiple levels of instruction will allow
each camper to develop their own skill set. Fun
games will be used to teach sportsmanship and
cooperation as well as reinforcing individual
development.
Hosted by Youth Development Football
July 11th – 14th
Ages 5 – 12
9am – 1 pm
$100 per camper
Campers will learn the basics of cheers, chants,
and dances for cheerleaders. The camp is
structured to facilitate the learning of material
and skills in a fun environment. No prior
cheerleading experience is needed.

Soccer For Beginner & Intermediate Players
Hosted by Mike Raymond
July 25th – 29th
Ages 6 – 9
9 am – 12 noon
$85 per camper
($42.50 deposit due at reg.)
This will be a week of learning control & more.
How do I dribble down field around other
players without losing the ball? What does it
take to pass to my team-mates feet? This camp
will also include swimming!
All meets are held at Christenbury Pool
Thursday, June 16...vs Winchester
Monday, June 27...vs Peninsula
Thursday, June 30...vs Hamptons
Monday, July 5 is Rain Date just in case.
The Homeowner must accompany the Nanny to the
Sports Club to have a pass issued.
The Homeowner must present his/her Highland
Creek ID card to verify that dues are current. The
Nanny must also present a form of identification.
There is a $5.00 Administrative charge for the ID. If
the ID is lost or damaged there will be a $5.00 charge
to replace it.
The card entitles only the Nanny to enter the pools.
The holder of the Nanny Pass must be accompanied
to the pool by a family member with a valid Highland
Creek ID card. They cannot enter by themselves.
Christenbury Pool closes at 4 p.m. on these days. Please be mindful of signs for
parking and remember if parking on a side street to limit it to one side of the street
only to accommodate through traffic.
2011 COUPLES GOLF
Multi Sport Camp
(Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football)
Come join us every Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the Highland Creek Golf
Club for a fun and relaxed evening of TGIF golf. This activity is all
about socializing with other couples that share your passion for playing
non-competitive golf. Each week brings a new and different format
that will have you laughing and making new friends. It’s the perfect
way to kick off the weekend.
Deffenbaugh
August 8th – 12th
9 am – 12 noon (ages 5-12), $100 per camper
9 am – 3 pm (ages 7 – 12), $150 per camper
(50% non-refundable deposit due at reg.)
This camp focuses on teaching the core
fundamentals of each sport including balance
& coordination while developing gross motor
skills. Games are used to reinforce individual
development. Full day campers go to the pool
for an HOUR OF POOL GAMES (must be
able to swim).
Couples Golf began on April 29th and will wrap up in September. If
you’re new to Couples Golf, register with the Golf Clubhouse to get on
the E-mail list and start receiving weekly updates.
Golf Camps
Highland Creek Golf Club will offer Junior
camps June 20-23, July 5-8, July 18-21 and
August 1-4 for kids ages 6-17. Camps will run
9 a.m. - noon and include lunch. The camp
costs $199 per camper. Contact the Golf Club
at 704-875-9000 to register.
All camps excluding golf are held at Prosperity Park, 5710 Fairvista Drive
(see website for cancellation policy and other camp instructions)
Register online only at www.highlandcreek.com
NANNY PASSES
Every non-resident Nanny or Babysitter employed by a
Highland Creek resident is required to have a “Nanny Pass”
in order to access the pools in Highland Creek.
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WHAT IS MESOTHELIOMA AND HOW CAN IT AFFECT ME OR MY FAMILY?
Submitted by Curtis Osborne
You’ve probably seen law firm commercials on t.v. talking about
mesothelioma. What is it, and is it something that you need to
be concerned about? Mesothelioma is a malignant cancer of the
mesothelial lining of the lungs and chest cavity, the abdominal cavity,
the pericardium sac surrounding the heart, or the tunica vaginalis
sac surrounding the testes. It was first diagnosed in the 1940’s and is
positively associated with asbestos exposure. Most patients diagnosed
with mesothelioma die within a year of diagnosis. The latency period,
or the time it takes for mesothelioma to develop, may be as long as
20 to 60 years after exposure to asbestos. Cases of mesothelioma have
been seen in people who were only exposed to asbestos for a month or
two of their lifetime.
So who is most likely to have been exposed to asbestos, and is,
therefore, most at risk for developing mesothelioma? People who have
been or are employed in industrial-type jobs, construction (including
remodeling and renovation), automotive brake and clutch repair, or
ship building are at the highest risk for asbestos exposure. Not only are
workers at risk, but their families are as well, because asbestos fibers,
which may be too small to be seen by the naked eye, can be brought
home on clothing, skin, and hair. And those who wash the asbestosexposed clothing are also put at risk.
In the U.S., 10,000 people die every year from asbestos-related
diseases. Astoundingly, that is one out of every 125 men who die
over the age of 50. Other diseases associated with asbestos exposure
include asbestosis and cancer of the lungs, kidneys, larynx, esophagus,
stomach, colon, and rectum. Between 1940 and 1979, approximately
27.5 million people in the U.S. had been exposed to asbestos through
their workplace. Today, approximately 2,000 to 3,000 people each year
are diagnosed with mesothelioma, and trends indicate that the rate at
which people are diagnosed with one of the diseases caused by asbestos
exposure will likely increase through the next decade.
to asbestos. Some of the more popular uses for asbestos include textiles,
friction products, insulation, and building materials.
Manufacturers in the U.S. have known about the dangers of asbestos
use since the 1920’s, but continued to use the product because of
its sound absorption and resistance to heat, electrical, and chemical
damage. As a result, lawsuits have been filed by its victims. The first
lawsuit was filed in 1929. Since then, because of the large numbers of
products that contain asbestos and the large number of people affected
by exposure to asbestos, lawsuits against asbestos manufacturers and
employers for neglecting to implement safety standards have made
asbestos litigation the longest, most expensive mass tort in U.S.
history. With more than 6,000 defendants and 600,000 claimants,
compensation awarded to victims has reached billions of dollars.
Analysts have estimated that the total costs of asbestos litigation will
reach $200 billion in the U.S. alone.
Some of the more prominent deaths that were a result of mesothelioma
and its complications include: Paul Gleason, actor, best known
for his role as Prinicpal Vernon in the 1985 film, The Breakfast
Club; Hamilton Jordan, Chief of Staff for President Jimmy Carter
and lifelong cancer activist; Bernie Banton, Australian workers’
rights activist, who contracted mesothelioma after working for the
James Hardie Company; Steve McQueen, actor; Bruce Vento, U.S.
congressman; Terrence McCann, Olympic gold medalist; and Merlin
Olsen, football player and actor.
For more information on asbestos, its regulation, its presence in homes
and schools, and its affect on your health, go to the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency’s website at http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/pubs/
help.html
You may be wondering if people are still exposed to asbestos today,
considering how dangerous the substance is. At one point, asbestos
was used in over 5, 000 products including hair dryers, concrete,
bricks, pipes and pipe insulation, fireplace cement, gaskets, drywall
and drywall compound, flooring, roofing, lawn furniture, WWII ships,
brake pads, cigarette filters, artificial Christmas snow, crayons, and
potting soil. Asbestos-containing products have been used extensively
in our homes and schools. Although several countries have regulated
or banned the use of asbestos, asbestos use in the U.S. has not been
entirely banned. Today, more than 3 million workers are still exposed
What has the community been up to?
Please Pass the Peas Etiquette Class
Don’t
pay your auto
insurance yet!
Once again we had a full class for this fun learning activity. The children were taught the dos and don’ts at the dinner table based on proper etiquette as
well as how to set the table. They also learned phone manners, sports etiquette and much more. Watch for another class this fall.
Garage Sale
Highland Creek had its bi-annual garage sale at Highland Creek Elementary School this past April. Over 130 residents sold items as a huge crowd
came out. Another successful sale! Highland Creek Elementary School PTA sold concessions as a fundraiser. A BIG thank you to Melissa and Karen
who helped the sale run so smooth. Watch for the next garage sale coming in the fall.
Adult Bingo
Another fun night for Highland Creek adults! Residents came out for an evening of
appetizers and great prizes. Over 20 rounds of bingo were played for a variety of prizes
including the grand prize of a Walmart gift card! Thank you to Players Grille and Highland
Creek Golf Club for donating prizes. Look for the next Adult Bingo, Friday, July 22nd at
Players Grille!
Adult Photography Classes
Once again, Highland Creek resident, Lisa Crates of Lisa rates Photography filled weekly
classes with residents eager to learn their cameras! See upcoming activities page for more
adult photography classes as well as classes for kids!
Running Clinic
The first running clinic that kicked off in February brought Highland Creek residents
together for a common goal. The class met twice a week for a hour and educated
the new runners on how to prevent injury, how to pick the right shoes, and how to
increase speed and distance safely. At the end of the 6 week program they all ran in
the Run the Creek 5k run/walk. Look for more clinics so you can be a part of the
action!
Tennis Social
The first tennis social was a great day! The sun was hiding, but that didn’t discourage
your fellow tennis players in Highland Creek. The tennis pro had everyone warm up
with drills and group activities and the day ended with round robin play. A tennis
social will be held once a month from April to October. The next social is June 11th!
Food and Beverages welcome!
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Our local Chick-fil-A hosted a Super Hero night during
the month of April where kids who arrived in costume ate
free! There was an amazing face-painter and several adult
Hero's in costumes. It was a fun night for my son and his
best buddy. Since "Super Man" doesn't have a mask, my son
asked for the next best thing, Batman's mask, of course!
Run The Creek 5k Run/Walk
The second annual Run the Creek 5k Run/Walk had an outstanding turnout with over 500 registered runners! The new
start and finish in the elementary parking lot was a big hit. The kids fun run took off at 10am with over 100 kids running
through the finish inflatable! Congratulations to all winners and all who completed the race. All race proceeds will benefit
Garrett’s Wings. A big thank you to all race sponsors and volunteers who made the event happen! Hope to see you all next
year and look for a new race addition for 2012!
Over 700 Highland Creek
Residents turned out for the Easter
Egg Hunt! The children waited
patiently until the countdown
instructed them to hunt for eggs!
Over 6,000 eggs were stuffed with
candy and toys. There were also 50
prize eggs and 5 grand prize eggs.
Congratulations to the following
winners of the Easter Baskets: Cali
Tindall, Ryan Meierer, Scarlott
Soares, John Brightman and Juhlia
Acacia.
Easter Egg Hunt
After the hunt the Easter Bunny
arrived on a train and the kids
swarmed around for hugs, high
fives and pictures. Buren Foster
Photography (Highland Creek
Residents and business owner) was
on-sight taking professional pictures.
To view and purchase pictures, go
to www.burenfosterphotography.
com and type in code: EASTER.
The children also enjoyed inflatables,
clowns face painting and making
balloon animals. IMG Mobile
Chef (Highland Creek Residents
and business owner) was also onsight selling delicious foods.
Once again the Easter Bonnet
Contest and the coloring contest
brought out the creativity in some
of our kids. Congratulations to the
following Easter Bonnet winners:
Lauren Jones (Most Creative),
Marielle Bumgarner (Biggest) and
Emily Mumford (Most Original).
Thank you to the Highland Creek
kids who submitted their own
colorful interpretations of the
“Basket Full of Fun” coloring page!
Their works of art can be seen on
page 22. Also, congratulations to
the Hatch family who came the
closest to guessing the jelly bean
jar.
A BIG thank you to all of our
teen volunteers: Ben, Con-ning,
Danielle, Haley, Jack, Jazlie, Marisa,
Rachel, Radhika, Reid, Taylor,
Tommy, Tyler and Vicky. What
a great group of teens, we couldn’t
have done it without you!
Coloring Contest Winners
Tanvee W.
Pooja V.
Mikayla S.
Brooks
REVISED GUIDELINES FOR CLUBHOUSE RENTALS
Clubhouse reservations are handled by the staff at the Sports
Club. Please call the Sports Club at 704-766-0045.
Association dues must be current in order to reserve
the facility. Accounts with a balance will have the
paperwork returned.
The rental fee for Prosperity Park is $100 with a damage/
non-compliance deposit of $350.
The rental fee for the Sports Club is $200 with a damage/
non-compliance deposit of $350.
A check for $50 must be submitted with your rental
contract. The balance is due 30 days prior to your event.
The $50 is non-refundable if your party is cancelled.
All rental fees and deposits must be made in certified
funds or money order.
Rental contracts/fee/deposit must be dropped off at the
Sports Club.
If consumption of alcohol will be permitted, proof of
liability insurance must be received within 7 days of
party.
Reservations may be booked up to six months in advance
on a “first come, first served” basis.
Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks prior to the
event.
If the facility is being hosted for a person between the
ages of 15-21, you must provide proof that an off-duty
police officer has been hired to be present during the
duration of the party.
One adult must accompany every 2 children under 18
years age or one adult for every 5 persons between 18 to
20 years of age if renting the Sports Club.
One adult must accompany each 5 persons under 20 years
of age if renting Prosperity Park Clubhouse.
Time slots available for rentals are 11-5 p.m. and
6-midnight. The six hour rental includes your set-up
and clean-up.
The Sports Club has 10 six foot long tables, 4 card tables
and approximately 70 chairs for your use. It also has a
full kitchen, sound system, tv and cd/dvd player.
Prosperity Park has 6 square tables with 4 chairs each, 1
long table with 6 chairs and approximately 20 extra chairs.
It also has a kitchen with microwave & refrigerator.
Capacity of the Sports Club is approximately 80 people
and Prosperity Park Clubhouse is approximately 50.
Please bring your Highland Creek ID card with you to the
Sports Club when picking up a rental contract.
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TEEN FITNESS ROOM POLICY
The Board approved the following revised usage
policy for the fitness room at the Sports Club:
The fitness room at the Sports Club is open to
all Highland Creek residents and guests who
are a minimum of sixteen years old, provided
that teens under eighteen years old…
1.
Are residents of Highland Creek.
2.
Come to the Sports Club accompanied
by a parent or guardian with proper ID.
Both parties must review and sign the
Authorization/Contract in front of a
Sports Club employee.
3.
Schedule
a
session
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with
Bridget
Sprinkle, Sports Director, at 704-7660052 for instruction on the fitness room
equipment.
4.
Present a valid ID Card at the Sports Club
desk. No teens will be admitted to the
Fitness Center on his/her own without
showing the valid Fitness Center ID, NO
EXCEPTIONS! If they lose the ID they
will have to pay $5.00 for a replacement.
5.
If the teen is disruptive or does not follow
the rules he/she will have one warning, if
it happens again, his/her ID will not to be
returned to him/her. He/she will not be
permitted back in the Fitness Center.
The Highland Creek News is always looking for articles and photos to share with our readers
for any special events that you or your family may experience, such as Births, Graduations,
Awards, Sporting Events, Weddings or Reunions. We would also like to include any Village
Parties or Events. All articles and pictures will be appreciated.
REMEMBER:
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THE GOLDEN GIRLS
WOMEN’S DINNER GROUP
JUST A FEW THOUGHTS ABOUT LIFE....
Life is not a race but a journey. Be honest - work hard - be choosy,
be fair. Say “Thank You”, “I Love You”, and “Great Job” to someone
each day. Take time for prayer. Let your handshake mean more
than a written contract. Love your life and be thankful for what
you have been given - it is not accidental. Search for your purpose
and fulfill it as best you can. Laugh often - it heals the body. Be
forgiving - it heals the soul. Appreciate the little things in life.
Some of the best things in life really are free - a golden sunset, a
baby’s laughter, a double rainbow, a smile from a friend.
Worry less and smile more. Be open to new adventure - it awakens
the spirit. Recognize the special people you have been blessed to
know - it is not accidental. Be grateful - it calms the mind. Live
for today and enjoy the moment but also plan for tomorrow.
If you live in Highland Creek and are 60 or better, why not join us
and see what we’re about. We will help you laugh, think and enjoy
life. We go to movies, lunches, plays, dinners and other interesting
places.
THE GOLDEN GIRLS meet at 7 p.m. at Prosperity Park
Clubhouse the FIRST TUESDAY of each month. For more
details, call Phyllis at 704-948-9548.
The Highland Creek
“Women’s Dinner Group”
(formerly Fun at 50 Women’s Group)
Women are invited to join us for our Monthly Dinners Out!
We meet for delicious dinners out at various restaurants, one
UP THE CREEK BOATING CLUB
We are a group of boaters that enjoy our weekends on the lake.
Up The Creek is made up of, but not exclusive to, boaters that live
in and around Highland Creek. The club is open to all boat types
evening in the 3rd week of the month.
Our dinner months are: January through June and September
through December.
Contact Rita Healy at 704-274-5291 for more information and to
be on our email list.
and has no membership fees. The only requirement is a good
attitude. We usually raft up in the Davidson Creek cove of Lake
Norman most weekends. If interested in more information you
are welcome to contact the group at upthecreekboatingclub@
hotmail.com.
BOOK CLUB
Love to read? Join us! The Highland Creek
Book Club includes members from all HC
neighborhoods, and meets at 7 p.m. the
second Thursday of each month. This is a
multi-generational, mixed gender group who
enjoys reading and discussing books of all
genres. We love Charlotte’s Novello Festival
of Reading! Each Fall we take a field trip or two to hear noted authors speak
and January is movie month. Come join us! Recent selections included:
Soul Catcher
The Alchemist
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society
To Kill a Mockingbird
Moloka’i
The 19th Wife
New members welcome! For information on current selections, or for more
information, contact Karen McHugh at [email protected].
FINANCIAL MOVES FOR NON-RETIRING BABY BOOMERS...submitted by Alan Thornton
If you’re in one of the early waves of baby boomers, you may know some retirees who are now enjoying a wide variety of activities-possibly even
including a new career. And you, too, may now have some choices about how to spend your time. Should you stay at your current job? Should
you retire altogether and travel or pursue hobbies? Or should you “retire” and then start a new job, do some consulting or even open your own
business? While you may have choices on how to draw an income, you’ll also have some key issues to consider.
For starters, think about how your earnings might affect one source of retirement income: Social Security. As an early wave baby boomer, your
“full retirement age,” from a Social Security standpoint, will be around 66. If you are younger than full retirement age during all of 2010, you
will lose $1 from your benefits for each $2 you earn above $14,160. But if you reach your full retirement age during 2010, you’ll lose $1 from
your benefits for each $3 you earn above $37,680 until the month you reach that age. (Keep in mind that these figures are for 2010 only; for
changes in 2011 and succeeding years, you’ll want to check with the Social Security Administration.) Once you reach full retirement age, you
can keep all your benefits, no matter how much you earn.
Deciding what to do about Social Security isn’t the only move you need to make if you work during your “normal” retirement years. You’ll
also want to contribute as much as possible to your IRA, 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. During these years, with your
children grown and your mortgage possibly paid, you may have more investable income available - so take advantage of the opportunity.
You’ll also need to carefully review your portfolio to help ensure your investment mix is appropriate for your needs. To stay ahead of inflation,
you’ll still need to invest for growth, but since you’re not that far from retirement, you’ll also want to control risk and volatility as much as
possible.
Furthermore, you’re at the time of life when you may want to consider consolidating your investment and retirement accounts. If you have an
IRA here, a 401(k) there and another account someplace else, you have a lot of paperwork to keep trak of, both during the year and, especially,
at tax time. But even more importantly, with all your accounts scattered, you might not be following one central, unifying investment approach
- an approach that could help make it easier for you to pursue your long-term goals, including a comfortable retirement. By consolidating
your accounts with one company, you can save time and possibly reduce
administrative fees - while your accounts can work in harmony on your
behalf.
This may be a good time to consult with a professional financial advisor someone who can help you make those choices that can help provide you
with the freedom to spend this next phase of your life doing as you please.
After all, you’ve earned it.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones
Financial Advisor.
MANAGER’S CORNER
We hope you and your families are enjoying
all the “summer fun” Highland Creek has
to offer… four pools, six tennis courts, eight
parks, walking trails, play grounds, etc. Below,
we have included a few items of interest and
information for you.
Brick Wall Project
By the time you receive this newsletter, the
brick wall repairs should be very close to
completion. The following paragraph is a
message from the Chairman of the Brick Wall
Project to the Owners in the community:
Please understand the work that was
performed was a mixture of partial rebuilding,
tuck pointing, brick replacement and a limited
amount of wall panel and pier replacement.
We were addressing structural issues as well
as a few original design issues. In the original
design there was often 50% or less of overlap
in bricks which led to weaknesses in the
wall and headers, and the original walls and
headers did not have expansion joints. The
original headers were not of consistent size
and numbers of bricks in each course. As we
went along, if the contractors were completely
rebuilding the pier and/or pier header, then
a consistent design was applied. The newer
design has less overhang and a consistent
number of bricks in each course, which should
provide a stronger construction and hopefully
a longer life. This approach to decrease the
brick overlap was recommended by the
engineer. Will this lead to inconsistencies in
certain sections where you have a mix of old
headers, headers where only tuck pointing,
and/or one or more bricks were patched in?
Yes. However this was a known issue that will
be barely noticeable once the power washing
is completed. The Board of Directors felt
that it was financially irresponsible to rebuild
every pier, header, and panel.
Lawn Maintenance Expectations
The Association realizes that each resident
may not have a lawn of lush, green, thick
grass. However, there are certain expectations
of lawn maintenance. At a minimum:
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2011 Junior Charity League Garden Tour...Saturday, June 4th, 10am-4pm
The self-guided tour will provide a unique opportunity to view private gardens
in homes in downtown Concord, N.C. Each stop along the tour will have a
local restaurant, caterer, or items from the JCL of Concord cookbook offering
complimentary samples. The tour will be held rain or shine!
For more information, call 704-652-0669 or contact HC resident, Brittney
Coleman at [email protected]
Huntersville Arts and Cultural Center is offering: Open Studio
for Fine Artists, 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday afternoons. The Cultural
Center is located at 109 South Old Statesville Road near Gilead
Road. If you would like to get together with fellow fine artists in
your area and work together to produce art, meet people and have
fun then this is for you! Bring your own materials and easel. Tables
and chairs provided. Free parking in the rear of the building. Call
704-766-0434 for more information.
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Apply weed killer to rid your yard of
unsightly, uncontrollable weeds
Mow your grass (and/or weeds) to a
maximum of approximately 4”
Remove dead plant material from your
property
Mow the strip of grass between the
curb and the sidewalk adjacent to your
property
Edge your grass to keep it from growing
over the sidewalk, curb and driveway
Residents who do not maintain their yards
at an acceptable standard will now receive
two letters via US Mail before being called
to a violation hearing. Overall, the level of
yard maintenance has deteriorated in the
community which lowers the overall aesthetics
and is unfair to those who work hard to keep
a neat, trimmed yard.
You May Report Unkempt Yards
If you live in Charlotte and wish to report a
yard with grass over 6”-7” tall, you may call
311 and report this unkempt property by
street address. The city will send an inspector
out to validate the report. If the grass is
indeed taller than 7”, the city will mow the
yard and add the cost of mowing to the
property tax invoice for that property. If you
live in Concord, call 704-920-5555 to report
the same situation.
Pool Improvements
By this time, we are sure you are enjoying
the added deck space and pool furniture at
Christenbury Pool. Prosperity Pool now has
a gazebo-like shade structure in the summer
which doubles as a storage building in the
winter.
Nominees for Board of Directors
The Highland Creek Board of Directors
consists of nine members that work closely
with Hawthorne Management Company
to oversee and manage all aspects of the
Highland Creek Community Association. In
September, three positions on the Board will
be open for election by the Voting Members
representing each Village. If you have a
desire to serve on the Board of Directors
and volunteer your time and expertise, please
contact Dollye Walters or Leah Singleton at
Hawthorne Management at 704-377-0114.
Your name and contact information will be
forwarded to the Nominating Committee.
A member of the committee will call each
nominee to discuss the role of a director and
answer any questions the nominee may have
regarding this position. Please be prepared
to submit a brief personal biography and
willing to commit a minimum of ten hours
per month to your role as a Director of the
Association.
If you walk to the parks, playing fields/courts
or pools, please do not trespass on other
owners’ property in order to “shortcut” your
distance. Foot traffic on others’ property
damages the turf, violates privacy rights and
trespassing laws, and causes litter problems.
Plan ahead and follow walking paths and
sidewalks.
Exterior Maintenance of House
The governing documents for Highland Creek
hold the Owner responsible for maintenance
of the exterior of his/her house. Article XII,
Section 6 of the Declaration states that each
Owner shall prevent the development of any
unclean, unsightly, or unkempt condition
on his or her Unit. Over the past couple of
years, mildew/mold and rotten wood have
become widespread maintenance issues,
particularly in the older neighborhoods of
the community. Both are unattractive and, if
not addressed, can lead to major exterior and
interior problems. Please take the necessary
steps to replace any rotten wood and pressure
wash the mildew/mold early on.
Vandalism
Unfortunately, we often experience an increase
in vandalism during the summer months.
Vandalism is very costly to the Association,
and therefore, each of you. Please help us hold
the perpetrators responsible for their actions
and the losses incurred by the Association
by reporting any hint of suspicious behavior
to Securitas (704-609-0569) and/or the
appropriate law enforcement department.
The staff of Hawthorne Management
Company appreciates the opportunity to
serve as your management company for the
Association. Please do not hesitate to call
our office at 704-377-0114 if you have an
Association related question, comment or
concern.
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POOL
GUIDELINES
PoolPARTY
Party Guidelines
1.
JUNE POOL SCHEDULE
Sun ay
Sund
NO pool parties are allowed at the Sports Club.
2. You must be a Highland Creek resident to make a pool party reservation. All
dues must be current.
3. A maximum of 25 people may attend pool parties scheduled between 11:00
a.m. and 8:00 p.m. while the pool is open to all residents of the community. A
maximum of 50 people may attend pool parties after 8:00 p.m.
4. For the safety of everyone at the pools, all pool party hosts are required to hire
an additional lifeguard to be on duty during their party. After hours pool parties require that
hosts hire two lifeguards. The lifeguard fee is $18.00 per hour per lifeguard. Lifeguards must be
hired from pH Pool Management Company.
5. All pool parties are by reservation only. To reserve a pool, please contact Bridget Sprinkle at 704766-0052 or [email protected]. Reservations will not be taken until May 1st.
6. No reservation is accepted without a completed pool party reservation, lifeguard request and a
check for the lifeguard fee.
7. The schedule for pool parties is as follows:
Monday – Friday
11:00 – 2:00 PM
2:00 – 5:00 PM
5:00 – 8:00 PM
8:00 - 11:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday
11:00 – 2:00 PM
5:00 – 8:00 PM
8:00 – 11:00 PM (after hours)
Mondayy
5
6
7
All Pools
10-8 pm
12
PP SC 12-7
PP,
1 pm
13
3
CP 11-9 pm
CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8
1 8 pm
2
20
19
26
6
27
All Pools
10-8
0 pm
Out-of-town guest pool passes can be purchased at the Sports Club. The cost per guest pass is $5.00 (check or cash only) and is good for up to
8 guests for a two week period of time. You must have your Highland Creek ID to purchase the pass. Guests from Mecklenburg and Cabarrus
County are considered in-town guests and will be charged $2 per person M-F and $5 per person on weekends & holidays. This fee is paid
directly to the lifeguards at the pool. The Sports Club office will be closed July 4th for Independence Day, please purchase out-of-town guest
passes by Saturday, July 2nd.
8
9
28
17
23
29
PP, SC 12-7 pm
PP SC 12-7
PP,
12- pm
Swim Mee
Meet at CP,
open
pen 11
11-4 pm
CC, PP 10-9
10-9 pm
SC 10-8
0-8 pm
CP 11-9
1 -9 pm
CC,
C, PP 10-9
10-9 pm
p
SC 10-8 pm
m
11
Speed Meet @ CP,
open 11-9 pm
CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
CP 11-9
11-9 pm
CC, PP 10-9
10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
18
Speed Meet @ CP,
open 11-99 pm
CC, PP 10-9
10-9 pm
p
SC 10-8 pm
CP 11-9
1 pm
CC, PPP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
255
Spee
pe d Meet @ CP,
open 111 9 pm
CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC
C 10-8 pm
24
CP 11-9 pm
CC, PPP 10-9 pm
m
SC 10-8 pm
CP 11-9 pm
C
CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
Saturday
4
CP, CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
10
PP, SC 12-7 pm
166
222
CP 11-9 pm
p
CC, PPP 10-9 pm
p
SC 10-8 pm
Swim Meet at CP,
open 11-4 pm
m
CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
PP, SC 12-7 pm
CP 11-9
1-9 pm
CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
Friday
3
PP,
P, SC 12-7 pm
1
15
21
Thursday
2
PP, SC 12-7 pm
CP 11-99 pm
CC, PP 10-99 pm
SC 10-8
0-8 pm
p
CP 11-9 pm
CC, PP 10-9
1 pm
SC 10-8 pm
All Pools
10-8 pm
1
PP, SC 12-7
12-7 pm
14
All Pools
10-8
8 pm
30
CP 11-9 pm
CC, PP 10-9
-9 pm
SC 10-88 pm
Swim Meet at CP,
Sw
open 11-4 pm
CC,
C, PP 10-9 pm
SC
C 10-8 pm
The Sports Club office will be closed for Independence Day on Monday, July 4th.
Please purchase your out of town guest pool passes no later than Saturday, July 2nd.
Pool Parties are limited to one party per time slot per pool.
9. Pool party reservations for Clarke Creek pool and Christenbury pool will include two reserved
picnic tables under the pavilion.
10. All Highland Creek residents must show a current Highland Creek ID card or they will be charged
a non-resident fee. Anyone not having a pool party reservation may be refused entry due to
inadequate lifeguard coverage.
11. Non-resident fees are as follows:
Reserved parties: $2.00 per guest on weekdays and weekends.
Non-reserved parties: $2.00 per guest on weekdays; $5.00 per guest on weekends.
12. NO ALCOHOL is permitted in the pool area.
13. Hosts are responsible for all set up and clean up for the party and the conduct of the guests. The
resident who reserved the pool must be present during the entire party.
Wednesday
CC = CLARKE
KE CREE
CREEKK POOL
POO
CP = CHRI
CHRISTEN
STENBURY POO
OOLL
PP = PROSPER
S ITY
T PARK
ARK POO
POOLL SC
SC = SPOR
SPORTS
TS CLUB
CLUB POOL
(after hours)
8. No pool parties may be scheduled on the season opening day or closing day or on the following
holiday weekends:
Memorial Weekend
May 28th, 29th and 30th
Independence Day Weekend
July 2nd, 3rd and 4th
Labor Day Weekend
September 3rd, 4th and 5th
Tuesday
JULY POOL SCHEDULE
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
CC = CLARKE CREEK POOL
PP = PROSPERITY PARK POOL
3
4
All Pools
10-8 pm
10
5
CP 11-9 pm
CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
11
17
12
24
25
All Pools
10-8 pm
CP 11-9 pm
CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
8
CP 11-9 pm
CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
14
15
21
CP 11-9 pm
CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
22
CP 11-9 pm
CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
CP 11-9 pm
CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
29
28
CP 11-9 pm
CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
CP 11-9 pm
CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
CP 11-9pm
CC 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
PP 10-6 pm
CP 11-9 pm
CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
27
26
CP 11-9pm
CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
CP 11-9 pm
CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
CP 11-9 pm
CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
20
Friday
1
7
13
CP 11-9 pm
CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
CP 11-9 pm
CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
Thursday
CP 11-9 pm
CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
CP 11-9 pm
CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
19
18
All Pools
10-8 pm
6
CP 11-9 pm
CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
CP 11-9 pm
CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
All Pools
10-8 pm
Wednesday
CP = CHRISTENBURY POOL
SC = SPORTS CLUB POOL
CP 11-9 pm
CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
CP 11-9 pm
CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
Saturday
2
CP, CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
9
CP, CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
16
CP, CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
23
CP, CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
30
CP, CC, PP 10-9 pm
SC 10-8 pm
31
All Pools
10-8 pm