Arden Lake

Jan/Feb 2005 Newsletter

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I Need Your Help!
This is my first newsletter and I need your help! I want this newsletter to be something you want to read - full of information, resources, advice and fun. I can't do it alone. I need your input! Do you know of a fun event coming up in the area that you think would be of interest to others? Are you interested in forming a play group, bible study or bunco group? Is something bugging you? Do you have a home business you'd like your neighbors to know about? A gardening or home improvement tip you want to share? Something to sell? Anything! Let me know and if at all possible, I will include it in the next newsletter. Email any newsletter information to me at ArdenLake@hotmail .com by the last day of the month. A newsletter will be published every month IF there is enough information to share. If not, it will be published the following month. Thanks. I look forward to hearing from you!


Homeowners Dues

By now you should have received an invoice for your annual homeowner's dues in the amount of $370, along with a copy of the 2004 Operating Statement and 2005 proposed budget. Don't forget that the dues are due by February 28th. Any dues not received in full by the due date will be subject to penalties. Thank you in advance for your on time payment!

Friendly reminders:
for the safety of everyone, please slow down when driving through the neighborhood. the speed limit in arden lake is 25 mph. be especially cautious at corners where trees or bushes may obstruct your view.

please dress in light colors when walking in the dark. it's hard for drivers to see you.

please clean up after your dog! This is a county ordinance and is common courtesy. respect your neighbor's yard and the common ground areas.

Please remember to get architectural committee approval prior to starting any project that affects the outside of your home or property. If you are not sure if your project needs approval, please refer to the covenants, or call a board member.

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Social Committe News
On December 18, we enjoyed our traditional hot chocolate and cookies at the clubhouse. A special thank you goes to Phil Harrison and Troy Ogea for arranging the spectacular lighted truck and the special visit from Santa Clause.

That night, we also announced the winners of our annual decorating contest. The winners are:
1st Place Tootle Family
4304 Deep Springs Court
2nd Place Nagel Family
750 Edgewater Place
3rd Place Moriarity Family
4275 Edgewater Drive
Childrens Lenning Family
Favorite 810 Deep Lake Drive

**If anyone has any knowledge of where the
2nd Place sign might be, please contact a
board member or return it to the clubhouse**

We will be putting together some activities for the Spring. We plan on having another Parent's Night Out as well as some other fun events. We will keep you posted.

The Social Committee will be giving the clubhouse a good spring cleaning in the near future. If anyone is interested in helping with this project, let one of us know.

Currently the members of the Social Committee are:
Kelly Okvist Rosie Stephans
Barb Smith Shawn Keeley
Karen Moriarity Anki MacDonald
Susi Fraser
If anyone is interested in joining this committee, please contact Kelly Okvist at 770-517-2282.

Women'sTennis
The women's ALTA 'C' Team will
start our spring season on Sunday,
March 20. We play Sundays for seven weeks starting at 1 p.m. If you have any interest in playing, please call Barbara Smith at 770-591-5831. We welcome new players. Many of us had never played when
we started a little over a year ago. We're all about having fun AND food - we always have lots of good food! Why not give it a try! Last season we had a great time and ended up winning our division without even trying! If you have any questions, call Barbara ASAP!

Swim Team News

Registration for Swim Team is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, March 20. Swim team is for kids ages 5 to 18 years of age. It is a recreational league and will have swimmers with abilities from new kids learning the stroke techniques to kids who have been swimming for years. All swimmers participate in the meets regardless of their ability. Meets will be every Tuesday night from May 31 thru June 28. After school practices begin May 11 and once school is out, practices will be in the morning. Practices and meets are optional - you won't have to cancel any vacation plans. It's great exercise and the kids will become better swimmers! If you have any questions, please contact Linda Ogea at 678-445-1457 or Ardenalligators@bellsouth.net.

Playground Improvements
The board has been discussing ideas for improving the playground area . We would like your input, especially from those of you with small children. What would you like to see at the playground? If you know anyone who specializes in this kind of work, please let us know. Please send your ideas and information to ArdenLake@hotmail.com.

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Neighborhood Directory Update

The directories have been distributed and you should have received one in your mailbox. Please check your family's information to make sure it is correct. Make sure you check the listing by lot number as well as the alphabetical name and address information. If there are any errors, please email the board or contact Karen Sweet. A correction will be printed in the next newsletter that can be cut out by everyone and glued over the incorrect information.

Neighborhood Work Day
We are planning a neighborhood work day for sometime in April. The date will be announced in the next newsletter.

e next board meeting is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, March 2nd at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Your Arden Lake Board Members:
Steve Bott 770-516-7069 President, Architectural Control
Karen Sweet 770-926-0484 Vice President, Directory, Clubhouse
Larry Grimm 678-445-8127 Treasurer
Tim Hines 678-445-8961 Secretary, Political & Civic Org contact
Bill Okvist 770-517-2282 Landscaping & Social
Troy Ogea 678-445-1457 Pool
Karen Moriarity 770-516-9026 Newsletter

If you are interested in receiving a copy of the newsletter by email, please send your email address to ardenlakescoop@gmail.com.

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