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October 2015
IN YOUR BACKYARD
What’s InsideImportant Numbers 2
Kayaking on the Lakes 2
Fun in Tuscan Lakes 3
Resident Spotlight 4
Upcoming Events 8
JOIN US FOR A SPOOKTACULAR TIME!
Beware. It’s that time again where the ghost and goblins come to scavenge the Tuscan Lakes Community. That’s
right! The 7th Annual Tuscan Lakes Trail of Treats is right around the corner and the entire family is invited. So
grab your best Halloween costume and come Trick or Treat safely from table to table down the mysterious mile long
Trail of Treats. But, watch your back… You never know what may be lurking behind you. Muhahahaha!
Halloween! Saturday, October 31st5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeside on Tuscan Lakes One Mile Trail (Siena Mile)
Participate in the Trail of Treats! We
need YOU to make the Trail of Treats
extraordinary! If you have a knack for
Halloween decorating or you just love
passing out candy. We’d love for you
to have a table along the trail. If you’d
like to have your very own Halloween
themed table at the Trail of Treats
please email Tiffany at lifestyledirector@
tuscanlakes.com.
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS:
Community ManagerFirstService ResidentialWarren [email protected](713) 932-1122www.fsresidential.com
Onsite Tuscan Lakes HOA ManagerRebecca [email protected](281) 332-0555
Tuscan Lakes Lifestyle Director,Tiffany [email protected]
Mosquito Control Galveston County (281) 534-2726Street LightsTexas-New Mexico Power888-866-7456Gas(713) 659-2111or 1-800-752-8036 Trash - Republic Waste Services1-800-942-9332
CITY OF LEAGUE CITY Animal Control(281) 554-1377Code Enforcements/City Hall(281) 554-1000Fire Marshal(281) 554-1290 Water(281) 554-1335Police(281) 332-2566 LCPD
To Advertise in this newsletter, contact David Smith at Pamela Printing:
There is no better way to enjoy the fall breeze than with kayaking across a beautiful lake. Just imagine the wind blowing through your hair while the soft sunrays graze your skin as your kayak glides through the water. Lucky for you, this can be your reality for FREE, and it’s right in your neighborhood. So don’t even dare miss this opportunity. Gather up the family gang, pack a lunch and head down to the Lago Siena for some family filled fun kayaking on the lakes. See you there!
Saturday, October 24th 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Lago Siena (Austin Street at Porta Rosa Lane on the backside of One Mile Trail)
For more information, please email Tiffany at [email protected].
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FUN AT TUSCAN LAKES
Books, Movies, Museums!Join the Tuscan Lakes
Page Turners Book CluBNeed 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.
Upcoming Books:October’s Book: The Pecan Man by Cassie Dandridge SelleckNovember’s Book: What She Left Behind by Ellen Marie Wiseman
For more information, e-mail Lynn Smith at [email protected].
Get ready to get your ZEN on, because this month’s Lifestyle Merit Program is focusing on Yoga. Yoga is a widely used practice that focuses on breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures. Yoga is good for both relaxation and health. Come and join us on Sunday, October 4th at the Cypress Point Recreation Center. You never know, you may just be the next yoga guru in the making! The Lifestyle Merit Program is only open for registered participants.
Sunday, October 4th: Yoga 10:00 amCypress Point Recreation Center
Make sure your kids are signed up for the Merit Program today!To sign up: Email Tiffany, at [email protected].
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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.
REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE!
What is recycling? Recycling is the process of separating, collecting, remanufacturing and/or converting used or waste products into new materials.
Why recycle? Recycling reduces the negative impact waste has on the natural environment. Recycling helps keep the environment clean, reduces pollution, conserves materials, saves energy and reduce garbage in landfills.
Did you know …? Recycling a single run of the Sunday New
York Times would save 75,000 trees.
Let’s keep Tuscan Lakes environmentally friendly!
HOA FRIENDLY REMINDERS Home Improvements
A homeowner desiring to make any change, modification or addition to his or her yard, driveway, patio, garage, fencing or home exterior must fill out an application to be reviewed by the
Architectural Review Committee. Examples of additions include in-ground pools, surveillance cameras, playscapes, basketball goals
and yard art. Please call First Service Residential at 713-932-1122 in order to obtain an architectural review application form for Tuscan Lakes. The form can be emailed to [email protected]
or mailed to Tuscan Lakes CAI, c/o FirstService Residential, 5295 Hollister St., Houston, TX. 77040-6205.
Regular MaintenancePlease keep in mind that regular maintenance of your home, yard, fence, etc. is required per your community’s governing documents
and appreciated by all your fellow homeowners. Neglect of any of these items could result in fine(s). NOTE: Approved fence stain for
Tuscan Lakes has changed to: Sherwin Williams SuperDeck, Cedar Solid, Exterior Waterborne Deck Stain of the SD7 Series. For any other home maintenance issues or questions please consult your
community documents or call your Community Manager.
Meet Greg Mazzantini, a Tuscan Lakes resident since 2011 and a huge contributor to the community. Though he’s been retired for just three years, he’s never stopped working. He is the Secretary of the Board of Directors of Galveston County Municipal Utility District no. 43 and is a part of the Tuscan Lakes Community Association Advisory Committee. Mazzantini says he’s proud of the Tuscan Lakes community and how beautifully it’s maintained. All he wants for the future of Tuscan Lakes is “more growth and more participation in the community.” Which is sure to happen! Mazzantini has been married for 44 years to his high school sweetheart (they went to La Marque High School!!!) and is the father to a son and daughter. When asked what his greatest accomplishment was, he simply said, “being a helping hand and a friendly voice.” Something, all of us should strive to be.
RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT Greg Mazzantini
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RESIDENT SPOTLIGHTWE 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!
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FIRSTSERVICE RESIDENTIAL5295 HOLLISTER ROADHOUSTON TX [email protected]
TO GET INVOLVED IN TUSCAN LAKES COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, EMAIL THE LIFESTYLE [email protected]
For community events, updates & to see photos from events, become a fan: Facebook.com/TuscanLakes
‘Like’ Tuscan Lakes on Facebook to find out about the latest neighborhood news and follow
us on Instagram @TuscanLakes.
UPCOMING EVENTS IN TUSCAN LAKESSunday, October 4th: Lifestyle Merit Program (Yoga), 9:00am
Saturday, October 24th: Kayaking on the Lake, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday, October 31st: Trail of Treats, 5:00pm-7:00pm
TUSCAN LAKES TOUCH-A-TRUCK Thank you to all who came out to the Touch-A-Truck event last month. We had a blast! Several vehicles, including
a police SUV, fire truck, dump truck, an ambulance and an off road construction dump truck were there for the kids
to touch, climb and explore. And every kid got to go home with their very own frisbee! A big thank you to all our
community heroes who took their time to interact and teach the Tuscan Lakes kiddos about their important jobs and
vehicles. I see a lot of police and firefighters in the future. Look for the next Tuscan Lakes event coming soon near you!