the preserve at jordan lake community …...2020/05/04 · james brown, president the preserve at...
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Management, your cards will likely not work. Early swimmer access people will have to submit a recent waiver form before access will be granted. And if you are renting a home in The Preserve, you must have written permission from the owner on file to use the amenities. If you do experience issues with your cards, please contact Trish ([email protected]) or Kat ([email protected]) at Elite to get it resolved. Thank you for your patience.
One last thing, your Homeowners Association, the Board of Directors, and Elite Management are all here, working together to oversee and manage our neighborhood’s common areas and amenities as well as to ensure property owners adhere to the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs), Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, and any other governing documents that we all agreed to when we purchased our property. Remember, we all have a legal and ethical obligation to adhere to the association's governing documents and abide by all applicable laws.
Respectfully,
James Brown, President
The Preserve at Jordan Lake Community Association, Inc.
The Preserve at Jordan Lake Community Association
Board of Directors—2020
James Brown, President (919) 259-6000
David Lincoln, Vice President (919) 824-3335
Marina Martin, Secretary (650) 245-4086
Donald Ferranti, Treasurer (919) 533-6068
Beth Cornwall, Director at Large (919) 696-5745
Note: Board meetings are held via Zoom. If you have a question, concern, or comment about the neighborhood that you would like addressed at a Board meeting, please email one of the Board members listed above.
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The Preserve at Jordan Lake Community Association, Inc. - Chapel Hill, NC
Message from the Board
“The mission of the Board of Directors of the Preserve at Jordan Lake is to enhance quality of life, property values, and social interaction of the community. The Board will administer the bylaws and covenants of the community in a fair, fiscally responsible, and ethical manner.”
Well, THAT was an April to remember!! Good times…Good times. If you ever wondered what it would be like to be locked up with your family for a month, with nowhere to go, and nothing to do, I guess you do now. It’s Grrrrreat! Yup, jussssst great. Luckily we have Nextdoor to vent our frustrations to our neighbors and 13 other neighborhoods. Did you notice all the smiley faces we got when Jay asked us to Quarantine The Civil Discord? Over 60% of those smiley faces came from other neighborhoods. Yup, air some dirty laundry and let the odor waft across the county. Good times.
Meanwhile, lawns and yards are looking fantastic, the best they’ve been in years. I think we should have a “Yard of the Month” contest, tough competition this spring! And dogs, welcome to all the new puppies! Which reminds me, please keep picking up your dog waste, and PUT IT IN THE Dog Waste Station. Please! It’s right next to the trash cans, I mean, right there, on the left, the very end, next to the first bin. It’s even labelled Dog Waste Station!
Upcoming events! Opening of amenities – not sure. Still following the Governor’s orders. Opening of Pool – not sure. Pool inspections are hopefully going to be done by the county, but we’re not sure what they say about social distancing and pools. We’re doing what we can. Replacing stop/street signs – not sure as Addresses of Distinction is on lockdown and can’t tell us when they’ll be back. Repairs and amendments to our walking trails should be in process by the time this newsletter is out. Enjoy! Fresh plantings and repairs to the irrigation system at entrance, replacement of dead maple tree by amenity center, and sodding of sections where trees were removed also should now be complete or in process. Sidewalk remediation is also in process, raising slabs that have sunk and have caused tripping hazards are being addressed.
Key cards – since nobody was able to use them for the last month, we used the time to overhaul our archaic computer access system at the clubhouse. A new computer system has been installed. Now, for example, people who moved out of the neighborhood 12 years ago no longer have access to our amenities. Yay. It only took two of us 20 hours to go through every entry in the system and update names and addresses. Some of you will notice issues with some access cards; for example, if you had cards passed down to you from previous owners and did not change the name on file with Elite
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Community Information
Message to the Residents of The Preserve at Jordan Lake
At the time The Preserve Perspective was sent to the printers, it was not known whether or not Governor Cooper was going to extend his stay-at-home order (Executive Order #121). Therefore, the fitness center, clubhouse, and other facilities (tennis courts, basketball court, and playground) will continue to be closed until further notice. We will reopen the facilities after being advised by the Governor that it is safe to do so.
Regarding the opening of the pool on May 9: We hope that the pool will open on May 9 as scheduled. However, Chatham County has to inspect the pool. We do not know the timetable for this, nor do we know if the stay-at-home order will be extended.
Residents will be notified via an Eblast or on Nextdoor once the opening date is determined for the amenities. Thank you for your patience as we deal with this unique situation!
If you have any additional concerns, please contact Trish Cates, Community Manager, Elite Management at 919-233-7660 x257. ~The Board of Directors of The Preserve at Jordan Lake Community Association
Kat Thompson—The Preserve’s New Community Service Administrator
Kat Thompson is The Preserve’s new community service administrator. Please put Kat’s name and information ([email protected] or (919) 233-7660 extension 250) on page 4 of your 2020 directory.
Please contact Kat regarding clubhouse reservations, new or replacement key cards, and new owner requests. In addition, if you would like to be placed on The Preserve’s email blast list, please email Kat with your name, address, and email address. Put “Add to The Preserve’s email blast list” in the subject line.
Volunteers for Nominating Committee
Although the election for members of the Board of Directors will not take place until the 2020 Annual Meeting, it is time to form a nominating committee. The nominating committee will consist of Chairperson Don Ferranti and three additional homeowners in good standing. The purpose of the committee is to present a list of those homeowners who are willing to serve on the 2021 Board of Directors.
Efforts will be taken to nominate candidates representing the diversity of the neighborhood. In addition, nominations will be permitted from the floor at the general meeting.
If you are interested in serving on the nominating committee, please contact Don Ferranti at [email protected] no later than May 15, 2020.
Volunteers Needed!
There are many opportunities to volunteer to help in the neighborhood. Here is a list of committees/activities/clubs
that need volunteers:
Amenities: A chairperson is needed for the Amenities Committee, and volunteers are needed to serve on the committee. The Amenities chairperson oversees the POA Clubhouse, the fitness center, the pool, the tennis courts, the basketball court, the playground, and the playing field. If you would like to chair this committee, chair a specific part of this committee, or would like to be a member of the committee, please contact James Brown at [email protected].
Communications: The Communications Committee is responsible for organizing and disseminating information about The Preserve to all of the residents. This includes The Preserve Perspective, The Preserve Directory, and information posted on NextDoor. Contact Beth Cornwall, [email protected], if you would like to chair or be on this committee.
Grounds: A chairperson is needed for the Grounds Committee, and more volunteers are needed for this committee. The Ground’s chairperson oversees all of the grounds, lighting, signage, etc., of The Preserve and works with committee members to carry out current landscape plans. If you are interested in chairing this committee, please contact James Brown at [email protected].
Thanks for Volunteering!
Thanks to Bob Dowen for agreeing to deliver The Preserve Perspective to residents of Davis Love Drive, New Rhododendron, Night Heron, Kingwood Lane, and Golfers Ridge. And thanks to Marty Hunicutt for his many years of delivering The Preserve Perspective to residents of The Preserve Trail.
Volunteers are also needed as substitutes when the assigned person is not available to deliver the newsletters. If you would like to be a substitute, please contact Bob Bentley at [email protected].
Important Notice!
Please check with the organizers/hosts of any activities or events you may want to attend to see if these activities/events have been postponed or canceled. The email or website is included in the notice. Thank you.
Welcome to the Neighborhood!
Due to the social distancing requirements, new residents are not being welcomed with a visit from a block captain at this time. Visits will resume in the future. If you would like digital copies of the welcome letter, activities list, directory information sheet, and a list of FAQ’s about The Preserve, please email Beth Cornwall at [email protected].
If you are new to The Preserve, please contact Julia Hobbie-Low at [email protected] to be put on the list to be welcomed after social distancing requirements have expired.
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Community Information
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Community Information
Adopt-A-Highway
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR EFFORTS ON
SATURDAY APRIL 18
NC DEPT OF TRANSPORATION
SPRING 2020 LITTER SWEEP
We can make a difference!
OUR NEXT PICK-UP DATE IS SATURDAY MAY 16
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Please meet at the entrance to the Preserve on Rainbow Trout
THANK YOU FOR SAFELY PARTICIPATING
For Questions Contact Joan Tyra
41 Coneflower Court
919-533-3053
When Do I Need to Contact the ARB?
The Architectural Review Board is a group of professional builders, landscape architects and architects paid by The Preserve to review new construction or an addition to an existing home that requires permitting. It is led by Keith
Shaw of Shaw Design Associates, Chapel Hill.
ARB approval is required for the following:
Major landscape revisions
Removal of large trees
Walkway or patio installations
Fences
Changes in exterior paint colors
Changes of shutters and/or doors
Addition of play structures
Installation of a pool
Contact Trish Cates, The Preserve’s community manager and representative to the ARB, at [email protected] or 919-233-7660 to find out how to contact the ARB.
Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 25, 2020 @ 11:15 AM
Army Spc. Bradley Beard Flagpole
The Preserve will conduct a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25, from 11:15 AM-12 Noon at the Army Specialist Bradley Beard Memorial Flagpole near the basketball court. Please plan to join us for this community tradition to honor our fallen by recommitting ourselves to never surrendering our freedoms regardless of the costs.
All are invited and encouraged to attend. To volunteer or offer assistance, contact Denny Lewis, [email protected]. (Note: Residents will be notified if this event has to be canceled.)
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Community Information
Red, White & Brew Couples Wine Club
Bi-Monthly Wine, Beer, and Appetizers Pairings
We are looking for a fun group to travel the world with us every other month. For each gathering, we will pick wine and beer from a country or region and pair them with appetizers from that area. Everyone is welcome to join our group. Please email Shawn Collins at [email protected] for the country/region selection and the hosts’ home for the next gathering.
Triangle on the Cheap—A Listing of Events in This Area
Do you want to keep up with events in the Triangle? The website, Triangle on the Cheap, https://triangleonthecheap.com/, lists many free and/or inexpensive things to do in this area. The site lists various types of entertainment, things for kids to do, museum events, and holiday attractions. In addition, it now has a section of live streaming events, virtual events, and websites with kids’ activities. You can also subscribe to the site’s daily email to keep up with a variety of things to do in the Triangle.
Newcomers Club of Greater Chapel Hill
Due to the higher risk to many Newcomers
Members of contracting the Coronavirus, effective
immediately all newcomers events are canceled through the
Meet and Greet on June 1, 2020. Please check the Newcomers Club website at https: www.newcomersofchapelhill.org/ for further information.
The Preserve’s Boat Yard
Lots Available for Rent
Do you need storage for your boat, a trailer, or an RV? The Preserve’s boat yard, located at the end of Broad Leaf Court across from the golf maintenance facility, has lots available. A large lot costs $450 per year, and a smaller lot costs $225 per year. If you are interested, please contact Trish Cates, The Preserve’s property manager, at [email protected].
A Message from Social Committee Chair, Palina Frazier
Hello to my Preserve Neighbors!
The corona virus has had a big impact on the social activities planned and budgeted for this spring. With all of us suffering from “cabin fever,” I’ve had a number of suggestions from neighbors expressing the desire to have a big neighborhood social event once the “dark clouds” have dispersed.
I had budgeted for a big fall festival community event with food, games, and music which might be the proper event and time of year to satisfy this request (given the lead time needed to plan/book this type of activity). I will be discussing with the Board how to reallocate the funds from cancelled events to best address this event.
Let me know if you would be interested in helping plan, organize, or volunteer a post-virus neighborhood activity. Once it is safe to come out and play again, I will be there, with your help of course, to get it together.
So stay safe, stay healthy, and looking forward to seeing you all soon!
~Palina Frazier
Social Committee Chair
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Community Activities
Couples Billiards
Contact Fran Soifer at [email protected] for the next gathering
Are you interested in meeting other couples who enjoy playing billiards but you don’t have a pool table? No pool table is necessary to participate in COUPLES BILLIARDS! You can’t come every month? No yearlong commitment is necessary; you can play when you can!
The billiards group plays every other month on Friday or Saturday at 7:30 PM. Depending on how many people play, we split up with a maximum of eight people per host home. We all meet at the end for dessert, and prizes are handed out!
You do not have to be a skilled player to join, nor do you have to have a pool table. For those new to the neighborhood, it is a nice way to get to know your neighbors. If you are interested and want to be added to the sign up, please contact Fran Soifer at [email protected].
.Word Wizards—May 20 at 7:00 PM
648 Bear Tree Creek
If you enjoy playing Quiddler, please join The Preserve’s Word Wizards at their monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 20, starting at 7:00 PM. Everyone is welcome; no previous playing experience necessary! If you would like to join Word Wizards, please contact Celeste Lafko ([email protected]) to be added to the SignUpGenius group.
On May 20, we will play at the home of Lee Ann Clark, 648 Bear Tree Creek. If you are already a member of the Word Wizards group, sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d49ada72da0f58-word. Note: You will be notified if this meeting is canceled.
The Preserve Ladies’ Golf Association (PLGA)
2020 League Play Has Begun!
The PLGA is a group of ladies who play nine holes of golf each Wednesday morning, followed by lunch for those who wish to stay. If you like to play golf and want to have fun doing it, we would like to have you join our league. You do not have to live in the Preserve or be a member of the Preserve Golf Club to be a part of the PLGA.
The nine- hole golfers group will be playing the following games during
the month of May:
May 6—High Hole Throw Out
May 13—Blind 9
May 20—Low Putts
May 27—Par 3’s and Par 5’s
Sign up on Sign up Genius or contact Karol Gerdts ([email protected]) for more information or to join the PLGA.
Gals on the Go—Canceled!
Tour of Chapel Hill’s Landmarks
May 21 , 2020
As we continue to adhere to the practice of social distancing in these challenging days, Gals on the Go has decided to cancel the May outing of Chapel Hill’s hidden landmarks. We hope that you and your family continue to stay safe and well and that soon we will be able to get back to a more normal life so we can start to move out of our homes and enjoy the company of our wonderful friends in The Preserve community..
We will keep you posted as to IF and WHEN we can proceed with our future spring and early summer events. Until we meet again, stay well and enjoy this beautiful spring.....from a distance..... ~Brenda and Robin
[Gals on the Go welcomes everyone from The Preserve. If you would like to be notified of future events, please contact either chairperson, Brenda MacNeil ([email protected]) or Robin Wiggins ([email protected]) so you can be added to the Gals on the Go email list.]
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Community Activities
The Preserve Book Club
Tuesday, May 26*
Wednesday, May 27**
Note: You will be notified if any of these meetings are canceled.
In May, The Preserve Book Club will be discussing Educated by Tara Westover: Memoir, 352 Pages.
New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Boston Globe Bestseller
Named one of the ten best books of the year by The New York Times Book Review
Finalist for several book awards.
An unforgettable memoir about a young girl who, kept out of school, leaves her survivalist family and
goes on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University.
Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. Her family was so isolated from mainstream society that there was no one to ensure the children received an education, and no one to intervene when one of Tara’s older brothers became violent.
When another brother got himself into college, Tara decided to try a new kind of life. Her quest for knowledge transformed her, taking her over oceans and across continents, to Harvard and to Cambridge University. Only then would she wonder if she’d traveled too far, if there was still a way home.
“Westover has somehow managed not only to capture her unsurpassably exceptional upbringing, but to make her current situation seem not so exceptional at all, and resonant formany others.”—The New York Times Book Review
Meetings begin at 3:00 PM (Tuesday only) and 7:00 PM
*Tuesday, May 26: 3:00 PM: Sherri Agner, 313 Davis Love Drive
*Tuesday, May 26: 7:00 PM: Colleen Schmitz, 20 Bear Tree Creek
**Wednesday, May 27: 7:00 PM: Host: Theresa Winkler, 56 Forked Pine Court, Moderator: Julia Hobbie-Low
Note: You will be notified if any of these meetings are canceled. No refreshments will be served at the meetings.
If you are interested in attending either meeting, please RSVP by May 23 via SignUpGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4ba5ae2aa20-preserve
For more information about The Preserve Book Club, please contact Lucille Fink (919-533-6020), Lee Ann Clark (919-380-8615) or Beth Cornwall (919-542-3447).
Junior League Golf at The Preserve
Practice Starts June 1, 2020
(Participants will be notified if there is a change in this start date.)
PGA Jr. League is shifting the perception of youth golf and the way the game is learned and played. The program brings family and friends together around fun, team golf experiences with expert coaching and instruction from PGA and LPGA Professionals. It’s a game changer, and we’re so excited to offer PGA Jr. League The Preserve & Chapel Ridge GC!
The Preserve’s PGA Jr. League program is open to boys and girls ages 13 and under of all skill levels – no golf experience required! Kids will learn the game and enjoy relaxed competition in a two-person scramble format that encourages mentorship, builds confidence, and teaches sportsmanship.
The program fee at both Preserve and Chapel Ridge is $299. Each PGA Jr. League golfer will receive:
Two high-quality team jerseys; one orange and one blue (for home and away games).
Jerseys are available in boys and girls sizes and can be customized with our team name and player’s chosen jersey number!
Performance T-shirt, hat, bag tag, stickers and drawstring bag
6 team practices and free range balls
Practice will start the week of June 1st (Pandemic Permitting)
4-6 regular season matches
Matches will start 1-2 weeks after practice (Pandemic Permitting)
Best pricing on Individual Junior Golf Lessons or programs for 2020.
If you have any questions, please contact Dan Swomley, PGA, at [email protected] or 850.530.5007. You can also visit PGAJrLeague.com and follow @pgajrleague on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to learn more.
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Community Activities
Daytime Bible Study
A non-denominational Bible study featuring Praying The Names of God by Ann Spangler is held every other week on Wednesdays from 2:00-4:00 PM. This book study explores the nature and characteristics of the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Please call Benedetta Marsac at 714-625-2357 to join or for more information regarding the meetings during May’s stay-at-home order.
The Preserve Evening Christian Book Study Club
First and Third Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
Meeting in May via Zoom
We invite you to believe. In this time of uncertainty, feeling hopeless, and fear, we want to search for who and what we can trust. Approximately three thousand years ago a King called Jehoshaphat of Judah found his kingdom to be under attack from two overwhelming armies, Moabites and Ammonites. He knew he had no power to face this vast army. His first reaction was to bring his people together in front of the Temple and pray;: “ If calamity comes upon us, whether the sword of judgement, or plague or famine,
we will stand in your presence before this temple that bears your Name and will cry out to you in our distress, and you will hear us and save us.” “For we have no power to face this army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you” (2nd Chronicles 20: 9,12).
We believe God has not changed and will rescue his people. So, in this time of uncertainty, and fear let us pray that our eyes be on God. How is it possible to cope with the hardships of life? If you would like to explore some answers join us virtually as we continue our study of “BELIEVE" by Randy Frazee. We believe your investment of time will not go unrewarded.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we are currently using a virtual meeting via Zoom. Our virtual meeting will last about 45 minutes. If you would like to participate, please email me at [email protected]. Our meetings will still be held the first and third Tuesday of each month. Newcomers are always welcome! Please contact George and Rose Mills([email protected]) for additional information.
Evening Community Christian Book Club Study Wants To Do More!
We know that humanity has faced many periods of uncertainty, distress, world wars, disease, pandemics, and natural disasters. What seems to get us through these times is faith. Not only faith in God but also each other. We seem to dig deep in ourselves and find ways within our abilities to help, care, solve, build and repair with at times bold compassion and determination. These characteristics and talent bring unity and focus. People regardless of belief all show the same qualities and characteristics.
We believe we see that now in the response to COVID-19. We see all segments of our society united against this enemy; government, private industry, non-profits, and individuals all pitching in for Victory. Each being called to one hope. Some may ask where is God in this? He is here working in each of us. We see Him in the nurses, doctors, first responders, our citizens reaching out to the elderly; youth trying to understand how they can help, and many of them making a difference. All seem to be answering a ‘Call.’
There is a biblical scripture which helps us know that God is not only with us, He is working through us because He is in each of us: “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” Ephesians 4:4-6 NIV https://bible.com/bible/111/eph.4.4-6.NIV
For such a time as this, may God grant us the joy of hope. Driven by Love, Jesus gave his life to bring us back to God. Let us, each day, remember the Cross; what Jesus did for us, and most importantly by His resurrection sealing and guaranteeing victory over death, the forgiveness of sin and life eternal. We would like to pray for you and with you. Email us at [email protected]. We will pray for you and circle that prayer back to you. We will also just be there for you. Please know that we hold your request in confidence but only shared with God himself.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)
Pickleball in The Preserve
Please contact Greg Horrell to find out when Pickleball will resume. He can be reached at 919-619-9497 or [email protected]. Pickleball is usually played on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM.
Note: Women’s pickleball has usually been played on Tuesdays. When the amenities reopen, please meet at the courts at 6:30 PM.
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Community Activities
The Preserve Ladies Evening Bridge Group
Tuesday, May 12, 2020—7:00 PM
(Note: You will be notified if this meeting is canceled.)
The Preserve Ladies Bridge Group will meet at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at the home of Theresa Winkler, 56 Forked Pine Court. Please contact Bonnie Shafer for additional information about the bridge group: [email protected] or 440-708-3583.
The Preserve Investment Club
Meeting via Zoom in May
The Preserve Investment Club will meet via Zoom on Monday, May 11 at 7:00 PM.
No matter your investing expertise, you will enjoy both the social and investment aspects of this close-knit club that has been in place since 2006. The club has a history of outperforming the averages that continue in today's difficult investment times. The total assets of The Club grew more than 27% in 2019 with a very optimistic outlook for 2020.
If you are interested in attending this meeting via Zoom, please contact Bob Dowen at 919-542-3018 or [email protected].
American Mah Jongg Group
Mondays at The Preserve Golf Clubhouse at 1:30 PM
Are you interested in playing American Mah Jongg? We play every Monday at 1:30 PM at the golf clubhouse. Beginners as well as experienced players are welcome. There is no need to buy a tile set in order to play, but please bring your current National Mah Jongg League card if you have one. (Loaner cards are available.)
For more information, please contact Susan Willauer at [email protected] or JoAnne Johnson at [email protected].
Let’s Play Bridge
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4 American Mah Jongg—1:30 pm
5 Cinco de Mayo
Ladies Social Bridge Group —1:00 pm
Evening Christian Book Club—7:00 pm
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Daytime Bible Study—2:00-4:00
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notified if pool opens @10:00 AM
10 Mother’s Day
11 American Mah Jongg—1:30 pm
Investment Club—7:00 pm
12 Ladies Social Bridge
Group —1:00 pm
Ladies Evening Bridge Group —
7:00 pm
13 PLGA—Golf Clubhouse
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16 Adopt-a-Highway—
8:30-10:30 am
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American Mah Jongg—1:30 pm
19 Ladies Social Bridge
Group —1:00 pm
Evening Christian Book Club—7:00 pm
20 PLGA—Golf Clubhouse
Daytime Bible Study—2:00-4:00
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Word Wizards—7:00 pm
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25 Annual Memorial Day Ceremony—
11:15 am
American Mah Jongg—1:30 pm
26 Ladies Social Bridge
Group —1:00 pm
Preserve Book Club 3:00 pm and 7:00
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27 PLGA—Golf Clubhouse
Preserve Book Club 7:00 pm
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