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Estate Sales: The 2016 Board of Directors passed a resolution addressing estate sales. The covenants do not allow sales by homeowners except during the two designated “yard sale” days. This rule was adopted at the August 16, 2016 Board meeting in order to allow estate sales to be held in a manner that does not infringe the rights of residents:

“There have been three to four sales in one month which have caused problems to residents. Steve (Agner) motioned that all estate sales can only be one day in duration, there can be no signage except for one usual size sign in the front yard, all parking should be on the same side as the residence holding the estate sale, and application needs to be made in advance to Talis with an accompanying $25.00 fee. John (Pavlecich) and Daniel (Huneycutt) both seconded/approved.”

The Board requests that all owners comply with the current rule.

Road Study: Discussions continue with potential engineering firms. Completion of the study is still scheduled for May.

Pool: The bonding contract work, to electr ically ground the metal structures around the pool, was completed by the March 1 target date. The concrete work to fill in areas affected by the wires, steps and ladders has also been completed. The three week curing of the concrete will be completed before the end of March.

The old tile has been removed from the pool and new tile is being installed. New “No Diving” and depth tiles have been installed, as well. Additional work continues to replace pump motors and several impellers.

Colors for the pool deck have been decided by a group consisting of members of the ARC and the Board. While the weather has delayed some work, the new deck should be completed by the end of April. This should not affect the scheduled pool opening on May 5, 2018.

Fitness Center: The Board authorized the purchase of two ellipticals to replace the two that were “broken down”. A resident, Greg Horrell, graciously repaired the weld on one and also managed to bring the other back into

operation. In spite of this the Board has decided to proceed with the purchase to make sure the problems don’t affect the availability of ellipticals for our residents’ use.

WiFi: Planning continues for the improvement of WiFi access, and should be completed before the pool is opened.

Reserve Study: The Board has star ted submitting information to the selected 2018 reserve study firm, Reserve Associates. Additional discussions are scheduled to continue into April to make sure that the elements included in the study encompass all of our needs.

Grounds: John Bar telme and Denny Lewis continue to look into the boatyard situation. Memorial Day event planning is proceeding. Please contact Denny to share your ideas or to volunteer to help with the Memorial Day celebration. There have been some reports of traffic signs and sidewalks that need repair. If you notice any problems, contact Ammelia Helms at Towne Properties (984-220-8686). Note that Ammelia was married late last year. Our congratulations to her!

Basketball Court: The Board approved the addition of lines to the basketball court. The lines are planned to be painted as soon as weather permits. We continue to have problems with youngsters climbing up the lacrosse wall and sitting precariously on it. The Board authorized some changes to discourage this. However, please remind your children not to participate in this activity.

Communications: If you have an item or ar ticle to contribute, please contact Beth Cornwall. A color copy of the newsletter is available on preserveatjordanlake.com. A Communication Chair is needed, as is a knowledgeable committee member to help maintain our Word Press website. Please contact Beth Cornwall to volunteer. Help keep our community informed!

Social: The spaghetti dinner was a great success with more than 65 participants. A Mac’n Cheese event for all residents is planned for April 15 at 5:30 PM in our clubhouse. Annie Mailloux reported that three food trucks have already signed up for the Pool Opening Party, scheduled for June 9. A Social Committee meeting is scheduled for April 10 at 7:00 PM at the POA clubhouse.

Security and Safety: The Board continues to address traffic issues related to speed and safety on our streets. The committee provided suggestions at our last meeting and the Board is continuing the evaluation of the available options.

Finance: Treasurer Don Fer ranti is continuing to work with Towne Properties to resolve about ten open issues with year-end financials. These appear to be a result of the conversion of the Talis accounting system to the Town

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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.”

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Properties system. We have strong finances and are able to complete the necessary rehabilitation of the pool within our budget and reserve requirements.

Please consider volunteering for a committee to help us all continue to make our community attractive and welcoming.

Respectfully Submitted,

Bob Bell, President

The Preserve at Jordan Lake Community Association, Inc.

Help Wanted!

The Preserve Community Association is in need of a person with knowledge of accounting and finance to join an ad hoc financial committee. The objective is to review and document current financial practices and make recommendations for improvements to processes and reporting. This ad hoc financial committee will dissolve upon completion of the charter.

Contact Don Ferranti at [email protected] if you are interested in joining, and to receive a copy of the complete charter.

Semi-Yearly Assessment

The vast majority of homeowners at The Preserve have paid their $500 semi-yearly assessment that was due on January 1, 2018. However, a very few homeowners are delinquent and have not paid the assessment. If the assessment is not paid by May 1, 2018, all key card privileges to the fitness room and the pool will be discontinued.. Please contact Ammelia Helms at Towne Properties Raleigh (984-220-8686) for information on how to pay the semi-yearly assessment. Thank you.

Chatham County Water Conservation Ordinance Regarding the Watering of

Lawns

In February 2008 Chatham County adopted a YEAR-ROUND WATER CONSERVATION ORDINANCE. The revisions allow county water system customers to use automated irrigation on two days per week, applying up to one inch of water per week.

The Preserve is scheduled to irrigate on Mondays and Thursdays. Irrigation times are from 12 midnight to 7:00 AM. Irrigation can start on Sundays at midnight and stop at 7:00 AM Mondays and start at midnight on Wednesdays and stop at 7:00 AM on Thursdays.

Penalties for failing to comply with these requirements are:

• First Offense: Written Warning

• Second Offense: A penalty of $250 per occurrence

• Third Offense: A penalty of $500 per occurrence

• Fourth Offense: Water service will be interrupted

For further information, please check out the following website: http://www.chathamnc.org/home/showdocument?id=5067.

Chatham Connecting

If you are new to Chatham County, or if you would like to get involved by volunteering or donating to an organization in Chatham County, check out Chatham Connecting. It is an online resource designed to connect individuals in need, non-profit service agencies, and donors or volunteers in Chatham County.

When you go to http://www.chathamconnecting.org you will find tabs for donations or volunteer opportunities, as well as a “How You Can Help Now” section. It is a wonderful resource that will allow you to get involved in helping those in need in Chatham County.

Jacqueline Washington, Towne Properties Liaison with The Preserve

Each Tuesday, Jacqueline Washington, who is the new Towne Properties liaison with The Preserve, will be at the POA Clubhouse, 833 The Preserve Trail, from 2:00-4:30 PM to help residents with any problems, questions, or concerns. She will also handle onsite issues and monitor the various facilities. If you would like to contact Jacqueline, she can be reached at 708-257-6565.

Jacqueline has worked for Avicennes Pharmacists as an events coordinator. She has also worked for AmeriGroup as a marketing manager. She served as Vice President on the Board of Directors at her condo community in Riverdale, Illinois.

Website Registration

Many residents have already registered for The Preserve at Jordan Lake Community Association website. However, we would like to get everyone registered so that we can fully utilize the capabilities of the website and use it more effectively for managing community communication. Registration is easy and only takes a few steps:

1 Go to www.preserveatjordanlake.com

2 Click the Register button at the upper right of the webpage

3 Complete the information on the form:

a First Name

b Last Name

c User Name (your choice)

d Password

e Confirm Password

f E-mail address

g Street address

h Phone in the format: 999-999-9999 (optional)

i Work or alternate phone (optional)

j Birthday in the format: mm/dd/yyyy (optional)

4 Click the Green Submit button

5 That’s it!

Community Information

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“Covenants Corner”

This month we want to conclude our focus on Section 8 of The Architectural and Site Design Guidelines. But please remember that the official document as amended and re-stated effective February 20,2014, always prevails.

Section 8.0 “Site Requirements”: Accessory and Decorative Structures.

8.01 – 8.04 Please see March 2018 newsletter

8.05 Swimming Pools/Hot Tubs/Water Features.

Any proposed pool, hot tubs, fountains, etc., must comply with NC State Law in addition to the Design Guidelines.

Above ground pools are prohibited. Bubble covers for below ground pools are prohibited. Pools may not be installed in the front or side yard of any home. All plans for pools must be submitted to the ARB for approval. Pools installed in rear yards adjacent to the golf course or other lots will be subject to additional screening requirements as imposed by the ARB.

Outdoor hot tubs are approved. Location shall be shown on the site plan and/or landscape plan. They shall not be installed on the front or side yard of any home. Those installed in the rear yard adjacent to the golf course or other lots will be subject to additional screening requirements as imposed by the ARB.

8.06 Decorative Objects.

No decorative objects may be placed in the street side or side yard of any home. This includes the following: SCULPTURES, BIRD BATHS, FOUNTAINS, BIRD HOUSES, and LAWN ORNAMENTS. All decorative objects placed on the property are subject to ARB/ARC approval. Decorative planters may be placed around the home. However, the size, number and type are subject to ARB/ARC approval.

8.07 Clotheslines.

There shall be no outdoor clotheslines on any home site.

8.08 Tennis Courts.

Private tennis courts are prohibited.

8.09 Pet Enclosures/Houses.

Bird houses are allowed as long as they are not placed in the side or street side yard. Pet enclosures/houses/dog runs are NOT allowed. All pets shall be kept on leash when outside.

8.10 Mailboxes.

Mailboxes are restricted to the type and style approved by the ARB. No other type of mailbox is permitted.

8.11 Swing Sets/Play Structures/Trampolines.

These are allowed under certain conditions. They are NOT permitted in front and side yards and generally should NOT be visible from any street. Those located adjacent to the golf course shall be approved by the ARB/ARC prior to installation and subject to additional screening requirements as imposed by the ARB. Plans showing the location and

finish of all play structures must be submitted and approved by the ARB prior to construction.

Basketball goals are permitted. If permanent, the location shall be submitted and approved by the ARB prior to construction. If portable, it must remain on the driveway near the garage area and away from the street. No portable goals shall be placed on any roads within the community at any time.

Next month we will turn our attention to Section 12 of the ARB Guidelines.

[The Preserve at Jordan Lake covenants can be found on the POA website. Go to http://www.preserveatjordanlake.com, and click on the Real Estate button. Scroll down to Resources and click on Covenants.]

Architectural Review Board vs. Architectural Review Committee

ARB

The Architectural Review Board is a group of professional builders, landscape architects and architects paid by The Preserve to review new construction and construction to existing homes that requires permitting. Applications for review should be sent directly to: The Preserve Architectural Review Board, Shaw Design & Associates at(919) 493-0528, email: [email protected]. This review board has scheduled meetings twice monthly.

ARC

For less complicated exterior revisions such as landscape revisions, tree removals, walkway installation, fences, changes in exterior paint colors, change of shutters and/or doors, and the addition of play structures, the Architectural Review Committee will review and approve/disapprove. This committee is composed of resident volunteers who do not have regular meetings but do site visits as necessary for approval/disapproval. These requests should be sent directly to Towne Properties Raleigh District (Attention: Ammelia Helms), by email to: [email protected], by fax at 919-376-8800 (for applications that do not need to be reviewed in color), or by mailing to 8305 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 200, P.O. Box 99149, Raleigh, NC 27615. Decisions are usually provided within two weeks if all requested documentation is presented with the application.

Fees for Review

In either case, the fees paid to the Association remain the same, and can be found on the ARB Fee Schedule located on the Preserve website under the Documents section. If you have any questions please contact Towne Properties Raleigh District at (919) 878-8787

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Volunteers Needed for Social Committee Events and Children’s’ Parties

Annie Mailloux, Social Committee Chairperson, is in charge of planning the social activities for The Preserve residents. Volunteers are needed to help make these events a reality. A budget is available for each event, and if you would like to volunteer to help Annie, please contact her at [email protected].

In addition, a chairperson is needed for organizing parties for the children in The Preserve. Parties have been traditionally held at Easter, Halloween, and Christmas. Summer get togethers at the pool have also been held. Contact Annie if you or you and a friend would like to organize children’s parties.

Upcoming events will be published in The Preserve Perspective as soon as they are finalized.

Memorial Day Ceremony

28 May 2018

The Preserve At Jordan Lake

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Specialist Bradley S. Beard

American Flag Memorial

Honoring our fallen and with special remembrance of American sacrifice during the Vietnam War.

Need volunteers to help with this event. Program development, music, decorations, sponsorships, children’s

program, PA system, Boy/Girl Scouts, Ideas, etc. If interested, please contact Denny Lewis, [email protected] or

703-217-3127


Thanks, Jan Horton!

Board of Directors Treasurer--December 2013-March 2018

The Preserve Board of Directors would like to thank Jan Horton for serving as Treasurer of the Board for the past four years. Jan and her husband Neil moved to The Preserve in December 2011. In December 2013, the Board of Directors asked Jan to be Treasurer of the Board. She has served since then, managing the accounts and, when Towne Properties purchased Talis, managing the transition to a new accounting system. She informed the Board that she would be retiring from her position in March 2018.

Jan has been active in many of The Preserve’s activities. She helped restart the quarterly Neighborhood Coffees, she also participates in the weekly Mah Jongg games, she enjoys Bunco, and she is a talented member of the Word Wizards group. She also enjoys traveling, cooking,

baking, and has recently started playing golf.

The Board of Directors appreciates all of the time and effort Jan spent on keeping the financials organized. Thanks, Jan!

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One new family has recently moved into our community. We’d like to extend a welcome to:

Robert and Lindsey Williams, 720 The Preserve Trail

If you are new to The Preserve and you have not yet been welcomed, please contact Julia Hobbie-Low at [email protected] or 919-533-6657.

One of our block captains will visit you with a welcome bag containing information about The Preserve and neighboring cities in our area.

Community Activities Needed For The Preserve Perspective

If you have a community activity or information about your club or group that you would like to include in The Preserve Perspective, please email that information to Beth Cornwall at [email protected] no later than the 15th of every month. Please include the name of the event, the time, place, and contact information. We will include that information in the following month’s newsletter.


The Preserve at Jordan Lake Community Association

Board of Directors

Bob Bell, President (704) 657-5712 [email protected]

Donald Ferranti, VP & Treasurer (919) 533-6068

[email protected]

Beth Cornwall, Secretary (919) 542-3447

[email protected]

John Bartelme, Member at Large (919) 903-6410

[email protected]

Greg Sheets, Member at Large (978) 435-1001

[email protected]

Adopt-A-Highway Program

Joan and Glenn Tyra want you to remember when residents of The Preserve picked up the trash along Big Woods Road--it looked so much better than it does today. It's time for us again to contribute to this important environmental effort. We are working with the Adopt-AHighway program of the North Carolina Department of Transportation to take responsibility for two miles of Big Woods Road, one mile on each side of The Preserve Trail. Hopefully this will inspire the other homeowners off of Big Woods to adopt a portion of Big Woods. Additional information will be posted on NextDoor or included in the May edition of The Preserve Perspective as to the start date and sign-up procedures.

If you are interested in participating in this important program, please contact Joan Tyra at [email protected] as your signature is needed on the adopting group list. Let’s work together to make our section of Big Woods Road trash-free!

Discounting Hunger

Thanks to everyone’s generous coupon contributions, this month Discounting Hunger donated nine bags filled with grocery staples and personal care products to FuelUpNorthwood. If you want to help with donations, please drop your extra coupons in the Coupon Collection Bin located outside The Preserve Realty sales office.

Fuel Up Northwood provides disadvantaged students with weekend/holiday meals and essentials. Thanks to your incredible kindness and generosity, both Northwood and Pollard student meal sponsorships are filled for the 2017-18 academic year.

Please contact Alyson at [email protected] with any questions. As always, thanks to everyone for your participation!

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Communities in Schools of Chatham County

Spring Fundraising Event

On Sunday, April 15, 2018, Communities In Schools (CIS) of Chatham County will host its annual Spring Fundraising Event combined with a 50/50 Raffle and Silent Auction at The Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro from 5pm-8pm. This fundraising event will build sustaining support for vulnerable children and youth throughout Chatham County. The 2018 theme is: Juke! Jive! Jazz for the Kids! with live music provided by the Onyx Club Boys.

Gourmet tapas dinner will be provided by Angelina’s Kitchen and 39 West Catering Dinner tickets are $60 each and raffle tickets are $40 each-100 tickets sold for a chance to win $2,000. For additional information, go to https://cischatham.org/2018-fundraiser/.

Friends of the Chatham County

Community Library

2018 Spring Book Sale

The Friends of the Chatham Community Library will hold its 2018 Spring Book Sale on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, April 12, 13 and 14, at the library on the campus of Central Carolina Community College in Pittsboro. More than 18,000 hardbound and softbound books, audio books and more will be available for purchase.

Hours of the Spring Book Sale are Thursday and Friday


from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information: http://www.friendsccl.org/aboutbooksale.shtml

Changes Coming to PORCH in The Preserve

Starting in April, PORCH will become a semiannual collection program in The Preserve. Because of dwindling contributions each month, PORCH organizers Marty and Linda Hunicutt hope that by collecting twice a year, Preserve residents will be generous in their contributions.

PORCH will now be collected on the third Monday and Tuesday in May and November. Notices will appear on NextDoor and in The Preserve Perspective reminding residents of the collection dates and houses where donations can be made.

If you want to make a food donation to PORCH during the rest of the year, a collection bin will remain at the realty office, 840 The Preserve Trail. And if you want to make a monetary contribution to PORCH, please send a check to CORA Food Pantry, PO Box 1326, Pittsboro, NC 27312, or donate online at https://corafoodpantry.org/donate/.

If you have any questions about this change, please contact Linda Hunicutt at 919-545-5583 or [email protected].

Beth Moore Daytime Bible Study

If you are interested in joining the new Beth Moore Daytime Bible Study Group, please contact Theresa Alvarez (336-671-8184) or Benedetta Marsac (714-625-2357) for further information as to the date, time, and location of the next meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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The Preserve Ladies’ Golf Association

(PLGA)

2018 Season Starts on April 4!

Calling all lady golfers! The Preserve Ladies Golf Association (PLGA) kicks off its 2018 season on Wednesday, April 4. We meet each Wednesday or Thursday from April through October for golf, lunch, and great fun.

We have both 9 hole players (playing on Wednesday mornings) and 18 hole players (playing on Thursday mornings).

If you have any questions about this popular golf league, please feel free to contact:

Karol Gerdts (9 holers) [email protected]

Barbara Derr (18 holers) [email protected]

Pittsboro First Sunday

Artisan Fair & Market

Downtown Pittsboro

Sunday, April 1, 2018

12 noon-5 PM

First Sunday returns on April 1, 2018, when Downtown Pittsboro hosts the Pittsboro First Sunday Artisan Fair & Market. This family-friendly event has dozens of vendors selling art, jewelry, textiles, woodwork, soaps, pottery and

more. In addition there are food trucks as well as live music. A designated play area for children is located in the parking lot across from Pittsboro Roadhouse. Many businesses are open during this event. Everyone is welcome to come and explore Downtown Pittsboro!

Pickleball in The Preserve

Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM

Funny Name…..Super Game!

Come out to the POA tennis courts and play Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in the world. Games are held Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM.

Pickleball is a fun game to play and is a great form of exercise for people of all ages. Don’t worry if you have never played before. We

will teach you!

For more information contact Bill Pekala at [email protected].

Everyone is welcome!

Stars for our Troops

Preserve resident Rita Sparano is a member of Stars for Our Troops, a group that presents embroidered stars from flags to active military and to veterans. If you have a 3’ x 5’ American flag with embroidered stars that no longer can be flown because of its condition, please contact Rita at

[email protected] or 919-542-4927. The stars are cut out and packaged with these words: “I am a part of an American flag that proudly flew in the USA. I can no longer fly in the sun and wind; I have become tattered and torn but not forgotten. Please carry me as a reminder. You are not forgotten.” For more information about Stars for Our Troops, go to http://www.starsforourtroops.org/.


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Accolades? Awards? Promotions?

Let The Preserve Perspective Know!

Have you or a member of your family recently received an accolade, award, a promotion, or other honor? The Preserve Perspective is changing the “Spotlight of the Month” to include Preserve residents who have recently been honored in academic, athletic, organizational, or business areas. Please send an email to Beth Cornwall ([email protected]) with the pertinent information so that it can be included in the next month’s newsletter.

Community Activities

Riddles and Trivia

March Riddle:

Not far off shore a ship is afloat with a rope ladder hanging over her side. The rope has 10 rungs. The distance between each rung is 12 inches. The lowest rung touches the water. The ocean is calm. Because of the incoming tide, the surface of the water rises 4 inches per hour. How soon will the water cover the third rung from the top rung of the rope ladder?

Answer:

Since the boat is afloat, it rises with the tide and the water never reaches the third rung.

April Riddle:

You're escaping a labyrinth, and there are three doors in front of you. The door on the left leads to a raging inferno. The door in the center leads to a deadly assassin. The door on the right leads to a lion that hasn't eaten in three months. Which door do you choose?

Watercolor Painting Class

Have you always wanted to learn to paint with watercolors? Or are you ready to update your skills and learn some new techniques? Preserve Resident Roger Blunk will teach you the basic skills as well as new methods. The class meets every Friday from 9:30-11:30 AM at The Preserve POA clubhouse.

Please email Roger at [email protected] for a class description, materials list, and cost.

Red, White & Brew Couples Wine Group

A Bi-Monthly Social Group for Residents of The Preserve

Saturday, April 14, 2018 -- 7:00 PM

Shawn and Sandy Collins are in charge of Red, White & Brew, a bi-monthly social group in The Preserve. You can join other wine and beer enthusiasts who want to travel around the world, enjoying wine, beer, and appetizers. For each journey, we will pick a specific country or region and pair the wine or beer with complementary appetizers.

If you are interested in attending the next gathering on Saturday, April 14, please sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4eaca628a31-sign. You can also contact Shawn Collins at [email protected] for more information.

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STEM for Kids - Saturdays in The Preserve

April is the final month for STEM for Kids. Robotics Rover Challenges workshop is still available for 5th-8th graders through April 21.

Location: POA Clubhouse (833 The Preserve Trail)

Saturdays: 1-2:30pm

For: 5th - 8th Graders

Register Now! stemforkids.net/register

For more information: https://stemforkids.net

Robotics Rover Challenges: $144 or $20 pay per workshop

Runs through April 21st (Skip Spring Break Dates for Chatham County)

Newcomers Club of Greater Chapel Hill Meet & Greet

Monday April 9 @ 5:30 PM

If you have moved to the Chapel Hill area within the last three years, and you are looking for things to do in the community, check out the Newcomers Club of Greater Chapel Hill. The Newcomers Club is an organization where adults who are new to the area can meet through a variety of social activities and 19 interest groups. Whether you like hiking or wine tasting, dinner groups or book clubs, there is something for almost everyone.

Chapel Hill Newcomers holds a Meet & Greet on Monday, April 9 at 5:30 PM at the Crossroads Bar at the Carolina Inn, 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill. The Meet & Greet is very informal; you can stop by to have a drink and meet other people who are current members or new residents to the area. This is a great way to find out about the various activities that the Newcomers group offers.

If you are thinking of joining Newcomers, try out the “Test Drive Program” that allows you to attend the Meet and Greet and try out one activity before joining. For further information, go to http://www.newcomersofchapelhill.org.


Gals on the Go

Thursday, April 26, 2018

On Thursday, April 26, Gals on the Go will journey to the M & M Alpaca Ranch, 7084 US Hwy 64, Pittsboro. Join us to learn about these lovely pack animals that give us the fleece off of their backs so we can wear sweaters on ours. A $5.00 admission fee will be collected at the ranch gift shop before the tour. Wear your walking shoes!

We will meet at the POA Clubhouse at 9:15 AM for a 9:30 AM departure. Please RSVP by April 19 to Chris Grace ([email protected]) or Julia Pietruszewski ([email protected]). Please let Chris or Julia know if you can drive.

After the tour, we will have lunch at noon at the S & T Soda Shoppe in Pittsboro. Please join Gals on the Go for a fun adventure. Chris Grace, Julia Pietruszewski, and Annie Mailloux are in charge of this trip.

Note: The Gals on the Go May 4 trip to the Duke Lemur Center has filled up. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list, please email Grace Kelly at [email protected].

As our adventures become more and more popular, it is important to have your name on the Gals on the Go email list. Please send an email to Robin Wiggins at [email protected] to be placed on the list. We are looking forward to seeing you at our upcoming events. ~ Brenda MacNeil and Robin Wiggins, Chairpersons, Gals on the Go.

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The Preserve Book Club

Tuesday, April 24* Wednesday, April 25**

In April, The Preserve Book Club will be discussing: Silver Bay by Jojo Moyes—Fiction, 400 pages From the New York Times bestselling author of "Me Before You" and "One Plus One," a surprising and moving romance set in an old-fashioned seaside town on the verge of unwelcome change. Liza McCullen will never fully escape her past. But the unspoiled beaches and tight-knit community of Silver Bay offer the

freedom and safety she craves--if not for herself, hen for her young daughter, Hannah. That is, until Mike Dormer arrives as a guest in her aunt's hotel. The mild-mannered Englishman with his too-smart clothes nd distracting eyes could destroy everything Liza has worked so hard to protect: not only the family business and the bay that harbors her beloved whales, but also her conviction that she will never love--never deserve to love--again. For his part, Mike Dormer is expecting just another business deal--an easy job kickstarting a resort in a small seaside town ripe for development. But he finds that he doesn't quite know what to make of the eccentric inhabitants of the ramshackle Silver Bay Hotel, especially not enigmatic Liza McCullen, and their claim to the surrounding waters. As the development begins to take on a momentum of its own, Mike and Liza's worlds collide in this hugely affecting and irresistible tale full of Jojo Moyes's signature humor and generosity.

Meetings begin at 7:00 PM

*Tuesday, April 24: Hostess: Angela Baucom, 24 Mountain Laurel—Moderator: Beth Kelly

**Wednesday, April 25: Hostess: Julia Hobbie-Low, 786 Bear Tree Creek—Moderator: Karol Gerdts

If you are interested in attending either meeting, please RSVP

by April 20 via SignUpGenius: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0449a4ac28a20-thepreserve1

For more information about The Preserve Book Club or to join the book club, please contact Fran Soifer ([email protected]), Jane Scarano ([email protected]), or Beth Cornwall ([email protected]).

The Preserve Investment Club

The Preserve Investment Club will meet on April 9th, as always, the second Monday of the month at 45 Night Heron. The Club continues to outperform against today's very volatile market averages. No matter your investing expertise, the Club will offer an opportunity to learn about investing in a practical way.

If you are interested in attending a meeting, contact Bob Dowen at 919-542-3018 or [email protected].

With Heartfelt Thanks

It is with many warm heartfelt thanks that our entire family thanks The Preserve at Jordan Lake community for your outpouring of love and support bestowed on us in the recent passing of our young grandson. It is with the love of God, Faith, Family, and Friends that aid in lending comfort and strength to journey forward at this most difficult time.

We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your many thoughts, prayers, cards, meals, hugs, and friendship. We will be forever grateful for your kindness.

Sincerely,

Jerry and Rita Richards and Family

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Evening Christian Book Study Group

First and Third Tuesdays at 7:00 PM

The members of the Christian Book Study Group would like to thank Becky Durham for her years of leadership. George and Rose Mills are the new leaders, and the group is enjoying reading and discussing the book “The Story” by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee.

Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Mills’s home at 1149 The Preserve Trail. If you would like to participate in the discussions or if you’d like more information about the group and the book, please contact

George Mills at [email protected] or call 919-704-8508. Newcomers are always welcome!

Couples Billiards

Save the Date: May 12, 2018 at 7:30 pm

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 the second Saturday at 7:30 PM. Our next scheduled date is Saturday, May 12. 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, please contact Fran Soifer at [email protected] or sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e044eaeac23a57-billiards.

Men’s Game Night

Friday, April 6 at 8:00 PM

POA Clubhouse

Game Night is open to all men in The Preserve and will be held at the POA Clubhouse on Friday, April 6 at 8:00 PM. The games will be on the first Friday of each month unless that Friday is on a holiday weekend, in which case the games will be on the second Friday of the month.

Games played will be dealer’s choice. Please bring your own beverages and food. Contact Todd Morgan (919-451-0791, [email protected] ) and Mark Wooten (919-380- 6766, [email protected] ) to let them know that you’re coming for a fun evening of various card games.

Word Wizards

April 18, 2018 at 7:00 PM

99 The Preserve Trail

If you enjoy playing Quiddler, Bananagrams, Scrabble or other word games, please join The Preserve’s Word Wizards group at their monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 18 at 7:00 PM.

We will meet at the home of Rose Perricone, 99 The Preserve Trail. If you plan to attend, please sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d49ada72da0f58-word or email Rose at [email protected] no later than Sunday, April 15. Everyone is welcome; no previous playing experience necessary!

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April 12, 2018

If you’re new to the neighborhood or even if you’ve lived

here for awhile, come to the quarterly COFFEE IN THE

PRESERVE on April 12, 2018 to enjoy a cup of coffee and

some pastries and to visit with other residents of The

Preserve. Everyone is welcome to attend, including men.

Hostess: Shirley Stankus

340 Bear Tree Creek

9:30-11:30 AM

RSVP by Monday, April 9, 2018

[email protected]

(919) 542-0075


AMERICAN MAH JONGG

Mondays at The Preserve Golf Clubhouse at 1:00 PM

Are you interested in playing American Mah Jongg?

Everyone is welcome to join our friendly games. We play

every Monday at 1:00 PM at the golf clubhouse.

American Mah Jongg is an exciting, rummy-like game

played with tiles. It is easy to learn, and 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 JoAnne Johnson at

[email protected].

THE PRESERVE LADIES’ EVENING BRIDGE GROUP

Tuesday, April 10 at 7:00 PM

The Preserve Ladies Bridge Group meets on Tuesday,

April 10 with Gayle Early, 624 Davis Love Drive. To

play, sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/

go/10c0d49ada72da0f58- bridge or e-mail Gayle at

[email protected] for more information. Deadline to sign

up is Sunday, April 8.

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The Preserve Group meets

at 1:00 pm at the Preserve Club

mailto:[email protected]

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April 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Easter Sunday

2 American Mah

Jongg—1:00 pm

3 Towne Properties

Rep—2:00pm

Christian Book Study Group - 7:00

pm

Ladies Social Bridge Group —

1:00 pm

4 PLGA —9 holes

Pickleball—6:30 pm

5 PLGA —18 holes

6 Watercolor

Painting Class @ POA clubhouse 9:30- 11:30 am

Men’s Game Night 8:00 PM

7 STEM for Kids @ POA Clubhouse 1:00--2:30pm

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9 American Mah Jongg—1:00 pm

Newcomers Club of Greater Chapel Hill Meet & Greet: 5:30-

7:00 pm

Investment Club - 7:00 pm

10 Ladies Social

Bridge Group —1:00 pm

Towne Properties Rep—2:00pm

Ladies’ Evening Bridge Group -

7:oo pm

11 PLGA —9 holes


12 PLGA —18 holes

Coffee in the Preserve— 9:30-

11:30 am

13 Watercolor



15 Mac & Cheese Pot

Luck @ POA Clubhouse 5:30-

7:30 pm

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American Mah Jongg—1:00 pm

17 Ladies Social



POA Board Meeting —6:00 pm

Christian Book Study Group - 7:00

pm

18 PLGA —9 holes


Word Wizards - 7:00 pm

19 PLGA —18 holes

20 Watercolor



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American Mah Jongg—1:00 pm

24 Ladies Social



The Preserve Book Club—7:00 pm

25 PLGA —9 holes


The Preserve Book Club—7:00 pm

26 PLGA —18 holes

Gals on the Go

27 Watercolor


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Jongg—1:00 pm

31 Ladies Social

