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Brambleton Growing Families. Building Community. Connecting Life.

October 2013

Community Association 2014 Operating Budget Call for Candidates Annual Meeting

Upcoming Events Fall Festival Fall Yard Sale Teen Halloween Party VIP Halloween Party

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8 Preparing For Winter

COVER CONTEST WINNER Inspired by the book, "Where the Wild Things Are", photographer Sohee Engles decided to captuer her 2 year old, Rylee, in the wild.

Rylee is very adventurous and enjoys exploring Mother Nature at Legacy Park. He likes to chase squirrels and birds and attempts to climb up the trees. He was in his true and natural element when mom snapped photos of him.

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Brambleton Amenities

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Kids Triathlon

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A LOOK AT THIS MONTH

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Preview all the meetings and events taking place in the month of October.

Fall is the time to start preparing your home for the winter season.

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Director Brian Viola encourages residents to come out and vote on election day.

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CALL FOR CANDIDATES Association members will have the opportunity to elect a Board member this fall.

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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

MESSAGE FROM THE GM Staff, the committees and the Board are in the final steps of implementing the 2014 operating budget.

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PREPARING FOR WINTER

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BRAMBLETON AMENITIES Grounds and Facilities Chair, Walter Berkey, discusses the amenities in Brambleton.

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Developer 20/20 Vision Meeting Grounds/Facilities Committee Mtg

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Financial Advisory Committee Mtg

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KIDS TRIATHLON For the 2nd year, young athletes swim, bike and run their way to the finish.

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CORNHOLE CHALLENGE

LACE UP FOR LEARNING Lace up for Learning honors and remembers Alex Lamme.

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BACK TO SCHOOL Check out some great back to school pics!

LITTLE SMILES NOW OPEN The Town Center welcomes new tenant, Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry.

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NEWS FROM THE DEVELOPER Check out the latest developments from the Developer.

FALL FESTIVAL Don't miss the Fall Fest, scheduled for October 5th.

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FALL PROGRAMMING Read about some of the fall programs coming to the Community Center.

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Sign up for the Cornhole Challenge taking place during the Fall Festival.

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B_FIT AND HEALTHY Try the exercise stations along the new trails.

TEEN HALLOWEEN PARTY Teen Halloween Party is scheduled for October 19, 2013..

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IMPORTANT INFO TO KNOW

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BABYSITTER DIRECTORY

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A MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

2014 Budget Near Adoption Staff, the committees and the Board are in the final steps of developing and implementing the 2014 Operating Budget. This process began back in June and the draft budget will go before the BCA Board for final adoption at their October 8th meeting. Once adopted, the assessments will be set for next year. This year’s budget incorporated many new enhancements; however, the new units projected to settle in 2014 will help offset the additional expenses related to the enhancements.

The monthly assessment consists of several smaller individual assessments that pay for the services that residents of a specific unit are entitled to make use of. Of those individual assessments, four of them are projected to decrease in 2014; while the other four may see an increase. As drafted, increases in assessments will come from the Townhome Grounds

Maintenance Program, Verizon Fios services, pool expenses, and a small increase in the assessment charged to common drive homeowners; while the general assessment, single-family detached and attached assessments will see small decreases. These offsetting assessments will bode well for Brambleton residents. Increases going into 2014 will remain minimal.

So what are the reasons for the increases in assessments if we have additional new units in 2014? One reason for the increase will be directly related to Verizon Fios. Verizon has indicated that they will increase their monthly fees by $2.17 in 2014. This is the first increase from Verizon that Brambleton has seen in three years.

Residents will also see an increase in the assessment that funds the aquatic operations. This increase is projected to be around $1.16 monthly or $13.92 annually. This increase is the direct

result of budgeting for two new pools in 2014. The Developer has indicated that they will open Brambleton’s third pool on Memorial Day weekend and are hoping to open the 4th pool that same weekend if all goes as planned.

In addition to the two new pools the community will also take ownership of a second community center. This will impact general operating costs, utility expenses and capital expenses, but is projected to have some offsetting income from private rentals. I look forward to these needed and desired amenities.

Grounds maintenance on the common area and for townhomes will increase in 2014. The Association will take over grounds maintenance responsibilities in three large neighborhoods next year. Those neighborhoods include the common areas around the Brandt townhomes, Town Center residential townhomes and

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the Overlook. These three sections will increase the overall common area maintenance expense by nearly $140,000. HLS, the community’s grounds maintenance contractor, has also indicated that there will be a $3.00/month increase for the services they provide to townhome residents participating in the program. At $15.00/month, this is a steal any way you “cut” it.

As the community grows, so do the duties and responsibilities for staff.

Currently there are a couple of parttime positions that I would like to increase funding for full-time or fulltime/job share positions. These positions include our Events & Programs Specialist and Communications Coordinator. I have also included funding

for a new position, a part-time seasonal Aquatics Coordinator. This position will interact with the pool management contractor to assure that Brambleton’s standards for customer service, cleanliness and operations are uniformly and consistently applied to all four pools. This will ensure that we successfully transition from two to four aquatic facilities in 2014.

These enhancements to staffing will allow the Association to continue to deliver a high quality of service and lifestyle that is desired by Brambleton’s residents.

There are numerous other enhancements to the proposed budget that will allow the Association to continue the growth of its operation to keep up with the growth of the community

while maintaining the professionalism and service level that residents have come to expect. I look forward to another successful year of growth and development and will publish the 2014 Assessments once they are approved by the BCA Board. Until then, many things could change that would impact the budget and related assessments. Stay tuned! Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about the 2014 proposed budget or related assessments.

Sincerely,

Rick Stone PCAM, LSM General Manager

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Call for Candidates and Annual Meeting Notice Rick Stone, General Manager PCAM, LSM Brambleton depends on residents and volunteers to make our community great. Volunteers are essential and needed to help plan and execute events; coordinate races and triathlons; draft, recommend and adopt policies and procedures that affect our daily lives. Giving back to the community through volunteering at an event, as an advisory committee member or as a member of the BCA Board of Directors positively impacts the quality of life of every Brambleton resident.

While the Association is always recruiting for event volunteers and committee members, Association members will have an opportunity to vote and elect a Board member this fall. Do you have the desire and what it takes to be a great Board member?

As part of the election process, interested owners must meet the eligibility requirements which include submitting a Nominating Petition.

Nominating Petitions and election guidelines are available at the Brambleton Community Center or can be downloaded from Brambleton’s

Community Website (www.BrambletonHOA.com). Completed Nominating Petitions must be submitted no later than Friday, October 4, 2013 by 5:00pm. Along with the petition, nominees are requested to submit a brief Candidate Profile describing his or her interest in serving on the Board. This may include biographical information, how long the nominee has lived in the community, committee or other pertinent experience and goals for Brambleton.

All Candidate Profiles received by the deadline will be circulated to the members with the official announcement of the Annual Meeting and through the Community Website, Newsletter, and Friday Flash. Qualifications to serve on the Board are found in Article 5.3 of the Articles of Incorporation. Additionally, Articles 4, 6 and 8 of the Bylaws list in detail the duties, powers and responsibilities of Board members and Officers.

Those considering their candidacy as Director should read these sections in order to become familiar with the role of a Board member. Perhaps most im-

portantly, the nominees should be committed to serving the best interest of the entire community. Please contact Rick Stone, rick.stone@brambleton.org, if you have any questions about becoming a candidate, the election process or annual meeting. *Please take Note: Nominating Petitions & Profiles Deadline is on Friday, October 4, 2013 by 5:00pm. All completed petitions must be turned in by the deadline.

SAVE THE DATE The Annual meeting at Creighton’s Corner Elementary School will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 7:00pm. As part of achieving quorum for the meeting and election process, all residents have the opportunity to vote for their candidate of choice online, by proxy or by attending the meeting. More information on the candidate and election process will be mailed to all owners of record around the 23rd of October.

Please take note of these additional dates related to the election and annual meeting. 

Important Dates Related to the Election & Annual Meeting Official Owners of Record Cut-off Date

Wednesday, October 09, 2013

Annual Meeting Notice Mailed

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Online Voting Opens

Monday, October 28, 2013 at 12:00am

Online Voting & Proxy Deadline

Monday, November 11, 2013 at 5:00pm

Annual Meeting

Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 7:00pm

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COMMENTS ON COVENANTS

Preparing Your Home for the Winter Elizabeth Stulga, Covenants Manager Fall is the time to prepare your property for the winter season. Here are several areas of the home to give consideration to before and during winter.

Doors & Windows During the winter, doors and windows have the potential for letting lots of cold air inside your home. Not only does this make your home less comfortable, but it forces your heating system to work even harder to heat your home (resulting in high heating bills). Make sure your doors and windows are caulked and insulated, keeping the warm air inside. If the gap is

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bigger than the width of a nickel, you need to reapply exterior caulk. Check window glazing putty, too (which seals glass into the window frame). Add weather-stripping as needed around doors, making sure you cannot see any daylight from inside your home. Remove and replace any cracked caulking around windows, vents, pipes and doors.

Fireplace With the cold weather coming, you may be using your fireplace frequently.

Make sure your chimney is clean and that the flue opens and closes properly.

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Pipes When the temperatures drop below freezing, pipes may freeze. In order to prevent your pipes from freezing, drain your garden hoses and air conditioning pipes, and insulate exposed outdoor and indoor pipes. If you go on vacation, keep the thermostat set at 55 degrees. Finally, in case there is an emergency, make sure you know the location of the main water shut-off to prevent catastrophic water damage.

Furnace To keep your furnace running well, remove all flammable material from

around your furnace and change your filters monthly. It's easy to forget, but it's important to replace or clean furnace filters once a month during the heating season. Dirty filters restrict airflow and increase energy demand. Here's a worry-saving tip: mark a monthly check on your calendar.

Roof, Gutters & Vents Inspect the roof.

If climbing on a ladder is not feasible, use binoculars to check for missing shingles. Replace broken shingles and make sure there are no leaks in your roof. With lots of leaves falling,

make sure you clean out your gutters and downspouts so that water can flow freely away from your home. Make sure all exterior vents, filters and dampers are clean and in working order .

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors With the fireplace, furnace and boiler all working overtime, it is important to have smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors installed in your home to keep your family and you safe.

Make sure your smoke detectors have working batteries.

Ceiling Fans Most people think of fans only when they want to be cool, but many ceiling units come with a handy switch that reverses the direction of the blades.

Counterclockwise rotation produces cooling breezes while switching to clockwise makes it warmer: air pooled near the ceiling is circulated back into the living space - cutting your heating costs as much as 10%!

Equipment Clean and store all of your yard maintenance equipment. Make sure all your winter equipment, such as shovels and snow blowers, are in working order. In addition, make sure you have extra gas available for your snow blower in case there is a large snow storm. 

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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

BCA Supports Dulles South Multi-Purpose Center Expansion Brian Viola, Resident Director dums, with one that I believe may be of interest to all of us and that the Brambleton HOA fully supports. That is the expansion of the Dulles South Multipurpose Center (DSMPC).

In a recent Newsletter, I wrote about the need for us, the resident’s of Brambleton, to start being more vocal and active in local issues that come before the County Board of Supervisors/School Board to not only raise our profile within the county but to make sure our voice is heard loud and clear on items that affect us.

One such way is to do the simple act of voting on Election Day! With a State/National election coming up, I’m going to ask that you all take a few minutes and get involved in what should be our civic duty. As more of us show up to our local polling stations, future candidates will take notice and make sure to come to us for OUR votes knowing that they won’t get elected in this county without them.

Although there are no county level candidate races to vote on, there are several county level Bond Referen-

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We believe this center, located in South Riding, if not already, will be of great benefit to all of our residents for a whole host of recreational and family needs and activities. (http://www.loudoun. gov/index.aspx?NID=1739).

The Ballot Question that we support will read this way on Election Day in November: QUESTION: Shall the County of Loudoun, Virginia contract a department and issue its general obligation capital improvement bonds in the maximum amount of $34,255,000 to finance in whole or in part, the cost to upgrade irrigation systems of athletic fields throughout the County; the costs of Dulles South Multi-Purpose Center; the costs of Lovettsville District Park; and other public facilities in the County?

Following County Board action this past month, the last step for a major, 80,000 square foot two-phase expansion of the Dulles South Multipurpose Center (DSMPC) is voter ap-

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proval this November. There are two phases of DSMPC expansion — an indoor recreation center and a senior center — even though construction funds won’t be expended for the senior center until next year.

Phase II of the project will add a 65,000 square foot addition consisting of a full gymnasium, fitness center, indoor running track, and a competition and a leisure pool. The County has already received $19 million in developer proffers for the project, leaving a remaining balance of $17 million for capital costs. Once built, the facility will be revenueneutral because the cost of operations will be covered by fees.

Phase III of DSMPC will be a full senior center, to replace the two classrooms that the seniors have in the current facility. The existing space is operating at capacity, and there is only one bus to pick up seniors because there is no room for any others to attend the daily programs.

Of course, we all have to make up our own minds when going to the polls and vote on what we believe is best. However as I mentioned earlier, the simple act of voting alone by many of us will raise our profile in the county and surely be of benefit to us in the future. But when you do go to the polls, we hope you agree with us on this Ballot Referendum. Although not located directly in Brambleton, we believe the expansion of this center will be of tremendous benefit to us now and into the future! 

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RESIDENT PERSPECTIVE

Community Amenities in Brambleton Walter Berkey, Grounds and Facilities Chair

What is the Grounds and Facilities Committee? In a recent message from the General Manager “Who’s Who in Brambleton” he explained the many organizations currently engaged in contributing to the Brambleton lifestyle. One of those is the Brambleton Community Association which is responsible for the management and maintenance of the community according to the documents that govern the community. The Grounds and Facilities is an advisory Committee currently comprised of seven resident members appointed by the Board who provide information to the Board and Community Association on matters relating to the management and maintenance of commu-

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nity amenities and common areas that have been accepted by the Board from the Brambleton Group and builders of annexed properties.

The community amenities and common areas within the responsibility of the Community Association include the parks, pools, play ground equipment, areas around the ponds and wetlands which are the common areas are property outside the resident owned lot lines for the benefit, use and enjoyment by everyone in the Brambleton community. They do not include those amenities on county school properties within Brambleton or the Brambleton Town Center.

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As Brambleton continues to evolve and grow it is important to establish guidelines that will maintain the Brambleton Lifestyle in the amenities and common areas that all residents can enjoy. The following items are several that the Grounds and Facilities Committee provided resident input and have been accepted by the Board for implementation by the Community Association.

The intent of a document titled the” Common Area Classification & Grounds Maintenance” is to provide an understanding of the classification of Common Areas throughout Brambleton and to provide a basic outline of maintenance standards

the document which is available from the Community Association website.

Community Garden Plots were a frequently asked for area by residents. A temporary area has been established near the Town Center to address this request. They are managed by the Community Association and guidelines for the garden plots can be found on the Community Association website.

Pathways have been in the park area at the Brambleton entrance from Ryan Road, the Community Center, pocket park near Legacy Elementary School and in Legacy Park. As Brambleton has expanded those initial pathways have grown into some nine miles of trails with more to follow with future Brambleton neighborhood growth. Trail Guidelines have also been developed to establish some common sense rules for their use and benefit of all residents. Those guidelines can be found on the Community Association website.

Recent additions to the Brambleton trails are the Fit Trail exercise stations. Beth Huck, Community Lifestyles Manager, has been working with Laura Malnati PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS from the Jackson Clinic of Physical Therapy in Ashburn to expand on the fit stations and have developed a Brambleton Specific B-Fit Challenge. This program will include additional signage at each station with expanded exercises with tiered levels of ability. There is currently temporary signage up; however, permanent signage will be going in very soon with QR codes that will link you to a video demonstration of the B_Fit exer-

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Woolsey Play Area

Stop by the Brambleton Welcome Center where you will find a “Brambleton Trail & Amenities Map”

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“Central Bark” Dog Park

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“Let us Garden” Plots

Brambleton currently has 3 pools.

The Community Center Pool and the Beacon Crest Pool serve all of Brambleton's residents and the Summerfield pool serves the residents of the condominium association. The Developer has begun construction on the next pool which is planned to be open for the 2014 season. This pool will be under the responsibility of the Community Association and will have eight swim lanes, beach entry and a community center building.

It will be a welcome addition for Brambleton residents.

which provides the locations of the neighborhood parks, play areas and trails and their amenities. The following provides a list of those neighborhood parks, play areas, dog park and garden plots.

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Acorn Park

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Brandt Play Area

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Callalily Play Area

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Dragonfly Park

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Explorer Park Sledding Hill

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Lantana Park & Play Area

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Legacy Park & Play Area

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Morning Walk Play Area

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Overlook East Play Area

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Trade Wind Play Area

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Trent Grove Play Area

Several years ago the Committee requested resident input on Lifestyle Amenities desired as the Brambleton developer was working on the next phase of growth.

Many suggestions were received with the majority placing a focus on neighborhood amenities. These concepts along with all suggestions were documented in a Lifestyle Amenities Report provided to the developer for use in their planning.

As Brambleton continues to grow, current and future residents will benefit from the thoughtful planning of Brambleton's developer and the dedication of the volunteers on Brambleton's Grounds and Facilities Committee. For more information or to share suggestions, contact the committee at facilities @brambleton.org or reach Beth Huck, Community Lifestyle Manager, at beth.huck@brambleton. org. 

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EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING

Kids Tri it Once Again Christine Elansary, Brambleton Kids Triathlon Event Director The 2nd Annual Brambleton Kids Triathlon was held on Saturday, September 7, 2013. Temperatures in the morning were the lowest it had been in weeks, but despite the chill, the kids came out ready to race! Two hundred and thirty athletes were registered, up 50 from last year. With the new pool opening for the 2014 season, we anticipate capping the number even higher since registration sold out two weeks before the event.

three teams and raced the 12 - 15 year old course.

One of the Association's goals for this event is to encourage our youth to live an active and healthy lifestyle.

Another goal is to provide funds to the Special Olympics of Loudoun County. With the help from our generous sponsors, we are able to send some of their athletes to the local Special Olympics games.

Whether you have a child participating or not, the kids triathlon is such a great event to be a part of. It truly is amazing and inspiring to watch these kids, as young as 5 years old, come out and compete.

Thank you to all the volunteers who who helped make this event possible, fun and successful! From setup to transition, guiding the athletes through the course and to breakdown, our volunteers were truly amazing.

New for this year was the participation of Special Olympics athletes in relay teams. Nine athletes formed

A special thanks to our event sponsors for without their support, this

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event would not be possible. Title: Brambleton Group; Platinum: Northern Virginia Orthodontics; Gold: Primrose School at Moorefield Station, Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, Heather Heppe with RE/MAX Select Properties; Silver: TopKick Martial Arts Center, Bloo Dental, Fitness Image Results; Friends and Family Sponsors: Tri360, Wegmans; In-Kind Sponsors: Bicycle Outfitters, Tri Team Xcel, Brambleton Kids Run the Nation, Sport Bounce of Loudoun, Go Bananas, Infinit Nutrition.

The triathlon will remain part of the Race Brambleton series for 2014.

Registration will open next spring.

For more information regarding the event, contact christine.elansary@ brambleton.org. Looking forward to seeing many new triathletes! ď Ž

What is Fall Programming?

Dana Vince, Events and Programming Specialist All year long, Brambleton Community Association tries to bring in exciting programs for all ages. The idea is to provide the community with unique opportunities to explore, learn and have fun while not having to travel very far. Most of our programming is held right at the Community Center on Regal Wood Drive. I am sure many of you are not sure what would be a good fit for you or your child so below you will find a more in-depth description of some of the programs and the people running them. If you have any questions about programming please email events@brambleton.org.

FIR BOOT CAMP – Adult Group Workout (all year long)

the client’s genetic potential while decreasing the risk of injury.

Here is what some of your neighbors had to say: Casey P. - After I had my third baby I tried to commit to going to the gym regularly and life just got in the way. I was hesitant to join any fitness class but after hearing so many people rave about Jeff at Fitness Image Results I decided to give it a try. Jeff does a fantastic job of challenging each person to their potential. It's a total body workout that you won't want to ever miss.

I could barely run a mile when I started one year ago and just completed my first half marathon. There is nothing else like this class; it beats any workout or class you could do at a gym.

Manal M. - This boot camp is wonderful! I started two months after having my second baby and I immediately began seeing results after the first couple of weeks. I lost all the weight I had gained from both of my pregnancies and I feel better than I have in years. My running is also stronger than ever before and I just completed my first half marathon. Love the group and the instructor - would highly recommend to anyone at any fitness level!

KidzArt – Preschool Art Classes for Ages 3.5-5 years old 3 Class Options per week. M,W,F @ 5:45am & 9:30am or M,T,TH @ 7:30pm

Tuesdays, 11:15am – Noon October 1, 8, 15, 22

Sign up at http://www.firesults.com.

Proclaimed as the toughest workout you’ll ever love! The Boot Camp program is hard but with an amazing peer group that will cheer you on to better fitness and challenge you to do your best each and every workout. Jeff Strahan, owner and trainer, believes working out can be fun! He specializes in body and image transformation by systematically challenging and changing the body through resistance exercises and structuring a goal oriented regimen to maximize

Register at www.kidzartva.com.

KidzArt is a drawing-based International art program that builds confidence and emphasizes creative thinking skills. The KidzArt method of drawing instruction allows children of all ages to learn many artist tricks and develop their own creativity. KidzArt builds self-confidence, problemsolving skills and creativity in a fun non-competitive atmosphere using artist quality materials.

of northern Virginia KidzArt, which has been serving the Loudoun and Prince William communities since 2005. A life-long artist specializing in mixed media creations, Gayle loves teaching art to children. She lives in Loudoun County with her three children, two dogs and husband.

Silver Knights Chess –Beginner Chess Grades K-6th & Tournament Training Class Wed. from 5:00pm-6:00pm, October 2nd – January 22nd. Tournament Training Class Thursdays from 5:00pm-6:00pm, October 3rd – January 16th – Beginner Chess Register at www.silverknightschess. com.

Chess club is taught by experienced Silver Knights Chess players and educators using a curriculum developed

by National Masters. Each weekly session is a mix of learning and play.

Playing chess is a great way to develop a child’s critical thinking skills, sportsmanship, and patience — all while having fun!

Justin Burgess is a 2008 graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in accounting. He worked at a bank in Blacksburg until he was hired by Silver Knights in January 2012. Justin did not learn how to play chess until age 13, but he immediately fell in love with the game. In 2011 he achieved the title of USCF Expert, and In 2012 he achieved the title of National Master. He is an active tournament player in Virginia, and is also a certified Club Tournament Director. In 2012, Justin tied for first at the Virginia State Chess Championship, making him the cochampion of Virginia. 

Gayle Basso is the owner and director

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Brambleton Day Parade will kick off the Fall Festival at 12:30pm. This will feature area individuals and groups that would like to participate and a “Mutt” Strut, showing off our finest furry friends! Email events@brambleton.org to sign-up!

Brambleton’s 9th Annual Fall Festival Saturday, October 5 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join us for : Rides and Amusements, Concerts, Kids Activities, Face Painters, Glitter Tattoos, Cornhole Challenge Food Vendors, Beer Sales (No BYOB), Vendor Marketplace, Demos, and MORE!

Schedule: 1:00 - 7:00 - Vendor Marketplace 1:00 - 7:00 - Rides and Amusements 1:00 - 2:00 - TBA 2:00 - 6:00 - Cornhole Challenge 2:30 - 4:30 - Dean Crawford (Concert) 5:00 - 7:00 - Hyjinx (Concert)

Entrance is Free Ride Wristbands $15 Please feel free to bring your chairs and blankets to set up to watch the Concerts! Email events@brambleton.org or call 703-542-6263 for more

information!

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100% of proceeds go directly to Camp Kesem CampKesem.org

There is a KIDS CHALLENGE for ages 14 and Under

Admission to Brambleton Fall Festival Included!

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Don’t miss Northern Virginia’s premier bag toss tournament.

The 2nd Annual Cornhole Challenge is a single-elimination cornhole tournament to benefit Camp Kesem. Don’t miss your chance to prove yourself against Northern Virginia’s finest. Sign up today at TheCornholeChallenge.com and support a great cause.

Camp Kesem is a non-profit organization that hosts college-run summer camps for children who have had parents with cancer. ALL of the proceeds from this event will go directly to Camp Kesem.

Prizes for Winners, Raffle, & More!

THE 2ND ANNUAL CORNHOLE CHALLENGE TO BENEFIT CAMP KESEM

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Photo Credit Suzanne Robertson

BRAMBLETON GROUP

News from the Developer Brambleton to Host Fall Festival on October 5th, During Return of the Oversized LOVEworks Art

Photo Credit: True Icon Photo

Brambleton is pleased to announce the annual Fall Festival will take place during the oversized LOVEworks artwork installation this October.

The artwork is part of the Virginia Tourism Office’s Virginia is for Lovers campaign, and last appeared at

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Brambleton in April 2013.

The annual Fall Festival will be held Saturday, October 5th from 1:00 to 7:00pm, and is presented by the Brambleton Community Association. This Loudoun County tradition will celebrate the season with rides and amusements, live music, kids activities, face painters, food vendors, beer, vendor marketplace and more, including the 2nd Annual Cornhole Challenge, a charity event that will donate 100% of the proceeds to Camp Kesem.

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recreation amenities, either in place or coming soon. Brambleton has lots of shops, restaurants, swimming pools, parks, ball fields, a clubhouse and more. One Loudoun recently welcomed Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, one of the most innovative movie theaters in the country, and will soon be opening Bar Louie, Fresh Market and a host of other shops and restaurants. It’s also the future home of the Loudoun Hounds professional baseball team.

New Section Of Creighton Road Opens in Brambleton A new segment of Creighton Road recently opened in Brambleton and Supervisor Janet Clarke (R-Blue Ridge) was on hand for a ceremonial ribbon cutting.

Brambleton Lace Up for Learning Race to Benefit Local Schools - November 2nd

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Battle at The Ropes

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Brambleton Corner Pool Under Construction

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40:40 TRX Row & Push-Up Challenge

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Farmer’s Walk

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Medicine Ball Toss

TEAMS: Each team will be made up of 5 people. Only after your ENTIRE TEAM has completed a fitness obstacle will they be given the coordinates for the next challenge. Whatever you fancy, there will be something for you. Cost: Members = $20

Brambleton announces the Lace Up For Learning 5k Race and Fun Run will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at the Brambleton Town Center.

This race is part of the Race Brambleton Series. Proceeds from the event will benefit Creighton’s Corner Elementary, Legacy Elementary, Moorefield Station Elementary, Stone Hill Middle, and Briar Woods High Schools.

Town Center Tidbits www.brambleton.com/towncenter

Bramble Scramble Obstacle Challenge - October 12th Sport & Health Brambleton will be introducing a new race: The Bramble Scramble." This course will cover just less than 2 miles of trail, grass, and road by using a GPS of your own or one that will be provided to you.

And just to keep things interesting, they will throw in some crazy obstacles to test your strength, agility, balance and sense of adventure. You’ll wish every run was like the Bramble Scramble.

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Nearly 2 mile run throughout

Construction of Brambleton's new pool is underway at the intersection of Shreveport Drive and Northstar Blvd. The Brambleton Group has also begun the permitting process on a second pool that will be located near Belmont Ridge Road and Myan Gold Drive. The Brambleton Community Association will be preparing its 2014 budget for a total of 4 pools!

Stay tuned for updates.

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Lights, Camera, Action - Brambleton's Community Channel to Debut Soon!

Please join the Brambleton Town Center Associates in congratulating Mark Werner, owner of Bicycle Outfitters, and Brambleton colleague, Colleen Gillis Snow, for making Leesburg Today's "40 Under 40" list! Check out their profiles on pages 8 & 19.

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The Brambleton Town Center Associates has begun a new video series that will debut on their Youtube Channel and Verizon FiOS Community Channel soon. View all their current videos by simply subscribing to their Youtube Channel here: www.

La Cucina Italiano is excited to share its new menu! They've kept your favorites while adding new exciting items, all moderately priced. Come see for yourself or check out their new and improved website.

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Dr. Shane R. Costa, DDS and Little

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Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is now open in the Brambleton Town Center! Please join them for an Open House event celebrating their grand opening on Thursday, October 3rd from 7:00 - 9:00pm.

RSVP virginia@smilebrambleton. com. For appointments, please call 703-542-7000!

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Sport & Health adds the Bramble Scramble race.

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Nick's Corner Grill's outdoor patio is now open for business.

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Bella Ballerina Now Offering "Bella Barre" Classes at Brambleton for the ladies! – Information on these new classes is available online.

Classes begin 10/6 with free trial classes the two weeks before! Classes are in 6 week sessions and cost $82.50/6 weeks.

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Blue Ridge Grill – Football is back! With all the college games to watch on Saturdays and the NFL playing on Sundays, who has time to cook? Let Blue Ridge Grill make your game day gettogethers delicious. We offer our full lunch and dinner menus for carry-out. Stop in and order in person, or call your order in for pick up. For larger parties, we also offer bulk catering. Choose from some of our favorites like our Baby Back Ribs or Chipotle Buffalo Wings. Bulk catering orders require at least a 24 hour notice. We may need even more time for larger orders. For more info about carry-out and bulk ca-

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tering, or to place your order, call us at 703-327-1047. Go Team!

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Northern Virginia Orthodontics & the NVO Center for Invisalign are proud to announce that Dr. Zach Casagrande was chosen by the national dental publication Incisal Edge as one of their Top 40 Dentists Under 40...in the country!! The America's Best Young Dentists issue highlights Dr. Casagrande's support of the Loudoun community and the fact that he has treated the most Invisalign patients in the DC area.

Give us a call to schedule your complimentary smile analysis

with Dr. Casagrande – 703-3271718 or online.

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Bloo Dental Gives You Whiter Teeth – Do you have stains on your teeth from coffee, tea, or red wine? Many dental practices use an ultrasonic scalar to remove heavy stains, which many patients are sensitive to.

In our office we have state of the art equipment such as a prophy jet to remove that unsightly stain. The prophy jet is a gentle way to remove stain that will not cause pain, is noiseless and much faster than ultrasonic use. It uses a sodium bicarbonate powder under pressure to remove stain deep in the grooves of your

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teeth that traditional methods can leave behind. This is a free service Bloo Dental offers to all of our patients. Come in and let us give you back your shiny white smile! Call 703-327-5533 or visit us online.

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La Cucina and Sweet Frog Team Up for Monday Night Football Savings. Which came first - the pizza or the yogurt? Whichever order you decide to eat them, save your receipts on Mondays for 25% savings! Purchase any pizza from La Cucina on Mondays, then take your paid receipt to Sweet Frog to receive 25% off any yogurt purchase. OR, purchase any yogurt from Sweet Frog, then take your paid receipt to La Cucina to receive 25% off any pizza purchase. This promotion is only available for sameday (Mondays only) purchases at the Brambleton Town Center location only. Offer valid through December 30, 2013.

Builder Buzz www.brambleton.com/your-home/ modelhomes Single-Families •

Van Metre’s Northstar Collection sales center has relocated to their new Portsmouth model located at 42184 Gentle Falls Drive. These finely appointed single-family home designs range from 3,284 to 4,300 square feet, feature up to 8 bedrooms, and are priced from the low $700s*. For more information, stop by the new model or give the sales manager, Jerry Catron, a call at 703-7645478.

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Beazer Homes' Grand Opening of their brand new Dartmouth Model is anticipated to be October 5th, be sure to mark your calendars. For more information, contact Laura at laura.petrakis@ beazer.com.

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Winchester Homes has a brand new single family model that is anticipated to open this fall.

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Miller & Smith has increased the base price of their Rosemoor to $586,990* (0.7% increase), and the Hathaway to $614,990* (0.32% increase)

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Pointe Collection. Their average increase has been $42,000* since January, followed by an average $33,010* increase by Van Metre Homes.

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Only 1 home remains in the Winchester Emerald Ridge Towns, priced (with options) at $495,462*

Miller & Smith has decreased the closing cost assistance on the Hathaway from $8,000* to $7,500* The Miller & Smith Taymouth model home is for sale, price has been lowered to $749,990* The average base price of all single-families in Brambleton = $665,470*

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Overall (and on average), the price of single-family homes has increased 3.10% since January, which is an average $9,980* increase. The biggest increase was with Miller & Smith’s Noble

With the exclusion of the new SF product opening soon, our builders currently have a total of 131 single-families in inventory.

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Winchester’s Glenmere Collection is now open (selling from the existing Paxton model in Emerald Ridge, though a new Paxton model is under construction) – base priced at $442,900* The average base price of all townhomes in Brambleton = $465,738* Overall (and on average) townhomes have increased 3.36% since January, which is a $13,716* increase since January. The biggest increase was with Miller & Smith Brownstones.

Their average increase has been $27,666* since January/early Feb, followed by an average $25,000* increase by Winchester Homes.

With the exclusion of the new SF product opening soon, our builders currently have a total of 87 townhomes in inventory.

*New contracts only. Prices, terms, conditions subject to change.

New Home Information Packet – http://ht.ly/ccg85 Model Home Map: http://ht.ly/gYthY SAVE THE DATE 10/5 - Brambleton Fall Festival, Parade & Virginia Tourism's LOVEworks, 1:00 - 7:00pm 10/12 - Fall Yard Sale, 8:00am 1:00pm 10/12 - Bramble Scramble, 9:00am Noon 10/25 - Briar Woods Homecoming Parade, 4:30 - 6:00pm 10/27 - Town Center Trick or Treat, 1:30 - 3:30pm *Brambleton Farmers' Market every Sunday, 9:00am - 1:00pm through October 2013 Calendar at a glance: http://issuu.com/brambleton/ Profiles in Green There is a great mention of the Brambleton Community Association in this edition of Common Ground, the Community Association Institute’s monthly magazine, in the article titled "Profiles In Green" on page 27.

Brambleton is going green, including partnering with Recyclebank.

Stonespring Emergency Center NOW OPEN The new Stonespring Emergency Room is now open! This facility will provide 24-hour emergency medical service to Brambleton and southern Loudoun County. 

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NOW OPEN

Introducing Little Smiles Here at Little Smiles and Costa Family Dentistry, we consider your smile to be the foundation of a healthy and happy life. We believe in earning your trust and sharing our wisdom.

We believe in making healthy choices for a healthy smile. We are thrilled to be a part of the Brambleton community and look forward to getting to know you and your family. Come visit us – we think you will agree that our atmosphere is relaxing and fun.

Most importantly, we think you will like it here. We are booking appointments for both children and adults.

Call us at 703-327-7000 or visit us on the web at www.smilebrambleton. com.

of the best in dentistry by several local publications. Washingtonian Magazine has once again recognized Dr. Costa as one of the DC area’s Top Dentists as voted on by his peers.

He is also proud to have been listed

by Washington Parent Magazine as one of their mom-recommended "Favorite Docs” as well. Dr. Costa and his family are Brambleton residents and have enjoyed being a part of such a wonderful community. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Virginia, and their three children as well as traveling and playing golf. Dr. Costa is also an avid Washington Capitals and Washington Redskins fan.

Here’s a glimpse of who we are.

Dr. Stephenie Browning, a Texas native, completed her undergraduate degree from Baylor University and then went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, with Honors, from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas. In addition, she furthered her dental education by completing a General Practice Residency at Oklahoma University Children’s Hospital and the Oklahoma VA Hospital. In addition to her extensive training in general dentistry, Dr. Browning has an interest in caring for patients with special health care needs. Her thorough hospital training has prepared her to manage complex dental and medical treatment needs. Dr. Browning and her husband, David, currently reside

Dr. Shane Costa

Dr. Costa graduated from the University of Richmond and then received his Doctor of Dental Surgery, Cum Laude, from the Medical College of Virginia. After dental school, he completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program at the Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Costa is a native of Northern Virginia and has been practicing locally since completing his residency. He is committed to providing excellent dental care in both Great Falls and Brambleton. Dr. Costa has been highlighted as one

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in Reston. Being new to area, Dr. Browning enjoys spending time with her husband exploring all that there is to Northern Virginia.

Dr. Nuthyla Sinada received her dental degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore College of Dental Surgery and completed a General Practice Residency at the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. In her second year of residency, she was distinguished by being appointed as Chief Resident. She also served as the Associate Program Director after completing her residency, and shared responsibilities in resident education as well as patient care.

Pursuing her passion to care for children, Dr. Sinada returned to the area for her specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. With a strong educational background, postdoctoral training, and a keen sense of humor, she provides a fun and engaging experience in the professional dental environment that your child deserves.

Dr. Sinada has a unique and diverse background and has lived in several countries prior to moving to the United States. She currently resides in Washington, D.C. with her husband and enjoys movies, cooking, and traveling with her family. 

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Lacing Up to Honor & Remember Alex Lamme On Saturday, November 2, 2013, Brambleton will host the inaugural Lace Up for Learning 5k Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run. This family-oriented fundraising event is designed to encourage a healthy lifestyle and engage local communities in support of our schools. A percentage of registration proceeds will benefit: Creighton's Corner Elementary, Legacy Elementary, Moorefield Station Elementary, Stone Hill Middle and Briar Woods High. But, this event will also honor and remember a special resident.

Sadly, shortly after planning was underway for this event, Brambleton lost a resident and friend, Alex

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Lamme, on Thursday, April 11, 2013.

He is survived by his wife, Janae, and four children – Nicholas (13), Alexandra (10), Avary (5) and Alayna (3).

“Our community was deeply touched by this tragic loss and we wanted to find a meaningful way to honor and remember Alex at the event,” said event director and Brambleton resident, Ashley Campolattaro. The inaugural Lace Up for Learning event is dedicated in loving memory of Alex.

An Education Trust Fund has been established for the Lamme children and Lace Up for Learning event registrants have the opportunity to contribute towards this fund during registration.

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Additionally, The Alex Lamme Memorial Spirit Award will be presented to the beneficiary school providing the most volunteer support and registered participants (combined total as a percentage of the school’s total enrollment). The recipient school will receive a $500 bonus and a trophy to keep until next year’s event.

In addition to being a loving husband, father, son and brother, Alex was an avid runner. Alex was multi Big 8 and Big 12 Champion while running on the University of Nebraska track team and an NCAA Champion in the distance medley relay in the Indoor National Championship Meet in

1996. He was also a two time Drake Relay Champion and a Kansas Relay Champion. Alex was picked as a GTE Academic All American in 1996 and 1997, and an NCAA Division 1 track and field first team All American in 1997. A graduate from the University of Nebraska he earned high distinction and then attended the University of Virginia, College of Law where he again excelled academically.

After law school graduation, Alex began practicing law at the firm of Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald.

His last day of employment with the firm was March 31, 2013. Just days before his passing, Alex started at Kiewit, one of the largest construction companies in the world. The Lamme family was in the process of relocating to Nebraska for this new position. “We are all very excited about the upcoming 5K event in honor and memory of Alex Lamme who worked in our law firm for 13 years and resided in Brambleton for many years. Friends and family are participating in the 5K run from the west coast, east coast and the

Midwest. We thank everyone who will be attending this event in support of the Alex Lamme Family, and

the Alex Lamme Family Fund, may do so online securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/ us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_ flow&SESSION=DiCOPvJTF4hkRdzvTrN05hdufhedq40MZ3570UAi79kSKseQDS1K_z5Noy&dispatch=5885 d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8d48 a116ba977951b3435308b8c4dd4ef1 If you prefer to contribute by check, please make checks payable to: Robert G. Watt, Trustee with “f/b/o Lamme Family Fund� in the memo.

Mail checks to: Families in Training c/o Ashley Campolattaro 22874 Portico Place Brambleton, VA 20148 For more details on the Lace Up for Learning event, or to register, visit: www.LaceUpforLearning.com. ď Ž * Proceeds from the Alex Lamme Family Fund are for the use and benefit of Alex Lamme's family, are not considered 501(c)(3) charitable contributions, and could have federal gift tax consequences. Please consult your own legal or tax advisors regarding these potential tax consequences.

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HEALTH AND FITNESS

B_Fit and Healthy Laura Malnati, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS

I’ve written a lot about exercise: how much we need, ways to get more, the risks of not getting enough, but why do we have to make such a science of it anyway? Our great grandparents didn’t study exercise science so why is there such an expanse of research, professionals, books, and gadgets all devoted to exercise today? One big reason is that we live in a different environment now than previous generations did. Today, a typical weekday often looks like this: sitting to commute to work, sitting and stressing in multitasking mode at the office for 8-10 hours, sitting while trying to control the road rage in traffic on the ride home, and then sitting while staying up too late to try to catch up on things around the house and likely also checking in with the office.

There’s not much physical activity involved in this scenario, but almost equally as alarming is that there’s not much laughter, smiling, or downtime involved either. The environment in which our bodies are designed to live entails regular periods of movement, play, and recovery. Today’s lifestyle is like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole, and one of the best solution we’ve come up with to help make it fit is the expansive field of exercise science.

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But as we seek to study different components of health separate physical, emotional, spiritual, etc. - I fear we’re missing the bigger picture.

The whole isn’t always just the sum of its parts. Nutritional science is a good example of this. They’re finding that taking vitamin and mineral supplements does not have the same effect as eating the whole foods from which these substances came. Partly because there’s more to naturally occurring foods than the micro- and macronutrients we have been able to isolate and study, but also likely because it’s not these nutrients in isolation but the amazing orchestration of all the parts being digested together in the body that fully nourishes us.

Similarly, maybe taking our exercise habits out of the context of daily life and moving them into the gym and onto our already too busy to-do list means we’re only getting part of the intended benefit. The cardiovascular exercise but without the fresh air?

The muscle building but without the pride of having created something tangible through your manual labor?

The weight loss but with the camaraderie of family and friends replaced by tunes in the earbuds? Or the sense of fulfilling an exercise obligation but without the emotions of fun, renewal, or happiness?

I am not trying to imply that going to the gym is bad or that squeezing a little exercise into the only spare 30 minutes you can find in the day isn’t beneficial, but just as we desperately need exercise, we also need time in our day to renew and energize our minds, our bodies, and our spirits. Everyone finds this renewal in a different way. That’s why when I’m asked what’s the best type of exercise? my

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answer is typically what do you enjoy? Whether it’s crossfit, yoga, kickboxing, running, or any of the other hundreds of types of exercise that have been developed, doing what you enjoy will keep you fit, motivated, excited, and refreshed.

So for me, fall is in the air, and my workouts are shifting from prescribed bike rides and runs to less defined afternoons spent hiking through the mountains or just walking 5 miles to and from work. I get all kinds of movement, a spiritual connection to nature, a refreshing break for the work week, and all with a spirit of play. You don’t have to follow my workout plan, but I really encourage you to reassess your current lifestyle choices, including the way you exercise. Does your exercise offer you a time to escape from the daily grind and leave you feeling refreshed? If not, it may be time to mix things up.

Go play! 

Laura is a physical therapist at The Jackson Clinics in Ashburn and writes monthly about health and fitness topics. If you have questions or would like more information, join the B_Fit in Brambleton Facebook page or e-mail her at: lmalnati@thejacksonclinics. com

RESIDENT RESOURCES

Important Info to Know Brambleton Community Association 42395 Ryan Road, Suite 210 Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm 703-542-6263(p) 703-542-6266(f ) HOA@brambleton.org www.brambletonhoa.com www.brambletonevents.com Brambleton Community Center 42645 Regal Wood Drive Available for private rentals and community programming.

Contact Dana Vinci or Beth Huck events@brambleton.org After Hour Emergency Contact

awnings, and for smaller projects like changing the color of paint on your front door.

Submit completed applications to the management office at 42395 Ryan Road, Suite 210, Brambleton VA 20148, via fax to 703-542-6266 or to elizabeth.stulga@brambleton.org.

As the Covenants Committee meets once per month, it is important to submit all of the required information with your application so as not to delay review of your project.

Need Mailbox Repair?

Black Mailboxes - Call Main Street Mailboxes at 703-753-5521.

To report a concern after normal business hours, please call 703-385-1133.

Weathered Bronze Mailboxes - Call Dominion Electric Supply Company, Erin Schwartz, at 703-631-8100.

Board of Directors Meetings

Trash Collection

Board of Directors meetings are held at the BCA Management Offices, located at 42395 Ryan Road, Suite 210.

Trash: Tuesdays & Fridays Yard Debris: Tuesdays (March - Dec) Recycling: Fridays AAA: 703-818-8222

Upcoming Meetings Tuesday, October 8, 8:15am Tuesday, December 3, 8:15am Assessment Mailing Address Brambleton Community Association c/o Armstrong Managment P.O. Box 11983 Newark, NJ 07101-4983

BCA Drop Box

sure to give your street address and the pole number when making the call.

Dominion Power Call 1-866-DOM-HELP (1-866-3664357) to report an outage.

Neighborhood Watch If you see something suspicious or criminal, immediately call LCSO at (703) 777-1021 or 911 if it is a crime in progress.

Subscribe to the resident sponsored B_Alert@Brambleton FB page to be linked to the group that is focused and concerned about safety and security within Brambleton.

Notary Service Available by Appointment Only please call 703-542-6263.

Notary service is free to Brambleton residents for the first two documents, with a $2.00 fee per document thereafter. Non-residents will be charged $2.00 per document.

Photo ID required.

A drop box is available after hours and is located outside of the Brambleton Community Association office building, located at 42395 Ryan Road.

Witnessing on documents will not be provided by the Brambleton Community Association.

Residents may drop off architectual applications, committee applications, etc. Assessments will not be accepted.

Virginia notaries are not authorized to certify true copies of birth, death or marriage certificates. Only the Division of Vital Records/Statistics may perform such a certification.

Do You Need to Apply?

Our office regularly receives applications for decks, patios and fences.

Please note that an application is also required for play equipment,

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VOLUNTEER

Committees Activities Committee

Financial Advisory Committee

Safety & Security Committee

Co-Chairs: Amber Colatosti, Liz Jackson

Chair: Mark Davis

Chair: To be appointed

Membership: Open

Upcoming Meetings:

Upcoming Meetings:

October 8, 7:30pm

October 29, 7:30pm

November 12, 7:30pm

Membership: Open Upcoming Meetings: October 8, 7:30pm

November 26, 7:30pm Technology Ad-hoc Committee

November 12, 7:30pm Covenants Committee Chair: Mike Dorrity Membership: One seat open

Grounds & Facilities Committee

Chair: Paul Raven

Chair: Walter Berkey

Upcoming Meetings:

Membership: Open

Scheduled as necessary

Upcoming Meetings:

Upcoming Meetings:

* All Association Committee meetings are held at the BCA Management Offices, located at 42395 Ryan Road, Suite 210. Location and date changes will be announced in the Friday Flash.

October 22, 7:30pm

October 7, 7:00pm

November 19, 7:30pm

November 4, 7:00pm

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COMMUNITY CONTACTS

Important Numbers Community Management Contacts Brambleton Community Management Office

703-542-6263 703-542-6266 (f )

Residences at Brambleton (AMS)

703-542-6263

Summerfield Condo (CMC)

703-327-4818 703-542-5845 (f )

Town Center Brambleton Welcome Center

703-542-2925

BCA Services Verizon - Activation/Account Changes/Billing/Disconnect (M - F, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.)

800-501-1172

- Repair

888-553-1555

- Questions/Assistance w/ Verizon.com

888-669-9901

- Assistance w/ Suspension of Service

888-338-9333

RecycleBank

888-727-2978

AAA Recycling & Trash Removal

703-818-8222

Utility Contacts Dominion Electric - North of Ryan Road

888-667-3000

NOVEC - South of Ryan Road

888-335-0500

Miss Utility

800-552-7001

Washington Gas

703-750-1000

Water/Sewer: Loudoun Water

571-291-7880

County Contacts

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Emergency: Fire/Rescue/Police

911

Animal Care & Control

703-777-0406 540-882-3984 (f )

Building Permits

703-777-0220

Post Office, Ashburn - 44715 Prentice Drive

703-406-6291

Sheriff : Non-Emergency

703-777-1021

Sheriff : Traffic Hotline

703-771-5798

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Babysitter Directory The BRAM Sitters list is always being updated, and if you would like to be added to our directory, feel free to call the HOA office at 703-542-6263 Monday thru Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm or email elaine.llanos@brambleton.org. Make sure you leave your name, age, any certifications, telephone number, and address for proof of residency in Brambleton.

Name

Age

Telephone Number

Sydney Wayne (B) Max Wayne Mackenzie Long (N) Megan O’Sullivan (F,C,N) Ariana Abousaeedi (F,C,N) Casey Forbes (C) Kaitlin Scalzo (C, F) Yvetter Goetlle (N) Maddie Presely-Wolff (C,B) Christian Jessup (C, B, F) Emily Sola (B,F,C) Bradley Ace (F,C) Malena Llanos (F,C) Erika Llanos (B,C) Erin Donahue (B,F,C) Megan Poole (N) Tanvi Rawat (C) Esha Rawat Alexis Haycraft (C) Jade Morris (C) Audrey Haisley (F,C) Samantha Charlton (F,C) Bailey Moore (B,C,F) JP Castro Lauren Cohen (B) Ashlie Massara (C) Whitney Kirkpatrick (F,C) Kristie Gogo Kirby Shultz Ashley Kucuk (C) Shaelyn Mullaney (C,F) Dina McAleer Autumn Redding (B,F,C,N) Caleigh Hensley (C,F) Christin Hensley Carly Hensley Sophia Travers (B,F,C) Ashley Yi Samantha Lee Melissa Abboud (B,C,F) Jessica Abboud (C) Andrea Abooud Daniel Abboud Paige Baxter Hailey White (B,F,C) Antonia Pelligrini (B,C)

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703-327-8000 703-327-8000 703-475-5353 571-233-7165 703-732-6411 703-327-3776 703-638-9737 703-327-3916 703-542-2691 703-327-7890 703-863-3023 703-327-3866 703-728-6714 703-542-7363 703-439-7405 718-702-7133 703-722-2839 703-722-2839 571-436-1871 703-327-9940 571-839-7355 586-850-1622 571-527-6060 703-785-0528 703-327-6843 703-268-6323 571-344-0594 703-307-7555 520-240-0427 703-975-3892 540-533-3304 703-722-2258 571-481-6431 703-327-5151 703-327-5151 703-327-5151 703-822-3041 703-728-1856 571-723-7500 703-474-2631 703-300-8483 703-300-8483 703-300-8483 703-864-3247 703-327-3529 703-786-7212

Key

(B) Taken a Babysitters Course (C) CPR certified (F) First Aid certified (N) Nanny or daycare experience

* The Association makes no representations about these individuals except that they have given permission for their names to be published. We do not endorse or promote a single sitter. Please contact the specific person for his/her rates and abilities.

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