Sep/Oct Somersett Living 2012

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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2012

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MC Believe in Education pg 2

Somersett Owners Association

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FALL GARAGE SALE pg 3

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The Club at Town Center 775-787-4500 7650 Town Square Way, Reno, Nevada 89523 events@mysomersett.com; www.mysomersett.com Clubhouse Hours Monday – Friday: Saturday: Sunday:

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Staff Directory Christina Cravens, CPT, CFI, CPO Club Manager x335 ccravens@mysomersett.com

Alex Glockhamer Activities Director x333 aglockhamer@mysomersett.com

September/October 2012 | Somersett Living

Somersett...It’s Great to Be Home!

Whether you are a resident or just live nearby, Somersett has so much to offer the entire Reno community!

3 Somersett Residents Events & Specials 4 Adult Programs 5 Somersett Golf & Country Club 6 Kids’ Corner 7 Kids’ Club/Tween Scene

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8 Miscellaneous Kids’ Programs 9 2012 Pool Schedule 10 Peavine Mountain Research 14 September Fitness Schedule 15 Fitness Classes

Jeanette Metz, CPO Private Events Director x320 jmetz@mysomersett.com

16 Canyon Nine 18 SOA 21 Sierra Canyon

Lauren Stemmler Marketing & Communications Director x327 lstemmler@mysomersett.com

Somersett Owners Association Customer Care: 775-624-9152 Onsite Staff: 775-787-4500 soa@mysomersett.com Melissa Ramsey, AMS, CMCA, CPO Provisional Community Manager x332 mramsey@rmillc.com

Sean Stapleton Compliance Coordinator x322 sstapleton@rmillc.com

SIERRA CANYON ASPEN LODGE Mike Aguilar, Executive Director 775-624-2900 mike@sierracanyonreno.com

Somersett Golf & Country Club 775-787-1800 Somersett Living newsletter is published by: Kathy Hess, Just Imagine Marketing and Design 775-746-4138; kathy@justimaginemktg.com

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MC Believe in Education 5K & Fun Run Sunday, September 30 10 am race with celebration to follow Registration forms available on mysomersett.com Somersett is happy to announce that our very first 5K and Fun Run has been named! The MC Believe in Education 5K is being held to honor one of our former residents, Michelle Cervantes, with the proceeds going toward a scholarship for a McQueen graduate. A celebration party will follow the race.

Due to parking, the 5K race will be limited to the first 500 paid and registered participants. Want to participate, but not run the race? We are looking for volunteers to help make this great event even better!

Please contact Christina Cravens at 775-787-4500 ext.

335 or ccravens@mysomersett.com to be added to our list of volunteers.

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Craft Club

Tuesdays, September 11 & 25; October 9 & 23, 1–3 pm RSVP by the Monday before Calling all crafters! Somersett’s Craft Club is the neighborhood spot to show off your masterpiece, meet fellow crafters and maybe find a little inspiration. Bring your latest project, whatever it may be, pack some snacks and get ready to get crafty!

Wine Tasting Tour

Saturday, September 22 | 8:30 am Departure; 6 pm Return $75/person All Somersett residents are invited to join Patty’s Tours on a wine tasting adventure. First, participants will travel to the Boeger Winery before heading to Crystal Basin Vineyards for a tour and tasting. After a delicious lunch at High Hill Ranch, the wine tasting excursion will continue to Lava Cap Winery. Whether you are a casual drinker or a wine connoisseur, we hope you will join us for a fun-filled day in the vineyards!

Book Club

Wednesday, September 26: Sleepless in Seattle by Nora Ephron Wednesday, October 24: Killing Lincoln by Bill O’Reilly 7–8:30 pm Love to read? Share your passion for the written word at the Somersett Book Club. The group meets once monthly in the Welcome Center at The Club at Town Center to engage in lively discussions about the book of the month. For more information or to RSVP, contact Julie Malone at juliannamalone@gmail.com.

Winterization Seminar

Tuesday, October 9, 6–7 pm in The Loft Join The Groundskeeper for an informational seminar on how to winterize your irrigation system as we head into the winter months.

Fall Garage Sale

Saturday, October 13, 7 am–noon It’s time again for the semi-annual Somersett Garage Sale, so clear out your summer stuff and make way for fall! Per Somersett Owners Association, this is one of just two community-wide garage sales per year. If you would like to have your Somersett home listed on the map, please email events@mysomersett.com with your name, street address, Somersett neighborhood and phone number. No email access? No problem. Just stop by the Club or call 787-4500 with this information. To be included on the map, all submissions must be received by Monday, October 1. Maps will be available for pick up starting Friday, October 12 from noon–8 pm and Saturday starting promptly at 7 am at The Club at Town Center. Participants will be allowed to put up signs during the sale only to direct people to their street/house.

We have arranged for the Salvation Army to have two trucks located in Somersett to pick up any items not sold at the sale. To schedule same day pick-up, please include an “I want a pick-up” note when you submit your address for inclusion on the map, or call the Salvation Army at 229-9561 and leave Steve Miller a message.

For all Somersett Residents

& specials

New Resident Orientation

Tuesday, October 16, 6–7 pm | RSVP by Monday, October 15 Are you new to Somersett? Then head down to The Club at Town Center for an informal welcome and the chance to learn more about your new community, the Club and the Canyon Nine.

Haunted House

Friday, October 19, 5–9 pm & Saturday during the Fall Festival Are you up for a good scare? Our spooky haunted house will make you shiver and scream just in time for Halloween! Wander through on Friday evening and if you make it out, come again on Saturday during the Fall Festival—if you dare.

Sixth Annual

Touch-A-Truck & Fall Festival Saturday, October 20, 11 am–3 pm

It’s time again for tricks and treats at our popular neighborhood event, the annual kick-off to the Club’s holiday food drive benefiting the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. Get here early - the first 125 kids to arrive in costume get a goodie bag!

• Hay rides/$2 or six non-perishable food items • Costume parade and contest at 1 pm • Haunted house • Pumpkin patch and face painting • Live entertainment • And of course, trucks!

Holiday Food Drive

Saturday, October 20 through Saturday, November 17 Benefiting the Food Bank of Northern Nevada Give the gift of food to those in need by contributing to the Club’s annual Holiday Food Drive. Please bring non-perishable food items such as peanut butter, macaroni and cheese, canned fruits and vegetables, spaghetti sauce, dry cereal, rice or pasta. There is always a need for cereal and canned items that serve as a meal, such as soups and stews. Donations for the Food Bank will be accepted at the concierge desk.

Thanksgiving Potluck

Saturday, November 10, 6 pm in the Welcome Center RSVP by Monday, November 5 All Somersett residents are invited to join Association and Club staff for a community-wide potluck. We will provide the main dish of turkey and residents are asked to RSVP with an appetizer, side dish or dessert to feed 15 to 20 people. It will be one gobble of a good time!

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adult programs All programs listed are for members of The Club at Town Center unless otherwise noted.

Morning on the Mountain

Sunday, September 23, 8 am (meet at the Club at 7:45 am) Saturday, October 27, 9 am (meet at the Club at 8:45 am) $5/person; $7/resident guest | 5 person min; 20 max RSVP by Monday, September 17 & October 22 Explore the great outdoors with Linda Armstrong and enjoy the beautiful fall colors and crisp mountain air. A light snack will be provided. This is a carpooling event, weather permitting. Please visit mysomersett.com for each month’s location.

Adult Potluck

Saturdays, September 15 & October 13, 6–8 pm September Theme: Pasta Invasion; October Theme: Comfort Food RSVP by the Monday before 12 adult min; 50 max Welcome fall and cozy up with friends and neighbors during our monthly potluck. In September, we’ll enjoy our favorite pasta dishes—whip up your favorite fettuccine or your perfect pasta pomodoro. When things cool down in October, we’ll warm up with hearty comfort food. Please indicate what you plan to bring when you RSVP.

Eighth Annual Sip-N-Shop Vendor Information

Saturday, November 17, 3–7 pm | $40/vendor RSVP by Monday, November 5 | All Somersett residents welcome!

November is not far off, and with it comes the Club’s eighth annual Sip-N-Shop! Sign up to showcase your products to their best advantage on a six-foot table with linens. We will begin accepting reservations for this event Monday, October 1. To reserve a table, please contact Lauren Stemmler at 787-4500 ext 327 or lstemmler@mysomersett.com. Space is limited and will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.

Massages by Marian

Schedule some time in your busy day for a professional massage right here at the Club. Marian Miller offers a full menu of relaxing, rejuvenating massages, including hot stones, towel treatments and foot scrubs. For more information about massages, packages and pricing, contact Marian at 247-3969 or visit her online at www.massageandbodycontouring.com.

Oktoberfest!

Friday, September 28, 6–8 pm $20/resident; $30/couple | 10 person min; 50 max RSVP by Monday, September 24 Polka music, authentic German fare and tasty German beer can only mean one thing. It’s Oktoberfest, and it’s happening right here at the Club! Sign the kids up for movie night, then dig out your Lederhosen and join us for the fun.

Halloween Glow Ball Golf

All residents welcome! | Friday, October 12, 6:30–9:30 pm $25/resident; $35/couple; $4/guest RSVP by Monday, October 8 | 10 person min; 50 max Do you like to golf? Do you like to dress up in wild costumes for Halloween? Lucky for you, now you can do both! Join us at the Canyon Nine as we light up the course for Halloween and a night of golfing.

There will be a costume and closest to the pin contests, food, drinks and great music. Not a golfer? Not a problem. There will be fun and games for you, too!

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SunSett Grille Hours

Monday: CLOSED | Tuesday–Sunday: 7 am–8 pm *The SunSett Grille will be open Monday, September 3 and closed Tuesday, September 4. The SunSett Grille will also be closed for dinner on Saturday, September 29 to accommodate a private party.

*Weekly Specials*

The SunSett Grille will be offering a variety of weekly daily happy hour specials throughout September and October. For more information, please call 787-1800 or visit Facebook on the “Somersett” page to see what is being offered daily for the early birdie dinner special offered every day Wednesday thru Sunday 5–6 pm. You also can visit Somersettgolfandcountryclub.com to review the breakfast, lunch and dinner menus.

Oktoberfest Beer Tasting Dinner

Thursday, October 18, 5:30 pm $55 includes seven pairings of beer with complimentary food, and a souvenir beer mug | RSVP by Friday, October 12 Come to the SunSett Grille for a delicious dinner featuring beers from Germany and other low European Countries. For more information, please contact Amy Dunn at adunn@somersett.com or 787-1800 ext 707.

Fall Winemakers’ Dinner

Saturday, November 3, 6 pm $85/person includes a four course dinner paired with seven different wines | RSVP by Friday, October 26 Join us for a delicious meal featuring Miner Family Vineyards. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Amy Dunn at adunn@ somersett.com or 787-1800 ext 707.

Somersett Country Club’s Holiday Party

Save the date for Somersett Country Club’s always popular Holiday Party- now open to residents, December 1, 6 pm. Information to follow, or call Tammy at 787-1800 x 702.

lot, continue to the driving range podium to meet the attendant for shuttle transport to the community tee. Shuttle service back to the parking lot will be every 15 minutes.

Fishing Hours: Dawn to Dusk

Our experts say that the bluegill and bass are growing an inch a week in our new fishing pond located on hole #9 of the Canyon Nine. All fishing is to be from the south side of the pond by the dam in between the rules and regulation signs. There is no fishing from other locations around the lake. This is a catch and release pond. All fishing is to be in accordance with the Nevada State Department of Wildlife laws, rules and regulations and applicable licensing fees apply.

Community Private Golf Cart Usage

Golf cart usage has been approved by the City of Reno for use on the streets within the community of Somersett.

Somersett Golf and Country Club has sold 5 golf carts to Equity Members to date from their prior lease fleet. At this time only Equity Members are allowed usage of private owned carts on the country club golf course and the annual trail fee is required. There are no exceptions to this rule.

Stuart Smith, PGA Director of Golf, at the Country Club is available to speak with to answer questions prior to any purchase. If you decide you would like to purchase a personal cart of your own I recommend speaking with Brian Miller at the Cart Barn: 775-852-0707 or brian@cartbarn.com.

We have buyers, call us if you are thinking about selling your home.

Think of the SunSett Grille for Your Holiday Catering Needs!

Reserve the SunSett Grille for your holiday event, whether it’s for a company party, neighborhood get-together or family gathering. With a limited number of Fridays and Saturdays in the month of December prior to Christmas, space is limited. Please call Tammy today to discuss reserving the SunSett Grille for your holiday party needs!

Bocce Courts

September Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 8 am–6:30 pm October Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 8:30 am–6 pm Reserve your court with SGCC pro shop at 787-1800. Bocce balls may be checked out from the Pro Shop as well.

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Community Driving Range Hours

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Sept. Hours: Tues.–Sat., 8 am–6:30 pm; Sun., 8 am–5:30 pm Oct. Hours: Tues.–Sat., 8:30 am– 6 pm; Sun., 8:30 am– 5 pm Purchase your driving range balls in the Pro Shop with $5 large ball bags and $3 small bags. After parking in the Ridge Field Trail parking

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Monday to Thursday: 8:30 am–12:30 pm and 5:30–7:30 pm Friday: 8:30 am–12:30 pm Saturday: 8 am–12 pm Sunday: Closed

Policy Reminders

the room. Registration forms are available at the concierge desk or online at mysomersett.com.

Parents with children who are not bathroom independent must remain on the Club premises at all times when their child is in Kids’ Corner. This includes such activities as playing tennis, aerobics, using the fitness room, swimming or during a special Club function.

For the morning time slots, parents may sign their child up for either 8:30–10:30 am or 10:30 am–12:30 pm Monday through Friday and either 8–10 am or 10 am–12 pm on Saturday. Evening slot is from 5:30–7:30 pm Monday through Thursday.

The room operates on a 6 to 1 ratio, with a maximum of 12 kids allowed at any given time. To accommodate this ratio, the Club requires reservations to be made at least 24 hours in advance to ensure staffing. Each Saturday at 12 pm, reservations will be opened for the upcoming week.

All children must be dropped off in Kids’ Corner within 15 minutes of their reservation time. If the parent has not checked in their child within the 15-minute window, the reservation becomes void and the spot will be opened to a child on the wait list.

No show reservations will result in a $10 fee per child due to the Club.

Cancellations must be received by 8 am on the day of the reservation.

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September Theme: Back to School!

October Theme: Halloween Spook!

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2012, 4 PM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2012, 7:30 PM AT THE PIONEER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

FEATURING WILLIAM WOLFRAM MICHAEL GANDOLFI: Selections from The Garden of Cosmic Speculation SERGEY RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, op. 18 SERGEY PROKOFIEV: Romeo and Juliet,

© Steve Sherman

Kids’ Corner will only accept children 2 to 6 years of age. All children •must be registered by the parent for Kids’ Corner prior to their first use of

selections from Suites 1 & 2

CONCERT PREVIEW: SUNDAY AT 3 PM IN THE MAIN HALL TUESDAY AT 7 PM IN THE EXHIBITION HALL TICKETS FROM $ 25 PLUS SERVICE CHARGE AT RENOPHIL.COM OR CALL THE PIONEER CENTER BOX OFFICE (775) 686-6600.

Picnic Friends

Wednesday, September 12, 3–4 pm | 4 children min; 12 max $5/child | RSVP by Monday, September 10 Grab your favorite stuffed animal and a blanket and join us in Kids’ Corner for a picnic. We will make lunch at the Club and head outside to eat, read a story and play games.

Flower Mania

Thursday, September 20, 2–3 pm | 4 children min; 12 max $5/child | RSVP by Monday, September 17 Let’s celebrate national flower week by crafting beautiful flowers!

Join us in Kids’ Corner for an afternoon filled with flower crafts and a delicious snack.

THIS CONCERT IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED

BY THE E.L. CORD FOUNDATION.

UPCOMING CONCERT: Sunday, October 21 & Tuesday, October 23 Featuring works by Mason Bates, Paganini and Beethoven, and a performance by violin virtuoso Simone Porter (Davidson Fellow).

caramel crazy!

Thursday, October 10, 2–3 pm $5/child | RSVP by Monday, October 8 3 children min; 12 max Caramel apples are a tasty autumn tradition.

Join us as we make these delicious treats, create a spook-tastic craft and finish off with story time.

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SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: RENO PHIL BOX OFFICE (775) 323-6393 TICKET INFORMATION: THE PIONEER CENTER BOX OFFICE | M-F 11-6 (775) 686-6600 OR PIONEERCENTER.COM

Kids’ Club is a FREE club for children ages 7–10! All Kids’ Club members receive a membership card and a quarterly newsletter filled with interactive games, trivia and birthday wishes. Bring your new Kids’ Club membership card to events and get a hole punch for attending. Get ten punches for a special gift certificate! To register, please fill out a membership form at the concierge desk and return it to the Club. For more information about Kids’ Club, please contact Alex Glockhamer at aglockhamer@mysomersett.com.

Campfire Cookout

Friday, September 14, 5–7 pm | $10 /child RSVP by Monday, September 10 4 children min; 12 max Head on down to the Club and hang out by the fire pit while we spend the evening roasting delicious hot dogs over the fire. After dinner, we’ll enjoy the quintessential campfire treat—s’mores!

Girls Only Sleepover

Friday, October 5 to Saturday, October 6 8 pm–8 am $15/resident; $25/non-resident guest RSVP by Monday, October 1 6 girls min; 16 max It’s high time for another girls only sleepover, so bring your friends and your sleeping bags for a night of movies, games, food and fun! Dessert will be served in the evening and breakfast the following morning. Don’t miss out on this overnight adventure – no boys allowed!

Pumpkin Mania

Wednesday, October 24, 4–5:30 pm $10/child | RSVP by Monday, October 22 5 children min; 12 max What better way to get in the Halloween spirit than with a little pumpkin carving? We hope you’ll join us in the craft room for creative carving and a spooky snack.

The Tween Scene is The Club at Town Center’s program designed just for kids ages 11 to 15. All Tween Scene members enjoy quarterly newsletters filled with the latest tween trends, event invites and birthday wishes. To register for the Tween Scene, please fill out a registration form at the concierge desk or on mysomersett.com and return it to the Club. For more information regarding the Tween Scene, please contact Alex Glockhamer at aglockhamer@mysomersett.com.

Scavenger Hunt Friday, September 14, 3:30–4:45 pm $7/tween | Ages 11–15 | RSVP by Monday, September 10 6 tweens minimum; 14 maximum Grab your friends and join us for a club-wide scavenger hunt! We will split up in teams and run all around the club looking for clues that will lead you to the next item on your list! The first team to get everything on their list wins a prize! You won’t want to miss this!

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Kids’ Fitness

Every Thursday starting September 6, 4:30–5:15 pm Ages 5–10 | RSVP by the Monday before 4 children min; 18 max Hop, skip and jump your way to fitness fun! Unleash some of that bottled-up energy and join Kyle in the sports court for kids’ fitness.

It’s all fun and games with a focus on agility and coordination, cardiovascular endurance, strength and flexibility.

Movie Night

Friday, September 28, 5:30–8:30 pm $10/child; price includes dinner | RSVP by the Monday before 5 children min; 12 max (Kids’ Corner) | 30 max (Kids’ Club) September marks the return of our movie night series! Make sure to reserve your child’s spot for this popular event so you enjoy an evening out. In September, children ages three to six will watch Tangled in Kids’ Corner, while older children ages five to twelve will watch The Smurfs in the sports court.

Halloween Movie Night

Friday, October 26, 5:30–10 pm $15/child; price includes dinner | RSVP by Monday, October 22 Put on your pajamas, grab those broomsticks and zoom over to the Club for our special Halloween movie night. We’ll be watching Casper in the sports court during this special evening—now with extended hours!

Nevada Day Camp

Friday, October 26, 8:30 am–3:30 pm Ages 5–10 | $25/child RSVP by Monday, October 22 The Club will be hosting a haunting day camp while the schools are closed for Nevada Day. This seven-hour camp will keep the kids busy with a variety of spooky games, crafts, experiments and, of course, pumpkin carving. Lunch and snack will be provided. Space is limited, so sign up soon—if you dare!

Monday–Friday, 3:30–6 pm *No program on Monday, September 3 or Friday, October 26 Ages 5–12 | $40/child/week; $10/child/day Register by the Thursday before | 4 child min; 16 max This quality program features a wide variety of activities, including special sports instruction, arts and crafts, fitness, cooking and much more. Snack and homework assistance are provided during the educational hour. It is our goal to help develop great self-esteem for all participants in an active and positive environment. Register your child at the concierge desk.

Mother Son Soiree

Friday, November 9, 6–8 pm $20/couple; $7/each additional son RSVP by Monday, November 5 | 4 couple min; 15 max Join us for the fourth annual Mother & Son Soiree here at the Club, where mothers and sons are invited for dinner, pictures, dancing and fun. Sons are welcome to wear their Sunday best and we’ll provide the flowers for mom!

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Please note the pools will remain open through October on limited hours.

Family Pool & Spa

Monday, August 6 to Monday, September 3: Saturdays & Sundays only, September 8–30: Saturdays & Sundays only, October 6–28:

10 am to 8 pm 10 am to 7 pm 10 am to 6 pm

Lap Pool

Monday, August 6 to Monday, September 3: 6 am to 8 pm Swim Lessons—Monday thru Saturday: 8:30 to 10 am & 5:30 to 6 pm Water Fitness—Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday: 10 to 11 am Free swim for all ages with one lap lane for lap swim: 12 to 4 pm* Tuesday, September 4 to Sunday, September 23: 6 am to 7 pm Free swim Sat. & Sun. with one lap lane for lap swim: 12 to 4 pm* Monday, September 24 to Sunday, October 28: 8 am to 6 pm Free swim Sat. & Sun. with one lap lane for lap swim: 12 to 4 pm*

Adult (18+) Spa

Monday, August 6 to Monday, September 3: Tuesday, September 4 to Sunday, September 23: Monday, September 24 to Sunday, October 28: Saturdays and Sundays in September, the lap pool and spa will open at 7 am.

Winter Adult Spa

The spas will shut down Monday, October 29 and undergo maintenance before switching the family spa into the year round adult spa for the winter. The spa will reopen on Friday, November 2 for winter use with the hours of 8 am to 8 pm.

Lap Pool Usage

This summer, signs at the lap pool will indicate what is taking place during the day. Look for signs reading “Swim Lessons Only,” “Lap Swim Only,” and “Aquatic Fitness Class” posted on the lap pool gate entrance or at respective swim lane ends.

Adult Water Fitness

Thursdays & Saturdays: 10–11 am | 25 person max Please note there will be no water fitness on Saturday, September 1 This is an invigorating, joint-friendly workout in the lap pool. If there are more than 10 participants in the class, the entire pool will be used.

6 am to 8 pm 6 am to 7 pm 8 am to 6 pm

Please Note:

On Labor Day the LAP pool will be open for free swim, 10 am to CLOSE.

Poolside Cabana*

September Hours: Saturday & Sunday, 11 am–6 pm *Cabana will be open on Monday, Sept 3 As the summer season winds down, the cabana menu will be limited based on inventory.

Drop-in tours available Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3–6 pm & Wednesdays, 4–7 pm Appointments may also be scheduled for a personalized tour.

Looking for a place close to home for your next function? Contact Jeanette Metz at jmetz@mysomersett.com to learn about the various venues here in Somersett for your event, whether it’s a dinner, birthday party, graduation party or wedding.

September Special: Receive 10% off December college graduation parties when booked before September 30!

Aquatic Rules Pool Rules 1. Use of the pool is restricted to hours when lifeguard is on duty. Swimmers are asked to use caution at all times when utilizing the pool area. Any incident should be reported to a lifeguard immediately.

2. Children using flotation devices must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children under the age of 6 must be closely supervised by an accompanying adult.

3. Children wearing diapers must have vinyl pants over the diaper and under the bathing suit. The Club reserves the right to ask a child be removed from the water if he or she is not wearing vinyl pants.

4. Proper bathing suits are required for swimming. No cut-off shorts or thongs allowed.

5. Please shower before entering pool.

6. No diving in any area of the pool.

7. No glass containers of any kind permitted on pool deck.

8. No food or drink allowed in the pool.

9. Persons with skin disorders may be denied use of the pool.

10. No pets allowed within pool deck area.

Exceptions will be made for guide animals.

11. Adult swim is for persons 18 years or older.

12. No rafts permitted without approval from management.

13. No running, horse playing or water guns permitted within pool deck area.

14. Kickboards are for use as swimming aids and/or swimming instruction; no standing, sitting or horse playing allowed.

15. The pool furniture is not to be removed from its location on the pool deck.

16. Members are not permitted to bring in outside coolers larger than 12”x12”x12” without prior management approval. No outside alcohol is permitted.

17. Refrain from talking to lifeguards while they are on the stands.

18. Lifeguards’ instructions must be obeyed at all times by members and guests for maximum safety.

Slide Rules 1. Swimmers must stay clear of the catch pool and slide exit area. Do not reach into the slide from the deck area.

2. Riders must exit the catch pool immediately after use.

3. Children less than 48 inches tall who are unable to swim may only use the slide with a parent.

4. Parents may assist their child out of the water in the catch pool if necessary, but they cannot stand in front of the slide to catch their child. Parents may wait at the steps if needed.

5. Only one person at a time allowed down the slide, excluding a parent and small child as described above.

6. Please walk up the steps and make sure the catch pool is empty before beginning slide run.

7. Riders must go down on their back with feet first.

8. No flotation devices of any kind permitted on the slide, including those in bathing suits.

9. No goggles, sunglasses, hats or any object that may fall off into the water permitted on the slide.

10. No diving from the slide into the catch pool upon exiting the flume.

SPA RULES 1. The adult spa adjacent to the lap pool is for adults (18+) only.

2. Children 12 years of age or younger who wish to use the family spa must be supervised by an adult.

3. Children under 12 years of age should not use the spa for more than 10 consecutive minutes.

4. Extended exposure to hot water or vapors may be detrimental to the health of elderly persons and persons with heart conditions, diabetes or high or low blood pressure.

5. People with skin, ear, genital or other body infections, open sores or wounds should not use the hot tub because of the possibility of spreading infection.

6. Parents are to warn children not to allow water in their mouths as this can cause infection and illness.

7. The heat of the hot tub water speeds up the effects of alcohol and can cause sleepiness, dizziness and unconsciousness.

8. Horse playing, splashing and swimming are not permitted in the spas.

9. The family spa will close daily from 2–2:15 pm for backwashing and refilling.

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any of the fires in Nevada are fueled by Cheatgrass, a non-native grass from Eurasia. Cheatgrass greens up early in the spring and dries out for the hottest parts of the summer turning many of the hills around Reno yellow. Cheatgrass also grows in a continuous patch like a lawn, unlike native vegetation which grows in clumps. This combination of dry and continuous fuels, along with frequent high winds makes for a very high risk of fire. In addition to the danger posed by fire, there is also the added risk of erosion if intense rainfall occurs on steep, burned slopes. Once a site has burned Cheatgrass re-establishes itself quite successfully, usually in higher numbers than before. One of the most powerful tools we have to break this Cheatgrass-fire cycle is our native vegetation. In addition to naturally growing in clumps, they are also mostly perennial, which means that they stay green all summer long and are much less flammable during peak fire season. Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space has teamed up with the Nevada Department of Agriculture, the USDA Forest Service and the USDA-Agricultural Research Service to develop solutions to the Cheatgrass-fire problem on Peavine Mountain and in other areas around Reno. These solutions include the establishment of fire breaks along existing roads, testing new native seeding technology and developing methods to remove Cheatgrass from existing native perennial grasses and shrubs. If you have questions about this research, please contact Cheryl Surface (csurface@ washoecounty.us) or Chris Morris (christo.morris@ars. usda.gov).

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Above: The area on the right side of the photo is still infested with Cheatgrass which forms a continuous dry fuel, while the left side of the photo is free from Cheatgrass and much less likely to burn.

Right: A native Lupine blooms in an area where Cheatgrass has been removed.

Below: Native vegetation is much less likely to burn, since it stays green during peak fire season.

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the ledges The Ledges at Somersett 1725 Laurel Ridge Court, Reno

Beautiful Tuscan style homes with amazing mountain and valley views located on some of the finest lots in Somersett. Granite counters in kitchen/master suite, Stainless steel Maytag appliances, Beechwood cabinetry. 2,200 – 3,900 sq ft

ryder homes “Somersett Estates”

8683 Gypsy Hill Trail, Reno

Somersett Estates offers luxurious semicustom homes on large lots with spectacular views. $409,000.

2,891 – 3,296 sq ft For more information: Debbie Bennington/Dickson Realty (775) 335-5633 ryderhomes.com dbennington@dicksonrealty.com

For more information: Jodi Travis or Jennifer Jory with KRCH Realty info@theledgesatsomersett.com

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toll brothers “Mountain Crest at Somersett”

2305 Tara Ridge Trail, Reno

Sierra Canyon by Del Webb is designed exclusively for active adults 55 and over. 20,000 square foot recreation lodge, fitness center, indoor pool, walking track, clubs, classes and more. Tour eight single story model homes with prices starting at $199,990. Model homes located at 9185 Summertree Court, Reno. Model Homes Available for Tour: Monday–Tuesday 9 am–5 pm; Wednesday 2–5 pm; Thursday– Sunday 9 am–5 pm.

Private gated community situated atop a spectacular Sierra Nevada Ridge. Two story homes of skillfully designed space. Prices starting at $215,000.

2,042 – 2,818 sq ft For more information: (775) 787-5030 legacyhomesusa.com thevuesales@legacyhomesusa.com

1,241 – 2,486 sq ft

For more information: (775) 746-7500 delwebb.com/reno

Mountain Crest is the only community in Somersett offering the most options to customize your dream home within the five luxury home designs, including 2 one-story floor plans on oversized home sites. Toll Brothers is also offering semi-custom home sites, with nearly every home boasting views of the community’s golf course and Sierra Mountains. From the mid- $300,000s.

2,512 – 3,600 sq ft

For more information: (775) 787-9216 blegate@tollbrothersinc.com TollBrothers.com

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Somersett Homeowners Golf Course The Canyon Nine is an executive nine-hole par 3 course designed by U.S. Champion Tom Kite. It is the perfect place for learning the game or enjoying a quick round after work. The course is an amenity for all residents of Somersett, including those living in Sierra Canyon by Del Webb.

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27 Miles of Trails Enjoy the outdoors with the 27 miles of developed trails within Somersett.

Somersett Homeowners Amenities The Club at Town Center, a 22,000 square foot, 9 million dollar facility is the showpiece of the Somersett resident amenity program, which also includes the Canyon Nine par 3 golf course, 27 miles of hiking and biking trails.

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Pools/Spas A resort pool with a 98 foot water slide and interactive pool toys highlight Somersett’s resort-style pool and the three lane junior Olympic pool is perfect for lap swimming and competitions. Two full spas are also within the water park area.

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The Great Room Enjoy a sunset, relax with a book in front of the fireplace, check your e-mail from your laptop on the wireless network or watch the golfers on the Canyon Nine from the outdoor deck.

The Loft Somersett’s own entertainment and gathering room. Excellent for weddings, business meetings and gatherings.

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Aerobics Studio Work it out in a cardio kick boxing, body sculpting, spinning, yoga or pilates class or sign up for a personalized training session. The Club at Town Center has a class for everyone.

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Cardio-Weight Studio Enjoy comfort and convenience in our cardio theater while working out on one of our elliptical trainers, exercise bikes or treadmills.

Strength training is easy on the wide variety of professional equipment.

Sports Court/Indoor Basketball Play a game of hoops or watch a production on the stage. The Sports Court is truly a multipurpose room complete with three basketball hoops, hardwood floors, community stage.

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Visit www.mysomersett.com to see all that we have to offer!

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Visit mysomersett.com for October’s calendar.

September Fitness Schedule monday

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Yoga* w/ Linda 8:30–9:30

GS Yoga* w/ Renee 7–8

Yoga* w/ Linda 8:30–9:30

C9 Boot Camp Meet in Club 8–9 (max 20)

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Body Sculpt w/ Beth 9–9:45

Step/Sculpt w/ Cindy 9:30–10:30

Body Sculpt w/ Beth 9–9:45

Step w/ Cindy 9:30–10:30

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Water Fitness+ Instructor Varies 10–11 (max 25)

Water Fitness+ Instructor Varies 10–11 (max 25)

Cardio Tennis# w/ John 9:45–10:45

Indoor Cycling w/ Beth Indoor Cycling w/ Ashton Yogan Jam w/ Linda 5:30–6:15 5:45–6:30 5:30 – 6:30

Indoor Cycling w/ Christy 5:45 – 6:30

Zumba w/ Angela 5:30–6:30 (max 20)

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F.I.T.* w/ Gabe 6:30–7:15

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F.I.T. w/ Christy 6:30–7:15

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Private Pilates in the Aerobic Room» Monday 7:30–8:30 am; Tuesday 7:30–8:30 am, 10–11 am; Thursday 7:30–8:30 am, 10–11 am.

Participants may only bring a plastic, closed container of water into class. No food is permitted in the aerobics room. All participants are asked to wipe down equipment after use. Used equipment should also be returned to original location.

Class cancellations will be posted in the aerobics room and on our website.

Fitness Classes» For a complete description of all our fitness classes, please visit the fitness classes calendar on our website at www.mysomersett.com.

Who Are These People Who Help My Veterinarian?

Veterinary Technicians and Assistants...we wouldn’t be able to do our job if it wasn’t for their, knowledge and love of animals.

Licensed Veterinary Technicians are individuals who have graduated from a two-year vet tech program accredited by the AVMA. In Nevada, graduates must take and passed a state board examination in order to obtain official licensure.

Vet assistants, on the other hand, have not obtained their Associates degree. Some have gone through academic and clinical training through a high school or college certificate program, but a majority are trained on the job by the veterinarian they work for. Some have obtained degrees or certificates from online vet assistant programs.

Job Duties & Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of vet assistants are less involved compared to those of a fully credentialed vet tech. A vet assistant helps with basic tasks like patient history, restraint, assisting with vaccinations, and exams.

Most vet assistants are not involved with more complex procedures like lab sample analysis, radiography, or anesthesia. Although in a progressive hospital there is continual on site training for advancement.

These duties are typically reserved for vet techs who have undergone more extensive clinical and academic training. Other tasks commonly performed by veterinary techs instead of assistants are surgical assistance, collecting and preparing lab samples, diagnostic imagery, administering medication, and more.

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Yoga* Instructor Varies 9–10 (max 18) Water Fitness+ Instructor Varies 10–11 (max 25)

Items with a * mean the class is located in the sports court; + means the class is in the lap pool and # sign in at concierge desk and then meet at the tennis courts.

Get monthly fitness tips by signing in under your profile for the Fitness & Sports Group on our website, www.mysomersett.com, or by checking the fitness bulletin board.

John A. Koehm, D.V.M., F.A.V.D. • Annabel Moreo, D.V.M. Dawn Hess, D.V.M. • Kelly MacLellan, D.V.M., M.Sc., M.Vet.Sc., D.A.C.V.S.

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PAW Plans make providing high quality health care for your pet easy. PAW Plans are annual wellness plans that offer significant discounts on preventive care and allow you to spread the payments over time.

Are you looking for a veterinarian who will care for your pets as if they were their own? Are you looking for an organization that believes there’s nothing more important than lasting, meaningful relationships? Do you want the best in medicine and technology? Then you have found The CAH Difference!

(775) 746-0333 • www.cahreno.com 4871 Summit Ridge Drive, Reno, NV 89523

For a complete description of all our fitness classes, please visit the fitness classes page of our website at www.mysomersett.com.

Fitness Programs Last Chance Workout

Saturdays, September 22 & October 27, 8–10 am RSVP by Monday, September 24 & October 22 $5/resident; $7/guest Start the new season with a personal challenge—completing the most intense workout of the month! The first portion of class is team-taught by our talented fitness instructors and personal trainers, focusing on strength, endurance, agility and balance. During the last part of class, participants will stretch their tired muscles with yoga before enjoying a light snack.

Personal Training

Personal training is a great way for individuals to get expert feedback on routines designed to increase your performance and fitness results.

And if you’re new to the gym or coming back after some time off, our personal trainers can help you get back into shape safely and see results sooner. Please check out the sports tab of our website this summer for personal training specials and tips.

Fitness Questions

For information about classes, fitness equipment, reformer pilates and personal training and pricing, please visit our website at mysomersett.com or contact Christina Cravens at ccravens@mysomersett.com or 787-4500 ext 335. Are you new to the gym or just curious about all of our strength equipment? Call today to arrange a complimentary fitness orientation.

Tennis

With our new upgrades to the courts, two great teaching professionals and many types of classes for our residents, the tennis program keeps getting better and we can’t wait to see everyone out on the courts for the rest of the summer! Whether you are new to the sport or just looking to refine your skills, our tennis professionals have a little something for everyone. The Club offers private or semi-private lessons, group classes and drill classes. Looking for new tennis equipment or to get your

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racquets re-strung? Contact tennis professional George Montoya at 8432552. For more information regarding tennis programming, please visit the sports page of our website at mysomersett.com.

Now Offering Tennis for Three-Year Olds!

$50/child/session; $15/child/drop-in class, space permitting RSVP by the Monday before session begins | 4 child min; 6 max The Club at Town Center is excited to offer classes for the three-year old future tennis star! This class is designed to engage and entertain your little one while teaching early tennis skills.

Little Tykes Tennis: Ages 4–6 $50/child/session; $15/child/drop-in class, space permitting RSVP by the Monday before session begins | 4 child min; 6 max Junior Tennis: Ages 7–11 $50/junior/session; $15/child/drop-in class, space permitting RSVP by the Monday before session begins | 4 junior min; 6 max Adult Tennis: Ages 18 and up

$50/adult/session $15/adult/drop-in class, space permitting RSVP by the Monday before session begins | 4 adult min; 6 max

Adult Drill Tennis Class

$20/adult/class | RSVP by the Monday drill class 4 adult min; 6 max Class is intended for 3.0 higher players, those who are fairly consistent when hitting medium-paced shots but not comfortable with all strokes and lacking execution when trying for directional control, depth or power.

Private Lessons Available with George or John $50/lesson or purchase a package of 6 lessons/$270 Semi-private lessons: $30/adult/lesson Contact George at 775-843-2552 or John at 775-287-8229

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Canyon Nine Hours of Operation (weather permitting) September: 8 am to 6 pm | October: 8:30 am to 5 pm Closed Monday, September 17 for aeration.

Green Fees: Residents: $7 adult; $5 junior Guests: $10 adult; $7 junior Non-residents: $15 adult; $10 junior

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Adult and Junior Clinics

SEASON SPECIALS

Little Tikes Golf Clinic

Starting Tuesday, September 4, players may check-in at the Club’s Concierge Desk Monday through 2 pm on Fridays. Golf Hut check-in will occur starting at 2 pm on Fridays through close on Sunday.

Monday: 2 for 1 Somersett senior residents (does not apply to guests) Wednesday: $5 Somersett ladies golf Friday: Happy hour golf – 1/2 off beer and rounds of golf Sept: 4–6 pm; Oct: 3–5 pm

Loyalty Points

Earn loyalty points every time you golf on the Canyon Nine. For each resident green fee purchased on your account, five points will be added to your loyalty account. Earn 50 points to receive a free green fee.

These points roll over annually.

Wednesdays at 4 pm through September | $20/person; 4 person minimum per clinic Sign up with SGCC Pro Shop at 787-1800 or cnovich@somersett.com.

Private lessons are also available at Somersett Golf and Country Club with PGA Members Shelley OKeefe and Cris Novich. Contact the Pro Shop for further information.

Thursdays, September 27 & October 25, 3:30–4:15 pm | 4 children min; 12 max Give your little one an early introduction to the game of golf with a program designed just for children! To sign up, contact Cris Novich at cnovich@somersett.com or 775-787-1800.

Conquer the Canyon Nine

Sunday, September 16 | 9 am start | RSVP by Monday, September 10 $15/resident | 4 person minimum per division Conquer the Canyon Nine is your chance to compete against fellow Somersett residents for neighborhood bragging rights! We’ll even the playing field with the Callaway scoring system, so beginner and advanced players alike are encouraged to enter our beloved annual championship. The event features divisions for men, women and juniors, and a BBQ awards reception will follow.

Free Guest Sunday

Sundays, September 30 & October 28 | All day long Invite a guest for free and give them a taste of Somersett living!

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Welcome to the personalized service of Great Basin Medical Group • Same day appointments available • Accepting new patients: Including Medicare & Senior Care Plus • Never a facility fee Christina Calvanese, MD Paul Dieringer, MD Georgianna Duxbury, MD Maria Gorgona, MD Thomas Hope, MD

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Don’t miss the new menu created by chef Colin Smith. You can have delicious food at very reasonable prices only a minute away from home. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Open Tuesday through Sunday, 7 am–8 pm, closed Monday. Call 787-1800 x 707 for reservations. Drop-ins on a space available basis.

For more information:

• Access to the Championship Course

Two rounds of foursome golf per family per year at $40 per person per round including the cart. The foursome must include one resident or sponsored by a resident. Private golf lessons are available too.

Greg Raleigh 775.787.1800 X 710 graleigh@somersett.com

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Driving Range – Want to practice your golf game? All residents can use the driving range for just $3 a small bucket and $5 for a large. Please check in at the Pro Shop.

Fishing – Calling all anglers! Catch and release Brim and Bass fishing is now available in the Canyon 9 pond. Nevada State laws govern this fishing hole. Please visit the following website for Nevada State Fishing Licensing & Regulations: http://www.ndow.org/law/ regs/fishregs/index.shtm Bocce Ball Courts – Ever wanted to enjoy a glass of wine while playing a game of bocce ball? Now you can! Check in at the Pro Shop. This is a free amenity to all residents.

• Golf Membership • • • •

Equity Golf Memberships Preview Golf Memberships (limited number available) Lessons by the top golf professional in Northern Nevada—Stuart Smith (additional fee for lessons) Full activity calendar for adults and juniors

we thank the following sponsors:

www.somersettgolfandcountryclub.com

OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday: 8 am–5 pm Closed on Monday, September 3 and Friday, October 26 Association Information The SOA is professionally managed by RMI. Onsite office is located at The Club at Town Center.

Customer Care: 624-9152 Assessment mailing address: PO Box 54089 Los Angeles, CA 90054-0089 Account information: www.rmiconnect.com/somersett

Assessment Reminder

Assessments are due on the first of each month and are past due if not paid by the last business day of the month. A late fee of $25 will be posted to accounts not paid by the last business day of the month.

Accounts 60 days past due will lose clubhouse and/or Canyon Nine privileges. Accounts 90 days past due will be sent to collections.

August Board Meeting Recap

The Board of Directors met on Thursday, August 9. Please note several key items discussed.

1. Owners have until Noon on Monday, September 24 to return their ballot for the Moana Litigation vote. If you have questions regarding the litigation or have not received a ballot, please contact Melissa at 775-787-4500 x332 or at mramsey@rmillc.com.

2. The Board will be holding a special meeting on Tuesday, September 25 to review the results of the Moana litigation vote.

The Board Meeting will be held in the Loft at 3 pm.

3. Somersett Development will be turning over the land for the West Park to the City of Reno to build. As a result, the Association has taken on the maintenance of the land, as well as trail head #7.

The conceptual drawing for the west park was also reviewed and approved. Future Board’s will work with the City to determine the final park design and if it is built in phases depending on funding.

Email Authorization

If you are interested in receiving electronic mailings in lieu of hard copies for Association documents, please email soa@mysomersett. com with your name and address. In the email body, include the following: “I authorize Somersett Owners Association to send me all communications electronically in lieu of hard copies.”

»Political Signs

(ref NRS 116.325)

Political signs are defined as signs that express support for or opposition to a candidate, political party or a ballot question in any federal, state or local election or any election of an association. A homeowner may not display a sign larger than 24”x 36” or more than one political sign for each candidate, political party or ballot question. Political signs may be displayed starting 60 days before the date of the election and shall be removed within 10 days following the actual election date.

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Compliance Information

To report non-compliance, please email or call Sean Stapleton at sstapleton@mysomersett.com or 775-787-4500 ext 322.

Please note that while we do investigate and document each complaint received, we cannot disclose the status of anyone’s account.

Should a homeowner not respond to or correct a violation, he or she will be summoned to a hearing at which time they could be suspended from the Club and assessed fines. Once fines reach $500, a lien could be placed on the property. At this time the Association has a policy not to enter a property, unless it is bank owned, and then only to repair front yard landscaping.

Somersett Owners Association 2012 Meeting Schedule We are notifying all homeowners when meetings of the Executive Board of Directors will be held as per NRS 116.31083.2, “not less than 10 days before the date of a meeting of the Executive Board.” Following are the scheduled meetings for 2012, including the annual membership meeting and budget ratification. All board meetings will be held at The Loft in Town Square, 7665 Town Square Way, Suite 201. Any changes to the meeting dates will be updated in the Somersett Living newsletter as well as online. Executive sessions, AGC and CSC meetings are not open to residents other than those on the agenda.

September

*Please note new Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 25 6 10 am AGC Meeting 20 10 am AGC Meeting 25 12 pm CSC Meeting followed by Executive Session 25 3 pm Board Meeting followed by Finance and Budget Workshop

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10 am AGC Meeting 5:30 pm Board Meeting 10 am AGC Meeting 1 pm CSC Meeting followed by Executive Session 4 pm Finance Meeting

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AGC Meeting Annual Meeting followed by Board Meeting AGC Meeting CSC Meeting followed by Executive Session Finance Meeting

Budget Workshop Schedule

The Board of Directors and Transition Committee members began the budget process at the end of July for the 2013 Budget.

To date, they have preliminarily examined each cost center as well as special project ideas. The September meeting dates are designed to finalize each cost center prior to the budget presentations.

Tuesday, September 11, 4:30–6 pm General Common/Canyon Nine Tuesday, September 18, 4:30–6 pm Club at Town Center Tuesday, September 25, 4:30–6 pm Private Streets & Gates Thursday, October 4, 5:30–7 pm Budget Presentation Friday, October 5, 5:30–7 pm Budget Presentation

Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Agendas for both the Board of Directors’ and finance meetings will be posted online at www.mysomersett.com and www. rmiconnect.com/somersett at least 10 days prior to the scheduled meeting. Minutes of these meetings will only be posted online once they have been approved at the next scheduled meeting. For a draft copy of minutes, please submit your request to Melissa at mramsey@rmillc.com.

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Update your profile on mysomersett.com If you are logging into the site for the first time, your username is the four-digit member number PLUS the extension number excluding the zeros, which is located on your member card. Your password will be your last name in all lowercase. For example, Mary Smith is member number 4898-002. Her username is 48982; her password is smith. If you have questions regarding the changes to mysomersett.com or for log in information, please feel free to contact Lauren at lstemmler@ mysomersett.com or by calling 775-787-4500 ext 327.

Once you have logged in and updated your profile, remember to optin to any of our groups for the most current information. Groups include: Sports & Fitness, Adult Programs, Kids’ Programs, Golf, Community Events, Private Events, and Aquatics. Each group receives a monthly email on the fifth with current information and tips.

Please Check In Remember to present your membership card at the concierge desk each time you use the facility. Even though the staff may know you by sight, your card must be scanned into the system for tracking, accounting and planning purposes. If you have not had your membership card made, please bring your Nevada driver’s license for identification and we will print your card on the spot. If you’ve lost your card, we will gladly make a replacement card for $5.

RSVP Policy Please remember to RSVP for programs by the deadline listed so we can ensure that enough supplies and staff are available. All

event fees are due at time of reservation. Cancellations must be made 48 hours before an event to receive a refund. No refunds will be given for noshows. Unless noted, all events are for residents only. If residents choose to bring a guest to an event, event and guest fees apply.

Late Pick-Up Fee The Club will charge a late pick-up fee for any child not picked up within 15 minutes of a program’s end time. Following the 15-minute grace period, a $5 fee will be charged for every 10 minutes your child remains with us.

Guest Fees: $10 adult; $8 junior Members are allowed to bring up to six guests at one time for a maximum of ten visits per guest.

Members must accompany guests at all times. Please note that holiday guest rates apply on July 4 and September 3 at $15 per adult and $12 per junior.

Alcohol Policy Alcoholic beverages may be purchased from the Club. Members and their guests are not allowed to bring their own alcoholic beverages onto the premises, including the pool area and Canyon Nine. No alcoholic beverages will be sold or served to any person not permitted to purchase the same under the laws of the state of Nevada or be sold for off-premises consumption. The Club reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to refuse service to any member or guest who appears to be intoxicated.

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burgundy & gold wine tasting & auction

september 22, 2012, 6–9 pm california bldg., idlewild park

presented by northern sierra endurance training

Hourly Drop Off Play Center

Open 7 days a week M-Th 10-8 • Fri/Sat 10-10 • Sun 10-7

Always fun!

Licensed Daycare Conveniently located across from Raley’s 1675 Robb Dr. Ste 1

donation: $20 advance, $25 at door

Variety of wines to taste, appetizers, silent auction, raffle prizes & embossed wine glass included.

To purchase tickets email: nset@charter.net or call: 775-329-1161

this year the beneficiaries are:

Washoe County School District Youth Athletics/NIAA, University of Nevada Cross Country, remainder goes to smaller non-profits and needy families.

Northern Sierra Endurance Training (NSET) Mission: NSET’s mission is to provide a venue for individuals to meet other people training for endurance events in the Truckee Meadows. By promoting the benefits of endurance sports, like walking and running, in the Truckee Meadows, NSET hopes to improve individual’s health and performance as a result of a positive, supportive group association.

NSET is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to promoting physical fitness through activity in the surrounding community. The organization strives to foster an environment of fellowship and good will and exemplify key attributes of being friendly, professional and morally supportive of other athletes’ goals and achievements, no matter their level of fitness.

Northern Sierra Endurance Training (NSET) On the Web: nset1.org

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ome projects are never ending as you residents know. But consider taking on something like the Aspen Lodge here at Sierra Canyon and making it not only look good but maintaining its excellent condition on a daily basis. As you can imagine, this takes forethought and a lot of hard work!

Landscape and Lodge maintenance projects are in full swing and our community is looking great thanks to the extra effort. The Aspen Lodge multi-purpose room was painted in August and repairs of the pool deck will be finished soon along with a number of other housekeeping projects. Our new landscape company, The Groundskeeper, has been working double time to complete a long laundry list of landscape items by the end of summer. As you walk around the community, we hope you will notice the improvements!

Weeds are an ongoing maintenance issue this time of year for not only Sierra Canyon common areas but for individual homeowners.

Remember to plan ahead and hire a landscape company if you are leaving for the long term.

What about that former employer 401k? IRA? Are they being neglected?

See me for an efficient analysis.

Besides weeds, mow strip trees this time of year will show signs of stress due to summer heat. Sierra Canyon Association sends notices from time to time to owners whose mow strip trees may have health issues, offering words of advice from our landscape company’s tree arborist. Please remember this letter is intended to help, not to criticize.

The most common issues with the mow strip trees include no tree well established to protect the tree from a mower or weed whacker and having water drip lines as well as lawn irrigation, which leads to overwatering.

Working on these important projects will help maintain and enhance everybody’s property values to the high level you expected moving into Somersett and Sierra Canyon by Del Webb in particular.

Mike Aguilar

Executive Director, Sierra Canyon CMCA, AMS, CPO

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Saturday, September 22 • 8:30 am Departure • $75/person All Somersett residents are invited to join Patty’s Tours on a wine tasting adventure. First, participants will travel to the Boeger Winery before heading to Crystal Basin Vineyards for a tour and tasting. After a delicious lunch at High Hill Ranch, the wine tasting excursion will continue to Lava Cap Winery.

Whether you are a casual drinker or a wine connoisseur, we hope you will join us for a fun-filled day in the vineyards!

Saturday, October 13 • 7 am-noon You never know what treasure or bargain you may discover at the Somersett Garage Sale! Maps will be available Friday, October 12 from 12 to 8 pm and Saturday starting promptly at 7 am at The Club at Town Center. Participants are permitted to put up signs during the sale only to direct people to their street/house.

Don’t miss all the tricks and treats we will have for this fun filled event.Experience and learn about jobs with TRUCKS. Organizations throughout the community will have their vehicles on site for you to experience first hand! Enjoy hayrides throughout the event as you ride around the square. Plus be spooked in Somersett’s haunted house. There will even be a costume contest with prizes awarded at 2 pm. The first 125 kids in costume will receive a special goodie bag. Remember to bring your trick or treat bags, too! There will be goodies for all, including food and drink specials.

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Labor Day Carnival

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Craft Club

Picnic Friends

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Campfire Cookout Scavenger Hunt

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Adult Potluck

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Conquer the Canyon Nine

Last Chance Workout

Flower Mania

Canyon Nine Closed for Aeration

Wine Tasting Tour

Kids’ Fitness

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Movie Night

Morning on the Mountain 30

MC Believe in Education 5K and Fun Run

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Craft Club

Book Club

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Budget Presentation 9

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Craft Club Winterization Seminar

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Oktoberfest 5

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Kids’ Fitness Caramel Crazy

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SOA Board Meeting 18

Halloween Golf

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Kids’ Fitness

New Resident Orientation

Oktoberfest Beer Tasting Dinner

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Haunted House

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Fall Garage Sale Adult Potluck 20

Touch-A-Truck & Fall Fest Holiday Food Drive Begins

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Craft Club

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Pool Closes

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Book Club Pumpkin Mania

Kids’ Fitness

Nevada Day Camp

Morning on the Mountain

Halloween Movie Night

Last Chance Workout

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