Somersett Living January/February 2023

2023 Board of Directors soaboard@somersett.org

Jacob Williams President

Anna Olea-Moger Secretary Mark Capalongan Community Liaison

Clint

Maples Vice President

Lance

Fithian Treasurer

Staff Directory

Nancy Kerry 775-571-9233 Community Manager

Nancy.Kerry@mysomersett.com

Lorrie Olson 775-571-8695 Supervising Community Manager (CAM) Lorrie.Olson@mysomersett.com

Jessica McCarron 775-571-9479 Assistant Community Manager

Jessica.McCarron@mysomersett.com

Sean Leonard 775-571-8059 Management Analyst

Sean.Leonard@mysomersett.com

Ron Eckhardt 775-571-8050 Operations Manager

Ron.Eckhardt@mysomersett.com

Robin Bolson 775-571-9643 Communications Manager

Robin.Bolson@mysomersett.com

Devon Scott 775-571-9201 Administrative Assistant Devon.Scott@mysomersett.com

Zachary Williams 775-571-8187 Recreation Manager

Zachary.Williams@mysomersett.com

Hunter Edgar 775-571-8767 Resort Manager

Hunter.Edgar@mysomersett.com

Steven Eaton 775-571-8080

Head Maintenance Tech

Steven.Eaton@mysomersett.com

Robert Sweetin

Guest Services

Robert.Sweetin@mysomersett.com

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Town Square Business Spotlight: Chris Craft of Edward Jones 5 All-Resident Events

6–7 Somersett Golf & Country Club 10 Kids’ Corner/TCTC Kids 11 Canyon Nine 13 Mark your calendars for these 2023 events!

14 The Club at Town Center Reminders

18-19 Community Profile: Wildwood Open Lands Foundation 20-21 Meet the Club’s fitness instructors 24 Sports, Fitness & Wellness Classes 28–29 Somersett Owners Association 30 January & February Events Calendar

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.

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Somersett Owners Association | The Club at Town Center | 7650 Town Square Way Reno, NV 89523 775-787-4500 | soa@somersett.org | somersett.org

Association Hours: Monday–Friday: 8 am to 5 pm. The SOA offices will be CLOSED for New Year’s (Jan. 2) and Presidents’ Day (Feb. 20).

Club at Town Center Hours: The Club at Town Center is open from 5 am to 9 pm daily for those with an Access Card to unlock the front doors. If you don’t have an access card, the front doors will be open for check-in:

• Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm

• Most weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm Club offices will be CLOSED for New Year’s (Jan. 2) and Presidents’ Day (Feb. 20).

Sierra Canyon Aspen Lodge: Tammy Leonard, Interim General Manager 775-624-2900

Somersett Living newsletter is Kathy Slocum subsidized by advertising and Just Imagine Marketing and Design is published by: 775-846-5656 | kathy@justimaginemktg.com

Designed by: J. Lewis Falconer Art & Design 775-507-9791 | j.lewisfal@gmail.com

The Village McKenna Fortier, FirstService Residential Onsite Associate & The Vue: 775-403-9107 | mckenna.fortier@fsresidential.com Office Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm 7608 Stone Bluff Way (inside the Village office space)

Front Cover: Somersett resident Peg Buckner with her collies Romeo and Juliet at Somersett West Park. Read more about these “sweet, goofy’’ pups on page 12

Chris Craft of Edward Jones

Community. Helping people. These aren’t words you would normally associate with a financial planner, but they are of utmost important to Chris Craft of Edward Jones, whose office is in the Somersett Town Center. If you’ve been to EGGstravaganza or the Somersett Fall Festival, you may have met Chris. He’s the one who sponsors those amazing gift baskets that finders of the Golden Egg or winners of the Halloween costume contest proudly take home. He has coached Little League and flag football and served on community boards - all part of his commitment to supporting the Northwest Reno community he is a part of.

Originally from Mississippi, Chris attended San Jose State on a full football scholarship and since graduation has racked up 22 years of financial planning experience. “Experience is key in this business,’’ he says.

And experience with financial matters is something that many people lack. “Figuring out what to do with your money can be overwhelming,’ he says. “I take the time to help my clients identify what they want to spend money on.’’ He helps them prioritize and then makes a plan to achieve those goals. “I can be a rudder for folks,’’ he says.

Chris and his business partner, Vicki Skarda, have worked together for 15 years and have been at the Town Center office for 7 of those years. “I am so lucky to have her,’’ Chris says, because they share the same passion for helping people. Vicki has 25 years of experience in the business and serves as Chris’ senior branch office administrator and partner. “She has a good heart,’’ he says.

Edward Jones offers an array of financial planning – 401Ks, college savings, Legacy Plans, and much more. Chris and Vicki’s office is on the second floor of the Town Center, above Sakana.

Edward Jones

Address: 7655 Town Square Ln, Suite 214b, Reno, NV 89523

Phone: 775-787-2080

Website: edwardjones.com/us-en/financialadvisor/chris-craft

This article, written by Somersett Communications Manager Robin Bolson, is part of a series of spotlights focusing on Somersett businesses.

All-Residents Events

2023 Community-Wide garage sales

Saturdays from 7 am -3 pm May 6 July 29 Oct. 7

February Ski Trp Sunday, Feb. 5 More information to come.

Parent-Child Dance

Saturday, Feb. 11, 6-8 pm $35 for two/$5 each additional child RSVP by Monday, Feb. 6

We’re inviting families to the Club for a special evening of dinner, dancing, and games. Everyone is encouraged to wear their Sunday best. This event is for members of the Club at Town Center.

Unless otherwise noted, these events are open to all Somersett residents, including those who live in Sierra Canyon. For more information, go to www.somersett.org.

Kids’ Movie Night

Friday, Jan. 13, 5:30-8:30 pm $15/child; ages 5-12

Your child will enjoy pizza while watching a family-friendly movie with their friends. They are welcome to dress in PJs and bring a pillow and a comfy blanket!

This event is for members of the Club at Town Center.

Somersett’s 20th Anniversary Celebration

Friday, Jan. 20, 6-9 pm

Let’s come together as a community to celebrate Somersett’s 20th birthday! We will have a live band, appetizers, beer and wine, a birthday cake, archive photos and more. Free.

Superbowl Party

Sunday, Feb. 12, 2:30-game end Watch the big game on the Club’s big screens with your neighbors. We will provide appetizers and a light buffet during half-time. Check the Events Calendar on Somersett.org for more information.

This event is for members of the Club at Town Center.

Adult Social: Mardi Gras Saturday, Feb. 18, 6:30-9:30 pm $55/person

The events committee is bringing you a taste of New Orleans with a Mardi Gras party complete with masks, beads, hurricane cocktails and Cajun/ Creole food prepared on site that is so authentic you will believe that you are dancing on Bourbon Street! Beer and wine will be poured, and King Cake served while listening to the “rip-roaring, foot-stomping, smile’til-you-cry’’ Cajun/Zydeco band CZ & the Bon Vivants. So, join your Somersett neighbors and celebrate Mardi Gras like a native New Orleanian!

Kids’ Movie Night

Friday, Feb. 24, 5:30-8:30 pm $15/child; ages 5-12

Your child will enjoy pizza while watching a family-friendly movie with their friends. They are welcome to dress in PJs and bring a pillow and a comfy blanket!

This event is for members of the Club at Town Center.

Somersett Golf & Country Club

January through February

Country Club Golf Shop Hours

January & February

10 am-4 pm Tuesday-Sunday

Community Driving Range Hours

January & February

10 am-4 pm Tuesday-Sunday

Country Club First Tee Times

January and February

11 am Tuesday-Sunday; closed Monday*

*On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in January and February, we conduct 11 am Shotgun starts.

*All times are weather-dependent. Please call the golf shop at 775-787-1800, Ext 2

Bocce

Ball Court Hours

January & February

10 am-4 pm** Tuesday-Sunday

**may play until dusk if in possession of own Bocce balls

For those interested in playing bocce please note there is a grooming rake/brush located in the cart barn of the clubhouse. Bocce balls and scoreboards may be checked out from the golf shop staff during operating hours.

Play the Tom Kite-designed Championship Country Club Course

UPDATED 2023 GOLF RATES

Somersett residents are welcome to play the Championship Country Club Course a total of six times per year - four times by making reservations on their own with the golf shop and two as a guest of a member of the Country Club. Each resident may book a foursome of players at a rate of $125 per player (in-season) and $80 per player (off-season, Nov 15 -March 1). We also have a $50 9-hole rate in the off-season. The rates include green fee, driving range usage, and golf cart. We take tee times for residents four days in advance at 787-1800, Ext 2.

Men, please remember our simple dress code of no denim, collared golf shirts, and caps always worn forward. For the ladies, no denim, no spaghetti-strapped tops, bare midriffs, or short shorts. Proper footwear, such as golf shoes or tennis shoes, is required. Please be advised we are cart path only from November through the end of month March.

Driving Range

UPDATED 2023 DRIVING

RANGE RATES

Somersett residents are encouraged to utilize the driving range at the Country Club. In the off-season, from November through approximately April, all residents may utilize the mats on the south side of the range – a short walk up from the Ridgefield Trail parking lot. The north side of the driving range will be closed in the off-season. Juniors MUST be accompanied by an adult. In-season complimentary range usage will be offered on the

cushioned mat located on the north side of the driving range ONLY. We will provide shuttle service during operating hours (provided above) from May through October.

Access to the turf range, putting green, and chipping green is available for a cost of $15 per person per day, payable at the golf shop prior to usage. You MUST show your receipt to the attendant OR golf professional on the range prior to utilizing. Juniors again must be accompanied by an adult. The turf is available from May through October ONLY.

Men, please remember our simple dress code of no denim, collared golf shirts, and caps always worn forward. For the ladies, no denim, no spaghetti-strapped tops, bare midriffs, or short shorts. Proper footwear, such as golf shoes or tennis shoes, is required.

Winter/Snow Season

We kindly ask that you refrain from winter activities on both of our golf courses during the winter season. We do not allow tubing, tobogganing, sledding, saucering, skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, etc. on either golf course. Damage caused by this activity becomes apparent in the spring and playing conditions are greatly sacrificed. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Great Time to Join

The golf course has never been better in my 16 years here as the Director of Golf. Robert DiPietro and Taylor Halinski have done an outstanding job maintaining the course at championship caliber throughout the season. Full Privilege Memberships, Mid-Week Memberships, Corporate Memberships, and Social Memberships are offered. Our new Single Membership has been extremely popular. Dues are inclusive of all cart fees and range fees. Contact Tanya Polli, Marketing and Sales, at 787-1800, Ext. 102. Make 2023 the year you entertain a golfing lifestyle.

Our 4,000-square-foot indoor Short Game Arena is another great reason to join us here at Somersett Golf & Country Club. The arena remains the only of its kind in Reno and is available for members only and is a shared asset with the UNR men’s and women’s golf programs.

Golf Tip

By Stuart Smith – PGA Director of Golf

Putting can be a great winter activity. There is no other aspect of your game that can improve your game as much as working on your putting skillsets.

1. Practice aiming your putter to hit the ball on your desired line. Simply place a golf ball on the tail end of a ruler or yardstick and do your best to roll the ball the entire length of the stick. You can stand behind the ruler and aim at a specific target. If your putter face is aligned to the back edge of the stick, it makes sense that you have aimed in the exact direction that the ruler is pointing at. Reducing errors in aim will allow your putting

stroke to have a better flow, leading to improved putter face control through the stroke. Simplify, simplify, simplify! There are fewer moving parts in a perfectly aimed putter.

2. Remember your Tempo – 2:1 OR as I like to teach, Ap-Ple-Pie. Two counts back and one count through regardless of the length of the putt. All putting strokes are less than one second in total elapsed time. Length of roll on the ball is varied by length of backstroke in accordance with a constant 2:1 tempo.

Happy New Year – See you soon for golf!

BOARD PROFILE

Lance Fithian SOA Treasurer

OCCUPATION: Chief Operating Officer of Aurigin Capital Management

YEARS IN RENO:

Three years in Reno, 5 years in Tahoe.

ORIGINALLY FROM: Born in Indiana and further raised in the Chicago suburbs.

WHY DID YOU RUN FOR THE BOARD?

Upon moving to Somersett, I began engaging with residents and hearing of existing issues within the community.

I started attending Board meetings, listening to fellow residents, asking questions, interacting with Board members and the community management, and reading documents. I observed that the community faced

diverse issues, whether it was safety, fire prevention, finances, maintenance, lack of communication, etc. I observed how the current Board, community management, committees, and residents positively engaged these issues. This made me optimistic vs. disenchanted and pushed me to get more involved in improving the future of Somersett.

WHAT STRENGTHS/SKILLS DO YOU BRING TO THE BOARD?

Due to high inflation and our aging infrastructure, our budgeting and Reserves accounts will be of the utmost importance. It will be a very delicate balance of holding down assessments, maintaining our facilities, making improvements, and strengthening our Reserves to maintain our property values. This is closer to my background and training which may allow me to quickly add value. My career has required me to

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negotiate and operate across different countries, regions, languages, cultures, and religions. This has increased my humility, adaptability, and resolve in accomplishing the task at hand. I have 25 years of experience in financial and operational management, compliance, audit, and anti-money laundering.

FAMILY: Carmel, my wife of 21 years Sons: Jack (college) and Max (high school) Dog: Luna

HOBBIES:

Travel, golf, skiing, and hiking.

SOMETHING PEOPLE MIGHT BE SURPRISED TO KNOW ABOUT YOU: My family and I have travelled to over 70 countries and counting.

Kids’ Corner

Kids’ Corner Hours & Programming* Monday through Thursday: 8:45 am-12:45 pm and 5:30-7:30 pm Friday: 8:30 am-12:30 pm | Saturday: 8-10 am, and 10am-12 pm | Closed Sunday

Kids’ Corner Policy Reminders

• Kids’ Corner will only accept children 18 months to 6 years of age. All children must be registered by a parent for Kids’ Corner prior to their first use of the room. Registration forms are available at the front desk. Reservations are available through Zen Planner or at the front desk.

• Parents with children who are not bathroom independent must remain on 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 attending a special Club function.

• The room operates on a six-to-one ratio, with a maximum of 12 children 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.

• 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 waiting list.

TCTC Kids

Before- & After-School Program

Monday through Friday | Grades K-5

This program provides quality before- and after-school experience for children at a reasonable price. From the minute they step in our door in the morning or off the bus in the afternoon, your children will enter a safe, structured environment filled with activities and games, help with homework, tutoring, snacks prepared daily, and fun times with their Somersett friends.

Morning Program

7-8:30 am; $40/child/week; $15/child/day Afternoon Program 3:30-6 pm; $60/child/week; $20/child/day Both Morning & Afternoon $100/child/week; $35/child/day

Register: At the front desk

Day Camps

Leuenhagen Insurance Agcy Inc

Tim Leuenhagen, Agent

720 Robb Dr., Suite 101 Reno, NV 89523

Bus: 775-359-2100

7 am-6 pm | Ages 5-12 | $45/child/day

The Club will host camps while Washoe County schools are closed for holidays and professional development days. We will keep your children busy with games, experiments, crafts and snacks. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your child’s spot early!

Here are the camps planned for January through midMarch:

• Professional Development Day: Jan. 9

• Martin Luther King Day: Jan. 16

• Presidents’ Day: Monday, Feb. 20

• Professional Development Day: March 13

Stop by the front desk to sign up or for more information.

Romeo and Juliet My ‘sweet, goofy’ collies,

By Peg Buckner

Romeo and Juliet have great personalities! They are both goofy, sweet, loving, gentle, intelligent, and loyal doggies. Romeo is the goofiest of the two. He likes to talk! He starts with soft woofing and wagging his tail with his nose in the air. That makes Juliet go get a toy so we can play fetch or keep-away. I like to toss the toy or ball in the air and then he catches it, and Juliet brings it back. Ha, ha, he uses her as his little servant! Juliet is almost 6 and is a Merle collie. She is very athletic and so sweet. Romeo is 9.5 and is a Sable white-factored collie. They are absolutely in love with each other. He is a TRUE Romeo!

They both know lots of tricks and when we show them off to friends they’re always impressed. Romeo is especially

eager to do tricks as he loves treats so much. He does a special “paw crossing” trick and he nods up and down if I ask him if he loves his Mommy. Makes everyone laugh!

We do love to go to the doggie park (at Somersett West Park). Everyone falls in love with Romeo and Juliet and many people tell me that they had a collie when they grew up. Whenever we take walks in Somersett, we get stopped so people can admire them, and I’ve made friends because of them in my three years here (in Somersett).

I was born in Reno and am a fourth-generation native Nevadan. My relatives on the Reed side were part of the Donner-Reed party!

The Club at Town Center Reminders

General Club Rules

Members must check in to the facility upon entering. Members may be turned away if they cannot provide valid ID.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT: Members must secure a time slot to use fitness classes, the Lap Pool and the Tennis Courts. Space is limited.

CLUB DOOR ACCESS CARDS

If you don’t yet have an access card, be sure to stop by the front desk at the Club and get a key fob, key card, or a link to the app (your choice). The security access cards allow access to the Club seven days a week when the doors are locked.

If you don’t have an access card, the front doors will be open for check-in:

• Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm

• Most weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm

How to get your card: Stop by the front desk and fill out a waiver form and you will be given a key fob, key card, or a link to the app which staff will activate once your residency is authenticated.

Do you live behind a gate? We are in the process of updating our gate cameras and gate access system to one which is compatible with the access cards. Eventually you will be able to use the same fob, card, or app that you use

to enter the Club to open your community gates and you will no longer need your gate clicker. More information on page 22.

Tennis Courts and Lap Pool: You may use your access card to open gates at the Lap Pool and Tennis Courts.

GUEST FEES

$10 adult; $8 junior. Members are allowed to bring up to four guests at one time for a maximum of 10 visits per guest. Members must accompany guests at all times.

RSVP POLICY

Please remember to RSVP for programs by the deadline listed so we can ensure that enough supplies and staff are available. All fees are due at the time of reservation. Unless stated otherwise, cancellations must be made 48 hours before an event to receive a refund. No refunds will be given for no shows. Unless noted, all events are for residents only. If residents choose to bring a guest, 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, including Kids’ Corner. Following the 15-minute grace period, a $5 fee will be charged for every 10 minutes your child remains with us.

Somersett Country Club

The 18-hole Championship Country Club Golf Course was designed by U.S. Champion Tom Kite. Memberships available at 775-787-1800 or www.SomersettGolfandCountryClub.com.

Amenities

THE CLUB AT TOWN CENTER A 22,000 square foot, 9 million dollar facility which includes the Canyon Nine par 3 golf course, 27 miles of hiking and biking trails.

POOLS/SPAS A resort pool with a 98 foot water slide, three lane junior Olympic pool and two full spas.

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.

AEROBICS STUDIO Cardio kick boxing, sculpting, spinning, yoga or pilates classes wor sign up with a personal trainer.

CARDIO-WEIGHT STUDIO Elliptical exercise bikes or treadmills available

SPORTS COURT/INDOOR BASKETBALL game of hoops or watch a production Sports Court is truly a multipurpose room three basketball hoops, hardwood floors, stage.

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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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Wildwood Open Lands Foundation

Open Spaces are a Critical Resource

We want to see open lands preserved and protected from exploitation. This organization was formed in 2020 because we believe we can be a uniting entity towards this purpose. We are small but mighty, leveraging our passion and commitment towards tangible positive impact.

Wildwood Open Lands Foundation is a local, Nevada notfor-profit corporation, designated 501(c)(3) conservation organization. We are based in Washoe County. Our current efforts are focused solely on northwestern Nevada.

We believe that open spaces are critical resources, irreplaceable, and invaluable to human and ecological stability, best preserved by united, dedicated individuals and businesses.

Our approach is, in part, to preserve open spaces through privately funded efforts to purchase and preserve tracts of undisturbed, open land for sale on the real estate market. No government funding, no public resources. In all that we do, this effort is the most critical, most challenging, and where we need the most assistance to be successful.

When four colleagues, passionate about the outdoors, dedicated to preserving natural resources, exploring Nevada’s wilderness, and devoted to their community join forces – the result is the Wildwood Open Lands Foundation.

What is valued is preserved

We are travelers, sportsmen, and outdoors-enthusiasts. What is valued is preserved. Wildwood Expedition is a channel of communication where we share our experiences to natural and cultural locations, how those travels were meaningful to us in effort to inspire others to travel and make personal connections as well. We share these experiences through our own blog site wildwoodexpedition.com as well as on social media platforms: Facebook and Instagram.

We invite other travelers, explorers, researchers, and scientists to participate in exploratory trips as well as to contribute to the Wildwood Expedition online publication.

By Timothy Garcia-Jay

As a native Nevadan, I have always felt a deep connection to the outdoors and exploring our great state. There is so much that Nevada has to offer to those wanting to explore mountains, rivers, lakes, and the desert. The diversity keeps me longing for more and more exploration trips across our state.

When Jeff approached me about Wildwood Open Lands Foundation and serving on the Board of Directors, I jumped at the opportunity to join an organization that encompasses all that I am passionate about with regards to advocacy, conservation, and education of our precious resources. I am dedicated to being an advocate for open lands in my home state while expanding my experiences throughout the western United States.

As a side note, I moved to Somersett approximately two years ago and have thoroughly enjoyed living in this community. I have met some truly amazing people and have forged new friendships along the way. It is not lost on me that the Somersett community I call home is the exact area I used to ride my bike, hike, and target practice during my youth. I still get out into the hills surrounding us only now the hikes are slower, the biking less steep, and the target practice reserved for the range.

Timothy Garcia-Jay lives in The Village and serves as a foundation board director for Wildwood Open Lands Foundation.

Wildwood Conservancy is the land preservation and stewardship operation of the Foundation. In 2022 we partnered with Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful and adopted Betsy Caughlin Donnelly Park. We chose this opportunity because we can utilize our limited local resources to make an immediate tangible difference while engaging with the local community. as we continue raising funds towards our first conservancy land purchase that we embrace as a continuing model for preservation.

We have named our educational function of the foundation Wildwood Heritage. This year we have been focusing on providing education surrounding natural sciences and outdoor ethics. The penultimate objective of Wildwood Heritage is to become a public facing operation that serves to share the travels of Expedition, the achievements of Conservancy, and the programming of Heritage, in an interpretive, discovery center type format.

Join us in our Mission

If you value open spaces as we do, we need your support. We encourage you to become a Friend of the WOLF, volunteer, corporate partner, or donor to our foundation.

2023 will be a busy and exciting year for WOLF. Below are our currently scheduled events for the year. Check our current events schedule at Wildwood Open Lands Foundation for a complete listing.

Volunteer with us at 10am on Saturday March 11th, when we host our first stewardship event of the year at Betsy Caughlin Donnelly Park. All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you. We will also be hosting events at this location in July and November.

In July, the foundation would be honored to host an outreach booth at the Somersett Car Show once again.

We invite you to come visit with us at our booth during the Adventure Van Expo at Lake Tahoe in Late September. We will be showcasing our efforts, sharing the principles of outdoor ethics championed by Leave No Trace and TreadLightly!

Please feel welcome to reach out to info@ wildwoodopenlands.org if you have any questions.

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A Winter Wonderland

Enjoy these photos taken by your neighbors of Somersett landscapes transformed by the storm that blanketed the community in December.

Chickie Capotrio

Stacey Cushing

Sandy Capalongan

Deo Sael

Mark Capalongan

Dee Kosch

Rina Johari

All community gates will get an upgrade this year!

Somersett Owners Association is in the process of replacing the aging, outdated access system at community gates with a new, cloud-based system and high-resolution cameras. The project is fully funded by the Streets and Gates Reserves. The same system, Verkada, is currently in use at the Club at Town Center.

The new gate access system for Mountain Crest went live on Dec. 1. After Jan. 1 we will move through other community gates one by one, with the rollout expected to be complete sometime in the spring.

Advantages of the new system include:

EASY TO USE: If you have a Verkada Pass app, a key fob, or an access card that opens the Club doors, these devices will open your community gates once the new system is in place. You don’t have to do anything!

SHARPER IMAGES: The high-resolution cameras will provide a huge improvement in the quality of the video captured. The cameras also capture license plates.

SECURITY BOOST: We are replacing the old four-digit gate codes with new, randomly assigned five-digit codes. Adding another digit makes the codes difficult to guess.

MORE RELIABLE: The cloud-based system is wi-fi compatible and eliminates the unreliable landlines and technology of the old system.

What you need to do:

#1 - GET ACCESS: Stop by the front desk at the Club and fill out the access application form.

Option 1: Use the App:

1. Download the Verkada Pass app (it’s free!) We’ll send you an activation link once you fill out the access application.

2. Once downloaded, open your phone’s settings, and click on

the Pass app. Make sure the location is set to “ALWAYS” and that your Bluetooth is turned ON. This is required for your app to work.

3. Open the app and select “Use Password” and then “Forgot Password.” Enter your email address. Note: use the same email address you used on your electronic access application form.

4. Check your email. You’ll receive a “Password Reset” email from Verkada. Simply click the link and create a password. Accept ALL notifications and alerts!

5. Start using the app! Just sign in with your email and password.

Option 2: Use the TCTC Key Card or Key Fob:

1. Stop by the front desk to obtain a key card or key fob and sign the electronic access application form. By doing this now, even if your community gates do not yet have the new access system, you will be all set when the new system goes live in the coming months.

How will I know when my gate system is updated?

About two weeks before each gate goes live with the new system, we will send a notification letter via U.S. mail to each address and will post a large sign near the gate alerting residents that the change is coming. The notification letter will include your new gate code. We will also update our Gate Upgrades page on Somersett.org (look for a link at the top of the home page), and we will send emails to those who opted in to receive them.

What about gate access codes?

We encourage you to use the app/card/fob as your main way to open your community gates, although you are welcome to punch in your code on the keypad if you prefer. Just remember to press # (hashtag) AFTER you punch the code (this is a change from the current system). You are welcome to share your code with your guests, landscapers, Instacart, or anyone else you choose to give access to.

Questions? Email gates@somersett.org or call 775-787-4500, ext. 328.

2023 Meetings

This schedule is tentative. Please check Somersett.org for updates.

January February March April

2nd – SOA CLOSED

3rd – 2:00 pm Facilities

5th – 12:00 pm Finance

5th – 9:00 am AGC

10th – 4:00 pm

Communications

12th – 3:00 pm Events

19th – 9:00 am AGC

23rd – 4:00 pm Executive

25th – 5:30 pm Board

2nd – 12:00 pm Finance

2nd – 9:00 am AGC

7th – 2:00 pm Facilities

9th – 10:00 am Community Garden

9th – 3:00 pm Events

15th – 4:00 pm

Communications

16th – 9:00 am AGC

20th – SOA CLOSED

27th – 4:00 pm Executive

1st – 5:30 pm Board

2nd – 12:00 pm Finance

2nd – 9:00 am AGC

7th – 2:00 pm Facilities

9th – 10:00 am Community Garden

9th – 3:00 pm Events

14th – 4:00 pm

Communications

16th – 9:00 am AGC

27th – 4:00 pm Executive

29th – 5:30 pm Board

4th – 2:00 pm Facilities

6th – 12:00 pm Finance

6th – 9:00 am AGC

11th – 4:00 pm

Communications

13th – 10:00 am

Community Garden

13th – 3:00 pm Events

20th – 9:00 am AGC

24th – 4:00 pm Executive

26th – 5:30 pm Board

May June July August

2nd – 2:00 pm Facilities

4th – 12:00 pm Finance

4th – 9:00 am AGC

9th – 4:00 pm

Communications

11th – 10:00 am Community Garden

11th – 3:00 pm Events

18th – 9:00 am AGC

22nd – 4:00 pm Executive

24th – 5:30 pm Board

29th – SOA CLOSED

September

4th – SOA CLOSED

5th – 2:00 pm Facilities

7th - 12:00 pm Finance

7th – 9:00 am AGC

12th – 4:00 pm

Communications

14th – 10:00 am

Community Garden

14th – 3:00 pm Events

21st – 9:00 am AGC

25th – 4:00 pm Executive

27th – 5:30 pm Board

1st – 12:00 pm Finance

1st – 9:00 am AGC

6th – 2:00 pm Facilities

8th – 10:00 am Community Garden

8th – 3:00 pm Events

13th – 4:00 pm

Communications

15th – 9:00 am AGC

26th – 4:00 pm Executive

28th – 5:30 pm Board

4th – SOA CLOSED

11th – 2:00 pm Facilities

6th 12:00 pm Finance

6th – 9:00 am AGC

11th – 4:00 pm

Communications

13th – 10:00 am

Community Garden

13th – 3:00 pm Events

20th – 9:00 am AGC 24th – 4:00 pm Executive 26th – 5:30 pm Board

1st – 2:00 pm Facilities

3rd – 12:00 pm Finance

3rd – 9:00 am AGC

10th – 10:00 am

Community Garden

10th – 3:00 pm Events

8th – 4 :00 pm

Communications

17th – 9:00 am AGC

28th – 4:00 pm Executive 30th – 5:30 pm Board

October November December

3rd – 2:00 pm Facilities

5th – 12:00 pm Finance

5th - 9:00 am AGC

10th – 4:00 pm

Communications

12th – 10:00 am

Community Garden

12th – 3:00 pm Events

19th – 9:00 am AGC

23rd – 4:00 pm Executive

25th – 5:30 pm Board

27th – SOA CLOSED

2nd – 12:00 pm Finance

2nd – 9:00 am AGC

7th – 2:00 pm Facilities

7th – 4:00 pm

Communications

9th – 10:00 am Garden

9th – 3:00 pm Events

10th - SOA CLOSED

13th - 4:00 pm Executive

15th – 3:00 pm Annual

Members Meeting

23rd + 24th – SOA CLOSED

5th – 2:00 pm Facilities

7th - 12:00 pm Finance

7th – 9:00 am AGC

12th – 4:00 pm

Communications

14th – 10:00 am

Community Garden

14th – 3:00 pm Events

18th – 4:00 pm Executive

20th – 5:30 pm Board

22nd, 25th + 29th + Jan. 1–SOA CLOSED

This calendar serves to notify homeowners as to when the Executive Board of Directors will meet in 2023 (as per NRS 116.31083). All Board

Meetings are held at The Club at Town Center, 7650 Town Square Way, Reno, NV. The date, time, and location of each meeting are subject to change. Meeting agendas are available by calling the Association Management Office at (775) 787-4500, or by visiting the Meeting Calendar page on the Association’s website at www.somersett.org, five (5) days prior to each meeting.

Sports, Fitness & Wellness Classes

For a complete description of all our classes and a current calendar, please visit the Fitness Classes page on www.somersett.org.

2023 Snowshoeing

Saturdays in the Sierras with Linda Jan. 7 and Feb. 11

Meet at the Club at 9:30 am

Location is to be determined

Join Linda for snowshoeing and enjoy the beautiful snow-capped Sierras and crisp mountain air. This is a carpooling event, weather permitting.

Youth Winter Basketball

The program runs on Mondays and Wednesday starting end of January

6-9 year olds: 5-6 pm 10-13 year olds: 6:15-7:15 pm $75/child includes T-Shirt

Does your child want to learn how to play basketball? Do they love to play already and want to improve their skills?

Our youth basketball program at the Club at Town Center is for them!

Residents ages 6-13 of all skill levels are welcome to participate in this fun and non-competitive, recreational program that focuses on learning fundamental skills and building confidence.

Pickleball

Outdoors on Tennis Court 2

Indoors in the Sports Court: Wednesdays/Fridays, 1-4 pm & Saturdays/Sundays, 11-2 pm

Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. Even if you’ve never played this beginner-friendly game before, come on out and join the fun

Personal Training

Personal training is a great way to get personalized fitness routines designed to increase your performance and get results. Whether you are new to the gym, coming back after some time off, or you want to shake up your normal routine, our personal trainers can help you work out safely efficiently.

The Club has two personal trainers. Dell Etherly specializes in strength and conditioning and Erica Clark’s focus is fitness and mobility. For more information, look for brochures near the front desk.

Age Limits in the Gym

Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to use the fitness facilities, including the fitness room and group fitness classes. Children ages 14-17 MUST complete a fitness waiver and meet with a member of Club staff regarding fitness etiquette prior to using the fitness center or aerobics classes.

Fitness Questions

For information about our free classes, fitness equipment, personal training and pricing, please visit our website at www.somersett.org or contact Zachary Williams at zachary.williams@mysomersett.com. If you are new or simply curious about our strength-training equipment, call today to arrange a complimentary fitness orientation.

All outdoor amenities (tennis, pool, golf) are weather-permitting during winter months

Massage & Spa

Massage is a terrific way to reduce stress, relax, disconnect for a while, and do something nice for your body. Even a single massage session has been shown to significantly lower heart rate, cortisol, and insulin levelsall of which help reduce daily stress and lead to a more balanced life.

The Club at Town Center’s massage therapist Linda Morgan (Lic. #6696) is available to give you a customized massage based on your individual needs. Linda’s specialties include soft and deep tissue massage, relaxation, rejuvenation, and sports stretching techniques. She also offers lymphatic and Reflexology treatments. Additionally, Linda is a certified yoga instructor who can help design a home routine that will help bring relief to your problem areas.

So, why not treat yourself and schedule a massage today!

For more information, pick up a brochure at the front desk.

Massages are open to ALL Somersett residents, including Sierra Canyon.

Jan/Feb 2023 POOL INFO

2023 WINTER POOL INFO

Play Pool and Lower Spa

Due to lack of interest, we will not maintain the Play Pool and Lower Spa for the rest of the winter.

Upper Spa

Open: 8 am – 7 pm | Weather Dependent

Lap Pool

Open: 8 am – 7 pm | Weather Dependent Lap swim is by reservation only. One session per resident per day.

Aquatic Weather Policy

Management reserves the right to close the pools at any time due to cold temperatures causing ice on the pool deck.

SPA RULES

1. 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.

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

3. Do not ingest water by mouth as this can cause infection and illness. Parents are to warn children not to allow water in their mouths.

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

Horseplay, splashing, swimming and diving are not permitted in the spas

Rules & Regulations Tips

If you haven’t gotten around to taking down your holiday decorations yet, make time to do so by the end of January. According to the Rules & Regulations, December decorations must be removed by January 31.

2023 SOA Assessments

There is a $3/month increase in the General Common and Club at Town Center assessments and a $2 increase in the Gates and Streets assessment. Please remember to adjust your payments. Gates and Streets: $52/month ($2 increase)

The Club at Town Center: $92/month ($3 increase) General Common: $111/month ($3 increase)

Accounting Portal

You can check your account balance, update your contact information, and more through Somersett’s accounting portal: somersett.vmsclientonline.com

How to access the portal: Your username is your account number OR your email of record. If you don’t know your password, click on the Forgot Password link and follow the prompts. If you have any questions, email soa@somersett.org and we will be happy to help you.

Compliance Information

To report a non-compliance, please email soa@somersett.org or call 775-787-4500. 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 and could be suspended from the Club and assessed fines. The Association has a policy not to enter a property unless it is bank owned, and then only to repair front-yard landscaping.

On-site office is located at The Club at Town Center. Assessment mailing address: Somersett Owners Association, P.O. Box 98263, Phoenix, AZ 85038-0263. Association hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. The SOA office will be CLOSED for New Year’s (Jan. 2) and Presidents’ Day (Feb. 20).

When should I take down my Holiday Lights?

Somersett Owners Association 2023 Meeting Schedule

Any changes to the meeting dates will be updated online on the SOA Board & Committees Meeting Calendar on www. somersett.org. Executive sessions and Aesthetic Guidelines Committee meetings are not open to residents other than those who are on the agenda. Communications, Facilities, Events, West Park Garden and Finance committee meetings as well as meetings of the Board of Directors are open to all owners and are held at The Club at Town Center. They are also open to members via Zoom. View a 2023 Meeting Calendar on page 23.

Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Agendas for Board of Directors’ meetings will be posted online at www.somersett.org at least five days prior to the scheduled meeting. Final minutes will be posted once they have been approved at the next scheduled meeting. For a draft copy of minutes, please submit your request to soa@somerett.org.

Committee meeting agendas (other than AGC) will be posted on the Meeting Calendar on www.somersett.org when they become available, a few days before the meeting date. Zoom access information is also available on the Meeting Calendar.