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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015

Sip-N-Shop

Holiday Open House

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HOLIDAY CLOSURES

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Year End Review

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7650 Town Square Way Reno, NV 89523

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

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All Somersett Residents Events & Specials Somersett Golf & Country Club Adult Programs

Holiday Closures November 26, December 24, 2 pm, December 25, December 31, 2 pm, January 11

Resident Holiday Happenings Miscellaneous Kids’ Programs

Association Hours Monday – Friday: 8 am to 5 pm Closed: November 26 & 27, December 24 & 25, January 1

Kids’ Corner Kids’ Club Somersett Year End Review

Staff Directory Lauren Stemmler, CMCA, AMS Community Manager x327 lstemmler@mysomersett.com

CMA Summary Report Fitness Schedule Massage & Spa SOA November + December Calendar

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Wally Stephens p. 18 | Esther Walters p. 20 | Gail Yackovich p. 22

Eleventh Annual Sip-N-Shop Saturday, November 21, 2–6 pm All welcome!

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rowse beautiful handmade holiday gifts while enjoying food, wine and the company of neighbors and friends. Not only are all Somersett residents invited, this highly anticipated annual event is also open to the public.

If you’re interested in being a vendor for this event, please pick up a vendor application from the front desk.

Somersett Living newsletter is subsidized by advertising and is published by Kathy Hess, Just Imagine Marketing and Design; 775-846-5656; kathy@justimaginemktg.com Profile images: Daphne Hougard

Somersett Owners Association The Club at Town Center 7650 Town Square Way Reno, Nevada 89523 775-787-4500 | soa@mysomersett.com events@mysomersett.com www.mysomersett.com Clubhouse Hours Monday – Friday: 5:30 am to 9 pm Saturday: 7 am to 9 pm | Sunday: 7 am to 7 pm

Canyon Nine

Fitness Classes

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Ryan Dominguez Assistant Community Manager rdominguez@mysomersett.com Blake Lederman Aesthetic and Maintenance Director x333 blederman@mysomersett.com Stephanie Viau Homeowner Accounts & Compliance Director x310 sviau@mysomersett.com Diane Pollock Club Manager DPollock@mysomersett.com Callie Burgard Community Relations Director x320 cburgard@mysomersett.com Eric Maass Youth Program Director x317 emaass@mysomersett.com Cassie Wilson Sports, Fitness & Wellness Director x321 cwilson@mysomersett.com

Sierra Canyon Aspen Lodge Karen Brown, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, DCAL Community Manager 775-624-2900 Karen.D.Brown@fsresidential.com Cliff Tebbitt, MBA Assistant Community Manager 775-624-2900 Clifford.Tebbitt@fsresidential.com Somersett Golf & Country Club 775-787-1800

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ALL SOMERSETT RESIDENTS EVENTS & SPECIALS SOA Thanksgiving Potluck Saturday, November 7 at TCTC, 6–8 pm RSVP by the Monday before | 12 adults min; 50 max

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elebrate the turkey season with your friends and neighbors from the entire community at the annual SOA Thanksgiving potluck! We’ll bring the bird and residents are asked to RSVP with an appetizer, side dish or dessert to feed 15–20 people. Come hungry!

Investment Roundtable Discussions

Tuesday, November 3 & December 1, 6–7 pm in the Media Room Karen Vibe, Financial Advisor, Portfolio Management Director at Morgan Stanley in Reno, has created a monthly forum for sharing investment knowledge with neighbors and engaging in open-minded discussion. All adults are welcome to attend. This is not a seminar or a sales presentation, but rather a platform for dialogue and access to a high-level financial advisor right here in your neighborhood.

For more information and to RSVP, please contact Karen Vibe at Karen.D.Vibe@morganstanley.com.

Coffee & Donuts with Staff

Tuesday, November 10, 9–10 am RSVP by Monday, November 9 Whether you are new to Somersett, or just have questions about the happenings in Somersett, adult residents are invited to join Club and Association staff for an informal meeting at the Club at Town Center.

Join us for coffee and donuts to learn all about your community, the Club and the Canyon Nine while getting to know SOA staff and maybe even a few new neighbors!

Bridge Club Wednesdays, 3–5 pm We’re bringing bridge to the Club! Beginner to intermediate players are welcome, so join us for this fascinating bidding card game. For more information and to RSVP, contact Ken Falci at kenfalci@gmail. com.

Knitting & Crocheting Club

Mondays, 10 am–12 pm Enjoy knitting and crocheting? Bring your latest project down to the club on Mondays to work on your project and pass the time with like-minded neighbors. Feel free to bring a snack or non-alcoholic beverage to enjoy.

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Pinochle Club Mondays, 2:15–4:15 pm Pinochle players, we have a club just for you! Somersett’s pinochle club is welcoming new or advanced players for three or four-handed pinochle. Join us for this casual drop-in game here at the Club on Monday afternoons.

Mah Jongg Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1–4:30 pm Mah Jongg is a challenging tile game that originated in China, and we’re playing it at the Club with the National Mah Jongg League rules and play card. Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays to play or just watch, and feel free to bring a snack and non-alcoholic beverage.

Book Club Wednesday, November 18, 7-8:30 pm

There will be no December meeting due to the holidays.

Please join the book club in November in the media room at The Club at Town Center as we discuss “Blink” by Malcolm Gladwell. For more information and to RSVP, contact Julie Malone at juliannamalone@ gmail.com.

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CANYON NINE Hours of Operation

November: 9 am–4 pm* December: 11 am–4 pm* *Weather permitting. To find out if the course is open, please visit mysomersett.com or call 787-4500.

Season Rates Residents: Guests: Non-resident:

$7 adult; $5 junior $10 adult; $7 junior $15 adult; $10 junior

Loyalty Points Earn loyalty points each 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.

Winter Rates (December 1- March 31)

Residents: Guests: Non-resident:

$5 adult; $3 junior $7 adult; $5 junior $10 adult; $7 junior

Tips from the Country Club Stuart Smith – PGA Director of Golf

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Putting

s we head into Winter and temperatures prevent many of us from heading out to the golf course it is a great time to work on some easy putting fundamentals in the comfort of our homes.

I recommend a few simple putting fundamentals—ball placed slightly left of center (right handers), eyes over ball and equal back equal through with the putter head. Remember the motion of the putter includes shoulders, arms, hands, putter grip and putter head all working at the same tempo.

Putting is not just a hands activity if you are striving for consistency. PGA and LPGA Tour players have tempos of 62–72 beats per minute regardless of the length of putt they face.

Short putt = short back and slower through – at X tempo Long putt = longer back and faster through – ALSO at X

PHOTO BY CURTIS CHAN

tempo You can purchase an inexpensive App for your smartphone—I use Metron.

Need help with your putting this Winter? Have your putting stroke evaluated on our TOMI Putting Stroke Analyzer at the Country Club Golf Shop with PGA Director of Golf Stuart Smith for $40. Stuart can be reached at 787-1800, ext 705 or email him at ssmith@somersett.com to set an appointment.

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SOMERSETT GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 775-787-1800 somersettgolfandcountryclub.com Little Tykes Golf Clinic

Wednesday, November 18 from 4:45–5:30 pm 4 child min; 12 max Little tykes golf is one of the best opportunities to get your child involved in a game that will last a lifetime. Somersett Golf and Country Club PGA Professionals are proud to donate their time to your little ones! Bring your little tykes out to join the fun.

Country Club Golf Shop Hours Tuesday through Sunday; Closed Mondays November from 8 am–5 pm December from 10 am–4 pm Looking for that special gift for the golfer this Holiday Season. The Golf Shop at Somersett has all of your apparel and equipment needs.

We have account with all major companies and can special order items that are not in stock.

PHOTO BY DAPHNE HOUGARD

Community Driving Range Hours

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Tuesday through Sunday; Closed Mondays November from 8:30 am–5 pm December from 10 am–4 pm Somersett Residents are encouraged to utilize the driving range at the Country Club. With the new SOA/Country Club agreement range usage is complimentary. Please check-in with the range attendant located at the driving range, provide identification as a resident and sign the usage sheet. Juniors MUST be accompanied by an adult. Complimentary range usage will be offered on the cushioned mat located at the North side of the driving range only. We will provide shuttle service every 20 minutes during operating hours (provided above) May through October.

Access to the turf range, putting green and chipping green is available for a cost of a $10 per person per day fee payable at the golf shop prior to usage. Juniors again must be accompanied by an adult. Men, please remember our simple dress code of no denim, no jogging suits, collared golf shirts and caps worn forward at all times. For the ladies no denim, no jogging suits, no spaghetti strapped tops, bare midriffs, short shorts. Proper footwear such as golf shoes or tennis shoes is required.

Country Club First Tee Times

Tuesday through Sunday; Closed Mondays November from 9 am* December from 11 am* All times are weather depending; Please call the golf shop 775-787-1800, ext 2 Remember all Somersett Residents have access to playing the Championship Country Club Course twice per year. Each resident may book a foursome of players at a rate of $65 per player (in season) and $40 per player (off season November–March). This includes green fee, driving range usage and golf cart.

We take tee times for residents three days in advance at 787-1800, ext 2. Men, please remember our simple dress code of no denim, collared golf shirts and caps worn forward at all times. For the ladies no denim, no spaghetti strapped tops, bare midriffs, short shorts.

Proper footwear such as golf shoes or tennis shoes is required.

Bocce Ball Court Hours

Tuesday through Sunday; Closed Mondays November from 8 am to 5 pm* December from 10 am to 4 pm* *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 on the outside wall of the golf shop. Bocce balls and scoreboards may be checked out from the golf shop staff during operating hours.

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

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

Watercolor Class

Wednesdays, November 4 through December 2, 10 am–1 pm in the Canyon View Room (Please Note that Wednesday, November 25 there will be no class due to Thanksgiving) $59/resident per month session plus $20 material fee payable directly to Eva or bring your own RSVP by Friday, October 30 8 participants min; 20 max In this workshop, instructor Eva Nichols will go over the basics of watercolor painting using both traditional and nontraditional methodology. No previous painting experience or drawing skills are necessary. The emphasis is to create an environment in which students feel free to play and experiment with colors and methods to create luminous watercolors. Already have experience?

This class will help you discover your own painting style while learning about the exciting and versatile possibilities of watercolor painting. Explore wetinto-wet, dry brushing, color changes, values, glazing, lost and found edges and negative painting techniques while moving closer to achieving your personal artistic goals. To sign up for this class, contact the concierge desk.

THE CLUB AT TOWN CENTER & CANYON NINE REMINDERS

Holiday Wine Tasting

Friday, December 11, 6–8 pm $15/resident; $25/couple RSVP by Friday, December 4 Minimum 10; Max 25 As the holiday season comes to an end and we welcome the New Year, we want to celebrate with family and friends. Join us at the club to enjoy a special holiday wine tasting for adults during our holiday open house. Be on the lookout for more information around the club and via email.

General Club Rules Members must check-in to the facility upon entering and show their membership card, photo ID or have their picture taken to program into the system.

Members may be turned away if they cannot provide valid ID.

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 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.

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.

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Resident Holiday Happenings Creative Kids

Holiday Open House

Drop-N-Shop

Christmas Tree Recycling

Saturday, November 21, 3–5 pm $10/child; $15/guest RSVP by Monday, November 16 8 child min; 30 max Parents, drop off the kids while you browse our 11th Annual Sip-N-Shop.

We’ll keep them busy with creative holiday crafts and fun games downstairs in the Sports Court so you can shop at your leisure. We’ll feed them too! Pizza and juice will be provided.

Saturday, December 5, 12–5 pm $10/child (Ages 5–12) RSVP by Monday, December 2 5 child min; 30 max Need to finish your shopping or wrap parents without curious eyes watching?

Drop off your children at the Club where they’ll enjoy activities, holiday treats, crafts and exciting games. Lunch and snack will also be provided. Reserve your spot today as space is limited.

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Friday, December 11, 5–8 pm $1 sleigh rides RSVP by Monday, December 7 Don’t miss out on this holiday celebration with Santa and Mrs. Claus, which includes sleigh rides from 5 to 7 pm. From 6 to 8 pm, the kids will stay busy with arts and crafts in the Sports Court. Look for more information on club flyers, online at mysomersett.com and in the bi-weekly email.

Need to recycle your tree after the holidays? Boy Scout Troop #88 will be coming around to pick up your Christmas tree for recycling. Be on the lookout for more information in community email blasts!

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Take a Drive to Our Winter Wonderland…

During November and December our downtown store turns into a Winter Wonderland filled with ideas for holiday decorating from hearth, to table, to tree. Great gift ideas too. Take a day trip to Truckee, visit historic downtown and find your way to our store in the Loading Dock building, where the holiday arrives in style. Mountain Home Center, 10115 Donner Pass Rd, Downtown Truckee, 530-550-8800. Open Sun thru’ Thurs 10A to 5P; Fri and Sat 10A to 6P 9

MISCELLANEOUS KIDS’ PROGRAMS November Day Camp

Wednesday, November 11, 7 am–6 pm $35/child/day | Ages 5–12 | Residents Only RSVP by Friday, November 6 8 child min; 30 max Looking for something to keep the kids excited about the upcoming holiday while they’re out of school? Join us at the Club to enjoy a day full of games, activities, crafts with snack provided, please bring your own lunch. Spots fill up quickly so sign up early at the concierge desk.

Movie Night

Friday, November 13, 5:30–8:30 pm $10 per child (includes pizza) RSVP by the Monday before Get your child out of the cold weather and into our movie night! In November, we are playing “Home” for ages 5–12 while children ages 3–6 watch “Hercules”. There is no Movie Night in December, please join us at the Holiday Open House! Please note that movies are subject to change. Parents, don’t forget to check out our adult events during these movie nights!

Winter Day Camp

Weekdays, December 18 through January 8*, 7 am–6 pm (No camp on December 25 or January 1) *Please note that camp will be ending at 2 pm on Wednesday, December 24 & 31 $35/child/day | Ages 5–12 | Residents only RSVP by Monday, December 14 | 5 child min; 25 max The Club will be hosting a multi-day camp while schools are closed for winter break.

This winter camp will keep the kids busy with a variety of games, holiday crafts and experiments. Snacks will be provided, please bring your own lunch. Space is limited, so sign up now! Sign up for seven days or more and pay $30 per day.

7th Annual Mother & Son Soiree

Friday, November 6 | $25/resident couple; $10/additional son | Ages 7–12 RSVP by Monday, November 2 | 4 couple min; 15 max Save the date for our seventh annual Mother & Son Soiree here at the Club. Mothers and sons are invited for dinner, pictures, dancing and special entertainment. Sons are welcome to wear their Sunday best and we’ll provide the flowers for mom. We will have a “Murder Mystery” theme to our Soiree this year! Who done it?

Family Event—Donuts and Hot Cocoa

Saturday, December 19, 8:30–10 am | Free for the whole family RSVP by Monday, December 14 | 8 person min; 30 max Get out of the cold weather and bring the family to the Club for a delicious hot cocoa bar and tasty donuts. We’ll relax in front of the fireplace and share quality time together.

Starbright School Program Monday–Friday | Register by the Thursday before | Ages 5–12 | 4 child min; 15 max Morning Program: 7–8:30 am | $25/resident child/week; $7/resident child/day Afternoon Program: 3:30–6 pm | $40/resident child/week; $10/resident child/day 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. Please register your child at the concierge desk.

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Holiday Etiquette

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he holidays can be memorable in a good kind of way, or not so much. To keep things enjoyable, here are a few tips.

Your calendar will no doubt be filled with parties and other obligations, so make an effort to arrive at your destination at a respectful time. Don’t show up more than 15 minutes after the start time, stay until the music is over, or be super early.

It’s imperative to RSVP, don’t bring uninvited guests, and do come bearing a host/ hostess gift (this gesture speaks volumes about your appreciation).

Pace yourself. Have a little something nutritious about a half hour before, and think about limiting alcohol. I like the two-drink rule, sip water or club soda between cocktails. Offer to help with clean up or with refreshing the ice bucket so the host can enjoy the party too. Put your phone on silent and mingle!

Re-gifting can be perplexing. If it’s a bottle of wine, picture frame, candle, or something you absolutely won’t use, that’s okay. Remember, though, the risk you run of hurting a family member and embarrassing yourself may be too great compared to offering gifts you don’t want. A final note on that, accept a gift with grace and appreciation. The gifter spent the time, money and thought to get something special for you. Always follow up with a handwritten thank you card, it’s like giving a gift in return.

Etiquette and manners are essential for every occasion; practice politeness!

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KIDS’ CORNER Hours & Programming* Monday to Thursday: 8:30 am–12:30 pm; 5:30–7:30 pm Friday: 8:30 am–12:30 pm Saturday: 8 am–12 pm Closed Sunday KIDS’ CORNER CLOSURE: Kids’ Corner will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day and Family Day November 26 & 27, December 24–27 for the Christmas Holiday, December 31 & January 1 for New Years.

KIDS’ CORNER POLICY REMINDERS

s +IDS #ORNER WILL ONLY ACCEPT CHILDREN TWO TO SIX YEARS OF AGE !LL CHILDREN MUST be registered by the parent for Kids’ Corner prior to their first use of the room.

Registration forms are available at the concierge desk or online at mysomersett.com. s 0ARENTS WITH CHILDREN WHO ARE NOT BATHROOM INDEPENDENT MUST REMAIN ON #LUB 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 #LUB FUNCTION s &OR 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 4HURSDAY s 4HE ROOM OPERATES ON A SIX TO ONE RATIO WITH A MAXIMUM OF SIXTEEN 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. Reservations MAY BE MADE ONLINE AT MYSOMERSETT COM SEVEN DAYS IN ADVANCE s !LL 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 s No-shows 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.

November Theme—Festive Foilage December Theme—Snow Day

Gourds, Gourds, Gourds!

Wednesday, November 4, 12:30–1:30 pm | $5/child RSVP by Monday, November 2 | 4 child min; 16 max Join us in the Corner as we decorate gourds. These will make great additions to your dining room tables for the big holiday meals coming before you know it!

Gobble Gobble!

Wednesday, November 18, 12:30–1:30 pm | $5/child RSVP by Monday, November 16 | 4 child min; 16 child max Join us at the Club to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with a seasonal craft and then a special story time and snack. You won’t want to miss a gobbling good time!

Christmas Ornaments

Wednesday, December 9, 12:30–1:30 pm | $5/child RSVP by Monday, December 7 | 4 child min; 16 child max The Christmas tree is up and the lights are shining. Join us in Kids’ Corner as we make our very own unique ornament to place on the Christmas tree. After our craft, we will relax with a holiday treat.

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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 Eric Maass at emaass@mysomersett.com.

Mini Pumpkin Palooza

Thursday, November 12, 4–5 pm | $5/child RSVP by Monday, November 9 | 4 child min; 16 max Let’s decorate mini pumpkins so we can share them with friends and family for the month of Thanksgiving!

O’ Tannenbaum

Wednesday, December 16, 4–5:30 pm | $5/child RSVP by Monday, December 14 | 4 child min; 25 max Craftiness is what we do best, it’s time to put our skills to the test and make an amazing ornament to adorn the Christmas tree. Join us for punch, cookies and ornament making.

Cure-all, Spiced-up Red Lentil & Vegetable Soup Provided by Rick Rucker

Ingredients

Preparation

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T olive oil

3

T curry powder

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large onion, peeled and coarsely

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T coarsely ground black pepper

chopped (about 1–2 inch pieces)

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28 ounce can whole, peeled

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stalks celery, chopped (2 inches)

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cloves garlic, minced

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ounces vegetable broth

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large carrots, peeled and sliced

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cup red lentils

thick (1/2 inch)

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pound mini red potatoes

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bay leaf, crumbled

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cup fresh whole green beans,

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inches fresh ginger, peeled and grated

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tsp. ground cumin

1/2

tsp. ground coriander

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star anise (optional)

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tsp. cayenne pepper

The beauty of this soup, besides the blending of the flavors and the aroma of the spices, is you can add more of your favorite vegetables and less of others.

For instance kale, which has a very good “tooth” (chef talk for texture), can be used instead of the chard.

tomatoes

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bunch Swiss chard, cleaned, with middle stems removed

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block firm tofu, cut into quarters

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In large stew pot, over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and ginger and stir until all is blended and aromatic. Add celery and carrots and all spices, stirring and cooking, again, until you can smell the spices releasing, about two minutes. Add canned tomatoes, vegetable broth and potatoes and cook over medium-high heat for 30 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium low and add lentils, chard and green beans. Continue cooking for another 20 minutes. Add tofu, stir gently and cook for another 10 minutes.

Serve as is, nothing else is needed, and be happy and well.

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Somersett Year End Review

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omersett is again showing its true beauty as our trees and bushes turn into fall colors. I always marvel at the color our landscaping produces after living in California and Texas (neither of which have four seasons). We are so fortunate that our plants love to give us the reds, oranges and yellows of fall!

It is almost a year since the current board took office. Over that time we have added 133 families to our rolls. Somersett now has 2,718 assessment paying units, or approximately 8,000 people, and there are over 100 homes under construction. At this rate, we anticipate Somersett will be close to build out around 2020.

It is amazing the number of projects and issues which grab our attention and require considerable thought and effort. In this issue, we would like to bring to your attention all the projects closed this year:

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If dogs are not leashed, Animal Control will be called.�

s 4HE PURCHASE lNANCING AND LEASE BACK FOR THE 3OMERSETT 'OLF #OURSE WAS COMPLETED The SOA now owns the 18-hole golf course land, maintenance and water facilities and water rights. s 4HE LAWSUIT CONCERNING THE BALLOTING FOR THE ## 2 AMENDMENTS WAS SETTLED AND THE complaint with the Nevada Real Estate Department was withdrawn. We received a reimbursement for $64,779 from insurance which helped cover legal fees after the $100,000 deductible. s 4HE PIPELINE FROM THE 3OMERSETT 'OLF #OURSE TO THE #ANYON POND IS COMPLETE WHICH will ensure that the Association has access to well water for Canyon 9 when the Truckee River is dry. s )N ADDITION WATER CONSERVATION TRIALS AND PROJECTS HAVE SAVED WELL IN EXCESS OF THE voluntary reduction requested by TMWA. s 7EST 0ARK #OMMITTEE WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE PARK SCHEDULED to begin construction in 2017. This committee has divided into three sub-committees focused on Community Garden, Children’s Play Area, and Dog Park. The committee plans on holding Town Hall Meetings and participating in the upcoming survey scheduled for first quarter of 2016. s &LASHERS ARE PLANNED FOR INSTALLATION AT THE CROSSWALK BETWEEN THE 4OWN #ENTER AND %AST Park. We again remind all residents that speeding is a significant issue in Somersett and Sierra Canyon. The Association is asking the City of Reno to patrol the area more often. s #OMMUNICATIONS WITH HOMEOWNERS HAVE INCREASED WITH THE LAUNCHING OF THE "OARD Spotlight, Letters from the Secretary, and Homeowner Spotlights. In the near future, the Communications Committee will launch a new front-end website which will not require a log-in and provide timely news and information to homeowners. s &IVE NEW MANAGEMENT STAFF MEMBERS HAVE JOINED 3OMERSETT OVER THE PAST YEAR —Callie Burgard, Community Relations Director —Eric Maass, Youth Program Director —Cassie Wilson, Sports, Fitness & Wellness Director —Ryan Dominguez, Assistant Community Manager —Diane Pollock, Club at Town Center Manager The Board continues to review staffing to insure exceptional service to the Somersett community.

Currently, the Board is finalizing goals and objectives for 2016 which is chock-full of projects which address many of the concerns expressed by homeowners at Board and committee meetings. We will publish those in the next Secretary’s Letter.

A couple reminders to dog owners—dogs must be leashed when outside of a homeowner’s property. If dogs are not leashed, Animal Control will be called. And please pick up after your dogs. It is disgusting and disheartening to take a walk along our streets and see waste over and over again. For convenient use, the Association places waste bags and receptacles at most major intersections.

Happy Holidays to all our homeowners! We look forward to the beautiful holiday decorations being displayed all over our community starting on Thanksgiving.

—Susan Novell, SOA Board Secretary 14

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BOULDERS AT SOMERSETT Behind its private gates, the Boulders is truly unparalleled luxury living. Located just minutes from the Somersett Country Club, Boulders offers expansive home sites with breathtaking, panoramic views of the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains, as well as large unique floor plans of both single-story and walk-out basement home designs. Ranging from 4,000–5,828 sq. ft., each and every floor plan offers numerous opportunities for homeowners to personalize their Boulders home.

Upper $700,000s | (775) 746-5000

DEL WEBB SIERRA CANYON AT SOMERSETT Sierra Canyon by Del Webb is designed exclusively for active adults 55 and over. 18,805 square foot recreation lodge, fitness center, indoor pool, walking track, clubs, classes and more. Tour nine single story model homes with prices starting at low $200,000s. Model homes located at 9185 Summertree Court, Reno. Model Homes Available for Tour: Monday–Tuesday 10 am–6 pm; Wednesday 2–6 pm; Thursday–Sunday 10 am–5 pm. 1,225–2,486 sq. ft.

delwebb.com/reno | (775) 746-7500

HILLBROW AT SOMERSETT Hillbrow is an enclave of thoughtfully designed two story homes situated within the Somersett Community. Homes range from 2,677–3,415 sq. ft. All homes have three car tandem garages with the third garage being an optional additional bedroom in each home. Open floor plans with loft/study/den options and standard features will make these homes unique in Somersett.

Spectacular view lots as well as many home sites on cul de sacs complement the 51 home development.

HillbrowatSomersett.com | (775) 233-7185 Preston Homes—NV Lic #0081050

THE PLATEAU AT SOMERSETT Lennar is proud to introduce it’s newest community, The Plateau at Somersett. These extraordinary single and two-story homes offer the perfect blend of fresh, contemporary floorplan designs, a variety of exceptional Everything’s Included® features and Lennar’s Next Gen® – The Home Within a Home®, designed specifically for multi generational living. The unique residences range from 1,950–2,675 sq. ft. of living space with three to four bedrooms— this new community encompasses luxury living at its finest.

lennar.com/New-Homes/Nevada/Reno (775) 200-7735

THE VUE AT SOMERSETT The Vue at Somersett: here the name says it all—these spectacular homesites sit atop a ridgeline. Florsheim plans a total of 26 two-story homes in this premiere Reno location. Enjoy a lifestyle (and no state taxes) that’s pretty hard to beat here in Reno! Your new address could be your best one yet. Schools, parks and retail are all nearby—so whether you want to relax at home or go out and explore, you will not run out of things to do!

From the $200,000s florsheimhomes.com | (775) 384-2700

WINTERCREEK Wintercreek at Somersett is designed for luxury living at it’s finest. These stunning single and two-story homes pair contemporary floorplan designs with an array of exceptional Everything’s Included® features. Homes range from approximately 2,410–3,055 sq. ft. of living space with three to four bedrooms and two to three and one-half bathrooms. Plus, there is enough room for the whole family in Lennar’s Next Gen® – The Home Within a Home®.

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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.

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

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

CARDIO-WEIGHT STUDIO Elli exercise bikes or treadmills available

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.

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Wallace D. Stephens (Wally)

OCCUPATION: Attorney at Law, 46 years in general practice here in northern Nevada. Currently maintaining offices in Somersett Town Center.

ORIGINALLY FROM: Carlin, Nevada, 1962 Graduate of Carlin High, in a class of 15.

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Working my way through college and law school with a wife and child.

Establishing a home and an office here in Somersett with my wife and law partner Sandra NewmarkStephens, Esq., where we can see our home from our office and our office from our home. Running a marathon, multiple triathlons and competing in the annual Reno-Tahoe Odyssey.

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FAVORITE ACTIVITIES: Enjoying Sandy’s gourmet dinners with family and friends. Running, biking, skiing, hiking and working out at the Club at Town Center. Getting our four sons, daughters-in-law/ girlfriends and three grandchildren together for holidays and special occasions.

WHY SOMERSETT: I grew up in the small railroad town of Carlin, Nevada, population of less than 2000.

By the time I was 12, I knew everyone in town and they knew me. Sandra and I attended my school reunion this summer, where every living graduate of Carlin High, since 1925, was invited. Over the past 46 years I have lived in various homes and neighborhoods throughout the Truckee Meadows.

Somersett and my neighborhood on Castlehawk Court seem the closest to having the small town atmosphere where I find myself most comfortable.

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Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)Summary Report CMA SUMMARY REPORTSOLD SOMERSETT Residential Summary Statistics HIGH

LOW

AVERAGE

MEDIAN

LP:

$1,265,000

$359,427

$572,810

$527,450

SP:

$1,225,000

$360,000

$562,316

$507,500

Residential - Sold

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comparative market analysis (CMA) is an evaluation of similar, recently sold homes (called comparables) that are near a home intended to be bought or sold.

Comparative market analyses establish the current market value of the home and are prepared by real estate agents. A comparative market analysis is not the same as an appraisal, which is performed by a licensed appraiser.

CMA SUMMARY REPORT DEL WEBB SOLD

ADDRESS

AR

$/SQFT

ACR

SF

DOM

LP

$/SF

SP

$/SF

2140 Heavenly View Trail

122 SLD

Stat

133.51

0.09

2769

71

$369,700

$133.51

$360,000

$130.01

1670 Samantha Crest Trail

122 SLD

159.96

0.12

2247

76

$359,427

$159.96

$360,427

$160.40

8143 Silver Strike Court

122 SLD

199.57

0.14

1879

46

$375,000

$199.57

$375,000

$199.57

1670 Heavenly View Trail

122 SLD

199.51

0.18

1950

22

$389,049

$199.51

$386,744

$198.33

8200 Willow Ranch Trail

122 SLD

183.25

0.24

2346

188

$429,900

$183.25

$427,400

$182.18

8845 Scott Valley

122 SLD

184.53

0.16

2379

59

$439,000

$184.53

$429,000

$180.33

8555 18th Hole Court

122 SLD

237.92

0.16

1933

33

$459,900

$237.92

$468,000

$242.11

1665 Crescent Pointe Court

122 SLD

151.99

0.17

2874

128

$436,824

$151.99

$476,055

$165.64

8195 Deerbrook

122 SLD

172.14

0.41

2904

108

$499,900

$172.14

$490,000

$168.73

7740 Autumn Ridge Cir

122 SLD

193.75

0.20

2658

71

$515,000

$193.75

$492,500

$185.29

8940 Chipshot Trail

122 SLD

166.44

0.29

2998

50

$499,000

$166.44

$495,000

$165.11

8573 Timaru Trail

122 SLD

208.21

0.38

2593

81

$539,900

$208.21

$520,000

$200.54

2005 Back Nine Trail

122 SLD

186.88

0.35

2911

159

$544,000

$186.88

$537,500

$184.64

1699 Crescent Pointe

122 SLD

174.00

0.23

3304

106

$574,900

$174.00

$555,000

$167.98

8517 Timaru Trail

122 SLD

201.70

0.35

3168

53

$639,000

$201.70

$625,000

$197.29

8524 Gypsy Hill Trail

122 SLD

203.55

0.33

3267

106

$665,000

$203.55

$645,000

$197.43

1807 Laurel Ridge Dr.

122 SLD

120.20

0.33

5782

36

$695,000

$120.20

$675,000

$116.74

2065 Back Nine

122 SLD

193.31

0.35

3616

50

$699,000

$193.31

$685,000

$189.44

1895 Graysburg Drive

122 SLD

148.97

0.44

5028

132

$749,000

$148.97

$685,000

$136.24

8668 Gypsy Hill Trail

122 SLD

171.30

0.38

4024

371

$689,328

$171.30

$689,328

$171.30

8210 Standing Stone ct

122 SLD

242.66

0.69

3169

95

$769,000

$242.66

$769,000

$242.66

8680 Eagle Chase Trail

122 SLD

258.43

0.53

4895

71

$1,265,000

$258.43

$1,225,000

$250.26

Total Listings

Avg

Avg

Avg

Avg

Avg

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96

$572,810

$185.99

$562,316

$183.28

CMA SUMMARY REPORT THE VUE/VILLAGE SOLD

Residential Summary Statistics

Residential Summary Statistics

HIGH

LOW

AVERAGE

MEDIAN

LP:

$499,000

$359,000

$408,000

$389,750

SP:

$490,000

$350,000

$401,375

$376,000

Residential - Sold

HIGH

LOW

AVERAGE

MEDIAN

LP:

$465,000

$249,000

$292,680

$277,245

SP:

$460,000

$247,000

$292,905

$278,745

ADDRESS

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ACR

SF

DOM

LP

$/SF

SP

Residential - Sold This information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. $/SF ADDRESS AR Stat $/SQFT

1101 Dutch Hollow Trail

122

SLD

221.88

0.15

1618

36

$359,000

$221.88

$350,000

$216.32

1607 Lone Oak Trail

122 SLD

122.42

0.07

2034 31

$249,000

$122.42

$247,000

$121.44

1510 Orchard Park Trail

122

SLD

218.92

0.14

1644

55

$359,900

$218.92

$364,000

$221.41

1689 Spice Wood Cir

122 SLD

132.78

0.06

1882 49

$249,900

$132.78

$249,900

$132.78

1655 Cricketwood Circle

122

SLD

209.65

0.17

1834

76

$384,500

$209.65

$365,000

$199.02

1615 Lone Oak Trail

122 SLD

132.78

0.03

1882 37

$249,900

$132.78

$250,000

$132.84

1170 Cliff Park Way

122

SLD

201.69

0.14

1834

78

$369,900

$201.69

$367,000

$200.11

1624 Spicewood Circle

122 SLD

135.01

0.07

1851 37

$249,900

$135.01

$255,000

$137.76

9230 Walking Stick Court

122

SLD

240.27

0.17

1644

73

$395,000

$240.27

$385,000

$234.18

1668 Lone Oak Trail

122 SLD

127.34

0.06

2034 19

$259,000

$127.34

$266,000

$130.78

1540 Cricketwood Circle

122

SLD

209.99

0.15

2043

101

$429,000

$209.99

$429,000

$209.99

1610 Spicewood

122 SLD

151.00

0.07

1851 47

$279,500

$151.00

$277,500

$149.92

1205 Tarleton Way

122

SLD

189.43

0.21

2469

143

1785 Autumn Valley Way

122

SLD

214.44

0.16

2327

1955 Heavenly View Trail/ Lot #78

122 SLD

109.25

ACR SF

0.08

DOM LP

2517 146

$274,990

$/SF

$109.25

SP

$279,990

$/SF

$467,700

$189.43

$461,000

$186.72

45

$499,000

$214.44

$490,000

$210.57

7677 Stonebluff Way

122 SLD

130.18

0.07

2270 71

$295,500

$130.18

$290,000

$127.75

Total Listings

Avg

Avg

Avg

Avg

Avg

1965 Heavenly View Trail/ Lot #77

122 SLD

105.21

0.09

2818 173

$296,490

$105.21

$296,490

$105.21

$111.24

8

75

$408,000

$213.28

$401,375

$209.79

1870 Heavenly View Trail/ Lot #112

122 SLD

124.79

0.09

2476 55

$308,990

$124.79

$308,990

$124.79

1675 Painted Rock

122 SLD

126.76

0.07

2635 31

$334,000

$126.76

$334,000

$126.76

8648 18th Hole Trail

122 SLD

225.62

0.14

2061 74

$223.19

$465,000

$225.62

$460,000

Total Listings

Avg

Avg

Avg

Avg

Avg

12

64

$292,680

$135.26

$292,905

$135.37

These figures are provided by David Hughes at Dickson Realty. This information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

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Esther Walters

OCCUPATION: Legal secretary for 12 years. I left the law firm to help my mother with her cocktail lounge and apartments when they discovered she had cancer.

After losing my mom and that experience, I headed for the hills (Truckee). There, I worked for Tahoe Forest Hospital and later at the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center.

YEARS IN RENO: I just celebrated my first year in Reno. Sold and left my house in Truckee at the end of 2014.

ORIGINALLY FROM: My mom’s parents came from Greece. They migrated to this country, not through Ellis Island, but Boston! The family name of Pantelekas was changed to Pappas. I’m also Croatian. My family on my dad’s side came to America from the Croatian coast. I’m a Californiaborn girl from the East Bay. GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS: My greatest accomplishment is having and raising my two daughters and my son. I love being a mother and now a grandmother. My second greatest accomplishment was going to school to become a legal secretary and working for a civil law firm. My third accomplishment was quitting smoking at 30 and running my first mile.

LAST BOOK READ: Right now I’m reading “Churchill’s Secret Agent”. I seem to migrate to World War II books and movies.

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FAVORITE ACTIVITIES: Starting every day dancing. The day just seems to go better.

Kidnapping my son’s black lab while he and his wife are at work and taking her to the dog park. Learning to play pool at Sierra Canyon (thank you Ron) and actually winning a tournament! Acting in small plays.

I started that right after my husband died. I also have a part in Sierra Canyon’s Murder Mystery. I just finished doing Donner Party Hikes. Hiking is one of my favorite things to do, and I always finish the season being a herder for one of their hikes. This year it was Roller Pass and Mt. Judah combined.

Donner Summit is my favorite place to hike.

WHY SOMERSETT: I had my home in Truckee since 1992. My biggest fear was selling my house and moving into a neighborhood where no one knew each other. I had visions of me sitting in my house all alone with no life. Those who know me, know how ridiculous that is. I knew I had to live in a community that was close knit. I had my eye on Sierra Canyon for a very long time. They had an activity/club calendar that offered many things for me to do to keep busy plus meet new people. It was the right choice and it has been wonderful. I love everyone that lives there. They welcomed me from the start, and I feel as if I have known them for a very long time. Even though I miss living in the tree line and my animals on my property, I know I made the right move to Sierra Canyon.

LAW OFFICES OF STEPHENS & EDWARDS, LLP wallace d. stephens richard d. edwards sandra newmark 98 years of legal experience and excellence in client advice and representation

free services to you: notarization of documents and USE OF CONFERENCE ROOM

BY APPOINTMENT (evenings and weekends included)

law offices at somersett

7655 town square way, ste. 220

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Gail Yackovich

OCCUPATION: Retired (my past years were spent in the procurement field of various companies: engineering firms (C.E. Lummus, Richardson Scale, Flightmatic Inc.) and Wella U.S.A. (hair care products).

YEARS IN RENO: 10 years. I’m originally from Clifton, NJ (20 minutes west of NYC, near Giant’s stadium).

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS: My daughters, Suzanne and Patricia, both college graduates.

Suzanne works in realty at Pacific Union, Squaw Valley in Olympic Valley, CA. Patty held two degrees, one in Mechanical Engineering, worked for Bechtel Engineering in Maryland and one in Equine Science. And lastly, getting through the recession here and hanging onto the house.

FAVORITE ACTIVITIES: Skiing, swimming, biking, traveling, entertaining, reading, sewing and crocheting.

LAST BOOK READ: “Seal of God” by Chad Williams, a retired U.S. Navy Seal. I have also enjoyed the entire Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon and many of the Navy Seal autobiographies (one my favorites was “Fearless”

by Eric Blehm).

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WHY SOMERSETT: My husband Ed and I moved here in 2015 to be close to our daughter Suzanne who lives in Truckee, CA. We had always planned to move to a place halfway between her and her sister. In 1999, our daughter Patty, who was living in Colorado, had passed in her sleep. I had just spoken to her the previous Friday night.

We spent the summers of 2002 and 2004 with Suzanne in Truckee and in 2004 were ready to move out here. Suzanne was very influential in our decision to live in Somersett. She knew the area and the amenities would be beneficial to us both, not to mention the proximity to her, ski resorts and medical care. We both came to love our clean and quiet location, and good neighbors.

Since my husband’s passing my neighbors have continued to look after me, checking in and inviting me to their family events. My daughter Suzanne has been particularly supportive, even with her busy schedule she is always there for me.

I have also returned to skiing after a 14 year hiatus and have enjoyed the last four seasons at Squaw with a weekday pass. In New Jersey, we were members of the High Life Ski Club and traveled to many ski resorts, both in Europe and out here in the West. After 30 years of skiing, it’s hard to give it up so I’m alive again and enjoying it immensely.

“Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles.” — ANONYMOUS

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omersett offers its challenges to bicyclists. The terrain, the roundabouts, and sometimes the drivers who fantasize they are in Monte Carlo. Riding a bicycle can be both a joyful and stressful experience framed by the safety of your equipment, the terrain and environment, and those with whom you share the road. If you are a responsible biker with a bike in good repair, and are vigilant in your biking surroundings, your joy will outweigh the stress of sharing the road with pedestrians, cars, trucks and buses.

When you mount your bicycle and ride on Reno streets, you are bound to obey both Nevada state law and the Reno Municipal Code. Your bike is considered a vehicle, and you, as rider, must comply with the same traffic laws as if driving a car. Ride on the far right side of the road, or in the bike lanes where painted; use hand signals to turn right or left, or to re-enter the road after a stop; do not allow anyone to ride with you on your bicycle made for one; ride no more than two abreast on highways, unless you are on a bike path; do not ride on sidewalks; always yield to pedestrians, and exercise due care when passing a standing vehicle, or one traveling in the same direction. Tickets for moving violations start at $115.00. It is not unusual to see a biker speeding on the steep Somersett hills. Fun for the rider, no doubt, but, when the speed limit is 25 miles an hour, that biker is breaking the law, and could be fined.

When riding at night, your bike must be equipped with a lamp on the front, which emits a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front, and a red reflector on the back, visible from 50–300 feet to the rear. Reflective material is also required on both sides of the bike that is visible for 600 feet.

Balancing your bicycle for an exhilarating ride, and balancing your duty to comply with the rules of the road will ensure your safe travels, and the safety of those around you. Autumn weather and scenery make for good bike rides. Get on your bike, have fun, and enjoy the neighborhood roads while riding responsibly.

Sharing the Road Provided by Stephens and Edwards

AUGUST 22, 2015–JANUARY 10, 2016

P REMIER S PONSOR : Wayne L. Prim and Miriam Prim and the Wayne L. Prim Foundation L EAD S PON SOR S: Nancy Siebens Binz; EMPLOYERS®; Deborah Day in memory of at the Community Foundation of Western Nevada; and Wells Fargo M AJOR S PON SOR S: SUPP ORTING S PON SOR S: Carole Kilgore Anderson and Family in memory of J. Robert Anderson; Kathie Bartlett and Family in memory of Matthew, Phil, and Syd Bartlett; Denise and Tim Cashman; Chase International Real Estate; Judy and David Collins; Andrea and John Deane; Dolby Family; Susan and Stuart Engs; Leonard and Sara Lafrance; Anne Brockinton Lee and Robert M. Lee; Maureen Mullarkey and Steve Miller; Enid A. Oliver, ChFC, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.; and

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FITNESS SCHEDULE For a complete description of all our fitness classes and the most up to date calendar, please visit mysomersett.com or the Club’s concierge desk.

SUNDAY

Kundalini Yoga w/ Renee 9–10

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Bootcamp w/ Robyn 5:45–6:30

GS Yoga* w/ Karen 7:30–8:30 Private Reformer w/ Bethº 7:30–8:30

HIIT It w/ Robyn 5:45–6:30 F.I.T. w/ Ash 7:15–8:15

Spin w/ Beth 7:30–8:15 GS Yoga* w/ Renee 7:30–8:30

Sackrison Scramble* w/ Robyn 5:45–6:30

F.I.T.* Instructor Varies 7:55–8:55

Yoga* w/ Linda 8:30–9:30

Body Sculpt w/ Beth 9–9:45

Yoga* w/ Linda 8:30–9:30

Body Sculpt w/ Beth 9–9:45

Yoga* w/ Linda 8:30–9:30

Yoga* Instructor Varies 9–10

Cardio Step w/ Cindy 9:30–10:30

Mat Pilates w/ Beth 10:00–11:00

Cardio Step w/ Cindy 9:30–10:30

Private Reformer w/ Bethº 10:00–11:00

Cardio Step w/ Cindy 9:30–10:30

Body Sculpt w/ Beth 11:15–12

Bootcamp w/ Christy 11:30–12:15

Body Sculpt w/ Beth 11:15–12

Private Reformer w/ Bethº 12–1 Basic Yoga Instructor Varies 1–2

Spin w/ Christy 5:30–6:15

Spin w/ Beth 5:30–6:15

F.I.T. 15’s w/ Christy 6:15–7

Body Sculpt w/ Beth 6:30–7:15 Zumba w/ Leslie 6:35–7:35

Private Reformer w/ Bethº 12–1

Yoga w/ Linda 5:30–6:30

Zumba w/ Leslie 6:35–7:35

Kids Fitness* w/ Christy 4:30–5:15 Spin Bootcamp w/ Christy 5:30–6:15 F.I.T. 15’s w/ Christy 6:15–7

Items with a º mean the class is privately scheduled.

Meditation w/ Jim 6:35–7:35

Items with a * mean the class is located in the Sports Court.

Private Pilates in the Aerobic Room

For information on Private Pilates, contact Cassie Wilson at cwilson@mysomersett.com.

Participants must arrive to class on time. Heavy colognes/perfumes should not be worn during class. All participants are asked to wipe down equipment after use. Used equipment should be returned to original location. Cell phones should be put on silent and not used during class.

Fitness Classes & Tips... For a complete description of all our fitness classes, please visit the fitness classes calendar on our website at mysomersett.com. Get monthly fitness tips by signing in under your profile for the Fitness & Sports Group at mysomersett.com, or by checking the fitness bulletin board.

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WINTER Adult Spa The winter spa will open for use within the hours of 8 am to 8 pm, and 8 am to 7 pm on Sundays. Usage is strictly for adults only; no one under the age of 18 will be allowed on the pool deck. Please check in at the concierge desk to use the spa.

WINTER SPA RULES 1. The winter spa adjacent to the play pool is for adults (18+) only.

2. 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.

3. 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.

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4. Patrons must not allow water in their mouths as this can cause infection and illness.

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

6. Horse playing, splashing and swimming are not permitted in the spa.

FITNESS CLASSES Tennis We’re pleased to offer private or semi-private lessons, group classes and drill classes. We offer tennis for a variety of ages and services for any of our members. Looking for new tennis equipment, to get your racquets re-strung, or just searching for information? Contact tennis professional John Mathews at 287-8229. For further information about our tennis programming, please visit our sports page at mysomersett.com. To register, visit the concierge desk and fill out a form.

Please note that fitness classes will operate on a limited schedule around the holidays. For a complete description of all our classes, and an up to date calendar, please visit the fitness class page of our website at mysomersett.com.

Personal Training Personal training is a great way to get personalized 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 with faster results. Please check the sports tab of our website for personal training information and pricing.

Fitness Questions For information about classes, fitness equipment, reformer Pilates, personal training and pricing, please visit our website at mysomersett.com or contact Cassie Wilson at cwilson@ mysomersett.com or 787-4500 x321. If you’re new or just curious about all of our strength equipment, call today to arrange a complimentary fitness orientation.

Little Tennis Winter Lessons (ages 3–6) Available Monday through Friday from 10 am–1 pm Group Lessons Little Tennis (ages 3–6): $75/4 classes; $120/8 classes All classes will be held in the Sports Court

Ball Machine & Stroke Analysis

Ball machine $15/hr Stroke analysis $20/hr Get a great workout with the ball machine while improving your tennis skills at the same time. The stroke analysis will be done with a quick and powerful super slow motion app (coach’s eye) that makes it quick and easy to analyze and improve tennis stroke. The analysis will be done in real time with the tennis pro on the court. To rent the ball machine, contact John Mathews at 287-8229. If you have further questions about renting the ball machine or for information about the stroke analysis, contact John Mathews at 287-8229 or Cassie Wilson at 787-4500 x321.

MASSAGE & SPA Wind down from a busy week in one of our spacious cedar-lined saunas, and remember to take advantage of the many amenities in our locker rooms. Both the men’s and women’s locker rooms feature day use lockers, restrooms, showers and changing areas. Last but certainly not least, remember to take full advantage of our massage room.

The Club at Town Center has licensed massage therapists ready to cater to your aches and pains. Enjoy a relaxing and beneficial massage at your convenience by scheduling an appointment with one of our professionals. Whether you’re looking to alleviate stress, increase flexibility, improve your image or just enjoy a bit of TLC, the Club’s menu offers many types of treatments to fit your needs. For more information on what we offer and to contact our massage therapists, check out the sports tab of our website.

We have a new reward program, when you buy five massages, you get one half price!

Make sure to pick up a punch card at the front desk with your next purchase.

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SPORTS, FITNESS & WELLNESS Kids’ Fitness

Thursdays, 4:30–5:15 pm | Ages 5–10 Sign-in sheets will be available 15 minutes before class It’s all fun and games during kids’ fitness, so get ready to hop, skip and jump! We’ll focus on agility and coordination, endurance, strength and flexibility with a major emphasis on fun.

Adult Pick-Up Basketball

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30–9 pm Join us weekly for a friendly game of pick-up basketball. You’ll improve your game, meet new people and fit in a workout too. Pickup basketball is for adults only, ages 18 and up. We hope to see you there!

Argentine Tango Lessons

6 week sessions starting November 6, 5:30–6:30 pm Fridays 11/6 through 12/18 | (no lesson on 11/27) No dance experience required, we make it fun to learn, and no partner needed.

Victoria Randlett and T.S. “Zak” Brown have been dancing Argentine Tango together for over ten years. They currently teach in Reno, NV, where they also host weekly practicas and two monthly milongas.

They study and teach a range of Tango styles and approaches, including variants of Salon and “Nuevo” Tango. Their classes emphasize technique, connection, flow and musicality for the social dance floor, with careful breakdown and analysis of movements.

Myofascial Release Workshop

Thursday December 10, 4–5 pm Join Robyn Sackrison (group fitness instructor) while she demonstrates the basics of Foam Rolling part of the Myofascial Release technique. Bring your own foam roller or make use of the club’s tennis balls and foam rollers as available. If you have a “pinky ball” you may bring that as well. Sign up at online at mysomersett. com or with the Concierge.

2016 Snowshoeing Join Linda for snowshoeing and enjoy the beautiful snow-capped Sierras and crisp mountain air. This is a carpooling event, weather permitting. Please visit mysomersett.com to register, and look for more information in the January/February newsletter.

Youth Basketball League Youth basketball is just around the corner! The season begins in mid- February and this very popular program with McQueen High School Coach John Franklin. Be on the lookout for registration forms in January and sign up early to reserve your spot. We will be offering two age groups to better accommodate everyone, and we’ll keep you updated with more details as we near 2016.

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Helping Hungry Neighbors into the New Year

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t is so common to hear about hunger and families who are struggling to make ends meet during the holiday season. It is a great time to gather a bunch of friends together and volunteer to make someone’s life a little better.

The Food Bank of Northern Nevada is proud to serve those in our communities throughout the year. So many families are still missing meals well after January 1 and it can be a great time to give back and to volunteer. The food drives have been delivered and there are thousands of pounds of food needing to be sorted and packed to be sent out to partner agencies and to families. If you’d like to kick off your New Year by helping out those in our community who are in need of emergency food services, find out more at fbnn.org.

We’d love to have you come out and help at our facility.

Families with children ages ten and over are welcome at the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. Together we can solve hunger. Visit fbnn.org for more information.

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S O A The SOA is professionally managed by FirstService Residential.

Onsite office is located at The Club at Town Center.

CUSTOMER CARE: 775-624-9152 ASSESSMENT MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 54089 Los Angeles, CA 90054-0089

ACCOUNT INFORMATION: www.nevada.fsrconnect.com/somersett ASSOCIATION HOURS: Monday – Friday: 8 am to 5 pm Closed November 26 & 27, December 24 & 25 and January 1

Assessment Reminder Assessments are due on the first of each month and are overdue if not paid by the 30th of the month. A late fee of $25 will be posted to accounts not paid by the 30th of the month. Accounts 60 days past due will lose clubhouse and/or Canyon Nine privileges. Accounts 75 days past due will be sent to collections.

Assessment Payments Submitted Online (via Paylease) Did you know you can pay your monthly assessments online from the FirstService Residential website? Please be aware that payments submitted online go through a third party payment processing company called Paylease. Payments submitted through Paylease will, and typically do, take up to three business days to be credited to your assessment account. Please keep this information in mind for last minute assessment payments as payments received after the 30th are subject to a $25 late fee. Paylease does charge a fee for its service, and you can pay a larger fee to have the payment posted within one business day. If you would like information on automatic payments that are processed free of charge, please contact the association and request a ‘surepay’ application. You may also submit payments to the SOA office, via check or money order only.

Rules & Regulations Spotlights HOLIDAY DECORATIONS Holiday decorations may be installed up to 10 days before a holiday, and must be taken down within 10 days after the holiday, with the exception of the December Holidays. December decorations may be installed at Thanksgiving and must be removed by January 31.

The Association and Commercial buildings and Association common areas are excluded from this provision.

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SNOW REMOVAL & STREET SWEEPING Snow removal and street sweeping within the sub-associations of the Village and the Vue are the responsibility of the sub-associations.

Other private streets within the Association will be snow plowed when there is an accumulation of 3 inches on the street. Streets will be swept within a reasonable time frame following the last snow fall to clear the streets of sand and debris. For snow removal and sweeping issues on City owned streets, call Reno Direct at 334-2099.

Homeowners are responsible for maintaining the sidewalks adjacent to their property. The Association will plow the common area pathways/sidewalks along the three major parkways (Somersett, Del Webb and Somersett Ridge) if there is still snow on the walkways within 48 hours after the end of snow fall.

Compliance Information To report a non-compliance, please email or call Stephanie Viau at sviau@mysomersett.com or 787-4500 x310.

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 and could be suspended from the Club and assessed fines. 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.

NOVEMBER 2nd 3rd 5th 11th 17th 18th 26th & 27th

5:00 pm 6:00 pm 9:30 am 8:30 am 4:00 pm 4:00 pm

Finance Strategic Planning AGC CSC Communications ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING SOA CLOSED

6:00 pm 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5:30 pm

Strategic Planning Executive AGC BOARD SOA CLOSED

DECEMBER 1st 2nd 3rd 9th 25th

Annual Members’ Meeting

Wednesday, November 18, 4 pm The Annual Members’ meeting will commence with the tallying of votes for two board seats, each for two-year terms. The election committee anticipates the tallying of the votes to conclude at approximately 5:15 pm, at which time the results will be announced. Additionally, owners will be ratifying the 2015 budget. Beginning in November, please be on the lookout for mail that will include an agenda and an election ballot.

Meeting Agendas and Minutes Agendas for Board of Director’s meetings will be posted online at mysomersett.com at least ten days prior to the scheduled meeting. Minutes of these meetings will be posted online at www.nevada. fsrconnect.com/somersett once they have been approved at the next scheduled meeting. For a draft copy of minutes, please submit your request to soa@ mysomersett.com.

PHOTO BY DAPHNE HOUGARD

Any changes to the meeting dates will be updated online at mysomersett.com on the SOA’s News & Documents page. Executive sessions, AGC and CSC meetings are not open to residents other than those on the agenda. Communications, Strategic Planning and Finance Committee meetings are open to all owners and are held at The Club at Town Center. Meetings of the Board of Directors are also open to all owners and are held in the Canyon View Room at The Club at Town Center.

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Winterization for Landscapes & Gardens

By John P. Pruyn, High West Landscape Architects

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old weather is coming. Believe it! It is predicted that a warmer/ wetter than normal winter is possibly coming to our high desert area and as landscape professionals we must be prepared for heavy snow (sierra cement) that can strip branches from trees and shrubs, cause frost heave, and freeze irrigation systems, generally causing havoc in the garden.

The first step to preparing plants for winter is the process of cutting back on irrigation in the fall to encourage ‘hardening off’ of ornamental plant material.

4HIS SHOULD START IN 3EPTEMBER REDUCE WATERING TO ABOUT OF YOUR NORMAL application. In October and November, water deeply a couple of times a week (if we are not getting rain or snow) and never let the garden completely dry out.

One needs to get prepared for winter by first doing a proper cleanup of the garden—dead heading plants, removing annuals, cutting back perennials, adding humus or compost and mulching heavily. Mulch at least 3 inches, and 5 inches is even better with shredded bark, shredded leaves, clean straw or pine needles. Be sure to keep mulch about 6 inches from the trunk or stem of plants. Depending on your area, very windblown areas may not hold some types of mulch, and you may need to use inorganic mulches such as rock mulch. The point is to cover and insulate the root structure, soil and microbes from drying out and being exposed. It is fine for soil to freeze, quite another for it to dry out and be exposed to drought.

Rapid change in temperatures, from day to night and a lack of cloud cover, can cause temperatures to drop below minimal survival point for ornamentals that may be close to their hardiness points. This is especially important for younger trees that may develop sun scab, cracking along the unprotected trunk. Using watered down white latex paint is good protection from the low angle sun, but even better is to use tree wrap to protect the bark from the sun and hungry porcupines, rabbits and voles that will eat the bark of trees during the winter months.

Desiccating winds are a major problem in our area and should be watched carefully for damage to plants, especially during extended periods of time without precipitation. Check trees and shrubs at the base of the plant every two weeks during dry periods. If watering is required, water when the temperature is above 40 degrees to ensure that it penetrates the soil before the temperature drops in the late afternoon and can freeze.

Fall is an excellent time to maintain your lawn. Cut it no closer than 2� and fertilize with bio-sol fertilizer, in November and top dress with a light layer of humus, about 1/8�. Voles, which are a problem in our area, are said to have an aversion to Bio-sol fertilizer, so it may be helpful to keep them from our lawn during the winter. Fall is also a great time to aerate lawns as the golf courses do, prior to topping with humus.

Wrap trees and shrubs with tree wrap tape, I prefer the ½� width or wider so that there are no blow outs during the winter and make sure to use a 3� stake to secure trees in high snow areas.

In warmer areas, prepare your vegetable garden with row cover and row cover hoops to extend your growing into the fall and in some areas well into the winter.

Finally, it is a good idea to run drip systems through a couple extra cycles shortly before shutting down systems for the winter. When temperatures start to drop below freezing at night, turn off and drain irrigation systems, but that is another article.

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“One needs to get prepared for winter by first doing a proper cleanup of the garden—dead heading plants, removing annuals, cutting back perennials, adding humus or compost and mulching heavily.�

Check out page 4 for information on all of the great weekly clubs open to ALL residents!

SUNDAY November 1

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Gourds, Gourds, Gourds

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Coffee and Donuts Day Camp with Staff Watercolor Class

Mini Pumpkin Palooza

Movie Night

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SATURDAY 7

SOA Mother Son Soiree Thanksgiving Potluck

Watercolor Class 11

FRIDAY 6

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Little Tykes Golf Clinic

Creative Kids

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O’Tannebaum

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Holiday Open House

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Day Camp (until 2 pm) CLUB CLOSED AT 2 PM

Please note the color coding system for events throughout Somersett Living and all SOA Communications: BROWN: Events for residents with access to The Club at Town Center. BLUE: SOA events open to all residents, including Sierra Canyon.

GREEN: Events at the SGCC that are open to all residents. PURPLE: Pubic events; open to anyone

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