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Spark your child’s imagination with this FREE hour-long workshop designed for kids 6–12 with a presentation and then hands-on related activity. 2nd Sunday of every month, starting in July 2022 11:00 a.m. to noon Sparks Library, 1125 12th St SEPT 11: LED Artwork OCT 9: Zine Making NOV 13: Ceramics Preregister to hold your spot at: Sp arks Ar tWalk. com Saturday, September 17, 2022 10 am to 4 pm 98 Richards Way, Sparks, NV SPARKS ART WALK Third Thursday of Each Month 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Victorian Square, Downtown Sparks Art Walk is more than just an amazing collection of diverse artwork placed in downtown Sparks, Victorian Square. It is an experiential destination with visual arts, history, performances, film, food, and tasty beverages. Each month hosts different activities. All kick off with docent-led tours of the artwork, Engine 8 Train, and Heritage Museum, as well as activities and exhibits. Then settle in for live music, food trucks, and vendor shopping.
Somersett Living | September/October 22 | 3 4 Community Profile: Great Basin Co-Op 5, 9, 11, 13 All-Resident Events 6–7 Somersett Golf & Country Club 8 Canyon Nine 10 Kids’ Corner/TCTC Kids 14 The Club at Town Center Reminders 20 Profile: Dennis O’Connell 24 Sports, Fitness & Wellness Classes 26 Fall Pool Info 27 Profile: Meet Westergard Principal Ben Dickson 28–29 Somersett Owners Association 30 September & October 2022 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. Sign up for our enewsletters Did you know the SOA sends out a weekly enewsletter called Somersett Happenings? It’s the best way to stay up-to-date on the latest SOA news, community events and more. To sign up, message robin.bolson@mysomersett.com or call her at 775-5719643. 2022 Board of Directors soaboard@somersett.org Mark Capalongan President Jacob Williams Vice President Anna Olea-Moger Vice President Clint Maples Treasurer Bill O’Donnell Secretary 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 Hunter Edgar 775-571-8187 Resort Manager Hunter.Edgar@mysomersett.com Jamie Taylor 775-571-8187 Assistant Resort Manager Jamie.Taylor@mysomersett.com Michael-Dean Williamson 775-571-8613 Assistant Resort Manager Michael-Dean.Williamson@ mysomersett.com Steven Eaton 775-571-8080 Head Maintenance Tech steven.eaton@mysomersett.com SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 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. Closed on Monday, Sept. 5, and Friday, Oct. 28 Club at Town Center Hours: Daily: 5 am-9 pm Front Desk hours* Saturday-Sunday: 10 am-4 pm Weekdays: 8 am-5 pm *Subject to change Sierra Canyon Aspen Lodge: Cecilia Lebel, General Manager 775-624-2900 | sierra@ciramail.com 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: The 2021 Fall Festival. Photo by Robin Bolson.
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Great Basin Community Food Co-op 240 Court St., Reno, NV 89501 https://greatbasinfoodcoop775-324-6133
‘Think local’ has always been at the core of its mission
The words “Think Local” have taken on various meanings over the last decade across multiple industries. Great Basin Co-Op, though, was founded on perhaps the truest and simplest definition of this now commonly used phrase.
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Today, nearly 20 years after its original founding, the Great Basin Co-Op and all that its Court Street location have to offer, are a far cry from its humble beginnings in the kitchen of the two local sisters who founded it. The square footage of the space may be far larger, and the quantity of the food products and consumable items inside has also grown considerably, but because the co-op has stuck to its core mission, the impact it has had on its community looms even larger than these other changes. Hopefully, for the sake of the greater Reno community, Great Basin Co-Op will be around another 20-plus years to assist in the health and growth of its residents.
Founded in 2005 as a buyers’ club, its goal was to increase community access to local, sustainable, and affordable food while also supporting the local economy. Since then, there have been a few adjustments to the business model and multiple location changes, but today, Great Basin is a successful, member-based co-op, with a market as well as an in-house café and juice bar. It provides produce, meats, and other consumable products from dozens of local producers, farmers, ranchers, and vendors in the larger Sierra Nevada region. Great Basin operates its organization off seven foundational principles created by the first ever co-op and endorsed by the International Co-op Alliance. The principles include a voluntary and open membership, governed by democratic principles and active member participation. The cooperative must operate independently with education as a key value and service to its members and community. While self-governance is vital, cooperation with other co-ops and organizations is key, so long as the organization retains its own control and is regularly serving the needs of its members and the larger community.
If you visit the co-op, whether to pick up some groceries or have a sandwich or fresh juice in the café, it is easy to see these principles at work. All of the food including produce and meat is from places and towns most visitors know by name and are a short drive away. Most of the other supplementary products one might normally find in a grocery store are here too, except all are also 100% local, supporting small businesses, entrepreneurs, and artisans in our local neighborhoods and storefronts. The value of community and Great Basin’s adherence to it is visible everywhere. Almost just as fitting as what you find at the co-op is what you won’t. All of the products are health-minded and focused. None of the foods contain artificial preservatives, sweeteners, or colors. High fructose syrup is a no-go at Great Basin as are foods with synthetic hormones, preventative antibiotics, MSG, or hydrogenated oils. Animal testing or unfair labor practices are also not permitted if a vendor or farmer wants to sell their items. All these rules help the co-op achieve its mission, which is to serve the community by providing healthy, local, sustainably produced, high-quality food and items.
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These events are open to all Somersett residents, including those who live in Sierra Canyon. For more information, go to www.somersett.org.
Jadacie Cook Landen Smith
Michele believed that education is the true equalizer for mankind. She was a master elementary school teacher who was passionate about literacy. Her vision for lifelong learning continues to be actualized through her students, family, and friends. The 5K race is limited to the first 500 paid and registered participants, so mark your calendars now and sign up early! Registration forms are available on Somersett.org or at the front desk of the club.
MC Believe in Education 5k & Fun Run Sunday, Sept. 25, 8 am walk | 8:40 am run | 9:45 am kids fun run
Somersett’s annual MC Believe in Education 5K and Fun Run honors a former resident, Michele Cervantes, with the proceeds going toward a scholarship for a McQueen graduate.
This year’s scholarship awardees are Jadacie Cook and Landen Smith, who will both head to the University of Nevada Reno this fall. Jadacie will study psychology, and Landen will pursue kinesiology. Both plan to use the scholarship money to help with tuition. Jadacie wants to study criminal psychology because she is interested in understanding why people do what they do. She was chosen to be part of UNR’s Dean’s Future Scholars program when she was in sixth grade. The organization helps underserved students in Northern Nevada realize their dreams of higher education. Future Scholars helped her take summer classes and she will enter her freshman year with several courses under her belt, including Psychology 101. Landen was inspired to pursue kinesiology by Emily, a physical therapist who helped him in 2020. He plans to work with kids under the age of 18. Jadacie and Landen both expressed sincere gratitude to those who come together at MC Believe to help students achieve their goals. “Education is so important,’ says Jadacie. “The time and effort put into this event mean a lot to me,” says Landen.
MC Believe in Education is so much more than a 5K run and walk. It’s a celebration of the importance of education and literacy and the passion of the person whose life inspired the event, the late Michele Cervantes. Michele was a master elementary school teacher whose vision for lifelong learning continues through her students, family, friends, and all who participate in MC Believe. Each year the proceeds from the event go to scholarships for McQueen High School graduates.
If you plan to host a sale, get your home listed on our map of participating homes by emailing Robin.Bolson@mysomersett.com with your name and address by the end of the day on Tuesday, Sept. 27. The Association publicizes the sale in local media, Craigslist and Facebook, as well as on garage sale sites. We recommend that you place signs during sale hours directing shoppers to your street and house from the nearest parkway.
Meet the 2022 MC Believe scholarship winners
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Fall Garage Sale Saturday, Oct. 1, from 7 am-3 pm This is the final community-wide garage sale of the year! If you love garage sales, this popular event right in your neighborhood is among Reno’s best. A link to a digital map of participating homes will be available beginning on Monday, Sept. 26, on the home page of www.somersett.org.
6 | Somersett Living | September/October 22 Golf Tip
By Stuart Smith – PGA Director of Golf
Somersett Golf & Country Club Downswing
I can’t stress enough the importance of understanding the downswing path in the golf swing. As golfers, we often hear the phrase “outside-in” relating to the club. An “outside-in” swing path is both a distance robber and a directional destroyer. An “outside-in” swing path will lead to the dreaded slice. It is imperative in the downswing that the arms and hands do not throw the club outward but rather, as body weight transitions to the target, that they fall more downward. Question OK Stuart, I am achieving a better downswing path, but my ball is still going to the right and slicing. What now? You can’t fix the direction the ball goes with the downswing path only. After achieving a better downswing path, the clubface will be your friend in correcting direction and can eliminate the slicing. Simply said, learn an “inside-out” swing path and rotate the clubface through the ball for longer, straighter shots. Practice, Practice, Practice. The PGA golf staff at the Somersett Golf and Country Club has over 35 years of combined experience and is available to take your game to the next level. Why venture out for golf lessons when you can improve your game right here in your back yard? Instructors’ rates vary but are between $80 and $120 per hour. We CAN take your game to the next level. Call us at 787-1800, ext.2
September 8:00 am Tuesday-Friday 7:30 am Saturday and Sunday October 8:30 am Tuesday-Friday 8:00 am Saturday and Sunday Bocce Ball Court Hours 8 am-7 pm** Tuesday-Sunday **may play until dusk if in possession of own Bocce balls 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 shop staff during operating hours.
Learn to Golf Saturdays September 3, 10, 17 11 am – 12:30 pm $15/clinic | RSVP 4 days prior to clinic 3 min; 16 max Engage in the game of a lifetime GOLF. This excellent beginner/intermediate class has been extremely successful with PGA professional Rob Dugan leading the programming. Whether you are a former golfer looking to dust off your clubs and brush up on your fundamentals OR someone eager to learn for the first time, we are here to get you ready to play. A typical session includes clinic-style instruction as well as time for individual help from instructors. Over each month, we will cover all aspects of the game, including full swing, putting, and short game. Please sign up with the golf shop staff four days
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The majority of the time this will be on the north side of the driving range, however, on rare occasions, we will be on mats on the south side, and you will be welcome to utilize that side. Our service attendants will provide shuttle service, or you are welcome to walk to what is the back of the driving range. Golf balls will be staged there for you. Let our attendants know your approximate hitting time and they will check on you so you can be shuttled back. Off-season (November through mid-April), the north side of the driving range is closed, and all play is from the mats on the south side. Let our attendants know your approximate hitting time and they will check on you so as you can be shuttled back. Off-season (November thru mid-April) the north side of the driving range is closed, and all play is from the mats on the south side. As a Somersett resident, you have access to our newly renovated turf tee as well as the putting and chipping area for a fee of $10 per person. Pay in the golf shop before usage and present your receipt to the range attendant. Access to the putting and chipping area is allowed only by paying the $10/person fee no exceptions. Juniors MUST be accompanied by an adult.
Wednesday, September 7, 5:30-6:30 pm; October 12, 5-6 pm 4 child min; 12 max | Complimentary
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Somersett residents have both complimentary and fee-based access to the driving range. We encourage you to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. The driving range is available Tuesdays through Sundays and is closed to all activities on Mondays.
Little Tykes Golf is designed for small children and it’s 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! Just meet us at the country club driving range and your child can join the fun. Play the Tom Kite-designed Championship Country Club Course All Somersett residents are welcome to play the Championship Country Club Course four times per year. Each resident may book a foursome of players at a rate of $80 per player (in-season) and $50 per player (off-season, November-March). This includes 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 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, or short shorts. Proper footwear, such as golf or tennis shoes, is required.
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8 | Somersett Living | September/October 22 If the Golf Hut is closed, please check in at the front desk at The Club at Town Center. HOURS: September and October: 8 am to 6 pm* *Weather permitting; call 7874500 to confirm. Canyon Nine Golf Course is a private course for the enjoyment of Somersett residents and their guests (including our sub-associations, The Village, The Vue and Sierra Canyon). Play is free for residents; $10 for their guests. 775.852.0707 | cartbarn.com 8850 Terabyte Ct, Suite G Reno, NV, 89521 info@cartbarn.com NEW & USED CARTS IN STOCK NOW.NEW & USED CARTS IN STOCK NOW. Style. Comfort. Perfection. BE PREPARED FOR Wildfire preventconditionswhenandoffPSOMagainstkeyManagementPublicSeasonSafetyOutage(PSOM)isameasureofdefensewildfires.Duringaevent,powerisshutforsafetyinextremeelevatedfireriskareascertainenvironmentalaremettohelpwildfires.Learnmoreatnvenergy.com/psom Caughlin Rancher ad_2022-06.indd 1 6/21/2022 3:11:14 PM
Somersett Living | September/October 22 All-Residents Events Labor Day Bash Monday, Sept. 5, from 12-4 pm Join us as we mark the unofficial end of summer with poolside fun, including a live band and guest food trucks Nice Cream Nitro and 775 Eats, pool volleyball games, and kid challenges. This event is open to members of the Club only. Remember, no guests are permitted on Labor Day. Canyon Nine Golf Tournament Saturday, Sept. 10, register at 10:30 am $30 for residents; $35 for guests Bring your lawn chairs and blankets aBe a part of what will be an annual event at our very own Canyon Nine! This will be a Shamble Format with 18 teams of 2. Teams will hit their own tee shots and then select the best tee shot among them. Then, both players play their own golf balls from that position until the ball is holed out. The best score on the hole is the score you put down for the team. There will be prizes, drinks, and unique hole events, such as Closest to the Hole. Sign up at the front desk or by calling 775-787-4500.
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Music on the Green Saturday, Sept. 17, 5-7:30 pm Canyon Nine Golf Course our final Music of the Green of 2022, excited to welcome The Blues Monsters to our outdoor stage on Hole 1 of Canyon Nine. The band with its monster horn section was
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• For the morning time slots, parents may sign their child up for either 8:30-10:30 am or 10:30 am-12:30 pm Monday through Friday and either 8-10 am or 10 am-12 pm on Saturday. Evening slot is from 5:30-7:30 pm, Monday through Thursday.
Monday through Friday | Grades K-5 This program provides quality before- and afterschool 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 Register: At the front desk Fall Break Camp (Oct. 3-7) and Nevada Day Camp (Oct. 28) Watch for more information in the Club News enewsletters or check www.Somersett.org for updates.
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Monday through Thursday: 8:30 am-12:30 pm and 5:30-7:30 pm Friday: 8:30 am-12:30 pm | Saturday: 8 am-12 pm Closed Sunday Kids’ Corner Policy Reminders
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Kids’ Corner Kids’ Corner Hours & Programming*
• 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 concierge desk or online at mysomersett.com.
• 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. Reservations may be made online at somersett.net seven days in advance.
• 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.
—SAVE THE DATES— Holiday Gala Saturday, Dec. 3
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The sixth annual Neighborhood of Lights contest will illuminate Somersett this December. Start planning your festive illuminations now order those holiday lights and décor! And talk with your neighbors is your block ready to challenge perennial winner Deerbrook Court for the title of Best Street? Check the November/December edition of this magazine for further details.
Let’s get dressed up and celebrate the holidays. This elegant gala will feature live music, dinner, and dancing. The Events Committee is planning this event, so you know it’s going to be a night to remember! Neighborhood of Lights
The Astronomical Society of Nevada members will set up their powerful telescopes at the Club at Town Center for this first-ever Somersett star gazing viewing party. The evening will begin with a short introduction by society members about what is visible in the sky that evening, followed by viewing through the telescopes. Society members will be available to answer any questions. You are welcome to bring your own telescope if you wish. Red flashlights only. We also invite you to bring blankets and folding chairs to set up on the Hole 1 tee box to watch for shooting stars. The telescopes will remain in place for several hours and will move as the sky changes, so you may want to time your arrival for when the sky darkens. Please note: This event is best for ages 4th grade and up due to the fragile nature of the telescopes. Haunted Hollywood Adult Social Friday, Oct. 7 Haunted Hollywood is the theme of this adult social presented by the Community Events Committee. Come dressed as your favorite movie star! Check the Somersett Events Calendar on Somersett.org for more information. Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 am-2 pm Stay tuned for more information. Kids’ Movie Night Club members only Fridays Sept. 30 and Oct. 21, 5:30-8:30 pm. $15/child (includes pizza and beverages) Ages 5-12 Your child will enjoy pizza while watching kid-friendly movies with their friends. They are welcome to dress in PJs and bring a pillow and a comfy blanket! Movie choices will be determined the night of the event. Reserve your child’s spot and pay at the front desk.
New! Somersett Star Party Friday, Sept. 23, starting at 7 pm Next to the Golf Hut at the Club at Town Center West Park’s Community Garden Committee will sell hot chocolate and refreshments
Somersett Living | September/October 22 | 11 All-Residents EventsCONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 voted the #1 blues band in North Lake Tahoe for 7 years running. With their combination of R&B, funk, jazz, and Chicago-style blues, they are sure to get everyone up on their feet dancing! We will also have guest food trucks and the camaraderie of your Somersett friends and neighbors. Be sure to mark your calendars for this event! This event is free and open to ALL Somersett residents. Guitar Lessons Saturdays Sept. 17 and Oct. 15 from 10:15-11:30 am $25; Open to ages 16-plus Pop and jazz solo artist Sara Thompson will offer beginner to intermediate acoustic and electric guitar lessons in the Canyon View Room. Bring your own guitar or you are welcome to share the instructor’s guitars. Register and pay at the front desk. Maximum of 4 students per class. What’s New at Somersett Thursday, Sept. 23, 6 to 8pm Join us for a Happy Hour and get the scoop on what’s coming up this fall, winter, and beyond. Check the Somersett Events calendar on Somersett.org for more information.
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Pinochle Club Mondays & Tuesdays, 1-3 pm Pinochle players, we have a club just for you! Somersett’s pinochle club welcomes new or advanced players for three- or four-handed pinochle. Join us for this casual drop-in game here at the Club on Tuesday afternoons. NV Monica T. Lee, Jennifer McClanahan,E.DMD
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The Care Matters team turns plastic bags into “plarn,’’ then crochets the “plarn” into sleeping mats that are distributed to people in the Reno area without permanent shelter. The lightweight mats are waterproof and provide protection from the cold ground, while at the same time keeping plastic out of our landfills. Volunteers are welcome and experience is not required! Mah Jongg Mondays and Thursdays, 1-4 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 Mondays and Thursdays to play or just watch, and feel free to bring a snack and nonalcoholic beverage.
—GROUPS— Open to all residents of Somersett, including those who live in Sierra Canyon Acoustic Circle Jam Second and fourth Sunday of each month: Sept. 11 + 25 and Oct. 9 + 23 5-7 pm Join the Circle Jam and broaden your musical horizons with like-minded
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vocalists and instrumentalists in a fun, positive environment. All levels of acoustic guitar playing are welcome. A good singing voice is not required but it is a plus. New players are welcome to bring their favorite songs or song lists to share. Bridge Club Wednesdays, 1:30-4 pm Join fellow bridge lovers for intermediate bridge at the Club. We usually have two to four tables, and we strive for complete tables so that everyone enjoys their playing time. For more information or to reserve a spot, contact Jan at haemmigJ@gmail. com. Canasta Fridays, 1-4 pm, Media Room
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Join us on Fridays as we play Canasta, a card-melding game which is a variation of rummy. Many types of Canasta exist. Come learn to play or teach us your version of Canasta. Everyone is welcome. Questions? Contact Elyce Gilbert at Elyce. gilbert@gmail.com. Care Matters Mondays, Noon-2 pm Fridays, 9:30-11:30 am
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ZEN PLANNER: Zen Planner is the amenity reservation system used by the Club at Town Center. To gain access, send an email to accesszenplanner@somersett.org and include the following information: » Your first and last name
Tennis Courts and Lap Pool: At its July 27 meeting, the Board approved a plan to install the same system at the Lap Pool and Tennis Court gates. You will still need to reserve a tennis court or lap swim spot through Zen Planner, but once the cameras and gate locks are installed, you will be able to access the courts and pool with your access card.
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RESERVE YOUR SPOT: Members must secure a time slot to use fitness classes, the Lap Pool and the Tennis Courts. Space is limited. Reservations may be made through Zen Planner (recommended) or over the phone (787-4500) up to 72 hours in advance. Please be considerate of other residents and only reserve time slots you will actually use!
CLUB DOOR ACCESS CARDS
The E-Pass is a digital resident verification card. If you download it to the wallet on your phone, you can easily present the pass when you arrive at the Club or the pool, with no need give your name and address for resident verification. How do I get an E-Pass? Type this URL into your browser and follow the instructions: https://bit.ly/3Jekhgx 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.
» Your Somersett address » Phone number » The email you’d like to use for Zen Planner access Once we approve your status as a Club Member, we will send you an email invitation with a temporary password (this may take up to 72 hours).
Members must check in to the facility upon entering. Members may be turned away if they cannot provide valid ID.
WHAT IS A SOMERSETT E-PASS?
If you don’t yet have an after-hours 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 are working well for the over 1,000 residents who have signed up, which allows access to the Club seven days a week from 5 am to 9 pm 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 systems 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 (at this point you will no longer need your gate clicker). As of press time for this magazine, only Mountain Crest gates had the new system up and running.
The Club at Town Center Reminders
Somersett Living | September/October 22 | 15 NEW HOME SALES THECLIFFSATSOMERSETT.COM | (775) 277-3200 The Cliffs features stunning views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Downtown Reno and so much more. With six floorplans of one- and two-level home designs ranging from 2,640 to over 4,200 square feet, enjoy spacious living with gourmet kitchens, spacious loggias, 3–5 bedrooms, 3-car garages and walk-out basement options. Visit our Model Homes. Starting from $1,000,000+ 2,655 - 3,868 Square Feet • 3-4 Bedrooms Three-Car Garages • Foothill Views Starting in the Low $900s Located in Somersett at the First Roundabout (775) 233-1910 | vh@DesertWindHomes.com | DesertWindHomes.com
chagolfmpionshipmpionshipcoursegolfcourse countcountrsomersomersettsettyclubryclubcountryclub c anyon courcouranyonninegolfseninegolfse del webb at somersett SOMERSETT PKWY SOMERSETT PKWY. SOMERSETTPKWY. SomersettRidgePkwy. LoganRidge Tr. DelWebbPkwy. Evening RockTr.ForestWillowTr. GypsyHillTr.TimaruTr. ScottValleyRd.BackNineTr. I-80/VERDI OFF RAMP ROUNDABOUT #’S = 4 56 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. 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. B Amenities
Somersett Living | September/October 22 | 17 somersettsomersett town square SOMERSETT PKWY. SHARLANDSAVE. 12 3 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. boxing, body classes available... Elliptical trainers, for strength training. BASKETBALL Play a production on the stage. The room complete with floors, community www.somersett.orgB The Cliffs at Somersett 2205 Cold Creek Trail (775) 277-3200 TheCliffsAtSomersett.com a Brae Retreat Desert Wind Homes Located at the first roundabout (775) DesertWindHomes.com233-1910 a
18 | Somersett Living | September/October 22 COMPARATIVE MARKET ANALYSIS SUMMARY REPORT: Residential Summary Statistics Provided by David Hughes at Dickson Realty As of this writing there are currently 77 homes on the market in Somersett, which is about what it was 4 years. One year ago there were about 20 homes on the market, so it has definitely turned from a sellers market to a buyers market in the last 90 days. In the overall Reno Sparks market there are 1580 homes on the market right now, and 1 year ago there were 300 on the market, big difference in inventory. Also we are seeing prices down about 8-10% from the high and the average market time right now is about 50 days. The closed sales prices have not reflected the adjustment but by the end of September they will. But to put it in perspective, prices have gone up 50% over the last 3 years and are down about 10% so values are still up 40% from 3 years ago. Demand for Somersett still remains high, visit Somersettstats.com for all of your Somersett stats. CMA Summary Report Residential Summary Statistics High Low Average Median LP:$2,700,000 $725,000 $1,141,890 $999,999 SP:$2,977,030 $710,000 $1,148,402 $1,000,000 Residential - Sold Number of Properties: 53 Num ADD AR OMD Stat $/SQFT BR YR BLT #GAR ACR STORIES SF DOM LP LP/SF SP SP/SF 1 8845 Chipshot Trail FoothillsReno-Northwest 4/8/2022 SOLD 385.84 3 2003 2 0.22 1 Story 1879 31 $725,000 $385.84 $710,000 $377.86 2 8845 Scott Valley Ct FoothillsReno-Northwest 6/15/2022 SOLD 327.45 3 2007 3 0.16 1 Story 2379 55 $779,000 $327.45 $750,000 $315.26 3 7770 Autumn Ridge Cir FoothillsReno-Northwest 4/8/2022 SOLD 348.97 3 2005 3 0.37 1 Story 2175 50 $759,000 $348.97 $759,000 $348.97 4 8772 Lynrock Circle FoothillsReno-Northwest 4/26/2022 SOLD 316.70 3 2005 2 0.14 2 Story 2431 61 $769,900 $316.70 $769,000 $316.33 5 8750 Oak Hollow Way FoothillsReno-Northwest 2/7/2022 SOLD 334.06 3 2006 2 0.20 1 Story 2302 66 $769,000 $334.06 $780,000 $338.84 6 1755 Samantha Crest FoothillsReno-Northwest 1/31/2022 SOLD 339.39 4 2018 3 0.26 2 Story 2313 18 $785,000 $339.39 $780,000 $337.22 7 1640 Scott Valley Road FoothillsReno-Northwest 4/22/2022 SOLD 313.70 3 2016 3 0.16 1 Story 2614 50 $820,000 $313.70 $790,000 $302.22 8 1415 Heavenly View Trail FoothillsReno-Northwest 5/13/2022 SOLD 324.25 4 2017 3 0.15 2 Story 2313 44 $750,000 $324.25 $800,000 $345.87 9 1715 Verdi Vista Ct FoothillsReno-Northwest 3/30/2022 SOLD 260.83 4 2018 3 0.16 2 Story 3140 49 $819,000 $260.83 $819,000 $260.83 10 1760 Scott Valley Road FoothillsReno-Northwest 1/20/2022 SOLD 254.46 4 2017 3 0.18 2 Story 3140 16 $799,000 $254.46 $821,000 $261.46 11 1765 Scott Valley Road FoothillsReno-Northwest 3/10/2022 SOLD 317.52 3 2016 3 0.17 1 Story 2614 400 $830,000 $317.52 $830,000 $317.52 12 1655 Scott Valley Rd FoothillsReno-Northwest 4/12/2022 SOLD 317.52 3 2016 3 0.16 1 Story 2614 24 $830,000 $317.52 $835,000 $319.43 13 8779 Larkhaven Trl FoothillsReno-Northwest 1/6/2022 SOLD 352.94 3 2020 3 0.22 1 Story 2380 57 $840,000 $352.94 $840,000 $352.94 14 2355 Roanoke Trail FoothillsReno-Northwest 5/24/2022 SOLD 342.34 3 2005 3 0.20 1 Story 2480 26 $849,000 $342.34 $849,000 $342.34 15 8790 Oak Hollow FoothillsReno-Northwest 3/7/2022 SOLD 335.49 3 2014 2 0.24 1 Story 2474 45 $830,000 $335.49 $851,000 $343.98 16 1725 Verdi Vista FoothillsReno-Northwest 5/19/2022 SOLD 302.49 3 2017 3 0.17 2 Story 2810 42 $850,000 $302.49 $855,000 $304.27 17 8790 Lost Creek Ct FoothillsReno-Northwest 7/20/2022 SOLD 309.86 3 2016 3 0.23 2 Story 2759 49 $854,900 $309.86 $856,000 $310.26 18 1544 Elk Run Trail FoothillsReno-Northwest 4/29/2022 SOLD 266.59 3 2021 3 0.16 2 Story 3316 498 $884,000 $266.59 $884,000 $266.59 19 2230 Saddle Tree Trail FoothillsReno-Northwest 4/14/2022 SOLD 372.98 2 2004 3 0.25 1 Story 2346 21 $875,000 $372.98 $902,000 $384.48 20 1532 Elk Run trail FoothillsReno-Northwest 6/24/2022 SOLD 300.48 4 2022 3 0.16 2 Story 3095 199 $930,000 $300.48 $920,000 $297.25 21 1690 Elk Run Trail FoothillsReno-Northwest 4/7/2022 SOLD 344.56 3 2013 2 0.34 2 Story 2902 57 $999,900 $344.56 $955,000 $329.08 22 8915 Chipshot Trail FoothillsReno-Northwest 7/27/2022 SOLD 356.88 3 2005 3 0.57 1 Story 2760 34 $985,000 $356.88 $970,000 $351.45 23 1775 Verdi Vista FoothillsReno-Northwest 2/25/2022 SOLD 359.15 3 2017 3 0.17 1 Story 2617 14 $939,900 $359.15 $975,000 $372.56 24 8135 Willow Ranch Trail FoothillsReno-Northwest 4/11/2022 SOLD 316.88 3 2003 3 0.28 2 Story 2998 31 $950,000 $316.88 $975,000 $325.22 25 8718 Larkhaven FoothillsReno-Northwest 7/29/2022 SOLD 388.87 3 2019 3 0.24 1 Story 2569 113 $999,000 $388.87 $987,500 $384.39 26 8949 Suncreek Trail FoothillsReno-Northwest 2/22/2022 SOLD 344.60 3 2021 3 0.23 1 Story 2899 123 $998,995 $344.60 $998,995 $344.60 27 1653 Crescent Pointe Ct FoothillsReno-Northwest 5/17/2022 SOLD 344.47 3 2015 3 0.18 2 Story 2903 46 $1,000,000 $344.47 $1,000,000 $344.47 28 1648 Huntley Trail FoothillsReno-Northwest 6/28/2022 SOLD 398.99 3 2018 3 0.21 1 Story 2569 16 $1,025,000 $398.99 $1,000,000 $389.26 29 7715 Harvest Hill Ln FoothillsReno-Northwest 6/30/2022 SOLD 358.40 4 2003 2 0.20 2 Story 2899 66 $1,039,000 $358.40 $1,024,500 $353.40 30 8780 Larkhaven Trail FoothillsReno-Northwest 7/7/2022 SOLD 398.99 3 2020 3 0.21 1 Story 2569 26 $1,025,000 $398.99 $1,025,000 $398.99 31 1563 Elk Run Trail FoothillsReno-Northwest 4/15/2022 SOLD 291.89 4 2021 2 0.15 2 Story 3426 51 $999,999 $291.89 $1,030,000 $300.64 32 1668 Huntley Trl FoothillsReno-Northwest 1/13/2022 SOLD 337.51 4 2018 3 0.26 2 Story 3111 44 $1,050,000 $337.51 $1,050,000 $337.51 33 8840 Touching Stone Ct. FoothillsReno-Northwest 4/20/2022 SOLD 336.84 4 2018 3 0.17 2 Story 3325 62 $1,120,000 $336.84 $1,060,000 $318.80 34 8945 Suncreek Trail FoothillsReno-Northwest 3/2/2022 SOLD 406.11 3 2021 3 0.18 1 Story 2716 117 $1,102,995 $406.11 $1,102,995 $406.11 35 1617 River Hill Way Reno-Northwest 3/9/2022 SOLD 425.85 3 2021 3 0.19 1 Story 2655 229 $1,130,637 $425.85 $1,190,283 $448.32 somersett
Somersett Living | September/October 22 | 19 somersett CONTINUED 42 8665 Tom Kite Trail FoothillsReno-Northwest 5/27/2022 SOLD 457.56 4 2005 3 0.34 1 Story 3169 48 $1,450,000 $457.56 $1,425,000 $449.67 43 8365 Fairway Ridge Court FoothillsReno-Northwest 7/14/2022 SOLD 449.95 4 2004 3 0.41 1 Story 3167 36 $1,425,000 $449.95 $1,425,000 $449.95 44 2220 Ridge Field Circle FoothillsReno-Northwest 6/1/2022 SOLD 338.45 4 2007 3 0.23 2 Story 4429 54 $1,499,000 $338.45 $1,455,000 $328.52 45 2280 Ridge Field Trail FoothillsReno-Northwest 5/31/2022 SOLD 361.90 4 2006 3 0.28 2 Story 4142 82 $1,499,000 $361.90 $1,460,000 $352.49 46 1905 Dakota Ridge Trail FoothillsReno-Northwest 5/20/2022 SOLD 412.34 4 2005 3 0.51 1 Story 3759 34 $1,550,000 $412.34 $1,550,000 $412.34 47 2235 Pepperwood Ct FoothillsReno-Northwest 7/12/2022 SOLD 517.36 3 2007 5 0.66 1 Story 2996 53 $1,550,000 $517.36 $1,550,000 $517.36 48 9133 Wild Skies Way FoothillsReno-Northwest 5/26/2022 SOLD 397.24 4 2021 3 0.20 2 Story 4058 164 $1,611,995 $397.24 $1,596,995 $393.54 49 1945 Champion Hills Dr FoothillsReno-Northwest 6/7/2022 SOLD 276.55 5 2004 3 0.37 2 Story 5782 71 $1,599,000 $276.55 $1,610,000 $278.45 50 1735 Sharpe Hill circle FoothillsReno-Northwest 6/29/2022 SOLD 568.77 4 2021 3 0.79 1 Story 3337 590 $1,898,000 $568.77 $1,955,022 $585.86 51 8680 Eagle Chase Trail FoothillsReno-Northwest 3/4/2022 SOLD 469.87 4 2008 5 0.53 1 Story 4895 98 $2,300,000 $469.87 $2,250,000 $459.65 52 2460 Mountain Spirit Trail FoothillsReno-Northwest 3/23/2022 SOLD 476.76 4 2021 4 0.45 1 Story 4820 119 $2,298,000 $476.76 $2,275,000 $471.99 53 8460 Chalk Ridge Ct FoothillsReno-Northwest 3/9/2022 SOLD 524.78 5 2021 4 1.02 2 Story 5145 370 $2,700,000 $524.78 $2,977,030 $578.63 Avg 366.43 2013 0.30 3085 90 $1,141,891 $366.43 $1,148,402 $368.18 Min 254.46 2003 0.14 1879 14 $725,000 $254.46 $710,000 $260.83 Max 568.77 2022 1.02 5782 590 $2,700,000 $568.77 $2,977,030 $585.86 Med 347.11 2016 0.23 2902 50 $999,999 $347.11 $1,000,000 $348.97 Foothills 31 1563 Elk Run Trail FoothillsReno-Northwest 4/15/2022 SOLD 291.89 4 2021 2 0.15 2 Story 3426 51 $999,999 $291.89 $1,030,000 $300.64 32 1668 Huntley Trl FoothillsReno-Northwest 1/13/2022 SOLD 337.51 4 2018 3 0.26 2 Story 3111 44 $1,050,000 $337.51 $1,050,000 $337.51 33 8840 Touching Stone Ct. FoothillsReno-Northwest 4/20/2022 SOLD 336.84 4 2018 3 0.17 2 Story 3325 62 $1,120,000 $336.84 $1,060,000 $318.80 34 8945 Suncreek Trail FoothillsReno-Northwest 3/2/2022 SOLD 406.11 3 2021 3 0.18 1 Story 2716 117 $1,102,995 $406.11 $1,102,995 $406.11 35 1617 River Hill Way FoothillsReno-Northwest 3/9/2022 SOLD 425.85 3 2021 3 0.19 1 Story 2655 229 $1,130,637 $425.85 $1,190,283 $448.32 36 8385 Split Rock Trail FoothillsReno-Northwest 1/28/2022 SOLD 347.11 4 2014 3 0.66 1 Story 3169 35 $1,100,000 $347.11 $1,200,000 $378.67 37 8581 Timaru Trail FoothillsReno-Northwest 4/15/2022 SOLD 317.48 4 2006 3 0.28 2 Story 3764 36 $1,195,000 $317.48 $1,220,000 $324.12 38 1618 Huntley Trl FoothillsReno-Northwest 5/25/2022 SOLD 384.12 4 2020 3 0.21 2 Story 3111 34 $1,195,000 $384.12 $1,235,000 $396.98 39 8160 Deerbrook Ct FoothillsReno-Northwest 4/1/2022 SOLD 396.76 4 2004 3 0.23 2 Story 3148 46 $1,249,000 $396.76 $1,249,000 $396.76 40 1605 Verdi Vista Ct FoothillsReno-Northwest 5/13/2022 SOLD 495.99 3 2019 3 0.45 1 Story 2617 39 $1,298,000 $495.99 $1,298,000 $495.99 41 8130 Twin Eagles FoothillsReno-Northwest 1/18/2022 SOLD 393.77 4 2014 3 0.70 1 Story 3530 75 $1,390,000 $393.77 $1,390,000 $393.77 Looking to get more exposure for your business? Advertise in Somersett Living! For more information about rates please call Kathy Hess-Slocum at 775-846-5656 or email kathy@justimaginemktg.com. 2,655 - 3,868 Square Feet • 3-4 Bedrooms Three-Car Garages • Foothill Views Starting in the Low $900s Located in Somersett at the First Roundabout (775) 233-1910 | vh@DesertWindHomes.com | DesertWindHomes.com RUBY VON SCHWERIN NV REALTOR® | NV S.0026519 775 232 3884 Renorvonschwerin@chaseinternational.comoffice:985DamonteRanchParkway Today’s real estate is a rapidly changing market. You need a reliable, honest and experienced expert as your advocate. Call me, your trusted neighbor, to help navigate your real estate goals. Thinking of buying or selling ? I’M YOUR SOMERSETT REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST
Dennis had made many local music connections over the eight years he has lived in the Back Nine Trail community and through playing bass in a Reno band for a time. He now volunteers his time by recommending talented local bands to the SOA’s Community Events Committee for events such as Music on the Green, Mardi Gras, the Somersett Car Show, the Holiday Gala, and many more.
20 | Somersett Living | September/October 22 PROFILE Do you know a Somersett resident/company we should profile? Let us know who they are and what makes them interesting. Email robin.bolson@mysomersett.com.
By Kim Maples, Communications Committee member In 2013 Dennis O’Connell, a retired manager, application developer, and Department of Justice employee, and his wife lived in Sacramento, but frequently commuted to a vacation home in Soda Springs. They had always been curious about the attractivelooking neighborhood in the mountains off Route 80 in Northwest Reno. When he was unable to find any neighborhood info on the internet, Dennis decided to drive over to investigate and was surprised to discover the opportunity to build a new luxury home on a world-class golf course with beautiful public parks and spaces. The O’Connells decided to build a new home here and moved to Somersett in 2014. Realizing that many other folks might want to learn more about Somersett online, Dennis joined the SOA’s Communications Committee. He soon purchased the domains somersett.org, somersett.net, and somersett.info, and helped the SOA build its prototype website. The site now Somersett.org has morphed over the years and is continuously being improved by Communications Committee members since Dennis resigned in 2018. Dennis chuckles when committee members call him one of our “Website Founding Fathers,” remembering his recognition of how important a website is in highlighting Somersett amenities to residents and potential buyers, which helps to increase home values.
Dennis also books entertainment and engineers live sound for the bands that play at Peavine Taphouse, our local Somersett neighborhood restaurant and bar every Wednesday (7-9 pm), Friday, and Saturday (8:30-11 pm). Dennis shares, “the bands I work with love to play at Somersett because the people and energy are so uplifting.”
Dennis and his wife love Somersett for its climate, beautiful, wellkept grounds, and amazing views of the Sierras. And the SOA is grateful to Dennis for being a pivotal part of sharing Somersett with so many others in 2014 and beyond.
Dennis O’Connell
Tamara McLean, lead singer for Gwen in Doubt, who performed at Music on the Green in June, told Dennis, “Somersett is such a fun booking for us! The residents are super chill and want to have a good time, which makes it fun for the band. We love the energy!”
Somersett Living | September/October 22 | 21 SUMMER + FALL PROGRAMS Scan me for details and to register YOUTH: AGES 10-18 MOUNTAIN BIKE + SKATE TO SKI + LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE ADULT: 18+ YOGA + WOMENS MOUNTAIN BIKE + SKATE TO SKI May - October 2022 Sky Tavern 21130 Mt. Rose Hwy Reno, Nevada 89511 WWW.SKYTAVERN.ORG (775) 525 0995 License #0089554 COMPETITIVE775-425-5577PRICING BBB A+ Rating • Licensed Bonded & Insured • Credit Cards Accepted Locally www.IvoryTowerPainting.comOwned for winter interior work booked before October 1st, 2022! Upto 10% OFF Buy 2 Screens & Save $40!* *OFFER11/30/22EXPIRESCall Doug at (775) www.phantomscreens.com250-4392 The invisible screen door that appears only when you need it. Let the fresh air in—Keep the bugs out! Retracting screens to fit almost any size and type of door including: • Single Doors • French Doors • Motorized Screens •XL Captured Edge Screen for Large Openings ARGENTA PHANTOM SCREENS Shown: screens for French doors
The Budget committee has been working diligently all summer to develop the SOA budget for 2023. We’ve been fortunate these past two years to reap the benefits of cost-cutting measures, increased efficiencies, and the elimination of waste, and this has kept assessments in check. Yet rapidly rising costs over the past year affect us all, and the SOA is not immune. Although as of this writing the budget has not yet been finalized, the challenges are many. Smart and creative committee members are working to make the most of our situation and cover the increased expenses. Regardless, increases in assessments are inevitable. The task is to hold this increase to a minimum while preserving our services, amenities, and quality. We’ve made too much progress to go backward now. When it comes to the budget, what is most important to you? (Let us know soon). The proposed budget will be ratified at the Annual Meeting in November. (And, be sure to attend the 2023 Budget Presentation on Sept. 8 see Somersett.org for more information). Improvements at TCTC New furniture and new gym equipment were ordered for the clubhouse early last summer and since then it’s been a “hurry
SEP/OCT 2022
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The 2023 Budget
From the Board
A new season Welcome to Autumn in Somersett with all its color and splendor. Cooler temperatures bring a renewed sense of energy and the chance to catch up on some of those outdoor projects before the holidays. You’ll notice that our landscape improvements continue and some deep work on irrigation systems may be scheduled before the winter which may result in some temporary detours. Thanks in advance for your patience. Firewise accreditation Somersett has achieved Firewise USA® accreditation, thanks to the leadership and dedication of homeowner Kevin McCarthy. Also instrumental were the efforts of Wilderness Forestry, Reliance Landscaping, and individual homeowners who expended time and money to improve the defensible space around their homes. Thank you all. Credit also goes to Tray Palmer (Fire Marshal, Reno Fire Department) who provided green waste dumpsters and a public education presence during Earth Day weekend and to Kelli Nevills (Nevada Division of Forestry) who was essential to our completing the application successfully. Our Firewise accreditation is valid through the end of 2023 and certifies to insurers and agencies that Somersett is committed and is taking active steps to improve fire safety and education in our community. Congratulations Somersett! Our efforts to make this a safer community continue.
AGC Guidelines revisions Hundreds of hours have been invested by the Aesthetic Guidelines Committee since last June to complete the revisions to the AGC Guidelines. One goal has been to simplify the rules and make them more consistent. Another has been to make them more clear and direct, with less on “vision statements and flowery language.” Updates to reduce fire hazards, address new landscape products, and add more choices are also included. Finally, we’ve streamlined the application process to make the process smoother and quicker. Aesthetic standards are essential to maintaining the look and feel of our community and ensuring this should be as easy and expeditious as possible. We all appreciate the overall macro environment in Somersett, and it becomes immediately apparent when some projects skirt these standards. We do all we can to contain the outliers. In any HOA, a common complaint is that the aesthetic approval application process is arduous and restrictive. We’re very aware of this sentiment and feel the application and approval process should be as easy and friendly as possible while still preserving our community’s aesthetic goals. We’ll help make this easy. You can schedule a preemptive meeting while you are still in the planning phase so we can answer all your questions, suggest the best and easiest way to proceed, and make sure your submission is complete so that it gets approved in one meeting. We’re here to help and support your efforts to improve the look of Somersett for us all. Let’s work together on this! Thank you one and all Over these last two years, it has been my great pleasure to write this article in the Somersett Living Magazine on behalf of the Board of Directors, who have been most gracious to permit me to speak on their behalf. I’d also like to thank you for reading! It’s been a great opportunity to keep homeowners up to date, not only on what is happening but also on the thoughts and opinions of Board members. This chance to stay in touch and invite your participation has enhanced bilateral communication. With the advent of a new Board this November, I will likely be taking on new roles and will turn over this article to other capable hands. Again, it’s been a pleasure.
The Board members really appreciate your words of support for our volunteers and for our management and staff members. Each positive comment boosts morale and means a lot to the people who volunteer and commit to making Somersett a Great Place to Live. Thank you for your support. Onward! - Mark CapalonganFor the Board, Management, and Staff of Somersett.
Balancing Wealth and Well-Being up and wait” situation. Hopefully, by the time you read this, these improvements will be nearly complete. The goal is to have everything installed before the holidays. We’ll expedite this where we can, especially since the fall is a busy time for indoor activities at the clubhouse.
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Fitness Questions For information about our free classes, fitness equipment, personal training and pricing, please visit our website at www.somersett.org or contact Michael-Dean Williamson at md.williamson@mysomersett.com. If you are new or simply curious about our strength-training equipment, call today to arrange a complimentary fitness orientation.
Saturdays in the Sierras with Linda Sept. 17 and Oct. 15 Meet at the Club at 8:30 am Location is to be determined This summer, Saturday in the Sierras will be a kayaking and paddleboard adventure! Have fun on the water with your neighbors. Bring your own kayak or paddleboard, water, sunscreen, and snack. Both are carpooling events and are weather permitting (wind is the biggest issue) and may change to a hike. Register through Zen Planner. For more information, email Michael-Dean Williamson at md.williamson@mysomersett. com.
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! No equipment is needed everything is provided. After your game, indoor play equipment must be stowed away neatly for the next player. Please move the nets on the tennis court to the fence to prevent damage. Reservations are necessary and are available through Zen Planner.
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 levels all of which help reduce daily stress and lead to a more balanced life.
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.
Pickleball Outdoors on Tennis Court 2 Indoors in the Sports Court: Wednesdays/Fridays, 1-4 pm & Saturdays/Sundays, 11-2 pm
Age Limits in the Gym
Sports, Fitness & Wellness Classes
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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. For a complete description of all our classes and a current calendar, please visit the Fitness Classes page on www. somersett.org.
Personal Training Under Personal Training, replace what’s there with this: 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.
Somersett Living | September/October 22 | 25 The Cliffs features stunning views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Downtown Reno and so much more. With six floorplans of one and two level home designs ranging from 2,640 to over 4,200 square feet, enjoy spacious living with gourmet kitchens, spacious loggias, 3–5 bedrooms, 3-car garages and walk-out basement options. Visit our Model Homes. Starting from $1,000,000+ The Cliffs at Somersett thecliffsatsomersett.com 2204 Cold Creek Trail, Reno | 775-277-3200 HERE FOR YOU WHEN CARE CAN’T WAIT Three Convenient Locations in Reno and Sparks 10290 N. McCarran Blvd. Reno, NV 89503 (775) 900-6700 2375 E. Prater Way Sparks, NV 89434 (775) 331-7000 625 Innovation Dr. Reno, NV 89511 (775) 799-7320 Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Northern Nevada Medical Center and Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center. The hospitals shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the nondiscrimination notice, visit our website. 22641210-1048941 7/22 Coming Winter 2022 – ER at Spanish Springs Cooking classes • Catering • Gourmet deli Kitchen store • Spices by the tablespoon Knife —SERVINGsharpeningLUNCH— 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Mon. – Fri., 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sat. 225 Crummer Lane, Reno • 775-284-COOK Full cooking class schedule at Nothingtoit.com UPCOMING COOKING CLASSES Sept. 6 Kids Cook! Sept. 9 Girls’ Night OutSmall Bites Sept. 10 Knife WorkshopSharpening Sept. 13 Teens Cook! Sept. 14 Techniques 1 Sept. 15 Curries of India Sept. 16 Date Night - Italian Sept. 17 Artisan WorkshopBread Sept. 21 Techniques 1 Sept. 22 Taste of Thailand Sept. 24 Handmade Pasta Workshop Sept. 28 Techniques 2 Sept. 30 Date Night - Tapas Oct. 5 Techniques 3 Oct. 6 Taste of Burgundy Oct. 7 Cooking with German Beers Oct. 8 Gluten Free Baking Oct. 11 Kids Cook! Oct. 11 Knife Skills Workshop Oct. 12 Techniques 4 Oct. 13 Fish & Seafood Oct. 14 Taste of Tuscany Oct. 18 Teens Cook! Oct. 20 Sushi Oct. 21 Girls Night OutMediterranean
The Play Pool and Lower Spa will be closed for the season. Lap Pool Through the beginning of October The Lap pool will be open for lap swim and AquaFit classes. Lap Monday,SwimWednesday, Friday: 7 am – 11 am and 12 – 7 pm Tuesday, Thursday: 7 am – 9 am and 10 am - 7 pm Saturday – Sunday, 8 am-6 pm October Monday – Friday, 7 am - 7 pm Saturday – Sunday, 8 am - 6 pm
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Lap Swim Etiquette Please be courteous to other lap swimmers when there is only one lane in use. Circle swimming is a good rule of thumb when there are multiple swimmers in one lane. Please stay to the right of the blue lane guide when this is appropriate.
AquaFit 24 person max MWF: 10-11 am | Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9–10 am Join this invigorating and joint-friendly workout in the lap pool. Please look for class days and times on Zen Planner, on the fitness calendar at The Club at Town Center, and online at somersett.org. Reservations are required and can be made on Zen Planner (preferred) or at the front desk.
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Play Pool and Lower Spa Open: 10 am – 8:30 pm Upper Spa Open: 7 am – 8:30 pm Lap Pool Free Swim: 12 – 8:30 pm Lap swim is by reservation only. One session per resident per day. Reservations may be made through Zen Planner or over the phone (787-4500). Saturday-Monday: 7 am–12 pm Please note that the Lap Pool will not be available for lap swim use during AquaFit classes.
This is the first of a series of articles featuring the schools where our youngest Somersett residents spend most of their time.
He’s proud when sharing that Westergard has been able to provide students with PE and art programs when other Reno public schools do not. He attributes this to the parents and teachers that contribute their time to the Westergard Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), volunteering and raising funds for student enrichment programs and events. These activities are particularly important to Westergard students because research has shown that Nevada typically spends less on education than the national average due to several factors at the state level. When asked how parents can get involved, Ben says “it can be as simple as reading to your child.” Parents who have the time are welcome to work with teachers to help in the classroom, become crossing guards when school starts or lets out, join the PTO or help with the running club “we welcome parental help in so many ways, there really isn’t a single way to get involved,” Ben says. “Be Awesome,” his personal motto, is now a mantra with the students and staff at Westergard. It reminds students to do their best wherever they are and work to be better without the need to be perfect. Somersett families thank Principal Dickson and the whole Westergard administration and education staff for being awesome and for their hard work and dedication to helping our children realize they can be the best version of themselves. Learn more about Westergard: https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/2149
Quick facts about Westergard: 1. 503 students 2. 52 staff members 3. Serving Pre-K to 5th grade students 4. Students move on in 6th grade to Billinghurst Middle School 5. Opened in 1989 6. Mascot is the Wildcats Who is George Westergard anyway? George Westergard was a lifelong Nevada educator who worked as a teacher in Lyon and Washoe counties for 12 years and then served as a principal for 18 years. He was a kind and caring man who students, families and teachers described as “a man to match our mountains.” It’s fitting that the school named after him looks up to our amazing backdrop of the Sierra Nevadas.
Coffee Talk with Westergard Principal Ben Dickson
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Guest author: Kim Maples, Somersett resident and parent I brought Westergard Elementary Principal Ben Dickson a coffee and asked him some questions about himself and Westergard, “home of the Wildcats,” where over 500 kids attend classes every day. Ben is married to a teacher with two adult children aged 25 and 27 and was raised in Sparks. A life-long educator with an eclectic professional background, his first position at a local elementary school was not as a teacher but as the night custodian while getting his teaching credential. He then earned double master’s degrees in curriculum and administration while teaching almost every grade level from kindergarten to sixth in four Reno elementary schools. Previous roles also include being an instructional coach for teachers across the Washoe County School District, a two-year stint as Dean of Students, and three years as an Assistant Principal before starting at Westergard almost three years ago. To say he’s seen it all is an understatement. But when asked “why Westergard” there is no hesitation in his answer, “it’s the community,” says Ben. “I love the neighborhood and staff and because I live here. I’m contributing to my own village.”
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How to access the portal: Your username is your new 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. & Regulations
• Political signs may be displayed starting 90 days before the date of the election and shall be removed within 5 days following the actual election date.
Political Signs (ref NRS 116.325): Political signs are defined as signs that express support for or opposition to a candidate, political party or a ballot question in any federal, state or local election or any election of an association.
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When can I put up my Halloween decorations? According to the Association Rules & Regulations, 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).
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You can check your account balance, update your contact information, and more through Somersett’s accounting portal: https://somersett.vmsclientonline.com/
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 offices will be CLOSED on Sept. 5 and Oct. 28
• A homeowner may not display a sign larger than 24”x36” or more than one political sign for each candidate, political party or ballot question.
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.
• No ballots will be accepted at the annual meeting. the latest SOA news delivered to your inbox! Message robin.bolson@mysomersett.com.
September 1 12:00 pm Finance (final 2023 budgets) 1 2:30 pm AGC 5 SOA CLOSED 6 2:00 pm Facilities 8 10:00 am Community Garden 8 3:00 pm Events 8 5:00 pm 2023 Budget Presentation 13 4:00 pm Communications 15 2:30 pm AGC 26 4:00 pm Executive 28 6:00 pm Board October 4 2:00 pm Facilities 4 4:00 pm Communications 6 12:00 pm Finance 6 2:30 pm AGC 13 10:00 am Community Garden 13 3:00 pm Events 20 2:30 pm AGC 24 4:00 pm Executive 26 6:00 pm Board 28 SOA Closed Meeting Agendas and Minutes
• Ballots may also be returned in person to the ballot boxes at either the Club or Aspen Lodge, no later than 1 pm on November 16.
There are three positions open on the Board of Directors. If you would like to serve on the Board, please stop by the front desk of the Club at Town Center, or visit Somersett.org for the Candidate Form, fill it out in its entirety, and return it on or before Friday, Oct. 7, to the SOA office at The Club at Town Center. The completed forms will be reproduced and provided in a mailing to the membership. We also ask that each candidate provide a headshot via email to soa@somersett.org.
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Candidates will also be asked to participate in the Candidates Night forum the first week of November (exact date to be determined). Ballots Board election ballots and candidate statements will be mailed to members along with the 2023 Budget Packet on Oct. 31, 2022. Nevada law requires that all directors be elected by secret written ballot. Only you can vote on your secret ballot, which must be completely filled in and placed in the envelope marked secret ballot. It will not be opened until the annual meeting on Wednesday, November 16, 2022.
• Ballots returned by U.S. Mail must be sent to The Club at Town Center, 7650 Town Square Way, Reno, NV 89523 and received by November 16.
Somersett Owners Association 2022 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.
2022 Board Election Candidates
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