January-February 2017
Brookberry Farm is
GROWING!
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Several new homes are under construction in Brookberry Farm Phase 5, which is located just to the left after coming through the main entrance to Brookberry Farm off Meadowlark Drive. “There’s been tremendous interest and anticipation in Phase 5 among builders and also prospective homeowners who want to be part of this community,” Brookberry Farm Developer Jim McChesney said. “The lots in Phase 5 have a very traditional Brookberry Farm look and also are in close proximity to the club house, barn and fitness area.” “Some of the Phase 5 lots are beautifully wooded, and a few very special lots also have views of the historic Gray family manor house,” he added. “There are a few lots left for custom building in Phase 5, and a number of spec homes in various stages of planning and construction.” In addition, completion of the infrastructure is nearing for Phase 6, which is an extension of Walnut Park. McChesney said he hopes the process for setting up road construction for Phase 6 will begin soon. “Phase 6 will offer larger, more traditional lots as well as lots intended for cluster, or patio, homes,” he said. “The cluster homes in the Walnut Park area of Brookberry Farm have been incredibly popular, particularly among seniors. Phase 6 will be much like Walnut Park and will feature lots that back up to Reynolds Creek.” Next up: development plans for Phase 7 are in the engineering stages. “Phase 7 will be an extension of Cedarmere Road and will consist of 43 lots in a variety of sizes,” McChesney said. “Plans for Phase 7 will be available soon on the website, and we hope to begin construction later this year.”
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For more information about Phase 5, 6 or 7, please visit BHHSCarolinas.com or (336) 768-3300.
Improvements
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FITNESS CENTER The developer and the Brookberry Farm HOA Board have approved the plan presented by the Fitness Committee for renovations to the fitness center. The plan for the fitness center includes all new and additional pieces of equipment, a new sports floor and new tile in the entrance foyer. The renovations will require the fitness center to be closed for about a week, but the results will be worth the wait. Additional information regarding timing of the fitness center renovations will be shared soon via the neighborhood email.
Let Your Bowl Party — MAKE A —
Super Difference! With all of the other details needed to throw the perfect Brookberry Farm football bowl party, why not let someone else do the cooking, especially if it is all for a great cause? Salem Kitchen in Winston-Salem proudly announces its 14th year of presenting its “Souper Bowl Chili Fundraiser,” benefiting Riverwood Therapeutic Riding Center in Tobaccoville.
“Riverwood serves more than 120 children and adults with special needs each week.” said Erin Smith, Development Director for Riverwood.
“ The annual chili fundraiser helps to provide the support necessary for Riverwood to continue to offer equine-assisted programs to all with a need and desire to participate.” Until January 30, vegetarian, beef or white bean chicken chili can be pre-ordered for $11/quart by visiting riverwoodtrc.org/Souper-Bowl.aspx. All proceeds from chili sales will directly benefit Riverwood. Orders will be available for pick-up at Salem Kitchen, 50 Miller Street, Winston-Salem, on Saturday, February 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, please call Salem Kitchen at 336-722-1155 or Riverwood Therapeutic Riding Center at 336-922-6426.
LOCAL TREASURES
Reynolda House at 100 Years Old Richard Joshua Reynolds, founder of the tobacco company that bears his name, married Katharine Smith in 1905. Working with nationally known architect Charles Barton Keen and landscape architect Thomas Sears, Katharine created a 60-room bungalow to be called Reynolda for her family, formal and informal gardens, a lake and other facilities for healthy recreation, a school, a model farm for demonstrating the most current farming and dairying practices, and a village to house workers. The Reynolds family relocated to Reynolda in December 1917, and the estate remained with the Reynolds and, later Babcock, families until 1965 when Charlie Babcock established Reynolda House as a non-profit institution dedicated to the arts and education. In 1967 Reynolda House became a public museum that would be the setting for a premier collection of American art, including works by Frederic Church, Gilbert Stuart, Albert Bierstadt, William Harnett, and William Merritt Chase. Reynolda House is closed during January but reopens on Wednesday, February 1. Beginning February 17, Reynolda House will feature Samuel F.B. Morse’s “Gallery of the Louvre and the Arts of Invention.” Make plans now for a visit to this local treasure that is celebrating a landmark birthday this year!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls only require a few ingredients and they are so easy to whip up. They make the perfect treat for your loved ones, or to give away as gifts on Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. Ingredients — • 2 cups creamy peanut butter • 3/4 cup salted butter (softened) • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract • 3 3/4 cup powdered sugar • 2 packages (1 lb. each) chocolate
Instructions — 1. Mix the peanut butter, salted butter and vanilla together in a large bowl. 2. After they are well mixed together, add in the powdered sugar, a little at a time. You may need to add a bit more or a bit less powdered sugar. You have enough powdered sugar when the mixture holds together well in one giant ball in your mixing bowl. 3. Cover and let sit in the refrigerator for 15-25 minutes until they firm up. (You can also cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 2 days.) 4. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Cover and refrigerate again, for about 15-20 minutes. Skipping this step makes the dough very hard to dip into the chocolate. 5. Melt the chocolate according to the package directions. 6. Dip the peanut butter balls one at a time into the melted chocolate. Let the excess chocolate drip off, as the chocolate will pool a little when you set it down. Place the dipped peanut butter chocolate ball onto wax paper and let it harden. 7. Chill until ready to serve. Also chill them a little before packaging them up for gifts.
Get a Head Start on Your Garden January and February usually bring the shortest and coldest days of the year, but with some recent moderate temperatures, some plants are emerging as if it were high summer. It is an ideal time to catch up on reading gardening advice and get on with the other jobs that the busy months do not give us time to do. Here are a few tips to get ahead during January and February: > Buy seeds early – be sure to buy anything that takes your fancy before the spring rush.
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> Decide on a color theme – give your garden a designer look by color theming your containers and accessories. Plan ahead so you can keep your eyes peeled for things that fit in with your scheme.
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> Clean and service tools – get your tools up to scratch so they're in tip-top shape when the gardening season gets in full swing. > Move plants – if you are planning on moving any plants in your garden it’s best to do it now when they’re fairly dormant and before they put on lots of spring growth.
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> Design new borders – get creative and plan new borders. Use the traditional method, and take pencil to paper to work out perfect plant combinations for the New Year. January and February are also the perfect time to tidy your borders by cutting back and clearing dead foliage and removing the last of any fallen leaves.
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