Lakemont - February 2012 by Peel, Inc.

Lakemont Living Official Newsletter for the Residents of Lakemont

Volume 3, Issue 2

Lakemont Living Facts about Valentine’s Day Did you know that nearly 150 million cards are exchanged each Valentine’s Day? Or that more than 40,000 Americans are employed at chocolate companies? Discover some interesting facts about this holiday celebrated in the name of St. Valentine. • 141 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged annually, making Valentine’s Day the second-most popular greeting-card-giving occasion behind Christmas. • Over 50 percent of all Valentine’s Day cards are purchased in the six days prior to the observance, making Valentine’s Day a procrastinator’s delight. • Research reveals that more than half of the U.S. population celebrates Valentine’s Day by purchasing a greeting card. • There are 119 single men (i.e., never married, widowed or divorced) who are in their 20s for every 100 single women of the same ages. • In addition to the U.S., Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Australia, Denmark, Italy and Japan. Friendly Reminder!

February 2012

Easter Egg Hunt! Please join us for Lakemont’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Photos with the Bunny Saturday, March 24, at the Lakehouse Photos with Bunny........................... 1pm – 3pm Egg Hunt for all ages........................ 3pm – 4pm Please bring an Easter basket

RSVP by Thursday, March 1st to: lakemontevents@hotmail.com Please RSVP and provide the following:

• Full name and address • Number of photos you want to take • How many kids will be participating in the egg hunt? • $10.00 (cash) for each photo, photos ready while you wait • Snacks and sweets provided • Craft table for the kids to enjoy!! We need an accurate count to make sure we have enough eggs for all the kids and get all the photos you want for your children and family. Hope to see you all!

Please be sure you pick up after your pet. It’s our responsibility as dog owners to be sure that our pooches don’t leave behind “little surprises” for other residents. There are pet stations located along our trails in the community that make it easy and more convenient to scoop the poop. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

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Lakemont Living community info Lakemont

FM 1093 at Mason Road www.visitlakemont.com For questions, comments or to become a volunteer contact any of the Committee Chairs listed below:

Committee Chair/HOA Board

Activities & Events/Executive Chair........................ Jennifer L. ...................................................................jenpli@yahoo.com Deed Restrictions......................................................... Gena T. ......................................................lakemontdeed@yahoo.com Lakes, Parks & Playgrounds...................................... Jason M. ..........................................................jamino69@hotmail.com Newsletter............................................................... Kristina J. .................................................. lakemontliving@yahoo.com Neighborhood Watch.....................................................CK N. ....................................................lakemontwatch@yahoo.com Pools............................... Diane P., lakemontpool@hotmail.com Welcome Committee.................................................. Leslye C. ..........................................welcome.committee@hotmail.com Swim Team..............................Rob M., robmitzi@sbcglobal.net

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article info Lakemont Living is mailed monthly to all Lakemont residents. Residents, community groups, churches, etc. are welcome to include information about their organizations in the newsletter. Personal news for the Stork Report, Teenage Job Seekers, recipes, special celebrations, and birthday announcements are also welcome. To submit an article for consideration in Lakemont Living please email it to lakemontliving@yahoo.com. The deadline is the 1st of the month prior to the issue.

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February Holidays & Themes

Have a question about the community or surrounding area? Ever wonder about new development or want opinions on good restaurants or entertainment venues in the area? Send your questions to lakemontliving@yahoo.com and I’ll do my best to find out the answers!

Birth Flower:

How will you spend Valentine’s Day? Believe it or not there are options for good food and great atmosphere close to home.

Violet

Birthstone:

Q: Can I find a fine dining experience without driving into the city?

Amethyst

A: Depending on your taste buds there are plenty of options to have a nice dinner within Fort Bend County. If you’re looking for gourmet cooking in a casual setting try Ray’s Gourmet Country in Fulshear, TX owned by Executive Chef Soren Pedersen. For a traditional steakhouse with an appealing menu and romantic atmosphere try Perry’s Steakhouse in Sugar Land or Katy. Post Oak Grill, a galleria staple, is now open in Sugar Land and offers a vibrant atmosphere with an array of steaks, chops and fresh seafood dishes. Also new to Sugar Land is the well-known Churrascos restaurant for a Latin inspired dining experience. And last but not least is Karl’s at the Riverbend located on FM 723 just north of FM 359. This Swiss owned restaurant features American and Continental style cuisine in a quiet, intimate setting. Bon appetite!

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Lakemont Living Neighborhood Announcements & Events New Homeowner Welcome Lunch

Welcome lunches are held quarterly for new homeowners. It is a great opportunity to meet your new neighbors, talk in depth about what Lakemont and the surrounding area has to offer, address issues to help our new neighbors get acclimated, meet the committee chairs and share a bite of lunch together. Invitations are mailed out to all new homeowners for RSVP. If you are interested in attending our next welcome lunch, please email Leslye at welcome.committee@ hotmail.com. Stroller Walking/Running Group

Are you a Stay at home Mom or Dad? Are you looking to meet new parents and kids and get some exercise while doing it? Please let me know if you are interested in joining

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the Stroller Walking/Running group in our wonderful Lakemont Community a few days a week. No baby? Still join us; it will be great exercise to get out and about! For more information, please contact Kristin Fuhr at Kristinfuhr@live.com or 775-560-1821. Get Connected…

Sign up to receive community e-mails and updates. Go to our community website www.lakemontca.org and login (for login information contact the HOA). Lakemont Quilting Bees

Come join the Quilting Bees of Lakemont who meet every second Tuesday and last Sunday of each month at the Lakehouse from 2pm – 6pm. If you are interested in quilting the group provides an opportunity for quilters, both beginners and experienced, to share their experience and knowledge with each other. We help new quilters get started

quilting either by machine or by hand. Below are the scheduled meeting dates. We will work on community service projects that provide quilted items to charitable organizations around Houston and its surrounding areas. Residents who participate are responsible for providing their own tools, fabric, and sewing machine. Materials used for community projects will be donated by participants of the quilting bee on a voluntary basis. Children must be accompanied by an adult since there will be access to sharp objects and sewing machines. For more information, please contact Michelle Hudson (hudson.michelle@att.net). All residents of Lakemont are invited to join the Bees. Please check the calendar of events for specific dates (Continued on Page 5)

Lakemont Living Neighborhood Reminders - (Continued from Page 4) Lakemont Self-Defense Class

Lakemont’s Self-Defense Class (KAJUKEMBO) is a success and is scheduled for more dates in 2012! Learn safety awareness and defensive techniques while getting some great exercise. Join your Lakemont neighbors and see how you too can benefit from the class! Please refer to the Lakemont Calendar of Events for class schedule. See you at the Lakehouse!!! The activity is held at the Lakehouse on select Saturday’s from 9am – 11am. It is free and open to all Lakemont residents 17 years and older. Please refer to the calendar of events for specific dates. Calendar of Events

2/4 ...................................... Self defense class 2/14 .......................................... Quilting bee 2/19 ........New Homeowner Welcome Lunch 2/25 .................................... Self defense class 2/26 .......................................... Quilting bee 3/3 ...................................... Self defense class 3/13 .......................................... Quilting bee 3/17 .................................... Self defense class 3/24.................. Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt 3/25 .......................................... Quilting bee

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Lakemont Living RECIPE OF THE MONTH PARIS POTATOES • 5 cups potatoes, diced in ½” cubes • 1 C sour cream • 2 C creamed cottage cheesee • 1 C green onions & tops, finely chopped

Parcook diced potatoes in boiling water until crispy tender. Drain, and combine potatoes with all ingredients except cheese. Baked in buttered 13 x 9” baking dish at 350° for 30 minutes or until sauce is bubbly. Sprinkle with cheese during last 10 minutes of baking time.

• ½ tsp. garlic salt, optional • salt & pepper to taste • 1 C shredded cheddar cheese

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Sudoku The challenge is to fill every row across, every column down, and every 3x3 box with the digits 1 through 9. Each 1 through 9 digit must appear only once in each row across, each column down, and each 3x3 box.

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