Winchester Country - November 2015

Winchester Country

Published Monthly by the Winchester Country Civic Association Volume 12, Issue 11

Happy Thanksgiving The Winchester Country Board of Directors would like to wish all of the Residents of Winchester Country a Very Happy Thanksgiving.

Planning Ahead Mark your calendar’s for Cookies with Santa on Saturday December 12, 2015. Why stand in line at the mall when you can just pop into the Winchester Country Clubhouse between 1-3pm, and for $1.00 (per sitting) you can have your picture taken with Santa right here. We’ll have snacks, a craft and Santa for all kids – little and big ones, too!

VOLUNTEER NEEDED! We are seeking a Winchester neighbor to be our Santa Claus for the Cookies with Santa event. We will supply the santa suit and beard, you supply the “Santa sparkle”! Please consider donating two hours of your time to make our WC children very happy and foster a sense of community.

Email Stacy at HYPERLINK "mailto:wcmaclubhouse@ winchestercountry.org" wcmaclubhouse@winchestercountry.org or call 281-890-8856 for more information.

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November 2015

Upcoming 2015 Events November 2015

3 Election Held At Clubhouse for Precinct 671 voters 12 Homeowners Association Board Meeting 26 Happy Thanksgiving!

30 Senior’s Group Meeting @ 6pm

December 2015

10 Homeowners Association Board Meeting 12 Cookies With Santa @ Clubhouse 1-3pm 25 Merry Christmas!

31 Happy New Year’s Eve!

January 2016

1 New Years Day 5 CFISD Resumes 14 Homeowners Association Board Meeting 25 Senior’s Group Meeting @ 6pm

November Office Hours Monday 5pm-7pm Thursday 10am-2pm We will be closed on Thursday, November 26th for Thanksgiving.

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Winchester Country MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION BOARD MAINTENANCE BOARD CONTACT INFORMATION

Board Members with areas of Responsibility President: ....................................................Nicole Chovanetz: ..................................................... nchovanetz1@gmail.com Primary Contact: ....................................Website, Trash Issues Secondary ...........................................................................All

Vice President: .....................................................Vicki Hamm ........................................................... wcmavh@gmail.com Primary Contact: ...................... Security, Pool, Tennis Courts, .....................................................Community Landscaping Secondary Contact ...........................................Trash, Website

Secretary/Treasurer: ..............................................Peter Dayton ...........................................................padayton@gmail.com Primary Contact: ..............................Parks, Deed Restrictions, .................................. Clubhouse, Community Coordinator Secondary Contact: ................... Pool, Clubhouse Scheduling, ........................................................... Newsletter, Pool Tags

WEBSITE

Please check out our newly revamped website for all the latest in community news, events and resources. You can download pool and tennis card applications, check the rental availability of the clubhouse, view trash guidelines and see current neighborhood events.

WWW.WINCHESTERCOUNTRY.ORG

Director: ............................................................. Lucy Charles ......................................................... wcmalc@sbcglobal.net Secondary Contact:..........................Tennis Court, Clubhouse Director: .......................................................... Richard Burgess ........................................ wcmadirector2@winchestercountry.org Community Coordinator: .....................................Stacy Vickers ......wcmaclubhouse@winchestercountry.org, 281-890-8856 Primary Contact:..................................Clubhouse scheduling, ......................................... Pool & Tennis Cards, Newsletter

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS FirstService Residential .....................................713-932-1122 Emergency or Crime in progress........................................ 911 WC Deputies.................................................. 713-221-6000 Vacation Watch ............................................... 281-290-2100 WCA Trash Pickup ..........................................281-368-8397 Post Office .......................................................800-275-8777 Harris County Flood Control District .............713-684-4000 Harris County Animal Control ....................... 281-999-3191 Advantage Water Mgt. (Water & Sewer) .........281-807-9500 Cy-fair Volunteer Fire Dept. ............................ 281-550-6663 Center Point Energy Electrical Outages ........... 713-207-2222 Center Point Energy Gas Services ....................713-659-2111 Pool Phone ...................................................... 281-890-9066

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TENNIS CARD INFORMATION Now that the 2015 pool season has ended, you must have completed a pool/tennis card form for your tennis card to remain active through out the remainder of 2015.

If you have completed a pool/tennis card form for 2015, you will remain activated until the end of the year.

If you would like to activate your tennis card (and all HOA fees paid up to date), there is NO FEE for existing tennis cards to be activated when turning in your form. THIS FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT YEARLY, this is to ensure that our current residents in Winchester Country are the ONLY RESIDENTS with access to the tennis courts.

If you are requesting a tennis card for the first time or need a replacement card (there is a $10 fee that you must attach to your Tennis Registration Form), you may put your form with $10 in the mail slot located at the clubhouse / pool to the left of the gate under the bulletin board. You will be mailed a card that will automatically at that time be activated (providing all fees are up to date). You download a form at HYPERLINK "http://www.winchestercountry.org" www. winchestercountry.org or pick one up at the clubhouse office. If you have any questions please contact Stacy @ 281-890-8856.

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Winchester Country Seniors Group If you are 55 years old or older we are looking for you. We meet the LAST Monday of the month at 6:00pm at the Winchester Country Clubhouse.

We play cards, dominoes or other games. We go out to eat and attend plays at the Family Arts Center on Grant Road or the 1960 Playhouse on Gant Road. For more information please call Helen Delaney at 281-794-8796.

OTHER SENIOR HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN. Cy Fair AARP Chapter #4543 meet the 3rd Tuesday at Jersey Village Baptist Church in Building D. Room 101 located @ 16518 Jersey Drive. Houston, Texas 77040. We gather for coffee. snacks and fellowship about 9:30am. We have speakers and we take day trips on a bus provided by Precinct 4 to various locations. We take in a movie at a local theatre once a month and we go out to eat after the meeting. We are not involved in the AARP insurance. We look forward to seeing you at one of our meetings. Call Helen Delaney at 281-794-8796

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Winchester Country Veterans Day

Veterans Day is an official United States holiday that honors people who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, also known as veterans. It is a federal holiday that is observed on November 11. It coincides with other holidays such as Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in other parts of the world and also mark the anniversary of the end of World War I. (Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into effect.)

Please remember and honor our fellow Americans who have served our country.

Thanksgiving Humor If you burn the turkey, uninvited guests will think twice before showing up next year!

What is the Turkey's favorite black tie celebration?

The Butter Ball What kind of music did Pilgrims listen to?

Plymouth Rock!

May your stuffing be tasty May your turkey plump, May your potatoes and gravy Have nary a lump.

May your yams be delicious And your pies take the prize, And may your Thanksgiving dinner Stay off your thighs!

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Volunteer This Month VOLUNTEER AT A LOCAL SCHOOL Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) participating in CypressFairbanks ISD schools make a significant contribution to the education of children. Each school year, thousands of volunteers donate hundreds of thousands of hours of service to the school district. Volunteers contribute in areas such as computer and science labs, cultural arts, clerical, career day programs, fund-raisers, mentoring, newsletters, public relations, tutoring and assisting in instructional areas. http://www.cfisd.net/en/community-involvement/communityengagement/volunteer/

If you would like more information about sharing your time and your gift of service with your community at Cypress Assistance Ministries, please contact Tara Rauch at tarar@cypressassistance.org or call 281-955-7684. We would love to talk to you! http://www.cypressassistanceministries.com/volunteers VOLUNTEER AT NORTH CYPRESS MEDICAL CENTER

Hospital volunteers provide a variety of services and help many departments. Some provide patient and visitor assistance and many work behind the scenes providing clerical support.

"Early bird” volunteers for Surgery Waiting area, Book Cart, Cancer Center, Finance, Front Desk, Lab located in Professional Building, Outpatient Surgery Registration, Pre-Anesthesia, Radiology/Imaging, Surgery Waiting Area.

VOLUNTEER AT CYPRESS ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES

We simply could not run CAM without our volunteers! There are many opportunities to volunteer including a beautiful resale shop, a very busy donation area, a food pantry, and an assistance office.

Whatever your talent, whatever your time frame, CAM would be very grateful to have you!

The Cellar, Food Pantry, Assistance Office, Angel's Attic Resale Shop, Home Repairs.

QUALIFICATIONS: To serve as a hospital volunteer, we ask that applicants be 18 or older and commit to an assignment of at least once a week for a four hour block of time. Shift times are 9am - 1pm and 1pm - 5pm.

For more information regarding volunteer opportunities, contact Glenda Salter at glenda.salter@ncmc-hospital.com or 832-912-3842.

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Winchester Country Traveling with your pet over the holidays? Here are some tips that will help make your drive smooth sailing.

Submitted by Kristen West, Owner of Gusto Dogs LLC. 1. Take your pet on short trips prior to the big day to let him get used to traveling by car.

2. Keep your pet safe in a secured, well-ventilated crate or carrier.

It should be large enough for your pet to stand, sit, lie down and turn around. Letting him have free range in the car not only puts him at risk, but it also poses a risk to your family if you were to stop suddenly.

3. Never let your dog travel in the bed of a truck. Even if he is secured on a short line to prevent him falling or jumping out, your pet can experience discomfort from the weather and wind or sustain injury from debris.

4. Feed your pet three or four hours prior to departure and avoid giving him any food or treats in the car.

5. Never leave your pet in a parked vehicle, which can quickly become a furnace and cause heatstroke, even with open windows.

In cold weather, the car holds the temperature like a refrigerator.

6. Your pet’s microchip should be up-to-date and he should be wearing a flat collar and ID at all times.

7. Bring a bowl and extra water in case you get stuck in the inevitable holiday traffic jam!

8. Take lots of breaks to let your pet stretch his legs and relieve himself. It’s a great excuse to do some sight-seeing or pick up a fun treat for yourself!

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