Bella Vista - March 2017 by Peel, Inc.

March 2017

Official Publication of the Bella Vista Homeowners Association

Volume 9, Issue 3

BOARD REPORT MARCH 2017

Communication - The Board is seeking the most effective way to EXCELLENT job the last few years providing ~6 events each communicate with our homeowners so an analysis was conducted year that have been enjoyed by the neighbors; however, with any on the current methods with the following results: volunteer activity, the baton must be passed. Please contact the Smiths or one of the board members via Facebook or email (see • Facebook – only 55% of the homes are registered; page 2) if you want to have any events this year. • Nextdoor – only 50% of the homes are registered; New Business – The Board would like to welcome Stacey Pye, • HOA website – 70% of the homes are registered; the new RealManage property manager, to the team. You can reach • None – 14% of the homes are not represented. Stacey at the number and email listed on page 2. The Board met Since the HOA website email list is “private” and only available as scheduled in January and February and minutes are posted to for HOA related communication, the Board is requesting that the Bella Vista Website. someone from each home create an account and provide us with Home Improvements – Please use the “new” ACC form when your current email or if you have an account, please verify that submitting requests to RealManage for any projects planned for the email is current. This will ensure that future events and urgent your property. The ACC form is located on the Bella Vista website news can be provided to 100% of the homeowners. The website under “Documents” and “Architectural Committee Approval is http://www.bellavista-hoa.com/bellavista/home.asp. Request Form” or at the following link: http://www.bellavista-hoa. Please make every effort to provide the information as soon as possible. You will only receive emails regarding HOA meetings and HOA events. There will be no emails regarding advertising or solicitation. Bella Vista only has 303 homes and we don’t want you to miss any critical information.

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Board Meetings – The next Board meeting is scheduled for the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the RealManage office, 9601 Amberglen Blvd, Suite 150, Bldg G, Austin TX 78729 (next to Lifetime Fitness on RR 620 service road). Board contact Recreation - The Smiths (Erica & James) have done an information is located on page 2.

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IMPORTANT CONTACTS President, Veronica Frederick............ vfrederick@austin.rr.com Vice President, John Shumaker.........john.h.shumaker@att.net Secretary, Julie Fowler................. juliefowler.bvhoa@gmail.com Treasurer, Bill Chapman........................ wchapman@ctrma.org Director, Bill Walters …..….......... WHW914@aol.com ACC Requests........................................bellvist@ciramail.com Recreation Committee...................erica.smith605@gmail.com

Run Hard, Build Wells, Change Lives.

HOA MANAGEMENT RealManage Resident Services (pool, issues, etc.) 1-866-473-2573......................................... service@ciramail.com Association Manager: Stacey Pye 1-866-473-2573................................stacey.pye@realmanage.com www.realmanage.com RealManage, 9601 Amberglen Blvd, Suite 150, Bldg G, Austin, TX 78729

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ARTICLE INFO The Bella Vista Bulletin newsletter is mailed monthly to all Bella Vista residents. Residents, community groups, churches, etc. are welcome to submit 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. If you have an article of interest to the community, please submit it to hoa.caswell@gmail.com with copy to vfrederick@austin.rr.com by the 8th of the month..

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Join us for the Pump Run on April 8th, 2017! Whether you prefer running to beat a personal best, or walking to take in the beautiful scenery of the Concordia campus, come out and support Water to Thrive's mission to build wells and change lives. There will be multiple events, including 5K, Virtual 5K, and Kids' 1K races. The fun starts at 8:00am on April 8th at Concordia University Texas. The kids will kick off the morning with their 1K, followed by the 5K shortly after. We'll have fun post-race activities at the finish line, like face-painting, balloon animals, music, and even a "walk for water" activity. Plus, you are welcome to bring your pups to run or walk alongside you, too (as long as they stay on a leash!). Head to thepumprun.org for more information and to register. Registration for the 5K/Virtual 5K is $30, and the Kids' 1K is $15. And don't forget to check out our Facebook page for updates and to RSVP. Invite your friends and family, and come support the mission to change lives by providing clean, safe water to rural Africa.

Water Conservation

Tips of the Month: • Know where your master water shut-off valve is located. This could save water and prevent damage to your home in the event of a leak • Hand watering is best done with a pistol-grip nozzle. • Use a hose nozzle or turn off the water while you wash your car. You'll save up to 100 gallons every time.

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Why acupuncture? Some people have regular acupuncture maintenance treatments as part of their pursuit to stay healthy and active, others prefer acupuncture to Western medicine because:

and TCM can do for you. For more information, please visit www.amaranthacupuncture.com or www.facebook.com/ amaranthacupuncture.

1. They have a condition that does not respond to conventional care, so that they have to look for alternative health care options. 2. Conventional care often involves drugs with undesirable side effects or unwanted, perhaps risky medical procedures. 3. Western drugs are expensive and when multiple drugs are used at the same time, they could interfere with each other. 4. Patients prefer a natural, holistic medical approach to healthcare.

What does the World Health Organization say about acupuncture? The World Health Organization (WHO) updated their list of conditions, symptoms or illnesses that may be treatable with acupuncture. The list of indications for acupuncture includes over 100 conditions, including lower back pain, neck pain, sciatica, tennis elbow, knee pain, periarthritis of the shoulder, sprains, facial pain, headache, dental pain, tempromandibular (TMJ) dysfunction, rheumatoid arthritis, induction of labor, correction of malposition of fetus, morning sickness, nausea and vomiting, postoperative pain, stroke, essential hypertension, primary hypotension, renal colic, leucopenia, adverse reactions to radiation or chemotherapy, allergic rhinitis, including hay fever, billary colic, depression, acute epigastralgis, peptic ulcer, acute and chronic gastritis, etc.

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are safe with little side effects, because the herbal ingredients are combined to minimize and counteract the possible side effects. They work together to balance the body and allow the body to heal itself. Does it Hurst? Acupuncture needles are very different from clinical, hollow needles used for ordinary injection, vaccinations, etc. Acupuncture needles are not much thicker than a human hair and insertion of an acupuncture needle is practically painless. In some cases, you may not even know the needles are in place, in others, there may be some tingling, warming, heaviness, or a feeling of the Qi moving up and down the channels in your body. Most people find acupuncture extremely relaxing and many fall asleep during the treatment.

Talk to your licensed Acupuncturist about what acupuncture and TCM can do for you. By: Yunguang Yang (Lily), Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist, MAOM, Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)

What are the main objectives of acupuncture treatment? The main objectives of an acupuncture treatment can be summarized in five main categories: 1. Relieve pain and other symptoms. 2. Relieve stress and emotional issues. 3. Treat addictions and substance abuse. 4. Strengthen the immune system. 5. Balance, harmonize and integrate functions of organs with each other, making for a unified and healthy person. Talk to your licensed Acupuncturist about what acupuncture PASTOR, DAVE JAMERSON

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TENNIS TIPS

By USPTA/PTR Master Professional Director of Special Events - Polo Tennis and Athletic Club

How to execute The Two Handed Backhand Lob

In previous newsletters, I offered tips on how to hit the forehand groundstroke, the two-handed backhand, the one-handed backhand, the forehand volley, the two-handed backhand volley, the serve, the forehand half-volley, the onehanded backhand volley, the overhead “smash”, the forehand service return, the backhand service return, the forehand high volley approach shot, the two-handed high volley approach shot. the one-handed high volley approach shot, and the forehand lob. In this issue, I will offer instructions on how to execute the Two Handed Backhand Lob. This shot is used when a player is forced to retrieve a ball that is hit deep to the backhand side of the player, and the opponent is either charging to the net or staying far back. The player hitting the lob is looking for “air time” to regain balance and court space. This ball should be hit high enough so the players at the net cannot reach and “slam” the ball down, or force the opponent at the base line to retrieve back. In the illustrations, Roxanne Cossette, a Member of the Polo Tennis and Athletic Club, shows the proper technique to execute this stroke. Step 1: The Back Swing: When Roxanne is forced deep into the backhand side and realizes that she must hit a defensive lob, 4

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she pivots to the left and gets her racket back early. Notice that the head of the racket is low and her left hand is on the handle of the racket. Her eyes are focused on the path of the ball and her weight is on her left foot. Step 2: The Point of Contact: Roxanne is now ready to hit the ball. Her eyes are now focused on the point of contact and the face of the racket is tilted at a 45-degree angle to create height and depth on her lob. Her goal is to keep her head still and not start looking up to her opponent or to the other side of the court. Step 3: The Follow Through: The success of a deep lob is the follow through. Roxanne’s left wrist is still “laid back” and her shoulder is lifting the racket above her head. Her right hand is holding the racket slightly, but still in control of the racket. Step 4: The Shuffle Back: Once Roxanne finishes the stroke, her goal is to either move forward toward the net top to hit an overhead, or to shuffle back to the middle of the court to drive the next ball back to the opponent. In this caption, she moved back to the center of the court waiting for the opponent’s shot to come back. Look in the next Newsletter for: How to execute “The One-Handed Backhand Lob” Copyright © 2017 Peel, Inc.

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