Lakes on Eldridge

Volume 20, Issue 05

PLEASE SLOW DOWN When driving in LOE

May 2021

In recent months we have had several documented cases of drivers excessively exceeding the speed limit. In addition, we have had a couple of accidents, in which, although not officially confirmed, speed appears to be a contributing factor. The most recent accident narrowly missing a pedestrian. Fortunately, there have been no serious injuries - yet. Please, please slow down! The speed limit is 25 mph. Remind all family members, visitors and vendors. We do not want to see anyone getting hurt! This is a family community with children outside playing, pedestrians, cyclists, and skateboarders. Walkers/runners if you are on the phone or listening to music/podcasts please stay aware of your surroundings at all times. Please do your part to ensure this is a safe community for everyone. Let’s do everything we can to keep LOE safe and tragedy free! Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

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Lakes on Eldridge IMPORTANT NUMBERS FIRST SERVICE RESIDENTIAL 1330 Enclave Parkway, Suite 425, Houston, TX 77077 713-932-1122 (24/7) or contactus.tx@fsresidential.com Office hours are 9am to 4pm Monday through Friday LOE Guard House........................................................713-937-8825 Waterfowl, Betty Burkett................................................713-302-9929 Sheriff - (non-emergency)...............................................713-221-6000 Cy-Fair Fire Department - (emergency)..........................281-466-6161 (non-emergency)..................281-550-6663 Poison Control............................................................1-800-764-7661 Texas DPS......................................................................713-681-1761 Texas Pride Disposal.......................................................281-342-8178 (trash collection Mondays & Thursdays, recycling Mondays) TNG Utility (Water)..................................................... 281-350-0895 Harris County Tax Office...............................................713-224-1919 Reliant Energy............................................................... 713-207-7777 CenterPoint (gas)...........................................................713-659-2111 Center Point (street light)...............................................713-207-2222 (give pole # of street which is out) Comcast.........................................................................713-341-1000 Houston Chronicle........................................................713-220-7211 Metro Transit Info..........................................................713-635-4000 Kirk Elementary............................................................ 713-849-8250 Truitt Middle School......................................................281-856-1100 Cy-Falls High School.....................................................281-856-1000 Cy-Ridge High School...................................................281-807-8000 Newsletter Publisher Peel, Inc........................advertising@PEELinc.com, 512-263-9181

BOATS, TRAILERS AND CAMPERS As a reminder, boats, trailers, campers, and any oversized vehicles are not permitted to be stored on the property unless in an enclosed garage or screened from public view behind a solid fence located behind any lot building line. It has recently been noted, that more of these vehicles are being parked overnight in the community. A boat, camper or trailer is permitted onsite while loading or unloading but not overnight without prior notice and approval. These vehicles should be parked in the resident’s garage or driveway and should never be parked on cul de sacs or anywhere that could obstruct emergency vehicle access. Please contact Donna McDonald, donna.mcdonald@ fsresidential.com, for approvals and refer to Governing Documents for additional information.

LOE BOARD OF DIRECTORS To contact a member of the Board of Directors, call Donna McDonald at FirstService Residential (FSR), 713-332-4711 and leave a number where you can be reached, or send an email to donna.mcdonald@fsresidential.com. Your message will then be forwarded to one of the following Board Members: Gaynor Richardson..................................................President Gary Fehsenfeld...............................................Vice President Sue Strebel...............................................................Secretary Erik Roussel.............................................................Treasurer Jim Wynn.................................................................Director

Visit the Association Website: https://lakesoneldridge.nabrnetwork.com

LOE CLUBHOUSE RENTALS Clubhouse inquiries for rentals are handled by FSR. Please review the Clubhouse Rental Agreement found on the Resources tab at www.lakesoneldridge.net. To inquire about availability or other information, please email contactus.tx@fsresidential.com with LOE Clubhouse in the subject line and include information about your proposed dates, type of event, number of guests, etc. Email inquiries are preferred over phone call inquiries due to the time needed to address your inquiry. 2

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Lakes on Eldridge Maintenance Project/Highlights for April Maintenance/Project Highlights • • • • • • • •

Replaced several sections of damaged sidewalk throughout common areas. Raised sidewalk on both sides of Turkey Creek bridge to eliminate tripping hazards at the curb. Patched red/black village entrance concrete at Bristol Banks and Crystal Falls. Also patched this same treatment for the Clubhouse entrance AT&T repaired TV in Gym. If TV is inoperable please notify Donna but do not attempt to reset. AT&T replaced fiber optics internet cable providing remote viewing capability for our two cameras monitoring the Tanner Bridge area. Contractor replaced capacitor on gym AC compressor. Replaced street sign at Evening Shore and Cherry Creek Bend which had fallen from the post. Did 100% survey of freeze damage to plants throughout the Common Area. Greatest casualties were Indian Hawthorne’s and Bottlebrush. Plans are being developed to restore these areas as well as several pittosporum (variegated leaf bushes). Good news is that covering all of our color beds and Ginger/Philodendron beds saved the plants which are slowly restoring their foliage. Color beds are being changed out to more summer tolerant plants as we normally do in April. Much of the foliage on our many Liriope plants was also lost and will be trimmed to allow for the new growth.

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Pool Reminders As Summer approaches and you look forward to using the pool at LOE, please remember these important rules: • Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult (18 years or older). • Animals are not allowed in the building or pool area, except guide dogs. Guide dogs are allowed on the deck, but not in the water. • Entry gates to be closed at all times. • No loud music. Personal music devices only. • No skateboards, roller blades, bikes or scooters allowed inside the fence. • At no time should anyone climb over or around the fence into the pool area. Entry is by fob only. A full list of the Pool Rules can be found on the LOE website or at the pool.

Lakes on Eldridge Spring is Here and it’s Time to Spruce up LOE! Here’s some tips that may be of some help. • Take a look at your front yard and make sure your home landscaping looks neat and attractive. After trimming or removing any casualties from the Great Freeze of 2021, consider adding new bushes and plants to enhance the curb appeal of your home. Don’t forget to fertilize existing and new plantings to give them a boost. • Plan to sod any bare areas in your yard. This is a quick way to give your yard a happy green look. Spring is also a good time to apply fertilizer with pest or weed control if needed. • Watch out for weeds! Get out and enjoy the nice weather and pull a few weeds. There are also products out there that can curb returning weeds. In the coming months use annuals or perennials to add some color to your yard. It’s a cheery greeting when you return home or have friends and family come to visit. • Freshen up paint and straighten mailboxes. • Lastly, look at your driveway and sidewalk. Winter can leave them dirty and possibly greenish. Time to restore them with some cleaning or power washing. Power washers can be rented at most hardware or building supply stores. Get together with a neighbor and share the rental of a power washer. They are easy to use to get off any winter dirt before the heat and sun bakes it on. If you know of a neighbor who may be dealing with a challenging health or family situation and unable to do outside work themselves. Offer to help! It’s a great way to get out and catch up with neighbors.

May 24 – Hamnet by Amy Harmon A thrilling departure: A short, piercing, deeply moving new novel from the acclaimed author of I Am, I Am, I Am, about the death of Shakespeare’s eleven-year-old son Hamnet--a name interchangeable with Hamlet in fifteenth-century Britain--and the years leading up to the production of his great play. England, 1580. A young Latin tutor--penniless, bullied by a violent father--falls in love with an extraordinary, eccentric young woman: a wild creature who walks her family’s estate with a falcon on her shoulder and is known throughout the countryside for her unusual gifts as a healer. Agnes understands plants and potions better than she does people, but once she settles with her husband on Henley Street in Stratford she becomes a fiercely protective mother and a steadfast, centrifugal force in the life of her young husband, whose gifts as a writer are just beginning to awaken when his beloved young son succumbs to bubonic plague. A luminous portrait of a marriage, a shattering evocation of a family ravaged by grief and loss, and a hypnotic recreation of the story that inspired one of the greatest literary masterpieces of all time, Hamnet is mesmerizing and seductive, an impossibleto-put-down novel from one of our most gifted writers. So many books, so little time!.....

The HOA will also be doing their part with the following: • Any dead or dying plantings from the freeze are in process to be trimmed or removed • Some bushes are being given more time to make a comeback but are being monitored • New flowering plants have been replaced • All other regular maintenance continues

Book Club is so happy that spring has arrived, and with it warmer weather. To stay safe we have been meeting on the clubhouse patio and it did get a little chilly at times. We welcome anyone to join us! Usually the 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 PM (we sometimes move the date because of holidays, so check with celeste.fritz@gmail.com ) Are you an avid reader but just can’t make it to Book Club? Check out LOE’s Little Free Library at the bus stop in front of the club house. Take a book/bring a book – looks like there has been great turnaround, so even if you don’t see something you like now, check back later. Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

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Are you interested in attending a Yoga class within our own neighborhood? LOE resident Cristina Diamantis. has completed over 300+ hours of training and obtained her RYT200 certificate early 2019 from Pralaya Yoga Studio in Houston, Texas. PralayaYoga was created by Robert Boustany, her teacher, to support joint longevity and increase energy levels by maximizing the activation of muscles, organs, and energy systems. She is very excited to be able to share this wonder of yoga with those who want to feel better and explore how it could benefit them! Welcome all levels, no yoga experience needed, just “come as you are” and let’s practice!

Our current mosquito service contract was reviewed by several members of the LOE Board and bids were solicited from additional providers. The Board met with two providers to determine best service for LOE. It was decided to continue with the current provider due to service improvements. The spraying trucks have new software that does not allow them to exceed 15 mph while the truck is spraying. Trucks also have GPS and send the route record to LOE to ensure all streets and cul de sacs are being covered. LOE now has a dedicated senior service representative who understands our neighborhood requirements and appears to be improving the service in LOE. As we spend more time outside in our beautiful community, we look forward to being nearly mosquito free!

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Every Tuesday starting May 11, 2021 6:00 – 7:00 PM LOE Clubhouse - Flex Room Bring a yoga mat and yoga blocks if you have them Although the flex room is open, there is a maximum capacity of 7 people therefore classes will be limited to 6 participants. In the event of greater interest, holding class on the clubhouse patio may be an option. If you are planning to attend, please email Cristina at cdiamantis@hotmail.com, by Monday night each week, to secure your spot. A mask is required to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Cristina directly. 6

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Do you have a Carbon Monoxide Detector in your home? If you have any gas appliances in your house it is strongly recommended to have one. Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas, which can cause sudden illness and death, it is produced any time a fossil fuel is burned. The detectors, similar to a smoke alarm, are widely available and reasonably priced. Invest in one today.....It could save you and your family’s lives. Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

Lakes on Eldridge Our Easter Bunny drive-by event was a great success! Thank you to all the neighbors who drove, cycled and walked by. A very special thank you to our wonderful bunny Francesca Della Chiesa who did an amazing job with the children. It was fun seeing the kids so excited to see the bunny. A big thank you to Angela Vatankha for organizing the lovely decorations for the pictures with the bunny and the Easter goody bags.

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Harris County has a leash law and it applies in LOE. Please keep all pets on a leash while in the common areas. While many love their pets, please be respectful to those who may be uncomfortable around pets.

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