Hot Springs Village Advocate - Summer 2015

Volume 39, No. 2

Summer 2015

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A Message from Our Board President SUMMER TIME

Time to enjoy hot springs village Summer is approaching with all its recreational for the Artesian Motor Coach Resort to be built opportunities and we can reflect on a number of on 56 acres just south of our east gate. This will projects completed and some new ones be an exciting addition to the Village, adding 199 new coach homes in three phases under way. Our Public Works, Golf, and over the next three years. Construction is Recreation Departments have all been planned to begin in July. working hard through our wet spring to get the Village in great shape for summer.

The Tennis Center hosted a successful tournament in May, drawing over 300 players We said, “thank you” in April to three from around the nation. The annual British outgoing board members and welcomed Car Show is scheduled for the last weekMarcy Mermel, George Parker, and John Harv Shelton Weidert to the Board of Directors. April Board President end in May. June activities will include the board meeting brought about approval for a con- Tri-the-Village Sprint Triathlon and junior sailing cept for renovating the DeSoto Club to put that classes. The Stars and Stripes Festival runs July 1-4 beautiful iconic building back into service as the and features a host of fun activities for all ages, culpro shop for the DeSoto Golf Course, a lounge, minating in a spectacular fireworks show the evean upscale casual dining room and expanded pa- ning of July Fourth. The expanded Balboa Beach tios overlooking the golf course. It will be great to offers many summer activities and now features a have this social center back in business. The board new bridge across the Balboa spillway, giving users decided against including a swimming pool in this of the Balboa Dam Trail a great view of cascading project, because we felt it overloaded the area and waterfalls when the lake is full. would conflict with the use of the golf facilities around it. That means we still need to find a way to During the winter, the Public Works staff worked replace the DeSoto Pool, which is beyond econom- tirelessly to dredge the shorelines of Lakes DeSoto and Pineda. Thousands of cubic yards of silt ical repair and has been closed for safety reasons. were removed, Lake Pineda got a new launch Following a special meeting at the board’s May work ramp and much needed erosion control and Lake session, the developer’s agreement was approved DeSoto has improved fishing conditions around the pier by Calella Road. The POA has taken over operation of the DeSoto Marina and is expanding the deck area to provide a scenic place to visit In This Issue with friends while enjoying a snack and beverages.

Update with Harv Shelton, Board President . ................................ .... 2 The golf course staff has worked hard through our Money Matters . . . ................................... 3 soggy spring weather to keep the courses in good Hot Springs Village News ......................... 4 condition. The greens are in good shape now, and as soon as the fairways and bunkers have a chance to dry Stars and Stripes Festival ....................... .... 6 out, our courses are going to be outstanding again.

Notable in Hot Springs Village ................... 8 News from the Golf Department ............ ... 10 Come on out and enjoy the summer fun. Hot Upcoming Events .............................. ... 11 Springs Village is ready to play!

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5 Rock Porch Sessions 7 Lions Bingo, CCC 5 Cedar Mtn. Singers, Woodlands 5 Village Merry Mixers Dance, CCC 8 Breakfast Lions Chili Day, CCC 7 Adult Golf Clinic, Magellan 9 A Team, CCC 8 Voces 8, Woodlands 7 Board Work Session, Ponce 10 Ouachita Speaker Series, Ponce 8 Country Two Steppers, CCC 7 A Team, CCC 10 Candide, Woodlands 10-20 Tennis Free for All, CTC 8 Ouachita Speaker Series, Ponce 12 Collegiate Kayak Fishing Tournament 11 Ouachita Speaker Series, Ponce 9 Beboppers Dance, CCC 12 Kiwanis BBQ Day, CCC 12 A Team, CCC 10 Spring Arts & Crafts Fair, CCC 12 Country Two Steppers Dance, CCC 14-16 HSV Combo Tournament, CTC 10 Country Two Steppers Dance, CCC 13 Voices of the Titanic, Ponce 14 Rock with Elvis, CCC 8-11 HSVTA Superbowl of Tennis, CTC 14-15 Titanic Dinner Theater, CCC 15 Village Merry Mixers Dance, 11 Symphony Guild Youth Orchestra 16 Board Regular Meeting, Ponce CCC Concert, Woodlands 16 A Team, CCC 17 St. Patrick's Party, Balboa Club 12 L'Audible Arts, Ponce On April 15, Frost Boyle presented the BJ Nalley Thomas,inWoodlands 18 May Arkansas Institute, CCC CFO18 13 PLLC’s VillageT.J. Chorale, Woodlands The 20thBlood Board Meeting, Lesley 18 Lions Bingo, CCC 19 BoardTom Regular Meeting, Ponce 14 HSV A Team, againCCC received an unqualitroduced Hasselstrom.

Hasselstrom accepted the 2014 audit report.

19 Easter Egg Hunt, DeSoto Golf 19 A Team, CCC 16 Lions Bingo, CCC fied opinion, which means that the financial Fleet Asset Manager position, which was newly 19 Village Merry Mixer Dance, CCC 20 HSVTA Newcomers Party, CTC 17 Spring in Bloom, CCC the comstatements materially represented created in the 2015 budget. The purpose ofArkansas this Blood Institute, CCC 22 20-23 Inherit the Wind, Woodlands 17 Evening Lions Hamburger Day, CCC munity’s financial position. Boyle acknowlposition is Bingo, to gain efficiencies and cost 23 savings A Team, CCC 21 Lions CCC 17 Village Merry Mixer Dance, CCC edged the team for their progress towards with vehicle and equipment purchases.

Nalley 24 Newcomers Coffee, Ponce 22 Beboppers Dance, CCC 21 Board Regular Meeting, Ponce monthly 21GAAP reporting.

CFO Nalley thanked Leonard Binstock, resident, 24-27 HSVTA Club Doubles 23 HSVTA Papa Murphy's Fun a village A Team, CCC commended Frost for their dedication Championships, CTC Sunday, CTC 23-26 HSVTA Generations, CTC to the who offered his expertise with the job descrip26 Kayak Fishing Tournament HSV engagement 26 formation A Team, CCC 27 Arkansas Institute, CCC andBlood willingness to offer tion and recruitment process.

26 Ouachita Rod & Gun Club expertise28 27 Last Thursday, CCC A Team, CCC in various ways over the last five Membership Party, Balboa Pavilion 29 Rotary Flea Market, CCC 29-31and Couples Golf Tournament years.

Boyle his team’s partnership has She then provided a year to date overview of Lesley Nalley 26 Beboppers Dance, CCC 29 Banks & Shane, Woodlands 31 Sounds Spectacular Orchestra, been vital during the economic turbulence.

CFO Open House HSV’s financial health through April 2015.

26-27 National Real Estate Woodlands 27 Concert Band & Ice Cream Social, 31 British Car Show, Ponce Highlights include: Woodlands 6/7 Rock Porch Sessions 30 A Team, CCC • Cash and Cash Equivalents $6.1mil 7/14 TRI-the-Village Sprint Triathlon • Revenue (net of bad debt) $8.3mil 7/3-5 Stars & Stripes July 4 Extravaganza • Operational Expenses $7.3mil 7/28 The Chef ’s Table 

Money Matters

April 2015 Chief Financial Officer Report

2014 Audit Report Presented

June & July

• Capital Spending $594k

700 Balearic Rd. While the team is just beginning to aggressively 501-922-4503 (corner of pursue seriously delinquent property owners, Nal& Balearic Roads) ley reported that over $20k hasBalboa been collected this SUNDAYfour WORSHIPmonths SERVICES: or year from accounts outstanding 8:40 a.m.onTraditional Service more. Various initiatives focusing non perform10:15 a.m.

Traditional Service ing lots are planned throughout 2015.

11:20 a.m. www.cohumc.com A casual, come-as-you-are service With only 47,390 rounds year to date, golf revenues Adult Sunday School 9:00 & 10:15 a.m. are currently tracking behind budget. UnfortunateNursery Available All Services A Stephen Ministry ly,Senior thePastor rainy weather led to 50Caring fewer playable days Congregation —Dr. Walter L. “Bubba” Smith thus far. However, the leadership team remains op22 Hot Springs Village closing Advocate Spring timistic about that2014 gap with the additional exposure from Troon and Artesian.

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Hot Springs Village News Artesian Motor Coach Resort A luxury motor coach resort developer is considering a project in the near future. Resort Project Development LLC is looking at the feasibility of the resort on 56 acres of reserved property to be purchased from Cooper Inc. Hot Springs Village Property Owners’ Association Board of Directors approved the Developers’ and Overlay agreements at a special meeting on May 6.

The motor coach resort would be a gated, luxury residential-style resort community located just inside the East Gate in Hot Springs Village. The community would include approximately 199 coach home sites, a 5,000 square foot clubhouse and pool. The developer Coach home owners would be Hot Springs Village would invest $4 million in moving water features that members and would pay the current Hot Springs Vilwould surround the pool and be viewed from each lage monthly assessment. coach home.

David Twiggs, COO/General Manager stated,” The The coach homes would have a rustic, elegant style with Artesian Motor Coach Project is an opportunity of stone and brick exteriors and range from 400 to 2,000 bringing in a very active market to support our golf, square feet. Coach Home features will include high- restaurants and other programs. These are large and end finishes including granite countertops, travertine often very complicated deals and we hope this becomes a feasible project in the future.” floors, luxury master baths and outdoor kitchens.

DeSoto Complex Renovation Approved Hot Springs Village Board of Directors unanimously approved plans for a $2.2 million renovation project for the DeSoto Complex which includes a golf shop, upscale dining area and conference and convention space.

the pro shop and lobby area. The DeSoto Club will have an expanded bar and lounge area with conversational seating.

An impressive outdoor patio creates a casual ambiance with incredible views of DeSoto Golf Club and Hight-Jackson Associates has been selected as the ar- surrounding grounds. Large decks and a fire pit will chitect and East-Harding as the construction manager offer multiple areas for people to relax and enjoy the for the project. They have an extensive portfolio of view. Along with private dining, the DeSoto Club will similar projects and a keen understanding of E. Fay continue to be an event venue for corporate functions, Jones’ designs, an important consideration when com- club meetings and large-scale community events. paring firms.

When completed, the DeSoto Complex will be a firstThe DeSoto Pro Shop will be a full service golf shop class amenity for members and guests, while providing with large windows and a two-sided fireplace between an opportunity to attract future residents.

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Hot Springs Village News HSV Members Enjoy Troon Golf Benefits Welcome to the World of Troon Golf destination in the United States, along as the partnership with Hot Springs with international travel to Scotland, Village is in full swing. We are proud England, Italy, France, Spain, Moto see that HSV members continue to travel the rocco, Australia, the Caribbean and Mexico to just Country and enjoy golf at other Troon managed name a few. properties through the Troon Advantage Program.

HSV members have enjoyed golf in Alabama, Geor- Enjoy the World of Troon Golf! gia, California, Arizona, Texas, Missouri, Nevada, Florida and even Mexico. To reserve tee times go to www.troonadvantage.com As another benefit for Hot Springs Village, our members can use Troon Golf Vacations to book all their golf travel needs to any of the Troon managed properties located around the world. By simply calling 1-800-243-5281 Troon Golf ’s sales representative can offer personalized golf packages to any

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Get Ready for Another Incredible Stars and Stripes Festival presented this year by Ike Eisenhauer State Farm!

The festival kicks off on Wednesday, July 1 with a skills challenge and Troon Golf Tournament at Magellan Golf Club. The Ouachita Rod & Gun Club will have a fish fry and deck party at the newly renovated DeSoto Marina, and the Village Big Band Concert finishes out the day at Balboa Pavilion.

of the Hills United Methodist Church, Diamond Lakes Federal Credit Union, Relyance Bank, Arvest Bank and partners: Boomers Rock, Balboa Yacht Club, HSV Anglers, HSV Pickleball Club, Ageless Bikers, Ouachita Rod & Gun Club, WGA 18, Village Big Band and Hot Springs Village Basecamp.

Thursday’s events include an HSV Anglers Fishing Tournament and family fun with the Miniature Golf Tournament and pickleball sparklers. Several activities on Friday are held in the Lake Balboa area with a Fun Run/Walk 3K at the Balboa Trail, sponsored by the Village Trails Committee, and kayak/stand-up paddle boat races and a trampoline stunt contest on Lake Balboa. A lighted boat parade sponsored by the Balboa Yacht Club begins at dusk.

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

New this year is Red, White & Blues, an evening of barbeque and music by Ghost Town Blues Band at Balboa Beach on the July 3. GTBB, an award-winning band out of Memphis, puts on an incredible show with great music and entertaining stage presence.

Daytime activities on July 4 include a 3-on-3 basketball tournament at the DeSoto Family Recreation Area and Bike the DeSoto Multipurpose Trail event with the Ageless Bikers. Enjoy a special Rock Porch with the music of Roses & Revolvers at the Balboa Pavilion before the grand finale fireworks show at dark.

Visit hsvpoa.org for a detailed schedule of events including costs and locations as well as parking and road closures for the fireworks display.

This four-day celebration is made possible by our community and sponsors: Ike Eisenhauer State Farm, Christ 6

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Short Game Skills Challenge Magellan Golf Course, 451 Ponce de Leon Dr. Register for the Short Game Skills Challenge online at www.hsvwga18.com, Cost is $49 for adults and $19 for juniors. Contact Rhonda Haynes at 501.226.5279 or rhondahsv@suddenlink.net Troon Challenge 2015 Magellan Golf Course, 451 Ponce de Leon Dr. Join us for the Troon Challenge Arkansas Regional Qualifying event which is a modified two-person best ball shamble. Cost is $170 per team. Go online at www. troonchallenge.com or pick up a copy of the registration form at any POA Golf Shop.

Fish Fry & Deck Party DeSoto Marina, 120 Marina Drive Join us for a fish fry and deck party presented by the Ouachita Rod and Gun at the newly renovated DeSoto Marina. Tickets available online at www.hsvticketsales. com. Tickets are $10.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door. Limited tickets will be sold for this event. If tickets sell out, no door sales will be offered.

Village Big Band Concert Balboa Pavilion, 476 Ponce de Leon Drive Come out and enjoy the sounds of the Big Band at the Balboa Pavilion. This event is free.

9a.m.

6p.m.

7p.m.

Stars and Stripes Festival Thursday, July 2, 2015

6a.m.

9a.m.

10a.m.

5p.m.

HSV Anglers Fishing Tournament Lake Balboa, 476 Ponce de Leon Drive Lake Balboa. Two tournaments: Children 15 & Under (Free) and 2-Person Team ($20.00). Signups at 6 a.m., weigh-in between 10:30 a.m. and noon. Prizes awarded in each division.

Miniature Golf Tournament Desoto Family Recreation Area, 209 DeSoto Boulevard Prizes awarded in several age categories. This event is free.

Balboa Beach Fun Lake Balboa, 476 Ponce de Leon Drive Join us for a great afternoon of Beach Volleyball, Baggo games, trampoline stunt contest, sand castle building and more. These events are free and signups will be held onsite.

Pickleball Sparklers Desoto Family Recreation Area, 209 DeSoto Boulevard The Pickleball Club has the sparkler event of the year with an out-of-this-world pickleball experience for kids 9 to 16. For kids ages 9 to 12, come out and try your hand at fire crackers, Stars & Strikes, Beat the Future Star and around the world.

For kids ages 13 to 16, test your skills on Shot Makers and Strike a Match. Ice cream and dill pickles available.

It’s the best Dill in the Village.

Lighted Boat Parade – Lake Balboa/Pavilion, 476 Ponce de Leon Dr. Lake Balboa will host a lighted boat parade sponsored by the Balboa Yacht Club. Boat registration is $10. The public is invited to view the parade for free. Proceeds will benefit the Buoy Lights project. Register online at www. hsvticketsales.com.

1p.m.

6p.m.

9p.m.

Friday, July 3, 2015

7a.m.

Family Fun Run/Walk 3K Balboa Trail, 476 Ponce de Leon Drive Meet at the west end of Balboa Beach at the entrance to the Balboa Trail, which now includes the scenic spillway bridge. Sponsored by the Hot Springs Village Trails Committee. This event is free. Refreshments will be served after the down and back walk. Pets on a leash are welcome.

Kayak & Stand-Up Paddle Board Races Lake Balboa, 476 Ponce de Leon Dr. Join us at Lake Balboa for a morning of kayak races followed by stand-up paddle board races. All of these events are free. Registration will be held the morning of the event.

Prizes awarded in various age categories.

RED, WHITE & BLUES Balboa Pavilion, 476 Ponce de Leon Dr. Join us at Lake Balboa for RED, WHITE AND BLUES, and an evening of barbeque and GhostTown Blues Band, straight from Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Tickets available online at www.hsvticketsales.com. Tickets are $20.00 each. Door sales will only be available if tickets remain and will not be sold except to the last dinner seating.

Saturday, July 4, 2015

7 a.m.

3-on-3 Basketball Tournament DeSoto Family Recreation Area, 209 DeSoto Boulevard Entry fee is $5 per person. Variety of age divisions available.

Bike the DeSoto Multipurpose Trail Desoto Marina, 120 Marina Drive Join Basecamp and the Ageless Bikers organization for a fun bike ride along the DeSoto Multipurpose Trail.

This event is free. Families are encouraged to attend.

Length of ride will be determined by individual rider.

Refreshments will be served after the ride.

8a.m.

7p.m.

Rock Porch at Balboa Pavilion Balboa Pavilion, 476 Ponce de Leon Drive Join us for a special July 4 edition of Rock Porch Sessions featuring Roses & Revolvers at Balboa Pavilion for our monthly singer/songwriter event.

This event is free.

Fireworks Lake Balboa, 476 Ponce de Leon Drive Mark your calendar for our grand finale, one of the best fireworks displays in the state! For information on parking, road closures, and shuttle locations, go online to www.hsvpoa.org. Shuttle parking locations will be at Balboa Baptist Church and Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church.

Dark

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Notable in Hot Springs Village Grove Park Summer Events During the summer months, Grove Park, in Hot Springs Village,

is home to a myriad of events that provide the opportunity for shopping, entertainment and socializing. Come out and enjoy these fun and entertaining events. Shop for farmfresh produce and handcrafted gifts at the Green Market and Artisan Market Green Market, the weekly farmer’s market is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. until noon throughout the growing season. Local area farmers and artisans are dedicated to bringing you farm-fresh meat and eggs, homegrown fruits and vegetables, homebaked goods, soup mixes and hand-crafted gifts. Reusable Green Market shopping bags are available for $5.

The Fall Artisan Market is scheduled from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. September 20. More than 40 vendors will offer handmade items including a wide variety of jewelry, woodworking, photography, home décor, baked goods and more. The event provides a venue for area artists and craftsmen to showcase their work, exchange ideas and connect with the community.

Enjoy the sounds of local area musicians, participate in a jam session and relive Woodstock at the Rock Porch Sessions, Rhythm Jams and Villagestock taking place in Grove Park this summer.

Rock Porch Sessions, held monthly, provide an opportunity to kick back, relax and listen to great music. These free music events offer members and guests the chance to sample the sounds of great local-area musicians in a lowkey atmosphere.

Rhythm Jams are acoustical musical events where musicians play (“jam”) by improvising without extensive preparation or predefined arrangements. Jam sessions may be based upon existing songs or forms, or may be improvisational. Rhythm Jams bring together musicians, singers and neighbors to play, listen and learn more about various genres of music, musical instruments and the history behind the music. Jams offer opportunities to meet new people and play music together. Play an instrument, sing or just enjoy the music at the Rhythm Jam at 1:00 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month, in Grove Park. Jams are open to musicians of all ages and skill levels playing non-amplified instruments. The event is free.

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Hot Spring Village 2nd Annual Villagestock is set for 1:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. September 26, 2015 at Grove Park. Enjoy wall-to-wall music and reminisce of Woodstock at this fun event sponsored by Hot Springs Village Recreation in partnership with Boomers Rock. Two stages will provide continuous music throughout the day. Food trucks, specialty drinks and outdoor games will round out the festival. Tickets will be available online at HSVTicketSales.com beginning July 1, 2015.

Wrist bands will allow guests to leave and come back as often as they would like throughout the day. In case of rain, the event will be moved to the Ponce de Leon Center/Woodlands Auditorium.

Please remember to bring your lawn chairs and blankets for all Rock Porch Sessions, Rhythm Jams and Villagestock events.

Get Ready to Rumble and Support the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Motors & Muscles Car and Motorcycle Show and Poker Run, an all-day event, is set for July 18, Festivities begin with a Poker Run from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. followed by the bike and motorcycle show from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m.

John Calvin Brewer takes the stage at Grove Park from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Tickets are $20 online at HSVTicketsales.com beginning June 1, 2015.

This event is sponsored by Landers Harley-Davidson, and partnered with Sam’s Club and Hot Springs Village Recreation. All proceeds and $10 of every full registration will benefit Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

John Weidert, George Parker and Marcy Mermel Elected to Board of Directors John Weidert, George Parker and Marcy Mermel were elected to the Hot Springs Village Board of Directors for three-year terms, replacing Directors Keith Keck, Bobbie Bateman and Frank Leeming. Weidert, Parker and Mermel were sworn in Wednesday, April 15, at the conclusion of the Board of Directors regular board meeting. Harv Shelton was elected as president of the new board, and Mike Medica was elected vice president.

The 2015 Board of Directors election was held on March 26, 2015 at the Ouachita Building.

The count was conducted by Election Day Committee members and the accounting staff, under the direction of Chairman Jerry Yeric.

The Board of Directors mission is to govern consistently with the Declarations and Protective Covenants, to assure the viability of Hot Springs Village by establishing and managing goals and objectives, and to ensure that the voice of the property owner is represented.

2015 Hot Springs Village Board of Directors Voting Result

Marcy Mermel John Weidert George Parker Bobbie Bateman Clark Vernon TOTAL

HSV ZIP CODES

NON-HSV ZIP CODES

TOTAL

2,560 3,418 3,134 2,079 2,321

1,854 2,408 2,247 1,634 1,764

4,414 5,826 5,381 3,713 4,085

9,907

23,419

13,512

Learn more about the governance of Hot Springs Village online at HSVPOA.org.

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Golf News Golf Department News As we head into the height of the summer season, the golf department announces the addition of another golf tournament for our members to enjoy.

The Troon Challenge regional qualifier will be played in conjunction with the Short Game Skills Challenge on Wednesday, July 1. The members of HSV can now test their short game skills before, or after, the 2-person Team Troon Challenge enhancing a full day of “challenges” at Magellan.

Ray Metz Director of Golf

The Troon Challenge is a two-person, modified best ball (shamble) event. With the winner in the gross division and the winner in the net division qualifying for the national final at Troon North Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona on August 22-23, 2015.

Entry details and entry forms are available at all golf clubs in the Village and at the golf department’s office at the POA. Enjoy Scottsdale and make Hot Springs Village proud.

Stay informed Get the latest Hot Springs Village news and events in the Village Digest eblast!

From golf and marketing to recreation and more, the Village Digest offers information about projects and news as well as upcoming events. To subscribe, go to www.hsvpoa.org and click on the Sign Up for E-News button located on the top of the home page.

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HSV Golf Apps are Now Available, Courtesy of Troon Golf Hot Springs Village announces the availability of HSV golf course apps. These FREE Apps are courtesy of our great partnership with Troon.

For Apple smart phones and tablets, search by the Golf Course name for the App in the Apple Store then download. For Android smart phones and tablets, search and download from the Play Store.

The App features and benefits include: 1) 2) 3)

Scorecards Facebook link Book Tee Times through the app via PlayOST

4) GPS Caddie & Pro Tips 5) Range Finder 6) Swing Tips 7) Weather 8) Troon special offers

Help share Hot Springs Village golf courses by telling your friends and family to download their favorite course apps, which are available for all HSV courses except Coronado.

Upcoming Events JULY

1-4 Stars and Stripes Festival 2 Micheal Bearden, Balboa Club 2 Green Market, Grove Park 3 Colt and the 45’s, CCC 3 Karaoke, Balboa Club 4 Rock Porch Music, Balboa Pavilion 7 Green Market, Grove Park 7 Karaoke, Balboa Club 7 Library Story Time, CL 8 A Team, CCC 9 Green Market, Grove Park 10 Karaoke, Balboa Club 10-12 Ike Eisenhauer Junior Tennis

Tourn., CTC 11-12 AWGA Tourn. Cortez G.C. 14 Green Market, Grove Park 14 Library Story Time, CL 14 Karaoke, Balboa Club 15 A Team, CCC 15 POA Board Meeting, Ponce 16 Green Market, Grove Park 17 Karaoke, Balboa Club 17 Lions Bingo, CCC 18 Motors & Muscles Car and

Motorcycle Show, Ponce 18 Knight of Colombus Golf

Tourn., Magellan G.C. 19 Rhythm Jam, Grove Park 21 Green Market, Grove Park 21 Library Story Time, CL 21 Karaoke, Balboa Club 21 Ark. Blood Institute, CCC 22 A Team, CCC 23 Green Market, Grove Park 24 Karaoke, Balboa Club 25 SOZO Golf Tourn., Magellan 25 Delta Donnie, Balboa Club 25 Bebopper’s Dance, CCC 28 Green Market, Grove Park 28 Library Story Time, CL 28 Karaoke, Balboa Club 28 The Musical Note, CCC 30 Green Market, Grove Park 30 FOCCL Presents, CCC 31 Karaoke, Balboa Club

AUGUST

1 Jr/Sr Tennis Tourn., CTC 1 Rock Porch, Grove Park 4 Green Market, Grove Park 4 Karaoke, Balboa Club 5 A Team, CCC 6 Green Market, Grove Park 6 Micheal Bearden, Balboa Club 7 Lions Bingo, CCC 7 Karaoke, Balboa Club 7 Roy Rivers Concert, Ponce 11 Green Market, Grove Park 11 Karaoke, Balboa Club 12 A Team, CCC 13 Green Market, Grove Park 13-15 Speakeasily, CCC 14 Karaoke, Balboa Club 15 Bow Hunters Education

Event, Ponce 16 Rhythm Jam, Grove Park 18 Green Market, Grove Park 18 Karaoke, Balboa Club 18 Ark. Blood Institute, CCC 19 POA Board Meeting, Ponce 19 A Team, CCC 20 Green Market, Grove Park 20-23 HSVTA Twi-Night Tennis, CTC 21 Karaoke, Balboa Club 21 Lions Bingo, CCC 21 Village Card Club Silver Lode, Ponce 22 Beboppers Dance, CCC 22 Music, Balboa Club 25 Green Market, Grove Park 25 The Musical Note, CCC 25 Karaoke, Balboa Club 26 A Team, CCC 27 Green Market, Grove Park 27 Newcomers’ Coffee, Ponce 27 FOCCL Presents, CCC 28 Karaoke, Balboa Club

Coronado Community Center: CCC Coronado Fitness Center: CFC Coronado Tennis Center: CTC Ponce de Leon Center: Ponce Woodlands Auditorium: Woodlands

1 Green Market, Grove Park 1 Karaoke, Balboa Club 2 Kiwanis Golf Tourn., Magellan 2 A Team, CCC 3 Green Market, Grove Park 4 Karaoke, Balboa Club 4 Lions Bingo, CCC 5 Rock Porch Session,

Grove Park 5 Merry Mixers, CCC 8 Green Market, Grove Park 8 Karaoke, Balboa Club 9 A Team, CCC 10 Green Market, Grove Park 11 Karaoke, Balboa Club 11 FOCCL Trivia, CCC 12 Fun City Chorus, Ponce 15 Green Market, Grove Park 15 Karaoke, Balboa Club 15 The Musical Note, CCC 15-18 Piano Battle, Ponce 16 POA Board Meeting, Ponce 16 A Team, CCC 17 Green Market, Grove Park 18 Karaoke, Balboa Club 18 Lions Bingo, CCC 19 Tribute to Abba, Woodlands 19 Merry Mixers, CCC 19 Artisan Market, Grove Park 20 Rhythm Jam, Grove Park 22 Green Market, Grove Park 22 Karaoke, Balboa Club 22 AWL Dancing with Stars, CCC 23 A Team, CCC 24 Green Market, Grove Park 24 HSV-Golf Member/Guest, Magellan 25 HSV-Golf Member/Guest, Isabella 26 HSV-Golf Member/Guest, Granada 25 Karaoke, Balboa Club 25 Bopper’s Dance, CCC 26 Village Walk for Cancer

Research Cortez Pavillion 26 Villagestock, Ponce 29 Green Market, Grove Park 29 Karaoke, Balboa Club

SEPTEMBER

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Hot Springs Village

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895 DeSoto Boulevard Hot Springs Village, AR 71909

www.HotSpringsVillageAR.com

Play Golf and Give to Others at Upcoming Golf Tournaments Play golf and give to others by participating in one or more of the upcoming charity tournaments at Hot Springs Village golf courses. For more information, call 501-922-2858.

Jun. 20 Jul. 18 Jul. 25 Sep. 2 Oct. 3 Oct. 6

Shriner’s - Balboa Knights of Columbus - Magellan SOZO Recovery - Magellan Kiwanis - Magellan Boys and Girls Club/Lions Club - Balboa Teen Challenge - Magellan

Plus, the Golf skills Challenge is set for July 1st at Magellan.

The Hot Springs Village State Weeks promotion provides the opportunity for guests to play golf at reduced rates when they book a tee time during their respective state’s week.

Invite your family and friends to visit during their state week and they will enjoy our fabulous amenities at reduced rates.

Guests are welcome any time. You don’t have to be a member to play. But if you’d like to save money, plan to visit during your state week. Email teetimes@hsvpoa.org to book your play, then just show your state drivers’ license at check in.

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State Weeks 2015 State Week Dates are as follows: Jun 15-21: Nevada

Aug 17-23: Oklahoma

Jun 22-28: Alabama

Aug 24-30: Arkansas

Jun 29 – Jul 5: West Virginia Aug 31-Sept 6: Kansas Jul 6-12: Kentucky

Sep 7-13: Washington

Jul 13-19: Virginia

Sep 14-20: Hawaii

Jul 20-26: Maryland

Sep 21-27: Utah

Jul 27-Aug 2: Tennessee

Sep 28-Oct 4: Washington DC

Aug 3-9: Indiana