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JANUARY - MARCH 2013VOLUME 2 • ISSUE 1 • GROVEHOA.COM COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
REMINdER2013 HOA
pAyments Are due by JAn 31st!If payment is not received by Caliber by march 1st, you will no longer be able to reserve the Great room and your key fob to the clubhouse will be deactivated. In extreme cases a lien may be placed on your home.
TABLE OF CONTENTSneighborhood news 2
Grover spotlight 3
Grover Kids 5
Health & Lifestyle 6
superbowl Cake pops 8
Around the town 9
Holiday photos 10
block Captains map 12 CO
NTA
CT
INFO
Newsletters Chrichelle Fernandez [email protected]
Advertising sarah O’neal [email protected]
Events/Hospitality Lisa sein [email protected]
Maintenance/Common Areas robert Jernigan [email protected]
911 Non-Emergency 405-231-2121
Pothole Hotline 405-631-1111
Trash/Recycling 405-297-1950
WWW.GrOVeHOA.COm
WWW.GrOVeneIGHbOrs.COm
tHe GrOVe neIGHbOrHOOd
Clubhouse Address 3300 Orchard Avenue
The Grove HOA Caliber Companies 14301 Caliber drive, suite 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 405-600-1140
Board Members Jarod tarver, president [email protected]
Kimberly swan [email protected]
Block Captains beth sperling [email protected]
HAppY NEW YEAR FROM THE pRESIdENT!I hope that you all had a wonderful time over the holidays with friends and family and are enjoying the new year. We are looking forward to new development at the Grove in 2013, especially the addition of some really cool amenities that will be great for the community.
there will be a paved walking trail that will run through the greenbelt and around the large pond between phase III and IV and we are now hoping it will be complete around the first part of February. In conjunction with the walking trail, we will be putting in a play field and gazebo, which should be done shortly thereafter. We are also excited to put in a huge playground that will be really fun for kids. It will be done in conjunction with the development of Grove south phases 3 and 4 and is scheduled to be done sometime around the end of the year.
phase V, which is the largest product in the Grove to date, is now complete so you should start to see new homes going up just south of the school very soon. this section of the Grove is called Old stone. due to some issues with the City, we are now anticipating that phase IV will be complete around the middle of march. these homes will be similar to phase II and will be part of the Orchard.
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact myself or Kimberly swan at the email addresses below.
sincerely,
Jarod Tarver
JANUARY - MARCH 2013VOLUME 2 • ISSUE 1 • GROVEHOA.COM
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2 NEIGHBORHOOd NEWS
HOLLIS JUdE HENdRICkSdecember 4, 2012
7 lbs 5 ounces • 18.5 inchesproud parents Josh & danna Hendricks
ALLIE JALINE TILFORd december 22, 2012
7 lbs, 9 ounces • 19 inchesproud parents shaun & meghann tilford
WELCOME GROVIES
SAVE THE dATE!tHe GrOVe AnnuAL eAster eGG Huntsaturday, mar. 23rd Time TBD • ClubhouseHop on over for the Grove’s Annual easter egg Hunt! times and details are in the works, so please stay tuned.
EVENT COMMITTEE MEETINGS
the events Committee will meet on the first monday of every month
to discuss neighborhood events. times and locations will be posted on the community Facebook page and the HOA website. meetings
are open to all residents!
THE GROVE BOOk CLUBmonday, Feb. 4th7 pm • Clubhouse
the book club will be discussing the book “satan Like spam” by local Christian author nicole
Garber. nicole will be at the event to discuss her book and answering questions. this is book #2 in her series. Hope to see you there!
NEEd A REFERRAL FOR RESTAURANTS, BUSINESSES OR EVEN JUST A BABYSITTER?Check out the Grove neighbors site!Have you ever wanted to give or receive a referral from your neighbors? ever have a question about general information in the neighborhood like HOA contact information or general public information? did you know we have a website dedicated to these specific things? neighbors helping neighbors at
www.groveneighbors.com! you can easily submit a referral, find other neighbors that like the same things you like, or many other great ways to connect with your neighbors! Visit the site today!
did you know the Grove Gazette newsletter is printed by a local printing and mailing company managed by one of our own Grovers, Vernon milliron? thanks to Vernon and his team, the Grove Gazette is distributed to almost 300 homes each quarter. For all of your printing and mailing needs, make sure to contact presort First Class!
presort First Class, Inc.2621 southeast 15th street Oklahoma City, OK 73129
405-677-9633www.presortfirstclass.com
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MEGHANN TILFORdA LIttLe HIstOry LessOn meghann is from Antlers, Oklahoma and graduated from Ou in 2009 with an accounting degree. she married the love her life, shaun, in may 2010 and worked as an auditor at Hogantaylor, a regional accounting firm in OKC. meghann “retired” from world of accounting just before their son parker was born and officially launched meghann Jaline photographie in november 2011.
In tHe KnOW WItH meGHAnn
How did you get started in this business? “I have always had a love of photography. until a few years ago, all of my pictures were taken with a small Canon point and shoot camera. I upgraded to a Canon rebel, but it wasn’t until I found out I was pregnant with our first child that I decided I needed to really learn how to use my camera and not just in “auto” mode. I took several classes and read everything I could to learn how to shoot in manual mode. After 4 months of taking pictures of my little boy, people started asking me to take pictures for them. my very first paid photo shoot was engagement pictures for one of my best friends, followed by two newborns and things just took off from there.”
What is a good early story about your business?“Funny story...I call my son ‘monkey.’ Occasionally at photo shoots, I call other people’s kids ‘monkey’ and I’ve had some really strange looks from parents not understanding why I’m calling their children monkeys!”
Who are some of your most notable clients, if any?“most notable clients…Grover’s. Favorite clients...friends and neighbors.”
What are some of your greatest challenges in your business?“I am shy, reserved and not very good at small talk...so it forces me to interact with strangers. It has really helped me step out of my comfort zone.”
What is your favorite thing to photograph?“Families and especially kids! I love the challenge of working with kids on a good or bad day and being able to deliver that perfect picture...and the excitement the parents receive once they see their little ones photo’s.”
View meghann’s amazing work online:www.facebook.com/meghannjalinephotographie
3GROVER SpOTLIGHT
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dEER CREEk SCHOOL dISTRICT WITH SCHOOL CONNECT TO LAUNCH FREE MOBILE Appdeer Creek school district is working with school Connect, an Oklahoma-based, mobile application developer for K12 school systems and institutions, to launch a free mobile app for the district. the app will be available for download on both the Apple and Android app stores. school Connect’s app development and hosting services are free to the school district and there will be no download charges for mobile users.
the app will be financially supported by school-friendly sponsors and will feature:• push messaging from both the district and school site levels• Gps mapping and navigation• Google calendars to which parents can subscribe• Online gradebook access• tap screens for email and phone for district staff and board of education members• multiple language options, including spanish• Lunch menus, athletic information, and much more!
For more information about school Connect, visit www.schoolconnectapps.com.
GROVE kIdS
THE dEER CREEk SCHOOL BOARd ELECTIONS WILL BE HELd ON FEBRUARY 12TH!
this is a topic of importance for any families with children of any age in the deer Creek school district.
Keri shipley is one of 3 campaigners and will be doing a meet and Greet at the clubhouse on thursday, Jan. 31st from 6-8 pm. she will be giving you info on herself, her experience and why she has decided to run for the board election. every vote truly counts!
VALENTINE TEA LIGHT VOTIVE HOLdERSthese are quick and easy to make with items already on hand, and they look lovely glowing in a dimly-lit hallway! you can use empty baby food jars, tissue paper, white glue, and can decorate with foam hearts and place artificial rose petals laid in the shape of a heart shape.
to decorate:• tear up small pieces of red and pink tissue paper and
glue them onto the jars• brush some glue over the top (you can also dilute the
glue with water if needed)• decorate with petals and dry overnight (the glue
dries clear!) • tie a bit of ribbon or string around the top• pop in a tea light candle
et voilá! you’re ready for a romantic candlelit dinner (or a less romantic dinner with the kids!).
FOLLOW dEER CREEk SCHOOLS ONLINE!
www.facebook.com/deerCreekschooldistrict
@dCAntLers
IMpORTANT CONTACT INFOGROVE VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 405-359-3195 • www.grovevalley.org
dEER CREEk MIddLE SCHOOL 405-348-4830 • www.deercreekms.org
dEER CREEk HIGH SCHOOL 405-348-5720 • www.deercreek.k12.ok.us/HS
6 HEALTH & LIFESTYLE
BY: BETH SpERLING, GROUp FITNESS INSTRUCTOR, BOdY LANGUAGE GYM ANd pERSONAL TRAINER
We’ve all done it. With the best of intentions, we make our new year’s resolutions but rarely are we able to keep them. Here’s a 5-point plan to help you actually keep your new year’s Fitness resolutions!
1. be speCIFICdon’t say “I want to eat healthier” or “I will exercise more”. that is too vague and therefore you can’t be accountable to it or be able to track it. Instead, for example, say, “I will cut back my soda intake to 8 oz a day and only one dessert a week” and “I will exercise at least 20 min a day for 3 days a week”. the more you specific you are, the more you can track your path to success!
1. be reALIstICdon’t set your goals so high that you doom yourself to failure! If your goals are to work-out 2 hours a day, everyday or to only eat chicken and salad everyday, chances are they will be short-lived goals. this will be followed by disappointment and frustration which leads to giving up. It is much better to start with small, very attainable goals and as you reach them you will stay motivated and keep on track to reaching bigger goals.
3. be CreAtIVe And HAVe Funeating right and exercising doesn’t have to be a chore! If you hate jogging and eating salad, don’t make those the cornerstones of your resolution. think about what you like as a way to start. If you like walking, commit to walking
your dog or walking with family or friends 5 days a week. If you like to cook, try some new healthy cookbooks or have fun with the kids in the kitchen trying new recipes. make getting healthier something you look forward to doing instead of something you are dreading doing!
4. buILd A suppOrt systemthat “accountability factor” can be just enough to get off that couch when all you want to do is watch tv! Join a gym with a friend, try group fitness classes or work with a personal trainer. even just asking a friend to be your cheerleader and check in with you regularly to help keep you motivated can make a big difference. Facebook is a great way to track your progress and getting lots of “likes” can be very motivating!
5. be pOsItIVe And reWArd yOurseLFdon’t concentrate on the negative side of your resolution, i.e., no sweets, no carbs. try to think in positive terms. Get excited about trying new recipes or trying a new work-out like Zumba! Crash diets are another example of being too negative and restrictive which is dangerous. Instead, be positive and make small changes in your eating habits that you can realistically stick to as a lifestyle change. When you start reaching your goals... reward yourself! you deserve it! Keep your rewards positive. don’t treat yourself by splurging on a gallon of ice cream! that can lead back to bad habits. treat yourself to a new pair of smALLer jeans or something else that will feel like a treat without undoing all your hard work!
Good luck and have a very Happy new year!
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• 1 box of chocolate cake mix + ingredients on box
• 1 can of chocolate frosting• 1 bag of chocolate candy melts • microwave-safe container for
melting chocolate
• Crisco shortening• 4” paper lollipop sticks• A big styrofoam block• Candy writer decorating pens
SUpER BOWL CAkE pOpSWhat you’ll need:
How to make them:• bake the cake in a 9 x 13” pan according to the directions on the box.
Let the cake cool completely and crumble the cake into a large bowl. (the smaller the crumbles the better)• mix in about half a jar of room temp frosting depending on how moist your cake is. Add more if needed. use the back of a
wooden spoon to combine, nOt a hand mixer. mixture should be the same consistency as cookie dough, moldable but not mushy, able to hold its own shape but not too dry.
• Line a baking sheet with wax paper. scoop some “dough” and roll it into a ball about 1” in diameter. squash and mold your ball into a football shape. Fill up the sheet and chill in the fridge.
• While the footballs chill, heat up half a bag of the chocolate candy melts. microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between.• be careful not to over-microwave it because it will get dried out. dOn’t add water if this happens. use the shortening. It will
thin the candy out and also help when you start dipping.• pull your footballs out of the fridge. dip the end of a lollipop stick about a 1/2” into the candy. then stick it into the football.
there should be a little puddle of candy around the base. Wait until it hardens. this will help keep the football “glued” to the stick while you dip the whole thing.
• dip the footballs in the candy to coat them, tap the stick on the edge of your container gently to remove the excess coating. then poke the stick into the styrofoam block, making sure the pops don’t touch each other while they dry.
• In the meantime, you can heat up your candy pens. Follow the instructions specific to your pens...usually you set them in some very hot but not boiling water.
• draw on the laces with the white pen. use slow movements and even pressure. Lay the pops down on a wax-covered baking sheet make decorating easier.
• Let the laces dry, and that’s it! Football cake pops, perfect for the big game or any tailgate.
9AROUNd THE TOWNkIdS EAT FREE!
(OR CHEAp!)Alfredo’s Mexican Cafe: Kids eat free on mon nights
Applebee’s: One child (12 and under) eats free on mon with the purchase of an adult meal. Additional children can dine for $1 from the kid’s menu
Buffalo Wild Wings: Kids (12 and under) can select items from the kids menu for $.99 on mon from 5–9 p.m.
Chick-Fil-A: Kids eat free on tues
Denny’s: Kids eat free meal deals every tues & sat from 4–10 p.m.
El Chico: $.99 Kids meal all day on thurs
Fazoli’s: $.99 Kids meal option from 5–8 p.m. on tues
Golden Corral: Kids (3 and under) eat free daily
IHOP: Kids (12 and under) eat free every tues & thurs from 4–10 p.m.
Lotsa Noodles: Kids eat free from 3-9 p.m.
Marie Callender’s: Kids (12 and under) eat free meals daily with adult entrée purchase
Moe’s Southwest Grill: Kids eat free every tues from 5-9 p.m.
Nino’s Mexican Restaurant: Kids eat free on tues from 4–9 p.m.
Pioneer Pies: Kids (12 and under) eat free mon & tues from 4:30 p.m.-close
Poblano Grill: Kids eat free every mon after 5 p.m.
Swadley’s: Kids (10 and under) eat free on mon from 5 p.m.-close with adult entrée purchase
Qdoba: Kids eat free on tues
Red Robin: Kids (10 and under) eat free on mon
Taco Cabana: Kids eat free on Weds
Texas Roadhouse: Kids (12 and under) eat free with adult entrée purchase all day on tues
TGI Friday’s: children (3 and under) eat free with a paid adult on mon
MYkIdSEATFREE.COM
* be sure to call ahead to make sure these deals still apply!
GENERATIONS(Jan. 4th - march 29 recurring daily)Oklahoma is home to outstanding artists. “Generations” features some of Oklahoma’s most highly regarded native artists alongside the artwork of their children. Located at the red earth museum in Oklahoma City. Open mon-Fri from 10 am - 5 pm and admission is Free. www.redearth.org
CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL 2013 (Feb. 2nd)Local chefs, restaurateurs and chocolate artists were invited to participate in this event that raises money for children’s art education. tickets range from $25-$40 and you will receive yummy chocolate samples! www.normanfirehouse.com
FRIGId FIVE MILER (Feb. 9th)Come out and warm up your blood in the annual usAtF certified and sanctioned 5-mile course starting and finishing in mitch park in edmond. www.edmondrunningclub.com
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS (Feb. 9th)tickets are selling faster than ever for the Harlem Globetrotters 2013 “you Write the rules” tour — a hilarious live experience for all ages! shows are at 2 & 7 pm. www.ticketmaster.com
MONSTER JAM (Feb. 16th-17th)If you’re looking for family-friendly entertainment that’s heavy on the
action, then you won’t want to miss monster Jam! From trick driving to car crushing, it’s all on tap. shows are at 2 & 7 pm on sat and 2 pm on sun. pit passes can be purchased starting at $5 for kids 12 and younger, and $10 for adults. www.ticketmaster.com
WWE pRESENTS SMACkdOWN (Feb. 26th)Over 40 of your favorite WWe smackdown superstars will be in OKC when smACKdOWn returns to the Chesapeake energy Arena at 7 pm for the first time in over 8 years! Great seats start at only $15! www.ticketmaster.com
THE OkLAHOMA BEAd MARkET (mar. 23rd - 24th)A crafter’s paradise and all the beads you need! swarovski elements, pearls, gemstones, glass beads, lampwork, silver, findings, books, tools, jewelry and much more. sat from 10 am - 5 pm and sun from 10 am - 4 pm at the state Fair park. www.thebeadmarket.net
SESAME STREET LIVE “CAN’T STOp SINGING” (mar. 15th - 17th)Come and play beFOre the show! play Zone at sesame street Live is Free (with a paid ticket to the show) and is a fun way for children to experience their favorite street! Families won’t want to miss a single picture-perfect moment at this Cox Convention Center event.. show times vary by date. www.ticketmaster.com
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HEY NEIGHBORS! do you have a yummy recipe you would like to share or tips on how you make your garden beautiful? the Grove Gazette welcomes submissions for fitness tips, landscaping advice, event info and photos, recipes, birth and graduation announcements, school events and anything else you think can help make our community even better. the next newsletter will be distributed April and submissions are due march 11th. Watch for reminders! please send submissions to: [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Please contact Beth Sperling at [email protected] if you would like to volunteer.
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