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In Asheville, amid the WNC Mountains - July, 2016 June Activities at Crowfields Clubhouse

Friday 1 Staff Appreciation Day – barbecue lunch 12:00 pm Tuesday 5 Exec. Comm. meet 4:30 pm Wednesdays 6, 13, 20, 27 Simple Suppers 6:30 pm

Friday 15 ‘Something Southern ’ covered dish 6:00 pm Monday 11 Movie Nights: “The Terminal” 7:00 pm 25 “The Walk”

Tuesday 26 Book Gp. “Quiet” by Susan Cain 7:00 pm Tuesday 26 Exec. Comm. Work Session 4:30 pm

Thursday 28 Board of Director’s meeting 4:30 pm For more info on July Notices and Activities, see page 4

‘I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills’ - Photo by Dean Cox

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REMEMBER TO USE THE NEW OFFICE EMAIL ADDRESS: CCA@crowfieldsoffice.com Crowfields Public Website: crowfieldsasheville.com See below RE ’For Residents’ info.

The 2016 Crowfields Telephone Directory is now available, one per unit, in the office, & now online!

Comments from our Executive Committee President, Bob Ray

"I would like to say that our B-B-Q celebration has an outstanding number signed up to attend 93 at last count!

And work continues on the consolidation project thanks to Anne Brady & Pat Stager and their committee.

This is an important measure that we as a community must complete before we can progress on to many other

things. And of course many thanks to all of our committee chairs and members that labor & donate their time

to improving our community and its assets. Have a happy Fourth of July!"

IMPORTANT NOTICES & OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:

Greetings Crowfields Community:

On June 15, we celebrated the launch of the Crowfields Members (private) website. The private side of the

website which is ONLY for Crowfields members and is PASSWORD PROTECTED. With its online

capabilities and ongoing maintenance, the website provides Crowfields members with practical information

about our community and association.

Please take a moment to view our newly launched site. The Website Committee welcomes all ideas and

feedback for this site. Please provide your feedback to me (Mary D’Amore at mrd1087@att.net ) or Bunny

Porter-Shirley at Bunnyps@icloud.com.

To access the new site, please go to the Crowfields Public website at crowfieldsasheville.com then click on

the For Residents tab (from the top navigation bar). Type in the following user name and password (case

sensitive) then click the Login button.

Username: crowfields

Password: #1ParklikeSetting

REMINDER - Crowfields Pet Policy Survey

Just a friendly reminder to the Crowfields Community to please complete the Pet Policy Survey

that was initially distributed on June 3, 2016 via email from the Crowfields Office. Hardcopies of the survey

are also available next to the ballot box in the Clubhouse. Remember, just one survey per unit.

● The deadline for Survey submission is August 1st.

● The Crowfields Executive Committee thanks you for your contribution to our survey.

(And thanks to Mary D’Amore and her committee/s for their hours of work developing these programs.)

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And a happy dry, arid, Mojave, outer-space-like summer to all. What a way to start the mid-year! It has been Pray for

some time since we’ve seen drought conditions like this. The grass looks parched, and for the most part, it is.

At this point in time the grass has gone dormant to preserve what little life it has left. But a few days of rain

will re-awaken it and cause the return of noisy lawn mowing equipment. As far as the other flora is concerned,

it will be touch and go with the many recently planted shrubs. Pete and ground crew members are trying to

water these plants until measurable rainfall arrives. If there happens to be a shrub in your area that appears to

need a drink, please share some water with it or notify the office, we will send the water boy over to tend to its needs,

and as far as large plants and trees are concerned, little can be done to satisfy their need for a supply of moisture.

We are just now seeing the results of past droughts on our large mature oaks. Stop and take a look at the upper most

branches of any mature oak on the property and you will see die-back of about one foot of new growth. This is how

large trees deal with stress, they lessen the strain by removing growth to maintain what nutrients and root mass it has

remaining to survive. Experts say it takes up to seven years for larger trees to show the stress of past droughts. Once the

root mass is compromised, it never fully recovers. This is why the tree takes such extreme measure to save itself from

certain death.

F.Y.I. Crowfields maintenance department has available to concerned residents a multitude of theft deterrent devises

that we can install in your home. Please call the office to put in a request for an assessment and get advice on devises

that would work best for you. Please remember to always lock your doors, even if you are at home. A friend will always

knock before entering.

Until next time, have a safe and peaceful summer. Charles Bennett, Property Manager

Burgler Advisory & Helen Eill’s (Cluster E) story about it

A burgler has invaded some of us – slipping in and seeking money. Lock up and look out. Know & watch out for your

neighbors. The police are patrolling our area and with our help, this situation will be resolved & thief caught.

MISSING MONEY: Warning & Advisory story from Helen Eill, Cluster E

By now many people know that my unit was entered and money was taken---only money. There was no indication that anyone had been there any of the four times that it happened. I’d still be blaming myself for carelessness and exploring the side-effects of my medications if I had not surprised him one night. I have been careless, but not in the ways that I thought. I always lock my doors when I leave. I did not, however, put into place the rod that prevents my sliding door from sliding. The police assure me that with that in the track, or with a lock activated, no one could open that door. I did not lock my storm doors---ever. I do now. I also now forego the good mountain air, and open windows only when I am in the room and close them when I leave. In the park that is Crowfields, it’s easy to feel too secure and to forget that we are vulnerable. We all know what we can do to enhance our own security, when we think about it. I have learned some things. ● For instance, when you suspect that someone has been, or is in your house, don’t go looking for him. ● When he leaves his shoes on your carpet near the back door, take them and run out the front door. ● Call 911 & when the police come, you will have something to show them to prove that you really did see what you say you saw. ● Don’t leave your wallet or handbag near the front door. Indeed, ●don’t leave them in the same place all of the time. ● Move them around, and then remember where you hid them.

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Most importantly, believe in your own abilities. Each one of us who has reported a theft, first assumed that we had misplaced that money. “Maybe I left my wallet in the car,” “Maybe I put it in the wrong place,” “Maybe I’m hallucinating.” That seemed to be more plausible than someone entering our homes without a trace. It can, and has happened, and may happen again to any of us! Be vigilant! Lock up!

A number of residents have signed on to join Nextdoor.com, the casual free neighborhood communication network. Nextdoor Crowfields should allow residents to communicate on missing pets – or people -, things to buy or sell, looking for services, and advisories on concerns like recent burgleries & bear sightings. To find out more, check out https://nextdoor.com/about us, and to sign up: http://nextdoor.com. You will find directions there. Do join up!

IT’S JULY! See what ACTIVITIES are planned:

FIRST FRIDAY: No First Friday in July - Put F F August 5th on your calendar, 5:30 – 7:30 pm.

SIMPLE SUPPERS for July: 6: Pomodoros; 13: Carrabba’s; 20: Asheville Sushi & Hibachi (Sogo Fusion);

27: 67 Biltmore. Menus, Sign-up sheets are in lobby & via email. Open from 6:00, Serving at 6:30 pm.

MONDAY MOVIE NIGHTS at 7: July 1 “The Terminal” by Stephen Spielberg w. Tom Hanks & JFK airport. July 25: “The Walk”, based on fact, illegal hi-wire walk between Twin Towers. (all w. tea & lemonade)

● Friday, July 15th COMMUNITY POTLUCK, Clubhouse at 6 pm, now planned for 3rd Friday each month. “Something Southern”: Bring enough for four to six & your preferred beverage (iced tea & lemonade provided)! Info: Adrienne Williams (847 271-6134)

BOOK GROUP - Tues., July 26 at 7: “Quiet” by Susan Cain, discussion led by Elizabeth Addison. Tues., Aug. 23: “1776”, fateful year described by David McCullough, discussion led by Gene Presley.

5th Friday – July 29 – All ladies, especially relative newcomers, invited to BYOL at clubhouse. More info later.

Ongoing Activities in July:

Men's Coffee & Conversation . All welcome. Mondays 10:00 – 11:00+ am

Crafts and Conversation Mondays (Bring what you’re working on or chat) 1:00 + pm

Water Aerobics (fee): No Water Aerobics, July 1 thru 11. Classes resume July 13 at 11:30.

Senior Exercise Class (fee) led by Liz Ridley – will not meet July 1 & 4; Resume Thurs., July 7 at 2, meets Mon. & Thurs.. from 2- 3 pm

Tai Chi (fee): For summer program see article below or contact King Goslin @828-333-0550

“Hand & Foot” card game, Fridays at 1 pm

Play Bocce, the popular ball/boule sport, Thursdays at 5:30, down below the clubhouse. Bring a chair, your drink, a snack & enjoy the game, playing or spectating!

● Summer Tai Chi at Crowfields: For info, contact ‘King’ Goslin@828-333-0550,or her email, ladymusic@me.com Yang 24 Forms

8 one hour classes (fee) ~ in the Clubhouse; Thursdays 4-5pm ~ June 16 thru August 4; (No class June 30) Tai Chi for Arthritis 8 one hour classes (fee) ~ in the Clubhouse; Mondays 4-5pm ~ June 27 thru August 15 (No class July 4th)

Both workshops are suitable for beginning or intermediate tai chi players. DVDs are available for home study.

Planning ahead: 2nd Annual Friday Night Fireworks Tourist ballgame AUGUST 19. Starts 7:05 pm. David Herbert has arranged for group sitting, same section as last year; 25 tickets ready to pick up @$5.00 Sr. rate. Contact David Herbert at 273-2454, 1st come – 1st serve! (If rainout, tickets can be used anytime in future.) That’s all there’s time for now, - JSB, ed