Magnolia Times Winter 2013

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Contents2 Homeowners Association

3 Committees, Clubs & Classes

4 Community

5 Home & Garden

6 Savannah Pets

7 Kids Corner

8-9 Event Highlights

10-11 HOA News

12 Health & Welness

13-15 The Ultimate Guide to Savannahs Fitness Center

16 Calendar

A Look Inside...

Event Highlights, PAGES 8-9

The Ultimate Guide to SavannahsFitness Center, PAGES 14-15

Health & Wellness, PAGE 12

Talking with Teens About Crime, PAGE 4

Superbowl Watch PartyJoin us for a Super Bowl Watch Partyon the big screen in the Theatre on

Sunday, February 3rdstarting at 4 pm.

Food, fun, and BYOB.Come cheer on your team to win

Super Bowl XLVII

Mardi Gras PartyFriday, February 8th

Beads, Creole food and lots of fun...It will be a party second to none!

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Savannah Community Association

Michelle RyanAssistant Manager [email protected]

Assists in the SCA offce

Assists with property inspections

Issues access cards

Assists the HOA manager Helps orientate homeowners with the Association

YourHOA StaffJudy RodenGeneral Manager [email protected]

Oversees all aspects of the management and

maintenance of Savannah Community Assoc.

Oversees onsite SCA management team

Addresses Community Association issues

Orientates homeowners with the Association

Useful Phone Numbers

Electric/GasCoserv 940-321-7800

1-800-274-4014

Water/TrashMustang Special Utility District940-440-9561

TelephoneAT&T 1-800-464-7928

Verizon 1-800-483-4000

CableSuddenlink 1-877-624-5385

AT&T U-verse 1-800-ATT-2020

SatelliteDirect TV 1-888-777-2454

Dish Network 1-888-825-2557

Who You Gonna Call...?Post Office

Aubrey Post Oice 940-365-2621

Aubrey Fire Department

Emergency 911Non emergency 940-365-9785

Denton County Sheriff sDepartment

Emergency 911Non Emergency Animal Control

940-349-1600

Wildlife Animal Control940-898-0911

Savannah InformationAssociation Manager 972-346-3020

Activities/Rentals 972-346-2828

Alex CalamsFacilities Manager [email protected]

Oversees all aspects of maintenance in all of the

common areas

Oversees maintenance personnel

Property inspections

Tammy Britt

Administrative Assistant [email protected]

Assists in the SCA offce

Issues access cards

Assists the HOA manager

Helps orientate homeowners with the Association

Schedule Rentals

Do You Have Your ACCESS CARDS?To access the tness center you will need a valid magnetic access card (SCA dues must be up-to-date in order to be eligible). If you are a new resident,we encourage you to come by the HOA ofce at your earliest convenience to get your access card. You will need to ll out some basic paper workand review governing documents (CCRs, Bylaws, etc). Please bring either your...

a) current drivers license and closing papersor

b) your new drivers license with Savannah address

CommunityAssociation

OFFICE701 Savannah Blvd.

Savannah, TX 76227

Phone: 972.346.3020

Fax: 972.346.3022

Winter Hours:

Mon-Sat 10am-6 pmClosed Sunday

Fitness Center:

Sunday-Saturday

4:30 amMidnight

(Residents between 18 years and older)

10 am6 pm

(Residents between 15-17 years old)

Questions About Your HOA Account?

Call Premier Communities:

877.378.2388

www.premiermtgconnect.com/

savannah

Go to PremierConnectTM for all of

your HOA information. View CCRs,

your account information, up to date

community calendar, HOA forms, past

copies of The Magnolia Times, a directory

& more.

If you havent registered yet, contact us:

[email protected].

The Magnolia Times HAS

GONE GREEN

This is our Mother-Nature-approved edition of the Magnolia

Times! As is the trend in most communities, our newsletter

is now distributed primarily via email to the residents of Savannah

in an effort to go green. We received great reception to our rst

environmentally-friendly newsletter last April and are proud to

continue a new tradition dedicated to practicing sustainability and

promoting its awareness. We will have printed copies available in

the Clubhouse for those of you who still want to enjoy the paper the

good old fashioned way, but you will need to come out and pick up

your own copy. Copies will not be mailed out. This is a more efcient,

environmentally sound method of distribution and, best of all, will

result in a considerable cost savings. Weekly e-mail blasts are sentonce a week. If you have content for the e-mail blast, please send it to

Michelle or Tammy.


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omm ttee,

[email protected]

hair: Open

Meets 2nd Tues o the month,

7 pm in the Ca e

Architectural Standards [email protected]

Meets on a regular basis to review plans or

exterior home improvements submitted by

ellow homeowners. Members ensure that

the improvements all under the guidelines

stipulated in the CCRs.

ommunications@

avannah .

hair: Open

3rd Tues, 6:30 pm in

Board Room

[email protected]

hair: Stephen Brown

ontact or meeting in o

[email protected]

hair: Rebecca Akers

Meets 2nd Thur o the month,

:30 pm in the Cae

[email protected]

Chair: Jon TenBroeck

Meets 2nd Wed o the month,

7pm in the Board Room

[email protected]

Chair: Open

Meets 1st Tues o the month,7 pm in the Board Room

een [email protected]

hair: Crystal Olsen

Meets 1st Sat o the

month, 6:30 pm in the Cae

[email protected]

hair: Patrick Etie

Meets 1st Thur o the month,

:30 pm in the Cae

[email protected]

hair: Barrett Walch

Meets 4th Sat o the month,

:30 pm in the Ca e

Committees

Advisory Board CommitteeThe next Board Meeting is scheduled on

Thursday, January 24, 2013, 7:00 pm..

Landscape Committee Chooses Yards othe Month, submits yard & garden articles to

The Magnolia Times.

Communications Committee Keeps thecommunity inormed by way o The Magnolia

Times, website & email blasts.

Sports Committee Organizes sportsactivities or the entire community like Kids

Field Day & Fishing Tournaments.

Hospitality Committee Fosters a cohesivecommunity by organizing supportive events

where neighbors can meet each other.

Safety Committee Organizes Saety Patrolsand works closely with law enorcement to

promote saety within the community.

Social Committee Organizes un,interesting events or the entire community

so neighbors can meet and socialize with

each other.

Finance Committee Assists in lookingover Savannahs budget with an eye toward

meeting community needs while saving

costs.

Pool Committee Promotes a clean,sae pool environment by working withPremier so that all residents may enjoy the

pool.

Teen Committee Works with its teenmembers to organize youth events &

activities or the enjoyment o Savannahs

teens.

Wisteria Village

Marie Stankus

Robert TagueCindy Tague

Sea Pines Village

Martin Gonzalez

Resident Board Member

Druetta Russell

Teen Chair - Dakota Gardiner

Continental Congress Village

Member at Large

lasseslubs&

We need volunteersor Peachtree Village,

Greenview Village, and

Georgia Village

Board o Directors

Savannah hosts a variety o classes and clubs or every age and interest! Be sure tocheck out the calendar on the back page or all upcoming events!

I you are interested in starting a club or hosting a class, please contact Tammy Britt [email protected].

F tness C asses

Held in the Multipurpose Room on the 3rd oor o the gym, there is a tness class or

everyone!

Boot Camp Ba es - Meets Mon/Wed/Fri. 5:30-6:30 am

Team Tra n ng- Meets every Wednesday at 6:45 am

V nyasa Yoga - The class will be or all levels o practices as modications will alwaysbe provided. We will explore owing sequences with emphasis on linking breathwith movement, the many asanas (poses) and its proper alignments, core work, and

restorative sequence to properly wind down. 5 per resident. Contact Angela [email protected]. Tuesday and Thursdays 6-7 pm

_

But F t - Saturdays at 8am

Ho y Yoga Savanna is the intentional practice o connecting our entire being; body,

mind and spirit with God; the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. With complete reliance onGod s Word and prayer, Holy Yoga invites us to surrender and introduces us to Grace.

Class is ree, donations accepted (suggested donation 10 per class) Contact MonicaBovinich at [email protected]. Fridays at 6:30 pm

Mart a Arts - Classes are convenient, afordable and un! Please contact head

instructor Chris Kimbrough at 214-334-7482 or hris@elitesel de enseUSA.com ormore details on how to begin your training.Class Schedule

WednesdaysK rate or Kids ages 5-7 5:15 pm-5:50 pm

rate or Kids ages 8-13 : - : pm

Kempo Karate or Adults ages 14+ : - : pm

avanna Pre-Sc oo Dance

Combo ballet and tap or girls ages 3-5 who are not yet in kindergarten. The girls willper orm at various community events. The class is ree, but is limited to 20 students.Please contact the instructor to see i there are any openings. Lisa Story sa ory

aol.com. Thursdays at 11 am.

Po er C u - Meets the 2nd Friday o the month in the boardroom at 7 pm. Contact

Kenny Nye at [email protected] or more in ormation.

G r s N g t Out - Ladies o Savannah get together in the clubhouse. The rst meeting

is Friday, January 18th in the clubhouse.Contact Nora Escobar at [email protected] or more in ormation.

Coee n t e C u ouse - A NEW club or those who just want to enjoy a cup ocofee and camaraderie! Starting January 4th, we will meet every Friday in theclubhouse at 1 pm. Cofee is provided. Contact [email protected] or

more in ormation

Aut sm/Asperger Homesc oo Group - Meets the 4th Wednesday o the month to

watch a movie in the theater. [email protected]

Isa e a Car C u - Meets Wednesdays at 1 pm in the Savannah Clubhouse.

Boy Scouts - Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday o the monthContact at [email protected]

Cu Scouts - Meets the 2nd Wednesday o the month [email protected]

380 Gamers Dates and times TBD [email protected]

Rea Housew ves o Savanna - - -

Peachtree Village

Greenview Village

Georgia Village

pen

Open

Open

Committees Need You!Savannahs committees are looking for the best of the best for 2013! Joining a committee is a great way to meet

your neighbors and get involved with the community while having fun. Our committees meet once a month to

discuss current events and upcoming projects as well as volunteering during special events. If youre interested

in joining a committee, please contact the committee chair. Your involvement is what makes Savannah a GREATPLACE TO LIVE!


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reenv ew age - en r ve

ommun tyYard of the Month

ongratu at ons to a o avanna s

Christmas 2012 Yards of the Month!

eachtree Village - 1008 Belle Manor Drive

s er a age - ou ern ne r ve

an you or ma ng avanna so warm w e r smas spran ma ng avanna eau u

e A Good Neighbor!Please do not park in front of your neighbor s

ma ox. e posta serv ce w not e ver to

blocked mailboxes. Parking in front of their

ma ox may e ay e very o s or even

medication;

Please remind your children not to cut through other people

property. ey s ou nstea wa aroun ot er s yar s an usepaved walkways;

r ve t oug t u y an care u y t oug a eys. any t mes t s

ar to see anyone may e cross ng, an r v ng too ast cou

cause an unfortunate accident to occur;

et s all remember to trim our trees, especially if the trees are

over ang ng nto t e street. any res ents ave arge truc s an

SUVs and this could cause unnecessary damage to someones

ve c e ue to scratc ng an scrap ng;

Savannah HOA staff thanks you for being a good neighbor!

Talking with Teens about Crime

arents ave a great ea o n uence over t e r teens v ews o r g t anwrong behavior. Therefore, it is important to constantly talk with teens

a out a co o , rugs, v o ence, gangs, an ot er aspects o cr me. pea ng

and listening to your teen will help you understand the peer pressures

an n uences t ey ace. oreover, you can s are persona exper ences,

va ate your teens t oug ts an eas, an s ow t em respect y sten ng

to their points of view.

arents can use t e t ps e ow to start conversat ons w t teens a out

crime:

t me to spea w t teens every ay, even on y or ew m nutes.

s teens open-en e quest ons; t s encourages conversat on;

alk with teens about staying safe; remind them of previous

conversations you have had concerning crime and violence prevention;

et teens know about your expectations for their behaviors,nd make sure that you are a positive role model;

earn about pertinent issues and warning signs of harmful behaviors.

Share your concerns with your teens and ask questions about their lives;

arents should also understand why teens experiment with harmful

e av ors, n or er to prevent t e e av ors rom occurr ng. eens may

become involved in delinquent behavior because they think that doing

so w ena e t em to t n an e ong, ave un an ee goo , sat s y

cur os ty, ta e r s s, m tate o er peop e, express n epen ence;

o prevent teens rom engag ng n arm u act v t es, scuss new

ways for them to spend their time. Provide opportunities for positive

ct v t es an encourage nvo vement n sports, vo unteer ng, etc.ource: National Crime Prevention Council, http://www.ncpc.org/

Keeping Savannah Beautiful

Homeowner associations are formed for the purpose of preservingproperty values by providing for the harmony and beautication ofyour neighborhood through binding Covenants, Conditions andRestrictions, also known as CC&Rs. These rules can be found inthe Declaration section of your CC&Rs. They are meant to benet thecommunity as a whole. Here are some articles to keep in mind:

7.32 TRASHEach resident will endeavor to keep the Property clean and will disposeof all refuse in receptacles designated specically by the Associationor by the solid waste disposal contractor for that purpose. Trash mustbe placed entirely within the designated receptacle. The board mayadopt, amend, and repeal rules regulating the disposal and removal oftrash from the Property. If the rules fail to establish hours for curbsidetrash containers, the container may be in the designated area from duskon the evening before trash pick-up day until dusk on the day of trashpick-up. At all other times, trash containers must be kept inside thehouse, garage or fenced yard and may not be visible from a street oranother lot.

7.7 APPEARANCEBoth the lot and the dwelling must be maintained in a manner so asnot to be unsightly when viewed from the street or neighboring lots.The Architectural Reviewer is the arbitrator of acceptable appearancestandards.

13.2 OWNER RESPONSIBILITYEvery owner has the responsibility and obligation for the maintenance,repair, and replacement of the Property, including both home andyard, subject to the Architectural requirements of Article 6 and therestrictions of Article 7.


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A letter from our new Landscape Company. . . .

We at Site Landscape Development would like to express our gratitude and excitement

about being selected as Savannahs new landscape maintenance contractor. We take this

opportunity very seriously and will strive to earn your respect through hard work and

creative input to your management team.

Site Landscape Development was founded in 2005 by Kirk Boyd, who has a degree in Landscape Architecture from Texas Tech and holds a Texas

Irrigators License. From the beginning, SLD was focused on a back to basics philosophy of doing the job right and on-time, with no excuses.

This philosophy along with an uncompromising goal of client satisfaction has made SLD into one of DFWs leading landscape maintenance

companies.

In 2005 SLD opened with 3 employees and by 2012 we have expanded to

over 150 employees with plans to hire an additional 30 in early 2013. All

employees are required to report to work in full uniforms as well as wear

a yellow logoed safety vest for easy identication.

Again we would like to thank you for this opportunity to provide services

for your community. Our ultimate goal is to improve the overall appearance

of Savannah from day one.

Thank you,

Kirk Boyd

President Site Landscape Development

Home& Garden

Quick tips for

everyday organizationby Caren Baginski, HGTV.com

Only have 15-30 minutes to spare each day? Try one of our 7 simple

xes to get a more organized home, fast!

Make a room-by-room list of what you want to accomplish in the nexteight weeks. A list for your family room, for example, could include

alphabetizing video tapes, corralling magazines and designating a space

for the remote. By jotting down goals for each room, youll alleviate

some of the pressure of accomplishing the tasks all at once. Plus, youll

have the satisfaction of checking off tasks as you complete them, a great

motivator to keep going.

What does it mean to be organized? Organization means different

things to different people. It might be a home where everything isaccessible at your ngertips, but out of sight. Or, it might be a desk

loaded with piles and stacks (organized, of course). Julie Morgenstern,

author of Organizing from the Inside Out, www.juliemorgenstern.com,

recommends asking yourself the following questions and putting theanswers in writing:

What works in the room?

What doesnt work in the room?

What items are essential?

Why do I want to get organized?

Also, take a minute to sit down with other members of your household to

nd out what organization means to them. Discussing with your spouse

and/or children will mean everybody gets to voice how they want the

home to be collectively organized.

Find What Works for You

One of the biggest organizing mistakes is committing to a system that

isnt second nature to you. You want to store things where you use

them, says Julie. Designing a system around your natural habits makes

it easier to maintain, she says. Thats not to say you should continuewith your messy, throwing clothes on the oor ways; rather, nd ways

to make your tendencies less messy. Stick with simple solutions you

know you can commit to: throwing clothes in a readily available hamper,for example. Think through what you want to accomplish, then keep it

simple and doable according to your habits.

Start Small

The most important thing is to start small and start in the room you

spend your most time, which is the opposite of the way most peopleapproach it, says Julie. A professional organizer for 18 years, she says

it takes a day to a day and a half to thoroughly organize a room. But if

you analyze and strategize before you attack, she says, youll be less

overwhelmed. Morgenstern recommends starting with the bathroom soyou can practice on a smaller space.

Seek Professional Help

If the thought of organizing gives you an ulcer, a professional organizer

might be in order. A professional can identify problems and solutions you

might be unaware of, gently guiding you toward more organized systemsand spaces for your home. The National Association of Professional

Organizers (NAPO) is a non-prot association with members across

the country, many specializing in residential organization. Check its

website, www.napo.net, and nd a professional organizer near you.

Determine Where to Donate

Identify where you should donate all those clothes and unwanted items

youll be purging. Besides widely known charities, check local churchesor consignment stores. Womens organizations usually seek ofce attire

for women entering the workforce, while prom dress drives are greatfor your daughters taking-up-space gown. Make some calls to nd out

where your items are most needed. Knowing theyre off to a better placewill help you to purge with a free conscious.

Minimize Interruptions

Just when you begin organizing your jewelry, the phone rings. And

keeps ringing. Telemarketers and even family and friends can be aprime source of interruption in the evenings. When you want to get

things done without being interrupted, set a night aside each week when

family and friends know not to bug you, except for emergencies. As

for the telemarketers, stick it to the man by registering your home andmobile phone with the National Do Not Call Registrywww.donotcall.gov.

Uncover Your Fridge

Do you really need 15 magnets, or will ve sufce? Unless your

refrigerator is a design statement, it usually becomes a catch-all for

mismatched magnets, emergency phone numbers and take-out menus.Clear everything off your fridges faade and organize it by stacking

ads, coupons and scraps of related papers in piles. If you keep phone

numbers on your fridge, type or neatly print them on a single sheet.

Things like doctors appointment reminders should go in your planner,while coupons can be stored in a coupon book.

Winter Tips:

Make sure your irrigation system has an operable rain/freeze

sensor to avoid ice.

Make sure to winterize your yard by applying a 50% slow

release fertilizer high in phosphorus with a 3-1-2 ratio.

Ahead of a hard freeze, water thoroughly and cover tender

shrubs and or owers with a sheet or plastic tarp to avoid or

minimize freeze damage.

For more information please visit our website at

www.sitelandscapedevelopment.com


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Savannah PetsBrrrrits cold outside! The following guidelines will help you protect your companion animals

w en t e mercury ps.

. ur ng e w nter, out oor cats somet mes s eep un er t e oo s o cars. en t e motor s

starte , t e cat can e n ure or e y t e an e t. t ere are out oor cats n your area, ang

oudly on the car hood before starting the engine to give the cat a chance to escape.

2. ever et your dog off the leash on snow or ice, especially during a snowstorm, dogs can lose

t e r scent an eas y ecome ost. ore ogs are ost ur ng t e w nter t an ur ng any ot er

season, so ma e sure yours a ways wears tags.

. oroug y w pe o your og s egs an stomac w en e comes n out o t e s eet, snow or ce.

e can ingest salt, antifreeze or other potentially dangerous chemicals while licking his paws,

n s paw pa s may a so ee rom snow or encruste ce.

. ever shave your dog down to the skin in winter, as a longer coat will provide more warmth.

en you at e your og n t e co er mont s, e sure to comp ete y ry m e ore ta ng m

out for a walk. Own a short-haired breed? Consider getting him a coat or sweater with a high

co ar or turt enec w t coverage rom t e ase o t e ta to t e e y. or many ogs, t s s

regu at on w nter wear.

. ever eave your og or cat a one n a car ur ng co weat er. car can act as a re r gerator n

the winter, holding in the cold and causing the animal to freeze to death.

. upp es o not to erate t e co as we as a u t ogs, an may e cu t to ouse rea ur ng t e w nter. your puppy appears to e sens t ve

o the weather, you may opt to paper-train him inside. If your dog is sensitive to the cold due to age, illness or breed type, take him outdoors only

o re eve mse .

. oes your og spen a ot o t me engage n out oor act v t es ncrease s supp y o oo , part cu ar y prote n, to eep m, an s ur, n t p-top

s ape.

. a e sure your compan on an ma as a warm p ace to s eep, o t e oor an away rom a ra ts. cozy og or cat e w t a warm an et or

pillow is perfect.

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avannah Dog ParkFriendly reminders for when you take your dog to the dog park:

nsure t at your og s co ar an

ags are correc ;

a e sure your og s up to ate on

all vaccinations;

Never leave your dog unattended;

c up a ter your pet;

Bring fresh water and of er

requent y;

Keep your dog on the leash until

you are safely inside the park, then remove the leash;

emem er, t e water s turne o ur ng t e w nter mont s, so t s

very important to bring your own.

Lost a Pet?

Found a Pet?eport all lost and found pets to the communitys clubhouse

Check pets for a microchip!

Call Twin Lakes Pet Clinic at 972-347-9799

Contact the Savannah Pet Nanny for help at 214-789-2004

Post Ads

www.savannahca.com or ww.providencehoa.com

Homeowner Classieds and Pets Lost & Foundhttp://savannahca.com/qec/

Facebook Pages

Savannah Classieds, I love Savannah, TX and

Savannah DFW

Other websites

www.craigslist.com and

www.petnder.com

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CornerDid You

Know? No piece of normal-size paper can be

folded in half more than 7 times.

When cats are happy or pleased, they

squeeze their eyes shut

The elephant is the only animal with

4 knees

Kids have 300 bones in their body

while adults only have 206. This is be-

cause bones fuse together as the bodyages.

Did you know that dolphins always

sleep with one eye open?

It is possible to lead a cow upstairs

but not downstairs.

A giraffe can clean its ears with its

21-inch tongue

A amingo can eat only when its head

is upside down.

It is impossible for most people to lick

their own elbow (go on, try it ... if you

can you're quite unusual!).

Valentines Day is February 14th.

Color this cute elephant for your special Valentine!ini Taco Bowls

Directions:

. Preheat the oven to 375.

2. Sprinkle each tortilla lightly with water and stack them on a plate.Cover the top with another plate turned upside down and microwave

the tortillas for 1 minute or until warm. Turn two 12 cup mufn pansups e own. st eac s e o a tort a g t y w t coo ng spray

an center t n t e space etween mu n cups, creat ng a ow .

epeat w t t e rema n ng tort as, orm ng ow s on eac t n as

p cture a ove . a e n t e oven or - m nutes.


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Event H ghl ghts

Casino Nightas no g t too p ace on ovem er t . veryone a a ast p ay ng raps, ou ette, ac ac , exas o em an ngo. uc y w nner even

went home with a 50 TV!

Isabellas 1st Annual Snowballsa e a s st nnua now a was e on ecem er t . uests ance t e n g t away w e en oy ng t e company o e ow ne g ors.


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Savannahs Christmas CelebrationSanta came to visit December 1st during Savannahs Christmas Celebration. Kiddos had a chance to tell Santa what they wanted, make a craft for

mom and dad and ride in a horse drawn carriage. Savannah PTA volunteered and served hot cocoa and cookies to all.

Event H ghl ghts


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HOA NewsSemi-Annual Dues Reminder

This is just a reminder that in April of 2012 HOA dues billing was changed from quarterly to semi-annually. The nextdues statement will be mailed March 1, 2013 and dues will be due by April 1, 2013. Dues paid after April 10, 2013 will

be subject to late fees.Remember, you can pay your dues online by logging on to http://www.premiermgtconnect.com/savannah. 2013 dueswill also reect a 5% dues increase. The HOA dues have not increased since 2008. This small adjustment was needed tocompensate for the natural ination of products and services associated with the maintenance of all of the amenities andcommon areas of the community.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the HOA ofce at 972-346-3020.

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Check e-Statements anytime, anywhere. Simply log in and view up to 18 months ofcomplete online statements.

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Dont missthe firstAnnual

Mardi GrasParty

Beads, Creole foodand lot's of fun...It will be a partysecond to none!

Join the Krewe ofSavannah as wecelebrate MardiGras on Friday,February 8th at7 pm. This free

event will includefood, music,

dancing and ofcourse, lots ofbeads! BYOB and

21 and up.Although the eventis free, you must

have a wristband toenter. Wristbandswill be availableJanuary 14th in

the clubhouse andlimited to the

rst 120.Residents only,

please.


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Savannah 50 Plus Group at It Againe , avanna ns an outs were some o t e s tes o t e econ nnua avanna ty us-ers reasure unt.

avanna s ty us group e t e r secon annua reasure unt on cto er , at t e ome o group mem ersCarmen and Dave Walsh. The event consisted of three teams searching everything from bushes to tree trunks all around

avanna or ott es conta n ng act v t es t e mem ers a to per orm an r es to rema n ng c ues. ne tas requ ret e unters to create an memor ze r ymes t en pass t em on to ot er ar away team mem ers.

e na c ue nstructe mem ers to meet ac at t e a s res ence w ere a pot uc nner an pr zes awa te .

Last years winners lost their title, arriving to the house last. The new victors energetically toasted their nal arrival.

ter commen ng armen on organ z ng t e event an en oy ng t e r east, t e group roug t out p ay ng car s,competing in Bridge, Sequence and Rummy Cube.

e ty us group s open to a res ents o avanna w o ave reac e t e s ver age o . e group meets t e rst atur ay o every mont or apotluck dinner, games and the annual Treasure Hunt. Meetings always include card and board game sessions, complete with lots of laughter and fun.

n t e ast un ay o every mont , t e group a so meets to try out a new restaurant n t e area.

If you are 50 years of age or older and are interested in meeting new friends and connecting with your neighbors, give us a shout wed love to haveyou or more n ormat on, contact aren son at ron_ aren_o son ya oo.com

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We hope to see you soon!

ater District NewsTh enton County Fresh Water Supply District #10 is a political subdivision of the State of Texas, and functions like a city by constructing andmaintaining roads, water, sewage, and storm drainage infrastructure. In addition, the district provides many services such as re protection, police

enhancement, water delivery, and trash collection. District #10 serves the communities of Savannah and Artesia as well as other developing communitieswithin the district.

After the May 2012 election the Board of Directors for the rst time is comprised of 100% residents (Adams, Tague, TenBroeck & Moore are Savannahresidents and Russell is an Artesia resident). The current Board of Directors is:

o ams res ent o . ams c ws .or o ert ague ce res ent o ert. ague c ws .org

on en roec ecretary on.ten roec c ws .orgurt oore Assistant Secretary [email protected]

Kris Russell Director [email protected]

The District #10 Board of Directors generally meets on the third Thursday of every month. Meetings are held at 6:00 PM at the Savannah Clubhouse

Theater and the public is more than welcome to attend.

str ct we s te: www.dcfwsd10.org is the ofcial website which provides information to residents. The website maintains various resources and up

to date news regarding district projects.

urrent str ct ro ects:

The District Board has planned three phases of substantial road repairs in Savannah and the repairs are scheduled based on budget availability. Phaseone is in progress and will be completed by mid-January 2013. Phase two is anticipated to begin in late summer 2013. Additional details will be

posted on the district website when they become available and distributed via the HOA weekly email blasts.

n the wake of the tragedy in Newtown Connecticut, the District #10 Board of Directors is considering some different ways to enhance security in

our community and around our school. Within the next two months the statement you receive in the Mustang Water bill will also include a survey

we need Savannah residents to respond to. We want to obtain your feedback on some proposed ideas before taking any action on such an importantmatter.

Word From YourGeneral Manager

As we welcome in the New Year we welcome a new HOA Staff andnew opportunities to enhance your community. We hope you will joinus on atur ay, e ruary r or our pen ouse s

w e greatopportunity for residents, new and old alike, to meet the HOA Staff as wellas your fellow residents who have given of their time to volunteer for one ofour many omm ttees. ust stop y etween : am an oon or somefun, refreshments in a casual atmosphere that will allow you to ask questionsabout the HOA and lean about our Committees and what they do.

Also in 2013 you will see some improvements to your common areas andamenities that will include:

Site Landscape Development is our new landscape contractor and willbe working diligently to improve the look of the entryways and common

.The clubhouse will take on a new look with a new coat of paint;

The rock waterfall at the adult pool will be repaired;e tenn s courts w e resur ace ;

The addition of some new HOA even s.

ur overa goa or an eyon s to ma e sure t at avanna s t ebest community in which to live! As your HOA, we can help to accomplishthis through:

The preservation of property values by working to ensure all propertiesare attractive and consistent by the enforcement of the covenants;

e an scape an ma ntenance o t e common areas n our commun ty;The organization and implementation of social events for our resident .

s res ents we nee your e p an support to accomp s t s

Being respectful of your neighbors;

a ng t e ce you ave quest ons or concerns;lunteer your time for committees/events or your voice by sharingyour ideas for events.

It also helps to make timely payments of HOA dues. Due to the risingcosts associated with the maintenance of all of the amenities and commonreas, ues w re ect a ncrease, w c s t e rst s nce .

Annual dues will now be 792.75. Semi-annual dues billing in the amountof 396.38 will be mailed by March 1st with payment due by April 1st. Late

ees app y a ter pr t .

I was very excited to be named as your General Manager in August of 2012n oo orwar to cont nu ng to serve you n

Judy Roden, General Manager


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Diet, tnessand New Yearsresolutions

Those who are physically activetend to live longer, healthier lives,and research shows that moderatephysical activity signicantlycontributes to longevity. Someonewith risk factors like high bloodpressure, diabetes or even asmoking habit can gain real benetsfrom incorporating regular physicalactivity into their daily life.

As many dieters have found, exercisecan help you stay on a diet and loseweight. Engaging in regular exercisecan lower blood pressure, controlblood sugar, improve cholesterollevels and build stronger, denserbones.For newcomers to the tness game,theres an old saying that it takes21 days to form a new habit. Ifyou develop diet and tness plansand dedicate a set time to worktoward your tness goals, you willhave started a routine that willsoon become a solid habit beforeyou know it. You might not thinkso now, but after the rst week ofstarting a new workout routine,your body will begin responding to

the many benets of exercising andyou might actually nd yourselfwanting to workout!

If youre trying to keep that NewYears resolution of losing someextra weight, wish to begin anexercise routine, or simply wantto stay in shape, Savannah has anextensive Fitness Center locatedin our clubhouse that can helpachieve and sustain your exercisegoals. With eight weight trainingmachines, assorted free weightsand ve different cardio machines,theres no reason to ever worry

about paying for a costly gymmembership again!

It is important to remember thatyou should consult a physicianbefore starting an exercise programand prior to making any changesto your diet. This is especiallysignicant if you havent beenpreviously physically active, haveany preexisting medical conditions,ailments or take any prescriptionmedications.

Never forget the importance of yourdiet when making tness goals. Ifyour diet isnt in check, it wontmatter how often you workout.According to The American Journalof Clinical Nutrition, it is importantto monitor protein, carbohydratesand fats if youre trying to gainmuscle and/or lose fat. Theyrecommended consuming 50% ofyour calories from carbohydrates,30% from protein and 20% from fatsto lower body weight, curb appetiteand facilitate muscle growth.

How do you know the properamount of calories to consume?

First, you need to nd out how manycalories your body burns at restwithout doing anything at allthisis known as the Basal Metabolic

Rate, or BMR, as developed byJ. Arthur Harris and Francis G.Benedict.

To nd your BMR, use theequations below:Women: 655 +( 4.35 x weight in pounds ) +( 4.7 x height in inches ) -( 4.7 x age in years )

Men: 66 +( 6.23 x weight in pounds ) +( 12.7 x height in inches ) -( 6.8 x age in year )

Once you have your BMR,multiply it by one of the followingnumbers based on your activitylevel:Sedentary = BMR X 1.2(little or no exercise, desk job)

Lightly active = BMR X 1.375(light exercise, 1-3 days/week)

Moderately active = BMR X 1.55(moderate exercise, 3-5 days/week)

Very active = BMR X 1.725(hard exercise, 6-7 days/week)

Extremely Active = BMR X 1.9(hard daily exercise, sports andphysical job or 2X day training)The number you are left withis known as your maintenancelevel, or the calories needed tosustain your current weight. If youwant to lose weight, you need toconsume fewer calories than yourmaintenance level, and if you wantto gain weight/muscle, you need toconsume more calories than yourmaintenance level.

The National Heart Lung and BloodInstitute recommends decreasingyour daily caloric intake by at least500 calories to lose a pound ofbody fat a week, but not to exceeda reduction of more than 1000calories below your maintenancelevel. For some, especially lighterpeople, omitting 1000 calories maybe too much of a decit. ASCMrecommends that calorie levelsnever drop below 1200 calories perday for women and 1800 per dayfor men.According to ASCM, a moreindividualized way to determine

a safe calorie reduction would beto reduce your maintenance levelcalories by 15-20%. A larger decitmay be necessary in some cases,but the best approach would be toreduce calories through diet whileincreasing exercise. If you wantto gain weight/muscle, simply add15-20% to your maintenance levelcalories, but remember to keep the50-30-20 ratio of carbohydrates,protein and fats in mind.

Losing weight requires you to burnmore calories than your maintenancelevel. The best way to achieve thisis to incorporate a combination ofstrength training and cardiovascularexercise. ACSMs physical activityrecommendations for healthy adults

suggests 30 minutes of moderate-level cardiovascular exercise vedays a week and strength trainingexercises at least two days a weekwith 8-12 repetitions each exercise.

To get serious about sheddingpounds, start keeping a food journaland begin logging the caloriesof everything you eat, this wayyoull know how much you have toworkout to burn body fat. Sometimeswere not really aware of how muchwe actually eat on a daily basiskeeping a food log is a great way totrack everything youre putting in

your body. If youre trying to diet,its an excellent tool for visualizingexactly what needs to be done to cutout extra calories. There is a greatapp for Apple and Android phonescalled MyFitnessPal that allows youto track your daily food intake andalso input what exercises youvedone on a given day.If youre trying to gain muscle,you need to do strength trainingexercises and also eat protein.Peter Lemon, professor of exercisenutrition at the University ofWestern Ontario, recommendsstrength athletes eat between 0.7

and 0.8 grams of protein per poundof body weight. That means if youweigh 185 pounds, you need to eatanywhere from 129.5 to 148 gramsof protein a day.There are some great protein shakeson the market that can help yousupplement additional proteininto your diet, but remember notto overuse themnothing is asgood as the real thing. Lean meat,poultry, seafood, beans, peas, eggs,soy products, nuts and seeds are allgood, natural sources of protein.Protein shakes are best taken before

and after working out to give yourbody fuel beforehand and replenishyour muscles afterward. Since yourbody repairs itself and developsmuscle during resting periods,some drink an additional proteinshake before going to sleep to aidin growth.Working out separate musclegroups each lifting session, aconcept known as training splits,is a practice advocated by manyprofessional bodybuilders includingRonnie Coleman and ArnoldSchwarzenegger. A popular trainingsplit schedule is the 4-day split,

in which body parts are split andtrained over four days with a dayof rest between each workout. Youcan divide up the muscle groups,workout and rest days howeveryou like; for instance, on Mondayworkout your chest and triceps,on Wednesday your quadriceps,hamstrings and back, on Fridayyour biceps and shoulders and onSunday your calves, forearms andabdominals. Doing this helps you

focus on consistently working outdifferent areas of your body anddeveloping strength. Dont forgetto rest between workouts, though!Your body repairs itself and buildsmuscle when youre restingit isvery important to take days off and

not over train.

Arnold Schwarzenegger advocatesa general rule of thumb for liftingweights to increase strengthperform three sets of a givenexercise, increasing the weightwith each set and decreasing therepetitions. So if youre workingout your legs on Wednesday doingsquats, start with 125 pounds tentimes, then move to 165 pounds eighttimes and nally 205 pounds sixtimes. Increase the intensity of yourworkouts by adding an extra rep orincreasing the weight as you move

forward each weekthis providesimprovement and progression youcan see, which is essential if youwant to make progress.

If youre lifting weights to increasetone and denition or as part of aweight loss plan, keep the weightlow and the repetitions highforinstance, squat 125 pounds fteentimes for three sets.The following pages are TheUltimate Guide to SavannahsFitness Center, providing abreakdown of each piece ofequipment and how it can be used

to help you achieve your tnessgoals.

Fitness Center Hours:

Sunday-Saturday

4:30 am - Midnight

(Residents 18 years and older)

10 am - 6 pm

(Residents between 15-17 years old)

The information contained inthis article is for educational

purposes only. You should consulta physician before beginning anew diet or exercise program. Theresults, if any, from the exercisesand diet suggestions in this articlemay vary from person-to-person.Engaging in any exercise or tnessprograminvolves the risk of injury.Savannah Community Association,Hufnes Communities, Inc.,Premier Communities ManagementCompany and the author shall notbe liable for any claims of injuriesor damages resulting from orconnected with the use of this article.Specic information regarding your

tness condition cannot be assessedwithout rst speaking to a physicianor certied personal trainer.

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