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November 2015
IN YOUR BACKYARD
What’s InsideImportant Numbers 2
Food Drive 2
Fun at Tuscan Lakes 3
Resident Spotlight 4
Upcoming Events 8
KEEP TUSCAN LAKES HEALTHY!!
We know how important it is to live a healthy lifestyle. But sometimes it can be hard
to understand exactly how to do it. That’s why we’re bringing you the very first
Tuscan Lakes Family Fun Health Fair! There will be healthy food demos, CPR and
safety techniques demonstrations, yoga sessions, nutritional education, oral health
lessons, Zumba and much, much more! Make sure you bring everyone you love to
this event so they can all leave in better health. Hope to see you all there.
If you’d like to have a booth or if you’re interested in a sponsorship for this event
please email Tiffany at [email protected]
Saturday, November 21st, 201510:00am - 1:00pm
Cypress Point Recreation Center Lawn
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS:
Community ManagerFirstService ResidentialWarren [email protected](713) 932-1122www.fsresidential.com
Onsite Tuscan Lakes HOA ManagerRebecca [email protected](281) 332-0555
Tuscan Lakes Lifestyle DirectorTiffany [email protected]
Mosquito Control Galveston County (281) 534-2726Street LightsTexas-New Mexico Power1-888-866-7456Gas(713) 659-2111or 1-800-752-8036 Trash - Republic Waste Services1-800-942-9332
CITY OF LEAGUE CITY Animal Control(281) 554-1377Code Enforcements/City Hall(281) 554-1000Fire Marshal(281) 554-1290 Water(281) 554-1335Police(281) 332-2566 LCPD
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Help Brighten up the Holiday Season in Tuscan Lakes
There’s no better feeling than strolling through the neighborhood on a frosty night with bright lights shining from home to home. Help bring in the holiday cheer AND that warm fuzzy feeling by decorating your home for the Tuscan Lakes Christmas Lights Decorating Contest. Please enter your home into the contest by Dec 10th by 10:00pm. Please email Tiffany, at [email protected] if you’d like to enter. The 1st place winner will be notified on December 14th.
The winner will also be announced in the Tuscan Lakes Newsletter and will be given a gift card to a local restaurant. Contest Rules: Must be a homeowner within Tuscan Lakes. Home decoration can include any lighting scheme, house or lawn ornaments, luminaries, etc. The deadline to enter your home display in the competition is Thursday Dec. 10th by 10 pm. To enter, send your name, address and a brief description of your entry to Tiffany Malone at [email protected]. Judging will take place Friday evening December 11th. All homes in the contest must have their lights on from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm for judging .
Tuscan Lakes Food DriveStuff the Box
It’s the time of the year to give back! It’s easy. Simply take a box and stuff it with canned
foods and drop off your donation at the Tuscan Lakes’ Information Center
at 1531 Louisiana Ave. We will be accepting donations
throughout the month of November.
FEED THE HUNGRY
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FUN AT TUSCAN LAKES
Books, Movies, Museums!Join the Tuscan Lakes
Page Turners Book CluBNeed a break from your ordinary routine? Then, come read with us! Join in a lively literary discussion with the Tuscan Lakes Page Turners Book Club. Group members are required to provide their own copies of the book, and can attend every month, or as often as you like. And, the Tuscan Lakes Book Club is more than just books. The club participates in field trips to the movies and various museums to compliment the book of the month.
Upcoming Books:November’s Book: What She Left Behind by Ellen Marie WisemanDecember’s Book: The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson The Chocolate Snowman by JoAnna CarlFor more information, e-mail Lynn Smith at [email protected].
More than 42 million Americans turn to the wilderness seeking escape from the stress of everyday life by going camping. Trading in the comfort of their home for nights under the stars. But, long before it was one of America’s beloved pastimes, camping was a way of life. It was a way to survive harsh weather conditions for many groups of people while traveling cross country. So rather you want to camp for leisure or survival, you’re in luck because the Lifestyle Merit Program is featuring camping! LMP members will learn how to setup camp for themselves. You won’t want to miss it!
Friday, November 6th: Camping 6:00 pmCypress Point Recreation Center
Make sure your kids are signed up for the Merit Program today!To sign up: Email Tiffany, at [email protected].
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DID YOU KNOW TUSCAN LAKES IS A JOHNSON DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY?The Johnson Development Corp. is an award-winning residential and commercial land development company involved in premier projects including master-planned communities such as Sienna Plantation, Fall Creek, Riverstone, Woodforest, Tuscan Lakes, Edgewater, Cross Creek Ranch, Imperial, Harmony and Silverlake in Houston, Texas, and Towne Lake, BridgeMill and Lake Arrowhead in Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 1975, known for innovative master planning and today one of the largest and most successful land developers in both Houston and Atlanta, The Johnson Development Corp. has cultivated a strong reputation for vibrant, responsible development, with impeccably designed communities. For more information, visit www.johnsondevelopment.com.
DEVELOPMENT UPDATES • That huge lake that is being excavated at the corner of FM
646 and FM 270 is nearing completion. Besides adding to
Tuscan Lakes’ system of lakes, the new basin will serve to
expand on Tuscan Lakes storm water runoff control plan.
• The long awaited City permit to expand the park on Lago
Nicola at Louisiana Avenue was issued the week of October
26th. Construction is expected to commence on or about
November 15th. The expansion will include a pavilion, splash
pad, parking and open space.
• Engineering for the remaining home sites in Tuscan Lakes south
of League City Parkway is underway. DR Horton Homes and
Westin Homes are selling new homes at a fast pace. Hopefully,
development can keep up! Our newest builder, K Hovnanian
Homes, will start home construction early in 2016.
• Finishing touches are being put on the new retail center east
of Valero. The developer has indicated that the space is 100%
pre-leased.
• Look for a new retail/office development between the
Goddard School and Tuscan Lakes Blvd. to start construction
in 2016.
HOA FRIENDLY REMINDERS Home Improvements
A homeowner desiring to make any change, modification or addition to his or her yard, driveway, patio, garage, fencing or home exterior must fill out an application to be reviewed by the
Architectural Review Committee. Examples of additions include in-ground pools, surveillance cameras, playscapes, basketball goals
and yard art. Please call First Service Residential at 713-932-1122 in order to obtain an architectural review application form for Tuscan Lakes. The form can be emailed to [email protected]
or mailed to Tuscan Lakes CAI, c/o FirstService Residential, 5295 Hollister St., Houston, TX. 77040-6205.
Regular MaintenancePlease keep in mind that regular maintenance of your home, yard, fence, etc. is required per your community’s governing documents
and appreciated by all your fellow homeowners. Neglect of any of these items could result in fine(s). NOTE: Approved fence stain for
Tuscan Lakes has changed to: Sherwin Williams SuperDeck, Cedar Solid, Exterior Waterborne Deck Stain of the SD7 Series. For any other home maintenance issues or questions please consult your
community documents or call your Community Manager.
Meet Brandon Cornett. Brandon, was raised right here in the heart of Tuscan Lakes and has now gone off to do amazing things using his talent, music. With graduating from SHSU in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education and UMKC in 2013 with his Master’s in Cello Performance, he is now the Assistant Orchestra Director at Westbrook Intermediate CCISD. His orchestra received Best in State for middle schools and will be playing for the Teacher’s Music Educator Association. But Brandon goes above and beyond for his students. He exposes them to Houston’s rich music by taking them to concerts all around the area, from Jones Hall to the Houston Symphony.
Brandon is going on his 3rd year teaching at Westbrook alongside Tom Dinardis (Director). Since his arrival at Westbrook, Brandon has formed a chamber group of kids at the intermediate, giving them an opportunity to perform all around town at various functions. Outside of school, Brandon has also formed the Clear Lake Chamber Ensemble, performs for the Clear Lake Symphony AND teaches private cello lessons. And in his “spare” time, he is a Clinician/Adjudicator for All State and is a contracted musician for weddings and other social functions! Brandon is the perfect example of what happens when you go full throttle after your dreams!
RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT Brandon Cornett
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RESIDENT SPOTLIGHTWE LOVE TO
FEATURE YOU AS OUR “RESIDENTS SPOTLIGHT”!
Do you know a resident with an interesting or inspiring story? Do you have a unique hobby or have you recently received special recognition for a career or community service activity? If so, we want to shine the SPOT LIGHT on you! You or your neighbor could be featured in an upcoming issue of the Tuscan Lakes newsletter. Send your ideas to [email protected] today!
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UPCOMING EVENTS IN TUSCAN LAKESFriday, November 6th: Lifestyle Merit Program (Camping), 6:00pm
Saturday, November 14th: Kayaking on the Lakes, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday, November 21st: Family Fun Health Fair, 10:00am - 1:00pm
POETIC BLESSINGS Calling all kids and adults alike! Show off your creativity by writing a poem about thankfulness and your poem may be
selected to be featured in the Tuscan Lakes’ newsletter. Entries will be judged for their originality and creativity. Poems
funny or deep, crazy or chic are all welcomed! Now get those creative juices flowing!
We often forget how good we got it, caught up in the mist of life
But if we forget, we take for granted the wonderful miracles that are constantly around us
Take a minute to breathe and delight in the present
And remember to be grateful and never forget it,
Because sadness cannot survive in gladness
And hurt cannot thrive in gratitude
For this one life we must me thankful.
